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Video TUTORIAL: How to Root your Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Install Clockwork Recovery

Hi Guys,
I made a small video tutorial on how to root the galaxy tab 8.9 (GT-P7310/P7300 ONLY) and how to install clockworkrecovery on it based on some tutorials that I came across here.
The video might be helpful to someone.
Credit to mramirezusa and alterbridge86.
ROOT:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gh9KVGUBm6o
CWM:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FZzNY9lFGQM
Thanks for watchin.
Cursed4Eva

Thanks good video's i will root my tab now
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fase said:
Thanks good video's i will root my tab now
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Glad to help bro Let me know how it goes

ashwin123 said:
Hi Guys,
I made a small video tutorial on how to root the galaxy tab 8.9 (GT-P7310/P7300 ONLY) and how to install clockworkrecovery on it based on some tutorials that I came across here.
Cursed4Eva
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Thanks for video, it is clear and I am now more comfortable to root.
However, I have one question. Is it really necessary to install Samsung Kies? I have installed the Kies software but failed to connect to Tab. I called Samsung service center and still cannot resolve the fail connect issue (I had tried connect to different USB ports). From the video, the purpose of the kies is seems to allow to copy the root.zip file to tab. Am I right? Thanks.

yongck7 said:
Thanks for video, it is clear and I am now more comfortable to root.
However, I have one question. Is it really necessary to install Samsung Kies? I have installed the Kies software but failed to connect to Tab. I called Samsung service center and still cannot resolve the fail connect issue (I had tried connect to different USB ports). From the video, the purpose of the kies is seems to allow to copy the root.zip file to tab. Am I right? Thanks.
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Glad to help bro.
As for kies, no it is required so that odin is able to detect the phone, kies installs the required drivers to send out the commands to the device so that the firmware can get flashed, it is mandatory to install it
Hope I helped

ashwin123 said:
Glad to help bro.
As for kies, no it is required so that odin is able to detect the phone, kies installs the required drivers to send out the commands to the device so that the firmware can get flashed, it is mandatory to install it
Hope I helped
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Thanks. So we have to ensure Kies work properly (able to connect Tab) in order to successfully root, else there is potential soft brick, right?

yongck7 said:
Thanks. So we have to ensure Kies work properly (able to connect Tab) in order to successfully root, else there is potential soft brick, right?
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Without kies installing the drivers, odin will not detect your device... this is as per knowledge, someone please correct me if am wrong

ashwin123 said:
Without kies installing the drivers, odin will not detect your device... this is as per knowledge, someone please correct me if am wrong
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No Kies needed for drivers, just go here and download the drivers (tried them myself and they're in my guide too, no complaints so far).

nirogu325 said:
No Kies needed for drivers, just go here and download the drivers (tried them myself and they're in my guide too, no complaints so far).
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Okay thanks, kies does the same thing too right? (but its larger.... i understand)

ashwin123 said:
Okay thanks, kies does the same thing too right? (but its larger.... i understand)
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That and sometimes brick devices. Me and a lot of people don't trust that thing.

nirogu325 said:
That and sometimes brick devices. Me and a lot of people don't trust that thing.
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Okie dokie, future vids will have this instead of kies... R.I.P Kies

Hope this thread isn't abandoned, I rooted by the video, everything went smoothly, went to play store & installed superuser. Installed fine, opened it, seemed normal. Then I figured I'd test it out by installing adfree. The popup box for permission never popped up & I get the force close or report box for superuser. Have not installed cwm recovery yet. Please help, & thank you
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aheeejd said:
Hope this thread isn't abandoned, I rooted by the video, everything went smoothly, went to play store & installed superuser. Installed fine, opened it, seemed normal. Then I figured I'd test it out by installing adfree. The popup box for permission never popped up & I get the force close or report box for superuser. Have not installed cwm recovery yet. Please help, & thank you
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Reboot the device, install titanium backup, get busybox, let me know what happens bro

