Hello everyone,
I am posting today to bring up the subject of the SM-G360P variant of the Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
I am having issues with getting TWRP custom recovery to work properly on my device. I am able to flash twrp-3.0.2-0-coreprimelte.img onto my device and it works except for 2 things that i have noticed that makes me very upset and i cant figure out what to do. When i enter recovery mode the back light does not function so i have to use a bright flashlight to see any of the options and the second problem is the GUI is upside down but the button mapping is in the proper place so i have to guess on where to tap on my screen. This makes it very frustrating to use especially when i want to wipe dalvik cache and the regular cache. I accidentally factory reset my device once by tapping the wrong spot. If anyone would be willing to help me out with my problem i am willing to be a guinea pig with anything you can try for the custom recovery to make the GUI reflect the proper button mapping and the back light to work. I can re-flash my device as many times as necessary to get a working custom recovery. I have included the recovery.fstab and the stock recovery along with the version of TWRP custom recovery i have been utilizing to an extent.
I am using the BST Australian variant of SM-G360P which can be rooted with Kingo Root and KingRoot. I used Kingo Root so i could use the SuperUser app rather than just using KingRoot. I have used CROM Service to unlock my bootloader. I have also tried to use CWM custom recovery on my device but it does not register the CWM custom recovery that is available for my device it just goes to a "fake" Odin mode screen. I would really love to get TWRP custom recovery working properly. I have tried to port both TWRP and CWM custom recoveries by using Android Image Kitchen but have not had any success at creating a recovery that works without the same issues i have with TWRP custom recovery. I am running 4.4.4 KitKat OS which is the latest update for SM-G360P and have full root permissions. If you need any other dump files or any other information i will gladly give it to you. I may need directions on how to do some things though.
I will be greatly appreciative if someone would have a look at what the problem may be with TWRP custom recovery and my Variant of SM-G360P. Please help. Thank you for your time and contribution.
Hello @sosthenisRR. I just got this device, the Boost Prevail LTE American version. I was wondering if you've made any headway finding a TWRP for it. I will be trying some things myself... Gotta have TWRP... And I wanted to let you know that if you root with kingroot, super-sume (free version) works to get you supersu.
Odin TWRP 2.8.7.0 for the SM-S820L...it works, i tried V3 as well with no favorable results.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core-prime/development/twrp-2-8-7-0-sm-g360p-t3462592
eeriikk said:
Odin TWRP 2.8.7.0 for the SM-S820L...it works, i tried V3 as well with no favorable results.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-core-prime/development/twrp-2-8-7-0-sm-g360p-t3462592
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If that doesn't work, install and run this apk, this is what finally allowed me to Odin TWRP to my G360P without errors. Now if only we could get a custom ROM for this variant...
Phone: Samsung Galaxy Core Prime
MetroPCS
Model: SM-G360T1
ROM and Kernal: Stock
Issue: Touchscreen doesn't work in TWRP.
Links:
Where I got TWRP: https://dl.twrp.me/coreprimelte/
The guide I followed: http://www.android.gs/install-twrp-recovery-v3-0-0-on-samsung-galaxy-core-prime/
I got this phone from a friend. I tried to install TWRP via ODIN, but I've had some trouble. Initially, when I installed TWRP it didn't appear after I rebooted the phone. After doing some research, I found that this is normal for stock ROM's, and that they tend to replace any custom recovery with the stock one. I learned that in order to access TWRP, I need to remove the batter before rebooting, and then reboot directly into TWRP without letting the OS see the light of day. But when I get to TWRP, the touchscreen breaks. I can't interact with anything. I can still boot into the operating system just fine, but doing so removes the recovery, and I can't interact with TWRP outside of locking it by using the power button. I think this issue could be solved by installing a custom ROM, but I don't know if that's even possible without TWRP. This seems to be a loop of nothing, never going anywhere.
All I need is for the touchscreen to work in TWRP, I can handle the rest from there. Thank you for any help, and Happy Holidays!
