Today, I downloaded a Xperia S Lockscreen Mod and noticed that it caused a boot loop once flashed. To save this, I downloaded the fix permissions script, but still no change. Later on, I decided to back up the ROM, and then proceeded to flash 4.0.4 with Flashtool. Halfway flashing, I looked into the backup folder I created with CWM, only to find out it did not backup my entire ROM, but only mere parts of it. (All of my Nandroid Backups were about 1GB, but this one was 200-ish MB) Since it was too late, I just proceeded. For some random reason, I decided to flash 4.0.3, and now my Sony cannot even boot. (Just has this Warning symbol once past Sony screen)
Is there any way to draw out the phone data that is still in the phone? I do not want to lose all of my Contacts, SMS, Call Data etc.
PLEASE REPLY ASAP AND THANK IN ADVANCE!
YoBob said:
Today, I downloaded a Xperia S Lockscreen Mod and noticed that it caused a boot loop once flashed. To save this, I downloaded the fix permissions script, but still no change. Later on, I decided to back up the ROM, and then proceeded to flash 4.0.4 with Flashtool. Halfway flashing, I looked into the backup folder I created with CWM, only to find out it did not backup my entire ROM, but only mere parts of it. (All of my Nandroid Backups were about 1GB, but this one was 200-ish MB) Since it was too late, I just proceeded. For some random reason, I decided to flash 4.0.3, and now my Sony cannot even boot. (Just has this Warning symbol once past Sony screen)
Is there any way to draw out the phone data that is still in the phone? I do not want to lose all of my Contacts, SMS, Call Data etc.
PLEASE REPLY ASAP AND THANK IN ADVANCE!
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Ok, firstly(and obviously) do not delete your backups as they contain your precious data.
You can use either SEUS or Flashtool to help you fix your phone.
Flashtool: Flash .ftf file
SEUS: Needs Locked BL, Stock Kernel for it to work
After you flash to stock Kernal and Firmware, you can root, unlock BL, flash CWM Kernel and Restore your backups from it.
Hope this helps
popthosegaskets said:
Ok, firstly(and obviously) do not delete your backups as they contain your precious data.
You can use either SEUS or Flashtool to help you fix your phone.
Flashtool: Flash .ftf file
SEUS: Needs Locked BL, Stock Kernel for it to work
After you flash to stock Kernal and Firmware, you can root, unlock BL, flash CWM Kernel and Restore your backups from it.
Hope this helps
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Can I root and flash CWM when bricked? And also, the backup I made in the process wasn't done properly in the way that it did not backup everything, maybe because my SD Card was already running out of space. Im not sure how much it backed up, nor do I want to take the risk of wiping data prior to flashing.
Is there any other way of backing up my data when bricked?
And thank you for your help.
1. Yes, you can flash CWM while on fastboot. I suggest you flash stock ftf file, then flash kernel.
2. You can access CWM folder in sd card via PC to access your backups, but you cannot extract data from them.
This is the content you will see in your backup folder.
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popthosegaskets said:
1. Yes, you can flash CWM while on fastboot. I suggest you flash stock ftf file, then flash kernel.
2. You can access CWM folder in sd card via PC to access your backups, but you cannot extract data from them.
This is the content you will see in your backup folder.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Regarding step 1, how can I flash CWM if I lost root? Can you give me more detail?
Flash the ftf file, root your phone, then flash CWM.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
popthosegaskets said:
Flash the ftf file, root your phone, then flash CWM.
Sent from my LT18i using xda app-developers app
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Um except my phone can't even boot without wiping data. All it does is boot loop once flashed 4.0.4. Is there any way NOT to make it bootloop WITHOUT wiping my data?
YoBob said:
Um except my phone can't even boot without wiping data. All it does is boot loop once flashed 4.0.4. Is there any way NOT to make it bootloop WITHOUT wiping my data?
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Dude i believe more or less your data is gone now. Listen to the above post and use Flashtool and flash the stock Sony FTF file for your phone. Then boot into stock rom and later install CWM (either with auto installer or by flashing a custom kernel with CWM) then try putting your backup.
Link to download flashtool? and instuction howto flash?
Pruikki said:
Link to download flashtool? and instuction howto flash?
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..
XperienceD said:
The Flashtool, Updating, Unbricking & De-Branding:
PLEASE NOTE:
If you have Un-Locked your Bootloader DO NOT UPDATE Over The Air (O.T.A) or YOU WILL BRICK your Device. If you have Bricked then see THIS thread with how to Restore your Phone.
{RECOVER SOFT-brick}[2012 XPERIA's]Recover ALL 2012 XPERIAs from SOFT-brick
[Remote Support] Fully Repair Dead Xperias Arc/Neo/Play/X10/X8/W8/Mini/MiniPro ALL
The Flashtool is simply what it says on the tin, it's a tool that flashes Firmware to your device in a similar manner as SEUS or PC Companion does except the Flashtool requires .ftf files which can be downloaded from your devices General or Development forum. This is generally the preferred method for Repairing your Phone if SEUS or PC Companion aren't an option or you just prefer not to use them. You can also use the Flashtool to flash a Generic .ftf to your device which will remove any Operator Branding from your device.
This video by BlueChipJ explains the process of using the Flashtool...
