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

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

I installed the goomanager recovery, then installed cwm. Sticks for me. Try that I guess?
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Not sure, but something about the new update stops it, check the end of shabby penguin's oudhs recovery thread. In the mean time, I suggest moving question threads to q&a instead of android development...
edit: they said in the thread to make sure you let go of the buttons immediately upon seeing the tiny blue text in the upper left corner on the first boot after the odin flash while holding the buttons down to access the recovery. if you hold them too long, the phone reboots and rewrites the stock recovery... or at least that's how i interpreted it.
re-edit: can't stress enough to please post in the proper section. this is obviously a question about your phone, and belongs in either the thread about the specific development you have issue with or the q/a section. or both. good luck!!!
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bender beerman said:
Not sure, but something about the new update stops it, check the end of shabby penguin's oudhs recovery thread. In the mean time, I suggest moving question threads to q&a instead of android development...
edit: they said in the thread to make sure you let go of the buttons immediately upon seeing the tiny blue text in the upper left corner on the first boot after the odin flash while holding the buttons down to access the recovery. if you hold them too long, the phone reboots and rewrites the stock recovery... or at least that's how i interpreted it.
re-edit: can't stress enough to please post in the proper section. this is obviously a question about your phone, and belongs in either the thread about the specific development you have issue with or the q/a section. or both. good luck!!!
Sent from my SPH-L720 using xda app-developers app
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Oh, okay Thanks.

Cloaker said:
I installed the goomanager recovery, then installed cwm. Sticks for me. Try that I guess?
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2
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When Goomanager downloads the file it needs, how do you install that?

Cloaker said:
I installed the goomanager recovery, then installed cwm. Sticks for me. Try that I guess?
Sent from my SPH-L720 using Tapatalk 2
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Doesnt the S4 needed to be rooted in order for you to successfully run Goomanager?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

heyjoojoo said:
Using who's method? TWRP, CMW, etc??? Can you include a link?
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There is only one method to do all that. Use Odin and flash recovery. Doesn't matter what one
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really need help. think I really did it

So I tried alot of ways to root my samsung galaxy s4 I337. After multiple attempts I got it to root. With the program called: kingo android root
I wanted to put cm10 on here but I needed a custom recovery i tried odin to put twrp on and It kept on failing giving me errors over and over.
so I found a program called: casual that did a root and custom recovery.
well after that it said reboot. So It did and then It got to odin downloading saying error cant normal boot.
I cant restore my phone, get into recovery, the only way I can get on my phone is if I press power down and the home button. Then it boots up.i want it to be fixed without going through all this haggle.
is there anyway besides kies cuz that aint working to fix my phone.
I check root checker basic and I am no longer rooted.
like I said odin is not working for my phone for whatever reason.
maybe if I wait for 4.3 on the 13th and do the ota update will that help.
im so lost please help me someone.

Need to know what firmware you're on. Mf3? Most likely

This might work, but it will delete everything on your phone and reset it. I hope this works :fingers-crossed:
Follow these steps (On your own risk):
1) get on your phone
2) Make sure you have unknown sources enabled (Settings--More--Security--Unknown Sources)
3) install Safestrap 3.62 (download given below)
4) Open app and click "Install Recovery"
5) then press "Reboot to Recovery"
6) It should boot into Safestrap, if not then turn off your phone and the boot it up as you would to use it and then click the menu button on the phone.
7) Then click Wipe
8) Swipe to Factory Reset
9) Reboot
10) Enjoy!

mrwilson1991 said:
So I tried alot of ways to root my samsung galaxy s4 I337. After multiple attempts I got it to root. With the program called: kingo android root
I wanted to put cm10 on here but I needed a custom recovery i tried odin to put twrp on and It kept on failing giving me errors over and over.
so I found a program called: casual that did a root and custom recovery.
well after that it said reboot. So It did and then It got to odin downloading saying error cant normal boot.
I cant restore my phone, get into recovery, the only way I can get on my phone is if I press power down and the home button. Then it boots up.i want it to be fixed without going through all this haggle.
is there anyway besides kies cuz that aint working to fix my phone.
I check root checker basic and I am no longer rooted.
like I said odin is not working for my phone for whatever reason.
maybe if I wait for 4.3 on the 13th and do the ota update will that help.
im so lost please help me someone.
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You are most probably on MF3, therefore you cannot install TWRP or CWM recoveries. You can only use Safestrap as of right now.

