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Formatting my Sapphire

I've been having a lot of problems with my phone(cm 4.2.11 at the moment) in usability and speed. A lot of processes crash for me, apps take really long to load, and attempting to retrieve contact information crashes a process more often than not. I want to format my phone memory and my microsd card as well in order to speed it up, but I don't know how to replace the OS, the bootloader, and other things I need. I've been looking but there aren't any guides to completely reformatting and reinstalling the OS. Is this even possible?

You can use a restore image (Sapphire.nbh) or someone's Nandroid backup if you can find one that is the same as your original (Same carrier).

whong09 said:
I've been having a lot of problems with my phone(cm 4.2.11 at the moment) in usability and speed. A lot of processes crash for me, apps take really long to load, and attempting to retrieve contact information crashes a process more often than not. I want to format my phone memory and my microsd card as well in order to speed it up, but I don't know how to replace the OS, the bootloader, and other things I need. I've been looking but there aren't any guides to completely reformatting and reinstalling the OS. Is this even possible?
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If you only bothered to search this forum you would have found this article:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=606947
This will guide you through all the relevant steps and in 5 minutes you will have the original Vodafone ROM with Donut (1.6). I had to open this thread because i had the same issues with CM ever since 4.2.6 and it was only getting worse so I gave up on it for now, maybe I'll go back to it later again!
Thanks,
Kostas

HTC TITAN rom not working as it should

hi guys
I know i'm probably outdated on that, but its something new i wanted to do for some time now.
I tried to flash to a custom rom, and lots of things don't work well, even though on lots of post i've taken it for
they do. like slow internet, video and camera tell me unable to initialize camera, failed to set up camera device,
an i cant even go into setting.
also gps doesnt work with google maps
here is what i downloaded and from where.
since i'm new at that, i followed mr free
forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=472805
i've being trying 2 roms
Windows Mobile 6.5 build 21139-21159 CR3
Windows Mobile 6.5 build 21139 CR2
forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=3352677&postcount=357
from everything i've read, here is what i did
loaded Hard-SPL-MFG.exe to unlock
installed custom rom, tried 2 of them (mentioned below)
installed my carrier telus
then i tried to update my radio to 3.42.50 (currently 3.42.02) but had error 328 invalid command (tried 4 RUU, no
luck)
then i went forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=366689 followed their sugestions, still same
for the past 6 hours, i did 10+ variation and reflashing
I've hit a dead end, plz help
sorry if it has being posted already, but i searched and found nothing
Thanks in advance

Always update radio by sd card flash. Much more reliable.

I tried, but nothing happends.
maybe i'm missing a step or something
i followed instructions here
forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=16806
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Next format a microSD card with FAT 32 (required most are fat16 default) and copy the file TITAIMG.nbh to the root of the sd card with a card reader.
Finally place sdcard in device and reset into bootloader mode. The flash will proceed from the SD card and it should work fine. Enjoy!
when i reset, it doesn't go into bootloader mode
i also tried with power + reset
so how do i go into bootloader?
do i need to load hard slp again?
Thanks again for helping out

Look here. http://forum.ppcgeeks.com/showthread.php?t=33857

Thanks
I will follow it today, and post the results

ok, so i followed everything there
unlocked with Olipro 2.40, then updated tom to 3.42.50 (had to format card mulyiple times on vista for it to load from sd card, but got it working)
installed Windows Mobile 6.5 build 21139 CR2, and still experiencing same issue
no gps, camera same msg unable to initialize camera, failed to set up camera device
what else can I do ? I think the rom works fine, as it did for everyone else
any other ideas?

Is this a verizon phone. If the camera doesn't work it is a rom issue of some sort. Does this rom have the nuekernal that disables the camera.

i have not idea, what is nuekernal ?
its a telus phone (Montreal, Canada)

ok, so i googled up nuekernal , its kinda of multi-carrier rom addon
but since i already loaded my carrier cab, and unlocked the phone, shouldn't tha already work.

Setting -> System-> then look for kernel or something like that. It should have camera enable high mode, or low mode or something like that. Restart and you should be good.
Note when flashing a radio use a non high speed 2GB card or less. Won't work on anything else.
For GPS Start > Settings > System > External GPS and make sure it's not just 911

i've checked setting\system, also in programs and none of the kernels are found.
for flashing, i used 512mb micro sd card, and it didnt work when i formated with xp (did it multiple times) then i read somewhere it worked by formatting with vista, it didn't at first (kept getting msg "no image file" then after 3 or 4 times formatting it worked.
Now i have radio 3.42.50
about GPS, i didnt see 911 anywhere
gps program port -> com 4
gps hardware port -> none baude rate 4800
and manage gps automaticaly is checked
should i install that kernel ? or look for it somewhere else?