Thanks for getting back man. Well I put basically the same post in like 3 threads. So anyway, I ended up basically rerooting it with the tool package from one of the other threads, without using keis. It worked fine, flashed cwm recovery & already on my 3rd rom. First I flashed cm9. But am so used to that on my HTC Evo 4g. Second, flashed the aokp & galaxian soup one. This morning flashed just galaxian soup. Thanks again man.
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Tab does not go n recovery mode. Black screen instead
I have read the instructions about rooting en installing CWM carefully. The movies are very clear to me.
But....when I restart the Tab with Power and volume - I get the Box with the little Android symbol and the big Android with Downloading Symbol.
I select with volume - the box with little Android and select this with the volume +
The result is that the Tab shuts off instead of going in recovery mode. What am I doing wrong. I have seen this question in some other topics of this forum but never find a good solution.
I already did a factory reset, but that did not help. I am on ANDROID 3.2
Who is willing to help. Thanks

Does this method work if i upgraded to ics via kies?

I wanted to do this with my gf's p7300 but when i choose the recovery the screen stays blank.
Why is that.?
I haven't done anything else with the tab yet only update samsung to 3.2.
Verstuurd van mijn Transformer Prime TF201

No SD card option
Hi,
I just wanted to root my Galaxy Tab 8.9 but don't have the option of SD card in the Android menu. See attached files with screenshots.
On a high note... I tried to flash a custom ROM on Sunday and kinda softbricked the device. After getting it back today from the store I don't want to screw it up again...
Any ideas what I need to do?
Thank you!

sobits said:
Hi,
I just wanted to root my Galaxy Tab 8.9 but don't have the option of SD card in the Android menu. See attached files with screenshots.
On a high note... I tried to flash a custom ROM on Sunday and kinda softbricked the device. After getting it back today from the store I don't want to screw it up again...
Any ideas what I need to do?
Thank you!
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Seems that you have official 4.0.4 now. You need to install CWM/TWRP before installing root zip.

DemonGloom said:
Seems that you have official 4.0.4 now. You need to install CWM/TWRP before installing root zip.
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Hi. Thanks for the reply. But how to Flash CWM in the original bootloader when the SD is inaccessible as in the pic? Is there a possibility to flash CWM safely through Odin? Sorry for so many newb questions ; after the softbrick I am overly cautious.
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Rooting and Recovery Easy Guide for I9500 only

Hello Friends,
The best way i found to root / install recovery for my S4 are below
Please do the steps at your own risk i m not responsible for anything that may happen to your device
Before flasing this make sure you have all drivers req on the PC best way is install kies ( make sure all kies applications are closed else u myte hvae issue flashing)
Note:all this i m sharing here is not my work but just trying to help more numbers of XDA users i m not a developer but a user
For Rooting (download the file from original thread below )
Click Me
Odin from Attached Files
How to install
put the device into download mode poweroff / press volume down+home+power key and connect
Open Odin
CF-Auto-Root-ja3g-ja3gxx-gti9500.tar.md5 start flashing
Do not select/tick anything else in odin
All thanks to Chainfire the Genius thank him in his thread please
For Recovery CWM "Phil3759"
Click Here
Download Recovery from above link
Unzip it, flash as PDA in Odin
Click the PDA button, and select recovery-clockwork-X.X.X-i9500.tar.md5
All thanks to "Phil3759" thank him in his thread please
All done u will have Root & Recovery both
Thanks to Chainfire :good:
Thanks to Phil3759:good:
Thanks to Odin:good:
Hope this helps

Thanks for this, but can you please tell me how come your method does not use "Cofface’s ClockworkMod Recovery"? I was reading a couple of posts on the net and saw
you have to flash the Cofface’s ClockworkMod Recovery on your device before you can root it, there’s no way around it, and is a strict requirement if you wish to root your Galaxy S4
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Saw it here: http://www.redmondpie.com/root-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-on-android-4.2.2-how-to-tutorial/
and here http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/root-your-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-0146685/
Can someone advice?
Thanks

