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[Q] flashing /sbin

I have to mod some files in /sbin without root before i can root my phone, since it's currently only booting to cwm without working 'adb root', and since it has got at least one corrupt filesystem.
I've tried searching the mounted filesystems of factoryfs.rfs etc, but without success. Where is it?
Would it be possible to update a non-/system directory through an update.zip file? As said, I currently do not have root.

What exactly are you looking for?
I don't really understand your problem.
What ROM are you on right now.
How come you have CWM but not root?

This should it i hope
Joel Sjögren said:
I have to mod some files in /sbin without root before i can root my phone, since it's currently only booting to cwm without working 'adb root', and since it has got at least one corrupt filesystem.
I've tried searching the mounted filesystems of factoryfs.rfs etc, but without success. Where is it?
Would it be possible to update a non-/system directory through an update.zip file? As said, I currently do not have root.
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Try the following :
Samsung Galaxy S I9000 Custom ROM List
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=886000
How to root
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=723596
U need a tool called "ODIN" to root and install most roms
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Edit : u could also see the videos if u want to here r a few :
http://www.youtube.com/user/TheAndro.../1/ssflhnyzeYc
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjBEBvRVRYs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2O8KT...eature=related

"What ROM are you on right now.
How come you have CWM but not root?"
I'm currently using XXJP3 without the /media and /app directories(I mounted the factoryfs.rfs on my computer and moved them elsewhere.)
adb root has worked for me earlier, but suddenly, it stopped. Instead i get the
error: device not found
error when issuing adb shell after adb root.
The problem is, I cannot install root or anything else yet because my /system(stl9) partition does not act the way it should.
No factoryfs containing /media and /app can be flashed. I've tried the --repartition flag(with correct .pit-file.)
To work around it, I'm trying to edit a script, located in /sbin, to be run at boot. The script will hopefully allow me to fix the partition with root privileges. In either case, it will be able to write the output to a log file to be read through $-adb shell.
The /sbin boot script would also allow me to use the external sd instead of the internal memory in case the stl9 partition somehow cannot be fixed.
As rooting is no option yet, I need to flash the /sbin directory, but since I can't find it in the rom, I need your help here.

HELP!!! My SGS i9000 is stuck in bootloop.

Help. MY SGS i9000 is stuck at bootloop. I had CM7 installed before, i was flashing back to stock rom and i got stuck in bootloop. i get "Android system recovery <3e>
E:failed to mount /dbdata
E:delete_data_files : cant mount /dbdata

How did you try to flash the stock rom? From recovery or with Odin?
Edit.
The stock rom/kernel cant read the filesystem that CM7 used, so it must be converted back (I think)
One way to do this would be to flash a stock rom with odin, using a .pit file and ticking the "Re-Partition" box

I flashed it using odin. Will try your tip

Tried your tip. Didnt work.

Edit (again) So sorry, i forgot to mention you need the android 2.2.1 firmware because for diffrent bootloaders in gingerbread.
You can find froyo firmware here: http://www.samfirmware.com/
Direct link to firmwares (choose one of the 2.2.1) http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=17
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1139050
Your odin should look something like this
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With pda, phone and csc file + pit
This should work =/ strange if it doesn't

Thanks a lot bro. You are a savior. Phone works.

Tusharkamath said:
Thanks a lot bro. You are a savior. Phone works.
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Dear sir, I have the same (almost) problem. I followed your instructions but problem is still there. My phone works fine but when I turn it off and then start it up, it keeps boot looping and after some time (last time took 10 minutes but sometime takes hours) and then turns on just fine. On boot menu (3e) or CWM, I can never access internal sdcard, says is not prepared.
E:cant mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p1
(no such file or directory)
E:copy_dbdata_media:cant mount SDCARD

