Hello all,
First some background
as you can tell i have an xperia s. I had initially rooted it in .45, installed CWM, installed .55 system and CWM again, and had a perfectly healthy tool on my hands. A week ago i realized it had suddenly started to eat up the battery in half a day. I uninstalled everything i could think of, and nothing happened. So i though of going back to a previous CWM backup.
That proved impossible since the backup sequence always stopped at a formatting error. After a dozen attempts i lost my patience and used flashtool to install and root .45. Then CWM, then OTA to .55, and then CWM again (it was lost after OTA update to .55).
Took me about a day to put everything back.
That was yesterday.
Today i tried to install the camera mod from xperia V (had it before and truly the focusing is faster, cannot vouch for anything else though)
And there it was:
Instructions for installing the zip require to wipe cache first.
Through CWM when i tried to wipe cache, both ways available, i always get the same error
make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p13
I have seen that before on my phone but everything works OK in normal mode. Only time problems arise is when i need CWM...
I have also seen it reported in xda but nobody posted a solution.
Any thoughts?
I cannot take it back as defective either, because it works ok:silly:
I decided to take it a step further.
Went into CWM and chose wipe data/factory reset.
Here is the log
CWM recovery for 2012 Xperia V2
by kenjidct
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/command
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/log
e: can't open /cache/recovery/log
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
e: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
--Wiping data...
Formatting /data...
e: format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
formatting /cache
formatting /sd-ext
formatting /sdcard/.android_secure
data wipe complete
I tried it again right after that and it completed with no errors.
THen tried to format cache and -surprise- no errors...
So i went on to restore my previous backup.
checking MD5 sums
Restoring system
restoring data
e: format_volume make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
Error while formatting data
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/command
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/log
e: can't open /cache/recovery/log
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
e: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
Tried to format data after that and again error at block 14
WTF??????????????????
AGAIN???????????
What do you make of this?
Guys. nobody knows, or nobody has the same errors?
I have exactly same issues.. i am running .45 rooted firmware o my SXS.. help us guys
sagardrokr said:
I have exactly same issues.. i am running .45 rooted firmware o my SXS.. help us guys
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can u connect it to fastboot?
if u yes, from fastboot: fastboot erase cache. fastboot format cache. i think that flashing ftf full wipe can fix that too.
I am having this issue even after multiple(2-3) full wipes.
Let me be clear about that.
First time i encountered the situation i though it was just a glitch. So i went all out and erased everything. Reinstalled .45 , rooted, then OTA-ed to .55, then installed CWM (i actually installed it first at .45 but during the update to .55 it was lost, so i installed it again.) Problem insisted , so i re-did it all a couple of times until i run out of time to keep installing everything!!!
Now, as for the "manual" format you are referring to. How do we do that?
Can we do that through flash tool?
I was thinking of connecting the phone to the flashtool in flashmode and choosing only wipe cache.
But in order to do that i first have to choose an ftf and i was worried that i might erase everything again. I absolutely have no time to be installing everything again...!!!
m1st3r1 said:
can u connect it to fastboot?
if u yes, from fastboot: fastboot erase cache. fastboot format cache. i think that flashing ftf full wipe can fix that too.
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I never tried but i think i can connect it to fastboot. But i am not much aware of fastboot process. SO i am hesitating to flash it..Though i'll give a try n will let you know the results.
sagardrokr said:
I never tried but i think i can connect it to fastboot. But i am not much aware of fastboot process. SO i am hesitating to flash it..Though i'll give a try n will let you know the results.
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Don't worry my friend. The phone does everything it is supposed to do.
I have tested it as hard as i can but no error pops up during any operations.
Just when you format cache through CWM
schumifer1 said:
Don't worry my friend. The phone does everything it is supposed to do.
I have tested it as hard as i can but no error pops up during any operations.
Just when you format cache through CWM
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DId you try the fastboot method?? Any success to pass through the errors?? We cant even install .55 firmware because of those errors..
schumifer1 said:
I decided to take it a step further.
Went into CWM and chose wipe data/factory reset.
Here is the log
CWM recovery for 2012 Xperia V2
by kenjidct
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/command
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/log
e: can't open /cache/recovery/log
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
e: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
--Wiping data...
Formatting /data...
e: format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
formatting /cache
formatting /sd-ext
formatting /sdcard/.android_secure
data wipe complete
I tried it again right after that and it completed with no errors.
THen tried to format cache and -surprise- no errors...
So i went on to restore my previous backup.
checking MD5 sums
Restoring system
restoring data
e: format_volume make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/mmcblk0p14
Error while formatting data
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/command
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/log
e: can't open /cache/recovery/log
e: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
e: can't open /cache/recovery/last_log
Tried to format data after that and again error at block 14
WTF??????????????????
AGAIN???????????
What do you make of this?
