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I killed my phone while trying to install a ROM, so I re-flashed a bunch of stuff and it's back. Some problems though - it has Superuser installed still. Even though I did a factory reset, Superuser is still there. When I try to re-root it, it goes through the whole things and gives me "error: device not found". I don't understand why it finds my device in the beginning of the process, but doesn't find it at the end.
1. How do I delete Superuser for good so I can start fresh, and re-root again?
2. What do I do now?
Could you list everything you've done in chronological order starting with the first thing you flashed and ending with the last thing you flashed?
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AlgorithmX said:
Could you list everything you've done in chronological order starting with the first thing you flashed and ending with the last thing you flashed?
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1. I was playing nice with the clean, magic roms, etc, everything was cool.
2. Then I tried to install Blue Breeze the same way and it froze the phone (later found out it was the wrong way to do it).
3. Then I followed the restore to stock thread (flashed system, kernel, etc), and brought it back to life, and Superuser was still installed. I tried to uninstall the root, and that doesn't work either.
So right now I can't uninstall Superuser, OR re-root it again because it just keeps giving me the error: device not found.
If you go into settings and check your internal phone memory...what is it saying you have?
Can you download apps from the market?
I got this same error when the voodoo bit me and gave me the 0.00 internal memory issue.
Try either flashing your stock+root CWM backup (you made one, right?) or the nandroid "stock" image in the forum through CWM.
(Wipe data/cache on reboot in stock recovery and then from the "privacy" menu of your stock settings do a "factory reset".)
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If you go into settings and check your internal phone memory...what is it saying you have?
Can you download apps from the market?
I got this same error when the voodoo bit me and gave me the 0.00 internal memory issue.
Try either flashing your stock+root CWM backup (you made one, right?) or the nandroid "stock" image in the forum through CWM.
(Wipe data/cache on reboot in stock recovery and then from the "privacy" menu of your stock settings do a "factory reset".)
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1. I have 1.50 GB free.
2. Yes, I can download apps from the market.
3. Where is the stock image located?
4. I did that factory reset like 3 times.
Have you attempted this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=782204
Visit the first thread in this forum for info on stock recovery (including where to find the "stock" nandroid recovery image).
I take it you did not create a CWM recovery backup immediately after rooting your phone?
I am having a problem accessing clockwork mod recovery mode, no matter what process i try it consistently takes me to android recovery instead.
info:
samsung fascinate
rooted
Did odin flash back to stock
Did factory reset back to stock
Did software ota update to the following specs:
HV i500.04
M# sc i500
Firmware 2.1 update 1
Baseband S: 1500.04VD101
Kernel 2.6.29
Build SCH i500 DH101
Installed CWm Recovery from market
Installed Asto file manager from market
Installed Titanium backup from market
Opened CWM application
Went through root permissions dialogue
Flashed CWM recovery to 2.5.1.0
Next i clicked on BACK UP ROM which reboots me into Android Recovery Mode and gives me the standard 4 options for the fascinate:, plus it says installation was aborted:
1.After failing to find update package
2. open update package
3. verify update package
At this point i click on the home button and reboot system now.
Next i try flashing a different CWM Recovery version to 2.5.1.1 , 2.5.1.3 , 2.5.1.4 , all resulting in and error message, so i am still using 2.5.1.0
Next i try toclick on manage and restore backups but there are no backups listed even thouigh i did back up Rom earlier.
next i try to install the Geeknik ROM( Stupidfast v1.23(D101) from the Download ROM section.
I click OK to dialogue box that ask do i want to Down Load Rom
The Stupidfast ROM download starts and finishes
Notification bar says download is complete so i click on notification bar and this takes me to dialogue box which asks do i want to back up existing rom and wipe data and cache . i say yes to both and click OK.
Next dialogue box asks do i want tot reboot. i click Ok
i am then taken back to Android System recovery.
No matter what i do in Clockwork Recovery i always end up back at Anroid System Recovery. i have tried all different scenarios -debugging checked.debugging unchecked,clear cache, dont clear cache, back up rom,dont back up rom, usb connected, usb unconnected, Titanium in,titanium out. watched all different you tube videos on subject.
sorry this was so long. i didnt want to miss any answers to any question any of you might have if at this point you want to offer any help. thanks in advance.
