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Hi !
today I decided i should upgrade from CM7.0.2 to nb 118. But I first installed latest radio. I did a backup at this point. The radio flash went ok, the phone booted and everything worked fine.
I installed nightly build 118 from ROM manager without google apps, and with a dalvik wipe (no data/cache wipe). The phone booted up ok, but some widgets had disapeared, some shortcuts didn't work and some apps had disapeared too, the autorotation of screen at 0° had been unticked too... I rebooted, and finally decided I should revert to my backup.
That's where the real problem happens : after the backup restoration, the phone is stuck in a boot loop.
I can start with fastboot mode, but I can't access recovery mode, the red exclamation mark is there...
I'm not sure this tutorial : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=751265 is adapted to my situation, should I follow it ?
Thank you for your help !
PS : I'm S-OFF
This should be @ the Q&A section but anyway, here we go:
I just had that bootloop situation myself and yes, you should follow that usb unbrick tutorial. That'll help you. Also, you should try if you can get to fakeflash by pressing VOLUP + POWER while @ the red exclamation window. If you can and you should be able to, search XDA for "fakeflash clockworkmod" or something similar, you should find a CWM image in a ZIP form. Then put that image into your SDCard, rename it to update.zip, go into the fakeflash menu and apply update.zip, it should fly you to the real recovery menu where you can do a full wipe and flash your ROM again.
Hopefully I'm not forgetting anything =D At least that's how I solved my situation and my phone is working fully again!
Hi.
Do you have the update.zip from recovery clock in the root of your sdcard, if so just press volume up and the power down at the same time, or the other way around ;-) when it change picture choose option, install update.zip and you should be in recovery mode
Im a noob, so dont laugh if i have written it the wrong way
Cheers, and good luck.
Jesus chist, it is written in the second post... Damn.
Hello trying to recover as well from a bricked HTC legend.
I cam unable to get to the update.zip to run.
it fails to verify the file.
and when i do get in to recovery I get E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
i was trying to root it and it is not going so well I just want to get it back to 2.2
Please help
DroidFreak07 said:
Hello trying to recover as well from a bricked HTC legend.
I cam unable to get to the update.zip to run.
it fails to verify the file.
and when i do get in to recovery I get E:Can't open /cache/recovery/command
i was trying to root it and it is not going so well I just want to get it back to 2.2
Please help
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That "Can't open /cache etc." error message indicates that you are in the fake-flash menu. Do you have a working recovery image in the root of your SDcard renamed to "update.zip"? If not, try searching the forum for "clockworkmod fakeflash" or something similar and it should show some topics that will help you.
I recently got my Legend working again from bootloop and usb brick so I'm ready to help you with your further problems that may occur =)
EDIT: And please, make sure that your recovery zip is just "update.zip" and not a ZIP file named "update.zip" cause then it will be a file called "update.zip.zip" =D
taksu said:
That "Can't open /cache etc." error message indicates that you are in the fake-flash menu. Do you have a working recovery image in the root of your SDcard renamed to "update.zip"? If not, try searching the forum for "clockworkmod fakeflash" or something similar and it should show some topics that will help you.
I recently got my Legend working again from bootloop and usb brick so I'm ready to help you with your further problems that may occur =)
EDIT: And please, make sure that your recovery zip is just "update.zip" and not a ZIP file named "update.zip" cause then it will be a file called "update.zip.zip" =D
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Still nothing it try's to verify the file and fails.
any other Ideas? please.
DroidFreak07 said:
Still nothing it try's to verify the file and fails.
any other Ideas? please.
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I hope you read this and if it isn't fixed yet then take a rom YOU KNOW that works.
go into recovery Go to "mounts and storage" and format SYSTEM. NOTHING ELSE.
Do a wipe and THEN flash your zip.
Remember to NOT go out of recovery when you have formatted the system.
I hope it helps.
Hi there guys!
I have rooted and unlocked the bootloader for my Nexus 10, and just wondering how do i go about installing & booting multiple roms? Do i need some special software?
Thanks!
chronosoft said:
Hi there guys!
I have rooted and unlocked the bootloader for my Nexus 10, and just wondering how do i go about installing & booting multiple roms? Do i need some special software?
Thanks!
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I always find zedomax's videos to be extremely helpful for visuals. He also shows how to load custom roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997227
You'll need to download a recovery program like Clockwork Recovery or TWRP. Both have official websites with the latest release of their recovery programs. Just Google them.
DizoAZ said:
I always find zedomax's videos to be extremely helpful for visuals. He also shows how to load custom roms.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1997227
You'll need to download a recovery program like Clockwork Recovery or TWRP. Both have official websites with the latest release of their recovery programs. Just Google them.
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Thanks for the reply, I have TWRP installed, so do i just flash the downloaded rom as per normal and use TWRP? Is there an option in TWRP?
