I had a really hard time installing custom recovery... I finally thought I had it and
wiped data/factory reset
format data
format system
wiped cache partition
but I did not flash a ROM
when I tried to get back in the custom recovery it just keeps going back to the factory recovery.... so i am stuck...
what to do please help...
horatiob said:
I had a really hard time installing custom recovery... I finally thought I had it and
wiped data/factory reset
format data
format system
wiped cache partition
but I did not flash a ROM
when I tried to get back in the custom recovery it just keeps going back to the factory recovery.... so i am stuck...
what to do please help...
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My suggestion is that your read through the forums here as there are several "beginner guides" that will get you started.
After you installed your first custom rom the process proves itself to be easy:
- Flash a stock ROM (2.2 nordic)
- Acquire root using SuperOneClick
- Instal Clockworkmod recovery/2ndInit (I prefer 2ndInit)
- Transfer the nandroid backup (.zip file) to the root of your SD card
- Reboot phone when led turns blue hit volume down
-Wipe data
-Wipe cache
-Wipe Dalvik (It's under advanced)
-Restore -> select update zip from sdcard
- Browse to the nandroid backup file you put on your sdcard in step 4
Done
Koobee OS for Lava Iris 504Q Port By Naeem210
Bug Free
Pre-rooted
Only 327 mb
clear graphics
Laud volume
awesome camera
Better battery backup
Otg Working
Flipcaver Lock Working
And Many More
Installation :
Copy zip file Sd Card
Reboot into recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Wipe dalvike cache
Wipe system
Select zip from SD card and install
Select keybord patch and install
wipe cache&and dalvike reboot&enjoy
Download Link Full Rom :-
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B2Ddi-DetFSLRC04VnJJRGw4aXM&export=download
Keybord patch:-
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B2Ddi-DetFSLNlAwX2o2SkwwYkE/edit
Caution: I am NOT responsible for any damage caused to your device. Flash at your own Risk!
Lava iris 504q
great work bro ?
MY OSPERFECT ROM FOR STOCK LOVER
Bug Free
Pre-rooted
Only 288 mb
clear graphics
Laud volume
awesome camera
Better battery backup
Otg Working
Flipcaver Lock Working
And Many More
Installation :
Copy zip file Sd Card
Reboot into recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Wipe dalvike cache
Wipe system
Select zip from SD card and install
wipe cache&and dalvike reboot&enjoy
Download Link Full Rom :-
https://drive.google.com/uc?id=0B2Ddi-DetFSLQ0F0bTZJcjVmZU0&export=download
Caution: I am NOT responsible for any damage caused to your device. Flash at your own Risk!
HIT THANKS IF YOU LIKE THE ROM.....................
Not really stock is it? a lot of ui customizations. Vanilla android is lot better.
what u say about this
Stock deodexed,
rooted,
Launcher changed
viper integrated
better battery performance even on wifi.
Hello XDA! First off I'd like to say that I'm so glad there's a dedicated community of Android users who are willing to share their experiences and help others.
Nothing like a good tech community that have their comrades backs!
So I've been trying to iron out all the issues with running a custom ROM on my Samsung Galaxy S4 (SGH-i337m) for a few days now.
I've soft bricked this little dude 5-10 times and have always been able to figure out what I may have done wrong or how to fix it with the help of other people's help threads.
Slowly but surely I'm grasping more and more about how android works, I'm glad for that!
The only real issue is that I managed to get stuck with an error that doesn't really have an answer that I've been able to find so far.
THE ERROR DETAILS:
Recovery: TWRP v2.8.4.0
ROM: cm-12-20150312-OPTIMIZED-jflte.zip
ROM THREAD: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/rom-cyanogenmod-12-t2943934
gApps: pa_gapps-modular-pico-5.0.1-20150307-signed.zip
gApps Thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/par...apps-official-to-date-pa-google-apps-t2943900
Method of installation:
Flash TWRP with odin3 via download mode
Launch TWRP
Standard TWRP wipe
Install cm-12-20150312-OPTIMIZED-jflte.zip
Receive message:"E: Failed to sysMapFile '/external_sd/cm-12-20150308-OPTIMIZED-jflte.zip' "
Full on-screen error log:
Code:
Installing ''/external_sd/cm-12-20150308-OPTIMIZED-jflte.zip'...