You have to flash CWM with Odin before you can use it. Can't just install from the market or ROM Manager
Kevin, Thanks for your response to my question.
i thought i already flashed CWMRecovery from within ROM Manager. it is the first option at the top of CWMRecovery, also it states under that first choice that my latest recovery id Clockwork Mod 2.5.1.0.
If i scroll down to the bottom of CWMRecovery the last choice shows all of the CWM Recoveries. Recovery 2.5.1.0 is listed at the bottom and is the only one i can flash/install.
In both instances it says that i have flashed this version(2.5.1.0) of CWM Recovery.
I will try whhat you are suggesting and thanks again for the help, it is appreciated
Kevin , I followed your instructions and flashed the CWMrecovery.tar file with Odin3_1.3 and everything is as it should be. The funny thing is (at least to me) that the CWMrecovery version that is listed when i am in recovery mode now is CWM version 2.5.1.0, which is the same version that i flashed within rom manager. Kind of confusing but at least i am where i want to be. Thanks again for the help.
Yeah, it's just one of the quirks with the Fascinate. Unlike most devices, just flashing Clockwork with ROM Manager only puts the update.zip on your SD card. Using Odin to flash the .tar file installs the recovery, so both parts are needed.
where i need to put CWMrecovery.tar in ODIN in which section PDA/PHONE/CSC? 1nx
You only flash things in PDA section, doing otherwise will screw up your phone
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Im kinda new to all this stuff and just wanted to get some step by step stuff if you dont mind. I rooted my Fascinate tried clockwork mod wouldnt work when i tried to backup after downloading the recovery thing and when i read this you guys said something about Odin so I went to appbrain and downloaded tuxility but now im lost on what to do. Maybe something step-by-step would be good. Really appreciate it! (ps: I know im kinda slow but if you wouldnt mind...)
The stock recovery does not allow us to run unsigned zips. Thus, we must flash the CWMrecovery.tar to patch recovery to allow us to run these unsigned zips. Then you can flash CWM from within Rom Manager.
Follow these instructions from fallingup's thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=788099
THANKS
Thanks ALOT this looks really simple the only thing that idk about is how it said to put it in download mode. Idk what that means. Debugging? and do I mount it? Thats all i think. THANKS agian.
Download mode: power off, pull out battery, with Odin open and USB connected to PC hold volume down and plug in USB.
So, I thought it would be great to finally root and put a ROM on my SGSII. That's when trouble started.
I am not new to ROMs. It's pretty simple, really. Well, tonight, I've managed to make myself crazy and I sit here hours later, starting at a reboot-looping SGSII. Here's what I did:
1. Started with a 2.3.4 base model. No root. No nothing outside of stock.
2. Decided I wanted to install the light'ning ROM. Followed instructions to a "T" and all was well. Neat ROM, but a few hours later, I decided I wanted to try VillianROM. So, I installed Clockwork recovery.
3. Booted into Clockwork recovery. Didn't have the VillianROM image on my SD card yet. Thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and format my phone. Chose "wipe" from the menu. Confirmed. Wiped.
4. Went to install VillianROM. Oops, forgot to place the image on my miciroSD card. Now, I have no OS. Phone in reboot loop.
5. Searched XDA, google, etc, found lots of stuff on reboot loops, including warnings not to start new threads here because the fix is simple. Followed said simple fixes.
6. Downloaded proper factory image from here as per simple "don't panic" instructions here for those with reboot loops. Installed following directions via ODIN. Rebooted, and guess what. Still in a reboot loop.
7. No clue how to fix this, I reflashed the ODIN version of light'ning, the same way I originally started this mess, thinking this would help me.
8. No dice. Still in a violent reboot loop. No amount of flashing seems to do anything. All flashes are successful, but upon restart after flashing, bam, reboot sequence for infinity.
I'm pretty pissed as I have apparently screwed up my SGSII in a matter of minutes.
It's still rebooting constantly and I've tried all obvious "easy" steps. Someone please suggest something outside of what I will find when doing a search...otherwise, It's going back to Amazon for them to deal with.
Thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1108499
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ericshmerick said:
So, I thought it would be great to finally root and put a ROM on my SGSII. That's when trouble started.
I am not new to ROMs. It's pretty simple, really. Well, tonight, I've managed to make myself crazy and I sit here hours later, starting at a reboot-looping SGSII. Here's what I did:
1. Started with a 2.3.4 base model. No root. No nothing outside of stock.
2. Decided I wanted to install the light'ning ROM. Followed instructions to a "T" and all was well. Neat ROM, but a few hours later, I decided I wanted to try VillianROM. So, I installed Clockwork recovery.
