Roms won't work - Droid RAZR M Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I have RAZR with locked boot loader. I am rooted and have safetrap installed. I wipe cache and dalvik and it fails when I try to wipe data. Then I install stock ROM deoxidized and it only boots to boot loader and I have to restore phone with rsd lite. Whats is the proper procedure and why doesn't data wipe?
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D.A.N. said:
I have RAZR with locked boot loader. I am rooted and have safetrap installed. I wipe cache and dalvik and it fails when I try to wipe data. Then I install stock ROM deoxidized and it only boots to boot loader and I have to restore phone with rsd lite. Whats is the proper procedure and why doesn't data wipe?
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Follow these steps even if you are on SS the steps are the same.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45541392#post45541392

Failed to had check for boot:0x56 Boot failure
aviwdoowks said:
Follow these steps even if you are on SS the steps are the same.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45541392#post45541392
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I wipes cache and dalvik, rebooted, checked the box and mounted, installed rom, rebooted and i get this error.
Failed to had check for boot:0x56
I have never had problems flashing on htc phones, i am confused here.
Any help. thanks.

D.A.N. said:
I wipes cache and dalvik, rebooted, checked the box and mounted, installed rom, rebooted and i get this error.
Failed to had check for boot:0x56
I have never had problems flashing on htc phones, i am confused here.
Any help. thanks.
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Did you reboot ss between the wipes & mount sys?
Wipe & reboot recovery
Mount sys & install

rom failure
aviwdoowks said:
Did you reboot ss between the wipes & mount sys?
Wipe & reboot recovery
Mount sys & install
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Hello, yes, I wipe cache and dalvik, then i rebooted back into recovery, hit mount button, checked box to mount, installed rom and rebooted and it goes to a failed bootloader. If I didnt have RSD i guess i would be bricked. I just dont want to lose this phone.
Thanks.

Are you making a slot and flashing there, or trying to flash over the stock slot? You won't be able to flash over stock, and this might be why it's failing. I also noticed that Avi crossed out the Safe Strap instructions in his thread, so maybe this won't actually work for SS.

rom slot needed?
RikRong said:
Are you making a slot and flashing there, or trying to flash over the stock slot? You won't be able to flash over stock, and this might be why it's failing. I also noticed that Avi crossed out the Safe Strap instructions in his thread, so maybe this won't actually work for SS.
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I was just reading that I needed to make up a slot, maybe this is the issue. I don't see any instructions about that with installing these roms so i know that I am missing something.

D.A.N. said:
I was just reading that I needed to make up a slot, maybe this is the issue. I don't see any instructions about that with installing these roms so i know that I am missing something.
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http://blog.hash-of-codes.com/how-to-safestrap/

D.A.N. said:
Hello, yes, I wipe cache and dalvik, then i rebooted back into recovery, hit mount button, checked box to mount, installed rom and rebooted and it goes to a failed bootloader. If I didnt have RSD i guess i would be bricked. I just dont want to lose this phone.
Thanks.
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I was never up on SS. I apologize for misleading you. I am Up on it now. My Rom Is Now Truly SS ready? Watch for the SS version & stock slot loading instructions (2-3 hrs). The sd swap works even better on SS because SS does not mess with it.

D.A.N. said:
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SS version is up!

people say you shouldnt flash over the stock slot, but ive done it with no problems
Motorola phones tend to be temperamental...

dragonhart6505 said:
people say you shouldnt flash over the stock slot, but ive done it with no problems
Motorola phones tend to be temperamental...
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If your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash over the stock slot. If you're using SS on a locked bootloader, you can only restore over the stock slot. It's not about being temperamental, it's about having a locked BL.