Edit: After further research, I've discovered that the problem could lay in the recovery I'm using. I'm trying to install the latest TWRP version found in the link above, but I've tried almost all of them. Is there any information on any specific version of TWRP I should use?
Hi it is the first time I am flashing Android ROM. I have done some reading already. Before I start, I still have a few questions and also want to make sure I am doing it right.
I own the Galaxy S4 Verizon I545. It is running Samsung ROM Android 4.4.2, Baseband I545VRUFNC5. My goal is to flash a new ROM with recent Android versions, hopefully 7.1.1 (but I would settle with Marshmallow if that is more stable), it can be close to AOSP, I don't need ROMs with extra features.
In my understanding, the bootloader is locked, it will only load signed kernels and recovery. And then the kernel would load the system. In order to flash the system, it is best to flash the recovery first with TWRP. TWRP is modded with loki hack so it would load with the locked bootloader.
So here are my questions:
1. Does it matter which firmware/baseband I am currently on? For some phones (LG G2) I heard newer firmware fixed the loki hack. Should I update to the latest Samsung rom or leave it at NC5?
2. I don't see many ROM posted for the i545, which one is the most recent and reasonable stable? The Cyanogen website is down, should I try LineageOS?
3. I see different instructions for flashing TWRP. Can I flash it with just Odin? Some instruction mentioned rooting the phone first with KingRoot or other root, and then use dd. Does the phone have to be rooted? (I prefer not to if it is not necessary)
4. If after I flashed recovery, it fails to boot into TWRP, what can I do to restore everything to default?
5. The kernel will be untouched in the process right? I am only flashing recovery and system ROM, and the kernel will work fine with the new system ROM?
Here are the step and software I plan to use:
0. reset the phone to factory
1. use Odin to flash TWRP 2.8.7
2. download a ROM compatible with I545 and place it on the phone
3. flash the system using TWRP
Any feedback would be appreciated.
PS: Also I have a LG G2 D801. I would flash that phone instead if it is easier. I just want to get started and learn some things along the way.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon
Oh Sorry. Didn't notice there is another forum. Should I repost there?
Yes.
1. Yes, it does matter. As you said, newer firmwares have fixed the exploits which make the phone harder to hack.
2. Any ROM should support your phone. They are generally unified.
3. In the name of anything holy, do not root with KingRoot. If you want to root, then the only way to go is CF-Auto-Root.
Rooting is sometimes necessary because recovery won't always install with Odin.
4. Flash stock ROM.
5. Kernels are specific to ROMs. So no, the kernel won't be untouched.
Hello all
I installed the latest T585XXU4CRJ8 Oreo 8.1 update over Nougat 7 on the SM-T585. (BTU / UK)
Everything went well using Odin and the Oreo stock rom from the Updato website.
Cleared the cache and factory reset from recovery mode as normal practice. Booted up ok.
The problem is the device doesn't recognise the network sim card anymore (worked perfectly on Marshmallow & Nougat).
I've tried factory reset a few times, no difference.
Removed and reinserted the sim, even tried another sim.
Having checked 'about tablet > software details' , carrier is unknown and the IMEI has dissapeared !
I've tried to reinstall Nougat 7 and Marshmallow 6 back on the SM-T585 and Odin fails every time.
Tried 2 computers and 3 different usb cables.
Even trying to reinstall Oreo 8.1 again Odin fails!
Theres no frp lock activated, and the oem unlock tab is checked, usb debugging enabled too.
I've read somewhere Samsung have done something to Oreos BootLoader file to stop people downgrading back to earlier software.
I know its early days, but if anyone can offer any solutions, it'd be appreciated.:good:
How to change the BL file version, so i can reinstall earlier stock roms back?
The Oreo update seems more hassle than its worth and I didnt expect the sim card to be unrecognised once updated, let alone being faced with the puzzle of how to downgrade the software.
