Newbie Needs ur Help :( - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello,
I am Complete New in Android Root etc... , I was a iPhone Jailbreaker which everything was mega easy with just some clicks. Now I got a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 "SH9005" on "Lollipop 5.0" Version.
I have Rooted it and using "Freedom" everything works fine and I thought that is everything what about "Rooting" is but I found out Yesterday that there are more Awesome things I can do with "Root" But I dont know how, I have watched many Videos but non of them works or I am Stupid to Understand it xD so I Joined this Awesome Community to look for Help, I am Sure someone know everything about it
I Need you guys Help for.
°How to Install "xposed framework"
°How to Install "Custom Recovery"
I have tryed to Install a Custom Recovery, but everytime I wanna go to Recovery Mode it shows me the Downloading Mode

My best advice for you is to Google "How to root Galaxy Note 3" and the same for "installing exposed" and "custom recovery" and read, read and then read some more. The info is there. Do your research or risk messing up your note 3.
Not trying to be difficult but you really need to do some research.

I have done many research but didnt found anything which is helpfull.
My Note 3 is Rooted (Lollipop 5.0) but the Custum recovery and the other I cant figuer
Out how to Install that, that wjy I am asking if anyone got a Idee

That's odd, when I Google how to install "custom recovery galaxy note 3" I get all kinds of info.

If you search Custom Recovery for Note 3 on Google, there will be lots of info you can find there.
For example, for the TWRP Recovery, there is a installation guide in the official website.
I am also a newbie in the Android World but I have try hard to Google first before asking questions.
Hope this helps.

Look at Youtube videos for how to flash custom recovery or eventually rom flashing etc. (ones with lots of likes). They are alot more visual and easy to follow. Sometimes some of the threads in XDA have confusing language.

FAQS and GUIDES,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/samsung-galaxy-note-3-sticky-roll-t3237249

I dont Understand it ^-^ , Does it matter what Android Version I have ?, So can I use any Custom Recovery ?

ItsKarim said:
I dont Understand it ^-^ , Does it matter what Android Version I have ?, So can I use any Custom Recovery ?
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Get twrp from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494245. Download the 1 for KK/Lollipop.
Get odin of any version.
Enter download mode. Flash the twrp using odin. If you're not sure how to use odin just google a little bit.
Sent from my SM-N920C

Rosli59564 said:
Get twrp from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494245. Download the 1 for KK/Lollipop.
Get odin of any version.
Enter download mode. Flash the twrp using odin. If you're not sure how to use odin just google a little bit.
Sent from my SM-N920C
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I didnt Found any Download Link for "KK/Lollipop" in the Topic as in their Website, but I have Downloaded from their Website, the TWRP for "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 International Qualcomm (hlte)" and Flashed it through Odin, in Odin it says "Pass (Green)" but when I try to Boot on Recovery Mode I get to > Downloading... Do not turn off target!! < and Up on the Corner it says
"Could not do normal boot.
ODIN MODE
Product Name : SM-N9005
Current Binary : Custom
System Status : Custom
Reactivation Lock : OFF
KNOX Warranty VOID : 0x1 (4)
Qualcomm Secureboot: Enable (CSB)
RP SWREV: S2, T2, R2, A3, P3
Secure Download : Enable
UDC START"
But the Phone Boots Normal, and works Normal too just when I am trying to enter Recovery Mode I am getting this Message.

The Way I have Done :
1. I have Downloaded from Orginal Site of TeamWin the .tar file for "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 International Qualcomm (hlte)"
2. I have Shut Down my Phone and Booted to Download Mode
3. I have Connected my Phone to PC
4. I have Run Odin "As Admin"
5. I have but the .tar File in the "AP" Section
6. I have Uncheckt "Auto Boot"
7. I have Pressed Start and got Green Color and says "Pass"
8. I have Removed the Battery of my Phone and putted it back in
9. I have tryed to boot into Recovery Mode
10. I get this Message which I wrote it up
I tryed to leave the Buttons when the Samsung Logo shows but it is too fast it is like 0,5sec and it shows me the Message which I wrote it up there...
I have Searched in Google & Youtube but all what I get is people with the Same Problem but they are getting this because they Installed another ROM which I didnt.
Hope for a Fix

ItsKarim said:
The Way I have Done :
1. I have Downloaded from Orginal Site of TeamWin the .tar file for "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 International Qualcomm (hlte)"
2. I have Shut Down my Phone and Booted to Download Mode
3. I have Connected my Phone to PC
4. I have Run Odin "As Admin"
5. I have but the .tar File in the "AP" Section
6. I have Uncheckt "Auto Boot"
7. I have Pressed Start and got Green Color and says "Pass"
8. I have Removed the Battery of my Phone and putted it back in
9. I have tryed to boot into Recovery Mode
10. I get this Message which I wrote it up
I tryed to leave the Buttons when the Samsung Logo shows but it is too fast it is like 0,5sec and it shows me the Message which I wrote it up there...
I have Searched in Google & Youtube but all what I get is people with the Same Problem but they are getting this because they Installed another ROM which I didnt.
Hope for a Fix
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How are you trying to start recovery? there are two key combinations for download mode and recovery mode, pwr + vol up + home is recovery mode, and pwr + vol down + home is download mode if I remember right. Give a try to both combinations and I hope it works. If your note 3 doesn't boot properly, you should try to repair it, first with kies and, if that doesn't work, flashing a new rom.

Probably you've flashed wrong file. Find the 1 with hlte 4.4. The latest is 2.8.7.0.
Sent from my SM-N920C

Rosli59564 said:
Probably you've flashed wrong file. Find the 1 with hlte 4.4. The latest is 2.8.7.0.
Sent from my SM-N920C
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walkerdeath said:
How are you trying to start recovery? there are two key combinations for download mode and recovery mode, pwr + vol up + home is recovery mode, and pwr + vol down + home is download mode if I remember right. Give a try to both combinations and I hope it works. If your note 3 doesn't boot properly, you should try to repair it, first with kies and, if that doesn't work, flashing a new rom.
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Rosli i would be thanksfull if u post the link Please: )
Walker i know that but when i want to boot it in recovery i get this message

ItsKarim said:
Rosli i would be thanksfull if u post the link Please: )
Walker i know that but when i want to boot it in recovery i get this message
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Here
Choose 4.4.img.tar
Sent from my SM-N920C

Rosli59564 said:
Here
Choose 4.4.img.tar
Sent from my SM-N920C
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Bro I ****ing Loving u xDDD *NoHomo* **** dude it took me Days to install this **** and it is like God send me you to help me i am so fcking Happy omg it finally worked dude I love u (NoHomo)

ItsKarim said:
Hello,
I am Complete New in Android Root etc... , I was a iPhone Jailbreaker which everything was mega easy with just some clicks. Now I got a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 "SH9005" on "Lollipop 5.0" Version.
I have Rooted it and using "Freedom" everything works fine and I thought that is everything what about "Rooting" is but I found out Yesterday that there are more Awesome things I can do with "Root" But I dont know how, I have watched many Videos but non of them works or I am Stupid to Understand it xD so I Joined this Awesome Community to look for Help, I am Sure someone know everything about it
I Need you guys Help for.
°How to Install "xposed framework"
°How to Install "Custom Recovery"
I have tryed to Install a Custom Recovery, but everytime I wanna go to Recovery Mode it shows me the Downloading Mode
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Hi!
I recommend you install CWM Recovery via Odin.
I think xposed framework isn't working.
Here, you can check it out, maybe has useful threads/posts
http://galaxynote3root.com

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[Q] [i9505G] Rooting GE S4?

