[T-Mobile LG G2x] linux_user9:
Soft-Brick

2011.12.05

cyberlync:

I am sorry to hear that you're having issues with the procedure. Let me first say that I didn't receive your message until yesterday, as I choose to receive only weekly updates via email on posts that I create.

If your issue is resolved, let me know. What you're describing in your post is what is called a "boot loop," if I'm understanding you correctly.

PLEASE READ ALL OF THE INSTRUCTIONS (I know that I can be long-winded)

First, several questions for you:

1. What Linux distro are you using (i.e. Debian, Linux Mint, LMDE, Ubuntu, CentOS, etc.)? Also, what version of Linux distro are you using (i.e. Debian 6.0, Linux Mint 11, etc.) Hopefully, you're not running Linux as a VM in a Mac or Windows host.

2. What Android distro or "rom" did you decide to use (i.e. CyanogenMod, Bionix, EDT, WeaponG2x, Tsugi, etc.)? You may need to download a "fresh" copy of the "rom" in case it is damaged, corrupt or incomplete. Again, I highly recommend Cyanogenmod 7.1.0.1 Stable (Don't forget to install "gapps" if you want Google Apps in CM7)

3. With your mobile off, are you able to boot into Clockwork Recovery by HOLDING DOWN THE VOL DOWN KEY and the POWER BUTTON simutaneously, THEN RELEASING them after the initial splash screen has displayed (the splash screen image will depend on which Android distro you're using; i.e. the LG logo.)?

4. Which Clockwork Recovery are you using, that is, what is the version number (if you don't know, tell me the color that the text is appearing; i.e. orange, red, blue, etc.)? Did you use ctso's recovery flash image or one of the updated attached one's that I provided, courtesy of krylon?

Second, there's GOOD NEWS if you can boot into Clockwork Recovery, the "fix" will be much quicker. Boot into Clockwork Recovery, then do the following:

1. Check to ensure that you have a copy of the "rom," that you downloaded onto your computer, on your mobile by going to (the power button is the enter key, vol keys allow scrolling up/down) --> install zip from sdcard > choose zip from sdcard; if you do NOT have this on the sdcard, all is NOT lost in the short-term provided you used the EXTERNAL recovery flash image from krylon that I provided or the ONLY recovery flash image from ctso. If you have used the INTERNAL recovery flash image (and depending on which "rom" you have chosen, as some have re-ordered the P999's mount points), make your life easier and REPEAT THE INSTRUCTIONS IN THE OP USING THE EXTERNAL IMAGE, otherwise you may need to download the Android Debugging Bridge (ADB) from the Google developer's website and I'll have to administer some Linux/UNIX command-line instructions. IF THIS IS THE CASE, I DON'T MIND HELPING YOU, BUT IT MAY BE EASIER TO CHAT IN ICQ OR ANOTHER ONLINE MESSAGING SERVICE.

2. PROCEED TO THE FOLLOWING IF YOU USED AN EXTERNAL RECOVERY IMAGE AND HAVE A "ROM" ON YOUR MOBILE'S SDCARD:

a) If you do NOT have a "rom" on your EXTERNAL SDCARD, connect your mobile via USB to your computer, boot into Clockwork Recovery, then go to: mounts and storage > mount USB storage, press enter (power button). Then copy the "rom" to your device's EXTERNAL sdcard (NOT THE 5.8GB SDCARD [IF APPEARING; IT MAY NOT DEPENDING ON WHICH "ROM" YOU'VE CHOSEN AS SOME RE-ORDER THE P999'S MOUNT POINTS], THAT IS YOUR INTERNAL SD); next > unmount USB storage. Safely Remove drive (right-click) via the Linux file manager.

b) NOW DO THE FOLLOWING FROM MY OP:

- be sure to "wipe data/factory reset"

- be sure to "wipe cache partition"

- be sure to go to "mounts and storage" then "format /system" then "format /data" then "format /cache"

- be sure to go to "advanced" and "Wipe Dalvik Cache"

- NOW, you may INSTALL the rom you copied to your sd card

- be patient! You may not get feedback that the rom is loading! Let it sit for ~10min.

- once finished the clockwork recovery menu will reappear

- be sure to go to "advanced" and "Fix Permissions"

- be sure your battery is FULLY CHARGED, go to "advanced" then "Wipe Battery Stats"

3. This should've fixed it.

More questions/problems? We'll work through it.

linux_user9