3. Booted into Clockwork recovery. Didn't have the VillianROM image on my SD card yet. Thought it would be a good idea to go ahead and format my phone. Chose "wipe" from the menu. Confirmed. Wiped.
4. Went to install VillianROM. Oops, forgot to place the image on my miciroSD card. Now, I have no OS. Phone in reboot loop.
5. Searched XDA, google, etc, found lots of stuff on reboot loops, including warnings not to start new threads here because the fix is simple. Followed said simple fixes.
6. Downloaded proper factory image from here as per simple "don't panic" instructions here for those with reboot loops. Installed following directions via ODIN. Rebooted, and guess what. Still in a reboot loop.
7. No clue how to fix this, I reflashed the ODIN version of light'ning, the same way I originally started this mess, thinking this would help me.
8. No dice. Still in a violent reboot loop. No amount of flashing seems to do anything. All flashes are successful, but upon restart after flashing, bam, reboot sequence for infinity.
I'm pretty pissed as I have apparently screwed up my SGSII in a matter of minutes.
It's still rebooting constantly and I've tried all obvious "easy" steps. Someone please suggest something outside of what I will find when doing a search...otherwise, It's going back to Amazon for them to deal with.
Thanks.
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Chill bud
it's not an issue
Install Villain 1.1
to find this rom, goto the latest villain thread, goto the villain forums, and the ROM is there.
install this ROM via Odin and the phone will boot fine
then install the rooted kernel from chainfires thread matching the KE7 ROM
this will install CWM recovery. then copy the ROM of your choice to the sd card and flash as normal
winwiz said:
Chill bud
it's not an issue
Install Villain 1.1
to find this rom, goto the latest villain thread, goto the villain forums, and the ROM is there.
install this ROM via Odin and the phone will boot fine
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I'm unable to gain access to the SD card, so how can I do this?
"To follow these instructions we presume you already have access to Clockworkmod recovery, and are able to put the zip file onto the SD card, and flash it."
There is no .tar or .md5 file in the Villain ROM folder for Odin to use.
Flash a "_user_low_ship" ROM. For example, the latest KH1 that you find on Samfirmware is that kind of ROM. Normally, just flashing this type of ROM normally without repartitioning should solve it.
If it doesn't, then you need to use the .pit file in the package and repartition. This will delete all your existing partitions and delete whatever is causing your problem too.
Thanks. So the re partition method involves selecting the PIT command in ODIN and making sure the "repartition" box is checked?
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Flash a "_user_low_ship" ROM. For example, the latest KH1 that you find on Samfirmware is that kind of ROM. Normally, just flashing this type of ROM normally without repartitioning should solve it.
If it doesn't, then you need to use the .pit file in the package and repartition. This will delete all your existing partitions and delete whatever is causing your problem too.
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Just flashed the official ROM from samfirmware. Still in a reboot loop.
Looks like I need to do the repartition...but am not sure how. Can someone walk me through?
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Just flashed the official ROM from samfirmware. Still in a reboot loop.
Looks like I need to do the repartition...but am not sure how. Can someone walk me through?
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It's not different than normal flashing with Odin, except that this time in addition to pda, modem and csc, you select the pit file too, and then click repartition checkbox on the left. You don't select anything else. Then you click start.
Hovewer, I must warn you. I haven't understood the problem you have, and the solution I'm mentioning (repartitioning) while in theory should work, has the potential to make your situation even worse. Repartitioning is always risky and this is your own risk. Make sure you know what you are doing and you are taking full responsibility if you decide to do it.
I'm going to have to re-partition. No matter what I do or what I flash, it reboots constantly.
So, I have the original firmware from samfirmware .tar file for my model, the I9100UUBKG6 (Brazil model). I have also downloaded the .pit for this phone. When I flash these two files using ODIN, it still doesn't work. Reboot loop.
If I am going to reformat, I will need all these files:
PDA - have
Modem - where to get?
CSC - where to get?
PIT - have
Can someone point me where to find the missing two files above so I can do a total flash re-partition? Or can I re-partition with only the PDA and PIT using ODIN?
Thanks.
