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I've been stuck in a weird place for some time with my phone. After I installed clockwork mod, backed up, installed some flavour of FroYo, and made the mistake of trying to flash back my old back up without properly wiping things have been getting weird. I can use ODIN to flash fresh ROMs, but I always get a bunch of FCs at startup, and most apps don't work. I tried to do all kinds of tricks to completely wipe the internal SD, but there is always some remnants of old fun hanging about causing cascading errors and FCs. No matter what I try to do, MyBackupPro and Rommanager is always present, but not working.
How I can completely rid myself of anything not stock ROM?
I've finally gotten back to root ADB, after a long and hard battle. I believe this may hold the key to salvation for my Vibrant.
Any and all suggestions are much appreciated!
Things I've already tried:
EUGENE373_SamsungS_Froyo_PDA -> Stock 2.1 T959UVJFD
EUGENE373_SamsungS_Froyo_PDA -> battery pull -> Stock 2.1 T959UVJFD
Stock 2.1 T959UVJFD -> EUGENE373_SamsungS_Froyo_PDA
Bionix1.9.zip - would not install due to some error I can't recall right now. Will update.
Factory wipe - from Settings menu
Wipe in Clockworkmod menu
Wipe all in adb shell
The weird *2767*3855#* factory wipe
UPDATE:
Strangest thing happened: I flashed an old ROM back onto the phone with Odin 1.52, then the Updated Stock 2.1 also via Odin the usual FC-ing was still there. Then I rebooted into recovery, reinstalled the Clockworkmod recovery menu, installed the root-update.zip in order to have root shell access. Then I pushed VibrantDeodexed1_2.zip and Vibrantfroyo_R3.zip on to the sd card. I tried to apply the VibrantDeodexed1_2.zip, but it aborted due to some catalog not present. However, I did notice that the installation erased /system and deleted some files, and I had the notion to try and install the VibrantFroyo_R3.zip. The installation succeeded, and Lo and Behold!
the phone has returned to the land of the living! Wohoo!!
I do not fully understand how this can be, but there is no Force Closing of programs any longer. What a relief!
Thanks to everybody who contributed ideas!
If you're having problems, back up whatever data you want to keep to your computer. Go download eugenes 2.2 that doesn't brick. Flash that, do a battery pull once it's done (don't reboot). Then go get a stock eclair file, flash that with odin and check repartition. This solved every problem I had from flashing way too many roms.
Yea, when in doubt I thank the deities for Eugene and flash his "Froyo that doesn't brick" followed by the stock JFD firmware.
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
brnagndan said:
If you're having problems, back up whatever data you want to keep to your computer. Go download eugenes 2.2 that doesn't brick. Flash that, do a battery pull once it's done (don't reboot). Then go get a stock eclair file, flash that with odin and check repartition. This solved every problem I had from flashing way too many roms.
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Sorry to say, that trying this solved nothing. Just the same as before.
ullrotta said:
Sorry to say, that trying this solved nothing. Just the same as before.
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You clicked the "repartition" option? That should format your internal sd...
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You clicked the "repartition" option? That should format your internal sd...
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Yeah, that's the weird part.. It doesn't really delete anything. Files are still there, and so are the un-wanted system files, too.
Does anyone know if I can manually partition the sdcard?
Had a similar issue, and couldn't fully erase my files. Figured out how to completely erase everything, before you proceed, backup your files and be ready to Odin. In rom manager, enable advanced mode in settings, then use the flash alternate recovery option. That set my current cwm version to 2.5.1.2, now when I reboot to cwm i have a menu that says something similar to "sd and storage" and within that menu are options to completely format all of the internal storage. Be careful in there, you can delete everything, incl the sd ext, but I think this is what you are looking for.
Edited - I rebooted and checked the menus, mounts and storage in cwm is what you are looking for after flashing the alternate recovery, I can confirm this removes remnants that an Odin repartition or factory format still leaves behind, let me reiterate, backup your personal files, cause this does remove everything
After formatting, Odin away
Sent from my T959 running Bionix1.91 with Jacs OC/UV and Voodoo
same thing happened to me >.> I just formatted the SD card on the phone. then flashed whatever rom I wanted.
