I have Samsung i897 Captivate (i9000) with SlimICS 4.1.1 Cyanogenmod installed.
Yesterday morning I've found, that my phone is repeatedly show me boot screen (video on boot with many blinking pieces/elements colors shown to me), but did not load an Android at all. I've tried to reboot the phone (with battery eject), but nothing changes: phone shows start-up animations repeatedly.
Last my action evening before was setting alarm (usual task that I've done for one year probably). Dont know what reason to reboot was, maybe no free space available, but dont sure. Before this problem with load I have no problems with phone at all.
I have Clockworkmod installed, but there's no options to boot an Android in safe mode or some similar options. I could get access to the internal phone memory, but not for system partitions. I've tried to wipe dalvik/cache, fix permissions, but no changes at boot.
So could you gents help me to get access to the filesystem: I have memo's & uncynchronised contacts & SMS, which I would like to save before do anything. I know how to reinstall the system (I have backup for it, but not for contacts & memo's).
Thanks.
kalabazoo said:
I have Samsung i897 Captivate (i9000) with SlimICS 4.1.1 Cyanogenmod installed.
Yesterday morning I've found, that my phone is repeatedly show me boot screen (video on boot with many blinking pieces/elements colors shown to me), but did not load an Android at all. I've tried to reboot the phone (with battery eject), but nothing changes: phone shows start-up animations repeatedly.
Last my action evening before was setting alarm (usual task that I've done for one year probably). Dont know what reason to reboot was, maybe no free space available, but dont sure. Before this problem with load I have no problems with phone at all.
I have Clockworkmod installed, but there's no options to boot an Android in safe mode or some similar options. I could get access to the internal phone memory, but not for system partitions. I've tried to wipe dalvik/cache, fix permissions, but no changes at boot.
So could you gents help me to get access to the filesystem: I have memo's & uncynchronised contacts & SMS, which I would like to save before do anything. I know how to reinstall the system (I have backup for it, but not for contacts & memo's).
Thanks.
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The I9000 and the I897 are 2 different phones. I9000 is the international version of the Captivate, therefor, if you flashed the I9000 bootloaders on a I897 Captivate, you'll have distorted colors/screen.
What exactly was done to the phone before this happened?
Pardon, I have AT&T i897 Captivate phone. I did not flashed, nor updated phone, nothing similar, that could affect phone booting process. Just set an alarm (default, from Clocks), then go sleep. In morning found that my phone stuck in boot process - it show boot-up animation but don't load OS.
kalabazoo said:
Pardon, I have AT&T i897 Captivate phone. I did not flashed, nor updated phone, nothing similar, that could affect phone booting process. Just set an alarm (default, from Clocks), then go sleep. In morning found that my phone stuck in boot process - it show boot-up animation but don't load OS.
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Have you tried re-flashing the ROM (Without factory reset)? Wipe cache and dalvik.
BWolf56 said:
Have you tried re-flashing the ROM (Without factory reset)?
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No, I'm no so clean understand reflashing process, so worry to lost my data (I know that my contacts lie here - /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts , but can't found where memo's saved). I could choose "Restore /system" from
"Backup & Resore -> Advanced" in CWM, you mean this?
BWolf56 said:
Wipe cache and dalvik.
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Yes, did it, but no changes at boot at all (wait there >10 minutes).
kalabazoo said:
No, I'm no so clean understand reflashing process, so worry to lost my data (I know that my contacts lie here - /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts , but can't found where memo's saved). I could choose "Restore /system" from
"Backup & Resore -> Advanced" in CWM, you mean this?
Yes, did it, but no changes at boot at all (wait there >10 minutes).
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Reflashing your ROM won't touch your data as long as you don't wipe/factory reset. It's what we call a dirty flash, you just wipe cache/dalvik and flash your ROM again with the Gapps.
Thank you for the way to resolve the problem. Spend some time to understand the process of reflashing. Now I collected all files (bootloader, ROM, essentials, gapps and so on of my actual setup) and ready to reflash it with Heimdall.
But still have a question: is there any possibilities to get access to filesystem (for maybe just copy all files from system partitions into Big Brother) before take action in my case?
Will I get access to my contacts & memo's after reflashing? As I understand, if I reflash phone, /data & /datadata partitions (as part of freshy ROM reinstall) will be touched too, then I lost as minumum link to the Wizard Memo (and I'm not sure that installing it from Google Play will restore access to my memo's).
