Hi all,
Hopefully this is something fairly simple to answer, but my dilemma is that I want to flash a different ROM onto my wifi Xoom. I understand the basic process (I flashed the ROM on my old HTC Hero several times), but have been running into trouble on the Xoom and I think it boils down to the fact that Recovery Mode can't mount my SD card. I assume by SD card it means internal storage, but it can't read that or an actual SD card so I'm not sure it matters.
Anyway, after a couple of hours of research, I discovered that the best way to fix this is apparently to re-flash my recovery to version 3.2.0.0 of CWM instead of the 5.8.3.1 the current version of ROM Manager installed. After digging around, I found what I believe is 3.2.0.0, but I can't figure out where to put it so ROM Manager can find it and flash it over the current Recovery image. Also, if anyone has a link to download 3.2.0.0 that they know works, please let me know because I couldn't find a working download link anywhere.
I've also looked into doing it through Fastboot, but can't exactly figure out how to do that, either. I downloaded the fastboot.exe application and installed the Android SDK, but it tells me that it can't start because AdbWinApi.dll is missing. Being a non-developer type, I have no idea where this is supposed to come from, how I should install it, and if there's any other steps I'm missing.
So if anybody can help me out with either of these (preferably using the older version of CMW), that'd be great, but if anyone has an even easier way to do it, please share by all means. I know what I'm doing once I get to the point of installing the new ROM and Gapps, I just need my Xoom to be able to find them first.
Thanks in advance to anyone who can help out!
Stu
Use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
In the future use the search button, it was pretty easy to find with just a little effort.
063_XOBX said:
Use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1074979
In the future use the search button, it was pretty easy to find with just a little effort.
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Will do...and thanks, that worked.
I hope someone can help me. I have a 16gb nook tablet that I rooted using the method described here http://liliputing.com/2012/03/how-to-dual-boot-cyanogenmod-7-nook-tablet-os-with-a-microsd-card.html over a year ago and I've never had an issue until last weekend. My daughter was playing a game and the nook started acting up. The touch screen became unresponsive and the screen started to flash. I let the Nook charge overnight and when I turned it on the next day the screen became stuck at the white Nook welcome screen. After 20 minutes I tried the holding down power and N button to see if I could get it to restart, but unfortunately that may have made it worse. Now my Nook won't start at all. I've read many many threads here on how to fix it, but I am not tech savvy in the slightest. The first thing I tried was Rays method http://raywaldo.com/2012/06/how-to-un-brick-a-nook-tablet-8gb-or-16gb/ but instead of getting the green checkmark I got the red X and the "nook is shutting down" message. I tried so many things that I cannot remember them all but I do know that one of the methods I tried I got this message.
E:Can’t mount / cache/recovery/command/
E:Can’t mount / cache/recovery/log/
E:Can’t open / cache/recovery/log/
E:Can’t mount / cache/recovery/last_log/
E:Can’t open / cache/recovery/last_log
After that I tried to use the method described here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24995518&postcount=1 and I did make the booktable cwm-sd and I went to lavero.burgos' thread to download the mmcblk files, but they weren't there.
Also I don't understand what adb is but I'm desperate, when I found the thread that explained it and tried to download the ADB + Fastboot + Drivers.zip that was in said thread (I'm sorry I can't remember which thread it was) the zip file didn't work.
I'm really sorry for posting yet another, "please help my nook is borked" thread but after all the reading I've done this past week the only thing I've become is very confused and frustrated. Thank you in advance to anyone who can help.
Notice on the link you posted
Ray Waldo; said:
If this procedure fails, try one of these:
Celtic has a possible solution on XDA here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513583
Succulent has more info on his Github page: https://github.com/succulent/acclaim_recovery_sdcard.
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I can see how you got lost. There aren’t really any detailed instructions there.
I got the following zip from 2nd link
Flash the zip with CWM then try the bn_142_factory_recovery.zip SD card again and you should get a green checkmark this time.
udownwitopp said:
Notice on the link you posted
I can see how you got lost. There aren’t really any detailed instructions there.
I got the following zip from 2nd link
Flash the zip with CWM then try the bn_142_factory_recovery.zip SD card again and you should get a green checkmark this time.
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Thank you for your reply. I will try this tonight and hopefully it will work.
Well I tried, and I hate asking but how exactly does someone add a zip file to an sd card after an image has been flashed to it? I've tried numerous times with sd cards of various sizes and I'm pretty sure I should have been able to do this with a 16gb card, but every time I try to drag and drop the flashstock zip over onto the card it says that there is no room available. Now I have been doing a lot of reading on here and I'm pretty sure I did not set the card up right, I did format it correctly with the sdformatter program, but I'm guessing I have to do something with the partitions on the card. I am not familiar with the programs because I've never had cause to use them before so I am not entirely sure how to do that. I tried following the directions found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24995518&postcount=1 but I couldn't figure out how to enable boot, and lba flags. I realize that this has probably all been answered already, but again, there programs are so foreign to me that I'm not even sure what to look up first. Thank you again for any help that any one can give me.
