Flashing ROM - myTouch 4G Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

please help me out in this one........
im trying to intall blissence and im new to all this
WHAT THE HELL is a FULL ETR4 WIPE????

There are some Pre-Installation requirements for flashing a Rom
1. Backup Existing Rom
2. Wipe Data and Cache
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache
If you are new to all this, try to flash through Rom Manager.

febycv said:
There are some Pre-Installation requirements for flashing a Rom
1. Backup Existing Rom
2. Wipe Data and Cache
3. Wipe Dalvik Cache
If you are new to all this, try to flash through Rom Manager.
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To the [OP], before you do anything you need to study what SU access is and the dangers that can come along. Then you need to go to the post your eMMC thread and see if you have a good or bad eMMC chip. Once you determine what you have you need to root your phone. Then you need to flash your recovery image. Once all that is done, use Titanium Backup to save all of your apps.
Then comes the fun part, Download the ROM check the MD5sum and flash away.
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neidlinger said:
To the [OP], before you do anything you need to study what SU access is and the dangers that can come along. Then you need to go to the post your eMMC thread and see if you have a good or bad eMMC chip. Once you determine what you have you need to root your phone. Then you need to flash your recovery image. Once all that is done, use Titanium Backup to save all of your apps.
Then comes the fun part, Download the ROM check the MD5sum and flash away.
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Agreed OP please stop and read up on what you are doing. I have seen far to many people lately blindly flash their device using a video they saw on YouTube and the next thing they know they have a device that is useless and void of any and all warrenty. So please Starr with the stickies and read, read and read somemore till you understand what your doing.
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I need step by step instructions to flash a newer ROM

I am running Cyanogen 6.0.0-Heroc. I have been for about 6 months but it has some quirks (locks up sometimes, etc) that may be better with a newer version (I hope). Can somebody please give me very explicit step by step instructions to load a new ROM. Also can you give me a link to the newer version of this ROM.
I was scared to death when I rooted my phone and am equally fearful now. I appreciate your help.
Whoops, accidentally clicked thank
Anyway, I can only speak for what I have done. I have heard that updating to gingerbread takes a slightly different approach. (But I haven't tried it yet)
What I do:
Download the rom and put it on my sd card
Reboot into recovery
NANDROID BACKUP
wipe data/cache/factory reset
wipe davlik
wipe battery stats
flash rom
flash gapps
reboot
Flashing a rom is very easy. I suggest the app rom manager. What you do is you put the . Zip file on the root of your sd card (not in any folders) and re-name it * update* without the *. Now flash clockwork recovery mod and boot your phone into recovery mode via rom manager. It will take you into recovery mode (big surprise) now select install update.zip. this should install the mod right away. the phone will reboot and you have yourself a custom rom my friend.
READ THIS FIRST!!!
troubleshooting and other tips: i put this in because i had countless problems when i first flashed a rom...
if your .zip file won't flash because it says it isn't signed the go to options and disable the need for it to be signed.
so if you are given the option to backup your current mod i highly recomend that especialy if you aren't sure about the rom.
next i suggest getting a rom with gapps as you need that to sync your accounts. just boot to recovery mode then select an option to manually install programs or something like that. select gapps and you're gravy!
i see you need a rom update. i cannot give you the link but look for CM7 it is gingerbread and it looks classy. don't be afraid if it takes a long time to boot. that is natural. it should be in htc hero development forums.
backup everything you can. i suggest creating a folder labeled phone or sd card. copy and paste all files just in case.
if you need any more help I would be glad to help you.
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pandadog11 said:
i see you need a rom update. i cannot give you the link but look for CM7 it is gingerbread and it looks classy. don't be afraid if it takes a long time to boot. that is natural. it should be in htc hero development forums.
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I've been using that ROM, works great but GPS won't stay locked right now. It's very fast.
It doesn't get any more step-by-step than this:
http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/index.php?title=HTC_Hero_(CDMA):_Full_Update_Guide

