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Hi, I'm new here & I've been searching countless hours through the forums & Google trying to find my answer but I can't seem to find it anywhere.
This is my first time I ever "root" my Android device, I've had experience in jailbreaking my iPhone in the past but nowadays even a baby can do it.
The thing is, I was following these guides here trying to flash this Jelly Bean rom:
(Apprently new guys can't post links to guides... okay..
*guide 1
*guide 2
I have a T-Mobile T999 Model so I got that nailed down.
When I boot into that recovery whatever I get a different screen than the one presented on this screen:
*picture 1
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When I'm around that step I get :
"Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select. (though in the tutorial it says home? wtf?)
reboot system now
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apple update from cache
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That's all I get, though in the tutoral it says:
"Copy the downloaded zip files from step 3 and step 4 to the internal SD card. Do not extract them."
&
"Select install zip from sdcard, then select choose zip from sdcard. Scroll to the ROM file on the SD card and select it. Confirm installation by selecting Yes – Install _____.zip on the next screen. The ROM will start installing."
Though, the thing is. I don't have "Install zip from sdcard" just some big ol' robot in the background with some wierd stuff in his chest like blue wires. What happened?
*guide 1: www(dot)theandroidsoul(dot)com/t-mobile-galaxy-s3-sgh-t999-gets-official-cyanogenmod-10-cm10-guide/
*guide 2: www(dot)galaxys3root(dot)com/galaxy-s3-root/how-to-root-u-s-and-canada-galaxy-s3-sgh-t999sgh-i747sph-l710-fail-proofnoob-proof/
can anyone tell me what's going on? did I mess up my phone?
*picture 1: www(dot)galaxys3root(dot)com/wp-content/uploads/2012/07/howto-root-us-canada-galaxys3-sght999-sghi717-sphl710-17-690x384.jpg
You are still on stock recovery. You need custom recovery to flash roms. To get a custom recovery use odin. Found here-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Download one of the attached recoveries and load in PDA slot of odin.
When you open ODIN, there will be 2 boxes checked. F.Reset Time and Auto Reboot. I recommend that you uncheck Auto Reboot so only F.Reset Time is checked. When the flash is complete,(green box says PASS!) your phone will not reboot by itself. From there Hold Vol-Up+Home+Power and boot straight to recovery.
Once you boot into custom recovery, flash this to root your current rom http://k0nane.info/rom/ecm/TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery-v5.zip.
Alternatively, you can just skip to flashing your CM10 rom (after a nandroid backup of course)
billard412 said:
You are still on stock recovery. You need custom recovery to flash roms. To get a custom recovery use odin. Found here-- http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Download one of the attached recoveries and load in PDA slot of odin.
When you open ODIN, there will be 2 boxes checked. F.Reset Time and Auto Reboot. I recommend that you uncheck Auto Reboot so only F.Reset Time is checked. When the flash is complete,(green box says PASS!) your phone will not reboot by itself. From there Hold Vol-Up+Home+Power and boot straight to recovery.
Once you boot into custom recovery, flash this to root your current rom http://k0nane.info/rom/ecm/TeamEpic-Root-from-Recovery-v5.zip.
Alternatively, you can just skip to flashing your CM10 rom (after a nandroid backup of course)
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Hello!
I've done this Odin portion already, I've already gotten past the Odin "PASS" & all that good stuff. The thing is, when I do Vol-Up+Home+Power I'm I'm shown only this:
reboot system now
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apple update from cache
I am not doing Vol-Down-Home-Power since that's just the other recovery correct?
The question is .. do I need a Sdcard to flash a rom into my galaxy s3? cause I don't have one..
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This is the recovery mode screen I'm shown when I do Volume-Up-Home-Power:
www(dot)youtube(dot)com/watch?v=UxaVXJJdhhk
I don't have that model it's just showing you the recovery screen I get. I'm guessing it's not the custom one?
Use Odin and CWM from my signature.
I got it, I know what's wrong to anyone else having this problem.
To those that applied the Samsung update - samrung overrides the recovery if you don't remove the battery!
taco7712 said:
I got it, I know what's wrong to anyone else having this problem.
To those that applied the Samsung update - samrung overrides the recovery if you don't remove the battery!
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I was about to post that =P
psykhotic said:
I was about to post that =P
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And I'm fairly certain you need a sdcard to flash ROMs.
You don't need an external sd to flash roms.
taco7712 said:
I got it, I know what's wrong to anyone else having this problem.
To those that applied the Samsung update - samrung overrides the recovery if you don't remove the battery!
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I've been browsing the forums for a couple of months. Read lots of how-to guides but they all give different ways of doing the same thing.
Thought I knew a lot about computers, but feeling like a noob
GT-N7100 (international) running 4.1.1. Rooted using N7100. Backed up all my apks and data using Carbon, the backup app. I assume that if I wipe the device I can restore... so I'm good to go.
