Need help - freezes and restarts

[jcxmej]

I updated my phone to latest liquidsmooth rom two days ago and the phone freezes and restarts/reboots randomly like sometimes when im on phone/ playing a game/ using browser/ connected to charger. Yesterday I changed rom to latest carbon rom. Did install (3 wipes) as told in the thread but im still having the reboots.

Im using TWRP recovery and had used Utility 1.10 to go back to stock from Energy rom with safestrap recovery.

Can tell me whats the prob? Is it the kernel problem?

 

[PantherVT]

Have you tried upgrading or reflashing TWRP and then doing a clean install of Carbon? Its probably worth doing a fresh download of each first just to make sure you cover all your bases. These reboots were happening to me a few months ago and it drove me mad. following these steps fixed it for me.

 

[RikRong]

I updated my phone to latest liquidsmooth rom two days ago and the phone freezes and restarts/reboots randomly like sometimes when im on phone/ playing a game/ using browser/ connected to charger. Yesterday I changed rom to latest carbon rom. Did install (3 wipes) as told in the thread but im still having the reboots.

Im using TWRP recovery and had used Utility 1.10 to go back to stock from Energy rom with safestrap recovery.

Can tell me whats the prob? Is it the kernel problem?

Honestly, if you're using SafeStrap, that might be your problem. Remove SS and flash the ROM in TWRP. If your bootloader is unlocked, you don't really want to use SS. Also, make a stock backup in TWRP, prior to flashing. This way, it will be easier for you to recover in the future, and you won't need to go through the painful process of fastboot.

 

[jcxmej]

Honestly, if you're using SafeStrap, that might be your problem. Remove SS and flash the ROM in TWRP. If your bootloader is unlocked, you don't really want to use SS. Also, make a stock backup in TWRP, prior to flashing. This way, it will be easier for you to recover in the future, and you won't need to go through the painful process of fastboot.

Like I said on first post Im using TWRP now. Previously I was using safestrap. I removed it and installed TRWP. Anyways thanks.

 

[jcxmej]

Have you tried upgrading or reflashing TWRP and then doing a clean install of Carbon? Its probably worth doing a fresh download of each first just to make sure you cover all your bases. These reboots were happening to me a few months ago and it drove me mad. following these steps fixed it for me.

Thanks man. I will upgrade TWRP or reinstall it first. Thanks for that tip. Will post again if it doesnt work.

 

[jcxmej]

Still having those restarts. Really irritating. Froze and rebooted 4 5 times today morning while I was on call and trying to message. I reflashed reinstalled everything. I used both Utility 1.10 and 1.20. Im getting reboots even the stock ROM after using the Utility. I am confused which Utility I should be using. I had no issue of rebooting before flashing using Utility. Can someone give me exact procedure to reflash so that i know i am not missing out anything.

 

[jco23]

Still having those restarts. Really irritating. Froze and rebooted 4 5 times today morning while I was on call and trying to message. I reflashed reinstalled everything. I used both Utility 1.10 and 1.20. Im getting reboots even the stock ROM after using the Utility. I am confused which Utility I should be using. I had no issue of rebooting before flashing using Utility. Can someone give me exact procedure to reflash so that i know i am not missing out anything.

you might need to do a clean install.

- what version of TWRP are you using (anything other than 2.4 should be fine)?
- to perform the clean install, mount system, then try wiping everything (system, factory reset, & internal storage) - DO NOT WIPE external SD (I presume this is where you store the ROM files
- after wiping, reboot recovery, then install whichever 4.2.2 ROM you want follow by the GApps (use the 3/2013 version)

 

[jcxmej]

you might need to do a clean install.

- what version of TWRP are you using (anything other than 2.4 should be fine)?
- to perform the clean install, mount system, then try wiping everything (system, factory reset, & internal storage) - DO NOT WIPE external SD (I presume this is where you store the ROM files
- after wiping, reboot recovery, then install whichever 4.2.2 ROM you want follow by the GApps (use the 3/2013 version)

Since TWRP wasnt working for me, I tried flashing with CWM recovery by hashcode. Still had reboots. I was using TWRP 2.3.2.3
When you say wipe everything, does it include 'modem' and 'pds'? Saw these two options also inside Mount/Format menu of CWM recovery.
Also there was an option 'Mount sdcard' (internal I suppose) but when i click it nothing happens it remains as Mount sdcard. Rest of it changes from Mount to Unmount. Is there some problem with that?
Do I have to just Mount system only? Also after rebooting recovery do I have to mount system again?
I try again as you said meanwhile.