Br1cK'd said:
Had a similar issue, and couldn't fully erase my files. Figured out how to completely erase everything, before you proceed, backup your files and be ready to Odin. In rom manager, enable advanced mode in settings, then use the flash alternate recovery option. That set my current cwm version to 2.5.1.2, now when I reboot to cwm i have a menu that says something similar to "sd and storage" and within that menu are options to completely format all of the internal storage. Be careful in there, you can delete everything, incl the sd ext, but I think this is what you are looking for.
Edited - I rebooted and checked the menus, mounts and storage in cwm is what you are looking for after flashing the alternate recovery, I can confirm this removes remnants that an Odin repartition or factory format still leaves behind, let me reiterate, backup your personal files, cause this does remove everything
After formatting, Odin away
Sent from my T959 running Bionix1.91 with Jacs OC/UV and Voodoo
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When I boot into recovery, I always have to reinstall packages to get to the CWM recovery menu. I tried to clear everything from the mounts and storage submenu; I cleared system, cache and data, then flashed stock eclair. STILL the same applications and files sit on the internal SD.
When performing the wiping, all looks normal. It does take a little time, and the system reports that all is going according to plan, yet no files are deleted.
What can possibly make the phone act this way? Are there no super secret samsung-technician codes that allow me to completely wipe clean the face of the sdcard?
When you get into the storage and mounts menu, I would format everything given what you're experiencing. Format boot, data, system, cache, and sdcard. Dont format the sd ext, thats the physical card. After formatting all of those your phone should be an odin ready blank slate, mine was. Hope this helps.
Sent from my T959 running Bionix1.9 with Jacs OC/UV and Voodoo
this has to be one of the most useful threads. just last night i was messing with rom manager and enabled advanced settings, BEEFORE reading this thread. I've done so much monkeying, but didn't keep a journal or log, so ive got **** from so many hacks and tweaks (mods and themes)...
thanks, im gonna wipe this ****er clean.
Good Info..but moved to Q&A
Br1cK'd said:
When you get into the storage and mounts menu, I would format everything given what you're experiencing. Format boot, data, system, cache, and sdcard. Dont format the sd ext, thats the physical card. After formatting all of those your phone should be an odin ready blank slate, mine was. Hope this helps.
Sent from my T959 running Bionix1.9 with Jacs OC/UV and Voodoo
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This is exactly what I tried yesterday. I'll try it again a few times to see if I can find a way.
ullrotta said:
This is exactly what I tried yesterday. I'll try it again a few times to see if I can find a way.
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I was hoping that would help you friend, that process wiped mine clean of all remnants. Good luck in getting her back into a functional state.
After reading som more, contacting Samsung Service, I've decided to send the phone in for service. [sigh]
I've learnt a lot about ADB, pushing and pulling files, rooting, unrooting, swapping ROMS and whatnot. Still, the phone is stuck in that weird place where I cannot delete files.
Hopefully the service team can fix this poor, misguided phone
So I've got a wifi-only Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1" and I have gone through the rooting guide. The guide includes ClockworkMod (CWM) v4.0.0.4, which for the most part, works just fine. I'm able to flash custom ROMs, make backups, and restore backups.
I'm having a problem mounting USB storage from CWM however. I go to the "Mounts and Storage Menu" and then select "mount USB storage." When I do this, I get a message saying:
E:Unable to open ums lunfile (No such file or directory)
Any ideas what this means, and how to fix it? Is anyone else able to mount USB storage from their CWM recovery image?
Anyone can correct me if I'm mistaken...but I believe the reason we see this error is because the Tab is not like phones and the internal storage works differently, there is no sd card so it has nothing to mount. I believe it works more like a hard drive. (MTP is different although I know nothing about it) so CWM produces this error but it is nothing to worry about.
More knowledgeable persons please expound on this, I would like to know more too...
Appreciate the insight -- I hope someone else can expand. To expound on that though, how do you transfer a ROM to the SDcard if you wipe /data and don't already have a ROM available on the SDcard?
I'm worried that I'll accidentally wipe data & cache, but will forget to double-check that I have a ROM on the SDcard partition.
Not to worry, wipe data/factory reset in CWM does nothing to the sd card partition everything will still be there including the ROM file you transferred over.
