I booted into recovery using TWRP and my device went straight into download mode and I could not get out. I have a unlocked at&t SGH i337 originally with the old bootloader or MDL.
Tried installing the tar file with Odin and it failed. The only tar file I can get to work is NB1 4.4.2. I can't install a custom recovery now cause every time I boot to recovery the whole process starts over.
My device is rooted and shows custom in the bootloader so I'm sure I'm unlocked but even so I went through the unlock procedures just to be sure.
Does this mean I need to use SafeStrap now???
Thanks for your help
PapaMag said:
I booted into recovery using TWRP and my device went straight into download mode and I could not get out. I have a unlocked at&t SGH i337 originally with the old bootloader or MDL.
Tried installing the tar file with Odin and it failed. The only tar file I can get to work is NB1 4.4.2. I can't install a custom recovery now cause every time I boot to recovery the whole process starts over.
My device is rooted and shows custom in the bootloader so I'm sure I'm unlocked but even so I went through the unlock procedures just to be sure.
Does this mean I need to use SafeStrap now???
Thanks for your help
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Yep. If you ODIN'd the NB1 tar, welcome to the club... your bootloader is now locked and safestrap is the only recovery you can use.
Just to verify, double check your bootloader...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51067793&postcount=4
Got this thing unlocked once sure there's a way there's a will ?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
PapaMag said:
Got this thing unlocked once sure there's a way there's a will ?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using Tapatalk
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The first stage is denial.
guut13 said:
The first stage is denial.
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It was a short denial, looks as though my flashing days are over for the most part
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I've tried flashing recovery and other roms via recovery but i can't it keeps giving me the signature and footer error though i tried different cable ports etc still same! Check the attached pictures.
If i try to flash anything via recovery it would give these errors;
Foot is wrong
Signature verification failed
this is the recovery screen that i keep getting i am just bit not sure why its happening anyone know what is going on? thanks for ur help in advance.
Regards
supermaster said:
I've tried flashing recovery and other roms via recovery but i can't it keeps giving me the signature and footer error though i tried different cable ports etc still same! Check the attached pictures.
If i try to flash anything via recovery it would give these errors;
Foot is wrong
Signature verification failed
this is the recovery screen that i keep getting i am just bit not sure why its happening anyone know what is going on? thanks for ur help in advance.
Regards
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You need custom recovery like ClockWorkMod for flashing other ROM.
Pls check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
Subin khan said:
You need custom recovery like ClockWorkMod for flashing other ROM.
Pls check here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2700073
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You didnt read my question? i am not trying to be rude or anything but i clearly mentioned if i try to flash CWM or recovery or ROM or anything it won't work and that's the error i get...
you know anything about that error might be able to help with? it has been really hectic i can't figure out what did i mess i dont know!
i hope someone help out here soon
What the previous poster said is correct.
Looking at your pictures, you still have the stock e3 recovery installed. That recovery WILL NOT flash custom ROMs or custom recoveries........
Are you even ROOTED?
If not, that's your FIRST step......
Second step is flashing a custom recovery.
Third step is flashing a custom rom or whatever else you want.......
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
You don't need to be rooted to flash a custom recovery. You need to use Odin to flash it, then you can flash a superuser zip to gain root. Or you can flash a custom recovery then a rooted rom. Having a custom recovery has nothing to do with root access.
Ok....so I over simplified it for him.....but the fact is, he ain't flashing anything with stock recovery......
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
Very true
I know this that's why i said, no matter which recovery i flash it isn't working it wont' show any recovery and it comes back to this recovery that i have. after broken android so that's where i am stuck.
metalfan78 said:
You don't need to be rooted to flash a custom recovery. You need to use Odin to flash it, then you can flash a superuser zip to gain root. Or you can flash a custom recovery then a rooted rom. Having a custom recovery has nothing to do with root access.
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Well root isn't needed to flash via odin so the problem is flashing any recovery via odin as i flash any recovery it ends up with that recovery that it is! which is why i am not able to figure out what is going on... and is why i asked whether i flash via this recovery or odin or try to flash non stock rom i can't flash anything. i am simply stuck at it...
keithross39 said:
What the previous poster said is correct.
Looking at your pictures, you still have the stock e3 recovery installed. That recovery WILL NOT flash custom ROMs or custom recoveries........
Are you even ROOTED?
If not, that's your FIRST step......
Second step is flashing a custom recovery.
Third step is flashing a custom rom or whatever else you want.......
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
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thanks
keithross39 said:
Ok....so I over simplified it for him.....but the fact is, he ain't flashing anything with stock recovery......
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
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What version of Odin are you using? Have you tried a different version? Maybe different versions of recoveries?
Flash recovery from ODIN, not from stock recovery
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Not to be rude, but you need to give more information like model number, recovery you are trying to flash etc etc
That's basic
You also need to be in download mode, you failed to mention anything about download mode.
Am using v3.10 and i used others too... but its same as i flash any Recovery it is done successfully but when i go to recovery it shows it's not been done ...
