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ClockWorkMod Recovery 2.5.0.5 Released

ClockWorkMod Recovery for the Incredible has been updated to v2.5.0.5
http://koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries/
Direct Link to the IMG
http://koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.5-inc.img
You can use unrEVOked v3.1 to flash a custom recovery.

Does it flash radio images???
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

Sort of.
No amount of recovery modifications is going to allow you to flash unsigned radios magically.
I suggest installing this, but don't try to flash a radio or anything -- it won't work.
I believe that it will now allow signed firmware updates (like those that come with RUUs). Clockworkmod will now correctly boot you to HBOOT and install the update. You will lose clockworkmod when you do this if the firmware update includes a stock recovery. You cannot mod the firmware update
So, I suggest installing this; but wait on any firmware flashes.

jdmba said:
ClockWorkMod Recovery for the Incredible has been updated to v2.5.0.5
http://koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries/
Direct Link to the IMG
http://koush.tandtgaming.com/recoveries/recovery-clockwork-2.5.0.5-inc.img
You can use unrEVOked v3.1 to flash a custom recovery.
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Will this show in Rom Manager soon?

scope666 said:
Will this show in Rom Manager soon?
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you are still going to need to flash through Unrevoked as nand is still locked.

Has anyone tried using unrevoked 3.1 to upgrade CMR? I tried two times without success...unrevoked 3.1 hung on second "waiting for reboot". After unplugging the USB cable and plugging it back in I got a seg fault.

mattwood2000 said:
Has anyone tried using unrevoked 3.1 to upgrade CMR? I tried two times without success...unrevoked 3.1 hung on second "waiting for reboot". After unplugging the USB cable and plugging it back in I got a seg fault.
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Just did, and no problems. Linux. Rom manager shows 2.5.0.1, but booting into recovery, it's 2.5.0.5.

hmmm...also running Linux. Did you just load the .img file from the File menu and then plug the phone in?

mattwood2000 said:
hmmm...also running Linux. Did you just load the .img file from the File menu and then plug the phone in?
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Yes I did, did you start reflash with sudo (assuming ubuntu like me)?
md5sum of recovery img= 82e044b0639e8f0fe93c249028e6b3b1

what are the features of this update?

Running Windows...do I just save the 2.5.0.5 file as a .zip to my SD card and install file from CWM?

kriskmk said:
what are the features of this update?
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Just new names for two previous features of past recovery Image is what I noticed
Sent from my HTC DROID INCREDIBLE using Tapatalk

specialkslarry said:
Running Windows...do I just save the 2.5.0.5 file as a .zip to my SD card and install file from CWM?
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No just download the .img file and load it up in unrevoked and plug your phone in and let unrevoked do the rest
Sent from my HTC DROID INCREDIBLE using Tapatalk

So I just tried it on unrevoked windows and every time it just gets stuck at trying to push the image through. Going to redownload it and see if it's the image itself.

Power Down feature
Would it be possible to add and option to Power Down.

Yes! Finally got .0.5 running. The img never pushed through so I just downloaded the zip and ran it as an update. Beautiful.
Sent from my ADR6300

Why would I need to update and what is the benefit? Thanks!
Sent from my ADR6300 using XDA App

I flashed to the latest ClockWorkMod and everything seemed to go fine. It rebooted into recovery showing the new version, but I recieved the error below when it completed. I know after this step it usually reboots the phone and starts back up, but for some reason it didn't. Everything seems to be fine but I just want to make sure for my own sanity that this error won't do any harm to the phone.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

No, that is a known issue. It is the "Windows is retarded." issue.
Don't worry, it just didn't reapply root to your phone. Since you were already rooted, nothing is amiss.