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Same problems here. error at block 13. Is there any fix yet? TIA
edit: So block 12 is for /system and block 13 for /cache I think and block 14 is for /data or sdcard. errors on all of that.
edit again today: Found the fix HERE. by just installing via fastboot ics17.elf (Advance Stock ICS Kernel)
I have the same errors again and again. Now each time i want to change the rom I have to flash Sony .45 rom, upgrade to .55 then root and flash CWM. It's either that or get stuck in à bootloop.
I've sent full error log on another thread.
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silvershiver0323 said:
edit again today: Found the fix HERE. by just installing via fastboot ics17.elf (Advance Stock ICS Kernel)
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Would be great but kernel flashing is for unlocked bootloader only. Mine is locked.
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Lodotux said:
Would be great but kernel flashing is for unlocked bootloader only. Mine is locked.
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That's true. My bootloader is locked as well
isn't there way to track the problem and see what causes theses errors. apprently there aret terribly specific to some phones or some roms, stock or custom.
there should be a way to make a log of what's going on and have a dev help us with this.
here's the link i posted my error log with cwm :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40564226&postcount=1445
Lodotux said:
isn't there way to track the problem and see what causes theses errors. apprently there aret terribly specific to some phones or some roms, stock or custom.
there should be a way to make a log of what's going on and have a dev help us with this.
here's the link i posted my error log with cwm :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=40564226&postcount=1445
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According to Arakmar, the CWM formatting issue was fixed by updating the MMC storage driver in the kernel. As far as I know, drivers are a part of the kernel source which is then compiled to give us the zImage. Compiled zImage+ramdisk=custom kernel
As custom zImage cannot be installed on locked bootloader, this method won't work. There must be some other workaround to this problem..
abcdjdj said:
According to Arakmar, the CWM formatting issue was fixed by updating the MMC storage driver in the kernel. As far as I know, drivers are a part of the kernel source which is then compiled to give us the zImage. Compiled zImage+ramdisk=custom kernel
As custom zImage cannot be installed on locked bootloader, this method won't work. There must be some other workaround to this problem..
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that's this workaround we're trying to find. i've been told that a recent install of busybox should fix the problem but AFAIK it does'nt work on my phone.
Edit : problem is still here. I've tried to change the rom i'm using today, first, by flashing CWM v2, but get the same errors.
Had to flash .45 firmware, upgrade to .55 by sony upgrade, root, flash CWM and then wipe and install rom.
help
I'm also having the same issue
B4 my phone was fine
But after my phone had microphone issue.and Sony service center said,they
Had 2 change the motherboard
Now with new board,I had that 'cant mount' cwm issue
So please help me fix this
I cant use nandroid backup.cant flash...
Tried different Rom except. 45
Plz help...this is a serious issue 4 me...seen different thread,,, but no sol.
Locked downloader here
I had those formatting errors sometimes, too. For me, it was solved by formatting /sdcard (first backing it up), after that, I could format other areas, too.
Anime13 said:
I'm also having the same issue
B4 my phone was fine
But after my phone had microphone issue.and Sony service center said,they
Had 2 change the motherboard
Now with new board,I had that 'cant mount' cwm issue
So please help me fix this
I cant use nandroid backup.cant flash...
Tried different Rom except. 45
Plz help...this is a serious issue 4 me...seen different thread,,, but no sol.
Locked downloader here
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Same for me too. My XS also needed a motherboard replacement. For everyone, if possible then just unlock your boot loader and flash a kernel in which this bug has been fixed. Hopefully in the JB update Sony will update the mmc driver.
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Sliverer said:
I had those formatting errors sometimes, too. For me, it was solved by formatting /sdcard (first backing it up), after that, I could format other areas, too.
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Deleting 20 giga and restoring it is certainly not my idea of a quick backup and restore .
For the time it would take to copy 20 giga back and forth i could have installed everything again by hand..
Good info though.
I have noticed that formatting /data also lets us use it without the block errors
Hello all.
I have tried to get my phone up and running for the 3 past days now.
I have been googling and trying everything to get it to work.
I am getting AN errors like this one: cant access to system/csc/TEN/system ´.
everytime I try to install official thrue Odin 4.42 using this firmware: S5660XXKTU_S5660XXKTA_S5660TENKT2
Then it boots and goes into revovery
I managed to get enhanced236 working. But then there was a problem with TWLauncher.
I did a factory resett in the phone and then it all got Fu"#% up. Now I cant even wipe data from CWM, nor original recovery
FCC ID:A3LGTS5660
SSN: -S5660GSMH
Hoping someone can help me out.
I am getting this error when trying to install official firmware:
--Appling Muti-CSC --
Cant access to ´/system/csc/TEN/system´.
I cant wipe data, It will freeze or just reboot into recovery again.
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If I root and install CWM (signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4only.zip)
I get these errors:
E: cant mount /cache/recovery/command
E: cant mount /cache/recovery/log
E: cant open /cache/recovery/log
E: cant mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: cant open /cache/recovery/last_log
Then if I wipe cache theese errors disapears.
