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[Q] Q - CM7 (emmc or sd) boot loop or it freezes

I've been installing various nightlies for the last month or two...currently up to 136. I've cleared davlik, cache, did the factory restore, etc through latest clockwork (3.2.0.1 maybe) on emmc........either get boot loop or it starts up and then freezes.
I even installed cm7 sd version (nightly 124 or thereabouts) and get the same thing (boot loop or it loads and then freezes)
I've managed to get it working a few times by turning off wi-fi, or clearing davlik, or after a nandroid backup, or changing the sd card, or updating the rom, BUT never a repeatable fix, seemingly just random success.
I've been hoping for a magical fix in a new nightly but the problem is much worse now (10 or 15 re-boots before it works, up from 1 or 2)
it's a nov 2010 nook color, no blue dot. When it works it's fabulous, but now i can't use it all.
any help is much appreciated!

bump for the morning crowd

The latest CWM is able to accomodate both partition schemes (blue dot and otherwise). I am wondering if you need to recreate/restore your partitions?
Here is a post that discusses choosing/setting up your partition scheme.
FWIW, Here is a post where I outline my experience with CM7 on my NC and going back to stock and running CM7 from the uSD if it may be of any help...

didn't work....back to boot looping
thx

winterps said:
didn't work....back to boot looping
thx
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So you tried resetting the partitions then? I would go back to stock and start over. I think that the key is that you need to re-image the old partition scheme and then reformat those partitions, make sure they're clean....
Another though I had is after you've flashed the files, in the clockworkmod main menu, do you then select "wipe data/factory reset" before booting back into your ROM (stock, CM7, or otherwise)?
It seemed that you weren't sure which version of ClockWorkMod you were using. I would use eyeballer's version:
1gb CWM 3.2.0.1 sdcard image (MD5: 1319739d33642ed860e8044c3d55aa56)
Re-posting Dean Gibson's info here on the repartition stuff (I would use 1a, but it really shouldn't matter):
Caveats:
You must have ClockworkRecovery installed on the Nook Color, or on a bootable SD card which accesses the Nook.
You must backup everything you wish to save, or archive it on the B&N site, because this will clear all your data on the device: /data (0p6), /cache (0p7), and /media (0p8). The Operating System (whichever one you have) on 0p5 will not be touched.
If you have added additional partitions (eg, via "internal dual boot": http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=959461 -- unlikely, given an existing 5GB/data partition), you must uninstall/remove them first.
The usual non-warranties apply.
The following are installed in the usual manner using ClockworkRecovery installs.
Download and copy to an SDcard, ONE of the following repartitioning install packages:
To use B&N v1.1 "old" 1GB "/data", 5+GB "/media" partitioning: http://www.mailpen.com/download/repa...1GBdata-v1.zip
To use custom 1.96GB "/data", 4+GB "/media" partitioning: http://www.mailpen.com/download/repa...2GBdata-v1.zip
To use B&N v1.2 "new" 5+GB "/data", 1GB "/media" partitioning: http://www.mailpen.com/download/repa...5GBdata-v1.zip
Also download and copy to an SDcard, the following install package: http://www.mailpen.com/download/reformatData-v1.zip
Boot into ClockworkRecovery with the above SDcard inserted in the Nook Color.
Install the repartition package from the SDcard, to repartition /data (0p6), /cache (0p7), and /media (0p8).
Mandatory REBOOT into ClockworkRecovery.
Install the reformat package from the SDcard, to reformat (and clear) /data (0p6), /cache (0p7), and /media (0p8).
If you backed up the B&N "/data" partition and you selected a repartitioning above that created a "/data" partition less than 2GB in size (the largest that CWR will restore), then you should be able to restore and continue without reregistering, but don't count on it (you may have to reregister).
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yes, it's 3.2.0.1 and i've done the wipe data/factory reset though maybe not correctly. I did the wipe data but factory reset never showed up as a sub-menu item (click on wipe data/factory reset and the next screen says yes, wipe data; no further mention of factory reset)
yes, earlier today i flashed the re-partition zip/rebooted/flashed the re-format zip
thx again

can't install zip rom file in recovery because..

