Softbricked need help - Galaxy Tab S2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Somehow I softbricked factory resetting my device and cannot find official software for it anywhere. It is the T-Mobile T818T.
It keeps rebooting into TWRP and won't go into system at all. Smart switch doesn't recognize it. So I need the Odin file.

justibasa said:
Somehow I softbricked factory resetting my device and cannot find official software for it anywhere. It is the T-Mobile T818T.
It keeps rebooting into TWRP and won't go into system at all. Smart switch doesn't recognize it. So I need the Odin file.
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I am not sure if the odin file is available for this model. Try a 'Format Data' from TWRP, in case if it is related to encryption.

suhridkhan said:
I am not sure if the odin file is available for this model. Try a 'Format Data' from TWRP, in case if it is related to encryption.
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I've already tried that. I'm not sure what else to do.

justibasa said:
I've already tried that. I'm not sure what else to do.
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If you have TWRP try to find a rom to flash

meawww said:
If you have TWRP try to find a rom to flash
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First there are no roms for my model, second, finally got it fixed. Reflashed TWRP, and flashed SuperSU and the no force encrypt, and it booted right up.

justibasa said:
First there are no roms for my model, second, finally got it fixed. Reflashed TWRP, and flashed SuperSU and the no force encrypt, and it booted right up.
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If you can't find the firmware, make a backup and put it on your computer. If you ever screw up the firmware you will thank yourself.

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Help Encryption unsuccessful error

So to set the story i had came home and rooted jb via linux method. Then presumed to use bootstrap as a recovery. I installed it and it said success. Then i presumed to change the bootloader unknowing if it was locked. So i reboot and i am stuck at Encryption unsuccessful screen and the only option is to power off or reset. What do i do ive tried to reset but it doesnt work also i tried to do a hard reset via stock recovery this also didnt work im unsure where to go about this problem now. Please help Im panicing! From what ive researched i think its soft bricked. Also there appears to be a fix on House of Bionic but it isnt clear. Lastly, I believe the problem resides with bootstrap but im unsure its just a hunch. All options will be tried.
CVanB said:
So to set the story i had came home and rooted jb via linux method. Then presumed to use bootstrap as a recovery. I installed it and it said success. Then i presumed to change the bootloader unknowing if it was locked. So i reboot and i am stuck at Encryption unsuccessful screen and the only option is to power off or reset. What do i do ive tried to reset but it doesnt work also i tried to do a hard reset via stock recovery this also didnt work im unsure where to go about this problem now. Please help Im panicing! From what ive researched i think its soft bricked. Also there appears to be a fix on House of Bionic but it isnt clear. Lastly, I believe the problem resides with bootstrap but im unsure its just a hunch. All options will be tried.
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I had something similar happen when I first rooted my Bionic and all I did was just reflashed my phone back to stock 4.1.2 and started fresh. Not sure about any other options as I needed to get my phone back in a hurry
lancelinksp said:
I had something similar happen when I first rooted my Bionic and all I did was just reflashed my phone back to stock 4.1.2 and started fresh. Not sure about any other options as I needed to get my phone back in a hurry
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How would i go about doing that. Would i use the stock recovery?
CVanB said:
How would i go about doing that. Would i use the stock recovery?
