Had to take the ota to 4.4.2. and Just recently saw the method of breaking the bootloader open again.
So I went through all the steps, and made a backup of what I thought was going to be my failsafe old system. I formatted everything, excluding internal media and external sd at first. went to flash CM11 and failed.
Now going back into TWRP, I set my mind on fixing this. I go and wipe again, and flash my backup only it failed too!
Now I got to the point of another rom: pac rom, followed in TWRP with the gapps.
Everything installs(so it would seem), however I'm now in WARNING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED bootloop.
I wasn't expecting this much of a hassle and may have rushed, I can get into TWRP and still have access to Fastboot if needed. but a working system is a must, your help is appreciated.
8on3s said:
Had to take the ota to 4.4.2. and Just recently saw the method of breaking the bootloader open again.
So I went through all the steps, and made a backup of what I thought was going to be my failsafe old system. I formatted everything, excluding internal media and external sd at first. went to flash CM11 and failed.
Now going back into TWRP, I set my mind on fixing this. I go and wipe again, and flash my backup only it failed too!
Now I got to the point of another rom: pac rom, followed in TWRP with the gapps.
Everything installs(so it would seem), however I'm now in WARNING BOOTLOADER UNLOCKED bootloop.
I wasn't expecting this much of a hassle and may have rushed, I can get into TWRP and still have access to Fastboot if needed. but a working system is a must, your help is appreciated.
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You can only use dhacker's test build of CM11 with the new kernel. It is in the Droid RAZR m Android development section. And Pac Rom is not compatible with the new kernel yet. I downgraded and I'm running it now.
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poppers162 said:
You can only use dhacker's test build of CM11 with the new kernel. It is in the Droid RAZR m Android development section. And Pac Rom is not compatible with the new kernel yet. I downgraded and I'm running it now.
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And... I shouldn't have been so damn fast to get this thing done . Booting into CM11 as we speak, so aside from this version of CM11 I would need to downgrade to the old kernel system to use the other roms I was trying? And when doing that I would have to use RSD right?
Thanks for the reply!
8on3s said:
And... I shouldn't have been so damn fast to get this thing done . Booting into CM11 as we speak, so aside from this version of CM11 I would need to downgrade to the old kernel system to use the other roms I was trying? And when doing that I would have to use RSD right?
Thanks for the reply!
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Yes and there is two options when downgrading. There's house of moto(soon to be rsd flasher), or rsd.
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8on3s said:
I formatted everything, excluding internal media and external sd at first. went to flash CM11 and failed.
Now going back into TWRP, I set my mind on fixing this. I go and wipe again, and flash my backup only it failed too!
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You also need wipe your internal storage to restore your nandroid backup. Backup your internal storage to a computer hdd or your SD card then try these steps to restore back to stock kk
Go to advance wipe
Check all except micro SD card
Wipe
Now Restore you Nandroid backup it will get done.
Prohyper said:
You also need wipe your internal storage to restore your nandroid backup. Backup your internal storage to a computer hdd or your SD card then try these steps to restore back to stock kk
Go to advance wipe
Check all except micro SD card
Wipe
Now Restore you Nandroid backup it will get done.
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I am going to back up my cm11 and give this a go... For science! Lol thanks for the tip.
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I accidentally wiped my sd card and system, data and cache in recovery and I can't install any ROMs because there are none. Since the N4 doesn't have an SD slot i can't even copy a rom zip to that and install it. How do I load ROM files with a Mac? I have a Mac so please take that into consideration. Thanks!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2010312
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tykate said:
I accidentally wiped my sd card and system, data and cache in recovery and I can't install any ROMs because there are none. Since the N4 doesn't have an SD slot i can't even copy a rom zip to that and install it. How do I load ROM files with a Mac? I have a Mac so please take that into consideration. Thanks!
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If you have access to fastboot follow the instructions in the [HOW-TO] How to flash a factory image / return to stock / unlock / root thread.
