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Can't install any ROMs to SGH-T999V

Well, I tried Cyanogen, AOPK and now I tried PARANOID 2.0.
None of them works, GAPPS works, but I get the Status 7 error while installing a ROM, i'm using the SGH-T999V and none of them works.

How are you trying to install them?
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You are rooted and trying to install with cwm or twrp recovery, right.
I ask because that error reminds me of stock recovery for some reason...
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Hey make sure you've rooted your phone first. I'm on cm10 with leankernel and everything works just great. Good luck!
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Sounds like stock recovery to me bud..
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d2tmo wrong device?

Status 7 errors can occur in ClockworkMod for everyone saying he's using a stock recovery.

Make sure your rooted and you should be good

Hey SGH-T999V,
I think we'd all love to help, but we need some more information. Can you tell us step by step exactly what you are doing? Once we have that, I think we will be able to help you past this.

I am fully rooted with clockworld recovery 5.0.4 or something, installing zip from sdcard then Status error 7 and yeah...

From what I've gathered, status 7 errors usually occur when the ROM is incompatible with the device e.g when flashing a CDMA rom on a GSM phone. My first advice would therefore be to confirm that the zip file is for the correct GS3 variant. You mentioned aokp and CM. Both these ROMS refer to the T999 as "d2tmo" and the zip files usually contain this in the name (e.g cm-9-20120909-NIGHTLY-d2tmo.zip). I would therefore check this first before anything else.
Assuming that's not the issue, some suggestions would be:
1. This is a longshot, but try toggling signature verification and see what happens. I doubt this is the issue but I have had update zips fail because this was accidentally toggled
2. Try updating CWM: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766552
3. Try changing the recovery to TWRP and see if its the recovery. The easiest way I've found is to use the GooManager app. Install from the play store. Run the app. Hit the menu key and select Install OpenRecoveryScript. Reboot into the TWRP recovery and try flashing from there.
4. Try rerooting the device from scratch

I got this error when I rooted using the Sprint method. I had to reflash cwm using Rom manager before I could install Cyanogen
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I had the same problem. I updated cwm and it fixes it. Your version is old....
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Just updated CWM to 6.0.1.2 and tried to flash with TWRP... same Status 7 error with every single ****ing ROMs i'm trying to install.
Wiped everything many times before installing zip, nothing works... i'm giving up and downloading stock ROM until Samsung releases official JB 4.1.

You might have to go back to stock and root it again
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could try installing the roms with Odin
Could try downloading the roms using Rom manager pro and having it install them
You just got to get one to work and you'll be golden
Is it a setting problem in cwm?
Like toggling allow installation of unsigned packages
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Just update cwm to a newer version. I promise that'll fix it.
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Or pay someone to do it. Look for rooting services on craigslist
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same here
Hi, there,
just looking for solution for the same problem and got this thread...
well, I was rooted and on cyanogen and everything worked fine.
had backups and stuff.
decided to return to stock just to have it updated and backed up and after that to return to cyanogen.
when in CWM, after stock, while re-root-ing, I did a fix permission which erased some of my system files in the backups, so all my backups on the phone became useless (lesson #1: always move your backups away from the phone).
decided to start from scratch, so using ODIN I flashed the proper stock ROM for T999V. Installed the CWM version 5. something, superuser etc.
made a backup this time and store it outside the phone
when I tried to flash the cyanogen 10.0 for m2tmo (which I've flashed before without trouble), I got the error message as our friend here.
I edited the updater-script file in order to erase the first lines and got it flashed...
the problem that I have right now is that I am stuck in the first screen when the cyanogen keeps going round and round and round.... and nothing happens
any suggestion from here?

http://wiki.rootzwiki.com/ClockworkMod_Recovery#Status_7
The status 7 error can be from a bad download, bad signature, and I have seen it from using an old version of clockwork. I would first make sure you are running the most current version of recovery. if that doesn't solve your problem try redownloading the Rom.

