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Hi all,
I have a rooted Rogers Captivate running stock Rogers 2.2 with OCLF. The other day I installed busybox and anim mod, and today I decided to change my transitions with anim mod.
After applying the change, it asked me to restart my phone. I clicked yes, and it hung for a moment before showing a force close screen. However, before I could do anything, it reset, but after the logos and startup animation, it vibrated and went to black. The soft keys still light up, but no buttons including holding down power have any effect.
After pulling out the battery, I discovered I could still get to recovery console (and I'm fairly certain I could get into download mode as well), but my main concern is getting to / backing up my contacts.
Your help would be enormously appreciated!
-Alex
1. Check the files that are present in the theme u installed - typically the files under the system folders
2. Ask ur ROM developer to package these files (from original ROM) into a CWM flashable zip file (assuming u do not know how to do this)
3. Push this to ur phone using adb and install it on ur phone
Next time on, when installing any theme not made 'specifically' for ur ROM, refrain from doing so. In case you are in a mood to experiment, it would recommended to take a nandroid backup in case issues like this come up.
Since u say urs is stock, u could package these files from ur stock zip. For this u'd have to find a Roger's stock zip file, and u should be able to find an empty update.zip to package these files into (attaching template update.zip to this post; open in winrar).
Thank you very much for helping me with this diablo, I really got myself into a mess and I appreciate your help trying to get me out of it.
I'm not running any themes on top of Rogers 2.2, it's pure stock. I don't have CWM on my phone, nor have I used ADB before. Also, I'm not sure where or how I'd get the stock zip, I did download your template but I don't know how to fill it with what I need.
Thanks again,
Alex
Oh, and if you give me a donate button or paypal account, I'd be happy to show my gratitude.
agroberman said:
I'm not running any themes on top of Rogers 2.2, it's pure stock. I don't have CWM on my phone, nor have I used ADB before. Also, I'm not sure where or how I'd get the stock zip, I did download your template but I don't know how to fill it with what I need.
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Alex, try searching for Rogers stock ROM. U should be able to find it on these forums.
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Meanwhile, try posting a thread to ask people here who may be on Rogers stock to zip up their /system/framework folder.
Asking for /system/app zip would not be a good idea since it would contain paid apps too. So alternately,
1. Open the theme zip that u put on ur phone
2. Navigate to /system/app folder
3. List down the apps u see there
4. Ask for anyone who's on stock rogers if they can zip up these files for u.
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Next, considering u have the apps and the contents of /system/framework:
1. Open the file I sent u in 'winrar'
2. Navigate to system/app folder
3. Drop the apps u got from 'whoever-helped-u' into this folder
4. Navigate to system/framework folder
5. Drop the files in system/framework from 'whoever-helped-u' into this folder
6. Close winrar and rename to update.zip
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7. Put this file on ur SD card root
8. Boot into recovery
9. Select 'apply update.zip' (not sure of exact wording)
10. Reboot
Also, what is the theme u downloaded?
I put the steps in blocks so it would be easy to trouble shoot in case u run into any issues.
All the best Alex.
[Q] Phone won't get past boot screen, please help
Thank you again, Diablo, lunch is on me today.
I don't have any themes installed, this is the program that created the trouble for me, which I download from the Android Market:
http://www.androidblip.com/android-themes/anim-mod-root-136113.html
I clicked on the "fly in & flip" selection.
I will make a post requesting a stock rogers 2.2 zip of their /system/framework folder.
Is there anything else I'm missing, and once I get the /system/framework get it into the update.zip, how do I get it onto my SD card root, or do I just put it on the root of an external SD card?
-Alex
agroberman said:
Thank you again, Diablo, lunch is on me today.
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Oh wow. Never thought u'd put in so much. Incidentally u happen to be the first person!!!
agroberman said:
I don't have any themes installed, this is the program that created the trouble for me, which I download from the Android Market:
http://www.androidblip.com/android-themes/anim-mod-root-136113.html
I clicked on the "fly in & flip" selection.
I will make a post requesting a stock rogers 2.2 zip of their /system/framework folder.
Is there anything else I'm missing, and once I get the /system/framework get it into the update.zip, how do I get it onto my SD card root, or do I just put it on the root of an external SD card?
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I see its a paid app, so can't say whats in it. But since its into animations and stuff, most likely it messed up some files in ur framework folder. Send me the update.zip file after u update so I can cross check before u can flash it on ur phone.