However factory reset from stock recovery DOES wipe sd card data. So back up your stuff if you do this.
Oh and always make a backup in CWM so you have something to flash in case things get crazy
I'm just trying to plan for a worst case scenario -- let's say all the storage volumes are completely wiped, and all you can do is boot into CWM. On my T-Mobile G2 (Desire Z / Vision), you can mount USB storage, copy over a ROM, and install it.
Looking for some sort of equivalent ability on the Galaxy Tab.
Hmm, let me boot into CWM and see if the computer still can read the tabs storage if I plug it in from there...
Also there is always an ODIN flash.
Nope no dice, i suppose if you were in that scenario ODIN would be your option. I'm not sure if there is an ODIN flashable of stock 3.1, I know there is a .zip i always keep it for emergencies.
Sorry I miss read, there is no ODIN flash.
Would the worst scenario is when you don't even have CWM on the tab?
ODIN flash would probably be your last resort. I am wondering if anyone has run into the worst scenario and got the tab back to the factory stock ROM.
your are right FilltheVoid. if things go completely wrong and you have no backup or rom to flash. Odin will be your savior. You can flash stock roms with Odin bro.
task650 said:
your are right FilltheVoid. if things go completely wrong and you have no backup or rom to flash. Odin will be your savior. You can flash stock roms with Odin bro.
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Hey Task, do you know where I can find a stock ROM for pt7510 that is ODIN flashable? Ya know, just in case.
Well anywho, I think the point of this is, If you read and follow directions carefully, make backups, and read some more, you will not ever be in this scenario. And there are good, knowledgeable people in this forum that are willing to help you in a bind.
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Hey Task, do you know where I can find a stock ROM for pt7510 that is ODIN flashable? Ya know, just in case.
Well anywho, I think the point of this is, If you read and follow directions carefully, make backups, and read some more, you will not ever be in this scenario. And there are good, knowledgeable people in this forum that are willing to help you in a bind.
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Even though the question is to Task, i will answer it with whatever i know.
1. http://droidbasement.com/galaxy/sys-backup/hc_31/ - But i read somewhere that this is the ODIN flashable stock of I/O tab
2. ROM | 001002-P7510_KME_Restock.zip - ODIN flashable Stock UEKME ROM
Or you could do:
Boot cwm, then
adb shell
mount /data
mkdir /data/media
adb push stock.zip /data/media/
and flash with cwm
Voila !!!
thank you!
you just saved my tablet! thank you.
i managed to brick my tablet (or so i thought) by an interesting combination of things.
first, i installed Alegro graphing calculator. then, i encrypted my tablet. then, i tried to backup my apps, using titanium backup, and whenever it got to alegro, it crashed superuser, market, myapps, googleapps, calendar, acore...a ton of stuff. so i told titanium to ignore it and backup everyything else, and then i went to the market to try to uninstall. no dice..it force closed everything again. so i went to the settings and tried to factory reset. i went through the steps three times, and nothing happened...the tablet rebooted and was the same as i left it.
so as a last resort i went into clockwork and wiped data and cache. tried to boot, and it was stuck on the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 screen.
rebooted..same...waiting hours...same.
i could still boot to odin and recovery, but i didn't have a zip on my tablet, so i couldn't flash anything. i never thought of using adb to push the zip! but this worked perfectly! (after installing the drivers again on my computer).
thank you thank you thank you!
ansonantonym said:
Even though the question is to Task, i will answer it with whatever i know.
1. http://droidbasement.com/galaxy/sys-backup/hc_31/ - But i read somewhere that this is the ODIN flashable stock of I/O tab
2. ROM | 001002-P7510_KME_Restock.zip - ODIN flashable Stock UEKME ROM
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Hey 2 questions about the restock ROM:
1) Can it be flashed over In Paris V5?
2) Can it be flashed with CWM?
Update: answered this myself: Yes it can be flashed over in Paris, and no, it has to be flashed with Odin.
I still have a question though: This is not CWM, but is it the stock recovery or do I need to flash that too? Sending the tab in for service (newton's rings)....
This is what I was looking for. I have a slow internet connection, and Clockwork was still working, but nothing else was. Flashed Task's ROM v8... it's looking good so far... You rock, dude.