How do you update this from unrEVOked on PC?
Sent from my Dinc using XDA App

Help me Please !!

i flashed my mob with ics rc5 and suddenly the mobile dosen`t work and i tried to flash with another rom or do full wipe with clockwork recovery.
i get
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

I hate to be the one to tell you, but it looks like you were hit by the "Encryption Unsuccessful" bug that sometimes happens with ICS roms. Hopefully you didn't have anything on your phone's internal SD that you didn't have backed up somewhere else, because it's very possible that you will no longer have access to it.
You may have a small chance if you try flashing back with a stock rom from Odin or Heimdall, but it's a small chance. There's a sticky in the Development section with stock roms, or you can look at the one in my signature (assuming you already have Gingerbread bootloaders).
Take a look at the "Encryption Unsuccessful" thread in the Development section for things that you can do at this point.

jmtheiss said:
I hate to be the one to tell you, but it looks like you were hit by the "Encryption Unsuccessful" bug that sometimes happens with ICS roms. Hopefully you didn't have anything on your phone's internal SD that you didn't have backed up somewhere else, because it's very possible that you will no longer have access to it.
You may have a small chance if you try flashing back with a stock rom from Odin or Heimdall, but it's a small chance. There's a sticky in the Development section with stock roms, or you can look at the one in my signature (assuming you already have Gingerbread bootloaders).
Take a look at the "Encryption Unsuccessful" thread in the Development section for things that you can do at this point.
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It's possible, but since he's showing a screenshot of Corn Kernel, it makes me think otherwise. I'm pretty sure the ICS filesystem won't work very well with corn kernel.
Try flashing a stock 1-click through download mode. Preferably no bootloaders if possible.

korockinout13 said:
It's possible, but since he's showing a screenshot of Corn Kernel, it makes me think otherwise. I'm pretty sure the ICS filesystem won't work very well with corn kernel.
Try flashing a stock 1-click through download mode. Preferably no bootloaders if possible.
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Ah. I assumed it wouldn't be Corn Kernel, as he said he flashed an ICS rom, but now that you mention it, the android in the back isn't the usual one you would see on ICS kernels.

That is the stock Android recovery for Samsung. I can't see the version of Recovery (2e or 3e). That could be the EU bug or it could be he used an incomplete ODIN/Heimdall and flashed his phone...

b-eock said:
That is the stock Android recovery for Samsung. I can't see the version of Recovery (2e or 3e). That could be the EU bug or it could be he used an incomplete ODIN/Heimdall and flashed his phone...
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Good point. For me, seeing the mmcblk0p2 message immediately brought up the Encryption unsuccessful bug.

I only said the incomplete ODIN/Heimdall flash because that has happened to me before

i tried to flash with 2.1 & 2.3 and the same problem
i made search and i think the problem is voodoo
is that any way to make format to internal memory with pc program like odin ?

gelgel133 said:
i tried to flash with 2.1 & 2.3 and the same problem
i made search and i think the problem is voodoo
is that any way to make format to internal memory with pc program like odin ?
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Do an Odin one click to stock gingerbread. Then get cwm and flash ics. Works every time for me..
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA

pwneman said:
Do an Odin one click to stock gingerbread. Then get cwm and flash ics. Works every time for me..
Sent from my SGH-I897 using XDA
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ican`t flash ics because the cwm dosen`t read the internal memory

gelgel133 said:
ican`t flash ics because the cwm dosen`t read the internal memory
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What CWM are you using?
Sent from my SGH-I897

i tried speedmode and corn and stock one
the cmw dosn`t read the internal memory , so iput update in memory card but now the phone dosn`t read the memory and after iput the memory in phone, i tray to connect memory with pc and dosen`t read in pc i must to format it frist to read !!!!!
i don`t know what is this i think this is a virus

I think my phone is dead (
do any one know where i can buy mainboard?

gelgel133 said:
i tried speedmode and corn and stock one
the cmw dosn`t read the internal memory , so iput update in memory card but now the phone dosn`t read the memory and after iput the memory in phone, i tray to connect memory with pc and dosen`t read in pc i must to format it frist to read !!!!!
i don`t know what is this i think this is a virus
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gelgel133 said:
I think my phone is dead (
do any one know where i can buy mainboard?
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It's not a virus... and I don't think your phone is completely dead. It sounds like your SD card is screwed up. Have you tried using an external one?

gelgel133 said:
i tried speedmode and corn and stock one
the cmw dosn`t read the internal memory , so iput update in memory card but now the phone dosn`t read the memory and after iput the memory in phone, i tray to connect memory with pc and dosen`t read in pc i must to format it frist to read !!!!!
i don`t know what is this i think this is a virus
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I had that happen back when sgsics first came out i think. What i did was flash cognition 5.1 one click. Then i redownloaded ROM on to phone when booted up
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leezrd said:
I had that happen back when sgsics first came out i think. What i did was flash cognition 5.1 one click. Then i redownloaded ROM on to phone when booted up
Sent from my SGH-I897 using xda premium
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could you post link for download because i didn`t find it

gelgel133 said:
could you post link for download because i didn`t find it
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I looked but couldn't find just flash stock gingerbread 1click
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[Q] How to install CM nightly build on N7000 (coming from official version)

I have N7000, factory 4.0.4...I am assuming this is official (I bought this phone as used phone so I don't know previous user installed anything or not)
I want to install CM 10.1 JB 4.2.1 nightly build. (cyanogenmod)
I have read the threads but little confused how to go about it.
Can anyone please give me steps, what to do first..and how to go about it ?
Should I just download and install CM 10.1 nightly build ? or I need any kernel or clockmod ? or anything ?
This is my phone settings says (below / attached):
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

well make sure you are safe 1st
download philz kernel according to your region
flash it from recovery or odin then you will be rooted with safe kernel
take a nandroid backup in case something went wrong
i guess philz kernel has a bug when installing cm10.1 then just flash hydracore kernel and from recovery mode reboot again to recovery mode
wipe data
wipe cache
advanced
wipe delvik cache
install zip from internal memory
flash cm10.1
flash gapps 12.12.2012
wipe date
reboot
welcome to the underworld
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Re:
I followed all the instructions but I am getting installation aborted error: (PLZ ADVISE)
I downloaded the kernel from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31911682&postcount=3
Got OK reset passed success in Odin...but then when phone restarted, it stayed in android logo with yellow triangle.
then I tries wiping out data, catch, delvik etc then nightly build but then getting this error.
FYI: I downloaded this file for kernel: http://www.mediafire.com/file/9ikmm3x76gayuej/PhilZ-cwm6-UBLS4-TCE-3.81.tar.md5

i guess philz kernel has a bug when installing cm10.1 then just flash hydracore kernel and from recovery mode reboot again to recovery mode
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this is what explains it,.flash a different kernel then reboot recovery and install the new rom

nokiamodeln91 said:
this is what explains it,.flash a different kernel then reboot recovery and install the new rom
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Ok could you please provide me the link of the file, what should I download as kernel and how I can install kernel in this situation ? Please help me... I am kinda freaked out...do not want to brink my phone,...
I would DEEPLY appreciate if you guys can help me ..please

are you able to boot up the phone ?
download any of the below kernels, zip version. put it in the phone storage. If phone is booting, if not, select mounts & storage, mount USB drive. connect phone to PC. you should see your drives. now place the kernel onto phone. now choose install zip and flash the kernel. then go to advanced and do reboot recovery.
you will see a new CWM. do wipes again and install the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863

nokiamodeln91 said:
are you able to boot up the phone ?
download any of the below kernels, zip version. put it in the phone storage. If phone is booting, if not, select mounts & storage, mount USB drive. connect phone to PC. you should see your drives. now place the kernel onto phone. now choose install zip and flash the kernel. then go to advanced and do reboot recovery.
you will see a new CWM. do wipes again and install the rom
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1673072
OR
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1749863
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Thank you sooooooo SOOOOOOOOOO much ,,, its working now.. you are the BEST !!!
Quick question, I see yellow triangle when I start the phone, how to get rid of that ?

search for triangle away app by chainfire.
---------- Post added at 07:06 PM ---------- Previous post was at 07:02 PM ----------
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114

nokiamodeln91 said:
search for triangle away app by chainfire.
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Thank you SO much for your help and time..I deeply appreciate it

Thanks - Is traingle away free app ? On android store it is paid...

check in the thread i pasted earlier.

Hey is the cm10 is stable?
Sent from my GT-N7000 using xda premium

Yes. Pretty much

[Q] Installing a custom rom

I rooted my phone yesterday and tryed to install cyanogen 10.1 for android 4.2.2, however instead of putting the zip file in the sd card i had put the extracted files, which was a big mistake, as i had wiped out data and then booted as i couldn't find the rom (i am practically a noob since i was doing all this following a guide but i had mistaken zip files for extracted files). Now when i install rom manager it is hard for me to flash anything as it gets stuck in the screen that says "reboot from sd card" or something like that and when i press ok, it gets stuck in that screen, can someone tell me how to install the rom, im thinking of installing probam
can u also tell how to go into recovery manually, i have clockworkmod recovery (5.x.x i think)