Paparasee said:
Thanks for this, but can you please tell me how come your method does not use "Cofface’s ClockworkMod Recovery"? I was reading a couple of posts on the net and saw .
Saw it here: http://www.redmondpie.com/root-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-on-android-4.2.2-how-to-tutorial/
and here http://gs4.wonderhowto.com/how-to/root-your-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-0146685/
Can someone advice?
Thanks
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I had tried using that method on my i9500 and it does not root the device even after flasing the file i cant enter recovery and it stays on stock recovery so what i did is root the cell with adam kernal and the use the Cofface recovery to have CWM
This is what i found easy for me and created a thread which could help others also

So, do we need to flash "Cofface recovery" after rooting with your method?
If yes, can you also please add "how to flash "Cofface recovery" to your original post so we can have full steps here?
Thanks

Paparasee said:
So, do we need to flash "Cofface recovery" after rooting with your method?
If yes, can you also please add "how to flash "Cofface recovery" to your original post so we can have full steps here?
Thanks
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Yes thats the way we can do
in while i will do the changes in the thread and add recovery method also

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huzefa_from_kuwait said:
I am getting this error, what does it mean ?
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Preferences, unselect "Run Samsung Kies automatically when a device is connected
Make sure u have kies application not running on backgroud should be close
Also try a different usb port on the computer
And if that doesn't work try a different cable

I dont have Kies installed.
I installed the drivers from "Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe"
I have tried a different USB port, now I will try on another computer.

huzefa_from_kuwait said:
I dont have Kies installed.
I installed the drivers from "Samsung_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe"
I have tried a different USB port, now I will try on another computer.
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Possibly there cud be some driver issue install kies but keep the preferences for kies uncheck while using and try should work

On another computer the drivers are not working at all.
I have removed all drivers and installed Kies. Now its updating.
After that I will try again.

huzefa_from_kuwait said:
On another computer the drivers are not working at all.
I have removed all drivers and installed Kies. Now its updating.
After that I will try again.
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in the main while try also flashing root method by chainfire this also works well and see whats the result
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615

Tried that also, same thing..
Stops at SetpConnection
Its a clear indication something is wrong either with the cable or my computer ( I can't understand what )
Mine is Windows 7 - 64 bit, however I shall format my computer and install Windows XP on it and try

huzefa_from_kuwait said:
Tried that also, same thing..
Stops at SetpConnection
Its a clear indication something is wrong either with the cable or my computer ( I can't understand what )
Mine is Windows 7 - 64 bit, however I shall format my computer and install Windows XP on it and try
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I think windows 7 is just fine no need to go with xp
even i cant understant whats the issue, BTW u have USB debugging on rite ?

1) Disconnect your phone from the Computer
2)Open Device Manager
a)Go to Start Devices and Printer.(Windows 7)
b)Then right-click Device Manager.(Windows 7)
3)Look Down at Universal Service...
4)Expand it and look at USB Composite Device.Right-Click on it and Uninstall.
or
5)Uninstall everything in there.
6)Connect Device Open Odin and see if it works
7, Try changing USB ports that could be the main issue
Note u have to connect device in download mode

I tried CF-Auto-Root, earlier it gave me the same message but after I changed from Windows 7 to Windows 2003, things went normal.

huzefa_from_kuwait said:
I tried CF-Auto-Root, earlier it gave me the same message but after I changed from Windows 7 to Windows 2003, things went normal.
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Oh thats nice finally

123hiten said:
I had tried using that method on my i9500 and it does not root the device even after flasing the file i cant enter recovery and it stays on stock recovery so what i did is root the cell with adam kernal and the use the Cofface recovery to have CWM
This is what i found easy for me and created a thread which could help others also
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i did it worked perfectly! (btw at first i downloaded old version it didnt work new one works awesome!) btw this one is easiest! i rooted using other method coz the downlaod link was banned here and also i liek to ahve the CWM reovery! backups and stuff

kamranhaghighi said:
i did it worked perfectly! (btw at first i downloaded old version it didnt work new one works awesome!) btw this one is easiest! i rooted using other method coz the downlaod link was banned here and also i liek to ahve the CWM reovery! backups and stuff
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You can have CWM that also is posted at 1st
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NIce thread buddy. :good:
BTW i have tried rooting through Cofface recovery & got success. Also add latest ODIN 3.07 V from here.
Same thing happened with me when I was using Galaxy S3 ODIN V3.07 for rooting my S4.