This worked for me this afternoon! Was stuck in a constant reboot after thinking that the samsung update would be a good thing. Gave thanks!!! Ordered the 30 pin adapter and now dont even need it. Will come in handy though I am sure.
FillTheVoid said:
Anyone can correct me if I'm mistaken...but I believe the reason we see this error is because the Tab is not like phones and the internal storage works differently, there is no sd card so it has nothing to mount. I believe it works more like a hard drive. (MTP is different although I know nothing about it) so CWM produces this error but it is nothing to worry about.
More knowledgeable persons please expound on this, I would like to know more too...
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This maybe complete rubbish, but I can report a similar issue with the Galaxy S2.
When I install a new ROM, I usually do this:
1/ factory reset
2/ wipe cache
3/ wipe dalvik
4/ Mount ALL the folders, then format each one
When I do this and try to mount USB storage, it says the same error message.
If you then fire up ODIN and push another kernel to the phone, everything works fine. I know its something I am doing wrong, but no idea what!
For you, the solution is to use odin to push another kernel across.
Phil
The problem started when after I flashed the recovery with Odin. When I booted into the recovery and tried to install the superuser zip file I keep getting this message: "E:cant copy META-INF/google/android/update-binary". I get this message when I try to flash a Rom: "E:Can't open /sdcard/update-unamed-1.3.1-full.zip". I've been trying to flash the CM7 nightlies and the "Unamed" Rom. Any help with this will be much appreciated.
Also, I ended up having to install superuser via SuperOneClick
Honestly, I stopped trying after the phone kept confusing me with SD Card, External Card, and Internal Card/External SD Card BS it was giving me.
I just left my phone rooted, lol.
Sometimes, this tends to happen if you rooted your phone with an anti-virus software running on your PC which can hinder the rooting process. (always the case with my HTC Inspire 4G). So turning it off could allow you to re-download Odin, and run the program again to root it again so it can install the proper files.
Once you get it re-rooted, get into CWM, do a backup, and Clear your Cache, Data and reinstall the ROM from your Internal Card or External Card (which ever you used to place the ROM in).
Good luck.
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Honestly, I stopped trying after the phone kept confusing me with SD Card, External Card, and Internal Card/External SD Card BS it was giving me.
I just left my phone rooted, lol.
Sometimes, this tends to happen if you rooted your phone with an anti-virus software running on your PC which can hinder the rooting process. (always the case with my HTC Inspire 4G). So turning it off could allow you to re-download Odin, and run the program again to root it again so it can install the proper files.
Once you get it re-rooted, get into CWM, do a backup, and Clear your Cache, Data and reinstall the ROM from your Internal Card or External Card (which ever you used to place the ROM in).
Good luck.
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CWM and root are not even related....
root is root access to your OS /system and its functions. it has nothing to do with RECOVERY or anything outside of a RUNNING OS. i wish everyone would understand that.
as long as CWM is there, AND WORKING PROPERLY, rooting has nothing to do with it. you can flash a new rom from bone stock OS, as long as you have the CWM kernel.
@OP, you have these files (roms) located on the INTERNAL SD right?
I think that's why @homescrub said:
"and run the program again to root it again so it can install the proper files."
Proper files being cwm. As of yet I don't know of a way to install cwm without root on this phone. I know the captivate previously allowed an update to be flashed using stock recovery to get cwm.
Sent from my páhhōniē
Are you clearing your cache before trying to flash zip from sd card? I know I got a similar problem when I didn't clear cache.
Sent from my Samsung GT-I9100
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I think that's why @homescrub said:
"and run the program again to root it again so it can install the proper files."
Proper files being cwm. As of yet I don't know of a way to install cwm without root on this phone. I know the captivate previously allowed an update to be flashed using stock recovery to get cwm.
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how do you flash CWM?
through ODIN
that does NOT require root. you dont flash it via ROM manager....so whats the need for root to add CWM?
and what is this 'proper files' crap? you either have CWM or you dont, its not half-assed
nah its cool. im done here. i will let the misinformation fly. let the noobs run in circles. this website is going to **** so fast these days.
