Can't flash any rom - Nexus 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Any reason why no ROM works since I flashed 4.3? It will flash, but won't go past boot screen, tried 10.2 infamous, slim bean, and pa. Wtf?
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What steps are you taking when you are flashing these roms? I haven't had an issue yet.
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wipe wipe wipe..
if youre coming from stock, you must wipe data/factory reset before flashing the rom. aosp and stock are different at this point.

For the 4.3 rom flash, did you also flash the new radio and bootloader. Also, be sure that the md5 of the rom you downloaded is correct; happened to me a couple of times.

i also have trouble in flashing ROM. It won't installed and on the recovery mode it said, "no command".
Helppp!

farraas said:
i also have trouble in flashing ROM. It won't installed and on the recovery mode it said, "no command".
Helppp!
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To Flash any rom
Steps:
1.Download latest bootloader and radio.(If you came from stock 4.3,Skip this step)
2.Donwload your Rom and latest GAAPS.
3.Save all the downloaded .zip files in a folder on your nexus 4.(Any folder)
3.Reboot your cell in CWM or TWRP recovery..That is switch off your cell and then press Vol up(+) Vol down(-) and power button all at the same time for 5 sec (you can flash CWN or TWRP through nexus 4 toolkits)
4.Do factory reset and clear Dalvik cache
5.Flash bootloader and radio (Skip if you came from stock 4.3)
5.Flash your downloaded rom (.zip file)(Go to Install .zip from SD card option and go to the folder where you have downloaded the rom)
6.Flash GAPPS (.zip file)(Go to Install .zip from SD card option and go to the folder where you have downloaded the GAAPS)
7.Wipe cache and dalvik cache
8.Done.Enjoy your Rom

Thanks brother. I wasn't factory restoring and that was my prob.

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Flashing Rom always ends in boot loop?

