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i have rooted my i717 note att and i have lost my recovery . it is rooted it does go into download mode it will run after using odin but i cannot wipe data factory reset and it now does not have clockwork recovery anymore. i need to know how to repartition and get this thing going . i am sending it to att they have a replacement comming this week .
Have the same problem
How did you root your device? Starting Friday my phone will start, restart, and come back to the same state no matter what I do.
i used odin
i used odin and i installed clockwork recovery and supeuser. Somewere aling the line i screwed up i believe. I've had it rooted since i got it worked fine till yestrday then no recovery idk why or how it lost but that's where im at I've had no issues till now so there is no recovery at all i cannot remove account it stays whatever Rom i try changes but screensavers etc are the same cannot reset.
hmmmm, sounds familiar
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i used odin and i installed clockwork recovery and supeuser. Somewere aling the line i screwed up i believe. I've had it rooted since i got it worked fine till yestrday then no recovery idk why or how it lost but that's where im at I've had no issues till now so there is no recovery at all i cannot remove account it stays whatever Rom i try changes but screensavers etc are the same cannot reset.
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Sound familiar to what you are experiencing? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1717435
yeah i hear you its frustrating
ryantaylor16 said:
Sound familiar to what you are experiencing? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1717435
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Are you getting yours replaced? I thought someone would know how to fix this but apparently not only the generic note they know how to fix.
I would wait
lSuperuserl said:
Are you getting yours replaced? I thought someone would know how to fix this but apparently not only the generic note they know how to fix.
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I wish I was getting mine replaced, I took it to AT&T yesterday and they all but told me to get a new phone because it was not under warranty. Very pissed.
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Are you getting yours replaced? I thought someone would know how to fix this but apparently not only the generic note they know how to fix.
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First off u dont use odin to put superuser on it...its in the play store all u use odin for is to root thats it u never use again PM me and ill help u with ur problem we can fix anything on the i717 sometimes even bricking!! So dont ever think we cant
cm9
There is a thread in the i717 section that will lead u step by step read and read again! Only use odin to root and to install cwm nothing else! Backup ur stock rom then find a custom rom that suits u and happy flashing!
cm9
it will not even flash in odin now. i just tried it about 5 times and no go.
so how was or how did they dertermin that you were out of warranty ? it came out in like feb so did they say it was altered or somthing?
Ur doing something wrong man.....if u was able to get in odin before now u cant its on ur end not the phone
cm9
if you can get into download mode then start from scratch. I personally would re root
then reinstall recovery then flash a rom. take it step by step. I know there are roms you can Odin that will give you root but since your having issues I would do them separately. edit
just try Odin the stock rom tar since you just want to send it in
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I717 using xda premium
The phone only boots to the verizon screen. I didnt have anything important on it so i dont need to worry about having a backup. I tried to flash the stock samsung firmware but whenever i unzip the file i cant find the .md5 or .tar file. Please help im new to rooting and i just want my phone to work again
Download my all in one tool unzip it. Inside is a file called MDK. run it. Put your phone in download mode and connect it and hit start
bhp090808 said:
Download my all in one tool unzip it. Inside is a file called MDK. run it. Put your phone in download mode and connect it and hit start
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Ok i did that and it said
Checking md5 finished successfully...
Leave CS...
all threads completed. (Succeed 0 / failed 0)
What now
Bgord said:
Ok i did that and it said
Checking md5 finished successfully...
Leave CS...
all threads completed. (Succeed 0 / failed 0)
What now
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Phone should reboot and you should be good and phone should boot now. If not its because you removed stuff you shouldnt have. In that case youll have to flash the .pit file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2290859
You can flash it with the Odin3_3.07 in my tool folder if need be
bhp090808 said:
Phone should reboot and you should be good and phone should boot now. If not its because you removed stuff you shouldnt have. In that case youll have to flash the .pit file
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I must have deleted something on accident. How do i flash the .pit file
Bgord said:
I must have deleted something on accident. How do i flash the .pit file
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Ok i flashed the .pit file but its still stuck on the verizon screen
Have you tried booting into recovery to factory reset?
