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Please help - bricked my phone?!

Hi guys,
I need help! I messed up my phone
I tried installing Cyanogen mod as advised here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338183
and it seemed to work fine and booted into the mod. However, I then noticed that I did not have any Google apps (I thought they would be there), so I checked the thread on XDA that said that you needed to flash those too. So when I tried to do that, by using Bootstrap recovery and rebooting, my phone is now stuck booting with the red "M". Nothing else happens.
I have tried booting into recovery, but only stock recovery is available. I have tried wiping data/cache, it did not work. I have tried renaming the mod to update.zip and applying that, but it says "signature verification failed".
Please, please help! What can I do?
PS: I did try posting in the relevant thread, but the forum will not let me post in the development section.
Thanks a million!

Do this = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032372
o/

Thanks so much for your reply. Not sure which SBF file to choose? I am in the UK. Thanks!

I'm not sure.. but I think "2.2.2 Service Version" -> UK

Negruslito said:
Do this = http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1032372
o/
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Thanks so much! That guide was very useful, with a few modifications:
Phone needs to be UNPLUGGED first, then powered on like this: camera + volume down + power. Then connect USB cable. You also need Motorola drivers and the latest version of RSD that MUST be run as admin. The SBF file MUST be in the RSD application folder. Then it worked! Phew!
A million, million thanks!

Lisali said:
Thanks so much! That guide was very useful, with a few modifications:
Phone needs to be UNPLUGGED first, then powered on line this: camera + volume down + power. Then connect USB cable. You also need Motorola drivers and the latest version of RSD that MUST be run as admin. The SBF file MUST be in the RSD application folder. Then it worked! Phew!
A million, million thanks!
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Do not use bootstrap with any custom.. will brick your phone
Instead turn your phone on.. when 2nd M logo appears the led light will turn on (blue).. just press VOL-.. then go to Recovery, Latest Recovery.. this time use vol +- to navigate and power button to choose
Sorry about my poor English..

Hi there
Thanks so much for your reply.
But it says here to use bootstrap to install Cyanogen mod? Don't you have to use that?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1338183
Thanks! Oh - and your English is great!

You have to use bootstrap, when you are on stock and want to custom rom. Without bootstrap, you can't install custom rom
After installing bootstrap, it's recommended to install newer CWM by installing http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1196590 from current CWM from bootstrap... And after that you can finally install custom ROM from updated CWM 3.1.
And AFTER installing custom rom, THEN you should NOT install bootstrap. You should not install bootstrap from custom rom Hope it's clear now.
tl;dr: you MUST install bootstrap, to go into custom rom; you should not install bootstrap when/after you are actually on custom rom*
* (because custom rom has own 2nd init etc. and by installing bootstrap you would destroy it and cause brick (not permanent of course)

Anonymous_ said:
You have to use bootstrap, when you are on stock and want to custom rom. Without bootstrap, you can't install custom rom
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And AFTER installing custom rom, THEN you should NOT install bootstrap. You should not install bootstrap from custom rom Hope it's clear now.
tl;dr: you MUST install bootstrap, to go into custom rom; you should not install bootstrap when/after you are actually on custom rom*
* (because custom rom has own 2nd init etc. and by installing bootstrap you would destroy it and cause brick (not permanent of course)
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Thanks SO much for that, it makes sense now!
So once I have installed Cyanogen, and an update for it is released, how do I flash that? And will that delete all my data & apps?
Thanks!

Lisali said:
Thanks SO much for that, it makes sense now!
So once I have installed Cyanogen, and an update for it is released, how do I flash that? And will that delete all my data & apps?
Thanks!
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Once you have CM installed, then when update is released, you simply go into recovery (hold power and select reboot, then recovery, then it will reboot into bootmenu, where you are supposed to choose boot, then recovery and then latest), where you find option named "install zip from sdcard". So you choose this option, then select zip file with update on your sd card and after success installation, select wipe cache and advanced wipe dalvik cache, then reboot and it should boot ok, with your apps and other data - but I always recommend to backup via titanium backup, before flashing any update, because if you meet any error, you have to wipe also data from recovery... and you lose your data and apps after data wipe

Anonymous_ said:
Once you have CM installed, then when update is released, you simply go into recovery (hold power and select reboot, then recovery, then it will reboot into bootmenu, where you are supposed to choose boot, then recovery and then latest), where you find option named "install zip from sdcard". So you choose this option, then select zip file with update on your sd card and after success installation, select wipe cache and advanced wipe dalvik cache, then reboot and it should boot ok, with your apps and other data - but I always recommend to backup via titanium backup, before flashing any update, because if you meet any error, you have to wipe also data from recovery... and you lose your data and apps after data wipe
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Thanks so much for your thorough explanation! This should be added to the main threat sticky. You're a star!

