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Stuck in boot Please advice

Hi all you clever guys I need your help!
Yesterday I decided to try making myself a new theme for my O2X and now I'm stuck in boot.
I have flashed my phone many times before but now I feel like an idiot.
Please advice me on how to save my phone.
After making the theme using a theme generator I found here on XDA I installed the zip file via Recovery mode and booted my phone. It then looped in the LG startup image.
I wiped the phone and ran back up in Recovery mode then tried rebooting but no luck.
I have also tried to flash with my last used Custom ROM but the phone is now stuck in boot and only shows the screen with the LG logo and process bar.
Please advice me on what I can do to save my phone.
On top of it all I have a problem with my PC so I can not install the LG PC suite SW and can not connect my phone to the PC via USB.
Why on earth did I do this....

Dont worry at all, are you sure you have wiped your data and cache partition? Do this and then flash some ROM (can recommend latest CM7 build).
If its a no go, you can always flash original firmware with nvflash (there's a tutorial for this, just look it up)
Hope I helped

All you need to do is reflash the current rom you are using now without a wipe and that will fix you problem.
If you get bootloop from something you have just flashed just reflash the current rom without a wipe and that will fix ya problem, for next time hey????
Can you get in to recovery??

Hi
Thanks for your inputs and help! Currently downloading NVFlash on my PC and will try it out.
Yes I can enter recovery by pressing vol down key and power button at the same time. (thank Good for that!)

do a full wipe in recovery and flash the rom of your choice, just make sure you have the correct ext 3 or 4 or you will get bootloop

BOOT LOOP!!!!

hi all
i ahve not installed a custom rom on my note, but i have rooted it and installed abyss note kernal. everything has been working fine for months and months with this, all of a sudden last night i saw my phone was off, i went to switch it back on and the boot screen just keeps looping and i have no idea why.
I can get into recovery (it says odin mode) and the phone is connected to odin on my PC.
i obviously would like to get the phone working again some how, but if at all possible i would like to keep everything that was on there as i was using the phone as a usb drive to store my college work on and dont want to lose it.
any help would be appreciated

Are you able now to start your phone???and if not, can you enter in download mode(pressing vol down+home key+power key)
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ok i just flashed a stock gingerbread rom from odin. odin said pass (successful) but i am still having boot loop i thought flashing a stock would have sorted it.
i did the flashing by accessing download mode and connecting to odin on my pc
please help i just want a working phone

htchd2rules said:
ok i just flashed a stock gingerbread rom from odin. odin said pass (successful) but i am still having boot loop i thought flashing a stock would have sorted it.
i did the flashing by accessing download mode and connecting to odin on my pc
please help i just want a working phone
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hmmm so what your trying to say is that just right after reflashing to stock GB your phone went into a bootloop after? You didn't have any chance still of restoring your backups did you? it just rebooted right after flashing back to GB?

i didnt flash any rom before, i was just on stock what came on the phone. the boot loop randomly happened last night. i have just now flashed a stock GB rom through download mode and odin.
the boot loop is still happening even after i just flashed a stock rom

did you restored your backups back on your phone? if you did.. try not to.. just observe it for now.. all stock.. no datas at all, turn off your phone(in airplane mode) and see if your still getting the bootloops.... if your still getting it then I'm doubting you may have a corrupted data partition inside your phone.

Mate, if you're on stock GB (NOT STOCK ICS!!!!), then you can safely go into Recovery Mode and full wipe:
- Hold Power + Volume Up + Home button alllll the way until a weird recovery, safe-mode like menu appears
- Navigate using the Volume Keys to "Wipe Data/Factory Reset"
- Use Home button as ok and do that
- Navigate to "Reboot System"
And you're done and safe, no worries

i didnt restore any backups as i didnt have any baackups. i cant access the phone at all it just boot loops only. i think it is a corrupted data partition as i have flashed a stock rom and it still boot loops. i dont know how it happened though as i didnt do anything i just pulled it out my pocket and it was turned off, i tried to turn it back on and thats when i got the boot loop

htchd2rules said:
i didnt restore any backups as i didnt have any baackups. i cant access the phone at all it just boot loops only. i think it is a corrupted data partition as i have flashed a stock rom and it still boot loops. i dont know how it happened though as i didnt do anything i just pulled it out my pocket and it was turned off, i tried to turn it back on and thats when i got the boot loop
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Make sure you hold on to the buttons for long, 30 seconds to 1 minute.

in my recovery i dont have any options it just says odin mode

i went into the proper recovery and did a wipe data factory reset, it worked!!!!!! thankyou!!!!!

htchd2rules said:
i went into the proper recovery and did a wipe data factory reset, it worked!!!!!! thankyou!!!!!
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Most Welcome!
Just remember to press thanks!
One more thing... Please make sure you know about recovery and/or download mode, about CWM, stock and custom ROMs + kernels before flashing
It will turn the experience of customizing your Note into something really pleasurable, not a teeth-chattering experience Believe me, I know.
You can check out the stickies in every thread + you can check out some articles either here on XDA or "Android A-Z" that talk about CWM (Clockwork-Mod Recovery), Rooting and that sort of thing.
Best of luck to you!