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Have you tried booting into recovery to factory reset?
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Yes i did that before. I just tried flashing the .pit and the .md5 that comes in the all in one pack and still no luck. Any more ideas. And btw thanks for the help so far im very grateful
Bgord said:
Yes i did that before. I just tried flashing the .pit and the .md5 that comes in the all in one pack and still no luck. Any more ideas. And btw thanks for the help so far im very grateful
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Only other thing you can try is a restore using kies. If that doesnt work time for a warranty exchange
bhp090808 said:
Only other thing you can try is a restore using kies. If that doesnt work time for a warranty exchange
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Wont they know that im rooted based on the screen that comes up when i boot it that says custom? Is there a way to take that away?
Not if the phone wont boot. Try kies. If it doesn't work youll have to just play dumb and make up a good story
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Not if the phone wont boot. Try kies. If it doesn't work youll have to just play dumb and make up a good story
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But the phone does boot to the verizon screen, showing that its rooted
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But the phone does boot to the verizon screen, showing that its rooted
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All you can do is try kies or keep trying odin methods if those don't work nothing else to do that I can think of
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All you can do is try kies or keep trying odin methods if those don't work nothing else to do that I can think of[/QUOTE
Ugh well thanks for trying i guess ill have to think of a good story
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Try this. It should be a stock image.
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=237
You're going to make up a good story? I hope you're comfortable with fraud. You broke it so you're going to lie and say that your phone just happened to stop booting up. No wonder my insurance costs as much as it does. I hope they send you a refurb,
DarkMenace said:
Try this. It should be a stock image.
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?t=237
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Thanks you so much it worked!!!
chrisjm00 said:
You're going to make up a good story? I hope you're comfortable with fraud. You broke it so you're going to lie and say that your phone just happened to stop booting up. No wonder my insurance costs as much as it does. I hope they send you a refurb,
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No one asked you to or needs you to be the morality police. It's one thing to discourage someone from just getting Verizon to swap a phone out every time there is a hiccup instead of actually trying to fix it, but there is no need for your piety. The guy was doing all he could to fix it and he would not be in this position if Verizon/Samsung would just let us have the access we want.
do you have a recovery menu or are you still in stock recovery?
Hi viewers, i'm sorry if this is a spam thread but i'm kinda of a newbie here... so i'm wanting to root my mega i9205... and i've seen quite several threads on how to root but i'm having trouble on which to follow ... so can anyone kindly direct me to the working and recommended thread for me to root ? Thank you
Depends on your exact phone model and the kinda rom you are running now. More info required.
Ohh... i just want to root but i'm currently on pure stock, out of the box and its a mega 6.3 gt-i9205
vince2709 said:
Ohh... i just want to root but i'm currently on pure stock, out of the box and its a mega 6.3 gt-i9205
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Hi..you can just use Kingo Root from this thread which is really simple to use, but i see the link for the program is now working again in that post, but you can get the program in my post also here as it will work on your model of the mega and use either the CWM or TWRP recovery from Silesh.Nair post here and in his signature use the downloads link and once on the download site and then select Recoveries via Odin and then select Old and there you can choose either CWM or TWRP recovery to flash with odin (i use Odin 3.07) and flash the .tar file with Odin and check my post here on how to use Odin, hope this helps you out and if you need more help just post.