getting rid of aokp rom

i flashed the aokp rom and didnt like it. i tried restoring to factory and said m5 mismatch. then tried to use a jellybean rom and the installation just aborts. what do i need to flash for a jellybean or ics rom. i tried flashing the highonandroid kernal and rom and it was all succesful but the phone wouldnt turn so i restored the aokp and it works. just want something diffrent than this aokp

ritzcrakers said:
i flashed the aokp rom and didnt like it. i tried restoring to factory and said m5 mismatch. then tried to use a jellybean rom and the installation just aborts. what do i need to flash for a jellybean or ics rom. i tried flashing the highonandroid kernal and rom and it was all succesful but the phone wouldnt turn so i restored the aokp and it works. just want something diffrent than this aokp
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Try the q&a forum. Have a mod move this
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ritzcrakers said:
i flashed the aokp rom and didnt like it. i tried restoring to factory and said m5 mismatch. then tried to use a jellybean rom and the installation just aborts. what do i need to flash for a jellybean or ics rom. i tried flashing the highonandroid kernal and rom and it was all succesful but the phone wouldnt turn so i restored the aokp and it works. just want something diffrent than this aokp
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Transfer a ROM and COMPATIBLE kernel to your phone or sdcard. Do a FULL wipe (factory reset, cache and dcache). Install the ROM and kernel.
If that still doesn't work, use an ODIN image and flash via Odin. That'll solve the problem for sure.
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i tried flashing the highonandroid kernel and the rom and when i turned on the phone it would say galaxy s 3 then just have a black screen. do i need to flash touchwiz or something sorry for posting in the wrong section hard to navigate the forums

ritzcrakers said:
i tried flashing the highonandroid kernel and the rom and when i turned on the phone it would say galaxy s 3 then just have a black screen. do i need to flash touchwiz or something sorry for posting in the wrong section hard to navigate the forums
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Are you sure that kernel is for the sgh t999??
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pretty sure. do u have any suggestion or mayb a link on where to get a basic jb kernel and rom that is know to work. just so sick of the aokp the camera sux

There might be a box that you need to uncheck "md5"

Here. DL the jb stock kernel here. There is a cwm package zip so you don't have to flash the whole ROM. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892297
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wipe data and partition system....then install the rom

so i tried flashing the jb after wiping and factory reset then installing a rom through cwm. i can flash roms? when i try to install the rom through the cwm i get error 7 installation aborted. and ideas

ritzcrakers said:
so i tried flashing the jb after wiping and factory reset then installing a rom through cwm. i can flash roms? when i try to install the rom through the cwm i get error 7 installation aborted. and ideas
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Installation 7 usually means it was a bad download. Have you tried just restoring a backup or flashing Odin stock.
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Error 7

Hi guys how come evertime I try to install a custom rom its gives me the Error 7 (Status 7 Error). Have anyone encountered this before? How do I fix it? I tried updating my CWM but still, nothing works, I tried to install Cyanogenmod 10.1 and DarthStalker but it gives me that error. Help please, Thanks in advance :thumbup:

What version of CWM are you using? Number, please.
Do you currently have a ROM on the phone? If you go into About phone from the system settings, what phone model does it say you have?

Its says I have SGH-T999
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Are you updating CWM with ROM Manager?
Factory reset, wipe cache, and you should be able to install any ROM without any issues.
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Yes I updated my CWM using Rom Manager
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I've had this happen many many times. Check the MD5. Its more than likely a bad download. Try re downloading it again.
Try transferring the download from PC to your phone. And try to flash again.
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re: error 7 issues
CooLoL1999 said:
Hi guys how come evertime I try to install a custom rom its gives me the Error 7 (Status 7 Error). Have anyone encountered this before? How do I fix it? I tried updating my CWM but still, nothing works, I tried to install Cyanogenmod 10.1 and DarthStalker but it gives me that error. Help please, Thanks in advance :thumbup:
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Most likely you tried to flash some rom which was not 100% compatible with your phone.
If you can get into CWM or TWRP recovery just do a factory reset/wipe cache/wipe dalvik cache.
Do NOT wipe or format SYSTEM . This should allow your phone to boot completly.
Be sure NOT to try flashing the same rom which gave you the error 7.
If you are still having problems then continue reading...
If you have a cwm/twrp backup (nandroid) of your previous rom go back into cwm or twrp
and restore your nandroid backup.
If you don't have a nandroid backup but you do have a proper zip file custom rom saved to your sdcard
then you can flash the rom making sure you first do a factory reset/wipe cache/dalvik and system.
After that you can start over again but be sure to make a nandroid backup first.
If you still have problems after doing the above you will need to ODIN flash the stock-rooted
Samsung Galaxy S3 T999 Jellybean v4.1.1 firmware.
P.S. You would NEVER get an ERROR 7 if you would only flash stock based "Samsung Galaxy S3 T999 Jellybean v4.1.1 custom roms"
instead of those CM/AOKP/AOSP or Ported roms.
Good Luck!

