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Problem rooting new S4

I've rooted my new S4 (I9505) using Odin 3 and CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505. The root seemed to go OK (see below), but I had problems with Titanium Backup not being able to get root access so I installed an app called Root Check and it tells me that I don't have root access.
If I run SU from terminal emulator it gives me a # prompt however.
I've tried flashing the root file again but got exactly the same results.
Has anyone else had this problem?
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!

itm said:
I've rooted my new S4 (I9505) using Odin 3 and CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505. The root seemed to go OK (see below), but I had problems with Titanium Backup not being able to get root access so I installed an app called Root Check and it tells me that I don't have root access.
If I run SU from terminal emulator it gives me a # prompt however.
I've tried flashing the root file again but got exactly the same results.
Has anyone else had this problem?
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wipe cache, and try another version of odin

samersh72 said:
wipe cache, and try another version of odin
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Do I need to flash CWM to wipe the cache?

itm said:
Do I need to flash CWM to wipe the cache?
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no, you can do it with stock recovery
CF wrote in his thread:
NOTE: Sometimes the device does *not* boot into recovery mode and root your device. Just do the entire procedure again if this happens. If it still will not install root and such, make sure that in Odin "Auto Reboot" is not checked. Then after flashing, pull the battery, and boot with VolUp+Home+Power button to boot into recovery manually. This will start the install process.
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OK I went into stock recovery and wiped the cache. I then flashed the root file with Odin v3.07 (the previous time I tried Odin v1.85). Root checker still tells me I don't have root access, and typing SU still gives me a # prompt
???

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43107212
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

argentux said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43107212
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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Sorry I didn't understand the relevant of that link to my problem.
Also my problem seems a little different - the OP in that thread said that the root checkers confirmed that he DID have root - that's not the case here
???

itm said:
OK I went into stock recovery and wiped the cache. I then flashed the root file with Odin v3.07 (the previous time I tried Odin v1.85). Root checker still tells me I don't have root access, and typing SU still gives me a # prompt
???
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do you have supersu application in the drawer?? if not, install it from play store.
see what i add in my previous post.
i think you will have better answer if you post your issue in CF thread

samersh72 said:
do you have supersu application in the drawer?? if not, install it from play store.
see what i add in my previous post.
i think you will have better answer if you post your issue in CF thread
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Yes I have SuperSU installed

[Q] How to Root on G900FXXU1BNL7 5.0?

Hello I was trying to root my G900F that is currently running Lollipop BNL7 with CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f and Odin 3.09 after enabling USB debug but Failed at the end of the process. Had to restore stock G900FXXU1BNL7 to get phone back working.
Try it two times always fails at the end.
Any other method or have to wait for updated version of CF-Auto?
Does G900FXXU1BNL7 is rootable?
Is there a way to downgrade to 4.4 safely as I try already and end up in nightmare and dont have EFS backup that is why I want to root first.?
Code:
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

egejo said:
Hello I was trying to root my G900F that is currently running Lollipop BNL7
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You haven't done anything serious. Don't worry. You can only use SuperSU 2.38 or above versions. No other method works for TouchWiz Lollipop so far.

Reactivation lock
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I think you already enable (Reactivation lock) from setting --> security
Just uncheck the option and i hope it will work fine

Thanks for the advice but did not work.
I have try these way so to first load a custom recovery via odin to root and install SUperSu tested with both Philz and TWRP but failed also on Odin at the end of the process of each of them.
Had to put stock BNL7 again to recover the phone from "firmware upgrade issue" screen
Does BNL7 has some locked bootloader security or so I cant mod anything neither root it now...
lingowistico said:
You haven't done anything serious. Don't worry. You can only use SuperSU 2.38 or above versions. No other method works for TouchWiz Lollipop so far.
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egejo said:
Thanks for the advice but did not work.
I have try these way so to first load a custom recovery via odin to root and install SUperSu tested with both Philz and TWRP but failed also on Odin at the end of the process of each of them.
Had to put stock BNL7 again to recover the phone from "firmware upgrade issue" screen
Does BNL7 has some locked bootloader security or so I cant mod anything neither root it now...
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Yes some people say that it only works with Fusion TWRP 2.8.2.0. I don't know if it's true because I already flashed it before flashing SuperSU 2.38 beta And of course it worked.