Just tried it! Thank you so much... it worked like a charm :victory:
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Just tried it! Thank you so much... it worked like a charm :victory:
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That is great..and you are welcome. :good:
hi starmaster10... its me, thx again for helping me root my mega anyway i rooted it with that kingo root then i flashed cwm through odin... both worked fine until i realise something... when i go into cwm and i press reboot system, i will get stuck at 1 part which is at the samsung logo after the purple swirly oval thingy... even with me just turning on my phone it gets stuck sometimes and takes me a few times until it actually boots up normally... but when i go reboot from cwm, it confirm gets stuck... and i also do see that 2 red lines when i go to cwm... pls explain to me what i have to know and maybe tell me what i should do... thank u :/
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hi starmaster10... its me, thx again for helping me root my mega anyway i rooted it with that kingo root then i flashed cwm through odin... both worked fine until i realise something... when i go into cwm and i press reboot system, i will get stuck at 1 part which is at the samsung logo after the purple swirly oval thingy... even with me just turning on my phone it gets stuck sometimes and takes me a few times until it actually boots up normally... but when i go reboot from cwm, it confirm gets stuck... and i also do see that 2 red lines when i go to cwm... pls explain to me what i have to know and maybe tell me what i should do... thank u :/
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Grab the recovery in Silesh signature or philz touch cause you will needing to use it anyways with the 4.4 ROMs
*2SHAYNEZ*KCCO*
Hi..well first i would do is re-flash the recovery (either the CWM or the TWRP one, depends on which one you use) with odin and uncheck reboot option in odin, but when it is done flashing unplug your device and reboot your device into the recovery right away again as this has to be done in order for the recovery to work properly and from the stock recovery being installed by the device again.
The red lines can be taken away once you have your recovery flashed you have to flash the stock kernel from your rom with odin (recheck the reboot option in odin) which is the boot.img file and it has to be converted to a .tar file to be flashed via odin, you just have to get the stock rom for your region and unpack the zip file and then extract the boot.img file from the rom file which it usually comes as a .tar.md5 file or just a .tar file also. Just use winrar to extract the boot.img file and if you can do this and upload that boot.img file i can convert it for you if you like.
But even if you flash the stock kernel which may take twice to flash to get rid of the two red line when booting up your device, but when you go into recovery mode the two red lines will still be there i believe as your model of the mega is different than mine and my does not show this, only booting recovery in blue shows on my i527m version of the mega..hope this helps you out.
Try the re-flashing of the recovery and see how the phone boots into the rom after that as you might have to clear the Dalvik Cache with the recovery as this sometimes can correct boot problems when clearing this.
Hi starmaster10, shayneflashindaily, thx for all ur help but i've come to a decision to maybe not bring u the trouble to keep helping me, currently i'm still facing that problem with occasional stuck at boot... so i shall just restore back to stock... i just need your help getting me my official firmware which is SINGAPORE XSP OR MM1if that is ok :/ ... my ip doesn't seem to allow me to access to download those links from any site... thank u
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Hi starmaster10, shayneflashindaily, thx for all ur help but i've come to a decision to maybe not bring u the trouble to keep helping me, currently i'm still facing that problem with occasional stuck at boot... so i shall just restore back to stock... i just need your help getting me my official firmware which is SINGAPORE XSP OR MM1if that is ok :/ ... my ip doesn't seem to allow me to access to download those links from any site... thank u
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Okay i am downloading the stock rom now and once i get it downloaded and uploaded to my google drive i will post a link to the google drive so you can download then.
vince2709 said:
Hi starmaster10, shayneflashindaily, thx for all ur help but i've come to a decision to maybe not bring u the trouble to keep helping me, currently i'm still facing that problem with occasional stuck at boot... so i shall just restore back to stock... i just need your help getting me my official firmware which is SINGAPORE XSP OR MM1if that is ok :/ ... my ip doesn't seem to allow me to access to download those links from any site... thank u
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Okay i am downloading the stock rom now and once i get it downloaded and uploaded to my google drive i will post a link to the google drive so you can download then.
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Update: Okay here is the link for your stock rom MM1-I9205XXUAMH2-20130923180556
Once again... Thank you very much
starmaster10 said:
Hi..you can just use Kingo Root from this thread which is really simple to use, but i see the link for the program is now working again in that post, but you can get the program in my post also here as it will work on your model of the mega and use either the CWM or TWRP recovery from Silesh.Nair post here and in his signature use the downloads link and once on the download site and then select Recoveries via Odin and then select Old and there you can choose either CWM or TWRP recovery to flash with odin (i use Odin 3.07) and flash the .tar file with Odin and check my post here on how to use Odin, hope this helps you out and if you need more help just post.