EDIT: I just followed the guide here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEjTaFg_2Ks
Used the appropriate PDA file from samfirmware. Also used the correct .pit file from samfirmware. Checked re-partition. Flashed. Still in a reboot loop. I have no idea what I'm doing wrong. This is what ODIN looked like while running this process.
I'm out of ideas at this point. Just a continuous reboot.
Here is a video of the rebooting. It will not stop.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XRWXirjC8uY
EDIT: Well holy hell. I rebooted into recovery, wiped data and cache and it's now working again.
What a nightmare. That is all.
For future reference, if in ClockworkRecovery, you goto Advanced, you can mount your sdcard, connect phone via USB to PC, and copy ROM files to your sdcard.
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For future reference, if in ClockworkRecovery, you goto Advanced, you can mount your sdcard, connect phone via USB to PC, and copy ROM files to your sdcard.
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Thanks. While in the reboot sequence, I did not have access to my microSD and did not have an SD reader adapter, so this step was not possible. And for some reason, holding vol up + home + power did not put me into CWR. It was the standard recovery...
I'm really glad you resolved your problem, I've been in similar positions myself its a horrible feeling....its why for now I'm sticking to official Keis updates only
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Thanks. While in the reboot sequence, I did not have access to my microSD and did not have an SD reader adapter, so this step was not possible. And for some reason, holding vol up + home + power did not put me into CWR. It was the standard recovery...
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When this happens, you can always flash the CWR kernel via Odin in Download mode, it should enable CWR boot with volup+home+power.
Let me give you the timeline. A few days ago I rooted the device using the method outlined in this video. I verified my root status with Root Checker and my device was indeed successfully rooted. I installed BusyBox (basic) and TitaniumBackup Pro. Made a backup of my user apps+data to the external SD. I then downloaded Goomanager and used it to install the latest version of TWRP.
All of this was successful. I went into TWRP and created a NAND backup. I backed up: Boot, System, and Data. I did not back up EFS, Preload, Cache, or Recovery.
I performed a wipe and format of user data. Flashed to SlimBean, had some issues. Wiped. Flashed CM10.1. Again, some issues. I decided I'm going to wait a while for these roms to stabilize a bit before I try using any of them on a regular basis. I wiped and restored my original NAND backup of my stock rooted ROM. The restore appeared to go fine. I don't know if this will have anything to do with anything but I went ahead and ran a PRL and Profile update. The device was functioning okay until...
I noticed that the time was off. The lockscreen time was correct but the time in the upper right status bar was stuck at about an hour before. I decided I'd just try restarting the device to see if that fixed anything. Well when I did it wouldn't boot. I'd get stuck on the first Samsung Galaxy S4 logo screen. Took the battery out, waited, put it back in, restarted. Still... stuck on the logo screen. I tried booting into recovery (Vol. Up + Power). The black SGS4 logo would come up with a tiny blue notification in the upper left corner (Recovery Boot). Then the device would restart and get stuck at the SGS4 logo screen again.
Eventually I was able to get it to boot to TWRP (maybe I was just holding the power button too long?)
I wiped. It failed. I tried again. It worked. I recovered my CM10.1 setup and it's been working "okay" on CM10.1 ever since.
I want to get back to my stock rooted rom but I want to understand what happened first.
Anyone? Please?
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Anyone? Please?
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What version of TWRP were you on? If it was 2.5.0.3 then there's your culprit. That version of TWRP is known to have issues. You need to flash version 2.5.0.2 found here.......http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480. Scroll down to install Alternate recovery and download the 2.5.0.2 .img file.
Once you've downloaded the file, go to your Goo Manager folder and delete the file there. Then paste the file you downloaded from the above link into that same folder. After that, open Goo Manager and go to Install Recovery Script. It should see the file you have in your folder and then download it from their server. Make SURE it says you are downloading 2.5.0.2. Once Goo does its thing, reboot into Recovery and make sure you're running the 2.5.0.2 version of TWRP. Now you can flash all you want because it will function properly. I would first download a stock rom and clear out any skeletons in the closet. Then go into TWRP and wipe EVERYTHING. This includes data, dalvik cache, cache, system and then factory reset as well 3 times each. MAKE SURE you don't delete the internal or external sd cards. Flash the stock rom, set it up how you wish, make a nand of that file( Include EFS and Preload because it can't hurt to be safe) and then flash whatever you like. You should be good to go.
