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Turns out CMW 6.0.4.7 will not flash to this device - solution was to use the app "Flashify" from the play store which simply and easily installed TWRP
Thanks joshm.1219!
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I am at a complete loss for a fix. Short story is: I wasn't receiving any MMS, so I finally decided to ODIN back to stock and used this method so I could keep my data. Here's what happened next:
- ODIN passed but I couldn't get past the Verizon logo
- Tried several suggested fixes but the last resort one worked; I wiped data & factory reset (thus defeating the purpose of the no-wipe ODIN... w/e)
- Everything loads fine, TouchWiz works but I get a Factory Mode popup and can't lock my screen. (still can't lock my phone even now but will use this method if I think I'm stuck with TouchWiz)
- I use this method to unlock bootloader and root - root confirmed.
- Try to install CWM recovery or TWRP (btw, where the hell did GooManager go and why is it so hard to find now) and they say successful but I simply can't boot into them, just keep getting the factory recovery screen which won't let me flash any roms or any non-signed .zips
- MMS Still doesn't work!
- I call VZW in desperation and somehow they magically reset my account services and MMS works again! (I probably could have done this in the first place and not lost my ROM/Data and sanity if I'd known)
I have looked high and low for a solution but have found none. I also have been unable to find a REGULAR stock MDK file to flash on this phone - I can only find the NO-WIPE version which doesn't even allow you to keep your data. I'm confused and frustrated and would love some active help, I just can't find the right threads/posts/ect.
Thank you kindly for any advice.. I love my S4 and have been using PA, PAC, CM and other ROMS since the day I got it - I need that back! TouchWiz is just... I just don't like it.
Try this one.
http://www.rwilco12.com/downloads.p...Galaxy S4 (Verizon) (SCH-I545)/Stock ROMs/TAR
FernBch said:
Try this one.
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Thanks for the original stock.. sadly I am still ending up with the Android System Recovery and despite installing CWM Recovery, I just can't get to it. I also still get the ridiculous Factory Mode popup.
Any ideas? I'm so sad :'(
From off it's either home+volume down+power or home+volume up+power. One boots into stock recovery the other will boot into CWM.
Hold all three until you see some small blue text in the upper left of the screen.
FernBch said:
From off it's either home+volume down+power or home+volume up+power. One boots into stock recovery the other will boot into CWM.
Hold all three until you see some small blue text in the upper left of the screen.
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Thanks for the effort but I'm well aware of that. As I said in the OP, I've been using custom ROMs on this since day one - the issue is that I cannot boot into CMW Recover, despite having a successful install via the app.
Dumb question, which app are you using? I use RomManager to install CWM (up to 6.0.4.7) and I have a flashable zip of 6.0.5.0.
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FernBch said:
Dumb question, which app are you using? I use RomManager to install CWM (up to 6.0.4.7) and I have a flashable zip of 6.0.5.0.
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I'm using ROM Manager but it won't work. I'd love to try ODIN flashing the CWM Recovery if you have the file for my MDK build.
I may have it on my PC at home. When I get there (60-90 min) I'll look. If I do I'll post up to Dropbox and give you a link.
Ok, I've searched my HDD and I don't have the CWM file. What I do have is the MDK all-in-one root+recovery tool for the I545. I can put it up and upload it if the file isn't too large but I don't know if that'll help you.
CWM 6.0.5.0 flashable zip is in the CM11 thread but I don't know if the recovery image in the file is good for you, either
Just use Flashify to get TWRP
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Just use Flashify to get TWRP
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I was about to complain about your assumption that I knew what that was.. then I found it on the play store and it actually worked! Thank you so much - now here's to hoping I can find a nice stable 4.4.4 ROM to put back on here!
I'm still at a loss for why ROM Manager was unable to flash CWMR but I guess I don't _need_ to know, I am so happy this is a big step after 3 days of touchwiz hell!
voice.lex said:
I was about to complain about your assumption that I knew what that was.. then I found it on the play store and it actually worked! Thank you so much - now here's to hoping I can find a nice stable 4.4.4 ROM to put back on here!
