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Flashing Boot.img doesn't boot the phone

Hey folks
Tried to flash this boot.img from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2018822&highlight=boot+img
to flash JB ROM and it has stucked on 'Free Xperia' logo when turning on. Had to flash stock kernel back. This .img is necessary for flashing the rom according to steps manual.
Any help please why this could happen?
Cheers!

Look for a more stable ROM that ROM is still in the Alpha stages. There are many on here
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leeris said:
Any help please why this could happen?
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First time installing CyanogenMod 10.1 to Arc/S another ROM:
- Make sure you're running bootloaders unlocked
-Flash the Boot.img provided (Don't flash other boot.img because is different)
- Copy GApps and CM10.1 ZIPs to your internal SDCard
- Boot into Recovery
- Flash CM10.1 zip from internal SDCard
- Flash GApps zip from internal SDCard
- DO A DATA WIPE / FACTORY RESET (otherwise your device will be stuck at boot)
- Reboot
- Don't restore system data using Titanium Backup!
- Restoring Apps + Data might cause problems and is not recommended, avoid it if possible!
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XperienceD said:
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Thanks, that's what I did. But the second step was unsuccessful...
-Flash the Boot.img provided (Don't flash other boot.img because is different)
I flashed the image and the phone didn't boot up, stucked on the logo...

leeris said:
Thanks, that's what I did. But the second step was unsuccessful...
-Flash the Boot.img provided (Don't flash other boot.img because is different)
I flashed the image and the phone didn't boot up, stucked on the logo...
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Try in this order, flash the kernel, reboot into CMW, wipe cache, data and battery, install ROM, reboot, flash gapps and reboot again.

thanks. my question is, how do I reboot into CWM, when after flashing the kernel, my phone is stucked on the logo? I must be missing something...

leeris said:
thanks. my question is, how do I reboot into CWM, when after flashing the kernel, my phone is stucked on the logo? I must be missing something...
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I thought I had the same problem, but all u need to do is wait. It stays on the fxp screen for ages, maybe 30 seconds once it lights up then start pressing vol down to get into recovery.
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leeris said:
thanks. my question is, how do I reboot into CWM, when after flashing the kernel, my phone is stucked on the logo? I must be missing something...
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To enter CWM, you need to press the power button, when phone vibrates, press Volume Down button many times until a Recovery menu appears.
Only possible if you have custom kernel installed (if it has one).

[Q] Girl back but angry

not angry, i just dont appreciate how my thread gets locked with ''search more'' when i said many times that i am NEW and would love to have HELP step by step instead of pointing me to ''tutorial'' thread where i cant understand wtf it means since im NEW.
please consider HELPING? sorry just upset, back on topic
I am currently on Nexus 7, rooted yesterday with WugFresh on 4.2.1
i really want to install cyanogenmod to have awesome themes, better ram etc. the rom.
how do i do? these tutorials = nonsense for me. or maybe give better details rather than ''3. Place on SD card'' Wtf does that mean?
4. Reboot to recovery, flash nightly_xxxx.zip, flash gapps.zip'' right, HOW? i am new.. ?
thanks yall.. xxoox

I'm here to help, but let's use PM instead or I fear this thread might get closed also

You really shouldn't be modding your Nexus if you don't know what those mean. And usually you can Google things and there's usually an answer.

Did you install twrp recovery using the toolkit?
If you did download titanium backup from the market and make a backup(only if you want apps and data saved)
download cm10.1 and gapps 20121212 boot into recover by powering down, then holding volume down and power until you get to boot loader, after use the up and down volume keys until it says recovery and use power to select.
Wait for twrp to turn on and touch backup and make a backup, next go to to wipe and format data(this deletes all apps) format cache, and then dalvic cache. After go to flash, select cm10.1 and swipe to flash, and find gapps 20121212, and swipe to flash then reboot system.
And of you made a backup with titanium backup download it and restore.
If anything goes wrong or you don't like it just wipe data cache and dalvik cache again and restore the backup you made in twrp recovery.

