Hi all,
I recently got my stock I9100 from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2 by flashing CWM Recovery with ODIN and then installing CyanogenMod. It's all working great and is so much faster and more stable than 4.1.2 has ever been.
Now I need to do the same for my partner's phone, also an I9100 on 4.1.2, as it has slowed to a crawl with constantly unresponsive buttons. Unfortunately the usb port is completely dead so ODIN is not an option. I've tried doing some research here and found Framaroot as an option for rooting but I couldn't find any clear answers on how to install CWM Recovery without flashing via ODIN. Could anyone link me to a thread or explain the best option for getting CWM Recovery on a phone without a usb port?
Many thanks.
(Disclaimer: I know messing with a phone that has no usb port is incredibly risky because it will be impossible to fix if bricked but she's planning on getting a new phone next week if this one is still as unresponsive and crash-prone as it is right now so it's not the end of the world if it dies!)
an_an_droid said:
Hi all,
I recently got my stock I9100 from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2 by flashing CWM Recovery with ODIN and then installing CyanogenMod. It's all working great and is so much faster and more stable than 4.1.2 has ever been.
Now I need to do the same for my partner's phone, also an I9100 on 4.1.2, as it has slowed to a crawl with constantly unresponsive buttons. Unfortunately the usb port is completely dead so ODIN is not an option. I've tried doing some research here and found Framaroot as an option for rooting but I couldn't find any clear answers on how to install CWM Recovery without flashing via ODIN. Could anyone link me to a thread or explain the best option for getting CWM Recovery on a phone without a usb port?
Many thanks.
(Disclaimer: I know messing with a phone that has no usb port is incredibly risky because it will be impossible to fix if bricked but she's planning on getting a new phone next week if this one is still as unresponsive and crash-prone as it is right now so it's not the end of the world if it dies!)
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Since now you have root support, you could try using mobile odin or cwm manager to installer a custom recovery on your phone.
gsstudios said:
Since now you have root support, you could try using mobile odin or cwm manager to installer a custom recovery on your phone.
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Thanks for the reply. I've looked into mobile odin now and from what I've read am I right in thinking that the process would be: Root -> mobile odin + flashkernel -> install cfroot with mobile odin?
edit: Would Flashify be a better option? I can't find a list of supported devices though.
an_an_droid said:
Thanks for the reply. I've looked into mobile odin now and from what I've read am I right in thinking that the process would be: Root -> mobile odin + flashkernel -> install cfroot with mobile odin?
edit: Would Flashify be a better option? I can't find a list of supported devices though.
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I think using CWM manager will be the easiest option. Unless you also want to use a custom kernel, use CWM manager.
gsstudios said:
I think using CWM manager will be the easiest option. Unless you also want to use a custom kernel, use CWM manager.
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Will CWM Manager still work without a new kernel? This post says without a custom kernel with recovery it will lose it when I turn the phone off?
an_an_droid said:
Will CWM Manager still work without a new kernel? This post says without a custom kernel with recovery it will lose it when I turn the phone off?
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They are saying it is better to use a custom or stock kernel that has a built in custom recovery (which is very true). You can use Philz recovery: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...lz-cwm6-stock-kernel-cwm6-root-exfat-t1877270 and use mobile odin to flash the tar.md5 file as the PDA.
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Hi Mates - i need help.
I just rooted my Galaxy S3 (i9300) and after it restarted, all i can see is just pure black screen.
- Prior to Rooting, here's my phone status:
Official Stock 4.1.2 Official Firmware
Never been rooted prior to this incident
What i used:
Odin 1.85
CF-Insecure-SGS3_XX_NEE_ALE8-v1.2
Can someone please help me?
Sometimes it doesn t get rooted. Check if you can boot into recovery or not by using button combo.
Post in General section.
caloyskii23 said:
Hi Mates - i need help.
I just rooted my Galaxy S3 (i9300) and after it restarted, all i can see is just pure black screen.
- Prior to Rooting, here's my phone status:
Official Stock 4.1.2 Official Firmware
Never been rooted prior to this incident
What i used:
Odin 1.85
CF-Insecure-SGS3_XX_NEE_ALE8-v1.2
Can someone please help me?
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1st thing is this should be in QA section not development section
Right can odin still see/connect to your phone? Can u still enter recovery etc?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Re-downloading and flash cf.root 6.4, everything will be fine.