Thanks!
chronosoft said:
Thanks for the reply, I have TWRP installed, so do i just flash the downloaded rom as per normal and use TWRP? Is there an option in TWRP?
Thanks!
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Yeah, so for example. Download CleanROM which is pretty much a stock ROM and all functions of the tablet seem to work that I've tried so far, GPS, WiFi, Camera. Haven't tried HDMI or Audio port yet. Microphone works too.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2113048
Once you download the .zip file for CleanROM to your tablet, it will be in the Downloads directory under the directory /sdcard/0/Dowload.
Then reboot in to fastboot by holding down the volume +/- at the same time along with the power button held. Once you get to the fastboot screen, use the volume rocker until you see Recovery Mode, then hit the power button. This should put you in to TWRP which you said you have loaded as the recovery program. I have Clockwork, it's just a different recovery program, but I've used both before fine. Watch this for TWRP and how to make backups. http://youtu.be/EDZ1WAwXvbE?t=1m30s
Normally, I do a complete clean install each time, but I've also been successful loading from one rom to another and not performing the factory reset. As long as you don't perform the factory reset your apps and settings should remain.
However, I'm a person who likes to do a clean install, so I usually wipe all cache options first, then perform a wipe/data/factory reset and load the rom I want. From there, there should be an option to install from a .zip file, that is where you would go to load the custom rom, then select it and let it do its thing. After installing the ROM, I repeat the steps of wiping cache and factory reset after the ROM install is complete, before I reboot the tablet. Once I do all that, I reboot the tablet and let it load.
People say you should perform a backup of your existing ROM/Settings by using the recovery program to do so, that's really up to you if you want to do it, but it does provide a method to restore your prior rom/settings. I don't, because I just got the tablet and don't have a lot of settings/programs installed at the moment.
If for some reason your tablet just gets stuck at the Nexus X when loading, you may need to perform the wipe data/factory reset from Recovery. If you need to do it from the PC, you can load in to Fastboot (power and volume +/-) let it sit there with your USB cord connected and from your PC go to the directory with fastboot.exe and run "fastboot -w" to wipe. You will lose all your settings and programs just like when doing the wipe through recovery.
Hope this helps. Note, some ROM's suggest loading GApps, I haven't messed with those ROMs yet, but imagine it just requires installing a 2nd .zip file after installing the rom .zip file with recovery.
ah that's how it's done. Thanks for clarifying this DizoA, that's really helpful, appreciate it!
So I rooted my G2 using this method: http://theunlockr.com/2013/10/25/root-lg-g2-versions-video/
And flashed CWM using this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468858
And everything worked perfectly.
I could boot into recovery, all that stuff, but then some stuff went wrong when I tried to flash CM10.2..
I used ROM Manager, and backed up the ROM, which only sort of worked, being unable to back up 'system'
It then tried to flash CM10.2, but was stuck so I force shut down.. Now it's in boot loop, with the LG logo, and I'm unsure how to boot into recovery (tried volume up +Power, volume down+Power, niether worked)... What should I do?
ZombieDawgg said:
So I rooted my G2 using this method: http://theunlockr.com/2013/10/25/root-lg-g2-versions-video/
And flashed CWM using this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468858
And everything worked perfectly.
I could boot into recovery, all that stuff, but then some stuff went wrong when I tried to flash CM10.2..
I used ROM Manager, and backed up the ROM, which only sort of worked, being unable to back up 'system'
It then tried to flash CM10.2, but was stuck so I force shut down.. Now it's in boot loop, with the LG logo, and I'm unsure how to boot into recovery (tried volume up +Power, volume down+Power, niether worked)... What should I do?
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Hi,
To enter in recovery it's a little more subtle , it's in the OP where you take your recovery...:
HOW TO ENTER RECOVERY
Method 1: Hold the power button + volume down button until the LG image appears. Once it does let go of the buttons then immediately push and hold them again until recovery boots.
NOTE: The method above will arrive at the "hard reset" area, but when choosing hard reset, it will take you to CWM (without actually resetting).
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In recovery, do a full wipe then flash CM (right version for your phone?) and see if it boots.
Otherwise, return to full stock or use an OTG cable to push another rom (if your actual recovery support it), at least to have a working phone before flashing something else...
And backup your rom directly in recovery, not with Rom Manager...
viking37 said:
Hi,
To enter in recovery it's a little more subtle , it's in the OP where you take your recovery...:
In recovery, do a full wipe then flash CM (right version for your phone?) and see if it boots.
Otherwise, return to full stock or use an OTG cable to push another rom (if your actual recovery support it), at least to have a working phone before flashing something else...
And backup your rom directly in recovery, not with Rom Manager...
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When I try backup in cwm, it says 'can't mount to /system"
When I try installing the rom, it just sticks to 'installing update' and the progress bar doesn't move...