**Update**
ivanoterra and myself have both used CF-Auto Root on our GE S4's and we both can confirm that it has worked.
this is the file we used: http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
**update 2**
More good news, I flashed TWRP using Odin and it worked! TWRP found here: http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/182
**OP below **
Hi folks,
Just got my GE S4 this morning. So far it's awesome. The only problem is that I'm so eager to root this phone and I cannot find any information on how to do it. Any ideas? I'm doubting it's as simple as just using the same method as the regular S4's, but I could easily be wrong.
Also, any information on whether there will be a sub-forum for the GE phones?
Thanks!
Same here
Im on the same road...
bscotth said:
Hi folks,
Just got my GE S4 this morning. So far it's awesome. The only problem is that I'm so eager to root this phone and I cannot find any information on how to do it. Any ideas? I'm doubting it's as simple as just using the same method as the regular S4's, but I could easily be wrong.
Also, any information on whether there will be a sub-forum for the GE phones?
Thanks!
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What happens when you put the device in download mode? (Volume Down + Home + Power buttons on start up)
tublah said:
What happens when you put the device in download mode? (Volume Down + Home + Power buttons on start up)
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Attached is a picture of the download mode screen.
The text in the top left corner says:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505G
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
Did you try Auto Root ? Im getting close to trying it....
Just did a Auto Root... IT WORKED...
I used this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
The app asked for root and i was able to allow it...
bscotth said:
Attached is a picture of the download mode screen.
The text in the top left corner says:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505G
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
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I think we'll have to wait for a custom recovery before we can root, methinks.
If you're feeling saucy, you can try 'fastboot oem unlock' and see what that does? (Warning: it may wipe your device, it does for my nexus 10)
EDIT: Looks like auto-root does fastboot oem unlock if you're not unlocked.
ivanoterra said:
Did you try Auto Root ? Im getting close to trying it....
Just did a Auto Root... IT WORKED...
I used this one http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
The app asked for root and i was able to allow it...
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which version did you use? The T-Mobile one or the international one?
This
bscotth said:
which version did you use? The T-Mobile one or the international one?
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http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
This one....
ivanoterra said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
This one....
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Sweet! What happens when you go into download mode now? Does it show custom binary counter, or does it still show official?
ivanoterra said:
http://download.chainfire.eu/316/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-jflte-jfltexx-gti9505.zip
This one....
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Thanks! Here goes nothing...
tublah said:
Sweet! What happens when you go into download mode now? Does it show custom binary counter, or does it still show official?
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Ill try that in a moment... Its recovering my apps... Its like 250 apps.. Its on 32%...
But i guess it wont show as custom, GE edition has a Unlocked Bootloader. It was made to be custom rom friendly....
Even if it counts... It wont matter... Probably a counter reseter will solve it...
Didn't work.
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again."
ivanoterra said:
Ill try that in a moment... Its recovering my apps... Its like 250 apps.. Its on 32%...
But i guess it wont show as custom, GE edition has a Unlocked Bootloader. It was made to be custom rom friendly....
Even if it counts... It wont matter... Probably a counter reseter will solve it...
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That was going to be my next question - whether Triangle Away works - again, it should, since this is supposed to be identical to GT-i9505...
Sorry for all the Q's. I'm waiting on my device to ship.
bscotth said:
Didn't work.
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again."
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Nooooo... You dont know how to flash ?
read the instructions there:
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
(KILL ALL KIES PROCESSES... Before proceding...)
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tublah said:
That was going to be my next question - whether Triangle Away works - again, it should, since this is supposed to be identical to GT-i9505...
Sorry for all the Q's. I'm waiting on my device to ship.
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Its ok... but im not sure about all of that... 70%... just 30% more
ivanoterra said:
Nooooo... You dont know how to flash ?
read the instructions there:
- Download and unzip the CF-Auto-Root-....zip file (see posts below this one)
- If you end up with a recovery.img and cache.img file, you've extracted twice. You need to end up with a .tar.md5 file - don't extract that one
- (USB) Disconnect your phone from your computer
- Start Odin3-vX.X.exe
- Click the PDA button, and select CF-Auto-Root-....tar.md5
- Put your phone in download mode (turn off phone, then hold VolDown+Home+Power to boot - if it asks you to press a button to continue, press the listed button, or run adb reboot download command)
- (USB) Connect the phone to your computer
- Make sure Repartition is NOT checked
- Click the Start button
- Wait for Android to boot
- Done (if it took you more than 30 seconds, you need practise!)
(KILL ALL KIES PROCESSES... Before proceding...)
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Its ok... but im not sure about all of that... 70%... just 30% more
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I know how. I've done it many times before this. While flashing, odin crashed. :crying:
Is it possible to flash the GE firmware on the international version? If yes does anyone have a guide?
Okay, it worked. Thought my phone was bricked. I used a different version of Odin and it stopped crashing and worked.
I can now confirm that Auto Root works on the GE S4!
Download mode shows that I'm on a custom binary now. It still says "Write Protection: Enable"
I'm curious to find out what that means. The bootloader is already unlocked. I wonder if a certain partition is locked.
I guess the next question to answer is: Can we use the same recoveries as the i9505? I hope so..
bscotth said:
Download mode shows that I'm on a custom binary now. It still says "Write Protection: Enable"
I'm curious to find out what that means. The bootloader is already unlocked. I wonder if a certain partition is locked.
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Would you be willing to try out Triangle Away to see if it'll reset the custom binary counter? I also wonder if you do fastboot oem unlock if it'll turn off write protection?
tublah said:
Would you be willing to try out Triangle Away to see if it'll reset the custom binary counter? I also wonder if you do fastboot oem unlock if it'll turn off write protection?
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I might be wrong but I don't think download mode supports fastboot. Either that, or I'm doing something wrong. With my phone in download mode and my S4 connected, the command "fastboot devices" doesn't show any devices, but when I plug my N4 in, it shows up. Is there a special fastboot mode that is different from download mode?

[How to][guide] UPDATE TO 4.4.2 BOOTLOADER AND ROOT TMO/CANADIAN VARIANTS

The point of this thread is to help people safely update their bootloader so that they may flash a touchwiz kitkat rom.
I have seen several threads where people are running into issues and even development threads get cluttered with questions. So I will give you the steps needed using my method.
Please note this is for windows 7. However it should work on other versions of windows too.
This method may wipe your internal storage completely so transfer anything you do not wish to lose to you pc.
This method will also trip yout knox counter which may void your warranty.
You also may not be able to downgrade to 4.3 so make sure this is what you want to do
I am not responsible for bricked devices. Proceed at own risk
You have been warned!!!
So what you need to do is download a few files.
I have created a zip file and uploaded it for easy access and simplicity reasons. If it becomes out dated I will update accordingly.
What is needed is your variants stock firmware. You need to get the one for your device off sammobile.com
On sammobile you must create an account in order to download (if you don't have an account already).
Once you are logged in click on the firmware tab. Then enter your device name.
Canadian variants enter: SM-N900W8
TMO variants enter: SM-N900T
You will then be able to pick the most recent firmware for your device and download it. So now that you have the correct firmware (please double check, and if unsure google it)!!!
So lets begin
You also need to download the zip file I have made and extract it. Inside it you will find the samsung drivers, 3 recovery options to pick from, the supersu.zip and also odin.zip. once you've extracted the file you've just downloaded you need to extract the odin.zip inside it as well.
So if you have not previously installed the samsung drivers you will need to do so. Simply run the samsung mobile driver.exe file and install it. Once successful in installing, reboot your pc.
when it boots up, connect yout device to you pc and transfer over the supersu.zip over to your phone. The root of your sd card is recommended for easy access.
Now what you need to do is ensure usb debugging is enabled. Do so by going to settings, general, developer options and ensure its checked. If you do not have developer options simply go to about phone, and tap om build number 7 times to enable developer options.
Once this is done you need to power off your device with it unplugged. Now we need to enter download mode. You can do this by holding the home button, volume down and pushing and hokding the power button. You will be presented with a warning screen. You push volume up to proceed or vokume down to cancel and restart device.
We want to push volume up. It will then show a big android saying warning do not turn off target.
Now connect your device to your pc and run odin as administrator.
In odin near the top left you shoukd see a box colored in saying:
Com and have a number. If you see this that means odin recognizes your device. If you do not that means eiter you dont have the drivers installed properly or perhaps you need to try a different usb port or cord.
You then will see a few check boxes checked off. Auto reboot and f.reset time. leave these checked only.
Theres an AP BUTTON. Click this button and then navigate to your stock firmware file you've downloaded and select it. It may take a few minutes to load it. Once it does load all you need to do is click the start button and let odin do the rest. Do not touch anything.
This will take a few minutes. You should see a green "pass" in the box at the top left. Your device will eventually reboot and you will now be stock, unrooted on the latest firmware.
*please note that if at this point your device hangs on the Samsung logo sayong "recovery booting" you need to pull the battery and reflash the firmware. This time also check the repartition box.
Now we need to root and flash a custom recovery.
Again you'll need to enable usb debugging on your phone so I recommend skipping the google setup stuff on your phone.
Once you have enabled it, power off your phone with it unplugged and again enter download mode the same way you did before.
Plug in your device and in odin press the reset button to clear the stock firmware file.
Now connect your device to your pc and again ensure that odin recognizes it.
Click the AP BUTTON again and this time navigate to the custom recovery of choice ( I reccomend twrp. I am also using the tmo version as I could not get the canadian version to boot)
Once selected again hit the start button. In a few seconds you should again receive a "PASS" message. That mrans you have successfully flashed a custom recovery.