Wanted to put on a custom 4.2 rom so I picked Carbon (1.4-2FEB2003). Reviews looked favourable.
Downloaded Rom Manager v5.5.2.3. Clicked "Recovery Setup", rebooted, my Current Recovery is now Clockworkod 6.0.1.9.
Downloaded the rom using goomanager. Rom is sitting in a zip in a directory on my sd card.
Installed Mobile ODIN Lite v3.65 since I wanted to keep the flash count at 0.
Mobile ODIN doesn't see any of the files (they're zip). If I unzip them using an external zipper then I can manual select "Kernel" boot.img, but no idea what files to select for the rest of the options. Ok, so abandoned ODIN.
Back to ROM Manager. Install ROM from SD Card, however that app appears to be bugged since it's not able to show the external sd card, (extSdCard) and just shows internal memory.
Installed ROM Toolbox Lite. Install ROM from SD card. Browsed onto the SD card. Hurrah... picked the rom. ROM Pre-Installation appears, picked Backup Existing ROM, Wipe Data and Cache (shudder), Wipe Dalvik Cache. Ok. Reboot and install. OK. Phone reboots.
Into ClockworkMod.
Screen appears with a falled down droid. Options are: reboot system now, apply update from ADB, apply update from external storage, wipe data/factory reset/ wipe cache partition, apply update from cache.
No idea what to pick. I'd have expected to get a "install rom from sd card" or some other such option, since "update" sounds like just changing clockworkmod.
Choosing "reboot system now" and the system comes back up as if I hadn't told it to install rom. Apply from external allows me to browse the rom but then I get ann E:signature veritifcation failed.
Hard-reboot. Back into 4.1.1.
I can plug into my computer (mac - so no Odin). While I'd like to keep my trianges away etc for warranty, it's not 100% critical.
How to progress further? Which of the several flashing tools should I use? What noob mistakes am I making?
1st Of all Every time You Flash a Custom Rom or boot into recovery mode ur binary will be increased so its pointless to use Triangle away while you are rooted , But when you decide to make ur device completely stock then use Triangle away and flash a Stock Rom which will unroot ur device and get ota updates back.
Now for flashing custom Roms its simple By Using any custom recovery Clockworkod or TWR.. etc:
1- Turn Off ur device then boot into recovery ( Vol up + Home + Power)
2- Make sure you have downloaded the Rom to your external SD Card
3- Wipe data Factory Reset ( Your External will remain untouched)
4- Wipe Cach
5- Wipe Dalvik cach
6- Finally Install Zip From SD Card an choose install Zip from External Card , Aroma Installer will popup then you can take it from here
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1- Turn Off ur device then boot into recovery ( Vol up + Home + Power)
6- Finally Install Zip From SD Card an choose install Zip from External Card , Aroma Installer will popup then you can take it from here
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Would you expect the Install Zip from SD Card option to appear if I'd skipped steps 2-5. I.e. if I haven't factory wiped yet, would the option not appear? Or should it always be there and there is something else wrong?
Thanks for your help BTW.
ohmegosh said:
Would you expect the Install Zip from SD Card option to appear if I'd skipped steps 2-5. I.e. if I haven't factory wiped yet, would the option not appear? Or should it always be there and there is something else wrong?
Thanks for your help BTW.
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if u skip steps 2-5 you will face problems in the new rom. even worse the new rom may not boot normally due to leftover system data files n settings of the previous rom.
best way to flash is to reboot to recovery rather than using some softwares.
always make a nandroid in clockwork "backup n restore" option prior to flashing new rom.
souravtarafdar said:
always make a nandroid in clockwork "backup n restore" option prior to flashing new rom.
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Maybe this is where my confusion is coming from. I'm not seeing a backup option in the clockwork menu. Nor am I seeing a flash rom option, or anything other than the few options.
Those options are: reboot system now, apply update from ADB, apply update from external storage, wipe data/factory reset/ wipe cache partition, apply update from cache.
That means you haven't flashed cwm recovery.
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UtkarshGupta said:
That means you haven't flashed cwm recovery.
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According to ROM Manager on the phone I'm getting told
"Current Recovery: ClockworkMod 6.0.1.9
Latest Recovery: ClockworkMod 6.0.1.9"
I've tried reflashing the recovery a couple of times but it makes no difference.
I've checked clockworkmod.com/rommanager and indeed 6.0.1.9 appears correct.
Is there a different tool I should be using to put the cwm recovery into place?
Again, thanks to everyone so far for your help. This noob wants to not be a noob
In recovery does it say stock recovery ?
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In recovery does it say stock recovery ?
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When you say "in recovery" did you mean in the ROM Manager app, or somewhere else? I'll assume you meant when booting in recovery mode.
If I boot into recovery mode (from ROM Manager, click the reboot into recovery, or by power off/on with keys) I get the fallen down droid, and the following:
"Android system recovery <3e>
Volume up/down to move highlight:
power button to select.
