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Hi,
i was looking a way to backup my full device s5 Neo that i purchased 3 days ago. I already did it abd rooted my S2.
I have latest Samsung driver however Odin does not backup but flash to device new ROM.
i would like to backup device before rooting it. To do that under S2 i had to root my phone first and to install CWM, only after i was able to backup full device....so still the same thing under S5 Neo ?
i checked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699648 and it seems that first header is confusing...at lesat it confused me that we can full backup device with new Odin before rooting device.
S5 Neo already include a CWM version but without recovery/backup items in the menu
this is the android system recovery v: 3e
thx
it's really so cool and useful
thanks sooooo much
maileen said:
Hi,
i was looking a way to backup my full device s5 Neo that i purchased 3 days ago. I already did it abd rooted my S2.
I have latest Samsung driver however Odin does not backup but flash to device new ROM.
i would like to backup device before rooting it. To do that under S2 i had to root my phone first and to install CWM, only after i was able to backup full device....so still the same thing under S5 Neo ?
i checked http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2699648 and it seems that first header is confusing...at lesat it confused me that we can full backup device with new Odin before rooting device.
S5 Neo already include a CWM version but without recovery/backup items in the menu
this is the android system recovery v: 3e
thx
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You can try twrp recovery
On this link https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://cwm-twrp-android.biz/download/samsung-galaxy-s5-neo.html&ved=0CDMQFjAEahUKEwiagtzI9fbHAhUBFxQKHTPTAN8&usg=AFQjCNEv9n9PathRFvgpndflxBLuh4R3Vg&sig2=DeZL3JwswIOYGFORDzff7Q
Hi,
i already read this article, however to download the CWM you need to give them your mobile phone number so sorry that's only a ad page nothing more.
Moreover, officially from Google, android 6 is still AFAIK in beta mode.
***PLEASE DO NOT SKIP THE INSTRUCTION THAT SAYS MAKE A BACKUP*****
Lots of people are requesting help after not making a backup. And while people are able to help, the files are very large and takes up considerable bandwidth. Much better to EASILY create your own backup.
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First of all a BIG thanks to @ionioni, this is all his work i am just re-uploading files and some sort of instructions. Much of the instructions are also lifted from ionioni, so thanks from me too!
That's right sources here: https://twrp.me
There Is currently no xposed support for intel 64 bit android
Neither I or the developer take any responsibility for damage to yourself or your tablet, by carrying out anything written here you accept full liability for your actions. I am quite sure xda forums feel the same.
****BIG WARNING , This is ONLY for the Yoga Tab 3 Pro models YT3-X90(F|X|L) Intel Atom powered CherryTrail SoC devices flashing any of these files to another device will more than likely result in BRICK!!****
ANOTHER BIG NOTE.....lollipop can only be rooted using supersu version 2.46 whilst marshmallow version ,as of writing, can ONLY get root using magisk!
You should backup all important data before attempting any of this as you will be losing all data during the process. Titanium backup is good for backing up and restoring apps, other personal files can be moved to external sd or copied to computer.
First off you will need to have fastboot installed on your PC if you havn't already. Find it here......
For windows. https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-windows.zip
For Mac. https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-darwin.zip
For Linux. https://dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools-latest-linux.zip
To gain ROOT access.....
1. download and extract the twrp.img file from the zip attached (YOU MUST EXTRACT FROM THE ZIP!!!) and copy supersu.zip or magisk.zip to tablets external memory card. https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/ (LOLLIPOP only supersu v2.46 is supported, other versions cause bootloop) or https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445 for MARSHMALLOW.
2. unlock your tab if is not unlocked (this is mandatory in order to boot custom images like TWRP recovery):
a) Enable developer options ( Go settings, at bottom select "About tablet" then press "Build number" 7 times. congrats you are now a developer.)
b) Go back to settings and now at the bottom there is a new option "developer options" in developer options enable "OEM unlocking"
3.Restart in fastboot mode (hold volume + while powering on tablet)
4. In the same foler you have extracted your TWRP.img (in windows) hold shift key while right clicking in the explorer window, select open command window here.