I cannot the zip rom file show up in the directory. what is the reason for recovery not seeing it?

tainle said:
I cannot the zip rom file show up in the directory. what is the reason for recovery not seeing it?
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If you follow the steps correctly in Recovery, then you should see the whole directory listed of you SD card. If you don't see this, probably your SD card is defect. Try with another card.
Good luck.

what have u tried anyway?

freakin.ro said:
what have u tried anyway?
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I did nvflash for second time but some problem. this 16gb sd that i am using was an old sd from my hd2, i did a partition and extension in the recovery during the time i use the hd2. so i wonder if that affect it?
so far i didn't take any steps beside 1: redid the nvflash, i choose the internal sd and nand option.
AS USUAL
WIPE WIPE WIPE
wipe data
wipe cache
wipe dalvik
back to main screen
mounts and storage select format/system
install rom from sd card
Install gapps
Reboot enjoy
If coming from previous version just wipe cache and dalvik
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i got to the step install rom from sd card, that was where i don't see the rom in the root directory. i only see certain folders in the recovery that are in my sd, still not al lthe folders that was in the root though. so i tried to put some rom zip file in those folder that visible in recovery but i still cannot see it.
so they are couple things i did but it not a solution. what should i do?
thanks

okay i realized i nvflash with internal option so i though i should put the rom into internal and it work. all these time the recovery was viewing internal sd the 5GB

[Q] Formart /sdcard

So I want to wipe/format my Internal memory/SD Card to make it all fresh and clean again (too many unused/leftover folders). So my question is, what will happen when I click the Fomart /sdcard on CWM? Will it delete all the files and folders in the sdcard? Will the ROM still be there after I format the sdcard? If the ROM is no longer there, how can I push a ROM to the sdcard after I format it?
If there is another way to wipe the whole sdcard without manually selecting each folder and deleting it, how to do it?
P.S. I have copied the sdcard to my computer already.
Thanks for the help!

use the wipe script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061351

3thman said:
use the wipe script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2061351
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From what I get from his explanation in the OP is that, it just wipes the same things as if I were to do:
- wipe data/factory reset
- wipe cache partition
- wipe dalvik cache
- format /system
- format /data
- and wipes some other stuff on the sdcard
am I correct?
What I want is to make the whole sdcard/internal memory clean like when I first bought the N4 and root/unlock the bootloader and install the recovery. I do not want all the folders like the goomanager, foursquare, romtoolbox, etc folders because I do not use those apps anymore.

Flashing Custom Roms Doubt

HI there people, just a n00b question, after flashing a custom rom in my i9500 (wanam lite v1.8) i see all my previous configurations, data, installed apps (including bloatware) are still on my phone, is this the normal condition? i mean....when u flash a custom rom previous apps and data keeps on the phone??? or im missing something (like cleaning cache or something)?? i just followed the custom's rom developer guide (download rom, backup current firmware, flash custom rom, enjoy) I supposed a new installation of all system's components was performed when flashing....any info will be appreciated.. thanks

Did you flash via Odin or Recovery?

There is option in custom recovery and in some rom installations that wipe yuor data before install. Fr custom recovere you can make wipe itsefl
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Crauze said:
Did you flash via Odin or Recovery?
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I've used CMW recovery 6.0.3.2

damador said:
There is option in custom recovery and in some rom installations that wipe yuor data before install. Fr custom recovere you can make wipe itsefl
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2
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This is one of the rom's features WanamLite v1.8 that i've flashed " Auto wipe cache & dalvik-cache before flashing", however whole apps and data r still on my phone after flashing.