No man ....you should help these guys....just lighten up...and I apologize for coming off like that.....and one place I CAN understand is seeing what's going on in the forums....it is chaos sometimes.....I am just tired of seeing noobs who need help get ripped up.....just as much as I am tired seeing noobs posting +1 and Great Job, in the Dev forums. I just think this is the place to help them get a good understanding so there is not another new thread with this same question.
Sent from a HD2 ICS
AntwanL said:
Are you clearing your cache before trying to flash zip from sd card? I know I got a similar problem when I didn't clear cache.
Sent from my Samsung GT-I9100
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Thanks this really helped!! Lol I can't believe I forgot to do something like this lol I Odined back to FULL stock, flashed the zedomax kernal with root, wiped data and cache, flashed the rom now all is well
Come on guys, you are both better than this. Shake hands, help the OP, and lets make xda a better place..
Due to the number of people not reading the below instuctions, I am putting this annoyingly large font right here.
NOT A FLASHABLE ZIP. MUST EXTRACT Clockworkmod Folder to SD and recovery from CWM. Watch the video...
I pay to host these files. Donations are greatly appreciated if these have helped you.
This is a Backup Image of a stock BN NOOK Tablet after just flashing NT16or8gbV4.6 Root to it.
Demo of 8gb use of this hack! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0HC9XL_9aXk
Do not Mirror files.
16gb 1.4.0(NT250)Download Rom file:CWMrestore_1_4_0_ plus NTV16gbV4_6
MD5 Sums: Soon
8gb 1.4.2(NT250A)Download Rom file:CWMrestore_1_4_2_plus NTV8gbv4_6
MD5 Sums: Soon
Apps included in Root Process:
1. ADW
2. Amazon Appstore
3. Anycut
4. Home Manager
5. ES File Explorer
6. Spare parts
7. Homecatcher
8. NT Hidden Settings app
9. Titanium backup
10. Custom Keyboard
11. Live wallpaper
12. 3d Gallery
13. Nook Recovery Flasher
14. Nook Unrooter
This ROM can Also be used to easily restore back to FACTORY STOCK
How:
1. Extract Clockworkmod folder from zip file to root directory of SD card
2. Boot into CWM
3. Flash Rom w/ CWM Recovery
4. Use recovery flasher to flash stock recovery (16gb ONLY, skip this step for 8gb)
5. Run Unrooter
6. Bam!= Factory stock
This ROM can also be used to restore from a bootloop or bricked device
1. Use Root SD card to boot into CWM from SD Card
2. Flash Recovery
3. Bam!= Stock +NT16or8gbV4.6 Root
Video Demonstration- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YQfOswBrXIg
Video on how to restore to stock from CM7 using this file: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=mMj67tgGlew
Donate ;P and hit thanks
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people have been asking so i did it, made a video on how this can be used to restore back from CM7
This saved the day, after I restored my nandoid of rooted stock I lost all access to the barnes noble shop and could not access anything related to barnes and noble. I read of other people restoring there's back to stock and re rooting after experiencing the same issues as I to fix that issue. I knew there was an easier way and restoring this nand was it, seeing your back up was never registered in the first place. Your the man and I will be donating!
Sent from my BNTV250 saved by Albert's recovery rom.
Not working. Nothing working.
Ooo
Will you make one for 1.4.1? Or is there that much of a difference? Thanks for your work man!
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Trying very very very hard to do a factory restore but don't know how to do this:
3. Flash Rom w/ CWM Recovery
4. Use recovery flasher to flash stock recovery
5. Run Unrooter
Put file:CWMrestore_1_4_0_ plus NTV16gbV4_6 in sd card, booted into cwm. In video you have two cards. Not sure which card this one is and what to put on other card. Assume that this file is an update or something and now doesn't require two?
Trying to do factory restore and don't know how to do above. Chose zip from sd card, chose cwmrestore zip file and then it finds and starts to install then it is aborted. I have no idea if I'm even supposed to be doing this but there it is.
I have tried so many things from simple (the simple failed reboots method to very complex methods that I tried to follow very closely) and read so many threads and watched so many you tube videos that I can't even tell you how many things I've tried. Nothing works at least the way I'm doing it. I need to get this back to stock and start over because it is really f'd up. I think it was due to a bad sd card I used from the beginning.
Thanks for any help.
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Can you access clockwork?
