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I restored my phone using TWRP. Everything works ok except if I try to restart the phone it hangs at the Samsung logo. Please someone help me to get my phone back working :crying:

I'm asking you restored a stock backup. Did you wipe before restoring? Have you wiped since?

Yes and yes. My phone works perfect but won't boot up if I restart it. Then I need to wipe, format, restore just to boot up again. Has happened three times in a row so now I cannot restart or turn off my phone without taking 15 minutes to restore again
Sent from my stock rooted i337m

WHAT DEVICE
Sheez, how can someone help if you do not tell us what type of att device you have, I suppose you have a att, or you would not be posting here...we are not Houdini's here...help us help you.
You have a kernel issue with your backup, I bet. get the correct kernel for YOUR device, restore backup, AND BEFORE YOU BOOT, flash the kernel.

TheAxman said:
WHAT DEVICE
Sheez, how can someone help if you do not tell us what type of att device you have, I suppose you have a att, or you would not be posting here...we are not Houdini's here...help us help you.
You have a kernel issue with your backup, I bet. get the correct kernel for YOUR device, restore backup, AND BEFORE YOU BOOT, flash the kernel.
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I'm sorry that I neglected to mention which device in particular. I am using a ROGERS SGH-I337m Galaxy S4. It is currently running TW stock (rooted with motochopper). If I understand you correctly, I should turn my phone off, and then boot into recovery, and then flash the stock rogers kernel, (wipe cache, dalvik, fix permissions) and then it should boot? I should note that the last time I tried wiping Dalvik before booting the system, the dalvik wipe failed.....
P.S. I couldnt get wifi working on Omega v7 so I tried google edition 1.3 but found it too vanilla. I really want omega v7

trueking7 said:
I'm sorry that I neglected to mention which device in particular. I am using a ROGERS SGH-I337m Galaxy S4. It is currently running TW stock (rooted with motochopper). If I understand you correctly, I should turn my phone off, and then boot into recovery, and then flash the stock rogers kernel, (wipe cache, dalvik, fix permissions) and then it should boot? I should note that the last time I tried wiping Dalvik before booting the system, the dalvik wipe failed.....
P.S. I couldnt get wifi working on Omega v7 so I tried google edition 1.3 but found it too vanilla. I really want omega v7
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I'd be more worried of getting my phone working not what rom you want to flash.
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Right now I am trying to find out if flashing the stock kernel will enable me to reboot normally? I will copy the kernel to the card just in case my phone powers off. Then I will try flashing it to see if phone will boot. If not then I will restore from nandroid yet again and be unable to reboot.
I will use Odin as a last resort.
Ps. This would be a lot easier if install instructions were carrier specific.
jd1639 said:
I'd be more worried of getting my phone working not what rom you want to flash.
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TheAxman said:
WHAT DEVICE
Sheez, how can someone help if you do not tell us what type of att device you have, I suppose you have a att, or you would not be posting here...we are not Houdini's here...help us help you.
You have a kernel issue with your backup, I bet. get the correct kernel for YOUR device, restore backup, AND BEFORE YOU BOOT, flash the kernel.
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Sent from my stock rooted i337m

here is your answer..
flash omega
before you boot, flash YOUR CARRIER kernel.
thats it...easy easy easy.
course this after you get the correct kernel flashed so you can even boot.
answer is...
get into recovery, flash YOUR CARRIER kernel, you should boot up with no problem
your welcome

TheAxman said:
here is your answer..
flash omega
before you boot, flash YOUR CARRIER kernel.
thats it...easy easy easy.
course this after you get the correct kernel flashed so you can even boot.
answer is...
get into recovery, flash YOUR CARRIER kernel, you should boot up with no problem
your welcome
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I got my phone booting properly again. I re-rooted. I installed TMO KTweaker. I can still reboot. I took another nandroid. I will try flashing omega + ktweaker again this time without formating via TWRP which apparently casused my problem.

