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so far all the roms i have taken from this forum have failed to flash, my recovery says it cant open the zip file.......
don't know what im doing wrong.......the device is rooted fine.....
after it has failed i then have problems restoring my back ups so i then need to flash stock with odin......
its a gt i9505, so i think im in the right section...
please advise....
mediaman123 said:
so far all the roms i have taken from this forum have failed to flash, my recovery says it cant open the zip file.......
don't know what im doing wrong.......the device is rooted fine.....
after it has failed i then have problems restoring my back ups so i then need to flash stock with odin......
its a gt i9505, so i think im in the right section...
please advise....
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Which recovery are u using? And just for confirmation use root checker app and check the root status
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123hiten said:
Which recovery are u using? And just for confirmation use root checker app and check the root status
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all is good with the root checker and i am running twrp 2.5.0.1, tried to flash with cwm and the same happened......
mediaman123 said:
all is good with the root checker and i am running twrp 2.5.0.1, tried to flash with cwm and the same happened......
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Option 1,
Flash Philz recovery and see if the issue is solved if not i would suggest a fresh start
Option 2,
1, Flash Stock firmware using
2, Reset the device from setting / account / backup&reset
3, Root using CF root
4, flash Philz recovery
5 ,Start flashing Roms u want
Please take a backup of important data B4 flashing and resseting the device
123hiten said:
Option 1,
Flash Philz recovery and see if the issue is solved if not i would suggest a fresh start
Option 2,
1, Flash Stock firmware using
2, Reset the device from setting / account / backup&reset
3, Root using CF root
4, flash Philz recovery
5 ,Start flashing Roms u want
Please take a backup of important data B4 flashing and resseting the device
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Thanks for your help.....I will try restoring it to stock and start from the beginning.....will doing a factory reset in settings restore the stock recovery.....
I did actually try philz touch recovery....same thing happened....but I will try your option 2 and get back to you pronto.....
So I followed the steps you asked me too, twice and still no joy.....
philztouch recovery gives the following message:
E: Cab't open /external_sd/ROMS/SuperDroid_v4_m3ddog.zip (bad)
Installation aborted
Does it matter my custom rom file is on my external sd card?
The only thing i can think of is that i am trying to install a rom for different s4 variation maybe.........its the gt i9505, thats all i know....
HELP ME!!!......:crying:
mediaman123 said:
So I followed the steps you asked me too, twice and still no joy.....
philztouch recovery gives the following message:
E: Cab't open /external_sd/ROMS/SuperDroid_v4_m3ddog.zip (bad)
Installation aborted
Does it matter my custom rom file is on my external sd card?
The only thing i can think of is that i am trying to install a rom for different s4 variation maybe.........its the gt i9505, thats all i know....
HELP ME!!!......:crying:
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Sorry for late reply
Since this also not helping I guess u have issue with root may be
Let's try little diffrnt
As per what I understood u have i9505 correct me if I m wrong
U download a pre rooted firmware from android devlpmnt thread
Flash the firmware reset and tell me the status of by he same and then will try flashing philz recovery
Edit link below for rooted firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
[ROM] WORLD PREMIERE: I9505 XXUBMGA DEODEX [4.2.2] - Pre-Rooted Stock ROM's Odin/CWM
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mediaman123 said:
So I followed the steps you asked me too, twice and still no joy.....
philztouch recovery gives the following message:
E: Cab't open /external_sd/ROMS/SuperDroid_v4_m3ddog.zip (bad)
Installation aborted
Does it matter my custom rom file is on my external sd card?
The only thing i can think of is that i am trying to install a rom for different s4 variation maybe.........its the gt i9505, thats all i know....
HELP ME!!!......:crying:
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Its telling you the problem... The rom you have above isn't complete or corrupted - IE"bad"
Either re-download the rom or try another rom...
ultramag69 said:
Its telling you the problem... The rom you have above isn't complete or corrupted - IE"bad"
Either re-download the rom or try another rom...
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thanks, its just strange that the 2-3 roms i have tried have all returned that error message, I will download the rom you linked and get back to you.....
is that rom to go on with odin, as currently i have stock recovery......?
no joy with the linked rom......
same thing happened, i can successfully get it rooted and flash recoveries no problem......
is it possible its a sd card problem.....
also, when i go to restore the back up i make before flashing the rom, it reverts back to a brand new handset, so i need to set it all up again, put in my Google account details etc.......all my apps return obviously, but this isn't meant to happen is it......
it really is confusing me, all the other devices I have had in the past and currently have flashed ok........
when i wipe before the flash, its just the default factory reset, cache, dalvik I do , is this correct?
