help, bootloop on s4 i9515 - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi, i tried to install a framework for xposed installer with FlashFire. It was all gone successfully but when the phone try to restart it remain on the "SAMSUNG" logo.. what did I do? it is soft bricked? how can i solve the problem? my phone is rooted but i have the default recovery mode.. please help me

slash00_ said:
Hi, i tried to install a framework for xposed installer with FlashFire. It was all gone successfully but when the phone try to restart it remain on the "SAMSUNG" logo.. what did I do? it is soft bricked? how can i solve the problem? my phone is rooted but i have the default recovery mode.. please help me
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You have to flash the uninstaller. But for that you need a custom recovery.

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and can I install a custom recovery through the default Android recovery?

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GDReaper said:
You have to flash the uninstaller. But for that you need a custom recovery.
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And can I install a custom recovery through the default Android recovery?

slash00_ said:
And can I install a custom recovery through the default Android recovery?
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No. You need to put your phone into download mode and use Odin to flash it. You can either flash a custom recovery with Odin and use said recovery to flash the xposed uninstaller zip or you can flash a new ROM altogether.
There's no other way to recover from this since your phone doesn't boot.

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GDReaper said:
No. You need to put your phone into download mode and use Odin to flash it. You can either flash a custom recovery with Odin and use said recovery to flash the xposed uninstaller zip or you can flash a new ROM altogether.
There's no other way to recover from this since your phone doesn't boot.
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sorry man, I tried all yesterday but I didn't have success, can you please link a YouTube video that explains how to do it? or do you know how to do it?
please man, I want that phone back.. thanks..

I suggest starting over by flashing the stock rom with Odin, then use Odin to flash twrp, and then use twrp to flash the zip files.

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[Q] [HELP] Can't install TWRP in N900

Hi everyone, I need help, because today I was trying to install TWRP (2.7.0.4 and also tried 2.7.0.34) in my Exynos Note 3 with Odin 3.09 (I tried 3.07 too) and I do the process correctly and it says RESET! with no errors, but when I try to enter the recovery, it boots the stock recovery :/
Why is this happening?
Thank you very much.
Did you flash CWM before that? Odin and TWRP aren´t friends
Or try TWRP manager. In manager flash img
verny94 said:
Did you flash CWM before that? Odin and TWRP aren´t friends
Or try TWRP manager[/URL]. In manager flash img
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No because I don't have the phone rooted, the idea is install the recovery and then root it. I will try with CWM
Didn't know you could install custom recovery without being rooted. . and I think you don't. If you want to root anyway than just do it and than install cwm mate.
4aces said:
Didn't know you could install custom recovery without being rooted. . and I think you don't. If you want to root anyway than just do it and than install cwm mate.
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I solve the problem, I untick the Auto reboot in Odin and then enter recovery without restart and installed a .zip to solve that program and then I rooted it and I'm happy
4aces said:
Didn't know you could install custom recovery without being rooted. . and I think you don't. If you want to root anyway than just do it and than install cwm mate.
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But I think he can install CWM without root It change KNOX to 0x1. And after that install TWRP
Because in custom recovery he choose root with SuperSU
verny94 said:
But I think he can install CWM without root It change KNOX to 0x1. And after that install TWRP
Because in custom recovery he choose root with SuperSU
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Just informed myself..lol and you are right. But it is a real pain in the a**. You need to flash bootloader and... never mind he fixed it anyway by rooting

