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[Q] Bricked SGS

I have a SGS that does boot, only thing is i flashed the phone like 20 times with KIES and Odin, also re-partitioned the thing, still its leaving al the apps and setting.
When its done booting and going into the wizzard is give the error "UIDs are inconsistend" and shows the "I'm feeling lucky" button.
i have tried everything, but i cant fix the problem.. i also flashed the phone to 2.3.3 and than flashed a pre-root kernel with cLW recovery and formated everything, still everything is still on the phone, even when i connect the phone trough usb and format the internal SD and disconnect the phone, everything is still there!
Any ideas to fix this or is it just a hardware failure?

try damian gto kernel
and use wipe system setting erases every thing include sd

Keffa15 said:
error "UIDs are inconsistend" and shows the "I'm feeling lucky" button.
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Boot into recovery and wipe your data partition.

Odia said:
Boot into recovery and wipe your data partition.
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As i said, i already formatted the internal SD with clockworkmod recovery and via usb on the pc, didnt help, also formatted /datadata, /dbdata, /sdcard, and all the other options in cLW recovery
@djdeeles
i will try the custom recovery this afternoon!

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.
Sent from my Pebble Time
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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

p9 lite rooted. problem with reset

Hi every one
i recently bought a p9 lite.
I unlocked it and rooted it. I have not set any security measure
After that I did a reset from android and rebooted in some kind of windows
Asking me for a password
When I enter my password I used in my google account, it accept it but cannot continue and reboot. And so it does in an infinity loop.
Then I booted to TRWP recovery
When I try to format or wipe /data it gives me error.
I looked a lot and what I understand is that the data partition is somehow encrypted and TRWP cannot handle that
I did solved this by the following steps:
I installed a stock recovery and booted the phone
When asked for password I gave it and started to do a factory reset. The reset stopped at 10% and a message that reset failed.
However, when the phone rebooted, it miraculously completed the boot and he is live again
*****
What I do not understand is: why and where is the problem
And If it will give me another headache again

You had some strange encryption/security problem, if it happens again you should be able to reset your phone booting to TWRP, click on wipe, select Format Data (Not wipe!), type yes and the data partition will be formatted.

Potato997 said:
You had some strange encryption/security problem, if it happens again you should be able to reset your phone booting to TWRP, click on wipe, select Format Data (Not wipe!), type yes and the data partition will be formatted.
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thx
I did that and it did not work
and i tried to change the file system and did not work
it show that the size is 0 mb

targat said:
thx
I did that and it did not work
and i tried to change the file system and did not work
it show that the size is 0 mb
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In the first post you said you did a factory reset and not a Format Data. Anyway if you can flash stock recovery and it boots, it should always able to do a factory reset and allow you to boot up the phone

Potato997 said:
In the first post you said you did a factory reset and not a Format Data. Anyway if you can flash stock recovery and it boots, it should always able to do a factory reset and allow you to boot up the phone
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yes i said i did a factory reset in the first and this what started the problem

Can't root phone, verification failed everytime

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.

Unable to decrypt data

Hello,
So I tried to install LineageOS 17 (Android 10). And there were errors. So I decided to return to RR. And what i see is that the data is encrypted and I have to format my phone. When I click on this button phone restarts to recovery(orange fox) where I have to enter PIN. And everything is fine but in logs I see this:
Failed to encrypt data.
Unable to decrypt with default password. You may need to perform a Format Data.
Unable to mount storage
I can't use my device now. After booting to system same button and text appears. Please help
Update.
When I was writing this thread I couldn't find option Format Data but when I was searching in the recovery I finnaly found it. Now everything works fine

I don't think you can flash anything without first formatting the storage . This happened for me on Redmi6pro (sakura). That was the only option left for me that time.

hope you had a back up otherwise you will lost your files.
if you had a pin to unlock your phone put that ping in the box asking for decrypt the phone. if that doesn't work you may need to format data and reinstall.
If that's the case, restart into recovery (power+vol_up)
-go to manage partitions, format data partition.
-restart to recovery
-full wipe (data, dalvik, cache system)
-flash rom (can be the same) after a format and full wipe should work well i had lineage and was great.
-restart to recovery
- flash gapps and magisk if you like.
-restart into system.
Hope you get luck.,

Mr.Dogerrr said:
Failed to encrypt data.
Unable to decrypt with default password. You may need to perform a Format Data.
Unable to mount storage
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If you this exact text, then you can pretty much say goodbye to the data from internal storage. At this point, there no way to rescue the files... Sadly, had the exact thing happen to me & I lost all my stuff