You can PM me as well if you need to, there's nothing too complicated about it so we'll get through it.
First you need to install a custom recovery (provided you don't already have one).
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explosivequack said:
Did you install twrp recovery using the toolkit?
If you did download titanium backup from the market and make a backup(only if you want apps and data saved)
download cm10.1 and gapps 20121212 boot into recover by powering down, then holding volume down and power until you get to boot loader, after use the up and down volume keys until it says recovery and use power to select.
Wait for twrp to turn on and touch backup and make a backup, next go to to wipe and format data(this deletes all apps) format cache, and then dalvic cache. After go to flash, select cm10.1 and swipe to flash, and find gapps 20121212, and swipe to flash then reboot system.
And of you made a backup with titanium backup download it and restore.
If anything goes wrong or you don't like it just wipe data cache and dalvik cache again and restore the backup you made in twrp recovery.
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Thanks but I get red triangle with little droid when i choose recovery...

For some the way of learning is by being walked through a process. For example my coworker could not figure any of this out on his RAZR. I walked him through the process while also giving tips and explaining process and what things mean and do. Now he can do most in his sleep
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Astrocat said:
Thanks but I get red triangle with little droid when i choose recovery...
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That means you are using stock recovery, you need to flash a custom recovery.
Can you do that in the toolkit?
I haven't ever used toolkits so I'm not aware of the features they have.
If not you can download goo manager from the play store and flash twrp with it.
It's easier to explain than fastboot.
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Fatal1ty_18_RUS said:
Looks like I'm totally being ignored by OP -_-
oh well, no luck with girls
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no no no hun!! sorry im just stressed lol i will pm i will.
back on topic, i now am in clock thing recovery i dont see any flash thing?

Astrocat said:
no no no hun!! sorry im just stressed lol i will pm i will.
back on topic, i now am in clock thing recovery i dont see any flash thing?
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You need to download the CyanogenMod zip and the gapps zip (both available in the CM thread) then when you have them you go to clockworkmod recovery and select backup. Once that's done you do a "wipe data/factory reset" then once that's done select "install zip from SD card" and find your CyanogenMod zip, install that, then find your gapps zip and install that. Profit.
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nodstuff said:
You need to download the CyanogenMod zip and the gapps zip (both available in the CM thread) then when you have them you go to clockworkmod recovery and select backup. Once that's done you do a "wipe data/factory reset" then once that's done select "install zip from SD card" and find your CyanogenMod zip, install that, then find your gapps zip and install that. Profit.
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But remember to put the backup on your computer. As it will get deleted if you do you factory reset.

Logan_M said:
But remember to put the backup on your computer. As it will get deleted if you do you factory reset.
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No it won't.
Not with cwm, that's only with stock recovery or a wipe of the SD card.
Wipe data/factory reset in cwm will NOT wipe the SD card, it only wipes the app data partition, not data/media.
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Logan_M said:
But remember to put the backup on your computer. As it will get deleted if you do you factory reset.
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Negative. A factory reset does not touch data/media.
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Astrocat said:
not angry, i just dont appreciate how my thread gets locked with ''search more'' when i said many times that i am NEW and would love to have HELP step by step instead of pointing me to ''tutorial'' thread where i cant understand wtf it means since im NEW.
please consider HELPING? sorry just upset, back on topic
I am currently on Nexus 7, rooted yesterday with WugFresh on 4.2.1
i really want to install cyanogenmod to have awesome themes, better ram etc. the rom.
how do i do? these tutorials = nonsense for me. or maybe give better details rather than ''3. Place on SD card'' Wtf does that mean?
4. Reboot to recovery, flash nightly_xxxx.zip, flash gapps.zip'' right, HOW? i am new.. ?
thanks yall.. xxoox
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Root/unlock bootloader/flash recovery, download the ROM and GAPPS if needed, put the USB cable into your MAC, connect the other side (micro USB) to the Nexus 7, copy the ROM&GAPPS to your ROM folder, drag out the cable from the device, reboot into recovery by: 1: Turning it off. 2: Hold the volume down button, hold the power button until you see Google logo, if you see Android icon and big, green Start button in the upper corner of the screen, you can stop holding the volume up button. By navigating with volume buttons, select Reboot Recovery. Make a backup, flash the ROM and GAPPS and you just flashed a ROM! It isn't so hard, is it?
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Knock it off please
Ok folks, knock it off with the comments.
Just be helpful, otherwise don't post.
MD