As you could realise, I have no actual backup of my data, so asking maybe dumb questions (
Could I simple use Clockwork's mod option "Restore /system" & "Restore /data" (as I have it in almost fresh backup - 2 months ago)? Will it be analogue to reflashing? Or it revert /system and /data to the stage when it was make, with contacts, programs and so on with 2 months ago state, not current?
kalabazoo said:
Thank you for the way to resolve the problem. Spend some time to understand the process of reflashing. Now I collected all files (bootloader, ROM, essentials, gapps and so on of my actual setup) and ready to reflash it with Heimdall.
But still have a question: is there any possibilities to get access to filesystem (for maybe just copy all files from system partitions into Big Brother) before take action in my case?
Will I get access to my contacts & memo's after reflashing? As I understand, if I reflash phone, /data & /datadata partitions (as part of freshy ROM reinstall) will be touched too, then I lost as minumum link to the Wizard Memo (and I'm not sure that installing it from Google Play will restore access to my memo's).
As you could realise, I have no actual backup of my data, so asking maybe dumb questions (
Could I simple use Clockwork's mod option "Restore /system" & "Restore /data" (as I have it in almost fresh backup - 2 months ago)? Will it be analogue to reflashing? Or it revert /system and /data to the stage when it was make, with contacts, programs and so on with 2 months ago state, not current?
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I guess i wasn't so clear. What I mean by reflashing is to simply get in recovery mode and reflashing RemICS and their Gapps. Not to start fresh with stock.
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You explained well, errors on my side Resolved this issue with copying all data from filesystem, then reflashing with fresh slimrom . For those who fall into same situation: you could get access to filesystem of your phone trough ADB tool, and just copy sensible data to another partition/SD/device. See QtADB program also, very friendly for that.
Hi All,
***MIUI 8 is now operational on our TCL_S960!
I managed to get it running on TCL S960 (IDOL X+),
Here's my work... (I am not a developer but I followed some instructions online and was able to make it at least for me...)
Probably there will be bugs - so let me know
I'll try to fix what I know...
If you want to use my work elsewhere, you must request in advance and make sure that credits goes to the correct people....
Supported Languages:
All languages that are supported by Xiaomi.EU roms.
Credits:
Xiaomi.eu - for the translations and guides.
Latest version Download links:
Android File Host: (WIP)...
30/Jul/2016 -
Older Versions (Miui8)
24/Jul/2016 (fixes to 14/7/2016) - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24651429356503158
14/Jul/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591000424947416
7/7/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591020540823614
30/6/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24591020540823614
Older Versions (MIUI7):
26/5/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24566454284190288
19/5/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863143479
12/05/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863139453
05/05/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24533103863137243
28/4/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=4996500813288309006
14/4/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636000772
7/4/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995317117
31/3/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995310311
17/3/2016 - https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24459283995303903
XdaDevDB:
Installations:
Important:
Prior to any install make sure to backup your existing ROM. (TWRP backup?) if you wish to backup your SMS/Contacts there are a bunch of apps that can do it... (MobilePro is an example)
Backup your IMEI just in case... (Use MobileUncle or similar)
If you chose to install - your warranty is void.
I am not responsible for any damage that may be caused by this ROM.
Did you make a backup? - Save your backup on a PC...
First time transition to MIUI8 requires re-partition of the phone to increase system size.
you will need a different recovery to finalise the process.
1. Copy the Repartition zip file to phone.
2. Copy the Philz recovery to your phone.
3. Install Philz recovery.
4. Reboot into recovery
5. Install Re-partition zip (It will take several minutes - it needs to format the partitions)
6. if format is not running - reboot to recovery and manually format the partitions (System, Data, Cache). - DO NOT FORMAT other partitions.
6.a. - check to see where the SDCARD data directory is mounted(data or data), if it is the data - change it back to data in the philz recovery, otherwise - upgrades will not work in TWRP.
7. using SP-Flash tools or another way, install the TWRP 2.8.7 recovery again.
8. Restore your backup.
9. Boot the phone.
10. Copy the MIUI8 install file to phone.
11. Click on the 3 dots
12. Chose select update file --> select your copied file.
13. Phone will Reboot and install.
If the above version does not work, you will need to use SP-Flash tools to install the EBR1, EBR2 files in the zip.
Then continue from step 6 (Format partitions)
if coming from another rom/ Fresh install
as ususal... - I recomend a total wipe, but it is not a must....
Wipe Cache, Dalvik, Data, System, custpack.
Install Rom from internal memory
reboot.
Wait patiently - it will take 3-4 minutes on the 1st boot.
To update (existing Miui Rom):
Copy rom to SD Card
Open updater app.
Click on the 3 dots
Chose select update file --> select your copied file.