I'm still at a loss for why ROM Manager was unable to flash CWMR but I guess I don't _need_ to know, I am so happy this is a big step after 3 days of touchwiz hell!
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As far as I know, the latest CWM doesn't work on our devices.
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As far as I know, the latest CWM doesn't work on our devices.
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Well, that explains it - Thank you so much!
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Well, that explains it - Thank you so much!
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No problem :thumb:
This thread might be dead, but rather than starting a new one for what is probably a stupid question, I'll ask it here and see what happens. I've been having major trouble flashing any 5.0 rom on my MDK VZW S4....Seems like every ROM fails when flashing. I have a feeling my issue is an outdated version of TWRP (2.5.0.2), but I am very hesitant to update because it seems like everyone has been having issues with 2.8.1.0. With this being said, are you guys currently running the most current version of TWRP and would you mind advising which .img file worked via Flashify? Not sure whether to use the jfltexxx or jfltevzw...or if it even matters.
I'm sure I've left out pertinent information, but let me know what I'm missing and I'll update accordingly.
I've been using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.1.0 and running Euroskank Lollerpop with zero issues. Coincidentally, TWRP just got updated today to 2.8.3.0 which i have yet to flash but will do so shortly. I would recommend JFLTEVZW based on my usage. Not sure if the other variant works or not but it appears you have a verizon device so stick with JFLTEVZW.
760hacker said:
I've been using the latest version of TWRP 2.8.1.0 and running Euroskank Lollerpop with zero issues. Coincidentally, TWRP just got updated today to 2.8.3.0 which i have yet to flash but will do so shortly. I would recommend JFLTEVZW based on my usage. Not sure if the other variant works or not but it appears you have a verizon device so stick with JFLTEVZW.
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Thank you very much for getting back to me. When you flashed 2.8.3.0, was it a .zip file from recovery or a .IMG through flashify or another app? Thanks again for your help!
swh969 said:
Thank you very much for getting back to me. When you flashed 2.8.3.0, was it a .zip file from recovery or a .IMG through flashify or another app? Thanks again for your help!
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.IMG file, flashify is so simple!
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760hacker said:
.IMG file, flashify is so simple!
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I'm going to give it a shot! Thanks again for your help.
Worked like a charm. Thanks @760hacker
Long story short, hard bricked my phone to the point where it wasn't being recognize by windows and didn't turn on, found a way to restore it but not completely. It'll only boot into TWRP and there's no OS installed nor download mode. I've been up for the past day and a half trying to see what I can do, if anyone knows of a way I could manually flash recovery mode back with TWRP then I could flash back to stock. Or if there's another way that I can do this. Please I'm running out of options and I dunno what to do.
aye_4694 said:
Long story short, hard bricked my phone to the point where it wasn't being recognize by windows and didn't turn on, found a way to restore it but not completely. It'll only boot into TWRP and there's no OS installed nor download mode. I've been up for the past day and a half trying to see what I can do, if anyone knows of a way I could manually flash recovery mode back with TWRP then I could flash back to stock. Or if there's another way that I can do this. Please I'm running out of options and I dunno what to do.
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Can you simply use TWRP to simply flash a rom such as SD or Jasmine? That'd at least be a starting point I would think....
ohlin5 said:
Can you simply use TWRP to simply flash a rom such as SD or Jasmine? That'd at least be a starting point I would think....
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I've tried flashing Paranoid, PAC, and one other one without any success....
aye_4694 said:
I've tried flashing Paranoid, PAC, and one other one without any success....
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More info might be useful i.e. what did you do to cause the brick originally? How did you get twrp installed? What happens you flash a rom with twrp does it give you an error or what?
Also, if I may point out, both JasmineROM 7.0 and 8.0 include all the important partitions including laf.img which is the Download mode, so if yours is indeed missing or corrupt, maybe flashing one of those would solve it. I think right now you have more choices available to fix it with TWRP left on there, then with putting the stock recovery on.
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Also, if I may point out, both JasmineROM 7.0 and 8.0 include all the important partitions including laf.img which is the Download mode, so if yours is indeed missing or corrupt, maybe flashing one of those would solve it. I think right now you have more choices available to fix it with TWRP left on there, then with putting the stock recovery on.