Even using twrp it will not wipe your backups if you do a factory restore. Even says so on the screen when you select it.
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Astrocat said:
not angry, i just dont appreciate how my thread gets locked with ''search more'' when i said many times that i am NEW and would love to have HELP step by step instead of pointing me to ''tutorial'' thread where i cant understand wtf it means since im NEW.
please consider HELPING? sorry just upset, back on topic
I am currently on Nexus 7, rooted yesterday with WugFresh on 4.2.1
i really want to install cyanogenmod to have awesome themes, better ram etc. the rom.
how do i do? these tutorials = nonsense for me. or maybe give better details rather than ''3. Place on SD card'' Wtf does that mean?
4. Reboot to recovery, flash nightly_xxxx.zip, flash gapps.zip'' right, HOW? i am new.. ?
thanks yall.. xxoox
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Remember reading is more efficient then asking for thing that you don't understand in first place, My guide is not a full and final method to doing things. Learn how to use fastboot and adb and ull be good to go (if u want to continue to flash roms and test new things.
But hay I myself started from zero so Good Luck with ur start.
Ok i am going to reply with the step by step guide (for noobs). But remember you are risking your tablet to soft or hard brick buy doing so (Dont blame me).
1. Download WugFresh toolkit 1.6.2 (u already did that).
2. Open it and let it know your device and software version (u already did that).
3. Install drivers (u already did that).
4. Enable developers options to access adb, as guided by the toolkit (u already did that, i am hopping).
5. Click on (Unlock) Bootloader (u already did that, I am hopping).
6. Click on (root) (u already did that, i am hopping).
7. the toolkit will do all of the stuff for u and after all it will download and flash recover (probably ClockWorkMod).
8. Now u have stock with ROOT and UNLOCKED BOOTLOADER.
9. Now is the time to backup each and every thing using CWM or toolkit backup feature.
10. Download CM10.1 and gapps and copy them into memory storage.
11. Boot into recovery (turn off the tablet, then turn it on and press and hold volume down when it turns on ull see a boot menu saying bootloader, press volume up two three times untill u see recovery and press power button to enter into recovery.
12. Just to all these steps first then let me know via PM or report back in thread and ill guide u further (i am using TWRP recovery so can't guide u further into the recovery process of CWR).
P.S:This thread will be closed as before so note down the users names that are trying to help u and contact them via PM or start new thread in Q&A section.

A few people Report Problems When using ToolKits..Try Using adb and fastboot commands..they are safer and can get you out of most Problems.If you need Help Step by step then PM Me...i will help you.
Infact you can PM anyone helping you in this thread.That will be better as i am sure you will have a lot of Questions and no point in opening a thread for every Question.

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AOKP rom

So i got my nexus 4 yesterday and Ive always wanted to root an android phone and install a custom rom. So i unlocked the bootloader and rooted it pretty easy. I want to flash AOKP rom. i downloaded the rom file and google apps from their website on the phone. I went into CWM recovery and installed those files from the sd card, and it says its complete. I reboot the device and it just sits on the nexus logo screen. I dont know what i did wrong. Anybody got any ideas

It's normal for it to sit on that screen for about a minute or so.. How long did you give it?
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capcanuck said:
It's normal for it to sit on that screen for about a minute or so.. How long did you give it?
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3-4 minutes

make sure you have the correct files for your N4 or "Mako" device and that you did the steps properly.
wipe data/factory reset in recovery
flash ROM
flash Gapps
reboot

thatguyzx said:
make sure you have the correct files for your N4 or "Mako" device and that you did the steps properly.
wipe data/factory reset in recovery
flash ROM
flash Gapps
reboot
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yeah im pretty sure i did that all correctly, but ill try again. Also for some reason when i try to boot into recovery sometimes, instead of going into CWM, it shows the android robot open with an exclamation mark on him. Any idea what that is

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I believe that the stock recovery...
When you first boot cmw, it does not stay permanently afterwards...
You can flash it again by downloading ROM manager??
Or somthing else..

Maybe use adb+fastboot to flash ROM..
Just to try if the files aren't broken.
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MarcPlusTwo said:
Maybe use adb+fastboot to flash ROM..
Just to try if the files aren't broken.
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You can't flash a ROM in fastboot, you can only flash images.
You can flash the recovery image through fastboot.
I would let it sit for more than just 3-4 minutes as well.

thatguyzx said:
make sure you have the correct files for your N4 or "Mako" device and that you did the steps properly.
wipe data/factory reset in recovery
flash ROM
flash Gapps
reboot
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Maybe I'm wrong, but I think you have to format /system and format /boot when switching from another rom, otherwise it bootlops.

trillo69 said:
Maybe I'm wrong, but I think you have to format /system and format /boot when switching from another rom, otherwise it bootlops.
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Unnecessary.