Reboot
*** Make sure to disable Automated OTA... as it is based on Redmi Note 3G MTK, and I can't promise to keep this forever...
Recovery:
I used TWRP 2.8.7.0 for TCL S960
Other recoveries:
CWM - Link
TWRP 2.6.3 - Link
If you like my work feel free to buy me beer Donation link
Known Issues:
Default theme - some icons are missing - Use another theme icon set...
When making full wipe - unable to login to MiAccount - Install 6.1.28 version --> login, then update to latest.
TouchAssistant APK exceeds the space of System partition - I removed it, you can install it manually after the rom installs. - Link solved after repartition.
31/3/16 - Additional settings FC - Fixed.
12/05/2016 - Fixed wallpaper carousel FC when unlocking device
Some screenshots:
Miui8:
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"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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Miui7:
XDA:DevDB Information
TCL S960/Alcatel (IdolX+), ROM for the Android General
Contributors
hellfreezover, Xiaomi.eu
ROM OS Version: 4.4.x KitKat
ROM Kernel: Linux 3.4.x
Based On: MIUI
Version Information
Status: Beta
Current Beta Version: 26-05-2016
Beta Release Date: 2016-07-15
Created 2016-01-22
Last Updated 2016-07-30
Reserved
Changelog: (Latest Version)
24/7/2016 - still based on 6.7.14
Fixed Settings menus.
Enabled "Button mode"
Enabled additional settings to split the menu bar.
Fixed MIUI version to 8...
System seems to be running faster...
Older versions:
14/7/2016
System
Fix - Fingerprint issues (07-12)
Fix - Fingerprint scanner made the device freeze and reboot (07-12)
Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
Optimization - Clickable arrow for Wi-Fi (07-12)
Optimization - A prompt about entering password and activating fingerprint after rebooting the device (07-13)
Fix - Customized carrier name isn't shown in Second space (07-12)
Home screen
Optimization - Landscape mode for Task manager (07-08)
Optimization - Task Manager stability (07-13)
Fix - Issues with wallpaper when switching to Second space (07-13)
Delete - Home screen Music widget (07-13)
Gallery
New - Delete directly from the screenshot preview page (07-12)
Optimization - Adjusted size for the button which creates new albums (07-12)
Optimization - "Show original" option appears only on cloud or optimized items (07-12)
Optimization - Double tap to zoom in, swipe up without entering sharing mode (07-12)
Optimization - When auto-rotate is off in Gallery, it won't influence the rest of the system (07-13)
Fix - Scrolling screenshot issues in Notes and Mail (07-12)
Fix - Couldn't go back to the original photo after making a screenshot or finishing editing/sharing it (07-12)
Fix - Couldn't pick up calls while making Scrolling screenshots (07-13)
Fix - Enter system app while editing a scrolling screenshot in the OOB flow (07-13)
Delete - Removed Edit option for GIF images (07-12)
Weather
Fix - Issues with curves in forecasts (07-13)
Optimization - Set C/F in settings (07-13)
7/7/2016
Highlights
New - Saved and available Wi-Fi networks appear first in the list (07-05)
New - After a permission is restricted, a clickable notification is sent to the user which can restore permissions (07-05)
Lock Screen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
New - Animation of WiFi connection (07-07)
Optimization - separate "Ringtone and Vibration" permission in Notification （07-07）
Fix - Switching notification bar style in landscape view issues (07-07)
Fix - In Second Space, enter Mi Home in lock Screen issue (07-07)
Desktop
Optimization - Restore app uninstallation sound effect (07-07)
Fix - Recent app tray, long press to enter wrong app info page issue (07-07)
Fix - Recent app tray, switching view mode issues (07-07)
Settings
New - Saved and available Wi-Fi networks appear first in the list (07-05)
Clock / Calculator
Optimization - "Shutdown alarm", "Set default alarm sound" moved up In Clock settings. (07-01).
30/6/2016 - Miui 8.
26/5/2016 -
Gallery
New - Deleting synced photos from internal storage without deleting from Mi Cloud (05-25)
Cleaner
Optimization - Accessibility support (05-24)
Fix - FC issues (05-24)
19/05/2016 -
System
Optimization - Background CPU processes caused performance issues (05-16)
Optimization - Delayed response for charger's notifications (05-19)
Fix - Wireless display caused reboots (05-19)
Fix - Read mode appeared more red than it should be (05-19)
Fix - Draining battery while using GPS in some cases (05-19)
Fix - Bluetooth turned on automatically with the device (05-19)
Settings
New - Introducing Shortcut menu. Check out the new MIUI 8 feature early. You can turn it on in Additional settings. (05-17)
TouchAssistant must be installed post rom.
