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[Q] hyperdrive rls12 install problems

Hello peeps a Happy New Year to all!
I tried searching the forums and google but no luck on my case. I am trying to install hyperdrive and am following instructions, downloaded files multiple times on multiple computers and i337m itself. Aroma opens fine and works through fine untill it tries to flash kernel it says:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
So I thought it was just missing a kernel, so continued and installed the att compatibility pack and all i get is ODIN/download mode. I then tried flashing kstoonez kernel and same thing.
I am using Philz Touch latest version on Canadian s4
Any ideas?

The_SilverOne said:
Hello peeps a Happy New Year to all!
I tried searching the forums and google but no luck on my case. I am trying to install hyperdrive and am following instructions, downloaded files multiple times on multiple computers and i337m itself. Aroma opens fine and works through fine untill it tries to flash kernel it says:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
So I thought it was just missing a kernel, so continued and installed the att compatibility pack and all i get is ODIN/download mode. I then tried flashing kstoonez kernel and same thing.
I am using Philz Touch latest version on Canadian s4
Any ideas?
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The kernel message was no problem for me.using safe strap?
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the kernel error is common just proceed as you did
did you wipe all including system before flashing? i don't usually wipe in aroma unless no choice given
did you choose your correct carrier--who is your carrier--that info helps us tp help you--
i don't have i337m so can't be specific on things relating to that phone. you say i337m and i337 is in your sig
if you have i337 you need to flash loki-doki after rom
maybe try twrp--i use 2.5.0.2--i have, and there is a flashable zip for it (i337)
got to go for now--

rugmankc said:
the kernel error is common just proceed as you did
did you wipe all including system before flashing? i don't usually wipe in aroma unless no choice given
did you choose your correct carrier--who is your carrier--that info helps us tp help you--
i don't have i337m so can't be specific on things relating to that phone. you say i337m and i337 is in your sig
if you have i337 you need to flash loki-doki after rom
maybe try twrp--i use 2.5.0.2--i have, and there is a flashable zip for it (i337)
got to go for now--
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Thank you both for your replys, your help is very much appreciated.
So I wiped it with recovery not aroma.
Carrier is Fido (Rogers subsidiary)
Phone is Canadian S4 variant (SGH-I337m) I believe it is the same as i337 (The m being a canadian designation) but don't quote me on that.
I was under the assumption that Canadian s4 Didn't need lokidoki.
Can you elaborate on safestrap?
No matter what I try it goes boots to download mode. Even if I plug it in to charge not pressing any power button.

Canadian s4 doesnt need loki doki. And your not on safestrap if you have twrp.
As far as your problem. Did it complete the install of the rom even after it said it failed the kernel?
I suggest installing then flashing a 4.3 tw kernel for your device before rebooting system. You shouldn't need a compatibility pack as your not att. Plus im pretty sure the compat pack has loki in it which may cause problems. I also remember philz recovery as having auto loki. So I dont know if you've used philz recovery b4 successfully. If you haven't then id suggest trying twrp. Definitely just try a kernel for your device though. Ktoons worked for me. Other kernels left me stuck at spash screen

SelfElevated2 said:
Canadian s4 doesnt need loki doki. And your not on safestrap if you have twrp.
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I believe that my phone's bootloader is unlocked (as with most other jtflecan models), but again don't quote me. As a result I have never used safestrap. Should/could I still use it if my bootloader is unlocked?
SelfElevated2 said:
As far as your problem. Did it complete the install of the rom even after it said it failed the kernel?
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It seemed that way as that was the only error, and aroma proceeded through. First time I tried without the ATT compatibility pack, no go, then with and still no go. Then i tried with a few kernels and same thing.
SelfElevated2 said:
I suggest installing then flashing a 4.3 tw kernel for your device before rebooting system. You shouldn't need a compatibility pack as your not att. Plus im pretty sure the compat pack has loki in it which may cause problems. I also remember philz recovery as having auto loki. So I dont know if you've used philz recovery b4 successfully. If you haven't then id suggest trying twrp. Definitely just try a kernel for your device though. Ktoons worked for me. Other kernels left me stuck at spash screen
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I transitioned from cwm to philz for ntfs capability as my external sdcard is ntfs. I remember reading somewhere that autoloki was not included and some have complained about it so im not sure if it was added in a later build. In any case I just tried flashing twrp and got a mushy brick.
Now Im curious if I should restore to original and use safestrap or what as my phone does nothing but odin mode.
As always thanks for your valued input.

