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[Q]Can't install custom recovery on s4

Hi, i have a problem when i try to install the custom recovery of philz. (The latest one for s4 6.53.9)
I have a samsung s4 black edition. I did all the steps on the guide, but when i install the custom recovery i only get "reset" on odin and nothing happened on the phone. On download mode it say that i have a custom firmware but the knox warranty flag has not tripped.
If anyone have an answer please help.

TenshiSenpai said:
Hi, i have a problem when i try to install the custom recovery of philz. (The latest one for s4 6.53.9)
I have a samsung s4 black edition. I did all the steps on the guide, but when i install the custom recovery i only get "reset" on odin and nothing happened on the phone. On download mode it say that i have a custom firmware but the knox warranty flag has not tripped.
If anyone have an answer please help.
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Can you please link the guide you have followed?
What black edition version do you have? I9500 or I9505, i understand there are 2 versions depending on region.
Is the bootloader unlocked?
What version Odin are you using?
Remember to reboot into recovery by holding volume up while turning power on after flashing.
Holding volume down gives you download mode.
Did you put the recovery package in the PDA tab?

I use odin 3.07 and used the guide of philz. I tryed with auto reboot and without auto reboot on odin, i put the tar.md5 file on pda without anything else. The only other option ticked was f.reset time.
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Noone knows anything? Please help, I can't do anything with the phone in this state. I can't install the official firmware nor the recovery too.

Uncheck auto-reboot in Odin.
if problem persists:
Different usb cable
Different usb port
Make sure Kies is not running in the background.

Already done all that stuff,
Any other suggestions?

TenshiSenpai said:
Already done all that stuff,
Any other suggestions?
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Hi,
You are using Odin 3.07 try with Odin 3.09
Download tar file again or a different one , is a new one for the I9505
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jflte/philz_touch_6.55.0-jflte.zip.md5/

MAX 404 said:
Hi,
You are using Odin 3.07 try with Odin 3.09
Download tar file again or a different one , is a new one for the I9505
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jflte/philz_touch_6.55.0-jflte.zip.md5/
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In odin 3.07 I was putting the tar.md5 in PDA, where should I put it now? Because your file is in .zip.md5 and I can't put it in any slot.

TenshiSenpai said:
In odin 3.07 I was putting the tar.md5 in PDA, where should I put it now? Because your file is in .zip.md5 and I can't put it in any slot.
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Hi,
Sorry that was the zip version , this is the tar version
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jflte/philz_touch_6.53.9-jflte.tar.md5/
for I9505 international
Better use odin 3.09

MAX 404 said:
Hi,
Sorry that was the zip version , this is the tar version
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/jflte/philz_touch_6.53.9-jflte.tar.md5/
for I9505 international
Better use odin 3.09
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I put it in Ap slot and then started but when it finish shows only reset and after few minutes without touching anything it change on Passed!
Then I unplugged the pone and tried home+vol up + power but it doesn't go in the recovery sistem menu

TenshiSenpai said:
I put it in Ap slot and then started but when it finish shows only reset and after few minutes without touching anything it change on Passed!
Then I unplugged the pone and tried home+vol up + power but it doesn't go in the recovery sistem menu
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Remember to release the 3 button combination after the samsung logo shows up

MAX 404 said:
Remember to release the 3 button combination after the samsung logo shows up
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thank you so much i tried to remove the outo reboot on odin and it worked, really thanks! just another information: with this recovery can i backup all my phone or i need to install another version?

TenshiSenpai said:
thank you so much i tried to remove the outo reboot on odin and it worked, really thanks! just another information: with this recovery can i backup all my phone or i need to install another version?
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Glad is working
Yes you can make a nandroid , go to backup and restore choose your backup destination ( recommend external SD)

[Q] Grand2 restarting

After updating my grand 2 duos to kitkat my phone keeps restarting every now and then. I have wiped the cache, restored factory settings, removed sd card, and have even booted into safe mode. But the problem persists. Pls help as I don't want to give the phone for servicing

Just flash the firmware again
Hakuna matata !

Where do I get the stock rom? Can u give me a step by step guide on the whole process

HERE
HERE
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
IN THAT SITE TYPE G7102 IN SEARCH AND CHOOSE UR FIRMWARE
DOWNLOAD IT
Instructions
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes

That didn't solve the problem. It's still restarting even after flashing

Dajoba said:
That didn't solve the problem. It's still restarting even after flashing
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Remove the root and other things which void your warranty and give it to a nearby samsung store... They will surely get a fix for it...

Dajoba said:
After updating my grand 2 duos to kitkat my phone keeps restarting every now and then. I have wiped the cache, restored factory settings, removed sd card, and have even booted into safe mode. But the problem persists. Pls help as I don't want to give the phone for servicing
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hi friend restore ur phone to orginal and again do flash with odin 3.9 and clear wipe cache and again do to factory reset ,,may it help u too
for latest INS firmware look at here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-grand-2/general/stock-firmware-grand-2-google-drive-t2849501

910f 4.4 -> 5.0.1

Hi. I have a NOTE 4 running ANK4 android 4.4 rooted with CWRP.
My question is: In order to flash a STOCK 5.0.1 tar from sammobile, what are the steps I need to follow?
Do I simply have to get the tar file and flash it through Odin?
Do I have to unroot/remove custom recovery first?
Do I have to factory reset and reset cache?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!