Surprised no one has suggested this already. This happened to me before, go back into recovery and wipe davlik cache
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Can't get passed boot logo..

This isn't my very first time with flashing/rooting/etc. but I'm not that adept with it.
Got my S4 2 days ago but managed to get time today to work on it. I rooted successfully and everything was running perfect. I flashed over the newest Beanstalk ROM w/ gapps and it ran fine the first time it ran.
I can't get passed the Samsung Galaxy S4 boot logo every time I try to reboot the phone though...
If I wipe the cache/dalvik and reflash it still doesn't boot passed logo.
If I wipe the cache/dalvik and then wipe data (including the internal SD card, completely wiping it clean), flashing the ROM will work the first time it runs; once I reboot or just power it off then power it back on, stuck at Galaxy S4 logo... I let the ROM run first time through, input only what is needed to get to the home screen (google account/wifi setup/phone name/etc.), then I've tried rebooting it, shutting it down and powering it back up, letting everything update and waiting half an hour and restarting it... all have the same result, stuck at boot logo
I'm using TWRP, I have a recovery for stock but I don't want to use stock.
If anyone can help me out I'd appreciate it.

Try flashing a different compatible kernel.

ObrienDave said:
Try flashing a different compatible kernel.
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This is EXACTLY what I was about to try... I'm literally reflashing the ROM fresh right now, going to put the kernel on the SD card, then reboot into recovery and wiping cache then flashing the kernel.
Will using a recovery that was made on a different kernel have any effect if I decide to use the recovery? I've heard bad things about flashing the wrong kernel (even though I know the one I'm about to use is the correct one) and really screwing stuff up if not done properly. I just want to make sure I don't screw anything up permanently.
Thanks.

Spazzzin said:
This is EXACTLY what I was about to try... I'm literally reflashing the ROM fresh right now, going to put the kernel on the SD card, then reboot into recovery and wiping cache then flashing the kernel.
Will using a recovery that was made on a different kernel have any effect if I decide to use the recovery? I've heard bad things about flashing the wrong kernel (even though I know the one I'm about to use is the correct one) and really screwing stuff up if not done properly. I just want to make sure I don't screw anything up permanently.
Thanks.
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Use twrp 2.5.0.2 because if your using 2.6 its bringing problems. Also report this to their thread for better help
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Since there are no recovery categories according to this page,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303917
I don't see where it would matter. No guarantees though.
I do know it is ESSENTIAL to match the type (TW or AOSP) ROM and kernel to avoid major problems.
I also recommend TWRP 2.5.0.2
D/L TWRP from here:
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltespr

ObrienDave said:
Since there are no recovery categories according to this page,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2303917
I don't see where it would matter. No guarantees though.
I do know it is ESSENTIAL to match the type (TW or AOSP) ROM and kernel to avoid major problems.
I also recommend TWRP 2.5.0.2
D/L TWRP from here:
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltespr
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How do you go about installing TWRP? I used Goomanager and installed it from there when I was following the rooting guide

Spazzzin said:
How do you go about installing TWRP? I used Goomanager and installed it from there when I was following the rooting guide
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Flashing a different kernel didn't do anything, I still keep getting stuck at the boot logo :/

Spazzzin said:
How do you go about installing TWRP? I used Goomanager and installed it from there when I was following the rooting guide
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Just flash it by odin by the link provided above. Make sure to use the tar file v 2.5.0.2
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Spazzzin said:
Flashing a different kernel didn't do anything, I still keep getting stuck at the boot logo :/
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By the way can you provide the steps and which files you flashing. Also redownload everything could be a bad download. Make sure to download them in computer and transfer them to your sd card
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I did a fresh install of the LiquidSmooth ROM and it's not hanging at boot logo whenever I reboot, and everything is working well. I suppose I'll stick with this for a while.
For my steps trying Beanstalk:
Boot into recovery (TWRP 2.6.0.0)
Factory reset;wipe cache/dalvik
Format Data
Factory reset;wipe cache/dalvik
Install ROM + Gapps
Wipe cache/dalvik
Reboot
I then tried doing that exact process, after letting it boot once I rebooted into recovery and flashed KT Kernel and wiped then rebooted and it hung at boot logo.
I did it again but I installed ROM + Gapps + Kernel then wiped then rebooted and it still hung at boot logo.
I'll download and prepare a new install of Beanstalk and give it another try tomorrow. I'll make sure to backup Liquid in case I want to switch back.
Thanks again for the help!