...or you can use (specific Phones only) the Official Sony Flash Tool. See maxio1998's thread for more info - [TOOL]Official Sony Flash Tool | Unlocked Devices
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Related
I soft-bricked my galaxy and there's no way to fix it, help! Okay, this is a what happened, I installed a custom ROM which worked out perfectly well until one day all applications started force closing for apparently no reason so I reboot and got stuck in a boot loop. I can only access download mode, recovery is out of the question. I tried to flash back to stock with Odin and it "passed" but the screen was just blank. So, I removed the USB cable hoping it will work and it got stuck in another boot loop. I tried everything that I could have think of but nothing works. It seems that I'm not the only one and is common for Galaxy W devices. Please help!
Also, in the worst case how do I send it back to Samsung? I mean, I know how to but will they fix it?
Location ?
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dont worry , you can just flash it again. A new stock ROM would do. Its no problem.
We have a guide here on this forum. Check it out ^_^
andynroid said:
Location ?
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Umm....Malaysia?
jrandroid said:
dont worry , you can just flash it again. A new stock ROM would do. Its no problem.
We have a guide here on this forum. Check it out ^_^
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I have tried that and it does not work.
Me too I got the same problem. But flashed a stock rom and everything 's working well except data network. Sending it to Samsung centre to fix. To brick it join the Galaxy W Malaysian users group on FB I'm sure you'll find the solution to brick
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darthbii said:
Me too I got the same problem. But flashed a stock rom and everything 's working well except data network. Sending it to Samsung centre to fix. To brick it join the Galaxy W Malaysian users group on FB I'm sure you'll find the solution to brick
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Can you please explain what did you do exactly?
Hi
Sorry, but if you cannot go to recovery problem..
The problem is in your hardware
I already put this problem to this thread
Read carefully
To many member have re-post this problem
So your are not alone
For the others please aware this situation,
This is not problem that you can solve by flashing
Read the thread with "star" first before you posting and get confuse
Regards
Stock Gaming Rom Stable i8150XXLM8
i may have the same problem i use cynanogen mod 9 build 3 then flash to this stock gaming rom..problem start
1. 3g/wcdma not detected/no 3g icon appear/cannot download anuthing
2. reboot using clockwokr mod....but cannot reboot..its say root acces posibly lost..but SU does exist in apps
andydidacus said:
i may have the same problem i use cynanogen mod 9 build 3 then flash to this stock gaming rom..problem start
1. 3g/wcdma not detected/no 3g icon appear/cannot download anuthing
2. reboot using clockwokr mod....but cannot reboot..its say root acces posibly lost..but SU does exist in apps
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did you full wipe before flashing stock rom?
what stock gaming rom, it is full recovery?
you may can try:
- flashing again cwm using odin,
- if succesfull, boot to cwm, format data and cache, except system
- try reboot normally.
- if failed, format everything, except your sdcard,
- flashing stock rom using odin, (better use stock rom provided for your country), use original stock rom, not modified rom ! with size more than 350mb, its contain recovery, baseand and everything you need. of course your cwm will be replaced after. you can flash again cwm after your phone boot normally.
good luck.
andydidacus said:
i may have the same problem i use cynanogen mod 9 build 3 then flash to this stock gaming rom..problem start
1. 3g/wcdma not detected/no 3g icon appear/cannot download anuthing
2. reboot using clockwokr mod....but cannot reboot..its say root acces posibly lost..but SU does exist in apps
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In reverting back to GB 2.3.6 from CM9, you should do format /system to be able to flash successfully. Try it.
Yes i jave succesfully revert to gb rom..n finally traded it woth sgn
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Thanks
coliv_aja said:
did you full wipe before flashing stock rom?
what stock gaming rom, it is full recovery?
you may can try:
- flashing again cwm using odin,
- if succesfull, boot to cwm, format data and cache, except system
- try reboot normally.
- if failed, format everything, except your sdcard,
- flashing stock rom using odin, (better use stock rom provided for your country), use original stock rom, not modified rom ! with size more than 350mb, its contain recovery, baseand and everything you need. of course your cwm will be replaced after. you can flash again cwm after your phone boot normally.
good luck.
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Thanks really worked! ^
Hi! yesterday I tried to get cyanogenmod to my Samsung galaxy W. Firstly I used this tutorial to root my phone View attachment 1899558
Then I installed clockworkmod recovery with this tutorial
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When I did the ''IV. Accessing ClockworkMod Recovery'' , I tried to backup my phone, but there wasn't enough space to do it, so I pressed ''reboot'' and this happens, it goes through the samsung and galaxy w logo, but after that the screen just turns black, this happens every time when I try to turn it on. I can access the clockworkmod recovery.
I have tried to ''wipe the cache partition'', ''wipe data/factory reset'' and wipe ''dalvik cache'' but it doesn't seem to work.
What should I do, I don't want cyangenmod after this haha I just want to know if there is a way to get the phone working.
Any answers would be appreciated
Eerooo said:
Hi! yesterday I tried to get cyanogenmod to my Samsung galaxy W. Firstly I used this tutorial to root my phone View attachment 1899558
Then I installed clockworkmod recovery with this tutorial View attachment 1899561
When I did the ''IV. Accessing ClockworkMod Recovery'' , I tried to backup my phone, but there wasn't enough space to do it, so I pressed ''reboot'' and this happens, it goes through the samsung and galaxy w logo, but after that the screen just turns black, this happens every time when I try to turn it on. I can access the clockworkmod recovery.