Usually when you have restore problems, its either a MD5 mismatch, or corrupt micro SD card. You don't have to wipe when restoring, TWRP does it automatically when you restore.

I got Omega v7 working with the TMO KTweaker on my rogers i337m. Thank you all!

everything works perfect now thanks!!

good deal

[Q] Cannot Install Custom Rom On i9505, Help Please?

Hi,
I am pretty new to custom roms ect, I have tried installing Battery King v8.2, Vision X II, Carbon Nightly and Google Edition. All of those roms are compatible with i9505, I have also tried using both recoveries CWM 6.0.3.1 and TWRP 2.6.3.1 and on each i wiped data, cache, dalvik, battery stats and system, then after each rom installed successfuly i wiped the dalvik cache again and rebooted to find the stock rom (Prerooted).
Any advice to what i am doing wrong?
I am currently downloading the official stock rom for my phone now to see if that makes a difference.

AGAWhitty said:
Hi,
I am pretty new to custom roms ect, I have tried installing Battery King v8.2, Vision X II, Carbon Nightly and Google Edition. All of those roms are compatible with i9505, I have also tried using both recoveries CWM 6.0.3.1 and TWRP 2.6.3.1 and on each i wiped data, cache, dalvik, battery stats and system, then after each rom installed successfuly i wiped the dalvik cache again and rebooted to find the stock rom (Prerooted).
Any advice to what i am doing wrong?
I am currently downloading the official stock rom for my phone now to see if that makes a difference.
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I had the same, I forgot to flash a custom recovery. Samsung's stock recovery will only flash/install Samsung signed ROMS. Flash a custom recovery like CWM, TWRP or Philz (I'm using philz). Then boot into your recovery and flash your ROMS.
If you have done that, ensure the MD5 of your ROM is correct.

RossFixxed said:
I had the same, I forgot to flash a custom recovery. Samsung's stock recovery will only flash/install Samsung signed ROMS. Flash a custom recovery like CWM, TWRP or Philz (I'm using philz). Then boot into your recovery and flash your ROMS.
If you have done that, ensure the MD5 of your ROM is correct.
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Hi,
Thanks for your reply, i have installed both CWM then TWRP but havent tried Philz (i will try that now) but how do you mean ensure the MD5 of my rom is correct? How would i do this? Because i have downloaded the roms from the i9505 sections therefore i know they are compatible if that is what you mean.

AGAWhitty said:
Hi,
Thanks for your reply, i have installed both CWM then TWRP but havent tried Philz (i will try that now) but how do you mean ensure the MD5 of my rom is correct? How would i do this? Because i have downloaded the roms from the i9505 sections therefore i know they are compatible if that is what you mean.
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Ok, just checking the basics first, I made that mistake, TWRP didn't flash correctly and I was on stock recovery!
the MD5 is a unique code attributed to the file. It will be given with the download and look something like (as an example only) 1565fs15f1s65f1w8e1wf8f1sw When you download the file you can run a program (have a look, loads free for PC and the phone) that will generate an MD5 sum also, the two should match, if not your download corrupted (this happens me a lot).
Hmmm. What error are you getting, what exactly happens in the recovery when you flash the zip?

RossFixxed said:
Ok, just checking the basics first, I made that mistake, TWRP didn't flash correctly and I was on stock recovery!
the MD5 is a unique code attributed to the file. It will be given with the download and look something like (as an example only) 1565fs15f1s65f1w8e1wf8f1sw When you download the file you can run a program (have a look, loads free for PC and the phone) that will generate an MD5 sum also, the two should match, if not your download corrupted (this happens me a lot).
Hmmm. What error are you getting, what exactly happens in the recovery when you flash the zip?
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Okay, ill have a look for a pc tool that will do that. I am currently installing the stock 4.3 i9505 rom then ill flash the Philz recovery and try installing the custom rom if the md5 matches. Ill reply with the results as soon as im done.

