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[Q] FAILED (data transfer failure (Too many links) HELP!!!

i flash original lg fw with lg open with fastboot,i flash clockwork recovery 3.0.1.4,root phone and do a bakeup with cw. but when i try to flash 2.3.3 with fastboot i have this error in step 2 - flash system image. i change usb ports,cables, i do it on 2 comps. i try on xp and w7.disable usb modems in device manager,disable virtual modem too. always same error. only i can doo is to ehtract rom files 2.3.3 and put them in the cw bakeup folder and than do a restore to 2.3.3 that i download from xda. then systhem is working but it cant find my memory card. what can i do to do flash with fastboot. i restore to 2.1 open,then works fine. tnx for help.

Download a cm7 backup folder and flash from recovery. Then do a factory reset wipe cache and battery stats.
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eoghan2t7 said:
Download a cm7 backup folder and flash from recovery. Then do a factory reset wipe cache and battery stats.
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what did you mean with cm7 backup folder? i download mur4ik 1.5 recovery folder(zip) and when i try to install it trough cw 3.0.1.4 -by install zip from sd card,i cant. some error ocures. i can only repack tthish file,or fastboot file and do a restore trough a cw.
is this method-restore(other roms -2.2 or 2.3),same as flash phone with cw 3.0.1.4 or fastboot?

U need to unzip the file put it in clockwork backup ffolder n then restore via recovery....i.e. restore option.....
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Hey,
I had the same problem. My solution is: Wait a day and try to flash again and again. Anyway it would run...

Phone hangs on Dual core logo, need help

I had CM7 installed on my phone, and then i proceeded to update to the beta 2. I downloaded the file, then unpacked it on my phone sdcard then proceeded to reboot in recovery mode and cleared cache , dalvik, factory settings and then updated the zip file. then clear everything again and reboot. Get stuck on dual core logo.
I can still access recovery and mount usb to add files. can anyone tell me how to fix this?

did you make a backup before installing the beta?

It seems like you've never installed a ROM before, so I would advise you to read before you try again.
Try and restore it from the 1.8.3 SBF or restore from the CM7 pre-beta2.zip.
Don't unpack the zip file.
Oh and I feel obligated to ask, but did you install romracer's recovery?

I have Tenfar's recovery. Does it matter?
When you say restore, do you mean going in recovery mode and then apply the beta-update2.zip?
I also beleive my recovery got updated to Clockwork's when I had CM7 beta installed?
I have read another post on here that suggest I should RSD flash the 1.8.3 SDF and just start anew.
Should I do that? I was on 1.8.3 prior to installing CM7 beta

I understand I probably come across as a complete noob, but I did read before I did anything.
And now this happened and I just need help fixing it, you can just say. Yes flash back to 1.8.3 with RSD, I don't need a dot point instruction on how to do that.
Now my recovery is "ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0.1.4" even tough i originally flashed Tenfar's
and my phone is unlocked.
I have tried many times to clear all caches and update the beta zip again and it does not work, I just get stuck on dual core logo again.
Thanks in advance for any help.

Redownload beta 2 again (I've had problems related to bum d/l's). Install romracers recovery. Wipe. Reinstall.
If that fails use fastboot -w to wipe and reinstall.

quicklyspent said:
Redownload beta 2 again (I've had problems related to bum d/l's). Install romracers recovery. Wipe. Reinstall.
If that fails use fastboot -w to wipe and reinstall.
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Legend, thanks a lot now I can go back to sleep.
I installed romancer's recovery (unlike tenfar's it took like 5 times longer to clear cache and install the rom) but it did work.
thanks for taking the time man.

I think that you forgot to wipe cache and Dalvik cache from within CWM.
For me that did the trick ...
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Rayan said:
I think that you forgot to wipe cache and Dalvik cache from within CWM.
For me that did the trick ...
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No I had wiped dalvik and cache prior and after update.
Either beta 2 doesn't like tenfars recovery or it was an issue with the download . Since I installed romancers recovery before I tried the new download we will never know
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Why use tenfar's recovery when you can use CWM real recovery now.
That might help a lot...

im having the same problem but i used romracers recovery in the first place. ive tried everything and i tried to restore my alien backup but the recovery cant find it... did prebeta1 change the directory? im lost.

