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[Q] My Ace got stuck up on boot loop screen... Plz help !!!

Hi,
Well i was trying to rooting up my phone for trying out Cynogenmod 9 (ICS 4.0) .....
The files i transferred to the sd card :
1.) recovery-clockwork-5.0.2.6-galaxyace-fix
2.) upd_1
As instructed on tutorial guide... first i installed clockwork 5.... its done without any errors.... after that i tried "upd_1", which aborted installation with some "(status 7)" error..... after that i rebooted cell and gone for factory reset..... after that my ace got stucked up on boot loop screen.... cant go any furthur..... same step repeats many many times..... but no result......
I tried 2 guides....
1.) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1034145
2.) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1552695
I'll appreciate any help regarding my boot loop problem.....
Thanks & Regards

Status 7 error relates to errors in updater script,it should not have been ignored like that.Furthermore,upd_1.zip is a root package for GB roms,not ICS roms,so wrong bin file there.Can you get to download mode? Or,atleast recovery?

Same problem
Hi I have the same problem just keeps cycling through the Samsung boot screen on a loop. I can get into Download mode and also I can boot into recovery. I downloaded a stock rom S5830XWKPN_S5830SWKP6_S5830XEUKP1_HOME Then I used odin 4.38 and clicked on OPS and used cooper_v1.0.ops and then clicked on one package and clicked on the zip of the stock rom I downloaded. Everything seemed to go well, but then the phone got stuck on this loop of the Samsung boot screen. I hope that you can help please.
Best regards Wez

Prawesome said:
Status 7 error relates to errors in updater script,it should not have been ignored like that.Furthermore,upd_1.zip is a root package for GB roms,not ICS roms,so wrong bin file there.Can you get to download mode? Or,atleast recovery?
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hmmm I think he's still in GB. I think he means he's trying to prepare his ace to flash ICS rom cause obviously you can't flash ICS with stock recovery.
as for the op... try using stock recovery and flash upd_1? thats what I did.
kerrywez said:
Hi I have the same problem just keeps cycling through the Samsung boot screen on a loop. I can get into Download mode and also I can boot into recovery. I downloaded a stock rom S5830XWKPN_S5830SWKP6_S5830XEUKP1_HOME Then I used odin 4.38 and clicked on OPS and used cooper_v1.0.ops and then clicked on one package and clicked on the zip of the stock rom I downloaded. Everything seemed to go well, but then the phone got stuck on this loop of the Samsung boot screen. I hope that you can help please.
Best regards Wez
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Boot into recovery and wipe data.

Make a wipe in standart or full wipe in custom and flash again with odin! It will surely help

Doo:DAce said:
hmmm I think he's still in GB. I think he means he's trying to prepare his ace to flash ICS rom cause obviously you can't flash ICS with stock recovery.
as for the op... try using stock recovery and flash upd_1? thats what I did.
Boot into recovery and wipe data.
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Seems like it...Anyway,I dont think the OP even comes here now

I too have this problem!
Is the phone bricked? I have tried using packages from Odin and One Click Unbrik but they both fail, I can get into download mode, but I cannot get into recovery mode. It just says ARM9 or something whenever I try. Is there a solution yet?

i fixed my phone i kept on having boot loops after falshing single packing so i turned the phone off then hold power and home till you come to recovery option wipe cache and i think its factory reset or full wipe so do both wipes then reboot phone WALA my phone was working hope this helps and dont forget to tick thanks button :good:

boot loop with other issues too...
hi there guys. I'm new to this forum and also to flashing...
but anyways I had a good look before flashing my phone but still messed it up...silly me
I tried rooting my phone via SD card(first clockwork mod ace 4 followed by clockwork mod 5 as said in tutorial) then upd_1 and then cm9. But after installing clockwork mod ace 4 I get :" E: failed to mount/ system (invalid argument)" same happens when trying to wipe cache partition/ data/ factory reset.
I can get into android system recovery no problems and also into odin download mode (where it gives you the warning and prompts you to press volume up if you still want to continue. It is also stuck on the samsung screen if I don't press anything.
But when trying to connect the phone to odin in order to rectify what I've done (with the one package methode, either gingerbread or cmw9) odin won't detect my phone. I used several different cables, original samsung cables, changed usb ports (directly off the motherboard) but to no avail.
heimdall will recognise the phone as far as I can see (when you click on detect device it says: "device detected") but I cannot find the right files I need to use for heimdall. I would very much appreciate any help and advice. Please point me in the right direction, show me where to download the correct files and which ones and please bear in mind I'm a noob. put it as plain as bread for me please :good:

just flash clockworkmod 5 and format system and data...
do a complete wipe ...clear cache,, wipe dalvik
then mount system and data and install any of ur modded stock or cm7... enjoy
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many roms are pre rooted plus u dont need rooot access to flash rom

to flash CustomROM u dont need to root first our ace simply flash CWM 5 and put your CustomROM flashable .zip to your sdcard and then fullwipe (data,cache,advantage) and done.....
most of CustomROM now can directly flash from previous or Other CustomROM without flash to StockROM first..
CMIIW

Since when do you need to flash cwm before you root? I did it the other way around and no problems at all. I was on 2.3.5
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium

hey, well I did what you said but when I do so it just comes up with installation aborted...same as with everything else I try to install from SD card...
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AaronvAce said:
Since when do you need to flash cwm before you root? I did it the other way around and no problems at all. I was on 2.3.5
Sent from my GT-S5830 using xda premium
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I won't question what you guys are saying since I'm a noob but the tutorial I followed specifically told me to do that. I just get installation aborted every time I try to install recovery clockwork 5...or anything else for that matter. thanks for your help guys

maybe this will give you a better picture of my predicament...

I think I just spotted my error...I believed the model is Samsung galaxy ace S5830 but in fact it's the S5830i. how does that change things for me???thanks for replying

val1607 said:
I think I just spotted my error...I believed the model is Samsung galaxy ace S5830 but in fact it's the S5830i. how does that change things for me???thanks for replying
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It changes everything. 5830 is completely different from 5830i (they only share the name). Roms and mods for 5830 might brick your phone, so be careful.

dxppxd said:
It changes everything. 5830 is completely different from 5830i (they only share the name). Roms and mods for 5830 might brick your phone, so be careful.
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lol as if I didn't already find out... but what can I do now? apparently there is no custom mod for the 5830i in ICS or jelly bean.cannot flash a new rom from SD card neither with odin. what am I doning wrong?why won't my pc recognise the phone? (even reinstalled windows and all the phones drivers also tried installing drivers with zadig, after reinstall of windows the phone was finally found there but still no luck for odin)

hey guys thanks I figured it all out I was using the wrong version of odin...got it all sorted now THANK YOU!!!

i have got strucked in startup screen on my galaxy ace(S5830) while installing cwm
As instructed on tutorial guide... first i installed clockwork 5.... its done without any errors.... after that i tried "upd_1", which aborted installation with some "(status 7)" error..... after that i rebooted cell and gone for factory reset..... after that my ace got stucked up on boot loop screen.... cant go any furthur..... same step repeats many many times..... but no result......
I tried 2 guides....

Help! Can't return to stock

Hey guys, any info on this would be great.
Have a ATT Note 3... It boots into recovery and Download mode..
Basically, I was going to install knoxraid, wiped /system /data, but didn't have the rom file to flash.
Then, rebooted phone, and it will go into stock recovery but not safestrap.
Please help... I know it can't be completely bricked.
I tried unbrick-soft-bricked-att-galaxy-note-3-sm-900a but it fails
(also, I am sure Samsung drivers are installed)

kuttor said:
Hey guys, any info on this would be great.
Have a ATT Note 3... It boots into recovery and Download mode..
Basically, I was going to install knoxraid, wiped /system /data, but didn't have the rom file to flash.
Then, rebooted phone, and it will go into stock recovery but not safestrap.
Please help... I know it can't be completely bricked.
I tried unbrick-soft-bricked-att-galaxy-note-3-sm-900a but it fails
(also, I am sure Samsung drivers are installed)
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So you can't get the phone to boot normally? What happens when you try to let the phone boot up on it's on without trying to go into recovery or download mode?

Same thing happened to me once.. just took it to my nearest at&t and told them I was upgrading to kit Kat by computer thru kies and that my daughter unplugged my phone during its process and failed and they fixed it for me..free
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using xda app-developers app

kuttor said:
Hey guys, any info on this would be great.
Have a ATT Note 3... It boots into recovery and Download mode..
Basically, I was going to install knoxraid, wiped /system /data, but didn't have the rom file to flash.
Then, rebooted phone, and it will go into stock recovery but not safestrap.
Please help... I know it can't be completely bricked.
I tried unbrick-soft-bricked-att-galaxy-note-3-sm-900a but it fails
(also, I am sure Samsung drivers are installed)
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I believe you are going to have to Odin back with the Odin JB files. Their is three of them. I see if I can find you more info as to what to do.
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kuttor said:
Hey guys, any info on this would be great.
Have a ATT Note 3... It boots into recovery and Download mode..
Basically, I was going to install knoxraid, wiped /system /data, but didn't have the rom file to flash.
Then, rebooted phone, and it will go into stock recovery but not safestrap.
Please help... I know it can't be completely bricked.
I tried unbrick-soft-bricked-att-galaxy-note-3-sm-900a but it fails
(also, I am sure Samsung drivers are installed)
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Here is the like on how to get back to JB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707555

htsl said:
I believe you are going to have to Odin back with the Odin JB files. Their is three of them. I see if I can find you more info as to what to do.
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Here is the like on how to get back to JB.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2707555
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That would work beautifully, but I don't have safe strap installed and can't get into a ROM...
Basically, I can get into download and stock recovery mode.

Ideas4ya said:
So you can't get the phone to boot normally? What happens when you try to let the phone boot up on it's on without trying to go into recovery or download mode?
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Nope, I erased system and data... So, I can get into recovery and download mode.
Any help is hugely appreciated....if I could flash safe strap, it would be fine.

kuttor said:
Nope, I erased system and data... So, I can get into recovery and download mode.
Any help is hugely appreciated....if I could flash safe strap, it would be fine.
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All your gonna have to do is Odin some JB files and your Safestrap should still be on their regardless of you erassing your system data.
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kuttor said:
Nope, I erased system and data... So, I can get into recovery and download mode.
Any help is hugely appreciated....if I could flash safe strap, it would be fine.
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What version of SafeStrap did you have installed ? 3.7.1 or 3.7.2

Dude. Wait. If you wiped system you have no rom..All you have to do is use your computer and download a rom and push to your sd card. Then use stock or recovery to flash. Lol. I did this on my nexus once. Anyway it's simple fix.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using xda app-developers app

kuttor said:
Nope, I erased system and data... So, I can get into recovery and download mode.
Any help is hugely appreciated....if I could flash safe strap, it would be fine.
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I would say you could revert to MJ5 link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715. Read it to the T. This will put the MJ5 4.3 back on your phone. You don't need safestrap to revert back to MJ5 method. You can root and install safestrap back on when its installed. Just do steps 1-9 if you don't want to root this method. don't worry about this download link ( https://mega.co.nz/#F!icMTnSQY!bMBNFmUnn2_K8olSTYpwIA (mirror provided by drakeymcmb) i'ts just a mirror for the ml9 fix.image ext4.

YRC123 said:
I would say you could revert to MJ5 link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2559715. Read it to the T. This will put the MJ5 4.3 back on your phone. You don't need safestrap to revert back to MJ5 method. You can root and install safestrap back on when its installed. Just do steps 1-9 if you don't want to root this method. don't worry about this download link ( https://mega.co.nz/#F!icMTnSQY!bMBNFmUnn2_K8olSTYpwIA (mirror provided by drakeymcmb) i'ts just a mirror for the ml9 fix.image ext4.
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Alright, I'll follow this eexact. I am not new to flashing and ROM mods. (Been doing it since the s2). I normally would push via ADB, use a custom recovery and be set. But, just picked up the note 2… and ADB wouldnt detect the phone to push ROM.. (Using ADB device). So, anyways.... I know I have to use ODIN. I know its not fubard because the phone boots into download and stock recovery mode.
Thanks everyone, I really want to get this fix. Luckily I have a nexus 5 as well.