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
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# MANUAL MODE #
-- Applying Multi-CSC...
Applied the CSC-code : BTU
Successfully applied multi-CSC."
I guess you still have the stock recovery , You should have the option to install a zip from SD Card check the Screenshot
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I guess you still have the stock recovery , You should have the option to install a zip from SD Card check the Screenshot
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Hmm... screenshot definitely doesn't look like that. So what do I need to do to get that recovery installed? ROM Manager doesn't seem to want to do it. I wonder if the way I got root is the problem?
Download the recovery from clockworkmod site and flash it via mobile odin.
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Download the recovery from clockworkmod site and flash it via mobile odin.
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I've downloaded the file (6.0.1.9) and it comes as a .img file. However, by default, mobile odin wouldn't handle it. Searched and found another post that said to rename it to "recovery.img" and... MO found it. Hurrah. Flashed. Hurrah.
It rebooted into it once. All looked good. But on reboot it's gone. I'm a lot further along than this morning so thank you. I'll go play some more!
Rename the following file
/system/recovery-from-boot.p
to
/system/recovery-from-boot.p-bak
With root explorer or something.
Then flash custom recovery again.
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Flash it via odin
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Rename the following file
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That did it, thanks!
souravtarafdar said:
if u skip steps 2-5 you will face problems in the new rom. even worse the new rom may not boot normally due to leftover system data files n settings of the previous rom.
best way to flash is to reboot to recovery rather than using some softwares.
always make a nandroid in clockwork "backup n restore" option prior to flashing new rom.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028103
go to second post for installation instruction of philz cwm recovery.......I guess u even dont have root access, so try the odin instructions.
or try the original cwm touch version:::::::::
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34315245
-Reboot device to download mode(vol down+home+power at once keep pressed until restarts)
-Open odin and select downloaded file for PDA tab
-Connect device to PC, and wait till device successfully added to com port
-Flash
-Use Triangle away reset flash counter(thanks chainfire).
hope it helped u.:good:
souravtarafdar said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2028103
go to second post for installation instruction of philz cwm recovery.......I guess u even dont have root access, so try the odin instructions.
or try the original cwm touch version:::::::::
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=34315245
-Reboot device to download mode(vol down+home+power at once keep pressed until restarts)
-Open odin and select downloaded file for PDA tab
-Connect device to PC, and wait till device successfully added to com port
-Flash
-Use Triangle away reset flash counter(thanks chainfire).
hope it helped u.:good:
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How can he triangle away if he has a custom recovery?
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UtkarshGupta said:
How can he triangle away if he has a custom recovery?
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Triangle away ----used to reset flash counter....thAT IS it resets the times u flash something....when u flash recovery ur counter increases...simply open triangle away & reset counter to 00000000000000000000.........so ur doubt cleared
didn't thought u would ask this after seeing ur previous posts
so i rooted my s3 for sprint and beleive everything went fine i do have root...but everytime i am gonna install a rom..(tried 3 diffrent ones) while is installing the android drops flat on his back with the hood open and exclamation on his chest...can some one pls HELP ME AND THE LIL GUY OUT!!!
p.s i tried unrooting and and when checking .md5 file it fails so i cancelled..
HELP ME!!!!!
kay131108 said:
so i rooted my s3 for sprint and beleive everything went fine i do have root...but everytime i am gonna install a rom..(tried 3 diffrent ones) while is installing the android drops flat on his back with the hood open and exclamation on his chest...can some one pls HELP ME AND THE LIL GUY OUT!!!
p.s i tried unrooting and and when checking .md5 file it fails so i cancelled..
HELP ME!!!!!
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Your going into download/odin mode. You need to go into whatever custom recovery you have to flash roms....
Damn its been a while since i did the 3 finger salute but i think it's power+home+ volume down.
If thats not it then its volume up lol.
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Speedin07si said:
Your going into download/odin mode. You need to go into whatever custom recovery you have to flash roms....
Damn its been a while since i did the 3 finger salute but i think it's power+home+ volume down.
If thats not it then its volume up lol.
Sent from a planet far far away.
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i have tried that and nothing.go into recovery mode and try installing the guy still drops dead.
kay131108 said:
i have tried that and nothing.go into recovery mode and try installing the guy still drops dead.
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Recovery shouldn't have the android guy. What recovery are you using?
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Speedin07si said:
Recovery shouldn't have the android guy. What recovery are you using?
Sent from a planet far far away.
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ok.sorry you are right that was not recovery..can u pls be a little more specific.. if i press the three buttons with volume down is just an android in download mode..so what do i do next?...clockworkmodrecovery
kay131108 said:
ok.sorry you are right that was not recovery..can u pls be a little more specific.. if i press the three buttons with volume down is just an android in download mode..so what do i do next?...clockworkmodrecovery
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If it's putting you in download switch the volume button your holding... so if holding volume down gold up instead and vice versa
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kay131108 said:
ok..can u pls be a little more specific..i if i press the three buttons with volume down is just an android in download mode..so what do i do next?...clockworkmodrecovery
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Ok, let's start at the very beginning (it's a very good place to start).