Hi Diablo,
I wrote a new post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997233
Am I asking for the right thing?
Also, on the app page it says "Anim Mod changes the system framework files without touching your theme so if you constantly switch from ROM to ROM you can always get the animation you prefer the best."
Does this make anything simpler?
Thanks again for continuing to help me,
Alex
agroberman said:
Hi Diablo,
I wrote a new post at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=997233
Am I asking for the right thing?
Also, on the app page it says "Anim Mod changes the system framework files without touching your theme so if you constantly switch from ROM to ROM you can always get the animation you prefer the best."
Does this make anything simpler?
Thanks again for continuing to help me,
Alex
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Yes. It says it changes files. I would NOT recommend any such app that changes framework files with/without knowledge, unless, there is a way backup plan at hand to revert to stock.
I normally take a nandroid backup of my ROM before playing with things like this, so in case things mess up, atleast there is a working copy of ROM.
Secondly, since u said u need contacts, I would recommend the following:
1. Install titanium backup (TiBu in short)
2. Backup "Contacts Storage"
3. Copy this folder "Titanium Backup" from sdcard to a safe location (e.g., ur computer)
This would backup ur contacts. So in case u mess up with something, u can always copy this folder to ur sdcard and restore using TiBu.
U can also backup all user apps and data so u can restore all ur apps and data in these kinds of situations. But do NOT backup or try to restore any system data except the one contacts storage I mentioned above.
Also, be warned, contacts data cannot be moved this way between different versions of ROM like 2.1 and 2.2. But u can move between 2.2 and 2.2.1. I was also able to restore this data on 2.3.3 gingerbread.
Personally, I now use "Sprite Backup" to backup and restore my data.
Thanks for your effort yesterday Diablo. I decided to odin flash the stock rogers 2.1, repartition, and upgraded to 2.2 via kies. I lost my contacts, but couldn't go any longer without the phone. I'm gonna back everything up right now!
-Alex
agroberman said:
Thanks for your effort yesterday Diablo. I decided to odin flash the stock rogers 2.1, repartition, and upgraded to 2.2 via kies. I lost my contacts, but couldn't go any longer without the phone. I'm gonna back everything up right now!
-Alex
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Sorry to hear that Alex. This time make sure u backup "Contacts Storage" in Tibu when u r on 2.2.
Else use Sprite Backup or anything similar to help backup.
Hi........ Android developers,
Am using Sony ericsson Xpeia X8(Android 2.1). I wanna update my phone into android 2.3(GingerDx). I had rooted my phone using "SuperClick"...
Then i don't know what i do?
How can i use XRecovery and how can i install it......
When i switch off my phine then switch it on If sony ericsso logo apper am statrt pessing back button. But it will go to Backup and restore option. Please tell it clearly..... Step by step and give me a example...Please
Please tell it clearly..... please
entering in Xrecovery:
turn phone off
wait 5 sec
turn on
when see SonyEriccson click back button few times and there u have xrecovery
to install custom rom
-download it (search on forum and choise one)
-when downloaded put rom_name.zip (rom name depends witch one u choose) on SD card
-turn phone off and on and enter xrecovery
-perform backup
-perform full wipe (data on SDcard will stay untuched)
-from options choose install custom rom
-reboot in new version of your xperia
this is quick manual how to. for details check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921652
and before doing anything read again to be shure
i am not the smart one but i learned from my mistakes
good luck and anything u do u do it on own risk
BUT! wait...sorry..I'm not a developpers! just helping each other
1-I just can give the step, and u need to search the file:-
a "RootExplorer.apk"
b "Xrecovery0.1.rar" make sure when u extract u will have:-
i-Xrecovery.tar
ii-busybox
iii-chargemon
2-move the 3 files obove (i,ii,iii)in one folder name it xrecovery (on desktop)
3-then move xrecovery folder (u just created) and RootExplorer.apk to sdcard.
4-Install RootExplorer.apk
5-launch RootExplorer
go to sdcard/xrecovery
U will see the 3 files u just copy (from step2)
6-U have to move the 3files to system/libs
tap or click and hold a few second on the file, then click copy or move.
press back button 2 times,
tap or click system, then click or tap libs
click mount RW on top right
click paste, Done? do same thing for another 2 files on xrecovery folder
7-when u successful move or copy this 3 files, U success install xrecovery
now u can reboot your phone and pressing back button when u see SE logo
nelikp said:
1-I just can give the step, and u need to search the file:-
a "RootExplorer.apk"
b "Xrecovery0.1.rar" make sure when u extract u will have:-
i-Xrecovery.tar
ii-busybox
iii-chargemon
2-move the 3 files obove (i,ii,iii)in one folder name it xrecovery (on desktop)
3-then move xrecovery folder (u just created) and RootExplorer.apk to sdcard.