Bricked device

Hi guys
I am new to posting here but an avid viewer, now recently I had a problem with my device where the battery died and the device no longer boots and I cannot flash a new rom or recovery, the same as these two posts:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/device-bricked-0-battery-left-t3085322
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/moto-g-2014-dead-t3072930
Now unfortunately unlike those two I am unable to send my device to Motorola for repairs as it was bought in another country, now I have tried all the options available to me, even all those mentioned in the two posts, including Wipe /data /system /cache in twrp & fastboot, but /data remains unchanged. I was running Blisspop V3.2 before the issue and no matter what I do or how I flash it keeps showing the blisspop boot logo & gets stuck there.
After a few attempts i switched to adb, and in adb I realised that the /data partition is set to "read only"
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And as you can see chmod cannot change the permissions for the /data partition.
Now my question is this does anyone out there have any clue as how reset the data partitions read-write permissions without using chmod ?
FYI this device is a paper weight at the moment and I would like to see if I can do anything about that and maybe learn something on the way.

Leader0fr4tz said:
Hi guys
I am new to posting here but an avid viewer, now recently I had a problem with my device where the battery died and the device no longer boots and I cannot flash a new rom or recovery, the same as these two posts:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/device-bricked-0-battery-left-t3085322
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/moto-g-2014-dead-t3072930
Now unfortunately unlike those two I am unable to send my device to Motorola for repairs as it was bought in another country, now I have tried all the options available to me, even all those mentioned in the two posts, including Wipe /data /system /cache in twrp & fastboot, but /data remains unchanged. I was running Blisspop V3.2 before the issue and no matter what I do or how I flash it keeps showing the blisspop boot logo & gets stuck there.
After a few attempts i switched to adb, and in adb I realised that the /data partition is set to "read only"
And as you can see chmod cannot change the permissions for the /data partition.
Now my question is this does anyone out there have any clue as how reset the data partitions read-write permissions without using chmod ?
FYI this device is a paper weight at the moment and I would like to see if I can do anything about that and maybe learn something on the way.
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adb root; adb remount

Does your phone get recognized by your pc?
Mine went black a few days ago and i cant do anything.

LuK1337 said:
adb root; adb remount
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Hi LuK1337
Firstly thanks for the help.
adb root returns a message saying adb already has root access.
asb remount only remounts the /system partition (unless im using it incorrectly).
So far I have well and truly wiped every partition of this device excluding the /data partition which returns a message saying partition is read-only

So I have now officially proved that this is a hardware issue at least for me, look here for my findings:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/moto-g-2014/help/battery-drained-encrypted-device-pinned-t3079871/page2
Short version I've used every available software method including 'Fastboot Erase all' which has no effect.
So would anyone be able to help build a usb jig or finding a hardware way to fix this ? my device has been opened so I would be able to provide high res pictures of the motherboard to anyone who needs it, will also upload when my 10 post count has been reached

Solved: Dead battery stuck in fastboot mode unable to flash any image. Works for all.
Same thing happened to me.
Nothing to do with the hardware.
Steps to Follow:
1) Open fastboot mode in your phone.
2)Connect to your pc and open cmd in platform-tools folder.
3)Place the twrp.img file in platform tools.
4)In cmd, type : fastboot boot twrp.img (Very Important Command)
Now your phone will boot to recovery mode i.e. TWRP and the connect it to charger. It will charge slowly.
Now you can flash anything using ADB Sideload.
(If found helpful, hit the thanks button )

Not booting: Stock recovery but root

I´ve got root access on my device but i only have got the stock recovery of android 4.3. I am able to push an twrp recovery image to the tmp partition. Now my question is if i can flash the recovery by "dd if=/tmp/recovery.img of=/dev/????". Which partition is the recovery partition?
Thank you
Edit: I did cat /tmp/recovery.img >/dev/block/mmcblk0p1 and now there is a red string when i try to enter the recovery

@Simon_29
You didn't enter proper commands, Check attachment follow space and symbols.
-Place recovery.img in internal storage
-Download android emulator from playstore
-grant su access
-Type codes from attachment
-change recovery263 with current recovery name
That's it.
NOTE on't type adb shell if you're using terminal in phone.