I have tried to ''wipe the cache partition'', ''wipe data/factory reset'' and wipe ''dalvik cache'' but it doesn't seem to work.
What should I do, I don't want cyangenmod after this haha I just want to know if there is a way to get the phone working.
Any answers would be appreciated
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Some wrong sequence there :
Forgets the steps as per attachment.
In assumption the CM9 ROM.zip is in your SD Card...
Boot to CWM
Locate the CM9 ROM using and remember the location i.e. External SD etc
Now under Advance...Format all folders clean (not the folder containing the CM9 ROM)
Wipe / Format / Cache etc = the usual
Wipe Dalvik
Fix Permission
Flash the CM9 then GAPPS
Reboot...:good:
No need to back-up once you have used CM9...you will never go back to GB
If you insist on back-up just move all your treasures in your PC 1st, best to format the SD Card then move the ROM.zip to it
andynroid said:
Some wrong sequence there :
Forgets the steps as per attachment.
In assumption the CM9 ROM.zip is in your SD Card...
Boot to CWM
Locate the CM9 ROM using and remember the location i.e. External SD etc
Now under Advance...Format all folders clean (not the folder containing the CM9 ROM)
Wipe / Format / Cache etc = the usual
Wipe Dalvik
Fix Permission
Flash the CM9 then GAPPS
Reboot...:good:
No need to back-up once you have used CM9...you will never go back to GB
If you insist on back-up just move all your treasures in your PC 1st, best to format the SD Card then move the ROM.zip to it
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Thank you so much!There is still a problem my phone recognizesmy sd card it and also tells me how much storage i have left. But when i want to use an application like the camera it says there is no sd card. What should I do?
E: Already got the problem fixed
Got another SD card to swap ?
Please Help me T.T
I just wanna go back to original Stock Rom and yesterday I Flash the firmware Malaysia with Odin.. the Odin haven't pass then my phone automatically restart and after few minutes the odin said PASS and the message there wrote ''distroy instant'' and ''Killed timer''... after that my galaxy w cannot boot.. it just stucked at the start screen wallpaper there.....
please help me... sorry for my broken english...
---------- Post added at 02:01 PM ---------- Previous post was at 01:21 PM ----------
odin wrote Close serial portal and wait until rebooting but it havent PASS and my wonder cannot start and it stucked at samsung logo....
j0rd4nkzf said:
Umm....Malaysia?
I have tried that and it does not work.
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last time my phone cannot start too because i flash wrong file, then i send service centre at lowyat saying my phone suddenly can't be turned on (don't say ur already root or whatever can void the warranty)
Ore Sanjou!
j0rd4nkzf said:
I soft-bricked my galaxy and there's no way to fix it, help! Okay, this is a what happened, I installed a custom ROM which worked out perfectly well until one day all applications started force closing for apparently no reason so I reboot and got stuck in a boot loop. I can only access download mode, recovery is out of the question. I tried to flash back to stock with Odin and it "passed" but the screen was just blank. So, I removed the USB cable hoping it will work and it got stuck in another boot loop. I tried everything that I could have think of but nothing works. It seems that I'm not the only one and is common for Galaxy W devices. Please help!
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u must service it in SamsungServiceCenter
I have flashed the arconium 8.0 ROM as in thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640, and have problems below (not sure related or not)
1. After turning the phone off, it always go back to the ex-factory status (the 7 steps starting with asking the language to be used)
2. The internal storage is shown as 0.00B right after start up (no app open, or installed except those coming with the rom) but in "Running", it shows i have 228 MB
3. Cannot download apps, error stating insufficient space on phone
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I experience the following during the flash, are the related?
- no app2sd partition found. skipping format of /sd-ext at "wipe cache partition"
- Failed to find "userdata" partition to mount "/data" at "advanced" => "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
Please kindly help!!
lousylogic said:
I have flashed the arconium 8.0 ROM as in thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1325640, and have problems below (not sure related or not)
1. After turning the phone off, it always go back to the ex-factory status (the 7 steps starting with asking the language to be used)
2. The internal storage is shown as 0.00B right after start up (no app open, or installed except those coming with the rom) but in "Running", it shows i have 228 MB
3. Cannot download apps, error stating insufficient space on phone
I experience the following during the flash, are the related?
- no app2sd partition found. skipping format of /sd-ext at "wipe cache partition"
- Failed to find "userdata" partition to mount "/data" at "advanced" => "Wipe Dalvik Cache"
Please kindly help!!
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You must also flash the LT18i patch included in the post.
The thing is, your phone's internal memory partition is different from Xperia Arc and the firmware you flashed is for Xperia Arc not Xperia Arc S.
In order to make it work on Arc S,you must flash the patch included on the post.
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Thanks. I did install the LT18i patch, after the main ROM.
(by using the CWM "install zip from sdcard, right?)
lousylogic said:
Thanks. I did install the LT18i patch, after the main ROM.
(by using the CWM "install zip from sdcard, right?)
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yes, that is how you install the patch.
But try installing the patch before installing the rom.
first istall patch then install the rom.
Give it a try.
KingWickedd said:
yes, that is how you install the patch.
But try installing the patch before installing the rom.
first istall patch then install the rom.
Give it a try.