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Its been a while since I have had to do it but you should use RSD Lite and a 4.1.2 hsx file for the bionic. If you google the two you should comeup with the files you will need. Sorry I cant be of more help.
EDIT: So I still have the file you need to flash using RSD Lite (Not sure what version you will need). https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80936776/cdma_targa_9.8.2O-72_VZW-22_cfc.xml.zip This file is 468 MB.
Now you just need to download RSD Lite. It only works with Windows. Windows XP is probably your best bet.
lancelinksp said:
Its been a while since I have had to do it but you should use RSD Lite and a 4.1.2 hsx file for the bionic. If you google the two you should comeup with the files you will need. Sorry I cant be of more help.
EDIT: So I still have the file you need to flash using RSD Lite (Not sure what version you will need). https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/80936776/cdma_targa_9.8.2O-72_VZW-22_cfc.xml.zip This file is 468 MB.
Now you just need to download RSD Lite. It only works with Windows. Windows XP is probably your best bet.
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Thanks im gonna try it out right now and ill let you know how it goes
CVanB said:
Thanks im gonna try it out right now and ill let you know how it goes
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Well i tried it and got stuck at step 4
CVanB said:
Well i tried it and got stuck at step 4
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UPDATE: I went into the xml file and deleted the oem step both clear and set now it is running without error :victory: just gotta wait for it to finish and ill keep updated to the end result
CVanB said:
UPDATE: I went into the xml file and deleted the oem step both clear and set now it is running without error :victory: just gotta wait for it to finish and ill keep updated to the end result
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Did you use the file I sent a link for or did you download a different one? I could of sworn I modifed the xml and so that it wouldnt error out. Well, did you get it working completely then?
lancelinksp said:
Did you use the file I sent a link for or did you download a different one? I could of sworn I modifed the xml and so that it wouldnt error out. Well, did you get it working completely then?
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Yes I believe you did edit it out. However I used a different link. I did get it working and rooted with the help of a linux bootable disc. Also I install safestrap correctly. But ran into a problem. I got cocky and didnt read all the instructions on flashing a rom and accidently flashed it over top of the stock rom so when i boot it loops then goes to recovery. Next i did a factory reset and wipe retried but no luck. So i did the only thing i knew to do was to make a second rom slot and install the backup i made of the stock. Which works fine no complaints. But low on storage how would i go about wiping the stock rom with out doing a complete factory reset through rsd lite again. That way i could just flash my backup on top of stock cause it wont flash properly as is. Thanks in advance
CVanB said:
Yes I believe you did edit it out. However I used a different link. I did get it working and rooted with the help of a linux bootable disc. Also I install safestrap correctly. But ran into a problem. I got cocky and didnt read all the instructions on flashing a rom and accidently flashed it over top of the stock rom so when i boot it loops then goes to recovery. Next i did a factory reset and wipe retried but no luck. So i did the only thing i knew to do was to make a second rom slot and install the backup i made of the stock. Which works fine no complaints. But low on storage how would i go about wiping the stock rom with out doing a complete factory reset through rsd lite again. That way i could just flash my backup on top of stock cause it wont flash properly as is. Thanks in advance
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Activate the stock slot, then go to advanced wipe and select cache, dalvik cache and system. Then after the wipe you should be able to restore your stock backup to the stock slot. Then reboot. If it works you can then safely delete the other slot you created.