Mi Cloud
New - Added "Back up now" feature for fast backups (05-19)
12/05/2016 -
System
Optimization - System storage UI (05-05)
Optimization - Background processes kept CPU busy and lead to performance issues (05-09)
Fix - Issues with adding fingerprint (05-05)
Fix - Problems with sound when listening to some songs using earphones (05-05)
Fix - Issues with video chats in some cases (05-05)
Fix - Sound disappeared in long phone conversations (05-05)
Fix - Fingerprint unlock didn't respond in some cases (05-05)
Backup
New - Optimizing transferring rate in File Transfer (05-09)
05/05/2016 -
System
Optimization - System storage UI (05-05)
Fix - Issues with adding fingerprint (05-05)
Fix - Problems with sound when listening to some songs using earphones (05-05)
Fix - Issues with video chats in some cases (05-05)
Fix - Sound disappeared in long phone conversations (05-05)
Fix - Fingerprint unlock didn't respond in some cases (05-05)
Security
New - Added on/off switch for App lock (05-03)
New - Customized settings for App lock (05-03)
28/4/2016 -
System
Optimisation - Improved speed and performance for devices which have been used for a long time (04-27)
Weather
New - New white design (04-27)
Cleaner
New - New design for Cleaner (04-27)
Gallery
New - Progress list for syncing with Mi Cloud (04-27)
Optimization - Added a prompt notifying about Mi Cloud trash bin when deleting photos for the first time (04-27)
Optimization - Improved sharpness for big photos (04-27)
Security
New - Fingerprint support for App lock in Redmi 3 Pro (04-27)
14/4/2016 -
System
Optimization - Improved algorithms for Silent and DND modes to be used at the same time. (04-13)
Fix - Storage leaks lead to performance problems (04-08)
Fix - Security Center FC in Hebrew Language
7/4/2016 -
Lockscreen, Status Bar, Notification Bar
Optimization - Improved order of switches in notification shade (04-06)
Fix - Music lock screen appeared when a game was running in the background (04-06)
Settings
Optimization - Improved algorithms for international roaming (04-06)
Mi Account
New - Added more items to personal info (04-06)
Cleaner
Optimization - Press and hold to add items to exceptions (04-06)
Optimization - Fixed problems with performance after clean-ups (04-06)
Mi Cloud
Fix - Couldn't find device or sign in to Mi Account due to wrong system time (04-06)
Fix - Fixed issues with incorrect time in backup lists (04-06)
Bug fixes by Xiaomi.
Fixed Additional settings FC.
31/3/2016 general bug fixes by Xiaomi.
24/3/2016
System
Optimization - Apps open faster, system animations work smoother (03-17)
Optimization - Increased image processing speed for image decryption database (03-22)
Fix - Problems with performance after switching from mobile data to Wi-Fi (03-18)
Backup
In some cases Mi Mover stopped working after the connection was established (03-18)
Clock / Calculator
New - Option for deleting an alarm automatically after it was used if it had been set to go off only once (03-23)
thank you
thank you for this awesome Rom. but the sound setting under audio force closes im on viper4android
Did you try sound settings without viper?
For me it works... but I did had to do a clean install...
Sent from my ASUS_Z00XS using XDA Free mobile app
Hi i just tried your rom bt i am stuck at mi login.. It says checking find device status and stays there only.... What to do now...?
santhosh5639 said:
Hi i just tried your rom bt i am stuck at mi login.. It says checking find device status and stays there only.... What to do now...?
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Try using an older version like 6.1.28, then log in to miui, then update without full wipe.
I have reported this to miui, it is under discussion...
Sent from my ASUS_Z00XS using XDA Free mobile app
Updated OP with the link to 6.1.28 version
Sent from my ASUS_Z00XS using XDA Free mobile app
Updated OP with MIUI 8 for TCL.
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Bricking my phone
Dear Hellfreezover,
I tried to install your ROM, but I bricked my phone.
(I installed ROM before several times, I never made mistake, but now I did it.)
When I used SP flashtool I selected "Firmware upgrade" option instead of "Download only" option (I never did it before) and I started to install TWRP recovery but I got error message.
Now I can not use my phone, but I know that I can be repairable just I need important files....
...these all files or just some of them:
- PRELOADER
-MBC
-EBR1
-UBOOT
-BOOTIMG
-RECOVERY
-SEC-RO
-LOGO
-EBR2
-CUSTPACK
-MOBILE_INFO
-ANDROID
-CACHE
-USRDATA
Now I get this error message when I try to update the recovery.
