Can't root phone, verification failed everytime - Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers

Every time I try to root my phone weather through cf auto root or the method here I get the screen "Verification failed. Unable to restart your device. The integrity verification has failed. You need to reset your device to factory default settings. This will erase all your data." Even after I press reset it still comes back to that screen. Resetting through TWRP always fails as it says can't mount /data. The only way I can fix this is by doing an emergency firmware recovery through smart switch pc. I had my phone previously rooted with cf auto root then I flashed back to stock. Now I'm trying to root again and it just doesn't seem to work. I'm using all the right files for my device and following the steps correctly.
I'd appreciate any advice.

Florad77 said:
Every time I try to root my phone weather through cf auto root or the method here I get the screen "Verification failed. Unable to restart your device. The integrity verification has failed. You need to reset your device to factory default settings. This will erase all your data." Even after I press reset it still comes back to that screen. Resetting through TWRP always fails as it says can't mount /data. The only way I can fix this is by doing an emergency firmware recovery through smart switch pc. I had my phone previously rooted with cf auto root then I flashed back to stock. Now I'm trying to root again and it just doesn't seem to work. I'm using all the right files for my device and following the steps correctly.
I'd appreciate any advice.
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start phone go to settings/dev settings an enable oem unlock

ever find a fix??? im having the same issue !

Koleboy9 said:
ever find a fix??? im having the same issue !
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Yeah, in twrp remember to format data. Not the regular wipe data but the option that says format, you will need to type yes when you select it.

Florad77 said:
Yeah, in twrp remember to format data. Not the regular wipe data but the option that says format, you will need to type yes when you select it.
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I could kiss you right now, thanks!

just wipe cache partition to get to normal system again
Florad77 said:
Every time I try to root my phone weather through cf auto root or the method here I get the screen "Verification failed. Unable to restart your device. The integrity verification has failed. You need to reset your device to factory default settings. This will erase all your data." Even after I press reset it still comes back to that screen. Resetting through TWRP always fails as it says can't mount /data. The only way I can fix this is by doing an emergency firmware recovery through smart switch pc. I had my phone previously rooted with cf auto root then I flashed back to stock. Now I'm trying to root again and it just doesn't seem to work. I'm using all the right files for my device and following the steps correctly.
I'd appreciate any advice.
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if you experience like this(verification failed) and you dont want to lose your date. just hold and press power+up+home, this will jump to recovery mode, and if you see installing update and got error, just press again power+up+home till you reach the recovery option. after that just wipe cache partition. the verification failed will disappear and youll have the normal system again. i experienced the same issue but i manage to fixed it after doing the rooting twice. i didnt reset my device. you dont need the emergency firmware repair. just wipe the cache partition.

Florad77 said:
Yeah, in twrp remember to format data. Not the regular wipe data but the option that says format, you will need to type yes when you select it.
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I won't kiss you but I will say THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU. I was starting to give up on flasing my S7 with TWRP and another ROM.

ah thanks man
could kiss everyone in this thread thanks for all the help u saved my ass

Some things you can try...
Florad77 said:
Every time I try to root my phone weather through cf auto root or the method here I get the screen "Verification failed. Unable to restart your device. The integrity verification has failed. You need to reset your device to factory default settings. This will erase all your data." Even after I press reset it still comes back to that screen. Resetting through TWRP always fails as it says can't mount /data. The only way I can fix this is by doing an emergency firmware recovery through smart switch pc. I had my phone previously rooted with cf auto root then I flashed back to stock. Now I'm trying to root again and it just doesn't seem to work. I'm using all the right files for my device and following the steps correctly.
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Are you sure you're following the steps correctly? Try some of these tips:
After flashing TWRP, instead of switching volume buttons on the fly (requires dexterity and timing! ), hold the VOLUME DOWN and POWER buttons until the phone turns off. You can then proceed to recovery by holding VOLUME UP + HOME + POWER.
Are you using the latest TWRP for your S7 Edge? Some older versions of TWRP have problems mounting folders and flashing ZIPs.
Did you update to the latest firmware before attempting root? Later Android versions become very finicky about device security, essentially locking you out of your phone.
Note that once your device detects that it has been tampered with, you won't be able to update. Download your stock firmware from some place like SamMobile and flash all the required tar.md5 archives through Odin (keep in mind: HOME_CSC keeps your personal data, while CSC erases it). If that doesn't fix it, backup whatever you can through TWRP and factory reset.
Did you enable OEM Unlock? Once you can access your settings again, if it is on, you may want to tap it off, then back on again. Sometimes it gets buggy.
You did remember to flash something that disables dm-verity, right? You may want to try flashing the dm-verity and force encryption disabler ZIP first before truly rooting.

i am having the exact same issue but i tried wiping cache that didnt work so i dont know what to do
Please Help

suljo94 said:
start phone go to settings/dev settings an enable oem unlock
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how to remove Verification Failed or root in the TWRP file manager without losing data

what do i do?
i am having the same problem on my S8+, it says verification fail, and i click on reset and as phone loads it goes back to the same screen that says Verification fail!

Florad77 said:
Yeah, in twrp remember to format data. Not the regular wipe data but the option that says format, you will need to type yes when you select it.
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I don't mean to necropost, but this is an important detail for anyone out there having trouble with these "verify failed" messages. I knew I was missing something b/c there is an advanced option with formatting options that is not the same as the format button on the main wipe page. This did the trick for me trying to get my SM-G9600 (Chinese Samsung Galaxy S9) up and running with TWRP + Stock Oreo 8.1.
Big ups, @Florad77!

When to format data in rooting process?
Florad77 said:
Yeah, in twrp remember to format data. Not the regular wipe data but the option that says format, you will need to type yes when you select it.
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When do you format data? Before installing supersu or after?

tarocco said:
I don't mean to necropost, but this is an important detail for anyone out there having trouble with these "verify failed" messages. I knew I was missing something b/c there is an advanced option with formatting options that is not the same as the format button on the main wipe page. This did the trick for me trying to get my SM-G9600 (Chinese Samsung Galaxy S9) up and running with TWRP + Stock Oreo 8.1.
Big ups, @Florad77!
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the "advanced" tab in Odin is primarily used for the PIT file in the firmware zip package. It is not advised to flash the PIT unless necessary. Often times, the "verify failed" message means that your bootloader is still locked or youre flashing the wrong file. Just fwiw.

Florad77 said:
Yeah, in twrp remember to format data. Not the regular wipe data but the option that says format, you will need to type yes when you select it.
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Yeah, and now my Galaxy Tab Active 2 (Android 9.0) , can't boot. Only the Welcome logo appears, and resetting it indefinitely.

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Encryption unlocked & rooted?

