About Flashing Custom Recovery - Galaxy Tab 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I need relevant info about this question. I googled a lot but most results came about flashing ROM and some for kernels.
[QUESTION]
If I flash the wrong Custom Recovery, will my device be bricked or it will just make the recovery inaccessible?
[ABOUT DEVICE]
I use Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T531. It runs on Android 5.0.2 Stock ROM. And the device name displays "matisse3g".
[ABOUT RECOVERY]
It's a TWRP Recovery. The recovery is maintained by sub77 and the codename is "matisse".
I'm not sure if it works because I tend to be device specific on what I flash so I could prevent brickage.

Resonas4216 said:
If I flash the wrong Custom Recovery, will my device be bricked or it will just make the recovery inaccessible?
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Yes, hard brick
Resonas4216 said:
I use Samsung Galaxy Tab 4 SM-T531. It runs on Android 5.0.2 Stock ROM. And the device name displays "matisse3g".
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It's a codename

Trafalgar Square said:
Yes, hard brick
It's a codename
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I'm done flashing it now.

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[Q] TWRP recovery for SM-G900L

Hello there,
My new Samsung Galaxy S5 [SM-G900L] just came in.
It wanted to install custom recovery from TWRP so I could make a backup of my Stock Rom and afterwards could install custom Roms, but there doesn't seem to be any support for the G900L.
I'm quite new here, but is it possible someone can help me with this? So that TWRP will aslo provide support to the G900L.
I'm willing to sent al the necessary files. But you'll have to gide me trough it.
Thanks in advance.
Anybody??
Good luck.. i tried looking for anything related to the 900L model but there's barely any support on it.
chaulklet said:
Good luck.. i tried looking for anything related to the 900L model but there's barely any support on it.
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Thanks, but yeah, that is why I opened this thread. Because I couldn't find anything about my G900L either
And because I'm new I can't post anything in the development section T.T
I hope someone picks this up though.
Yup I fell ya
/Bump for support
SM 900L Support
Another one for 900L support. Got the phone rooted no problem but failed to install CWM or TWRP yesterday so no custom recoveries available . Got a boot loop for my efforts. Hope there is enough love out there for someone to tweak some of the packages for these phones.
Cheers.
Successfully installed TWRP and CyanogeMmod recoveries on my SM-G900L
Sorry for the very long delay. I only got this mobile last month. I am able to install TWRP recovery by using TWRP manager after rooting (Although his device is not supported officially, the recovery image for the international version (SM-G900F) works really fine. I also successfully flash CyanogenMod (both View attachment Snapshot_recovery.tar and View attachment Nigthy_recovery.tar) recovery images using odin.
sunilpaulmathew said:
Sorry for the very long delay. I only got this mobile last month. I am able to install TWRP recovery by using TWRP manager after rooting (Although his device is not supported officially, the recovery image for the international version (SM-G900F) works really fine. I also successfully flash CyanogenMod (both View attachment 3536028 and View attachment 3536027) recovery images using odin.
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I have tried many times to use TWRP recovery on G900Lmodel but with no success.
I always end up with "COULD NOT DO NORMAL BOOT".
Also I need one help, I was trying to use this Custom ROM "Insanity S7 edge port", I again get the same message " COULD NOT DO NORMAL BOOT".
Someone told me it's the kernel problem and i have to flash stock kernel after flashing ROM zip. But the thing is I don't have the stock kernel.
Please help.
sachin7825 said:
I have tried many times to use TWRP recovery on G900Lmodel but with no success.
I always end up with "COULD NOT DO NORMAL BOOT".
Also I need one help, I was trying to use this Custom ROM "Insanity S7 edge port", I again get the same message " COULD NOT DO NORMAL BOOT".
Someone told me it's the kernel problem and i have to flash stock kernel after flashing ROM zip. But the thing is I don't have the stock kernel.
Please help.
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TWRP for kltelget (SM-G900L) is available here. You can also use the TWRP for klte (SM-G900F). The details are available in my xda thread (latest version is not tested). You can boot most Phoenix kernel (I hope Insanity too) based ROMs by either flashing the stock ROM boot.img or a custom boot.img sited in my another xda thread located here (check second post).
sunilpaulmathew said:
TWRP for kltelget (SM-G900L) is available here. You can also use the TWRP for klte (SM-G900F). The details are available in my xda thread (latest version is not tested). You can boot most Phoenix kernel (I hope Insanity too) based ROMs by either flashing the stock ROM boot.img or a custom boot.img sited in my another xda thread located here (check second post).
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Thank you sunil
I tried the recoveries that you are suggesting, both of them, klte and klteskt from the twrp site.
It seems to work on every other device but mine.
Can't figure what I am doing wrong.
sachin7825 said:
Thank you sunil
I tried the recoveries that you are suggesting, both of them, klte and klteskt from the twrp site.
It seems to work on every other device but mine.
Can't figure what I am doing wrong.
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Not sure abt the latest versions. can you try the one (klte) linked in my xda thread. and hope ur device is rooted properly...
sunilpaulmathew said:
Not sure abt the latest versions. can you try the one (klte) linked in my xda thread. and hope ur device is rooted properly...
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yes i will try them, I hope they work on latest MM.
And yes the device is rooted properly with latest CFautoroot for G900L, I even checked it with Root Checker basic.
Anyways, I don't have any special liking for TWRP, I wanted it to flash stock boot.img to make the Insanity ROM work.
I am ok with CWM recovery, but I was told it could not flash .img file and I am not equipped to make my own flashable zip form boot.img.
But now I am planning to use your modded boot.img for Phoneix based MM custom ROMs. I hope that will work.
Btw thank you so much...I checked both of your threads...They are awesome....you seem to be lone warrior for these Korean variants. Not much support elsewhere.
Really appreciate your efforts!!!!
Keep up the good work.
sunilpaulmathew said:
TWRP for kltelget (SM-G900L) is available here. You can also use the TWRP for klte (SM-G900F). The details are available in my xda thread (latest version is not tested). You can boot most Phoenix kernel (I hope Insanity too) based ROMs by either flashing the stock ROM boot.img or a custom boot.img sited in my another xda thread located here (check second post).
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TWRP worked!!!
Finally..
Thank you so much!!!
Also I tried your kernel with Insanity ROM and it works perfect.!!!
Thank you once again.

[Question] N900l of Samsung note 3(Korean Variant LGU+)

I've gone searching many threads in this section of XDA. search all possible compatible ROM's and Recovery.
Is there a working Recovery for Samsung Note 3 N900l 5.0?
Is there a working ROM for N900l? i searched and saw Darklord S6 is compatible.
but i want to try a CM12 ROM from Temasek.
and what is KNOX? 0x0? 1x0?
My previous Smartphone(LG-D838) has a poor a android development.
Every reply would be very much appreciated!!
Thank you
softbank21 said:
I've gone searching many threads in this section of XDA. search all possible compatible ROM's and Recovery.
Is there a working Recovery for Samsung Note 3 N900l 5.0?
Is there a working ROM for N900l? i searched and saw Darklord S6 is compatible.
but i want to try a CM12 ROM from Temasek.
and what is KNOX? 0x0? 1x0?
My previous Smartphone(LG-D838) has a poor a android development.
Every reply would be very much appreciated!!
Thank you
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"My previous Smartphone(LG-D838) has a poor a android development"... and the NEW one too
For recovery, you can use the hlteskt/n900s version, which is compatible.
Unfortunately, there are no custom ROMs for your variant,
yeah, most likely i have this really BEST luck with me for smartphones that i really do need to suffer.
Darklord S6 ROM was compatible to my phone, but the CM12 has no reply if compatible with my model.
is there a way for me to use CM 12 since my previous phone also has no update for CM12
softbank21 said:
yeah, most likely i have this really BEST luck with me for smartphones that i really do need to suffer.
Darklord S6 ROM was compatible to my phone, but the CM12 has no reply if compatible with my model.
is there a way for me to use CM 12 since my previous phone also has no update for CM12
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If you use CM, or any AOSP-based ROM, you won't be able to do voice calls or text messages. That's because of how the LGU+ network is set up in Korea, and your variant is built specifically for that network.
jisoo said:
If you use CM, or any AOSP-based ROM, you won't be able to do voice calls or text messages. That's because of how the LGU+ network is set up in Korea, and your variant is built specifically for that network.
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Then it is the end for me for a new ROM? damn i should check first XDA before buying new phone.
two mistakes now. thanks btw, Darklord S6 ROM says my phone is supported?
softbank21 said:
Then it is the end for me for a new ROM? damn i should check first XDA before buying new phone.
two mistakes now. thanks btw, Darklord S6 ROM says my phone is supported?
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I don't know about Darklord, but I doubt it will work. Make sure you have a backup and stock ROM ready, if you do try it, though.
jisoo said:
I don't know about Darklord, but I doubt it will work. Make sure you have a backup and stock ROM ready, if you do try it, though.
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Ill try it. if ever i get to have my stock ROM ready. just in case.
jisoo said:
I don't know about Darklord, but I doubt it will work. Make sure you have a backup and stock ROM ready, if you do try it, though.
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Bruh, My note 3 goes on Bootloop after installing CWM.
softbank21 said:
Bruh, My note 3 goes on Bootloop after installing CWM.
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Did you try the hlteskt version? Which bootloader version you have?
jisoo said:
Did you try the hlteskt version? Which bootloader version you have?
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what is bootloader anyway?
i installed CF autoroot and installed CWM n900s version using flashify.
i cant go on recovery at first using vol up +home+power then i use flashify reboot on recovery then it went bootloop.
after that i installed again the cwm n900s version kk via odin3 and it went ok but the system.ui crashed when i turn on my device.
i go to cwm recovery and wipe cache hoping to fix the problem then the system.process(i think) not responding and displaying black only.
i really want to fix the phone without wiping or factory resetting but panic comes first to me.
now it is ok.
Thanks, just sharing my really scary exp. its my first bootloop.

New OTA update - BuIld LMY47X.G928CXXU2A0J5 blocks recovery and root on G928C

Guys I have a G928C model which just received an OTA update of some 150MB. I can confirm that it is a fresh update which came today.
After updating I tried flashing custom recovery following the method mentioned on [HOW TO] Rooting Flashing Custom Recovery & Kernal thread. Odin fails to flash recovery, stock recovery remains. Other two images are of me trying to flash the older stock rom which gives another strange error.
Please help me out.
Did you enable the option oem unlock in developers options?
OEM unlock and usb debugging were on
MD5 of the files were ok? I assume you have the kernel/recovery specifically for your device.
No issues with MD5, kernel or recovery. Was running the device with custom recovery,kernel and root before i went back to stock and updated it OTA.
It is mentioned a few times that J5 is NOT downgradeable, so no chance to go back to you old rom!
and, if i remember right, it also has been mentioned that J5 blocks custom recovery! search in the general section!
TML1504 said:
It is mentioned a few times that J5 is NOT downgradeable, so no chance to go back to you old rom!
and, if i remember right, it also has been mentioned that J5 blocks custom recovery! search in the general section!
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tried flashing via ODIN and now i'm stuck
can anyone help?
yaron316 said:
tried flashing via ODIN and now i'm stuck
can anyone help?
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Try to load you Firmware by click "AP" button
dkido said:
Try to load you Firmware by click "AP" button
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dude.... i'm really dumb...
thank you so much!
yaron316 said:
dude.... i'm really dumb...
thank you so much!
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was is possible to flash the new firmware or its true about J5 that is not downgradable?
citytrader said:
was is possible to flash the new firmware or its true about J5 that is not downgradable?
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it is not down-gradable. i could only install the latest firmware, if i tried the previous one, i got an error stating it cannot be downgraded.
Did you try to flash arter lastest recovery, 7.1
dkido said:
Did you try to flash arter lastest recovery, 7.1
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nope. don't want to trip knox just yet...