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I can't get this to work with CM7. After choosing the zip file it goes through, but ends up with "Installation aborted."
I also tried wiping dalvik, cache, and format system, but nothing will wipe CM7 and return to stock.
What I when I select update from .zip file:
-- Installing: /sdcard/CWMrestore_1_4_0_plusNTV16gbV4_6.zip
Finding update package...
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
you have to unzip and extract the clockworkmod recovery folder to your root sd card...
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you have to unzip and extract the clockworkmod recovery folder to your root sd card...
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Not quite sure how. The recovery folder consisting of the etc folder and one file, recovery-from-boot.p, goes to the root and the rest of the zip goes to the recovery folder and renamed to factory.zip?
When I do that, it still brings up Cynaboot and I'm presented with the menu. Choosing zip from card and trying to update by choosing factory.zip still goes to the previous Installation aborted error.
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Wait, I'm mixing up restore methods, as I've tried a number of ways to restore to stock.
I'm in the process of trying to restore by copying to the root of the sd as you recommended.
Not sure what to do next
I decided to use the CM7 from the sd. I worked through this restore, however, I got the following message after it processed through restring .android_secure:
Error while restoring /sdcard/.android_secure!
I tried it again and keep getting the message:
Checking MD5 sums...
MD5 mismatch!
Not sure what to do next...any assistance would be greatly appreciated.
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Not quite sure how. The recovery folder consisting of the etc folder and one file, recovery-from-boot.p, goes to the root and the rest of the zip goes to the recovery folder and renamed to factory.zip?
When I do that, it still brings up Cynaboot and I'm presented with the menu. Choosing zip from card and trying to update by choosing factory.zip still goes to the previous Installation aborted error.
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Wait, I'm mixing up restore methods, as I've tried a number of ways to restore to stock.
I'm in the process of trying to restore by copying to the root of the sd as you recommended.
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It worked beautifully. I had to Backup using CWM first to check on the folder structure, and saw that it was all neatly placed as-is in the zip folder. Restored and am now back on stock (and using CM7 on SD card).
Thanks!
new 8gb rom recovery on OP
NT8 recovery will not boot
albertwertz said:
new 8gb rom recovery on OP
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I am EXTREMELY sad to report that the new "backup" image will not boot on my NT8.
I went through all the steps and CWM flashed the backup without any errors. It then returned to the main menu and I hit "Reboot System."
It just turns off (or goes into a sleep mode.) Nothing but a black screen. The Nook Power cable displays the yellow-red that seems to suggest that it is in a SOD.
I have tried every iteration of powering off for 30 secs and then trying, with/without the SDCard, with/without the Nook Power adapter, and nothing will turn it on.
However, as soon as I put either @meghd00t's NEW recovery SD or my CM7Alpha SD, they boot up without problems.
I CAN do ADB if there is a command that I need to issue to clear some register on the device? Anyone know what I should do?
Ray
After rooting with your sd i can`t access settings-keyboard, error: The aplication Settings has stoped bla bla bla...i wouldn`t bother, but i really need russian keys sometimes...(
btw, thanks a lot for booting cwm img and for recovery zip for sure too, saved me from brain damage)
PS: Nevermind fixed that by running any cut, creating shortcut and adding russian
i have a 8gb nt and i tried unbricking using this method... flashed recovery... and still stuck at the n screen. does not move past it.
Do I flash the rom or put the folder on sd card and restore if I am trying to do the unbrick process on my 8gb nt? I tried the restore but still just get stuck at the n screen.
any help would be appreciated.
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Do I flash the rom or put the folder on sd card and restore if I am trying to do the unbrick process on my 8gb nt? I tried the restore but still just get stuck at the n screen.
any help would be appreciated.
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Unzip the file and use clockworkmod to do a restore..
Thats what I have already tried... But im gonna try again, maybe I messed something up...
after flashing recovery, try clearing cache and devlik while in CWM, then reboot.
