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Howdy all. I've been playing with my wife's captivate and it's rooted with a custom ROM. Whenever I go to put it into clockwork recovery mode I need to do a battery pull. For example, I just did a rom backup (through ROM Manager) and in order to back up the rom, it enters boot mode and freezes, I do a battery pull then hit the power button and it goes right into clockwork recovery and runs normally. It happened when i was putting on a custom ROM also. Any ideas?
Another issue I have with the phone is that it seems that the backlight has a minor short, it tends to flicker a bit. is that common for the captivate? Should I restore and return?
thanks!
I would suggest not using rom manager and go into recovery with the button combos, adb, advanced power menu, etc and do your backup from there.
I haven't really had a problem with the flickering personally but it could be a bad flash. What rom are you running?
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I see by your previous posts you can read the stickies in the rapheal section. Why not read them here.
First are you sure the 4 lights at the bottom are flickering? Or are they turning on/off for a while? My guess is that whatever rom your on has bln activated (backlight notification) and you have a missed call, text, or something else that is turning them on and off. See if you have the BLN APP installed and disable it to see if it is what was causing it.
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So I was putting V21A on my p925g, got it on and working fine, rooted it, and then when I started to flash CWM, it started acting funny. It told me to mount the SD card, so I went into options and mounted it, everything seemed fine. I then went to flash CWM again and it told me to mount the SD Card again, so I restarted my phone, and thats when it stopped working.
When I boot into Android System Recovery <3e> it says:
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E:Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
E:Can't open CACHE:recovery/log
and if I try to wipe data/cache/ or any of the options, it says completed, then it says E:can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
So.. am I totally screwed now..? Is there a way I can have my device recognized by USB so I can re-flash V21A, or recover the phone?
Dose it boot to the logo if so it can be fixed ill give you a link in. A sec
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1491870
And if your still having problems you talk to dark at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483630
If this helped you say thx
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Dose it boot to the logo if so it can be fixed ill give you a link in. A sec
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1491870
And if your still having problems you talk to dark at this link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1483630
If this helped you say thx
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Yes it boots to the logo, but the problem is I can't get it to be recognized as a USB device.. Therefore I can't flash, or do anything like that..
Edit: Also I've tried to get download mode to work, but I can never seem to actually get it to work.
Ok turn It off pull the battery out then hold down the buttons for download mode plug the usb in and put the battery back in all wile hold those button down and let go when it vibrats or when devise manger sees it
xstokerx said:
Ok turn It off pull the battery out then hold down the buttons for download mode plug the usb in and put the battery back in all wile hold those button down and let go when it vibrats or when devise manger sees it
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Haha okay thanks a lot, I'll see what happens. I'm at school right now, with my phone in my backpack.. I was going to see if I could get a replacement, but it sounds like I could fix it, if not I'll see if dark can help me!
That sounds like a problem I can definitely fix.
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The Dark Lestat said:
That sounds like a problem I can definitely fix.
Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S II
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Haha okay, I'll hold you to it if I can't get it fixed tonight.
When I attempt to start my phone in download mode, in device manager COM&LPT section will show up with an Unknown device under it, then quickly disappear - There is a bubble in the bottom right that says there was a problem installing hardware.. Any ideas?
Arigo said:
When I attempt to start my phone in download mode, in device manager COM&LPT section will show up with an Unknown device under it, then quickly disappear - There is a bubble in the bottom right that says there was a problem installing hardware.. Any ideas?
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If you have time today, I can TeamViewer you and fix it.
The Dark Lestat said:
If you have time today, I can TeamViewer you and fix it.
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Haha thanks anyways, I managed to get it working. My problem was holding down the power button too long, which would shut the phone off.. >.<... Your thread is very good, and straight forward, ive learned quite a bit about my phone. Just a tip to others who flash the v21a - root using super one click, and then flash CWM via dark's flash manager, I tried to flash through rom manager, and it gave me the option for the optimus x2, thinking nothing of it, i flashed it which was the source of my problems.. im now using the King 3D rom.. has everything I need, the only downfall for me is frequent browser crashes..
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Arigo said:
Haha thanks anyways, I managed to get it working. My problem was holding down the power button too long, which would shut the phone off.. >.<... Your thread is very good, and straight forward, ive learned quite a bit about my phone. Just a tip to others who flash the v21a - root using super one click, and then flash CWM via dark's flash manager, I tried to flash through rom manager, and it gave me the option for the optimus x2, thinking nothing of it, i flashed it which was the source of my problems.. im now using the King 3D rom.. has everything I need, the only downfall for me is frequent browser crashes..