Samsing j5 j500fn recovery mode frozen - resurrection mod

I have installed resurrection mod on my phone, this part is working at the moment.
I followed a tutorial to install it using twrp, however everytime i tried to launch it i would get a pixilated yellow screen and the phone would freeze on the android logo.
I followed this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/how-to/6-0-1-5-1-1-bootloader-modem-j500xx-t3566801
Now the phone loads into resurrection fine, however when i try to go into recovery mode the phone has black and white noise at the top like an old TV and it freezes.
I have tried installing TWRP again with no luck.
What should i try now?
whittney said:
I have installed resurrection mod on my phone, this part is working at the moment.
I followed a tutorial to install it using twrp, however everytime i tried to launch it i would get a pixilated yellow screen and the phone would freeze on the android logo.
I followed this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/how-to/6-0-1-5-1-1-bootloader-modem-j500xx-t3566801
Now the phone loads into resurrection fine, however when i try to go into recovery mode the phone has black and white noise at the top like an old TV and it freezes.
I have tried installing TWRP again with no luck.
What should i try now?
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I also used their BL and Modem, but it didn't work for me either. So when they ask you (in ROM Threads) to have 5.1.1 or 6.0.1, you'd better flash the whole firmware.
do you have a guide on how to do that?
whittney said:
do you have a guide on how to do that?
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What is your RR ROM? Are u with the official TWRP installed?
JohnTryingToRoot said:
I also used their BL and Modem, but it didn't work for me either. So when they ask you (in ROM Threads) to have 5.1.1 or 6.0.1, you'd better flash the whole firmware.
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What is your RR ROM? Are u with the official TWRP installed?
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Hi dude right now i have nothing on my phone but TWRP, if it try to start my phone it shows the samsung logo, then the screen goes yellow very slow and freezes..
whittney said:
Hi dude right now i have nothing on my phone but TWRP, if it try to start my phone it shows the samsung logo, then the screen goes yellow very slow and freezes..
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Your problem has solution, but you should give us proper and more detailed info about your issue, which RR rom you were using or people must guess it? Which the latest ROM you flashed? Are you with official TWRP?
C'mon make an effort and tell your specs correctly so any member could guide you.
Taivotat2 said:
Your problem has solution, but you should give us proper and more detailed info about your issue, which RR rom you were using or people must guess it? Which the latest ROM you flashed? Are you with official TWRP?
C'mon make an effort and tell your specs correctly so any member could guide you.
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Sorry i have been trying to fix this all day and have not had much sleep.
This is the RR mod i used
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/rom-resurrectionremix-v5-8-1-t3566035
This is the version of TWRP
https://twrp.me/site/update/2016/04/05/twrp-3.0.2-0-released.html
I cant seem to update TWRP to the latest version, i downloaded this image
https://twrp.me/site/update/2017/05/19/twrp-3.1.1-0-released.html
However, the image does not show up on my TWRP install explorer.
whittney said:
Sorry i have been trying to fix this all day and have not had much sleep.
This is the RR mod i used
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/rom-resurrectionremix-v5-8-1-t3566035
This is the version of TWRP
https://twrp.me/site/update/2016/04/05/twrp-3.0.2-0-released.html
I cant seem to update TWRP to the latest version, i downloaded this image
https://twrp.me/site/update/2017/05/19/twrp-3.1.1-0-released.html
However, the image does not show up on my TWRP install explorer.
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Download the latest and official TWRP from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...nofficial-twrp-3-1-x-galaxy-sm-j500h-t3588533
Taivotat2 said:
Download the latest and official TWRP from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...nofficial-twrp-3-1-x-galaxy-sm-j500h-t3588533
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To note i was running android 6.0.1 marshmallow on my original rom.
TWRP now updated to 3.1.1-1.
whittney said:
To note i was running android 6.0.1 marshmallow on my original rom.
TWRP now updated to 3.1.1-1.
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If you are with marshmallow bootloader you can flash Vince sources based ROMs. Validus by tioguda, Lineage by Vince, RR unofficial by Has.
If you want AOSPExt, Viper, RR official, you must downgrade to lollipop as stated by user above??, as these ROMs are Dyneteve's sources based ROMs which boot only with lollipop bootloader.
Taivotat2 said:
If you are with marshmallow bootloader you can flash Vince sources based ROMs. Validus by tioguda, Lineage by Vince, RR unofficial by Has.
If you want AOSPExt, Viper, RR official, you must downgrade to lollipop as stated by user above, as these ROMs are Dyneteve's sources based ROMs which boot only with lollipop bootloader.
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Do you have a link to them i dont know what you mean.
Im sorry i am new to this and very tired.
whittney said:
do you have a guide on how to do that?
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Plenty of explanations in J5 forums. Please take your time to read, read and more reading, as your issues were solved before and you will be fine.?
Taivotat2 said:
Plenty of explanations in J5 forums. Please take your time to read, read and more reading, as your issues were solved before and you will be fine.
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Tried to install the rom again, after reset the samsung logo shows and my screen slowly goes yellow and freezes.
Now trying this rom
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...om-lineage-os-14-1-samsung-galaxy-j5-t3549552
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Now trying this rom
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...om-lineage-os-14-1-samsung-galaxy-j5-t3549552
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Stop. Mate, you must downgrade to install this one. READ at least the OP, man.
Same issue ...
There is also text saying warranty bit Kernel at the top in yellow text
whittney said:
Same issue ...
There is also text saying warranty bit Kernel at the top in yellow text
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The message is normal. Help us to help you bro, and READ CAREFULLY the OP (first post) of each ROM thread, as you will find the necessary information to be fine.
Taivotat2 said:
The message is normal. Help us to help you bro, and READ CAREFULLY the OP (first post) of each ROM thread, as you will find the necessary information to be fine.
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Are you referring to the android version ? So i need to find one that is 6.0.1 yes?
Like this one?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/development/rom-lineageos-sm-g530w-t-t1-p-t3546155
Ok still doing the yellow screen thing, but now have a new error.
Kernel is not seandroid enforcing
OOOOMMMMGGGGG. Someone to help me now?

YU Yunique - Unable to boot ANY Oreo ROM! [Solved]

I went thru every single thread, i have the latest TWRP 3.2.1, so no Error 7.
The ROM's install (i've tried Unofficial/RR/PixelExperience/BootLeggers/Cosmic/AOSIP) and the install goes smooth, but all stuck on Bootloop!
What on earth am I doing wrong? I can't find anyone mentioning specific Kernel or where to get an OREO specific Kernel.
Is there a Boot.img ? do i need to flash it as well? (no one says so in instructions)
The last rom i've got is the Official 7.1.2 which boots without a problem.
Note: But only the 20171025 build, nothing after that even of 7.1.2 doesn't boot (just has bootloop)
Device Specs as Appear on the back: YU4711, H/W ver V2.0, S/W ver: V0.0.9_171215, (2+8) GB
Have you updated the modem from cyanogen 14.0 then try again.
BTW you should made in discussion.
Flash your Phone with stock ROM
YU_YU4711_SW_V0.0.9_HW_V1.0_171215_2016012715.zip .
This can resolve your problem.
The AndroidGuy said:
Have you updated the modem from cyanogen 14.0 then try again.
BTW you should made in discussion.
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I didn't know there is a new Modem from CM14, do you have a link or a name?
RoHiTkUmArShArMa said:
Flash your Phone with stock ROM
YU_YU4711_SW_V0.0.9_HW_V1.0_171215_2016012715.zip .
This can resolve your problem.
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I'm sorry, but why on earth would I want to put my phone back on v5.1.1 ?
Sefy said:
I'm sorry, but why on earth would I want to put my phone back on v5.1.1 ?
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It have some other files also including android 5... So flash this
And then flash twrp
Reflash the entire stock firmware *except system, userdata, recovery, cache* through fastboot, then you should be good to go.
ask in Q/A thread
RoHiTkUmArShArMa said:
It have some other files also including android 5... So flash this
And then flash twrp
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I honestly don't see the logic in putting the phone back into Stock ROM of Android 5.1.1, when I can use it with 7.1.2 without a problem and only flashing of new ROM's is an issue.
But I have found something that may give more information, this is HW_V2 , so i'm assuming this device is the YU YUNIQUE 2 which is basically identical but with 2GB ram instead of 1GB ram.
Sefy said:
I honestly don't see the logic in putting the phone back into Stock ROM of Android 5.1.1, when I can use it with 7.1.2 without a problem and only flashing of new ROM's is an issue.
But I have found something that may give more information, this is HW_V2 , so i'm assuming this device is the YU YUNIQUE 2 which is basically identical but with 2GB ram instead of 1GB ram.
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Can you able to boot into official LineageOS without editing updater-script?
The AndroidGuy said:
Can you able to boot into official LineageOS without editing updater-script?
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As I mentioned, I can boot into 7.1.2 (that's LineageOS), but the latest i'm able to boot is 25/10/2017 and any build after, goes into bootloop.
Sefy said:
As I mentioned, I can boot into 7.1.2 (that's LineageOS), but the latest i'm able to boot is 25/10/2017 and any build after, goes into bootloop.
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Maybe it is time to change device.
The AndroidGuy said:
Maybe it is time to change device.
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Right....
I resolved the issue after way too much digging around, the issue was flashing the specific NON-HLOS.bin and now I can flash v8.x and v9.x roms
The one that resolved my issue came from this link: https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634760193
Help me
Can you tell me how to use this file plzz and thnx for solving this prb @Sefy
wise7709 said:
Can you tell me how to use this file plzz and thnx for solving this prb @Sefy
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You need to flash it using: fastboot flash modem non-hls.bin
Then reboot and flashing of the ROM should go correctly and for me atleast, it booted up.

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