Rooted my GF's Fascinate, Need Help Nandroiding

I just rooted my girlfriend's year old fascinate that was bone stock from day 1. In CWM I am unable to make a nandroid (I get an error). I've heard I need a modded stock kernel in order to successfully make a backup in CWM 3.x or something along those lines.
I looked in the developer forum under the sticky with the list of everything, but it only shows three or so kernels (none of which hint at stock).
I have a Thunderbolt and before that a Droid 2 so I know a lot about rooting and flashing with those two devices, but I am new to the Fascinate. I messed around a bit with Odin when I rooted the phone, but I'm still learning.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Older recoveries supported amend scripting (2.x.x) while newer ones support edify scripting (3.x.x)...depending on which rom your running it may cause problems with backups and restores if you don't have the right recovery...unless you plan on going to an Mtd build (cm7, Miui, ect) I would recommend using the (2.5.1) recovery also called the 3/30 fix all recovery because this version supports both amend and edify scripting..so you make a nandroid with out issues....if you can get to recovery still I would install this zip and then select reboot recovery...it will bring you to the 3/30 fix all recovery where you should be able to backup and restore your nandroid...link to follow shortly...
Scroll down in the first page to the .zip file, download and continue with the steps I listed...I know its confusing at first mainly because development has happens rather quickly which is a good thing! its just a lot to catch up on!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=942021
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What would you recommend if my plan was to install MIUI or OMFGB?
I'm deciding between those two because I use OMFGB on my Thunderbolt all the time, but MIUI is very good for my girlfriend I think because it's very straight forward and simplistic.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124391
Its not hard to get in to these roms, but you must be sure if you have problems or want to go to anything non Mtd you will have to Odin an official VZW tar and pit file to repartition before going to any non Mtd rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124391
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So basically:
1. Flash the CWM you posted in your original reply
2. Nandroid her current stock setup
3. Flash MIUI
4. If I ever want to return to stock or a non-mtd rom I have to do what's posted in your second reply?
If all that is correct please let me know. Also lets say she doesn't like MIUI, can I simply flash that nandroid or will I have to do what's posted in the second reply?
When I try to flash that older CWM in CWM I get this message:
http://i.imgur.com/3QiwQ.jpg
want a droid said:
So basically:
1. Flash the CWM you posted in your original reply
2. Nandroid her current stock setup
3. Flash MIUI
4. If I ever want to return to stock or a non-mtd rom I have to do what's posted in your second reply?
If all that is correct please let me know. Also lets say she doesn't like MIUI, can I simply flash that nandroid or will I have to do what's posted in the second reply?
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Yes you will have to do what's in the second reply.
You have it all correct, if you nandroid her current stock setup you can only restore it on a non Mtd build you would have to do what I linked to in the second post to use a vzw rom with pit file to repartition...boot fully, flash recovery then you could restore her stock nandroid..for example you get her on Miui you can only do a nandroid with the recovery that comes with it...I think its a 4.x.x recovery...trying to restore the stock nandroid before repartitioning back to stock will cause problems...so basically you only want to restore a nandroid on the same build (Mtd to Mtd nandroid, or ext4/rfs to ext4/rfs nandroid) and if all else fails and you run into big problems, doing the VZW restore (although can be a lengthy process) will get the phone back running to start over!
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Did you see my reply before this? I was unable to get CWM 2.x to flash so I'm still on CWM 3.x.
want a droid said:
Did you see my reply before this? I was unable to get CWM 2.x to flash so I'm still on CWM 3.x.
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I did see it after I replied, is her phone on ed05? I'm surprised that neither the 3/30 fix all or 3.x.x is working