I have had my N7 for a week now, and have unlocked and rooted it. I flashed the jr5 rom and it worked ok, but i decided I wanted to try the pure AOSP rom, so I did a data/cache/dalvik wipe and flashed the rom. It proceeded to boot and freeze at the Google screen. I rebooted into recovery, and attempted to restore from my backup (failed), flash the jr5 rom (failed), and reflash the AOSP rom (failed). I then decided to follow the instructions on ROOTZwiki and restore back to stock (although still unlocked). I restored to the factory image, and attempted to flash the CM10 AOKP rom, and was again met with the frozen Google screen. I made sure to wipe data and both caches each time i tried to flash a rom, but I always end up stuck at the Google screen. What could be causing this? I would really like to know if anyone has any idea, because I fully plan on running the full version of CM10 when it is released.
By wipe Data you did factory reset in cwm? And what version of cwm are you using?
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redmonke255 said:
By wipe Data you did factory reset in cwm? And what version of cwm are you using?
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yes i did a factory data reset each time. I am currently running v5.8.0.2 of cwm
could that be the problem? that my cwm is just outdated already?
No that shouldn't be causing your problems, although I would recommend flashing TWRP recovery through goo manager.
I would first download a ROM on your computer and check the MD5. Then mount your nexus over USB and copy the new ROM over to the nexus sdcard directory and while its connected use your computer to check the MD5 on your ROM while its on the device. Then wipe data, cache, dalvic cache and system. Then install the ROM and Gapps and reboot. Make sure its only the to, and not a desperate kernel or anything for right now. When you reboot give it 10 minutes or so the first boots are often way long.
If that doesn't do it copy the stuff on your SD card over to your computer and then format the SD card.
To install TWRP, install goo manager from the play store, when you open the app just press menu, you don't need to browse for files or anything. Just press menu and then choose Install OpenRecoveryScript and when its done reboot or reboot to recovery, can't remember which did the trick, and it may take a couple of times.
Also remember that booting through boot loader to recovery requires the USB cord to be connected to a computer to avoid the Google screen looping.
Hope some of this was helpful.
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CharliesTheMan said:
No that shouldn't be causing your problems, although I would recommend flashing TWRP recovery through goo manager.
I would first download a ROM on your computer and check the MD5. Then mount your nexus over USB and copy the new ROM over to the nexus sdcard directory and while its connected use your computer to check the MD5 on your ROM while its on the device. Then wipe data, cache, dalvic cache and system. Then install the ROM and Gapps and reboot. Make sure its only the to, and not a desperate kernel or anything for right now. When you reboot give it 10 minutes or so the first boots are often way long.
If that doesn't do it copy the stuff on your SD card over to your computer and then format the SD card.
To install TWRP, install goo manager from the play store, when you open the app just press menu, you don't need to browse for files or anything. Just press menu and then choose Install OpenRecoveryScript and when its done reboot or reboot to recovery, can't remember which did the trick, and it may take a couple of times.
Also remember that booting through boot loader to recovery requires the USB cord to be connected to a computer to avoid the Google screen looping.
Hope some of this was helpful.
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Thank you for taking the time to help me. Before I do the goo-manager/twrp install, are there any inherent advantages or disadvantages of using twrp as opposed to cwm? Also, I hadn't thought to check md5s after moving the roms, so I will be doing that from now on.
Twrp works just fine.
In your recovery, can you mount and unmount all your partitions without any errors?
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am I finally doing it right?
I flashed EOS rom from a clean system and it worked fine. Decided to have gapps and installed via twrp. This would give me boot loop into recovery no matter wat combination of cache clearing etc used. So finally I did the counter intuitive and installed gapps zip followed by ROM zip. This seems to have worked though it seems backwards to me. Is this the correct procedure?
crache said:
am I finally doing it right?
I flashed EOS rom from a clean system and it worked fine. Decided to have gapps and installed via twrp. This would give me boot loop into recovery no matter wat combination of cache clearing etc used. So finally I did the counter intuitive and installed gapps zip followed by ROM zip. This seems to have worked though it seems backwards to me. Is this the correct procedure?
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no. did the rom already come with gapps? the rom would wipe out whatever gapps you did flash before the rom.
simms22 said:
no. did the rom already come with gapps? the rom would wipe out whatever gapps you did flash before the rom.
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I don't like Twrp not being able to boot into recovery from holding the buttons, especially running into these loops during installs. Had the sameresults with cwm though.Now I am having this boot loop with TeamEOS as well as Skanky (neither package gapps) I however only loop if installing gapps after the rom or wiping caches.
If caches and system are wiped, gapps installed, then the rom I get a functioning system.Can anyone shed some light on what trigers specific loops or how to review tje errors / panics?
I'm reviving this thread since I have a similar issue. I am using TWRP. I have no problem performing a wipe (I do a factory reset, plus dalvik cache wipe), or flashing a new ROM (I've tried SGT7 and PA2.11). I can boot into the ROM fine. Once I try to flash Gapps, I get stuck in a boot loop that ends up going back to recovery. I've tried different combinations of operations, with different versions of gapps, but nothing works. I've tried:
gapps-jb-20120719-signed
gapps-jb-20120726-signed
both from goo.im, MD5 checked, without success. I'm stuck using SGT7, because that one includes Google account, and Play Store, so that can get me going... Only thing, I haven't wiped the data partition, because that's a bigger hassle. Do you guys have any clues as to what I should try next?
spked said:
I'm reviving this thread since I have a similar issue. I am using TWRP. I have no problem performing a wipe (I do a factory reset, plus dalvik cache wipe), or flashing a new ROM (I've tried SGT7 and PA2.11). I can boot into the ROM fine. Once I try to flash Gapps, I get stuck in a boot loop that ends up going back to recovery. I've tried different combinations of operations, with different versions of gapps, but nothing works. I've tried:
gapps-jb-20120719-signed
gapps-jb-20120726-signed
both from goo.im, MD5 checked, without success. I'm stuck using SGT7, because that one includes Google account, and Play Store, so that can get me going... Only thing, I haven't wiped the data partition, because that's a bigger hassle. Do you guys have any clues as to what I should try next?
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Do you flash the rom and gapps and then reboot, or flash the rom, reboot, then flash gapps?
Did anybody get out of their bootloop? I flashed paranoid droid with twrp and I didn't select "signature verification" or "md5 check" as I read before hand on another forum that it wasn't needed and to actually not tick "signature"....so now I'm in a bootloop, volume buttons and power does get me in to a few selections, "reboot", "power off" and "recovery". When I select recovery it just takes me to the black screen with "Google" on it. No idea how to get out of this loop....I'm researching now but I am not understanding much....I'm so use to Samsung devices, getting out of bootloop with those are a piece of cake, this I'm clueless and helpless on. So does anybody have a way for me to either reflash the rom or get me to where I can go back to stock? I used wugfresh to root. Thanks.
dirtyhamster73 said:
Did anybody get out of their bootloop? I flashed paranoid droid with twrp and I didn't select "signature verification" or "md5 check" as I read before hand on another forum that it wasn't needed and to actually not tick "signature"....so now I'm in a bootloop, volume buttons and power does get me in to a few selections, "reboot", "power off" and "recovery". When I select recovery it just takes me to the black screen with "Google" on it. No idea how to get out of this loop....I'm researching now but I am not understanding much....I'm so use to Samsung devices, getting out of bootloop with those are a piece of cake, this I'm clueless and helpless on. So does anybody have a way for me to either reflash the rom or get me to where I can go back to stock? I used wugfresh to root. Thanks.
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Can you get to bootloader?
If your using an older version of cwm it will boot loop and or cuase bad flashes with new builds
Upgrade cwm or just use twrp
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Jordanooo said:
Can you get to bootloader?
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I finally got in, so I'm all set. Thanks! I have no idea why I was having a hard time...twrp wouldn't pop up once I was in boot loader. I must of tried like 20 times. Anyway....I'm in and I just reflashed and it was fine.
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armyboy11b said:
If your using an older version of cwm it will boot loop and or cuase bad flashes with new builds
Upgrade cwm or just use twrp
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I'm using twrp...for whatever reason I couldn't get it to pop up to reflash. But I'm good now. Thanks!