Phone restarts every minute, cannot enter recovery mode, Please help!

As I said, phone is restarting every minute, it cannot enter recovery mode by using 3 buttons. I've tried hard resetting, but whenever I press the button to erase it, it either does nothing or it restarts again. Also whenever I change some of the settings they revert after a restart. I've tried flashing some rooted roms with odin, and it said "pass" but phone still remained the same. I've tried flashing pit files, the three button recovery and all, but still nothing did any good... Is there any way I can fix this? Is there any way to find stock official images and install them without odin, like LG's software update kdz, or HTC official installer files? Is the phone just dead? Please help guys!
kirov37 said:
As I said, phone is restarting every minute, it cannot enter recovery mode by using 3 buttons. I've tried hard resetting, but whenever I press the button to erase it, it either does nothing or it restarts again. Also whenever I change some of the settings they revert after a restart. I've tried flashing some rooted roms with odin, and it said "pass" but phone still remained the same. I've tried flashing pit files, the three button recovery and all, but still nothing did any good... Is there any way I can fix this? Is there any way to find stock official images and install them without odin, like LG's software update kdz, or HTC official installer files? Is the phone just dead? Please help guys!
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you download stock firmwares from sammobile?it is the original stock firmware.if you can boot to download mode and flash it with odin v3.09...if your phone has software problems this fix it.
dont create same thread everywhere haha
KwstPap said:
you download stock firmwares from sammobile?it is the original stock firmware.if you can boot to download mode and flash it with odin v3.09...if your phone has software problems this fix it.
dont create same thread everywhere haha
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Well, I forgot to add, it is my friends phone which I am trying to repair, thing is she said she tried flashing official firmware from sammobile, but it didn't work... Which options should be checked while flashing it? Maybe she didn't put it right...
KwstPap said:
you download stock firmwares from sammobile?it is the original stock firmware.if you can boot to download mode and flash it with odin v3.09...if your phone has software problems this fix it.
dont create same thread everywhere haha
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Well from what I see, it seems she checked right options. What could possibly go wrong with it? After Odin was done, the phone was exactly the same as before...
If odin fails try unchecking the reboot option and flash again.
Sent from a stolen phone!
shivadow said:
If odin fails try unchecking the reboot option and flash again.
Sent from a stolen phone!
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Okay, I will try that! Will tell you the results later... By the way, is there any way to flash the zip via adb? I thought of wiping the phone through adb first.
kirov37 said:
Okay, I will try that! Will tell you the results later... By the way, is there any way to flash the zip via adb? I thought of wiping the phone through adb first.
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Try to install twrp from novafusion by odin without checked 'restart phone'. Then pool out battery, put inside and go to recovery mode. Choose wipe, advanced wipe, choose everything without SdCard and slide button. Next turn off phone.
After this turn on download mode and install stock rom by odin.
If it not help, you have bricked phone.
Try any method but i dont know why you do something with pit file. Its not recommended to do wth this if its not necesary.
Cheers!
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eqal said:
Try to install twrp from novafusion by odin without checked 'restart phone'. Then pool out battery, put inside and go to recovery mode. Choose wipe, advanced wipe, choose everything without SdCard and slide button. Next turn off phone.
After this turn on download mode and install stock rom by odin.
If it not help, you have bricked phone.
Try any method but i dont know why you do something with pit file. Its not recommended to do wth this if its not necesary.
Cheers!
Sent from my LG-D855 using XDA Free mobile app
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I don't think pit file thing did anything because phone just reverted back. By the way phone is running stock it isn't rooted. Shouldn't it be rooted for custom recoveries?
kirov37 said:
I don't think pit file thing did anything because phone just reverted back. By the way phone is running stock it isn't rooted. Shouldn't it be rooted for custom recoveries?
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Answered on your question, yes. Because you need full access to operations on your phone. Btw, when you instal twrp and in some part of this recovery you want leave and restart, twrp ask you, did you want root your rom (its clue).
The easiest way to root your stock rom, find thread with prerooted stock rom to install by odin. Its the easiest way.
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Bootloop on stock ROM

I posted this on the other s6 forum before realizing there was an ATT version forum.. My S6 loops on the Samsung logo. I can get into recovery. I have tried a factory reset. This did not help. I used ODIN to place stock rom. Didn't work. I then tried 5.1.1. It installs fine but still bootloops. I tried to install TWRP but I keep getting fail on ODIN. Not sure what to try next. Any suggestions?
-Mike
berrmich said:
I posted this on the other s6 forum before realizing there was an ATT version forum.. My S6 loops on the Samsung logo. I can get into recovery. I have tried a factory reset. This did not help. I used ODIN to place stock rom. Didn't work. I then tried 5.1.1. It installs fine but still bootloops. I tried to install TWRP but I keep getting fail on ODIN. Not sure what to try next. Any suggestions?
-Mike
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How did you get into loops in the first place.
Sometimes if it is from installing firmware you can wipe cache and dalvik.
tried that stuff first. Just started doing it out of nowhere.
berrmich said:
tried that stuff first. Just started doing it out of nowhere.
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The ATT variant has a locked bootloader, I'm not sure flashing TWRP would be successful. I would suggest downloading the most current firmware, it's available in a thread in the GENERAL section, and flashing it via Odin.
tibere86 said:
The ATT variant has a locked bootloader, I'm not sure flashing TWRP would be successful. I would suggest downloading the most current firmware, it's available in a thread in the GENERAL section, and flashing it via Odin.
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Ya that seems to be the case. I found the firmware you mention but the link is not working. I posted so hopefully he can reup.
Thanks!
tibere86 said:
The ATT variant has a locked bootloader, I'm not sure flashing TWRP would be successful. I would suggest downloading the most current firmware, it's available in a thread in the GENERAL section, and flashing it via Odin.
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Flashed the latest stock rom. Still did not work.
-Mike

