Database Users

Read BEFORE flashing!!

Ok, so I know this will eventually get buried in the forums but I thought I would attempt to give a little basic info here. Right now the QA section is flooded with people that have flashed and are now soft bricked (have problems but can recover) or hard bricked (have problems and cannot recover). I'm hoping that I can help some people prevent these issues to an extent.
Terminology, the differences in my opinion.
Soft brick- Your flash didn't go right, something went crazy, etc, but either way you can't boot, stuck at ATT logo, boots into recovery no matter what, boots to phone--!--pc, BUT, your hardware buttons work or ADB works and you are able to boot into DOWNLOAD mode.
Hard brick- Your flash didn't go right, something went crazy, etc, but either way you can't boot, stuck at ATT logo, boots into recovery no matter what, boots to phone--!--pc, BUT, your unlucky and hardware buttons do not allow access to DOWNLOAD mode or ADB is not downloading.
Also, after a new flash or flash to stock, it's a good idea to immediately enable USB debugging. Menu, Settings, Applications, Developement, check the box for USB debugging. It will make things easier later on.
1. First. BEFORE you flash, can you access download mode with your buttons??? Test it.
3 Methods.
Method 1: (ADB - from recovery or normally booted with usb debugging on)
Open a cmd prompt/console/shell
adb shell
adb reboot download
Method 2: (KEY COMBO)
Remove the battery, sim card, sdcard if you have one
Insert the battery
Hold Volume Up + Volume Down + Power
Method 3: (KEY COMBO)
Remove the battery, sim card, sdcard if you have one
Insert the battery
Hold both Volume buttons (from i9000 just down, don't touch the power button)
Plug in the USB cable and continue holding both Volume buttons
If not, use designgears fix. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812434
2. Second. Download the SDK, drivers for your PC, and learn some basic ADB commands, ie, adb reboot download, adb reboot recovery, adb shell. Here's my quick guide. ADB can be used when the OS is running, when in recovery, and when stuck on ATT boot screen.
Here's what I do. After you download the sdk and unzip. There is a folder called tools. I copy that to c:
Then open a command prompt and type,
C:
CD tools
Then issue adb commands.
adb reboot, adb reboot download or whatever command you need.
Of course make sure your phone is connected via USB and debugging is enabled.
Here's another method for using adb.
1) start-> run-> sysdm.cpl
this will start the system properties. you can reach this from right clicking "My Computer" and hitting properties. Windows 7 though is different. The above method is most universal.
2) Move to Advanced Tab that pops up. From there click the "Environment Variables" button.
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3) In the window that pops up, find the "PATH" area in the "System Variables" listbox at the bottom:
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4) Click edit again, put in path to the AndroidSDK tools folder. Do it like shown otherwise you can biff something up. DO NOT REMOVE ANYTHING. Just add a SEMICOLON ( ; ) to the last of the line that's already there, then the path to the folder.
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5) If on Win7 you shouldnt have to reboot. XP however will. Then you are set. You can now just load a CMD prompt and do ADB without having to CD TOOLS.
3. Third. Install Clockwork Recovery! Root your phone and download ROM Manager from market. Install Clockwork recovery from ROM Manager. BOOT into recovery to make sure it works. You will have to choose reinstall packages from stock recovery. What ROM Manager does, it put an update.zip on the root of your SDcard, then when you choose reinstall packages from stock recovery it install update.zip. I personally leave the update.zip file on my sdcard at all times, just in case.
Once you have clockwork installed, make a Nandroid backup of a good running rom. In case something happens, if you can boot into recovery, then you can possibly restore your nandroid to at least get you up and running quickly, and without the need of a pc.
NEW Info!!! You can recover from a hard brick, maybe. Here's how to create a USB Jig to reproduce the button download mode for you folks who don't have it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=841512
Here's another thread about the USB Jig method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=819551&highlight=USB+jig
If my captivate was one that had the missing button recovery/download out of the box, I would probably know how to make a USB jig or have one already before flashing. Even with the 3 button fixes that are out, it looks like some people are still bricking.
****Disclaimer****
This is just from personal exprience. I have flashed most roms available, and I have experienced every variation of soft brick mentioned above and have recovered.
I find that being able to get your phone into download mode and knowing how to use Odin will be your 2 biggest life savers after something bad happens.
This will not keep you from getting a bad flash or something else, but having this knowledge ahead of time may help you recover from issues more quickly and without asking a question on the forums that have been asked dozens of times.
Also, personally, if I cannot perform step 1, access download mode with buttons, I personally would be VERY cautious about flashing! ADB reboot download is nice, but if you are stuck at ATT logo or phone--!--PC mode then ADB doesn't work, YOU HAVE TO USE BUTTONS.
Just my 2 cents, take it or leave it.
Edit. Added some new info to post. Thanks for extra info guys. I'll mirror the links to the images later when not at work.