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1st thing is this should be in QA section not development section
Right can odin still see/connect to your phone? Can u still enter recovery etc?
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yes, i can detect my phone, mate. need help please..
misacek said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
Re-downloading and flash cf.root 6.4, everything will be fine.
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after downloading cf.root 6.4 and flashing it via odin, still shows black screen.
Question - considering that i have flashed cf.root 6.4, will the procedure below brick my phone?
- install CWM 6.0.3.1
- reboot into CWM recovery
- install custom rom
Please advise me, mates...
caloyskii23 said:
after downloading cf.root 6.4 and flashing it via odin, still shows black screen.
Question - considering that i have flashed cf.root 6.4, will the procedure below brick my phone?
- install CWM 6.0.3.1
- reboot into CWM recovery
- install custom rom
Please advise me, mates...
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You cannot install CWM recovery unless you root your phone. . Did you try going to recovery using button combo?? Sometimes, if roots after you manually go into recovery.
If not done, download Galaxy S3 unified toolkit and root using that.
caloyskii23 said:
after downloading cf.root 6.4 and flashing it via odin, still shows black screen.
Question - considering that i have flashed cf.root 6.4, will the procedure below brick my phone?
- install CWM 6.0.3.1
- reboot into CWM recovery
- install custom rom
Please advise me, mates...
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If the cf root procedure was successful I wouldn't worry about installing a diff recovery just yet, lets get the phone booting 1st. Download a custom rom and get it moved onto your external sd card, Boot into recovery(from power off, press volume up, home button and power), make sure its custom and not default. Then install the custom rom zip and reboot it should hopefully fully reboot. then look into installing a newer custom recovery.
dhirend_6d said:
You cannot install CWM recovery unless you root your phone. . Did you try going to recovery using button combo?? Sometimes, if roots after you manually go into recovery.
If not done, download Galaxy S3 unified toolkit and root using that.
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when you say button combo, that's VOLUME UP+HOME+ POWER, right? if so, yes, i can go to recovery mode, hirend_6d.
dhirend_6d said:
You cannot install CWM recovery unless you root your phone. . Did you try going to recovery using button combo?? Sometimes, if roots after you manually go into recovery.
If not done, download Galaxy S3 unified toolkit and root using that.
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SwiftSmoke said:
If the cf root procedure was successful I wouldn't worry about installing a diff recovery just yet, lets get the phone booting 1st. Download a custom rom and get it moved onto your external sd card, Boot into recovery(from power off, press volume up, home button and power), make sure its custom and not default. Then install the custom rom zip and reboot it should hopefully fully reboot. then look into installing a newer custom recovery.
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in odin, it showed that the root procedure was successful. not sure if i got your correctly, mate. so you mean i can go into recovery mode and flash custom rom?
dhirend_6d said:
You cannot install CWM recovery unless you root your phone. . Did you try going to recovery using button combo?? Sometimes, if roots after you manually go into recovery.
If not done, download Galaxy S3 unified toolkit and root using that.
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no..! you can flash CWM recovery even though the phone is not rooted! for sure! after flashing CWM recovery we can root the phone by flashing superuser.zip! i've done this many times!
caloyskii23 said:
in odin, it showed that the root procedure was successful. not sure if i got your correctly, mate. so you mean i can go into recovery mode and flash custom rom?
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If the recovery has been updated to the custom CWM recovery then yes you could flash a rom which will come with root and super user. But it must be the custom recovery if your still on the stock recovery u couldn't flash a custom rom.
caloyskii23 said:
when you say button combo, that's VOLUME UP+HOME+ POWER, right? if so, yes, i can go to recovery mode, hirend_6d.
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Ohk, is the recovery stock recovery or custom (CWM) recovery. Anyways, try to wipe data and cache and boot. If not successful, install a custom ROM. But make sure the recovery is CWM recovery.
dhirend_6d said:
Ohk, is the recovery stock recovery or custom (CWM) recovery. Anyways, try to wipe data and cache and boot. If not successful, install a custom ROM. But make sure the recovery is CWM recovery.
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how would i know if it's custom recovery? any sign that will tell me that?
're super SU apk.v phone? Icon?
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here cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
misacek said:
're super SU apk.v phone? Icon?
