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Hello XDA.
Being a tech illiterate noob, I rooted and tried to install the latest nightly build from cyanogenmod on my Optimus 2x. I gave clockworkmod superuser rights, booted in recovery mode and went on with the install.
Everything went fine (I think) until the phone rebooted. When it started, as usual, the LG logo is shown. Normally another LG logo comes up after the first one, only with an purple animation behind it.
When this comes up, it completely freezes at the very first frame of the animation. I tried waiting, I left my phone for over an hour, but nothing changed.
As previously stated, I am pretty tech illiterate, so of course I didn't make a copy of the original rom.
Now I can boot into something called Android system recovery <3e>, which says:
"Android system recovery <3e>
Android system recovery utility
reboot system now
apply sdcard:update.zip
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
__________________________
Formatting DATA:...
Formatting CACHE:...
Formatting MISC:...
"
And yes, of course I tried selecting that option, but neither of the keys work. The volume keys work as up and down keys, and the home button shows/hides the options.
I tried downloading the original rom from the giant thread of stock roms, but if you try clicking either of the links, you will see that they are broken.
HELP!
Have you tried the power button yet? Because the power button allows you to select things.
From there wipe everything (data, cache, dalvik) and make a fresh install of cm.
SP1996AC said:
Have you tried the power button yet? Because the power button allows you to select things.
From there wipe everything (data, cache, dalvik) and make a fresh install of cm.
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As I said, I tried every button. That includes the power button.
h9_ said:
As I said, I tried every button. That includes the power button.
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Looking at your menu description.....I dont see the option of "install from SD card" menu....
Did you install the ROM manager and through the wifi....get the CWM flashed for the device....
Check after tht....the CWM should be fine....
SREEPRAJAY said:
Looking at your menu description.....I dont see the option of "install from SD card" menu....
Did you install the ROM manager and through the wifi....get the CWM flashed for the device....
Check after tht....the CWM should be fine....
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I installed ROM Manager yes. Do you mean that I should install CWM on my memory card? I'm not sure you understood me right, I can't get past the boot menu, meaning I can't install anything via the phone.
h9_ said:
I installed ROM Manager yes. Do you mean that I should install CWM on my memory card? I'm not sure you understood me right, I can't get past the boot menu, meaning I can't install anything via the phone.
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My friend,
Have u flashed the CWM from the ROM manager? This is the first menu item in the ROM manager once opened? This is what I asked u...If you havent...please do it....do it when u have wifi preferably
h9_ said:
Being a tech illiterate noob
As previously stated, I am pretty tech illiterate
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SREEPRAJAY said:
My friend,
Have u flashed the CWM from the ROM manager? This is the first menu item in the ROM manager once opened? This is what I asked u...If you havent...please do it....do it when u have wifi preferably
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I can't open the ROM Manager, since the phone won't get past the boot screen. What kind of software do I need to flash?
h9_ said:
I can't open the ROM Manager, since the phone won't get past the boot screen. What kind of software do I need to flash?
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try getting back to the the STOCK and see if you can recover back..with this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327929
.if not u have to work with Rusty's recovery tool...
But, just a small question....have u tried to install a ROM...not made the three wipes....?or a EXT3 ROM on a EXT4 ...this might also make a bootloop....
SREEPRAJAY said:
try getting back to the the STOCK and see if you can recover back..with this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327929
.if not u have to work with Rusty's recovery tool...
But, just a small question....have u tried to install a ROM...not made the three wipes....?or a EXT3 ROM on a EXT4 ...this might also make a bootloop....
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Some of the links there are broken, so I can't manage to complete the tutorial.
Also, I am very sorry, but I do not understand what you mean by that last part.
Let's see, you rooted, installed ROM Manager and Clockworkmod Recovery from within ROM Manager, rebooted and from Clockworkmod Recovery (Black Screen with Blue letters, lets you wipe and install zips from SD Card), you flashed the ROM, is that correct?
