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Stuck on G1 startup screen after installing theme.

I posted about this in another thread, and thought I'd start a new one. I couldn't figure out how to delete my first post about it, sorry, guys.
Anyway, I tried to install a theme, and now I'm stuck on the G1 boot screen (the first one). It just hangs there, doing nothing. I Tried to go over it with the JF 1.3 update.zip in recovery, but it didn't work, the phone just hangs. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm traveling for the next few months, and I'm seriously screwed without a phone.
Thanks!

If you can't boot and can't get into recovery your only recourse is to flash the NBH file from the bootloader and start from scratch. Also, you really probably should not be performing modifications and hacks on your main phone without some kind of a backup. GL

jashsu said:
If you can't boot and can't get into recovery your only recourse is to flash the NBH file from the bootloader and start from scratch. Also, you really probably should not be performing modifications and hacks on your main phone without some kind of a backup. GL
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I can get into recovery- that's how I managed to try to reapply the JFV1.3 update.
I probably should have been more clear about that.

Did you try a wipe in recovery? Alt+W

jashsu said:
Did you try a wipe in recovery? Alt+W
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Yeah. No dice.
Perhaps the update didn't work because there was already an update.zip (the theme I tried to install) on my sdcard? When in recovery, what exactly do I type from adb to copy an update.zip from my sdk/tools directory to the sdcard? Do I need to have deleted the update.zip that was already on the card beforehand? I can't find a way of deleting anything from recovery.
Here's what I typed:
adp push update.zip /sdcard
I also tried:
adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip
I tried alt + s after both, and it went through the updating process, but I have no way of knowing if it tried to update using what I'd just pushed onto the sd card, or the old update that screwed up my phone. Did I at least put the update on the sdcard correctly?
Hope I'm making sense.

It sounds like you are applying the theme again. You need to try to delete that file from your sd card. The easiest way would be to get a card reader and delete what is on your card then put the new update.zip on it. If you can't get a card reader then you will have to find the linux commands to delete a file and use adb shell to execute the command. Good luck, you should be able to get your phone back.

zackmpls said:
I posted about this in another thread, and thought I'd start a new one. I couldn't figure out how to delete my first post about it, sorry, guys.
Anyway, I tried to install a theme, and now I'm stuck on the G1 boot screen (the first one). It just hangs there, doing nothing. I Tried to go over it with the JF 1.3 update.zip in recovery, but it didn't work, the phone just hangs. Does anyone have any ideas? I'm traveling for the next few months, and I'm seriously screwed without a phone.
Thanks!
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same thing happened to me had to use JF rom to get it to work again. idk the linux command but i got an idea! if you dont have a card reader or another g1... you can try installing cupcake thru eng bootloader then convert back to JF's rom. Try that maybe it will work.

rm filepath/filename.extension
should be liek this
rm /sdcard/update.zip

If you are stuck in a loop, it's most likely due to using an ADP1 theme on an RC30 version of JesusFreke's release.
If that doesn't fix it, you will need to remove your apps manually through ADP, but let's take it one step at a time. Download and install JF's standard RC30.

trmacdonal said:
It sounds like you are applying the theme again. You need to try to delete that file from your sd card. The easiest way would be to get a card reader and delete what is on your card then put the new update.zip on it. If you can't get a card reader then you will have to find the linux commands to delete a file and use adb shell to execute the command. Good luck, you should be able to get your phone back.
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That's what I was thinking, too. I managed to get to a reader this morning, and I was able to put rc30 on there, no problem. I'm up and running again!
I'm wondering why ADB didn't work to push the update to my card in recovery. Did I input the wrong commands? It acted as if it worked (took a couple minutes, showed the "28374 bytes blah blah" message".
Thanks a lot, everyone. I'm so relieved to have my phone again, and I've learned my lesson about modifying without backing up first.

i have the same problem what can i do !! ?
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i have downloaded and install themes on G1 !!
i have downloaded the file (Theme) and copy to my card and switched off my phone and then i have pressed home+on button then i have apply update from sd card !! it installed successfully but now i have started g1 after that g1 logo i can only see a blank screen !!
I am using CyanogenMod 4.1.999 !!! i have downloaded Theme from this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...talling+themes
Steampunk !!! ( as i said i have downloaded this file and rename it to update.zip and copy to my sd card then i have just applyd from my sd card since then when i start my phone i see T-Mobile G1 logo then all disappear and i can only see a light without anything !!!