Your boot loader is definitely not locked. If it was you wouldnt have a custom recovery. So you don't need safestrap. Just restore and reroot and get a recovery. What you put on your phone after that is up to you. I know hyperdrive wouldn't boot for me with most kernels it was just stuck on the splash screen. But it booted for kt kernel. I would honestly find another Rom if I was in the same position

MINI UPDATE:
Phone was bootlooping so I tried to restore to stock 4.2.2 but ODIN failed continuously. Tried 4.3 stock (mk6) and odin failed, tried older odin and succeeded but it bootlooped and went to the kies upgrade error. Tried multiple Computers (2PC 1OSX) multiple ports and cables and all failed.
Trying to figure this out but not much help out there with regards to canadian s4, att guides ok? any suggestions? trying kies restore now but kies hangs after it downloads firmware. urgh
ODIN Outuput:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUEMK6_I337MOYAEMK6_I337MVLUEMK6_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> __Xmit Write fail
<ID:0/003> XmitData Fail..
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Added!!
ODIN seems to fail at different points, sometimes in recovery, or modem or etc.
do i need to repartition?if so where do i find the pit file for my device?
im reading that im screwed and praying its not true.
Thanks for any help

You cant get into recovery? Only odin? Just keep looking around. I bet its because the aroma flashed a incomplete flash. But I dont know the difference between i337 and i337m so I dont know what to tell you. I suggest keep trying to Odin. If it doesn't work I believe theres a tool to force a stock image onto the phone but I cant remember what its called

SelfElevated2 said:
You cant get into recovery? Only odin? Just keep looking around. I bet its because the aroma flashed a incomplete flash. But I dont know the difference between i337 and i337m so I dont know what to tell you. I suggest keep trying to Odin. If it doesn't work I believe theres a tool to force a stock image onto the phone but I cant remember what its called
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no i only get odin.
phone only turns on when plugged in to usb on pc, otherwise unresponsive to hardkeys.
Every instance of ODIN flashing fails. No matter which firmware or computer i used, either write failure or PIT failure. both of which im attributing to an incomplete flash, and its making me think that the partition tables are chewed.
im stumped and phonless
any idea what that app was called? google yields no results
thanks for your help

Heres something to read. I dont know if you need the.Canadian pit or reg att pit. Dont just flash one. Get informed first
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-unbrick-your-bricked-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-gt-i9505/

SelfElevated2 said:
Heres something to read. I dont know if you need the.Canadian pit or reg att pit. Dont just flash one. Get informed first
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-unbrick-your-bricked-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-gt-i9505/
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Thank you very much for that link. It summed up everything i have been reading for the past 24 hours, but alas i have yet to figure out which pit to use, whether I can use the att pit, wind (different provider, uses aws (2 different frequencies from gsm standard) as opposed to gsm although they may have changed that recently),find a rogers pit, since they and fido are essentially the same network or continue searching for a fido pit.
Knowing what the pit does, would it really be carrier specific (asides from the difference in radios between fido/rogers and wind)? Is it ROM version and android version specific?