That should be fine, it is possible the sd card is corrupt or not communicating properly with the recovery. You could always put the rom on the internal sd card.... Just don't factory wipe or you could loose the rom you are trying to flash...
That didn't work either......so frustrated with this.......
Can someone go through the exact procedure....I know there are guides but personal experience s are best.....
mediaman123 said:
also, when i go to restore the back up i make before flashing the rom, it reverts back to a brand new handset, so i need to set it all up again, put in my Google account details etc.......all my apps return obviously, but this isn't meant to happen is it......
it really is confusing me, all the other devices I have had in the past and currently have flashed ok........
when i wipe before the flash, its just the default factory reset, cache, dalvik I do , is this correct?
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Full Wipe Install means:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
- Format System partition
- Install
andymihail said:
Full Wipe Install means:
- Wipe Data / Factory Reset
- Wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache
- Format System partition
- Install
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thanks....
I have been using twrp mostly....i don't believe the default wipe setting includes the system partition format...........could the absence of this formatting cause problems every time?
finally managed to flash a custom rom.......
the trick was to install the zip without any sort of wipe, then do the wipes after successful installation......
weird eh....
hello everybody
im kinda new her so be cool with me
i'v just installed cm10.2 latest version on my nexus 4 4.3 ver, and i'v restarted the phone, and after he worked properly and smoothly before that restart, he writes me "Unforrtunetly, System UI has stopped." after i click OK another one comes and over and over..
iv installed the latest cm nightly version, i realy need ur help!
noamp0 said:
hello everybody
im kinda new her so be cool with me
i'v just installed cm10.2 latest version on my nexus 4 4.3 ver, and i'v restarted the phone, and after he worked properly and smoothly before that restart, he writes me "Unforrtunetly, System UI has stopped." after i click OK another one comes and over and over..
iv installed the latest cm nightly version, i realy need ur help!
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Did you wipe data/factory reset in recovery before you flashed the rom?
22sl22 said:
Did you wipe data/factory reset in recovery before you flashed the rom?
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yea of course!
perhaps i should meantion that in the guide it says that this part of wipeing data should take time but at my case id didnt pass the 30 sec..
noamp0 said:
yea of course!
perhaps i should meantion that in the guide it says that this part of wipeing data should take time but at my case id didnt pass the 30 sec..
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Wiping data shouldn't take long at all. When people say wipe data/factory reset when changing roms it doesn't mean wipe the whole sd card. Do you have the latest recovery version? For CWM it is 6.0.3.6 or 6.0.3.7. For TWRP it is 2.6.3.0
The correct procedure is:
Wipe data/factory reset (NOT sd card)
Wipe cache/dalvik cache
Install Rom
Install Gapps
Install SU (optional)
Reboot
22sl22 said:
Wiping data shouldn't take long at all. When people say wipe data/factory reset when changing roms it doesn't mean wipe the whole sd card. Do you have the latest recovery version? For CWM it is 6.0.3.6 or 6.0.3.7. For TWRP it is 2.6.3.0
The correct procedure is:
Wipe data/factory reset (NOT sd card)
Wipe cache/dalvik cache
Install Rom
Install Gapps
Install SU (optional)
Reboot
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yeah i have the CWN 6.0.3.6 version, and i did it all according to this procedure except the dalvik cache wipeing and that SU? (what is it exacly)?
u think i should do this all over again? maybe it will fix somthing... also ive notice that a new cm version (20130922) is out and mine is 20130921..
what are u saying? i would prefer not to do it cuz iv already manged all my apps and settings on the phone
noamp0 said:
yeah i have the CWN 6.0.3.6 version, and i did it all according to this procedure except the dalvik cache wipeing and that SU? (what is it exacly)?
u think i should do this all over again? maybe it will fix somthing... also ive notice that a new cm version (20130922) is out and mine is 20130921..
what are u saying? i would prefer not to do it cuz iv already manged all my apps and settings on the phone
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Redownload the ROM. Once you've downloaded just install it and wipe cache and dalvik and it should be fine.
Su, in full, Super SU is root made by Chainfire. The normal one in cm is made by Koush but you don't need to flash the Chainfire one, only do that if you have root problems
Sent from my Nexus 4
22sl22 said:
Redownload the ROM. Once you've downloaded just install it and wipe cache and dalvik and it should be fine.