Bricked my A500

I was running 4.1 Jellybean and I decided to flash this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935582
I went into recovery, did a factory wipe, and ran the installer for the custom rom from an external SD card. Install went smooth as butter. Rebooted and now it's stuck at the Acer logo. I can still go into recovery. I have the CPUID.
tahayassen said:
I was running 4.1 Jellybean and I decided to flash this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1935582
I went into recovery, did a factory wipe, and ran the installer for the custom rom from an external SD card. Install went smooth as butter. Rebooted and now it's stuck at the Acer logo. I can still go into recovery. I have the CPUID.
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You need to more than a factory wipe.
Depending on your recovery, wipe;
1. Data/factory reset
2. Cache
3. Dalvik cache
Also, I like to Format
1. System
2. Flexrom
Then try installing the rom again.
Also, which Recovery program are you using. Make sure the Recovery program is compatible with the Aroma Installer. Civato should state this in his ROM thread.
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Moscow Desire said:
You need to more than a factory wipe.
Depending on your recovery, wipe;
1. Data/factory reset
2. Cache
3. Dalvik cache
Also, I like to Format
1. System
2. Flexrom
Then try installing the rom again.
Also, which Recovery program are you using. Make sure the Recovery program is compatible with the Aroma Installer. Civato should state this in his ROM thread.
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I did all 5 wipes and then tried installing the rom again but still stuck at acer boot screen. I was using Thor 1.7.3 (bootloader version 3.0.1). It is supposed to be compatible with Aroma installer but this user who is using the same recovery/bootloader has the same problem: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=35450766&postcount=492
So I tried to update my recovery program to "TWRP 2.1.3-ICS (touch recovery)". According to this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1622425, if I already am on the ICS unlocked bootloader, I just put it on my tablet and install with CWM. So I put the zip file on my sd card and applied update from zip file in CWM. I rebooted and now I'm stuck on the acer logo for both the recovery and android. I have really bad luck.
tahayassen said:
I did all 5 wipes and then tried installing the rom again but still stuck at acer boot screen. I was using Thor 1.7.3 (bootloader version 3.0.1).
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M8 do u have the v8 bootloader???
Head to dev forum and follow civato's sticky to flashing the bootloader, follow all the steps to the letter and flash/reflash v8
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Got it working! Had to install v8 bootloader.
tahayassen said:
Got it working! Had to install v8 bootloader.
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[Q] From ParanoidAndroid 4.3 to SlimBean 4.2.2

hi guys!
on my nexus 4 i have installed ParanoidAndroid 4.3 (ver 3.92) with own bootloader and radio.
now i would change rom and install SlimBean 8 (based on android 4.2.2): can i flash rom and gapps normally or i need bootloader and radio from android 4.2.2?
thanks.
There is a radio and bootloader flashable zip for the recovery, you have to reboot back to recovery also wiping the data and such to get it working and then you can proceed in flashing the custom rom.
Download and flash the first zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2147194
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so i download the file that you have shown me, the rom and gapps and then I wipe and flash of all the files as usual, right?
koburn said:
so i download the file that you have shown me, the rom and gapps and then I wipe and flash of all the files as usual, right?
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Flash the radio and bootloader, reboot recovery, wipe all those stuff, flash the rom, gapps and wipe everything again then you should be good to go.
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thanks a lot!

