This is really embarrassing.I desperately need help.
Earlier today i rooted my nexus 4 and everything seemed to be working just fine. I installed CWM 6.0.2.3.
Then i tried to flash my device with the latest ROM i.e. Kitkat
However i didn't copy the radio image in my device. And i panicked. However when i tried flashing the ROM, It showed status 7 error,
and i did a factory reset, dalvik cache wipe. When i tried starting my phone it didn't start.
Now finally, i can access my recovery mode HOWEVER when in bootloader, my PC does not recognize the device, But, it is recognized once in recovery. And the second problem is that when i try the
"Choose file from SD card"
i get error "No Files found"
So now i can't flash a new recovery. Neither can i flash another ROM because the choose file from SD card doesn't seem to be working
Please help me
Boot into boot loader; download and run the toolkit. Flash stock image. Sit back and let it do its thing. Remember, it will wipe everything on the phone.
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First, I knew nothing about rooting any devices up until 2 hours ago. Ever since, I've been trying to set my phone up, but have failed and am extremely miserable at the moment.
So I tried to install the stock rom by using someone else's Nandroid backup, but it says that it "failed to find "cache" partition to mount at "/cache"
I tried to look at different threads and it pointed me to this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=988686&highlight=i9023
I read that if I was to "flash_image" that file onto my phone it would allow me to install the stock ROM.
But I can't find anywhere how to do this. At this point, my phone has no ROM on it. If i dont start in recovery, it says stuck at the Google Logo. If it makes any difference I'm on Rogers/ATT device.
Please, help
Is the stock rom zip file installed on SD storage? If so all you need to do is boot into recovery, install from SD card, unzip file (the stock Rom) and then reboot.
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unfortunately, there is no stock ROM on the SD card.
I tried installing everything manually.. I installed the android-sdk, got the usb drivers running, and adb works.
but none of the "flashboot" commands work. they all get stuck on "waiting for device" on the command prompt. I was trying to flash a ROM through the computer.
EDIT: fixed all issues.
used PDANet to reinstall all drivers then installed the new 4.0.0.2 clockwork. made it work. thank god.
I was in the same boat as I just bought mine used yesterday.
dl the stock 2.3.4 rom here. it comes as root or non rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1060192&highlight=stock+rom
then flash through recovery...but keep in mind this won't re-lock your bootloader. if you want to re-lock your bootloader, you have to do it via adb.
BTW, you can access your sd storage via recovery.
Edit: Oops didn't read that you had fixed it. Neeeevermind.
It seems I have bricked my Nexus 7 16gb wifi by installing fotakill.apk.
The first reboot it looked like it had just hung on the boot ( the coloured cross ). After a few minutes the screen would show snow/distortion etc.
I can get to ClockWorkMod Recovery v6.0.1.0 but thats it. I have since erase user and system data etc trying to fully brick it. Now it sits at the Google boot screen and sits there.
I don't have the drivers installed from Nexus 7 Toolkit as I have formatted the PC that it was installed on, I have tried to install now but can't due to the current predicament.
I have tried a few of the options I have read on here and on the net but all revolve around having the drivers installed.
I can't return it to ASUS as its still showing ClockWork etc.
Any ideas
SLIMaxPower said:
It seems I have bricked my Nexus 7 16gb wifi by installing fotakill.apk.
The first reboot it looked like it had just hung on the boot ( the coloured cross ). After a few minutes the screen would show snow/distortion etc.
I can get to ClockWorkMod Recovery v6.0.1.0 but thats it. I have since erase user and system data etc trying to fully brick it. Now it sits at the Google boot screen and sits there.
I don't have the drivers installed from Nexus 7 Toolkit as I have formatted the PC that it was installed on, I have tried to install now but can't due to the current predicament.
I have tried a few of the options I have read on here and on the net but all revolve around having the drivers installed.
I can't return it to ASUS as its still showing ClockWork etc.
Any ideas
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Try this reboot CWM recovery perform a wipe data factory reset then wipe cache and dalvik-cache try to reboot it...... Depending on what you might of already done it might boot!!!!! If it wont boot try this..... Download a custom ROM to your computer.
1. Plug your tablet into your computer's usb port reboot CWM go into "mounts and storage"
2. Select "mount USB storage"
3. Your SD Card will now be mounted on your computer. Drop the ROM of your choice from the DEV section onto the SD Card. (Also gapps if needed for your ROM)
4. "Go Back" then go into "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard"
5. Back out to main menu and reboot system now!!!!!
P.S Read all you can and understand everything before doing ANYTHING....... GL
Follow this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=28963985
You will get the platform-tools folder to work with adb and fastboot here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1606444&d=1356973063
You will get your latest nexus factory image here: https://developers.google.com/android/nexus/images
You will get nexus 7 drivers on asus website, just manually select the fastboot driver from it when prompted.
