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Broken cache partition / recovery stock
Hello, i have got a problem with the stock recovery of the S4 i-9505 the Wipe Cache Partition dont work, always when i push he reboot..
After flashed some rom official rom, CF auto root,
reflashed to pre rooted rom and triangle away, then changed the csc of the phone.
-> Original phone's rom: Build Date: 25.04.2013 -> Region: DBT (Germany) PDA: I9505XXUAMDM Changelist: 526204 Android: 4.2.2
-> Rooted with CF-Auto root modified for MDM after used I9505_OFFICIAL_STATUS_MOD.tar for official status
-> Flashed Pre rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
GT-I9505 Official Stock Packages:
- Pre-Rooted
- Unbranded
- no other modifications
- Fully working OTA and KIES updates
- Device Status - OFFICIAL
Model: GT-I9505 (4.2.2)
PDA: XXUAME2
PHONE: XXUAME2
CSC: OXXAMDB (MultiCSC - 31 Codes)
Kernel: 3.4.0-526204 (02.05)
Build Date: 02.05.2013
Changelist: 526204
Original Stock ROM: Download (Hotfile)
Stock Recovery+Kernel: Downloads: <<< Dev-Host >>> or <<< Hotfile >>>
Pre-Rooted ROM: Downloads: <<< Hotfile >>> or <<< Android Host >>>
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-> Triangle away
-> Change CSC XEF (at begin of the new phone DBT)
After all of what i was bored to reflash my phone always, my phone was stuck because flashing new rom official.
I gone on the recovery stock for it but the wipe cache partition have error
Wipe data/factory (work)
Wipe cache partition (don't work, he turn a bit then he make the android dead and say error)
impossible to launch the wipe cache partition...
I have checked for this problem on this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1932327
but isn't for the device of Samsung galaxy S4 i-9505 lte
If anyone have a solution it's welcome thanks
Edit: Used already custom recovery trying to wipe the cache and format it same result when i go back to the stock recovery it dont work and restart again

Vanhai said:
Broken cache partition / recovery stock
Hello, i have got a problem with the stock recovery of the S4 i-9505 the Wipe Cache Partition dont work, always when i push he reboot..
After flashed some rom official rom, CF auto root,
reflashed to pre rooted rom and triangle away, then changed the csc of the phone.
-> Original phone's rom: Build Date: 25.04.2013 -> Region: DBT (Germany) PDA: I9505XXUAMDM Changelist: 526204 Android: 4.2.2
-> Rooted with CF-Auto root modified for MDM after used I9505_OFFICIAL_STATUS_MOD.tar for official status
-> Flashed Pre rooted http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
-> Triangle away
-> Change CSC XEF (at begin of the new phone DBT)
After all of what i was bored to reflash my phone always, my phone was stuck because flashing new rom official.
I gone on the recovery stock for it but the wipe cache partition have error
Wipe data/factory (work)
Wipe cache partition (don't work, he turn a bit then he make the android dead and say error)
impossible to launch the wipe cache partition...
I have checked for this problem on this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1932327
but isn't for the device of Samsung galaxy S4 i-9505 lte
If anyone have a solution it's welcome thanks
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Flash a custom recovery like CWM and try with that.
If it still doesn't work then format your cache partition using CWM, that should fix it.

Obagleyfreer said:
Flash a custom recovery like CWM and try with that.
If it still doesn't work then format your cache partition using CWM, that should fix it.
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I tryed to use Philz, TWRP, and CMW now
This message appear:
With CMW-based Recovery V6.0.3.1
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: can't mount /recovery/log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/log
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/last_log
He stuck on:
-- Wiping cache...
Formatting /cahe

Vanhai said:
I tryed to use Philz, TWRP, and CMW now
This message appear:
With CMW-based Recovery V6.0.3.1
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: can't mount /recovery/log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/log
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/last_log
He stuck on:
-- Wiping cache...
Formatting /cahe
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Did you try to flash an official stock rom for DBT (MDM) through pc odin ?After flashing go to stock recovery, first do factory reset and then wipe cache.
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afilopou said:
Did you try to flash an official stock rom for DBT (MDM) through pc odin ?After flashing go to stock recovery, first do factory reset and then wipe cache.
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 2
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Yes i already tryed to reflash on the official ROM MDM - DBT (Germany) already even the CSC of the Pre-Root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
GT-I9505 Official Stock Packages:
- Pre-Rooted
- Unbranded
- no other modifications
- Fully working OTA and KIES updates
- Device Status - OFFICIAL
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Model: GT-I9505 (4.2.2)
PDA: XXUAME2
PHONE: XXUAME2
CSC: OXXAMDB (MultiCSC - 31 Codes)
Kernel: 3.4.0-526204 (02.05)
Build Date: 02.05.2013
Changelist: 526204
Original Stock ROM: Download (Hotfile)
Stock Recovery+Kernel: Downloads: <<< Dev-Host >>> or <<< Hotfile >>>
Pre-Rooted ROM: Downloads: <<< Hotfile >>> or <<< Android Host >>>
more coming soon...
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Even i reflash on STOCK official rom the CSC BTU won't move away and the MDM is under DBT (this i found strange)
I flashed the stock recovery too and tryed to make a wipe data/factory (this work) and wipe cache partition (android who turn a bit and make the dead after this don't work, it auto restart the phone)
Edit:
on CMW
I: Checking for extendedcommand, file not found....
W: failed to mount /dev/block*mmclk0p18 (Invalid argument)
E: can't mount /recovery/log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/log
W: failed to mount /dev/block*mmclk0p18 (Invalid argument)
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/last_log
W: Can't unlink /cache/recovery/command
I: Can't parition non -vfar: datamedia
I: Can't fort unknow volume: /emmc
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For wipe Davik cache i get this when i enter on it
E:unknow volume for path [/sd-ext]
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It don't work...

Vanhai said:
Yes i already tryed to reflash on the official ROM MDM - DBT (Germany) already even the CSC of the Pre-Root:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
Even i reflash on STOCK official rom the CSC BTU won't move away and the MDM is under DBT (this i found strange)
I flashed the stock recovery too and tryed to make a wipe data/factory (this work) and wipe cache partition (android who turn a bit and make the dead after this don't work, it auto restart the phone)
Edit:
on CMW
For wipe Davik cache i get this when i enter on it
It don't work...
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If after wiping cache, your phone reboots, then its "normal".Same happens with my s4 and my nexus 4.
In order to change CSC, in now days you must be root.Sorry for misunderstanding,but your phone is under BTU or DBT?
If you are rooted try the application https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tYW5uaWFray5jc2NzZWxlY3RvciJd
,tick the box (root enabling) and check your current CSC status (you can check it through stock recovery as well)

afilopou said:
If after wiping cache, your phone reboots, then its "normal".Same happens with my s4 and my nexus 4.
In order to change CSC, in now days you must be root.Sorry for misunderstanding,but your phone is under BTU or DBT?
If you are rooted try the application https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.manniakk.cscselector&feature=search_result#?t=W251bGwsMSwxLDEsImNvbS5tYW5uaWFray5jc2NzZWxlY3RvciJd
,tick the box (root enabling) and check your current CSC status (you can check it through stock recovery as well)
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He reboot without wiping cache because normally when i stuck on the bootloop Samsung Galaxy S4 logo he don't want go more far than this he just stuck so i thinked the Wipe cache partition isn't wiped because he don't wanna work... 2 days ago i could wipe the cache without getting a reboot my phone is under BTU cause of the pre-root (I9505XXUAME2_I9505OXXAMDB_I9505XXUAME2_HOME.tar) i think so.
About the CSC i know this part need to be root for use CSC select then i can change the CSC and need to make a wipe factory/data of it
The problem is only even i install custom recovery for wipe the cache partition => he stuck.
Then i need to use this method: For not stuck on the boot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
Even reinstalled the recovery stock it make same... he reboot and don't wipe the cache
Edit: re installed CWM recovery wiped 1st try the cache partition = stuck
then removed battery try again it work only but it have the message error
Error:
Code:
With CMW-based Recovery V6.0.3.1
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: can't mount /recovery/log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/log
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/last_log
Log
Code:
I: Checking for extendedcommand, file not found....
W: failed to mount /dev/block/mmclk0p18 (Invalid argument)
E: can't mount /recovery/log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/log
W: failed to mount /dev/block/mmclk0p18 (Invalid argument)
E: can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: can't open/cache/recovery/last_log
W: Can't unlink /cache/recovery/command
I: Can't parition non -vfar: datamedia
I: Can't fort unknow volume: /emmc
When i push on the Wipe of Davilk cache he add this message before the yes or no
Code:
E:unknow volume for path [/sd-ext]
After i reinstalled the stock recovery, he dont wanted to make the wipe of the partition
I don't like this way to always wipe the cache partition by CWM and it's bugued because need remove the battery i don't find issue with the stock recovery cache ...

Vanhai said:
Broken cache partition / recovery stock
Hello, i have got a problem with the stock recovery of the S4 i-9505 the Wipe Cache Partition dont work, always when he reboot..
Hi,
I think I have the same problem with the same ROM XXUAMDM (DBT). When I try to wipe the Cache Partition the phone shows for a while the android logo and then reboots. I had a Galaxy S3 before and after pressing the start button to wipe the cache it just showed the messages:
-- Wiping Cache
Formatting /Cache...
Cache Wipe Complete.
I personally didn't even tried to flash another ROM because I wasn't sure I could recover from a Soft Brick. I would be very interested in finding a solution. I ask if flashing a PIT file could help?
Regards
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marcod said:
Vanhai said:
Broken cache partition / recovery stock
Hello, i have got a problem with the stock recovery of the S4 i-9505 the Wipe Cache Partition dont work, always when he reboot..
Hi,
I think I have the same problem with the same ROM XXUAMDM (DBT). When I try to wipe the Cache Partition the phone shows for a while the android logo and then reboots. I had a Galaxy S3 before and after pressing the start button to wipe the cache it just showed the messages:
-- Wiping Cache
Formatting /Cache...
Cache Wipe Complete.
I personally didn't even tried to flash another ROM because I wasn't sure I could recover from a Soft Brick. I would be very interested in finding a solution. I ask if flashing a PIT file could help?
Regards
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Hello,
Yeah, i got this problem just after to started to flash and root or reset counter at 0 with triangle away.
The problem can't be resolved for now i think so... i searched since 3 full days, nothing.
Even if you flashing with a PIT file he can't help you the Stock recovery is broken a bit from the Wipe cache partition.
I'm not even sure all of this is due at the PIT file who make this bug to the recovery cache partition
The cache parition don't work well. So he still have always or sometimes the old code CSC- on the Recovery. By example the XXUAME2 BTU (U-K) then i flash on the STOCK MDM DBT (GERMANY), i noticed the CSC-code don't change he stay on CSC-BTU (U-K) when i starting the phone at select language by default.
I just found a trick to wipe the cache but he don't work always, with the CSC:
I have a STOCK XXUAME2 BTU (U-K) the after I tryed to flash the Stock rom MDM DBT (GERMANY), then I gone gone on Recovery Stock and Wipe Data/Factory x1 time, then i Wipe the Cache Partition x1 time and he reboot, before he try to reboot i remove the battery behind when the screen is dark. Then I restart in Recovery Stock one more time. I Wipe Cache Partition one more time and let it reboot the phone. After this the CSC-code may change into the new rom stock flashed. It don't work always but it may fix temporaly the problem of the CSC and the Wipe Cache Partition would work. (PS: he don't work each time... but it's the way i found, waiting for people found the problem)
Edit: this can't solve really the problem of the Wipe cache partition... someone have idea?
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Up any idea guys?

UP Anyone find out a solution please

Help please up ?

I did test on 2 i9505. one is root and one is factory never touch. both give error.. i check the log and found this.
warning: wipe_block_device: Wipe via secure discard failed, used discard instead
I think that's the bugs on samsung stock recovery ?

one more with this problem!!
Out of Box wipe cache work, the error appears after upgrade to other rom
or after running triangle away

Vanhai said:
Help please up ?
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Try flashing PIT and stock firmware at the same time, using odin3.04. Don't use any pre-rooted or modified roms. Use the PURE stock roms which can be found at http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
After that, enter stock recovery and wipe data and cache. Phone will reboot. Flash stock rom again and see if there's anymore problems.
Edit: When and how did the cache partition problem happen? Sorry couldn't understand what happen in 1st post. Is the cache problem gone when u flash stock rom AND never perform any root process or CSC change?
---------- Post added at 11:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:19 PM ----------
nunoabsilva said:
one more with this problem!!
Out of Box wipe cache work, the error appears after upgrade to other rom
or after running triangle away
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What rom did u upgrade to? What version of triange away did you use? What is the model number of your S4?

You sure ? I saw one factory never touch have same problem also
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

Try flashing urs with stock rom?
Sent from my GT-I9505

I would think factory recovery is broken
Sent from my GT-I9300 using Tapatalk 4 Beta

There is no way to remove the apps without rooting your phone.

...
Is it behaving something like this?
(my first post so i can't link but paste this on the end of youtube)
watch?v=8Ypsm5xflVQ
Hard to find a video on someone wiping their cache partition on an s4 :silly:
Mine is behaving like the one above, and i was previosly on a pre rooted XXUBMEA but i now on stock firmware without root.
Behaving a bit diffrent if compared to the S3 who wiped the cache then you had to reboot i manualy.

I'm afraid I bricked my phone!

Hi,
I've a galaxy S4 I9505, I can't start anymore any ROM on my phone, when I try to boot the phone, it get stuck on the samsung page.
also when I open the cwm recovery i get the message:
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log,
I already tried to wipe data, dalvik cache. and to format the cache. but it doesn't change anything
I also tried with custom ROM via Odin, or some other different ROMs, but I can't boot my phone yet,
Can I try something else?

Try flashing a full stock ROM with .pit
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

fraibcicoi said:
Hi,
I've a galaxy S4 I9505, I can't start anymore any ROM on my phone, when I try to boot the phone, it get stuck on the samsung page.
also when I open the cwm recovery i get the message:
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/command
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/log
E: Can't mount /cache/recovery/last_log
E: Can't open /cache/recovery/last_log,
I already tried to wipe data, dalvik cache. and to format the cache. but it doesn't change anything
I also tried with custom ROM via Odin, or some other different ROMs, but I can't boot my phone yet,
Can I try something else?
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Flash the latest stock using odin without pit first and try woth wipe cache / dalvik
If that does not work then flash it with the correct pit
.

I already tried, I don't get any error in the installation, but it get stuck in the boot

Then try to go into recovery mode and to wipe everything cache,factory reset,dalvik's cache

[Q] Failed to install KitKat

Hi guys. I wanted to install Kit Kat on my defy, follow instruction entered TWRP, nandroid backup, wipe everything except sdcard, install recovery, reboot and now I'm stucked in Android system recovery (3e) and dont know how to proced from here. I only have theses options:
1. Apply sdcard:update.zip
2. Wipe data/factory reset
3. wipe cache partition
Under these it says:
E: Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E: Can't mount CACHE:recovery/caller
E: Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
When I apply sdcard:update.zip it says Faild to open /sdcard/update.zip (No such file or directory), which is normal as my update.zip is on /sdcard/ROM/update.zip.
I also tried to wipe cache partition but nothing happened.
Could someone help me?

brendza said:
Hi guys. I wanted to install Kit Kat on my defy, follow instruction entered TWRP, nandroid backup, wipe everything except sdcard, install recovery, reboot and now I'm stucked in Android system recovery (3e) and dont know how to proced from here. I only have theses options:
1. Apply sdcard:update.zip
2. Wipe data/factory reset
3. wipe cache partition
Under these it says:
E: Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E: Can't mount CACHE:recovery/caller
E: Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
When I apply sdcard:update.zip it says Faild to open /sdcard/update.zip (No such file or directory), which is normal as my update.zip is on /sdcard/ROM/update.zip.
I also tried to wipe cache partition but nothing happened.
Could someone help me?
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Wich ROM are you using?

brendza said:
Hi guys. I wanted to install Kit Kat on my defy, follow instruction entered TWRP, nandroid backup, wipe everything except sdcard, install recovery, reboot and now I'm stucked in Android system recovery (3e) and dont know how to proced from here. I only have theses options:
1. Apply sdcard:update.zip
2. Wipe data/factory reset
3. wipe cache partition
Under these it says:
E: Can't mount CACHE:recovery/command
E: Can't mount CACHE:recovery/caller
E: Can't mount CACHE:recovery/log
When I apply sdcard:update.zip it says Faild to open /sdcard/update.zip (No such file or directory), which is normal as my update.zip is on /sdcard/ROM/update.zip.
I also tried to wipe cache partition but nothing happened.
Could someone help me?
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Flash sbf. Root phone. Install cm10.2. Install update-recovery.zip. Install KitKat
Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk 4

Thank you for answers.
@leandrolutz - It was one that Quarx built, from 02.12.13 CM.
@thekguy - I had to flash SBF, now I'm on Android 2.2.2. I'll follow your instructions. Just have one question, should I install CWM or TWRP? I follow guide, in which I installed update-recovery.zip from TWRP after wiping all date except those on sd-card. then After that, I couldnt get into new recovery. Is this right order to update to KitKat?