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Yes. Flash laf.IMG to restore download mode.
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Quick fast post. Fix it up later.
Unofficial TWRP for the SM-G360T1
Step 1:
You should know how to flash twrp by now.
Step 2:
Profit
Download link:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347820600
Known issues:
Usb otg not working. Will fix later.
Enjoy. Hit thanks or donate and all that good crap [emoji14]
Mine
THANK YOU ONCE AGAIN @ShinySide!!! Not only for root, but now for a working custom recovery. Truly the 2 most important tools we could have for our phone.
FOR EVERYONE ELSE:
As usual, be sure to give @ShinySide your Thanks/Donations/etc.!!! He deserves it! Also, now that you have TWRP you might be wondering what to do next. Here are a couple of suggestions of things that I've already done and that I am quite happy with.
1) Theme it! - Here are some themes you can try out that will not only make TWRP more beautiful, but also provide a layout that is more intuitive and user friendly. These are listed in a Galaxy S2 thread yes, but I've attached a picture of the one that I'm currently running and I'm happy to say that it works on our phone like a charm. I've also used these themes on other phones in the past. Just follow the instructions in the OP of that thread and give the guy some thanks on that thread if you like them. There is no risk in this btw. Either it works or it doesn't and to get rid of it if you don't like it you just have to delete the theme folder that you placed in TWRP. (Try to use the files that say "480x800" as that's the resolution of our screen.) Here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2-plus/themes-apps/theme-materialised-t2933979
2) Add the Xposed Framework - Go to this link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62377731
Then, install the Xposed app from the link on that thread. After that, you're going to want to pick the file attached to the OP of that thread that is called "xposed-v80.0-sdk22-arm-custom-build-by-wanam-20160211.zip" and save it to the root of your external SD card. (Do not download the one that says "ARM64" in it. Just the one I mentioned.) Then, just flash it via TWRP and reboot. You should now have the Xposed Framework installed. Once, again be sure to give the OP thanks on that thread too!
NOTE: After flashing Xposed it may hang on the MetroPCS screen on the next reboot for up to 15-20 mins or so while it's doing stuff. If it's any longer than that, then just pop the battery out and reboot. It will boot properly after that while it reoptimizes some apps.
OK something not right everytime I flash the twrp I keep getting the 2.8.70 instead of the version of This 2.8.1.0 one I need help cause everything is correct I keep getting that old version instead of this new version but twrp 2.8.7.0 still works good but I want the version right here
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OK something not right everytime I flash the twrp I keep getting the 2.8.70 instead of the version of This 2.8.1.0 one I need help cause everything is correct I keep getting that old version instead of this new version but twrp 2.8.7.0 still works good but I want the version right here
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2.8.7.0 is right. The picture I attached of my themed one I just downloaded from the theme thread because I couldn't take a screenshot from TWRP. Everything is good. No need to worry.
Thanks....glad to know that but everytime I reboot to system from twrp it keep going right back to the twrp instead of system that's what I worry about I have to keep flashing the kernel root cause the twrp not working right but ima get the theme to see what happens next
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Thanks....glad to know that but everytime I reboot to system from twrp it keep going right back to the twrp instead of system that's what I worry about I have to keep flashing the kernel root cause the twrp not working right but ima get the theme to see what happens next
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It shouldn't be doing that. Also, you should just make sure your TWRP is properly installed first before you do anything else to it. Maybe try rebooting your phone just by holding the power button once instead of selecting reboot system and see if it boots correctly then.
