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Is it possible to completely wipe the phone of everything and then install/flash the OS again?
(Not just wipe user data by factory reset)
- I mean format/wipe the entire system using CWM Recovery. Formatting the system partition but not the boot partition. (So your phone is just an empty shell or "brick")
I'm guessing PC companion wouldn’t work, but theoretically, is it possible to flash ICS again [See link] using Flashtool?
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Actually, seeing as that is a .ftf file. CWM wouldn't be able to install it, so it must be flashed using Flashtool. But if you format the system, how can flashtool recognize your device???
So in that case, the only option would be a custom rom ready to go and install on the sdcard as a .zip. Correct or not?
Prefetch said:
I'm guessing PC companion wouldn’t work, but theoretically, is it possible to flash ICS again [See link] using Flashtool?
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This question is on par with asking how to turn the Phone on. Read - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
XperienceD said:
This question is on par with asking how to turn the Phone on. Read - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1304634
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Yes, but how could Flashtool recognise your phone if you wiped the OS? That was basically my question, will Flashtool still work if you wipe your OS?
Thanks for the link btw.
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Yes, but how could Flashtool recognise your phone if you wiped the OS?
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Yes, in the same way as a OS DVD recognises your computer when you've formatted it.
Ok, thanks.
I've searched both xda and Google and haven't been able to find anything.
Yesterday, I formatted everything possible via CWM6.0.2.3 (/storage, /data, etc.) and (of course) ended up having to reinstall the stock rom as I've effectively soft-bricked my phone.
After getting everything up and running again, I installed ROM Manager and it said that I still had TWRP still installed. What's more, the stock rom had the wallpaper and lock screen message I'd set up before formatting everything.
I later hooked my phone up to my pc and deleted everything from both internal storage and my sd card, though Windows showed that there was still some data left on the phone. I again did a fresh install of the stock rom and the previous background, message, and TWRP are still there.
I know I'm being a bit nitpicky, but where is this data hidden and how can I delete it?
demiipoet said:
I've searched both xda and Google and haven't been able to find anything.
Yesterday, I formatted everything possible via CWM6.0.2.3 (/storage, /data, etc.) and (of course) ended up having to reinstall the stock rom as I've effectively soft-bricked my phone.
After getting everything up and running again, I installed ROM Manager and it said that I still had TWRP still installed. What's more, the stock rom had the wallpaper and lock screen message I'd set up before formatting everything.
I later hooked my phone up to my pc and deleted everything from both internal storage and my sd card, though Windows showed that there was still some data left on the phone. I again did a fresh install of the stock rom and the previous background, message, and TWRP are still there.
I know I'm being a bit nitpicky, but where is this data hidden and how can I delete it?
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You need to Odin a full wipe stock Rom that will format everything
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BHurst said:
You need to Odin a full wipe stock Rom that will format everything
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So if I were to do a full wipe with Odin, what would I check? Flash Lock, Nand Erase All, or T Flash?
demiipoet said:
So if I were to do a full wipe with Odin, what would I check? Flash Lock, Nand Erase All, or T Flash?
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Only select Auto-Reboot. There should be a one-click that will prevent disaster. It is right here. Be aware of the 16 vs 32 GB option.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
The Root said:
Only select Auto-Reboot. There should be a one-click that will prevent disaster. It is right here. Be aware of the 16 vs 32 GB option.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
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I've tried having Auto-Reboot and F-Time Reset checked and I still have residual files.
After trying the one click method you linked, absolutely nothing changed except I was no longer rooted. Still had same apps, lock screen, wallpaper, etc.
And you've done a factory wipe? What apps are remaining? I guess I should get more specific.
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And you've done a factory wipe? What apps are remaining? I guess I should get more specific.
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Yes, I've done a factory wipe. All of my apps remain; I still have Chrome, ROM Manager, Nova Launcher, etc.
If I delete everything, everything goes to stock except behind the scene things like TWRP still being installed (according to ROM Manager).
demiipoet said:
I've searched both xda and Google and haven't been able to find anything.
Yesterday, I formatted everything possible via CWM6.0.2.3 (/storage, /data, etc.) and (of course) ended up having to reinstall the stock rom as I've effectively soft-bricked my phone.
After getting everything up and running again, I installed ROM Manager and it said that I still had TWRP still installed. What's more, the stock rom had the wallpaper and lock screen message I'd set up before formatting everything.