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Well that's great that you got it!
Optimus 3D with an identical problem
Hi guys,
UK based noob here in desperate need of some help! My LG Optimus 3D won't boot past the stock Android recovery screen. When i select "Wipe cache" etc it displays "can't mount CACHE:recovery/log".
Using the method of pressing volume up & power button i can get Windows to recognise the phone when looking at Device Manager (it shows "LGE mobile composite USB device"), but ADB doesn't let me communicate with the phone and neither does any other program.
Please please please can someone help me?! How can i fix my phone?
BACKGROUND-
I got to this stage after doing the following: i used LG Mobile Update (after a LOT of messing about trying to get it to work) to update to Android 2.3.5. It kept all my data and settings but unrooted my phone. So i re-used SuperOneClick to root my phone again.
Upgrading to Android 2.3.5 didn't give me the updated stock email app, so i wanted to try and update that myself. I went into ROM Manager.. and here is where i think i made my mistake. Instead of flashing ClockworkMod Recovery as i would do normally to do a backup image of my phone, i instead went straight to "Backup existing ROM" in the main ROM Manager page. My phone rebooted itself.. and now i am where i am. Screwed!
donuldvan said:
Hi guys,
UK based noob here in desperate need of some help! My LG Optimus 3D won't boot past the stock Android recovery screen. When i select "Wipe cache" etc it displays "can't mount CACHE:recovery/log".
Using the method of pressing volume up & power button i can get Windows to recognise the phone when looking at Device Manager (it shows "LGE mobile composite USB device"), but ADB doesn't let me communicate with the phone and neither does any other program.
Please please please can someone help me?! How can i fix my phone?
BACKGROUND-
I got to this stage after doing the following: i used LG Mobile Update (after a LOT of messing about trying to get it to work) to update to Android 2.3.5. It kept all my data and settings but unrooted my phone. So i re-used SuperOneClick to root my phone again.
Upgrading to Android 2.3.5 didn't give me the updated stock email app, so i wanted to try and update that myself. I went into ROM Manager.. and here is where i think i made my mistake. Instead of flashing ClockworkMod Recovery as i would do normally to do a backup image of my phone, i instead went straight to "Backup existing ROM" in the main ROM Manager page. My phone rebooted itself.. and now i am where i am. Screwed!
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I'm not exactly sure, but once I got my phone in download mode (volume up + power) I just used dark lestat's guide to flash the european V21A KDZ. Once I flashed that, I downloaded his recovery manager, and flashed CWM that way. The first time I flashed CWM via rom manager is what caused all my problems..
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I'm not exactly sure, but once I got my phone in download mode (volume up + power) I just used dark lestat's guide to flash the european V21A KDZ. Once I flashed that, I downloaded his recovery manager, and flashed CWM that way. The first time I flashed CWM via rom manager is what caused all my problems..
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Yeah that's where I went wrong too.
I seem to be able to get it in some sort of download mode, but I'm not entirely sure. I use the volume up + power button technique. I used the LG update software to download a recovery image and it started updating the phone, but when it gets to 15% complete it says the connection between the computer and the phone has been lost. It's really annoying!
I'll re-read Dark Lestat's guide and try that. Thanks for your response.
Got it working! Dark Lestat's guide worked a treat. I honestly thought I'd bricked my phone.
Hello XDA forums.
So i have just recently isntaled the new official cyanogen mod 7 on lg optimus x2 p990.
It was Constantly showing me the cyanogen mod bootscreen i powered it off and powered it back on to try to get in the flashscreen ( i was using clockwork mod to do all the work) but now the phone wont turn on!
I cant do anything it simply is off.
Tried doing power button+sound down to get to the menu but it just doesnt.
Please help me ill give any necessary info :S
Hello you should look to try to download smartflash and see if the phone by removing the battery and connecting it to PC, hold down the power button with vol - enters the "software update" from there you can flash the rom stock smatflash and resolve all !
Nevermind the phone after some time with the batery was able to launch into the flash menu and fixed by removing factory settings Thanks anyways xda people.
Also i need to instal the good thing´s on my phone could somone redirect me to that?
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Nevermind the phone after some time with the batery was able to launch into the flash menu and fixed by removing factory settings Thanks anyways xda people.