ZombieDawgg said:
When I try backup in cwm, it says 'can't mount to /system"
When I try installing the rom, it just sticks to 'installing update' and the progress bar doesn't move...
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Ah...
If I were you I will start from scratch, maybe not the best method but...
Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 to return to stock, then root, install recovery, backup your rom in recovery (first thing to do). Full wipe and try CM...
Have you the right recovery for your phone model?
viking37 said:
Ah...
If I were you I will start from scratch, maybe not the best method but...
Take a look here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476 to return to stock, then root, install recovery, backup your rom in recovery (first thing to do). Full wipe and try CM...
Have you the right recovery for your phone model?
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Yes, I believe so.
That method I just attempted now, but: 09:02:28 : Launching SW update
09:02:28 : Unpacking KDZ
09:02:29 : KDZ file extraced
09:02:29 : Extract file error
09:02:31 : ===FINISHED===
So yeah, it didn't work :/
I'm completely lost.
ZombieDawgg said:
Yes, I believe so.
That method I just attempted now, but: 09:02:28 : Launching SW update
09:02:28 : Unpacking KDZ
09:02:29 : KDZ file extraced
09:02:29 : Extract file error
09:02:31 : ===FINISHED===
So yeah, it didn't work :/
I'm completely lost.
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Did you check the MD5 of the kdz file you downloaded?
jellopuddingstick said:
Did you check the MD5 of the kdz file you downloaded?
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The md5 is 2e42d58646ae740d56d7ae3ab10204a5, maybe it's the wrong one? It did say it's for the D802, though, which is definitely what I have.
I'm in the exact same situation.
Did you resolve the issue with the return to stock guide? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2432476
I'm thinking that it could be possible to put a different ROM on the sdcard via mounting CWM but not sure how to go about doing this, any suggestions?
Thanks
Sounds like you installed stock wrong... remember to click "Normal web upgrade test" first before clicking "Upgrade Start" in new window. The log shows u clicked "upgrade start" before clicking "normal web upgrade test"
viking37 said:
Hi,
To enter in recovery it's a little more subtle , it's in the OP where you take your recovery...:
In recovery, do a full wipe then flash CM (right version for your phone?) and see if it boots.
Otherwise, return to full stock or use an OTG cable to push another rom (if your actual recovery support it), at least to have a working phone before flashing something else...
And backup your rom directly in recovery, not with Rom Manager...
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thanks that helped me out of a pickle.
Thank You
Hammer_Of_The_Gods said:
Hi,
To enter in recovery it's a little more subtle , it's in the OP where you take your recovery...:
In recovery, do a full wipe then flash CM (right version for your phone?) and see if it boots.
Otherwise, return to full stock or use an OTG cable to push another rom (if your actual recovery support it), at least to have a working phone before flashing something else...
And backup your rom directly in recovery, not with Rom Manager...
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Thank you so much! was freaking out, getting the boot loop and nothing would respond! Now restoring my previous working version!
I successfully rooted my G2 the other day, and am excited to flash a custom ROM. However, I know that in order to do so I first need to flash a custom recovery. I have tried several different methods such as AdRec, TWRP Manager, and ROM Manager to flash either TWRP or CWM onto my phone. However, no matter what I do, it seems like the flashing fails silently. Both AdRec and ROM Manager, for instance, seem to think that their flash operation was successful, but when I boot into recovery I see the stock recovery screen which just asks if I want to perform a factory reset. Has anyone else run into this?
I imagine I can use ADB to flash TWRP if I must (I would rather avoid such a manual method if possible, but will go that route if necessary). I can't really find instructions on how to do that either. I've searched here on XDA but am currently stuck.
Quick question how are you booting into the recovery? The manual method, holding down the power and volume down button at the same time? Just use "autorec for the vs980" from the play store that's all you need. If it says it's successful than boot into the recovery. First power off the device, then hold down both the power and volume down button. When the LG logo pops up, quickly let go of the power button and immediately hold the power button back down. Keep holding down both buttons until a screen asking you to factory reset the device appears. Select yes for both questions. Don't worry, if you did everything correctly, it won't actually factory reset the device. I'm guessing this is the screen you're seeing, just use "autorec" and everything should be fine. After selecting yes, it will boot into twrp recovery. Hope this helps!
Just thought I should mention, you can also download "quickboot" from the play store. It will boot your device directly to the recovery after installing it with "autorec". It's best to get use to using the manual method though.
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That's exactly right! I was able to manually reboot into TWRP, and it was super easy to use the CM and Gapps zips on my SD card to flash CyanogenMod. Thanks so much for your help.
No problem, glad I could help!
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Hi folks,
First time I have done this on my G2.
First I installed AutoRec. No errors.