+sticky
excellent write up. a must-read for anyone even thinking about flashing

Original Post updated to add my information

bobbylx said:
ADB reboot download is nice, but if you are stuck at ATT logo
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Ok first off something that should be added to this is always may sure you have usb debug mode Settings>Applications>Development>USB Debugging enabled on your phone. Don't take it out of debug mode. This will allow you to issue adb commands if you have.
If you are getting to the att logo screen and not beyond that and you have debug mode enabled then you can use adb to reboot into either recovery or download mode.
Steps
1: Get the command prompt up and que up the adb command you want to issue either reboot download or reboot recovery. Don't press enter yet.
2: When the att screen comes on your pc should make a notification sound that the device is connected.
3: On the second notification sound issue your adb command and the phone will reboot into the mode you selected.
Mileage may vary but should work.
This has saved me a few times.

STICKY
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Thanks for the extra info. Malfuncion, awesome write up with pics, I'll add to first post later. I always forget about adding a system variable.
Sparker366, thanks, I always thought that at the ATT screen adb didn't, but you know what, I never tried.
I figured since I'm not a dev and don't have that knowledge I would try to help start this up to contribute a bit. And honestly, if you hop over to the QA sections there are so many threads that could be solved by knowing this info ahead of time. I doubt everyone will read it, but I hope it helps the ones that do.

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This is my first smart phone and first experience with Android. I also don't have any experience with linux. Fortunately, I was able to avoid problems when I first started by reading, reading, reading. This type of information would have been invaluable. In fact, the tip on keeping debug mode on all the time is great to know, and I never saw that before.
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This thing is getting buried in the BS posts....BACK TO THE TOP!
definitely sticky

Bump Bump Bump
Great Info

Updated original post with extra info.

Shameless bump here. New version of Cog uploaded, so that means there will be questions soon.

Thanks, great info.

FWIW........
I feel like I am of average intelligence, and would think I could nail download mode everytime by the 3 button method, but damn if it is hit and miss for me every other time.
One way I found (I didnt discover it, but read it somewhere) to nail it EVERYTIME is to remove sd and sim. Plug the usb to the phone AND THE PC, while odin is sitting and waiting. Then while holding both up and down volume buttons, insert the battery. It works every time with no fuss.
Thanks for the post, my vote for sticky as well.

+1 sticky
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Moving this to the top. More questions in QA that can be helped by reading these tips first.

I would also suggest that anyone who wants to flash actually test their phone's USB transfer ability before flashing.
The best way is to find a large file, perhaps one just under 2G in size and transfer it to the internal SD storage.
Test md5 checksums on the source and this file and make sure these match.
(you can use the 'md5sum <filename>' command from the terminal app, from Windows you can use a md5sum port for the source file win32 md5sum).
This will ensure your USB connection is stable enough for long, error free transfers to the phone.
Also important: it's useful to disable any powersave actions on your PC while using an app like ODIN.

Sorry all, moving this to the top. There are about 6 or 7 bricked phone Questions in Q & A now.

Awesome, clear and concise. Been trying to figure out how to make nandroid backups and this explained it very simply Thank you!

thanks for the reminder
there's so many steps to install a rom...
specially with download mode keycomb, i tend to not to remove sim and memory card cuz i dont want to lose or damaged my mcard. now i will remove each time!
another good reason flashing stock with odin before flashing new rom

I would also say its a good idea to back up your efs folder. Mine got all borked up when that jpc rom came out a while ago and it is a ton of work to fix. Sgs tools copies your nvdata.bin and. /nvdata.bak files to your sd card if you do a product code check. Or you can use root explorer.

computer no longer recognizes fascinate

Been back and forth from CM7 , stock, Powerwashed no problems. Until now! Long story short my computer will no longer recognize my phone. I know i need the Nexus drivers since I'm on CM7, So I install Android SDK, download the google drivers, can't even install them since it still doesn't recognize my phone. Odin doesnt work, I can't even go back to stock. What the HECK happened? Doing searches does nothing they all say to install SDK but that doesn't help.
EDIT: Now I'm really screwed, went into recovery and tried to flash the recovery I made when I first installed CM7, phone now won't boot it just goes to the Samsung screen and stays there. With the computer not seeing it I think I'm bricked for good

Grandpa had this same problem when he was well into his 90's. Ya just have to re-introduce them like they're strangers on every meet... posting in the Q&A section wouldn't hurt either.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1271898

have you try enabling DEBUGING MODE under settings, applications, development? That usually helps my PC see the phone

Original Drivers?
OP stated his phone no longer boots, so enabling debugging is not an option now. Given that he's flashed a lot of ROMs, I'd suspect that is already enabled though it is very good advice for those who can get into their settings.
Since you can see the SAMSUNG logo, hopefully you can get it back.
I know you're running a different kernel, mods, etc... but have you tried downloading the original Fascinate drivers?
Here's one place I found them (if they don't work, just search the development forums for several links)
64bit: Drivers HERE --> http://www.wikifilez.com/root files/epic4g/usb_drivers_GalaxyS_x64.zip
32bit: Drivers HERE --> http://www.megaupload.com/?d=NZS8BF7E
1.) Launch ODIN
www.mediafire.com/download.php?73ta726ghelw381
2.) After that, pull the battery AND the SD Card
3.) Plug the cable into one of the back USB ports on your computer (make sure that USB port is working first by hooking up a mouse).
4.) Press (and hold) down the volume down button while connecting the USB cable and continue to hold it until you see a giant yellow triangle
5.) Look in ODIN for the yellow COM port to appear in Odin. If it appears, then you are good to go (jump below and flash back to stock first)
6.) If not, I'd highly recommend finding a friend with an android phone (another Fascinate would be best) and borrowing their USB cable as this sort of problem can easily be caused by a faulty cable. I've used the cable for an Incredible for my phone occasionally.
Once you get it recognized, I'd recommend flashing back to stock following the instructions in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1178544
After that, you can get back to custom ROM'ing.
I really hope you get it working, a bricked phone is frustrating.
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Addendum:
Just a quick addendum to my last post... When going from a really messed up phone back to stock, I highly recommend only flashing via Odin. Do not use PST.
Since I don't have enough posts to reply in the development forum, here's a quick overview.
Download the zip file from the thread linked above, unzip it to get the CI500_VZW_ED05_FROYO_REL.tar.md5 file. Get the PIT file.
1.) Run ODIN
2.) press the PIT button and select the PIT file
3.) press the PDA button and select the tar.md5 file
4.) TRIPLE check that you've chosen PDA and NOT phone
5.) place a check in the reparition box (you will lose all your apps, sorry)
6.) press the START button and wait 5-10 minutes, the phone will automatically turn off once the flash is complete
8.) replace battery, and restart
wait about 4 minutes for the repartition to occur and the phone to boot
If you already knew this, I hope you're not offended!
Thanks and best of luck!

[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
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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
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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
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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
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westkhalifa13 said:
How can i get it to work with mac
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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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What did I do?!

Okay, I was trying to load android 6.0 on my oneplus one and I don't have any idea what I've done. I was following the instructions in this video https:/ /m.youtube.com/.watch?v=x8zuQcJHQy4 but I wanted to try to do it without using my laptop. So I downloaded the gapps from here http: //opengapps.org/ directly onto my phone. I restored my phone back to factory setting from the settings menu on my phone, and then tried to follow the instructions from the YouTube video. So I removed my existing op system and then tried to install the the new gapps from the recovery menu. The instal failed, so I went back and fired up the laptop and started to follow the instructions in the video. The problem is that my laptop won't connect with my phone for some reason. I plug it in to the computer but it won't recognize my phone. So I am unable to transfer the new gapps from my laptop to my phone. Now the problem is that my phone will not start up, it just sits on the starting screen (picture attached). What do i do?! I should mention that I have no idea what I'm doing if that isn't already extremely obvious. Please help!

Look as you described there maybe more than one solution to this..
As for me the easiest method would be is to flash a custom recovery by going into fastboot mode. And from there you can boot into your recovery and transfer whatever files you need from laptop to your phone. Then flash your custom ROM.
Recovery link : https://twrp.me/devices/oneplusone.html
Custom ROM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/development/rom-ressurrection-remix-m-t3270147
Look my advice is don't make this whole process as few steps guide.
Divide it into small parts like first installing recovery. Then second part flashing custom ROM. It makes its easy. And for individual part you can find tutorial online.
Thanks me if I have helped and if you have any more doubt PM me.
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i started this process for the "recovery" in the link you gave me and i cant complete the instruction that tells me to go into the device settings and tap on the build number 7 times. I can even start the phone enough to get into the settings area. Any ideas?

Just go into fastboot mode and flow the given instruction..
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Mr.Jlu said:
Just go into fastboot mode and flow the given instruction..
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By fastboot do you mean where I power it up and hold the "down volume" button for a few seconds??

OnePlus One Fastboot
Power Down the OnePlus One
Press and Hold the Volume Up and Power Button at the Same Time
Hold These Buttons Down Until You See the Text “Fastboot”
When You See the Text “Fastboot”, Let Go of the Power and Volume Up Buttons
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In order to issue commands to your OnePlus One via tools like ADB and Fastboot, you need to boot your device up into Fastboot Mode. So, instead of allowing your OnePlus One to boot up into regular Android, you are going to do something special which tells the device to boot up into Fastboot Mode. This might take you a few tries until you get the hang of it. There’s no need to panic or worry if you get it wrong. Simple power down the OnePlus One again and give it another shot.
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I can boot it up into fast boot mode without any problems, I just don't know what do do once there. That's the part I need help with.

turbo224 said:
I can boot it up into fast boot mode without any problems, I just don't know what do do once there. That's the part I need help with.
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1. You need configured fasboot tools first.
2. Flash twrp using fastboot
3. Reboot to recovery
4. Connect your phone with the computer
5. Copy ROM and gapps to your phone and disconnect.
6. Make a full wipe in recovery
7. Flash ROM and gapps
8. Reboot

1. Follow this guide on setting up adb and fastboot - http://lifehacker.com/the-easiest-way-to-install-androids-adb-and-fastboot-to-1586992378
2. Download twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon recovery from here - https://dl.twrp.me/bacon/
3. Put the recovery image in the same folder fastboot and adb exe is.
4. Put your phone in fastboot mode and connect to pc
5. Open a command prompt and type "fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.0.2-0-bacon.img"
6. Do Not issue the fastboot reboot command, instead press and hold power and vol down till phone reboots into recovery

I give up, i'm way over my head. I cant do any of this **** because I can't even get the right ****ing usb driver on my computer so it even recognizes my phone. I've tried three different methods and none of them work.

turbo224 said:
I give up, i'm way over my head. I cant do any of this **** because I can't even get the right ****ing usb driver on my computer so it even recognizes my phone. I've tried three different methods and none of them work.
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Don't give up.
That's pretty simple if you follow the guide below TO THE LETTER.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-one/general/guides-bacon-timmaaas-how-to-guides-t2839471
Basically, you just erased the Android operating system from your phone. The gapps is NOT the Android system. Gapps stands for Google Apps (play store, calendar, youtube, etc...). They are just additional apps, like Office for Windows for example.
Good luck!

Turbo224,from which country you are from? If you don't mind me asking!
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[5.0.2] Need help with Rooting SGGP G530H

Hy everyone
I wan't to root my phone without pc (because i didn't have).
I try to rooting with Kingroot or Kingo root, but it say failed
This my about phone device running Lollipop 5.0.2.
Can anyone give me a solution ?
Sorry for bad english.
Thanks

OctanovaFX said:
Hy everyone
I wan't to root my phone without pc (because i didn't have).
I try to rooting with Kingroot or Kingo root, but it say failed
This my about phone device running Lollipop 5.0.2.
Can anyone give me a solution ?
Sorry for bad english.
Thanks
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Welcome to XDA,
To root your phone you can follow the steps below. Remember you need to have a PC.
1. Download a custom recovery. You can download one from here. Make sure to download the Odin one (not anything else)
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxygrandprime.html
2. Download and install Samsung USB drive for PC from this link
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
3. Download Odin from this XDA thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
4. Download and copy the SuperSU (root) file that I attached on this post. Should be attached below.
--Now downloading stuff finished. Let's go to the rooting---
1. Open up Odin and select the custom recovery zip in CP or AP or DL spot. Make sure other than Auto reboot and F.Reset time nothing is enabled. Both auto reboot and f.reset time should be enabled
2. Go-to about device and tap build number few times to enable developer option.
3. Go-to developer option and enable usb debugging.
4. Turn off your phone and goto download mode by holding down (Vol -) and (power/lock) and (home) button at the same time until there is a warning sign.
5. Press vol + to go to download mode. Put on USB cable to your phone from pc
6. On PC you should see a blue sign with a text like 'COM:01'. If you see it just press flash button.
--your custom recovery is flashed--
Now comes rooting
7. Once flashed Power off your phone again and hold down (vol +) + (home) + (power) and keep holding until Samsung logo
8.. you should be booted to recovery. Now flash the SuperSU zip attached at the 2nd post.
9. Reboot and your rooted