DragosPaul said:
Hi. I have a NOTE 4 running ANK4 android 4.4 rooted with CWRP.
My question is: In order to flash a STOCK 5.0.1 tar from sammobile, what are the steps I need to follow?
Do I simply have to get the tar file and flash it through Odin?
Do I have to unroot/remove custom recovery first?
Do I have to factory reset and reset cache?
Any help is appreciated. Thanks!
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hi,
your first question is correct
if you flash you will automatically lose root and recovery.. (no need to unroot and remove custom recovery..)
read my post #2 in this thread.. see link
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3068738
for snapshot and more details
lastly it up to you if you want to factory reset etc.. it is not necessary
good luck

Download the file from www.samfirmware.com, make sure you have the CORRECT firmware for your SPECIFIC phone model.
While you are on the download page, there is an instruction, which I copied below:
Instructions:
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v.3.09
Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes
You don't need to root or do anything, just MAKE SURE that "Reactivation Lock" under Settings>Security is DE-ACTIVATED.
You don't necessarily have to do a Reset, but if you are having problems with force closing apps, battery drain etc... then do a Reset.
Good luck

Ok I just did that, ODIN said passed but literally nothing happened to the phone? lmao. It still shows android 4.4

DragosPaul said:
Ok I just did that, ODIN said passed but literally nothing happened to the phone? lmao. It still shows android 4.4
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You sure you downloaded Lollipop and not another 4.4.4 version?

Ashatar said:
You sure you downloaded Lollipop and not another 4.4.4 version?
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I'm sorry, I'm a retard. I had a 4.4 backup in case things went south and I flashed that instead of the lollipop. All is good now, lmao.

Galaxy Note 3 N9005 Not Functioning Well After Firmware 4.4.2 Flash

Details:
Phone Model: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005
Current Firmware: Kitkat 4.4.2 (very likely bugged)
Hi,
I'll list the issue in 2 parts for easier interpretation.
PART I
My phone was on Lollipop 5.0 firmware, I followed this guide on Youtube to downgrade.
The firmware I used specifically was: N9005XXUENA6_N9005OLBENA2_XME
What happened after flashing was this error: Unfortunately Setup Wizard has stopped working
I rebooted the phone in safe mode (Vol Up + Power Button + Home Button) and cleared cache and data
Then I completed the setup wizard, Wi-fi works fine & phone was able to be rooted
But the phone had these issues (even before root):
Occasional freeze when unlock screen with swipe
Restarts occasionally
Baseband Unknown
IMEI Null
Mobile network not available
So I rebooted the phone in safe mode (Vol Up + Power Button + Home Button) and cleared cache and data
Problems still persist.
So I went to PART II
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PART II
I followed this guide on Youtube:
The firmware I used specifically was: N9005XXUGNI4_N9005OLBGNL1_XME
Now it is in black screen and this comes up after awhile: Unfortunately Setup Wizard has stopped working.
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Please advise on what I should do to rectify issue.
Thanks in advance!

Restore your backed up EFS folder its the first step.

JJEgan said:
Restore your backed up EFS folder its the first step.
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Can you kindly elaborate?
Also shouldn't that be done BEFORE flashing, or am I wrong?
And also, in the steps I did above, was there any mistake in the process?

Seriously, no one's capable to solve this?

Seriously you have restored your EFS folder ??
As for the OP the stuff in the boxes is unreadable .

JJEgan said:
Seriously you have restored your EFS folder ??
As for the OP the stuff in the boxes is unreadable .
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No, I did not back up as I did not know that I had to before flashing.
As for the OP, there I used quote instead of code. I'm sorry for that. Do inform if it is still not readable.

There are some ways... maybe... search for "recover EFS" and you find some tuts which might help you out...

Skyferia said:
No, I did not back up as I did not know that I had to before flashing.
Basically you followed You Tube wrong information .This has wiped your EFS folder that contains IMEI .
>>>What happened after flashing was this error: Unfortunately Setup Wizard has stopped working >>
You needed to reflash the firmware.
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JJEgan said:
Skyferia said:
No, I did not back up as I did not know that I had to before flashing.
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Basically you followed You Tube wrong information .This has wiped your EFS folder that contains IMEI .
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I see. I have my IMEI number written down just in case, if that can help.
emuandco said:
There are some ways... maybe... search for "recover EFS" and you find some tuts which might help you out...
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Assuming my EFS is not gone completely according to JJEgan, what tutorial would you recommend? I do not want to end up with a wrong guidance again.
JJEgan said:
Skyferia said:
>>>What happened after flashing was this error: Unfortunately Setup Wizard has stopped working >>
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You needed to reflash the firmware.
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I used Odin for flashing. If that Youtube information is wrong, could you kindly lead me to an accurate flashing guide?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/samsung-galaxy-note-3-sticky-roll-t3237249
Its the Downgrade that has caused the problems .Possible due to the modem and or bootloader .