It's hopeless. You guys saved me on the bootstrap issue, but I couldn't help myself. I had to try to mod again. I CANNOT install any ROM with any form of loader or manager. So I download Cm7.1, copy it to a folder which I have designated use for all of my recovery files and is visible by recovery(Android recovery that it). When I go to open the ROM it initializes the boot but aborts because the "signature" isn't valid, or something to that effect. I've tried Clockworkmod recovery, which I can't even find when the time comes(its a blank folder now instead of bringing me into the program), and I've bought the Bootstrap Loader form market, none of which create something I can recall in Recovery. I don't mind spending money on apps, in fact I enjoy giving back, but I think maybe its time to cut my loses with this and just stay rooted and happy with my Gingerbread. Any Idea's?
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It's hopeless. You guys saved me on the bootstrap issue, but I couldn't help myself. I had to try to mod again. I CANNOT install any ROM with any form of loader or manager. So I download Cm7.1, copy it to a folder which I have designated use for all of my recovery files and is visible by recovery(Android recovery that it). When I go to open the ROM it initializes the boot but aborts because the "signature" isn't valid, or something to that effect. I've tried Clockworkmod recovery, which I can't even find when the time comes(its a blank folder now instead of bringing me into the program), and I've bought the Bootstrap Loader form market, none of which create something I can recall in Recovery. I don't mind spending money on apps, in fact I enjoy giving back, but I think maybe its time to cut my loses with this and just stay rooted and happy with my Gingerbread. Any Idea's?
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It says the signature is invalid... That's interesting but it is beyond me sorry
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thelowend said:
It says the signature is invalid... That's interesting but it is beyond me sorry
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No worries man, thanks for the info anyway. Do you know where I can find a list of the bloat apps? I'm sure I'll find it soon, but I figured I'd ask..
Most likely a bad download.
MathiasKnight said:
It's hopeless. You guys saved me on the bootstrap issue, but I couldn't help myself. I had to try to mod again. I CANNOT install any ROM with any form of loader or manager. So I download Cm7.1, copy it to a folder which I have designated use for all of my recovery files and is visible by recovery(Android recovery that it). When I go to open the ROM it initializes the boot but aborts because the "signature" isn't valid, or something to that effect. I've tried Clockworkmod recovery, which I can't even find when the time comes(its a blank folder now instead of bringing me into the program), and I've bought the Bootstrap Loader form market, none of which create something I can recall in Recovery. I don't mind spending money on apps, in fact I enjoy giving back, but I think maybe its time to cut my loses with this and just stay rooted and happy with my Gingerbread. Any Idea's?
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First problem I see is you're using the Android recovery, instead of ClockWorkMod recovery, which is why you're getting the "signature invalid" error.
Second issue (maybe) is if you are extracting the CM7 zip (or any other roms) vs copying the zip file directly to your phone. Furthermore, when you're installing a ROM through BSR, you are not going to use the "apply sdcard:update.zip" option, you need to select "choose zip from sdcard"
Third issue is you cannot use *any* time of manager (ROM manager or otherwise) with the DX2. Unfortunately our bastard of a phone won't use anything except the System Recovery specifically formatted for it. I would suggest SBF'ing back to 2.3.4 and following c21johnson's system recovery guide to a T. If you're trying to install CM7, all you'll need to do at this point is copy the zip to your external SD card (and I would suggest redownloading the ROM at this point, just to be safe) and follow the install guide. Again, you *cannot* use Android's Recovery to install any ROM, you must use BSR. After you install CM7 (if it's successful ) you'll need to install the cm7 recovery included in the cm7 thread. If you're wishing to install nitro's 2.xx eclipse you'll need to SBF to 2.3.4 and upgrade to 2.3.5 using this guide.
Hope this helps!
read this http://www.droidxforums.com/forum/droid-x2-support/41785-common-x2-questions-answers.html
and the other guides from my list in my sig
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MathiasKnight said:
It's hopeless. You guys saved me on the bootstrap issue, but I couldn't help myself. I had to try to mod again. I CANNOT install any ROM with any form of loader or manager. So I download Cm7.1, copy it to a folder which I have designated use for all of my recovery files and is visible by recovery(Android recovery that it). When I go to open the ROM it initializes the boot but aborts because the "signature" isn't valid, or something to that effect. I've tried Clockworkmod recovery, which I can't even find when the time comes(its a blank folder now instead of bringing me into the program), and I've bought the Bootstrap Loader form market, none of which create something I can recall in Recovery. I don't mind spending money on apps, in fact I enjoy giving back, but I think maybe its time to cut my loses with this and just stay rooted and happy with my Gingerbread. Any Idea's?