Could u send me these files? Or could you link me URL where I can find these files?
Sorry for disturbing, I shame on me, I did ROM install before without mistake, but now I screwed up...
Regards,
Peter (Hungary)
I am not at home now,
I have the files...
You can get searching TCL multi language rom 70 languages and download it through SP flash tools, then, repartition and finally the rest....
Sent from my ASUS_Z00XS using XDA Free mobile app
Olympos.81 said:
Dear Hellfreezover,
I tried to install your ROM, but I bricked my phone.
(I installed ROM before several times, I never made mistake, but now I did it.)
When I used SP flashtool I selected "Firmware upgrade" option instead of "Download only" option (I never did it before) and I started to install TWRP recovery but I got error message.
Now I can not use my phone, but I know that I can be repairable just I need important files....
...these all files or just some of them:
- PRELOADER
-MBC
-EBR1
-UBOOT
-BOOTIMG
-RECOVERY
-SEC-RO
-LOGO
-EBR2
-CUSTPACK
-MOBILE_INFO
-ANDROID
-CACHE
-USRDATA
Now I get this error message when I try to update the recovery.
Could u send me these files? Or could you link me URL where I can find these files?
Sorry for disturbing, I shame on me, I did ROM install before without mistake, but now I screwed up...
Regards,
Peter (Hungary)
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Check your PM - I sent you a link with all files needed...
Updating problem
hellfreezover said:
Check your PM - I sent you a link with all files needed...
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Thank you very much, I could unbrick my mobile! :good: :fingers-crossed: :highfive:
I tried to upgrade my ROM according to your instructions, but I could not do it.
What I did:
1. Unbrick my mobile with your files.
2. I copied your MIUI8 ROM, Repartition and Philz zip files to my mobile.
3. In SP Flash I downloaded Philz.zip what contains recovery.
4. I rebooted my mobile in recovery mode.
5. I installed the Repartition zip. (...but I think it was unnecessary, because I did it when I unbricked my mobile.)
6. I tried to reboot my mobile into reocvery mode, but it was not available (after repartition.)
7. I had to download your TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery to my mobile via SP-Flash tool.
8. I tried to reboot, but same situation: this recovery also was not available.
9. I had to download other 2.6.3 or 2.7.0 TWRP recovery to my mobile.
10. I could reach recovery from that point.
11. I installed your MIUI 8 rom, and it was successful according to message.
12. In spite fo this the ROM can not start: "Idol X+" is appearing and go away and black screen is flashing without logo or sound.
What do I do in wrong way?
Otherway, before I unbricked my mobile and after also I tried to upgrade my ROM to your MIUI 8 version in different way.
Then I had different problem: when I did the uploading of your ROM into my exist differnet rom (like offical ROM, LeWa ROM or modded MIUI 5 rom) in recovery mode the installation was finally failed, unsuccessful: "/data" directory can not reachable/readable/writeable or somehting else.
(I have screenshot, I will share.)
Regards,
Peter
Olympos.81 said:
Thank you very much, I could unbrick my mobile! :good: :fingers-crossed: :highfive:
I tried to upgrade my ROM according to your instructions, but I could not do it.
What I did:
1. Unbrick my mobile with your files.
2. I copied your MIUI8 ROM, Repartition and Philz zip files to my mobile.
3. In SP Flash I downloaded Philz.zip what contains recovery.
4. I rebooted my mobile in recovery mode.
5. I installed the Repartition zip. (...but I think it was unnecessary, because I did it when I unbricked my mobile.)
6. I tried to reboot my mobile into reocvery mode, but it was not available (after repartition.)
7. I had to download your TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery to my mobile via SP-Flash tool.
8. I tried to reboot, but same situation: this recovery also was not available.
9. I had to download other 2.6.3 or 2.7.0 TWRP recovery to my mobile.
10. I could reach recovery from that point.
11. I installed your MIUI 8 rom, and it was successful according to message.
12. In spite fo this the ROM can not start: "Idol X+" is appearing and go away and black screen is flashing without logo or sound.
What do I do in wrong way?
Otherway, before I unbricked my mobile and after also I tried to upgrade my ROM to your MIUI 8 version in different way.
Then I had different problem: when I did the uploading of your ROM into my exist differnet rom (like offical ROM, LeWa ROM or modded MIUI 5 rom) in recovery mode the installation was finally failed, unsuccessful: "/data" directory can not reachable/readable/writeable or somehting else.
(I have screenshot, I will share.)