REMEMBER: all your data will be lost and you will end up with a out-of-box firmware condition.
snipe2nite said:
Try this reboot CWM recovery perform a wipe data factory reset then wipe cache and dalvik-cache try to reboot it...... Depending on what you might of already done it might boot!!!!! If it wont boot try this..... Download a custom ROM to your computer.
1. Plug your tablet into your computer's usb port reboot CWM go into "mounts and storage"
2. Select "mount USB storage"
3. Your SD Card will now be mounted on your computer. Drop the ROM of your choice from the DEV section onto the SD Card. (Also gapps if needed for your ROM)
4. "Go Back" then go into "install zip from sdcard" then "choose zip from sdcard"
5. Back out to main menu and reboot system now!!!!!
P.S Read all you can and understand everything before doing ANYTHING....... GL
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ok finally got it going. I installed Nexus Root Toolkit 1.62 on a win 7 machine. Played around for about 30 mins and have got it back on standard firmware ready to root again.
thanks to all for their inout.
cheers
Re: Bricked Nexus 7 ...
I am sometimes in a similar situation without a windoze machine with a Nexus rootkit. I found the solution (below) and downloaded & burned the CD so now i have a portable Nexus rootkit - very cool. Here it is -
Nexus 7 rooting tool for linux - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1815147&referrerid=3460803
SLIMaxPower said:
ok finally got it going. I installed Nexus Root Toolkit 1.62 on a win 7 machine. Played around for about 30 mins and have got it back on standard firmware ready to root again.
thanks to all for their inout.
cheers
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I wanted to flash PSX Pure Speed Experiment 4.4 rom but I got the " Failed. E:Error executing updated binary in zip '/sdcard/psx_mako_kk_v1..." message mentioned in the OP. I tried the solution posted there, which was to download a patched multirom version of TWRP recovery using the flashify app from the play store. This all seemed to work out fine, and I booted into recovery to flash the rom. Now, this could just be due to my ignorance because the version of TWRP I flashed is 2.6.3.2 (I originally had 2.3.0.1 I believe), but when I wiped my phone, then went to install, there wasnt anything listed in the root of my sd card folder. I tried rebooting TWRP and when I tried again it listed a folder named TWRP there but nothing else. Subsequent reboots yielded nothing. At this point I dont even want to flash the 4.4 rom, I just want to reflash my old CM10.1 rom and be done with it. Any help is greatly appreciated
sropedia said:
I wanted to flash PSX Pure Speed Experiment 4.4 rom but I got the " Failed. E:Error executing updated binary in zip '/sdcard/psx_mako_kk_v1..." message mentioned in the OP. I tried the solution posted there, which was to download a patched multirom version of TWRP recovery using the flashify app from the play store. This all seemed to work out fine, and I booted into recovery to flash the rom. Now, this could just be due to my ignorance because the version of TWRP I flashed is 2.6.3.2 (I originally had 2.3.0.1 I believe), but when I wiped my phone, then went to install, there wasnt anything listed in the root of my sd card folder. I tried rebooting TWRP and when I tried again it listed a folder named TWRP there but nothing else. Subsequent reboots yielded nothing. At this point I dont even want to flash the 4.4 rom, I just want to reflash my old CM10.1 rom and be done with it. Any help is greatly appreciated
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Reboot the phone and then connect it to your PC and check to see if the PSX ROM file is there. If not, redownload the file and save it in the root of the SDcard. As for the TWRP folder that has nothing in it, delete it. Then try to boot into recovery and flash the PSX ROM, also just making sure that the checkbox for "System" in mount section is unchecked. BTW, is your a multiROM patch for TWRP?
taodan said:
Reboot the phone and then connect it to your PC and check to see if the PSX ROM file is there. If not, redownload the file and save it in the root of the SDcard. As for the TWRP folder that has nothing in it, delete it. Then try to boot into recovery and flash the PSX ROM, also just making sure that the checkbox for "System" in mount section is unchecked. BTW, is your a multiROM patch for TWRP?