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Really appreciate your reply, I tried, no luck, same problem :<
Dear KingWickedd and others,
What do you think, this is a Kernel issue, Rom issue or phone hardware issue?
Thanks a lot
lousylogic said:
Dear KingWickedd and others,
What do you think, this is a Kernel issue, Rom issue or phone hardware issue?
Thanks a lot
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As far as i know, its the rom issue.
It happened with me too.After trying several things, i flashed .283 firmware on my device via flashtool and my phone was back on track.I thought your issue might be different from mine so I suggested the above mentioned things.
If you want, you can try flashing .283 firmware on your phone.I cannot guarantee a positive outcome but the fact is, it worked for me.
Or you can try PC companion's repair option as weel.
All the best
KingWickedd said:
As far as i know, its the rom issue.
It happened with me too.After trying several things, i flashed .283 firmware on my device via flashtool and my phone was back on track.I thought your issue might be different from mine so I suggested the above mentioned things.
If you want, you can try flashing .283 firmware on your phone.I cannot guarantee a positive outcome but the fact is, it worked for me.
Or you can try PC companion's repair option as weel.
All the best
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Thanks for the quick reply.
I just reflashed ICS kernal and rom also from doomlord (all others won't go pass the booting) and you know what, same thing happened:
KingWickedd said:
As far as i know, its the rom issue.
It happened with me too.After trying several things, i flashed .283 firmware on my device via flashtool and my phone was back on track.I thought your issue might be different from mine so I suggested the above mentioned things.
If you want, you can try flashing .283 firmware on your phone.I cannot guarantee a positive outcome but the fact is, it worked for me.
Or you can try PC companion's repair option as weel.
All the best
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Would you please tell me where to find the .283 firmware you mentioned.... and which kernal it shall go with.
And the PCC... it works with custom kernal / rom as well?
Thanks
lousylogic said:
Would you please tell me where to find the .283 firmware you mentioned.... and which kernal it shall go with.
And the PCC... it works with custom kernal / rom as well?
Thanks
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I cannot find .283 firmware file on xda as they were uploaded on multiupload.com.
That site is down and we cannot download things from that site.
So i found another way out.Flash your phone using the WotanServer.The flashing process is a bit different when compared to flashtool flashing style.
Here is the link and it has the tutorials as well.
And since your bootloader is unlocked, you must not use PC companion or any other Sony Update Services as it might brick your phone. So use the wotanserver and flash your phone. All the best again
The Link : http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-arc-s-lt18/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Edit: when you flash stock firmware,it automatically flashes stock kernel as its included in the firmware.
KingWickedd said:
I cannot find .283 firmware file on xda as they were uploaded on multiupload.com.
That site is down and we cannot download things from that site.
So i found another way out.Flash your phone using the WotanServer.The flashing process is a bit different when compared to flashtool flashing style.
Here is the link and it has the tutorials as well.
And since your bootloader is unlocked, you must not use PC companion or any other Sony Update Services as it might brick your phone. So use the wotanserver and flash your phone. All the best again
The Link : http://www.wotanserver.com/en/sony-ericsson/se/xperia-arc-s-lt18/unlock-tool/debranding-flash
Edit: when you flash stock firmware,it automatically flashes stock kernel as its included in the firmware.
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Thanks again, but still struggling as Wotanclient software won't detect my phone. I am getting crazy....
lousylogic said:
Thanks again, but still struggling as Wotanclient software won't detect my phone. I am getting crazy....
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The firmware which you flash (ftf file) must contain userdata.sin file.
You can open the ftf file using 7zip software.
Or you can flash the Ginger.X rom..I flashed this rom on my Arc and got the same problem as you have because the rom is meant only for xperia arc s not for xperia arc.Since your phone is Arc s,it might reset you partitions.
Here is the rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516816&highlight=ginger+x
KingWickedd said:
The firmware which you flash (ftf file) must contain userdata.sin file.
You can open the ftf file using 7zip software.
Or you can flash the Ginger.X rom..I flashed this rom on my Arc and got the same problem as you have because the rom is meant only for xperia arc s not for xperia arc.Since your phone is Arc s,it might reset you partitions.
Here is the rom : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1516816&highlight=ginger+x
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No luck, Ginger X Rom installed and same problem still there. Finally connected to Wotanclient, but always find "CRC fails" error whichever firmware/country I chose. Still trying though.
BTW, do you know anyway to flash .ftf file without flashtool?
Thanks as usual.
Dear KingWickedd, just to let you know that I solved the problem by flashing the stock ftf file using my friend's notebook, so relieved ^^
lousylogic said:
No luck, Ginger X Rom installed and same problem still there. Finally connected to Wotanclient, but always find "CRC fails" error whichever firmware/country I chose. Still trying though.
BTW, do you know anyway to flash .ftf file without flashtool?
Thanks as usual.
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I'm sorry I do not know the procedure to flash ftf files without flashtool.
And I do not know about that error because i hav'nt used wotanclient yet.
lousylogic said:
Dear KingWickedd, just to let you know that I solved the problem by flashing the stock ftf file using my friend's notebook, so relieved ^^
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Well that's good news
Btw,did you check the firmware file for userdata.sin??
That was .26, I think.... can't check as I flashed with ICS now, working great ^^
lousylogic said:
That was .26, I think.... can't check as I flashed with ICS now, working great ^^
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Cool..Have fun
Hello, this is my first thread here. I want to share my experience using android lol. I'm a noob, so this is maybe for noob too .