Thanks for reading. :good:
I think the problem was I used all four files (AP, BL,CP & CSC) from the Netherlands rom and that's whats screwed the device up!
As in no SIM card acknowledgement. I ran the IMEI number off the rear casing through a blacklist checking site and it came back clean.
After many attempts trying every Odin program variant possible and even tried mixing and matching files from different stock roms ( MM 6.0.1 , N7 and Oreo 8.1). To try and get the network carrier file installed, Odin refused to install anything.
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:754/firmware:1660
https://download.chainfire.eu/1069/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-gtaxllte-gtaxlltexx-smt585.zip
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxytaba101wifi2016.html
Tried the above routes to root to no avail, but Magisk worked by patching the boot.img file (which worked ok). Then tried Odin to install TWRP recovery, again from the site above, nothing but blue and fuzzy lines on the boot screen. The device wouldn't boot into the OS, had to go straight to download mode. Prior to that, I even installed the TWRP manager apk and connected to wifi to flash the TWRP.img from inside the OS environment and the same happened again with all variants of TWRP! Wouldn't boot, properly, no screen visuals, but lines......
Surely someone else on here has the same device (BTU UK) SM T585 that has a working TWRP recovery?
After many hours, I couldn't get Odin to play ball , so the only option left was to try the route of root, twrp recovery then installing a custom rom from twrp.
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-ultra-lean-rom-galaxy-tab-10-1-2016-t3467942)
But it's a no go as TWRP wouldn't install properly, I'm totally miffed by the damage the software has done.
Surely just reflashing the CP file should have reinstated the network facility, but it hasn't.
The last resort is for me to wait until Samsung actually release the UK version of Oreo 8.1 and see if I can get the sim card working again.
Moral of the story is wait until a UK version of the update is released, and even then you have to question is it worth it, if Samsung are making bootloader files so no downgrades are possible, nor allowing any modifications.
Hopefully this info may help others out who are thinking of upgrading or having similar issues.
Cheers for reading
tsam19 said:
I think the problem was I used all four files (AP, BL,CP & CSC) from the Netherlands rom and that's whats screwed the device up!
As in no SIM card acknowledgement. I ran the IMEI number off the rear casing through a blacklist checking site and it came back clean.
After many attempts trying every Odin program variant possible and even tried mixing and matching files from different stock roms ( MM 6.0.1 , N7 and Oreo 8.1). To try and get the network carrier file installed, Odin refused to install anything.
https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:754/firmware:1660
https://download.chainfire.eu/1069/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-gtaxllte-gtaxlltexx-smt585.zip
https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxytaba101wifi2016.html
Tried the above routes to root to no avail, but Magisk worked by patching the boot.img file (which worked ok). Then tried Odin to install TWRP recovery, again from the site above, nothing but blue and fuzzy lines on the boot screen. The device wouldn't boot into the OS, had to go straight to download mode. Prior to that, I even installed the TWRP manager apk and connected to wifi to flash the TWRP.img from inside the OS environment and the same happened again with all variants of TWRP! Wouldn't boot, properly, no screen visuals, but lines......
Surely someone else on here has the same device (BTU UK) SM T585 that has a working TWRP recovery?
After many hours, I couldn't get Odin to play ball , so the only option left was to try the route of root, twrp recovery then installing a custom rom from twrp.
(https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-ultra-lean-rom-galaxy-tab-10-1-2016-t3467942)
But it's a no go as TWRP wouldn't install properly, I'm totally miffed by the damage the software has done.
Surely just reflashing the CP file should have reinstated the network facility, but it hasn't.
The last resort is for me to wait until Samsung actually release the UK version of Oreo 8.1 and see if I can get the sim card working again.
Moral of the story is wait until a UK version of the update is released, and even then you have to question is it worth it, if Samsung are making bootloader files so no downgrades are possible, nor allowing any modifications.
Hopefully this info may help others out who are thinking of upgrading or having similar issues.