I've been reading something that interested me.
https://www.reddit.com/r/MotoX/comments/2kx2lv/how_do_you_encrypt_a_rooted_moto_x/
Specifically.
I had the same issue today. Booted into safe mode, then I was able to encrypt.
Press power button to get power off popup menu. Press and hold power off. You will get another popup offering to reboot in safe mode.
Safe mode worked. This uncomplicates my process of rooting, unrooting, encrypting, and having issues rerooting after encryption. This is also a crazy easy single step process for an issue that has given me months of headaches.
You shall be the first person ever that I have given gold to.
Thank you so much!
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I enter my password in the encryption settings menu and hit the Encrypt button
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How would encryption effect flashing a new rom?
What are your guys thoughts on encryptimg a unlocked and rooted phone?
I do not want to enable it yet till it is comfirmed its ok.
Thanks.
Um I haven't had a problem and I've encrypted the software many times as I have installed many rooms and I always encrypt after setting everything up post root so it should just work without issue. Maybe they just weren't being patient and it can take a bit of time
timde9 said:
Um I haven't had a problem and I've encrypted the software many times as I have installed many rooms and I always encrypt after setting everything up post root so it should just work without issue. Maybe they just weren't being patient and it can take a bit of time
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What about unencrypting? To say to flash a new kernel or rom?
Well that's an interesting question. I am testing twrp builds from hashbang to try and get encryption fully supported for this device in twrp. Until that time you can actually still flash zips via adb sideload no problem
timde9 said:
Well that's an interesting question. I am testing twrp builds from hashbang to try and get encryption fully supported for this device in twrp. Until that time you can actually still flash zips via adb sideload no problem
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Ohh. Cool. I'll have to learn adb.
@timde9
I've got twrp installed.
To get to recovrry mode, do I go into recovery mode in twrp and then the recovery button in twrp to install packages m zips from adb?
to install packages via adb is pretty simple really you just open twrp go to advanced menu and open "adb sideload" from there. Then connect your device to your computer install adb and sideload an app with this syntax
"adb sideload ***.zip"
That is radical. Ty for this.
Encryption went like a breeze.
took no more than 20 min. I feel safe now.
timde9 said:
Well that's an interesting question. I am testing twrp builds from hashbang to try and get encryption fully supported for this device in twrp. Until that time you can actually still flash zips via adb sideload no problem
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Just found out after encrypting twrp fails to mount data to backup. I might restore without encryption. That way I have access to backups on my phone too.
So I am having a problem restoring a backup. Since I cannot decrypt, to get rid of data from being locked down, do I flash with a rom? I am stuck.
Ok I have to do a factory reset. But not sure if this exists and works through twrp. Or if I have to do a factory reset some otherway.
Ok I skipped trying to reinstall rom and did a little searching.
This guy but with a 6P had exact issue.
For me to wipe data I need to
Code:
fastboot format userdata
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/3qnzz0/twrp_unable_to_mount_data/
Hitti2 said:
Ok I skipped trying to reinstall rom and did a little searching.
This guy but with a 6P had exact issue.
For me to wipe data I need to
Code:
fastboot format userdata
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/3qnzz0/twrp_unable_to_mount_data/
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Is this ok to do? I don't want mess anything up.
Hitti2 said:
Is this ok to do? I don't want mess anything up.
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That will erase all your data including files, apps, etc. Anything installed to /system should be untouched.
asuhoops8628 said:
That will erase all your data including files, apps, etc. Anything installed to /system should be untouched.
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Thanks for confirming this. Exactly what I need when time comes to decrypt "wipe" I will use this.
I wasn't sure if it would delete the partition or wipe, this is why I asked.
Ty.
Hitti2 said:
Thanks for confirming this. Exactly what I need when time comes to decrypt "wipe" I will use this.
I wasn't sure if it would delete the partition or wipe, this is why I asked.
Ty.
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Upon reading this again, just to be safe, you might want to start with just a fastboot erase. I think format does the same thing, but I have never used it.
Since you would be specifying the partition with both commands, I do not think you are in risk of completely blowing up your user partition if you choose to use fastboot format, but once again, I have always just used fastboot erase.
Hitti2 said:
Ok I skipped trying to reinstall rom and did a little searching.
This guy but with a 6P had exact issue.
For me to wipe data I need to
Code:
fastboot format userdata
https://www.reddit.com/r/Nexus6P/comments/3qnzz0/twrp_unable_to_mount_data/
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So I went to use this. I got an error.
Code:
Formatting is not supported for filesystem with type 'raw'
So now, that I am guessing, since twrp can now decrypt, I should just be able to go into twrp and do a full wipe and reinstall of the trupurexmm 2.5 And encryption should be gone?
Hitti2 said:
So I went to use this. I got an error.
Code:
Formatting is not supported for filesystem with type 'raw'
So now, that I am guessing, since twrp can now decrypt, I should just be able to go into twrp and do a full wipe and reinstall of the trupurexmm 2.5 And encryption should be gone?
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Nope. Encryption is still enabled. I flashed trupurexmm 2.5 following
5. How To Install A ROM with TWRP Recovery
Prerequisites: unlocked bootloader, TWRP recovery.
Installing a ROM is a pretty straight forward and easy process. Before you install anything you should make a nandroid backup (instructions above).
Download a ROM and appropriate Gapps package and place on your device.
Boot into your custom recovery.
Perform a full wipe.
Select the wipe option from the TWRP home screen.
Select advanced wipe.
Check the system, data, cache, and dalvik cache options.
Swipe to wipe.
Install the ROM.
Select the install option from the TWRP home screen.
Navigate to where you have the ROM zip stored on your sd card and select it.
Swipe to install.
Most ROMs will run an installer script at this point but some ROMs have what is called an Aroma Installer which allow you to choose some install options before the script runs.
You will also need to install the appropriate gapps package directly after installing the ROM.
Once you've installed all necessary zips you'll have an option to wipe cache/dalvik and an option to reboot system. Wipe the cache/dalvik, hit the back button, and hit the reboot system button.
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I'm having an issue encrypting. Encryption will not start on my rooted moto x. I factory reset and encrypted, but could not get root working. Flashed everything via adb sideload in twrp but root refueses to work. Any ideas
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Can't do anything with TWRP. Cannot mount /data and unable to find crypto footer.