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What version of Odin are you using? Have you tried a different version? Maybe different versions of recoveries?
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I think that's what i am asking here?
venereo said:
Flash recovery from ODIN, not from stock recovery
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Not to be rude, but you need to give more information like model number, recovery you are trying to flash etc etc
That's basic
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supermaster said:
Am using v3.10 and i used others too... but its same as i flash any Recovery it is done successfully but when i go to recovery it shows it's not been done ...
I think that's what i am asking here?
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Model number and operator? Maybe I'm wrong but that looks like locked bootloader
Ahh lock bootloader? doesn't recovery take care of all that? as in this case that doesn't work so it isn't or maybe something else but just saying..
its SM G900F and Virgin Mobile Network UK Sim Card
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Model number and operator? Maybe I'm wrong but that looks like locked bootloader
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No, it does not take care of that, otherwise locked bootloaders wouldn't be a problem, and they are [emoji14]
If it's the F variant, the same as I have then the bootloader isn't locked......OP...what version of Android is it running?.......
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
That's what i am thinking too unless i am wrong? i switched from 4.4.2 long back to lollipop 5 and i believe since then its being like this or just right after the flash? not sure precisely though its the same time nearby...
its really getting on my nerve now as i really am stuck with this crap and i can't do anything...
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If it's the F variant, the same as I have then the bootloader isn't locked......OP...what version of Android is it running?.......
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
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The fact that you are on lollipop means that you have Samsung's new 'secure' bootloader. And even if you downgraded back to 4.4.2, you'd STILL have the secure bootloader.....
(NOT locked.....secure.....There IS a difference)
On my phone, I rooted before it had a chance to upgrade to 5.0.+ so I don't know what's available for lollipop in terms of custom recoveries or how to flash them......but I'll lay odds that it's that secure bootloader which is causing you these issues........
You may well have to root before you can start to go custom.....and as far as I know, the only way to do that on lollipop is CF Root.........
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
If you are trying to flash custom recovery onto a G900F that is upgraded to Lollipop (not sure about other models) do it this way
1. Make sure you have fully stock Lollipop 5.0 installed
2. Download the latest TWRP from here 2.8.4 or higher, you need the klte.tar file not the .img file
3. Download the attached zip and put a copy in a folder on your internal storage
4. Put your phone into download mode, start Odin and connect your phone to your PC
5. Click the PBA button and find the TWRP .tar file you downloaded
6. Click start. when it has finished let the phone reboot don't disconnect it until Odin says PASS
Custom recovery should now work
To further root it
7. Go to the market and install SuperSU from Chainfire (make sure it is Chainfires version)
8. Once SuperSU is installed boot into recovery and install the zip file you downloaded earlier then reboot your phone and leave it alone for a couple of minutes
9. Go to your apps and tap the SuperSU app wait for the message to appear asking to grant root access and allow it
You should now have Custom Recovery and Root
I do have Secure bootloader not sure how i endedup being in that as i was rooted and had custom recovery when i was using 4.4.2 and that's the reason i have taken a picture of my download mode that shows its secure so now how do i get rid of that?
keithross39 said:
The fact that you are on lollipop means that you have Samsung's new 'secure' bootloader. And even if you downgraded back to 4.4.2, you'd STILL have the secure bootloader.....
(NOT locked.....secure.....There IS a difference)
On my phone, I rooted before it had a chance to upgrade to 5.0.+ so I don't know what's available for lollipop in terms of custom recoveries or how to flash them......but I'll lay odds that it's that secure bootloader which is causing you these issues........
You may well have to root before you can start to go custom.....and as far as I know, the only way to do that on lollipop is CF Root.........
Sent from my rooted kn0x0 stocKK SM-G900F S5
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Just did this and it damaged the ROM to core and now trying to reflash the stock rom to get it fixed doesn't help at all! as i said the problem is with the recovery so it is secured that's how much i've explored so far and is the main problem for me...
ag4751 said:
If you are trying to flash custom recovery onto a G900F that is upgraded to Lollipop (not sure about other models) do it this way
1. Make sure you have fully stock Lollipop 5.0 installed
2. Download the latest TWRP from here 2.8.4 or higher, you need the klte.tar file not the .img file
3. Download the attached zip and put a copy in a folder on your internal storage
4. Put your phone into download mode, start Odin and connect your phone to your PC
5. Click the PBA button and find the TWRP .tar file you downloaded
6. Click start. when it has finished let the phone reboot don't disconnect it until Odin says PASS
Custom recovery should now work
To further root it
7. Go to the market and install SuperSU from Chainfire (make sure it is Chainfires version)
8. Once SuperSU is installed boot into recovery and install the zip file you downloaded earlier then reboot your phone and leave it alone for a couple of minutes
9. Go to your apps and tap the SuperSU app wait for the message to appear asking to grant root access and allow it
You should now have Custom Recovery and Root
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Help me my n9005 bricked
Its at&t branded
When I am install custom recovery via flashfy it stuck at recovery and don't boot
Plz help me to debrand my 9005 or give me recovery file for 4.4.2 branded at&t recovery to my note 3
rajdeep312 said:
Help me my n9005 bricked
Its at&t branded
When I am install custom recovery via flashfy it stuck at recovery and don't boot
Plz help me to debrand my 9005 or give me recovery file for 4.4.2 branded at&t recovery to my note 3
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Boot into Download Mode - Flash Stock Rom from Sammobile.com
Don't use Flashify to install the Custom Recovery - Use Odin!!
"Bye bye Sweet Canadian Moonshine"
Sent from my SM-N910W8
rajdeep312 said:
Help me my n9005 bricked
Its at&t branded
When I am install custom recovery via flashfy it stuck at recovery and don't boot
Plz help me to debrand my 9005 or give me recovery file for 4.4.2 branded at&t recovery to my note 3
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Maybe reflash original firmware via odin? And sure that you Have a N9005? Cause the N9005 is the international version.
TrypelZ said:
Maybe reflash original firmware via odin? And sure that you Have a N9005? Cause the N9005 is the international version.
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When try to flash any file via odin it reject files (failed to flash) because I think cause of at&t bootloader
rajdeep312 said:
When try to flash any file via odin it reject files (failed to flash) because I think cause of at&t bootloader
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Plz provide bootloader for 4.4.2 and modem files only if u have
Any one have odin 4 files of n9005xxugboa5 I have downloaded whole package but it has only ap/pda file need other 3 files
1.bootloader
2.csc
3.cp
rajdeep312 said:
When try to flash any file via odin it reject files (failed to flash) because I think cause of at&t bootloader
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maybe... but how did you come to downloadmode? The correct way is to pull battery, wait a minute and replace it. Than start into downloadmode using Homebutton/Volume down/Poweron. Than connect your phone with computer and if your device is recognized start Odin. Perhaps that's the key to your problem.
Greetz
B.
Hi friends,
Is there any safe way to flash a bootloader and modem file to my N9005 Note 3 without using PC. I heard about mobile odin and all.. but not sure if it works or not?
Anyone please help.
Does the phone have a custom recovery installed?
audit13 said:
Does the phone have a custom recovery installed?
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yes of course it have twrp installed. I have been flashing custom firmwares and all. but i dont have have a pc right now for flashing BL,CP using odin..
So I have been having a really hard time trying to get TWRP installed. And now I understand why, it's because it's AT&T and it has a locked bootloader. But being the stupid me I sometimes am, I installed it with Flashify. It succesfully installed! But oh wait.... The bootloader is LOCKED and now whenever I try to boot into recovery I just get this message 'System software not authorized by AT&T has been found on your phone.' And I don't know how to fix this. I just really want a custom recovery so I can install customs ROMs. Thanks for any help in advance
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So I have been having a really hard time trying to get TWRP installed. And now I understand why, it's because it's AT&T and it has a locked bootloader. But being the stupid me I sometimes am, I installed it with Flashify. It succesfully installed! But oh wait.... The bootloader is LOCKED and now whenever I try to boot into recovery I just get this message 'System software not authorized by AT&T has been found on your phone.' And I don't know how to fix this. I just really want a custom recovery so I can install customs ROMs. Thanks for any help in advance
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Well, first I think you may need to flash a stock ROM to get rid of that message.
Next, the custom recovery you are looking for is called SafeTrap. Similar to TWRP, but it should work with locked bootloaders.
GDReaper said:
Well, first I think you may need to flash a stock ROM to get rid of that message.
Next, the custom recovery you are looking for is called SafeTrap. Similar to TWRP, but it should work with locked bootloaders.
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But I am running Android Lollipop, will SafeTrap work? Do I still need to flash a stock ROM? And If I need to, should I use Odin to do it?
TechGuyYT said:
But I am running Android Lollipop, will SafeTrap work? Do I still need to flash a stock ROM? And If I need to, should I use Odin to do it?
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The only way to flash stock is with Odin. Or Kies.
I don't know if it will work on lollipop, due to the bootloader being locked tighter.
But if it doesn't work, then nothing will.
TechGuyYT said:
But I am running Android Lollipop, will SafeTrap work? Do I still need to flash a stock ROM? And If I need to, should I use Odin to do it?
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If your phone is AT&T S4 (SGH-i337), the highest firmware available is NB1 firmware cooked by muniz_ri . You can get it from here.
You can flash that with odin. Once you are in NB1 you can root the phone and upgrade back to lollipop. You can read the instructions and get the required files here.
As SGH-i337 has locked bootloader the available custom rom flashers are safestrap and flashfire. Using safestrap in lollipop is pain in the neck so I use the flashfire.
You are also in the wrong form IMHO. There is a separate forum for SGH i-337. You can find it here.
The i337 cannot accept a custom recovery other than safestrap and custom roms must be based on a stock s4 rom which means no cm or aosp.