Cheers for reading
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I had the same problem, went from Lineage 14.1 to Oreo stock rom (the flashable one you can find on this site, i flashed also the Bootloader/modem file in the thread). No imei, no baseband. Returned back to lineage and got back imei and baseband, but after my screen was going to sleep (after the regular 1 min) I had only black screen and vertical red lines. I flashed then Resurrection Remix 6.2, Lineage 15, Lineage 16, always the same problem. Then I used Odin and the original firmware of Nougat from SamMobile, at the first attempt i flashed only the AP file. I turned to have the same problem, but this time the lines were white. I flashed all the 4 files again with Odin, problem solved and back to Lineage 14.1 (the only custom rom were everything works)
Domenico F.
What version of TWRP have you installed for the T585 and from what site?
Also what root method did you use?
I have tried all available and all seem corrupt i.e don't install properly, no proper boot up with onscreen options. Just fuzzy lines.
Again root i've tried many, but don't work with this Oreo 8.1., even Magisk is problematic.
I think its pretty sad of Samsung sending out poor quality updates for us to use. Their heading the same way as Apple and the way they control customers.
If I could go back to a custom MM or Nougat, I would. But TWRP / ROOT are an issue. i.e no TWRP no custom rom!
If anyones thinking of updating and reading this topic, stay clear of the Oreo 8.1 update for the SM T585. Once installed theres no turning back.....so it seems
Thanks for replying.
tsam19 said:
Domenico F.
What version of TWRP have you installed for the T585 and from what site?
Also what root method did you use?
I have tried all available and all seem corrupt i.e don't install properly, no proper boot up with onscreen options. Just fuzzy lines.
Again root i've tried many, but don't work with this Oreo 8.1., even Magisk is problematic.
I think its pretty sad of Samsung sending out poor quality updates for us to use. Their heading the same way as Apple and the way they control customers.
If I could go back to a custom MM or Nougat, I would. But TWRP / ROOT are an issue. i.e no TWRP no custom rom!
If anyones thinking of updating and reading this topic, stay clear of the Oreo 8.1 update for the SM T585. Once installed theres no turning back.....so it seems
Thanks for replying.
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just flash the nougat firmware from SamMobile. You have to flash all the 4 files in the zip you are going to download. AP, CSC, etc. Once you have your tablet completely stock you can install again TWRP and flash whatever CUSTOM rom you want.
I easily rooted the phone with odin flashing only the TWRP in AP box (twrp taken from this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78145080&postcount=160) avoid the auto-reboot. You have to put the tab in DL mode, connect it to pc, start odin flash the twrp in AP file e unselect Auto-reboot. As soon as the process is done you have to log in recovery mode at the first boot with home + power + vol up and flash dm-verity. I rooted with Magisk without any problem just flashing the v17.3. Now i' m back to nougat (from Oreo) and i can install whatever custom rom i want. But honestly the only one fully working is Lineage 14.1. Resurrection remix 6.2 has problem with camera and gps don't lock. Same for Oreo version. Tried Pie, same problem.
Domenico F
Thanks for the info.
I tried to install MM 6.01 & Nougat 7 stock rom and they wouldn't install, no matter what I did. ( see Odin pictures )
The last chance was to try Oreo 8.1 again and I did manage to reflash the 'Netherlands stock Oreo 8.1 rom' (after 10 hours!) using all four files (AP,BL,CP,CSC).
I then reset the device a couple of times via stock recovery. Took the OEM lock off, theres no FRP lock either. Enabled developer mode > debug mode (all the usual setting changes prior to rooting / twrp install).
At this point the imei and sim card network ARE recognised and work on the device as normal.
HOWEVER I found once I rooted by any genuine means > Magisk v16 (patched boot img taken from stock rom) and also the CF gtaxlltex sm t585 auto root method.
And when the device booted back up, the 'imei and sim card' WERE NOT usable, nor recognised, no network...........I also noticed BusyBox wouldn't install at all, message about integrity of root.