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Sorry, this file is infected with a virus
Only the owner is allowed to download infected files.
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Once again... Thank you very much
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You are welcome.
artnada said:
Sorry, this file is infected with a virus
Only the owner is allowed to download infected files.
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Yeah google drive says that but the file is okay, i will have to change the link for that program to their site..darn them...will change that shortly.
Update: Link for the KingoRoot program has now been changed to their site and should be good to go now. :good:
hi again.. just asking, wheres the thread or post where the person showed a list of system apps that can be removed when rooted... im currently on stock and just planning to root not install cwm
vince2709 said:
hi again.. just asking, wheres the thread or post where the person showed a list of system apps that can be removed when rooted... im currently on stock and just planning to root not install cwm
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I was rooted on a stock rom with n9005 CWM for kitkat. I tried flashing the deodexed version for wifi tether. I didnt realize i needed odexed instead. now i am stuck on the sprint screen upon reboot. i tried using odin to reflash that rom again as well as a Cf auto root. both flashed but still stuck on the same screen upon reboot. I then tried to wipe and clear all data and cashe as well as factory reset from recovery mode. still the same issue. ANY help will be appreciated.
NOTE: i looked for 3 days for help on XDA as well as other sites and can not find anything specific to my case, or anything that will work. Please if you offer help include links as i have searched for everything i could think of.
Have you tried to get the stock tar file and use that in Odin? That would bring you back to complete stock.
is this it
i downloaded this SM-N900P_NAB_Stock_Bootloader.tar.md5 from rwilco12's android repository
is this what you are referencing? or is there a different stock file you are refering to?
is this it?
DarkManX4lf said:
Have you tried to get the stock tar file and use that in Odin? That would bring you back to complete stock.
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i downloaded this SM-N900P_NAB_Stock_Bootloader.tar.md5 from rwilco12's android repository
is this what you are referencing? or is there a different stock file you are refering to?
I meant this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712205
twrigh5 said:
i downloaded this SM-N900P_NAB_Stock_Bootloader.tar.md5 from rwilco12's android repository
is this what you are referencing? or is there a different stock file you are refering to?
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First, let's diagnose what's wrong, to see what you need to do to fix it.
Flashing a DeOdex Mod onto an Odex ROM.
This will mess up your system files. What you'll most-likely get is a bootloop (or stuck at startup, which is where you're at). When this happens, you should be able to still access Recovery and Download Modes. This is good news! This means you have many options to fix your phone.
Possible solutions for your problem.
Restore a backup in Recovery.
The first rule when flashing ROMs/Mods is that you read and understand the thread first.
A close second rule is to make a backup before flashing anything.
I doubt that you have a backup, since that would've been the first thing you would've tried. That's ok, we just have to do a little more work to get your phone fixed.
Reflash the custom ROM in Recovery
This doesn't apply to you too much, because you weren't running a custom ROM, just a rooted stock ROM, but I think it's good for others who might have a similar problem. If you had a bootloop issue, you can always re-flash the ROM in recovery. I'd just recommend wiping data, cache, dalvik cache, and system prior to flashing the ROM.
Reflash the Stock ROM in ODIN.
This is the last-case scenario. I'd go to this thread that micmars wrote and follow his instructions very carefully. Doing this should get your phone back to stock. Then I'd re-do the rooting like you did originally (make sure you're using the kit-kat instructions.
Once you get your phone back and running (and rooted), the first thing I'd recommend is to create a nandroid backup in recovery. This will be your life-saver whenever something gets messed up.
Hope this helps!