brendza said:
Thank you for answers.
@leandrolutz - It was one that Quarx built, from 02.12.13 CM.
@thekguy - I had to flash SBF, now I'm on Android 2.2.2. I'll follow your instructions. Just have one question, should I install CWM or TWRP? I follow guide, in which I installed update-recovery.zip from TWRP after wiping all date except those on sd-card. then After that, I couldnt get into new recovery. Is this right order to update to KitKat?
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SBF, root, 2ndinit. Then you install CM10 (4.1), reboot, install CM10.2 (4.3), reboot, install update-recovery.zip, REBOOT (without any wipe), install CM11 (4.4).
DO you want to use ART or DALVIK? :highfive:

brendza said:
Thank you for answers.
@leandrolutz - It was one that Quarx built, from 02.12.13 CM.
@thekguy - I had to flash SBF, now I'm on Android 2.2.2. I'll follow your instructions. Just have one question, should I install CWM or TWRP? I follow guide, in which I installed update-recovery.zip from TWRP after wiping all date except those on sd-card. then After that, I couldnt get into new recovery. Is this right order to update to KitKat?
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You will need to use twrp, the one included with the respective build. From 4.3, you should flash recovery zip, reboot without wiping, and from recovery you should be able to flash kk
There's a button dedicated to thanks
Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk 4

Thanks all for your help. I installed 4.3 and after that flashed recovery where I made a mistake and wipe dalvik cache after instaling (did this before yours answers):crying:. After restart, I couldnt enter twrp recovery (as soon as I enter defy restarts), only bootmenu and stock recovery from there. Luckily I havent wiped system so I still have 4.3 installed. Then I tried to install recovery from GooManager (didn't make it), stock recovery where I get message: "Failied to verify whole-file signature. Signature verification failed. Installation aborted".
Is there any way to install twrp without having to do all from the begining (sbf, root...)?

Hey guys, problems again. Didnt find way to install recovery so I decided to do all steps (sbf, root, 10.1...) again.
First I entered bootloader, connected usb, RSD lite and flashed same sbf as I did few days ago. Unlike last time, this time it wont flash, RSD did his job (erasing flash memory, flashing code group...) and when it comes to reboting, in RSD is written finished, but defy didnt turn on, not even motorola logo on screen. Take out battery, try to get into stock recovery and bootloader (volume down and up+power on), but still nothing. Then tried other sbf, 3 od them (retail French) but same thing happened every time, dead screen). Only thing that points that tel.is alive is white led that turns on when I connect it to PC.
I cant understand why 2 days ago when I flashed sbf, everything was fine and this time it refuses do complete. Only difference is that this time it was installed Android 4.3 and last time 4.2.2.
Any suggestions.

If your current sbf isn't working, try dfp 231 or a sbf newer than your current one. It should get you at least to stock recovery, from where you can wipe data and revive your defy.
From 4.3, just flash update recovery, don't wipe or flash anything else. Reboot, and enter recovery once again. Now install 4.4 and it should work
Although, that should not have occurred just by dalvik wipe. Make sure the 4.3 build you use is recent
FYI you could have fixed recovery by extracting and overwriting bootmenu folder from zip
Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk 4

Hey thekguy, thank you very much. I managed to revive my defy with 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE and now I'm using Android 2.3.6. I'm reading another topic http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1820282 where it says that after flashing 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE, it should than be flashed with rooted SBF 4.5.1-134 DFP-231 Retail.en.EU CEE Rooted SBF.
Should I also flash this second SBF or go directly to 4.3?
Thanks again.

Root with framaroot, no need for 2nd sbf
Sent from my MB526 using Tapatalk 4

[Q] Stuck in samsung logo after error 7 i9505

So guys i tried to install cyanogenMod 11 with CWC and while i was installing the rom it pops up the known status:error 7 and then my phone is stuck. I tried flashing stock rom i tried recover but it says md5 mismatch. Please help me my phone is i9505 unlocked

Hello,
Try to flash again CM zip in this way:
Boot in recovery and do wipe data/factory reset
Go under Mounts and storage and do format /system then mount /system
Install CM zip file
If you get again that error, check if the zip file isn't corrupted.
Inviato dal mio GT-I9505

E: Could not mount /data and unable to find crypto footer

HI everyone
I bought a grand prime SM-G530H from Mexico apparently stucked at boot logo. Thought that was only just a bad firmware-update but.....everytime that I try to flash any cROM it can not mount any partition and internal storage size marks "0Mb" in TWRP.
I can enter to Download Mode, Recovery, even flash every stock Rom(different Odin versions) with xxu baseband but it is impossible for the device to mount or wipe any partition.
Is the motherboard fully-bricked??
Can I change mount points with any command??
Should I throw it to recycling truck?
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Tell me if my english sucks

I will answer myself and wait for an admin. to delete this unuseful thread......
I just installed TWRP over 5.0.2 stock firmware and do a f**ckn FORMAT DATA in "Wipe Section"; not wipe, but, Format.
Sorry for this noob

No problem. Thanks to your self-answered question I've solved my problem too. Thanks!