Su, in full, Super SU is root made by Chainfire. The normal one in cm is made by Koush but you don't need to flash the Chainfire one, only do that if you have root problems
Sent from my Nexus 4
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i dont have any root problems so that fine, and ill try this and edit!
EDIT: it didnt work.. iv installed the new CM ver and after deleted cache and dalvik as u sayd and still not working properly..
U should flash stock rom, after that flash your cm rom again,your issue will be solve. Good luck.
Sent from phone's neighbor wife at dreaming place
bbanana said:
U should flash stock rom, after that flash your cm rom again,your issue will be solve. Good luck.
Sent from phone's neighbor wife at dreaming place
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r u sure it will solve it? or can i try another thing as last resort before i wipe all/?
EDIT: and another thing, if u can give a link to the stock rom ill be glad!
i realy need ur help, im realy stuck here..
i tryed wipe all and istall the new CM ver and still not working..
how do i flash that stock rom??
I can't install any custom rom after flashing stock rom on my galaxy y :crying:
can any one help me to solve this problem ?
M.E.10 said:
I can't install any custom rom after flashing stock rom on my galaxy y :crying:
can any one help me to solve this problem ?
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First this is wrong section
Two what custom rom you want to install ? Did you follow instruction correctly ?
Mranggapo said:
First this is wrong section
Two what custom rom you want to install ? Did you follow instruction correctly ?
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the custom rom i tried to install is NEMESIS.PHOENIX-signed.
i installed the both before flash to stock rom and the both worked well
after flash to stock rom i tried to install them again but the screen became black
M.E.10 said:
the custom rom i tried to install is NEMESIS.PHOENIX-signed and JELLYBLASTV3.signed
i installed the both before flash to stock rom and the both worked well
after flash to stock rom i tried to install them again but the screen became black
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Wait for sometime, it takes time to boot especially when you are clearing dalvik cache
Mranggapo said:
Wait for sometime, it takes time to boot especially when you are clearing dalvik cache
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i waited for a long time but no thing happen so i thought that the bootloader locked
i'm using the stock rom now but i want to install custom rom i tried it several times before ask for help
M.E.10 said:
i waited for a long time but no thing happen so i thought that the bootloader locked
i'm using the stock rom now but i want to install custom rom i tried it several times before ask for help
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Generally for installing custom rom this steps should help
Wipe data and cache
Mount system data cache
Flash zip
Reboot
For firmware use where you live from
Mranggapo said:
Generally for installing custom rom this steps should help
Wipe data and cache
Mount system data cache
Flash zip
Reboot
For firmware use where you live from
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i followed this steps before and it work ,i installed many custom roms before flashing to stock rom and all of them was working well
but when i flash my phone to custom from by using Odin3_v1.84 to flash Galaxy Y 2.3.6 Update (Indian).(DA) i can't install any custom rom again
M.E.10 said:
i followed this steps before and it work ,i installed many custom roms before flashing to stock rom and all of them was working well
but when i flash my phone to custom from by using Odin3_v1.84 to flash Galaxy Y 2.3.6 Update (Indian).(DA) i can't install any custom rom again
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ok here is what you have to do:
1.go to recovery wipe data wipe cache
2.go to cwm re wipe data and cache again
3.go to mount and storage format system&data&cache then mount every thing
4.go to advance wipe dalvik cache and fix permission
5.flash the rom
if that didn't do it try flashing stock vie one more time and repeat my steps
Which kernal are you stock or custom
If Stock
A problem was being in update binary dealete rom from sdcard downloads again pls do no extract it boot into recovery mode wipe data wiprle cache mount everything wipe dalik cache then flash the rom
If custom
You Don't need downloads again the rom
Boot into recovery mode wipe data wipe cache partion mount everything flash the rom
try to odin it again with old firmware. maybe this will fix your problem.