Also i need to instal the good thing´s on my phone could somone redirect me to that?
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So have you solved?? Want to install a good rom??
Pascalone19 said:
So have you solved?? Want to install a good rom??
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If possible direct me to a decent one since i am using the default cyanogen mod 7 one.
Also can you direct me to the Google apps installation file zip?
ultimateon said:
If possible direct me to a decent one since i am using the default cyanogen mod 7 one.
Also can you direct me to the Google apps installation file zip?
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This is the link for GAPPS that interest you http://wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Latest_Version
haha had this. its stck on the loading boot screen with the android on a skateboard going past. over and over and over. then u reaslise its not loading or initializing on 1st boot. then your battery runs flat and wont turn on. and your thinking NOOOOO MORE O2X..
however. CHARGE SOME and turns on. yay. CWM reflash or reset/hard . FIX phew!!!!
so your good?
Also don't forget to wipe the caches when you flash a rom. It could be the source of your boot looping as well
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Hi guys
I'm having a weird problem...
I was running latest Nitrogen - The Ressurection on my GT-S5830, and everything was running super fine... until yesterday...
I woke up, no alarms ringing, late to work, and see the phone is off. I thought it was the battery, but when I tried to turn it ON, I get in a recovery bootloop?!
Meaning, every time I try to turn my phone ON, it tries to enter recovery mode (I'm using PX recovery for a long time now, with varius ROMs, and it works great), and it just says:
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vibrate setting not found
using default: Enable
onscreen button setting not found
using default: Enable
Brightness setting not found
using default: High
Timezone setting not found
using default: GMT +0 (I am in GMT +2 - Slovenia...)
Theme setting not found
using default theme
Initialising settings...
Rebooting...
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And it just keeps rebooting over ang over again What can I do to boot the phone?
Please help as I need the phone ASAP!
Tnx, really appreciate the help.
Have a nice day!
Screenshot:
http://www.screencast.com/t/cNFFaV8sT
ChoiceMC said:
Hi guys
I'm having a weird problem...
I was running latest Nitrogen - The Ressurection on my GT-S5830, and everything was running super fine... until yesterday...
I woke up, no alarms ringing, late to work, and see the phone is off. I thought it was the battery, but when I tried to turn it ON, I get in a recovery bootloop?!
Meaning, every time I try to turn my phone ON, it tries to enter recovery mode (I'm using PX recovery for a long time now, with varius ROMs, and it works great), and it just says:
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vibrate setting not found
using default: Enable
onscreen button setting not found
using default: Enable
Brightness setting not found
using default: High
Timezone setting not found
using default: GMT +0 (I am in GMT +2 - Slovenia...)
Theme setting not found
using default theme
Initialising settings...
Rebooting...
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And it just keeps rebooting over ang over again What can I do to boot the phone?
Please help as I need the phone ASAP!
Tnx, really appreciate the help.
Have a nice day!
Screenshot:
http://www.screencast.com/t/cNFFaV8sT
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Did you try to wipe cache/partition and all? Try that and see if it helps or not
keylocker said:
Did you try to wipe cache/partition and all? Try that and see if it helps or not
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Hi.
I would try, if I could get into recovery menu... I forgot to mention, the pic you see attached is all I get from recovery.. no menu
Flash sock via Odin. Roms by those guys are really weird. The ultimatum to starts behaving in a weird manner after some time.
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Venomous Viper 119 said:
Flash sock via Odin. Roms by those guys are really weird. The ultimatum to starts behaving in a weird manner after some time.
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I do agree with you on this, Viper. I even experienced some weird problems like the data icon will not show and data connection will not be available though i have internet pack. Possible reasons could be too much of scripts integrated, just my opinion
I had similar errors on px recovery once, but i found out that was because my sd card was not inserted, once i inserted it back in, the recovery booted normally.
Try removing and reinserting your sd card, might help.
Hi guys
At first, thanks for the ROM, is really good, saved my phone from the old stock updated Samsung ROM.
But the WIFI doesn't connect whit nothing - I'm not talking about WIFI DIRECT, but WIFI LAN and INTERNET -. It appears that the phone is connecting whit the router, but after a second it stop trying to connect, and shows me that the lan is "Saved, secure by WPA/WPA2". It's work whit all the WIFI LANS i had tried to connect. May be something in the RADIO setings?
PS¹.: The Google Play doesn't connect too, even in a good sinal of 3G.
PS².: Sorry if someonse have already talked about this problem in this forum.
