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[Q] ROM and RECOVERY

hello!
I have galaxy s4 i9500.
stock rom 4.4.2
I tried to flash 2 recoveries (philz and twrp) in both odin and flash from the stock recovery, but none of them worked!
I just want to flash one of this two recoveries so I will be able to flash a custom rom.
instead of working, the recovery stays the stock's recovery.
what should I do?
sorry for my bad English.
thanks!!

Uncheck auto-reboot before flashing with Odin. That should probably fix it.

lilibar said:
hello!
I have galaxy s4 i9500.
stock rom 4.4.2
I tried to flash 2 recoveries (philz and twrp) in both odin and flash from the stock recovery, but none of them worked!
I just want to flash one of this two recoveries so I will be able to flash a custom rom.
instead of working, the recovery stays the stock's recovery.
what should I do?
sorry for my bad English.
thanks!!
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Uncheck auto reboot and when ot says reset on odin immediately do the recovery process from the download screen
Had the same problem
Sent from my SM-T210R using XDA Free mobile app

andr0id99 said:
Uncheck auto reboot and when ot says reset on odin immediately do the recovery process from the download screen
Had the same problem
Sent from my SM-T210R using XDA Free mobile app
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Hi ,
Are you using the right tar file?
philz_touch_6.48.4-i9500.tar.md5

MAX 404 said:
Hi ,
Are you using the right tar file?
philz_touch_6.48.4-i9500.tar.md5
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yes

lilibar said:
yes
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Hi,
it should work.....
what message shows Odin?

[Q] Root S5 SM-G900F help?

Hi, kind of a NOOOB here! want to root my S5
Tried flashing with openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-gt-klte and philz_touch_6.26.2-klte.tar
and i still get the stock recovery!
included a screenshot about my device.

This may be a dumb question, but you are using Odin, correct? And what version? On a Mac or PC?

metalfan78 said:
This may be a dumb question, but you are using Odin, correct? And what version? On a Mac or PC?
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Hi! yes i am using Odin 3.10.6 and a PC Windows 7

I'm not familiar with other versions of the s5, are you 8s9ng the correct recovery file? Which slot are you putting it in?it should go into AP, if I remember correctly.

Hi! Far as i know i use The correct file, do you maybe have a Link to one?
Yeah i check The AP then use The file i downloaded then click start, The flashing process passes but still stock recovery...
Sent from my SM-G900F using XDA Free mobile app

I ran into the same problem, flashed TWRP 3 times and KNOX remained 0x0 and recovery remained stock
Ended up having to use CF Auto Root to gain root, then use TWRP Manager to flash TWRP
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager

*Detection* said:
I ran into the same problem, flashed TWRP 3 times and KNOX remained 0x0 and recovery remained stock
Ended up having to use CF Auto Root to gain root, then use TWRP Manager to flash TWRP
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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Hmm, so if i get this correct i download CF Auto Root and flash that via Odin and then dowloand this app you menationed and then flash thru that so i have twrp? i that case do you maybe have a link where i could download CF Auto Root ?
Tanks, appreciate it =)

uffis88 said:
Hmm, so if i get this correct i download CF Auto Root and flash that via Odin and then dowloand this app you menationed and then flash thru that so i have twrp? i that case do you maybe have a link where i could download CF Auto Root ?
Tanks, appreciate it =)
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
There you go

VfBStuttgart27 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2696537
There you go
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Thanks i will give it a try, its a little bit more to do as i see

*Detection* said:
I ran into the same problem, flashed TWRP 3 times and KNOX remained 0x0 and recovery remained stock
Ended up having to use CF Auto Root to gain root, then use TWRP Manager to flash TWRP
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jmz.soft.twrpmanager
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Btw, did u have the sam baseband when encountering this problem? read that some ppl have issues with this.

uffis88 said:
Btw, did u have the sam baseband when encountering this problem? read that some ppl have issues with this.
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Yea flash CF Auto Root via ODIN, then install that TWRP app and the app itself will flash TWRP for you
I was running stock BOB7 when I tried to flash TWRP

*Detection* said:
Yea flash CF Auto Root via ODIN, then install that TWRP app and the app itself will flash TWRP for you
I was running stock BOB7 when I tried to flash TWRP
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thanks mate! everything worked like a charm, i have a rooted s5 now =)
any tips on some ROM that is good?