jd1639 said:
Need to know what firmware you're on. Mf3? Most likely
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firmware 4.2.2. originally. but after doing whatever I did and connecting to kies it says: Current Firmware version: PDA:MF3 / PHONE:MF3 / CSC:MF3 (ATT)
I am going to try safestrap and let you guys know if it worked.

installed safestrap... had to re-root with kingo did re-root. and did a factory wipe. ok so if i cant use twrp. how should I go along installing cm10 rom?

mrwilson1991 said:
installed safestrap... had to re-root with kingo did re-root. and did a factory wipe. ok so if i cant use twrp. how should I go along installing cm10 rom?
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You can't install Cyanogenmod. Read through the Safestrap thread and the Q/A thread to see what works.
Sent from my SGH-I337 running Foxhound 2.0

mrwilson1991 said:
installed safestrap... had to re-root with kingo did re-root. and did a factory wipe. ok so if i cant use twrp. how should I go along installing cm10 rom?
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You can't. On MF3 you cannot run AOSP/AOKP/CM/MIUI based roms. Only custom TW.
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mrwilson1991 said:
installed safestrap... had to re-root with kingo did re-root. and did a factory wipe. ok so if i cant use twrp. how should I go along installing cm10 rom?
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You can only use the roms listed in this thread

Thanks guys,
This means a lot with the help. Now if I can get the WiFi to work on the hyperdrive rom. I'll be good as gold tell y'all what from. Going from a jailbreak iOS themer to android rooting user. It's very different and a lot of looking into and reading.
Now back into looking to get this WiFi to work. Just wanted to say thanks

Did you flash the ATT compatibility package zip that you should have downloaded along side of the Hyperdrive rom ,after those two zips did you flash the MF3 kernel module zip.
I use the Hyperdrive rom now and don't have any issues
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jball said:
Did you flash the ATT compatibility package zip that you should have downloaded along side of the Hyperdrive rom ,after those two zips did you flash the MF3 kernel module zip.
I use the Hyperdrive rom now and don't have any issues
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no i only installed the hyperdrive rom. I am not sure what to do for the rest.

mrwilson1991 said:
no i only installed the hyperdrive rom. I am not sure what to do for the rest.
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When you downloaded the rom it is in the same page. You need the compatibility package and the MF3 kernel module on Safestrap for it to work right.go back to the Hyperdrive thread and search for it
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Use Odin and the files here
Just went through this myself and I'm back and running
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
You can root with kingo fine, I rooted again right after recovering but do not install any recovery like twrp or clockwork
Sucks but it's how it is
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tevil said:
Use Odin and the files here
Just went through this myself and I'm back and running
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
You can root with kingo fine, I rooted again right after recovering but do not install any recovery like twrp or clockwork
Sucks but it's how it is
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here is my issue now.
I rooted with kinggo android root. Then for custom recover I have Safestrap. I rooted to see what all i could do but after trying different Roms I have noticed I don't care. Much for it.
I unrooted via the kinggo app. And verified with root checker.
But i want to go back to full stock. I noticed Safestrap is still there running in background. But the custom logo is gone.
I just want to go back to stock and have nothing to do with root.
I used the code to remove safestrap. and used kingo to unroot. but when I get the offical files for odin and try to push them into my phone. yes I am in download mode when I enter download mode i get:
odin mode
product name: SGH - 1337
current binary: Samsung official
system status: official
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30
write protection enabled
when I enter odin put thi the tar file for 4.2.2 I get a pass then a fail. the message log says: <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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
and then there is this in red on my phone:
start [224, 1440]
SW REV. CHECK FAIL : fused : 2, Binary : 1
I know I changed the topic. but after thinking there is really nothing that bennifets me with being rooted. and personally I would rather be stock.
can you guys please help.