5. At the command prompt (black window that opens) type "fastboot oem unlock" for LOLLIPOP or "fastboot flashing unlock" for MARSHMALLOW. at this point you will be prompted that you want to delete all data, this is obviously a security measure that cannot be avoided.
6. go to step 7.
7. In command window (the little black window you opened earlier) type "fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0(6)-x90.img" your tablet should now boot to TWRP. ( This is a live session TWRP has not been flashed to your tablet)
******MAKE A TWRP BACKUP!!!!!!!!!!********* DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP.
Modifying system files will mean that you are unable to take Lenovo OTA Updates, the only way to install new updates is to later restore your TWRP stock backup, then reROOT. thats just the way it is i am afraid.
8. in TWRP install SuperSU.zip (lollipop) or magisk.zip (marshmallow) located at your external memory card.
9. Thats it enjoy Your rooted tablet.
10. If you experience time changing upon reboot use your favourite method to edit build prop, I used buildprop editor found in the playstore. Find "persist.sys.timezone" and change it to your location, I had to set mine to Europe/London.
PS...your tablet will hang on every boot at bootloader error 3 to warn about the unlocked bootloader, PLEASE DO NOT lock your bootloader, this is a small annoyance and makes brick recovery much easier. (just restore your lovely TWRP stock backup.
In order to install new Lenovo OTA update you must restore your TWRP stock backup, then take the OTA, then go through the root process again making a new TWRP stock backup after applying the new OTA.
Just one more BIG WARNING, this twrp comes with an option to reboot to bios. Be warned if you don't know what you are doing and you mess something up in there, FULL BRICK! no one will be able to help you recover.
PPS...there seems to be some issues with using magisk modules on our tab. To install them one must download them and then manually install them from twrp.
https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/
Now for the real magic.
this can be achieved with or without root! just make sure, as per the ROOT instructions, the first thing you do in TWRP is make a full backup.
As a yoga tab 3 pro owner you know that your tablet lags, crashes and is generally buggy, mine would frequently crash during periods of long sleep.
there is a solution to this problem that is rather simple but seems to yield huge results. if we just run our tablet with the data partition unencrypted it runs like any other nice android device.
once again myself or the developer take no resposibility for your actions if you would like to try this.
instructions by ionioni.
""encryption of the 'data' partition (the one that holds your installed apps, personal stuff etc) is forced on these devices (even with no password set) the 'data' partition is automatically encrypted at boot time if it 'sees' an un-encrypted 'data' partition. in order to disable the enforced 'data' encryption i made a script that will disable the forced encryption flag in the existing boot (partition) image (encryption can still be triggered by the user in the Settings->Security panel). this will not decrypt an encrypted 'data' partition! will just allow you to boot having an un-encrypted 'data' partition."".........ionioni
1. make sure that when you make your TWRP backup that you include the boot partition (it will be patched by the script to disable forced encryption).
2. copy attached x90-disable_encr.zip to your tab and install from TWRP (once finished it will create also a backup of your original boot partition in the folder where the zip is located, however this is only a safety backup as you should have already backed up your Boot partition when making your TWRP backup)
3. **DO NOT SKIP THIS STEP** to finish, reboot in fastboot mode and input "fastboot format data" in order to have a clean(un-encrypted) 'data' partition on the next boot (and it will no longer be automatically encrypted as long as you have the modified boot)
alternatively you can format 'data' from within TWRP if you use the attached 'data' enabled TWRP.
i can confirm that since i have been running my tablet unencrypted using ionionis zip that i hav had no lagging, no crashing. runs just like any other android device. The kernel memory hog still remains but it works silky smooth.
Should anything go wrong stock rom for MARSHMALLOW can be found here...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/thinkpad-tablet/general/yoga-tab-3-pro-debrick-method-t3776951
Thank you for continuing the work !
Do you have compared the difference between encrypted/decryptet - is it worth to do all the stuff (root, etc.) ?