RikRong said:
If your bootloader is unlocked, you can flash over the stock slot. If you're using SS on a locked bootloader, you can only restore over the stock slot. It's not about being temperamental, it's about having a locked BL.
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I did have a locked bootloader at the time. This was on a RAZR M with latest update, so bl couldn't be unlocked. Dunno how i happened upon it, but it worked

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[Q] HELP! Stuck in a boot loop :(

*RESOLVED*
I tried to update to 4.2.2 manually and got stuck in a bootloop. The first time, I got an error message (attached) and rebooted, so I went into Voodoo Root protector and deleted my backup of SU thinking that could be the problem. I tried again, got the same error, and now I'm in a bootloop. I am on stock Android 4.2.1 and using Franco Kernel r72. Please help me.
Thanks.
wipe data then reflash your rom
benblb said:
I tried to update to 4.2.2 manually and got stuck in a bootloop. The first time, I got an error message (attached) and rebooted, so I went into Voodoo Root protector and deleted my backup of SU thinking that could be the problem. I tried again, got the same error, and now I'm in a bootloop. I am on stock Android 4.2.1 and using Franco Kernel r72. Please help me.
Thanks.
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If you have unlocked bootloader, download Nexus 4 image from here, unzip it to get the various factory images and then flash using fastboot. If you have locked bootloader, you will have to unlock it using
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
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CAUTION: This will wipe all data.
Follow this guide to re-root and install CWM.
simms22 said:
wipe data then reflash your rom
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Is there any way for me to keep my data? How do I cleanly do it? If I do need to wipe data, what do I do? Do I just go into CWM and tell it to wipe the data and then flash the operating system? I saw some instructions that had me flashing all sorts of stuff (i.e. radios etc). Sorry for all the questions.
rhoadster91 said:
If you have unlocked bootloader, download Nexus 4 image from here, unzip it to get the various factory images and then flash using fastboot. If you have locked bootloader, you will have to unlock it using
Code:
fastboot oem unlock
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CAUTION: This will wipe all data.
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My bootloader is unlocked. What exactly do I flash from the 4.2.2 image? Do I need to wipe my data first or is my data just wiped in the process?
benblb said:
Is there any way for me to keep my data? How do I cleanly do it? If I do need to wipe data, what do I do? Do I just go into CWM and tell it to wipe the data and then flash the operating system? I saw some instructions that had me flashing all sorts of stuff (i.e. radios etc). Sorry for all the questions.
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yes, in cwm. wipe data then flash the rom. you can try just reflashing your rom first, without wiping data. if it still bootloops, then wipe data and reflash. flashing the system img via fastboit will wipe everything.
benblb said:
I tried to update to 4.2.2 manually and got stuck in a bootloop. The first time, I got an error message (attached) and rebooted, so I went into Voodoo Root protector and deleted my backup of SU thinking that could be the problem. I tried again, got the same error, and now I'm in a bootloop. I am on stock Android 4.2.1 and using Franco Kernel r72. Please help me.
Thanks.
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Since you aren't running the stock kernel, one of the kernel modules failed an md5sum check for a patch and the install stopped before attempting to patch a file that wasn't equal to what it was expecting.
a wipe data/factory reset in Recovery Mode can solve this bootloop, especially after you have just flashed a ROM.
benblb said:
My bootloader is unlocked. What exactly do I flash from the 4.2.2 image? Do I need to wipe my data first or is my data just wiped in the process?
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Flashing from fastboot will automatically clear all data. There should be a system.img file. Flash it using
Code:
fastboot flash system system.img
But to make a clean install, I would recommend you flash all the factory images. Refer this for more detail.
JaiaV said:
Since you aren't running the stock kernel, one of the kernel modules failed an md5sum check for a patch and the install stopped before attempting to patch a file that wasn't equal to what it was expecting.
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So I can just re-flash my kernel and be fine? I can't get the kernel to flash though.
benblb said:
So I can just re-flash my kernel and be fine? I can't get the kernel to flash though.
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reflash the rom. franco kernel isnt flashable in recovery, you need to flash it via fastboot(.img file not a .zip).
simms22 said:
reflash the rom. franco kernel isnt flashable in recovery, you need to flash it via fastboot(.img file not a .zip).
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I'm on stock. What file do I flash? Thanks for all your help.
benblb said:
I'm on stock. What file do I flash? Thanks for all your help.
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look in the development section, there are a few rooted stock roms available.
simms22 said:
look in the development section, there are a few rooted stock roms available.
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I just flashed stock. I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
Do I also need to flash a kernel? If so, where do I get the download for stock?
benblb said:
I just flashed stock. I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
Do I also need to flash a kernel? If so, where do I get the download for stock?
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Flashing the factory images will have restored the stock kernel.
If you are going to flash a factory image or anything like that, watch this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2039162
after you flash that ROM, if your phone stucks in a bootloop, then go to Recovery, wipe cache and reset factory will solve the problem.
benblb said:
I just flashed stock. I followed these instructions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
Do I also need to flash a kernel? If so, where do I get the download for stock?
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na, the kernel is always included in the rom. you flash a kernel if you want to use a different kernel(trinity is great with stock).
Hi everyone,
Thanks for your help. I have flashed stock 4.2.2 to my phone and have finished setting everything up. I really appreciate the quick responses and dedication to my issue. It means a lot to me that you guys helped me in my time of need. Thanks again.
Cheers,
Ben