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here cwm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2002953
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Can you ecommend a custom rom that is already rooted? i already have downloaed sentinel rom 4.6. is that rooted? tried to read the thread but i didn't see anythng that says it's rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249984
caloyskii23 said:
Can you ecommend a custom rom that is already rooted? i already have downloaed sentinel rom 4.6. is that rooted? tried to read the thread but i didn't see anythng that says it's rooted.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2249984
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O__O, All custom ROMs are rooted I suppose. And yes Sentinel ROM is rooted.
dhirend_6d said:
O__O, All custom ROMs are rooted I suppose. And yes Sentinel ROM is rooted.
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yes, saw it. its a custom rom. tried wipe data / cache but didn't work. will try to install custom rom sentinel now.
was able to install the custom rom but kept on rebooting after few minutes. it already happened thrice now.
anything i am missing?
It could be the insecure kernel you used earlier is making it unstable, probably if the custom rom doesn't install a kernel. Only thing I can think of is install an official Samsung g3 rom which should repair all the partitions that might of been damaged or corrupted, use it for a while to make sure no reboots. Then go through root and install of custom rom again. In theory creating a good foundation to install a custom rom on.
Just out of curiosity did u download an official Samsung rom before starting to flash in case u need to send it away or sell it on? If not what network/country are u using? Is the phone locked to the network or unlocked?
Edit:- I never used a kernel flash to root my phone just used cf root 6.4 to get root and custom recovery cwm. I only changed my recovery this weekend to Phil touch.
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SwiftSmoke said:
It could be the insecure kernel you used earlier is making it unstable, probably if the custom rom doesn't install a kernel. Only thing I can think of is install an official Samsung g3 rom which should repair all the partitions that might of been damaged or corrupted, use it for a while to make sure no reboots. Then go through root and install of custom rom again. In theory creating a good foundation to install a custom rom on.
Edit:- I never used a kernel flash to root my phone just used cf root 6.4 to get root and custom recovery cwm. I only changed my recovery this weekend to Phil touch.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
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hi swiftsmoke!
I tried reset and wipe 4x before i installed the rom. works perfect now!
THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
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Hello all,
About a week ago I ran into a problem with my phone which I thought was a software, which actually turned out to be a hardware issue with my sim card. Cutting a long story short, I flashed the official stock rom with Odin V1.85, and it passed and everything was back to default factory settings.
Having now got my issue fixed, I wanted to re-root my phone, in order to go back to the old ROM I was using [UltimaROM v12]. However after flashing various versions of CWM I cannot get my phone to root. I'm no stranger using Odin, I can usually install a new version of CWM in 30 seconds, but my phone is persistent on not rooting. I can't work out if maybe I've done something wrong, but it doesn't seem to be working.
I've tried running as Admin on W7, but it doesn't make a difference, I'd appreciate if one of you guys could help, as I used the search bar before, but it seems no-one has had this problem before.
Modem: XXEMC2
Kernel: Stock
ROM: Stock
Use TWRP or Philz recovery .
jje
I've tried those too, they don't work either.
bkss said:
I've tried those too, they don't work either.
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Use framaroot aragorn exploit
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What exactly is the problem? Phone not recognised? Flash failing? If so at what point? More details please
slaphead20 said:
What exactly is the problem? Phone not recognised? Flash failing? If so at what point? More details please
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The problem is the recoveries will look as if they've installed fine through Odin getting a "passed" flag, but when I go to recovery it's still the default Android recovery. Therefore no root.
What root method are you using?
Chainfire one I believe. You basically install CWM recovery, then install SuperSU from .zip in CWM.
So you have rooted but can't install recovery?
Just flash one with mobile Odin,
Nope, no root yet, because I can't flash SuperSU.zip 'cause I'm still on the default recovery.
Just use the old cf root then update the recovery or use framaroot and flash recovery with mobile Odin
cf-root roots the phone as well as changes the stock recovery to cwm recovery! is this the exact one you flashed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
sriram231092 said:
cf-root roots the phone as well as changes the stock recovery to cwm recovery! is this the exact one you flashed? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1695238
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I think he is using cf auto root
Hi everyone.
i rooted my phone with this guide which installed a based CWM recovery on my phone with Siyah-s2-v6.0b4.tar using Odin.
Now i want to run a touch CWM recovery but no matter how i tried- no way worked and i always get the based CWM recovery again.
I tried ROM manager and RECOVERY tools but none of these actually worked (although i got success messages).