Before we get started, I'm going to make the following assumptions:
You successfully rooted your phone through Odin.
You currently have a custom recovery (either TWRP or CWM).
You have a Rom you'd like to flash on either your internal storage or your SDcard (I'd recommend the SDcard, but that's your prerogative).
If either of the first two is not true, I'd recommend going back to qbking77's thread and check out the videos on how to use Odin to gain root and a custom recovery.
If number 3 above is not true, download a ROM (nor someone new to flashing/custom Roms, I'd recommend Freeza's stock rooted Rom, as it's identical to stock TW, but just with Root). Once you download a Rom, check it's md5sum to verify that it's a good download. Copy the file to your SD card and get ready to flash (make sure you have decent battery life left, I try to keep at least 50% or more when flashing Roms, although it shouldn't take too long.
I'll give directions on how to flash a Rom below. The instructions will be for TWRP, but CWM has similar options/settings
Turn your phone completely off (hold down power for 3-5 seconds)
Boot your phone into recovery. Hold Up, Menu, and Power for a few seconds (until SAMSUNG appears on your screen and the phone vibrates)
Make a Nandroid backup. I can't emphasize this enough. In flashing, it's almost a certainty that one time, something will mess up. When that happens, you want to be able to restore a backup. In TWRP, just go into Backup Menu and choose where you want it (internal vs. External storage). It takes my phone a few (5-10) minutes to completely backup my data.
In TWRP, click the wipe button, then system. This will completely wipe the Rom from your phone. Doing this will allow you to get a "clean" install, without any settings or leftover files from your old Rom getting in the way. Instead, you could only wipe data (factory reset), which is good enough for most Roms. I'd still recommend a system wipe, though.
Also while in the Wipe menu, wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache.
Go back to the TWRP main menu.
Click Install, then find your Rom zip file (may have to switch from internal to external storage).
Let TWRP do it's thing.
If you're installing a TW-based Rom, chances are it had gapps already installed. If not, you should now flash the correct gapps package from goo.im. Make sure you're flashing the correct one, as if you don't, your google apps will force close upon use.
Reboot into system and give it time to boot (first boot sometimes takes a couple of minutes).
Set up your phone the way you like.
These should be the directions to follow whenever you flash a new Rom. Some Roms have the Aroma installer, so you'll have more options once you choose to flash the Rom zip, but those are typically easy to follow (and vary from Rom to Rom, so I won't be able to give you a good guide on that).
Hope this helps!
This guy and his mini-guide posts^
CNexus said:
This guy and his mini-guide posts^
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He's spot on though, lol... great job topherk
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topherk said:
Ok, let's start at the very beginning (it's a very good place to start).
Before we get started, I'm going to make the following assumptions:
You successfully rooted your phone through Odin.
You currently have a custom recovery (either TWRP or CWM).
You have a Rom you'd like to flash on either your internal storage or your SDcard (I'd recommend the SDcard, but that's your prerogative).
If either of the first two is not true, I'd recommend going back to qbking77's thread and check out the videos on how to use Odin to gain root and a custom recovery.
If number 3 above is not true, download a ROM (nor someone new to flashing/custom Roms, I'd recommend Freeza's stock rooted Rom, as it's identical to stock TW, but just with Root). Once you download a Rom, check it's md5sum to verify that it's a good download. Copy the file to your SD card and get ready to flash (make sure you have decent battery life left, I try to keep at least 50% or more when flashing Roms, although it shouldn't take too long.
I'll give directions on how to flash a Rom below. The instructions will be for TWRP, but CWM has similar options/settings
Turn your phone completely off (hold down power for 3-5 seconds)
Boot your phone into recovery. Hold Up, Menu, and Power for a few seconds (until SAMSUNG appears on your screen and the phone vibrates)
Make a Nandroid backup. I can't emphasize this enough. In flashing, it's almost a certainty that one time, something will mess up. When that happens, you want to be able to restore a backup. In TWRP, just go into Backup Menu and choose where you want it (internal vs. External storage). It takes my phone a few (5-10) minutes to completely backup my data.
In TWRP, click the wipe button, then system. This will completely wipe the Rom from your phone. Doing this will allow you to get a "clean" install, without any settings or leftover files from your old Rom getting in the way. Instead, you could only wipe data (factory reset), which is good enough for most Roms. I'd still recommend a system wipe, though.
Also while in the Wipe menu, wipe Cache and Dalvik Cache.
Go back to the TWRP main menu.
Click Install, then find your Rom zip file (may have to switch from internal to external storage).
Let TWRP do it's thing.