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I figured that I should give you a reason why the CFAutoRoot didn't work for you:
CF Auto Root only modifies certain files. It's not flashing an entire rooted ROM onto your phone, it's just selectively modifying/replacing files so that you have root access. So, when the system is messed up due to flashing a incompatible Mod, CF Auto Root is not likely to fix those issues. Only flashing a stock Rom, like DarkManX4lf suggested.
topherk said:
First, let's diagnose what's wrong, to see what you need to do to fix it.
Flashing a DeOdex Mod onto an Odex ROM.
This will mess up your system files. What you'll most-likely get is a bootloop (or stuck at startup, which is where you're at). When this happens, you should be able to still access Recovery and Download Modes. This is good news! This means you have many options to fix your phone.
Possible solutions for your problem.
Restore a backup in Recovery.
The first rule when flashing ROMs/Mods is that you read and understand the thread first.
A close second rule is to make a backup before flashing anything.
I doubt that you have a backup, since that would've been the first thing you would've tried. That's ok, we just have to do a little more work to get your phone fixed.
Reflash the custom ROM in Recovery
This doesn't apply to you too much, because you weren't running a custom ROM, just a rooted stock ROM, but I think it's good for others who might have a similar problem. If you had a bootloop issue, you can always re-flash the ROM in recovery. I'd just recommend wiping data, cache, dalvik cache, and system prior to flashing the ROM.
Reflash the Stock ROM in ODIN.
This is the last-case scenario. I'd go to this thread that micmars wrote and follow his instructions very carefully. Doing this should get your phone back to stock. Then I'd re-do the rooting like you did originally (make sure you're using the kit-kat instructions.
Once you get your phone back and running (and rooted), the first thing I'd recommend is to create a nandroid backup in recovery. This will be your life-saver whenever something gets messed up.
Hope this helps!
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Thanks for your fast response. Im sure as soon as the file downloads i will be just fine. Thanks again!
DarkManX4lf said:
I meant this one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2712205
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the download isnt working right now, but maybe it will in a few. if you know of another link id appreciate that, if not then thanks again for all youre help thus far and i will just wait and hopefully it works.
Hmm the link wasn't working either earlier this week. Try posting in the thread or messaging mcmars.
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the download isnt working right now, but maybe it will in a few. if you know of another link id appreciate that, if not then thanks again for all youre help thus far and i will just wait and hopefully it works.
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I'm able to download it at home (currently at 10%). I'll upload it to Dropbox when it's done and PM you the link.
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I'm able to download it at home (currently at 10%). I'll upload it to Dropbox when it's done and PM you the link.
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thanks a lot!
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thanks a lot!
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My upload speed is atrocious, so it might be a few hours (it's a large file!)
How did the OP make out? Let us know.
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My upload speed is atrocious, so it might be a few hours (it's a large file!)
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it stuck on the yellow screen for like 3 minutes and i was sad.... than it worked! THANKS SO MUCH!!!! it all worked greatly. i appreciate everyones help!
Yeah. On a full stock Odin flash, things need a little longer to initialize and set up at the first boot. Even after you boot up completely, it takes awhile for everything to finish and settle down.
I figured I'd put a link to to TWRP 2.7.1.0. since I didn't see it in any of our threads . ( If I missed it and it is in another thread then Im sure Ill hear about it) . Flash this in Odin in the AP Slot and make sure the Re-Partition is (NOT) checked .
Here it is . Ill put up 2 links now just incase one don't work. Also you can use the TWRP app from the play store but I prefer Odin . EDIT: if you dont know what a custom recovery is then this is not for you .
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...0149&authkey=!AKLGo_jdf9JwbXY&ithint=file,tar
Or here is a direct link to the TWRP website http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/229
I'll download when I get home. Thanks
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I figured I'd put a link to to TWRP 2.7.0.0 . since I didn't see it in any of our threads . ( If I missed it and it is in another thread then Im sure Ill hear about it) . Flash this in Odin in the AP Slot and make sure the Re-Partition is (NOT) checked .