Can you boot into Recovery by holding the Power + Volume Down buttons? (hold for about 20 secs, until you get to the second LG screen)
If you can get to the recovery mode, try flashing another ROM.
xxMOISESxx said:
Let's see, you rooted, installed ROM Manager and Clockworkmod Recovery from within ROM Manager, rebooted and from Clockworkmod Recovery (Black Screen with Blue letters, lets you wipe and install zips from SD Card), you flashed the ROM, is that correct?
Can you boot into Recovery by holding the Power + Volume Down buttons? (hold for about 20 secs, until you get to the second LG screen)
If you can get to the recovery mode, try flashing another ROM.
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You sir are correct!
I manage to start the phone as you describe, by holding down those two buttons I enter "Android System recovery <3e>", and can choose between the options as I described. HOWEVER, I can't select either of them, trying all the possible buttons (even combinations).
Update: I tried following this guide, but with no luck; http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1327599
Good
If you are in Clockworkmod, then you can browse through the menus using volume up/down to move up/down and press the search button (the magnifying glass) to accept or select an option.
I have a Optimus 2X Stockrom, i can upload the rom when i come home (you have to wait about 6 hours sorry ) Then flash the rom in cwm
Sorry for my english :/
Edit: It's the Europe Rom i hope this will help you too
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xxMOISESxx said:
If you are in Clockworkmod, then you can browse through the menus using volume up/down to move up/down and press the search button (the magnifying glass) to accept or select an option.
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The only problem is I can't boot into CWM, I can only boot into the ****ty Android System Recovery...
r00t4ev3r said:
I have a Optimus 2X Stockrom, i can upload the rom when i come home (you have to wait about 6 hours sorry ) Then flash the rom in cwm
Sorry for my english :/
Edit: It's the Europe Rom i hope this will help you too
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The Europe Open could be what I'm looking for, thanks a lot! It's really hard to come by apparently.
Flashing it in CWM wont be possible though. Perhaps through PC software?
I will upload the Europe Open when i'm back from school.
You can flash the rom ether with cwm or with smartflash.
If you don't know how to flash it with smartflash i can explain it to you
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Edit: I'm uploading the Rom now, but it will take some time (about 1 1/2 hours), because i upload with 90 kb/s.
That's your only solution, Flash some Stock ROM with a Tool from LG then root and flash a Custom one if you want.
I hope i can held you with this:
http://uploaded.to/file/mj7cgk4v
If you don't know how to flash the rom just ask
xxMOISESxx said:
That's your only solution, Flash some Stock ROM with a Tool from LG then root and flash a Custom one if you want.
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Any particular tools in mind? I have one called smartflash (SmartFlashTool_P990) which requires .bin files.
Hi Dude,
Thanks for the link you uploaded. Can we install this on LG optimus 2x p990 indian model.
By mistake and lack of knowledge i didnt take back up of stock rom, while installing cyanogenmod. Now i want to go back to stock rom.
1. Can i use this file and zip install in CWR recovery mode.?
Kindly do reply
r00t4ev3r said:
I hope i can held you with this:
http://uploaded.to/file/mj7cgk4v
If you don't know how to flash the rom just ask
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3 and a half hours to download, will report back when its done..
After installing MiniCM7 and it's custom kernel I can't add most of the widgets I download via market. Out of 20 widgets only 1 shows up in widget list.
Is there any way to fix this or am I the only one who has come across this problem?
You moved the widgets to SD card?
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Oh thanks, my apps install default to SD since X8-s internal memory is so small.
kerts93 said:
Oh thanks, my apps install default to SD since X8-s internal memory is so small.
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The best way I've found to free up memory taken by installed apps was to created a sd-ext partition. To easily create a sd-ext partition follow these instructions:
NOTE THAT THIS WILL ERASE ALL DATA ON ALL PARTITIONS ON THE SD CARD - BACKUP THE SD CARD BEFORE DOING THIS IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR DATA
1. Reboot into recovery mode
2. Select the "advanced" option
3. Select the "Partition SD Card" option
4. You can now set the "Ext Size" for the sd-ext - I use "2048M" which works fine although if you have loads of free space you can select "4096M"
5. Next you'll see a "Swap Size" - After some research I found a swap drive isn't needed and will not really speed anything up (I am not using a swap drive but you may create one if you like - THIS WILL REDUCE THE LIFE OF YOUR SD CARD!)