But no I cant wipe data(factory reset)
It freezes or reboots.
If I try to install enhanched or another firm it will stopp when wiping data.
If I choose not to format it freezes wfen skipping format and wipe.
Please help...
GizmoPower said:
I am getting this error when trying to install official firmware:
--Appling Muti-CSC --
Cant access to ´/system/csc/TEN/system´.
I cant wipe data, It will freeze or just reboot into recovery again.
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If I root and install CWM (signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4only.zip)
I get these errors:
E: cant mount /cache/recovery/command
E: cant mount /cache/recovery/log
E: cant open /cache/recovery/log
E: cant mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: cant open /cache/recovery/last_log
Then if I wipe cache theese errors disapears.
But no I cant wipe data(factory reset)
It freezes or reboots.
If I try to install enhanched or another firm it will stopp when wiping data.
If I choose not to format it freezes wfen skipping format and wipe.
Please help...
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signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4only.zip
wrong recovery!
Stock is not ext4!
use other recovery and errors should be gone
And download cwmext4+rfs
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I´ve tried everything..
I dont get what I am doing wrong.
I just tried another recovery ( signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4+rfs )
Flashed stock rom ( S5660XXKTU_S5660XXKTA_S5660TENKT2_HOME.tar) with Odin 4.4.2
Same errors:
Cant access to /system/csc/TEN/system
Can someone please explain in detail how I can get it working.
Dont mind falshing a nonstock rom.
Thanx
GizmoPower said:
I´ve tried everything..
I dont get what I am doing wrong.
I just tried another recovery ( signed_cwm-5.0.2.7-flashablezip-ext4+rfs )
Flashed stock rom ( S5660XXKTU_S5660XXKTA_S5660TENKT2_HOME.tar) with Odin 4.4.2
Same errors:
Cant access to /system/csc/TEN/system
Can someone please explain in detail how I can get it working.
Dont mind falshing a nonstock rom.
Thanx
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Here's a thread with a lot of info about flashing, including a step by step guide.
X-zone said:
Here's a thread with a lot of info about flashing, including a step by step guide.
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Thanks but..
I think you forgot the link
GizmoPower said:
Thanks but..
I think you forgot the link
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Woops! Here it is! http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2394513
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Hi all,
After spending all my morning looking at various solutions I've resulted in opening a new thread.
I was trying to install a stock rom this morning however was stuck in a bootloop on the LG logo.
Trying to go back into recovery resulted in a black screen after the TWRP logo.
I was attempting to re-install TWRP to see if that would fix the problem however I only managed to get into Download Mode (is this the same screen as the Bootloader?) and adb/fastboot couldn't find the device.
Magically, TWRP boots up now however in the log it states the following:
Code:
E: Could not mount /data and unable to find crypto footer.
E: Unable to mount /data
E: Unable to recreate /data/media folder
E: Unable to mount storage
E: Unable to mount /data/media during GUI startup
E: Unable to mount /data/media/TWRP/.twrps when trying to read settings file
If anyone can point me in the right direction in how to resolve this I would be grateful.
Regards,
Ash
AshleyNG2 said:
Hi all,
After spending all my morning looking at various solutions I've resulted in opening a new thread.
I was trying to install a stock rom this morning however was stuck in a bootloop on the LG logo.
Trying to go back into recovery resulted in a black screen after the TWRP logo.
I was attempting to re-install TWRP to see if that would fix the problem however I only managed to get into Download Mode (is this the same screen as the Bootloader?) and adb/fastboot couldn't find the device.
Magically, TWRP boots up now however in the log it states the following:
Code:
E: Could not mount /data and unable to find crypto footer.
E: Unable to mount /data
E: Unable to recreate /data/media folder
E: Unable to mount storage
E: Unable to mount /data/media during GUI startup
E: Unable to mount /data/media/TWRP/.twrps when trying to read settings file
If anyone can point me in the right direction in how to resolve this I would be grateful.
Regards,
Ash
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Looks like you trying to install stock Rom, Given the account you used a flashable zip. It didnt install all the way. and now your stuck with a messed up unstable device......
If you can get into TWRP, wipe everything at least 2 times.. Then install a Flashable ROM/gapps ect..
If you cant get into TWRP and only into Download mode.. Then you will have to flash stock kdz file...............
you can find all types of guides on that around here............
Eliminater74 said:
Looks like you trying to install stock Rom, Given the account you used a flashable zip. It didnt install all the way. and now your stuck with a messed up unstable device......
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Thanks for your response, once I got into TWRP I couldn't wipe anything as it couldn't mount any partition nor could I flash anything from the external sd.
When I plugged it in there was no internal memory so I decided to use the TOT restore method to go back to stock which was successful and now I've got my custom stock rom back on.