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How to boot into Clockwork so i can flash.

I returned my phone to stock and re-rooted. Once my phone rebooted i download ROM Manager and flashed CWM for the Epic Touch.
I then downloaded Quickboot to boot into recovery but it won't through the app or manually. What am i missing?
I have an SD card installed in the phone. Thanks.
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gqstatus0685 said:
I returned my phone to stock and re-rooted. Once my phone rebooted i download ROM Manager and flashed CWM for the Epic Touch.
I then downloaded Quickboot to boot into recovery but it won't through the app or manually. What am i missing?
I have an SD card installed in the phone. Thanks.
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power off your phone and volume up and power button for like 10 secs.

digweed4me said:
power off your phone and volume up and power button for like 10 secs.
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I cant boot into recovery that way or through quickboot. Its like its not installed. I've booted into recovery previously whenbi had this phone rooted so I know how
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Do you HAVE a recovery? If nothing is working, I sure hope you have ADB because that's all I can think of.
connect your phone to your PC
open the command prompt (anywhere is fine, you're not moving files)
run [adb devices]
check for your device. (make sure your phone has "USB Debugging" checked)
run [adb reboot recovery]
That WILL reboot the phone into recovery. If it doesn't, then my only guess will be to flash a recovery into your phone. You can actually try doing that now before ADB, if you want.

gqstatus0685 said:
I cant boot into recovery that way or through quickboot. Its like its not installed. I've booted into recovery previously whenbi had this phone rooted so I know how
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Thats because you loaded clockwork through Rom Manager... load clockwork through Odin and you will be fine.. here you go click here

playya said:
Thats because you loaded clockwork through Rom Manager... load clockwork through Odin and you will be fine.. here you go click here
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I will try that. This ODIN is new to me. This is my first Samsung. I always told myself that I would never buy Samsung even if it were a toaster.
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gqstatus0685 said:
I will try that. This ODIN is new to me. This is my first Samsung. I always told myself that I would never buy Samsung even if it were a toaster.
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hahaha no problem I am coming from the OG Evo myself and did not see myself with a Samsung as well but hey I kinda like it.. Just make sure you read the instructions on using ODin its simple as hell but please read carefully

playya said:
hahaha no problem I am coming from the OG Evo myself and did not see myself with a Samsung as well but hey I kinda like it.. Just make sure you read the instructions on using ODin its simple as hell but please read carefully
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Thanks playa. That worked. I didnt see that thread linked in the rooting thread. It should be in the OP.
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What is the best way to root sgs2

I just got one today, and trying to root this bad boy. Is there a simple method?
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bmakk2055 said:
I just got one today, and trying to root this bad boy. Is there a simple method?
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If all you want is Root then yes superoneclick, but if you want recovery, so you can Flash Custom ROMs it needs to be Flashed thru ODIN.

Simple Method...
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/
I used this link knowing next to nothing about rooting until I researched it for a week, then followed the steps in this link.

yeah.that tmobile galaxys2root was simple.
10 minutes.
youll love this phone bmakk.
havent flashed anything yet,but it kills the mytouch.
always in "4g".
good to see you aboard.
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Thanks guys
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sunlaw2 said:
youll love this phone bmakk.
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I haven't got the chance to play with it yet but something is telling me I will
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CBlakey292 said:
http://galaxys2root.com/galaxy-s2-root/how-to-root-t-mobile-galaxy-s2-sgh-t989/
I used this link knowing next to nothing about rooting until I researched it for a week, then followed the steps in this link.
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Is there a certain Android version software I'm suppose to have?
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bmakk2055 said:
Is there a certain Android version software I'm suppose to have?
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Just do the Odin method sso you have access to everything. Testy me this phone is super easy to root and install recovery as opposed to other phones where adb is required. The guides in either general or the dev section are aupdated and will work nicely. 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 will both worl
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iLeopard said:
Just do the Odin method sso you have access to everything. Testy me this phone is super easy to root and install recovery as opposed to other phones where adb is required. The guides in either general or the dev section are aupdated and will work nicely. 2.3.5 or 2.3.6 will both work
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Use the Odin method. I also came from the mt4g, in comparison, this is WAY easier to root. Welcome to the sgs2!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332103
here you go,
make sure you have the drivers downloaded.
Remembering you from the MT4g way back when.... i would just install CWM and then flash a ROM which will give you root.
so...
1.install drivers..
2.DOWNLOAD MODE: Hold +/- and plug in the phone (let it install whatever is necessary)
3.run ODIN
4.put in the recovery tar in PDA
5.Click START
this should be fairly quick flash like a couple seconds, minutes top,.. there should be a quick green progress bar
troubleshooting:
there are times when nothing happens when you click start.. it says initializing and stuff.. don't worry! restart the process but try a different USB port... you can leave it in ODIN/DOWNLOAD mode and try different ports but you should restart the odin APP
now you need to disconnect from the computer to get into CWM recovery
to get into CWM hold +/- and power
NOTE: +/- Power also gets into download mode when you're connected to a computer
so its a universal sequence but depending if you're connected or not.
good luck