Kuulthag said:
i have the same problem what can i do !! ?
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i have downloaded and install themes on G1 !!
i have downloaded the file (Theme) and copy to my card and switched off my phone and then i have pressed home+on button then i have apply update from sd card !! it installed successfully but now i have started g1 after that g1 logo i can only see a blank screen !!
I am using CyanogenMod 4.1.999 !!! i have downloaded Theme from this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/show...talling+themes
Steampunk !!! ( as i said i have downloaded this file and rename it to update.zip and copy to my sd card then i have just applyd from my sd card since then when i start my phone i see T-Mobile G1 logo then all disappear and i can only see a light without anything !!!
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To fix your problem just reflash your ROM. It's always a good idea to keep it on your card even after flashing.
Only install themes that support the ROM you're on...

i tried installing a theme on cm's v.4.999, and also got stuck on the bootscreen, however i just rewiped my phone and stalled the rom again. am currently running kingklick hero 2.0

zackmpls said:
Yeah. No dice.
Perhaps the update didn't work because there was already an update.zip (the theme I tried to install) on my sdcard? When in recovery, what exactly do I type from adb to copy an update.zip from my sdk/tools directory to the sdcard? Do I need to have deleted the update.zip that was already on the card beforehand? I can't find a way of deleting anything from recovery.
Here's what I typed:
adp push update.zip /sdcard
I also tried:
adb push update.zip /sdcard/update.zip
I tried alt + s after both, and it went through the updating process, but I have no way of knowing if it tried to update using what I'd just pushed onto the sd card, or the old update that screwed up my phone. Did I at least put the update on the sdcard correctly?
Hope I'm making sense.
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You simply need to rename the one you DON'T want to use- or if in recovery, choose "select zip", not "update zip" from the list of options. Did you do a Nandroid backup before flashing? if so, you can do a restore from that working backup. And again, to re-iterate what another responder said, make sure you do a wipe before flashing again.- anytime I have experienced your problem ( and I have more than once) I have done a wipe from recovery than chosen a known good rom from my card after that to get up and running. I always keep a "rock solid" rom on my card for this reason, such as xRom 1.5r4. - chris aka [email protected]
Also- I am a bit confused; are you doing this from the phone while at the recovery screen, or with adb from your pc. You can also take out your sd card, put it into a card reader, and do your re-naming, loading of a rom, etc., then put the card back into your phone-cc

Replacement phone, rooted

hello, i am running cyan 4.0.4.. with over 130 apps. i have a white g1. but its kinda giving me lil problems so i was gonna call t-mobile and have them send me a replacement... here is the question... can i run nandroid backup of my current g1 and when i get the replacement, rooted it and flash the bootloader and then run a restore? what is generally the easiest way to go thru this process? thanks alot

pr3cision said:
hello, i am running cyan 4.0.4.. with over 130 apps. i have a white g1. but its kinda giving me lil problems so i was gonna call t-mobile and have them send me a replacement... here is the question... can i run nandroid backup of my current g1 and when i get the replacement, rooted it and flash the bootloader and then run a restore? what is generally the easiest way to go thru this process? thanks alot
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Don't believe you can. Someone asked this question awhile back and forgot the reasoning why you couldn't do it. Someone could correct me if I'm wrong.

supremeteam256 said:
Don't believe you can. Someone asked this question awhile back and forgot the reasoning why you couldn't do it. Someone could correct me if I'm wrong.
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if he was using switchrom on his SD, wouldnt it work with the script in /system/sd/ ?

I'm assuming it's the apps you don't want to reinstall one by one.
grab this program
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=558108
copy the .apk files from /system/sd/app to your PC
when you get your new phone root it and partition the sdcard like normal
copy the .apk files from your PC to /system/sd/app

Fingerlickin said:
I'm assuming it's the apps you don't want to reinstall one by one.
grab this program
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=558108
copy the .apk files from /system/sd/app to your PC
when you get your new phone root it and partition the sdcard like normal
copy the .apk files from your PC to /system/sd/app
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thnx.. if i do this, then the market wud show my apps installed without having to install them one by one?

DUDE! INSTALL "BACKUP FOR ROOT USERS" it saves EVERYTHING about your phone to a folder in your sd card. what do i mean by everything? settings, apps, dictionary...install that and SAVE the file to your comp thatway when the replacement comes you can root and put that sd card that has the 3 partitions in there and go to the market and redownload backup for root users and then restore everything! its how i survive switching hero roms lol

OTA?

Is it possible to switch from CyanogenMOD 4.0.4 to a JACxHeroROM without a computer because my laptop isnt working and I can't download the ROM's.

G1BRICKED said:
Is it possible to switch from CyanogenMOD 4.0.4 to a JACxHeroROM without a computer because my laptop isnt working and I can't download the ROM's.
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Download Linda File manager (which allows you to download any file) and download which ever ROM you want. (For hero roms make sure you have the lastest Radio & SPL) Then copy and paste that rom to the root of your SD card and then boot into recovery and flash away!

nolimit78 said:
Download Linda File manager (which allows you to download any file) and download which ever ROM you want. (For hero roms make sure you have the lastest Radio & SPL) Then copy and paste that rom to the root of your SD card and then boot into recovery and flash away!
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I got Linda File Manager and I'm about to download the ROM. How do I get it on to the SDCard? And I have another file named Update, do I delete that one?