[Q] Unable to install Custom Recovery

Hello,
I am facing weird problem, I am not able to install custom recovery, I have tried almost everything.. nothing helped.
I am still getting stock recovery..I have tried to flash it via Odin, via some apps, unfortunatelly nothing worked.
My Samsung Galaxy S4 i9505 is running KK 4.4.2.
Any idea?
Thank you.
I had this problem too. keep flashing cwm recovery through the app (needs root I think). and reboot into recovery, once you get cwm you can flash a custom rom or another recovery like twpr or philz.
s4 i9505 stock KK
I have that problem too. I have stock KK 4.4.2 XXUGNG8 updatet ota. When i try to flash flashable zip file cwm of philz or twpr i get some error like:
E:footer bad
Mds check
Something like that and cant flash it. I tryed with odin but no luck. Does anyone have same problem?
I had this problem to
I fixed it by checking te root options.
If u use a root app, make sure it gives always root acces.
After this, install a custom recovery rom
After that you'll have no problem installing a custom ROM
Good luck.
Xehk said:
I had this problem to
I fixed it by checking te root options.
If u use a root app, make sure it gives always root acces.
After this, install a custom recovery rom
After that you'll have no problem installing a custom ROM
Good luck.
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But my phone is not rooted, its new, with stock recovery, knox 0x0 still....
Have any idea?
Ok, but what if my phone is not rooted, how am I supposed to root it? When I tried CF-Auto-Root my phone started to reboot randomly during the phone call.
I have found one solution, but I am not sure if it works, it says that if you are flashing custom recovery via odin, you have to take out the battery after the flash is done so you won't allow your phone to restart and rewrite the recovery back to stock. Have anyone heard about it?
No, no idea.
Thats crappy.
Only know how I fixed it
icefun said:
I have found one solution, but I am not sure if it works, it says that if you are flashing custom recovery via odin, you have to take out the battery after the flash is done so you won't allow your phone to restart and rewrite the recovery back to stock. Have anyone heard about it?
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Just uncheck auto-reboot before you flash the recovery. That will fix your problem.
I have tried it, but it didn't help still looking for solution, is there any way how to RENAME RECOVERY RESTORE FILES so I can finally flash custom recovery? (non-rooted phone)
OK, so the solution that worked was simple and I have already mentioned it, you have to take out you battery on samsung galaxy s4 logo, before it reboots.
My solution
Hi I had the same problem too,
I solved it this way: (My phone was rooted)
Download the .zip file from the recovery you want (I used CWM 6.0.4.7)
Next download 'SGS4 flasher' from the playstore.
SGS4 flasher needs root (I think) andyou can flash your recovery through that app.
Next boot into the recovery and you should probably end up in your custom revovery every time now.
If you don't end up in your custom recovery, download ROM manager and then choose the option boot into recovery.
This worked for me at least :laugh:

Root issue

Hi everyone.
Im having a root issue.
Ive rooted my Galaxy S4 with no problems at all. My firmware version is I9505XXUGNG8.
However when i try to go to the Clockworkmod recovery i can't do it.
It simply goes to the normal system recovery. I want to install a custom rom, so this way i cant do it.
Ive tried some workarounds but the problem continues.
Is there anyway known to fix this?
Thanks
Use flashify app on your phone and flash the recovery zip
Remember it will trip the knox counter
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
DeepankarS said:
Use flashify app on your phone and flash the recovery zip
Remember it will trip the knox counter
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
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Well, the thing is, i already have my knox on 0x01
Will that allow me to enter a custom recovery mode??
Cause my main problem is that i cant acess a custom recovery mode, that way i cant install a custom rom
MeGaBeSuNTa said:
Well, the thing is, i already have my knox on 0x01
Will that allow me to enter a custom recovery mode??
Cause my main problem is that i cant acess a custom recovery mode, that way i cant install a custom rom
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Erm what!?
First of all you need odin to flash a custom recovery not the stock recovery.
Or flashify app from the playstore.
Or rom manager app from the playstore.
Only then can you start flashing a rom.
Plus check the file youre using for flashing the CWM recovery.
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
DeepankarS said:
Erm what!?
First of all you need odin to flash a custom recovery not the stock recovery.
Or flashify app from the playstore.
Or rom manager app from the playstore.
Only then can you start flashing a rom.
Plus check the file youre using for flashing the CWM recovery.
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
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OK, i will try to explain better my problem
I have installed CF-Auto-Root with Odin and everything just worked fine.
After that i installed Clockworkmod recovery app and flashed. All fine
I want to install a custom rom (paranoid android), but for that i have to restart my phone in clockworkmod recovery mode so i can apply the custom rom and the gapps. Thats where i have my problem.
I dont know if it is because of knox being void already, everytime that i restart my phone, instead of going to clockworkmod recovery mode, the phone only goes to the stock recovery mode. (I still dont understand why)
Thats why i cant install this custom rom. Hope ive explain better now and someone can help
MeGaBeSuNTa said:
OK, i will try to explain better my problem
I have installed CF-Auto-Root with Odin and everything just worked fine.
After that i installed Clockworkmod recovery app and flashed. All fine
I want to install a custom rom (paranoid android), but for that i have to restart my phone in clockworkmod recovery mode so i can apply the custom rom and the gapps. Thats where i have my problem.
I dont know if it is because of knox being void already, everytime that i restart my phone, instead of going to clockworkmod recovery mode, the phone only goes to the stock recovery mode. (I still dont understand why)
Thats why i cant install this custom rom. Hope ive explain better now and someone can help
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Maybe youre flashing a wrong version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56487100
This post has the links for TWRP and Philz (Upgraded CWM). The best recoveries for our phone as of now.
Try flashing them via odin
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DeepankarS said:
Maybe youre flashing a wrong version.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=56487100
This post has the links for TWRP and Philz (Upgraded CWM). The best recoveries for our phone as of now.
Try flashing them via odin
"If someone helps, never forget to hit thanks ? "
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I know that CF-Auto root has issues with the last official firmware for GT-I9505
I will try to flash another one of these youre saying
Tip: After u flashed the custom recovery, don't let your phone boot in to system. First you need to boot into recovery, after this u can boot in your system.
MeGaBeSuNTa said:
I know that CF-Auto root has issues with the last official firmware for GT-I9505
I will try to flash another one of these youre saying
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CF root doesn't have issues. You won't need root to use custom recovery.
Just download TWRP, Philz or CWM and flash it with Odin. Uncheck auto-reboot before flashing and go.
Lennyz1988 said:
CF root doesn't have issues. You won't need root to use custom recovery.
Just download TWRP, Philz or CWM and flash it with Odin. Uncheck auto-reboot before flashing and go.
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Already solved the problem.
Ive installed a custom room with TRWP
The is that with CF_Auto-Root i was unable to acess the clockworkmod recovery

Phone stuck in bootloop after flashing root using Odin

Hi guys! I need help! I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 (sm-g900h) and everytime I flash the CF Auto Root file (CF-Auto-Root-k3g-k3gxx-smg900h.tar.md5) using Odin, I always end up in bootloop. I always fix this problem by flashing the stock rom. I don't know what is the problem but any solution will be helpful. Thanks in Advance :good::fingers-crossed:
jbsabado28 said:
Hi guys! I need help! I have a Samsung Galaxy S5 (sm-g900h) and everytime I flash the CF Auto Root file (CF-Auto-Root-k3g-k3gxx-smg900h.tar.md5) using Odin, I always end up in bootloop. I always fix this problem by flashing the stock rom. I don't know what is the problem but any solution will be helpful. Thanks in Advance :good::fingers-crossed:
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did you enable usb debugging ? and maybe try to uncheck the auto reboot at odin and after you flash and pass , just removed your battery a while then plug it again then turn it on...
i use the same file for root but it's work and for some user it's cause bootloop....
You don't need USB debugging enabled for CF AR
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OP - Try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/root-sm-g900h-android-5-0-t3291620
I enable usb debugging. I also tried to flash with auto reboot unchecked, but whenever i boot it to recovery mode i always end up stuck in samsung logo with powered by android under it.
USB Debugging is only for when you are booted into Android, not for download mode
I'll try the link that you sent me. Thanks for the reply ?
*Detection* said:
USB Debugging is only for when you are booted into Android, not for download mode
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Before I started rooting, I tried flashing cwm custom recovery but no luck. I can't boot to stock recovery. I waited for 30sec but it just stay in samsung logo with powered by android under it. Please help..
Why you trying to boot into stock recovery?
Flash a stock ROM again, then follow the instructions on the link I posted
Start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64771853&postcount=3
I disable USB debugging then tried flashing TWRP recovery via Odin. After flashing, I remove the battery then boot into the recovery and waited for 30 seconds but the phone is still stuck with the samsung logo. I will try to clean flash stock recovery and try flashing again the custom recovery.
*Detection* said:
Why you trying to boot into stock recovery?
Flash a stock ROM again, then follow the instructions on the link I posted
Start here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=64771853&postcount=3
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I successfully flashed CWM recovery but the problem is, the recovery can't detect my storage. Internal nor external. What seems to be the problem this time? :crying:
You flashed CWM instead of TWRP like the link I posted told you to do
*Detection* said:
You flashed CWM instead of TWRP like the link I posted told you to do
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THANKS TO YOU!
Somehow, i've managed to root it using CWM recovery. What's the difference though?
TWRP is much more powerful
*Detection* said:
TWRP is much more powerful
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Yes for G900H TWRP better than cwm