Adaway and Lucky Patcher recognised root.
I also then tried installing TWRP 3.0.2.0 -3.2.3.0 from many locations and again, none of them worked at all. Just blue lines, fuzzy screen etc. On some occasions Odin wouldn't even process the files.
I include pictures of the files I used.
Its evident to me that I can use the device normally i.e sim card , make calls, data etc if I don't attempt to install root / twrp recovery.
So no root , no twrp , then no custom rom usable or installable. It sounds like Samsung are out to stop custom software on their products.
If the Netherlands stock rom 'BL' (boot loader) file is encrypted with this new binary v3 or v4 to stop OS modifications. I wouldn't recommend using it when flashing the new Oreo 8.1 rom or future new releases.
The best way is to just use the AP file ONLY and overlap Nougat 7 or MM 6. And because you've kept your original BL from earlier stock roms, it may be possible to downgrade back to MM or Nougat if need be.
Once the latest new Oreo / Pie 'BL files' are used in the Odin flashing process, it causes big problems.
Hopefully, maybe someone smart enough can find away to decipher these new BL files and offer a replacement method. which will allow software downgrades and modifications
tsam19 said:
Domenico F
Thanks for the info.
I tried to install MM 6.01 & Nougat 7 stock rom and they wouldn't install, no matter what I did. ( see Odin pictures )
The last chance was to try Oreo 8.1 again and I did manage to reflash the 'Netherlands stock Oreo 8.1 rom' (after 10 hours!) using all four files (AP,BL,CP,CSC).
I then reset the device a couple of times via stock recovery. Took the OEM lock off, theres no FRP lock either. Enabled developer mode > debug mode (all the usual setting changes prior to rooting / twrp install).
At this point the imei and sim card network ARE recognised and work on the device as normal.
HOWEVER I found once I rooted by any genuine means > Magisk v16 (patched boot img taken from stock rom) and also the CF gtaxlltex sm t585 auto root method.
And when the device booted back up, the 'imei and sim card' WERE NOT usable, nor recognised, no network...........I also noticed BusyBox wouldn't install at all, message about integrity of root.
Adaway and Lucky Patcher recognised root.
I also then tried installing TWRP 3.0.2.0 -3.2.3.0 from many locations and again, none of them worked at all. Just blue lines, fuzzy screen etc. On some occasions Odin wouldn't even process the files.
I include pictures of the files I used.
Its evident to me that I can use the device normally i.e sim card , make calls, data etc if I don't attempt to install root / twrp recovery.
So no root , no twrp , then no custom rom usable or installable. It sounds like Samsung are out to stop custom software on their products.
If the Netherlands stock rom 'BL' (boot loader) file is encrypted with this new binary v3 or v4 to stop OS modifications. I wouldn't recommend using it when flashing the new Oreo 8.1 rom or future new releases.
The best way is to just use the AP file ONLY and overlap Nougat 7 or MM 6. And because you've kept your original BL from earlier stock roms, it may be possible to downgrade back to MM or Nougat if need be.
Once the latest new Oreo / Pie 'BL files' are used in the Odin flashing process, it causes big problems.
Hopefully, maybe someone smart enough can find away to decipher these new BL files and offer a replacement method. which will allow software downgrades and modifications
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Honestly i think this run for Oreo it's not really worth. I said you what I did and now i have no problems. I'm not in hurry to use Oreo (as stock rom). I think Lineage 14.1 is the most stable and fastest rom i tried till now, and most of all everything is working. I think i'll give a try via Odin to the official stock rom when it will be available for download (i live in Germany) but sadly I don't use most of the Samsung bloatware installed by default.
WRP Oreo 8.1 on Galaxy Tab 10.1 (T585)
Then I've tried
twrp_3.2.3-1_sm-t585_29918 which gives only stripes when booting into recovery
Do I have to flash the stock boot/recovery before flashing this one,
or this is broken, as well.