G1BRICKED said:
I got Linda File Manager and I'm about to download the ROM. How do I get it on to the SDCard? And I have another file named Update, do I delete that one?
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When you download the rom it automatically goes to /sdcard/download
Yeah if you're not using Cyan1.4 recovery. Cyan1.4 can update from any zip.

nolimit78 said:
When you download the rom it automatically goes to /sdcard/download
Yeah if you're not using Cyan1.4 recovery. Cyan1.4 can update from any zip.
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Oh well I'm on Cyanogen Recovery Image 1.3.1 so what do I name it to? And also, what's the difference between JACxHero and JACHeroSki and JACHeroSkiLite and everything? Its confusing! And I'm thinking about getting the MiniHeroROM, do I just download the file to the SDCard and Wipe and Flash and that's all or do I have to type stuff into the Console?

Might want to make sure you have your sdcard partitioned for Hero.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533731
I havent used any Hero builds, and I doubt I will. A bird told me that Flash 10 is coming next month to android.
All of the commands should be in the above link.
I would go the CM 1.4 Recovery, so everything in the future is easier to update with the "Any Zip" feature. Just helps to make sure your updating the right file. great for themes etc... no more hassles with renaming stuff.
Astro you can select a file>edit>move then use the up arrow to go back to the root of your sdcard, then menu>edit>paste ... something like that.
Hope this helps.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533731
This link will help answer all of your questions.

i flash this way about 90% make sure u do back up before u flash. case u get get stuck in loop pretty easy flashing to hero. and if don't have radio and spl it maks things harder but u can partition easily from the phone search and u will find it.

nolimit78 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=533731
This link will help answer all of your questions.
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Ha! Beat you to the punch lol jk
If you want you can check out the MicroHero build. One of the builds doesnt require the SPL update, just a partitioned sdcard.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=561179
From what I read they are pretty fast roms. Theres also the Tiny builds, idk the requirements for those yet.

how to upgrade clockworkmod recovery???

how do you upgrade the clockworkmod recovery?
I have the 3.0.2.8 and the latest one is 3.2.0.1 is there a update.zip? because I went to http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/02/clockwork-recovery-image.html and is image file.

carlosraf20 said:
how do you upgrade the clockworkmod recovery?
I have the 3.0.2.8 and the latest one is 3.2.0.1 is there a update.zip? because I went to http://www.koushikdutta.com/2010/02/clockwork-recovery-image.html and is image file.
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Open up your "ROM Manger" app and click "Flash ClockworkMod Recovery" and it will update it.

using the image file for 3.2.0.1 ? sorry to ask to many questions am new to this. I figure it out now thanks for the the help

carlosraf20 said:
using the image file for 3.2.0.1 ? sorry to ask to many questions am new to this.
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Don't appologize for asking questions-we all need answers to one thing or another
The first thing you want to do is go to the android market and search for Rom Manager. You already have this installed if you are running CM7, but you need to update it to the newest version.
Then, Just open your app drawer and open up Rom Manager. When it opens, the very top line says "Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery". Tap on that, choose Nook Color, and it will update to the newest version 3.2.0.1.
Hope this Helps!

What's the best way to update recovery on sdcard? Mod manager only updates the internal flash..

Barleyman said:
What's the best way to update recovery on sdcard? Mod manager only updates the internal flash..
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I downloaded an updated version located HERE and extracted the files and attached them for you. Just download and unzip the files to your current CWM SD card.

Jimbo67 said:
Don't appologize for asking questions-we all need answers to one thing or another
The first thing you want to do is go to the android market and search for Rom Manager. You already have this installed if you are running CM7, but you need to update it to the newest version.
Then, Just open your app drawer and open up Rom Manager. When it opens, the very top line says "Flash Clockwork Mod Recovery". Tap on that, choose Nook Color, and it will update to the newest version 3.2.0.1.
Hope this Helps!
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OT - That was a nice reply. generally people in this forum are VERY helpful but Kudos for saying it was ok to ask questions.
I am also a complete noob and am learning tons and tons and tons. As always, you guys rock!

GMPOWER said:
I downloaded an updated version located HERE and extracted the files and attached them for you. Just download and unzip the files to your current CWM SD card.
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Ok, thanks! So you can indeed copy the files as-is.. with Paleolithic dos 3.2 origin, I tend to expect you need to use special app to copy the system files. In any case, I've installed the boot menu on SD card so by defaults I boot internal flash. No need to lose sanity removing the easy-to-lose usd card.. I can also start the recovery from internal flash..

