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IamWhoIam

IamWhoIam

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Can someone please help. I have a Metro PCS LG L70 MS323. Had firmware 10c but downgraded to 10b in order to root. My phone is stuck on the black LG boot screen. I can get into CWM-based Recovery v6.0.5.0. Any zip file I try to install I always get this,

Finding update package...
I:Update location: /external_sd/ms32310b_00.zip
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
I:using /data/media for /sdcard/0/clockworkmod/.last_install_path.
I:Can't partition non-vfat: /external_sd (vfat)

I am rooted. I changed the boot animation. Everything was working fine for about a week. My battery died. I charged it, that is when it got stuck in bootloop.
 
IamWhoIam said:
Can someone please help. I have a Metro PCS LG L70 MS323. Had firmware 10c but downgraded to 10b in order to root. My phone is stuck on the black LG boot screen. I can get into CWM-based Recovery v6.0.5.0. Any zip file I try to install I always get this,

Finding update package...
I:Update location: /external_sd/ms32310b_00.zip
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
I:using /data/media for /sdcard/0/clockworkmod/.last_install_path.
I:Can't partition non-vfat: /external_sd (vfat)

I am rooted. I changed the boot animation. Everything was working fine for about a week. My battery died. I charged it, that is when it got stuck in bootloop.
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Are you choosing the option choose zip from last install? If not try going to mounts and storage format data/media and system(make sure you have backup or a ROM to install) flash a ROM and report results. If that does not work go back to stock through kdz.
 
I tried installing from last install and I get the same error. I formatted data/media and system, still unable to flash anything. I tried restoring for external sd card. I get
Checking MD5 sums...
All MD5 checksums verified
Erasing boot before restore...
Restoring boot image...
Restoring system...
Restoring data...
.android_secure.img not found. Skipping restore of /sdcard/.android_secure.
Restoring cache...

Restore complete!
Still stuck at the black LG start screen.

Also the computers device manager reads the phone as
Android Device
LGE Mobile ADB Interface
Device type: Android Device
Manufacturer: Google, Inc.

Any suggestions on what to try next.
 
Do you still have Fastboot? If so go to the location where you've installed fastboot and put your phone into fastboot mode.Then type the command "fastboot -w" and then try to flash the Rom using the command " fastboot update /path/to/your/Rom.zip" on the computer.
 
I had Fastboot. Don't know how to get back into it. I only get into CWM-based Recovery v6.0.5.0. What commands can I use to Sideload a ROM with ADB, if possible.
 
You can get into Fastboot by holding volume up and plugging in a usb cable. If you want to sideload a Rom go to the Rom sideload option in the flash zip menu. Then go to the folder where you have Adb installed and put your Rom in the same folder. Then type the command "adb sideload RomName.zip"
 
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Thanks I will try that tomorrow. I think one reason nothing seems to work. I think I may have accidentally turned of USB debugging. That would explain why using the flash tool didn't work. Is there any way to enable USB debugging while in recovery mode.
 
In the neighborhood, wanted to drop a note -

Probably (almost certainly) not going to fix this, but really, never backup or restore cache. Wipe cache and Dalvik after every install or restore.

Hope this helps in the future.
 
IamWhoIam said:
Can someone please help. I have a Metro PCS LG L70 MS323. Had firmware 10c but downgraded to 10b in order to root. My phone is stuck on the black LG boot screen. I can get into CWM-based Recovery v6.0.5.0. Any zip file I try to install I always get this,

Finding update package...
I:Update location: /external_sd/ms32310b_00.zip
Opening update package...
Installing update...
Installation aborted.
I:using /data/media for /sdcard/0/clockworkmod/.last_install_path.
I:Can't partition non-vfat: /external_sd (vfat)

I am rooted. I changed the boot animation. Everything was working fine for about a week. My battery died. I charged it, that is when it got stuck in bootloop.
Click to expand...

Alright, let's get this down. Step-by-step (Have been watching this thread for a while to see if any help has come by)

It seems the Stock is simply not working/flashing. So let's flash a new rom and retrace the steps.

Fastboot Mode: This is how to get to fastboot mode with a button combo

Connect USB to computer (While Off)

See the Battery Circle Icon charging?

When that happens - Hold Up and Power

You'll see the LG Logo in a few seconds, when it vibrates. Release the power button and BAM. You're in fastboot.

Flashing a USB-Enabling Recovery:

Get PhilZ: http://androidforums.com/threads/philz-ms323-d320n-d325-philz-recovery-for-lg-l70.889246/

Since you have recovery, you already know how to flash a recovery.

fastboot flash recovery (recoveryname).img

Now you're wondering how to boot into recovery. Now use:

fastboot boot (recoveryname).img

Now you're in PhilZ.

EMERGENCY MODE - No MicroSD connection to computer

If you don't have a microusb adapter to put ROM's in without a phone. You're in luck

Go to Mounts and Storage in PhilZ

Enable USB Mounting.

Now you can access the MicroSD part of your phone. You can move a ROM.

Flashing: Since the stock rom isn't flashing. Now get a custom rom (Any will do, you cannot recover anymore sadly, but you can make a backup while in PhilZ, since it a brick, it will be pretty useless)

Goto Wipe Data section of PhilZ

Press the button of 'Clean Up for Installation of a new ROM'

THIS WILL WIPE EVERYTHING

Now you have to flash the rom in your sdcard. Flash it. And have GAPPS ready also.

KK ROM GAPPS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2397942

LP ROM GAPPS: http://forum.xda-developers.com/par...apps-official-to-date-pa-google-apps-t2943900

While your at it, might as well factory reset. in the wipe data section. Now reboot.

Enjoy whatever rom your using. You just saved your phone. ;)
 
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