[Q] Hard bricked (no boot, no download mode)

I've been digging around online and can't find anything that helps me in my case.
Here's my stupidity: I flashed a kernel that was not intended for my phone (meant for Note 2). Reboot and dead screen. Can't get into download mode, recovery, nothing. Removed battery. Didn't help. Plugged into computer. Doesn't pick up anything connected. Odin doesn't see it. Tried RIFF. Can't get it to install the drivers it's supposed to. I saw something about jig dongles that can force it into download mode but I don't know about that.
What really stinks is I had just compiled SheepShaver for android and it took a few hours of work and I really don't want to do that all over again. Also pictures of my father who's just passed away are on there.
Am I screwed? Is there any way at all to get the proper kernel flashed back on this thing without a wipe? If not is there any way I can fix this phone? I have a semi-recent backup (about a month old) on my SD card. I have both Titanium Backup and a full nandroid backup on the SD.
Someone please come to my rescue. I've logged countless hours on this phone and I love it. All this because I couldn't get SELinux to go permissive...

You already know the answer. If you flashed a kernel not for your device and with the symptoms you have, your hard bricked. Jtag is the answer.
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jd1639 said:
You already know the answer. If you flashed a kernel not for your device and with the symptoms you have, your hard bricked. Jtag is the answer.
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Do you know if these guys are the real deal? http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-jtag-brick-repair
I don't have the equipment to jtag it myself. Also just to be perfectly clear; An incorrect kernel cannot be fixed with a download mode jig correct?

mascondante said:
Do you know if these guys are the real deal? http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-jtag-brick-repair
I don't have the equipment to jtag it myself. Also just to be perfectly clear; An incorrect kernel cannot be fixed with a download mode jig correct?
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mobiletechvideos.com have gotten high reviews on xda. They're the only ones I'd use.
Edit, I'm not sure they're the same as your link
Edit, edit it looks like they're the same guys
Edit, edit edit I don't know about the jig. It could get you into download mode.
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mascondante said:
I've been digging around online and can't find anything that helps me in my case.
Here's my stupidity: I flashed a kernel that was not intended for my phone (meant for Note 2). Reboot and dead screen. Can't get into download mode, recovery, nothing. Removed battery. Didn't help. Plugged into computer. Doesn't pick up anything connected. Odin doesn't see it. Tried RIFF. Can't get it to install the drivers it's supposed to. I saw something about jig dongles that can force it into download mode but I don't know about that.
What really stinks is I had just compiled SheepShaver for android and it took a few hours of work and I really don't want to do that all over again. Also pictures of my father who's just passed away are on there.
Am I screwed? Is there any way at all to get the proper kernel flashed back on this thing without a wipe? If not is there any way I can fix this phone? I have a semi-recent backup (about a month old) on my SD card. I have both Titanium Backup and a full nandroid backup on the SD.
Someone please come to my rescue. I've logged countless hours on this phone and I love it. All this because I couldn't get SELinux to go permissive...
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Install drivers riffbox and use this program, revive your galaxy
https://mega.co.nz/#!LVZSHbSb!jX5wqKImIiT3C_rKXcQvZDlCzH0jJbLe0V8h5JpZmcE

djdedonrg said:
Install drivers riffbox and use this program, revive your galaxy
https://mega.co.nz/#!LVZSHbSb!jX5wqKImIiT3C_rKXcQvZDlCzH0jJbLe0V8h5JpZmcE
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Thank you. I'm trying. I installed those drivers. Trying to find the forum that explains how to use that tool. I saw that thread but it didn't have the download link anymore for the tool.
Update:
Huston I believe we have a problem:
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I tried installing manually and I get an error about the file's hash doesn't match the cert.