[Q] Android dies after a few days - resets to windows on boot

Hi,
I seem to be having bad luck with my android installs.
I have an HD2 running the excellent Duttys ML v6 WWE rom with 2.15.50.14 radio.
I've added a variety of Android ROMS from Mdeejay and MDJ. They all work flawlessly for a few days. The only apps I added were Yahoo, quick settings and (for my sins) AngryBirds. Again, they all work OK.
Then after a few days, an update message might appear top left. If I install it, all is well until I reset the phone. Boots to windows, but when I tap Haret, it starts to load, then resets and loads windows again. Android is now dead and will not boot.
So now, I thought, ignore the updates. All good for a few days, until the battery went flat (as it does!). After charging it back up, again, the same problem, Android is dead, and just restarts to windows on booting Android.
To get Android back on the phone, I have to format the SD card, then copy everything across again. I have now done this 4 times due to Android messing up.
Has anyone else seen had this problem? I have had a look through the forum and can't find anything else similar.
They have just given me an HTC Desire as a work phone which is excellent, but I would really like to get my HD2 running Android reliably!
Thanks for your time, Chris.

Format card with this
Then run Android as normal (reading any build instructions) then dont be a dumbass and install official updates to a non-official build of android.

TheATHEiST said:
Format card with this
Then run Android as normal (reading any build instructions) then dont be a dumbass and install official updates to a non-official build of android.
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I appreciate your help, but there is no need to be rude, we are not all HD2 gurus!
The only updates that have appeared are for apps that I have installed - angry birds for example. Not sure how this could kill an OS, be it official or otherwise.
Thanks for the SD formatter though. I will give this a go this morning and see how it goes...

whoops double post. damn ff.

Utterpiffle said:
I appreciate your help, but there is no need to be rude, we are not all HD2 gurus!
The only updates that have appeared are for apps that I have installed - angry birds for example. Not sure how this could kill an OS, be it official or otherwise.
Thanks for the SD formatter though. I will give this a go this morning and see how it goes...
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ahhh you are referring to "app" updates, you never said that in your OP, I assumed you was referring to OS updates of some kind.
Updating a app will not have broken your Android build, It was just a coincidence unless its a app that affects system files maybe.

Unstable HD2

Hello everyone,
I have a problem with my HD2, and Yes, I've read other "unstable HD2" topics.
However my problem is quite different.
My HD2 is unstable on any OS or ROM.
I've used some Polish roms, then Cruzers.
I found Cruzer 5 most stable, however I still had to reflash radio from time to time, and do hard reset quarterly to maintain stability (no OS modification, hacks or any other "funny" business meantime), stock OS's seemed stable at first, but then proved otherwise.
Now with m$ MyPhone closure I've decided to jump onto android as I've bought a PNA for Navigation.
I'm using Magldr + HyperDroid CM7 HeadyHoneyBadger and it seemed stable for quite some time.
Now just out of nowhere it begins to crash all the time, with no activity from me at all.
Installed additional programs, tested each one on aspect of stability, and none proved faulty:
- Eset Mobile Antivirus
- XConstruct
- 3g watchdog
- Goweather
- AndFTP
- Transdroid
- ConnectBot
- FLashplayer
- TitaniumBackup
- Make Your own clock widget
- TuneIn Radio
- Skype
- Dialer One
- Google SkyMap
- Google Maps with modded Navi
- Bluetooth File Transfer
- ASTRO File Manager
- RockPlayer Lite
- Robo Defense FREE
- Allegro
- MoboPlayer
- Minimal Reader
- CalWidget
- Battery Calibration
- Barcode Scanner
- Adobe® Reader®
- Shazam
Is there any hope for me?
Could You advise me anything?
Thank You for any responses,
GreQ

You need to do a clean install.
This means completley wiping both the NAND and SDCard.
Format SDCard with Panasonic SDFormatter....
Format: FULL+Overwrite
Size Adjustment: ON
Clean Install..
Get the HD2 Tools in the sticky thread in Android NAND section
Put phone into bootloader - Use Task29
Put phone into bootloader - Install MAGLDR
Then you will need to choose the appropriate CWM partition for the rom, check the thread for details or use the DFT flasher if it comes with one.
If this doesn't solve it you will likely need to get a new/different card.

TheATHEiST, Thank You for answering.
I've done those steps before doing an clean install of HyperDroid.
When I was testing those programs - if they're at fault or not I was doing clean install every time - it took a larger part of my life
My SD card is really slow, however I don't use EXT on SD, I have no EXT at all, may that be the cause?
If SD is faulty, would my HD2 benefit from better/faster card?

what exactly is unstable? can you give more details?