Then I downloaded "cm-13.0-20160103-NIGHTLY-d802.zip" also "open_gapps-arm-6.0-nano-20151225.zip" Copied both to root of "sdcard".
I then used AutoRec to reboot into recovery. Did a factory wipe, then installed CM followed by GAPPS. I then pressed reboot system and nothing seems to happen.
The screen appears to be on (I can see the backlight is on) but it is completely black....I cannot figure out how to turn it off or get back into recovery. I did once randomly but cannot do it again. Just holding the power button down for a long time does not seem to power it off...every now and again with button presses I briefly see the LG logo flash up, but too quickly to be the boot one....
Please can someone make some suggestions as I cannot see what to try next.
Thanks, Jon
jcr1 said:
Hi folks,
First time I have done this on my G2.
First I installed AutoRec. No errors.
Then I downloaded "cm-12.1-20151117-SNAPSHOT-YOG7DAO1KI-d802.zip" also "open_gapps-arm-6.0-nano-20151225.zip" Copied both to root of "sdcard".
I then used AutoRec to reboot into recovery. Did a factory wipe, then installed CM followed by GAPPS. I then pressed reboot system and nothing seems to happen.
The screen appears to be on (I can see the backlight is on) but it is completely black....I cannot figure out how to turn it off or get back into recovery. I did once randomly but cannot do it again. Just holding the power button down for a long time does not seem to power it off...every now and again with button presses I briefly see the LG logo flash up, but too quickly to be the boot one....
Please can someone make some suggestions as I cannot see what to try next.
Thanks, Jon
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As far as i can see,you flashed M gapps on Lollipop rom. It's a no go[emoji6]
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U have three way to choise
1 use srktool
2 flash stock if downloadmode work
3 go to recovery flash loki bootstack then cm12.1 or flash hybird bootstack then cm 13
Ah, hi folks....before I saw these posts, I just managed to randomly get into the TWRP recovery menu....did a data wipe again...reinstated my backup of "system" and now its sitting on the LG boot screen with the LED pulsing blue/green...so just waiting to see if this boots into anything..... :-/
Before I did this, when I plugged it into PC (Win7) I got like about 10 HDDs mount....
So....should I not use CM13? Should I stick with CM12.1? What about GAPPS? What is wrong with GAPPs on Lollipop? Can LG G2 take CM13? Is CM13 Lollipop?
Sorry so many questions....
Whilst typing, it is still on the LG boot logo screen....not sure how long to leave it....I need to somehow copy CM12.1 onto the "sdcard"
Thanks for the replies!
Sorry, also realised, my OP actually said the wrong version of CM... I tried installing CM13 not CM12.1 I want/think I need to install 12.1 ?
jcr1 said:
Sorry, also realised, my OP actually said the wrong version of CM... I tried installing CM13 not CM12.1 I want/think I need to install 12.1 ?
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If you made a typo,then gapps and rom are ok. You need ti flash hybrid bootstack for cm 13 before flashing rom and gapps.
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OK, thanks, that's potentially good news. How do I flash the hybrid bootstack?
The problem I see at the moment is that I cannot access the phone via PC to add any new files to flash....
jcr1 said:
OK, thanks, that's potentially good news. How do I flash the hybrid bootstack?
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Search for hybrid bootstack and be careful to pick one for your model. It's in zip format so you flash via recovery then reboot recovery and then flash rom and gapps.
I guess you need to do a little reading since you only have giod will but not the knowledge[emoji6]. I am still afraid to flash custom rom although i did read it all there is to read.
Good luck
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I have the VS980 so I downloaded a hybrid bootstack, flashed it, rebooted BACK into TWRP after flash, then flashed the ROM (Resurrection Remix MM) with Pico GApps. Don't forget to wipe & backup before doing this too.
AHA!
Thanks everyone! The bootstack did it!
FWIW, I luckily, had a USB OTG cable, so I could copy files onto a USB stick, then in TWRP recovery mode, one USB stick was plugged into phone, go and mount OTG USB...then copy files (using Advanced > file manager) from USB to sdcard.
Then install bootstack.zip followed by CM12.1.zip
SO....this is with CM12.1....is it safe to try CM13? On LG G2 D802?
Thanks again everyone.
jcr1 said:
AHA!
Thanks everyone! The bootstack did it!
FWIW, I luckily, had a USB OTG cable, so I could copy files onto a USB stick, then in TWRP recovery mode, one USB stick was plugged into phone, go and mount OTG USB...then copy files (using Advanced > file manager) from USB to sdcard.
Then install bootstack.zip followed by CM12.1.zip
SO....this is with CM12.1....is it safe to try CM13? On LG G2 D802?
Thanks again everyone.
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Damn man[emoji1] [emoji1] you want cm12 or 13?
You need hybrid for cm13 but you not for cm12 (although it can't hurt).
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