Help - Can't install custom roms - Samsung Galaxy Mini

I've tried to install various custom roms but none of them worked. I've followed the steps on the tutorial and none of them booted!
So my steps were:
Upgraded to 2.3.4 using Odin.
Installed cwm recovery using Odin.
Went into recovery mode:
Tried both ways 1- wipe data/cache and then install Rom and boot. 2- installed the rom and then wipe data/cache.
None of the roms worked! Do I need to be on 2.3.6? Do I need to be rooted?
Please help!
Edit: yes in a galaxy mini!
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FAdrums said:
I've tried to install various custom roms but none of them worked. I've followed the steps on the tutorial and none of them booted!
So my steps where:
Upgraded to 2.3.4 using Odin.
Installed cwm recovery using Odin.
Went into recovery mode:
Tried both ways 1- wipe data/cache and then install Rom and boot. 2- installed the rom and then wipe data/cache.
None of the roms worked! Do I need to be on 2.3.6? Do I need to be rooted?
Please help!
Edit: yes in a galaxy mini!
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For custom rom you need gingerbread 2.3.X doesnt matter what version so thats right BUT you need to wipe data wipe cache and wipe dalvic cache BEFORE and AFTER install custom rom!! Try it and it should work, and of cause you need custom rom for mini
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Aftr flashing the rom , wipe data

Try like this:-
Put Zip file in sdcard..
reboot to CWM recovery
Wipe data
wipe cache
Advance
wipe dalvik cache
wipe battery stat
mount&storage
format system
format sd ext
Install zip from sdcard/choose zip
after complete
wipe data
wipe cache
reboot

Thanks guys! Will try it tonight and I'll post the feedback!
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Ok guys I found the problem! It was the cwm version! Installed the latest and it works like a charm! Now it's just the great task of installing different roms and let my girlfriend chose the "cutest" one!
I've heard that cm7 is the top one! Which roms do you recommend?
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And no need to wipe battery stats
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Phone stuck in bootloop after flashing Ace back to gingerbread!

What can I do to fix this, Ive tried searching but nothing useful will come up!
Thanks in advance
Please give us more details like on what rom are you and what gb rom are you trying to flash. Thanks
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Go to recovery menu -> wipe cache -> wipe data/factory reset -> restart phone
Hit Thanks if this helped you :laugh::good:
More details about roms plz
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Just make a full wipe
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Give me the situation. Is the Bootloader opening or the recovery opening? If yes, good news, PM me. You can get a twinkie for yourself and recover from bootloops.
If none of the above works then try the PC Odin Method.
Link is here for extra read.
IF CWM Works:
1. Download any ROM which is safe as of now. (Eg. AceDroid )
2. Go to Recovery (that blue droid screen )
3. Wipe Data/Fac Reset
4. Wipe Cache
5. Wipe Dalvik Cache.
6. Flash the Ultimate Kernel Cleaning Script. Find it here. Read well before performing this.
7. Flash the ROM.
8. Reboot.
9. If FCs Occur go for Wipe Cache.
The full wipe did the job. Thanks guys