[Q] Lost everything except twrp after accepting system update.

I've lost everything after accepting system update this morning. The only thing I can boot into is TWRP recovery. All my backups are gone, CPU won't detect my phone when plugged into usb. Hard reset does nothing but takes me to twrp. Someone please help. Phone is rooted running stock rom.

keith_android said:
I've lost everything after accepting system update this morning. The only thing I can boot into is TWRP recovery. All my backups are gone, CPU won't detect my phone when plugged into usb. Hard reset does nothing but takes me to twrp. Someone please help. Phone is rooted running stock rom.
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Never take an OTA without the stock recovery installed.
See the link in my post here for help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55531121&postcount=7

I did the same thing, but I did have a backup to restore to. Well after the restore process was done, I rebooted the phone and it still went to TWRP. Please inform me if you find a solution. I'm still looking.

Bricked?
Same issue except I cant get in to TWRP. I get the stock factory reset screen but when I hit the power button to confirm it just restarts and gives me a black screen (screen is lit up though). I try to get into download mode by vol up + plug in usb and get the same thing, black lit screen. Is my phone completely bricked?

hanielserrato said:
I did the same thing, but I did have a backup to restore to. Well after the restore process was done, I rebooted the phone and it still went to TWRP. Please inform me if you find a solution. I'm still looking.
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Try the instructions I linked to.

Check out this link
Running this command in terminal did it for me. So relieved, hope it helps.
http://forums.androidcentral.com/gen...ml#post3565594

Thank you
mjones73 said:
never take an ota without the stock recovery installed.
See the link in my post here for help..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=55531121&postcount=7
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thank you so much!

keith_android said:
I've lost everything after accepting system update this morning. The only thing I can boot into is TWRP recovery. All my backups are gone, CPU won't detect my phone when plugged into usb. Hard reset does nothing but takes me to twrp. Someone please help. Phone is rooted running stock rom.
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Try this:
1. In TWRP go to "Terminal Command" if you see something that looks like you have to select a file folder, just hit "Select" at the bottom. If you don't see the file folder then touch the middle icon at the bottom of the screen. Should make sense when you see it.
2. Once in terminal command type: dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/fota, then press Enter
3. Then type: dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc, Hit enter
*Note that the only difference between the two is the very last part from "fota" to "misc"
4. Reboot phone
Hope this helps!

[Q] How to install recovery in a phone which can't start

Hello everyone.
I don't know what happened but my device entered in the infamous bootloop. I tried to erase cache, partition, reinstall a rom, install a different rom and nothing.
My true problem is that last night I made a horrible mistake: I erased everything including my SD card, which contained the data for boot to recovery. Right now I can only see the SONY logo when I power up my device and nothing else.
I tried to install recovery via fastboot flash boot boot.img but I can't keep my device in fastboot. I mean, I connect my device and hold Volume Up but after a few seconds it continuous to the SONY logo and stays there forever.
Am I missing something? What can I do to reintall a recovery if I can't access my phone data?
Thank you.

How to install recovery in a phone which can't start [Solved]
I just figured it out! I installed Sony's stock rom following this guide and my phone is alive again.

bbabel said:
I just figgured out! I installed Sony's stock rom following this tutorial and my phone is alive agaoin.
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Good you managed to fix it and posted it back here with a solution. So few people do it. On the side note, link you provided does not work, please fix if you can

kwitu said:
Good you managed to fix it and posted it back here with a solution. So few people do it. On the side note, link you provided does not work, please fix if you can
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Thank you. I just fixed the link and now it works.