If you always changing your rom only to test or whatever, you may have to go back to stock rom via Odin. So, here I will tell you how to go back to stock rom without Odin .
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First, you need to be on stock rom, then go to cwm, then backup your fresh stock rom.
Now, try install a custom rom with custom kernel inside it. Then you want to go back to stock rom. Follow this.
Go to your stock rom files (PDA...blabla, MODEM....blabla, CSC....blabla), and open your PDA..blabla using winrar or whatever and extract the boot.img inside it to your sdcard. DON'T PUT IT IN A FOLDER.
Next, you need to download SGYbiCWM.zip below. Then, go into cwm.
1. Wipe data then make sure that system is mounted (look at mount and storage).
2. Install zip from sdcard and choose SGYbiCWM.zip
3. Then go to backup and restore - advanced restore. And restore system, data and cache from your backup of stock rom. (Don't restore your boot.img because you may get failed to restore boot.img of your backup of stock rom.
4. Wipe data again then reboot.
5. If stuck, try reinstalling SGYbiCWM.zip from cwm then reboot.
I'm a noob, so please guide me if I'm wrong. And, sorry for bad English .
Tools.
Cwm: db.tt/sIzhV4JP
SGYbiCWM.zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=960195&d=1332442084
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instructions seem accurate. CWM 5.0.6.2
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does not restore the kernel & init_rd. So SGYbiCWM does it manually.
But remember, under some kernels like MT 2.0 even SGYbiCWM does not work, so to restore a stock kernel under such circumstances you must issue the "dd" command inside SGYbiCWM manually in a root shell, or maybe as a script.
In fact, you may find a root shell script more handy than SGYbiCWM or CWM backup/restore.
instead of restoring cache you may want to wipe it. restoring sd-ext never worked here, so link2sd is problematic.
to sum up: in this menu :
, read:
the advanced nandroid restore of
boot.img kernel
cache
sd-ext
is of almost no use in this version of CWM for SGY. see attached screenies for advanced restore in CWM
mai77 said:
instructions seem accurate. CWM 5.0.6.2
does not restore the kernel & init_rd. So SGYbiCWM does it manually.
But remember, under some kernels like MT 2.0 even SGYbiCWM does not work, so to restore a stock kernel under such circumstances you must issue the "dd" command inside SGYbiCWM manually in a root shell, or maybe as a script.
In fact, you may find a root shell script more handy than SGYbiCWM or CWM backup/restore.
instead of restoring cache you may want to wipe it. restoring sd-ext never worked here, so link2sd is problematic.
to sum up: in this menu :
, read:
the advanced nandroid restore of
boot.img kernel
cache
sd-ext
is of almost no use in this version of CWM for SGY. see attached screenies for advanced restore in CWM
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Yeah, I have tried restoring stock kernel in merruk latest kernel using SGYbiCWM one day and it seems like failed/ makes me bootloop
Sorry for bad english
Hey can I use this to install the new kernel like white kernel without restoring the backup
Guys I installed cyanogenmod 7 (1.8)by whitexp successfully with white kernel 1.0.
Before installing cm7 I backed up my stock rom using cwm.
To install white kernel I used madteams cwm. Now I want to go back to stock rom from phone itself as I don't have a PC right now to use Odin.
I tried to install the stock kernel (boot.img) using sgybicwm.zip but wasn't successful.
And when I try to restore my nandroid backup through advanced restore >>restore system,
It says md5 mismatch...
Please help friends..
EDIT: got back to stock by odin..
I just did a silly thing while using odin..
First I selected all the three files and hit on start.
Everything went fine but there was no progress after that checking and files ok message that comes in left corner message box.
I waited for 10 minutes but no progress was showing on phone also, so I disconnected in between.
Well I was lucky that my phone booted up.
I tried another odin file and it worked.
Ravitaneja said:
Hey can I use this to install the new kernel like white kernel without restoring the backup
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yes, but maybe you want to install stock kernel (using SGYbiCWM.zip) before installing a custom kernel. then you can use the SGYbiCWM.zip to install a custom kernel in a stock kernel. Just put the custom kernel boot.img on your sdcard (not on a folder).
Fawkes... said:
Guys I installed cyanogenmod 7 (1.8)by whitexp successfully with white kernel 1.0.
Before installing cm7 I backed up my stock rom using cwm.
To install white kernel I used madteams cwm. Now I want to go back to stock rom from phone itself as I don't have a PC right now to use Odin.
I tried to install the stock kernel (boot.img) using sgybicwm.zip but wasn't successful.
And when I try to restore my nandroid backup through advanced restore >>restore system,
It says md5 mismatch...
Please help friends..
EDIT: got back to stock by odin..
I just did a silly thing while using odin..
First I selected all the three files and hit on start.
Everything went fine but there was no progress after that checking and files ok message that comes in left corner message box.
I waited for 10 minutes but no progress was showing on phone also, so I disconnected in between.
Well I was lucky that my phone booted up.
I tried another odin file and it worked.
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make sure that system is mounted when installing kernel (boot.img) or restoring backup...
DennisFrea said:
make sure that system is mounted when installing kernel (boot.img) or restoring backup...
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Yeah..
I tried everything.
Btw I am back on stock now..
Fawkes...
Fawkes... said:
Yeah..
I tried everything.