Regards,
Peter
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Hi,
I think what you missed is the format of system, data, cache - after the installation of re partition, in Philz recovery.
also - you need to verify that your SD-Data is mounted correctly (sometimes in Philz it adds a 0, and then you will not find files there...
You need to change the mount location before you reboot recovery.
Sorry I have no pictures for this, but it is in the menu...
if the above does not work
Try extracting EBR1, EBR2 from repartition file, install them with Philz recovery through SP-Flash tool.
reboot into recovery --> format data, system, cache - check again where SD is mounted...
Reboot recovery
Install rom - if works great if not:
Install TWRP 2.8.7
Place new ROM and install
let me know if this works for you.
The 1st install will take a few minutes until you will see something on the phone...
hellfreezover said:
Hi,
I think what you missed is the format of system, data, cache - after the installation of re partition, in Philz recovery.
also - you need to verify that your SD-Data is mounted correctly (sometimes in Philz it adds a 0, and then you will not find files there...
You need to change the mount location before you reboot recovery.
Sorry I have no pictures for this, but it is in the menu...
if the above does not work
Try extracting EBR1, EBR2 from repartition file, install them with Philz recovery through SP-Flash tool.
reboot into recovery --> format data, system, cache - check again where SD is mounted...
Reboot recovery
Install rom - if works great if not:
Install TWRP 2.8.7
Place new ROM and install
let me know if this works for you.
The 1st install will take a few minutes until you will see something on the phone...
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
Yes, u have right: during procedure, before I would install the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0 the SD-DATA is unmounted, internal storage is 0.
What can I do to reach it again?
---------- Post added at 05:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:02 PM ----------
Olympos.81 said:
Yes, u have right: during procedure, before I would install the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0 the SD-DATA is unmounted, internal storage is 0.
What can I do to reach it again?
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
My problem is now:
/E: Unable to mount '/system'
/E: Unable to mount '/protect_s'
/E: Unable to mount '/protect_f'
Olympos.81 said:
Yes, u have right: during procedure, before I would install the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0 the SD-DATA is unmounted, internal storage is 0.
What can I do to reach it again?
---------- Post added at 05:49 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:02 PM ----------
My problem is now:
/E: Unable to mount '/system'
/E: Unable to mount '/protect_s'
/E: Unable to mount '/protect_f'
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you can change the mount location in Philz recovery...
6.a. - check to see where the SDCARD data directory is mounted(\data or \data\0), if it is the \data\0 - change it back to \data in the philz recovery, otherwise - upgrades will not work in TWRP.
I followed your instruction, please see my notes and check my pictures:
1. Copy the Repartition zip file to phone.
OK!
2. Copy the Philz recovery to your phone.
OK!
Please see it, I copied everything to my phone from Window 10, so these files copied into /data directory:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/factory_directory_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
3. Install Philz recovery.
I did it from factory recovery:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1596_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
(You can not see the "Philz*.zip" file because of bad quality of picture, but belive me, it is.
4. Reboot into recovery
OK!
5. Install Re-partition zip (It will take several minutes - it needs to format the partitions)
I did it:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1597_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
6. if format is not running - reboot to recovery and manually format the partitions (System, Data, Cache). - DO NOT FORMAT other partitions.
6.a. - check to see where the SDCARD data directory is mounted(data or data), if it is the data - change it back to data in the philz recovery, otherwise - upgrades will not work in TWRP.
I did not need the format, because your Repartition.zip was installed successfully, and format was done by Repartition.zip as you requested:
Begin:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1598_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
End:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1599_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
7. using SP-Flash tools or another way, install the TWRP 2.8.7 recovery again.
Because of your Repartition procedure all files were deleted from /data directory so I had to upload TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery from SP-Flash tool to mobile:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/Recovery_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
8. Restore your backup.
(I do not know what is it...maybe I make a mistake here. I skiped this step.)
9. Boot the phone.
OK.
10. Copy the MIUI8 install file to phone.
Negative. There is no operation system, because Repartition.zip formatted /data and /system directory.
Furthermore, Internal storage is 0 from the Repartition.zip is completed.
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1603_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
11. Click on the 3 dots
Negative.
12. Chose select update file --> select your copied file.
I had to use OTG-USB cable and chose the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0
But from now due to unavailable /data, /cache / etc - internalt storage is 0 - the installation however started, but failed.
Begin:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1604_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
End:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1605_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
13. Phone will Reboot and install.
Negative.
Where do I make mistake?
Olympos.81 said:
I followed your instruction, please see my notes and check my pictures:
1. Copy the Repartition zip file to phone.
OK!
2. Copy the Philz recovery to your phone.
OK!