If you have to say a number in percent, how faster will it be ? You've tested multi-user (2nd user) ? If i setup a second user the tablet is nearly unusable - it's better with disabled encryption?
Sorry that i have a lot of questions, but it sounds not that easy and i think about it if its worth to do it
edit:
if i make a full backup - where is the backup of TWRP stored? Do i need a sdcard? Will it be overwritten by OTA/Update/Rooting/Decryption?
thx for your answers already.
I havnt tried with a second user. I could try for you.
before unencryption performance was sluggish. after unencrypted its just fine.
I know it seems like a lot of detail but it is actually easier than it sounds.
You don't have to have root to run the unencrypted stuff but you still need to oem unlock and make a full backup. Backup must be on external media, either ext sd or usb otg.
Your data would not be mountable in twrp unless unencrypted already. And then if you ever accidentily encrypted you ay be forced to format losing your backups.
External media is the way to go.
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If i try "decryption" than root is not far away (so i also get rid of some "lets say useless" system apps)
If ýou can try to check for multiuser you should have running facebook on both accounts (cause fb need a lot of ram and cpu)
maybe i will try it on weekend. i'll think about it....
What about the other peoples who own this tab?
gtx, juergen
Well I would always go ROOT, as it offers more choice, but of course the choice is ultimately yours.
I can try multi users but unfortunately I am one of those weirdos that does not use facebook. I guess I could try a couple of instances of chrome/Firefox.
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Ok just set up a new user switched between them ran chrome on both with several tabs open. didn't seem too bad.
Indeed more feedback from other users who have benifitted from unencrypted data partition would be useful.
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Thanks for your effort.
Hello,
BIG THANKS for your Root solution !
All working !!! thanks !!
All thanks to ionioni, this is all his work, i was just the guinea pig. Glad you have root, did you run the unencryption zip?
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Thanks ionioni and joesnose!
I rooted my device and ran the unencryption zip, it definitely makes everything a little smoother.
Also, I successfully mounted my exFAT sdcard with the help of lurker0's post here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3126394.
Nice. Thanks for the exfat find.
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joesnose said:
Indeed more feedback from other users who have benifitted from unencrypted data partition would be useful.
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Since the old thread is locked, I'll repeat myself here:
I rooted my YT3-X90F and decrypted it as well. Result is better overall performance (some1 asked rating in percentage, I would say +40% speed & +60% response).
But, sadly, it still needs restart every ~24hours, because all the freezes and lags come back with time.
Advise:
For those who want to root this device only to make it work with Sixaxis controller - don't even start. Yoga T3 doesn't support required bluetooth drivers (huge shame on Lenovo).
doesn't seem to connect to the ds4 either. Just sticks at pairing.
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Hi Joesnose and thanks for putting the instructions up (and of course, thanks to ionioni).
I have a couple of questions.
EDIT; oh pants, I have some more (possibly stupid) questions - just to be sure I know what I'm doing !
In the very first instructions about rooting:
1. I download the twrp.img.zip to my PC and unzip it to PC right ?
2. And the SuperSu goes in my ext SD card, not on the PC ?
3. I assume I must connect the YT3 Pro to the PC at some point ? When would that be ??
4. I don't understand instruction 7. It says type "fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0(6)-x90.img". Do I need to have that file downloaded or something ? What is twrp-2.8.7.0(6)-x90.img file ?
And what does it mean, "This is a live session TWRP has not been flashed to your tablet" ?
I can see that in the section about unencrypting the data partition that there is a file with a similar name to " twrp-2.8.7.0(6)-x90.img' but it has the words "data-enabled" in the fine name. I'm not sure what to do with this ??
5. At what point do I take a back-up of the original YT3 Pro stock image ? It's listed between 7 and 8 ? Do I do it right after 7 ? How do you make the back-up please ? And I guess I better store another copy somewhere safe, off the SD card too ?
6. If I just root this, can I then get OTA updates normally ? (without having to restore to stock).
7. And, if I do root and/or data unencryption, can the YT3 Pro be put back exactly how it was before changing anything ? Including it getting OTA updates normally ?
8. How do I make back-ups of apps while the YT3 Pro IF I wanted to restore those apps later on on an UNrooted YT3 Pro ? I don't know why I'd want an UNrooted YT3 Pro in the future, but for instance, if I used Titanium Backup, that needs root right ?? For instance, if I want to restore data from a Titanium Backup on an UNrooted YT3 Pro, will it work ? Or can I use something else ?
Sorry about all the questions - I can't believe I've rooted and installed custom ROMs for 4 devices - for some reason this seems different to the others and it was a while ago !
Thanks in advance
Frenchdroid said:
Hi Joesnose and thanks for putting the instructions up (and of course, thanks to ionioni).
I have a couple of questions.
EDIT; oh pants, I have some more (possibly stupid) questions - just to be sure I know what I'm doing !
In the very first instructions about rooting:
1. I download the twrp.img.zip to my PC and unzip it to PC right ?
2. And the SuperSu goes in my ext SD card, not on the PC ?
3. I assume I must connect the YT3 Pro to the PC at some point ? When would that be ??
4. I don't understand instruction 7. It says type "fastboot boot twrp-2.8.7.0(6)-x90.img". Do I need to have that file downloaded or something ? What is twrp-2.8.7.0(6)-x90.img file ?
And what does it mean, "This is a live session TWRP has not been flashed to your tablet" ?
I can see that in the section about unencrypting the data partition that there is a file with a similar name to " twrp-2.8.7.0(6)-x90.img' but it has the words "data-enabled" in the fine name. I'm not sure what to do with this ??
5. At what point do I take a back-up of the original YT3 Pro stock image ? It's listed between 7 and 8 ? Do I do it right after 7 ? How do you make the back-up please ? And I guess I better store another copy somewhere safe, off the SD card too ?
6. If I just root this, can I then get OTA updates normally ? (without having to restore to stock).
7. And, if I do root and/or data unencryption, can the YT3 Pro be put back exactly how it was before changing anything ? Including it getting OTA updates normally ?
8. How do I make back-ups of apps while the YT3 Pro IF I wanted to restore those apps later on on an UNrooted YT3 Pro ? I don't know why I'd want an UNrooted YT3 Pro in the future, but for instance, if I used Titanium Backup, that needs root right ?? For instance, if I want to restore data from a Titanium Backup on an UNrooted YT3 Pro, will it work ? Or can I use something else ?
Sorry about all the questions - I can't believe I've rooted and installed custom ROMs for 4 devices - for some reason this seems different to the others and it was a while ago !
Thanks in advance
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Ok let me see if I can help.
1. Yes
2. Yes
3.you must have the yt3 connected to your pc as the commands will be sent from your pc. Tablet must be in fastboot mode.
4. Yes sorry, when you extract the twrp.zip the file is called "twrp-2.8.7.6(0)-x90.img"
the twrp recovery is not flashed to your tablet it is just loaded temporarily, in a live session. Once rebooted it is gone. Normal recovery is not overwritten.
To run the unencrytption script one must be in twrp.
5. As soon as you get twrp loaded make a backup to either external sd or usb and yes not a bad idea to have a backup of your backup.
6. No
7. Yes, simply restore your backup before taking an ota update.
8. not sure about this one.
Indeed it appears like a lot of instructions but once you get into it its just like any other device.
Hope that helps.
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Big thanks for the answers - makes more sense now, especially the bit about a recovery session as I'm used to installing clockwork and using it on the device.
You can install twrp to your device but only do this after you have made a backup from a live session, making sure of course that your backup contains the original recovery.
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joesnose said:
You can install twrp to your device but only do this after you have made a backup from a live session, making sure of course that your backup contains the original recovery.
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Oh, ? At what point does twrp get installed and how do you do that?
And is it obvious how to include the original recovery in the backup?
I thought I had it nailed!
SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB S2 (SM-T715) ROOTING METHOD
Hi guys, i'm here to show to everyone interested in, how to achieve root for a Galaxy Tab S2 with SM-T715 model ONLY.