thanks
thanks for everyone i could install mini rom custom rom by using cwm
and i found that the both roms i tried wasn't work correctly so they fail in installing
M.E.10 said:
thanks for everyone i could install mini rom custom rom by using cwm
and i found that the both roms i tried wasn't work correctly so they fail in installing
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all roms here work fine
make sure you format system data cache then mount system data cache in cwm before flashing the rom zip
you also need to be on the correct file system and kernel depending on rom - eg stock based kernels for stock based rom and ext file system and a cm kerenl for cm based roms
i'm writing here because no one know how help me:
my s4 boot only 4.2 roms, if i install any 4.3 or 4.4 rom will result in a cm logo bootloop
i have latest cwr, i always wipe all data (clean rom) and cache/dalvik
how can i solve this? please don't close this topic
djsolidsnake86 said:
i'm writing here because no one know how help me:
my s4 boot only 4.2 roms, if i install any 4.3 or 4.4 rom will result in a cm logo bootloop
i have latest cwr, i always wipe all data (clean rom) and cache/dalvik
how can i solve this? please don't close this topic
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did u tried any official firmware with odin ? flash any official rom with odin and try again . i think something wrong with ur bootloader
ne0__ said:
did u tried any official firmware with odin ? flash any official rom with odin and try again . i think something wrong with ur bootloader
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not yet, do you suggest me to flash 4.2 or 4.3? where can i find official firmwares?
update your recovery my friend
N10AP said:
update your recovery my friend
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is already updated!
djsolidsnake86 said:
is already updated!
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hmmm... Which recovery are you using? Are you clearing cache and dalvik before and after flashing?
N10AP said:
hmmm... Which recovery are you using? Are you clearing cache and dalvik before and after flashing?
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latest philz touch, yes i clear all but no luck! only cm 4.2 start!
N10AP said:
hmmm... Which recovery are you using? Are you clearing cache and dalvik before and after flashing?
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if you wont cm11 use latest cwm ,else with google edition or other aosp 4.4 use philz
djsolidsnake86 said:
latest philz touch, yes i clear all but no luck! only cm 4.2 start!
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install rom manager and download / flash latest CWM for jfltexx (international which I`m assuming is what you have) and try again
so...
1) Install 4.2, get it running
2) Root device if you haven`t rooted it
3) Download Rom manager from play store
4) Flash recovery for jfltexx (it is only listed after you press menu and view all devices / recoveries)
ne0__ said:
did u tried any official firmware with odin ? flash any official rom with odin and try again . i think something wrong with ur bootloader
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oke first try with phliz recovery if not than flash a official firmware with odin.
for official firmwares Here
if u want new bootloader install lastest MK or ML series
if u want to stay on old bootloader than install your own 4.2
ne0__ said:
oke first try with phliz recovery if not than flash a official firmware with odin.
for official firmwares Here
if u want new bootloader install lastest MK or ML series
if u want to stay on old bootloader than install your own 4.2
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what are the differences?
DONT ODIN FIRMWARE FLASH 4.3!!! YOU WILL UPGRADE YOUR BOOTLOADER!!! KNOX BAD!!!
Try the official CWM from ROM manager. Trust me.
Go into ODIN mode and if you see knox then you are on new bootloader.
If not, don`t flash a 4.3 image with ODIN. You will not be able to go back to 4.2 easily
N10AP said:
install rom manager and download / flash latest CWM for jfltexx (international which I`m assuming is what you have) and try again
so...
1) Install 4.2, get it running
2) Root device if you haven`t rooted it
3) Download Rom manager from play store
4) Flash recovery for jfltexx (it is only listed after you press menu and view all devices / recoveries)
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now i'm running miui 4.2, is ok? device is rooted
djsolidsnake86 said:
now i'm running miui 4.2, is ok? device is rooted
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yes its fine as log as rom manager can get root permissions on your MIUI
N10AP said:
DONT ODIN FIRMWARE FLASH 4.3!!! YOU WILL UPGRADE YOUR BOOTLOADER!!! KNOX BAD!!!
Try the official CWM from ROM manager. Trust me.
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new bootloader but deodexed roms i was using 4.3 deodexed rom with new bootloader and i was happy with it today i just flashed 4.4 google edition and theres no problem my device is flying )
N10AP said:
yes its fine as log as rom manager can get root permissions on your MIUI
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yes, ok rom manager installed, now what next?
my recovery installed is 6.0.4.4 by philz touch
djsolidsnake86 said:
yes, ok rom manager installed, now what next?
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go to recovery setup...
install or update clockword mod recovery
install recommended recovery
flash clockwork mod recovery. should ask for root permissions. success.
reboot to recovery and try again clearing cache and dalvik
N10AP said:
go to recovery setup...
install or update clockword mod recovery
install recommended recovery
flash clockwork mod recovery. should ask for root permissions. success.
reboot to recovery and try again clearing cache and dalvik
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ok installed cmr, wiped all data anche cache, installed cm11+gapps and (as always) cm bootloop!
djsolidsnake86 said:
ok installed cmr, wiped all data anche cache, installed cm11+gapps and (as always) cm bootloop!