Checking for MD5 file...
Skipping MD5 check: no MD5 file found
E: Failed to sysMapFile '/external_sd/cm-12-20150308-OPTIMIZED-jflte.zip'
Error flashing zip '/external_sd/cm-12-20150308-OPTIMIZED-jflte.zip'
Updating partition details...
... done
My additional questions and details:
1. I used the Advanced Wipe feature in TWRP with these checked: Dalvik Cache, System, Data, Internal Storage, Cache
---- is this part of the reason why I'm having issues? (is it because I wiped System?)
2. I have reverted back to the stock ROM for this phone (Koodo Canadian SGH-i337m), I have no issues except I don't like the stock rom (ew touchwiz) but still can't install a custom ROM, WHY?!
Thanks for taking the time to read this and giving me whatever answer you have for me!
1. When you do your wipes only wipe data and the caches. If your rom was on the internal sd card when you wiped internal sd card you wiped your rom too.
2. Do you have any other issues reading from your external sd card? It looks like to me that that is the problem. You might have to reformat it and start over.
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jd1639 said:
1. When you do your wipes only wipe data and the caches. If your rom was on the internal sd card when you wiped internal sd card you wiped your rom too.
2. Do you have any other issues reading from your external sd card? It looks like to me that that is the problem. You might have to reformat it and start over.
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I only wiped Dalvik Cache, Cache, Data, System, and Internal Storage.
I'll revert back to stock rom, reformat my SD card, re-load my stuff on to the SD, then I'll post what happens when I try to flash the CM12 Rom with TWRP.
FIXED / SOLVED
Thank you for your help jd1639
Anyone who reads this in the future looking to fix their problem this was the solution I used:
Use Odin to flash back to your STOCK ROM (close after PASS message)
Settings -> Storage -> Format SD Card
Plug into computer, Add your files back to the SD Card (ROM, gApps, etc...)
Power OFF phone
Boot into Download Mode (Hold: Down Volume, Home, Power buttons simultaneously until you see the warning message - Press volume up and accept the dangers)
Open fresh Odin, Load TWRP or other recovery with the PDA option - Press Start)
Phone should reboot, wait for it to reboot and Odin to say PASS
Unplug phone from computer
Power OFF
Boot into Recovery mode (Hold: Up Volume, Home, Power buttons simultaneously until you see the booting recovery message)
TWRP starts
Wipe -> Advanced Wipe -> CHECK BOXES: System, Data, Dalvik Cache, Cache NOTHING ELSE!
Go back to the main page when you regain control
Install -> *locate your SD card with ROMs* -> Select desired ROM -> ADD MORE ROMS -> Select compatible gApps -> INSTALL
Wait for reboot
Follow on screen ROM settings tooltip
IF YOU FOLLOWED THESE STEPS EVERYTHING SHOULD WORK!
(if it doesn't work, it's probably your ROM or gApps that caused the issue)
Eternity os Miui Ui Mode
Highlights
Advanced Power Menu
Awesome UI
Buttery Smooth
Good Battery Backup
New LockScreen
Fully rooted
Both sim 3g
Size 315 mb
Flip Cover Lock Working
Otg Working
And many more...
Installation :
Copy zip file Sd Card
Reboot into recovery
Wipe data/factory reset
Wipe cache partition
Wipe dalvike cache
Wipe system
Select zip from SD card and install
Download Link:-
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B2Ddi-DetFSLOS1IbWxzcENJdm8&export=download
Caution: I am NOT responsible for any damage caused to your device. Flash at your own Risk!
Credit:-joccers77- hollydenis
HIT THANKS IF YOU LIKE THE ROM.....................
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Nice work sir.. Thanks for provide such great roms ?
Thanks sir for keeping the device alive
UzUmAKI_NaRuTo1 said:
Thanks sir for keeping the device alive
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Sir.....:crying::crying: