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Why cant I root my S4 (Sprint variant)???

I've installed the CWM Recovery using Odin now, several times but it will not stick... every time I restart the device (volume up, home key, and pwr), the stock recovery shows up. No CWM Recovery.
What the heck is going on???
It's been the simplest rooting process I've ever done but I can't get the CWM Recovery to show up. There arent any error messages during the flashing, so I'm not sure what the heck is going on...

I installed the goomanager recovery, then installed cwm. Sticks for me. Try that I guess?
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Not sure, but something about the new update stops it, check the end of shabby penguin's oudhs recovery thread. In the mean time, I suggest moving question threads to q&a instead of android development...
edit: they said in the thread to make sure you let go of the buttons immediately upon seeing the tiny blue text in the upper left corner on the first boot after the odin flash while holding the buttons down to access the recovery. if you hold them too long, the phone reboots and rewrites the stock recovery... or at least that's how i interpreted it.
re-edit: can't stress enough to please post in the proper section. this is obviously a question about your phone, and belongs in either the thread about the specific development you have issue with or the q/a section. or both. good luck!!!
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bender beerman said:
Not sure, but something about the new update stops it, check the end of shabby penguin's oudhs recovery thread. In the mean time, I suggest moving question threads to q&a instead of android development...
edit: they said in the thread to make sure you let go of the buttons immediately upon seeing the tiny blue text in the upper left corner on the first boot after the odin flash while holding the buttons down to access the recovery. if you hold them too long, the phone reboots and rewrites the stock recovery... or at least that's how i interpreted it.
re-edit: can't stress enough to please post in the proper section. this is obviously a question about your phone, and belongs in either the thread about the specific development you have issue with or the q/a section. or both. good luck!!!
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Oh, okay Thanks.

Cloaker said:
I installed the goomanager recovery, then installed cwm. Sticks for me. Try that I guess?
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When Goomanager downloads the file it needs, how do you install that?

Cloaker said:
I installed the goomanager recovery, then installed cwm. Sticks for me. Try that I guess?
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Doesnt the S4 needed to be rooted in order for you to successfully run Goomanager?

heyjoojoo said:
When Goomanager downloads the file it needs, how do you install that?
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In the developement section I believe theres a how to video of how to install twrp thru goomanager

I just ran Odin 3 using the "OUDHS-Recovery-jfltespr-1.0.3.3.tar" file.
And I got the following message log:
t<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/005> RES OK !!
<ID:0/005> Completed..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
It said PASSED!. Seemed like all worked but rootchecker says no root.... I'm confused.

Looks like you installed recovery now you need to install su.

lafester said:
Looks like you installed recovery now you need to install su.
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Do I need to install the SU before I can enter the custom recovery?

Guys pls do try my new app for rooting your devices and pls give a feedback because it had a positive feedback for international model s4
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239958
PLS LIKE IF HELPED

New ota won't allow custom recovery or root . hoping one of you guys figures a way .tried it with moto chopper and odin and still nothing

MrCes said:
New ota won't allow custom recovery or root . hoping one of you guys figures a way .tried it with moto chopper and odin and still nothing
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Yeah, I've tried both as well.
When you attempt to boot in custom recovery mode, I get an android robot with a red triangle with a message saying 'no command'. I attempted it several times after flashing recovery. No success.

Something's gotta be going on... I'm wondering if Sprint did something in their OTA that's blocking the root/custom recovery option.

heyjoojoo said:
Something's gotta be going on... I'm wondering if Sprint did something in their OTA that's blocking the root/custom recovery option.
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I used chain fire root.. I found it in the general galaxy4 forum.. It says it does not work with sprint but it did for me..
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root and recovery works fine on the new ota, just need to look in the threads and read up on stuff

shabbypenguin said:
root and recovery works fine on the new ota, just need to look in the threads and read up on stuff
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I have read up on the stuff. There's really not much to it. Which method do you recommend?

heyjoojoo said:
I have read up on the stuff. There's really not much to it. Which method do you recommend?
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flash recovery
flash custom kernel
flash root

shabbypenguin said:
flash recovery
flash custom kernel
flash root
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Using who's method? TWRP, CMW, etc??? Can you include a link?

heyjoojoo said:
Using who's method? TWRP, CMW, etc??? Can you include a link?
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There is only one method to do all that. Use Odin and flash recovery. Doesn't matter what one
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Soft bricked phone, no os, can't flash with odin

Summary: I tried to root my 4.4.2 S4 using an incompatible method by mistake. The phone now has no OS and I am having trouble flashing the stock firmware. When the phone powers on, I see "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
The following describes the state the phone was in before the problems occurred...
Model: SGH-I337
Model name: GALAXY S4
Country: USA (AT&T)
Version: Android 4.2.2
Product Code: ATT
PDA: I337UCUAMDL
CSC: I337ATTAMDL
MODEM: I337UCUAMDL
Drivers were properly installed. I had both the Samsung and ADB interface drivers properly installed.
The knitty gritty...
This all started when I attempted to root the phone using djrbliss Saferoot method. Due to there being so many versions of the S4, I misinterpreted the post by djrbliss. Apparently, this method is not compatible with 4.4.2. I attempted to run the .bat file for this method, it hung indefinitely and I killed it. I rebooted the phone and began experiencing issues with my data network. I assumed at this point that the modem had been messed up.
After my failure with Saferoot, I tried to flash back to stock and fix the modem using the files in this thread. I believe some of these files were written successfully, but not all of them because after I booted into Windows, drivers were automatically installed for MSM8960 (snapdragon processor), Samsung Mobile USB CDC Compsite device, Serial gadget driver, Samsung modem.
I tried flashing the I337UCUAMDL firmware but it wouldn't write either.
As a last desperate resort I tried to use Kies to restore the firmware but it wouldn't automatically detect the device so I tried to initiate it manually using the device serial number. The application stopped responding and then the phone had no OS at all.
I am desperately in need of help and will offer a reward (to be sent via paypal) to anyone that can help me.

1. I supose u want keep ur warranty.
2. Go to STOCK RECOVERY (button home + button up + Power button) (like 1st pic)
3. You will see some options there (Wipe all -> wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
4. Reboot ur phone in DOWNLOAD MODE
5. Open Odin 3.09
6. Flash the firmware u have again -> I337UCUAMDL (like in the 2nd pic attached)
7. Tell me how it works.

Joku1981 said:
1. I supose u want keep ur warranty.
2. Go to STOCK RECOVERY (button home + button up + Power button) (like 1st pic)
3. You will see some options there (Wipe all -> wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition)
4. Reboot ur phone in DOWNLOAD MODE
5. Open Odin 3.09
6. Flash the firmware u have again -> I337UCUAMDL (like in the 2nd pic attached)
7. Tell me how it works.
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I traded for it locally so I could care less about the warranty. I think I may have broken the recovery image because I can't get it to boot into recovery, but I can get it to boot into download mode. Is there any other way to clear the cache?
Thanks for your help.

goose90proof said:
I traded for it locally so I could care less about the warranty. I think I may have broken the recovery image because I can't get it to boot into recovery, but I can get it to boot into download mode. Is there any other way to clear the cache?
Thanks for your help.
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You will have to flash custom recovery then but this supose lose the warranty.
*EDIT: Before this step, better try to flash the firmware u had before in DOWNLOAD MODE by ODIN

Joku1981 said:
You will have to flash custom recovery then but this supose lose the warranty.
*EDIT: Before this step, better try to flash the firmware u had before
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Ok so flash clockwork or teamwin right?
I've tried flashing the firmware in every way I could. I'm about to leave work and head home so I will try this soon. If I can get this thing working I won't forget that you were the first to respond when I'm handing out donations.

goose90proof said:
Ok so flash clockwork or teamwin right?
I've tried flashing the firmware in every way I could. I'm about to leave work and head home so I will try this soon. If I can get this thing working I won't forget that you were the first to respond when I'm handing out donations.
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Exactly you will have to flash one of the 2. I recommend u TWRP (teamwin) -> HERE (flash this file like it was a firmware through ODIN)

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Joku1981 said:
Exactly you will have to flash one of the 2. I recommend u TWRP (teamwin) -> HERE (flash this file like it was a firmware through ODIN)
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I was able to successfully flash teamwin recovery and now I'm able to boot into the damaged os (still no modem), but I can't flash the 4.2.2 firmware. It still fails at authentication when attempting to write.
Here's the output from Odin:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_I337UCUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> aboot.mbn
<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)

goose90proof said:
I was able to successfully flash teamwin recovery and now I'm able to boot into the damaged os (still no modem), but I can't flash the 4.2.2 firmware. It still fails at authentication when attempting to write.
Here's the output from Odin:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_I337UCUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> aboot.mbn
<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)
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Show us your download mode screen or tell us what you read in upper left corner. Do you see anything like "warranty bit" or "konx" and a hex number like 0x0 or 0x1? If so, you won't be able to flash a 4.2.2 rom neither your factory rom, you should try newest rom.
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Show us your download mode screen or tell us what you read in upper left corner. Do you see anything like "warranty bit" or "konx" and a hex number like 0x0 or 0x1? If so, you won't be able to flash a 4.2.2 rom neither your factory rom, you should try newest rom.
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It says...
Odin Mode
Product Name: SGH-I337
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
KNOX Kernel Lock: 0x0
Knox Warranty Void: 0x0
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
Write Protection: Enable
eMMC Burst Mode enabled
Can someone link a ROM I can use? At this point I just want the modem working again. :/

This normally happens when the partitions on the embedded multi media card gets corrupted for whatever reason, also known as the emmc.
The phone can be revived by flashing a pit file to repartition the emmc in order so it can be written to.
1. Download this file and you will have a .pit file which you put in the tab marked PIT in Odin -> HERE
2. Next make sure > r partition, f /reset, and auto reboot are ticked in options in Odin.
3. Next put the STOCK ROM in the tab marked PDA/AP, hit start and start the flashing process.
4. When finished the phone should reboot and start up.

goose90proof said:
It says...
Odin Mode
Product Name: SGH-I337
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
KNOX Kernel Lock: 0x0
Knox Warranty Void: 0x0
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
Write Protection: Enable
eMMC Burst Mode enabled
Can someone link a ROM I can use? At this point I just want the modem working again. :/
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So here your problem... Maybe trying to root your device with a wrong file you flashed the new Knox bootloader (any 4.3 or 4.4.2), so your will never be able to flash a 4.2.2 room with old bootloader as you are trying to do. The question is if you flashed 4.3 bootloader or last 4.4.2 bootloader. To be sure try to flash last 4.4.2 rom (if you have 4.4.2 bootloader installed and you try older 4.3 you will also get an error). You can get last 4.4.2 rom for your i337 from www.sammobile.com
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jaswinky said:
So here your problem... Maybe trying to root your device with a wrong file you flashed the new Knox bootloader (any 4.3 or 4.4.2), so your will never be able to flash a 4.2.2 room with old bootloader as you are trying to do. The question is if you flashed 4.3 bootloader or last 4.4.2 bootloader. To be sure try to flash last 4.4.2 rom (if you have 4.4.2 bootloader installed and you try older 4.3 you will also get an error). You can get last 4.4.2 rom for your i337 from www.sammobile.com
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Problem is that phone i337 only have android 4.2.2 in SamMobile :highfive:
*EDIT: How u have CUSTOM RECOVERY installed. I recommend u flash THIS if you think @jaswinky is right

jaswinky said:
So here your problem... Maybe trying to root your device with a wrong file you flashed the new Knox bootloader (any 4.3 or 4.4.2), so your will never be able to flash a 4.2.2 room with old bootloader as you are trying to do. The question is if you flashed 4.3 bootloader or last 4.4.2 bootloader. To be sure try to flash last 4.4.2 rom (if you have 4.4.2 bootloader installed and you try older 4.3 you will also get an error). You can get last 4.4.2 rom for your i337 from www.sammobile.com
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It could help if you post the name of the file you wrongly flashed to root. I assume you have att version i337 and not Canadian i337M version (is it right?) , so you will not find a Knox bootloader enabled rom (4.3 or 4.4) in sammobile. But as I see, if you successful flashed a i337M bootloader into your i337, you should be able to repeat it again with a full rom. Maybe you want search in the forum for the i337 and i337M ROM compatibility...
EDIT: Try first the last rom posted by joku1981 in the last post.
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jaswinky said:
It could help if you post the name of the file you wrongly flashed to root. I assume you have att version i337 and not Canadian i337M version (is it right?) , so you will not find a Knox bootloader enabled rom (4.3 or 4.4) in sammobile. But as I see, if you successful flashed a i337M bootloader into your i337, you should be able to repeat it again with a full rom. Maybe you want search in the forum for the i337 and i337M ROM compatibility...
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I have the US version. I'm not actually with AT&T. I'm with a 3rd party carrier called StraightTalk that simply uses AT&T sim cards and operates on the same network. I have not flashed any Canadian ROMS. The first ROM I tried to flash was a 4.3 ROM. I don't have the file anymore so I don't have the name, but I do know it was 4.3. My thinking at the time was that I didn't need to go all the way back to 4.2 to root the phone, but I obviously made an error in my judgement there. This is the thread I got the root method from that originally screwed up the device (and I'm assuming my APN).
Let me update you guys on the current situation... The phone is now working. Ever since I flashed the teamwin recovery image to the phone I was able to boot into the phone. I'm assuming that at some point I damaged the recovery image and the phone wouldn't boot without it.
I also found that my APN for straighttalk (3rd party carrier) was deleted so I reset that and now I can connect to the data network.
I still want to root the phone if it is possible!

Ty so much :highfive:. Better if u use this method: HERE. Your model is in the list "Tested and worked for". Its very easy process, i think u will have rooted in few minutes. Hi5

goose90proof said:
I have the US version. I'm not actually with AT&T. I'm with a 3rd party carrier called StraightTalk that simply uses AT&T sim cards and operates on the same network. I have not flashed any Canadian ROMS. The first ROM I tried to flash was a 4.3 ROM. I don't have the file anymore so I don't have the name, but I do know it was 4.3. My thinking at the time was that I didn't need to go all the way back to 4.2 to root the phone, but I obviously made an error in my judgement there. This is the thread I got the root method from that originally screwed up the device (and I'm assuming my APN).
Let me update you guys on the current situation... The phone is now working. Ever since I flashed the teamwin recovery image to the phone I was able to boot into the phone. I'm assuming that at some point I damaged the recovery image and the phone wouldn't boot without it.
I also found that my APN for straighttalk (3rd party carrier) was deleted so I reset that and now I can connect to the data network.
I still want to root the phone if it is possible!
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So you are now in a 4.2.2 rom with the 4.3 bootloader? Or you have 4.3 or 4.4.2 rom? I only know 2 root methods, phil recovery and cfautoroot (this doesn't change your recovery but just temporally), a bit cleaner, but in your situation i wouldn't like to advice you a root method. If you try one, try it on your own risk...
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Joku1981 said:
Ty so much :highfive:. Better if u use this method: HERE. Your model is in the list "Tested and worked for". Its very easy process, i think u will have rooted in few minutes. Hi5
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I will give it a try.
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So you are now in a 4.2.2 rom with the 4.3 bootloader? Or you have 4.3 or 4.4.2 rom? I only know 2 root methods, phil recovery and cfautoroot (this doesn't change your recovery but just temporally), a bit cleaner, but in your situation i wouldn't like to advice you a root method. If you try one, try it on your own risk...
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No, I'm still where I started (4.4.2). Odin was never able to successfully flash a different rom. It failed everytime. This phone is at 4.4.2 from a legit OTA update so I guess I'm stuck here. Now to root it with 4.4.2

goose90proof said:
I will give it a try.
No, I'm still where I started (4.4.2). Odin was never able to successfully flash a different rom. It failed everytime. This phone is at 4.4.2 from a legit OTA update so I guess I'm stuck here. Now to root it with 4.4.2
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If you are in 4.4.2, Saferoot not works.
*EDIT: Your model no is rootable with CF-Auto-Root. How im reading:
SGH-i337 -> AT&T: Bootloader locked, do not use CF-Auto-Root on it :/

Joku1981 said:
If you are in 4.4.2, Saferoot not works.
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Yeah I didn't see that the first time I did it. I'm a bit dyslexic and the first time I read the version number wrong. Are there no root methods available to me at this time?

goose90proof said:
Yeah I didn't see that the first time I did it. I'm a bit dyslexic and the first time I read the version number wrong. Are there no root methods available to me at this time?
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No is possible root it:
This update contains a new bootloader due to which downgrading to previous stock firmwares WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE.
As of yet, root CAN NOT be retained or acquired on this build (I337UCUFNB1).
Warranty may be void of your device if you follow the procedures given on this page.
You only are responsible for your device. We won’t be liable if any damage occurs to your device and/or its components.
Be relaxed and enjoy ur phone completely official. Hi5

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?
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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?
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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?
Sent from my SM-N920C

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?.
Sent from my SM-N920C
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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.
Sent from my SM-N920C

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

Fail To root SM-N9005

Hi ,
I have rooted my galaxy note 3 and after that I installed the stock rom,NOW I am trying to root the device again using odin 3.07 And the CF auto root for hltxxx but it keep fails to root ,need your help to overcome this issue and to root the device .:crying::crying:
Thanks

Fijifiji2009 said:
Hi ,
I have rooted my galaxy note 3 and after that I installed the stock rom,NOW I am trying to root the device again using odin 3.07 And the CF auto root for hltxxx but it keep fails to root ,need your help to overcome this issue and to root the device .:crying::crying:
Thanks
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Some information would be useful. Is a Custom Recovery installed? TWRP I would prefer. If so, flash this http://download.chainfire.eu/743/SuperSU/BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip

Custom recovery is not installed , rooting always fails.

On what stage it fails? Odin flashing or on CF Recovery? What's the error?

JustCinek1 said:
On what stage it fails? Odin flashing or on CF Recovery? What's the error?
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on CF Recovery , I received the following message
:"<ID:0/006> firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006>NAND write start!!
<ID:0/006>FAIL!(Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed.(succeed 0/failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!"

Fijifiji2009 said:
on CF Recovery , I received the following message
:"<ID:0/006> firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006>NAND write start!!
<ID:0/006>FAIL!(Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed.(succeed 0/failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!"
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Forgot what it's called but in security>setting. At least in KK it's there. Can't find it in lollipop.
Sent from my SM-N920C

Do you mean I have to disable Reactivation !
If you mean unknown sorce it is checked !

Rosli59564 said:
Forgot what it's called but in security>setting. At least in KK it's there. Can't find it in lollipop.
Sent from my SM-N920C
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thank you Rosli59564 and for every one for your help and support ,I have unchecked Reactivation lock on setting >security and it works ,its Rooted Now

Fijifiji2009 said:
thank you Rosli59564 and for every one for your help and support ,I have unchecked Reactivation lock on setting >security and it works ,its Rooted Now
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i deactived lock and my god i CAN ROOT
thank a lot

Looking for Samsung Galaxy On5 SM-G550T1 Stock ROM Please Help!

So, I upgraded my phone yesterday from the Samsung Core Prime to the Galaxy On5 and the phone was great. I used it through out the day and then proceeded to root the device last night using an app called Root All Devices, which is supposed to detect your phone and tell you what to download and how to root that specific phone. Well, its obvious that it didnt work or else I wouldnt be here. I cannot even get into recovery mode. The phone only allows access to the downloading screen, nothing more. I have searched all night looking for a ROM for SM-G550T1 to use with Odin, but came up with nothing at all. I did try to use the SM-G550FY (Indian version?) but that had the exact same result in Odin. When i tried to root the core prime I had similar problems, but once I located the stock ROM for it it worked perfectly. From past experience with my Core Prime I knew to turn on OEM unlocking (FRP lock is off), allowed unknown sources, turned on USB debugging, and the USB drivers are already installed, so everything is great as far as that goes. My carrier is MetroPCS also. Below is the failed result from Odin:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
If someone or anyone would be kind enough to create and upload the stock ROM for the SM-G550T1 (MetroPCS), I would be extremely grateful and I know many others would be as well. Thank you guys. Please help us.

I've been trying to root my on5 sm-g550t with no luck, no methods work. I think this is because this phone is not well known. My carrier is t mobile and can barely find any info on the U.S. device. So I guess try the Indian root on the phone? I have such a hard time and I just want to find a method to root it.

Leo2nardo said:
I've been trying to root my on5 sm-g550t with no luck, no methods work. I think this is because this phone is not well known. My carrier is t mobile and can barely find any info on the U.S. device. So I guess try the Indian root on the phone? I have such a hard time and I just want to find a method to root it.
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Using TWRP you can install SuperSU to root. I had success with this method last night.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-official-twrp-on5ltetmo-galaxy-t3422730

Flyingcow29 said:
Using TWRP you can install SuperSU to root. I had success with this method last night.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-official-twrp-on5ltetmo-galaxy-t3422730
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I can also confirm the aforementioned TWRP method works. I held the power,volume up, and home buttons just till the samsung logo appeared
when rebooting into TWRP recovery.:good:

Flyingcow29 said:
Using TWRP you can install SuperSU to root. I had success with this method last night.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/recovery-official-twrp-on5ltetmo-galaxy-t3422730
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Does this flash the T-mobile version of the phone or the metroPCS version? I need the metropcs icons and so on...

MetroPCS
L1ghtF00t said:
Does this flash the T-mobile version of the phone or the metroPCS version? I need the metropcs icons and so on...
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I would like to know if you have determined if this will work on MetroPCS. I am looking for the same info.

JckSpade888 said:
I would like to know if you have determined if this will work on MetroPCS. I am looking for the same info.
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The link says it will "work" for metroPCS, but i dont know if it provides the user with t-mobile icons when completed or metroPCS icons.

i am in a similar situation i did not know about oem unlock, i cannot use my phone it only goes into download mode. i am in dire need of the stock firmware for the g550t1

on5 bricked now because of bad firmware
If anyone finds the T-Mobile firmware version, please let me know where it is located. The Indian version does not work. My on5 has became brick because of a firmware issue. The model number is SM-G550T. Thanks in advance.

klystron01 said:
If anyone finds the T-Mobile firmware version, please let me know where it is located. The Indian version does not work. My on5 has became brick because of a firmware issue. The model number is SM-G550T. Thanks in advance.
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there's a twrp backup of it at https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_VtvT1vGmlsMjNnR2JvYzk0MFU/view?usp=sharing if you're able to get it going would you be able to make me a stock recovery.img and system.img?

bandtab said:
there's a twrp backup of it at if you're able to get it going would you be able to make me a stock recovery.img and system.img?
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i have tried it ordin can not transfer one file at a time unlike other files related to rooting i have the problem of opening the clean factory folder and getting a few files and i cant AP one file at a time ...any way around this ? (soft-bricked) thanks and i have a boot.img if that helps?

Boot.img
killereddie said:
i have tried it ordin can not transfer one file at a time unlike other files related to rooting i have the problem of opening the clean factory folder and getting a few files and i cant AP one file at a time ...any way around this ? (soft-bricked) thanks and i have a boot.img if that helps?
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Can you load the boot.img somewhere so that we can get it? There are ways you can convert a TWRP image to a bootable image, according to what I have read.

klystron01 said:
Can you load the boot.img somewhere so that we can get it? There are ways you can convert a TWRP image to a bootable image, according to what I have read.
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Have you guys try smartswitch?

britchel said:
Have you guys try smartswitch?
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Yes, the firmware files aren't available for it to work

klystron01 said:
Can you load the boot.img somewhere so that we can get it? There are ways you can convert a TWRP image to a bootable image, according to what I have read.
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No guarantee this won't mess everything up, but it's the boot.img I got from that stock twrp backup, and it flashes fine to my phone.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwpP0WNhAe9vTDUwdmE1dVRNV3M/view?usp=sharing

bandtab said:
there's a twrp backup of it at if you're able to get it going would you be able to make me a stock recovery.img and system.img?
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I have TWRP installed but it wont flash the file it just errors out everytime is there anything speical I need to do to install the file?
Thanks

By any chance, did u do a factory reset?

britchel said:
By any chance, did u do a factory reset?
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Tried to. Originally I couldn't get into recovery mode bc FRP was blocking me from using the TWRP recovery, but I just got a copy of stock recovery.img and flashed it so I can access recovery mode again finally. But I can't really do anything with it, no /system access, no USB access, so I can't wipe anything or do anything with recovery mode it seems.

bandtab said:
Tried to. Originally I couldn't get into recovery mode bc FRP was blocking me from using the TWRP recovery, but I just got a copy of stock recovery.img and flashed it so I can access recovery mode again finally. But I can't really do anything with it, no /system access, no USB access, so I can't wipe anything or do anything with recovery mode it seems.
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Don't do it...you're to make it worst...
Try reinstalling again. With and without Odin

britchel said:
Don't do it...you're to make it worst...
Try reinstalling again. With and without Odin
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reinstalling what tho? i've got nothing to reinstall, and how would I reinstall anything without odin?
what I need is just a system.img for my phone, if I could get a stock version of that I think I'd be fine, but it's not easy getting one