i cant install recovery mode on bnl7 . Tried it whole day and all i get is stock recovery mode.
Help ?

lingowistico said:
Yes some people say that it only works with Fusion TWRP 2.8.2.0. I don't know if it's true because I already flashed it before flashing SuperSU 2.38 beta And of course it worked.
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Thanks, sorry to be such a noob but downloaded the Fusion TWRP you post got the zip... but how to install if unzipped there is no odin Tar or such flashable file...neither like and apk, sorry lost in here?
Lastly to let you know that now I'm in Stock G900FXXU1ANCE, dowgraded from BLN7 to BLN2, then ANJ1 and then ANCE. On all of them I have been trying to root or put a custom recovery, used CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f, openrecovery-twrp-2.8.1.0-klte or philz_touch_6.57.8-klte with same results always Failing Odin at the end of process... The thing I notice is that always it shown on the dowload mode screen
"QUALCOMM SECURE BOOT: ENABLED (CSB)"
Even after downgrade, could these be the issue?
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> philz_touch_6.57.8-klte.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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Made a little progress here,
As I'm now on G900FXXU1ANCE I used towelroot and finally gain root access it Work installed SuperSu from Gplay and then finally made an EFS backup with samsung tool...
But still dont know why it does not work all other methods and ODIN rooting and cant have a custom recovery neither...But for now I feal a little safer having my EFS on Dropbox to be sure....
Will keep playing trying to get a working custom recovery so to flash customs roms later...But looks like I will have to wait for updates now...

egejo said:
Made a little progress here,
As I'm now on G900FXXU1ANCE I used towelroot and finally gain root access it Work installed SuperSu from Gplay and then finally made an EFS backup with samsung tool...
But still dont know why it does not work all other methods and ODIN rooting and cant have a custom recovery neither...But for now I feal a little safer having my EFS on Dropbox to be sure....
Will keep playing trying to get a working custom recovery so to flash customs roms later...But looks like I will have to wait for updates now...
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had the same problem as you use this twrp it worked perfect in the end make you scroll down to where it says THE GOODS TWRP ODIN its near the bottom of first post in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697762

pnr2020 said:
had the same problem as you use this twrp it worked perfect in the end make you scroll down to where it says THE GOODS TWRP ODIN its near the bottom of first post in this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2697762
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Thanks but tested an did not work Odin Fails flashing it.
I can only flash stock roms and root on those old enough for towelroot...
I'm starting to think these brand new S5 SM-G900F is starting to come with locked bootloader....
Is there a way to verify these...?

egejo said:
Thanks, sorry to be such a noob but downloaded the Fusion TWRP you post got the zip... but how to install if unzipped there is no odin Tar or such flashable file...neither like and apk, sorry lost in here?
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This is the story that I heard and followed, after which I got root on bln2:
You can only get root on Samsung Lollipop with SuperSU v2.38 and above, but the only 100% sure way to flash SuperSU v2.38+ is by flashing it in Fusion TWRP 2.8.2.0.
So you do it like this:
1 Flash rom in odin
2 Flash custom recovery in Odin (CWM/TWRP doesn't matter)
3 Now boot custom recovery and flash the Fusion TWRP 2.8.2.0 zip file
4 Reboot recovery
5 Flash SuperSU v2.38+ zip
6 Enjoy root

lingowistico said:
This is the story that I heard and followed, after which I got root on bln2:
You can only get root on Samsung Lollipop with SuperSU v2.38 and above, but the only 100% sure way to flash SuperSU v2.38+ is by flashing it in Fusion TWRP 2.8.2.0.
So you do it like this:
1 Flash rom in odin
2 Flash custom recovery in Odin (CWM/TWRP doesn't matter)
3 Now boot custom recovery and flash the Fusion TWRP 2.8.2.0 zip file
4 Reboot recovery
5 Flash SuperSU v2.38+ zip
6 Enjoy root
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I cant flash any custom recovery at all it always fails and softbricks the phone... Looks like these G900F is now bootloader Locked...
If so samsung is now selling them from factory locked not just ATT versions...

egejo said:
Thanks but tested an did not work Odin Fails flashing it.
I can only flash stock roms and root on those old enough for towelroot...
I'm starting to think these brand new S5 SM-G900F is starting to come with locked bootloader....
Is there a way to verify these...?
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dont know to be honest mine only 2 weeks old from uk was on BTU but now on polish version

egejo said:
Looks like these G900F is now bootloader Locked...
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I don't think so, everything works fine for me..

i also cant install recovery but i dont get soft bricks , just normal stock recovery mode all over.

"qualcomm secure boot: Enabled (csb)
hello everyone
if you got error in odin when flash any custom recovery just deactivate reactivation lock from setting>security.

cant root G900FXXU1BOB7 help please

i dont know whats going on but i cant root G900FXXU1BOB7 also cant install twrp or cwm any ideas anyone

Yeah, I lost root after flashing the standard BOB7 firmware.
Had to re-root my phone using these instructions.
Are you flashing with Odin?
If so, how are you getting into download mode (DO NOT USE THE 4-WAY REBOOT OPTION). You must turn off your phone (and some people recommend removing the battery, but I have never had to do that). Then turn the phone on, by pushing 'home', 'volume down' and power.
Flash the 'CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.tar.md5' (or whichever is the appropriate version for your phone. I am using the SM-G900F, which is kltexx but yours might be a different model) using 'AP' (if odin 3.09) or 'PDA'.
Edit: Meant to add, download the latest auto-root package from chainfire's link above (it has a compatible version of SuperSU that works with android 5.0). If you are using an old version, it may not work with android 5. The latest version is 2.45, but I think 2.43 and up should work.

ruskin0611 said:
Yeah, I lost root after flashing the standard BOB7 firmware.
Had to re-root my phone using these instructions.
Are you flashing with Odin?
If so, how are you getting into download mode (DO NOT USE THE 4-WAY REBOOT OPTION). You must turn off your phone (and some people recommend removing the battery, but I have never had to do that). Then turn the phone on, by pushing 'home', 'volume down' and power.
Flash the 'CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.tar.md5' (or whichever is the appropriate version for your phone. I am using the SM-G900F, which is kltexx but yours might be a different model) using 'AP' (if odin 3.09) or 'PDA'.
Edit: Meant to add, download the latest auto-root package from chainfire's link above (it has a compatible version of SuperSU that works with android 5.0). If you are using an old version, it may not work with android 5. The latest version is 2.45, but I think 2.43 and up should work.
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I got the Sm-G900F and tried the chainfire's autoroot and got failed
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.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> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Are you using the G900FXXU1BOB7 firmware?

You have to flash the latest TWRP via Odin. Afterwards install the latest superSU through TWRP.
Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk

Dissgro said:
You have to flash the latest TWRP via Odin. Afterwards install the latest superSU through TWRP.
Gesendet von meinem SM-G900F mit Tapatalk
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Guys help me. I have the twrp installed. Su installed it says superuser enabled. But if i want to use any root app like adaway or titanium backup it doesn't give me a choice to grant. It just stops there. I tried to reflash the cf-autoroot, but didn't work. Anyone can help me? Thanks in advance.

twrp fails too

Hollowlife said:
twrp fails too
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My problem was I couldn't "Wipe / Advanced Wipe" with TWRP it gave me a bunch of errors, so I tried "Format Data" and that worked. Executed Wipe after, reinstalled G900FXXU1BOB7 , latest TWRP (2.8.5.0), followed by Root

I can't root or install TWRP in g900fxxu1bob7 firm also
Odin always gives me that error :crying:

[Q] -CM- What to update to

Hi guys, I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 from Canada, specifically Rogers. The phone is currently on the CM11 Nightly ROM. (I can check specifically which nightly, my phone is just backing up at the moment so I can't see!)
I have this problem, which is, when the phone automatically locks or I myself lock it, the radio signal completely drops. Sometimes the signal will come back, but to get it back for sure is to turn the phone on airplane mode then off again. It is annoying because when the phone is locked for a while, it will receive signal at some point. During that time I'll get a call and it'll ring but once the screen turns on the signal will drop, also dropping the call. I have a slight understanding that it could be a problem with the phone's radio firmware?
Now that you guys have an understanding about my problem, this is what I am hoping to accomplish. I want to update the phones ROM, as it is probably old, along with the proper fix to the phone's radio firmware. How do i go about doing this? The kind of ROM that I want is something in between stable version and nightly (not nightly as I think nightly was the one that caused my radio problem), I think that's SNAPSHOT M12? Please correct me if I am wrong. I would rather not lose any of my data but if I have to then I will but please do guide me because I am scared to lose any of my data.
Thank you guys for reading my long post, I hope my English and grammar is fine! I look forward to hearing from you guys!

The current version of Cyanogenmod is 12.1 (Android 5.1.1). The two release channels for 12.1 are nightlies and snapshots. As of yet there has been no CM12.1 snapshot I'm aware of, meaning all CM12.1 ROMs are nightlies.
You haven't said what version of the stock ROM you had before moving to CM11, but if the radio is too old, you'll want to update it. You'll need Odin and either the modem file, or a complete ROM, which you can download from here. If you choose to install the stock ROM, be aware that you will have to root your device again, using CF-Autoroot. Flashing the stock ROM or modem won't wipe your data unless you tell Odin to partition the S4, so you don't want to do that. What you do want to do before you attempt to do anything is make a nandroid backup as well as move any important files off the internal storage. While you won't need to wipe the S4 prior to installing the new stock ROM or the modem, you will need to do so when installing the new version of Cyanogenmod.
P. S. In the future, you want to direct your questions to the AT&T Galaxy S4 forums as this is the International S4 forum, which doesn't cover North American S4 devices. Your question however is general enough that we should still be able to help you.

Thanks for the reply!
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You haven't said what version of the stock ROM you had before moving to CM11
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I don't know how to answer this, It's been quite a long time since I moved to CM11. Basically what I did was, when I bought the phone I went home and installed CM11 on it, haha.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You'll need Odin and either the modem file, or a complete ROM, which you can download from here. If you choose to install the stock ROM, be aware that you will have to root your device again, using CF-Autoroot. Flashing the stock ROM or modem won't wipe your data unless you tell Odin to partition the S4, so you don't want to do that. What you do want to do before you attempt to do anything is make a nandroid backup as well as move any important files off the internal storage. While you won't need to wipe the S4 prior to installing the new stock ROM or the modem, you will need to do so when installing the new version of Cyanogenmod.
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I am quite confused, sorry. What I'm doing right now is I'm downloading the newest radio firmware from the link you have given me. After that I'm going to follow the instructions of:
Extract (unzip) the firmware file
Download Odin v3.10.6
Extract Odin ZIP file
Open Odin v.3.10.6
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
That will fix my radio problems?
Now to update my ROM. This is where I am mostly confused. In your opinion, should I stick with CM11 Nightly? Can I somehow go from nightly to a more stable version like cm11 snapshot m12? Should I update to CM12? Will my phone keep up with the CM12 ROM?
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
P. S. In the future, you want to direct your questions to the AT&T Galaxy S4 forums as this is the International S4 forum, which doesn't cover North American S4 devices. Your question however is general enough that we should still be able to help you.
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Sorry I will keep that in mind! Mind you, I carefully chose this and looked at all my other options. I didn't see the AT&T forum to fit because AT&T is in the United States and my carrier is in Canada, I just didn't want to have problems with anything else

Guys, I think i screwed up.... So when i downloaded that firmware from Sammobile. I flashed it with ODIN and made sure re-partition was not checked. Everything looked fine and when my phone rebooted (its still rebooting at the moment) the welcome screen was the default "samsung" splash screen, not the Cyanogen Mod . I thought this method was only going to flash the phone's modem, not the ROM too
EDIT:
No....my worst nightmare came true .........NO!!!!
So my phone finished rebooting and its just a black screen. All I can see is the status bar at the top right that displays the WiFi signal and the Phone's network signal and the battery. Okay so I figured something out. When the phone is locked and I press the Home button, Battery Doctor's charging wallscreen shows up, meaning my device wasn't wiped ? When I tried to unlock from Battery Doctor's charging screen, it would just show the black screen with just the status bar .... PLEASE HELP ME !!!

It flashes a complete ROM, which is part of the reason I mentioned making a backup. Now you'll need to root your S4 again, as I mentioned, install a custom recovery, and then you can install Cyanogenmod (12.1 recommended). By flashing the complete ROM it also ensures you have a clean slate from which to move forward. Now all the firmware pieces "match" and you avoid any odd effects by having a mismatched bootloader and baseband.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
It flashes a complete ROM, which is part of the reason I mentioned making a backup. Now you'll need to root your S4 again, as I mentioned, install a custom recovery, and then you can install Cyanogenmod (12.1 recommended). By flashing the complete ROM it also ensures you have a clean slate from which to move forward. Now all the firmware pieces "match" and you avoid any odd effects by having a mismatched bootloader and baseband.
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D'awww Well I guess a clean slate isn't so bad. I backed up my text messsages and my photo's should be backed up onto the google drive anyways. I don't know if you saw my edited post but the UI is not loading. Its just showing the status bar at the top right (signal, wifi signal, battery).
Thanks.

If you're going to install CM12.1 I wouldn't worry about Touchwiz not starting. Just go ahead and prep the phone for Cyanogenmod, as the most important parts - baseband and bootloader - are apparently working properly.
EDIT: ROM installs don't wipe data when done through Odin unless you tell Odin to partition the device. Thus you'd need a factory reset to ensure Touchwiz works. But where you're going to put Cyanogenmod on, don't worry about Touchwiz.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
If you're going to install CM12.1 I wouldn't worry about Touchwiz not starting. Just go ahead and prep the phone for Cyanogenmod, as the most important parts - baseband and bootloader - are apparently working properly.
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The problem is, I can't. There's nothing there on the phone. Its just a black screen. Unless, thats what you meant.
I tried searching for a CM 12.1 Canadian version and I found this thread. http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/topic/104233-jfltesgh-i337m/
apparently theres no canadian version of the CM 12.1
what should I do ?

Use the Optimized CM12.1 here in I9505 Original Android Development. It's supposed to work with all Qualcomm S4s except the Value Edition S4.
Oh, and you don't need CF-Autoroot. Simply install the recovery using Odin, then install Cyanogenmod. Wipe data and cache, then reboot. Everything should be back to normal about ten minutes after rebooting, as the ART compiler compiles the apps.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Use the Optimized CM12.1 here in I9505 Original Android Development. It's supposed to work with all Qualcomm S4s except the Value Edition S4.
Oh, and you don't need CF-Autoroot. Simply install the recovery using Odin, then install Cyanogenmod. Wipe data and cache, then reboot. Everything should be back to normal about ten minutes after rebooting, as the ART compiler compiles the apps.
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Thanks for the replies! I'm sorry if im asking for too much but could you please confirm that this is the right one? link
So, I don't need to root? how can i verify that my phone is still rooted? If my phone is still rooted, I download Canadian Galaxy S4 SGH-i337M (Bell, Rogers, Telus) – CWM Recovery v6.0.4.4
Then flash that with Odin ?
edit: I think I know why this failed miserably....On Odin V3.10.6 I clicked "AP" for some reason, when I was flashing the firmware. Could that be the problem? If so, is there a fix ? i can't access my phones SD card .

Right link, but Clockworkmod is not a good choice for a recovery to flash through Odin. Use TWRP instead as Clockworkmod is no longer updated.
Cyanogenmod is pre-rooted, though until you open the developer options in settings you can't access it. That's why you don't need to root beforehand. There is no harm however if you choose to root anyway before installing.
Clicking Odin like that shouldn't do anything. But where you've encountered problems, read the instructions here to wipe the storage. Then install the stock ROM again through Odin to see if that resolves the problem.

i just installed cm-12.1-20150625-NIGHTLY-jfltexx on my s4 with cm-12.1-20150623-NIGHTLY-jfltexx but there is a problem with the phone functions. It can't make any call. .it do not find my sim card!! Same thing with cm-12.1-20150624-NIGHTLY . The last one that works is 20150623 . Is there anyone that can confirm my problem?

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Right link, but Clockworkmod is not a good choice for a recovery to flash through Odin. Use TWRP instead as Clockworkmod is no longer updated.
Cyanogenmod is pre-rooted, though until you open the developer options in settings you can't access it. That's why you don't need to root beforehand. There is no harm however if you choose to root anyway before installing.
Clicking Odin like that shouldn't do anything. But where you've encountered problems, read the instructions here to wipe the storage. Then install the stock ROM again through Odin to see if that resolves the problem.
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I am following this:
Code:
TWRP Recovery v2.8.7.0 is suggested for installation
First time or clean install:
Download the ROM from the link above
Download GApps package for Lollipop 5.1
Put the zip files on your SDCard
Reboot in Recovery
Wipe Data / Factory Reset
Optional: convert to F2FS
Select "Install zip from SDCard"
Choose ROM's zip file
Choose GApps zip file
Reboot system
Unfortunately, I am stuck though. I can't put the zip files in my phone because my phone is semi-bricked. I can't access my SD card. I don't have another device that I could plug my SD card into, and I don't have an SD card reader either!
edit: sorry im really like uneasy right now and im thinking that I don't want to lose all my data, so i'm exploring a bit. I booted up CWM because I had a backup made from there. I saw the backup, but when I tried to restore it, it said "MD5 Mismatch" is there ANY way I could get that backup of mine to restore? I would have a peace of mind and then we can restart this process from there.

flipboi15 said:
I am following this:
Code:
TWRP Recovery v2.8.7.0 is suggested for installation
First time or clean install:
Download the ROM from the link above
Download GApps package for Lollipop 5.1
Put the zip files on your SDCard
Reboot in Recovery
Wipe Data / Factory Reset
Optional: convert to F2FS
Select "Install zip from SDCard"
Choose ROM's zip file
Choose GApps zip file
Reboot system
Unfortunately, I am stuck though. I can't put the zip files in my phone because my phone is semi-bricked. I can't access my SD card. I don't have another device that I could plug my SD card into, and I don't have an SD card reader either!
edit: sorry im really like uneasy right now and im thinking that I don't want to lose all my data, so i'm exploring a bit. I booted up CWM because I had a backup made from there. I saw the backup, but when I tried to restore it, it said "MD5 Mismatch" is there ANY way I could get that backup of mine to restore? I would have a peace of mind and then we can restart this process from there.
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I assume your model is i337M. Check it in download mode. If that's the case, then follow this.
1. Flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/sgh-i337m-canadian-stock-official-t3082758
2. Flash TWRP
3. Flash the rom you want.
That's all. You are making it to difficult.

Lennyz1988 said:
I assume your model is i337M. Check it in download mode. If that's the case, then follow this.
1. Flash this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/sgh-i337m-canadian-stock-official-t3082758
2. Flash TWRP
3. Flash the rom you want.
That's all. You are making it to difficult.
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So step 1 and 2 flash that with Odin? Do I wipe or no? If i decide not to wipe, will i still have my old stuff from my phone back?
I am confused with step 3. How do I flash the ROM? Using ODIN? Or TWRP? If its through TWRP, how do I get the ROM in my SD card?
edit: I flashed the first link and this is my log, it failed
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUGOC4_I337MOYAGOC4_I337MVLUGOC4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
tried a second time, it still failed
I think my phone is bricked. Its stuck on "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
latest log im digging myself a deeper hole :
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUGOC4_I337MOYAGOC4_I337MVLUGOC4_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> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Added!!