AGAWhitty said:
Okay, ill have a look for a pc tool that will do that. I am currently installing the stock 4.3 i9505 rom then ill flash the Philz recovery and try installing the custom rom if the md5 matches. Ill reply with the results as soon as im done.
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Cool, best of luck with it. I'm not too familiar with doing this on the S4 but got it all working last night. If I'm not full of ideas there's many, many poeple on this forum who know their stuff back to front who will get you sorted!
Any errors you encounter note them down! Make backups!! Then backup your backup on the PC!

FIXED
Just to update, it finally worked. Before i flashed the custom rom i installed the latest official firmware which was 4.3 from sam mobile, then before flash i went onto CWM and did the following:
format cache system and data x 2
wiped cache partition
wiped dalvik cache
rebooted recovery
formated cache system and data
rebooted recovery
installed from sd card
then wiped data/factory reset then rebooted

Awesome! Enjoy your new ROM!
Sent from my GT-I9505G using xda app-developers app

[Q] Help!! Urgent!

So, I got jealous of my brother... I too wanted a custom rom for my GT-i9500... I downloaded "pac_jfltexx-Black-Power-Edition_20140106"....
Downloaded Gapps.. After I did all the steps, which were:
1. Wipe cache
2. Wipe Data/factory reset
3. Wipe dalvik cache
4. Format /system
Then I selected, install zip from external SD card... I saw that, it said during installition, "Installing for i9505", and I was like whaa!?!? Afterwards, I did a search on the internet that what happens when we format system, it said that you ought to install a ROM because the system is without an OS..
After realizing my mistake, I STILL went ahead and installed it like a retard xD..
And now again I did all the above steps, somehow I have the CWM 6.0.3.3 still installed and opened right here... I am not able to do anything on my phone... Please tell me how to overcome this situation...
I searched on the internet, I found out that I can still install any ROM. I'm downloading KingCobra ROM build 5...
Now what do I do?
P.S.- I have a nandroid backup, but its not on my phone's sd card or the ext sd card, its on my computer, can I do anything with that backup and use odin to flash the backup?

- Download one firmware of Sammobile good for ur i9500
- Full wipe(data,system, cache and dalvick cache) in Recovery
- Go to Download Mode
- Flash the new firmware with Odin
- Enjoy it

Joku1981 said:
- Download one firmware of Sammobile good for ur i9500
- Full wipe(data,system, cache and dalvick cache) in Recovery
- Go to Download Mode
- Flash the new firmware with Odin
- Enjoy it
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Thanks, but I'm already downloading KingCobra ROM... I can flash that too right?

Hey, but the new ROM is in .zip format. Odin doesn't read it. WHAT TO DO?! PLEASE HELP!

TheSinister said:
Hey, but the new ROM is in .zip format. Odin doesn't read it. WHAT TO DO?! PLEASE HELP!
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Flash it in CUSTOM RECOVERY

Joku1981 said:
Flash it in CUSTOM RECOVERY
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But, I don't know how to put it there...My computer is not showing my device in My Computer..?
I have an idea.. I am going to put the downloaded ROM on the extSDcard via a Card Reader, and then maybe I can flash it? Or I can put my nandroid backup there?
Will this work?

Alright, so I put the KingCobra on the extSDcard via card reader, and I flashed it after wiping cache, data/facotory reset, system /format, and wipe dalvik cache....
I flashed it. But I didn't flash the Gaaps since it wasn't written there...
My phone proceeded the display "Samsung GT-i9500", then the music played of Samsung, and right now it's just there, the LED giving off blue light, getting dim and bright, I am just there for the last 5 minutes..
P.S.- The zip of KingCobra was of 1.4 GB...I downloaded the build 5 from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2497087
It's still stuck, what to do? Or just sit back since it's a big ROM?