Edit after looking at the pick again you're using times infinity's recovery....you would need to Odin the 3/30 fix all recovery and immediately three finger boot into recovery without letting the phone boot or if you installed the 3/30 fix all via .zip file, you need to choose reboot recovery to enter the fix all one, it should be 2.5.1 I believe
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Here's a picture of her phone info:
http://i.imgur.com/rs1Jd.jpg
And as you can tell from the other photo, both making a backup and flashing the CWM 2.x doesn't work.
Trying a backup results in: "Error while backing up boot image!"
Trying to flash CWM 2.x results in that long information message.
That sucks man i'm sorry I've never been on ed05 so I don't know if that why your having problems my suggestion...back up all her contacts by exporting them to sd card, download titanium backup its free in the market, backup all of her apps and screw the nandroid, flash what you want, restore her apps with titanium, but do not restore data, restore get contacts and then boot into the recovery that comes with the rom/kernel and then do a nandroid and that WILL work..again sorry for the trouble, just trying to help.
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I appreciate all your help. I'll let you know how it goes.
ed05 is not the problem...You have to use cwm 2.5.1.x if your trying to nandroid backup a stock rom. This version of cwm works on all froyo roms and powerwashed gingerbread. After you make a nandroid with cwm2.5.1.x, then flash cwm4 and proceed to installing miui.
Read this link for flashing mtd based roms such as miui, cm7, vgb...etc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1212239
That was my first reply to him...to use 2.5.1 but he said he still got errors? I don't have a clue what the problem is...he's said he's used ti's 3x.x, and the 3/30 fix all still with errors? confused?
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droidstyle said:
ed05 is not the problem...You have to use cwm 2.5.1.x if your trying to nandroid backup a stock rom. This version of cwm works on all froyo roms and powerwashed gingerbread. After you make a nandroid with cwm2.5.1.x, then flash cwm4 and proceed to installing miui.
Read this link for flashing mtd based roms such as miui, cm7, vgb...etc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1212239
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I guess you skipped the entire thread, but we already went through all that.
want a droid said:
I guess you skipped the entire thread, but we already went through all that.
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I think you skipped a step... Are you flashin cwm via the PDA function in ODIN?
If not you need to:
ODIN the cwmAll.tar here: http://api.viglink.com/api/click?format=go&drKey=1359&loc=http%3A%2F%2Fforum.xda-developers.com%2Fshowthread.php%3Ft%3D1238070&v=1&libid=1316306736482&out=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2F%3F6x5utoca59et7o9&title=%5BGUIDE%5D%20Installing%20a%20rom%2F%20cwm%20recovery%2F%20or%20going%20back%20to%20stock%20for%20NEWBIES!%20-%20xda-developers&txt=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.mediafire.com%2F%3F6x5utoca59et7o9&jsonp=vglnk_jsonp_13163071702031
make a nandroid back up of the stock rom.
go back to odin and flash the jt's cwm4
boot into recovery
wipe data, cache, dalvik
install miui.zipfrom sd card
Follow the rest of the directions in the link I provided
+1 there ya go. Beat me to it.
Plus, I wouldn't even worry about backing up your stock ROM. Just flash the full official package. This will wipe your slate clean if you run into problems. Restoring nandroid backups leads to glitches eventually from what I've seen.
Sorry, I didn't see there was a second page here...I'm a bum.
want a droid said:
I guess you skipped the entire thread, but we already went through all that.
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Should probably try not being a **** when you're begging for help from people.
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Personally, I thought his reply was honest and effective. I commend him on his frankness, and respect him for his boldness.
grenade01 said:
Personally, I thought his reply was honest and effective. I commend him on his frankness, and respect him for his boldness.
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Really? Snide, snarky comments are respectable? At the very least, they shouldn't be coming from the person asking for help.
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looking for a quick answer here