SGY bricked while flashing ROM help plz

Hlo. I was recently trying to install new Custom ROM(ROM thread in link) I did these steps.
1. Boots into stock recovery
2. Boots into CWM recovery via .zip file.
3. Cleared Data Factory reset, Clear dalvik cache and clear battery stats.
4. Flashed ROM file(it was successfull)
Then I reboot the device and it is stuck on Samsung Galaxy Y logo screen.
I dont know what happened wrong(also i followed steps said by rom owner)
Hele plzz.http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=39672880
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mjobanjatt said:
Hlo. I was recently trying to install new Custom ROM(ROM thread in link) I did these steps.
1. Boots into stock recovery
2. Boots into CWM recovery via .zip file.
3. Cleared Data Factory reset, Clear dalvik cache and clear battery stats.
4. Flashed ROM file(it was successfull)
Then I reboot the device and it is stuck on Samsung Galaxy Y logo screen.
I dont know what happened wrong(also i followed steps said by rom owner)
Hele plzz.http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=39672880
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The rom mentioned is cm7 based
you need to be on percys cm#2 kernel - search dev section for his cm7 thread and it's on the 1st page
it was a kernel problem i think....
try hells fusion just after flashing
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mjobanjatt said:
Hlo. I was recently trying to install new Custom ROM(ROM thread in link) I did these steps.
1. Boots into stock recovery
2. Boots into CWM recovery via .zip file.
3. Cleared Data Factory reset, Clear dalvik cache and clear battery stats.
4. Flashed ROM file(it was successfull)
Then I reboot the device and it is stuck on Samsung Galaxy Y logo screen.
I dont know what happened wrong(also i followed steps said by rom owner)
Hele plzz.http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=39672880
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To this procedure:
Flash stock rom via odin
Go to cwm
Mount all system,data,cache
Flash cyanogenmod#2/Jarvis-CM v1.2 #2 kernel
GO to advance Reboot recovery
You will see small fonts
Go to mount and storage
Format system,data,cache
Mount all of them again
Flash cm7 based rom
Wipe data
Reboot system
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You forgot to mount "/system"
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mjobanjatt said:
Hlo. I was recently trying to install new Custom ROM(ROM thread in link) I did these steps.
1. Boots into stock recovery
2. Boots into CWM recovery via .zip file.
3. Cleared Data Factory reset, Clear dalvik cache and clear battery stats.
4. Flashed ROM file(it was successfull)
Then I reboot the device and it is stuck on Samsung Galaxy Y logo screen.
I dont know what happened wrong(also i followed steps said by rom owner)
Hele plzz.http://forum.xda-developers.com/newreply.php?do=newreply&noquote=1&p=39672880
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First fLASH cwm then wipe data wipe cahe and mount everythings then flash the kernal the mount everything the flash the rom
.If i help u pls give thanks:good:
Try Flashing Stock Rom via Odin then flash ur custom rom again..
To flash stock rom via odin ..please search it in google Im sure theres more responding sites to help..
Please Press Thanks if I helped
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markjerald said:
To this procedure:
Flash stock rom via odin
Go to cwm
Mount all system,data,cache
Flash cyanogenmod#2/Jarvis-CM v1.2 #2 kernel
GO to advance Reboot recovery
You will see small fonts
Go to mount and storage
Format system,data,cache
Mount all of them again
Flash cm7 based rom
Wipe data
Reboot system
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this is the right procedure ,i perceive just follow this

Sacs ROM install help

i am on philz recovery and trying to install the ROM but when i go into mounts & storage there is
no format internal option and when i go into install zip there is no whip cache. where are these options i really want to install the ROM
I believe in philz there is an option that says "wipe to install new rom" and I believe that this wipes everything.
Also I believe when flashing sacs, after wiping you need to go into power options and reboot recovery before flashing the zip.
Hope you made a back up.
Also I believe flashing instructions for sacs is somewhere in the op of the rom thread.
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