bricked n9005

Help me my n9005 bricked
Its at&t branded
When I am install custom recovery via flashfy it stuck at recovery and don't boot
Plz help me to debrand my 9005 or give me recovery file for 4.4.2 branded at&t recovery to my note 3

rajdeep312 said:
Help me my n9005 bricked
Its at&t branded
When I am install custom recovery via flashfy it stuck at recovery and don't boot
Plz help me to debrand my 9005 or give me recovery file for 4.4.2 branded at&t recovery to my note 3
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Boot into Download Mode - Flash Stock Rom from Sammobile.com
Don't use Flashify to install the Custom Recovery - Use Odin!!
"Bye bye Sweet Canadian Moonshine"
Sent from my SM-N910W8

rajdeep312 said:
Help me my n9005 bricked
Its at&t branded
When I am install custom recovery via flashfy it stuck at recovery and don't boot
Plz help me to debrand my 9005 or give me recovery file for 4.4.2 branded at&t recovery to my note 3
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Maybe reflash original firmware via odin? And sure that you Have a N9005? Cause the N9005 is the international version.

TrypelZ said:
Maybe reflash original firmware via odin? And sure that you Have a N9005? Cause the N9005 is the international version.
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When try to flash any file via odin it reject files (failed to flash) because I think cause of at&t bootloader

rajdeep312 said:
When try to flash any file via odin it reject files (failed to flash) because I think cause of at&t bootloader
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Plz provide bootloader for 4.4.2 and modem files only if u have

Any one have odin 4 files of n9005xxugboa5 I have downloaded whole package but it has only ap/pda file need other 3 files
1.bootloader
2.csc
3.cp

rajdeep312 said:
When try to flash any file via odin it reject files (failed to flash) because I think cause of at&t bootloader
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maybe... but how did you come to downloadmode? The correct way is to pull battery, wait a minute and replace it. Than start into downloadmode using Homebutton/Volume down/Poweron. Than connect your phone with computer and if your device is recognized start Odin. Perhaps that's the key to your problem.
Greetz
B.

S4 I9505 touch screen doesn't work after custom rom

Hi all,
I have rooted my device (galaxy s4 I9505) and i had installed custom rom (cm13 last update). When i turned on the phone it's touch screen doesn't work. I tried to update using odin but it give me error in aboot.mbm
Thanks to all for support!
Mirko

Did you make a nandroid backup before flashing the rom. If yes try restoring it from the recovery. If you didnt, try reseting the phone.

cimice15 said:
Hi all,
I have rooted my device (galaxy s4 I9505) and i had installed custom rom (cm13 last update). When i turned on the phone it's touch screen doesn't work. I tried to update using odin but it give me error in aboot.mbm
Thanks to all for support!
Mirko
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Then you flashed a rom that is not for your device. What does it say your model is when booted into download mode?

Odin stops at aboot file because you re trying to flash a bootloader that is not meant for the phone that has been detected by Odin.

audit13 said:
Odin stops at aboot file because you re trying to flash a bootloader that is not meant for the phone that has been detected by Odin.
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I did a backup but the sd is broken because it is formatted in exFat.
I have tried to install a CWM touch recovery but the touch screen stiil doesn't work (alsi in recovery).
Thanks

cimice15 said:
Hi all,
I have rooted my device (galaxy s4 I9505) and i had installed custom rom (cm13 last update). When i turned on the phone it's touch screen doesn't work. I tried to update using odin but it give me error in aboot.mbm
Thanks to all for support!
Mirko
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What "update" are you talking that you tried to flash via odin??
AFAIK there are very little custom roms that are odin flashable. Did you follow the proper steps?
Also are you sure you did not flash something related to i9500 to your device?

Try flashing a newer stock ROM in Odin. Touch is not required to flash with Odin.

DeepankarS said:
What "update" are you talking that you tried to flash via odin??
AFAIK there are very little custom roms that are odin flashable. Did you follow the proper steps?
Also are you sure you did not flash something related to i9500 to your device?
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I have follow all the steps i tried a lot of rom, all for i9505. But i have the same error. I have also installed touch recovery like cwm philz and the touch doesn t work in recovery.

cimice15 said:
I have follow all the steps i tried a lot of rom, all for i9505. But i have the same error. I have also installed touch recovery like cwm philz and the touch doesn t work in recovery.
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I already told you what you are doing wrong and you don't answer the question I asked.

Lennyz1988 said:
I already told you what you are doing wrong and you don't answer the question I asked.
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My Phone model is i9505 in download mode but when i turn it on, in the logo screen (under the Samsung text) is write i9515.

Was the phone brand new when you got it? Does the imei match the imei on the label underneath the battery? Is it possible you flashed an i9515 bootloader onto your i9505?

cimice15 said:
My Phone model is i9505 in download mode but when i turn it on, in the logo screen (under the Samsung text) is write i9515.
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You got an i9515. All the systems your describe are because you are trying to flash roms that are not for your device. I don't believe that in download mode it will say that you have an i9505.

Lennyz1988 said:
You got an i9515. All the systems your describe are because you are trying to flash roms that are not for your device. I don't believe that in download mode it will say that you have an i9505.
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Is there any solution?

Maybe the phone's motherboard was from a 9515? Does the imei in the phone match the outside label? This is very important to know.
Flashing the wrong bootloader will brick the phone.

audit13 said:
Maybe the phone's motherboard was from a 9515? Does the imei in the phone match the outside label? This is very important to know.
Flashing the wrong bootloader will brick the phone.
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I bought the Phone in Italy. It is i 9515 and i flashed rom for i9505. But i want to say if there is any war to restore my Phone.
Thanks

Restore your phone to an i9515? What is the model # shown in download mode?

cimice15 said:
Hi all,
I have rooted my device (galaxy s4 I9505) and i had installed custom rom (cm13 last update). When i turned on the phone it's touch screen doesn't work. I tried to update using odin but it give me error in aboot.mbm
Thanks to all for support!
Mirko
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Install S4 Stock Lollipop

What rom are you trying to flash? The aboot.mbn error occurs because the bootloader in the phone is not compatible with the rom.
Does download mode say the phone is 9505 or 9515?

gt-I9505 wont boot anymore got stock recovery

First, Im new here so hello!
Now, my problem is that I got this phone form my sister because it woulnt boot anymore.
Its a Galaxy s4 I9505 Int/swe with stock recovery. Ive wiped userdata and Cache. Ive tried to flash diffrent stock rom via recovery sideload without success(E: wrong footer or something like that). Ive also tried to flash TWRP but also without success. Im using Linux. Since it wont boot at all I cant enable USB debug, when in bootloader my pc isnt detecting it. Its only detected when in stock recovery sideload
I want to install TWRP and a stock or dedoxed rom but I have no idea what to do now

WantedFreak1 said:
First, Im new here so hello!
Now, my problem is that I got this phone form my sister because it woulnt boot anymore.
Its a Galaxy s4 I9505 Int/swe with stock recovery. Ive wiped userdata and Cache. Ive tried to flash diffrent stock rom via recovery sideload without success(E: wrong footer or something like that). Ive also tried to flash TWRP but also without success. Im using Linux. Since it wont boot at all I cant enable USB debug, when in bootloader my pc isnt detecting it. Its only detected when in stock recovery sideload
I want to install TWRP and a stock or dedoxed rom but I have no idea what to do now
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first of all install odin on pc then get stock firmware for device,google them,then download samsung usb driver and install it then see if pc detects it if all goes well and is detected then use odin to flash stock firmware hope that helps

ireaper4592 said:
first of all install odin on pc then get stock firmware for device,google them,then download samsung usb driver and install it then see if pc detects it if all goes well and is detected then use odin to flash stock firmware hope that helps
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As I said, Im using Linux which is not supported by Odin

WantedFreak1 said:
As I said, Im using Linux which is not supported by Odin
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most people use windows here so im not sure u will get that much help here regarding problem then

ireaper4592 said:
most people use windows here so im not sure u will get that much help here regarding problem then
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Yeah I know how to use Odin but I dont know how without Odin, thats why I asked here :/

Try using hiemdall to flash a stock rom.
http://glassechidna.com.au/heimdall/