Coming from the G2x much simpler.
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Teo032 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1332103
here you go,
make sure you have the drivers downloaded.
Remembering you from the MT4g way back when.... i would just install CWM and then flash a ROM which will give you root.
so...
1.install drivers..
2.DOWNLOAD MODE: Hold +/- and plug in the phone (let it install whatever is necessary)
3.run ODIN
4.put in the recovery tar in PDA
5.Click START
this should be fairly quick flash like a couple seconds, minutes top,.. there should be a quick green progress bar
troubleshooting:
there are times when nothing happens when you click start.. it says initializing and stuff.. don't worry! restart the process but try a different USB port... you can leave it in ODIN/DOWNLOAD mode and try different ports but you should restart the odin APP
now you need to disconnect from the computer to get into CWM recovery
to get into CWM hold +/- and power
NOTE: +/- Power also gets into download mode when you're connected to a computer
so its a universal sequence but depending if you're connected or not.
good luck
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I can't get the super user app to install when I flash it. Do I suppose to clear cache or something?
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bmakk2055 said:
I can't get the super user app to install when I flash it. Do I suppose to clear cache or something?
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im guessing you ignored everything i said lol.
i guess you're gonna stick with stock since you're trying to flash superuser?
always wipe both caches when trying to install a zip.
every ROM comes rooted, so yeah. once you install CWM just flash a ROM and you're good... you can flash the stock deodexed ROM too if you want to stay stock.

Teo032 said:
im guessing you ignored everything i said lol.
i guess you're gonna stick with stock since you're trying to flash superuser?
always wipe both caches when trying to install a zip.
every ROM comes rooted, so yeah. once you install CWM just flash a ROM and you're good... you can flash the stock deodexed ROM too if you want to stay stock.
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I gotcha, thanks
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Cant reboot into custom recovery!

I rooted my phone by odin method . Flashing clockwork mod recovery over stock recovery . And somehow I was able to install Superuser.
But now when I try to reboot in recovery it takes me to stock recovery mode not custom recovery.
I tried both recovery and they work for a while and after some time they dont.
Why is this happening ?
Su is working fine and I m on UVLH2 .
Thanks in advance
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Since you already have superuser. Why not install via Rom manager or install twrp
Recovery doesn't stick for some weird reason when flashing through Odin on that firmware
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Teo032 said:
Since you already have superuser. Why not install via Rom manager or install twrp
Recovery doesn't stick for some weird reason when flashing through Odin on that firmware
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I did. I did install clockwork mod via rom manager and twrp via goo.im app but they work for a while and after a while (1 hour ) wheb I reboot on recovery it takes me to same stock recovery
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Oh really that's really weird. I'm sure doc will come in here and help you out.. there was another thread out there asking the same that used a different odinable cwm that worked.
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DocHoliday77 said:
Battery pulls are unnecessary. Delete or rename these.
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh
Reinstall recovery with rom or goo manager and reboot recovery.
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bikrame said:
I did. I did install clockwork mod via rom manager and twrp via goo.im app but they work for a while and after a while (1 hour ) wheb I reboot on recovery it takes me to same stock recovery
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Thats weird...so you can reboot into custom recovery a few times and eventually it goes back to stock? Or can you only boot custom once then it reverts?
First, look for these files and if there, delete or rename them.
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
/system/etc/install-recovery.sh
Then reinstall recovery and see if it works now.
If theyre not there, good!....well maybe!
Have you tried any other method of installing recovery?
Try using my favorite tool, Mobile Odin.
Free lite version here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899
(Dont forget to download the flash kernel further down the page)
Or buy full version on play store.
Download twrp here:
http://d-h.st/pNQ
Rename to recovery.img
Open Mobile Odin and tap Recovery and select that file.
Do not wipe.
Tap and confirm Flash Firmware.
Let me know how that goes.
Teo032 said:
Oh really that's really weird. I'm sure doc will come in here and help you out.. there was another thread out there asking the same that used a different odinable cwm that worked.
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Lol! Expecting me?
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Thank you guys .
I did first method. Rename those files and install recovery via goo.Im. got error on rom manager . Lets see what goes on couple of hours and I will let you know .
Thanks again
*.*Carrying unrooted phone is almost like carrying an iphone *.*