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Another question I have is what version of software/firmware are you on? Go to Settings/More/About Phone and check what your software and baseband versions are? If its MDC, then rooting via MotoChopper was a good method to use. If it says MDL, that could also be the reason why the phone was acting so quirky. There is a new method to rooting if you are on MDL and it's also found in Mudavo's thread found here...http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277480
For the record. I was using the phone stock rooted for a week or so without any problems. I hadn't had any issues until after restoring the backup I made in TWRP. When I wiped prior to installing SlimBean/CM10.1 I did the standard auto-wipe AND I wiped data
Oh yeah. To answer your questions.
TWRP Version: 2.5.0.2
Software/Baseband versions: L720VPUAMDL
Earlier today I just tried wiping (default TWRP 2.5.0.2). Then restoring the backup again. This was so I could get you the information on what software/baseband version I was on. When the restore completed I went to reboot. The phone stuck on the SGS4 logo screen. I then rebooted in recovery and wiped as before and then I wiped data. The phone was then able to boot into the stock rooted rom. I have so far noticed the times being out of sync from the lock screen and the status bar. I reset the phone again. Stuck at SGS4 logo again.
My trouble getting back into TWRP was my own fault. I was holding the buttons down too long. I can get back into TWRP no problem.
So. What are my options at this point? I would like to be on the latest stock everything... with root and stock wireless tether enabled. The way I was. If I can't restore my backup then I'm going to have to reflash the stock rom. I can't seem to find a comprehensive index of information. Every time I think I've got something figured out I stumble on new bits of information.
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For the record. I was using the phone stock rooted for a week or so without any problems. I hadn't had any issues until after restoring the backup I made in TWRP. When I wiped prior to installing SlimBean/CM10.1 I did the standard auto-wipe AND I wiped data
Oh yeah. To answer your questions.
TWRP Version: 2.5.0.2
Software/Baseband versions: L720VPUAMDL
Earlier today I just tried wiping (default TWRP 2.5.0.2). Then restoring the backup again. This was so I could get you the information on what software/baseband version I was on. When the restore completed I went to reboot. The phone stuck on the SGS4 logo screen. I then rebooted in recovery and wiped as before and then I wiped data. The phone was then able to boot into the stock rooted rom. I have so far noticed the times being out of sync from the lock screen and the status bar. I reset the phone again. Stuck at SGS4 logo again.
My trouble getting back into TWRP was my own fault. I was holding the buttons down too long. I can get back into TWRP no problem.
So. What are my options at this point? I would like to be on the latest stock everything... with root and stock wireless tether enabled. The way I was. If I can't restore my backup then I'm going to have to reflash the stock rom. I can't seem to find a comprehensive index of information. Every time I think I've got something figured out I stumble on new bits of information.
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Honestly, at this point, you need to unroot and reroot again using the method in Mudavo's post. You used the wrong method to root with motochopper. Motochopper was only for the MDC version. That could be why you are having the issues that you are. That's all I can suggest at this point. Start with a clean slate and try it again. Trust me you aren't the only one to do this. I've done it a few times myself. It sucks but at least you know you did everything right. You're going to have to flash a stock MDC rom that came shipped with the phone via Odin. Then take the OTA to update your phone to MDL and then just follow Mudavo's post to root the proper way when you're on the MDL version.
What about the TWRP recovery I have installed? Am I going to have to deal with that in some way?
What are the advantages of Odin over TWRP? I'm not trying to question your judgment btw. I'm legit curious because I've only ever used TWRP to
Flash roms.
Sorry for all the dumb questions.
Btw . While I was waiting for your reply I tried trouble shooting a bit myself. To see if I could fix my own problem. I found a thread with MDL stock rooted and a bunch of firmware and kernel files. I flashed to it in TWRP and it's working reasonably well so far. I'm still dtf for other methods if mine is somehow flawed.
My method didn't work. When I restarted from TWRP (after no other issues) the phone for stuck.
The phone was restarted several times and booted fine. It wasn't until I restarted into TWRP then and then back into normal boot that I had issues
this time. So I'm going to do what you suggested. I just have a couple questions.
If my rom/recovery is corrupted how do I fix my problem. I would need a working rom AND recovery to flash stock rom. I'm not sure where to start since everything is all messed up.
Thank you so much for your help. You're the best!