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Thanks for the reply, but when I try to mount my phone, my computer acknowledges that I've connected a device with a sound, but it doesnt show up as a storage device. when I go into devices and printers I can find my phone but it only shows up as an ADB device
And yes to answer your question it is a multiROM patch for TWRP
sropedia said:
Thanks for the reply, but when I try to mount my phone, my computer acknowledges that I've connected a device with a sound, but it doesnt show up as a storage device. when I go into devices and printers I can find my phone but it only shows up as an ADB device
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Do you have "USB debugging" checkbox, in Developer Options, checked? Also, try reboot your PC and reconect your phone to see whether it shows up as a storage device.
sropedia said:
I wanted to flash PSX Pure Speed Experiment 4.4 rom but I got the " Failed. E:Error executing updated binary in zip '/sdcard/psx_mako_kk_v1..." message mentioned in the OP. I tried the solution posted there, which was to download a patched multirom version of TWRP recovery using the flashify app from the play store. This all seemed to work out fine, and I booted into recovery to flash the rom. Now, this could just be due to my ignorance because the version of TWRP I flashed is 2.6.3.2 (I originally had 2.3.0.1 I believe), but when I wiped my phone, then went to install, there wasnt anything listed in the root of my sd card folder. I tried rebooting TWRP and when I tried again it listed a folder named TWRP there but nothing else. Subsequent reboots yielded nothing. At this point I dont even want to flash the 4.4 rom, I just want to reflash my old CM10.1 rom and be done with it. Any help is greatly appreciated
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ok when you wiped your rom did you just do a factory reset or a internal sd wipe as well. Also you should try and use 2.6.3.3. Also you have to remember where it is you save your stuff or place everything in 1 specific folder. May I suggest you start over with downloading rom and putting it in a folder created by you like !Flash... using "!" will ensure its the first folder you see.
Also your error also can be fixed by simply rebooting your recovery as its been what I used to fix that error
playya said:
ok when you wiped your rom did you just do a factory reset or a internal sd wipe as well. Also you should try and use 2.6.3.3. Also you have to remember where it is you save your stuff or place everything in 1 specific folder. May I suggest you start over with downloading rom and putting it in a folder created by you like !Flash... using "!" will ensure its the first folder you see.
Also your error also can be fixed by simply rebooting your recovery as its been what I used to fix that error
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I did a full wipe like I usually do. I would use a different version of TWRP if I knew how to change it from within TWRP. I have a follder titled ROOT that I keep all my ROMs and whatnot in, but the problem is that literally none of the folders in my internal storage are showing up from within TWRP. I can't check to see if USB debugging is enabled because theres no operating system on my phone; like I said, I did a full wipe. The fact that no folders show up also means that it doesnt recognize the backup I had. My computer still won't recognize my phone as a storage device after mounting in TWRP. Maybe I'm doing something in the wrong order? Restarting my computer didn't help.I really need to get my phone working on ANY ROM, and I appreciate all the help so far
Hey all, i tried to update my cm10 to cm11, i add the file (cm11) to the phone then i went to recovery mode and installed, i had an error when, i tried to reboot my s3, then the galaxy screen was looping like 3 times and goes to recovery screen again, i cant add other version of cm or files in the phone. actualy i cant do anything... what i am trying to do now is put the cm10 but i have no idea how... i am using mac.. but having a pc computer at home.... please someone can help ?
thanks in advence.
Download stock rom and flash it with odin.
Use google.
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or you can just download another rom (I actually use SlimRom 4.3. It's really nice BTW)
download the rom, put it on external sd card. Go to recovery and
1) wipe data/factory reset
2) wipe cache
3) go to mount then format system
4) go to Advanced then format dalvik cache
5) go to install then external sd card and browse to your rom
6) Enjoy
I had issues with updating from CM10.2 to CM11 however I never got to the stage it got stuck in a bootloop although this could be due to new permissions that CM11 require. Ensure you have the latest ClockworkMod installed as that should install it correctly. I also suggest doing a wipe after installation as well as using PA Gapps if you want to used any system google apps.
Hi,
I was running MAKO L Preview 9002 version and I wanted to change the version, so I download a new ROM and then to Recovery (MultiROM TWRP) and wiped all data and then tried flashing, but got an error.
In haste, I did a complete format and lost even the existing flash zip. I am able to boot into recovery but all data is lost and not able to flash. Please help as I have download a new zip, but am unable to transfer it to the phone as it is not being recognized by the computer.
Please help!!
f1dotcom said:
Hi,
I was running MAKO L Preview 9002 version and I wanted to change the version, so I download a new ROM and then to Recovery (MultiROM TWRP) and wiped all data and then tried flashing, but got an error.
In haste, I did a complete format and lost even the existing flash zip. I am able to boot into recovery but all data is lost and not able to flash. Please help as I have download a new zip, but am unable to transfer it to the phone as it is not being recognized by the computer.
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Lots of ways. you can push files through adb, mount your phone storage in recovery or just flash stock images through adb.
Go into recovery and try adb push rom.zip /sdcard/ from the computer. Must have adb installed.
I'm pretty sure Twrp has an option to mount the sdcard to your computer as usb storage as well.
Finally, keep in mind you can always go back to stock with Google factory images.
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