bikrame said:
Thank you guys .
I did first method. Rename those files and install recovery via goo.Im. got error on rom manager . Lets see what goes on couple of hours and I will let you know .
Thanks again
*.*Carrying unrooted phone is almost like carrying an iphone *.*
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You take that back
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Thank you Doc and Teo . Twrp is running good. Did nadroid backup also.

[How To]Root Sprint GB27 Jellybean

Now that we have the latest official release for the new TouchWiz GB27 4.1.2, I figured I would update this thread for those that have downloaded the update from FL24 to GB27 via Kies.
This guide was written for Sprint devices however the procedure is the same for Boost and Virgin variants of the Galaxy S2 Epic 4G Touch. The only difference is the kernel you flash after rooting.
You WILL need to use a PC in order to gain root access
DISCLAIMER
DO NOT USE AGAT RECOVERY TO FLASH ANY AOSP ROM. THERE HAVE BEEN CASES OF HARD BRICKS.
I WILL NOT TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANYTHING THAT YOU CHOOSE TO DO WITH YOUR DEVICE. THESE METHODS HAVE BEEN TESTED AND ARE PROVEN TO WORK. FAILURE TO FOLLOW DIRECTIONS MAY GIVE YOU UNEXPECTED RESULTS.
YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED.
How to root with SuperSU
You will need...
Odin3_v3.04
Source built Jelly Bean kernel
SuperSU-v0.97
Stock GB27 kernel zip - optional
SuperSU from the Play Store
1. Using a Windows XP or greater based computer, download and extract Odin to a directory which you are comfortable using. You can extract to your desktop if you want. I personally use my documents folder.
2. Power off then press and hold volume down and power to enter download mode, plug in your USB cable after opening Odin. Click on PDA to select and flash the source built kernel.
3. Download this file and reboot to recovery by pressing and holding volume up and power then flash SuperSU-v0.97.zip
4. After flashing the SuperSU zip, flash the GB27 stock kernel and reboot. This is now optional, the source built kernel works perfectly and can be used as a DD.
5. Download SuperSU from the Play Store.
6. Open the SuperSU app and update the binary.
This method WILL trigger the yellow triangle and increase your flash counter by 1 count.
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How to root with Superuser and busybox - similar to garwynn's one click
You will need...
Odin3_v3.04
Source built Jelly Bean kernel
subusybox
Stock GB27 kernel zip - optional
1. Using a Windows XP or greater based computer, download and extract Odin to a directory which you are comfortable using. You can extract to your desktop if you want. I personally use my documents folder.
2. Power off then press and hold volume down and power to enter download mode, plug in your USB cable after opening Odin. Click on PDA to select and flash the source built kernel.
3. Flash the subusybox zip in recovery
4. Flash the stock GB27 kernel in recovery and reboot. This is now optional, the source built kernel works perfectly and can be used as a DD.
This method WILL trigger the yellow triangle and increase your flash counter by 1 count.
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One-Click Method
You will need...
GB27 Rooted Nodata
1. Download the Rooted Nodata from the link above.
2. Using a Windows XP or greater computer, open the One-Click package.
3. Power down your phone and then press and hold volume down + power to enter download mode. Plug in your USB cable.
4. Click start.
This method WILL NOT trigger the yellow triangle or increase your flash counter.
You now have root access. Congratulations.
Do you have an ugly yellow triangle after performing one of the first two methods? Do you want to get rid of that and reset your flash counter back to 0?
Chainfire has an app for that!
TriangleAway v2.90 XDA Version
Please consider donating for his work and buy Triangle Away from the Play Store.
Triangle Away on Google Play
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Thanks
sextape - for providing this leak as well as many others
rwilco12 - for his repository which most of these files are downloaded from
garwynn - for his root method similar to his one clicks, source built kernels
chainfire - for SuperSU and Triangle Away
sniper - for helping make the process easier
romgnascher - for confirming an issue with the recovery and verifying the fix
bluesrulez - for uploading the GB27 stock recovery when I could not find it anywhere else