dead s4
mascondante said:
Thank you. I'm trying. I installed those drivers. Trying to find the forum that explains how to use that tool. I saw that thread but it didn't have the download link anymore for the tool.
Update:
Huston I believe we have a problem:
View attachment 2917703View attachment 2917704
I tried installing manually and I get an error about the file's hash doesn't match the cert.
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which program is that? link is dead.does someone has it?

emplokeas said:
which program is that? link is dead.does someone has it?
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I think you will need the actual riffbox device. I've long since given up on trying to interface over USB. Riffbox talks directly to the memory chip. Need to be comfortable with soldering. But I do happen to have a link to the latest release of their software. http://www.unlockforum.com/showthread.php/riff-jtag-manager-v1-72-more-new-models-32724.html?
Thats the forum they use. The official site is riffbox.org
Sorry I don't know much else to tell you. If it won't boot it won't listen for a connection on USB. Some devices have a failsafe that activates a sort of programming mode over USB but the Galaxy S4 isn't one of those devices afaik.

VS980 TWRP bootloop after botched lollipop OTA while rooted like a dummy

So yeah. As the title says I had a rooted VS980 on 4.4.2 with some bloat removed and I accidently hit the wrong button when prompted for the upgrade, I was in a hurry. yes, I'm a moron, and yes, I know this is probably wasting someone's valuable time and I thoroughly apologize for my n00bishness
having said that, I have tried to go through various tuts but none of them seem to be working. yes, it's likely that I am simply doing it wrong, but whatever the case I am stuck with my phone in a bootloop always returning to the TWRP recovery. I believe that means it is soft bricked so I'm hoping this can be fixed fairly easily with the right direction and some patience for my ignorance. I can't seem to get it into download mode with turning it off, holding the volume+ button and plugging it in, it just goes to twrp. :'(
my hope is to get a rooted lollipop. if that is not possible then I would be fine with going back to stock or possibly even a custom rom if it's not too awfully complicated. honestly, I'm at a point where I'm beginning to accept that I probably shouldn't be screwing around with it too much and will likely bite the bullet and just keep my phone stock since there are really only a few minor irritants that make me want to root it.
any help is very much appreciated.

anybody? pretty please? any ideas at all?

Deviouz1 said:
anybody? pretty please? any ideas at all?
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I have the same problem.. take a look at my post in this section... right under yours... I have links posted to the only method to fix it and also a good question that could help you out as well

a.perkins89 said:
I have the same problem.. take a look at my post in this section... right under yours... I have links posted to the only method to fix it and also a good question that could help you out as well
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actually, it doesn't look to be the same problem. i dont have download mode, but i do have recovery. it boots to twrp like a champ. what i think i really need is how to get the flash file VS98011A_01.zip on my phone via ADB Sideload, specifically when i cant get the drivers to work.
i've tried the following drivers:
LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.14.1.exe
LG_VZW_United_WHQL_v2.20.0.exe
LGUnitedMobileDriver_S50MAN310AP22_ML_WHQL_Ver_3.10.1_3.10.1.0
I may very well be mistaken about what needs to happen, i'm no expert, obviously, but from everything ive read any of those should have worked. i think if i can get the right flash on the phone i should be able to flash it via twrp no?

I"ll help
You need to adb sideload xdabbebs download mode restore and flash back to stock. Here is an excellent guide on adb sideloading, download xdabbeb restore download zip and put it where it tells you to. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559200

Jaqueezzzy said:
You need to adb sideload xdabbebs download mode restore and flash back to stock. Here is an excellent guide on adb sideloading, download xdabbeb restore download zip and put it where it tells you to. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559200
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awesome,thanks you, i'll try that!