Now power off your device and unplug it. Now we need to enter recovery.
Do so by pressing the home button, volume up, and push and hold the power button. Once you see recovery booting you can let go. You will also see in red font: recovery is not seandroid enforcing. That just means you have a custom recovery.
If your device hangs at this screen you will need to oower it off and try a different recovery.
Once in recovery I reccomend making a nandroid backup. (Optional)
Next we are going to root. All that you need to do is press install or install zip from sd card depending on which recovery you chose and navigate to the supersu.zip
Now install the zip by following the instructions of the recovery and then reboot.
Congratulations you are now rooted (you can confirm if you like by downloading the root checker app if you wish) and on the latest firmware and can flash custom 4.4.2 roms for your device. Please read and follow the directions of the op in the thread of the rom you wish to flash.
Download link: http://d-h.st/4xl
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phone stuck on recoveryboot a
Theres an AP BUTTON. Click this button and then navigate to your stock firmware file you've downloaded and select it. It may take a few minutes to load it. Once it does load all you need to do is click the start button and let odin do the rest. Do not touch anything.
This will take a few minutes. You should see a green "pass" in the box at the top left. Your device will eventually reboot and you will now be stock, unrooted on the latest firmware.
= at this part of the instruction odin has said pass but my phone just has samsung logo and says on top recovery boot... and nothing else i dont know how to continue or move forward i hope someone can help me thank you and sorry for troubling you
nymomo789 said:
Theres an AP BUTTON. Click this button and then navigate to your stock firmware file you've downloaded and select it. It may take a few minutes to load it. Once it does load all you need to do is click the start button and let odin do the rest. Do not touch anything.
This will take a few minutes. You should see a green "pass" in the box at the top left. Your device will eventually reboot and you will now be stock, unrooted on the latest firmware.
= at this part of the instruction odin has said pass but my phone just has samsung logo and says on top recovery boot... and nothing else i dont know how to continue or move forward i hope someone can help me thank you and sorry for troubling you
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I replied to your pm you sent me. Anyway just flash a different recovery if it's hanging after flashing recovery. If its hanging after flashing stock 4.4.2 firmware try it again by oulling battery and going back into dl lodem this time also check the repartition box
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Where are the download links?
Arturofm2 said:
Where are the download links?
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Well if you're having to ask this then that leads me to believe you did not read the op. I suggest you do so or you may have a bad experience. Once you read all of the op I will tell you where it is
Sent from my GT-I9205 using Tapatalk
markbencze said:
Well if you're having to ask this then that leads me to believe you did not read the op. I suggest you do so or you may have a bad experience. Once you read all of the op I will tell you where it is
Sent from my GT-I9205 using Tapatalk
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Now I see the download link, but it wasn't there yet.
Thanks, by the way you said that it may be difficult to go back to a different version, does this include the backups too?
Arturofm2 said:
Now I see the download link, but it wasn't there yet.
Thanks, by the way you said that it may be difficult to go back to a different version, does this include the backups too?
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Yes
Sent from my GT-I9205 using Tapatalk
My phone is not flashing
its working never mind lol. I just tried again and it worked
regarding the stuck on RECOVERY BOOTING, you have to reflash it, WITHOUT ticking the REPARTITION (as stated in the instructions. you just need to reflash again. and it should work the 2nd time around
Thanks very
How can i get it to work with mac
Sent from my SM-N900T using xda premium
westkhalifa13 said:
How can i get it to work with mac
Sent from my SM-N900T using xda premium
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No idea man. I don't have a mac. Google it man
running DECEPTICON rom (coming soon)
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[Q] galaxy s4 stuck in boot screen

hi
first i know its anoying when people opened a new threads with the same questions but this is the only way that people will realy answer back....
i have a galaxy s4 i9505 (jflte) international 4.4.2 rooted. i replace my cwm with philz and i wanted to rebot my phone so i did it and when i reboot the phone didnt wake up it get stuck every time.i serched all over the internet for guides and nothing helped.
1. i tried to get into safe mode but nothing happend it still get stuck on the logo.
2. i tried all kind of reset things in philz (factory reset,wipe cache,wipe davlik cache,clean to install new rom,wipe use media,everythng!!!!!!!)
3. i tried to pull out the battery and the sd card.
if anyone can help me fast i will thank him a lot!!!!!
sorry for the bad english.
Are you able to get into download mode (press and hold Volume -, Home, and Power)? If so, head over to sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com and download the latest ROM for your device. To know which ROM to get, you need to know what carrier you are using and the model of the S4. Once the ROM is downloaded, install it via Odin to stop your bootloop. Afterwards, root, then install TWRP 2.8.6.0. Do not install Philz as that recovery is no longer being developed, and may not function correctly with Android 5.0.1 or later.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Are you able to get into download mode (press and hold Volume -, Home, and Power)? If so, head over to sammobile.com or samsung-updates.com and download the latest ROM for your device. To know which ROM to get, you need to know what carrier you are using and the model of the S4. Once the ROM is downloaded, install it via Odin to stop your bootloop. Afterwards, root, then install TWRP 2.8.6.0. Do not install Philz as that recovery is no longer being developed, and may not function correctly with Android 5.0.1 or later.
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yes i can get into download mode but i have some problemes :
1) odin always crash on my pc it happens every time i connect everything as i need to and then when i click start it crash and i dont know why i tried to serch via web but.... nothing.
2) i dont know realy what is my model the only thing that i know is : galaxy s4 i9505 is there any way i can know without looking inside the phone in setting.
thank you for everthing!!!
For Odin, try a different port on your PC, always use the original USB cable whenever possible, and make sure Kies isn't installed or if installed, isn't running. Try a different PC if necessary.
Regarding your S4, is it unlocked? If not, what carrier are you using, and what country are you located in?

(n8000) Stuck at Samsung Logo, possible fix

I'm having this problem past few days, tried all the links in the Q/A section, dev.. all links were dead.. and managed to found solutions for this problem.
Basically, the tab will stuck on "Samsung" logo and looping for eternity... tried to reflash the rom, wipe system and everything via odin.. will results the same thing...and I thought I'm gonna say good bye forever for my note 10.1 (n8000)...or send for repair (which samsung quoted me ~ $158 for the "board replacement"... but until I found how to get it alive... actually I've no idea what causing my n8000 stuck in the first place..
After a whole day "intensive" searching and everything.. almost all files links in xda were dead.. and finally I found out all the files and solutions..
What you'll need
> Odin 3.xx, can get from samfirmware website
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/30977/N8000XXUDNE5_N8000OLBDNE3_XME/
> Samsung drivers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956
> note 10.pit and efs (extract the efs.rar after download, yes it's i9300 but can be used)
> n8000 rom, can get from http://www.sammobile.com/ or development section. I prefer flashable rom in recovery such as android revolution HD, and place it in microsd.
> Philztouch CWM
(files as attached)
Steps to do the recovery
1. Download odin and extract
2. Download drivers and install.
3. Run Odin, place the following files
- click the PIT button, select the note10.pit.
- click the CSC, and select the previously extracted efs.rar..it should be efs.tar now
- click on AP, for custom recovery, such as philz.. or official rom..up to you.
4. Tick the following menus in Odin
- Re-Partition (optional, some users said no need to tick this would do as well)
- Phone bootloader update
- Phone EFS clear
5. Place your n8000 in download mode, and connect via USB.
6. Click on START button.. and hopefully success.
7. Once finishes, reboot into recovery mode (those who flash rom via Odin can skip this), and install the rom zip file.
Everything should be fine now and your n8000 should able to start properly... that's how I managed to "resurrect" my n8000 tho... hope these helps... mine was n8000 16GB, 3G/Wifi version
What is decription key for Mega download?
What is decription key for Mega download?
Also need the description key for the MEGA Downloads please.
description plz
sorry for didnt notice the replies, not sure why my notifications were off.
will reupload again later this, since mega kinda blocked my account details :s
Attached the related files...seems cloud storage failing on me..
Hi there!
I'm new to this and need help understanding what to install under Step 2, which is downloading and installing of Samsung drivers.
I have already unzipped the Samsung driver file but I don't seem to see any installation files. Do I have to plug in my Note to get to this? Or are they installed onto the computer first?
Many thanks, as this could potentially save my Note and save me $500... :fingers-crossed:
boootloop problem
tried all this ,but still my n8000 did not flash through odin properly but failed with error
'Repartition operation failed'
After running odin it says "reset" then the tablet returns to the "Galaxy note 10.1" logo and cycles going black then showing the logo.
When I hold down the power button it shuts off and turns back on again. So no luck for booting into recovery.
Im 99% i'm doing all the steps right.
Thank for your help.
ipoddude95, I have same problem. I tried different computers, different cable, different versions of odin to flash different versions of stock roms. but no success so far...
Similar problem
Hi,
I've got similar problem and I check couple of methods to solve this, unfortunately none was successful.
I tried method described in this thread, but was not successful.
I have old version of TWRP recovery (2.5.0.0). I can load recover but whatever I try to do - clear cache, format data, install recovery using dd it finish with error.
I tried installing new recovery twrp and philz using odin, using heimdall, everything seems to be ok, but when I try to load recovery I've got couple of restarts and then old TWRP loads. I've tried stock firmware, custom, with repartition and without.
I'm guessing that in my case it could be some kind of physical problem with memory.
What I can check more or what to try? How can I determine whether problem may be physical with rom memory?
shaikhmdjohar said:
tried all this ,but still my n8000 did not flash through odin properly but failed with error
'Repartition operation failed'
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try different port
weird those how i fixed 2 of the n8000, later on will try on my tab again once i got my tab back from my friend
ipoddude95 said:
After running odin it says "reset" then the tablet returns to the "Galaxy note 10.1" logo and cycles going black then showing the logo.
When I hold down the power button it shuts off and turns back on again. So no luck for booting into recovery.
Im 99% i'm doing all the steps right.
Thank for your help.
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try go to download mode, and reflash recovery
gamesky said:
try go to download mode, and reflash recovery
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I have, instead of just showing the initial "galaxy note 10.1" screen it goes to the "Samsung" logo with the animation and cycles through that. Still can't get into recovery.
thanks for the help
Hello, i have also this issue with the galaxy note 10.1 gt-n8020, its stucks on samsung logo and doesnt go any further...i dont have a custom firmware neither the tablet its rooted, i tried with odin having the original firmware but when i press start, after the msg "Start write to NAND" i get a FAIL and ends there. Even with the method mentioned here, still i get the FAIL msg...any Info on this on what might be the cause and maybe a possible fix?Can this be also hardware related malfunction?I cant go into recovery mode, only download mode works...
Thank you for the help, my Samsung note 10.1 note went on boot loop about a year ago , i tried so many different ways to flash it and nothing worked. finally got it working with your help.
only problem i encountered was wen i click on (AP, for custom recovery, such as philz.. or official rom..up to you.) it didnt allow me to put the downloaded file in so i used (i9300_repair_efs.tar)
and it worked..
THANK YOU
You Sir are a pinnacle of evolution! Stumbled on this thread by error while going trough history links in my browser and all of a sudden my brick turned to Galaxy Note 10.1!
Only note, I've used i9300_repair_efs.tar for AP like farhaanwireless suggested and device is restoring as I type this
Thanks a ton once more
Agyar said:
You Sir are a pinnacle of evolution! Stumbled on this thread by error while going trough history links in my browser and all of a sudden my brick turned to Galaxy Note 10.1!
Only note, I've used i9300_repair_efs.tar for AP like farhaanwireless suggested and device is restoring as I type this
Thanks a ton once more
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Can you tell us exact steps you did? Because I am trying without success :\
Also another thing: the i9300_repair_efs.tar it's a rar and when extracted I get a directory with a .md5 file... Is that file that are you using?
Yes, that md5 was used.....
I've went completely by procedure described in first post, with exception of i9300_repair_efs change as mentioned. For that part, I've used latest Odin downloaded from Samsung web, and for bootloader, I've used Odin 3.05, just to be sure, since there is a button with "Bootloader" written on it

Help with brick

Hello
I have F version, country Italy
I tried install a few roms but I always had freeze screen and reboots. So finally tried restore from Odin and I had brick. I used the last firmware from Odin and one from this forum of "Fast download" And this only shows the bootimage and reboot again of freeze
In download mode shows in System: "custom", Recovery: Samsung Oficial
I cant enter on recovery mode
Im not sure if Samsung I still give me "warranty"
Anybody can help me ?
PD: sorry4myenglish
best bet is to try and flash another ROM if you can get into download mode still (making sure that you flash a ROM for the right version of your phone).
Samsung probably wont honor warranty as you tripped KNOX when flashing in the first place (that voids your warranty and I belive download mode states this)
EDIT:
the right version for you is the first link on the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...icial-stock-roms-firmware-aoj5-g928f-t3231589
as long as you have the SMG928F version from Italy
Natherul said:
best bet is to try and flash another ROM if you can get into download mode still (making sure that you flash a ROM for the right version of your phone).
Samsung probably wont honor warranty as you tripped KNOX when flashing in the first place (that voids your warranty and I belive download mode states this)
EDIT:
the right version for you is the first link on the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...icial-stock-roms-firmware-aoj5-g928f-t3231589
as long as you have the SMG928F version from Italy
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Exactly that firmware made the brick on my phone
Ronalrago said:
Exactly that firmware made the brick on my phone
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well it might be a corrupt download, but theres no MD5 for the files form that thread to match.
Can you enter download mode? If so then I would probably flash a custom recovery and install custom ROM just to get the phone running again.
Natherul said:
well it might be a corrupt download, but theres no MD5 for the files form that thread to match.
Can you enter download mode? If so then I would probably flash a custom recovery and install custom ROM just to get the phone running again.
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Yep i can and I tried that, but the phone doesnt enter to recovery mode :crying:
Only can enter to dowloand mode
Ronalrago said:
Yep i can and I tried that, but the phone doesnt enter to recovery mode only:crying:
Only can enter to dowloand mode
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then flash a new recovery from download mode and ODIN.
one example of a recovery can be founds in the instructions of
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/development/rom-audax-plus-v1-0-t3219017
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or check
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...-to-rooting-flashing-custom-recovery-t3200324
for custom recovery
Natherul said:
then flash a new recovery from download mode and ODIN.
one example of a recovery can be founds in the instructions of
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-edge-plus/development/rom-audax-plus-v1-0-t3219017
EDIT:
or check
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...-to-rooting-flashing-custom-recovery-t3200324
for custom recovery
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I just tried enter but only shows the message "recovery mode is senandroid enforcing" then shows (after 1 min maybe) the screen like a tv without signal
Some days ago I had exactly the same problem as you. You need to download "Smart Switch" on PC (something like samsung kies) and then recovery your phone through it. This samsung app will download a new system and completly repair your phone, after that if you want to install audax rom or something else you MUST go to developer options and enable USB DEBUGGING and OEM UNLOCK or you will have the same problem after rebooting phone.
Hope it helps, I bricked my phone for 1 day and managed to repair it with it. ODIN and all other stuff didn't worked.
DavidB93 said:
Some days ago I had exactly the same problem as you. You need to download "Smart Switch" on PC (something like samsung kies) and then recovery your phone through it. This samsung app will download a new system and completly repair your phone, after that if you want to install audax rom or something else you MUST go to developer options and enable USB DEBUGGING and OEM UNLOCK or you will have the same problem after rebooting phone.
Hope it helps, I bricked my phone for 1 day and managed to repair it with it. ODIN and all other stuff didn't worked.
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Nice, I did not know that SmartSwitch for PC had build in recovery tools, but that is good to know.
Ronalrago said:
I just tried enter but only shows the message "recovery mode is senandroid enforcing" then shows (after 1 min maybe) the screen like a tv without signal
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That message means that SElinux is enforced and the way around that is a custom kernel as the stock on is forcing it always.
Natherul after I bricked my phone by installing audax and the unchecking in dev options "oem unlock" Smart Switch was the only one thing that actually unbricked my phone :good:
DavidB93 said:
Some days ago I had exactly the same problem as you. You need to download "Smart Switch" on PC (something like samsung kies) and then recovery your phone through it. This samsung app will download a new system and completly repair your phone, after that if you want to install audax rom or something else you MUST go to developer options and enable USB DEBUGGING and OEM UNLOCK or you will have the same problem after rebooting phone.
Hope it helps, I bricked my phone for 1 day and managed to repair it with it. ODIN and all other stuff didn't worked.
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I tried with this too. But says that doesnt support this model... Do u put in dowloand mode ? or how?
Ronalrago said:
I tried with this too. But says that doesnt support this model... Do u put in dowloand mode ? or how?
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AZyalTf5Y#t=109
DavidB93 said:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8AZyalTf5Y#t=109
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ok thanks I used and works but still have reboots and doesnt recognize the touch :crying::crying:
The download mode now says System: Oficial
Maybe try once again ?
DavidB93 said:
Maybe try once again ?
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I did again. Also tried with odin and nothing
:crying::crying:

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