Barleyman said:
Ok, thanks! So you can indeed copy the files as-is.. with Paleolithic dos 3.2 origin, I tend to expect you need to use special app to copy the system files. In any case, I've installed the boot menu on SD card so by defaults I boot internal flash. No need to lose sanity removing the easy-to-lose usd card.. I can also start the recovery from internal flash..
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Yes, I have updated a couple times by just transferring the updated files onto my bootable CWM card. I have done a number of back-ups and restores without a problem. The files are self-contained file systems, so not much damage from a simple transferring of them. If you want to install a special app for windows to be able to update the SD card in the future, then I would download this very handy tool, ImDisk, it will allow windows to mount the updated img file and extract the files from it.

[Q] HTC brick, I have bootloader

Hello. I have a Tmobile G1, though its unlocked and I use it in other country.
I got it unrooted, installed cyanogen 6 then got bored of the speed and tried to go with lazlo. Dunno what I did but I got a total brick. no response. I took it to a technical service and they managed to get it to turn on, but now I cant do anything else.
This is what I get so far
Turning it on ->shows T mobile, then blank
Power+Home ->blank
Power+Camera ->Red green blue white screen
It says
DREA100 PVT 32B
HBOOT- 0.95.0000
CPLD-4
RADIO - 2.22.19.26I
Sep 2 2008
Serial IO
I was told to try to install the RC29 DREAIMG.nbh trough a FAT32 formatted card
and I get
Checking...
00028002
not allow
I don't know what else to try, can anyone lend a hand?
EDIT
also, I have a nandroid backup, but no way of restoring it, maybe that helps?

i faced the same problem last month...
1st, wipe ur sd card, rename it to sdcard and format it....
then download a good version of the dreaimg.nbh file...
http://www.4shared.com/file/etbtDlz2/DREAIMGnbh.html
it is a 46 mb file, u have to extract it on ur pc, then copy the file and keep it on ur phone's sd card...not in any folder, mind you.
then turn on ur phone via camera+power...
phone will get the file, and will flash the .nbh file.
also, make it sure that u have enough power in ur battery...
takes about 15 mins only.
i went to my stock android(1.0) as a result, then rooted again and now am on 2.3.2...
hope this helps

let me explain step by step....
sdcard-fat 32 format....yes....
then download the dreaimg.nbh file from the link, extract the zip on ur pc, then copy the extracted dreaimg.nbh(almost 85-90mb file) to the root of ur sdcard, dont rename, nothing at all...
after that, put ur sdcard in the phone, turn the phone on via camera+power, into the hboot screen, phone will find the dreaimg.nbh file and then it'll ask u to start update....press the action button, and u r good to go...takes about 10 mins to finish the process... and if u r still rooted, flash any rom as per ur requirements.

-I did a low level format on my card (2gb kingston)
-format in fat32
-download the file, copy in root
-started with cam+power
Same issue, got the 00028002 error.
maybe I need to format the thing in some other way?
Thanks!

u zipped the file and then kept the .nbh file in ur sd card's root? also u renamed ur "sdcard"???
try once more, in ur sdcard keep the zip file and the .nbh image also. then try. hope it works out this once.
good luck!!!

after downloading the file, u extracted the zip?
after extraction, copy whatever is extracted into your sdcard.
luck!!!!

yes, extracted the DREAIMG.nbh to the root. Nothing else in the sdcard.
SDcard is formatted and named "sdcard"
Still 00028002 error.

www.4shared.com/file/9izdCbvo/DREAIMG.html

Yup, thats the one I used

your phone is us or uk model???
u tried both the links i gave???
nothing yet?
well,there has to be a plan B somewhere

ok i don't have the answer for you but i remember trying to help someone about a month or 2 ago with the same issue and he got it fixed some how... think some to do with orange.nbh file or something.. i forget but try to search the Q&A section of G1 forum for the same issue... you'll find it eventually hope this helps..

Its marked TMOBILE, so Im gonna guess its US model.
Im wondering if its the sd card, if its getting rejected for some reason.
I read about the goldcard, but since its bricked I cant get the CID.
maybe from my nandroid backup?
IDRIFTA: yeah, I tried that one as well Im not sure where to keep going, now.

my phone too says t-mobile but it's germany i guess u should try hanging ur sdcard and repeat the process all over,starting with formatting!!!
and heck out for other dreaimg.nbh's as well...
will try searching tomorrow..

Most likely your phone is from Singapore ... There should be a thread here in this form (I think it started around May 2009) about rooting such a phone. Not sure if it will help you, but you can probably find some links which might help you.
Sent from my Gingerbread on Dream using XDA App

Will look for the corresponding dreaimg.nbh for singapore then, thanks!
edit:
tried rc29 and rc7, to the same error. Is there any other version I should be trying?
Thanks
edit2:
I have seen many posts with the same error mentioning the goldcard, is it possible to make one with my nandroid backup?

Bumping, just in case someone that can help me sees the thread. I know its not good forum manners, but I could really use some help.