[Q] How to install Service Pack of PCFighters Rom?

Hi guys,
I am pretty new when talking about flashing android on my LG GT540. I managed to flash up to PCFighters latest CyanogenMod 7 (AOSP).
Right now I got only the basic version without the service packs. I get this version via the recovery modus of my phone and a custom rom on the sd. Unfortunately I have no clue how to install the patches ore a single boot file. I looked up for houres without luck. :-(
Can someone give me a hint. Don't want to brick my phone.
Thanks a lot!

erm advice you not use pcfighters rom for awhile as all this small patches will be inclueded on his next release and this is under active development and might be unstable at times.

With all service pack an latest boot.img this rom are very stabile. No fc, reboots, ets...
@topic you need to put sp on sd card and install via recovery. Latest boot.img shuld be installed via fastboot.
Sent using Tt.

bataya said:
With all service pack an latest boot.img this rom are very stabile. No fc, reboots, ets...
@topic you need to put sp on sd card and install via recovery. Latest boot.img shuld be installed via fastboot.
Sent using Tt.
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1. put SP 1 on SD card
2. install via recorey > install zip from SD > choose zip and install it
3. wipe data/factory reset in recovery
4. reboot and do the same with SP 2
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5. either fastboot (know how to use it?)
or
5. put the boot.img on your SD card into: sdcard/clockworkmod/backup/update
then in recovery select advanced restore and navigate to the boot.img
then wipe data/factory reset
and in recovery > advanced > wipe dalvik cache
nothing should go wrong if you do these steps
edit:
but like bs828 already said this rom is in development and so it'll get more updates than others but if you want to install it though you can do of course.

please help me!!!!

after I come back stock 2.3.5 I had one problem my phone reboot continuous,I go to stock recovery and wipe data/cache > all ok.but every time restart my phone reboot continuously,and every time I want to restart I must wipe all....please help me fix it

stock 2.3.5 right?
did you root it?
If yes you had to go to project menu and turn log on. Did you turn it back off?

hi. if you have non-standard userapp-partition size (~1gb instead of 600mb), look here (this is russian )
4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=286940&st=3340#entry11484847
briefly:
1) backup your imei (if you dont have it)
2) download b138sp4, official 2.3 (e.g. b526), recovery 5.0.26 and patch for returning 600mb partition
3) install b138 from _internal_ memory, replace recovery
4) boot in recovery, install 600mb's patch (once, without wipe)
5) reboot, install b526
6) ...
7) profit
ЗЫ. sorry for my english :cyclops:

thanks
almelion said:
hi. if you have non-standard userapp-partition size (~1gb instead of 600mb), look here (this is russian )
4pda.ru/forum/index.php?showtopic=286940&st=3340#entry11484847
briefly:
1) backup your imei (if you dont have it)
2) download b138sp4, official 2.3 (e.g. b526), recovery 5.0.26 and patch for returning 600mb partition
3) install b138 from _internal_ memory, replace recovery
4) boot in recovery, install 600mb's patch (once, without wipe)
5) reboot, install b526
6) ...
7) profit
ЗЫ. sorry for my english :cyclops:
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thank you very much

[Q] CM10.2/11 guide/tutorial -- are these steps right

I've been trying to find instructions for installling CM11 (or 10.x for that matter) on my Bravo. The only guides/tutorials I find assume that I know a lot that I don't. Can anyone verify if these instructions are correct? I've included links to where I found each step.
Step 1: Install Drivers
Download and install Bravo drivers from https://motorola-global-portal.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/88481/action/auth
From link in this thread by josuearisty: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1559109
Step 2: Root and bootmenu and recovery
Follow the instructions from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817842 also by josuearisty.
This roots, installs bootmenu (2nd init) and a recovery image.
Just running runme.bat you will have a Bravo ready to use new roms in less than a minute.
Instructions:
1. Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?yfgvds9a1w8sbds
2. Extract files whenever you want.
3. Enable USB debugging (menu > Settings > Applications > Development) and connect your phone to the PC.
4. Run runme.bat, in folder Root+Boot-AIO.
5. Press Enter when script ask you to do it and READY!
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Step 3: Install GApps and ROM
Get the CM11 Bravo ROM from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2515036 by Quarx.
This also has a recovery (or an updated recovery?), is this needed? If so, how do you install this?
For CM10,10.1,10.2 < 07.11.13 users:
To install KitKat, need update recovery. Do not forget reboot, after install recovery.
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Google Apps are available here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2012857 by BaNkS. Is this step optional?
If you have problems and brick phone the recovery or here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1559109 by josuearisty.
Finally, instructions for using bootmenu from: http://motodefynbravoromguide.blogspot.com/
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
NOTE: You must be on a froyo rom or higher to install this.
Copy the gapps and the cm zip to your sd card.
Boot into 2nd init(voldown on blue LED).
Use volume buttons to navigate and the power button to select an option.
Select Recovery.
Select Custom Recovery.
Wipe cache, data and dalvik cache.
Go to install zip from sd card and then select choose zip from sd card.
First select the cm zip and install it.
Clear cache and data again.
Now install the gapps zip.
Hit reboot and set up CM!
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Does that sound right? Thanks!