4-Install RootExplorer.apk
5-launch RootExplorer
go to sdcard/xrecovery
U will see the 3 files u just copy (from step2)
6-U have to move the 3files to system/libs
tap or click and hold a few second on the file, then click copy or move.
press back button 2 times,
tap or click system, then click or tap libs
click mount RW on top right
click paste, Done? do same thing for another 2 files on xrecovery folder
7-when u successful move or copy this 3 files, U success install xrecovery
now u can reboot your phone and pressing back button when u see SE logo
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thx man i forgot this part
gferen said:
entering in Xrecovery:
turn phone off
wait 5 sec
turn on
when see SonyEriccson click back button few times and there u have xrecovery
to install custom rom
-download it (search on forum and choise one)
-when downloaded put rom_name.zip (rom name depends witch one u choose) on SD card
-turn phone off and on and enter xrecovery
-perform backup
-perform full wipe (data on SDcard will stay untuched)
-from options choose install custom rom
-reboot in new version of your xperia
this is quick manual how to. for details check http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=921652
and before doing anything read again to be shure
i am not the smart one but i learned from my mistakes
good luck and anything u do u do it on own risk
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I tot she asking how to install xrecovery first
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gferen said:
thx man i forgot this part
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u always welcome
as i understand she just rooted phone noting else we will se what will she replay
look like we learning very fast, and now can helping people..
yeah..what now silver?
Hmmm you guys didn't mention that she needs xrecovery mini beta 1.
Wow Tue first girl IV met on xda... are u a girl?
sent from my rooted x8 using gingerdx
Download flestool and install recovery,its easy way
Sent from my E15i using XDA App
When Sony ericsson symbol apper i was many time press that back button. But nothing is happen..... Would you help me please?
did u install Xrecovery as writen in post?
gferen said:
did u install Xrecovery as writen in post?
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i dont thing so...
look on page 1 on this thread..
too many guys trying to help u...
please just click This
thats not my video because i make app reviews and how to install mods and roms.
hope it helps
Did you check perimisions?for that long click on xrecovery.tar and click on permisions and check all the boxes.do this after u moved it to sistem. Hope it helps
I installed Gingercruzt rom and Arc Launcher Transparency theme. But when I press the Home button, there is a pop-up with the last applications. When I turn off the phone, home theme of gingercruzt comes back. I tried with " Home switcher " but nothing happens.
boot into recovery
full wipe (factory reset)
reboot
install your arc launcher again
when you pressing home key make sure you not hold it
when you hold afew moment it become recently app
(so press once)
pop up screen will come out (it will ask launch by what?)
sellect arc launcher if you want it and make sure u click on the make it default
hope this can solve your pain
hf you have any problem teel me
I tried but it doesn't work nothing happens when I push once on home button.
I have two others questions :
- before intalling the rom I put games on my SDcard but after the installation I could'nt find them anymore.
- how do I take off the sound when the phone is started ?
Sylouu said:
I tried but it doesn't work nothing happens when I push once on home button.
I have two others questions :
- before intalling the rom I put games on my SDcard but after the installation I could'nt find them anymore.
- how do I take off the sound when the phone is started ?
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1- are u using app2sd or something similar? and u need ext2/ ext3/ ext4 on your sdcard
2- what rom you wearing rite now?
1) No I don't have any application like that. I just move on the games with parameters-> applications -> manage the applications
2) I have the R8
Sylouu said:
1) No I don't have any application like that. I just move on the games with parameters-> applications -> manage the applications
2) I have the R8
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you have to play with unlock boot loader (be carefull)
flashing kernel (easy)
partitioning sdcard (ext2/ext3/ext4) (lot steps)
or
Download all the app U like with browser instead market
(because when download using market we don't have the installer for the app)
download the app.apk and save it in one folder and just name it apk folder..
so everytime u change your rom, u can simply instal it again and again, and again..
I just use this trick!!
Ok I will do it. Do you know some websites with apk ?