I also tried to download the recovery file from the official site of CWM, but when i tried to copy it to my sd card an error message popped out saying copy can't be done and the device is not connected or working or something.. i can copy other zip files without any problem.
can anyone help?
thanks.
1) Do not use Rom Manager with the SGS2. It will break recovery and/or cause bootloops eventually. It may even brick your phone. You don't need it.
2) Any recovery flashed independently of the kernel on the SGS2 will only persist until the next reboot, which is why what you're trying isn't working. If you want a touch version of CWM, flash/run a kernel which has this. Which kernels ? Read the kernel threads in the development section (I don't use PhilZ on my SGS2, but his comes to mind as I use it on my I9505).
heywebi
MistahBungle said:
1) Do not use Rom Manager with the SGS2. It will break recovery and/or cause bootloops eventually. It may even brick your phone. You don't need it.
2) Any recovery flashed independently of the kernel on the SGS2 will only persist until the next reboot, which is why what you're trying isn't working. If you want a touch version of CWM, flash/run a kernel which has this. Which kernels ? Read the kernel threads in the development section (I don't use PhilZ on my SGS2, but his comes to mind as I use it on my I9505).
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thank you very much! i'm relieved i didn't brick my phone, that could have been a mess..
flashing kernels is like regular flashing? just installing the zip file? do i need to wipe any data or cache or something?
thanks for your response.
Follow the flashing instructions for the kernel in question to the letter (always on the first page of the kernel thread, always very clear/precise/easy to follow).
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.... I use it on my I9505).
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In that case, great to still see you in the s2 forums
Sent from a galaxy far, far away
Unable to root my phone
Hello guys. i just buy a new phone form my friend. Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300, android version JellyBean 4.3. this phone got a problem on installing recovery menu. i've tried using odin3 to install it and have read all other forums that related to my problem. but still my phone failed to use CWM or TWRP. i've checked my phone IMEI and it shows that my phone is not an Samsung Galaxy SIII. is this type of phone be rooted? is there any ways to install custom recovery menu?
Man VentuS said:
Hello guys. i just buy a new phone form my friend. Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300, android version JellyBean 4.3. this phone got a problem on installing recovery menu. i've tried using odin3 to install it and have read all other forums that related to my problem. but still my phone failed to use CWM or TWRP. i've checked my phone IMEI and it shows that my phone is not an Samsung Galaxy SIII. is this type of phone be rooted? is there any ways to install custom recovery menu?
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Ok a few things to get straight. Recovery has nothing to do with root per se. BUT if you are not rooted, any custom recovery flashed via odin will not stick if the device is allowed to boot normally once.
I guess you are pretty new to this. Do yourself a favour and read through the threads in my signature. Then you will know what to do. In any case make sure what device model it is exactly you are using!
Man VentuS said:
Hello guys. i just buy a new phone form my friend. Samsung Galaxy SIII GT-I9300, android version JellyBean 4.3. this phone got a problem on installing recovery menu. i've tried using odin3 to install it and have read all other forums that related to my problem. but still my phone failed to use CWM or TWRP. i've checked my phone IMEI and it shows that my phone is not an Samsung Galaxy SIII. is this type of phone be rooted? is there any ways to install custom recovery menu?
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For doing this you will need original samsung USB cable and USB debugging ON...After doing this download latest version of TWRP or CWM and flash it via odin.In odin choose option PDA...If not there then choose AP and flash it via downloading mode. :good: and REMEMBER-Root is required
If u got success...hit thanks
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For doing this you will need original samsung USB cable and USB debugging ON...After doing this download latest version of TWRP or CWM and flash it via odin.In odin choose option PDA...If not there then choose AP and flash it via downloading mode. :good: and REMEMBER-Root is required
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I am sorry but that is not correct.
1) Any usb cable which is to specs will work (talking from experience)
2) USB debugging is only of concern when system (rom) is booted. So in download mode which is needed for odin it has no relevance.
3) ... and as I stated root is nice to have but certainly NOT required
Your two points are correct but third that u are saying root is not required....but for flashing custom ROM root is required....because in cyanogenmod I unrooted my device and after that my phone stopped working and twrp was also crashed
AdvaitT17 said:
Your two points are correct but third that u are saying root is not required....but for flashing custom ROM root is required....because in cyanogenmod I unrooted my device and after that my phone stopped working and twrp was also crashed
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Your scenario is not an explanation of FLASHING a custom Rom. You can flash a custom Rom without prior rooting in a temporary recovery without issues. That rom however will most likely be rooted and unrooting THAT Rom as you did might crash things as you stated.