Hey, so I rooted my Galaxy S7 edge exynos, and everything was great. However, when I boot into recovery, TWRP can't do anything. It can't backup, install images, nothing. It says my memory is 0mb, and if I try to backup it says "cannot mount /data and unable to find crypto footer". I can restart my phone to system and everything works perfectly. Is there a way to fix this? I'm using latest version of TWRP (3.0.2)
Thanks guys!
Byyz said:
Hey, so I rooted my Galaxy S7 edge exynos, and everything was great. However, when I boot into recovery, TWRP can't do anything. It can't backup, install images, nothing. It says my memory is 0mb, and if I try to backup it says "cannot mount /data and unable to find crypto footer". I can restart my phone to system and everything works perfectly. Is there a way to fix this? I'm using latest version of TWRP (3.0.2)
Thanks guys!
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FORMAT DATA, it's explicitly stated in the instructions. You must format data to wipe encryption.
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Brava27 said:
FORMAT DATA, it's explicitly stated in the instructions. You must format data to wipe encryption.
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Is there no way around this at all? It's really a hassle having to reset my phone every time.
Is there at least a way to install xposed without formatting?
Thanks!
Byyz said:
Is there no way around this at all? It's really a hassle having to reset my phone every time.
Is there at least a way to install xposed without formatting?
Thanks!
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You only do this once, use flashfire or titanium backup to backup your stuff.
did you flash this after TWRP?
"If you only want a bootable system partition or writable data in TWRP:
Download dm-verity and force encryption disabler.
Without exiting TWRP, transfer no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip to your device over MTP* and flash it using [Install] in TWRP."
https://idlekernel.com/fun-stuff-trust-me/no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip
same here !:<
Same problem a few days ago. Caused by secure startup or encrypt device obviously lol. Only fix for read/write on data/internal storage is factory reset in stock recovery. Unfortunately this was the only fix for my fussy G935F.
TWRP couldn't mount data to wipe anyway I tried and the only way to flash was through selecting extSD.
i dont have escription enabled though ._.
jgalvez21 said:
i dont have escription enabled though ._.
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I find a solution, just go in wipe and format data , it will removes encryption on internal storage. if not works try a factory reset in stock recovery them try again, S7 is encrypted out of the box and Twrp can't read or mount data. Works for me in G935F.
how long does it take to format? i chose exfat and it's taking ages... am i doing something wrong?
Brava27 said:
FORMAT DATA, it's explicitly stated in the instructions. You must format data to wipe encryption.
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i unlocked a nexus 5 and got the same problem, formatted data, all seems good now
is there a way to save my data? my phone is oneplusone
if you use twrp to flash xposed, it'll still work. But your data is still encrypted.
Should I do anything else after the Formating data (install TWRP again, root again...)?
I remember that I did format data in my last phone and it completely deleted everything including OS, so now im little afraid.
Currently I can't do nothing in TWRP, not wipe and not backup...
Nitzans said:
Should I do anything else after the Formating data (install TWRP again, root again...)?
I remember that I did format data in my last phone and it completely deleted everything including OS, so now im little afraid.
Currently I can't do nothing in TWRP, not wipe and not backup...
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Just format data and you will be able to use twrp.
fureedx said:
Just format data and you will be able to use twrp.
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Thanks, it worked! Too bad that the only way to get this is by loosing all the data .
Hi all,
I followed instruction on installing TWRP and also have root. I also installed the no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip file, but I still can't access internal SD. It says 0mb. Also after installing the zip it similar stated 'unable to mount'.
When I try to format data it can't mount it.
am i missing a step??
ideas?
Thanks in advance...
PS: not sure if this is relevant, but it keep coming up with the same flash screen message: "keep system read only?"
I tick the box says don't display this, and swipe to allow modifications, but get this message every time.
The_Hammer said:
Hi all,
I followed instruction on installing TWRP and also have root. I also installed the no-verity-opt-encrypt.zip file, but I still can't access internal SD. It says 0mb. Also after installing the zip it similar stated 'unable to mount'.
When I try to format data it can't mount it.
am i missing a step??
ideas?
Thanks in advance...
PS: not sure if this is relevant, but it keep coming up with the same flash screen message: "keep system read only?"
I tick the box says don't display this, and swipe to allow modifications, but get this message every time.
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You have to format the data after you installed twrp. And then you can flash supersu and no verity opt thingie.
Thanks for the reply... It wont let me format it. 'says can not mount'
I'm having the same issue here. Although I can root, I cannot wipe data, so no way to install a custom ROM

Unable to remove encryption

Hi,
I have a galaxy note 4 that isn't rooted but has TWRP 2.8.5 installed. I wanted to factory data reset the device, however, I was getting the error that it was unable to mount /data. I read on XDA that I had to format data. I clicked on format data and typed in yes.
I got the message "Formatting Data using make_ext4fs function. You may need to reboot recovery to be able to use /data again. Updating partition details ... done". I see the status as "Data Format Complete Successful".
I rebooted the device, and I know the OS loaded, but I was greeted with the error "Encryption failed, cannot decrypt your device storage. You need to reset your device to factory default settings". And a reset device button. I click on the reset device button, it boots me to recovery and runs a script and again reboots to the previous error.
I tried to factory data reset it now, although it showed as successful, I was directed to the same error.
Can you please advise what should be done?
Thank you
Any update? Thanks
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You will need to take your device to a Samsung Service Centre and let them take a look at it. However seeing as you have TWRP 2.8.5 there is a chance that they won't help you. What you should have done is decrypt your device then perform a hard factory.
Are you able to go to download mode and reflash OS?
My device is not rooted. Will I be able to reflash a new OS? Please let me know. Thanks!
abhishek_turbo911 said:
My device is not rooted. Will I be able to reflash a new OS? Please let me know. Thanks!
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No root required and it will not void your warranty and will not trip knox. You can download the the right version of OS from Sammobile site and flash it via odin in download mode. There are several guides available for it.