If you're installing a TW-based Rom, chances are it had gapps already installed. If not, you should now flash the correct gapps package from goo.im. Make sure you're flashing the correct one, as if you don't, your google apps will force close upon use.
Reboot into system and give it time to boot (first boot sometimes takes a couple of minutes).
Set up your phone the way you like.
These should be the directions to follow whenever you flash a new Rom. Some Roms have the Aroma installer, so you'll have more options once you choose to flash the Rom zip, but those are typically easy to follow (and vary from Rom to Rom, so I won't be able to give you a good guide on that).
Hope this helps!
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ok..first thanx guys for taking your time to helping this noob..ok so on to biz.
You successfully rooted your phone through Odin...........YES I DID
You currently have a custom recovery (either TWRP or CWM)................I BELEIVE I HAVE CWM..AND I SEEN TWRP THROGH ROM MANAGER.
You have a Rom you'd like to flash on either your internal storage or your SDcard (I'd recommend the SDcard, but that's your prerogative). YES I HAVE A FEW ROMS ALREADY TO GO>
ok now here......
Turn your phone completely off (hold down power for 3-5 seconds)
Boot your phone into recovery. Hold Up, Menu, and Power for a few seconds (until SAMSUNG appears on your screen and the phone vibrates)................THE PHONE GOES TO A SCREEN THAT SAYS ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY <3e>.........
in this screen is a dead android with the hood open and red triangle with exclamation on it....and on the left hand side of the android in Yellow letters it says
# MANUAL MODE #
__APPLING MULTI-csc...
APPLIED the csc-code : SPR
succefully applied multi-csc.
hope this gives you some info on whats going on......
UPDATE:
i downloade goo manager and now have twrp recovery...going to try an install rom now....will update.
kay131108 said:
ok..first thanx guys for taking your time to helping this noob..ok so on to biz.
You successfully rooted your phone through Odin...........YES I DID
You currently have a custom recovery (either TWRP or CWM)................I BELEIVE I HAVE CWM..AND I SEEN TWRP THROGH ROM MANAGER.
You have a Rom you'd like to flash on either your internal storage or your SDcard (I'd recommend the SDcard, but that's your prerogative). YES I HAVE A FEW ROMS ALREADY TO GO>
ok now here......
Turn your phone completely off (hold down power for 3-5 seconds)
Boot your phone into recovery. Hold Up, Menu, and Power for a few seconds (until SAMSUNG appears on your screen and the phone vibrates)................THE PHONE GOES TO A SCREEN THAT SAYS ANDROID SYSTEM RECOVERY .........
in this screen is a dead android with the hood open and red triangle with exclamation on it....and on the left hand side of the android in Yellow letters it says
# MANUAL MODE #
__APPLING MULTI-csc...
APPLIED the csc-code : SPR
succefully applied multi-csc.
hope this gives you some info on whats going on.
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You're still on stock recovery you need download goomanager from the play store hit the menu button and select install open recovery script to install twrp. Then reboot recovery and flash your rom :thumbup:
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Ok, it sounds like your recovery is bonked (and yes, that is the technical term). Something must've gone wrong when you were flashing the recovery through Odin (not necessarily your fault, sounds like it might've been a corrupted download).
One thing you can do is to download the latest TWRP. The way to do this is to install the GooManager app from the play store.
Once GooManager is installed, click on the "menu" button, then choose "Install OpenRecoveryScript." This will download and install the latest version of TWRP. Let it do it's thing then try to reboot into recovery again (you can do it directly from GooManager, it's one of the main options).
Let me know if that works.
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Originally Posted by -EViL-KoNCEPTz-
You're still on stock recovery <3e> you need download goomanager from ths play store hit thw menu button and select install open recovery script to install twrp. Then reboot recovery and flash your rom :thumbup:
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Bah! Beat me to it! I had to get all wordy with my response!
topherk said:
Ok, it sounds like your recovery is bonked (and yes, that is the technical term). Something must've gone wrong when you were flashing the recovery through Odin (not necessarily your fault, sounds like it might've been a corrupted download).
One thing you can do is to download the latest TWRP. The way to do this is to install the GooManager app from the play store.
Once GooManager is installed, click on the "menu" button, then choose "Install OpenRecoveryScript." This will download and install the latest version of TWRP. Let it do it's thing then try to reboot into recovery again (you can do it directly from GooManager, it's one of the main options).
Let me know if that works.
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Ninja'd they're still on stock recovery, the <3e> is a dead giveaway
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I know one of the steps with the Odin flashing it to reboot into Recovery before rebooting into the Rom (otherwise it re-installs the stock recovery). Do you think this person forgot to do that?
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I know one of the steps with the Odin flashing it to reboot into Recovery before rebooting into the Rom (otherwise it re-installs the stock recovery). Do you think this person forgot to do that?
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Most likely. Alot of people miss that step. You need to reboot recovery to disable the recovery install script that reflashes stock clockwork on boot.
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I like to break stuff!
To the OP why do you say you are rooted? Have to tried to install an app which requires root access and where able to? I think you failed to root the device at all. I think you need to go through the process all over again to root your device. Once you flash the custom recovery via odin you can not let the phone reboot, you must pull the battery then boot into the custom recovery flash the team Epic root zip which will prevent the stock recovery from being installed again. Then at this point will you be able to reboot the phone. Once it boots up verify you have SU installed and have root access. Now the MOST IMPORTANT thing you are going to do is shut down, boot back into custom recovery (cwm) and make a nandroid backup.
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flastnoles11 said:
He's spot on though, lol... great job topherk
SPRINT GS3 FAQ
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I know
To the OP please remember to use a heavy duty or Blackberry cable when using Odin or copying files to your phone from the computer.
YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATES SOB"S ON THIS EARTH,THNX TO ALL FOR YOUR HELP..i will be donating soon!!!.
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YOU GUYS ARE THE GREATES SOB"S ON THIS EARTH,THNX TO ALL FOR YOUR HELP..i will be donating soon!!!.
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If you don't mind telling us where was the issue?
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Hello Everyone,
I'm hoping someone can help me out.
I installed ROM Manager on my phone, and (honestly not sure why!) but I did. When I launched the application, it told me that v. 6.0 was available if I wanted to update - Stupid me, updated ClockWorkMod to v6.0.
Well, everything was fine.. until I decided to use the ROM Manager Backup option - When I rebooted, it got stuck on
"Could not do normal boot"
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SGH-M919
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
CSB-OEM_CONFI_LSB: 0X30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
Downloading....
Do not turn off target!!
I'm not sure what to do at this point. I've tried VOL UP + HOME + POWER - but it goes right back to this spot. I've pulled the battery waited for 5 mins - then tried the same VOL UP + HOME + POWER - still nothing.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jay
Don't press the home button is the first thing I can think of.
Power + Volume up = Custom Recovery
Power + Volume down = ODIN/Download mode
To get into Recovery mode:
Pull battery
Insert battery but Don't turn phone on.
Press Power + Volume up buttons and hold them until you see the custom recovery prompt in blue lettering in the upper left corner of the S4, and then immediately release the buttons. You should enter into Recovery.
I don't use CWM so I'm not that familiar with its installation, etc. But there are a few threads that go into CWM in detail.
Plugged it back up to ODIN - pushed out the old ClockWorkMod and system booted back up!! Phew!!
I think I'm going with TWRP..
JayCapo1-8125 said:
Plugged it back up to ODIN - pushed out the old ClockWorkMod and system booted back up!! Phew!!
I think I'm going with TWRP..
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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 the above method is method of choice, but sometimes the Recovery doesn't take, so Method #1 is then recommended.
Here is an explanation why:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41166759&postcount=28
TWRP been having some issues, even the one people claim to be stable. Be caution with that one as well. Let us know how it works out if not can direct you to other recoveries. There are several out there all working flawlessly. Just matter of what you want you know?
mgbotoe said:
TWRP been having some issues, even the one people claim to be stable. Be caution with that one as well. Let us know how it works out if not can direct you to other recoveries. There are several out there all working flawlessly. Just matter of what you want you know?
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TWRP looks to have worked for me.
But I can see what you mean. I no longer get stuck in ODIN MODE - but I was having issues after dropping a ROM on my phone. Even after successful setup of the ROM, if I decided to reboot just for giggles. It would freeze on Samsung S4 Logo.
Well, I have since fixed this issue:
I believe the reason why I was getting stuck on Samsung S4 Logo on reboot was because in addition to wipe data/wipe cache/wipe dalvik - I also formatted the internal_sd - this is just a theory but my internal_sd regardless of me dumping a ROM on there, after reboot would do nothing - When I went in recovery - internal_sd showed 0MB. Thus, stuck boot screen. Nothing to boot too.
FIX: Installed STOCK ROM, and KERNEL - Confirmed, that reboot works after setting up phone. My understanding is that it installs all the necessary folder structure required. Got the STOCK ROM from: http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-stock-firmware/
Then followed this root process and recovery:
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-ro...g-twrp-method/
Once I did that, booted to recovery did the normal (wipe data/wipe cache/wipe dalvik) then dropped ALPHA ROM on my phone, along with Infamous KERNEL, and everything is great. Reboots like a champ now. -- Still using TWRP, but v. 2.5.0 - (no issues as of yet! )
Glad to see all working out for you
JayCapo1-8125 said:
Plugged it back up to ODIN - pushed out the old ClockWorkMod and system booted back up!! Phew!!
I think I'm going with TWRP..
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When you say "plugged it back up to ODIN" what exactly are you doing. Do I need to download an app to my PC? I am new to this... I'm stuck on the same screen.