adilkaize said:
I rooted my phone yesterday and tryed to install cyanogen 10.1 for android 4.2.2, however instead of putting the zip file in the sd card i had put the extracted files, which was a big mistake, as i had wiped out data and then booted as i couldn't find the rom (i am practically a noob since i was doing all this following a guide but i had mistaken zip files for extracted files). Now when i install rom manager it is hard for me to flash anything as it gets stuck in the screen that says "reboot from sd card" or something like that and when i press ok, it gets stuck in that screen, can someone tell me how to install the rom, im thinking of installing probam
can u also tell how to go into recovery manually, i have clockworkmod recovery (5.x.x i think)
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Noob . search. Peace out.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app

GalaxyVolvoZ said:
Noob . search. Peace out.
Sent from my LG-P880 using xda app-developers app
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You really don't have to be this rude. We all know that it's annoying to see these threads every two days but that's not an excuse for breaking the rules.
For OP: Search the Forums for Root, Bootloader Unlock and Custom Roms. You should read everything before trying something to prevent damage or you'll probably create a "I bricked my phone! Help!"-thread in two days
The key combo for recovery is vol down + power and release power when LG logo appears or it will reboot (a one minute search for "manually access cwm", just saying)
Sent from my 4X HD via XDA Premium

adilkaize said:
I rooted my phone yesterday and tryed to install cyanogen 10.1 for android 4.2.2, however instead of putting the zip file in the sd card i had put the extracted files, which was a big mistake, as i had wiped out data and then booted as i couldn't find the rom (i am practically a noob since i was doing all this following a guide but i had mistaken zip files for extracted files). Now when i install rom manager it is hard for me to flash anything as it gets stuck in the screen that says "reboot from sd card" or something like that and when i press ok, it gets stuck in that screen, can someone tell me how to install the rom, im thinking of installing probam
can u also tell how to go into recovery manually, i have clockworkmod recovery (5.x.x i think)
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OK in order to flash custom rom you are required more than rooting.
those are the stages you must fulfill in order to flash :
1- Root :as u say u already rootd " u can check if u rooted properly or not by root checker.apk at play store"
2-Unlock bootloader :you can choose between any ways i prefer two ways 1- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263627
b- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2224020
"you can check if bootloader unlocked properly by hiting 3845#*880# then bootloader then checkbootloader the unlock " u should see this "
3- flash custom recovery : i prefer CWM through that http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2298420
4- Flash to custom ROM : a- choose ur ROM ,download it as zip file - download Gapps if u like b-put them in to sd card and boot in recovery " power + vol-" choose to install zip file - install first the ROM then GAPPS " optional " - DON"T FORGET TO WIPE DATA AND CASH " after installation to be stable

if he wipes his cash , please call me get some because im low these days
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
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kessaras said:
if he wipes his cash , please call me get some because im low these days
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We all wanna to .. Sorry i was writing from my work so i was in hurry . If the manager have seen me , i would be F**ed.
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[Q] GT-I9305: Problems After CF Root on 4.3

Hey, folks.
First-time listener, first-time caller.
My Galaxy SIII GT-I9305 originates from Hong Kong.
When I bought it (used, on Kijiji) it was running 4.1.2
When 4.3 finally became available for this model a couple of weeks ago I bit the bullet and installed it using Kies.
I knew 4.3 had issues but I went ahead anyway because I live dangerously, dontcha know.
Today I decided I wanted root so, instead of taking my time and reading the sage advice of kind people like you I jumped right in with ODIN and Chainfire using Instructions I found on these forums and elsewhere.
The rooting procedure seemed to go off without a hitch. Then the phone booted up. Then this started happening:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Selecting "Update" brings me to this:
And anything I do that requires root gives me this:
I tried re-rooting using a different version of ODIN to no avail.
Posters in other threads suggested re-installing SuperSU.
I tried executing superuser.apk using ES File Explorer and got this:
Incidentally, in Download Mode I can see that I've triggerd the Knox Void Warranty Flag, not that I have a warranty.
At this point I just want to get my phone to work as it did with stock 4.3.
What's my quickest route there?

Upgrade SuperSu
Fails in recovery format system cache data and sdcard.
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via Odin.