tongueofcolicab said:
HI there people, just a n00b question, after flashing a custom rom in my i9500 (wanam lite v1.8) i see all my previous configurations, data, installed apps (including bloatware) are still on my phone, is this the normal condition? i mean....when u flash a custom rom previous apps and data keeps on the phone??? or im missing something (like cleaning cache or something)?? i just followed the custom's rom developer guide (download rom, backup current firmware, flash custom rom, enjoy) I supposed a new installation of all system's components was performed when flashing....any info will be appreciated.. thanks
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1) Download ROM and put it in the SD card.
2) Make a backup.
3) Wipe Data Factory.
4) Wipe cache partition.
5) Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache.
6) Mount and storage -> Format Data
7) Mount and storage -> Format Cache
8) Mount and storage -> Format System
9) Mount and storage -> Format Preload ( If it is present ).
10 ) Flash custom roms.

Chuck Bartowski said:
1) Download ROM and put it in the SD card.
2) Make a backup.
3) Wipe Data Factory.
4) Wipe cache partition.
5) Advanced -> Wipe Dalvik Cache.
6) Mount and storage -> Format Data
7) Mount and storage -> Format Cache
8) Mount and storage -> Format System
9) Mount and storage -> Format Preload ( If it is present ).
10 ) Flash custom roms.
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Hi there and thanks,
1) In step 1 u mean Internal sdcard or external sdcard?? (or maybe it doesnt matter).
2) Now if i want to return to my previous rom (the one before wanamlite flashing) If i restore to the previous nandroid backup using CWM recovery after the process u mention (wipe & format) all my old data and apps will be there right??

tongueofcolicab said:
Hi there and thanks,
1) In step 1 u mean Internal sdcard or external sdcard?? (or maybe it doesnt matter).
2) Now if i want to return to my previous rom (the one before wanamlite flashing) If i restore to the previous nandroid backup using CWM recovery after the process u mention (wipe & format) all my old data and apps will be there right??
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1) It doesn't matter.
2) Yes.

Chuck Bartowski said:
1) It doesn't matter.
2) Yes.
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1). It DOES matter... You are wiping internal storage... What are you gonna flash when the rom on the internal storage is wiped with ALL the other Data?

it a special feature of the ROM ur trying to install..... wannam 1.8 says - no wipe - hence it only wipes dalvik and regular cache - all the user data is preserved, like apps, contact, sms , etc, etc, - you wouldn't even need a backup when moving to wannam 1.8 ROM.
if u want to start from a clean system i recommend using the Super.Wipe (its comes available on the Phoenix ROM thread)
Cheers

ultramag69 said:
1). It DOES matter... You are wiping internal storage... What are you gonna flash when the rom on the internal storage is wiped with ALL the other Data?
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With Clockwork Recovery you don't touch the internal storage, unless you use "Mount and Storage -> Format Internal SD" ( or something like that ).
Sent from my GT-I9500 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Unless you really try - you won't format the internal SD with CWM. the clean cache is a command that cleans the OS partition - but if you'll format the internal SD you'll loose all data and apps
infact - what are you trying to do? do you want to completely wipe your device?

Thanks to all for your answers........finally i perform a new clean installation, wiping all data and cache and formating all the /data, /cache, /preload, including internal sdcard (moving rom to external sdcard first of course) and next flashing WanamLite using CMW.
By the way, i was wonder about i9500 suppose to be a 16 GB (internal memory) phone, however......even with a new clean installation internal memory its just about 8.77 GB, am not talking about free space (wich is 6.9 GB now after clean install), the whole internal memory capacity is just 8.77 GB!!! so what about the other 7.x GB in this model???

internal memory formatted

when i was updating my Lg L3 E400 by cyanogen mode 9
Wipe /data, cache and dalvik
and by mistakenly i formatted internal memory by from mount options
plzzzz help wat shud i do nw i can't install any applications now it say no internal memory.........

omkar said:
when i was updating my Lg L3 E400 by cyanogen mode 9
Wipe /data, cache and dalvik
and by mistakenly i formatted internal memory by from mount options
plzzzz help wat shud i do nw i can't install any applications now it say no internal memory.........
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Are you sure? Formatted or unmounted?