Fastboot -w.
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Magnetox said:
Fastboot -w.
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i tried that before and it didnt work.
edit- i found how to mount phone as usb in recovery. going to try the whole process again. i think my file was corrupt.
edit-- still cant get it to work even after redownloading teh file...

I installed cyanogen 7 and all I get is boot logo

I installed cyanogen 7 and all I get is boot logo this keeps resting "the cyanogen" logo and I do have my atrix unlocked and rooted.

Lack of the following specifics:
How did you flash CM7? (ADB push or through CWM or twrp)
What version of CM7 did you try to flash?
AT&T atrix or international atrix?
Did you flash a kernel or any additional zips prior to booting?
Did you perform a full wipe before installing?
And many other questions may arise, should we get more specifics from you.

Wipe data. Cache. Dalvick and re-install
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SirFork said:
Lack of the following specifics:
How did you flash CM7? (ADB push or through CWM or twrp)
What version of CM7 did you try to flash?
AT&T atrix or international atrix?
Did you flash a kernel or any additional zips prior to booting?
Did you perform a full wipe before installing?
And many other questions may arise, should we get more specifics from you.
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How did you flash CM7? (ADB push or through CWM or twerp) I used rom manager from market store
What version of CM7 did you try to flash? the regular builds non nightly
AT&T atrix or international atrix? att
Did you flash a kernel or any additional zips prior to booting? no

You need to have installed a recovery program that you can get to by holding the VOL DOWN button while booting. ROM manager is useless without a recovery program behind it.

Oh so how can I flash an rom without a rom manger just using the computer?

I would spoon-feed you this information, however it would be like handing a monkey a rocket-propelled grenade. You need to take time to read before you create a very expensive paperweight.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1154600
Please take the time to read this, all the way through. If you haphazardly install things without full knowledge of what it does, people will have very little to no sympathy for you when you brick your phone.

Yes I did do the following
While in Recovery install CM7 from internal storage
After installation select Data Wipe/Factory Reset
Then Wipe Cache Partition
Reboot system now
Watch awesome boot animation.
I do not see nothing else after the boot animation?

sillyshyme said:
Yes I did do the following
While in Recovery install CM7 from internal storage
After installation select Data Wipe/Factory Reset
Then Wipe Cache Partition
Reboot system now
Watch awesome boot animation.
I do not see nothing else after the boot animation?
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If you installed CM7, and then did a factory reset, you undid your first step.
\\FROM ANDROID RECOVERY MODE// (hold volume down button then scroll through the options until you get to Android Recovery, then press VOL UP to confirm. If you don't see Android Recovery in the list, then you're missing something crucial)
1. Wipe/Factory reset
2. Install CM7
3. Wipe cache (optional)
4. Reboot

reead the noob guide for xda google search will reveal this awsome guide and video hehe
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You would think that it would undo, but it doesn't. The factory reset doesn't "unflash" the ROM. All it does, is flush cache and a few other directories.
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How long did you let the phone sit after rebooting? It can take 15 minutes on initial boot after flashing a ROM. All that time all you will see is the boot animation.
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Wipe dalvik and cache partition and factory reset it in the cwm. Make sure your boot loader is unlocked. Made that mistake my first time.?
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heinst said:
Wipe dalvik and cache partition and factory reset it in the cwm. Make sure your boot loader is unlocked. Made that mistake my first time.?
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Definitely. I made that mistake myself the first time I went to flash CM7. In fact, what took me the longest the first time around was that I unlocked out of order, so I could not boot into CWM for the longest time.
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[Q] Defy+ not loading any rom.