You should do a Full Odin restore to Stock and start from scratch if you continue to have issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270065
You can also try this thread to ensure a full wipe before flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277261
gharlane00 said:
You should do a Full Odin restore to Stock and start from scratch if you continue to have issues.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2270065
You can also try this thread to ensure a full wipe before flash
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2277261
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Installed Mobile ODIN Pro from the play store for $5... I hope that's the right Odin!
Stu_Gots said:
Installed Mobile ODIN Pro from the play store for $5... I hope that's the right Odin!
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download Odin 1.85 or 3.07 on your PC don't use mobile version for something like this
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Do I need to flash the stock kernal too? Will this eliminate my TWRP recovery installation as well?
If you odin back to stock it also has the kernel and stock recovery this will start you all over. Also of it doesnt boot past galaxy s4 screen then boot into recovery and wipe data after you odin back.
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If you odin back to stock it also has the kernel and stock recovery this will start you all over. Also of it doesnt boot past galaxy s4 screen then boot into recovery and wipe data after you odin back.
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Alright... so another problem. I need the latest Samsung USB driver right? Unfortunately...
1.5.25.0 as linked to in this thread cannot be downloaded because uploaded.com or whatever says I've exceeded my allowance. Trouble is... I haven't downloaded anything from them ever. I have this problem all the time because of my ISP (Satellite Internet).
Is there a rehost? Do these drivers not install themselves automatically when the device is plugged into the PC?
http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...ng_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe
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I'm so freaking frustrated by this whole process. It looks like by all accounts there are a dozen different ways to do everything and I just know i'm going to mess it up.
I'm following the directions in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD5CHlrPQJQ&feature=youtu.be
When I extract the file I downloaded I get an MD5 file not an ODIN file.
Stu_Gots said:
I'm so freaking frustrated by this whole process. It looks like by all accounts there are a dozen different ways to do everything and I just know i'm going to mess it up.
I'm following the directions in this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZD5CHlrPQJQ&feature=youtu.be
When I extract the file I downloaded I get an MD5 file not an ODIN file.
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Follow this tutorial here
http://www.sxtpdevelopers.com/showthread.php?p=2599
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Alright guys. I got it done a while back. Phone is back to normal stock.
Perusing the internet I found this video.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s_hXUJ-u-cw
As it happens I linked to the wrong video in my OP. The method in that video is exactly what I did to root in the first place. The proper way. I installed TWRP from GooManager.
So if I rooted correctly and I installed TWRP correctly what do you suppose caused my problem? I want to root and install custom recovery again!
If I root using the CF-Auto-Root method will I then be able to install custom recovery in goomanager or does custom recovery need to be installed in some other special way?
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If I root using the CF-Auto-Root method will I then be able to install custom recovery in goomanager or does custom recovery need to be installed in some other special way?
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thats all there is to it.
hey all,
so i am incredibly new to this scene and just recieved my s4. i was preparing to flash a ROM onto my phone, and got it rooted and installed CWM.
I forgot to download the actual ROM zip file, and went into CWM via goo manager, wiped factory/data and cache. It was only AFTER i wiped everything that i realised i didnt download the ROM zip file, so i rebooted the phone and now it is stuck on the start-up splash screen where it displays "Samsung galaxy S4 GT-I9505" and will not continue :crying:
I was running on stock, and had only rooted the phone.
PLEASE i urgently need to fix this ASAP. Help!
Hi,
is there a Odin Version of the Rom you tried to flash? If yes, you could simply bring your device to download-mode and flash the Rom with Odin.
Alternatively search for a odin flashable Recovery and flash this first. Then you could boot to recovery and flash the zip of the Rom.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
i tried installing the liquid smooth rom, and from what i can see there is no odin version of the rom :\
Are you able to direct me to an Odin flashable recovery I can use?
im really stressing out about this
i'm in the process of downloading a stock firmware and will try to flash it on, but it's taking forever to download
I don't see why you can't boot again if you have only wiped the user data and cache, just press the home button for 10 seconds and see if it restarts with your reset stock firmware. Otherwise you can reboot into recovery and do the wipes again (not the option to install a new ROM), or put the ROM zip you want to flash on an SD card and then flash from the SD.
I hope this helps.
suwidji said:
hey all,
so i am incredibly new to this scene and just recieved my s4. i was preparing to flash a ROM onto my phone, and got it rooted and installed CWM.