Update:
-Have Tried all options for recovery in KIES on multiple Pcs and Multiple Macs
-Download/Odin Mode Reads:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SGH-I337M
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB; 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled
START [224,1440]
BAR [240,1440​
Questions:
Before this whole fiasco ODIN didnt show KNOX. I assume thats from the 4.3 revert i tried?
Does Write Protection have anything to do with it? I do recall being able to odin flash with this before.
eMMC Burst is new to me, havent seen this before
BAR pops up before failing but not seconds before, maybe a minute before.
Still Stumped
Edit: Even if i were to find the pit file, i cant seem to find modem, csc, and bootloader to add to odin. (unless they are all combined in that md5 file) so i wouldnt be able to flash until having all the necessary items as pit rewrites the partitions and all data is lost.
i also remembered one odd thing, may or may not apply here, but just before flashing to hyperdrive, i was not able to properly format. it would take a few tries to format data or whichever for example, before files were actually gone.
tried reverting to MDJ got vibrate loop
trying again to MK6

The_SilverOne said:
Hello peeps a Happy New Year to all!
I tried searching the forums and google but no luck on my case. I am trying to install hyperdrive and am following instructions, downloaded files multiple times on multiple computers and i337m itself. Aroma opens fine and works through fine untill it tries to flash kernel it says:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
So I thought it was just missing a kernel, so continued and installed the att compatibility pack and all i get is ODIN/download mode. I then tried flashing kstoonez kernel and same thing.
I am using Philz Touch latest version on Canadian s4
Any ideas?
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Hi, I am currently having this problem after trying to install RLS15.
After trying to flash the new ROM, phone would not boot, and I was no longer able to install ROMS or Restore backups.
When I would try to restore a backup, it would get to Restoring Data, and immediately fail.
When installing the ROM and its kernel, I got the same message as you:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
I've tried:
flashing kernels before flashing the ROM
re-install of Loki + TWRP + Motochopper Casual (Did not revert back to stock before doing this)
flashing the AT&T Compatibility pack.zip for RLS15 Before and After flashing the ROM
Fixing permission
I've noticed once or twice, when trying to restore a backup, a message in TWRP saying that SuperUser was not installed, and it asked if I wanted to install it. So I did the "Swipe to install" in TWRP, but the phone quickly reboots and again doesn't get passed the boot logo.
Sooo, I'm not too sure where to start on this one

d9vabder said:
Hi, I am currently having this problem after trying to install RLS15.
After trying to flash the new ROM, phone would not boot, and I was no longer able to install ROMS or Restore backups.
When I would try to restore a backup, it would get to Restoring Data, and immediately fail.
When installing the ROM and its kernel, I got the same message as you:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
I've tried:
flashing kernels before flashing the ROM
re-install of Loki + TWRP + Motochopper Casual (Did not revert back to stock before doing this)
flashing the AT&T Compatibility pack.zip for RLS15 Before and After flashing the ROM
Fixing permission
I've noticed once or twice, when trying to restore a backup, a message in TWRP saying that SuperUser was not installed, and it asked if I wanted to install it. So I did the "Swipe to install" in TWRP, but the phone quickly reboots and again doesn't get passed the boot logo.
Sooo, I'm not too sure where to start on this one
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What variant do you have?

So I figured out my problem. In TWRP recovery, I went to mounts, and mounted my micro SD card. It was mounted to internal memory and I guess that was screwing up flashes. Hope this works for you too!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

[Q] Canadian i9505 no sound, wifi, calls

Let me start off with I'm an idiot. Now that that's over with let me explain what I did to end up here and what I've tried to do to fix it, to no avail of course.
I was running Android 4.3 rooted with cf-autoroot. My software was messing up and with the news that kitkat was available I wanted to unroot and upgrade.
Using a guide I found online I flashed a version of 4.2.2 android. the file name was I337MVLUAMDJ_I337MOYAAMDJ_RWC.zip
Of course when it finished I had the no sound, no wifi problem because i reverted back to the wrong android system.
I then using twrp flashed VANIR and got wifi but still no sound/calls.
As per other threads I tried flashing I9505XXUDMH8_I9505OXXDMHA_BTU with ODIN but every time i would get the error:
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
The only somewhat success I had was i was able to flash RWC-I337MVLUEMK6-20131125124040 using ODIN 1.85 which is a 4.3 version but still no wifi/sound/calls.
Other files i have tried to flash are GSM_Modem_XXUFNA5_and_LTE_Modem_XXUFNA5(under phone), I9505XXUDMH8-PRE-ROOTED-KNOX_FREE-ODEX-FULL and even tried a pit file: CSB_signed_Fusion3_EUR_0325_V2.pit
Everytime i get Complete(Write) operation failed.
I've put CWM on but still no luck. I need suggestions or a fix please and thank you.