Actually I had to install CM10.1 first, then install CM10.2 and last was to update the recovery.
After the recovery update I was able to install CM11.
So far so good. the only issue had been the crazy battery drain because the default clock have far to much voltage.
A little tweak and the battery is been drain like before (hardly a day of battery).
Any how It nice to see the latest version of android in this ol phone and see it work as my daily driver

balamacab said:
Actually I had to install CM10.1 first, then install CM10.2 and last was to update the recovery.
After the recovery update I was able to install CM11.
So far so good. the only issue had been the crazy battery drain because the default clock have far to much voltage.
A little tweak and the battery is been drain like before (hardly a day of battery).
Any how It nice to see the latest version of android in this ol phone and see it work as my daily driver
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Other than that, are these the steps you used?

balamacab said:
Actually I had to install CM10.1 first, then install CM10.2 and last was to update the recovery.
After the recovery update I was able to install CM11.
So far so good. the only issue had been the crazy battery drain because the default clock have far to much voltage.
A little tweak and the battery is been drain like before (hardly a day of battery).
Any how It nice to see the latest version of android in this ol phone and see it work as my daily driver
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One more question, how do you update the recovery?

Here's steps I took from stock.
Root and boot
Flash CM7
Boot and then recovery
Flash CM10.2
Boot and then recovery
Flash recovery update for bravo
Boot and then recovery
Flash CM11 and gapps
Bravo recovery
http://quarx2k.ru/cm11.0-nightly-kobe/update-kobe-recovery.zip
CM11 gapps, must use these
http://goo.im/devs/BaNkS/GApps/4.4.2//1-16_GApps_Core_4.4.2_signed.zip

ilmcgee, that's the sort of instructions I'm trying to understand. There's too many assumptions in what the user knows how to do and very little to no way to gain sufficient understanding to understand that abbreviated explanation.
For example, how does one install a new recovery image? It sounds like with the recovery from the (probably out of date CM11 build) that you don't need to progress through the other CM versions.

The Bravo's bootloader isn't unlocked so you must progress through newer roms to update the recovery. As far as I know, the recovery update must be flashed on twrp 2.6.3 and is not a standalone recovery. I do not pretend to understand how all this works, I just try to read and follow the guidance of others before me that know a lot more.
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bravo root and boot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1817842
thanks to josuearisty for this

Not able to install ANY custom roms?
This seems recent thread seem to be the closest to my issue.
I have followed the same information as noted on this thread but have not been able to install ANY custom roms. I have tried to install 4 different versions ParanoidAndroid and CM7.2 Kang (and CM10.2 though I understand that it would not work directly from rooted stock). For PA, it seem to install but does not and boot back into rooted stock. For CM7.2 Kang, I get the euroskank bootloop. Which I had to use RSD Lite & *.sbf to reinstall stock, re-root, etc. Spent half the day at it and am lost.
I have had half a dozen Android phones which I have rooted and install custom roms on and I have no idea why this is not taking. Tried TWRP and CWM and same effect. Have even used the Bravo Recovery app as well but also the same.
Bought this phone for my parents and am planning to change it to a seniors phone. Thought I update it to the newest fast stable rom beforehand.
Any help would be appreciated.
Cheers!

From stock you just need to do the root and boot and then get into your new recovery, volume down at the blue led. Once in recovery make sure to wipe battery, dalvik, cache and do factory reset. Battery and dalvik wipe are in advanced options in cwm. Then install your rom. Always be careful flashing sbf, most dangerous part, I prefer to use linux when flashing sbf.
And as far as new and stable, the cm7 roms are really your best bet for this phone, imo.