Essentially you'll be flashing a factory image. Again, as long as your bootloader is intact (fastboot mode) you'll be able to restore the device.
tykate said:
I accidentally wiped my sd card and system, data and cache in recovery and I can't install any ROMs because there are none. Since the N4 doesn't have an SD slot i can't even copy a rom zip to that and install it. How do I load ROM files with a Mac? I have a Mac so please take that into consideration. Thanks!
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If youve got access to fastboot , flash a custom recovery that supports sideload. You'll use adb to push the zip to recovery and it'll flash it. I was in your position a few hours ago hahaha
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comminus said:
Again, as long as your bootloader is intact (fastboot mode) you'll be able to restore the device.
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Thanks for the help! What do you mean by bootloader is intact? How can it get broken?
I used the nexus toolkit to flash factory image. That made it nice and easy (after I fought with stupid Windows 8 driver problems for an hour :banghead: ).
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It worked, thanks! I'M NOT FLASHING A CUSTOM ROM IN A LOOOOOOOOONG TIME
I have a retail XT907 on 4.1.2 that I got rooted, unlocked and twrp installed
I want to try the Energy rom and have it downloaded.
Where do I place the zip on the phone to install it in recovery?
I have backed up my system to the sd
Do I need to partition my phone? How to do it?
Can I instal the rom on my phone running 4.1.2?
Thanks
khalilcr said:
I have a retail XT907 on 4.1.2 that I got rooted, unlocked and twrp installed
I want to try the Energy rom and have it downloaded.
Where do I place the zip on the phone to install it in recovery?
I have backed up my system to the sd
Do I need to partition my phone? How to do it?
Can I instal the rom on my phone running 4.1.2?
Thanks
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Energy is 4.1.1 and right now can only be installed via safe strap.
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jco23 said:
Energy is 4.1.1 and right now can only be installed via safe strap.
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How do I flash safestrap? I currently have TWRP.
I downloaded safestrap.md5 but do I flash it through TWRP or rename .apk?
khalilcr said:
How do I flash safestrap? I currently have TWRP.
I downloaded safestrap.md5 but do I flash it through TWRP or rename .apk?
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see this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1979383
and then this:
http://www.droidrzr.com/index.php/topic/11600-installing-custom-rom-to-stock-using-ss-312/
safestrap.md5 is NOT the flashable/installable file. You want the .apk file.
And why can you not install Eclipse on CWM or TWRP?
I got energy Rom to flash just fine on twrp
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TWRP would not allow me to create a partition.
I renamed the md5 to apk and installed it just fine, but now I have 2 recoveries
Installed the Energy ROM and its awesome but camera app fc every time :crying:
I want to try the PAC rom next.
To do so I assume I need to delete the current partition where I have the Energy ROM installed?
Can I install the PAC rom on the stock ROM slot?
If so how do I get rid of safestrap and keep only TWRP?
Thanks to the Razr M community for all the help, I only had Sammy experience before getting the Razr M and been trying to learn it all over again
khalilcr said:
TWRP would not allow me to create a partition.
I renamed the md5 to apk and installed it just fine, but now I have 2 recoveries
Installed the Energy ROM and its awesome but camera app fc every time :crying:
I want to try the PAC rom next.
To do so I assume I need to delete the current partition where I have the Energy ROM installed?
Can I install the PAC rom on the stock ROM slot?
If so how do I get rid of safestrap and keep only TWRP?
Thanks to the Razr M community for all the help, I only had Sammy experience before getting the Razr M and been trying to learn it all over again
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Camera will not work on energy if you install it on top of a 4.1.2 ROM.
SS can been cleanly uninstalled without impacting twrp.
I'm now on pacman, and it is great except for camcorder not working.
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So if I erase system on twrp, restore to stock backup, all the changes made on ss and energy will be gone? Than just click flash and choose PAC.zip and gapps?
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khalilcr said:
So if I erase system on twrp, restore to stock backup, all the changes made on ss and energy will be gone? Than just click flash and choose PAC.zip and gapps?