TMB-G920TUVU4EPF1-20160627114318.zip

TMB-G920TUVU4EPF1-20160627114318.zip
**Note** this latest firmware prevents downgrading to all previous firmware's.
muniz_ri said:
TMB-G920TUVU4EPF1-20160627114318.zip
**Note** this latest firmware prevents downgrading to all previous firmware's.
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What's the good in it?
britchel said:
What's the good in it?
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Why is there no chatter about the EPF1 update?
I've been scanning the boards and not much about it... It appears to just to be simple Android Security Update, yet no one has really said anything about it..
Zaphodspeaks said:
Why is there no chatter about the EPF1 update?
I've been scanning the boards and not much about it... It appears to just to be simple Android Security Update, yet no one has really said anything about it..
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I updated, but haven't noticed much of a difference. Apparently it adds an anti-theft feature that requires you to enter your google login information before it will let you reset the phone.
I can't wait for someone to root it.
bh1136 said:
I updated, but haven't noticed much of a difference. Apparently it adds an anti-theft feature that requires you to enter your google login information before it will let you reset the phone.
I can't wait for someone to root it.
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Just install TWRP via ODIN, Install SuperSu and Enjoy..
Zaphodspeaks said:
Just install TWRP via ODIN, Install SuperSu and Enjoy..
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Could never find twrp
britchel said:
Could never find twrp
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Google is your friend..
Google TWRP Galaxy S6 T Mobile
and you will find this
https://dl.twrp.me/zerofltetmo/twrp-3.0.2-0-zerofltetmo.img.tar.html
Download the TAR file and install via ODIN, and be sure to select AP, or you will destroy your device..
Edit: Once you install TWRP, then install SuperSU here : https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
Zaphodspeaks said:
Google is your friend..
Google TWRP Galaxy S6 T Mobile
and you will find this
https://dl.twrp.me/zerofltetmo/twrp-3.0.2-0-zerofltetmo.img.tar.html
Download the TAR file and install via ODIN, and be sure to select AP, or you will destroy your device..
Edit: Once you install TWRP, then install SuperSU here : https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
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Thank you, sir
I really appreciate!
britchel said:
Thank you, sir
I really appreciate!
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Flash SuperSu in Recovery, don't try to flash it in ODIN..
Zaphodspeaks said:
Google is your friend..
Google TWRP Galaxy S6 T Mobile
and you will find this
https://dl.twrp.me/zerofltetmo/twrp-3.0.2-0-zerofltetmo.img.tar.html
Download the TAR file and install via ODIN, and be sure to select AP, or you will destroy your device..
Edit: Once you install TWRP, then install SuperSU here : https://download.chainfire.eu/969/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.76-20160630161323.zip
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Anyone having an issue with this update? I went back to stock for this update, then tried to apply TWRP, and the recovery doesnt stick, stays with the android default.
Edit: nvm...
I was afraid of this.. It may because of the new Secure Bootloader that if something isn't signed by Samsung or T mobile.. It may flash, but then buffer out and not install..
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Anyone having an issue with this update? I went back to stock for this update, then tried to apply TWRP, and the recovery doesnt stick, stays with the android default.
Edit: nvm...
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Nvm? I'm guessing you wrote something different? Or Nvm to the above sentence?
muniz_ri said:
TMB-G920TUVU4EPF1-20160627114318.zip
**Note** this latest firmware prevents downgrading to all previous firmware's.
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ohthesepaws said:
Anyone having an issue with this update? I went back to stock for this update, then tried to apply TWRP, and the recovery doesnt stick, stays with the android default.
Edit: nvm...
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What are you guys talking about?
This update shouldn't prevent flashing a recovery, nonetheless be able to boot into download mode/odin mode and flash an older firmware.
I am downloading this atm, let me know if I am wrong.
Update: Flashed the update, flashing TWRP is fine.
gravitysandwich said:
What are you guys talking about?
This update shouldn't prevent flashing a recovery, nonetheless be able to boot into download mode/odin mode and flash an older firmware.
I am downloading this atm, let me know if I am wrong.
Update: Flashed the update, flashing TWRP is fine.
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The final question is, did it stick? Boot to Recovery and let us know.
Also, is root and custom kernel working fine?
J-Hop2o6 said:
The final question is, did it stick? Boot to Recovery and let us know.
Also, is root and custom kernel working fine?
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Yes TWRP sticks.
Root works fine.
I am guessing a custom kernel would work fine, provided it is based on this firmware.
I am not going to test any as I have no need for a custom kernel.
ohthesepaws said:
Anyone having an issue with this update? I went back to stock for this update, then tried to apply TWRP, and the recovery doesnt stick, stays with the android default.
Edit: nvm...
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When installing TWRP, while installing it through ODIN, uncheck the reboot..
It should stick...
gravitysandwich said:
Yes TWRP sticks.
Root works fine.
I am guessing a custom kernel would work fine, provided it is based on this firmware.
I am not going to test any as I have no need for a custom kernel.
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Forgot to update earlier.
But yes, Root + TWRP + Custom Kernel + Xposed (v85+) works with this update.
Just to clarify, rooting and flashing twrp and supersu with this update on the tmobile galaxy s6 wont brick? I keep hearing that my bootloader is locked and i cant root with this build on my phone.
Edit: what is the best way to root? i keep hearing that i should flash a cf auto root file instead of twrp.
Zaphodspeaks said:
Flash SuperSu in Recovery, don't try to flash it in ODIN..
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Hey, sr. For some reason it will not let me reboot to bootloader, can you help, or anyone?
Press the Power Key, Volume Down, and the Home Key at the same time while the device is powered off, that should put you into download mode..
Mind you that there is no official root method for EPF1, you can flash TWRP and then SuperSu to establish root