[Q&A][TW][6.0.1][SM-G935F] SuperMan-Rom

Hello guys, I open a Question and Answer Thread for all SuperMan Rom users, so even users under 10 posts can ask their questions here.
Below I added some basic Q&A stuff which can also be found at the main thread, if you have any question, read through them before posting, thanks!​
Q: How to get into Download Mode?
A: Power off your phone, than hold: home + volume down + power on button until you see the download mode.
Q: How to get into Recovery Mode?
A: Power off your phone, than hold: home + volume up + power on button until you see the recovery mode.
Q: My Phone is stuck at boot and doesn't start, what to do??
A: Update your bootloader and modem. Also make sure you have made a fresh install of the rom. Bootloader and Modem can be found in the OP
Q: Do I need to update bootloader and modem after every update?
A: It's recommend to update your bootloader and modem everytime there is a new base yes.
Q: Do I have to do a full wipe for the new version?
A: It is always the best option to make a clean install, otherwise please don't come and report bugs!
Q: What steps should I do to update to a new version with a full wipe but keep all data?
A: There are some different ways. One way is to make a backup with Titanium Backup, you can backup all Apps and Preferences there. Make sure to store this backup on external SD card (if you have one). The second solution is to make a /data backup in TWRP. So boot into TWRP, click on backup and than select data. After installing the rom, restore the data backup.
Q: I got FC's and other Problems with the rom, what to do?
A: Take a logcat for me, developers use to say: without a log, it never happened . A logcat can be grapped with a PC and ADB installed, simply type: adb logcat > log.txt while your phone is connected and the error is happening.
Q: I want to change something in my rom setup, how can I do that?
A: Simply reflash the same rom version without any wipe and than choose the correct things you want.
Q: Which devices are supported at the moment?
A: Current supported devices are: SM-G935F/FD/W8
Q: Is this rom working on Snapdragon 820 variants?
A: No, sadly not.
Q: Some features are not present, but they are on stock rom, so where are they?
A: In aroma installer you have the option to select bloat you want to install or not, you probably didn't select all package, this is why it's missing now.
Q: My battery life is so bad and performance is very poor, you made so a bad rom!?!?
A: This comes actually not form the rom itself, I assume you installed Xposed than, some modules can cause batterydrain and performance problems. So try to make a clean install of the rom WITHOUT xposed installed..
Q: You said you fixed SD card RW but Titanium Backup can't write to external SD card, why???
A: This is because of googles changes concerning SD card, to fix this open Titanium Backup, Menu, Preferences, Backup Folder Location, Storage provider and than hig DocumentProvider Storage and select your SD card. Problem solved
Q: I like to go back to stock rom, how is this possible?
A: I can provide you here all steps which are needed to go back to a full stock rom.
0. Make a backup and than wipe all partitions in TWRP
1. Go to Sammobile and choose your country
2. Download the file and the attached Odin on sammobile
3. After downloading, put your phone into download mode
4. Make sure drivers are installed and your pc can detect your phone in odin
5. If the box in odin turns blue, add the AP file to AP tab, BL file to BL tab, CP file to CP tab and CSC_HOME to CSC tab
6. Hit start and wait until it is finished.
7. Reboot and you have a stock rom again
Q: Will you add X or Y feature?
A: You can kindly ask in the thread for that, but when I haven't added it until now, most likely it won't be added.
Q: Help, I never had a code and now after installing the rom my phone asks for a password??
A: Your device is still encrypted, on step 0 it tells you to be sure you're not. So, what do you need to to in case you are still encrypted:
1. Install full stock rom, including stock recovery
2. Boot into stock recovery and wipe data (stock recovery can wipe that, twrp not as it doesn't support samsungs encryption)
3. After wiping in stock recovery, boot right into download mode (without booting up!)
4. Install twrp
5. Boot into TWRP (also without booting up)
6. Install the rom
Q: On TWRP there is an error about /data mount, what to do?
A: Your device is encrpyted, follow the above steps to get rid of your encryption.
Q: Where has the CSC selection gone?
A: To include all csc files, the rom get way to big, so it got it's own thread now, take a look here: CSC installer
Q: I have a weak cellular signal, what can I do against it?
A: Two things: first, install your providers CSC using CSC installer and flash in TWRP or flashing stock CSC with Odin. Second Thing: You can install the modem from your provider, also find your modem on Sammobile and install it with Odin in CP tab.
Q: I selected xposed but now I don't see an app for it?
A: Maybe there went something wrong with installing the app to /data/app, xposed is installed but only the app is missing, so head over to the download page of xposed app: Material Xposed Thread
Q: I got random reboots, heeelp!
A: This is most likely from a custom kernel, if you face random reboots please check if you have the latest kernel installed or switch back to the stock kernel included in the rom.
Q: My screen is kind of yellow/orange and the touchscreen doesn't work at all!
A: You have choosen the wrong kernel in aroma selection. Reflash the rom without any wipe selecting the right kernel version.
Q: I can't save any photos to my external storage?
A: This happens if you install another kernel than superkernel or stock kernel. I made some changes in ramdisk to get the saving to external storage working. Maybe you can kindly ask your kernel developer to include this fix as well in his ramdisk
Q: I want to have my external storage like an internal as well. Google introduced it with android Marshmallow, but I can't see this option?
A: Just follow this Guide here and you can setup your SD card as normal storage