First of all i should tell you some things before we begin. This rooting method is known as "Systemless root" wich means that you will be able to get root, but if you factory reset your device you will lost it and you'll have too make the whole process again if you want to root again. Unfortunately at the moment is the only working root method i've found and testes (thanks to Chainfire). Another important thing is that this root method has been only tested with SM-T715 model (LTE+Wifi version), it should work for other variants too, but i've not tested. Feel free to try.
* One last thing. The method that i'm going to show here is intended for information purpose only. If you want to try it then YOU are the only one responsable for your actions, because you are choosing to do, it not me. . *
So, let's begin. Here's what is needed:
- A backup of your ROM (just in case something goes wrong)
- Our Galaxy Tab S2 (obviously)
- PC
- Smart Switch (to install drivers)
- Odin
- A working brain (seriously)
1. First of all, install Smart Switch in your pc (if you have already installed it, skip this and go to the next step) then follow the installer instruction. It's just that easier. During the installation you will be prompt to plug in your Galaxy Tab S2 to install drivers (USB debugging must be ON). When finished, you'll have installed all the needed drivers and so you're ready to go to the next step. You can download Smart Switch by following this link for Windows :
http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchwin
or this link for MAC :
http://www.samsung.com/global/download/smartswitchmac
* As suggested by Ashyx, for those wich doesn't want to use SmartSwitch, you can download the Samsung USB drivers directly from here :
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117#none
2. Now, you'll have to install the TWRP custom recovery, otherwise you won't be able to flash anything. To do so, first open Odin as administrator and uncheck "auto reboot" option, then load the TWRP recovery tar file into AP (for newer Odin versions) or PDA (for older Odin versions). At this point you have to shut down your Galaxy Tab S2 and then put it into recovery mode by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN. When in Download mode, just plug in your usb cable and press VOL UP, (you can read it on your device display) Odin should recognize your device. If you can see a yellow or cyano "COM" port, then you're ready to press Start, otherwise repeat the step 2. You can download Odin by following this link :
http://ul.to/qg65aywo
or this link :
http://turbobit.net/ftzryv5mtc39.html
You can download the TWRP recovery (Thanks to Ashyx, all credits to him) by following this link :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
*BE CAREFUL, WHEN ODIN FINISHES THE FLASHING PROCESS, YOU'LL HAVE TO MANUALLY REBOOT INTO RECOVERY BY PRESSING POWER + HOME + VOL UP AFTER SHUTTING DOWN. IF YOU DON'T DO THIS, THE CUSTOM RECOVERY WILL BE REPLACED BY THE STOCK ONE AT THE NEXT REBOOT*
3. Now that you've rebooted into TWRP, reboot your device and if you'll be prompt to install Supersu because you're not rooted click "NO", we'll have to do it manually. Place the SuperSu zip file into your Galaxy Tab S2 storage (internal or external doesn't matter) then reboot again into recovery. At this time choose the "Install" button and after you've located it and then flash it. Reboot system and you're done. You can download SuperSu ( Thanks to Chainfire, all credits to him) by following this link:
http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu
Now you're rooted
If i helped, just hit the "THANKS" button, i'll really apprecciate it!
OK 3 things here.
1. You should tell people to install the Samsung USB drivers not Smartswitch as it doesn't play nice with Odin.
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
2. I specifically ask that no direct links are posted to my stuff(there is good reason for this, one of them being updates) so please use this link instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
3. You have also posted a link to an old twrp version. See point 2.
The latest version is 3.0.2-1.
Thanks.
ashyx said:
OK 3 things here.
1. You should tell people to install the Samsung USB drivers not Smartswitch as it doesn't play nice with Odin.
http://developer.samsung.com/technical-doc/view.do?v=T000000117
2. I specifically ask that no direct links are posted to my stuff(there is good reason for this, one of them being updates) so please use this link instead:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3205686
3. You have also posted a link to an old twrp version. See point 2.
The latest version is 3.0.2-1.
Thanks.