Install Android 6 without root?

As the tittle says. Can I install Android 6 in my s5 mini without rooting? Or unrooting later. I have G800H model. Can I do it with odin? If someone can write the steps for me or paste some tutorial I'll be very grateful!
garzons said:
As the tittle says. Can I install Android 6 in my s5 mini without rooting? Or unrooting later. I have G800H model. Can I do it with odin? If someone can write the steps for me or paste some tutorial I'll be very grateful!
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If you Flash TWRP recovery trough Odin, like it is mentioned in another thread all about flashing, you can install CM13 (which is basically Android 6). You don't have to install SuperSU.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...install-twrp-custom-roms-g800f-t3439853/page1
This explains just how you do it, of course you have to flash files specific for G800H and not for G800F if you have the Snapdragon version.
Zocker1304 said:
If you Flash TWRP recovery trough Odin, like it is mentioned in another thread all about flashing, you can install CM13 (which is basically Android 6). You don't have to install SuperSU.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...install-twrp-custom-roms-g800f-t3439853/page1
This explains just how you do it, of course you have to flash files specific for G800H and not for G800F if you have the Snapdragon version.
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Thanks for answering. I think I screwed up a little. Installed twrp and rooted then I tried to install CM but it failed. I read that the reason is I got an old version of TWRP. So I wiped all but I still have TWRP and rooted. How can I wipe everything? And start as you indicated me? And where can I find a TWRP updated version because I can't find a compatible with S5 mini in the official website.
So many thanks in advance!
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Thanks for answering. I think I screwed up a little. Installed twrp and rooted then I tried to install CM but it failed. I read that the reason is I got an old version of TWRP. So I wiped all but I still have TWRP and rooted. How can I wipe everything? And start as you indicated me? And where can I find a TWRP updated version because I can't find a compatible with S5 mini in the official website.
So many thanks in advance!
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Just go to Androidfilehost.com and search for hennymcc than go into his CM13 directory for S5 Mini and download the TWRP there. You can flash it via Odin. Then you don't have to root. Just install CM13 from the same directory. No need to root at all. If you want to, just flash SuperSU which you can find on Google.
If you want to wipe, you can do that in TWRP under the option wipe -> advanced wipe -> and mark data, cache, dalvik cache and system.
Thanks again! I downloaded the recovery you told me. There's just a part that I don't get well:
Zocker1304 said:
If you want to wipe, you can do that in TWRP under the option wipe -> advanced wipe -> and mark data, cache, dalvik cache and system.
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Doing that I will erase the old recovery and the root? Because It's weird that recovery autodelete itself. Or how I have to do to delete the old recovery and the root? Or if i flash it with odin the new recovery will replace the old one?
Sorry and thanks in advance!
garzons said:
Thanks again! I downloaded the recovery you told me. There's just a part that I don't get well:
Doing that I will erase the old recovery and the root? Because It's weird that recovery autodelete itself. Or how I have to do to delete the old recovery and the root? Or if i flash it with odin the new recovery will replace the old one?
Sorry and thanks in advance!
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You don't have to delete it. Just flash the new recovery via Odin and than go into recovery and do the wiping I told you.
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You don't have to delete it. Just flash the new recovery via Odin and than go into recovery and do the wiping I told you.
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Thanks for all your help! I'll do it in a while
Zocker1304 said:
You don't have to delete it. Just flash the new recovery via Odin and than go into recovery and do the wiping I told you.