Thanks in advance!
sincity said:
When you say "plugged it back up to ODIN" what exactly are you doing. Do I need to download an app to my PC? I am new to this... I'm stuck on the same screen.
Thanks in advance!
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Install ODIN 3.07 to your pc
Install drivers for your device onto your pc
I'll post a link to the ODIN thread so you can see how it's done
Update:
Here ya go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628
Please read the above thread in the link carefully.
If your device is stuck on a screen, what were you doing prior to get to that state.
First, boot into custom recovery and Wipe cache and dalvik cache, reboot, and see if that helps.
Either way, you should have ODIN on your pc
Biker1 said:
Install ODIN 3.07 to your pc
Install drivers to your device.
I'll post a link to the ODIN thread so you can see how it's done
Update:
Here ya go:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2258628
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Thanks a million... I'll give it a try! Wish me luck!
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Thanks a million... I'll give it a try! Wish me luck!
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I edited my link above.
You'll be fine.
Any questions, ask in the thread after you read about ODIN and how it works.
Once you install it on to your pc, along with the drivers which enable youropc totrecognize your device you'll find it very helpful when needed.
I have, and so have almost everyone who have ever rooted their devices and/or flashed ROMs, etc
By the way, you are not rooted?
I ask because if you are, you would have used ODIN.
What is exactly wrong now with your device?
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JayCapo1-8125 said:
Plugged it back up to ODIN - pushed out the old ClockWorkMod and system booted back up!! Phew!!
I think I'm going with TWRP..
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If you go with TWRP, don't use Goo Manager as that will install 2.6.0.0 which has some issues for some, as you probably know.
Install TWRP 2.5.0.2 with ODIN, which I did many months ago, and have had zero issues.
You can install with Mobile ODIN also I believe.
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I edited my link above.
You'll be fine.
Any questions, ask in the thread after you read about ODIN and how it works.
Once you install it on to your pc, along with the drivers which enable youropc totrecognize your device you'll find it very helpful when needed.
I have, and so have almost everyone who have ever rooted their devices and/or flashed ROMs, etc
By the way, you are not rooted?
I ask because if you are, you would have used ODIN.
What is exactly wrong now with your device?
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Ok I figured it out... I really appreciate your help! My blood pressure went down! LOL!
Yes my cell was rooted... I used GX4EX by:
Credits:
***Exploit adapted for AT&T by Jortex***
***Original Guide by Open1Your1Eyes0 for Verizon Galaxy S 4***
***Original Exploit by DooMLoRD***
I'm having a very hard time figuring which PAC-man ROM to download for my s3. I've got the thing rooted via towel root and have the free version of ROM manager, but don't know where to go from there. The model number is SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 if it matters.
There are hundreds of threads and post regarding loading roms... ill give you a quick run-down though....
First you need to find & flash a aftermarket recovery program.......(flash via odin) Team Win Recovery (TWRP) or Clockword Mod Recovery(CWMR) I personally like TWRP alot more, and there are a couple other ones, but those are probably the most common.
Once you do that, try booting into recovery mode.... ( turn phone off, then press volume up, power, and menu all at the same time, hold until you see the samsung logo and in top left you will see recovery booting, wait till this screen has past, then let go)
Once done, MAKE A BACK UP!!! Very important step and save it to where you will remember, i personally like to store it on my external SD card.
Load phone back up, download rom and recomended Gapps (google apps) onto computer, connect phone, and transfer onto the phone. (again i prefer to put on my external SD card)
Here is the pac-rom you want. ----> https://s.basketbuild.com/devs/pacman/d2lte/release - choose the .zip not the .zip.md5sum
you will have to look up what Gapps they recomend for their rom... i personally like PA Gapps.
Once loaded, turn phone off, boot to recovery, factory reset, wipe data/clear cache/dalvik cache. Install rom and specified gapps from location you saved on your phone.
I suggest your do a bit more research before you attempt so you are 100% sure you know what you are doing.... i did give a pretty thorough guideline but always double check!!!
Also, i have not tried using pacrom, so i dont know what its like, but i have tried around 4-5 roms and so far my favorite is dirty unicorns, here is the link for the newest stable rom. I am using PAGAPPS stock package with this rom.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95784891001604479
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGED PHONE FROM YOUR MIS-USE OR PERSONAL INJURY!
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First you need to find & flash a aftermarket recovery program.......(flash via odin) Team Win Recovery (TWRP) or Clockword Mod Recovery(CWMR) I personally like TWRP alot more, and there are a couple other ones, but those are probably the most common.
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I've downloaded Odin but have no idea of what to do with it. As for TWRP, the download links appear to either be very well hidden or just down completely, and when I tried to install Clockword Mod Recovery via ROM manager, I get a message saying "unsupported device".
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I've downloaded Odin but have no idea of what to do with it. As for TWRP, the download links appear to either be very well hidden or just down completely, and when I tried to install Clockword Mod Recovery via ROM manager, I get a message saying "unsupported device".