Many thanks for a hint,
Helmut
Hope this helps.
So, as I was trying to search for my Galaxy Tab A6 (SM-T585) for Deodexed Stock ROM, I stumbled upon this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/themes/mod-twrp-odin-t3650215 just follow the instructions to fully flash Oreo. By the way when flashing Root, I would recommend Magisk Beta https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
it does not damage the IMEI at all(Thread here, read the comment:https: //forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445) . The TWRP, I think we should leave it be, don't flash an update for the TWRP.
Thanks. Hope this helps.
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By the way when flashing Root, I would recommend Magisk Beta https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
it does not damage the IMEI at all
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Neither does a custom recovery, so not sure what your point is?
I mean if your having problems using MAGISK use the beta version
I have a Tab E 8 (SM-T377P) and I cannot get any version of TWRP new than 2.8.7.0 to flash, Magisk will not flash, and no custom roms will install.
I've tried both lineage 15.1 and 16, both the standard and GO versions.
It's on stock firmware, 5.1
I rooted with cfautoroot with Odin 3.10.7.
Hopefully someone has an idea on what I need to do.
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I was able to get magisk installed by rerooting with cfautoroot and then doing a full unroot and restoring bootimage with supersu. Still can't install any roms though
So I was able to update to Nougat using the rom posted in this thread. It was the ONLY place I was able to find the stock firmware. I was hoping that installing 7.1.1 would put me on a new bootloader/kernel that might allow me to install an Oreo rom.
Still, the only TWRP that I can get to boot is the one posted in this thread, which is 2.8.7. The dev posted links to 3.0.2-1 that do not work, but I've tried multiple different versions of TWRP, and they all boot loop and I have to reinstall 2.8.7 via Odin.
All roms say that they are intended for SM-T377P and cancel, although my device is exactly that.
So, after doing a total wipe and flash back to stock 7.1.1 using Odin, I was able to boot back into Download mode and install the latest version of the TWRP posted in this thread - https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...official-lineageos-16-0-galaxy-tab-e-t3847488
Still won't let me install a custom rom though...
Alright got it up and running on Lineage 16.
I bought this off of eBay to use as a dashboard for my smart home. When I opened it and put it into download mode for the first time, I noticed that it said it was running a custom binary even though everything looked bone stock, it wasn't even rooted. I didn't pay it any mind and went about trying to root it and install TWRP as the dew guides stated. Nothing would work, so I decided to upgrade it to stock 7.1 since it was on 5.1. After I did this, I noticed that in download mode it stated that it was on stock binary and I was able to update to the most recent TWRP for this device. Then I was able to install Lineage and all is well now.
This thread doesn't appear to be getting any traction, but I figured I'd update it in case someone searches a similar issue in the future.
Krunk_Kracker said:
Alright got it up and running on Lineage 16.
I bought this off of eBay to use as a dashboard for my smart home. When I opened it and put it into download mode for the first time, I noticed that it said it was running a custom binary even though everything looked bone stock, it wasn't even rooted. I didn't pay it any mind and went about trying to root it and install TWRP as the dew guides stated. Nothing would work, so I decided to upgrade it to stock 7.1 since it was on 5.1. After I did this, I noticed that in download mode it stated that it was on stock binary and I was able to update to the most recent TWRP for this device. Then I was able to install Lineage and all is well now.
This thread doesn't appear to be getting any traction, but I figured I'd update it in case someone searches a similar issue in the future.
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Thank you for documenting your progress.
I am in a similar situation.
I am the original owner of my t377p.
I'm going to try your steps to see if it will work for me.
UPDATE:
Flashing back to Stock and starting the process all over again, as you described above--fixed the problem. I am now running LineageOS16.
Thank you!
I'm glad it worked for you!
That's exactly why I updated the thread, I knew I wouldn't be the last one have this odd issue.
Do you have a copy of twrp the servers are down and I've been trying for week to download it