6. Click next/OK until it starts the partition process - This will now create the sd-ext partition.
Once done I reccomend to clear all data (under mounts and storage, select format /system, format /data, format /cache). Then Come back out to main option list, select "wipe cache partition" and finally "wipe data/factory reset" as if you wer're flashing a new ROM).
Flash ROM and gapps-xxx - Reboot and enjoy!
Hope this helps!
NOTE:
If you decide to change ROMs in future, make sure you select "format /sd-ext" as part of the "clear all data" process.
problem with xperia x8
recently i rooted my xperia x8 and installed xrecovery.
all was working fine.
made a backup of my eclair 2.1
i then without proper knowledge installed miniCM7-2.1.9
without unlocking bootlogger and flashing kernel
now when i boot my phone, it shows just "SONY ERICSSION(white)"'
i cant even go to the recovery mode by pressing back key also to the clockwork mode recovery.
I am in desperate need of help.
Please help me...
thanks in advance.
rjravivarma said:
recently i rooted my xperia x8 and installed xrecovery.
all was working fine.
made a backup of my eclair 2.1
i then without proper knowledge installed miniCM7-2.1.9
without unlocking bootlogger and flashing kernel
now when i boot my phone, it shows just "SONY ERICSSION(white)"'
i cant even go to the recovery mode by pressing back key also to the clockwork mode recovery.
I am in desperate need of help.
Please help me...
thanks in advance.
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You've encountered a brick. Now what you should do this is
Open PCC
DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE YET
Under "Support Zone" , click on Start
Opt for "Phone Update Software" and click "Start"
It will complain that no phone is connected.
There'll be a "Repair Phone" option. Click that.
Just follow the steps in PCC. It will tell you how to connect your phone. Update , and in no time you'll get back to Stock ROM.
Re-root. Flash CWM
Mayank77 said:
You've encountered a brick. Now what you should do this is
Open PCC
DO NOT CONNECT YOUR PHONE YET
Under "Support Zone" , click on Start
Opt for "Phone Update Software" and click "Start"
It will complain that no phone is connected.
There'll be a "Repair Phone" option. Click that.
Just follow the steps in PCC. It will tell you how to connect your phone. Update , and in no time you'll get back to Stock ROM.
Re-root. Flash CWM
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Hi i also encounted a brick but what happend wrong??
Sorry for bad english
TemplexZ said:
Hi i also encounted a brick but what happend wrong??
Sorry for bad english
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What did you do before bricking your phone? And what happens when you try to boot up?
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cascabel said:
What did you do before bricking your phone? And what happens when you try to boot up?
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Hi i unlocked bootload and flashed my kernel nAa and flashed minicm7 for x10 mini pro and when i boot my kernel logo shows up and it shutdown again and try to boot again!
Very strange!
rjravivarma said:
recently i rooted my xperia x8 and installed xrecovery.
all was working fine.
made a backup of my eclair 2.1
i then without proper knowledge installed miniCM7-2.1.9
without unlocking bootlogger and flashing kernel
now when i boot my phone, it shows just "SONY ERICSSION(white)"'
i cant even go to the recovery mode by pressing back key also to the clockwork mode recovery.
I am in desperate need of help.
Please help me...
thanks in advance.
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okay!
This is for the last option! if didn't work to repair it using PC companion or SEUS
1. download X8 E15i 2.1.1.C.0.0._un.ftf from file crop and you willl get your phone on 2.1
2. its better if you backup your data when in 2.1 you so can restore it OR backup from xrecovery
3. make sure if your baseband is 015 and phone type is not 11w29+ !!!
4. root your phone by clicking padlock icon in the Flashtool!
5. install xrecovery with flashtool by clicking the cross icon
6. unlock bootloader using s1tool
7. flash the latest kernel
8. backup
9. factory reset, wipe data, etc
10. Flash ROM
DOne!