1. Be sure ur phone is SGH-i337 or SGH-i337M. Take the battery off and take a look the label pls for avoid problems :highfive:
2. Wipe all and flash the latest FIRMWARE android 4.4.2 for ur phone (if is SGH-i337M) through ODIN.
3. When u finish, tell me how it worked. Hi5

Downloading now. It is SGH-i337M. Is it normal to be getting (<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.) errors when flashing with ODIN?

drock21d said:
Downloading now. It is SGH-i337M. Is it normal to be getting (<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.) errors when flashing with ODIN?
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Yes if u are trying to downgrade android 4.3 to android 4.2.2 :highfive:

Wow thank you. I did a flash with ODIN 3.09 and that file you sent and it seems to be working great. going to try to put CWM and VANIR on now. seeing as how my warranty is voided by knox anyways. Thanks Joku!

drock21d said:
Wow thank you. I did a flash with ODIN 3.09 and that file you sent and it seems to be working great. going to try to put CWM and VANIR on now. seeing as how my warranty is voided by knox anyways. Thanks Joku!
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In the OP u wrote: "I was running Android 4.3 rooted with cf-autoroot". Your voided ur warranty that time :highfive:

Installing recovery

Hey guys, Trying to install philz touch so i can root my new S5
I don't have a micro sd card atm, So i need to use odin. I get an error when flashing philz touch: secure check fail: recovery (phone) and odin says fail (auth) any idea why?
S5 is SM-G900I

Offica said:
Hey guys, Trying to install philz touch so i can root my new S5
I don't have a micro sd card atm, So i need to use odin. I get an error when flashing philz touch: secure check fail: recovery (phone) and odin says fail (auth) any idea why?
S5 is SM-G900I
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Make sure to use tar.md5 and not zip.

ecksor said:
Make sure to use tar.md5 and not zip.
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Not that silly I've flashed plenty of recoverys/roms/kernel's on my old S3. But never ran into this error before.

Also tried TWRP, Same error. I'm not sure if it's the phone or windows 8.1 x64, But secure check fail points to the phone.. hmm

Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
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Christiancs1969 said:
Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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That did the job! Thank you very much

Offica said:
That did the job! Thank you very much
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Did you just odin phils recovery... Or root first?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Christiancs1969 said:
Did you just odin phils recovery... Or root first?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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You shouldn't need to root before installing a custom recovery. I never have done on Samsung devices.

radicalisto said:
You shouldn't need to root before installing a custom recovery. I never have done on Samsung devices.
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Yeah it doesn't matter what one you do first.

Is this a joke? I thought custom recovery was not possible on the S5.
Maybe my statement is only true for Vz.
What carrier are you on?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

swieder711 said:
Is this a joke? I thought custom recovery was not possible on the S5.
Maybe my statement is only true for Vz.
What carrier are you on?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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Theres Philz,TWRP,CWM just check what version they work for i.e im on G900I and using philz recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/orig-development

Christiancs1969 said:
Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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You are GOD!!!! lol!! rs
Thanks a lot!:laugh:

secure check fail
tryng to flash official lollipop update on my galaxy s5 but when i hit start from odin it says failed and secure check : fail any solutiuon

:victory::victory::victory:
Sending you old lady kisses!
This has vexed me for three days!
Christiancs1969 said:
Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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Hi there.
I'm still fairly new to this whole android world (flashing, rooting,...), so I already apologize in advance for any odd questions from my side, or should any of them sound a bit silly So I was wondering the following: I had Philz Touch Recovery on my previous phone (I9300), and had no issues with it or whatsoever. I've been flashing the Lollipop updated successfully and keeping my device up to date. Which was also the reason why I decided to go with the same recovery on my newer phone model (SM-G900F), which I acquired a couple of days ago. I've done 2 backups already (the so called "nandroid" backup and the backup of the first rom version I flashed).
However...when I was checking out the folder files on my SD card later on I realized that the date stated on those folders is not correct To give an example...my latest backup folders got named "2014-01-26.09.06.40_cm_klte-userdebug_5.1.1_LMY48W" So I was now wondering: does the date on those folders have anything to do here, also can I come across any issue while trying to restore to those backups later on (in case anything goes wrong in any of the future releases)? Due to the wrong stated date on those folders I mean...
Thanks in advance.