Here it is . Ill put up 2 links now just incase one don't work. Also you can use the TWRP app from the play store but I prefer Odin .
https://www.dropbox.com/s/ft04pkqjirok6cp/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.0-klte.tar
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?resid=A8F383A48E7815DD!19925
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What is a custom recovery for? I installed and triped knox. I thought with an unlocked bootloader you never have to worry about a custom recovery. Just use mobile odin pro to flash any custom rom of your choice?
Can you give me a bit of info? Google will just confuse me more then I am
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What is a custom recovery for? I installed and triped knox. I thought with an unlocked bootloader you never have to worry about a custom recovery. Just use mobile odin pro to flash any custom rom of your choice?
Can you give me a bit of info? Google will just confuse me more then I am
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If you have handset protection on your device dont worry about KNOX. Nothing Voids handset protection If you just type what is TWRP recovery into you tube you will see exactly what it is. Also Please see our Q/A thread
The official site is here: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/229
Version 2.7.1.0 has been out for a long while now.
Forgot to mention followed this and everything went smoothly
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Forgot to mention followed this and everything went smoothly
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Glad you got it working .
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I figured I'd put a link to to TWRP 2.7.1.0. since I didn't see it in any of our threads . ( If I missed it and it is in another thread then Im sure Ill hear about it) . Flash this in Odin in the AP Slot and make sure the Re-Partition is (NOT) checked .
Here it is . Ill put up 2 links now just incase one don't work. Also you can use the TWRP app from the play store but I prefer Odin . EDIT: if you dont know what a custom recovery is then this is not for you .
https://onedrive.live.com/redir?res...0149&authkey=!AKLGo_jdf9JwbXY&ithint=file,tar
Or here is a direct link to the TWRP website http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/229
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I tried flashing the TAR in Odin and it says successful but I do not have TWRP? Its still the stock recovery. Does something need to happen before you flash the TAR to make it stick?
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I tried flashing the TAR in Odin and it says successful but I do not have TWRP? Its still the stock recovery. Does something need to happen before you flash the TAR to make it stick?
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So when you hold volume up + home button and power on the phone it boots into stock recovery not TWRP? I know for flashing modems you have to pull the battery for 5 or 10 seconds then put it back in and then use odin. I guess try pulling the battery for 5 or 10 seconds then put it back in and try again.. That is the only solution i have for you and it will probably work. Or you can try using this tool kit but it does the same thing ,it just does it automaticly .But try the battery pull first and if that dont work use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721146
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So when you hold volume up + home button and power on the phone it boots into stock recovery not TWRP? I know for flashing modems you have to pull the battery for 5 or 10 seconds then put it back in and then use odin. I guess try pulling the battery for 5 or 10 seconds then put it back in and try again.. That is the only solution i have for you and it will probably work. Or you can try using this tool kit but it does the same thing ,it just does it automaticly .But try the battery pull first and if that dont work use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2721146
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taking the battery didn't work. I'm on stock build KOT49H.G900TUVU1BNG1. Its the latest update provided by T-Mobile. I'm thinking the latest build is blocking TWRP from being applied. I'm assuming I need to downgrade to apply TWRP. Thank you for the suggestion!
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taking the battery didn't work. I'm on stock build KOT49H.G900TUVU1BNG1. Its the latest update provided by T-Mobile. I'm thinking the latest build is blocking TWRP from being applied. I'm assuming I need to downgrade to apply TWRP. Thank you for the suggestion!
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I thought NG3 was the latest update .. Yeah i would go ahead and downgrade or if you are rooted just download the TWRP app from the play store and install it throught that
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I thought NG3 was the latest update .. Yeah i would go ahead and downgrade or if you are rooted just download the TWRP app from the play store and install it throught that
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You're right that was a typo. NG3 is what I have. I'm downloading NF6 right now from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T. Ill let everyone know if that works!
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You're right that was a typo. NG3 is what I have. I'm downloading NF6 right now from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T. Ill let everyone know if that works!