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I don't think it's right now I have the same picture frame u have in the picture but still not 2.8.1.0 at the top it have the 2.8.7.0 up there at the top of it and another thing is I can't flash anything everything else good but can't swipe to install so I need to get this right cause I don't be having problems with nothing else when I do stuff for my device
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I don't think it's right now I have the same picture frame u have in the picture but still not 2.8.1.0 at the top it have the 2.8.7.0 up there at the top of it and another thing is I can't flash anything everything else good but can't swipe to install so I need to get this right cause I don't be having problems with nothing else when I do stuff for my device
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Again, it is supposed to be 2.8.7.0 . Don't go by the picture I posted it was just a sample of what I had. Not a screenshot. Also, it doesn't need to look like mine to work. Theming it was just for fun and should only be done after you've successfully installed TWRP. Anyhow, try flashing this stock recovery file here. Then, boot into stock recovery and make sure you can still reboot to Android from there. If so, then go back and try flashing the TWRP recovery file again instead and see if that fixes the problem. No one else should flash this file by the way unless they are trying to go back to stock recovery for whatever reason. Thanks!
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Good job
Awesome! Goood job dude, can't wait till you write up the proper instructions. I'm a noob so don't want to do something wrong.
Another masterpiece By @shineside....
A great BIG Thank you @Bogarty For helping to bring this all together.
We have root, we have TWRP, and that's all thanks to @ShinySide! Great work!
Ok yall I just did a splash screen if anyone don't know but everyone have the color theme already go to the page here http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/themes/theme-twrp-materialised-dark-light-play-t2915584 scroll down to the change the recovery splash screen download the AIK file First when it finish flash it before anything download the splash set zip when it finish unzip that file then u download the trap kernel root are if u already have it on the device use any root explore renamed the tar.md5 to .img now go to recovery flash that AIK before you start anything hit where u change your theme color but click on change splash then u put the trap kernel.img on the first slot then the second slot click inside the splash set folder choose what color u want then flash it then there u go a new splash screen set......this for anyone that don't know
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It shouldn't be doing that. Also, you should just make sure your TWRP is properly installed first before you do anything else to it. Maybe try rebooting your phone just by holding the power button once instead of selecting reboot system and see if it boots correctly then.
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So, should this NOT work and it continues to reboot to TWRP what comes next? ? Ok, you got me. It continues to reboot into TWRP. I've never encountered this scenario before (granted I've never flashed a custom recovery via ODIN before either, but it went as expected up until I did a backup and tried to reboot into the system) and no, I didn't bother with trying to fancy up TWRP. I don't want TWRP looking unfamiliar. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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So, should this NOT work and it continues to reboot to TWRP what comes next? Ok, you got me. It continues to reboot into TWRP. I've never encountered this scenario before (granted I've never flashed a custom recovery via ODIN before either, but it went as expected up until I did a backup and tried to reboot into the system) and no, I didn't bother with trying to fancy up TWRP. I don't want TWRP looking unfamiliar. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Try flashing through ODIN again. Make sure you are in actual download mode (meaning don't use the option in TWRP, use the key combo), and flash it again.
Maybe we could get another youtube video? What do you say, "TheDerek"?
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Try flashing through ODIN again. Make sure you are in actual download mode (meaning don't use the option in TWRP, use the key combo), and flash it again.
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Ok, that's next on the agenda. Gonna take a walk and get myself calmed down before I resume troubleshooting. Thanks for the helpful and speedy response. And the bit about booting into Download Mode using the button combo over the TWRP option - I actually had no idea there was a difference there. I've gathered several boot/recovery zips and tars just in case and am tracking down the T-Mobile version of the g360t1 firmware as well (to cover all my bases, because when it rains it pours ?). Anyhow, I'll report back once I have something to report and thanks again guys ?
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Ok, that's next on the agenda. Gonna take a walk and get myself calmed down before I resume troubleshooting. Thanks for the helpful and speedy response. And the bit about booting into Download Mode using the button combo over the TWRP option - I actually had no idea there was a difference there. I've gathered several boot/recovery zips and tars just in case and am tracking down the T-Mobile version of the g360t1 firmware as well (to cover all my bases, because when it rains it pours ?). Anyhow, I'll report back once I have something to report and thanks again guys ?