Glad it's working out for you.

If I may ask here; how do I know if a certain kernel is compatible with a ROM? I know to match the version (4.2, 4.3. etc,) and base (AOSP/ TW) but is there anything else specific that I need to watch out for that could cause problems with flashing a kernel on a ROM?

Spazzzin said:
If I may ask here; how do I know if a certain kernel is compatible with a ROM? I know to match the version (4.2, 4.3. etc,) and base (AOSP/ TW) but is there anything else specific that I need to watch out for that could cause problems with flashing a kernel on a ROM?
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Not really unless the rom dev for some reason doesn't recommend using a certain one. Kernels will act differently for everyone even on the same device with the same rom. Just need to flash them and find out which one works the best for you (battery life, overheating, smoothness, etc).
Always have a backup handy just in case something doesn't work right.

[Q] DEFY MB525 - update to 4.4

Hello,
I want to update my DEFY MB525 to 4.4.
I downloaded all necessary files from the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036
In it, it is written "To install KitKat, need update recovery."
I did the update but I don't know how to verify it is ok.
What is the version that I should have ?
When I check, I have the Bootmenu ICS Recovery v5.6.7-jordan.
Is it ok ?
Can somebody help me on this ?

limonair said:
Hello,
I want to update my DEFY MB525 to 4.4.
I downloaded all necessary files from the thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036
In it, it is written "To install KitKat, need update recovery."
I did the update but I don't know how to verify it is ok.
What is the version that I should have ?
When I check, I have the Bootmenu ICS Recovery v5.6.7-jordan.
Is it ok ?
Can somebody help me on this ?
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There is a tutorial in the general section, couldn't you read it?
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[Q] DEFY MB525 - update to 4.4 : ok with Bootmenu ICS Recovery v5.6.7-jordan. ?
hotdog125 said:
There is a tutorial in the general section, couldn't you read it?
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I read the GUIDEfrom that page : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2568325
But it it not written the version that is needed to install KitKat...
I just want to know if it's ok with the version I have ?

It looks like you haven't read the guide properly or don't have basic knowledge of what to do.
How did you "update the recovery"?
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hotdog125 said:
It looks like you haven't read the guide properly or don't have basic knowledge of what to do.
How did you "update the recovery"?
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I rebooted my Defy, went to the stable recovery (volume down when blue light and select the right option).
Then I chose "Install zip from sdcard" and selected the file from defy.bytekiste.de directory cm11-nightly-defy+ file update-recovery.zip I have placed on my sdcard.

limonair said:
I rebooted my Defy, went to the stable recovery (volume down when blue light and select the right option).
Then I chose "Install zip from sdcard" and selected the file from defy.bytekiste.de directory cm11-nightly-defy+ file update-recovery.zip I have placed on my sdcard.
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Follow the guide in that thread. It has not actually updated the recovery, since it updates a newer version of recovery than what you are using now.
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hotdog125 said:
Follow the guide in that thread. It has not actually updated the recovery, since it updates a newer version of recovery than what you are using now.
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Well, in the guide it is written :
# Updating Recovery: Go to recovery Mode in TWRP its better to wait for at least 30Sec after entering in recovery this waiting will ensure that your device won't Reboot when you are working in it. After update, reboot your device it is not necessary but it is okay to have one. DON'T ENTER IN SYSTEM GOTO TO RECOVERY AGIAN
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I have the app TWRP manager, but I don't see a Recovery mode in it.
I don't understand what I do wrong ?