Please see it, I copied everything to my phone from Window 10, so these files copied into /data directory:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/factory_directory_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
3. Install Philz recovery.
I did it from factory recovery:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1596_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
(You can not see the "Philz*.zip" file because of bad quality of picture, but belive me, it is.
4. Reboot into recovery
OK!
5. Install Re-partition zip (It will take several minutes - it needs to format the partitions)
I did it:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1597_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
6. if format is not running - reboot to recovery and manually format the partitions (System, Data, Cache). - DO NOT FORMAT other partitions.
6.a. - check to see where the SDCARD data directory is mounted(data or data), if it is the data - change it back to data in the philz recovery, otherwise - upgrades will not work in TWRP.
I did not need the format, because your Repartition.zip was installed successfully, and format was done by Repartition.zip as you requested:
Begin:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1598_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
End:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1599_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
7. using SP-Flash tools or another way, install the TWRP 2.8.7 recovery again.
Because of your Repartition procedure all files were deleted from /data directory so I had to upload TWRP 2.8.7.0 recovery from SP-Flash tool to mobile:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/Recovery_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
8. Restore your backup.
(I do not know what is it...maybe I make a mistake here. I skiped this step.)
9. Boot the phone.
OK.
10. Copy the MIUI8 install file to phone.
Negative. There is no operation system, because Repartition.zip formatted /data and /system directory.
Furthermore, Internal storage is 0 from the Repartition.zip is completed.
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1603_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
11. Click on the 3 dots
Negative.
12. Chose select update file --> select your copied file.
I had to use OTG-USB cable and chose the MIUI 8 rom in TWRP 2.8.7.0
But from now due to unavailable /data, /cache / etc - internalt storage is 0 - the installation however started, but failed.
Begin:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1604_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
End:
http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1605_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
13. Phone will Reboot and install.
Negative.
Where do I make mistake?
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First you missed your previous MIUI backup...
but that is not the issue...
I would recommend formatting the /system, /data, /cache partitions - even though that it shoes success...
Then reboot recovery (to PHILZ)
Make sure your SDCARD mount is without the "0"...
Try to flash ROM using ADB sideload, in PHILZ touch...
if it doesn't work, try installing with TWRP 2.6.3 recovery.
I shared what I did on my phone and it worked...
If all the above fails - try installing EBR1, EBR2 from SP-Flash tool, then Recovery (Philz), Format cache, system, data, then install rom through PHILZ or TWRP...
Somebody could install this rom as Hellfreezover described?
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hellfreezover said:
First you missed your previous MIUI backup...
but that is not the issue...
I would recommend formatting the /system, /data, /cache partitions - even though that it shoes success...
Then reboot recovery (to PHILZ)
Make sure your SDCARD mount is without the "0"...
Try to flash ROM using ADB sideload, in PHILZ touch...
if it doesn't work, try installing with TWRP 2.6.3 recovery.
I shared what I did on my phone and it worked...
If all the above fails - try installing EBR1, EBR2 from SP-Flash tool, then Recovery (Philz), Format cache, system, data, then install rom through PHILZ or TWRP...
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Dear Hellfreezover!
I am sure, that you are advanced or professional developer and you have more experience about mobiles and ROMS, but now, I think what you have written in instructions is different as you have done it in real life.
...or someting is wrong with ROMs.
So...
I tried to follow your instruction several times and when I have reached that point that there were no error message at the beginning of installation of ROM, finally, it was also unsucessfull:
- begining: http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1592_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
- ending: http://kepfeltoltes.hu/160717/IMG_1593_www.kepfeltoltes.hu_.jpg
(See, there is no error message as before like "unmount /data" or somthing else...)
I am hardly a professional....
I used philz, and my files the way I described...
There may be some issues, I had miui Rom installed before...
And there is another guy that did the repartition process... using SP flash tools...
You can try maybe replacing the EBR1, EBR2 in the original Rom and choose firmware update....
Then install the twrp recovery and the Rom...
hellfreezover said:
I am hardly a professional....
I used philz, and my files the way I described...
There may be some issues, I had miui Rom installed before...
And there is another guy that did the repartition process... using SP flash tools...
You can try maybe replacing the EBR1, EBR2 in the original Rom and choose firmware update....
Then install the twrp recovery and the Rom...
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Click to collapse
Now I tried again and again, I followed again your every intsructions and I tried the following ROMs with TWRP 2.6.3.0:
- xiaomi.eu_multi_TCL_S960_6.7.14_v8-4.4 (latest) - Failed
- xiaomi.eu_multi_TCL_S960_6.6.30_v8-4.4 (previous) - Failed
- xiaomi.eu_multi_TCL_S960_6.3.10_v7-4.4 - Success!