I later hooked my phone up to my pc and deleted everything from both internal storage and my sd card, though Windows showed that there was still some data left on the phone. I again did a fresh install of the stock rom and the previous background, message, and TWRP are still there.
I know I'm being a bit nitpicky, but where is this data hidden and how can I delete it?
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Did you watch this video? Follow the instruction to a T and you should be good to go..
http://www.qbking77.com/how-to-unroot/unroot-unbrick-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii.html
doubledragon5 said:
Did you watch this video? Follow the instruction to a T and you should be good to go..
[link]
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I'm relatively certain I followed the directions properly, and it works as far as getting back to stock. Though in the video he mentions that data wouldn't be wiped and that's what I was aiming for: wiping absolutely everything so that the phone is as when I first got it. No custom recoveries, no saved lockscreen message, nothing.
You may have to manually delete them then.
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U need to flash a full complete stock image from odin. Im willing to bet you have a return to stock thread in your development section. If your using a mobile app remember to check stickys as they dont show by default.
cbass15 said:
You may have to manually delete them then.
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I've tried that (by hooking up my phone to my pc and deleting everything) :/ Just performed another factory data reset and Rom Manager still says I have CWM and TWRP already installed.
RomsWell said:
U need to flash a full complete stock image from odin. Im willing to bet you have a return to stock thread in your development section. If your using a mobile app remember to check stickys as they dont show by default.
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I've tried returning to stock, both with the Odin method and the flash-only method :\
I have a " RESET_LJ7.zip" that will delete everything including recovery and reset flash counter, but it's a huge file, I'm not home, and I haven't uploaded it anywhere. You can search for that zip file name because I can't remember where I originally found it, or I can upload it tonight for you, it's just a flashable zip
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I have a " RESET_LJ7.zip" that will delete everything including recovery and reset flash counter, but it's a huge file, I'm not home, and I haven't uploaded it anywhere. You can search for that zip file name because I can't remember where I originally found it, or I can upload it tonight for you, it's just a flashable zip
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Where are custom recoveries stored? And is there some way for me to access it? I would think right clicking "Phone" from Explorer and hitting "Format" would delete everything, but apparently it doesn't.
demiipoet said:
Where are custom recoveries stored? And is there some way for me to access it? I would think right clicking "Phone" from Explorer and hitting "Format" would delete everything, but apparently it doesn't.
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No I'm not sure where the recovery is restored, I didn't make the zip I just have a copy of it because I needed it when I returned 2 phones to Sprint Like I said search that name for the zip, and if you still don't find it I'll upload it when home, that could be VERY late though
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Here's stock LJ7. I assume you know how to use Odin so here's the file as posted by Skunk Ape1. All credit goes to him.
http://d-h.st/GVs
Oh and also, the files you delete while "formatting" the phone on the computer are only the extra app data (like back-ups and such) and other extra files. Things like recovery are in hidden system files that I believe can only be deleted through a specific clear (like system/data clear in TWRP) or by flashing a complete stock tar through Odin. Well you can also manually delete them but that takes a while.
imaconeheadXD said:
No I'm not sure where the recovery is restored, I didn't make the zip I just have a copy of it because I needed it when I returned 2 phones to Sprint Like I said search that name for the zip, and if you still don't find it I'll upload it when home, that could be VERY late though
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I couldn't find the .zip via Google nor xda, but don't worry about it. My phone works perfectly fine and I can return to stock well enough. It just bothers me that there seems to be some secret folder/residual data that I can't seem to get rid of ><
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Here's stock LJ7. I assume you know how to use Odin so here's the file as posted by Skunk Ape1. All credit goes to him.
http://d-h.st/GVs
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I've already returned my phone to stock (several times) via the directions in the [HOW TO] Root, Unroot, Hotspot, Roms, Tips and more! 10/5/12 thread (I'm assuming both .tar would work the same way), but thank you.
porshce2 said:
Here's stock LJ7. I assume you know how to use Odin so here's the file as posted by Skunk Ape1. All credit goes to him.
http://d-h.st/GVs
Oh and also, the files you delete while "formatting" the phone on the computer are only the extra app data (like back-ups and such) and other extra files. Things like recovery are in hidden system files that I believe can only be deleted through a specific clear (like system/data clear in TWRP) or by flashing a complete stock tar through Odin. Well you can also manually delete them but that takes a while.