And the sound at the starting of the phone do you know how to take it off ?
Sylouu said:
Ok I will do it. Do you know some websites with apk ?
And the sound at the starting of the phone do you know how to take it off ?
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some app.apk u can simply google it..
but almost paid app.apk are not allowed!
I just buy a paid app.apk dvd with my friend
About the boot sound U have to search it your self..
I'm not sure about your rom rite now (R8)??
but u can try this
install root explorer (phone need rooted)
(this app same like file manager but it can see phone and system files)
you can simply search the boot animation folder
on phone directory instead sdcard
search one by one folder
when u get the boot sound or boot animation u can simply delete
(If can't delete) click on "mount RW" on the top right
sory long explaination..
and HIT Thanks twise!!
hi,
I'm trying to install gingerbread or the best version on my firmware 2.1 Xperia X8 but I am stuck :
I cant get Xrecovery installed on my X8 as I cannot locate the the folder SDCARD. When I connect my Xperia X8 to my computer a load of folders appear but they are not SDCARD or root etc How do I copy files over to this directory if I cannot locate the correct folders ?
I got a free version of Root folder on my X8 and can see the right folders on my phone there but have been unable to get to them on the PC and thus copy the necessary files over. Any ideas ? Its quite frustrating !
I think I have 2 steps left, copy Xrecovery over and then copy the latest Android over and I should have a better phone.
You should just use FlashTool to root your phone..
I prefer FlashTool because with it you can root, unlock bootloader and flash kernels all-in-one..
CtrlAltDelIrl said:
You should just use FlashTool to root your phone..
I prefer FlashTool because with it you can root, unlock bootloader and flash kernels all-in-one..
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well i got the phone rooted. It says so when I run it again and the Super User is installed. So too is busybox. I don't know what Flashtool can do that isnt already done.
However I cannot get to SDCARD folder from my PC ! Some examples on the web just show files being dragged and dropped but I don't have the folders listed.
CtrlAltDelIrl is not really reading your post.
First, you don't have to locate the folder SDCARD. What you see in your computer is the SD card. Later when browsing from your phone and you see the folder SDCARD, what you're actually seeing is a link from within the internal memory of your phone to your card.
Second, just use x8toolbox to install X Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100. While you're at it, install also CWM Recovery since all of the recent ROMs need it to be properly installed.
Fortun said:
CtrlAltDelIrl is not really reading your post.
First, you don't have to locate the folder SDCARD. What you see in your computer is the SD card. Later when browsing from your phone and you see the folder SDCARD, what you're actually seeing is a link from within the internal memory of your phone to your card.
Second, just use x8toolbox to install X Recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117100. While you're at it, install also CWM Recovery since all of the recent ROMs need it to be properly installed.
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Great, Yes I am stuck at finding the correct folder on my phone. If I can't get access to it via PC I cannot copy files over.
I don't know what X Recovery is or much about x8toolbox . I downloaded a lot of files and they don't do a whole lot. I was looking for a straightforward solution
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There is no sdcard folder.....the first page with lots of folders that appear when u open u r memomry card on pc is sdcard or root....
Xrecovery is a custom recovery used to flash roms......
Sent from my E15a using xda premium
binhari said:
There is no sdcard folder.....the first page with lots of folders that appear when u open u r memomry card on pc is sdcard or root....
Xrecovery is a custom recovery used to flash roms......
Sent from my E15a using xda premium
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Thanks very much for the response. Yes it helps. I just see a list of Xperia X8 folders on my PC which don't do what I need.
I can't figure out what I need to do in order to get to the SDCARD or ROOT folder ? The only thing that is similar is hidden system folders in Windows but its so easy just to view hidden folders. I am thinking I have to do something similar to get at my Xperia X8 SDCARD and ROOT folders.
Xrecovery sounds like its the right application to get installed for me. If I got it installed I could put on a new Android operating system. However I first need to get at the correct folders in order to copy XRecovery over.
Any one have any ideas ?
Copy the three xrecovery files.....to u r memory card.....access to memory card using root explorer and copy the xrecovery files and paste it in
phone memory/system/bin
Sent from my E15a using xda premium
dude it worked !! Thanks so much, I was looking at that till midnight last night
I got XRecovery up on my Xperia X8 and doing the next steps now.
Thanks again !
i got ginger dx copied over to the sdcard and launched it. It looks like it froze mid way through the boot up with nothing happening from a graphical point of view (it started with lots of stars moving around).