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Yeah let me know if that worked . Mine came with NCH . I actually rooted it while i was still in the tmobile store buying it . I had Towel Root on my SD. The sales guy at T-Mobile was trying to tell me there is no root method for my phone when i got it . Before the purchase was final i was rooted . The sales people all think they know everything about phones but in reality the only solution they have to most problems is to do a factory reset.LOL...........Good Luck
For those of you having problems flashing TWRP: download Flashify from the play store and flash TWRP from there. I've never used ODIN or a PC to flash a recovery. I just use Flashify. Works like a charm.
ahrion said:
For those of you having problems flashing TWRP: download Flashify from the play store and flash TWRP from there. I've never used ODIN or a PC to flash a recovery. I just use Flashify. Works like a charm.
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I just flashed Twrp via odin on my PC with NG3 and it worked fine .. I am the complete opposite . I have never had any problems flashing a recovery with Odin on PC . The person that posted above said TWRP wasnt sticking because he was on the latest stock firmware but he must be doing something wrong cause it worked just fine for me . I always thought and still do think flashing with Odin on my PC has been safer than flashing with an app . Out of the 900 and something people that viewed this thread only one posted about having problems with it . Im guessing user error
GeeZus21 said:
You're right that was a typo. NG3 is what I have. I'm downloading NF6 right now from http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900T. Ill let everyone know if that works!
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Hey i updated to stock NG3 just to see if i could flash TWRP with ODIN on my PC and it worked fine . IM not sure why your phone isnt accepting the recovery but it is not likely the latest firmware is causing it .Hope you got it all figured out
spirodave said:
Hey i updated to stock NG3 just to see if i could flash TWRP with ODIN on my PC and it worked fine . IM not sure why your phone isnt accepting the recovery but it is not likely the latest firmware is causing it .Hope you got it all figured out
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Thank you for trying that for me. I downgraded to NF6 by flashing the full stock TAR from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761412. I still was not able to flash TWRP. What's weird is towelroot wouldn't work either. I'm thinking something got patched that's not reversible. When I first got the phone Towelroot worked just fine. Ill keep searching the forums.
Thanks again!
GeeZus21 said:
Thank you for trying that for me. I downgraded to NF6 by flashing the full stock TAR from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2761412. I still was not able to flash TWRP. What's weird is towelroot wouldn't work either. I'm thinking something got patched that's not reversible. When I first got the phone Towelroot worked just fine. Ill keep searching the forums.
Thanks again!
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Do you have USB debugging Enabled ? Its under developer options . If you dont see developer options go into build version in About phone and click on Build version until it says develper option enabled .Sound like that can be your problem .Nothiung was patched that couldnt be fixed by downgrading
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Do you have USB debugging Enabled ? Its under developer options . If you dont see developer options go into build version in About phone and click on Build version until it says develper option enabled .Sound like that can be your problem .Nothiung was patched that couldnt be fixed by downgrading
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Yes USB Debugging is enabled. That wouldn't matter though because the phone is in download mode when I attempt to flash TWRP, right?
GeeZus21 said:
Yes USB Debugging is enabled. That wouldn't matter though because the phone is in download mode when I attempt to flash TWRP, right?
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All i know is USb debugging needs to be enabled . There is no way anything was patched that would stop you from being able to flash a recovery. The boot loader would have to be locked . Go back to NCH and try towel root . I hate to say this but it has to be something you are doing wrong brcause i updated to the latest firmware already and flashed a recovery . Samsung can only patch thing to work on the firmware you are running .For example if you are on ne6 and something was patched on it then that patch wouldnt be relavant when you change firmwares . Unless it was a BootLoader . I would double check usb debug is enabled then reflash TWRP . Maybe re download the twrp and try it again . I have 2.7.0.1 up . If you already have that one try 2.7.0.0 . After you flash TWRP and try to boot into recovery what does it do? Does it boot into stock recovery?