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I'm not sure if wiping system/factory reset will undo the partitions made via SS - but otherwise, I think you are correct. you don't need both SS and TWRP going forward. however, the only reason to have SS is to install the awesome Energy ROM (although Brandon claims to get Energy installed via TWRP just fine - so you might want to check with him). however, that ROM is based on 4.1.1. all ROMs going forward will be flashable via TWRP.
if you don't mind camcorder not working, then go with PACman.
i would recommend once you download the 5/24 PACman ROm and GApps, go into TWRP, mount everything, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, factory reset, system wipe, mount everything again, install PACman ROM, install GApps, then reboot.
if you cannot deal with camcorder not working, then you can install the base 4.1.2 component, posted on droid-hive:
http://droid-hive.com/index.php?/topic/1767-98161-base-components/
go into TWRP, mount everything, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, factory reset, system wipe, mount everything again, install 4.1.2, then reboot
once you are at a good spot, then you can uninstall SS
Thanks, finally got PAC flashed and am loving it. Camcorder not a big deal for me as long as camera works.
Thanks again for the help
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I have been a Samsung Galaxy Y user for more than a year. I have to say that this device is awesome. But.... I have later noticed 2 problems.
1) One day I tried to install Elegance ROM. I followed all steps very carefully and when the installation was done, I rebooted my phone. Unfortunately, my phone booted up again at Samsung stock firmware. I tried to enter recovery mode because I wanted to see what went wrong, but I was automatically redirected to CWM recovery. I tried once again to install Elegance ROM, and the result was the same. From that day, CWM is my default recovery. Why? How to fix this??? I can't access stock recovery and I also cannot install any custom ROMs. How to fix this?
2) Even my SD card is full with songs, photos and videos, the "Gallery" and "Music" apps don't read any file. Why? How to fix this?
P.S. I'm running stock 2.3.6 rooted.
Thanks for help.
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You have a permanent cwm because you are using a custom kernel with a permanent cwm - probably was included in the rom zip
If you want stock recovery flash stock kernel (can be found in general section or flash hells fusion #50 from dev section and select option to flash stock kernel)
you would of remained on stock rom after flashing another rom because you didn't mount system in cwm before you flashed the zip
As for your other problem flash stock rom via odin as you have probably mucked something up from flashing zips incorrectly
So.... If I flash the stock kernel, will I be able to access stock recovery and flash CWM every time I want?
By the way, this mess with the files started when I changed my phone's SIM card. When I turned my ohine on again, I opened by mistake the "Galery" app. I noticed that no images were there. I also thought that the "music" might also had the same problem. And that's what happened. Which Odin version I will need?
Thanks again.
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dimsar2013 said:
So.... If I flash the stock kernel, will I be able to access stock recovery and flash CWM every time I want?
By the way, this mess with the files started when I changed my phone's SIM card. When I turned my ohine on again, I opened by mistake the "Galery" app. I noticed that no images were there. I also thought that the "music" might also had the same problem. And that's what happened. Which Odin version I will need?
Thanks again.
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Dude ur 2nd problem may be caused by Ur sd card!!
Try another sd card may it help you!!
dimsar2013 said:
So.... If I flash the stock kernel, will I be able to access stock recovery and flash CWM every time I want?
By the way, this mess with the files started when I changed my phone's SIM card. When I turned my ohine on again, I opened by mistake the "Galery" app. I noticed that no images were there. I also thought that the "music" might also had the same problem. And that's what happened. Which Odin version I will need?
Thanks again.
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Yes stock kernel = stock recovery and you can flash a temporary cwm
there is no problems with a permanent cwm in custom kernels as you need cwm to flash roms
If you goto phone settings about phone it will show you your current baseband - for example mine is xxlf3
You can either download that stock rom firmware from dokys thread if there or any other from your country
Thanks everybody. You are all really helpful. I appreciate your help. But tell me, do I need to mount system before installing Elegance? And while I'm having a custom kernel installed, can I flash roms or I need the stock kernel?
Thanks again.
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dimsar2013 said:
Thanks everybody. You re awesome. I appreciate your help. But tell me, do I need to mount system before installing Elegance? And while I'm having a custom kernel installed, can I flash roms or I need the stock kernel?
Thanks again.