Deviouz1 said:
awesome,thanks you, i'll try that!
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Just so you know it talks about flashing a ROM, but just use the zip you need insted, because it's the same principal.

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i just happened to have a brand new data cable, tried again with same result so its not media related unless there is an issue with the plug itself, but it's charging and the Device manager shows the correct name ie VS980, it just has a yellow bang on it and i cant find a driver that changes that.
read some more and found others with the same issue apparently which led me to here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715408
which is where i found the "download mode restore" file you mentioned(i didnt see it in the thread you provided), but without the ability to get adb usb command to work i dont see how i can use it.
any ideas?

Put the zip on usb otg and flash it.
_____________________________________Read more write less and be smart

siggey said:
Put the zip on usb otg and flash it.
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awesome, ty sir. i happened to have one of those laying around from when i cracked my screen on my old one and couldnt interact with the screen. took a while to find it buried but i have it and i have successfully been able to access a thumb drive. i think that might be all i need.
will report back though regardless.

ok, now i'm rrrrrEEAALLYY freakin confused...
successfully flashed (via the install section of twrp with usb otg thumbdrive mounted.)
xdabbeb_vs98028a_bootstack.zip
and
xdabbeb_vs982.5_1.1.0.zip
from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g2/development/xdabbeb-s-vs982-5-v1-0-0-t2975551
but when i reboot, it goes directly to twrp still.
wat? :'(

ok, installed this:
VS980 39A Firmware
from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g2/development/vs98039a-stock-fw-t3051560
rebooted, went straight to twrp again.
installed
Restore to 100% stock
from the same page.
rebooted. it went into an upgrade screen that errored and then rebooted before i got a chance to write down the error. but when it came back up, it started "android is upgrading".
so it looks like this may have worked. again, will update the success/failure when i know for sure, but thanks for the help yall. i really do appreciate it.

WOO-FREAKIN-HOOOO!!!
at the setup wizard now.

Deviouz1 said:
ok, installed this:
VS980 39A Firmware
from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-g2/development/vs98039a-stock-fw-t3051560
rebooted, went straight to twrp again.
installed
Restore to 100% stock
from the same page.
rebooted. it went into an upgrade screen that errored and then rebooted before i got a chance to write down the error. but when it came back up, it started "android is upgrading".
so it looks like this may have worked. again, will update the success/failure when i know for sure, but thanks for the help yall. i really do appreciate it.
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Same problem! stupid Ota grrrrr
Your fix worked for me also. Only used the two files listed above and wiped dalvik after flashing both, one after the other with no reboot in between. Many thanks.

thecadman99 said:
Same problem! stupid Ota grrrrr
Your fix worked for me also. Only used the two files listed above and wiped dalvik after flashing both, one after the other with no reboot in between. Many thanks.
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sweet, i'm glad someone else found it useful.

Yep, now another problem though. ..no mobile data. .. working on it.
I'd suggest flashing the files in post 12 (I didn't and am having TONS of problems)
So I really didn't get a fix- still working on it.
I have no download mode, and not way to get the serial port to display in device manager, so the LG Mobile support tool won't see my phone....

thecadman99 said:
Yep, now another problem though. ..no mobile data. .. working on it.
I'd suggest flashing the files in post 12 (I didn't and am having TONS of problems)
So I really didn't get a fix- still working on it.
I have no download mode, and not way to get the serial port to display in device manager, so the LG Mobile support tool won't see my phone....
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Is your baseband recognized by chance?

Deviouz1 said:
Is your baseband recognized by chance?
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Nope... its UNKNOWN
And I have not download mode
And I have not cdc serial showing up when connected
And TWRP and Root are gone
I'm starting a new thread for help- I've been working on this for 2 days lol.
Thanks for the reply!