CooLoL1999 said:
Hi guys how come evertime I try to install a custom rom its gives me the Error 7 (Status 7 Error). Have anyone encountered this before? How do I fix it? I tried updating my CWM but still, nothing works, I tried to install Cyanogenmod 10.1 and DarthStalker but it gives me that error. Help please, Thanks in advance :thumbup:
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First of all, make sure that you redownload the ROM, check that the MD5's match, and that you are indeed on the latest CWM recovery.
Secondly, I've heard of these status 7 errors, even when on the latest CWM recovery. There's times when installing certain ROMs where these errors occur, which usually happens when the ROM’s updater script file checks to see if the phone model of your phone is compatible with the ROM you are installing and this portion of the script are called “asserts”. with this it prevents you from accidentally flashing a ROM intended for a different model.
Normally you can fix the issue by installing TWRP recovery but there's another possible solution for this if the TWRP method doesn't solve it but take some serious precaution. You need to be very careful and do this at your own risk.
Follow this step by step guide
http://highonandroid.com/android-roms/how-to-fix-status-7-error-with-cwm-recovery-on-rooted-android/
Following this will remove the asserts thus removing protection upon flashing the wrong ROM. Do if you choose to follow this make absolutely sure that the ROM you're flashing is for the T999.
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---------- Post added at 01:57 AM ---------- Previous post was at 01:40 AM ----------
Status 7 errors can very well still occur through CWM recovery on stock based ROMs.. It mostly all depends on the ROMs updater script and if the dev accidentally made an error within that, which is why the asserts would normally correct that error by forcing the ROM to be flashed regardless.
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Everyone, Thanks for helping me out, I flash back to stock firmware, I found out that I rooted my phone the wrong way (Qbking's Video). I tried rerooting but I used a different method and updated CWM, now works completely fine, Thanks for all your help!! :thumbup::thumbup:
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[Q] Don't Understand

Hi all. I'm going absolutely crazy over here. I have an i747 and I rooted it, no problem. The problem that I am having is that I'm currently running 4.1.2 and for the life of me, cannot figure out how to get it to 4.2. I've tried installing CM10, but every time I try and flash it in CWM, I get a E: Error in /emmc/cm10.zip (Status 7). I've tried installing other 4.2 ROMs like Paranoid Android etc, but get the same/similar error. I can flash other custom ROMs, like Alliance and such. I'm sure I'm over thinking this and just need a fresh set of eyes on the issue and a point in the right direction here. Your help is much appreciated.

What version of cwm are you running?
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jon_yarbrough said:
Hi all. I'm going absolutely crazy over here. I have an i747 and I rooted it, no problem. The problem that I am having is that I'm currently running 4.1.2 and for the life of me, cannot figure out how to get it to 4.2. I've tried installing CM10, but every time I try and flash it in CWM, I get a E: Error in /emmc/cm10.zip (Status 7). I've tried installing other 4.2 ROMs like Paranoid Android etc, but get the same/similar error. I can flash other custom ROMs, like Alliance and such. I'm sure I'm over thinking this and just need a fresh set of eyes on the issue and a point in the right direction here. Your help is much appreciated.
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Status 7 is an out of date recovery, so make sure that's updated.
Also the newest cm10 and aokp and Pac man need updated bootleggers. Check the cm10 thread for the links to the Odin files.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41535366
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I'm running cwm 5.5.0.4
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jon_yarbrough said:
I'm running cwm 5.5.0.4
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Read up on what the status 7 error means. Also, I would recommend switching from CWM to TWRP.

jon_yarbrough said:
I'm running cwm 5.5.0.4
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Cwm is up to 6.0.2.8
Just needs an update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38962585
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Cwm is actually sitting currently at 6.0.3.1. Here is the latest cwm flashable zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1888710&d=1366136727
Flash this in cwm, go to advanced, select reboot recovery. Once back in, make a new backup.
Before you flash a 4.2 rom from 4.1, wipe everything. Save everything you want to an sd card or your PC. Place your desired rom and gapps on a micro sd card. Wipe data, wipe cache and dalvik. Format /system and /data. Flash rom and gapps.