Now, the MIUI 7 is running.
I am trying to upgrade to latest MIUI 7 and after to MIUI 8....
...but I am afraid: this will be again failed.
So, quick explanation. Pie update showed up on my OP3T and I have an unlocked bootloader, TWRP 3.3.0-1 and Magisk 18.1 on OOS 5.0.8 (Oreo). Additionally I had a second user account and a Work Profile on my main account.
After reading on the decryption issues (and against my better judgement), I decided that maybe it could work through System Updates since it detected root and was going to install the full package. Big mistake. Got a "Decryption unsuccessful" and sadness.
I had of course taken a full TWRP backup to be safe.
I'm going to put the detailed explanation below (hidden) because it's quite long.
Now in more details. Along with the TWRP back up, I had an oandbackup -backup- of all apps (main and secondary account, but not work) and manually copied all internal storage files on my PC. After the "Decryption unsuccessful" message, I pressed the "Reset Phone" button (probably a stupid decision) thinking I'm good since I have a backup. Phone rebooted, with TWRP replaced (as expected), and I'm in the new OS. Played around a bit in Pie [added my account, registered a fingerprint and PIN, connected to WiFi and checked a few apps] and then I thought, "ok, time to go back", and then it happened.
I rebooted the device and it asked for password to boot (which was the PIN I added in the OS), and then rebooted again in Fastboot to flash TWRP again in order to restore the backup.
TWRP flashed successfully and I copied over my backup. Restored System, Data and Boot, wiped Dalvik & Cache, rebooted, shows the Oneplus logo, gets stuck for a bit and then goes to Fastboot. Ok...probably messed up somewhere, let's try again. Same thing.
I guess the notion that I had the TWRP backup made me feel safe, because I continued to experiment.
After a full 24hours awake trying to restore my phone to its previous state, I have the following:
Restoring System, Data and Boot results in the device booting and showing the Oneplus logo and then after a few seconds, going to Fastboot.
Restoring EFS, Recovery and/or Cache makes no apparent difference.
Restoring Data and Boot, but System Image instead of System makes the device boot and start a lengthy process (possibly of encrypting the entire Data partition) lasting about 2hours, during which the device becomes hot enough (~45C / ~113F) that holding it for more than a couple of seconds is very uncomfortable. After it finishes the lockscreen has my wallpaper, app notifications (like VPN) show up and the second account is there, however my old PINs for either accounts don't work and the Data partition can no longer be accessed in TWRP
Code:
Data successfully decrypted, new block device: '/dev/block/dm-0'
Updating partition details...
...done
[COLOR="red"]Unable to mount storage[/COLOR]
Successfully decrypted with default password.
Updating partition details...
...done
[COLOR="red"]Unable to mount storage
Failed to mount '/data' (No such file or directory)[/COLOR]
Full SELinux support is present.
[COLOR="Red"]Unable to mount /data/media/TWRP/.twrps[/COLOR]
MTP Enabled
When Data is inaccessible in TWRP, only formatting it can bring it back (empty, of course). And then it needs to be formated to F2FS again as well (Oneplus uses F2FS for the Data partition).
Flashing the Oxygen OS 5.0.8 zip file after restoring System works the same as restoring with System Image.
The closest I've come to restoring my device to how it was before is either:
Restoring System, Data and Boot , in which case booting ends up in Fastboot.
OR
Restoring Data and Boot, and System Image, and then not being able to login (plus, no access to Data from TWRP).
I have literally no idea what else to do. If anyone has any idea or suggestion, it would be greatly appreciated.
I'd rather wait for some suggestions before trying to flash other zip files that deal with encryption, since I never had to do that when I first rooted with Magisk.
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How the device is supposed to be:
Bootloader unlocked
TWRP Recovery 3.3.0-1
OxygenOS 5.0.8 (Oreo)
Magisk 18.1
Main user account
Secondary user account
Work Profile (with Shelter) on Main user account
What I have available:
Full TWRP backup of all partitions [Data, System, Cache. System Image, EFS, Recovery, Boot]
oandbackup backups of Main & Secondary user accounts (apps and APKs)
Manual file backup of Main user account's Internal Storage
All OxygenOS Oreo zip files that Oneplus was releasing over time
TWRP images (3.2.1-0 and up)
Stock OxygenOS recovery (they used to have it available)
Magisk Installer/Uninstaller/Manager APK
Time on my hands
Sleep deprivation points
Enough will to live