Just make sure that the Widgets were not installed on SD card
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Hi Experts,
I recently rooted my phone and installed SuperNexus ROM on it after CWM mode.
I want the Stock JB back on my phone and also unroot the phone. How do I do it ?? Any pointers or help ???
I found this link while browsing..please tell me is it safe to follow this procedure for JB stock rom too.
http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-unroot/how-to-unroot-galaxy-note-gt-n7000/
AnjniG said:
I found this link while browsing..please tell me is it safe to follow this procedure for JB stock rom too.
http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-unroot/how-to-unroot-galaxy-note-gt-n7000/
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Yes, it's safe but I advice you to wipe everything before you go stock.
Flash one of philz's kernels for JB(latest I guess), reboot recovery and then wipe everything. My advice is to wipe cache, system, data, preload, dalvik and even emmc. You will ofcourse lose everything on internal card. After that do a full wipe/factory reset(the one which says install new rom).
Then reboot to download mode, press up and flash stock JB firmware via PC Odin just like in the link.
I followed the procedure in the link and its tuck after samsung logo..just keeps reloading again ad again samsung logo..
what do i do now??
AnjniG said:
I followed the procedure in the link and its tuck after samsung logo..just keeps reloading again ad again samsung logo..
what do i do now??
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Can you get to recovery? Press Volume Up + Home + Power?
yes I am in recovery
AnjniG said:
yes I am in recovery
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Ok. Are you in recovery of the stock JB that you were trying to flash?
Or just tell me, what kind of stock ROM did you flash via Odin.
This is stock JB's recovery..I flashed the official ROM for India DDLSC.
AnjniG said:
This is stock JB's recovery..I flashed the official ROM for India DDLSC.
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Ok. Download this:
http://d-h.st/pM3
Put it on you SDcard and flash it through this stock recovery. Do it and we'll continue when you flash it.
al right done.. whats next
AnjniG said:
al right done.. whats next
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Ok, now click reboot system and when it tries to boot, hold Volume Up + Home + Power to go to recovery again. This time you should be in Philz custom recovery.
Yes I am in that custom recovery
AnjniG said:
Yes I am in that custom recovery
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Ok, great. Now you will wipe everything.
Go to mount and storage and:
-format cache
-format system
-format data
-format preload
-format emmc(it will delete your entire internal storage, I do it to really delete everytihng, you don't have to do it if you have important data but I advice it)
Then go back and go advanced:
-wipe dalvik
Then go to wipe/factory reset and select the second one(Install new ROM - this will again format everything).
Get back when you're done.
Yes done that ..what to do next
AnjniG said:
Yes done that ..what to do next
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Now go to download mode. You can reboot to download somewhere in the menu. Maybe under advanced, or under Philz settings, just find reboot to download.
When it boots, press up and hook up the phone to your computer.
Run PC Odin and you should see a yellow coloured window that says that device is detected.
Now under PDA select your stock ROM md file. Check "Auto reboot" and "F. Reset time" and nothing else.
After all is setup, click Start and wait to complete.
I am doing that.. just a question was that the boot loop issue of stock ROM?
done with odin device is reloading.
Yes it started after taking a bit long time..
I am configuring it now..
I have few questions about it..
Is my device still rooted? If yes how to unroot it.
Is philz recovery still present?
everytime I flash a ROM I will have to wipe everything?
AnjniG said:
Yes it started after taking a bit long time..
I am configuring it now..
I have few questions about it..
Is my device still rooted? If yes how to unroot it.
Is philz recovery still present?
everytime I flash a ROM I will have to wipe everything?
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You are not rooted anymore and you have a stock recovery, everything is stock. You don't have to wipe everything when you flash a new
ROM, but it is very adviced, also it depends on the ROM you are flashing.
The bootloop probaly occured becouse you were coming from an AOSP based ROM and probably didn't wipe anything.
Thanks mate..you are a real life saver..
you are a dude..thanks a ton for helping me so patiently ..
Next time I will be carefull..