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That is correct, the recovery is stored on a separate partition from the OS, so you cant clear that just by formatting system and such. Its also best to simply replace it and not clear it, because if you clear it you are completely removing everything from the recovery partition and that may or may not cause issues
@OP, One way you can remove your custom recovery (and replace it with the stock recovery) is by flashing a full stock tar. In the general section there is a thread titled "MA6 OTA!!!", read through there because some people posted links to how to get the stock recovery back on without having to ODIN a full stock tar (they needed to flash the LJ7 to MA6 OTA through the stock recovery)
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CNexus said:
That is correct, the recovery is stored on a separate partition from the OS, so you cant clear that just by formatting system and such. Its also best to simply replace it and not clear it, because if you clear it you are completely removing everything from the recovery partition and that may or may not cause issues
@OP, One way you can remove your custom recovery (and replace it with the stock recovery) is by flashing a full stock tar. In the general section there is a thread titled "MA6 OTA!!!", read through there because some people posted links to how to get the stock recovery back on without having to ODIN a full stock tar (they needed to flash the LJ7 to MA6 OTA through the stock recovery)
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Ah, thank you so much. The main thing that was bugging me was that I couldn't seem to get rid of CWM and TWRP, but now I know they're hidden.
But I've flashed CWM, TWRP, then went back to CWM and whenever I open Recovery Setup in Rom Manager, it says that both CWM and TWRP are already installed, which is what's bugging me. Rom Manager works just fine and all, but I'm just really curious about why/how I can have two recoveries installed at the same time (I thought flashing one would delete the other).
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Ah, thank you so much. The main thing that was bugging me was that I couldn't seem to get rid of CWM and TWRP, but now I know they're hidden.
But I've flashed CWM, TWRP, then went back to CWM and whenever I open Recovery Setup in Rom Manager, it says that both CWM and TWRP are already installed, which is what's bugging me. Rom Manager works just fine and all, but I'm just really curious about why/how I can have two recoveries installed at the same time (I thought flashing one would delete the other).
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This is why I hate the dependence that people have built on touch recoveries and recovery controlling apps. It makes people forget that the recovery works like a computer bios. It's not hidden. It's just on its own partition. When you fire it up, it's essentially booting a separate partition so that you can control everything on the main partition and nothing from your rom or kernel are in use at the time.
So I am in a process of restoring my wife´s phone using stock rom. But before I begin I want to be sure I am not forgetting something.
1. The phone has been rooted, it only has link2sd and superuser.
2. A partition has been created on the SD card to move apps.
3. I want to make a hard reset on the phone, I has the flashtool program.
4. I have 4.0.2.A.0.42_Central Europe/Generic from Link. Would have preferred Nordic but couldn´t find it.
5. Am I then good to go to flash my phone? There aren´t any precautions that I am forgetting?!?
Much obliged for all the help granted
stonemask said:
So I am in a process of restoring my wife´s phone using stock rom. But before I begin I want to be sure I am not forgetting something.
1. The phone has been rooted, it only has link2sd and superuser.
2. A partition has been created on the SD card to move apps.
3. I want to make a hard reset on the phone, I has the flashtool program.
4. I have 4.0.2.A.0.42_Central Europe/Generic from Link. Would have preferred Nordic but couldn´t find it.
5. Am I then good to go to flash my phone? There aren´t any precautions that I am forgetting?!?
Much obliged for all the help granted
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yes, no problem to flash the stock firmware,
after reset there wouldn't be any use of external partition so you can change that if you want.
kaliyaakakallu1 said:
yes, no problem to flash the stock firmware,
after reset there wouldn't be any use of external partition so you can change that if you want.
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Hi there, I ended up using PC Companion and used that to reinstall phone software and it worked flawlessly, thx for assistance though.
stonemask said:
Hi there, I ended up using PC Companion and used that to reinstall phone software and it worked flawlessly, thx for assistance though.
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Great!!
Hello!
For those who want to try Lollipop but dont want to install the Brasil firmware and then install the update...
I bring you RETAIL BRASIL LOLLIPOP, this is a TWRP backup of the fresh installation of Brasil Lollipop soak test.