Need help - freezes and restarts

I updated my phone to latest liquidsmooth rom two days ago and the phone freezes and restarts/reboots randomly like sometimes when im on phone/ playing a game/ using browser/ connected to charger. Yesterday I changed rom to latest carbon rom. Did install (3 wipes) as told in the thread but im still having the reboots.
Im using TWRP recovery and had used Utility 1.10 to go back to stock from Energy rom with safestrap recovery.
Can tell me whats the prob? Is it the kernel problem?
Have you tried upgrading or reflashing TWRP and then doing a clean install of Carbon? Its probably worth doing a fresh download of each first just to make sure you cover all your bases. These reboots were happening to me a few months ago and it drove me mad. following these steps fixed it for me.
jcxmej said:
I updated my phone to latest liquidsmooth rom two days ago and the phone freezes and restarts/reboots randomly like sometimes when im on phone/ playing a game/ using browser/ connected to charger. Yesterday I changed rom to latest carbon rom. Did install (3 wipes) as told in the thread but im still having the reboots.
Im using TWRP recovery and had used Utility 1.10 to go back to stock from Energy rom with safestrap recovery.
Can tell me whats the prob? Is it the kernel problem?
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Honestly, if you're using SafeStrap, that might be your problem. Remove SS and flash the ROM in TWRP. If your bootloader is unlocked, you don't really want to use SS. Also, make a stock backup in TWRP, prior to flashing. This way, it will be easier for you to recover in the future, and you won't need to go through the painful process of fastboot.
RikRong said:
Honestly, if you're using SafeStrap, that might be your problem. Remove SS and flash the ROM in TWRP. If your bootloader is unlocked, you don't really want to use SS. Also, make a stock backup in TWRP, prior to flashing. This way, it will be easier for you to recover in the future, and you won't need to go through the painful process of fastboot.
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Like I said on first post Im using TWRP now. Previously I was using safestrap. I removed it and installed TRWP. Anyways thanks.
PantherVT said:
Have you tried upgrading or reflashing TWRP and then doing a clean install of Carbon? Its probably worth doing a fresh download of each first just to make sure you cover all your bases. These reboots were happening to me a few months ago and it drove me mad. following these steps fixed it for me.
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Thanks man. I will upgrade TWRP or reinstall it first. Thanks for that tip. Will post again if it doesnt work.
Still having those restarts. Really irritating. Froze and rebooted 4 5 times today morning while I was on call and trying to message. I reflashed reinstalled everything. I used both Utility 1.10 and 1.20. Im getting reboots even the stock ROM after using the Utility. I am confused which Utility I should be using. I had no issue of rebooting before flashing using Utility. Can someone give me exact procedure to reflash so that i know i am not missing out anything.
jcxmej said:
Still having those restarts. Really irritating. Froze and rebooted 4 5 times today morning while I was on call and trying to message. I reflashed reinstalled everything. I used both Utility 1.10 and 1.20. Im getting reboots even the stock ROM after using the Utility. I am confused which Utility I should be using. I had no issue of rebooting before flashing using Utility. Can someone give me exact procedure to reflash so that i know i am not missing out anything.
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you might need to do a clean install.
- what version of TWRP are you using (anything other than 2.4 should be fine)?
- to perform the clean install, mount system, then try wiping everything (system, factory reset, & internal storage) - DO NOT WIPE external SD (I presume this is where you store the ROM files
- after wiping, reboot recovery, then install whichever 4.2.2 ROM you want follow by the GApps (use the 3/2013 version)
jco23 said:
you might need to do a clean install.
- what version of TWRP are you using (anything other than 2.4 should be fine)?
- to perform the clean install, mount system, then try wiping everything (system, factory reset, & internal storage) - DO NOT WIPE external SD (I presume this is where you store the ROM files
- after wiping, reboot recovery, then install whichever 4.2.2 ROM you want follow by the GApps (use the 3/2013 version)
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Since TWRP wasnt working for me, I tried flashing with CWM recovery by hashcode. Still had reboots. I was using TWRP 2.3.2.3
When you say wipe everything, does it include 'modem' and 'pds'? Saw these two options also inside Mount/Format menu of CWM recovery.
Also there was an option 'Mount sdcard' (internal I suppose) but when i click it nothing happens it remains as Mount sdcard. Rest of it changes from Mount to Unmount. Is there some problem with that?