(i read many threads relating my issue but they were not same, they was little difference in the problem. and i also tried there solutions but no improvement. so i decided to ask in a thread)
i was using defy+ with CM7 rom.
I installed this rom on my defy+
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2044797
first it booted and was working but after rebooting it resulted in boot loop .
( it shows Motorola sign then shows rom animation within few seconds is resumes rom animation and it keeps repeating animation.)
i waited for it an hour but is didn't go well.
then i tried restoring my old rom using CWM but i was unable to restore it is also resulted in same...
then i tried installing sdf using rsd but i have no improvement....
Now i can only go to bootloader version 09.1 and i says battery is low , can't program . i put the charger for whole night but i still says battery low can't program
can you please help me solving this problem

After installing that Rom you needed to enter boot menu and format data to ext4. Now, if you're unable to flash any sbf due to low battery then refer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892026
Or if you have access to another defy then use its battery and flash the sbf. Wipe data from stock recovery if you run into any issues after sbf flash
As stated below dalvik cache should be wiped, and data is automatically wiped when you format it to ext4 as stated above
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thekguy said:
After installing that Rom you needed to enter boot menu and format data to ext4. Now, if you're unable to flash any sbf due to low battery then refer here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=892026
Or if you have access to another defy then use its battery and flash the sbf. Wipe data from stock recovery of you run into any issues after sbf flash
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Or in other words you need to wipe data/cache and dalvik BEFORE and AFTER flashing the custom ROM (neagan or other). For now charge the battery and do the sbf flash. Pay attention at the "optional" indications. It better to do it.

CWM is missing
using your link i can solve the problem
but i dont have CWM so i cant wipe delvik data/cach
i only have bootloader
i only can go to bootloader and can't do any thing else. because CWM is removed.
tell me if you have any information about to do something using bootloader..

Do it from stock recovery, data wipe and cache wipe
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From stock recovery (bootloader) you will format as ext3 but is better to format in ext4 and that can be done from custom recovery. For that you have to install 2init and run it.

He's unable to boot...boot loop was before battery issue
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He's unable to boot...
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Yes because of low battery. Software solution is ... after charging.

where is stock recovery??
how to boot in stock recovery??? sorry I dont know if there any stock recovery is existed...... ( i tried different buttons while Motorola sign but i got nothing except bootloader and download mod)
tell me i think i can do it using stock recovery
because there is no problem in bootloader. even i am able to flash new SDF.
it makes trouble in loading ROM....
what do you think?

battery is working now
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He's unable to boot...boot loop was before battery issue
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i solved this problem using universal charger. i pulled off the battery and put in universal charger and charged it for two hours.

stock recovery?
now i just need to know how to boot in stock recovery???

AW: [Q] Defy+ not loading any rom.
There is a beginner guide anywhere in xda/defy sektion
You should read it
MB525 red lense

stock recovery?
i just need to now how to go into stock recovery?

How do I enter Recovery Mode?!: With the Phone off press VOLUME DOWN then, while still pressed, power up the phone and leave VOL key pressed until you see a Yellow triangle, once you see this you are in Recovery now press Vol Up and Vol Down at the same time (if you are in Froyo) and the menu will appear, if you are on Éclair the menu should appear without having to press anything.
copy/paste from this thread.

thanks
Thanks bros
I recovered my phone and i is running with CM7 and i am not gonna try CM10 again until it comes with all bug fixes..
thanks again for your help..

[Q] doing something wrong?

Ok I clearly must be doing something wrong when it comes to flashing ROMs as the only I used to be able to install them was through Odin on my old gs2 and so far have been unable to install one via recovery on my new s4.
I follow the instructions exactly but yet find my self either bootloop(rarely) or most of the time stuck at the screen with white text of "Samsung Galaxys4 gt-i9505" on screen.
I have waited up to 30 mins on this screen as I have read first boot can take some time but 30mins should be enough?
Eventually I have to flash stock via odin to have my phone back working.
Loosely step by step this has been my process.
1)flash a recovery with odin(whichever recovery rom author recommends)
2)boot into recovery
3)full wipe
4)install zip from ext card
5)select rom
6)wait till installed it then asked me to install root, have tried both install and not install root
7)phone reboots, stuck on Samsung Galaxys4 gt-i9505 screen.
This is the same with omega,foxhound and wanamlite, clearly I am missing something here for it not to install correctly.
If it matters I am on t-mobile UK.
I have tried rooting the stock rom first before installing anything still no difference.
Thanks for reading