Btw I am back on stock now..
Fawkes...
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did you use madteam's cwm? on this method, the cwm used is cwm_bla_bla.zip, so maybe you will try using it
ps: if you encountered the same problem again, try this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1948404
when I was in stock rom, I backup using cwm. then I flash jellyblast. and now I want Hyperion. I'm new in this type of work. so I don't know what should I need to do. I have read ur post and I have notice that in my stock backup there's no modem or pda file. i got only 4 tar file(cache, system, android etc) 1 boot image and 1nendroid file. am i still able to go back to my stock. all i want is just to port to new custom rom . i don't care about my backup files. any easy solusion ?
sry 4 my bad english
rabin69x said:
when I was in stock rom, I backup using cwm. then I flash jellyblast. and now I want Hyperion. I'm new in this type of work. so I don't know what should I need to do. I have read ur post and I have notice that in my stock backup there's no modem or pda file. i got only 4 tar file(cache, system, android etc) 1 boot image and 1nendroid file. am i still able to go back to my stock. all i want is just to port to new custom rom . i don't care about my backup files. any easy solusion ?
sry 4 my bad english
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about your problem, the pda or modem file is on your odin flashable files and not on your cwm backup files. You just only take the boot.img from pda files. Then, you flash it manually using SGYbicwm.zip, then restore the backup from cwm. Read the post carefully
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ODIN
well, being able to reflash without the help of a PC & ODIN is a huge advantage.
So I believe flashing with SGY only and w/o ODIN is the easiest way to flash. But ODIN has extra capabilities of course.
mai77 said:
well, being able to reflash without the help of a PC & ODIN is a huge advantage.
So I believe flashing with SGY only and w/o ODIN is the easiest way to flash. But ODIN has extra capabilities of course.
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yeah, without odin is more efficient
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DennisFrea said:
about your problem, the pda or modem file is on your odin flashable files and not on your cwm backup files. You just only take the boot.img from pda files. Then, you flash it manually using SGYbicwm.zip, then restore the backup from cwm. Read the post carefully
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samsung kies is not working on my pc. it just close when i open it. i have try it in many way like run as adminstrator etc and etc but nothings seems working. so odin maybe not working for me. but anyway, so then ur talling me that download those odins stock rom files, collect pda, modem etc file from there and use ur method. is that ok ?
rabin69x said:
samsung kies is not working on my pc. it just close when i open it. i have try it in many way like run as adminstrator etc and etc but nothings seems working. so odin maybe not working for me. but anyway, so then ur talling me that download those odins stock rom files, collect pda, modem etc file from there and use ur method. is that ok ?
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yes, but we only use the pda...blabla. open it using winrar or whatever, take the boot.img file and put it on your sdcard, then follow the instruction in post #1
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DennisFrea said:
yes, but we only use the pda...blabla. open it using winrar or whatever, take the boot.img file and put it on your sdcard, then follow the instruction in post #1
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thanks man. sure giving a try and then let u know what happen.
rabin69x said:
thanks man. sure giving a try and then let u know what happen.
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welcome dude
My phone is not getting start if i insert SIM
DennisFrea said:
Hello, this is my first thread here. I want to share my experience using android lol. I'm a noob, so this is maybe for noob too .
First, you need to be on stock rom, then go to cwm, then backup your fresh stock rom.
Now, try install a custom rom with custom kernel inside it. Then you want to go back to stock rom. Follow this.
Go to your stock rom files (PDA...blabla, MODEM....blabla, CSC....blabla), and open your PDA..blabla using winrar or whatever and extract the boot.img inside it to your sdcard. DON'T PUT IT IN A FOLDER.
Next, you need to download SGYbiCWM.zip below. Then, go into cwm.
1. Wipe data then make sure that system is mounted (look at mount and storage).
2. Install zip from sdcard and choose SGYbiCWM.zip
3. Then go to backup and restore - advanced restore. And restore system, data and cache from your backup of stock rom. (Don't restore your boot.img because you may get failed to restore boot.img of your backup of stock rom.
4. Wipe data again then reboot.
5. If stuck, try reinstalling SGYbiCWM.zip from cwm then reboot.
I'm a noob, so please guide me if I'm wrong. And, sorry for bad English .
Tools.
Cwm: db.tt/sIzhV4JP
SGYbiCWM.zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=960195&d=1332442084
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I had followed your instruction to restore my stock rom of Samsung GT-S5360 but now my phone is not getting start if i insert sim, but without sim card it's alright... it just come to the Samsung logo and shut down, or restart. without sim it get start in first attempt..... please help me to make my problem solved....
Hi guys, i just updated my Ace 2 from 2.3.6 GB to 4.1.2 JB through Samsung Kies. After the update process, i used the "root.zip" (err, just saw it while searching from the forum) in order for it to be rooted. I also downloaded gooManager, Root Browser, ROM manager, Greenify, Titanium. Also removed unnecessary apps using Root Browser ( saw list of bloated apps on Ace 2 also in this forum). It is my first time rooting my droid and I want to obtain knowledge in order to maximize my droid's capabilities.
So here's my questions (so far):
1. Why is it my Recovery Mode is looking like this:
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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",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
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instead of looking like this:
since because i wanted to flash it but when I see some tutorials, their recovery mode has a ROM Manager logo which made me hesitated on flashing.