I tried doing a restore but it says nothing was found. What should I do it with ?
trying to mount the sdcard from the phone results in "Unable ot open ums lunfile"
Is there some way I can restore the phone and try coping over the GingerDX v28b again without losing all data
i had to delete all my data but got GingerDX to work. It feels a lot better than the 2.1 Android on the phone
if you think gingerbread is nice, try ics it's......wow
Before unlocking u r bootloader please read the tutorials carefully or else it can brick u r phone.....
Sent from my E15a using xda premium
binhari said:
Before unlocking u r bootloader please read the tutorials carefully or else it can brick u r phone.....
Sent from my E15a using xda premium
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that's what i've provided
for unlocking bootloader i would recommend flashtool, cause you can't do pretty much wrong and it's easy
(but don't forget to be below 11w29 )
I would like to try ICS but I don't know where I can get it. Some steps outlining where to put etc would be a help. I like gingerbread, its easier to type and the phone seems to work quicker. Although there are a few things :
Using the phone now I can't get into my Wallpapers saved on my SDCARD. It has to exit from pictures and puts up an message that an error occurred and try resetting the SDCARD. How can I do this and does it wipe anything ?
My contacts from my phone chip don't seem to be appearing either, maybe it wiped them or maybe there is some error. Any ideas ?
When using the camera I get the following error :
xperia x8 gingerbread the application camera (process com.android.camera) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again
aindriu80 said:
I would like to try ICS but I don't know where I can get it. Some steps outlining where to put etc would be a help. I like gingerbread, its easier to type and the phone seems to work quicker. Although there are a few things :
Using the phone now I can't get into my Wallpapers saved on my SDCARD. It has to exit from pictures and puts up an message that an error occurred and try resetting the SDCARD. How can I do this and does it wipe anything ?
My contacts from my phone chip don't seem to be appearing either, maybe it wiped them or maybe there is some error. Any ideas ?
When using the camera I get the following error :
xperia x8 gingerbread the application camera (process com.android.camera) has stopped unexpectedly. Please try again
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bout 'resetting the sdcard' i think that the phone wants you to format the sdcard, but i've got no idea why... never had that problem...
your contacts were stored in your data-partition, so your full-wipe deleted them, your only chance is that you sync'ed them with the google-servers
and about your camera, i've got no idea never had any problems with it
which version of gingerdx did you flash? (i've had gingerdx a pretty long time too )
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sorry, just saw that you said v28b
give v25 a try, i like it much more than v28b
i also think that it has a slightly better performance
I am only using Ginger bx a day or so.
I do have contacts left but I can do anything about what it deleted. I use google+ but I don't think it backed anything up.
The thing is that the camera doesn't work either does the picture viewer. To get the background picture changed I had to use Astro. GalleryDx would stay open
as i said, give v25 a try, for me it worked better than v28b
gallerydx is a bit buggy (scrolling aso), you could try a gallery from market or from another rom (or earlier release)
is that an older version ? have you an url where i can download it and follow some steps
I downloaded other apps and they view my pictures ok (my pictures were saved but my numbers werent?) but the GalleryDx app that came with Ginger bx just doesn't work
yes, it's an older version (just better )
and your pics are still there 'cause they were stored on your scdard
http://code.google.com/p/gingerdx/downloads/list thats the link to all gingerdx versions, just download v25
BUT you don't need to do a full-wipe, just install the zip via cwm and your done :good:
if you want to you can wipe cache but its not needed
That's real work mode you only need JellyBlur 4.5 and 6.0.1. First You must open update-JellyBlur-V4.5-Team-Blur.zip , next go into system/app and select Settings and SettingsProvider apk , copy that and paste into update-JellyBlur-V6.0.1-Team-Blur.zip system/app. That's all , next install 6.0.1 like normal zip in CWM.
Sorry for my bad english.
Or he can use apk from MINI CM10
ok open rom like wir rar program and go to APP> and search setting/s.apk and copy to rom jelly blur whatever version in you copy , then instal again rom withbout factory reset etc. and ready , ultra brightness should be work fine ,
But how to move app on SD ? Always reboot phone:silly:
Geek1995 said:
But how to move app on SD ? Always reboot phone:silly:
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i fix on this on v7
Oh that's would be great's but your topic are stopped?:victory:
They already have holiday break from it all
I understund you Somtimes thats everyting make us very angry.