[Q] hyperdrive rls12 install problems

Hello peeps a Happy New Year to all!
I tried searching the forums and google but no luck on my case. I am trying to install hyperdrive and am following instructions, downloaded files multiple times on multiple computers and i337m itself. Aroma opens fine and works through fine untill it tries to flash kernel it says:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
So I thought it was just missing a kernel, so continued and installed the att compatibility pack and all i get is ODIN/download mode. I then tried flashing kstoonez kernel and same thing.
I am using Philz Touch latest version on Canadian s4
Any ideas?

The_SilverOne said:
Hello peeps a Happy New Year to all!
I tried searching the forums and google but no luck on my case. I am trying to install hyperdrive and am following instructions, downloaded files multiple times on multiple computers and i337m itself. Aroma opens fine and works through fine untill it tries to flash kernel it says:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
So I thought it was just missing a kernel, so continued and installed the att compatibility pack and all i get is ODIN/download mode. I then tried flashing kstoonez kernel and same thing.
I am using Philz Touch latest version on Canadian s4
Any ideas?
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The kernel message was no problem for me.using safe strap?
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the kernel error is common just proceed as you did
did you wipe all including system before flashing? i don't usually wipe in aroma unless no choice given
did you choose your correct carrier--who is your carrier--that info helps us tp help you--
i don't have i337m so can't be specific on things relating to that phone. you say i337m and i337 is in your sig
if you have i337 you need to flash loki-doki after rom
maybe try twrp--i use 2.5.0.2--i have, and there is a flashable zip for it (i337)
got to go for now--

rugmankc said:
the kernel error is common just proceed as you did
did you wipe all including system before flashing? i don't usually wipe in aroma unless no choice given
did you choose your correct carrier--who is your carrier--that info helps us tp help you--
i don't have i337m so can't be specific on things relating to that phone. you say i337m and i337 is in your sig
if you have i337 you need to flash loki-doki after rom
maybe try twrp--i use 2.5.0.2--i have, and there is a flashable zip for it (i337)
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Thank you both for your replys, your help is very much appreciated.
So I wiped it with recovery not aroma.
Carrier is Fido (Rogers subsidiary)
Phone is Canadian S4 variant (SGH-I337m) I believe it is the same as i337 (The m being a canadian designation) but don't quote me on that.
I was under the assumption that Canadian s4 Didn't need lokidoki.
Can you elaborate on safestrap?
No matter what I try it goes boots to download mode. Even if I plug it in to charge not pressing any power button.

Canadian s4 doesnt need loki doki. And your not on safestrap if you have twrp.
As far as your problem. Did it complete the install of the rom even after it said it failed the kernel?
I suggest installing then flashing a 4.3 tw kernel for your device before rebooting system. You shouldn't need a compatibility pack as your not att. Plus im pretty sure the compat pack has loki in it which may cause problems. I also remember philz recovery as having auto loki. So I dont know if you've used philz recovery b4 successfully. If you haven't then id suggest trying twrp. Definitely just try a kernel for your device though. Ktoons worked for me. Other kernels left me stuck at spash screen

SelfElevated2 said:
Canadian s4 doesnt need loki doki. And your not on safestrap if you have twrp.
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I believe that my phone's bootloader is unlocked (as with most other jtflecan models), but again don't quote me. As a result I have never used safestrap. Should/could I still use it if my bootloader is unlocked?
SelfElevated2 said:
As far as your problem. Did it complete the install of the rom even after it said it failed the kernel?
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It seemed that way as that was the only error, and aroma proceeded through. First time I tried without the ATT compatibility pack, no go, then with and still no go. Then i tried with a few kernels and same thing.
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I suggest installing then flashing a 4.3 tw kernel for your device before rebooting system. You shouldn't need a compatibility pack as your not att. Plus im pretty sure the compat pack has loki in it which may cause problems. I also remember philz recovery as having auto loki. So I dont know if you've used philz recovery b4 successfully. If you haven't then id suggest trying twrp. Definitely just try a kernel for your device though. Ktoons worked for me. Other kernels left me stuck at spash screen
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I transitioned from cwm to philz for ntfs capability as my external sdcard is ntfs. I remember reading somewhere that autoloki was not included and some have complained about it so im not sure if it was added in a later build. In any case I just tried flashing twrp and got a mushy brick.
Now Im curious if I should restore to original and use safestrap or what as my phone does nothing but odin mode.
As always thanks for your valued input.