Do I have to just Mount system only? Also after rebooting recovery do I have to mount system again?
I try again as you said meanwhile.
jcxmej said:
Since TWRP wasnt working for me, I tried flashing with CWM recovery by hashcode. Still had reboots. I was using TWRP 2.3.2.3
When you say wipe everything, does it include 'modem' and 'pds'? Saw these two options also inside Mount/Format menu of CWM recovery.
Also there was an option 'Mount sdcard' (internal I suppose) but when i click it nothing happens it remains as Mount sdcard. Rest of it changes from Mount to Unmount. Is there some problem with that?
Do I have to just Mount system only? Also after rebooting recovery do I have to mount system again?
I try again as you said meanwhile.
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nope, just system/factory reset/internal storage.
yes, make sure everything is mounted (checked) so that they read "unmount"
jco23 said:
nope, just system/factory reset/internal storage.
yes, make sure everything is mounted (checked) so that they read "unmount"
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Did exactly like said. Got into CWM recovery. Mounted system. Formatted system, data, cache, sdcard. Did factory reset and wiped the caches. Then rebooted recovery. Then installed the ROM, 3/13 gapps, gsm fix. Reboot system. Still no use. I got 2 reboots in 5 mins in the ROM. I checked the md5 of the files and its ok. Dont know what else to try?
jcxmej said:
Did exactly like said. Got into CWM recovery. Mounted system. Formatted system, data, cache, sdcard. Did factory reset and wiped the caches. Then rebooted recovery. Then installed the ROM, 3/13 gapps, gsm fix. Reboot system. Still no use. I got 2 reboots in 5 mins in the ROM. I checked the md5 of the files and its ok. Dont know what else to try?
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which ROM are you trying to install?
jco23 said:
which ROM are you trying to install?
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LiquidSmooth v2.9 by DHacker29
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2373703
I have also tried Carbon ROM but was having reboots with that too. I liked liquidsmooth better so trying to make this work.
jcxmej said:
LiquidSmooth v2.9 by DHacker29
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2373703
I have also tried Carbon ROM but was having reboots with that too. I liked liquidsmooth better so trying to make this work.
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are you flashing a kernel at the same time?
I would recommend trying a basic 4.2.2 ROM right now - like unoffical AOKP.
another problem could be the GApps or GSM fix. try installing just the ROM without the GApps perhaps?
carbon was very solid too. unfortunately, I can't help you with the GSM fix, as I am CDMA.
jco23 said:
are you flashing a kernel at the same time?
I would recommend trying a basic 4.2.2 ROM right now - like unoffical AOKP.
another problem could be the GApps or GSM fix. try installing just the ROM without the GApps perhaps?
carbon was very solid too. unfortunately, I can't help you with the GSM fix, as I am CDMA.
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Okay i will try but had this reboot issue even with the stock ROM after flashing with Utility 1.20.
jcxmej said:
Okay i will try but had this reboot issue even with the stock ROM after flashing with Utility 1.20.
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hmm.... not really sure then. perhaps you lost root? try re-installing SuperSU - I'm just grasping at straws here.
someone mentioned a similar issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44317692#post44317692
jco23 said:
hmm.... not really sure then. perhaps you lost root? try re-installing SuperSU - I'm just grasping at straws here.
someone mentioned a similar issue:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44317692#post44317692
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I think I have root access I had no issue with it. Okay maybe I will check the thread you gave. Anyways I tried Eclipse ROM which is based AOKP. Still had reboots. So I switched back to liquid. Anyways Im gonna keep trying the basics. If anyone has any suggestions I could try its welcome.
PS. Should I flash another kernel with the ROM just in case ? I have been only installing ROM and gapps only till now.
jcxmej said:
I think I have root access I had no issue with it. Okay maybe I will check the thread you gave. Anyways I tried Eclipse ROM which is based AOKP. Still had reboots. So I switched back to liquid. Anyways Im gonna keep trying the basics. If anyone has any suggestions I could try its welcome.
PS. Should I flash another kernel with the ROM just in case ? I have been only installing ROM and gapps only till now.
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I don't think changing the kernel will do it.... I suspect the issue is with your recoveries - will respond in other thread....