Can someone please just give me a link to the easiest way for me to update my evo from froyo 3.7 to gingerbread? my phone is rooted with unrevoked and that's about it. I don't have any roms or anything crazy. the only rooted apps I use are the wi fi tether, cache mate, and titanium backup.
my phone keeps asking to download the OTA and I keep denying it. I tried searching but can't find what fits my situation.
thanks
froyo 3.7
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Froyo is Android 2.2, not 3.7.
I don't have any roms or anything crazy.
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Yes you do, you are on a stock rom. If your phone didn't have a rom, it wouldnt work.
my phone keeps asking to download the OTA and I keep denying it.
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You did the right thing, as updating will unroot you. You need to get a stock rom zip and flash it through recovery. Here is the zip you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455340
Get the rooted one, either odexed or deodexed depending on what you want. Do not get the unrooted one, or you will obviously be unrooted.
Easiest would be to flash a ROM. Seems like you want to stay stock, so try this. Back up anything you may want with Titanium Backup, then boot into recovery. Wipe everything except for SD card twice, flash and then you're good to go.
Unless you would like to update radios too, which may be good. Download this, it contains all new radios. Wipe cache and dalvik, then flash it. It'll have a box with green arrow, then reboot into recovery. The follow the directions above.
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Froyo is Android 2.2, not 3.7.
Yes you do, you are on a stock rom. If your phone didn't have a rom, it wouldnt work.
You did the right thing, as updating will unroot you. You need to get a stock rom zip and flash it through recovery. Here is the zip you need.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1455340
Get the rooted one, either odexed or deodexed depending on what you want. Do not get the unrooted one, or you will obviously be unrooted.
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thanks, I truly appreciate it. Can you recommend one of the roms and , I know I'm so out of it, but easiest way to flash the rom again? I used to be alot more into it but since kids I haven't had the time.
al7601 said:
thanks, I truly appreciate it. Can you recommend one of the roms and , I know I'm so out of it, but easiest way to flash the rom again? I used to be alot more into it but since kids I haven't had the time.
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Boot into recovery, you may want to update that as well. If you want to do that, search for Amon Ra in the dev section and use that - directions should be in the thread. I wouldn't normally suggest it, but since you're a basic user then you can also download Rom Manager & "Flash Alternate Recovery" from there.
From there do a nandroid backup, it should be pretty easy to find. In Amon Ra you'll want to back up system, boot, data, wimax, and .android_secure - ClockworkMod doesn't give you options. Then wipe. In Amon Ra you'll want to wipe boot, system, data, cache, dalvik, .android_secure, and SD ext. In CWM you'll want to do a factory reset and wipe data, cache, and dalvik. Dalvik is under advanced iirc.
Then go to flash zip, choose zip, select the file you're flashing and confirm.
It's a quick and dirty guide but it should get you through.
Before doing all of this you'll want to backup your apps and data with Titanium Backup. Restore them after the flash. If you need more assistance then pm me, I have a detailed write up somewhere of the exact step by step. I did it a while ago based on flashing and using Amon Ra 2.3 (the original AR), but download links and directions are in the file.
Good luck!
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[Q] cyanogenmod