Flashing CM is easy. It doesn't require root access because this phone has no bootloader lock. Download a custom recovery with TAR file format, install drivers, go to the download mode of your phone, connect your phone to your computer, and use Odin to flash the recovery. Then copy CM zip file to a SD card and flash it in recovery. That's all!?
For recovery I recommend TWRP: teamw.in
If you've installed Kies you should have drivers on your computer. Otherwise install Kies or only drivers if you can find them on Samsung official website.

flipboi15 said:
So step 1 and 2 flash that with Odin? Do I wipe or no? If i decide not to wipe, will i still have my old stuff from my phone back?
I am confused with step 3. How do I flash the ROM? Using ODIN? Or TWRP? If its through TWRP, how do I get the ROM in my SD card?
edit: I flashed the first link and this is my log, it failed
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUGOC4_I337MOYAGOC4_I337MVLUGOC4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
tried a second time, it still failed
I think my phone is bricked. Its stuck on "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
latest log im digging myself a deeper hole :
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUGOC4_I337MOYAGOC4_I337MVLUGOC4_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> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Added!!
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Use a different usb port / different usb cable.

Thanks for all the help guys I really do appreciate it and I can't thank you all enough. I have the stock rom working at the moment. I have TWRP installed and I put the ROM and GAPPS into my SD card. I booted into TWRP recovery and clicked on install then i chose the ROM zip but, it fails. This is the error attached picture.

flipboi15 said:
Thanks for all the help guys I really do appreciate it and I can't thank you all enough. I have the stock rom working at the moment. I have TWRP installed and I put the ROM and GAPPS into my SD card. I booted into TWRP recovery and clicked on install then i chose the ROM zip but, it fails. This is the error attached picture.
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Try redownloading the .zip file. Maybe it's corrupt.

So after trying to install the ROM in TWRP and failing. I couldn't load up the phone anymore, it got stuck at the Samsung Logo screen. I am now re-flashing I337MVLUGOC4 - 5.0.1 Lollipop.
edit:
So at the moment, my phone is working fine on stock rom. I redownloaded the CM-12.1 optimized. I moved it into my SD card. I need to know if there are certain steps I need to do to get this right. These are the steps I took the first time.
Rebooted into TWRP recovery mode, then clicked install then I navigated to the CM-12.1 ROM zip and swiped to install.
Was I supposed to wipe anything? The only time I wiped(the default wipe in twrp) was after I installed the 5.0.1 Lollipop firmware. By the way, i noticed that my phone's internal memory is almost full, it only has 2GB of 9.69GB left in the internal. I checked it out and all my old files were still there!

SOLVED - Can't boot to CWM or TWRP - SM-T530

I've flashed the most recent versions of both CWM and TWRP, but it boots into android stock recovery every time.
I tried using the hardware buttons. I tried booting into recovery from ROM manager, first setting up the correct recovery in settings
I also tried the fast boot options, but I can't locate my device through the "fastboot devices" command, even when run in administrator mode.
There's an option described elsewhere, for other devices, which involves unchecking reboot when flashing the recovery in Odin, and then temporarily dislodging the battery, but the 530 has a closed back cover so I can't do that either.
I'm really stuck here, and any help would be appreciated
BTW running 4.4.2

MadBigMadBoatMan said:
I've flashed the most recent versions of both CWM and TWRP, but it boots into android stock recovery every time.
I tried using the hardware buttons. I tried booting into recovery from ROM manager, first setting up the correct recovery in settings
I also tried the fast boot options, but I can't locate my device through the "fastboot devices" command, even when run in administrator mode.
There's an option described elsewhere, for other devices, which involves unchecking reboot when flashing the recovery in Odin, and then temporarily dislodging the battery, but the 530 has a closed back cover so I can't do that either.
I'm really stuck here, and any help would be appreciated
BTW running 4.4.2
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If you flash custom recovery via Odin and have this situation you need untick restart checkbox in Odin . And then handly reboot to recovery .
There are no fastboot mode in our tab .

repey6 said:
If you flash custom recovery via Odin and have this situation you need untick restart checkbox in Odin . And then handly reboot to recovery .
There are no fastboot mode in our tab .
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Hello, and thank you for responding.
I run ODIN 3.09, and I must assume by "restart" you mean the "Auto reboot" box? If so, I've tried with that box unchecked, and then booting into recovery with the buttons, but it still brings me to stock recovery. And I can't flash any ROMs from that one obviously.
Tried again now after a wipe/factory reset, still goes to stock.
I must admit this particular challenge is proving a but frustrating. Usually I get somewhere, anywhere...