Thanks. When flashing using odin do we user the pda slot?
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mjs2011 said:
Thanks. When flashing using odin do we user the pda slot?
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Correct sir.
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wish i wasnt a flashaholic.. i was going to try flashingb modem.zip from safe ics recovery then use mobile odin for everroot and try to keep root that way . but now i need to pc odin a safe recovery lol and get root this way
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elliwigy said:
wish i wasnt a flashaholic.. i was going to try flashingb modem.zip from safe ics recovery then use mobile odin for everroot and try to keep root that way . but now i need to pc odin a safe recovery lol and get root this way
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Garwyn has posted up Rooted one clicks as well to make the process easier

thenameisnigel said:
I used Mobile ODIN Pro, and it kept root for me.
Running FK09 like a champ.
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lol really?
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There are a few ways to obtain root access... whichever one works for you the best, at least we have options unlike some other devices.
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You linked the wrong kernel I downloaded stock tw lol. Had to go search haha! Gonna try and root now.
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RayTrue04 said:
You linked the wrong kernel I downloaded stock tw lol. Had to go search haha! Gonna try and root now.
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Link was correct as of last night...
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Mattix724 said:
Looks like rwilco moved the FJ10 repack from agat. Link updated.
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Glad u updated lol. So anyone else getting sprint hotspot to work without the hack? Only on 3G tho. 4G just keep scanning but wont connect while the hotspot is running.
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I'm working on making the OP look a little better... links are all good. Bare with me while I make some visual changes and try to make it more organized.
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Will this way allow you to keep cwm on phone after all said and done so I can flash fixes for my carrier?

evo3d6 said:
Will this way allow you to keep cwm on phone after all said and done so I can flash fixes for my carrier?
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Currently no. Once we have a repacked FK09 kernel yes. I will update the OP once that happens.
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Mattix724 said:
Currently no. Once we have a repacked FK09 kernel yes. I will update the OP once that happens.
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Ok thank you finally someone gave me a accurate answer lol been trying to figure it out. Thank you for helping out at least now I know that its in the works I can live without a few things for a bit.

If I had the know how, I'd try making a repack. And as far as I know, agat was startinghis computer from scratch due to issues building from source.
If there isn't anything by next week, I'll ask for some help on making repacks.
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wow.. mobile odin flashes modems now? and yes.. i still think someone should try flashing the modem.zipthroughw.e safe recovery there on then can use mobile odin to flash tar n see if that works . should b easy just data wont work until flashing fk09 but should keep root this way and have proper modem installed
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elliwigy said:
wow.. mobile odin flashes modems now? and yes.. i still think someone should try flashing the modem.zipthroughw.e safe recovery there on then can use mobile odin to flash tar n see if that works . should b easy just data wont work until flashing fk09 but should keep root this way and have proper modem installed
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Im not sure since I haven't tested it yet. I saw someone post that was how they did it... If it doesn't I'll change the OP for a CWM modem.zip method.
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Thanks garwynn. If you want I can add that to the OP.
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After rooting with option 1 on OP I've realized on Settings -> About Device -> Status. Device status (all the way at the bottom of section) went from official to custom. Is that Samsung's new addition to find out who's flashing since everybody now is aware and uses triangle away? Lol
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Bricked?