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Follow instructions on the op of the rom you want to flash
you must always mount system before flashing a zip else nothing will happen - you can flash zips all day and no changes would happen as it can't write to system as it's not mount!
As a general rule
wipe system
wipe data
wipe cache
mount system
mount data
mount cache
flash zip
format data (not always required just for some roms)
restart
you do not need to go back to stock to change rom
There are guides in general section - please read them first then you would understand the process
My current ROM. Stock 2.3.6 rooted
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A few months ago, I installed Creed 3.5 ROM. It was awesome. I want to install it again but tell me:
Can I install it while I have a custom kernel installed? If yes, do I need to mount system before installing? Thanks for help
dimsar2013 said:
A few months ago, I installed Creed 3.5 ROM. It was awesome. I want to install it again but tell me:
Can I install it while I have a custom kernel installed? If yes, do I need to mount system before installing? Thanks for help
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Yes you can flash it over any kernel and yeah mount all the partitions after formatting them.
dimsar2013 said:
A few months ago, I installed Creed 3.5 ROM. It was awesome. I want to install it again but tell me:
Can I install it while I have a custom kernel installed? If yes, do I need to mount system before installing? Thanks for help
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I refer you to my previous post in this thread
wipe data system cache
mount everything
flash rom
you can use any compatible kernel
The problem with the files is caused by the sdcard
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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
Hello, I am a novice at best when it comes to this. That being said I have successfully Unlocked my boot-loader, rooted and installed roms to my phone. Recently when using TWRP 2.7 I noticed that it would not mount data when restoring my backup. I then noticed it would not mount data when creating a new backup while using TWRP 2.7. I then installed CWM latest recovery. It does the same thing. In the process I got stuck in CWM and had to AP Fastboot to stock 4.4.2. Now with CWM it will not mount data when doing a backup. I cant load a rom without having a secure backup. What can I do? Need help! Calling all devs!
I'm pretty sure that the only recovery available is CWM for the RAZR HD. However, that recovery can't mount data. I don't think there is a custom recovery right now that had full functionality for the RAZR M.
With that said, the kernel sources have been released, so I would say its only a matter of time before an updated recovery is available that can support mounting data.
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queue72 said:
I'm pretty sure that the only recovery available is CWM for the RAZR HD. However, that recovery can't mount data. I don't think there is a custom recovery right now that had full functionality for the RAZR M.
With that said, the kernel sources have been released, so I would say its only a matter of time before an updated recovery is available that can support mounting data.
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I have had TWRP work just fine in the past. Others are having no problem with them as I can tell. This is an original Razr M.
ehunter74 said:
I have had TWRP work just fine in the past. Others are having no problem with them as I can tell. This is an original Razr M.
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There is no TWRP designed for the KK update, yet. CWM is only working aftermarket recovery right now. TWRP should be out any day.
OK let me give more details. I was running Beanstock Rom with Android 4.3 on my ORIGINAL XT907. I was running TWRP 2.6 flawlessly. I tried to load a new ROM (KitStock 4.4.2). When I tried to backup my current configuration with TWRP it would not mount data during the backup procedure. I panicked and backed out. I seen that CWM was a better choice and installed CWM v6.0.4.8 It also would not load data during backup. I then tried to back out of that and it got stuck on boot. would not go past no matter what. tried to load KitStock ROM anyway. Same effect. I could still get back into CWM recovery and also bootloader. I then installed the latest STOCK ROM I could find and it is version 183.46.10XT907.Verizon.en.US. Kernal is [email protected]#1. Build number KDA20.62-10.1 Android version 4.4.2
I think what I have discovered is that I must have a "working" corrupted file script whit this stock ROM. I discovered that if I formatted my SD card I could mount the data and backup my nandroid. So my SD card was corrupted??? Also after I knew I had a good backup when I tried to install CM10.1 it gave me a status 7 error. Ok did the status 7 fix by editing the script on two different ROMs. It still aborts installation. Now I consider myself a noob but I'm no stranger to the ROM installation process. I've done all the right steps. Backup. Wipe 3x, mount system, install. This seems like a deeper problem. Please HELP!