CM bootloops! :(

Each and every cm rom bootloops on my ace...
I have tried a no. of cm roms but no change...they all bootloop...stock roms work flawlessly....
Roms tried...
-cm 9 maclaws rom
-cm 9 s3 evolution
-cm 7 apocalypse
-cm 7 miracle v4
-cm 10 maclaws rom
(all install successfully but they they restart again and again...tried wiping evrything before and after flashing a rom )
I am currently on s'perience rom and has used stocklite v7.1 before it and they both work flawlessly....
Any useful advice is REALLY APPRECIATED!
Thanks in advance!!
Wow, this is weird..
Sorry, i can't help u a lot, but i can provide my step to flash those ROM:
1. Make sure your device is rooted and CWM 5 is installed
2. Place ROM in your SD card
3. Boot to CWM, wipe data, wipe dalvik cache
4. Select install from SD card
6. Then wipe data and wipe dalvik cache once again
7. Reboot your phone
Hope this is useful.
Ated said:
Wow, this is weird..
Sorry, i can't help u a lot, but i can provide my step to flash those ROM:
1. Make sure your device is rooted and CWM 5 is installed
2. Place ROM in your SD card
3. Boot to CWM, wipe data, wipe dalvik cache
4. Select install from SD card
6. Then wipe data and wipe dalvik cache once again
7. Reboot your phone
Hope this is useful.
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I do all the steps but no use! :thumbup:
Manvendra05 said:
I do all the steps but no use! :thumbup:
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Before you flash the rom.. recovery>mount and storage>format system then flash..(do also the other wipes)
Also format /system, /data and /cache from mounts and storage before flashing the rom.
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Toni5830 said:
Before you flash the rom.. recovery>mount and storage>format system then flash..(do also the other wipes)
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I tried doing all the three wipes (data/cache/dalvik) and all the other /format options from mounts and storage before and after flashing but it was of no use! Any other advice pls! :beer:
ayush29k said:
Also format /system, /data and /cache from mounts and storage before flashing the rom.
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Did all of them...didnt help! :beer::beer:
Are you sure you have CWM 5 and not CWM 4?
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galaxyace152 said:
Are you sure you have CWM 5 and not CWM 4?
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Yes...it is cwm based recovery 5.0.2.6! :beer:
Owh, sadly, i don't what happen with ur device.
Are this problem related to Galaxy Ace type?
are u sure you are on S5830? its likely that u are since non-cm roms for s5830 worked on ur phone.
Try this make the 3 wipes before and after flashing the rom, sometimes i face bootloop because of not wiping after installing the rom. If this fails then how abt chnging ur SD card, although thats far fetched it might just fix the problem.
1-Stock based roms work?
2-Did you try doing "mount system" before flashing?
3-Does it say installation successful/finished/etc or are there problems??
Manvendra05 said:
I tried doing all the three wipes (data/cache/dalvik) and all the other /format options from mounts and storage before and after flashing but it was of no use! Any other advice pls! :beer:
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Are you saying that you format system, cache and data after flashing??
You just have to wipe dalvik, cache and factory reset after flashing, and even that is also not a compulsary step.
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same here. i have never ever wiped anything AFTER flashing.
another idea:
full wipe => flash rom => start => get again to cwm => flash same rom again (no wipe or anything)
dont know if this has eny effect, but i heard sometimes flashing twice fixes some problems. might work for you to
ayush29k said:
Are you saying that you format system, cache and data after flashing??
You just have to wipe dalvik, cache and factory reset after flashing, and even that is also not a compulsary step.
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No only data cache and dalvik after flashing...!!
CJCord said:
same here. i have never ever wiped anything AFTER flashing.
another idea:
full wipe => flash rom => start => get again to cwm => flash same rom again (no wipe or anything)
dont know if this has eny effect, but i heard sometimes flashing twice fixes some problems. might work for you to
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Ohkaay...i flashed apocalypse rom twice as u said but its bootlooping again! (
1-Stock based roms work? <br />
2-Did you try doing "mount system" before flashing?<br />
3-Does it say installation successful/finished/etc or are there problems??
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Yes i have tried mounting system/ and data/ before flashing but its of no use...and yes it always shows complete and successful installation!
Ated said:
Owh, sadly, i don't what happen with ur device.
Are this problem related to Galaxy Ace type?
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No its only related to my phone
zeeshanhassan said:
are u sure you are on S5830? its likely that u are since non-cm roms for s5830 worked on ur phone.
Try this make the 3 wipes before and after flashing the rom, sometimes i face bootloop because of not wiping after installing the rom. If this fails then how abt chnging ur SD card, although thats far fetched it might just fix the problem.
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Yes it is GT-S5830 only...and i have tried all wipes and changing sd card also!
You'v got a very stubborn phone mate
Have you tried a fresh flash, flash a stock firmware through Odin and then flash the CM rom over it.
ayush29k said:
You'v got a very stubborn phone mate
Have you tried a fresh flash, flash a stock firmware through Odin and then flash the CM rom over it.
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Ohkaay...i will try this too...will tell u the progress...after maybe a week(busy!!) :thumbup:
Ohkaay here's the new status...
Flashed stock rom from odin and trird a new fresh start but no use!
ALL CM ROMS STILL BOOTLOOP! :'(
Can sending a logcat be helpful...
Can logcat while installing rom be created ? :beer:
PLS HELP!!!
This is THE LAST JUG OF BEER !!
Define your restart.....at the boot splash ? Or the bootanimation ?
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[HELP]Galaxy mini GT-S5570 always bootloop with all custom ROM