AnjniG said:
Thanks mate..you are a real life saver..
you are a dude..thanks a ton for helping me so patiently ..
Next time I will be carefull..
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No problem:good:.
Yes, next time you should backup your important data and always wipe everything. That's the most reliable way.
Hi guys,
I've a LG 4x (P880). So I want to install a custom ROM. My phone is rooted, has a unlocked bootloader and I've installed CWM. But when I'm in the recovery mode I don't see 'Install Zip'. I could only choose:
-reboot system now
-apply update from ADB
-wipe data/factory reset
-wipe cache partition
-wipe nv partition
-toggle console VART log
What did/do I wrong?
Thanks in advance.
u are in stock recovery, bcs u didnt flash cwm properly,,try again
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Thanks for the quick response. How can I check if I've installed the CWM propely?
Kareltj said:
Thanks for the quick response. How can I check if I've installed the CWM propely?
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when you boot into recovery, it will look totaly different to what it looks like now. easiest way to install cwm is to install rom manager, and flash it trough it.
Well, my problem is increasing. I tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826378 But he's now starting up at the LG logo fixed and that's it. I already tried 'kdz update recovery'. But the "R & D test tool" gives the error "Port (or device) not found!"
So, I can't boot and factory reset makes no difference
Kareltj said:
Well, my problem is increasing. I tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1826378 But he's now starting up at the LG logo fixed and that's it. I already tried 'kdz update recovery'. But the "R & D test tool" gives the error "Port (or device) not found!"
So, I can't boot and factory reset makes no difference
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Can you boot with volume down + power?
Here are the available boot modes http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1741892
@tyraek
Yes, I could.
With volume up + power I'm in the recovery mode. But when I remove en reattach the battery en start the phone, I've the same problem?
You may need to reflash the original firmware and then try again. It happened to me and the phone got stuck in the boot logo.
To reflash use this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2069723
To flash the recovery, I used this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180138
@tyraek
It works fine. Thanks a lot :laugh:
Glad to help
Hello and sorry if I asked this on the wrong section.I just made this account hours ago.
Anyway...
I have successfully installed MiniCM9 but unfortunately I have "No Service" problem.
I searched through the web and find out that it might be sim lock or something.
I used "msm7227_semc" to unlock my bootloader so that probably the problem.
So I reset my phone with Sony PC Companion.
I want to reinstall CM9 but It might happen again.
So can someone please guide me through the installation and give me link for file I need because I have no idea if I'm using the right file.
Thank you.
mafiarangers said:
Hello and sorry if I asked this on the wrong section.I just made this account hours ago.
Anyway...
I have successfully installed MiniCM9 but unfortunately I have "No Service" problem.
I searched through the web and find out that it might be sim lock or something.
I used "msm7227_semc" to unlock my bootloader so that probably the problem.
So I reset my phone with Sony PC Companion.
I want to reinstall CM9 but It might happen again.
So can someone please guide me through the installation and give me link for file I need because I have no idea if I'm using the right file.
Thank you.
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Flash a CLEAN rom..
wipe every damn thing properly!!
WIPE!!!!
goudaniket said:
Flash a CLEAN rom..
wipe every damn thing properly!!
WIPE!!!!
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My phone is okay.I reset it to original.
I just want to install CM9 properly.
I don't have any problem with my phone.
mafiarangers said:
My phone is okay.I reset it to original.
I just want to install CM9 properly.
I don't have any problem with my phone.
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Exactly ..
thats what m saying..
FLASH it CLEAN!
as in.,
wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache , dalvik cache
mount and storage..
format /system, /data, / cache
goudaniket said:
Exactly ..
thats what m saying..
FLASH it CLEAN!
as in.,
wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache , dalvik cache
mount and storage..
format /system, /data, / cache
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Then?
mafiarangers said:
Then?
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I believe it's on the 1st post of the rom and kernel (the steps).
Here's the short version:
1. Go to recovery
2. Full wipe, cache, etc
3. Flash correct kernel
4. Format system cache data
5. Flash rom
Why ics though?