Phone stuck in Samsung logo

Hi guys, I need help please!
I am using Samsung Note 3 SM-N9005 ARMv7 Lollipop 5.0. Rooted it with Kingoroot. "installed" TWRP through Flashify.
I downloaded Xposed Framework xposed-v86-sdk21-arm.zip onto my phone and installed it through TWRP in Flashify. Everything seemed fine, got the message install successful, I selected "reboot" instead of "clear cache/dalvik". Phone went into reboot...Samsung Note 3...Samsung logo...and stuck there. I understand that it takes some time for first boot, and I waited, but almost an hour and its still showing the same screen. So I tried to power off the phone, but it restarted again and stuck in the same logo screen. I tried to go into recovery mode hoping to get TWRP to do a reset or something, but no TWRP! Was only given option of "volume up - continue(to odin mode)" and "volume down - cancel(restart phone)". No option for factory reset either. So i booted odin, and tried to flash openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.7-hlte.img.tar, got the messaged passed, phone rebooted and again stuck in Samsung logo. Tried recovery mode and still no TWRP! Please help!!:crying: :crying: :crying:
p.s. phone won't power off, only way to do it is to remove the battery.

Samsung phones stock ROMs need an special version of Xposed framework. Geez, it is on the official thread:
Known issues:
- Bootloops on Samsung stock ROMs. That's due to Samsung's changes to ART. There are unofficial builds that work around this by deodexing and adjusting the ROM.
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Archy12 said:
Hi guys, I need help please!
I am using Samsung Note 3 SM-N9005 ARMv7. Rooted it with Kingoroot. "installed" TWRP through Flashify.
I downloaded Xposed Framework xposed-v86-sdk21-arm.zip onto my phone and installed it through TWRP in Flashify. Everything seemed fine, got the message install successful, I selected "reboot" instead of "clear cache/dalvik". Phone went into reboot...Samsung Note 3...Samsung logo...and stuck there. I understand that it takes some time for first boot, and I waited, but almost an hour and its still showing the same screen. So I tried to power off the phone, but it restarted again and stuck in the same logo screen. I tried to go into recovery mode hoping to get TWRP to do a reset or something, but no TWRP! Was only given option of "volume up - continue(to odin mode)" and "volume down - cancel(restart phone)". No option for factory reset either. So i booted odin, and tried to flash openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.7-hlte.img.tar, got the messaged passed, phone rebooted and again stuck in Samsung logo. Tried recovery mode and still no TWRP! Please help!!:crying: :crying: :crying:
p.s. phone won't power off, only way to do it is to remove the battery.
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When you flash TWRP, you have to have reset unchecked in Odin, when the flash finishes you pull the battery and then boot into recovery via button combo. If you don't do that TWRP doesn't stick. From there flash the Xposed uninstaller so you can boot properly.
Sent from my SCH-R220

io_gh0st said:
Samsung phones stock ROMs need an special version of Xposed framework. Geez, it is on the official thread:
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Thank you for you reply. Yes, I understand that, which was why I have been trying to find the correct version. Did a few searches using my phone type and version and found a list of sdk21.zips...so i selected the latest version..

mattzeller said:
When you flash TWRP, you have to have reset unchecked in Odin, when the flash finishes you pull the battery and then boot into recovery via button combo. If you don't do that TWRP doesn't stick. From there flash the Xposed uninstaller so you can boot properly.
Sent from my SCH-R220
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Thank you for your reply, I'll try that now.

mattzeller said:
When you flash TWRP, you have to have reset unchecked in Odin, when the flash finishes you pull the battery and then boot into recovery via button combo. If you don't do that TWRP doesn't stick. From there flash the Xposed uninstaller so you can boot properly.
Sent from my SCH-R220
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I tried it, unchecked "reboot", flashed TWRP, power off. When I tried button combo, I can't boot into recovery. It either keep giving me the restarting loop (power on, samsung note 3..then power off, and on again..) or if i let go of the power button at note 3, it goes to the samsung logo and stuck there.
update: I kept trying, and finally got a little different response. I pressed volume up + home + power buttons, and got 3 small lines of colorful words...
Recovery booting
Recovery is not seandroid enforcing
Set warranty bit : recovery
and then the phone turns off and start again
Tried different combinations, so far only the volume up sequence showed something a little different.

Archy12 said:
I tried it, unchecked "reboot", flashed TWRP, power off. When I tried button combo, I can't boot into recovery. It either keep giving me the restarting loop (power on, samsung note 3..then power off, and on again..) or if i let go of the power button at note 3, it goes to the samsung logo and stuck there.
update: I kept trying, and finally got a little different response. I pressed volume up + home + power buttons, and got 3 small lines of colorful words...
Recovery booting
Recovery is not seandroid enforcing
Set warranty bit : recovery
and then the phone turns off and start again
Tried different combinations, so far only the volume up sequence showed something a little different.
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If you your phone does not boot into TWRP right after you flash it it will not stick and you need to flash it again. To get into recovery is power+home+volume up
Sent from my SCH-R220

mattzeller said:
If you your phone does not boot into TWRP right after you flash it it will not stick and you need to flash it again. To get into recovery is power+home+volume up
Sent from my SCH-R220
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Could it be the TWRP versions doesn't work on my phone?
I tried openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.7-hlte.img.tar and also twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.img.tar both getting the same results "recovery is not seandroid enforcing" when I pressed vol up + home + power