Hi all. I just got a second hand SM-G00F a few days ago. I succesfully rooted it, installed the XtreStoLite INTL 2.2 rom it as per the installation guide in that thread. I was able to get into TWRP as normal.
However, today I saw that there was an update in the rom thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63522473&postcount=13226) with links to a 2.3 version, updated bootloader and modem files. After flashing the updated bootloader file with ODIN, i can no longer access TWRP (reactivation lock). I only flashed the bootloader/modem file, not the 2.3 rom. All via ODIN.
I then rebooted into download mode, and flashed the BL and modem files that was in the 2.2 thread again and the phone booted normally. But still, I can' t go into recovery anymore. Flashing anything besides bl or modem via odin seems to be impossible... I always get
Code:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the phone screen in download mode, it says reactivation lock: on, know warranty void 0x1. After trying to flash, the line "secure check fail: recovery" is added.
From reading around, I gather the problem could well be with the previous owner having enabled the samsung reactivation lock function. But how can I untick this function since i can't find it in the current rom? And because of the nand write errors, I can't seem to flash to stock rom at the moment. Would that be a problem flashing a PIT file might fix? I've been trying and looking around for sollutions, but I can't seem to find what to do now...

What about if this happens and I'm in a bootloop?
Offica said:
That did the job! Thank you very much
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So if I'm looping when I boot up, and obviously can't get to the settings in order to enable USB debugging, how can I "untick" it from stock recovery or Odin mode? ADB will not recognize the device, and I can't flash any custom recovery because of the auth fail secuirty check message. I know it's got to be Knox because in download mode it says "Reactivation Lock(KK)n." It's Android system recovery <3e> LRX21T.G900PVPU3OK4. I have Ubuntu-Mate 15.10, and Windows 10 dual boot operating systems, so any help from the command line or terminal commands/shell commands would be loads of help if anyone out there could help me out. I'm totally fine with resetting the device completely, not just factory wipe/reset, but the big one that deletes all the partitions and everything if it'll do the trick. I can reflash the firmware at that point from Odin or Heimdall, if I could just get past the reactivation lock.
-Thanks in advance-
ELutts

ELutts said:
So if I'm looping when I boot up, and obviously can't get to the settings in order to enable USB debugging, how can I "untick" it from stock recovery or Odin mode? ADB will not recognize the device, and I can't flash any custom recovery because of the auth fail secuirty check message. I know it's got to be Knox because in download mode it says "Reactivation Lock(KK)n." It's Android system recovery LRX21T.G900PVPU3OK4. I have Ubuntu-Mate 15.10, and Windows 10 dual boot operating systems, so any help from the command line or terminal commands/shell commands would be loads of help if anyone out there could help me out. I'm totally fine with resetting the device completely, not just factory wipe/reset, but the big one that deletes all the partitions and everything if it'll do the trick. I can reflash the firmware at that point from Odin or Heimdall, if I could just get past the reactivation lock.
-Thanks in advance-
ELutts
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Can you get download mode. If so flash first stock rom for your device/carrier... Then turn off in settings.. I've seen issue/mistake like this before ...there's a few guides ...search on Google. For more ....
Just tag me if you need more help.
Don't worry..
It's fixable[emoji6]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60279880&postcount=51
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

@ELutts also try first download mode ...then down button. Should reboot into system.
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New to odin what slot do i use to flash twrp? I got rooted and stock recovery, i figured i might as well do twrp recovery but all i see is slots with 2 letters and idk which one is for recovery.

