CWM Samsung Galaxy S4 4.3 install. - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey Guys,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 International (I9505) and I rooted it properly with Odin.
But now I want to flash CWM for my S4 but all the tutorials on Youtube are running 4.2.2 Android but, I'm running 4.3
Can I still flash CWM or does it matter what version I'm running?
Greetings, Hammief
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hammief said:
Hey Guys,
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 International (I9505) and I rooted it properly with Odin.
But now I want to flash CWM for my S4 but all the tutorials on Youtube are running 4.2.2 Android but, I'm running 4.3
Can I still flash CWM or does it matter what version I'm running?
Greetings, Hammief
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Yes, you can flash any recovery ie; CWM/Philz/TWRP. Have a nice day.

Okay, thanks!
Which of these recoveries do you recommend?
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hammief said:
Okay, thanks!
Which of these recoveries do you recommend?
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Well right now im using philz recovery which you can find it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367 , but please feel free to choose what best for you . teehee.

Haha, okay
I've used CWM in the past before but, I haven't used TWRP or PhilZ before.
What is the benifit of Philz?
Sorry for all the questions, I'm still learning :S
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hammief said:
Haha, okay
I've used CWM in the past before but, I haven't used TWRP or PhilZ before.
What is the benifit of Philz?
Sorry for all the questions, I'm still learning :S
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Personally , ived been using Philz recovery since i had my s2/s3 and the benefits for this recovery would be exFAT and its features ,and exFat can handle larger files than Fat32 since it can only handle with files up to 4gb? but i might be wrong , so please feel free to use another recovery you want

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Hello there!
This is my first android phone as I don't know much about rooting and flashing them. I've tried to root my galaxy s4 using CWM, Motochopper and Twrp methods but at the recovery stage this screen first image in attachment i get. and following 3 images are for superuser. could anyone please help me or guide me through. thanx for your time though
Try rooting your device using the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615
Good luck!
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I used oden my fone is rooted but I cannot use cwm for sum reson so at the moment I got rooted fone and can not install custom roms as I did on my s3
fezz64 said:
I used oden my fone is rooted but I cannot use cwm for sum reson so at the moment I got rooted fone and can not install custom roms as I did on my s3
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After rooting your phone with chain fires method , like I did , you need to flash the recovery of your choice and you are good to go.
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HassanM said:
Try rooting your device using the following link:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292615
Good luck!
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Thanx for the reply but I think its for octa base models i9500 and I ve got i9505
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[Q] Can't Install cyanogenmod based roms anymore

For some reason, I am unable to flash cyanogenmod based roms.. I am using a T-Mobile S4 Unlocked. I am using the latest CWM. I have attached a picture of the errors. Any ideas? I haven't tried anything because I am even sure what direction to go in.. I have installed CM roms before.. Right now I have the Google Edition 4.2.2 Rom from Jamal installed.
You need to update your recovery to CWM 6.0.3.3
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Obagleyfreer said:
You need to update your recovery to CWM 6.0.3.3
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Thank you for your reply. The latest I can find is 6.0.3.2 for the S4.. I have searched this forum and google.. am I missing something
Sorry, I found it.. It isn't listed as T-Mobile and just 9505
this resolved my issue

Help Gettin (ERROR)

can some help me, while im trying to
WIPE CACHE PARTITION im getting error
Lol we need a lot more info. Rom. Phone. Recovery. Come on lol
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questions go in q&a.
this looks like stock recovery. what firmware version are you on OP? we have no idea if you're i337 or i337m, etc.
Phone is stock att mf3
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Homeboy032 said:
Phone is stock att mf3
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How are you wiping the cache partition? Custom recoveries and ROMs can not be used on AT&T MF3.
this is a known issue with stock recovery on all S4's. some users have no issue with the recovery on one version and then this exact issue after a software update. i'd do some more research to see what your options are.
Yeah that's what I would like to know lol.
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CWM On Newest S4?

I tried doing it with goomanager and it tells me there isn't a version for my phone. How come?
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Cudeh said:
I tried doing it with goomanager and it tells me there isn't a version for my phone. How come?
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probably because it hasnt been updaed in GooManager to support the L720T.
I believe there is a TAR file that you can flasg via ODIN. Philz has a great recovery that works and is based on CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262999
check here...use ODIN 1.85 to flash the latest .tar
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chris-allen said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2262999
check here...use ODIN 1.85 to flash the latest .tar
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Thanks! So is my Galaxy limited when it comes to ROMs and stuff then? OR can I use the normal s4 roms?
Cudeh said:
Thanks! So is my Galaxy limited when it comes to ROMs and stuff then? OR can I use the normal s4 roms?
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I cant find the TAR file link on that thread can you please give it to me?
Cudeh said:
Thanks! So is my Galaxy limited when it comes to ROMs and stuff then? OR can I use the normal s4 roms?
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You can use any s4 rom I believe, but you will lose the Spark function of the T model if the rom doesn't support it.
Main thing, have a good Nandroid of your working touchwiz system, flash new rom, if you boot loop, nandroid back to your working system.
Before you install a ROM and after making a nandroid. Restore it to make sure it backed up correctly.
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Make a note of your firmware and baseband as you may need to reflash to the correct firmware in order to have the best experience. I'm still on MK5. I have decided to be patient and wait. The spark is very noticeable compared to my s3 (i had).

Can't flash Cwm or TWRP

Hello, I've looked around for a solution to this with no joy. I managed to root my note 3 with no problem with cf autoroot only to find that I still had a stock recovery.
I tried other methods also and I just cannot get a custom recovery to flash on my device.
When I try to flash a cwm via Odin it leaves me in a bootloop.
Any ideas?
Its the SM-N9005 Model
Thanks
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ykdr-scott said:
Hello, I've looked around for a solution to this with no joy. I managed to root my note 3 with no problem with cf autoroot only to find that I still had a stock recovery.
I tried other methods also and I just cannot get a custom recovery to flash on my device.
When I try to flash a cwm via Odin it leaves me in a bootloop.
Any ideas?
Its the SM-N9005 Model
Thanks
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are you flashing the correct recovery version for your OS version? 4.3 recovery wont work on 4.4.2 and 4.4.2 recovery wont work on 4.3
ykdr-scott said:
Hello, I've looked around for a solution to this with no joy. I managed to root my note 3 with no problem with cf autoroot only to find that I still had a stock recovery.
I tried other methods also and I just cannot get a custom recovery to flash on my device.
When I try to flash a cwm via Odin it leaves me in a bootloop.
Any ideas?
Its the SM-N9005 Model
Thanks
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Yes I am using the correct cwm recovery for 4.4.2
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ykdr-scott said:
Yes I am using the correct cwm recovery for 4.4.2
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Tried CWM or TWRP?
Yes i did state that
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You mentioned cwm but not twrp ( unless I missed it ). I linked cwm just to make sure you used the one proven to work with 4.4.2 as you didn't mention exactly which one you used and I believe there are other cwm variants ( phil's touch, original cwm ). If my attempt to help isn't appreciated, a simple yes or no would suffice. I know how to read.
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Help is always appreciated :thumbup:
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