PS³.: I am brazilian, so, this phone is the brazilian model (4GB Memory), and I live in Brazil (if it's important for the network settings).
Did you try it to restart your modem?
Sure, several times.
I had tried too reinstall the ROM, several times.
I had intalled the Omni 4.4 ROM too, but doesn't work, the same problem. But in this last, the Google Play had worked.
Edit¹: I tryed to connect in diferents WiFi Lans: protected, open, Hot-spot.
Edit²: Updating: I install CM 11 Maclaw Rom, and the same happens: no conection whit the Google Play, and no connection whit any WiFi Lan.
does wifi connect with stock ROM?
PradeepMurugan said:
does wifi connect with stock ROM?
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When i was whit the stock ROM (what indeed wasn't the stock ROM, because i had updated to Android 4 by ODIN, using a Portuguese ROM, because the Brazilian ROM wasn't ok yet), it was working ok.
Maybe that ROM has a data bug
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Phoneboot said:
Maybe that ROM has a data bug
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All the 3: CM 10.2 TeamCanjica; OMNI 4.4; CM 11 NewMaclaw?
kelvinmaggi said:
All the 3: CM 10.2 TeamCanjica; OMNI 4.4; CM 11 NewMaclaw?
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Wiped cache, dalvik cache and done factory reset?
shut_down said:
Wiped cache, dalvik cache and done factory reset?
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Yeah, several times. Each time i tried to reinstall, or install another ROM, i did this.
Updating: Now i've back to 4.1.2 Samsung ROM and the Wi-fi is working ok.
So, whit a Samsung Touchwiz the device works, but when i put a cyanogenmod, no way. Any hint of why this ****ying thing happens?
CM all roms r buggy sheet -_- use harshjelly stable rom or slimbean :good:
it happends sometimes.
usually simple phone reboot or enable / disable ariplane mode helps
sometimes after reboot you are stuck with "enabling wifi" ... that actually never enables it
in such case I enable ariplane mode, remove enable wifi widget from home screen, reboot phone while still in airplane mode.
when phone boots it will not ask for pin to sim card as it is still in airplane mode.
disable airplane mode
enter pin to get into sim card
enable wifi manually
it works from now on (untill gets bugged again ) same procedure to fix it.
I also have this enabling Wifi problem sometimes with the new 01.04.14 CM 10.2 Build. Is this Bug new or did it also happen on older builds? On Stock Rom I have no problem.
I can fix it like th3cr0w explained. Sometimes waiting one or two minutes solves the problem, too.
archies20 said:
CM all roms r buggy sheet -_- use harshjelly stable rom or slimbean :good:
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Slimbean is CM based ROM.
archies20 said:
CM all roms r buggy sheet -_- use harshjelly stable rom or slimbean :good:
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I've tried a slimbean ROM, and not works too.
Maybe I'll try harshjelly.
th3cr0w said:
it happends sometimes.
usually simple phone reboot or enable / disable ariplane mode helps
sometimes after reboot you are stuck with "enabling wifi" ... that actually never enables it
in such case I enable ariplane mode, remove enable wifi widget from home screen, reboot phone while still in airplane mode.
when phone boots it will not ask for pin to sim card as it is still in airplane mode.
disable airplane mode
enter pin to get into sim card
enable wifi manually
it works from now on (untill gets bugged again ) same procedure to fix it.
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I don't think its my problem. I tried the airplane mode test, and reboot.
@FringeNY
Its not happens in Stock ROMs, but in older CM ROMs there is this problem too.
archies20 said:
CM all roms r buggy sheet -_- use harshjelly stable rom or slimbean :good:
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I've tried a slimbean ROM, and not works too.
Maybe I'll try harshjelly.
th3cr0w said:
it happends sometimes.
usually simple phone reboot or enable / disable ariplane mode helps
sometimes after reboot you are stuck with "enabling wifi" ... that actually never enables it
in such case I enable ariplane mode, remove enable wifi widget from home screen, reboot phone while still in airplane mode.
when phone boots it will not ask for pin to sim card as it is still in airplane mode.
disable airplane mode
enter pin to get into sim card
enable wifi manually
it works from now on (untill gets bugged again ) same procedure to fix it.
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I don't think its my problem. I tried the airplane mode test, and reboot. But nothing had changed.*Edit
@FringeNY
Its not happens in Stock ROMs, but in older CM ROMs there is this problem too.