can't install custom rom/some recoveries/stock lolipop(sm-n900)

hello all,
First of all, sorry about my english, if something isn't clear just tell me.
Device : sm-n900
OS : 4.4.2
For various days I tried to install a custom rom, and when it showed no success I tried anothers.
After that I tried to install the russian Lolipop stock rom(odin) just to try to get some results, but with no success as well.
While trying I didn't manage to install recoveries other than CWM.
All I can "install" are the 4.4.2 stock rom, CWM(and root), restore backup of the 4.4.2.
I assume that there is a connection between the inability to install the other recoveries, Lolipop stock and the custom roms, but I couldn't find it.
This post(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613169) showed me some possible direction, but still not a full one(philiz doesn't work and cwm does and after other recoveries flashing there is no recovery to go to until I flash CWM again).
Thanks in regard for any help .

What kind of errors are you getting with roms. How do you install the recoverys. Do you flash the correct modem and bootloader?
Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

Zionator said:
What kind of errors are you getting with roms. How do you install the recoverys. Do you flash the correct modem and bootloader?
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When trying with CWM there is no errors in the script, after "installing" nothing happen(I should see something called aroma installer if I got it right) and the phone get into boot loop.
For CWM I used Odin(worked)
TWRP(app, odin, by CWM recovery - no success in any method)
Philiz(by CWM - no success)
Basicly, I didn't saw in guides to flash bl and modem seperatly. In some experiments I tried to flash BL(I am pretty sure the correct one - In download mode and in the setting>>about phone, I saw the difference).

OK I use twrp recovery. When selecting the twrp from there home page be sure to select the correct one as they got a few versions and only one of them will work with odin. The bootloader is a must if you want lollipop builds and without that you will end up in bootloops. If you got Cwm then just stick with that.
Try flashing hyperdrive rom and see if it works. Hyperdrive is kitkat. It's a very stable rom and it works perfectly for me.
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Zionator said:
OK I use twrp recovery. When selecting the twrp from there home page be sure to select the correct one as they got a few versions and only one of them will work with odin. The bootloader is a must if you want lollipop builds and without that you will end up in bootloops. If you got Cwm then just stick with that.
Try flashing hyperdrive rom and see if it works. Hyperdrive is kitkat. It's a very stable rom and it works perfectly for me.
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Is there Hyperdriveis for sm-n900 too?¿ I found this(http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2709867) and it's for n900t or for versions of n9005.
And about TWRP, you mean that there is the tar file which I can flash via odin. Does it matter which version, because there was something confusing in the home page("TWRP Install (Requires TWRP 2.8.4 or higher already installed)" - contradiction )

Just flash the latest tar file. No need to have a previous version of twrp on the phone.
Just make sure that the version you flash matches your phone.

audit13 said:
Just flash the latest tar file. No need to have a previous version of twrp on the phone.
Just make sure that the version you flash matches your phone.
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I tried again with caution - I saw in some guides to tick off the auto reboot, flash TWRP, pull off the battery, return it, go streight to recovery
but the result is - stuck on boot screen while going to recovery mode
I used odin3 v3.10 and flashed TWRP 2.8.7.0

elad546 said:
I tried again with caution - I saw in some guides to tick off the auto reboot, flash TWRP, pull off the battery, return it, go streight to recovery
but the result is - stuck on boot screen while going to recovery mode
I used odin3 v3.10 and flashed TWRP 2.8.7.0
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That's wierd. Are you sure you downloaded for ha3g?
Sent from my SM-N920C

Rosli59564 said:
That's wierd. Are you sure you downloaded for ha3g?
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Yes, in addition, I tried more than one version

elad546 said:
Yes, in addition, I tried more than one version
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You said you can flash cwm. Flash cwm through odin. Then find flashable twrp and flash it thru cwm.
Or you can use terminal emulator to flash twrp. You can find the instructions in twrp page as well.
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Rosli59564 said:
You said you can flash cwm. Flash cwm through odin. Then find flashable twrp and flash it thru cwm.
Or you can use terminal emulator to flash twrp. You can find the instructions in twrp page as well.
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Tried thru CWM but it said installation aborted.
Tried thru adb(in ubuntu) as usual stuck in recovery on the boot image.
In the terminal emulator nothing happen(I assume it is my mistake, because it didn't even gave response to the command)
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EDIT : In one of the previous replies I wrote that I thought I changed the bootloader, but I mistaked it with the baseband(only maybe the bootloader too, I pretty sure yes), sorry about this confusion