 

[jco23]

Since TWRP wasnt working for me, I tried flashing with CWM recovery by hashcode. Still had reboots. I was using TWRP 2.3.2.3
When you say wipe everything, does it include 'modem' and 'pds'? Saw these two options also inside Mount/Format menu of CWM recovery.
Also there was an option 'Mount sdcard' (internal I suppose) but when i click it nothing happens it remains as Mount sdcard. Rest of it changes from Mount to Unmount. Is there some problem with that?
Do I have to just Mount system only? Also after rebooting recovery do I have to mount system again?
I try again as you said meanwhile.

nope, just system/factory reset/internal storage.

yes, make sure everything is mounted (checked) so that they read "unmount"

 

[jcxmej]

nope, just system/factory reset/internal storage.

yes, make sure everything is mounted (checked) so that they read "unmount"

Did exactly like said. Got into CWM recovery. Mounted system. Formatted system, data, cache, sdcard. Did factory reset and wiped the caches. Then rebooted recovery. Then installed the ROM, 3/13 gapps, gsm fix. Reboot system. Still no use. I got 2 reboots in 5 mins in the ROM. I checked the md5 of the files and its ok. Dont know what else to try?

 

[jco23]

Did exactly like said. Got into CWM recovery. Mounted system. Formatted system, data, cache, sdcard. Did factory reset and wiped the caches. Then rebooted recovery. Then installed the ROM, 3/13 gapps, gsm fix. Reboot system. Still no use. I got 2 reboots in 5 mins in the ROM. I checked the md5 of the files and its ok. Dont know what else to try?

which ROM are you trying to install?

 

[jcxmej]

which ROM are you trying to install?

LiquidSmooth v2.9 by DHacker29
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2373703

I have also tried Carbon ROM but was having reboots with that too. I liked liquidsmooth better so trying to make this work.

 

[jco23]

LiquidSmooth v2.9 by DHacker29
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2373703

I have also tried Carbon ROM but was having reboots with that too. I liked liquidsmooth better so trying to make this work.

are you flashing a kernel at the same time?

I would recommend trying a basic 4.2.2 ROM right now - like unoffical AOKP.

another problem could be the GApps or GSM fix. try installing just the ROM without the GApps perhaps?

carbon was very solid too. unfortunately, I can't help you with the GSM fix, as I am CDMA.

 

[jcxmej]

are you flashing a kernel at the same time?

I would recommend trying a basic 4.2.2 ROM right now - like unoffical AOKP.

another problem could be the GApps or GSM fix. try installing just the ROM without the GApps perhaps?

carbon was very solid too. unfortunately, I can't help you with the GSM fix, as I am CDMA.

Okay i will try but had this reboot issue even with the stock ROM after flashing with Utility 1.20.

 

[jco23]

Okay i will try but had this reboot issue even with the stock ROM after flashing with Utility 1.20.

hmm.... not really sure then. perhaps you lost root? try re-installing SuperSU - I'm just grasping at straws here.

someone mentioned a similar issue:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44317692#post44317692

 

[jcxmej]

hmm.... not really sure then. perhaps you lost root? try re-installing SuperSU - I'm just grasping at straws here.

someone mentioned a similar issue:

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=44317692#post44317692

I think I have root access I had no issue with it. Okay maybe I will check the thread you gave. Anyways I tried Eclipse ROM which is based AOKP. Still had reboots. So I switched back to liquid. Anyways Im gonna keep trying the basics. If anyone has any suggestions I could try its welcome.

PS. Should I flash another kernel with the ROM just in case ? I have been only installing ROM and gapps only till now.

 

[jco23]

I think I have root access I had no issue with it. Okay maybe I will check the thread you gave. Anyways I tried Eclipse ROM which is based AOKP. Still had reboots. So I switched back to liquid. Anyways Im gonna keep trying the basics. If anyone has any suggestions I could try its welcome.

PS. Should I flash another kernel with the ROM just in case ? I have been only installing ROM and gapps only till now.

I don't think changing the kernel will do it.... I suspect the issue is with your recoveries - will respond in other thread....