Please help me...
1. I wanted flash the new CM 10.2 on my LG G2 D802, I downloaded the mod, google apps and copied them to the internal memory of the phone, 2. then I booted into the recovery mod by the automated method(twrp), wiped the data and reset my device and when I tried to flash the rom and google apps, I couldn't find them.
3. I repeated step 1 and this time I didn't reset or wipe the data because I thought I might lose the files again. Then I queued up the rom and apps and flashed them and I rebooted the device.
5. But what I see is a round loading thing inside which CyanogenMod is written for about an hour now.
I am relatively new to these things, please help me.
What should I do now???
now when I try to turn the phone off, it starts automatically and I see the Cyanogenmod loading screen again.
Please Help
follow the flash directions to the letter in cm thread
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I have one question,
bachera said:
follow the flash directions to the letter in cm thread
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The thing I did two times is that I didn't wipe and factory reset in the recovery mod and then the CM rom would stay in loading. If I would wipe the phone, the CyanogenMod would also get deleted.
So how do I wipe and reset the phone and at the same time also keep the ROM file. I see many others installing and I wonder how they do it. I have been searching on the internet for the last two days for this, please help me:crying:
Put them to phone internal storage (sdcard) and then on recoveru wipe, advanced wipe, tick alk except internal storage and efs and recovery. Then ur good to go for clean install.
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And make sure your recovery is new(ish). You need version 2.6.3.2, if you are using an old version of TWRP that could be giving you problems
There no option of advanced wipe option in CWM recovery
moonjak said:
Put them to phone internal storage (sdcard) and then on recoveru wipe, advanced wipe, tick alk except internal storage and efs and recovery. Then ur good to go for clean install.
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There is no option of advanced wipe Clockwork Recovery v6.0.4.4, please guide me elaborately as I am flashing for the first time
Please help me brother...
Haseeb123 said:
There is no option of advanced wipe Clockwork Recovery v6.0.4.4, please guide me elaborately as I am flashing for the first time
Please help me brother...
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Use the twrp. Not clockwork. There is a link for twrp in the cm thread. It's easy flashing it with flashify
Couldn't find TWRP for international D802
EniGmA1987 said:
And make sure your recovery is new(ish). You need version 2.6.3.2, if you are using an old version of TWRP that could be giving you problems
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I couldn't find a TWRP image for the international G2, I am using Clockwork 6.0.4.4 and I don't find any advanced wiping options. If you know of any TWRP for my phone please let me know or help me clockwork recovery please
No twrp for international G2
offenberg said:
Use the twrp.
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I couldn't find a twrp image for the international G2 on their website and anywhere else. Please send me the link of a twrp image which is compatible with the international G2. If not, please help me in any other way you can. I bricked my phone and reinstalled the LG software twice and have been working on this for two days, please help me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472223
Haseeb123 said:
I couldn't find a twrp image for the international G2 on their website and anywhere else. Please send me the link of a twrp image which is compatible with the international G2. If not, please help me in any other way you can. I bricked my phone and reinstalled the LG software twice and have been working on this for two days, please help me.
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You just had to go in the android dev. Forum, the one just under q&a...
I found it in 15sec.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2469995
I know you are new to flashing and stuff.
But you should browse the forums a little bit more before asking for help.
Good luck getting it work tho !
One more thing bro
offenberg said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472223
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So now I have to copy CM 10.2 to the root of my device memory, then use flashify app to boot into twrp, and wipe every folder except efs, recovery and internal storage and flash CM. Did I get it correctly, if not, please correct me as I am about to flash CyanogenMod.
Thanks in advance
I love good people!
You should be running CM in no time. good luck. Remember to backup stock rom. Much more convenient if you want to go back.
Edit: I have my knowledge from reading this forum. I haven't done this myself yet. Planning on testing CM tomorrow.
Some folders which I don't want to wipe don't appear in advanced wipe
offenberg said:
You should be running CM in no time. good luck. Remember to backup stock rom. Much more convenient if you want to go back.
Edit: I have my knowledge from reading this forum. I haven't done this myself yet. Planning on testing CM tomorrow.
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Some folders which I don't want to wipe don't appear in advanced wipe. The folders which I see in the advanced wiping menu are as follows: dalvic cache, system, data, internal storage, cache.
Please tell me what to do now
Wipe dalvik, system, data and cache.
Bigbigthanks!
offenberg said:
You should be running CM in no time. good luck. Remember to backup stock rom. Much more convenient if you want to go back.
Edit: I have my knowledge from reading this forum. I haven't done this myself yet. Planning on testing CM tomorrow.
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May God bless you, you're my Android hero! I am now running CyanogenMod!:good:
Haseeb123 said:
May God bless you, you're my Android hero! I am now running CyanogenMod!:good:
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Im no hero. Just helping a friend in need. now, go enjoy CM. The best of android.
Last Question!
offenberg said:
Im no hero. Just helping a friend in need. now, go enjoy CM. The best of android.
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I had forgotten Google apps, so this is the way I'll do it and correct me if I'm wrong: Download Gapps from goo.im and use flashify to boot into twrp and install google apps without wiping anything.
Thanks again. Please help
Haseeb123 said:
I had forgotten Google apps, so this is the way I'll do it and correct me if I'm wrong: Download Gapps from goo.im and use flashify to boot into twrp and install google apps without wiping anything.
Thanks again. Please help
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Same as before. Reboot into recovery. Wipe - flash cm - flash gapps- reboot
Edit. I'm tired. Of course just flash gapps. No need to wipe