Requirements:
Having Moto Maxx xt1225 or xt1250
Bootloader Unlocked
Rooted
TWRP installed
Instructions:
**new step**
First flash the brasil radio on fastboot
https://mega.co.nz/#!JFtBlRjQ!RHwe6zXcuhana9cNAYSOqBQCk-LV2mNHEdkAOID4Gm0
Code:
fastboot flash radio brasilradio.img
THEN restore the backup
Just as easy as unziping the folder and putting it on twrp/backups/ folder on your phone.
Reboot and go to TWRP then on restore and it will be there.
takes 5 mins to boot so dont be scared.
ta-da! lollipop on your device without all the mess.
Clean cache after the restore.
ITS OUTDATED NOW DONT DOWNLOAD IT
Download:
https://mega.co.nz/#!EMcCgJJb!PzZlzuU3QjbHchTVUy6XIBosbjA7CBDi9opw0D1aIlA
Hit thanks!
I have the Mexican version do you know that if i install this i won't lose the radios and my connectivity?
elgringoloco77 said:
I have the Mexican version do you know that if i install this i won't lose the radios and my connectivity?
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I have the Mexican version too you won't lose anything
Perfect thanks a lot man it's exactly what i was waiting for its already rooted right?
elgringoloco77 said:
Perfect thanks a lot man it's exactly what i was waiting for its already rooted right?
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No, but you can flash it on twrp too
OK very good and one last question if for any reason I wanna go back to kitkat 4.4.4 can i just restore one of my backups or there's any problem with it?
elgringoloco77 said:
OK very good and one last question if for any reason I wanna go back to kitkat 4.4.4 can i just restore one of my backups or there's any problem with it?
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there should be no problem, it's just a backup.
Luck:good:
got bootloped
Pika71 said:
there should be no problem, it's just a backup.
Luck:good:
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unfortunately there was a problem, a got bootloped, just before entering the system and it frozes and then bootlop y tought it was the data and enter the recovery, to do a factory reset but doing that erase all my phone even the internal storage now im trying to restore one of my backups from a month ago because the one that i have done was erased je
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Well indeed i could restore my backup and my phone it's alright but a question myself why i got the boot loop maybe something about the serial not being the correct or something i will have update the phone in hard way
elgringoloco77 said:
Well indeed i could restore my backup and my phone it's alright but a question myself why i got the boot loop maybe something about the serial not being the correct or something i will have update the phone in hard way
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Hi i'm in the same situation, i cleared my internal storage, how did you sent the backup file without access into android?
Is there a way to push the file from twrp? bootloader or stock recovery?
Thanks in advance.
Hmm I don't know guys if You are screwing up with the wipes or if really it bootloops, I tested it and had no issues
betovanbuuren said:
Hi i'm in the same situation, i cleared my internal storage, how did you sent the backup file without access into android?
Is there a way to push the file from twrp? bootloader or stock recovery?
Thanks in advance.
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Go to bootloader and try tutorial for back to stock
For anyone with bootlop and cleared internal storage, use usb otg and flash twrp recovery, i was able to mount usb and restore from there.
Thanks to everyone that helped me
elgringoloco77 said:
Well indeed i could restore my backup and my phone it's alright but a question myself why i got the boot loop maybe something about the serial not being the correct or something i will have update the phone in hard way
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Same here wipe everything = bootloop . And if i restore with my data it starts but wifi wont work.
Jaocagomez said:
Hmm I don't know guys if You are screwing up with the wipes or if really it bootloops, I tested it and had no issues
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Is there a possibility that the backup it's somehow linked to your phone has it was saving some type of serial ID or something because mine enter bootloop just before i was beginning to configurate has i said i thought it could be resolved with a data and cache erase but the recovery it's the stock one and erase all the phone... why don't you tray uploading another backup but with root and twrp? Anyone else succeeded with these backup?
did a twrp backup but hwen i connect the phone to the computer i don't see the TWRP folder in my internal storage, any idea?
The folder does appear on your phone?
betovanbuuren said:
did a twrp backup but hwen i connect the phone to the computer i don't
see the TWRP folder in my internal storage, any idea?
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elgringoloco77 said:
The folder does appear on your phone?
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first you need to make a backup using TWRP
you'll see the folder
then erase or save it in your pc the previous backup
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Jaocagomez said:
Hmm I don't know guys if You are screwing up with the wipes or if really it bootloops, I tested it and had no issues
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Same problem – wifi don't work. It's boot okay one time, but hangs after turning on wifi. After that i have bootloop (shows "launch applications" notify and reboot). Looks like radio problem. In fastboot mode Baseband shows nothing.