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Hi, sorry for the link, i will change it after this comment. As concerns for Usb drivers, i've installed it using smartswitch and after that i've uninstalled the program, so didn't know that could cause problem with Odin. In the last, i've linked to an "old" TWRP version because it was the latest version for SM-T715 when i made this thread. Even if the TWRP for SM-T710 or 815 works fine with this model, i preferred to link to a specify version. Hope you understand. Thank you
Hi,
What about Knox flag tripping?
Point 2) of the guide would trip the flag, am I right?
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Giuskiller said:
2. Now, you'll have to install the TWRP custom recovery, otherwise you won't be able to flash anything.
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Do you need to wipe /data on this device? It's not clear to me whether it's encrypted on this device.
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ianmacd said:
Do you need to wipe /data on this device? It's not clear to me whether it's encrypted on this device.
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Hi, you don't need to wipe anything. Just follow the instruction if you have problems pm me
Giuskiller said:
Hi, you don't need to wipe anything. Just follow the instruction if you have problems pm me
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I've actually got an SM-T710, but I'm sure your instructions will work. I'm waiting for an official Dutch Marshmallow ROM to be released for the device before I take the plunge.
My question about /data was because it needs to be wiped on the S6 and S7, because those devices use Samsung encryption. I thought the situation was probably the same on the S2 Tab, but I gather from what you say that it isn't.
TWRP is too much trouble on the S6 and S7, so I used CF Auto Root on those devices. It's nice to know that TWRP is a viable option on the S2 Tab, however.
ianmacd said:
I've actually got an SM-T710, but I'm sure your instructions will work. I'm waiting for an official Dutch Marshmallow ROM to be released for the device before I take the plunge.
My question about /data was because it needs to be wiped on the S6 and S7, because those devices use Samsung encryption. I thought the situation was probably the same on the S2 Tab, but I gather from what you say that it isn't.
TWRP is too much trouble on the S6 and S7, so I used CF Auto Root on those devices. It's nice to know that TWRP is a viable option on the S2 Tab, however.
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Yes i know, but it's different from S6/S7. Obviously i've tested it without wiping so i can tell you for sure . I think that MM will be avaible shortly because the rollout for your device has already started
Giuskiller said:
Yes i know, but it's different from S6/S7. Obviously i've tested it without wiping so i can tell you for sure . I think that MM will be avaible shortly because the rollout for your device has already started
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Thanks for confirming. And thanks for putting together this guide.
gio90b said:
Hi,
What about Knox flag tripping?
Point 2) of the guide would trip the flag, am I right?
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+1
~ Does this method trip Knox / burns the eFuse-Chip?
Hi all,
This is my second project ,.
This time I ported CTR recovery by the recognized contributor @carliv, (do you remember the old CWM, well, this recovery is based on the old CWM)
If u want to read more about this recovery, read this.
But the problem is that I haven't an external sdcard and an OTG pendrive, so I need someone who want to test all functions of this recovery before creating a thread, and for anyone who want to test this recovery (and report bugs...) email me at [email protected] and I'll give you the link
Ah, this recovery is only for a500fu, and it's not tested on other variants
NOTE: If you want to became a tester, you have to tell me what works and what doesn't work.
I need about 3 testers MAX.
Hello
I had some problems with installing TWRP because there is no mirror for a flashable .zip file to our custom recovery. Also the flashing in ODIN caused a little headscrath but luckily some people of the forum helped me and i would like to help others - so here is a little guide.
Thanks to Bogeyof and another343.
Prerequisites
Stock device with stock recovery
Samsung drivers installed for your device
Download Odin above 3.09 (this guide is with 3.12) (others might work but i have best results in this version and above in general)
Download Odin TWRP Recovery (thanks to DJ_Steve) (It's linked in the attachements because of dead links in the other thread)
Download a custom rom of your choice (note the modelnumber of your device, ie. G800F)
1. Press and hold volume down, startbutton and power on button until the Samsung bootloader logo appears.
1. a. Now you are almost in download mode - press volume up once to be in download mode.