xBeerdroiDx said:
Cwm is actually sitting currently at 6.0.3.1. Here is the latest cwm flashable zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1888710&d=1366136727
Flash this in cwm, go to advanced, select reboot recovery. Once back in, make a new backup.
Before you flash a 4.2 rom from 4.1, wipe everything. Save everything you want to an sd card or your PC. Place your desired rom and gapps on a micro sd card. Wipe data, wipe cache and dalvik. Format /system and /data. Flash rom and gapps.
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Lol I did the same thing last time.
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KorGuy123 said:
Lol I did the same thing last time.
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Hahaha. I thought that was you. Cheers, KorGuy!

Thanks all. I just went into ROM Manager and updated CWM to the current version of 6.0.3 and it worked like a freakin' charm. I will be sure to hit THANKS for you all. Thanks again.

xBeerdroiDx said:
Cwm is actually sitting currently at 6.0.3.1. Here is the latest cwm flashable zip: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1888710&d=1366136727
Flash this in cwm, go to advanced, select reboot recovery. Once back in, make a new backup.
Before you flash a 4.2 rom from 4.1, wipe everything. Save everything you want to an sd card or your PC. Place your desired rom and gapps on a micro sd card. Wipe data, wipe cache and dalvik. Format /system and /data. Flash rom and gapps.
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It's actually 6.0.3.2 now, but you have to build it yourself to get it as the latest released version is still 6.0.3.1.
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/andr...mmit/6f8d24d326258f2293436c50caca1c50eccab329

klin1344 said:
It's actually 6.0.3.2 now, but you have to build it yourself to get it as the latest released version is still 6.0.3.1.
https://github.com/CyanogenMod/andr...mmit/6f8d24d326258f2293436c50caca1c50eccab329
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:laugh:
It's not a release until it's released.
Cheers, klin

[Q] My phone freezes and restarts when starting up a CM ROM

I was using the latest alpha of CM11, then i i wanted to get back to CM10.2, i did all i had to do (wipes, and stuff) and when starting up, the phone frezees and keep on doing this...
I also have searched about this issue and found no answer.

tpag02 said:
I was using the latest alpha of CM11, then i i wanted to get back to CM10.2, i did all i had to do (wipes, and stuff) and when starting up, the phone frezees and keep on doing this...
I also have searched about this issue and found no answer.
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Have you tried booting to recovery, then doing an advanced wipe (system/data/cache/dalvik) and reflashing rom/gapps?
What version of recovery are you using?

Almite said:
Have you tried booting to recovery, then doing an advanced wipe (system/data/cache/dalvik) and reflashing rom/gapps?
What version of recovery are you using?
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yes, i have. I also got back to stock, used an older recover, flashed with an older version of CM and nothing. I first was using CWM 6.0.3.7., after that I used 6.0.4.3, then an older version of TWRP but nothing. I also tried booting to system without flashing gapps.
With stock ROM everything works just fine.

Just wipeout internal and external card once and than install with twrp 2.6.1.0. And don't forget to say thanks
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iamdofus said:
Just wipeout internal and external card once and than install with twrp 2.6.1.0. And don't forget to say thanks
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Well, thank you, but it didn´t work.

it happened to me the same thing months ago. never had solution. still in waiting. attempt internal and external SD format. and followed the same. I hope someday they can come up with the solution! : (

i have the same problem too

I try to install multiple ROM 4.2.2 and I could only install one version AOKP Milstone JB1. I also worked the other. however all 4.1.2 rom if I worked. I could not install any 4.3 and 4.4 now does not know what is the problem but I've tried everything! anyone found the solution yet but I see I'm not the only one! (excuse my bad English, not my language )

Well you all are right, I am also using shadow mastery (stock rooted rom). Just because I had the same problem sometimes stucking and rebooting and sometimes after going in gallery. Even I can't use 4.3 and 4.4 roms. Anyone have to contact with room developer or someone who know about this problem.
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You might want to find an Official T-Mobile or Telus 4.1.2 or 4.0.3/4.0.4 rom that is Odin flashable, not one that has been custom made/flashable from recovery - then just start over after getting back to true stock, change to TWRP or CWM recovery that is 4.3+ compatiable, root and then flash rom/gapps etc.