2. What can you recommend on me , a newbie , about flashing tips in order to flash my Ace 2 into 4.4 kitkat?
Source : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524905
3. Can someone tell me how to flash proper because im confused on flashing through recov mode and using Odin
4. Lastly, if i factory reset my 4.1.2 JB through recov. mode, will it revert my droid into 2.3.6 GB ? will it remove the root?
since i also saw some tutorials flashing by factory reset in recov. mode then installing from SD Card also in recov. mode
Please help me clear my mind on flashing Thank you !
So here's my questions (so far):
1. Why is it my Recovery Mode is looking like this:
instead of looking like this:
since because i wanted to flash it but when I see some tutorials, their recovery mode has a ROM Manager logo which made me hesitated on flashing.
1- because thats CWM, never use rom manager. Search forum for cwm 6 by shaaan
EDIT: temp cwm 6 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2141395
2. What can you recommend on me , a newbie , about flashing tips in order to flash my Ace 2 into 4.4 kitkat?
Source : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524905
2- thats a theme, no kitkat yet
3. Can someone tell me how to flash proper because im confused on flashing through recov mode and using Odin
3- follow instructions in first post of EVERY rom thread, you should be safe
4. Lastly, if i factory reset my 4.1.2 JB through recov. mode, will it revert my droid into 2.3.6 GB ? will it remove the root?
since i also saw some tutorials flashing by factory reset in recov. mode then installing from SD Card also in recov. mode
4-
-no
-no
-dont follow those tuts, follow our ace 2 ones, to revert to 2.3 search forum for the thread, its late here ill try to link the thread for you
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Try to download it again and as it says, it is for Android 4.3.
nairb310 said:
1. Why is it my Recovery Mode is looking like this instead of looking like this:
4. Lastly, if i factory reset my 4.1.2 JB through recov. mode, will it revert my droid into 2.3.6 GB ? will it remove the root?
since i also saw some tutorials flashing by factory reset in recov. mode then installing from SD Card also in recov. mode
Please help me clear my mind on flashing Thank you !
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1: In the Ace 2, recovery comes from the kernel. You can temporarily load "cwm6.zip" to upgrade until the next reboot "Android system recovery 3E" into CWM 6.0.2, and once you install another kernel with a modified recovery (CM10.2 contains CWM 6.0.3 for example) it will always load in place of the stock one.
4: Factory reset means deleting everything under /data (the system memory in which apps are installed by default), /cache and .android_secure (apps moved to SD or USB storage), the OS and all system applications will persist. You will technically stay rooted, but SuperSU will only remain if it was installed as a system app.
To switch between 2.x and 4.x you must flash and repartition with a complete 3-part firmware (with PIT, CODE/PDA and CSC files), like LK4 or MB4. After that you can install an OS of the same generation using Odin/Heimdall (for tar files) or CWM (for zips).
Most stock-derivate firmwares recommend a base version but it's usually optional; AOSP roms (Cyanogen, AOKP and the like) don't care at all.
Ryccardo said:
1: In the Ace 2, recovery comes from the kernel. You can temporarily load "cwm6.zip" to upgrade until the next reboot "Android system recovery 3E" into CWM 6.0.2, and once you install another kernel with a modified recovery (CM10.2 contains CWM 6.0.3 for example) it will always load in place of the stock one.
4: Factory reset means deleting everything under /data (the system memory in which apps are installed by default), /cache and .android_secure (apps moved to SD or USB storage), the OS and all system applications will persist. You will technically stay rooted, but SuperSU will only remain if it was installed as a system app.
To switch between 2.x and 4.x you must flash and repartition with a complete 3-part firmware (with PIT, CODE/PDA and CSC files), like LK4 or MB4. After that you can install an OS of the same generation using Odin/Heimdall (for tar files) or CWM (for zips).
Most stock-derivate firmwares recommend a base version but it's usually optional; AOSP roms (Cyanogen, AOKP and the like) don't care at all.
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Thank you for your reply but i cant understand some of the term you are saying XD So basically on 1. recovery kernel can be upgraded ? and my kernel i think is old ? so that is why my recov mode is not looking like ROM manager logo?
so also i can flash using ROM manager or Recovery mode with my current system ?
Flash temp cwm 6 zip in stock recovery(will be called update.zip, i added link). Dont use rom manager
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nairb310 said:
Thank you for your reply but i cant understand some of the term you are saying XD So basically on 1. recovery kernel can be upgraded ? and my kernel i think is old ? so that is why my recov mode is not looking like ROM manager logo?
so also i can flash using ROM manager or Recovery mode with my current system ?
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The same kernel that runs "the full Android experience" also contains the recovery that boots with up+home+power. Some kernels have the "Android system recovery 3E" (which can be temporarily upgraded to CWM with cwm6.zip), others have CWM directly.
Basically, if you have a Cyanogen ROM installed, it will have CWM preinstalled. For everything else keep the temporary CWM in you external storage.
(All this ignores Gingerbread kernels, but let's keep matters simple as you're probably using JB)
AT&T Galaxy s3. I have no Internet. Everything else good. Can someone give the order of flashing. Does the update bootloader go on before the cm nighty and don't you wipe before doing both. I feel like I am doing something wrong.
tepeee said:
AT&T Galaxy s3. I have no Internet. Everything else good. Can someone give the order of flashing. Does the update bootloader go on before the cm nighty and don't you wipe before doing both. I feel like I am doing something wrong.