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Well I tried, and I hate asking but how exactly does someone add a zip file to an sd card after an image has been flashed to it? I've tried numerous times with sd cards of various sizes and I'm pretty sure I should have been able to do this with a 16gb card, but every time I try to drag and drop the flashstock zip over onto the card it says that there is no room available. Now I have been doing a lot of reading on here and I'm pretty sure I did not set the card up right, I did format it correctly with the sdformatter program, but I'm guessing I have to do something with the partitions on the card. I am not familiar with the programs because I've never had cause to use them before so I am not entirely sure how to do that. I tried following the directions found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24995518&postcount=1 but I couldn't figure out how to enable boot, and lba flags. I realize that this has probably all been answered already, but again, there programs are so foreign to me that I'm not even sure what to look up first. Thank you again for any help that any one can give me.
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I'll try to explain the process for you. "The Red X" is a very common issue that people have with their devices. It's usually caused by digging into something that you don't fully understand. It's VERY important to understand the process of flashing custom ROMs because it could screw up your tablet, delete ROM partitions and such.
The first issue you need to attend to is "The Red X." First download the bn_142_factory_recovery.zip from the ray waldo site found here:
http://raywaldo.com/2012/06/how-to-un-brick-a-nook-tablet-8gb-or-16gb/
Unzip the zip file and you should have a repart.img. Use win32diskimager to write this to an SD card. Once it's done writing, put the SD card in your device and it should boot from SD card and flash stock B&N 1.4.2 to your nook (if you have problems booting from SD card plug in the USB to your computer).
If you still get "The Red X" during this process please use the following method:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1513583
If you have further problems please post or PM me. Once you have the issue fixed I HIGHLY recommend using the SDC version. It's a lot easier than the Internal Version and will prevent mistakes from happening.
Thank you for responding. I retried the method described on Ray's site, but sadly it's still a no go. I have downloaded the parted binary and I know how to get it onto the sd card, but what I don't know is how to ADB into my device. I'm not even sure I understand what ADB is.
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Thank you for responding. I retried the method described on Ray's site, but sadly it's still a no go. I have downloaded the parted binary and I know how to get it onto the sd card, but what I don't know is how to ADB into my device. I'm not even sure I understand what ADB is.
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I'm not extremely knowledgeable with the ADB tool, but it's setting up your computer so you can write commands into your command prompt that will execute actions on your device. The link for setting it up is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474956
Once you get it set up just follow the rest of the directions in the parted binary post.
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I'm not extremely knowledgeable with the ADB tool, but it's setting up your computer so you can write commands into your command prompt that will execute actions on your device. The link for setting it up is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1474956
Once you get it set up just follow the rest of the directions in the parted binary post.
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Thank you for a link to the post with a working zip file for adb, I've downloaded and I've tried to follow the video, but unfortunately my laptop will not read my nook at all. Every time I connect it with a usb my device manager tries to find it, but it blinks, makes an error sound and I see
OMAP4330 under other devices. I' did a search for that error and came across this thread, but again the instructions call for installing an apk on the nook and since I can't get mine to turn on, it's a no go
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Thank you for a link to the post with a working zip file for adb, I've downloaded and I've tried to follow the video, but unfortunately my laptop will not read my nook at all. Every time I connect it with a usb my device manager tries to find it, but it blinks, makes an error sound and I see
OMAP4330 under other devices. I' did a search for that error and came across this thread, but again the instructions call for installing an apk on the nook and since I can't get mine to turn on, it's a no go
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There is a possibility you could have deleted some partitions important to the nook then. Have you tried making an sdc version of cm10 to see if it could boot at all? You could see if you still have the device information to backup, recreate the partitions and flash back to stock.
Use this to make a bootable cm10 card:
http://iamafanof.wordpress.com/2012/11/18/cm10-0-jellybean-sdcard-img-for-nook-tablet/
Just write the image file to an SD card and put it in your nook. It will boot into cm10. Once there go into your file manager and turn on root access. Go to your root drive/ROM/devconf to access all your device information. Make a backup of all them. There is a picture of my devices root drive. If you do not have the various partitions you will have to recreate them. There is a method on the Nook General Thread for doing this named "Unbrick Internal Partitions On NT" or something similar. You can use that recreate the internal partitions essential for your nook.