SuperSu zip attached below

tasnim_tamim said:
SuperSu zip attached below
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How to root without pc?
But thanks for solutions :laugh:

OctanovaFX said:
How to root without pc?
But thanks for solutions :laugh:
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Then your only option is using Kingroot. But that's causing problem for you. Can you give me the screenshot of Kingroot that has the problem for you. In past on 5.0 I also tried rooting with Kingroot and it worked fine for me. It works for everyone else as well.

tasnim_tamim said:
Then your only option is using Kingroot. But that's causing problem for you. Can you give me the screenshot of Kingroot that has the problem for you. In past on 5.0 I also tried rooting with Kingroot and it worked fine for me. It works for everyone else as well.
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I trying to reboot and root again. But still failed

OctanovaFX said:
I trying to reboot and root again. But still failed
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Strange. It should work. I used Kingroot before and it was supported. Even the device is still in the official Kingroot supported device. Maybe it's not working because you have the latest XCS firmware installed. I use xcu and it's working for me.
Looks like you have no other option but use PC method.

tasnim_tamim said:
Strange. It should work. I used Kingroot before and it was supported. Even the device is still in the official Kingroot supported device. Maybe it's not working because you have the latest XCS firmware installed. I use xcu and it's working for me.
Looks like you have no other option but use PC method.
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can you give me a kingroot that you use?
I'll try. But if failed again. I will use a pc

OctanovaFX said:
can you give me a kingroot that you use?
I'll try. But if failed again. I will use a pc
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I am sorry, I don't have it. I deleted it. But it doesn't matter which Kingroot you use. Because the root files are saved in server. Even if you use a very old version of Kingroot you will get the same root files as the new one has.
I deleted it because Kingroot is a malware (or at least I heard). It takes a lot of your personal details (like IMEI, Phone Number, etc) and adware in both statusbar and lock screen. So I don't like Kingroot that much.

tasnim_tamim said:
I am sorry, I don't have it. I deleted it. But it doesn't matter which Kingroot you use. Because the root files are saved in server. Even if you use a very old version of Kingroot you will get the same root files as the new one has.
I deleted it because Kingroot is a malware (or at least I heard). It takes a lot of your personal details (like IMEI, Phone Number, etc) and adware in both statusbar and lock screen. So I don't like Kingroot that much.
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Ok.. thank you very much for solution :angel:

tasnim_tamim said:
Welcome to XDA,
To root your phone you can follow the steps below. Remember you need to have a PC.
1. Download a custom recovery. You can download one from here. Make sure to download the Odin one (not anything else)
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxygrandprime.html
2. Download and install Samsung USB drive for PC from this link
http://developer.samsung.com/galaxy/others/android-usb-driver-for-windows
3. Download Odin from this XDA thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
4. Download and copy the SuperSU (root) file that I attached on this post. Should be attached below.
--Now downloading stuff finished. Let's go to the rooting---
1. Open up Odin and select the custom recovery zip in CP or AP or DL spot. Make sure other than Auto reboot and F.Reset time nothing is enabled. Both auto reboot and f.reset time should be enabled
2. Go-to about device and tap build number few times to enable developer option.
3. Go-to developer option and enable usb debugging.
4. Turn off your phone and goto download mode by holding down (Vol -) and (power/lock) and (home) button at the same time until there is a warning sign.
5. Press vol + to go to download mode. Put on USB cable to your phone from pc
6. On PC you should see a blue sign with a text like 'COM:01'. If you see it just press flash button.
--your custom recovery is flashed--
Now comes rooting
7. Once flashed Power off your phone again and hold down (vol +) + (home) + (power) and keep holding until Samsung logo
8.. you should be booted to recovery. Now flash the SuperSU zip attached at the 2nd post.
9. Reboot and your rooted
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thx my device has been root finally.
Can i ask u a question? Is this way work on the other android (ex: xiami, sony etc) ?
btw, im newbee here and sory fo my bad english

bambitoswa said:
thx my device has been root finally.
Can i ask u a question? Is this way work on the other android (ex: xiami, sony etc) ?
btw, im newbee here and sory fo my bad english
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Congrats for rooting your device
To answer your question, nope. This method will not work on any other OEM like Sony, Xiaomi, LG, Nexus etc. This only works on Samsung devices.