Galaxy S7 sm-g930F stuck on recovery boot loop. 50$ bounty if you help me

Galaxy S7 stuck on recovery boot loop. This phone that i am trying to flash is stuck in a recovery boot loop and i am not getting past the no command screen. Pressing power then vol up gives me the fail to open recovery cause no such folder exist screen. ODIN flash is always returning with kernel rev check fail device 2 binary 1 message on the phone and fail message on odin. Help if anyone knows how to get it to boot please. Photos in the link below
Thanks
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PoochyX said:
Cant see your screenshot it's corrupt
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Can send you a link, Unable to post the link on the page as XDA will not let me post any links for 10 posts?
photos.app.goo.gl/p7tuacPoH3YR2E1E6

https://youtu.be/l8-ccufk4Q0
Have you tried to follow this video?

porphyria said:
Galaxy S7 stuck on recovery boot loop. This phone that i am trying to flash is stuck in a recovery boot loop and i am not getting past the no command screen. Pressing power then vol up gives me the fail to open recovery cause no such folder exist screen. ODIN flash is always returning with kernel rev check fail device 2 binary 1 message on the phone and fail message on odin. Help if anyone knows how to get it to boot please. Photos in the link below
Thanks
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like the above person said. just installed TWRP and you will be able to boot. If still not work then download Latest firmware of june 2019 month and install it. it has new bootloader and modem and everything... Last good luck

syednawaz said:
like the above person said. just installed TWRP and you will be able to boot. If still not work then download Latest firmware of june 2019 month and install it. it has new bootloader and modem and everything... Last good luck
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Already tried before posting. OEM unlock and USB debugging is not activated, so the phone's not taking a custom recovery. Downloaded 10+ different firmwares from sammobile, still AP is returning with invalid MD5 error in ODIN. Some even can't unzip. Same results on 2 computers. Don't know what am doing wrong.

porphyria said:
Already tried before posting. OEM unlock and USB debugging is not activated, so the phone's not taking a custom recovery. Downloaded 10+ different firmwares from sammobile, still AP is returning with invalid MD5 error in ODIN. Some even can't unzip. Same results on 2 computers. Don't know what am doing wrong.
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OK bro. just try this last steps.
Found some bootloader and modem thanks to this person djb77. here is the link for his rom,
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/rom-galaxy-project-t3792787
just click on link below and download modem and BL.
Here is his modem link
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=271403
and here is bootloader link
https://androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=271397
CLick on your device version in the link and select the modem and BL of May 16, 2019 and download them as they are latest.
Now i hope you already know that you must have installed samsung driver and you must be using Odin3_v3.13.1
Now boot in download and connect it to pc. if desktop use the backports of usb. Now in odin(try run it as admin sometime) click on BL and select the Bootloader which you have downloaded. And then click CP and select the modem you have downloaded. and click start. Sometime antivirus mess things up too. Try turning it off too.
this is last from me brother. if it works which i pray it should then i would be glad. if it doesn't work. then i am sorry bro.

I will fix it for you by teamviewer But i won't be taking bounty ?

Nisar Ahmed Nisar said:
I will fix it for you by teamviewer But i won't be taking bounty
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Thanks for that. Might as well give it a try when you're free?

porphyria said:
Thanks for that. Might as well give it a try when you're free?
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I am always free,
I want you to check your inbox.

porphyria said:
Thanks for that. Might as well give it a try when you're free?
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have you fixed it??

syednawaz said:
have you fixed it??
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NISAR Ahmed NISAR is helping me get if fixed. Some progress as it took some rom on Odin, not booting to recovery now, but stuck on boot screen. Hopefully tonight.

Just my two cents-- but I'll bet you might be using the wrong version of Odin. I was in a similar bootloop after I tried flashing it with an Odin I found in some S7 Edge threads and it kept failing with all different types of firmwares. Odin3_v3.13.1_3B_PatcheD is the version that worked for me.

That is true, use correct odin version plus correct rom plus correct method, always know what you are doing or there is a chance you will even make conditions worse..
Also, be specific in your op, tell what you were doing when that started happening, which rom were you using before and your exact model and firmware, so others can help you easily and readers may get a benefit if there is a solution.
Pls, this is not general help forum, post all help related queries on related forum.
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