2. Plug the phone in with USB cabel.
3. Open Odin
4. Go to options (depending on the version) and remove the Auto Reset option but leave on the F. Reset time.
5. Press the AP button (depending on the version)
6. Find the recovery.tar.md5 file.
7. Make sure the phone is found in Odin (it will display in ID:COM and the Log)
8. Press Start (depending on the version) and it will start flashing - it will only take a couple of seconds.
9. Power down the phone and boot into recovery. (Volume up, startbutton and power on until logo appears)
Now you are in TWRP recovery.
I will update this guide at a later time. Any suggestions are valued. :fingers-crossed:
Can not get the TWRP 3.0.0
Where did you get TWRP 3.0.0, all the links I could find are dead.
One of the links worked shortly but i uploaded the file so you can get it.
hedgegee said:
One of the links worked shortly but i uploaded the file so you can get it.
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Thanks, it worked perfectly!
No problem - i plan to upload Odin, etc. so everybody can have a working link.
Didn't work for me. Flashed. Odin showed that everything went fine but the phone still showing the green android picture and "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!"
If I power down and boot into recovery, I get the standard android recovery not TWRP..
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EDIT: My bad. Wrong buttons pressed. Everything is fine (I was doing Vol Down - Home - Power. Vol Up - Home - Power works)
Worst case
I could NOT believe that this guide promote the worst case!!!
Running Stock Rom (5.11 from sammobile G800FXXU1BPE3) plus CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.tar.md5 and recovery.tar.md5.
Backup by TWRP 3.0 runs perfect, but the restore of that backup caused a hang on the start screen forever!!!!!!!
I had to flash everything again, lost all data, apps and settings (ended up like a factory reset), cause even a data restore ended up with the same hang at the start screen. Pretty ****ty that recommendation!!!!!!!!
Can you explain some more (maybe google translate?) its hard to understand what you mean? It has worked fine for others.
Worst case
hedgegee said:
Can you explain some more (maybe google translate?) its hard to understand what you mean? It has worked fine for others.
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Shure, tell me what you need to know (not just explain some more), cause all facts are mentioned!
What I mean is said as well - softbrick after restore!
If it worked for others fine, I gess they have not tried a restore, cause simply a backup by TWRP 3.0 is fine and does not show the disaster!!!!!
Here again:
S5 Mini - Lollipop 5.11 DBT Version (Germany) G800FXXU1BPE3 from Sammobile 2016-06-08
Rooted with unlocked Bootloader by Chainfire Version CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.tar.md5
all flashed by Odin
and than your Guide
TWRP Version recovery.tar.md5 downloaded from your guide side and flashed by Odin
So far no problem.
Backup by TWRP no problem.
Restore of that backup - softbrick!!! - phone hang on the start screen forever!!!!!!!
I can not make it more clear!
Problem BootLoop TWRP 3.0 after restore backup
aniksha said:
Shure, tell me what you need to know (not just explain some more), cause all facts are mentioned!
What I mean is said as well - softbrick after restore!
If it worked for others fine, I gess they have not tried a restore, cause simply a backup by TWRP 3.0 is fine and does not show the disaster!!!!!
Here again:
S5 Mini - Lollipop 5.11 DBT Version (Germany) G800FXXU1BPE3 from Sammobile 2016-06-08
Rooted with unlocked Bootloader by Chainfire Version CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.tar.md5
all flashed by Odin
and than your Guide
TWRP Version recovery.tar.md5 downloaded from your guide side and flashed by Odin
So far no problem.
Backup by TWRP no problem.
Restore of that backup - softbrick!!! - phone hang on the start screen forever!!!!!!!
I can not make it more clear!
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idem restoration with TWRP 3.0 produces eternal bootloop also in KitKat, perhaps TWRP 2.8 works well
Bootloop at startscreen
RicSou said:
idem restoration with TWRP 3.0 produces eternal bootloop also in KitKat, perhaps TWRP 2.8 works well
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Hi RicSou,
Do you known any link for TWRP 2.8 (to flash with Odin) ???
Cause at the official TWRP side is no S5 Mini (G800F). Just S5 Neo, Plus, Qualcomm.