kuttor said:
Alright, I'll follow this eexact. I am not new to flashing and ROM mods. (Been doing it since the s2). I normally would push via ADB, use a custom recovery and be set. But, just picked up the note 2… and ADB wouldnt detect the phone to push ROM.. (Using ADB device). So, anyways.... I know I have to use ODIN. I know its not fubard because the phone boots into download and stock recovery mode.
Thanks everyone, I really want to get this fix. Luckily I have a nexus 5 as well.
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hold on do you have the note 2 or note 3

jerrycoffman45 said:
hold on do you have the note 2 or note 3
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Note 3 -- sorry.

kuttor said:
Alright, I'll follow this eexact. I am not new to flashing and ROM mods. (Been doing it since the s2). I normally would push via ADB, use a custom recovery and be set. But, just picked up the note 2… and ADB wouldnt detect the phone to push ROM.. (Using ADB device). So, anyways.... I know I have to use ODIN. I know its not fubard because the phone boots into download and stock recovery mode.
Thanks everyone, I really want to get this fix. Luckily I have a nexus 5 as well.
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We can't use the old way to get into our or past our bootloaders. If you follow everything on revert to MJ5 steps 1-9 that should give you bootable verse of MJ5 4.3. If you still want root and stay on MJ5 ok. If you want the next software fix then don't root yet then try to get the NB4 patch then you can root with Kingo 1.18.

[ROM] Stock rom kitkat 4.4.2 for T210R

Hello, yesterday I got for OTA (Samsung Tab 3 SM-T210R) upgrade to Kit Kat. I can´t do any test, but it gives the feeling that everything runs faster

chris1871 said:
Hello, yesterday I got for OTA (Samsung Tab 3 SM-T210R) upgrade to Kit Kat. I can´t do any test, but it gives the feeling that everything runs faster
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only issue so far is that it wont let you install custom ROM's, After flashing a Custom ROM it just reboots back into recovery.

hello
first off cool but i think this needs to go some where else maybe wrong
sorry to be annoying i just dont want u to get yelled at if its in the wrong place

bnb25 said:
only issue so far is that it wont let you install custom ROM's, After flashing a Custom ROM it just reboots back into recovery.
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Just don't reboot into recovery from any software.
Turn off the Tab and enter recovery with the 3 keys method (power+volume up+menu) and you will be able to flash anything in recovery and reboot into system.
Just DON'T EVER reboot into recovery using the "reboot into recovery" option on any software including power menu.
I have this issue for a long time, even when I was on 4.1.2 and that is how I got rid of the problem.

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RockasKane said:
Just don't reboot into recovery from any software.
Turn off the Tab and enter recovery with the 3 keys method (power+volume up+menu) and you will be able to flash anything in recovery and reboot into system.
Just DON'T EVER reboot into recovery using the "reboot into recovery" option on any software including power menu.
I have this issue for a long time, even when I was on 4.1.2 and that is how I got rid of the problem.
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those reboot options work just fine before Upgrade to kitkat. I booted into recover from the off position. the first time after reinstalling recovery.

bnb25 said:
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those reboot options work just fine before Upgrade to kitkat. I booted into recover from the off position. the first time after reinstalling recovery.
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But the first time you installed the update you rebooted via software command, right?
If you boot into recovery from off with the three buttoms... you can flash the 4.4.2 and it will load into system.
Just don't reboot into recovery via software command.
Test it.

chris1871 said:
Hello, yesterday I got for OTA (Samsung Tab 3 SM-T210R) upgrade to Kit Kat. I can´t do any test, but it gives the feeling that everything runs faster
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I did the upgrade on my device no problems GOT ROOT then had issues. After root any changes ie: install zip, backup
The unit would get stuck in recovery mode. Recoveries tried TWRP, PhilZtouch, CWM
SDcard issues were fixed with Nextapp SDfix after root
Anyone having any other issues?

RockasKane said:
But the first time you installed the update you rebooted via software command, right?
If you boot into recovery from off with the three buttoms... you can flash the 4.4.2 and it will load into system.
Just don't reboot into recovery via software command.
Test it.
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My [ROM] SM-T210R 4.4.2 Kitkat root via UPDATE-SuperSUv1.94.zip
Thanks for your tip I now can install zips without recovery boot loop.:good: That was a major issue with the new Samsung 4.4.2 update.
Next issue I'm working on is boot-animation. Tried [Aroma] boot-animation (no luck), ROM toolbox Pro boot-animation (no luck)
Since trying I now have no boot-animation. Next step I shall try and push the zip to get something..
The new 4.4.2 is very fast otherwise.:good:

andrewhall said:
My [ROM] SM-T210R 4.4.2 Kitkat root via UPDATE-SuperSUv1.94.zip
Thanks for your tip I now can install zips without recovery boot loop.:good: That was a major issue with the new Samsung 4.4.2 update.
Next issue I'm working on is boot-animation. Tried [Aroma] boot-animation (no luck), ROM toolbox Pro boot-animation (no luck)
Since trying I now have no boot-animation. Next step I shall try and push the zip to get something..
The new 4.4.2 is very fast otherwise.:good:
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Give NoleKat a try... it is based on stock 4.4.2 and it has the kernel fix that brings back the boot animation.
You can find it here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=17472 Download V1.8
here's the topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/development-7/rom-port-nolekat-v1-0-t210r-t2837338

RockasKane said:
But the first time you installed the update you rebooted via software command, right?
If you boot into recovery from off with the three buttoms... you can flash the 4.4.2 and it will load into system.
Just don't reboot into recovery via software command.
Test it.
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no. I booted into recovery while the phone was off. 3 key Combo.

Ok, sorry to hear that.
The workaround seems to work with everybody, thats why I asked.

RockasKane said:
Give NoleKat a try... it is based on stock 4.4.2 and it has the kernel fix that brings back the boot animation.
You can find it here: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=17472 Download V1.8
here's the topic: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/development-7/rom-port-nolekat-v1-0-t210r-t2837338
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Thanks Again RockasKane [NoleKat] is by far the nicest smoothest rom I have tried to date!

andrewhall said:
Thanks Again RockasKane [NoleKat] is by far the nicest smoothest rom I have tried to date!
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Great!
But you must thank @gr8nole... Great and hardworking guy and all the development crew that contributed with great fixes

[Q] Rooting Rage

Trying to root z1 c903 but nothing works
T:ried
http://rootmyandroid.org/root-sony-xperia-z1-click-root-2-minutes-process.html
It copied the files over but I coudn't get into recovery. des[ite the face t my phone serial doesnt appear in adb devices.
{*}Using flash tools to flash the C690X files but it couldn't even find them, I re installed it and tried to open it again but it wants the content of C:\Flashtool\firmwares copied to C:\Users\Justin\.flashTool\firmwares which I did but it keep telling me to copy the files and wouldn't close till I force closed it.
Kingo Root
Root Genius
Both almost worked to 99% but then said failed
I have tried all the solutions to fix ADB but doesn't seem to work.
I also used Sony's OEM unlock which said it worked too.
USB debugging mode is on.
The drivers are installed, device manager shows: Android ADB Interface under Android phone.
Any ideas?

@bustinjussell Try another pc...
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Also try this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2933298

Update
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Not sure how to delete this post

Update
The .zip.exe wants to use another program that installs crapwware and requests my my mobile number
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I found the file on [URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/[/URL] which doesnt have any crapware
Everything works now but I can't access recovery menu, if i try ROM toolbox it just reboots the phone.
Should there be a default recovery menu?

bustinjussell said:
I found the file on [URL="https://www.androidfilehost.com/[/URL] which doesnt have any crapware
Everything works now but I can't access recovery menu, if i try ROM toolbox it just reboots the phone.
Should there be a default recovery menu?
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Use Nut's dual recovery it installs an app called ndr utilities there you can set primary recovery or default recovery...

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I installed the wrong ROM and had to reflash ftf file with full file (kernel, system etc.] the only one I could find is jellybean, (C6903_14.1.G.2.257_CE) installing the newer [C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf] just gets stuck in a boot loop. I put back the working jellybean but am downloading the full ftf, about 900mb, so hopefully I will be back to normal soon. I wouldn't mind JB but it won't connect to my network.

bustinjussell said:
I installed the wrong ROM and had to reflash ftf file with full file (kernel, system etc.] the only one I could find is jellybean, (C6903_14.1.G.2.257_CE) installing the newer [C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf] just gets stuck in a boot loop. I put back the working jellybean but am downloading the full ftf, about 900mb, so hopefully I will be back to normal soon. I wouldn't mind JB but it won't connect to my network.
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C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf means it's the kernel only. You're installing a 4.4.4 kernel on your JB system, of course it won't work...
Install the full 157 TFT, you can get it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/ftf-c6903-14-4-0-157-central-europe-1-t3018526
Make sure it boots and runs. Then follow the rooting procedure described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298

Steve_max said:
C690X_14.4.A.0.157_KernelOnly.ftf means it's the kernel only. You're installing a 4.4.4 kernel on your JB system, of course it won't work...
Install the full 157 TFT, you can get it from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/ftf-c6903-14-4-0-157-central-europe-1-t3018526
Make sure it boots and runs. Then follow the rooting procedure described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/xperia-z1/general/root-14-4-0-157-lb-ubl-t2933298
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I have rooted and when I restored too KK I am on build number 14.3.A.0.757, there is an update for 14.4.A.0.108 which downloaded but says 'could not verify'

N9208 updated to OL1

Hi guys, anyone updated to OL1? I tried to flash TWRP recovery or Philz recovery but both failed as seem nothing happen after flash... just the software status changed to custom now. please help, i need root very much

it says "recovery is not seandroid enforcing"
i have tried google but non fix my problem

I updated but he never tried to flash so can't help there. Trying to figure out what improvements it has.

casper1 said:
it says "recovery is not seandroid enforcing"
i have tried google but non fix my problem
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that message appears everytime i boot to recovery; it means you aren't using a stock recovery. from power off, did you reboot holding the Home Button, Volume UP and Power Button all at the same time? that would boot you to recovery. From there, i would wipe caches or perform a factory reset if your phone does not boot up normally. by the way, this new release is available at sammobile.com for the N9208 with the BRI CSC code. i just downloaded it, but will hold off flashing till i'm sure it's rootable.

cortez.i said:
that message appears everytime i boot to recovery; it means you aren't using a stock recovery. by the way, this new release is available at sammobile.com for the N9208 with theBRI CSC code. i just downloaded it, but will hold off flashing till i'm sure it's rootable.
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but if i tried to go back to recovery the next time, the stock 3e recovery still appears. could i still root it then, and how?

casper1 said:
but if i tried to go back to recovery the next time, the stock 3e recovery still appears. could i still root it then, and how?
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read the recovery thread (where you posted the same questions) and look for post number 323; it suggests using an older bootloader to flash recovery and further in the thread i believe there's a link for "rootable" kernal from gundal. good luck!
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also wanted to know if you tried flashing the tar files that contained rooted kernels from the Original shipping firmware and the AOJ3 update.

casper1 said:
Hi guys, anyone updated to OL1? I tried to flash TWRP recovery or Philz recovery but both failed as seem nothing happen after flash... just the software status changed to custom now. please help, i need root very much
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OL1 still rootable. But OK3 blocked non Samsung recovery. So you would need to downgrade bootloader to OK2.
Boot loop if you try to flash custom recovery without OK2 bootloader.
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cortez.i said:
read the recovery thread (where you posted the same questions) and look for post number 323; it suggests using an older bootloader to flash recovery and further in the thread i believe there's a link for "rootable" kernal from gundal. good luck!
Thank you thank you... the Sboot solved the problem, appreciate that very much... i have been trying that for 2 days...
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