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Once again sir, you are so very right. I wasn't grasping that Bootstrap Loader is an app UN-to itself. That is the only thing was lacking...Thank you much. Are you a developer?
MathiasKnight said:
Once again sir, you are so very right. I wasn't grasping that Bootstrap Loader is an app UN-to itself. That is the only thing was lacking...Thank you much. Are you a developer?
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I'm not sure who you're quoting, but nitro is a dev, thelowend, sd_shadow and I are just enthusiasts
MathiasKnight said:
It's hopeless. You guys saved me on the bootstrap issue, but I couldn't help myself. I had to try to mod again. I CANNOT install any ROM with any form of loader or manager. So I download Cm7.1, copy it to a folder which I have designated use for all of my recovery files and is visible by recovery(Android recovery that it). When I go to open the ROM it initializes the boot but aborts because the "signature" isn't valid, or something to that effect. I've tried Clockworkmod recovery, which I can't even find when the time comes(its a blank folder now instead of bringing me into the program), and I've bought the Bootstrap Loader form market, none of which create something I can recall in Recovery. I don't mind spending money on apps, in fact I enjoy giving back, but I think maybe its time to cut my loses with this and just stay rooted and happy with my Gingerbread. Any Idea's?
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As for CM7, I would recommend finding the CM7DX2 post in the Development section and follow the guide I wrote for the original post (OP).
For SBF, rooting, and making a nandroid backup, follow each of the posts in my signature.
Ciao!
Did you download all the files from A Droid X2 forum? If you use any other files meant for other devices, nothing will work. For the DX2, you need the bootstrap recovery and the CM7 specifically for the DX2. When you get the bootstrap recovery, it comes as a .apk file. Just place it on your phone and install it like a normal app. Once installed, you will see it in your app drawer labeled "system recovery." To get into it, open the app, select the first button "Install Recovery" and hit ok when it tells you install was successful. Then select the second button "Recovery Mode." Your phone will reboot in a few seconds and put you into recovery mode. Once there do what was mentioned above and install zip from SD card. Navigate to where your CM7 zip file is and install.
It is always recommended to wipe data and cache before flashing which can be done in bootstrap recovery. Also a good thing to do is to backup all your apps with Titanium Backup from the market.
Skelente said:
I'm not sure who you're quoting, but nitro is a dev, thelowend, sd_shadow and I are just enthusiasts
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Sorry about that, I must have been excited. Unfortunately I spoke too soon. Either that or I'm not meant for this, which I hope is not the case seeing that I'm getting my degree in IT. I finally get bootloader, with ROM and GAPPS placed accordingly(I opted for Eclipse). When the zip is finished uploading and I see confirmation that all was installed correctly, I begin the reboot......and it takes new to an unactivated Droid X2. I've created nandroid after nandroid, with different methods and different ROMS, and I either land there or with a signature error, even in bootstrap. I'm gonna try one more time before I hang up my guns. Maybe.....
you should be able to activate
running eclipse
with my D2G, I got the activation screen, sometimes after flashing roms
and just activated
edit: why are you creating nandroids?
you don't need to keep making more, unless you have new data you want to save and then data is only good for that rom
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Did you download all the files from A Droid X2 forum? If you use any other files meant for other devices, nothing will work. For the DX2, you need the bootstrap recovery and the CM7 specifically for the DX2. When you get the bootstrap recovery, it comes as a .apk file. Just place it on your phone and install it like a normal app. Once installed, you will see it in your app drawer labeled "system recovery." To get into it, open the app, select the first button "Install Recovery" and hit ok when it tells you install was successful. Then select the second button "Recovery Mode." Your phone will reboot in a few seconds and put you into recovery mode. Once there do what was mentioned above and install zip from SD card. Navigate to where your CM7 zip file is and install.
It is always recommended to wipe data and cache before flashing which can be done in bootstrap recovery. Also a good thing to do is to backup all your apps with Titanium Backup from the market.
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Thanks for the input everyone, and I've actually succeeded this time....really. Its turns out that I had to change some of the permissions of the zip before I tried to flash. Lucky me....now some sleep