Your boot loader is definitely not locked. If it was you wouldnt have a custom recovery. So you don't need safestrap. Just restore and reroot and get a recovery. What you put on your phone after that is up to you. I know hyperdrive wouldn't boot for me with most kernels it was just stuck on the splash screen. But it booted for kt kernel. I would honestly find another Rom if I was in the same position

MINI UPDATE:
Phone was bootlooping so I tried to restore to stock 4.2.2 but ODIN failed continuously. Tried 4.3 stock (mk6) and odin failed, tried older odin and succeeded but it bootlooped and went to the kies upgrade error. Tried multiple Computers (2PC 1OSX) multiple ports and cables and all failed.
Trying to figure this out but not much help out there with regards to canadian s4, att guides ok? any suggestions? trying kies restore now but kies hangs after it downloads firmware. urgh
ODIN Outuput:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337MVLUEMK6_I337MOYAEMK6_I337MVLUEMK6_HOME.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> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> __Xmit Write fail
<ID:0/003> XmitData Fail..
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Added!!
ODIN seems to fail at different points, sometimes in recovery, or modem or etc.
do i need to repartition?if so where do i find the pit file for my device?
im reading that im screwed and praying its not true.
Thanks for any help

You cant get into recovery? Only odin? Just keep looking around. I bet its because the aroma flashed a incomplete flash. But I dont know the difference between i337 and i337m so I dont know what to tell you. I suggest keep trying to Odin. If it doesn't work I believe theres a tool to force a stock image onto the phone but I cant remember what its called

SelfElevated2 said:
You cant get into recovery? Only odin? Just keep looking around. I bet its because the aroma flashed a incomplete flash. But I dont know the difference between i337 and i337m so I dont know what to tell you. I suggest keep trying to Odin. If it doesn't work I believe theres a tool to force a stock image onto the phone but I cant remember what its called
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no i only get odin.
phone only turns on when plugged in to usb on pc, otherwise unresponsive to hardkeys.
Every instance of ODIN flashing fails. No matter which firmware or computer i used, either write failure or PIT failure. both of which im attributing to an incomplete flash, and its making me think that the partition tables are chewed.
im stumped and phonless
any idea what that app was called? google yields no results
thanks for your help

Heres something to read. I dont know if you need the.Canadian pit or reg att pit. Dont just flash one. Get informed first
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-unbrick-your-bricked-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-gt-i9505/

SelfElevated2 said:
Heres something to read. I dont know if you need the.Canadian pit or reg att pit. Dont just flash one. Get informed first
http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-unbrick-your-bricked-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-gt-i9505/
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Thank you very much for that link. It summed up everything i have been reading for the past 24 hours, but alas i have yet to figure out which pit to use, whether I can use the att pit, wind (different provider, uses aws (2 different frequencies from gsm standard) as opposed to gsm although they may have changed that recently),find a rogers pit, since they and fido are essentially the same network or continue searching for a fido pit.
Knowing what the pit does, would it really be carrier specific (asides from the difference in radios between fido/rogers and wind)? Is it ROM version and android version specific?

Update:
-Have Tried all options for recovery in KIES on multiple Pcs and Multiple Macs
-Download/Odin Mode Reads:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SGH-I337M
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB; 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled
START [224,1440]
BAR [240,1440​
Questions:
Before this whole fiasco ODIN didnt show KNOX. I assume thats from the 4.3 revert i tried?
Does Write Protection have anything to do with it? I do recall being able to odin flash with this before.
eMMC Burst is new to me, havent seen this before
BAR pops up before failing but not seconds before, maybe a minute before.
Still Stumped
Edit: Even if i were to find the pit file, i cant seem to find modem, csc, and bootloader to add to odin. (unless they are all combined in that md5 file) so i wouldnt be able to flash until having all the necessary items as pit rewrites the partitions and all data is lost.
i also remembered one odd thing, may or may not apply here, but just before flashing to hyperdrive, i was not able to properly format. it would take a few tries to format data or whichever for example, before files were actually gone.
tried reverting to MDJ got vibrate loop
trying again to MK6

The_SilverOne said:
Hello peeps a Happy New Year to all!
I tried searching the forums and google but no luck on my case. I am trying to install hyperdrive and am following instructions, downloaded files multiple times on multiple computers and i337m itself. Aroma opens fine and works through fine untill it tries to flash kernel it says:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
So I thought it was just missing a kernel, so continued and installed the att compatibility pack and all i get is ODIN/download mode. I then tried flashing kstoonez kernel and same thing.
I am using Philz Touch latest version on Canadian s4
Any ideas?
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Hi, I am currently having this problem after trying to install RLS15.
After trying to flash the new ROM, phone would not boot, and I was no longer able to install ROMS or Restore backups.
When I would try to restore a backup, it would get to Restoring Data, and immediately fail.
When installing the ROM and its kernel, I got the same message as you:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
I've tried:
flashing kernels before flashing the ROM
re-install of Loki + TWRP + Motochopper Casual (Did not revert back to stock before doing this)
flashing the AT&T Compatibility pack.zip for RLS15 Before and After flashing the ROM
Fixing permission
I've noticed once or twice, when trying to restore a backup, a message in TWRP saying that SuperUser was not installed, and it asked if I wanted to install it. So I did the "Swipe to install" in TWRP, but the phone quickly reboots and again doesn't get passed the boot logo.
Sooo, I'm not too sure where to start on this one

d9vabder said:
Hi, I am currently having this problem after trying to install RLS15.
After trying to flash the new ROM, phone would not boot, and I was no longer able to install ROMS or Restore backups.
When I would try to restore a backup, it would get to Restoring Data, and immediately fail.
When installing the ROM and its kernel, I got the same message as you:
flashing kernel
file_getprop: failed to stat "/tmp/aroma/kernel.prop": No such file or directory.
I've tried:
flashing kernels before flashing the ROM
re-install of Loki + TWRP + Motochopper Casual (Did not revert back to stock before doing this)
flashing the AT&T Compatibility pack.zip for RLS15 Before and After flashing the ROM
Fixing permission
I've noticed once or twice, when trying to restore a backup, a message in TWRP saying that SuperUser was not installed, and it asked if I wanted to install it. So I did the "Swipe to install" in TWRP, but the phone quickly reboots and again doesn't get passed the boot logo.
Sooo, I'm not too sure where to start on this one
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What variant do you have?

So I figured out my problem. In TWRP recovery, I went to mounts, and mounted my micro SD card. It was mounted to internal memory and I guess that was screwing up flashes. Hope this works for you too!
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Installing recovery

Hey guys, Trying to install philz touch so i can root my new S5
I don't have a micro sd card atm, So i need to use odin. I get an error when flashing philz touch: secure check fail: recovery (phone) and odin says fail (auth) any idea why?
S5 is SM-G900I

Offica said:
Hey guys, Trying to install philz touch so i can root my new S5
I don't have a micro sd card atm, So i need to use odin. I get an error when flashing philz touch: secure check fail: recovery (phone) and odin says fail (auth) any idea why?
S5 is SM-G900I
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Make sure to use tar.md5 and not zip.

ecksor said:
Make sure to use tar.md5 and not zip.
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Not that silly I've flashed plenty of recoverys/roms/kernel's on my old S3. But never ran into this error before.

Also tried TWRP, Same error. I'm not sure if it's the phone or windows 8.1 x64, But secure check fail points to the phone.. hmm

Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
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Christiancs1969 said:
Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
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That did the job! Thank you very much

Offica said:
That did the job! Thank you very much
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Did you just odin phils recovery... Or root first?
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Christiancs1969 said:
Did you just odin phils recovery... Or root first?
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You shouldn't need to root before installing a custom recovery. I never have done on Samsung devices.

radicalisto said:
You shouldn't need to root before installing a custom recovery. I never have done on Samsung devices.
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Yeah it doesn't matter what one you do first.

Is this a joke? I thought custom recovery was not possible on the S5.
Maybe my statement is only true for Vz.
What carrier are you on?
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swieder711 said:
Is this a joke? I thought custom recovery was not possible on the S5.
Maybe my statement is only true for Vz.
What carrier are you on?
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Theres Philz,TWRP,CWM just check what version they work for i.e im on G900I and using philz recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/orig-development

Christiancs1969 said:
Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
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You are GOD!!!! lol!! rs
Thanks a lot!:laugh:

secure check fail
tryng to flash official lollipop update on my galaxy s5 but when i hit start from odin it says failed and secure check : fail any solutiuon

:victory::victory::victory:
Sending you old lady kisses!
This has vexed me for three days!
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Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
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Hi there.
I'm still fairly new to this whole android world (flashing, rooting,...), so I already apologize in advance for any odd questions from my side, or should any of them sound a bit silly So I was wondering the following: I had Philz Touch Recovery on my previous phone (I9300), and had no issues with it or whatsoever. I've been flashing the Lollipop updated successfully and keeping my device up to date. Which was also the reason why I decided to go with the same recovery on my newer phone model (SM-G900F), which I acquired a couple of days ago. I've done 2 backups already (the so called "nandroid" backup and the backup of the first rom version I flashed).
However...when I was checking out the folder files on my SD card later on I realized that the date stated on those folders is not correct To give an example...my latest backup folders got named "2014-01-26.09.06.40_cm_klte-userdebug_5.1.1_LMY48W" So I was now wondering: does the date on those folders have anything to do here, also can I come across any issue while trying to restore to those backups later on (in case anything goes wrong in any of the future releases)? Due to the wrong stated date on those folders I mean...
Thanks in advance.

Hi all. I just got a second hand SM-G00F a few days ago. I succesfully rooted it, installed the XtreStoLite INTL 2.2 rom it as per the installation guide in that thread. I was able to get into TWRP as normal.
However, today I saw that there was an update in the rom thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63522473&postcount=13226) with links to a 2.3 version, updated bootloader and modem files. After flashing the updated bootloader file with ODIN, i can no longer access TWRP (reactivation lock). I only flashed the bootloader/modem file, not the 2.3 rom. All via ODIN.
I then rebooted into download mode, and flashed the BL and modem files that was in the 2.2 thread again and the phone booted normally. But still, I can' t go into recovery anymore. Flashing anything besides bl or modem via odin seems to be impossible... I always get
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<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the phone screen in download mode, it says reactivation lock: on, know warranty void 0x1. After trying to flash, the line "secure check fail: recovery" is added.
From reading around, I gather the problem could well be with the previous owner having enabled the samsung reactivation lock function. But how can I untick this function since i can't find it in the current rom? And because of the nand write errors, I can't seem to flash to stock rom at the moment. Would that be a problem flashing a PIT file might fix? I've been trying and looking around for sollutions, but I can't seem to find what to do now...

What about if this happens and I'm in a bootloop?
Offica said:
That did the job! Thank you very much
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So if I'm looping when I boot up, and obviously can't get to the settings in order to enable USB debugging, how can I "untick" it from stock recovery or Odin mode? ADB will not recognize the device, and I can't flash any custom recovery because of the auth fail secuirty check message. I know it's got to be Knox because in download mode it says "Reactivation Lock(KK)n." It's Android system recovery <3e> LRX21T.G900PVPU3OK4. I have Ubuntu-Mate 15.10, and Windows 10 dual boot operating systems, so any help from the command line or terminal commands/shell commands would be loads of help if anyone out there could help me out. I'm totally fine with resetting the device completely, not just factory wipe/reset, but the big one that deletes all the partitions and everything if it'll do the trick. I can reflash the firmware at that point from Odin or Heimdall, if I could just get past the reactivation lock.
-Thanks in advance-
ELutts