That's why I used the link from this guide side and I though that recommendation is fine (but it ended in a disaster).
aniksha said:
Hi RicSou,
Do you known any link for TWRP 2.8 (to flash with Odin) ???
Cause at the official TWRP side is no S5 Mini (G800F). Just S5 Neo, Plus, Qualcomm.
That's why I used the link from this guide side and I though that recommendation is fine (but it ended in a disaster).
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Yes twrp 2.8. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347794463 look at private messages
RicSou said:
Yes twrp 2.8. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347794463 look at private messages
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TWRP 3.0 and 2.8 fails to restore nandroid backup... and I can not find the reason for the failure, restore someone without problems?
restore nandroid backup
Hi,
is there a version of TWRP that can restore a nandroid backup ? I just see a lot of problems with the TWRP recovery and nobody seems to be able to do a working restore on a G800F .
somebody ? with which version ??
I also tried TWRP 3.0 if I remember correctly posted by Steve and this recovery seriously destroyed my phone. I couldn't install any OS because most of time CRASH. I couldn't even turned on the phone again after installation of this file. - [ I ADVICE EVERY ONE TO NOT INSTALL THIS VERSION OF TWRP ] -
Greetings and Thank you G
Don't know if you have tried these https://aykevl.nl/android I have not tried them myself and not sure if they are the same as what has been posted before or even suitable ?
Backup solution by FlashFire
RicSou said:
TWRP 3.0 and 2.8 fails to restore nandroid backup... and I can not find the reason for the failure, restore someone without problems?
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Too many 'greenshorns' publish untested guides, that's the problem!
The only backup app, which does the job absolutely perfect on a G800F is FlashFire!
At least with my configuration (mention before in that threat).
Chainfire is serious and FlashFire an awesome app.
The best investment I ever made (Pro Version).
Even with a bootloop (and without TWRP) the job is done within 30 minutes.
Just flash the firmware (from sammobile with Odin) root it (by Chainfire with Odin), install FlashFire and run the FlashFire backup.
That works perfect !!!
FlashFire can also restore its own backup by TWRP, but there is no official TWRP Version for G800F !!!
I have not tested that option yet.
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lop1 said:
Hi,
is there a version of TWRP that can restore a nandroid backup ? I just see a lot of problems with the TWRP recovery and nobody seems to be able to do a working restore on a G800F .
somebody ? with which version ??
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Too many 'greenshorns' publish untested guides, that's the problem!
The only backup app, which does the job absolutely perfect on a G800F is FlashFire!
At least with my configuration (mention before in that threat).
Chainfire is serious and FlashFire an awesome app.
The best investment I ever made (Pro Version).
Even with a bootloop (and without TWRP) the job is done within 30 minutes.
Just flash the firmware (from sammobile with Odin) root it (by Chainfire with Odin), install FlashFire and run the FlashFire backup.
That works perfect !!!
FlashFire can also restore its own backup by TWRP, but there is no official TWRP Version for G800F !!!
I have not tested that option yet.
Tanks a lot for your answer. I fully trust a Chainfire solution ( highest respected android guy ), and you have used it without problems .
So this will be my solution for backup/restore , I am going to buy flash fire right away.
Best regards
Dear hedgegee,
you have published that guide!
So let us know under which phone 'configuration' your superguide was working for you?
Have you made a restore by a TWRP backup ???
It is time for the truth now!
Like to hear from you.
Hi Dudes,
My S5 Mini won' accept the TWRP Flash with Odin. Whatever .tar i use, ODIN says "Pass" and after reboot i still get the original samsung recovery.
Samsung KIES is installed and disabled during installation. (for the drivers)
I used ODIN 3.10.6 and 3.12.3 and the linked twrp.
Any ideas?
Thx so far.
Adittional: My Samsung ROM is Nr. LMY47X.G800FXXU1BPE3 if i have to downgrade or smth...
EDIT: Problem solved. You need to flash CF-Autoroot first.
download.chainfire.eu/523/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.zip