I forgot to download the actual ROM zip file, and went into CWM via goo manager, wiped factory/data and cache. It was only AFTER i wiped everything that i realised i didnt download the ROM zip file, so i rebooted the phone and now it is stuck on the start-up splash screen where it displays "Samsung galaxy S4 GT-I9505" and will not continue :crying:
I was running on stock, and had only rooted the phone.
PLEASE i urgently need to fix this ASAP. Help!
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You should of made a backup with CWM. That's what it's used for also, besides flashing .zips. Always make a backup that you can restore and keep an extra copy on ur computer and/or a usb drive.
You have to use Odin to flash a stock firmware from Sammobile website. Make sure you download the correct firmware for your phone.
Dont worry, your phone isn't brick.
when i first did the wipe, i chose the option that i was going to install a new ROM. I'm now assuming that's where i made a mistake.
I did make a backup before i wiped everything onto my SD card, but now i can't even access that backup because it's saying there's nothing.
I've tried flashing a ROM onto it, but it says aborted.
Yes SORF ist right. It should boot into resetted stock firmware.
First try to copy the Rom to SD and then boot to recovery an try flashing it.
If booting to recovery doesn't work (but it should work if you just wiped user data and cache) you should try flashing new recovery with odin.
You could use Philz recovery for GT-I9505 from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367
Installation Instructions for installation with odin you find here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39433857&postcount=4
windozeanti said:
You have to use Odin to flash a stock firmware from Sammobile website. Make sure you download the correct firmware for your phone.
Dont worry, your phone isn't brick.
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Thanks, that's what I'm doing right now, but the file is about 1.8GB and taking so long to download...
i wish there was a faster server, but this is the only option i could find :\
Have you tried to boot into recovery again and then flash your already downloaded rom from sd? So you don't have to download a complete sammy rom.
j0ch3 said:
Have you tried to boot into recovery again and then flash your already downloaded rom from sd? So you don't have to download a complete sammy rom.
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yes i have tried that, and it says that install aborts.
Also when i re-wipe everything and then try to reboot, it says my device is missing root.
When i try to re-root, and the device reboots, it gets stuck on the intro screen again so the root doesn't actually complete installing
have you fixed it yet?
so im going to try a different ROM other than the liquid smoothe one i wanted (since it keeps saying aborted)
question: does it matter if i use ANY s4 ROM regardless of carrier? I'm from Australia and there is no specific carrier for my phone on xda
Why does it fails to install? Are there any more error messages?
Also you can try the point "Fix Permissions" under Advanced Options. This could help.
suwidji said:
so im going to try a different ROM other than the liquid smoothe one i wanted (since it keeps saying aborted)
question: does it matter if i use ANY s4 ROM regardless of carrier? I'm from Australia and there is no specific carrier for my phone on xda
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try something lite like miui - it will save you time on download and is a good solid base to work from. dont flash the lite gapps without a reboot.
for a solid Sami based rom then i suggest using GoldenEye.
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try something lite like miui - it will save you time on download and is a good solid base to work from. dont flash the lite gapps without a reboot.
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ok so i went ahead and found the cyanogenmod one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317040
and installed this and it works
though i dont like the look of this ROM lol, i prefer something a little more stock looking.
Any recommendations?
When reflashing a new ROM, what is the process i need to follow?
Cyanogenmod is themeable. So you could search for a stock like theme and install that.
If you like an overall more stock rom try scottyf79's recommendation.
If you want to flash a complete new Rom first copy zip onto sd, then boot into recovery, wipe data and cache, then falsh zip file.
Try the Omega Roms. They are close to stock.
Closest to stock are the prerooted DJembey ROMs (the CWM ones) or the Wanam Lite ROM (it's what I am on now)
suwidji said:
ok so i went ahead and found the cyanogenmod one
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317040
and installed this and it works
though i dont like the look of this ROM lol, i prefer something a little more stock looking.
Any recommendations?
When reflashing a new ROM, what is the process i need to follow?
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personally -
i use Philz recovery
before install of a new rom - i use the "new rom" wipe option rather than the normal data,cache and dalvik wipe (it does this but adds in some extra steps)
then flash the rom of choice
if you get any other messages before reboot - select no
like i said before, if you want a stock looking Sami rom then try Golden Eye.
Try the Omega Roms. They are close to stock.
Closest to stock are the prerooted DJembey ROMs (the CWM ones) or the Wanam Lite ROM (it's what I am on now)