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So, should this NOT work and it continues to reboot to TWRP what comes next? ? Ok, you got me. It continues to reboot into TWRP. I've never encountered this scenario before (granted I've never flashed a custom recovery via ODIN before either, but it went as expected up until I did a backup and tried to reboot into the system) and no, I didn't bother with trying to fancy up TWRP. I don't want TWRP looking unfamiliar. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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It has to be something you guys are doing during the flashing process that is causing it to boot into TWRP instead of Android. I would try flashing the Trapkernel again from download mode to see if that gives you boot, then if so, try flashing TWRP again. Both should be flashed in AP slot of ODIN. Make sure OEM Unlocking is checked in developer options, etc.
If that doesn't work and it still boots to TWRP, then you may have messed something up in there somehow. Try flashing back stock boot and stock recovery and make sure boot and stock recovery were restored. Once that's working, then you can try reflashing Trapkernel and TWRP. Use this link for more info on restoring your phone and for links to the stock files if you need them.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62906680
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Theres a problem, I cant moutn system in Twrp and because of that i cant update SU binary and some apps dont work :/
cmurder61 said:
Theres a problem, I cant moutn system in Twrp and because of that i cant update SU binary and some apps dont work :/
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Try reinjecting TWRP using the option in settings.
So I rooted and installed TWRP and tried to install the recovery using the app. TWRP said it was successfully installed but will boot to a red and blue flashing led.
I can still get the phone to boot up using power and the down volume button but cant get into recovery anymore. Help would greatly be appreciated.
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So I rooted and installed TWRP and tried to install the recovery using the app. TWRP said it was successfully installed but will boot to a red and blue flashing led.
I can still get the phone to boot up using power and the down volume button but cant get into recovery anymore. Help would greatly be appreciated.
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what firmware are you running? I know anything past 10b or 12b it's kinda a pain to get twrp on it.
35b
I'm sorry but I don't have any experience with trying to get twrp onto 35b. But I know it can take a while but you can tot back to 10b with 35b dll, and then root with stump root then use the twrp app to install twrp recovery
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Ok, thats cool. I finally got downgrade to work via the tot method; ive tried before but I was using the wrong dll file.
stevesmithad said:
Ok, thats cool. I finally got downgrade to work via the tot method; ive tried before but I was using the wrong dll file.
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Glad you got it fixed. You *can* put TWRP on from 35B and higher but it's a little painful and some had problems that resulted in them needing to TOT to fix it anyway. I haven't had any problems the 2-3 times I've tested the method. If you're curious you can take a look, it's the second link in my signature below titled "[VS985][TWRP]Install TWRP/flash older KDZs on stock 35B-47A, works for 'ks error'".
But I always recommend the TOT method first.
I was trying to root my Lenovo P2a42 with TWRP and SuperSU V2.76 but then something went wrong and it wouldn't boot up. I then did an advanced wipe and wiped everything using TWRP and now I have no OS, although I can go into TWRP and the Bootloader. Whenether I try to boot up I get the Bootloader. Now I just want to get it back to normal, I have no backups (Cuz I'm dumb). Please help, thanks in advance.
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I was trying to root my Lenovo P2a42 with TWRP and SuperSU V2.76 but then something went wrong and it wouldn't boot up. I then did an advanced wipe and wiped everything using TWRP and now I have no OS, although I can go into TWRP and the Bootloader. Whenether I try to boot up I get the Bootloader. Now I just want to get it back to normal, I have no backups (Cuz I'm dumb). Please help, thanks in advance.
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Hey, did you fix this issue? Stuck at same point.
FIXED:
Flashed the stock rom that is floating around three times and it worked.
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Hey, did you fix this issue? Stuck at same point.
FIXED:
Flashed the stock rom that is floating around three times and it worked.
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Yeah I fixed it a few weeks back. I did an advanced reset again then got a stock ROM zip transferred from my pc to my lenovo then flashed it with TWRP. Worked just fine although OTAs no longer work (Too happy to care).
Now, I still want to root my device... If you find a way that works could ya let me know? Thanks.
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Yeah I fixed it a few weeks back. I did an advanced reset again then got a stock ROM zip transferred from my pc to my lenovo then flashed it with TWRP. Worked just fine although OTAs no longer work (Too happy to care).
Now, I still want to root my device... If you find a way that works could ya let me know? Thanks.
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I still can't root the damn thing, I just don't understand, tried a few different ways and none of them work