Check Baseband on your phone. I think problem is in radio, that It's not backed up with TWRP.
i have been having problems with my tab, i would like to do a factory reset, do i have to flash a stock rom? i dont really get this stuff to much, im use to putting a rom on my device then flash it from that, i dont really know about doing it from odin.
i found (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798835&page=3) is this something i can do with odin and if so then how?
some of the problems might be that in order to make room i might of stupidly root uninstalled some system apps i needed, i had thought i had backed them up but i think i forgot to.
my camera app doesnt seem to work, does any one just have the stock camera app? maybe this will help.
deanventure said:
i have been having problems with my tab, i would like to do a factory reset, do i have to flash a stock rom? i dont really get this stuff to much, im use to putting a rom on my device then flash it from that, i dont really know about doing it from odin.
i found (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798835&page=3) is this something i can do with odin and if so then how?
some of the problems might be that in order to make room i might of stupidly root uninstalled some system apps i needed, i had thought i had backed them up but i think i forgot to.
my camera app doesnt seem to work, does any one just have the stock camera app? maybe this will help.
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The safest way if you want to know for sure is to download the original firmware here :http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T700/
Then inside the zip file will be a tar or md5 file which goes whereever you like ie desktop.
Then its the exact same process as rooting through odin, ie download mode first, connect cable, click pda box on right and browse to the extracted files...then your good to go...this also will have a built in PIT file meaning if ever you damage your partitiobs on your device this method will also solve that problem.
Good Luck pal.
i dont see any for united states
Why oh why do people NOT make backups in recovery BEFORE messing with the stock rom? All could have been fixed in minutes.
Just try and flash the Cellular South firmware, you may get an error flashing, but if you do comeback and we'll probably be able to get around it.
i did make a backup, just dont know where it went.....
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i did make a backup, just dont know where it went.....
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The backup folder will either be on the internal or external sd card. Just direct twrp to it by selecting the right one.
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The backup folder will either be on the internal or external sd card. Just direct twrp to it by selecting the right one.
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what is twrp, i dont really get it, isnt it a app to help with recovery, is it also a windows program?
Well if you don't know what TWRP is then you can't have made a backup with it.
It's a custom recovery used for backing up your device and installing software.
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Well if you don't know what TWRP is then you can't have made a backup with it.
It's a custom recovery used for backing up your device and installing software.
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i know odin,after pressing i get a black scree, with
warning!!
a custom OS can cause critical problems in device and installed applications if you want to download a custom OS, press volume up key. otherwise, press the volume down key to cancel.
and it had a yellow triangle on the bottom with a exclamation point in it
then when i press up
i get odin mode with "downloading" do not turn of target and an android guy
That's stock recovery.
You need to install this with odin for TWRP.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934554230
just tried that, and doing what pdolton2000 suggested a few post up, nothing.
still seems to be on stock odin
I think you mean stock recovery.
Right, put the .tar file you downloaded into Odin by clicking the AP button.
Now in the options tab untick Auto reboot. Click the Log tab.
Click start. Odin will now flash the recovery.
Once it's completed, press and hold POWER +VOL DOWN +HOME. As soon as your screen goes off change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other 2 buttons. Hold until recovery boots.
ok, still not working, this sucks.... i want to thank you for all your help you have given me so far, i know you definitely don't have to.
but what is the best way to do a factory reset i tried doing it through odin bust no luck. can i restore a factory image through twrp?
deanventure said:
ok, still not working, this sucks.... i want to thank you for all your help you have given me so far, i know you definitely don't have to.
but what is the best way to do a factory reset i tried doing it through odin bust no luck. can i restore a factory image through twrp?
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What's not actually working, twrp or factory reset, please be more specific.
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i tried tried changing the build prop that you recomended here]http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/t700-frozen-samsung-screen-kies-doesnt-t3080122 through twrp, but it was already at default, probably because i hit nand erase all on odin when flashing the stock rom, but it was still stuck on the samsung screen, i can get to TWRP, but nothing i do works, tried to wipe data and still,
what do you recommend to fix this
well got it fixed, thanks again for the help.
got a paypal or something i can toss a couple bucks your way for all the help?
What did you do to finally fix it?
i used twrp to wipe EVERYTHING put the factory image on it the flashed a deoxed rom.