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ok. might sound strange but check your battery for swelling
I have rooted stock firmware installed in my Asus Zenfone 2 laser with bootloader unlocked.
Model : ZE550KL(Z00LD)
Kernel Version : 3.10.49-gf41b7aa
I have tried to install custom ROMs ( XenonHD , Lineageos and CosmicOS) but everytime phone stucks in boot just showing the logo. and I have waited for around 30mins.:crying:
How to install custom rom then? why is the phone always getting stuck there? Please help.
And I follow the following steps to install any custom rom:
1) Boot into TWRP Recovery.
2) Wipe dalvik, cache, system and data.
3) Install Rom.
4) Install Gapps.
5) Reboot.
Is your TWRP the permanent one? Or you'd have to flash it via fastboot evetytime?
eiPeiDweP said:
Is your TWRP the permanent one? Or you'd have to flash it via fastboot evetytime?
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I have permanent TWRP 3.1 flashed.
I'm facing the same problem ?
Krishna_MDual said:
I have rooted stock firmware installed in my Asus Zenfone 2 laser with bootloader unlocked.
Model : ZE550KL(Z00LD)
Kernel Version : 3.10.49-gf41b7aa
I have tried to install custom ROMs ( XenonHD , Lineageos and CosmicOS) but everytime phone stucks in boot just showing the logo. and I have waited for around 30mins.:crying:
How to install custom rom then? why is the phone always getting stuck there? Please help.
And I follow the following steps to install any custom rom:
1) Boot into TWRP Recovery.
2) Wipe dalvik, cache, system and data.
3) Install Rom.
4) Install Gapps.
5) Reboot.
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What error do you get ? And on what android version are you?
Lazynestor said:
What error do you get ? And on what android version are you?
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There is no error but the Boot logo is just stuck, I wait for around 30mins then i stop.
I am on Android 6.0.1
Krishna_MDual said:
There is no error but the Boot logo is just stuck, I wait for around 30mins then i stop.
I am on Android 6.0.1
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So the zip flashes successful?
Lazynestor said:
So the zip flashes successful?
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Yes zip are flashed successfully.
I get one error "unable to Mount /asdf" though evetytime I flash anything from TWRP. But i ignore that error.
Krishna_MDual said:
Yes zip are flashed successfully.
I get one error "unable to Mount /asdf" though evetytime I flash anything from TWRP. But i ignore that error.
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Wipe asdf and do a clean install
Hit the like button if I helped
Lazynestor said:
Wipe asdf and do a clean install
Hit the like button if I helped
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I am not able to wipe /asdf. That's itself is another problem. I get the same error unable to Mount /asdf partition.
Krishna_MDual said:
I am not able to wipe /asdf. That's itself is another problem. I get the same error unable to Mount /asdf partition.
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Did you try to mount it and then wipe?
Lazynestor said:
Did you try to mount it and then wipe?
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I am not sure? How to wipe, tell me the steps please.
Krishna_MDual said:
I am not sure? How to wipe, tell me the steps please.
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Its all there in twrp .
Lazynestor said:
Its all there in twrp .
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Okay I will check.
EDIT : I checked and wiped the /asdf patition in TWRP and then reinstalled the custom ROM.
Now its working.
Thank you .. :laugh:
Facing the same problem.
I'm getting an error in twrp
Failed to mount factory
Don't know how to fix it.
foysal04 said:
Facing the same problem.
I'm getting an error in twrp
Failed to mount factory
Don't know how to fix it.
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Explore the settings, make use of yourself
There's a option there find it..
Lazynestor said:
Explore the settings, make use of yourself
There's a option there find it..
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I tried my best but I couldn't fix this error.
Can you please help me ? I wiped data, cache, system, asdf, internal storage etc but still facing this error.
Looking for compatible roms
Krishna_MDual said:
I have tried to install custom ROMs ( XenonHD , Lineageos and CosmicOS) but everytime phone stucks in boot just showing the logo. and I have waited for around 30mins.:crying:
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I see that none of the roms that you mentioned (XenonHD , Lineageos and CosmicOS) seems to be currently available for Azus Zendone Laser 2 - Z00LD. Can anyone help me understanding which supported rom should I use for that device? Thanks.