ROMs aren't booting after RSD and re-root...

Hey all,
I RSD'd the other day and then re-rooted and re-unlocked the bootloader (yes, I now know it stays unlocked) and flashed CWM v6.0.1.4 recovery.
Now none of the custom ROMs will boot, though they install correctly in recovery. From CyanogenMod to Carbon to AOSP, it just sits on the boot animation... I've let it sit for up to half an hour.
I'm wiping data and cache, though CWM says E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/pretty-much every subfolder, but that doesn't seem like a big deal...
So what am I doing wrong, here, any ideas? It doesn't matter if I install the ROMs and GAPPS from external SD, right?
I RSD'd to 96.15.66, the one where I can unlock the bootloader, and the only ROM I can get to boot is Clean Rom (basically stock with tweaks of course).
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Hey all,
I RSD'd the other day and then re-rooted and re-unlocked the bootloader (yes, I now know it stays unlocked) and flashed CWM v6.0.1.4 recovery.
Now none of the custom ROMs will boot, though they install correctly in recovery. From CyanogenMod to Carbon to AOSP, it just sits on the boot animation... I've let it sit for up to half an hour.
I'm wiping data and cache, though CWM says E:Can't mount /cache/recovery/pretty-much every subfolder, but that doesn't seem like a big deal...
So what am I doing wrong, here, any ideas? It doesn't matter if I install the ROMs and GAPPS from external SD, right?
I RSD'd to 96.15.66, the one where I can unlock the bootloader, and the only ROM I can get to boot is Clean Rom (basically stock with tweaks of course).
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are you mounting system first? never used CWM on this device, but in TWRP, they install just fine. I believe that most devs use TWRP (although, it should not make a difference).
Thanks for the reply, actually I have two cwm recovery images, and after the RSD I flashed the "wrong" one... After flashing the other, I was able to flash and boot just fine.
jimmyco2008 said:
Thanks for the reply, actually I have two cwm recovery images, and after the RSD I flashed the "wrong" one... After flashing the other, I was able to flash and boot just fine.
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Hi Im not sure if Im having this exact issue but I have been having problem since I used Utility 1.20 and re-rooted and re-unlocked my phone. Every ROM I have tried has random reboot issue. Can you tell me exactly how you did it correctly?
Also I didnt understand the two recovery image concept. I was having safe strap before and had issue with stock partition and was using slot1 partition as daily rom. And I couldnt flash any other ROM. So I had to go back to stock with Utility 1.2 and start over. Right now Im having liquidsmooth ROM with CWM recovery. Still having those reboots.
jcxmej said:
Hi Im not sure if Im having this exact issue but I have been having problem since I used Utility 1.20 and re-rooted and re-unlocked my phone. Every ROM I have tried has random reboot issue. Can you tell me exactly how you did it correctly?
Also I didnt understand the two recovery image concept. I was having safe strap before and had issue with stock partition and was using slot1 partition as daily rom. And I couldnt flash any other ROM. So I had to go back to stock with Utility 1.2 and start over. Right now Im having liquidsmooth ROM with CWM recovery. Still having those reboots.