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So if I'm looping when I boot up, and obviously can't get to the settings in order to enable USB debugging, how can I "untick" it from stock recovery or Odin mode? ADB will not recognize the device, and I can't flash any custom recovery because of the auth fail secuirty check message. I know it's got to be Knox because in download mode it says "Reactivation Lock(KK)n." It's Android system recovery LRX21T.G900PVPU3OK4. I have Ubuntu-Mate 15.10, and Windows 10 dual boot operating systems, so any help from the command line or terminal commands/shell commands would be loads of help if anyone out there could help me out. I'm totally fine with resetting the device completely, not just factory wipe/reset, but the big one that deletes all the partitions and everything if it'll do the trick. I can reflash the firmware at that point from Odin or Heimdall, if I could just get past the reactivation lock.
-Thanks in advance-
ELutts
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Can you get download mode. If so flash first stock rom for your device/carrier... Then turn off in settings.. I've seen issue/mistake like this before ...there's a few guides ...search on Google. For more ....
Just tag me if you need more help.
Don't worry..
It's fixable[emoji6]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60279880&postcount=51
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@ELutts also try first download mode ...then down button. Should reboot into system.
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New to odin what slot do i use to flash twrp? I got rooted and stock recovery, i figured i might as well do twrp recovery but all i see is slots with 2 letters and idk which one is for recovery.

Unable to root or instal custom recovery (Lollipop)

Today (after several lollipop roms) I wanted to instal new 5.0 rom (after echoe i wanted to see new Arya rom). But after i wanted to reboot to TWRP v2.8.5.0 it says something like "Custom recovery, not authorized" (or somthing like that)...Its like i tripped Knox or something.....I wanted to reboot but it still wanted to enter recovery. I pulled out battery and put it back but it still wanted to go back to recovery and wrote that error.
I tried to install back twrp through Odin but it gave me error while flashing, same thing with CF auto root. Finaly i succeded to instal stock BOA5 rom....For now i have stock rom over custom....
Main problem is i can not root it through odin or instal twrp because it gives me error while flashing - instaling stock rom goes with no problem and i can boot to stock recovery now....I have lollipop bootloader, modem and everything for lollipop from the first day....
When tying to flash recovery in Odin:
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
THANKS FOR ANY HELP :good:

denied1977 said:
Today (after several lollipop roms) I wanted to instal new 5.0 rom (after echoe i wanted to see new Arya rom). But after i wanted to reboot to TWRP v2.8.5.0 it says something like "Custom recovery, not authorized" (or somthing like that)...Its like i tripped Knox or something.....I wanted to reboot but it still wanted to enter recovery. I pulled out battery and put it back but it still wanted to go back to recovery and wrote that error.
I tried to install back twrp through Odin but it gave me error while flashing, same thing with CF auto root. Finaly i succeded to instal stock BOA5 rom....For now i have stock rom over custom....
Main problem is i can not root it through odin or instal twrp because it gives me error while flashing - instaling stock rom goes with no problem and i can boot to stock recovery now....I have lollipop bootloader, modem and everything for lollipop from the first day....
When tying to flash recovery in Odin:
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
THANKS FOR ANY HELP :good:
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Try to flash TWRP 2.8.4.0 via ODIN coz the newest version have some bugs. Tell me if it solves your problem :highfive:

No.....Ok, i'm almost never using Odin (never had problems so everything i've done i did it through internal card).....I'm puting tar in AP, right? I tried v2840 and v2850...

denied1977 said:
No.....Ok, i'm almost never using Odin (never had problems so everything i've done i did it through internal card).....I'm puting tar in AP, right? I tried v2840 and v2850...
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You can try this APP but you will have to root your device first.

But problem is i can not root.....I tried CF auto root and its the same - failed while write to NAND.....I guess if i could root i could install recovery.....
EDIT: And on the phone it says - "SECURE CHECK FAIL: recovery"

same problem , did you find solution ?
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just got it working and flashed cf root and philip recovery . actually the problem is in settings , security . there is an option which is like prevent someone from reusing your phone aftr format . uncheck it .