Archy12 said:
Could it be the TWRP versions doesn't work on my phone?
I tried openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.7-hlte.img.tar and also twrp-2.8.7.0-hlte-4.4.img.tar both getting the same results "recovery is not seandroid enforcing" when I pressed vol up + home + power
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That is ok, you get that when you have modified system/recovery. Means your are not fully stock. If you had full stock unrooted unmodified system and recovery that goes away, nothing to worry about. If you are still having problems follow these step exactly:
1) Pull battery out of phone then put it back in
2) boot to download mode (power+home+volume down)
3) open Odin on computer (run as admin)
4) plug phone into computer
5) Uncheck a. Reboot and f. Reset time in Odin
6) flash TWRP (TWRP.img file goes in AP)
7) after successful flash unplug phone and pull battery
8) put battery back in and boot directly to recovery (power+home+volume up)
If you let it boot normally without going into TWRP first, it does not stick
Sent from my SCH-R220

mattzeller said:
That is ok, you get that when you have modified system/recovery. Means your are not fully stock. If you had full stock unrooted unmodified system and recovery that goes away, nothing to worry about. If you are still having problems follow these step exactly:
1) Pull battery out of phone then put it back in
2) boot to download mode (power+home+volume down)
3) open Odin on computer (run as admin)
4) plug phone into computer
5) Uncheck a. Reboot and f. Reset time in Odin
6) flash TWRP (TWRP.img file goes in AP)
7) after successful flash unplug phone and pull battery
8) put battery back in and boot directly to recovery (power+home+volume up)
If you let it boot normally without going into TWRP first, it does not stick
Sent from my SCH-R220
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Thank you very much!!! I am finally able to boot into TWRP and did a restore, now my phone is back on!! Strange though, I was doing exactly those steps earlier but not successful. Anyways, Thank you very much!! <3
Oh, since I'm here, can you give me advise on which version xposed framework I should get? (Although I don't think my phone is touchwiz, is there a way to find out/confirm? I'm a noob as you can see)

Archy12 said:
Thank you very much!!! I finally able to boot into TWRP and did a restore, now my phone is back on!! Strange though, I was doing exactly those steps earlier but not successful. Anyways, Thank you very much!! <3
Oh, since I'm here, can you give me advise on which version framework I should get? (Although I don't think my phone is touchwiz, is there a way to find out? I'm a noob as you can see)
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Ok, now that TWRP is on there things should be easier. You are on Stock ROM, it is TouchWiz. You will need to flash a custom ROM that is deodexed. If you like the stock look, feel, and options look in the threads for your device for a stock deodexed ROM. Or you can flash CM. Depending on what version of Android you decide to run will dictate which version of Xposed you install.
Sent from my SCH-R220

I am getting a note3 and wanted to install xposed on it. the phone is running 4.3. with that version there is no need for flashing correct? simply download apk and install?

mattzeller said:
Ok, now that TWRP is on there things should be easier. You are on Stock ROM, it is TouchWiz. You will need to flash a custom ROM that is deodexed. If you like the stock look, feel, and options look in the threads for your device for a stock deodexed ROM. Or you can flash CM. Depending on what version of Android you decide to run will dictate which version of Xposed you install.
Sent from my SCH-R220
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I am quite used to the look and functionity of the current version I am using...which is lollipop 5.0. My phone is Samsung Note 3 SM-N9005 ARMv7 international Qualcomm. I'll need to flash custom ROM and then get a "matching" xposed framework,correct? Could you please direct me as to how to get xposed framework to work please?

Archy12 said:
I am quite used to the look and functionity of the current version I am using...which is lollipop 5.0. My phone is Samsung Note 3 SM-N9005 ARMv7 international Qualcomm. I'll need to flash custom ROM and then get a "matching" xposed framework,correct? Could you please direct me as to how to get xposed framework to work please?
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Just go to the threads for your device and flash a TouchWiz based deodexed ROM
Sent from my SCH-R220
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trulosdoulos said:
I am getting a note3 and wanted to install xposed on it. the phone is running 4.3. with that version there is no need for flashing correct? simply download apk and install?
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Correct, you would need this one:
http://dl-xda.xposed.info/modules/de.robv.android.xposed.installer_v33_36570c.apk
Sent from my SCH-R220

There is now an Xposed framework package supporting Stock (odexed) TouchWiz ROMS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=65373013&postcount=3960