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are you sure you uninstalled SS via the app (and not via the android system)?
jco23 said:
are you sure you uninstalled SS via the app (and not via the android system)?
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I dont think I have uninstalled safestrap with an app. I followed the instruction in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238341
This thread was started by me when I had problem with flashing ROMs in the stock slot using safestrap. Rikrong suggested I use Utility so that I go back to stock and start all over again. So I did. I guess thats how it should have been done?
jcxmej said:
I dont think I have uninstalled safestrap with an app. I followed the instruction in this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2238341
This thread was started by me when I had problem with flashing ROMs in the stock slot using safestrap. Rikrong suggested I use Utility so that I go back to stock and start all over again. So I did. I guess thats how it should have been done?
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what I would suggest doing is going into SS via the app (not via recovery once the phone boots up) and click the uninstall button.
then, return to stock as rik suggested.... then root, then install TWRP, then you'll be able to slap on whatever ROM you like.
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what I would suggest doing is going into SS via the app (not via recovery once the phone boots up) and click the uninstall button.
then, return to stock as rik suggested.... then root, then install TWRP, then you'll be able to slap on whatever ROM you like.
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Actually I did all that already just not by uninstalling SS. Now Im on CWM recovery. I was on SS one week back and then i followed the instructions by rik. I m having reboots ever since.
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Actually I did all that already just not by uninstalling SS. Now Im on CWM recovery. I was on SS one week back and then i followed the instructions by rik. I m having reboots ever since.
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I'm thinking the combination of SS and CWM could be the issue.... try to get a clean fresh start would be best....
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I'm thinking the combination of SS and CWM could be the issue.... try to get a clean fresh start would be best....
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Thats interesting. I dont see safe strap or the rom i was using with SS (energy rom). So then how can i erase SS and get a fresh start? I was assuming Matts Utility already did that for me and I was on a fresh start.
jcxmej said:
Thats interesting. I dont see safe strap or the rom i was using with SS (energy rom). So then how can i erase SS and get a fresh start? I was assuming Matts Utility already did that for me and I was on a fresh start.
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safestrap could still be there if uninstalled incorrectly. trying re-installing it, then uninstall it within its own app. this worked for me.
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safestrap could still be there if uninstalled incorrectly. trying re-installing it, then uninstall it within its own app. this worked for me.
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Just installed SS and unnistalled it thru the app. I ll wait for any reboots before I reflash the ROM. Hope this works. (finger crossed)

