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[Q] Google Rom on S4 boot problem

Hey guys
So I just received my BRAND NEW S4 (i9505), and decided to root/flash it almost out of the box. (Smart, huh?)
I did exactly what CURSED4EVA mention in the 2 videos on youtube about rooting and flashing. The only difference is, when I need to hit REEBOT NOW (after doing the zip, wipes etc), it asks me: "ROM may flash stock recovery on boot. Fix?"
(It doesn't ask HIM that in that video) - Can't link to him, but search: "cursed4eva Galaxy S4 google edition" - and it is the first video about flashing
I tried clicking yes, tried no, tried "avoiding it", tried restore backup and tried all that in both CWM and TWRP.
All in all I end up with the Google colors just looping and looping. Even tried flashing StockDroids Rom, just to see if it was helping.. but no, same problem.
So now I have a brand new phone, DEAD :good:
Any suggestions on what I am doing wrong? It is a i9505 from Denmark.
And and, sorry if this has already been answered. Just coudnt find it anywhere..
Thanks a bunch!

saktown said:
Any suggestions on what I am doing wrong? It is a i9505 from Denmark.
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I did the exact same thing and had the same problem! I eventually got it sorted, turned out I forgot to turn on USB Debugging mode before installing CF-Auto-Root. I got stuck at the Nexus loading screen.
I am pretty new to this but thought I would save you the headache, - head over to samersh72's post on unbricking [here], follow the instructions, and you should be just fine, though you'll lose your root and be back at your original stock firmware!
If you need any more help feel free to reply

supjackary said:
I did the exact same thing and had the same problem! I eventually got it sorted, turned out I forgot to turn on USB Debugging mode before installing CF-Auto-Root. I got stuck at the Nexus loading screen.
I am pretty new to this but thought I would save you the headache, - head over to samersh72's post on unbricking [here], follow the instructions, and you should be just fine, though you'll lose your root and be back at your original stock firmware!
If you need any more help feel free to reply
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Dude, thanks man. Will have a look tonight. So basically follow the guide to get back to stock. And after, Awhen Cf auto rooting this time remember to turn on USB debugging mode, right?
Thanks again

well, went back to stock firmware with a perfectly fine phone.
remembered this time enable the usb debugging mode, but problem is still the same. Still stuck at the nexus boot colors.
When I hit reboot now in cwm, it first asks me:
"rom may flash stock recovery on boot. fix"
Then:
"root access possibly lost"

saktown said:
well, went back to stock firmware with a perfectly fine phone.
remembered this time enable the usb debugging mode, but problem is still the same. Still stuck at the nexus boot colors.
When I hit reboot now in cwm, it first asks me:
"rom may flash stock recovery on boot. fix"
Then:
"root access possibly lost"
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ignore that and just boot, will be fine.

Hazerd said:
ignore that and just boot, will be fine.
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Does not work tried hoosing "no" to both questions
Even if I choose "go back" it's just going to ask next question.
So do I choose "no" to both AFTER a fresh stock firmware install? Maybe try that?

saktown said:
Does not work tried hoosing "no" to both questions
Even if I choose "go back" it's just going to ask next question.
So do I choose "no" to both AFTER a fresh stock firmware install? Maybe try that?
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if nothing worked, you prob have a different s4 variant. go back to stock couse it will prob not work.

Hazerd said:
if nothing worked, you prob have a different s4 variant. go back to stock couse it will prob not work.
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Found this:
/showthread.php?t=2341026
Will see if I can pull it off tonight.

Hard Brick: PLEASE HELP -> SOLVED !

I tried to install custom recovery file provided fom a youtube video for my LG G2 D802 international version (cant post the link cause i am new, but the youtube user name is Phone Tech Kid, the video is titled: "LG G2: How To Install Custom Recovery (Easy Method)"
Here is a screenshot with the error message (simply copy and paste in your browser):
s14.directupload.net/images/140506/ii7j2kgp.png
The problem is that after successfully installing the recovery file i cant even go into recovery mode on reboot anymore. The phone is bricked :crying:
I didnt pay attention that the video is from 11.2013 and my device had the 4.4.2 KitKat from end ot March, seems that has caused the brick.
PLEASE help

Android-rocks said:
I tried to install custom recovery file provided fom a youtube video for my LG G2 D802 international version (cant post the link cause i am new, but the youtube user name is Phone Tech Kid, the video is titled: "LG G2: How To Install Custom Recovery (Easy Method)"
Here is a screenshot with the error message (simply copy and paste in your browser):
s14.directupload.net/images/140506/ii7j2kgp.png
The problem is that after successfully installing the recovery file i cant even go into recovery mode on reboot anymore. The phone is bricked :crying:
I didnt pay attention that the video is from 11.2013 and my device had the 4.4.2 KitKat from end ot March, seems that has caused the brick.
PLEASE help
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that video is outdated and would never work on kitkat if you want custom recovery and can still boot into your phone(android os) then try AutoRec it is the easiest/only way to get recovery on kit kat

XxZombiePikachu said:
that video is outdated and would never work on kitkat if you want custom recovery and can still boot into your phone(android os) then try AutoRec it is the easiest/only way to get recovery on kit kat
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Thank you, thanks a lot. I hear you with the AutoRec. But how i can get it on the phone while i cant boot the phone.. I cant even get into recovery mode I got only the error message (from the first post) for a several seconds, then the screen goes blank, black that is?

Android-rocks said:
Thank you, thanks a lot. I hear you with the AutoRec. But how i can get it on the phone while i cant boot the phone? I cant even get into recovery mode I got only the error message (from the first post) for a several seconds, then the screen goes blank, black that is?
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can you get into download mode if so use back to stock guide to recover your phone

XxZombiePikachu said:
that video is outdated and would never work on kitkat if you want custom recovery and can still boot into your phone(android os) then try AutoRec it is the easiest/only way to get recovery on kit kat
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XxZombiePikachu said:
can you get into download mode if so use back to stock guide to recover your phone
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Yes i used the power+volume up button combination and it went in download mode, than the screen changed and showed "Firmware update" beneath it: "Do not unplug the USB connection until the prcess is complete." Is this the donwload mode?
The link with the recovery back to stock ROM seems complicated with lot of steps. Can i instead go for a google edition rom (such as EHNDROIX V) instead of the stock ROM at this stage?

Android-rocks said:
Yes i used the power+volume up button combination and it went in download mode, than the screen changed and showed "Firmware update" beneath it: "Do not unplug the USB connection until the prcess is complete." Is this the donwload mode?
The link with the recovery back to stock ROM seems complicated with lot of steps. Can i instead go for a google edition rom (such as EHNDROIX V) instead of the stock ROM at this stage?
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yes that's download mode and that is not like flashing a rom through recovery that is the only way to get your phone back to working condition and method 3 is a batch file which does it all for you

XxZombiePikachu said:
yes that's download mode and that is not like flashing a rom through recovery that is the only way to get your phone back to working condition and method 3 is a batch file which does it all for you
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Thanks a ton for helping me.
I guess i need to accomplish those 3 steps:
1.2). Firmware Files HERE! KitKat 4.4.2 Firmwares
1.3). Download R&D FlashTool (offline fix) & LGMOBILEAX: HERE & HERE
1.4).Download Drivers - Click Here
Than Method 3 from the link you provided.
How do i do it exactly? Drivers i have already installed the rom is downloded. Step 1.3 is not clear how it works togehter with Method 3?

Android-rocks said:
Thanks a ton for helping me.
I guess i need to accomplish those 3 steps:
1.2). Firmware Files HERE! KitKat 4.4.2 Firmwares
1.3). Download R&D FlashTool (offline fix) & LGMOBILEAX: HERE & HERE
1.4).Download Drivers - Click Here
Than Method 3 from the link you provided.
How do i do it exactly? Drivers i have already installed the rom is downloded. Step 1.3 is not clear how it works togehter with Method 3?
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after you install the r&d tool and lgmobilelax you just have to run the batch in method 3 and everything should be done automatically

XxZombiePikachu said:
after you install the r&d tool and lgmobilelax you just have to run the batch in method 3 and everything should be done automatically
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my dear god, it worked :laugh::laugh::laugh: everything is there !!!! thank you thank you thabk you !
Now i want to install a custom google like ROM something like EHNDROIX V. What do i do so i dont go in to troubles again ? The devices returned to be not rooted, guess that comes first. Than maybe custom recovery suitable for 4.4.2?

Android-rocks said:
my dear god, it worked :laugh::laugh::laugh: everything is there !!!! thank you thank you thabk you !
Now i want to install a custom google like ROM something like EHNDROIX V. What do i do so i dont go in to troubles again ? The devices returned to be not rooted, guess that comes first. Than maybe custom recovery suitable for 4.4.2?
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sorry I am repairing a desktop, for root use ioroot25 and for recovery AutoRec as for endroix give me a couple minutes to look into the rom and see if you need anything special before flashing
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Android-rocks said:
my dear god, it worked :laugh::laugh::laugh: everything is there !!!! thank you thank you thabk you !
Now i want to install a custom google like ROM something like EHNDROIX V. What do i do so i dont go in to troubles again ? The devices returned to be not rooted, guess that comes first. Than maybe custom recovery suitable for 4.4.2?
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ok for flashing rom download d802 modem and rom, then flash the modem then the rom or flash rom and then modem it's up to you and reboot you should have endroix installed and rotation/other stuff should also work

XxZombiePikachu said:
sorry I am repairing a desktop, for root use ioroot25 and for recovery AutoRec as for endroix give me a couple minutes to look into the rom and see if you need anything special before flashing
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ok for flashing rom download d802 modem and rom, then flash the modem then the rom or flash rom and then modem it's up to you and reboot you should have endroix installed and rotation/other stuff should also work
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Thank you, thanks a lot.
Rooting worked, checked it afterwards with an root check app.
Also installed the AutoRec successfully with the apk file, i did run it after inszallation and everything. But i want to test it whether it is there, how can i check it? I held the power+down keys but its an white screen: "Factory hard reset" below it: "Permanently Erase user Data & Reset settings?" and below this: "Press power key to confirm, and any other key to cancel". Seems not like recovery with a lot of options touch buttons and things. How can i check for correct installation of the AutoRec?

Android-rocks said:
Thank you, thanks a lot.
Rooting worked, checked it afterwards with an root check app.
Also installed the AutoRec successfully with the apk file, i did run it after inszallation and everything. But i want to test it whether it is there, how can i check it? I held the power+down keys but its an white screen: "Factory hard reset" below it: "Permanently Erase user Data & Reset settings?" and below this: "Press power key to confirm, and any other key to cancel". Seems not like recovery with a lot of options touch buttons and things. How can i check for correct installation of the AutoRec?
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oh to confirm if custom recovery installed correctly on the factory reset screen click power button 3 times and it should boot into custom recovery or download an app from playstore like rom manager and use the option reboot into recovery

XxZombiePikachu said:
oh to confirm if custom recovery installed correctly on the factory reset screen click power button 3 times and it should boot into custom recovery or download an app from playstore like rom manager and use the option reboot into recovery
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Is this the way with 3 times power press and the place from where how i flash the modem, the rom and the rom apps?

Android-rocks said:
Is this the way with 3 times power press and the place from where how i flash the modem, the rom and the rom apps?
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you boot into custom recovery by turning phone off then hold volume down+power it will show factory reset screen then press power button three times and it should boot into custom recovery from there you wipe data/dalvik/cache then flash modem/rom/gapps and reboot

thrust heuralt
XxZombiePikachu said:
you boot into custom recovery by turning phone off then hold volume down+power it will show factory reset screen then press power button three times and it should boot into custom recovery from there you wipe data/dalvik/cache then flash modem/rom/gapps and reboot
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Thank you dear XxZombiePikachu! It worked all fantastic, the new google rom as well :victory::victory:
I also did, as suggested from the modem thread, also EFS backup before doing the modem update. The thread for this is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451390
All worked very nice And after all i didnt ditched the bricked LG Thank you thanks once again! It is good to be here!

Android-rocks said:
Thank you dear XxZombiePikachu! It worked all fantastic, the new google rom as well :victory::victory:
I also did, as suggested from the modem thread, also EFS backup before doing the modem update. The thread for this is:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2451390
All worked very nice And after all i didnt ditched the bricked LG Thank you thanks once again! It is good to be here!
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Don't forget to edit thread name to say solved and glad I could help
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app

XxZombiePikachu said:
Don't forget to edit thread name to say solved and glad I could help
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app
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I am sorry i tried but couldnt figure out, how can be the title changed?

Android-rocks said:
I am sorry i tried but couldnt figure out, how can be the title changed?
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edit the title of the first post and it will change the name of the thread

XxZombiePikachu said:
edit the title of the first post and it will change the name of the thread
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I tried by editing the pot but couldnt figure out where to edit the title of the first post, how do you do that?

Android-rocks said:
I tried by editing the pot but couldnt figure out where to edit the title of the first post, how do you do that?
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Click on edit/delete on your first post, click on advanced and you should be able to edit title there
Sent from my LG-D800 running stock kk, rooted with philz using XDA app

Help. go from 8.1 to 6.0

I explain my problem, after taking time trying roms 8.1 I decided to give a second chance to the stock-based roms. After several attempts with a couple of roms, I always get the same problem after installation (so not installed). I have read that it may be a problem with the version of twrp (right now with the latest version). Before trying to download the version I have to do something special, install as an image and go? Do I lose information when doing it?
What steps should I follow to go down to 6.0?
Thank you

Wrong topic, but what phone do you have? If x722, flash genesys 26S

X720

encerrao said:
X720
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Please make sure that you copy everything you need from your phone to computer or usb C stick. Once you have done that, please format data which will wipe your phone completely.
Plug the Usb stick and install your 6.0 rom.

If you encounter an error, try twrp change version.
I've done it countless times.

I do not change the twrp version?
Fence and install?
to that it must that after installing a rom 6.0 (with all the wipes) tell me that it is not installed, if in the process of installation does not mark error?
thanks for the answers and sorry for putting the issue where it does not correspond

encerrao said:
X720
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28S is the latest afaik, but some say that it lock some bands.

thanks for the answers, one last question.
Once the storage is formatted, the rom remains or do I have to install from scratch from the computer?

encerrao said:
thanks for the answers, one last question.
Once the storage is formatted, the rom remains or do I have to install from scratch from the computer?
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Yesthe ROM remains

"Device is corrupt" HELP!

I was just trying to install the 9.0.6 update manually following the instructions in the thread for it here on xda and it wouldn't work. I uninstalled magisk and restored images through magisk manager as the directions stated to do. I couldn't get the update to show in the local upgrade section under system update so decided to reboot to see if that would fix it but now my phone will not boot. It goes to a screen that says my device is corrupt and won't go past that. It says to hit the power button to continue but that just makes it boot back to that screen and if I just wait the phone shuts off.
Any help is appreciated.
(UPDATE) Thanks for the help guys. I got the phone booting again by flashing the 9.0.6 ROM in fastboot. I'm still getting the "device is corrupt" message and have to hit the power button twice to get it to boot so if anyone knows a fix for this I would appreciate it. At least I can use the phone now.

imucarmen said:
I was just trying to install the 9.0.6 update manually following the instructions in the thread for it here on xda and it wouldn't work. I uninstalled magisk and restored images through magisk manager as the directions stated to do. I couldn't get the update to show in the local upgrade section under system update so decided to reboot to see if that would fix it but now my phone will not boot. It goes to a screen that says my device is corrupt and won't go past that. It says to hit the power button to continue but that just makes it boot back to that screen and if I just wait the phone shuts off.
Any help is appreciated.
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/tool-t-mobile-oneplus-6t-msmdownloadtool-t3868916
Worked for me. Unzip to a folder....run it.....with phone off press and hold all 3 buttons......it will find device.... press start.....Yahtzee....hope this helped

imucarmen said:
I was just trying to install the 9.0.6 update manually following the instructions in the thread for it here on xda and it wouldn't work. I uninstalled magisk and restored images through magisk manager as the directions stated to do. I couldn't get the update to show in the local upgrade section under system update so decided to reboot to see if that would fix it but now my phone will not boot. It goes to a screen that says my device is corrupt and won't go past that. It says to hit the power button to continue but that just makes it boot back to that screen and if I just wait the phone shuts off.
Any help is appreciated.
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Are you able to boot into fastboot?

mang0 said:
Are you able to boot into fastboot?
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Yes.

mang0 said:
Are you able to boot into fastboot?
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Mine wouldn't boot into anything....said hardware/software mismatch.

headcreepz said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/tool-t-mobile-oneplus-6t-msmdownloadtool-t3868916
Worked for me. Unzip to a folder....run it.....with phone off press and hold all 3 buttons......it will find device.... press start.....Yahtzee....hope this helped
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That says it's for the T Mobile version only. I have the global version.

imucarmen said:
That says it's for the T Mobile version only. I have the global version.
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Shoot...sorry
There is one on here for international.....look in guides
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/tool-6t-msmdownloadtool-v4-0-oos-9-0-5-t3867448

imucarmen said:
Yes.
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You could try to use msm download tool linked above or flash the full rom again since you can get into fastboot. I'd prob try that before the msm tool though.

mang0 said:
You could try to use msm download tool linked above or flash the full rom again since you can get into fastboot. I'd prob try that before the msm tool though.
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do you have any instructions on how to go about flashing a rom in fastboot? I've never done it before.

imucarmen said:
do you have any instructions on how to go about flashing a rom in fastboot? I've never done it before.
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Check this link
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-6t-t3862516

imucarmen said:
do you have any instructions on how to go about flashing a rom in fastboot? I've never done it before.
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Just download full zip of fastboot rom, extract into a folder, connect you phone in fastbbot mode and run flash all bat file.
You can find all in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-6t-t3862516

VampireHeart said:
Just download full zip of fastboot rom, extract into a folder, connect you phone in fastbbot mode and run flash all bat file.
You can find all in this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/rom-stock-fastboot-roms-oneplus-6t-t3862516
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Thanks. I got that part and was able to get my phone booting again but I still get the corrupt device message when I start the phone. Wish I knew how to get rid of it. IS there any return to full stock methods that also locked the bootloader and restore all partitions to stock? That is the only thing I can think of that might work.

imucarmen said:
Thanks. I got that part and was able to get my phone booting again but I still get the corrupt device message when I start the phone. Wish I knew how to get rid of it. IS there any return to full stock methods that also locked the bootloader and restore all partitions to stock? That is the only thing I can think of that might work.
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Someone say that wiping all with stock recovery solved, but device work fine also whit that message, otherwise you can try MSM Download Tool, it will restore all stock to 9.0.5 with locked bootloader.

imucarmen said:
Thanks. I got that part and was able to get my phone booting again but I still get the corrupt device message when I start the phone. Wish I knew how to get rid of it. IS there any return to full stock methods that also locked the bootloader and restore all partitions to stock? That is the only thing I can think of that might work.
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Use the MSMDownloadTool for the international version, it's the only way to bypass the verity trigger, it will restore the device to full stock as if you never unlocked the bootloader to begin with.

VampireHeart said:
Someone say that wiping all with stock recovery solved, but device work fine also whit that message, otherwise you can try MSM Download Tool, it will restore all stock to 9.0.5 with locked bootloader.
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Dark Nightmare said:
Use the MSMDownloadTool for the international version, it's the only way to bypass the verity trigger, it will restore the device to full stock as if you never unlocked the bootloader to begin with.
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Thanks guys. I will try this out in the future. For now I'm just going to ride with what I got since I don't feel like setting my phone up again. I don't reboot much so it shouldn't bother me too bad. I guess it's good I learned something new.

Dark Nightmare said:
Use the MSMDownloadTool for the international version, it's the only way to bypass the verity trigger, it will restore the device to full stock as if you never unlocked the bootloader to begin with.
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Can you provide me a link? The only MSMDownloadTool I see says it's only for the T-Mobile version. Thanks.

imucarmen said:
Can you provide me a link? The only MSMDownloadTool I see says it's only for the T-Mobile version. Thanks.
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Msm download tool for int : https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t/how-to/tool-6t-msmdownloadtool-v4-0-oos-9-0-5-t3867448

Just paste this in terminal and device is corrupt message will be gone
su
Reboot "dm-verity enforcing"
Hit enter
Enjoy

[email protected] said:
Just paste this in terminal and device is corrupt message will be gone
su
Reboot "dm-verity enforcing"
Hit enter
Enjoy
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Yep this should do the trick. It worked for me!

[email protected] said:
Just paste this in terminal and device is corrupt message will be gone
su
Reboot "dm-verity enforcing"
Hit enter
Enjoy
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I keep getting this error and I typing it wrong?

so installed a rom but upon start up nothing is working please help

I see my second screen panel long press settings and nothing no luck.
twrp starts then closes can't even type USB debug when tapping settings

am I s.o.l ?

Which rom did you install
Twrp verison?
Device variant?
In addition to rom what did you flash?

Which rom did you install alpha omega oreo
Twrp version?latest (not fully sure)
Device variant?995
In addition to rom what did you flash? i removed stuff like 3min batt and Verizon stuff ..since I don't have cell service atm

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You need to follow the instructions I specified in the rom thread.
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Yeah, My dumbass thought it was ok to remove said apps.

If all else fails, you could always use LGUP to restore your device as long as you're able to get into download mode

tech_infinity said:
If all else fails, you could always use LGUP to restore your device as long as you're able to get into download mode
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Can you provide a link of the stuff or steps needed.
This thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/v20/how-to/guide-lg-v20-to-life-t3827732 or something else?

Download mode did work.
I downloaded LGUP and VS995 oreo KDZ flashed it got the KDZ file from https://lg-firmwares.com/downloads-file/17008/VS99520c_01_1110_ARB00.kdz if anyone is interested. So that being said don't debloat or remove apps unless you know what you're doing and you also have backups made for your phone.