Finlyno Had
Okay, I read on the KingCobra forum place on XDA. It said, that I'll have to flash a pit file. And many other instructions which I didn't understand. The startup sucked my whole phone's battery, and the only change was that the LED started to blink in Green color as well as Blue... Right now, my phone is just lying, I'm charging the battery, and it's playing the Red LED.
Please help, I don't know what to do.

need sacteh
I had a nandroid backup. I restored my phone. But now stuck at the samsung boot logo... Please help.. :crying:
I did a factory rest, flashed the restore, wiped cache, wiped dalvik cache, now stuck at samsung logo again :crying: :crying: :crying:

Pretty sure you were told in the first reply you got to go get a stock rom from Samfirmware & flash it with Odin to get a 'clean slate' & to then either re-root your phone and try flashing the custom rom again (and maybe read the flashing instructions for the rom in question this time) or restore a backup.
Oh...Look...That's exactly what you were told (and you haven't done it)
You clearly have no idea what you're doing (how to recover in particular, and obviously how to flash the rom in question as well), I strongly suggest you do what was suggested (flash a stock rom) if you want your phone working again anytime soon.

If you have philz recovery, then you can attach a memory stick with an usb otg cable, and make a restore from there, or install a new rom
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MistahBungle said:
Pretty sure you were told in the first reply you got to go get a stock rom from Samfirmware & flash it with Odin to get a 'clean slate' & to then either re-root your phone and try flashing the custom rom again (and maybe read the flashing instructions for the rom in question this time) or restore a backup.
Oh...Look...That's exactly what you were told (and you haven't done it)
You clearly have no idea what you're doing (how to recover in particular, and obviously how to flash the rom in question as well), I strongly suggest you do what was suggested (flash a stock rom) if you want your phone working again anytime soon.
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I tried downloading the ROM from there, but it's giving an error, I tried from my friend's home, still the same error, so I'm pretty sure that it's the site's problem. Right now I'm following these particular instructions...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
If I encounter a problem, I'll surely ask before doing anything reckless...

vashminted said:
If you have philz recovery, then you can attach a memory stick with an usb otg cable, and make a restore from there, or install a new rom
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No, I don't, I have CWM recovery 6.0.3.3.

TheSinister said:
I tried downloading the ROM from there, but it's giving an error, I tried from my friend's home, still the same error, so I'm pretty sure that it's the site's problem. Right now I'm following these particular instructions...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
If I encounter a problem, I'll surely ask before doing anything reckless...
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If your having a problem with downloading the rom from samsung. Give me the exact link and ill be happy to make a mirror for you in MEGA. Have a nice day.
Sent from Hell ?

Repulsa said:
If your having a problem with downloading the rom from samsung. Give me the exact link and ill be happy to make a mirror for you in MEGA. Have a nice day.
Sent from Hell ?
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Okay people, everyone, thanks for your help,
I followed this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
And my phone works fine now!
I don't care about the applications.. XD

[Q] Need help with cwm recovery

Hey guys, i'm kinda new to rooting(had iphone previously) and i'm having some trouble. The phone is rooted already(4.4.2), i installed ROM manager and now i dont know how to boot it to cwm recovery, every tutorial i follow it goes to stock recovery. I tried installing cwm with odin but it doesn't get through setup connection, or it does but it fails. I wanted to get the google edition ROM. Thanks in advance

Hetfield88 said:
Hey guys, i'm kinda new to rooting(had iphone previously) and i'm having some trouble. The phone is rooted already(4.4.2), i installed ROM manager and now i dont know how to boot it to cwm recovery, every tutorial i follow it goes to stock recovery. I tried installing cwm with odin but it doesn't get through setup connection, or it does but it fails. I wanted to get the google edition ROM. Thanks in advance
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Have you tried the below app? Supposed to be good for flashing things.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=neldar.sgs.kernel.flasher
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

what is exactly flashing kernel? is it the same as flashing cwm recovery? so confused atm

Hetfield88 said:
what is exactly flashing kernel? is it the same as flashing cwm recovery? so confused atm
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You don't need flash any kernel for have a custom recovery. Take a look:
~ For i9500: HERE
~ For i9505: HERE

Joku1981 said:
You don't need flash any kernel for have a custom recovery. Take a look:
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Thanks a lot man!
Edit:ahem i think i messed up, i got the custom recovery to work, then i did a wipe to install the google rom, but it failed for some reason, what do i do now?