Thanks for answering jsmccabe78.
Most things in android FC after some time, or at the start, or even don't start at all.
On windows apps hang, close, sense doesn't want to boot up.
Yesterday when I thought I had a while until some total reflash I've tried to do backup via ClockWorkMod, and then even Magldr and CWM started hanging, now phone won't boot.
Doing total reflash, let's see if that helps... again..
It didn't help this time...
GAPPS, Framework crash all the time.
Radio 15.50 , HSPL 2.08, fresh MAGLDR.

Reflashed everything 2 times now, every time different app starts to malfunction...
.12. Radio seems to improve stability.

strange. often when things are bad on different os on one machine, hardware seems to be the culprit. but seems like you have a ghost in the machine!
i want to re-iterate what theatheist said.
clean install. i mean clean.
task 29 (tho not sure how useful)
flash back to wm
reformat sdcard - so everything is deleted and it is like it is squeaky new.
then try a rom.
if still weird, try a new sdcard.
sorry, if after completely cleaning / new sdcard/ etc. still with problems, is likely hardware. but i am by no means the end all of knowledge on this!

Thanks again for reply.
This time, when I wrote about .12. radio I've done this:
- task 29
- flash original 3.14 rom
- task 29
- magldr
- cwm
- cwm -> install HyperDroid
And for now it's about 48hr without any major hang, however CalWidget still hangs on occasion.
Nothing left for me but to wait for quad-core device with qwerty.

1- is this the first time you did task 29?
2- did your re-formate your sd card?
curious about #1.
if problems arise, do #2. (what's to lose?)
good luck until the dream phone comes out. ha! cheers, mate. good luck.

1. I've been doing Task29 all the time , I do it every time I need to touch ROM
2. I did

well fingers crossed. i don't know anything more than what you have done. really.
best of luck!

After you have done a clean install as others have posted, and you still have the problem. You might try a new SIM card. I have seen some bad ones causing lockups.

hi,
i´ve many problems with my device.... i tested many many roms of android and wp7 too...
problems are freezes and reboots in every rom... in different roms i have no internet connection or if a call arrives the phone freezes and a robot sound appears...??? sometimes i started the browser and the device reboot...
the next is... the original winmob6.5 stockrom has the same problems... but not too much like android or wp7....
did anyone have an idea...
P.S. i´ve tested 3 different sd cards
thanks

Maybe try doing an RMA?
Device might be the problem.

[Q] Can't update or load android from SD and other issues with CM9 4.0.4 ICS

Hi!
My HTC HD Mini was left and unused for few months after replacing touch-glass.
There were some issues like ie. not working wifi, vibra or sound.
Today it works. BUT. I left device becose i had SE Xperia X10 mini and i hate work on windows.
Nowadays, as my X10 died, i decided to go back to HD Mini. Luckily i found that there is a way to run Android on it.
So, i downloaded some quite old version (and then some newer CM7 - tried both), put it on sd and tried to load. It hang up for more than 20 min, so i rebooted (as it schould 5-10 min).
Now it reboots after status bar goes to 100% - so it takes about 20-30 seconds.
I got an idea to upgrade my winos (OS: 5.2.23103, ROM: 1.36.479.1), but when it goes to flash mode, it says 'starting', waiting for few seconds, and then "i can not upgrade your device" or whatever. Device only reboots.
Ofcourse i've searched forum and google for something simillar, but, maybe, i do not know how to ask.
Sorry for my english.
Thanks in advance,
Gloomwing

about SDCard, it could be problem of your sdcard is bad, bad sdcards won't work well with android.
and the NAND, Not sure about that, but you may try another ways or use the newest CWM that also works with schlund's ROM

Yup, I'll try with another SD (i have 2GB one which cames with X10) and will give info.
About NAND i prefer to run droid from SD at the moment - just do not want to risk installing OS that may not work on my device.

It works with ADATA 16GB, 10.
Did not try with windows update. Just installed Droid on NAND.
(furter issues in main topic of "[ROM] CM9 4.0.4 ICS HTC HD Mini [16.Jul.2012]"
Thanks and regards!

glad to see you so it was SDcard problem..
have fun..

Ok, i can not drop any post on main topic, so i will write here:
I read main topic, but it will last...
1. YES!, we need instruction (easy howto) about installing new ROM (i made it somehow, but i have some experience with X10)
2. Battery is messed up, but it works. It even last more than a day. Had some issue with 99% CPU usage - found some info to flash update - AGAIN! - we need howto!
3. My Photon freezes sometimes. I changed sleep time in screen section, and it helpes somehow. Maybe, again, battery issue? As i have less problems while battery over 50% or Trebuchet?
Many thanks and best regards!
(can anyone drop it in main topic?)

Let me know which one you're trying to install??