[help]!!! Root fail

Hello guys, I need your help, I am really a noob in rooting and decided to give it a go with CF AUTO ROOT, and I downloaded the correct files, everything was correct, I started the method and it said "PASS" Now the phone is stuck in a bootloop and it says
recovery booting..
recovery is not seandroid enforcing
set warranty bit: recovery then restarts again, I AM COUNTING ON YOUR GOOD GRACES, PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!
TheDon772 said:
Hello guys, I need your help, I am really a noob in rooting and decided to give it a go with CF AUTO ROOT, and I downloaded the correct files, everything was correct, I started the method and it said "PASS" Now the phone is stuck in a bootloop and it says
recovery booting..
recovery is not seandroid enforcing
set warranty bit: recovery then restarts again, I AM COUNTING ON YOUR GOOD GRACES, PLEASE HELP ME!!!!!!
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Can you put it in download mode? Have you tried the button combo (power + vol up + home) to go into recovery?
harry9991 said:
Can you put it in download mode? Have you tried the button combo (power + vol up + home) to go into recovery?
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I can put it in download mode but it does not boot to recovery mode...
TheDon772 said:
I can put it in download mode but it does not boot to recovery mode...
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Have you tried flashing a custom recovery from Download mode? I'd give that a go then flash a custom ROM (I assume you still want a custom ROM?)
harry9991 said:
Have you tried flashing a custom recovery from Download mode? I'd give that a go then flash a custom ROM (I assume you still want a custom ROM?)
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I thought rooting was mandatory in order to flash custom recovery?.... Harry you look like a professional in this, please give me a step-by-step solution, since logically it seems the problem is in the recovery? Maybe I deleted it since I can't boot to it.... I have to root then flash recovery then flash rom, right?
TheDon772 said:
I thought rooting was mandatory in order to flash custom recovery?.... Harry you look like a professional in this, please give me a step-by-step solution, since logically it seems the problem is in the recovery? Maybe I deleted it since I can't boot to it.... I have to root then flash recovery then flash rom, right?
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Recovery comes after rooting IIRC (I rooted mine ~1 year ago so it's a bit fuzzy) so if your rooting was successful then a custom recovery flash should be possible (TWRP recommended)
harry9991 said:
Recovery comes after rooting IIRC (I rooted mine ~1 year ago so it's a bit fuzzy) so if your rooting was successful then a custom recovery flash should be possible (TWRP recommended)
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Looks like it's not successful since it's not booting to android.. It just boots the loading screen, types the sentences I put in bold, and restarts again...... What to do? Flash a stock rom via odin?
TheDon772 said:
Looks like it's not successful since it's not booting to android.. It just boots the loading screen, types the sentences I put in bold, and restarts again...... What to do? Flash a stock rom via odin?
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Stock ROM via Odin would be the safest route IMO, make sure you use the correct stock ROM for your device (there are numerous variations)
harry9991 said:
Stock ROM via Odin would be the safest route IMO, make sure you use the correct stock ROM for your device (there are numerous variations)
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I found a stock rom, 5.0.1 lollipop Germany (DBT), I will try. hopefully it works!!
Just Download twrp twrp-2.8.7.0-trltexx.img from https://dl.twrp.me/trltecan/ put your phone in download mode, connect to odin, select the downloaded twrp in CP and flash it. no more bootloops.

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