i have a problem with my galaxy mini..
my galaxy mini always bootloop after install custom ROM..
i always wipe all data/cache before and after i install custom ROM..i have install the patch for the custom ROM too..
i follow the instruction for flashing my galaxy mini carefully..
but my galaxy mini works fine with Stock ROM..
so it means my galaxy mini just works fine only with Stock ROM??
Sorry for my bad english..
Even I am having the same problem...
did you installed CWM ?
how about dalvik cache? are you wipe it too?
sorry for my eng
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ChunkFlip said:
did you installed CWM ?
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yes, i install Custom ROM through CWM 5.0.2.6..
DedeDocil said:
how about dalvik cache? are you wipe it too?
sorry for my eng
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yes, i wipe Dalvik Cache & Battery Status too before and after i install the Custom ROM..
hmmmm whats wrong? :/
try wipe data & cache then wipe dalvik cache only after flashing dont wipe battery stat
sorry for my eng
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try factory reset after u install custom rom
DedeDocil said:
hmmmm whats wrong? :/
try wipe data & cache then wipe dalvik cache only after flashing dont wipe battery stat
sorry for my eng
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i have tried that too..and still boot loop..
pryerlee said:
try factory reset after u install custom rom
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do you mean wipe data/reset??
rushinpeace said:
i have tried that too..and still boot loop..
are u sure on intruction for flash these rom there's no command for format system before flashing?
sorry for my eng
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DedeDocil said:
rushinpeace said:
i have tried that too..and still boot loop..
are u sure on intruction for flash these rom there's no command for format system before flashing?
sorry for my eng
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no, the instruction not say to format system.
it says wipe data & cache before installing and after installing these ROM..
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rushinpeace said:
yes, i install Custom ROM through CWM 5.0.2.6..
yes, i wipe Dalvik Cache & Battery Status too before and after i install the Custom ROM..
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Firstly install cwm 4.00 through odin and then install cwm 5..0.2.8 through update zip...
taran181 said:
Firstly install cwm 4.00 through odin and then install cwm 5..0.2.8 through update zip...
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Yes... This is a good soln... This would definately work.... because official cwm 5.0.2.6 have some error while flashing zip... It does not show but does not flash it correctly...
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R: [HELP]Galaxy mini GT-S5570 always bootloop with all custom ROM
I always flashed every rom with this method and all works fine
1-you must have gingerbread(2.3.4 or above)
2-flash cmw in odin
3-download a rom
4-reboot in recoveey mod
5-wipe data/factory reset
6-wipe cache partition
7-advanced->wipe dalvik cache
8-mounts and storage->format system
9-install zip from sdcard->choose zip from sdcard and wait
10-wipe data/factory reset
11-reboot system now.
It must work! Be sure you don't have galaxy mini2/gt s-5570i
Be sure the rom you download is for galaxy mini.
It MUST work.
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But just dont use... Official cwm 5.0.2.6... It is buggy and rom manger... It is a device bricker....
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taran181 said:
Firstly install cwm 4.00 through odin and then install cwm 5..0.2.8 through update zip...
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MAD_psycho_Zz said:
I always flashed every rom with this method and all works fine
1-you must have gingerbread(2.3.4 or above)
2-flash cmw in odin
3-download a rom
4-reboot in recoveey mod
5-wipe data/factory reset
6-wipe cache partition
7-advanced->wipe dalvik cache
8-mounts and storage->format system
9-install zip from sdcard->choose zip from sdcard and wait
10-wipe data/factory reset
11-reboot system now.
It must work! Be sure you don't have galaxy mini2/gt s-5570i
Be sure the rom you download is for galaxy mini.
It MUST work.
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ashu.bigsmoke said:
But just dont use... Official cwm 5.0.2.6... It is buggy and rom manger... It is a device bricker....
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Thanks for your advice..
i'll try that and tell you if it success or failed..
sorry for my bad english..
Or you can try 5.0.2.8 touch...never encountered any problem on flashing,even on restoring nandroid back..works like a charm.
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WOW..solved..
it works when i install through CWM 4.0.0
thanks all..
congratulation bro :good:
this will work 100% , trust me
first - download a stock rom from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1551586 :good:
and flash it via odin !
2- root u're phone ....(u know how )
3-install CWM 6.x.x.x.x u know it !
4-wipe data/factory reset
5-wipe cache partition
6-advanced->wipe dalvik cache
7-download the custom rom u want
8-install (and also u know how )
..............
I have been through the same problem and solved recently after 12 hours of trying.
ı suggest you to install a stock rom version 2.3.6 using Odin. I solved this problem making the same. I think I didn't read the intructions well before I had tried to upgrade my mini from 2.3.4 to 4.2.1 JB. I flashed 4.2.1 JB rom and it didn't work. Then I tried to restore with my original rom which I had previously backed up before flashing 4.2.1 but I couldn't get beyond the "Samsung Mobile" text. I tried flashing other custom roms but the result didn't change. Then I did flash the stock rom for mini and everything was allright. After that I recovered my backup.
Hope it helps.