If you deleted the ROM partition with the Nook's product information you may be out of luck. The serial number and Mac address are the most essential, and can be found on your device hardware. The SN is under the SD slot (if readable) and Mac address is located inside your device. Not sure where I've never opened my nook to look, but probably on the WiFi chip.
Slight chance you may be able to fix it with this information and the rest of the device information you can use from a different nook since it doesn't have to do with internet and registration. There may be a way to fix that, but I don't know of any.
Best of luck. If you have problems just post a reply or send me an email.
I can get the Nook to turn on with the bootable cm10 card in it. I get the cyanoboot screen and see the boot menu, but honestly I don't know where to go from there. I think it's time for me to try and find someone who understands all of the programs involved in trying to fix this because I know I'm going to end up making things worse, if that's even possible. Thank you for trying to help me though. I do appreciate it
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I can get the Nook to turn on with the bootable cm10 card in it. I get the cyanoboot screen and see the boot menu, but honestly I don't know where to go from there. I think it's time for me to try and find someone who understands all of the programs involved in trying to fix this because I know I'm going to end up making things worse, if that's even possible. Thank you for trying to help me though. I do appreciate it
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Hello! Did you ever figure out how to resurrect your Nook? I had trouble signing in Gmail and wanted to just unbrick and have the plain Nook again. I've been struggling getting the device to boot from the sd card with the repart imaged. I'm trying to get back to the ClockworkMod recovery screen but I can't at that moment. Someone suggested that I "flash" the B&N zip to the card but I'm trying to figure out how to do that.
Would love help!
I would like to be able to download apps directly to my SD card. I found some instructions online on how to set this up without "rooting". If you are familiar with the process I would appreciate some help. I got to the part where you are supposed to type the command "adb devices" but my phone does not come up. Why is this and what can I do? I would appreciate if you had a link to a troubleshooting page that already addressed this as well.
root it
it is the best way to move app to sd
u can use l2sd, a2sd
or u can edit your vold.fstab(system/etc)
If you have a Samsung it simply can't be done. I have a feeling it's the same with other manufacturers if they aren't already set up for "app to sd". Even rooting won't get it done with a Samsung. There are ROMs that give app to sd functions and there is flashable software that gets the job done. Still no root, no app2sd unless the manufacturer has included it in the firmware.
Sorry, had to resurrect this: Viewing Internal Storage of [generic phone] as Mass Storage to recover deleted file? I learned that it's better to create a 'normal' topic, the Q&A format may discourage helping contributors, as the above example shows. So I'm not sure if it is the right forum to post my question, hopefully this will be a more fruitful try.
Long story short: I want to access Internal Storage from the Windows file system level, by a 3rd party file recovery software, the best one, called Recuva. So far, easy right?
@asderdd gave some help in the comment section of the previous question, to which I cannot direct link. In fact, I have no idea how helpful her help was, it didn't work out for me. She didn't follow up with me, so I don't know if it's the right path, ADB is the right path at all, or maybe root? http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/root-alcatel-idol-2-mini-6016x-t3041241#post68012260
Please help! I want to recover my deleted file. I didn't think this will take so long, with the help of you guys, on the premier Android forum! (Strangely, you seem to be too quiet to my questions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/budget-phones-eur-usd100-worth-buying-t3433115 suspicious!: P Thank you.)
Phone is Alcatel, let's call it generic, no one buys these, right?
Seriously, where I'm supposed to ask this, if not here? I thought it would be such an easy question for you, guys. ;( Please help!
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Hello and thanks for reading / helping if you can.
In brief, I have a Samsung Tab 2 GT-P3110 tablet which was running android 4.2.2. It's main use was as a controller for my sonos sound system which no longer supports my device. I thought I'd try and update it rather than simply chuck it into landfill for no good reason other than it was old like me! I know almost nothing about what I am doing, sorry!
So far I have I think 'rooted' the device using something called odin, and installed the clockwork recovery mod. I have also installed the Samsung drivers onto my PC and I have on my pc a zipped file which I believe will install a newer version of android (perhaps some guidance might be required for best file to go for). Unfortunately I am unable to see my tablet's sd card (or anything to do with the tablet) when connected to my pc via USB in order to copy it. Moreover I have copied the same file to a micro sd card but when I put this directly into the tablet and try and boot off the external card I get an access error and the card is not read.
I am out of ideas now and wonder if one of you clever people might be able to help me? I think I read somewhere about having to switch on USB debugging and USB sharing or the like BEFORE rooting. The instructions I used only mentioned the former and so that's all I did. Maybe I've locked myself out for good.
Thanks again, Pezos
Blimey, I really must have killed it! Surely someone out there can help me fix it?