sometimes mine gets stuck on that screen as well after flashing something... i just hold the power button to restart the phone and then generally it boots up fine...
also I'm assuming you have an i9505?
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Yes i9505, I have tried long holding power button but just goes back to that screen. Just finding it quite frustrating now it must be something simple I'm missing.

igrieve said:
Ok I clearly must be doing something wrong when it comes to flashing ROMs as the only I used to be able to install them was through Odin on my old gs2 and so far have been unable to install one via recovery on my new s4.
I follow the instructions exactly but yet find my self either bootloop(rarely) or most of the time stuck at the screen with white text of "Samsung Galaxys4 gt-i9505" on screen.
I have waited up to 30 mins on this screen as I have read first boot can take some time but 30mins should be enough?
Eventually I have to flash stock via odin to have my phone back working.
Loosely step by step this has been my process.
1)flash a recovery with odin(whichever recovery rom author recommends)
2)boot into recovery
3)full wipe
4)install zip from ext card
5)select rom
6)wait till installed it then asked me to install root, have tried both install and not install root
7)phone reboots, stuck on Samsung Galaxys4 gt-i9505 screen.
This is the same with omega,foxhound and wanamlite, clearly I am missing something here for it not to install correctly.
If it matters I am on t-mobile UK.
I have tried rooting the stock rom first before installing anything still no difference.
Thanks for reading
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After flashing the ROm from recovery did u wipe cache & dalvik from recovery and reboot ?
If not pls try once and see it should work

123hiten said:
After flashing the ROm from recovery did u wipe cache & dalvik from recovery and reboot ?
If not pls try once and see it should work
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just tried for omega and foxhound and no difference just going to try the last one now.

just download a pre-rooted stock, flash via odin, then flash a recovery via odin, wipe everything, format /system and then install a custon first boot takes around 3 minutes...

Have now managed to get wanamlite up and running using the wipe cache & dalvik after installing rom, I am still none the wiser as to why the other two wouldn't install.

igrieve said:
Have now managed to get wanamlite up and running using the wipe cache & dalvik after installing rom, I am still none the wiser as to why the other two wouldn't install.
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It should work my friend give it a try again and which recovery are you using? Name
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Maybe your base rom wasen't the same as the rom you tried to flash?
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My friend has the exact same issue on his i9505 using twrp, he tried to flash various ROMs but not getting past boot screen, fortunately his back up worked but still no luck in getting a ROM to flash...very odd
Edit: he is running a 3 network supplied phone if that make any difference
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I have exactly the same!
Formatted, factory reset, wipe cache/dalvik, stock firmware using Odin, Nothing is working so far..
$%^$%
Now trying to instal FoxHound 0.5.

Well still having problems lol no idea why but I can only install two ROMS but I am happy with the one I'm currently using but your always curious to see what the others are like.

If you guys are using twrp as your recovery and you format internal sd this will happen. It is a know issue with that recovery. It messes with the partition and you need to flash a different recovery. You may need to Odin back to stock to get the partition right and go from there. Hope this helps.
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Im currentl;y using philz_touch recovery, I have been having to go back to odin and flash stock rom just to get the phone running again after trying these roms. I havent tried any roms from the original android development forum so might see if I get any joy with them, I know it must be something silly I'm missing

It happens if the base ROM you are currently on isn't the same or similar to the ROM you're trying to flash. Maybe changelog of the ROM you're trying to flash is a lot higher tan your current ROM and things get mixed up. I have always had success by performing a factory reset after flashing the ROM.
I had the exact same problem going from MDE firmware to Omega V7. After flashing Omega again I did a factory reset and it was sweet
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