[Q] MY galaxy mini is bootlooping???HELP ME

i have a galaxy mini running 2.3.4 gb and i tried zipthemer to get transitions in stock rom but when i tried to install it frm CWm recovery nad booted back it was bootlooping i cleared cache and factory reset but no response can anyone help me with this
You can't clear data and cache to solve framework-res.apk problems. Clearing data & caches will only solve dalvik related errors.
You'll have to either reflash stock ROM, or flash a custom ROM.
F4uzan said:
You can't clear data and cache to solve framework-res.apk problems. Clearing data & caches will only solve dalvik related errors.
You'll have to either reflash stock ROM, or flash a custom ROM.
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Thnkxxx it worked .... By reflashing it with stock gb....thnkxxx again...
I want to install a custom rom in my sgm ..... Can u tell me which one is the best and having great performance......
Vicky khan said:
I want to install a custom rom in my sgm ..... Can u tell me which one is the best and having great performance......
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Try cwm 4 or 5 it is the best and stable recovery for sgm
I have tried rhese two and i m now on 4
It is just great.......
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Cyanogenmod
I'd say Cyanogenmod 7.2 or 9 or 10.
Or you could try browsing through this list http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2425897

Note N7000 stuck on Samsung logo after AlBorak Custom Rom

i just flashed Custom Rom of Alborak
( Link here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274152 )
I Flashed it by wiping data / cache partition / dalvik cache
i used 3 kernels one by one but it is stucking on samsung logo.
( 1.franco kernel
2. philz kernel
3. helloworld kernel )
please help me
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preetgurm said:
i just flashed Custom Rom of Alborak
( Link here -> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2274152 )
I Flashed it by wiping data / cache partition / dalvik cache
i used 3 kernels one by one but it is stucking on samsung logo.
( 1.franco kernel
2. philz kernel
3. helloworld kernel )
please help me
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Please try Factory Reset in recovery "Wipe data factory reset" first. If still fails,
1. Flash philz, reboot recovery.
2. Do All Wipes and formats.
3. Flash Rom
4. It should boot
sorry jackwu but nothing worked from your methods
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preetgurm said:
sorry jackwu but nothing worked from your methods
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Wow. Okay First thing first
1. Can you boot into recovery? Otherwise can you boot into download mode?
2. If you can go to recovery, try flashing PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed safe kernel with recovery, then reboot recovery again.
3. Do factory wipe reset, followed by "Yes, I want to install a new ROM" Super Wiper.
4. Wipe caches, dalvik cache followed by format data, system, cache, preload in "mount and storage".
5. Flash your rom again, read whether it's installed successfully and reboot system. Otherwise try flashing another TW based rom (DO NOT flash AOSP/ KK roms!)
6. If flashing another rom succeed, that means u might have a bad download. Try redownloading your rom again.
7. By still able to go to either recovery or download mode, your device is still rescueable, so do not worry too much and do lots of searching. I was able to rescue mine when I soft bricked it.
8. IF you can't boot to recovery or still fail to flash any rom, I suggest you flash a stock rom using odin n see if it boots.
9. If and IF everything else fails, I hope @AndroidSlave or @nokiamodeln91 will be able to advice you as both of them are few of the good experienced "doctors".
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Jackwu696 said:
Wow. Okay First thing first
1. Can you boot into recovery? Otherwise can you boot into download mode?
2. If you can go to recovery, try flashing PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed safe kernel with recovery, then reboot recovery again.
3. Do factory wipe reset, followed by "Yes, I want to install a new ROM" Super Wiper.
4. Wipe caches, dalvik cache followed by format data, system, cache, preload in "mount and storage".
5. Flash your rom again, read whether it's installed successfully and reboot system. Otherwise try flashing another TW based rom (DO NOT flash AOSP/ KK roms!)
6. If flashing another rom succeed, that means u might have a bad download. Try redownloading your rom again.