Hello, so today i was getting a play market error so i decided to flash another recovery, as mine is the earliest versions of TWRP, so i went ahead and flashed it with Odin. It was successful, but wouldn't boot into recovery. So i went ahead and tried to flash another recovery and now it says NAND write fail. Is it bricked ?
It still boots to 4.2.2 AOSP, but i have no root so can't flash recovery.

I AM OFFICIALLY SCREWED !
After getting out of download mode, it wouldnt boot anymore. Firmware upgrade issue. !

I would say buy a usb jig from eBay. Much faster and cheaper than anything else. It forces the phone to go to download mode and from then you can go to Odin and flash stock.
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XxKINGxX2580 said:
I would say buy a usb jig from eBay. Much faster and cheaper than anything else. It forces the phone to go to download mode and from then you can go to Odin and flash stock.
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Somehow i managed to get it into Download Mode, but i can't find any stock odin files. Can you help me please!?
Edit: I found it but it's 1.6 GB.. Waiting 10mins
Edit: Weird, but after trying to flash top 3 famous recoveries, they all failed. So i went back and flashed the original recovery and it succeeded!
Thanks for your help, i'll have to figure out how to flash a useable recovery now >.>

Husam2011 said:
Somehow i managed to get it into Download Mode, but i can't find any stock odin files. Can you help me please!?
Edit: I found it but it's 1.6 GB.. Waiting 10mins
Edit: Weird, but after trying to flash top 3 famous recoveries, they all failed. So i went back and flashed the original recovery and it succeeded!
Thanks for your help, i'll have to figure out how to flash a useable recovery now >.>
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IDK how yours failed. Just a few days ago, I flashed TWRP after trying out the new CWM, and everything went great.

Husam2011 said:
Somehow i managed to get it into Download Mode, but i can't find any stock odin files. Can you help me please!?
Edit: I found it but it's 1.6 GB.. Waiting 10mins
Edit: Weird, but after trying to flash top 3 famous recoveries, they all failed. So i went back and flashed the original recovery and it succeeded!
Thanks for your help, i'll have to figure out how to flash a useable recovery now >.>
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samsung-updates.com
if you can get into d/l mode, you have it whipped.

Here's the TWRP 2.5.0.2 file:
https://hotfile.com/dl/230303459/7ce1553/openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.2-jfltexx.tar.html
Install with ODIN.
Steps to follow........
Method #1 -
Place file in PDA box*
Uncheck all other boxes.
Press start.
When installation is complete, unplug usb cord and pull the battery.
Insert the battery but Don't turn on the phone.
Place phone in Recovery mode via the Power + Volume up buttons.
Method #2 -
The other way I've read to install TWRP Recovery is:
Place the TWRP 2.5.0.2 tar in the PDA box*
Check the auto reboot box and f time reset box.
Start the installation and let the phone reboot.
I believe Method #2 is the method of choice, but sometimes the Recovery doesn't take, so Method #1is recommended.
Here is an explanation why:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41166759&postcount=28

I take that this version doesn't have the bugs 2.6.o.o has?
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alloycowboy said:
I take that this version doesn't have the bugs 2.6.o.o has?
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I have been using TWRP 2.5.0.2 for the past few months and have not experienced One issue, or really any issues. The issues I've been reading about have been with TWRP 2.6.0.0.

Yea its what im running. Guess I will Odin to 2.5
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alloycowboy said:
Yea its what im running. Guess I will Odin to 2.5
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Yes, use the tutorial in case you have an issue flashing the recovery, but I think you'll be fine

Biker1 said:
Yes, use the tutorial in case you have an issue flashing the recovery, but I think you'll be fine
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Link is dead. Plus I know how to use Odin. But thanks for the tar file
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alloycowboy said:
Link is dead. Plus I know how to use Odin. But thanks for the tar file
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You referencing the 2nd link?
I fixed it, momentarily.
Fixed.

Link to XDA is dead
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alloycowboy said:
Link to XDA is dead
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Fixed it.