elad546 said:
Tried thru CWM but it said installation aborted.
Tried thru adb(in ubuntu) as usual stuck in recovery on the boot image.
In the terminal emulator nothing happen(I assume it is my mistake, because it didn't even gave response to the command)
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EDIT : In one of the previous replies I wrote that I thought I changed the bootloader, but I mistaked it with the baseband(only maybe the bootloader too, I pretty sure yes), sorry about this confusion
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Could you attach odin log?. Have you disable reactivation lock?
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Rosli59564 said:
Could you attach odin log?. Have you disable reactivation lock?
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Reactivation lock is disabled.
Odin log for the TWRP flash?¿ if so, it doesn't show something different from CWM flash
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<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
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btw I saw in photos/vidios that when they get into recovery mod, there is a messege like "recovery booting". I don't see one, is that part of the problem?¿

Seems legit.
First post you said you managed to install cwm. Now you can't?.
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Rosli59564 said:
Seems legit.
First post you said you managed to install cwm. Now you can't?.
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I still can, but I assume that there is connection between the inability to install the other recoveries and the custom rom, so trying change recovry can make progress too.
The question is what the difference between the CWM to other recoveries, that make it the only one to be able to be installed

elad546 said:
I still can, but I assume that there is connection between the inability to install the other recoveries and the custom rom, so trying change recovry can make progress too.
The question is what the difference between the CWM to other recoveries, that make it the only one to be able to be installed
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Check your inbox. I've sent you a message.
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I manged to install TWRP
I went to an older version(2.6.3.7) and it worked
I will now try to work with it and update if there is a change in the result
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UPDATE : no success from TWRP eather

Phone Wont Flash any md5 tar files.

Today I got a warranty replacement S5. I used Oden 3.09 to try and flash stock software builds and they all fail.
I tried:
ALL_VZW_G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_964333_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
G900VVRU1ANE9_G900VVZW1ANE9_G900VVRU1ANE9_HOME.tar.md5
The phone reads: SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused > Binary 1
ODEN reads:
SingleDownload.
aboot.mbn
NAND Write Start!!
Fail! (Auth)
Complete(Write) operation Failed.
The phone has Android 5.0 on it
Baseband Version G900VVRU2BPB1
Is there any reason I can't Use oden to flash this phone?

beavermjr said:
Today I got a warranty replacement S5. I used Oden 3.09 to try and flash stock software builds and they all fail.
I tried:
ALL_VZW_G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_964333_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
G900VVRU1ANE9_G900VVZW1ANE9_G900VVRU1ANE9_HOME.tar.md5
The phone reads: SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused > Binary 1
ODEN reads:
SingleDownload.
aboot.mbn
NAND Write Start!!
Fail! (Auth)
Complete(Write) operation Failed.
The phone has Android 5.0 on it
Baseband Version G900VVRU2BPB1
Is there any reason I can't Use oden to flash this phone?
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You should have done a little reading around these forums first. It would have saved you a lot of time and trouble. You are on PB1 and the bootloader is locked down tight. You cannot downgrade from there to a previous version like the two you tried to flash. To get your phone back working you will have to flash the full PB1 stock software build.

landshark68 said:
You should have done a little reading around these forums first. It would have saved you a lot of time and trouble. You are on PB1 and the bootloader is locked down tight. You cannot downgrade from there to a previous version like the two you tried to flash. To get your phone back working you will have to flash the full PB1 stock software build.
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After I flash the full stock PB1 build, Can I then downgrade in order to root the device? Oh and where do I find this build? search is not helping.

beavermjr said:
After I flash the full stock PB1 build, Can I then downgrade in order to root the device? Oh and where do I find this build? search is not helping.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
try this link it should help you a little, and a little more research. "Verizon s5 xda" that's what I usually Google and give me everything I need. Remember that, Google it's your best friend.