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4freedom said:
Are you sure? Formatted or unmounted?
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formatted yaar wat should i do ?

are you using sdmerge or not? may be you did somthing wrong or rom file problems. i am on sdmerge and always perform full format before flashing rom (all options: system, data, cache,.. except sdcard: becaus it store rom.zip ^^)

kien_vip said:
are you using sdmerge or not? may be you did somthing wrong or rom file problems. i am on sdmerge and always perform full format before flashing rom (all options: system, data, cache,.. except sdcard: becaus it store rom.zip ^^)
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[Rom][Stock 2.3.6][L3-e400][PureOS v4.0] now im using this rom in these my memory card has become sd card and no memory card option is available i can install appl n all
my system memory has become 1gb and sd card memory as 8gb

jst install cm9 again now phone get freeze after restart wat de hell is this now

omkar said:
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my system memory has become 1gb and sd card memory as 8gb
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Hello Omkar,
Maybe, I don't understand you well. For me, a memory card is... a sdcard. Have you got external and internal sdcard/memory card? what recovery have you used? What tool are you using to know what space is or not free?
The memory card where you flash the ROM has some partitions: /boot, /recovery, /system, /cache, /data, /sdcard, /misc
The system partition could be 1GB (but... I think is too much) and basically contains the entire operating system. The data partition contains the user’s data and the sdcard is not exactly a partition. In terms of usage, this is your storage space.
I'm not sure that you format the entire memory card... I've just read a guide to Android partitions yesterday and other about ClockWorkMod Recovery and how to use it. They are complete and good. I would like to share them with you:
Guide to Androit particion
Clockworkmod and how to use it

LobaJai said:
Hello Omkar,
Maybe, I don't understand you well. For me, a memory card is... a sdcard. Have you got external and internal sdcard/memory card? what recovery have you used? What tool are you using to know what space is or not free?
The memory card where you flash the ROM has some partitions: /boot, /recovery, /system, /cache, /data, /sdcard, /misc
The system partition could be 1GB (but... I think is too much) and basically contains the entire operating system. The data partition contains the user’s data and the sdcard is not exactly a partition. In terms of usage, this is your storage space.
I'm not sure that you format the entire memory card... I've just read a guide to Android partitions yesterday and other about ClockWorkMod Recovery and how to use it. They are complete and good. I would like to share them with you:
Guide to Androit particion
Clockworkmod and how to use it
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hey dude i read that i just wana say that i re-install cm9 and all things works perfectly but after restart while using my phone gets freeze now i don't understand whats the problem can u plzz send me cm9 files also all the require file so i can again do all the procedure again and see whether it works properly or not.....

omkar said:
hey dude i read that i just wana say that i re-install cm9 and all things works perfectly but after restart while using my phone gets freeze now i don't understand whats the problem can u plzz send me cm9 files also all the require file so i can again do all the procedure again and see whether it works properly or not.....
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Hello omkar,
I'm sorry, but I'm not using the same phone model than you. If you're following a XDA thread to install cm9, it should be work.
I had a similar problem (it got freeze after flashing). I'm not sure what didn't work of the tutorial that I followed. So I decided to update the cwm recovery version and try with other CM. I followed the steps and I also formated the /system partition to make a "clean" installation of the CM. Finally it worked.

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LobaJai said:
Hello omkar,
I'm sorry, but I'm not using the same phone model than you. If you're following a XDA thread to install cm9, it should be work.
I had a similar problem (it got freeze after flashing). I'm not sure what didn't work of the tutorial that I followed. So I decided to update the cwm recovery version and try with other CM. I followed the steps and I also formated the /system partition to make a "clean" installation of the CM. Finally it worked.
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