I don't think the root operation was successful; the Root Checker apps I downloaded hang when I check. I tried launching Titanium Backup and it hangs, too, at "Asking for root rights".
In fact, any time I launch any app that needs root I get the Security Information warning as in my first screenshot.
JJEgan said:
Upgrade SuperSu
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I don't know how to upgrade SuperSU.
The Play Store says it's already installed, and I see no way to uninstall it.
JJEgan said:
Fails in recovery format system cache data and sdcard.
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Sorry, the meaning of this statement is unclear to me.
JJEgan said:
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via Odin.
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Are you suggesting this as a last resort?
I downloaded what looks like the right firmware from sammobile.com. Is that a reliable source?

Boot to download mode flash stock rom via Odin.
Are you suggesting this as a last resort?
No as your knowledge is zero best start from a clean install .
I downloaded what looks like the right firmware from sammobile.com. Is that a reliable source?
Its what we all use .
STICKYS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
UNDERSTAND FIRST
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2362743
Network IMEI EFS
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2393289

No as your knowledge is zero best start from a clean install .
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Agreed.
Fails in recovery format system cache data and sdcard.
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Can you explain what you meant by this? As you know, I'm pretty wet behind the ears.

Custom recovery.
Mounts ans storage
Format = wipes all data .

JJEgan said:
Custom recovery.
Mounts ans storage
Format = wipes all data .
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I don't have a custom recovery installed. Should I install one? TWRP?
Mounts and storage? What do you mean by that?
Format? As in I should boot into recovery and choose "wipe data/factory reset"? Can't I do that from stock recovery?
Is this something I have to do before I flash the stock firmware? After?
I'm really confused.
p.s. as it turns out the download from sammobile's host, terrafile, has failed six or seven times now. Are there any mirrors?

Rooting is not working withe. The same problem as post 1 has. What is going on with these phones...
Sent from my GT-I9305 using xda app-developers app

Root problem
I too had root problems-rooting OK and then losing it on a restart.This is a GT-I9305 LTE,XXUEMLl5 EE UK firmware and Cf Auto root downloaded from Chainfire's site.I did find 2 versions of the Autoroot file slightly different sizes but both work (up to a point-read on).
So,initially installed 4.3 firmware with PC Odin and Autorooted with same setup.Here's the first catch.As stated by Chainfire,the phone should reboot into stock recovery.If it doesn't you need to do this "manually" and then just reboot-see Chainfire thread.2nd catch.I read somewhere that "Fix permissions" could upset the rooting process,so I wouldn't do that whilst in stock recovery at this stage.
You now should have a rooted firmware but my problem was that if I restarted I would lose the root
My solution was to use Mobile Odin Pro.I know it costs but it did work for me and that make's it worth every penny.Read on.
Whilst you've still got root install the firmware again with MO Pro.This installs root and SuperSu using Everoot.Reinstalling the Supersu or upgrading will possibly tell you that your SU Binary needs updating.When I tried "Normal" it didn't work.At the moment you don't have custom recovery installed,so using MO Pro again install TWRP using their "Open recovery tar" and try updating SU by selecting TWRP/CWM.When script has installed reboot and no more prompt to update binary.I didn't try CWM.Read somewhere it might not work.TWRP does.
Now I have a rooted phone with stock 4.3 on it.Root survives a restart and much use removing all the bloatware that Samsung provide for us.
But that's another story.
I hope this post helps those with root problems.Going through the stages above,working,not working,took a long time but I do now have a rock solid fast 4.3 phone.
Anyone fancy a KitKat?
P.S.Just booted the phone into TWRP and tried fixing permissions.Thankfully still have root but it had a think about it!

Good news:
I managed to update SuperSU— not through Play store but using the superuser.apk file from Chainfire's 1.89 update. It's funny because the version already installed was 1.89.*
I extracted the apk from the package, put it on my external SD card and launched the file using ES File Explorer.
What's also interesting is that I had to try this several times before it worked. Somewhere along the way I also wiped the phone's cache in (stock) recovery mode, although I can't, this morning, recall whether I did that immediately prior to the successful update, although it was definitely some time prior.
*I guess it's not unlike in Windows, when, say, a NIC stops working suddenly, usually a quick driver reinstallation does the trick.