TWRP is the name of the recovery. I'll dumb it down for you.
Follow this procedure.
1. Go to the normal recovery (reboot phone, when blue LED lights up, press volume down. Then select custom or stable recovery.)
2. Download this zip to SD card and Install -
http://d-h.st/dWr .
3. Now reboot and press volume down when LED becomes blue.
4. Now, install this from SD card - http://d-h.st/dz8.
5. Immediately install the KitKat zip and then gapps. Also flash the update to the 29-12 build.
6. Reboot.
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hotdog125 said:
TWRP is the name of the recovery. I'll dumb it down for you.
Follow this procedure.
1. Go to the normal recovery (reboot phone, when blue LED lights up, press volume down. Then select custom or stable recovery.)
2. Download this zip to SD card and Install - .
3. Now reboot and press volume down when LED becomes blue.
4. Now, install this from SD card - .
5. Immediately install the KitKat zip and then gapps. Also flash the update to the 29-12 build.
6. Reboot.
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Thank you very much for your procedure.
I followed it exactly.
I have a problem, when the system launches, I can't access to the desktop.
And I have an error "The proccess com.android.systemui has stopped"
I tried doing a wipe and restarting but it doesn't change anything.
Any idea ?

limonair said:
Thank you very much for your procedure.
I followed it exactly.
I have a problem, when the system launches, I can't access to the desktop.
And I have an error "The proccess com.android.systemui has stopped"
I tried doing a wipe and restarting but it doesn't change anything.
Any idea ?
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Are you sure you used correct gapps?
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hotdog125 said:
Are you sure you used correct gapps?
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I took the file 12-14_GApps_Standard_4.4.2_signed.zip from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012857

Try latest banks gapps
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thekguy said:
Try latest banks gapps
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You mean the previous one (GApps_4.4.1_signed.zip) ?

limonair said:
You mean the previous one (GApps_4.4.1_signed.zip) ?
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No, don't use the standard gapps. It's too large and fills up the /system partition. Instead, use banks Core gapps (the file called "12-14_GApps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip").
Edit: Since you've already tried flashing the standard gapps, your system partition is probably full now. Here's what I'd recommend:
Go into Team Win (TWRP) recovery, and wait at least 30 seconds to make sure that it is behaving in a stable way. (Sometimes TWRP reboots suddenly within the first 20 seconds or so. It's a known bug.) Then flash safewipe.zip to wipe your system, cache, and data partitions. Then flash CM11, followed by the 03.01.14 Update, followed by Core gapps.

Proverbs2 said:
No, don't use the standard gapps. It's too large and fills up the /system partition. Instead, use banks Core gapps (the file called "12-14_GApps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip").
Edit: Since you've already tried flashing the standard gapps, your system partition is probably full now. Here's what I'd recommend:
Go into Team Win (TWRP) recovery, and wait at least 30 seconds to make sure that it is behaving in a stable way. (Sometimes TWRP reboots suddenly within the first 20 seconds or so. It's a known bug.) Then flash safewipe.zip to wipe your system, cache, and data partitions. Then flash CM11, followed by the 03.01.14 Update, followed by Core gapps.
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Thanks for you recommandations.
I will try it tomorrow, for the moment went back to CM10 as I need my phone to be operational for tomorrow morning

I've had the exact same problem like OP...and I can confirm that this order of things works!
4.4.2 KitKat on Motorola Defy+

Hi everyone.
I tried to flash latest CM11 and Gapps at my Defy.
It boots but i can only see the notification bar. Everything else is black. No launcher etc. I can go to settings from the notification bar but nothing more.
Any suggestions?

svizi said:
Hi everyone.
I tried to flash latest CM11 and Gapps at my Defy.
It boots but i can only see the notification bar. Everything else is black. No launcher etc. I can go to settings from the notification bar but nothing more.
Any suggestions?
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Which gapps did you use? If you used standard gapps (rather than core gapps), your system partition is probably full now. Read a few posts above yours for the solution.

Hi,
I achieve to install CM11 on my Defy MB525.
As far as now, everything is working well.
My previous try was bad (black screen and no access to the apps) because of the GApps ("full" and not "core" ones).
Thank you hotdog125 & Proverbs2.

limonair said:
Hi,
I achieve to install CM11 on my Defy MB525.
As far as now, everything is working well.
My previous try was bad (black screen and no access to the apps) because of the GApps ("full" and not "core" ones).
Thank you hotdog125 & Proverbs2.
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Well in fact I have a little problem.
I no longer have the superuser application.
How can I root the phone again ?