7. By still able to go to either recovery or download mode, your device is still rescueable, so do not worry too much and do lots of searching. I was able to rescue mine when I soft bricked it.
8. IF you can't boot to recovery or still fail to flash any rom, I suggest you flash a stock rom using odin n see if it boots.
9. If and IF everything else fails, I hope @AndroidSlave or @nokiamodeln91 will be able to advice you as both of them are few of the good experienced "doctors".
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thanx for your info
but
can you please give me link for PhilZ-cwm6-XXLTA-ATL-5.15.0-signed
and when im going to do format system cache preload it gives error
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this is the error i get while formatting preload
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preetgurm said:
this is the error i get while formatting preload
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Here you are right to download page http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=25295#files Credits belong to @Phil3759. You are on CWM recovery, I don't know why but that CWM isn't able to format preload. Use phil's and all's good to go
Jackwu696 said:
Here you are right to download page http://d-h.st/users/philz_touch/?fld_id=25295#files Credits belong to @Phil3759. You are on CWM recovery, I don't know why but that CWM isn't able to format preload. Use phil's and all's good to go
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there are 2 files which to download ?
md5 or zip ?
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preetgurm said:
there are 2 files which to download ?
md5 or zip ?
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the md.5 file is for odin, which you can use if you can't access recovery
the zip is for flashing through CWM
Download both just in case, n always keep zip one in your sd card
Jackwu696 said:
the md.5 file is for odin, which you can use if you can't access recovery
the zip is for flashing through CWM
Download both just in case, n always keep zip one in your sd card
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i get error only in format preload
dont know why ?
please help
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preetgurm said:
i get error only in format preload
dont know why ?
please help
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Is that on phil's recovery? I don't think it's supposed to look like that. Anyway, just flash philz first, reboot to recovery again then do all the format n wipes I stated above
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Jackwu696 said:
Is that on phil's recovery? I don't think it's supposed to look like that. Anyway, just flash philz first, reboot to recovery again then do all the format n wipes I stated above
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after flashing philz
again it is giving error in format preload
other wipes and formats done successfully
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preetgurm said:
after flashing philz
again it is giving error in format preload
other wipes and formats done successfully
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Strange.. I did experience preload wiping error but that was with philz touch recovery but never with the one I suggested..
preetgurm said:
after flashing philz
again it is giving error in format preload
other wipes and formats done successfully
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The pic you posted doesnot look like Philz recovery... Install the kernel properly then power off the device and boot into recovery again...
Jackwu696 said:
Strange.. I did experience preload wiping error but that was with philz touch recovery but never with the one I suggested..
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i posted the pic of cwm recovery
but i tried after installing philz
but nothing works
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preetgurm said:
i posted the pic of cwm recovery
but i tried after installing philz
but nothing works
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Boot into download mode and install Philz tar XXLTA kernel.. then power off and boot into recovery.
Jackwu696 said:
Strange.. I did experience preload wiping error but that was with philz touch recovery but never with the one I suggested..
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Did you reboot recovery again after installing phils? It's so weird.
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