Data partition was damaged seriously! How to fix?

I restored my friend' s Huawei P9 Lite (L31), it was bricked because he didn't flashed good the TWRP image, when i reboot the smartphone it displays "Data partition was damaged seriously! and you are recommended to format it to recover your phone".
Smartphone works, but even after a factory reset it still displays that message when it boots up, back up app is missing.
What can I do?
I need an answer to this omg! I have the same problem! And even though I format the data partition, it doesn't install all system apps, and Bluetooth doesn't work at all. In the system update it tells me to install update V**-*********-FULL which is 2GB in size, and even though I hit it just tells me that the data partition is damaged and needs a reset. After the reset, the same thing happens again. No system apps and update is back in the settings asking me to update.
Oh, when i hit the format data partition it just takes me to the eRecovery page, and then hit Download and Recover, but the download just fails all the time.
MariusMeeren said:
I need an answer to this omg! I have the same problem! And even though I format the data partition, it doesn't install all system apps, and Bluetooth doesn't work at all. In the system update it tells me to install update V**-*********-FULL which is 2GB in size, and even though I hit it just tells me that the data partition is damaged and needs a reset. After the reset, the same thing happens again. No system apps and update is back in the settings asking me to update.
Oh, when i hit the format data partition it just takes me to the eRecovery page, and then hit Download and Recover, but the download just fails all the time.
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If your phone is bootloader unlocked, you could try and install TWRP for your emui version, format your /system with that (WITH A BACKUP TO THE SD CARD) and then recover your backup still within TWRP.
Eurostream said:
I restored my friend' s Huawei P9 Lite (L31), it was bricked because he didn't flashed good the TWRP image, when i reboot the smartphone it displays "Data partition was damaged seriously! and you are recommended to format it to recover your phone".
Smartphone works, but even after a factory reset it still displays that message when it boots up, back up app is missing.
What can I do?
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Hey could you get this fixed? I have the exact problem here and need genuine help on the same.
MariusMeeren said:
I need an answer to this omg! I have the same problem! And even though I format the data partition, it doesn't install all system apps, and Bluetooth doesn't work at all. In the system update it tells me to install update V**-*********-FULL which is 2GB in size, and even though I hit it just tells me that the data partition is damaged and needs a reset. After the reset, the same thing happens again. No system apps and update is back in the settings asking me to update.
Oh, when i hit the format data partition it just takes me to the eRecovery page, and then hit Download and Recover, but the download just fails all the time.
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You have to vipe and reset your data partition format using TWRP and then use dload method to install official firmware.

Data partition corrupted

I have a SM-G935FD which I rooted using Wondershare Tunes Go. It rooted successfully and I installed TWRP via Odin. But afterwards i noticed than when ever I tried to wipe the cache it failed giving a write error.
I decided to reinstall the original firmware and downloaded it from Sammobile and flashed via Odin. Now i can't boot the phone as it gives an error saying data partition is corrupted and I need to reset the phone to factory settings and there is a reset button at the bottom of the screen. when i press that it reboots, goes to TWRP but gives a write error and again comes to the same Data partition error screen.
I can reboot to download mode.
I am a noob so please help me restore the phone if possible.
RoshanD said:
I have a SM-G935FD which I rooted using Wondershare Tunes Go. It rooted successfully and I installed TWRP via Odin. But afterwards i noticed than when ever I tried to wipe the cache it failed giving a write error.
I decided to reinstall the original firmware and downloaded it from Sammobile and flashed via Odin. Now i can't boot the phone as it gives an error saying data partition is corrupted and I need to reset the phone to factory settings and there is a reset button at the bottom of the screen. when i press that it reboots, goes to TWRP but gives a write error and again comes to the same Data partition error screen.
I can reboot to download mode.
I am a noob so please help me restore the phone if possible.
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Flash latest twrp and you problem will b fixed
Ordinary person with extraordinary wishes.
Thanks,
Managed to fix it.

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