JJEgan said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/samsung-galaxy-note-3-sticky-roll-t3237249
Its the Downgrade that has caused the problems .Possible due to the modem and or bootloader .
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So I'm guessing this guide is the fix.
It said N900 though, mine is N9005. Can the same method work?

Skyferia said:
So I'm guessing this guide is the fix.
It said N900 though, mine is N9005. Can the same method work?
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Nope but i have easier way to fix maybe:
I always use n9005xxugng1 latest kit kat firmware to downgrade and never had issues. Maybe flashing this will bring back your imei and so...
The imei goes cause samsung did change efs stuffs in updates thats because you cant go back to older firmwares without imei backup. (N9005XXUGNG1 should be working fine)

But that is UK firmware and my phone did not originate from UK and wasn't bought there as well. Can that really work?

Skyferia said:
But that is UK firmware and my phone did not originate from UK and wasn't bought there as well. Can that really work?
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Yes should work. I have germany note 3 and flashed firmware from united arabs and is working fine.
If you want to go sure download the firmware from sammobile for your country...

V_B said:
Yes should work. I have germany note 3 and flashed firmware from united arabs and is working fine.
If you want to go sure download the firmware from sammobile for your country...
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I flashed using the one downloaded from my country. Perhaps like JJEgan said, my flashing method was incorrect. Can you inform me on how to flash correctly?
What I did (more or less):
1. Wipe cache + Clear Data @ Safe Mode (Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button)
2. Used Odin to flash
3. Problem

Do not use safe mode only recovery .

JJEgan said:
Do not use safe mode only recovery .
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Sorry, I don't understand.
Did you mean flashing firmware using Odin when phone is in bootloop/"Samsung Setup Wizard Has Stopped"?

Dont use safe mode for anything at all .
((. Wipe cache + Clear Data @ Safe Mode))
Flashing a TAR file is via Odin .
Flashing a zip file or clearing cache factory reset is via Recovery .

Skyferia said:
I flashed using the one downloaded from my country. Perhaps like JJEgan said, my flashing method was incorrect. Can you inform me on how to flash correctly?
What I did (more or less):
1. Wipe cache + Clear Data @ Safe Mode (Volume Up + Home Button + Power Button)
2. Used Odin to flash
3. Problem
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1.)
Backup your data
2.)
Enter racovery (Power+Home+Volume Up)
- Select wipe data factory reset
-select yes
-select wipe cache
- select yes
3)
Choose reboot phone
instandly hold volume down + homwbutton
4)
You will see downlaod mode (odin mode)
-press volume up to continue
6)
Extrac your firmware from .zip file
-now you should have an .md5 or .tar file
7)
Start odin
-click AP
-select firmware
-click start
-wait until complete
8)
Phone will Reboot automaticly
9)
Done

V_B said:
1.)
Backup your data
2.)
Enter racovery (Power+Home+Volume Up)
- Select wipe data factory reset
-select yes
-select wipe cache
- select yes
3)
Choose reboot phone
instandly hold volume down + homwbutton
4)
You will see downlaod mode (odin mode)
-press volume up to continue
6)
Extrac your firmware from .zip file
-now you should have an .md5 or .tar file
7)
Start odin
-click AP
-select firmware
-click start
-wait until complete
8)
Phone will Reboot automaticly
9)
Done
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Thanks for the explanation, V_B. That was exactly what I did before that problem happened that made me create this thread.
I'll try it again anyway using your steps as the reference, this time using the firmware you recommended. I'll report the result after.

Please Guide​ me Unroot SM N9005 Malaysia and install Original Rom

Hello.
Please help me to unroot SM N9005 from Malaysia and please guide me how to install the Original ROM.
Thanks a lot.
I'm fully appreciate with your help.

Flashing a stock ROM with Odin will remove root; therefore, there is no need to unroot before flashing a stock ROM.

audit13 said:
Flashing a stock ROM with Odin will remove root; therefore, there is no need to unroot before flashing a stock ROM.
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May i know what is the steps to do that ? I'm a newbie to this thingy. Thank you

ReuVerz said:
May i know what is the steps to do that ? I'm a newbie to this thingy. Thank you
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/samsung-galaxy-note-3-sticky-roll-t3237249

JJEgan said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/samsung-galaxy-note-3-sticky-roll-t3237249
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i can't find any related topic there

Multiple posts on this topic.Search works.
Basics flash stock rom through odin .
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes

JJEgan said:
Multiple posts on this topic.Search works.
Basics flash stock rom through odin .
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.09
Extract Odin zip-file
Open Odin v3.09
Reboot phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
Click the start button, sit back and wait a few minutes
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normally how long should i wait until i get blue sign in Odin ?
Thanks a lot

ReuVerz said:
normally how long should i wait until i get blue sign in Odin ?
Thanks a lot
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Instantly, or maybe a couple of seconds.
But make sure you installed "Samsung Mobile Devices USB Driver" before using Odin.