Salman Al-Badgail said:
@Simon_29
You didn't enter proper commands, Check attachment follow space and symbols.
-Place recovery.img in internal storage
-Download android emulator from playstore
-grant su access
-Type codes from attachment
-change recovery263 with current recovery name
That's it.
NOTE on't type adb shell if you're using terminal in phone.
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I wasnt able to boot the device... As I told i bricked the recovery. Now i tried to flash stock firmware with this tutorial https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=38838927&postcount=7 . I cant see the pictures so i dont know which i have to select. I tried it nevertheless but i got the error which you can see on the attached picture... Is there any other tutorial for flashing the stock firmware?

Why i am unable to see pictures on xda???

Salman Al-Badgail said:
@Simon_29
You didn't enter proper commands, Check attachment follow space and symbols.
-Place recovery.img in internal storage
-Download android emulator from playstore
-grant su access
-Type codes from attachment
-change recovery263 with current recovery name
That's it.
NOTE on't type adb shell if you're using terminal in phone.
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Edit: Fixed it I went back to stock rom.
The clockwork mod install app for the 4x hd was causing this. I now used the twrp manager and even it said that it failed it worked for me. Thanks for your post anyway and that you could solve the error of xda

Simon_29 said:
Edit: Fixed it
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Great to see that, I am having problem in attachments I already informed in xda tech dept hope they will fix it soon.
This was the image I tried to attached in my above post. You can edit your title as
[SOLVED] Not booting: Stock recovery but root as this might help someone who need helps and can follow instructions.
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Thanks

Question Can't install Xiaomi EU ROM - Stuck without a ROM

I've followed the process outlined here. After installing the ZIP, it rebooted, but went back to recovery. When I said reboot system, it said No OS installed.
So, I tried to start over by formatting data and then copying the zip again via ADB Push. Then the trouble starts. After adb push, which takes about 5 minutes, it says
Code:
failed to copy 'xiaomi.eu_multi_HMNote10Pro_V12.5.3.0.RKFMIXM_v12-11.zip' to '/sdcard/xiaomi.eu.zip': write failed: No space left on device
After that, the data partition seems corrupted. Whenever I go to Install, it shows 0 bytes. Upon Googling I found a solution by formatting to ext2 and back to ext4. Then, it shows again as 100000MB. However, adb push every time fails with same problem.
For some weird reason, I can push to /data. But still running into same problem after installing ROM and rebooting, it goes back into recovery.
I also tried to sideload, but then I run into this issue:
Code:
D:\Tools\ROMs>adb sideload xiaomi.eu_multi_HMNote10Pro_V12.5.3.0.RKFMIXM_v12-11.zip
loading: 'xiaomi.eu_multi_HMNote10Pro_V12.5.3.0.RKFMIXM_v12-11.zip'
* cannot read 'xiaomi.eu_multi_HMNote10Pro_V12.5.3.0.RKFMIXM_v12-11.zip' *
So, I'm stuck with a device without any ROM. Any suggestions please?

Did you ask in the MIUI EU forums as well? Since there would be more ppl familiar with these issues than here.
I'm also interested in this since I prefer EU roms. Also you need a specific TWRP version which I believe is still in alpha stage for the 10 Pro since its still a new device. There should be a TWRP thread somewhere here where you can also ask.
I just got my 10 pro and need to wait a few more days to unlock BL, then I will be flashing an EU rom, hence my interest. Hope you find a solution.

Use TWRP from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/4248449/
fastboot reboot bootloader
fastboot boot TWRP_file_name.img
Format Data, type yes.
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Reboot to recovery.
The internal storage should be visible.
Connect phone to PC and put ROM into phone.
Flash ROM, format data, yes
Reboot to system.
If above not work, make your phone under fastboot mode, Mi-Flash, and flash your stock fastboot MIUI. Don't lock your bootloader.