britchel said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
try this link it should help you a little, and a little more research. "Verizon s5 xda" that's what I usually Google and give me everything I need. Remember that, Google it's your best friend.
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Thanks much for the link. I read through it and was able to get the phone rooted. I did run into 2 minor issues that I need to research in order to fix:
1. Swapping Kingroot for SuperSu does not work as SuperSU can't download and install the binary. I keep getting told to reboot and try again. I reinstalled Kingroot and it's working.
2. I'm getting the error about unauthorized activity. I know it has to do with KNOX and want to remove it, but can't manage to get safestrap to install. The installation app tells me that the installation completes successfully, but when I reopen the app, i am told that safestrap is not installed. Without it I can't install the 2 zip files in the instructions. For now I'm just ignoring the warning in notification screen and all is fine. I'm a little hesitant to monkey with KNOX for fear of voiding my warranty and not being able to take advantage of my extended protection plan.
Other than those 2 issues, everything is working great. Thanks again for the assistance.

beavermjr said:
Thanks much for the link. I read through it and was able to get the phone rooted. I did run into 2 minor issues that I need to research in order to fix:
1. Swapping Kingroot for SuperSu does not work as SuperSU can't download and install the binary. I keep getting told to reboot and try again. I reinstalled Kingroot and it's working.
2. I'm getting the error about unauthorized activity. I know it has to do with KNOX and want to remove it, but can't manage to get safestrap to install. The installation app tells me that the installation completes successfully, but when I reopen the app, i am told that safestrap is not installed. Without it I can't install the 2 zip files in the instructions. For now I'm just ignoring the warning in notification screen and all is fine. I'm a little hesitant to monkey with KNOX for fear of voiding my warranty and not being able to take advantage of my extended protection plan.
Other than those 2 issues, everything is working great. Thanks again for the assistance.
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I know issue #1 now that your king root is working try again with SuMe, it should work, don't download Su apk SuMe will do it.
issue #2 I am not sure about it, but here's something that may help you 7. Install This zip Knox_Removal_SU_BB_INIT.D.zip If you dont want a custom rom your done!
8. If you want to flash a custom rom make a backup In safestrap. Then in safestrap Click Wipe then Click Advanced Wipe Then Wipe System,Wipe Data,Wipe Cache Then Install any rom of your choosing as long as it is a Verizon S5 TocuchWiz Based Rom CM builds will not work! If you want you can try this it is stable. If for some reason you get an error flashing zips install this zip G900V_Fix Safestrap.zip in safestrap then you will be able to install roms. That zip wipes system and formats it so you will need to install a rom or backup before leaving safestrap
VZW_BPB1_ODEX_DEODEX_V8.zip This is a fully stock rom just like you had except it is Pre Rooted Knox free Deodexed with Tethering Fix, SDWrite Fix. Other than that all the bloat is still there but now your rooted you can remove it or flash different rom whatever
9. After flashing any rom I would head over to my Safestrap Thread and flash the latest version of Safestrap
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Step 7 https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759882781
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24421527759882797
Step 8 safetrap fix (or so it says)
And this is for the rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/vzwstock-based-tw-rom-3-4-16-t3329029

For # 2 I read that security Log manager is the app that actually causes the messages to popup. I went into System APK manager and froze the app. Going back in, I notice that the Frozen screen is blank. I hope I didn't do something wrong.

beavermjr said:
For # 2 I read that security Log manager is the app that actually causes the messages to popup. I went into System APK manager and froze the app. Going back in, I notice that the Frozen screen is blank. I hope I didn't do something wrong.
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Just install the rom with flashfire... the deodex one... and download the originaltar.img just in case something goes wrong or that you mess something up.
it's also located at the first link I posted

I purchased SuMe and it did it's magic. I am happy. good program. Also I have not received any warning messages about unauthorized activity. I will have to remove knox at some point, but for now all is good.

beavermjr said:
I purchased SuMe and it did it's magic. I am happy. good program. Also I have not received any warning messages about unauthorized activity. I will have to remove knox at some point, but for now all is good.
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Glad u made it... me says adios senior...