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Can you post a screenshot of your "About device" settings? And by Internet do you mean your data doesn't work? If so that generally points to a modem issue. As for the order of flashing, it generally goes like this:
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
2. Install .zip
3. Wipe Cache/Dalvik Cache
4. Reboot
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Terminal emulator says I have mi747ucdlk3 bootloader
tepeee said:
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What bootloader is on your phone? The LK3 baseband is 4.1.1.
Does the bootloader go on after cm11 room and don't you need to wipe before or after flashing it? How can you tell what bootloader is on your phone? Thanks
check post #s 7-9-10 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2893182
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@audit13 :As for the order of flashing, it generally goes like this:
1. Wipe Data/Factory Reset
2. Install .zip
3. Wipe Cache/Dalvik Cache
4. Reboot
Someone tell me, does the bootloader go on first or after the cm11 rom?
The bootloader must always be loaded first. Without a bootloader, the ROM would not boot.
Wiping cache, dalvik, data, and system does not touch the bootloader or modem.
Audit, take a look up a few posts where I have a pic of my About phone. As far as I see I have the right bootloader. Remember I formatted everything, not wipe.
That screen shows your modem, not the bootloader.
If you have terminal emulator on your phone, open the app and type this in and let us know what it says:
su and press enter.
getprop ro.bootloader and press enter.
Try this if you don't have terminal emulator: boot into download mode and tell me what it says on the screen.
It's important to know which bootloader you have because that will determine what can be safely flashed to the phone.
Maybe this will help. I get this message after applying the rom right after applying the network name and password, (INSERT SIM CARD, You need to refer to your sim card instructions that came with your phone and there is a red android with on eye closed) . I have my bootloader listed in couple posts up.
Try flashing a more recent modem with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1831898
If no dice, update the bootloader with this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321310
That screen shot is not your bootloader, it is your modem. I don't recommend flashing any modem or bootloader related until your find out what it is.
I also have a Nexus 4 and when I got to the "About" screen, it tells me my modem is 1.0.3 but I know my bootloader not 1.0.3.
audit13 said:
That screen shot is not your bootloader, it is your modem. I don't recommend flashing any modem or bootloader related until your find out what it is.
I also have a Nexus 4 and when I got to the "About" screen, it tells me my modem is 1.0.3 but I know my bootloader not 1.0.3.
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He updated one of his posts. "Terminal emulator says I have mi747ucdlk3 bootloader"
NikoZBK said:
He updated one of his posts. "Terminal emulator says I have mi747ucdlk3 bootloader"
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OMG. I am so embarrassed. Thank you NikoZBK for pointing this out.
Teepee, my apologies for not thoroughly reading your post
It is possible that CM11 is not completely compatible with the 4.1.1 modem. Try installing CM10.2 to see if you can get internet access over your data connection. If you can, try updating the modem and bootloader as NikoZBK suggested.
If you want, you could also flash back to unroot stock 4.1.1 and run OTA updates to get all the way to stock 4.4.2.
audit13 said:
OMG. I am so embarrassed. Thank you NikoZBK for pointing this out.
Teepee, my apologies for not thoroughly reading your post
It is possible that CM11 is not completely compatible with the 4.1.1 modem. Try installing CM10.2 to see if you can get internet access over your data connection. If you can, try updating the modem and bootloader as NikoZBK suggested.
If you want, you could also flash back to unroot stock 4.1.1 and run OTA updates to get all the way to stock 4.4.2.
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Seconded. And no problem. :good: I almost missed it myself.
First off let me thank the two of you for all your help. If you haven't noticed, you are dealing with someone with very little knowledge lol. If you go back to post #11 I updated the exact message I am getting. Are there any links you can give me on running OTA updates and how to flash back to unroot stock 4.11.
tepeee said:
First off let me thank the two of you for all your help. If you haven't noticed, you are dealing with someone with very little knowledge lol. If you go back to post #11 I updated the exact message I am getting. Are there any links you can give me on running OTA updates and how to flash back to unroot stock 4.11.
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The easiest way to get back to stock and run OTA updates is this:
1) download the stock ATT 4.1.1 ROM from sammobile.com. Just search for the sgh-i747.
2) put your phone into download mode but don't connect it to your computer;
2) launch Odin and click on the PDA box and browse for the ROM file. The ROM file should now appear in the PDA box.
3) don't check anything in Odin except F.Reset Time;
4) connect your phone to the computer and flash the ROM in Odin by clicking on the start button;
5) when you see the word "Reset" in the Odin status window, disconnect the usb cable, pull the battery, replace the battery, boot into recovery, wipe cache and data, boot the phone.
The phone should now be running a completely stock 4.1.1 ROM. At this point, I would test out your data connection to make sure everything is working. If everything is working and you want to update via OTA, just connect to wifi and check for software updates directly from your phone.
Be aware of the fact that rooting on stock 4.3 and stock 4.4.2 can be trickier because Knox will be loaded onto your phone after running the OTA update to 4.3.
Just a quick FYI, if I may... as I understand it, the latest cm releases will have to be run on the 4.4.2 bootloader and modem. They apparently updated the radio/ril files and they don't play well with our older modems.
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Would anything bad happen if I tried to format the boot folder? Thinking of formatting everything I can if it won't hurt my phone?