[URGENT] Unable to boot after modifying build.prop

Hello,
I was modifying build.prop, had made a backup and saved it in another folder in my phone, after modifying, I think it's because I've forgotten to set permissions or something, now I'm unable to bootup after rebooting.
Any idea how do I solve this? I've read online something about adp or something, but I've totally no clue about these.
Is there anyone who has a solution to this?
With sincerity
Xituc
If you did a backup and have TWRP, just delete the old build.prop in /system, move the backup there and set permissions. ;
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If you did a backup and have TWRP, just delete the old build.prop in /system, move the backup there and set permissions. ;
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I don't have it anymore I think, went to recovery mode, thought I could solve it by resetting by clearing data etc
How do I solve it now?
Xituc said:
I don't have it anymore I think, went to recovery mode, thought I could solve it by resetting by clearing data etc
How do I solve it now?
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System, data, internal sd, cache, what did you wipe? If you:
1. Wiped data/system :- you can only flash a new rom since you don't know ADB. Or flash stock via odin.
2. Internal sd :- that's it, flash stock firmware via odin.
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System, data, internal sd, cache, what did you wipe? If you:
1. Wiped data/system :- you can only flash a new rom since you don't know ADB. Or flash stock via odin.
2. Internal sd :- that's it, flash stock firmware via odin.
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How do I do that? Is there a way I can skype you or something? Sorry, really needed help!
Xituc said:
How do I do that? Is there a way I can skype you or something? Sorry, really needed help!
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Which options did you wipe in your recovery?
radicalisto said:
Which options did you wipe in your recovery?
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I just clicked wipe factory reset smth along those lines.
Xituc said:
I just clicked wipe factory reset smth along those lines.
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Either reflash your custom ROM via TWRP (dirty flash and it'll keep your data etc) or do a stock flash via ODIN and start again. Can't remember if you can use ADB to restore your build.prop been an age since I used an N3.
radicalisto said:
Either reflash your custom ROM via TWRP (dirty flash and it'll keep your data etc) or do a stock flash via ODIN and start again. Can't remember if you can use ADB to restore your build.prop been an age since I used an N3.
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My computer doesn't have my device in device manager when I've connected it, was unable to try using ADB earlier when I've tried, any idea why?
Anyway, can you direct me to a guide way I can do a stock flash via ODIN? I'm seeing so many threads in this forum but I've no idea which one is suitable for my phone.
Thanks!!
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My computer doesn't have my device in device manager when I've connected it, was unable to try using ADB earlier when I've tried, any idea why?
Anyway, can you direct me to a guide way I can do a stock flash via ODIN? I'm seeing so many threads in this forum but I've no idea which one is suitable for my phone.
Thanks!!
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If you were using stock then you'll need to have a read around general and learn how to flash with ODIN. It's pretty straight forward, you can grab official ROMs from either here on XDA or Sam mobile/firmware. The link escapes my mind currently.
If you were using a custom ROM, download to your PC and use ADB Side load or download to your External SD Card and flash via recovery.
You can use THIS for ADB drivers, it's 15second ADB install and it should work for you.
radicalisto said:
If you were using stock then you'll need to have a read around general and learn how to flash with ODIN. It's pretty straight forward, you can grab official ROMs from either here on XDA or Sam mobile/firmware. The link escapes my mind currently.
If you were using a custom ROM, download to your PC and use ADB Side load or download to your External SD Card and flash via recovery.
You can use THIS for ADB drivers, it's 15second ADB install and it should work for you.
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Weird, computer won't have my phone's device show up...
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In the development section, I see lots of roms, any idea which one should I download? I just want one which I can flash to and get my phone working again.
Thank you! I'm on SN-N9005 btw!
Can I contact you via skype or something btw?
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Weird, computer won't have my phone's device show up...
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In the development section, I see lots of roms, any idea which one should I download? I just want one which I can flash to and get my phone working again.
Thank you! I'm on SN-N9005 btw!
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For Stock you'll need the ROM for your region, this is quite important otherwise it causes headaches. For custom, it's entirely up to you, you can choose any TouchWiz based (stock look and feel - I personally recommend AllianceROM by @sparky b for TW based) Or AOSP based (Pure Android with no Samsung features - Temasek's ROM is stellar in this department and the new OMNIROM for the Note 3 will be superb once the dev has it sorted 100%, it's still being debugged and beta tested currently and dev tree's etc redone, stop by @jakew02's thread and have a read at where he is up to)
If you have the N9005 you'll be OK to use any custom ROM for that device. Just stay away from the Exynos (N900) ROMs as they won't work and will brick your phone.
I've recommended a couple of ROMs which are both Stable and feature filled plus one which will be great once fully flying. Other ROMs in the development section are just as great, however, I can only comment on the two I used solidly when I had my Note, and the one's I have ran on other devices. But ultimately it's your choice.

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