BUT those are two completely different things...
You can also check the first thread in my signature. It's in there too.
I'm not new to this....I'm developer for CyanogenMod 13 Galaxy S3 I9300
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Hawaiihemd said:
Your scenario is not an explanation of FLASHING a custom Rom. You can flash a custom Rom without prior rooting in a temporary recovery without issues. That rom however will most likely be rooted and unrooting THAT Rom as you did might crash things as you stated.
BUT those are two completely different things...
You can also check the first thread in my signature. It's in there too.
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If u really want to debate with me pls don't chat on any thread...PM to me
Flash cf-autoroot (specific file for s3 i9300) via odin and you are rooted. Simple.
Recovery and custom roms are by choice, not by force.
I wish I stole my HTC M9.
Help! So I rooted my Galaxy s5 using CF-auto-root and SuperSU and I flashed what I thought was CWM recovery from XDA, I installed mod manager which I then gave access to boot to recovery and now my phone is stuck in a custom recovery bootloop. Only if I remove the battery as it's about to turn off can I access download mode by holding relevant buttons but I am concerned that I have bricked my phone because there seems to be no stock recovery any more. Also mod manager listed TWRP as installed as well as CWM. Any help as to what I can flash through download mode or change files on my computer to help this problem would be appreciated. Extra Details:
Model Number: SM-G900F
Android Version: 6.0.1
Zaft said:
Help! So I rooted my Galaxy s5 using CF-auto-root and SuperSU and I flashed what I thought was CWM recovery from XDA, I installed mod manager which I then gave access to boot to recovery and now my phone is stuck in a custom recovery bootloop. Only if I remove the battery as it's about to turn off can I access download mode by holding relevant buttons but I am concerned that I have bricked my phone because there seems to be no stock recovery any more. Also mod manager listed TWRP as installed as well as CWM. Any help as to what I can flash through download mode or change files on my computer to help this problem would be appreciated. Extra Details:
Model Number: SM-G900F
Android Version: 6.0.1
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flash the stock firmware from sammobile.com/firmwares via odim, it packs the stock recovery also
You will have to flash the full stock firmware and start all over from scratch. Also don't waste your time with CWM. It is outdated and has not been updated in years.
TimurAlaskara_TR said:
flash the stock firmware from sammobile.com/firmwares via odim, it packs the stock recovery also
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THANK YOU for your help! It is much appreciated. I'll get to that!
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You will have to flash the full stock firmware and start all over from scratch. Also don't waste your time with CWM. It is outdated and has not been updated in years.
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Thanks for that point about CWM - no wonder it's caused problems. If I can't fix the problem I was considering buying a new phone anyway hence me rooting my phone and flashing ROMs but I'll flash the full firmware from Samsung's website.
Zaft said:
Thanks for that point about CWM - no wonder it's caused problems. If I can't fix the problem I was considering buying a new phone anyway hence me rooting my phone and flashing ROMs but I'll flash the full firmware from Samsung's website.
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Think that was given is not Samsung site. It is by someone else and we don't advise it's use.
It won't be hard to fix it but understand it will completely wipe your device.
zelendel said:
Think that was given is not Samsung site. It is by someone else and we don't advise it's use.
It won't be hard to fix it but understand it will completely wipe your device.
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I did make a copy of all my android files before rooting and took pictures etc off it. Ah, I see. Well even if it's the correct firmware I'd rather at least try that - any working phone is better than one with files stuck in a faulty recovery boot-loop.
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I did make a copy of all my android files before rooting and took pictures etc off it. Ah, I see. Well even if it's the correct firmware I'd rather at least try that - any working phone is better than one with files stuck in a faulty recovery boot-loop.
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Okay so installing the firmware worked AND it DIDN'T wipe my device, I've yet to check whether the device is still rooted - it probably isn't. Any advice as to the best custom recovery out there for my international s5?
Edit: SuperSU says my device is no longer rooted, I guess it's okay to flash CF-Auto-Root again?
Edit: I flashed the auto-root again and it's rooted, I just need to be more careful with an updated custom recovery.