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http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
top right of screen it says "Get TWRP for your device"
find device and download to computer. Make sure you are running odin v3.09
turn phone off, boot into download mode. (volume down, power & menu all at same time)
open odin
plug into computer
odin will recognize
click pa and find TWRP file.
start and wait till odin says PASS!
Unplug and boot into recovery and continue as per previous instruction.
MAKE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP WHEN IN TWRP!!!!!
If you still cant figure it out, do some more googling. its out there..... i learned how to do it last week for my first time and all i used was google.
again, i am not responsible for a damaged device from improper use and hold no liability what so ever.
coyotefiveoh said:
top right of screen it says "Get TWRP for your device"
find device and download to computer. Make sure you are running odin v3.09
turn phone off, boot into download mode. (volume down, power & menu all at same time)
open odin
plug into computer
odin will recognize
click pa and find TWRP file.
start and wait till odin says PASS!
Unplug and boot into recovery and continue as per previous instruction.
MAKE SURE TO MAKE A BACKUP WHEN IN TWRP!!!!!
If you still cant figure it out, do some more googling. its out there..... i learned how to do it last week for my first time and all i used was google.
again, i am not responsible for a damaged device from improper use and hold no liability what so ever.
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I forgot to add, when I did find my device in that search bar and clicked on "direct download", I was taken here,( cant type URL, but it should say "/devs/s0updev/gooinsideme/") but there was nothing there so I clicked on "s0updev", but I'm not sure of where to go.
When I clicked on "Market Link", I got a message saying no app found.
Before flashing anything, you should determine which bootloader and modem version is on your phone.
If you run into problems installing the ROM, you need to know the bootloader and modem version on your phone when trying to get back to a stock or working ROM.
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Before flashing anything, you should determine which bootloader and modem version is on your phone.
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How do I do that? Also, I'm going to purchase a sim card with a prepaid service for my phone. If I get it activated first, can I still add a custom rom later and not lose anything?
Sorry for asking so many questions, I just wanna be careful.
Is your phone sim unlocked? If not, I recommend unllocking it before installing a custom ROM.
To find out about your bootloader and modem, install the Samsung Phone Info app from the play store. Run it and it will tell you what you need to know.
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Is your phone sim unlocked? If not, I recommend unllocking it before installing a custom ROM.
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The place where I bought it from claimed it was completely unlocked. I have no idea of how to check for myself other than a couple of shady payware apps on the playstore.
You can test it by trying a couple of sim cards in the phone. The sim cards do not need to be active and they should from two completely different carrier, rather than a carrier and its sub brand.
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You can test it by trying a couple of sim cards in the phone. The sim cards do not need to be active and they should from two completely different carrier, rather than a carrier and its sub brand.
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OK, I've downloaded the Samsung edition of Phone INFO and found my Bootloader info, but have no idea of where the modem info is. Also, I went back to the store I bought the phone and had them test with an T-Mobile card, and confirmed the phone was unlocked.
Okay, after getting ClockworkMod Recovery successfully flashed, I think I'm finally close to getting this thing going after coming across two tutorials from teamandroid. ("How to Install Android 4.4.2 KitKat on AT&T Galaxy S3 SGH-I747 with PAC-man Custom Firmware" being one of them) I've run into another problem though-
TeamAndroid said:
Complete Step-By-Step Instructions:
Step 1 - Download PAC-man Android 4.4.2 ROM and Google Apps for Galaxy S3 to your computer.
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The download link provided for the ROM is dead. I'm not sure of where to get the latest rom and the matching Google Apps download. If I can get these, I should finally get this thing installed.
There are great ROMs here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att/development
In order to flash a custom ROM, boot into recovery, format system, Dalvik, data, and cache. Install ROM, install Gapps, done
audit13 said:
There are great ROMs here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-att/development
In order to flash a custom ROM, boot into recovery, format system, Dalvik, data, and cache. Install ROM, install Gapps, done
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I'm going to install
[ROM][OFFICIAL][KitKat 4.4.4][d2lte] PAC-man 4.4.4.RC-1
Where can I find Gapps?
Gapps link here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2015607
During the ROM install, I got an error and it aborted the installation-
What was the error? The phone needs to be running the latest Philz, CWM, or TWRP.
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What was the error? The phone needs to be running the latest Philz, CWM, or TWRP.
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Formating system
Exracting system files...
Making symlinks
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E: Error in /sdcard/pac_d2lte-RC-1-20140831.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
I'm running CWM-based Recovery v5.5.0.4
Your recovery is too old.
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Your recovery is too old.
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https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager
I found "Samsung Galaxy S3 (AT&T)- 6.0.4.7" Do I need to go back into download mode and flash this with Odin? Do I run the risk of bricking when powering off my phone since I already went trough these steps-
“wipe data/factory reset”
“wipe cache partition”
“wipe dalvik cache”