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Hi Zocker1304 and anyone else who wants to help. I downloaded the twrp from hennymcc from Androidfilehost.com and flashed with odin but now the recovery is broken. I lost the twrp and the original recovery too. When I try to go to recovery I get this message: Could not do normal boot. And goes to odin mode. What should I do? I'd like to delete everything and put it all again from zero.
Thank you in advance!
garzons said:
Hi Zocker1304 and anyone else who wants to help. I downloaded the twrp from hennymcc from Androidfilehost.com and flashed with odin but now the recovery is broken. I lost the twrp and the original recovery too. When I try to go to recovery I get this message: Could not do normal boot. And goes to odin mode. What should I do? I'd like to delete everything and put it all again from zero.
Thank you in advance!
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Go to advanced tab on Odin and activate Nand erase all. I don't know if that will help, but activate that and than flash Stock again. That will erase everything.
Zocker1304 said:
Go to advanced tab on Odin and activate Nand erase all. I don't know if that will help, but activate that and than flash Stock again. That will erase everything.
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I made that and everything seemed right but then I tried to install TWRP from the link you gave me:
Zocker1304 said:
If you Flash TWRP recovery trough Odin, like it is mentioned in another thread all about flashing, you can install CM13 (which is basically Android 6). You don't have to install SuperSU.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...install-twrp-custom-roms-g800f-t3439853/page1
This explains just how you do it, of course you have to flash files specific for G800H and not for G800F if you have the Snapdragon version.
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And first when I tried to go to recovery went to odin mode. And then I restarted my phone and tried again but this time I got the old recovery. So evidently I'm having a problem with TWRP. Whan can I do?
garzons said:
I made that and everything seemed right but then I tried to install TWRP from the link you gave me:
And first when I tried to go to recovery went to odin mode. And then I restarted my phone and tried again but this time I got the old recovery. So evidently I'm having a problem with TWRP. Whan can I do?
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Aaaaaaah you are on Stock right? If you are on Stock:
Flash the TWRP I told you via Odin and right after the flash finished press the buttons to enter recovery. DONT LET IT REBOOT! if it reboots, you have to try again. You have to go into TWRP right after flashing, because otherwise TouchWiz restores the stock recovery. It only does that on the first reboot. Once you were in TWRP, it stays.
Zocker1304 said:
Aaaaaaah you are on Stock right? If you are on Stock:
Flash the TWRP I told you via Odin and right after the flash finished press the buttons to enter recovery. DONT LET IT REBOOT! if it reboots, you have to try again. You have to go into TWRP right after flashing, because otherwise TouchWiz restores the stock recovery. It only does that on the first reboot. Once you were in TWRP, it stays.
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I totally did it that way! because that's what the tutorial says. And eventhough it failed. So I don't know what's the problem
Maybe I need root after all and that's why it don't work. I tried a couple of times more and still had the problem
garzons said:
I totally did it that way! because that's what the tutorial says. And eventhough it failed. So I don't know what's the problem
Maybe I need root after all and that's why it don't work. I tried a couple of times more and still had the problem
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Did you flash stock in between so everything gets erased? With activated NaND erase button? Under the advanced tab in Odin?
Zocker1304 said:
Did you flash stock in between so everything gets erased? With activated NaND erase button? Under the advanced tab in Odin?
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Yeah. Did everything. Is TWRP indispensable to have for installing rom? Is there any other recovery?
garzons said:
Yeah. Did everything. Is TWRP indispensable to have for installing rom? Is there any other recovery?
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There are other recoverys but TWRP works fine and is the best recovery in my opinion. And no, you can flash any zipaligned ROM with the recovery.

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