MadBigMadBoatMan said:
Hello, and thank you for responding.
I run ODIN 3.09, and I must assume by "restart" you mean the "Auto reboot" box? If so, I've tried with that box unchecked, and then booting into recovery with the buttons, but it still brings me to stock recovery. And I can't flash any ROMs from that one obviously.
Tried again now after a wipe/factory reset, still goes to stock.
I must admit this particular challenge is proving a but frustrating. Usually I get somewhere, anywhere...
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Do you have root ?

repey6 said:
Do you have root ?
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Yes, root is fine
Add this to methods tried: Wiping cache+wipe user dats+factory reset - download mode without booting to stock rom, flashing recovery with reboot disabled, straight to recovery.....
Still stock recovery
I looked into safestrapping, but it seems that's just for locked bootloaders
And by the way, I tried boot to bootloader from quickboot, got me to download mode... so maybe it is locked? Wasn't listed under devices
And, I reboot to recovery with power+home+volume up
Is there any other way to reboot this device to recovery?

MadBigMadBoatMan said:
Yes, root is fine
Add this to methods tried: Wiping cache+wipe user dats+factory reset - download mode without booting to stock rom, flashing recovery with reboot disabled, straight to recovery.....
Still stock recovery
I looked into safestrapping, but it seems that's just for locked bootloaders
And by the way, I tried boot to bootloader from quickboot, got me to download mode... so maybe it is locked? Wasn't listed under devices
And, I reboot to recovery with power+home+volume up
Is there any other way to reboot this device to recovery?
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Sorry i was busy .
That correct understand i have some questions , sorry .
Settings-general-about device name of your device ? Your firmware ?
Can you give me copy Odin log of flashing recovery ?

repey6 said:
Sorry i was busy .
That correct understand i have some questions , sorry .
Settings-general-about device name of your device ? Your firmware ?
Can you give me copy Odin log of flashing recovery ?
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Device name
T530 (i just set it up after factory reset, so this is my input I think)
Model number
SM-T530
Android Version
4.4.2
Kernel Version
3.4.0-1090229
Build number
KOT49H.T530XXU1ANH7
ODIN Gives me this:
<ID:0/010> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> recovery.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/010> RES OK !!
<ID:0/010> Removed!!

MadBigMadBoatMan said:
Device name
T530 (i just set it up after factory reset, so this is my input I think)
Model number
SM-T530
Android Version
4.4.2
Kernel Version
3.4.0-1090229
Build number
KOT49H.T530XXU1ANH7
ODIN Gives me this:
<ID:0/010> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> recovery.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/010> RES OK !!
<ID:0/010> Removed!!
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OK . Thanks . I propose to get root at first by CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root . Link https://download.chainfire.eu/441/C...uto-Root-matissewifi-matissewifizs-smt530.zip . Unpack and flash via Odin . Dont unchecked checkboxes . When you will have root you can to use different method that to install custom recovery ( i recomend last TWRP by @sub77 http://android.comtek-wiebe.de/index.php?folder=T3BlblJlY292ZXJ5 )

repey6 said:
OK . Thanks . I propose to get root at first by CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root . Link https://download.chainfire.eu/441/C...uto-Root-matissewifi-matissewifizs-smt530.zip . Unpack and flash via Odin . Dont unchecked checkboxes . When you will have root you can to use different method that to install custom recovery ( i recomend last TWRP by @sub77 http://android.comtek-wiebe.de/index.php?folder=T3BlblJlY292ZXJ5 )
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Wiped cache, factory reset, and rooted using autoroot from your link, then flashed the revovery image.
Still not able to access custom recovery, only stock.
Then I installed Rashr, and was able to reboot to TWRP from there, so my problem is solved
Thanks a lot for taking the time to help out!
Here's the Play Stor link for Rashr:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools&hl=en