Moto X twrp loop Rogers

Hi I'm having a problem with my phone right now. I have it rooted with team win recovery and super su installed. I downloaded the new 4.4.2 update but it wont work. It will only boot me into recovery and when ever i restart it will power off again into recovery. Is there anyway to stop this?
im in the same boat. well, was.
to stop the loop, simply go to TWRP and clear your cache.
then you're back at step 1.
now the question is, do we need to un-root, uninstall TWRP and go back to stock recovery, or both?
and how?
Which section is wiping the cache in?
legohood said:
Which section is wiping the cache in?
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Wipe?
Or clear.
Just check a couple of them, it's fairly easy to find. It says "Clear cache/dalvik?" just wipe them out.
*OR* go to File Manager, go to /cache and remove the .zip file.
R3dbeaver said:
Wipe?
Or clear.
Just check a couple of them, it's fairly easy to find. It says "Clear cache/dalvik?" just wipe them out.
*OR* go to File Manager, go to /cache and remove the .zip file.
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I mean clear, I can't find the actual button to do it are you positive that using filemanager is completely safe?
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I mean clear, I can't find the actual button to do it are you positive that using filemanager is completely safe?
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yup. just delete the f.zip under (root)/cache and ur good.
Do you mean wipe Dalvik Cache and the Cache in advanced wipe?
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I mean clear, I can't find the actual button to do it are you positive that using filemanager is completely safe?
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Try fastboot erase cache ,yes you need to be 100% stock, stock recovery and unrooted, so you need to flash the stock recovery with fastboot but at this point just wait for the sbf 4.4.2 rogers firmware to show up and flash with rsdlite. If you make any stupid panicky flashes without knowing what you are doing you'll hard brick your device .
It has happened so many times after a new update comes up
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flashallthetime said:
Try fastboot erase cache ,yes you need to be 100% stock, stock recovery and unrooted, so you need to flash the stock recovery with fastboot but at this point just wait for the sbf 4.4.2 rogers firmware to show up and flash with rsdlite. If you make any stupid panicky flashes without knowing what you are doing you'll hard brick your device .
It has happened so many times after a new update comes up
Sent on my Lenoto X
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When whatever that is comes out do you mind walking me through it, I'm kind of clueless with what I'm doing right now
legohood said:
When whatever that is comes out do you mind walking me through it, I'm kind of clueless with what I'm doing right now
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Yah, do you or have you ever used fastboot ( android sdk tools) ? Pm me if you need help. Just be very careful, hard bricking is quite easy if you flash the ota after certain conditions
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legohood said:
Do you mean wipe Dalvik Cache and the Cache in advanced wipe?
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Yes.
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Thank you both so much I can use my phone again!

[Q] Galaxy S4 I9500 Root and Recovery

Hi Guys
Hope you are well. Need some help here.
I installed twrp via ODIN, and also rooted my stock i9500. I did not do anything else.
I then booted into recovery wiped etc etc (Forgot to make a backup) and flashed GT-I9500XXUGNJ1_OzcanRom_Aroma_v6.2.zip ROM.
Rebooted, the SAMSUNG logo came up, its animating, and is not booting into the OS? I also wiped again and flashed ROM
Prism-Barebone-V13-NJ1.zip (Also tried another recovery CWM, same thing)
Did i miss anything, or how would i get this device recovered?
Anyone?
Are you sure that you wait long enough?
Lennyz1988 said:
Are you sure that you wait long enough?
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HI Lenny,
I was waiting about an hr, i know the initial boot usually takes long, but the device is also getting hot?
Not sure if i did anything wrong.... but it just gives me the spinning Samsung logo
Well then either you didn't wipe properly or somehow the .zip file is damaged.
Lennyz1988 said:
Well then either you didn't wipe properly or somehow the .zip file is damaged.
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Okay,
I tried 2 different ROMS.
I followed the wipe intructions exactly...
Let me try again.
^^rac said:
Okay,
I tried 2 different ROMS.
I followed the wipe intructions exactly...
Let me try again.
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Did you flash from a external sd? Or did you copy it to your internal storage? Try both methods.
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Did you flash from a external sd? Or did you copy it to your internal storage? Try both methods.
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Hi
No go, i cannot load it on internal, as the device does not boot up.
I am currently downloading the stock firmware to load via ODIN. I hope this works
But the custom ROMS just dont want to work...
Sorted
Thanks!
I got it resolved.
I found out, that my Root was not successfull. After ODIN firmware flash, i rerooted, installed customer ROM and it booted up!
^^rac said:
Thanks!
I got it resolved.
I found out, that my Root was not successfull. After ODIN firmware flash, i rerooted, installed customer ROM and it booted up!
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Glad you got it working but your explanation is unlikely.
Root has nothing to do with flashing custom roms. You don't need root to flash a custom rom, just a custom recovery. It's probably just the reflashing of the stock rom that fixed it.

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