You sound like you really don't know what you're mate.
I think the best advice anyone can give you is to put your phone down and read some more.
If you have successfully flashed CWM then all you need to do is flash a ROM of your choice then wipe data / factory reset.
Also before you even think about flashing anything to your phone you NEED to back up your EFS partition.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app

Obagleyfreer said:
You sound like you really don't know what you're mate.
I think the best advice anyone can give you is to put your phone down and read some more.
If you have successfully flashed CWM then all you need to do is flash a ROM of your choice then wipe data / factory reset.
Also before you even think about flashing anything to your phone you NEED to back up your EFS partition.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app
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you're right but now, since it's in recovery mode i have to fix this asap. i entered the recovery and did wipe data/factory reset like the tutorial said, then proceeded to install zip(the ROM) but it fails E/... status 7 installation aborted.
and i did backup data and sd card but the backups are in my pc and i cant get to them in recovery mode :/

Hetfield88 said:
you're right but now, since it's in recovery mode i have to fix this asap. i entered the recovery and did wipe data/factory reset like the tutorial said, then proceeded to install zip(the ROM) but it fails E/... status 7 installation aborted.
and i did backup data and sd card but the backups are in my pc and i cant get to them in recovery mode :/
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Don't panic bad it's just down to the version of recovery ?
Just go back into recovery & try flashing again once you get status 7 go back & second line from bottom where you chose zip you will see "allow update old binary" tick the box if not ticked or until if it's selected then select zip to flash & it'll go straight through

Galaxy S4 I9515 VE Edition - No touch HELP!

Hi all,
I have ran into a few problems whilst flashing the stable Cyanogenmod 10.2.1-jfltetmo and im hoping someone can help me.
Problems:
1) I have no touch screen with CM
2) I am currently using CWM v6.0.4.7(no touch) and it is not letting me mount my internal SD for me to add another zip to flash and test if that works
3) The backups that i did prior to flashing are throwing an 'MD5 mismatch' at me, therefore i can't restore back to stock.
Could anyone help me with ANY of the above issues for me to have a functioning phone again :crying:

KidMarley said:
Hi all,
Could anyone help me with ANY of the above issues for me to have a functioning phone again :crying:
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Flash a stock firmware via Odin.

KidMarley said:
Hi all,
I have ran into a few problems whilst flashing the stable Cyanogenmod 10.2.1-jfltetmo and im hoping someone can help me.
Problems:
1) I have no touch screen with CM
2) I am currently using CWM v6.0.4.7(no touch) and it is not letting me mount my internal SD for me to add another zip to flash and test if that works
3) The backups that i did prior to flashing are throwing an 'MD5 mismatch' at me, therefore i can't restore back to stock.
Could anyone help me with ANY of the above issues for me to have a functioning phone again :crying:
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Why are you trying to flash highly outdated software with a highly outdated recovery?
You try to flash CM 10.2.1 which is years old and is not updated. Same applies for CWM. Do not use those.
If you want CM then here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-cm12-1-galaxy-s4-ve-gt-i9515-t3172140
Flash only using TWRP recovery.

Lennyz1988 said:
Why are you trying to flash highly outdated software with a highly outdated recovery?
You try to flash CM 10.2.1 which is years old and is not updated. Same applies for CWM. Do not use those.
If you want CM then here it is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/rom-cm12-1-galaxy-s4-ve-gt-i9515-t3172140
Flash only using TWRP recovery.
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Thank you very much for your help!
I flashed the TWRP recovery with Odin, then mounted the SD card and flashed the ROM in that thread and everything is working great!
Again thank you. I will close the thread now.
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