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[Q] Status 7 Error?

I know this has been asked hundreds of times, and i searched the forums for days for a way to fix it, but with no use.
I have a rooted AT&T Galaxy SIII with JB 4.1.1. I am trying to install the CM 10.1(4.2.2) Nightly version, but i always get the infamous "Status 7 Installation Aborted" error.
Yes i am sure im downloading the correct ROM zip file for my phone and carrier.
I have CWM 6.0.2.1, and i followed the steps correctly. (Clear data -> Clear Cache Partition -> Clear Dalvik Cache -> install ROM)
I have tried so many times, i also re-rooted my phone, reinstalled CWM, and redownloaded different nightly versions of the ROM, as well as other ROMS like JellyBam.
I also tried to delete the assert lines in the update-script file, but that also wouldnt work.
Thank you. :good:
And please dont hate on me, im new to rooting and flashing. :crying:

Improper recovery.

samelaryan said:
I know this has been asked hundreds of times, and i searched the forums for days for a way to fix it, but with no use.
I have a rooted AT&T Galaxy SIII with JB 4.1.1. I am trying to install the CM 10.1(4.2.2) Nightly version, but i always get the infamous "Status 7 Installation Aborted" error.
Yes i am sure im downloading the correct ROM zip file for my phone and carrier.
I have CWM 6.0.2.1, and i followed the steps correctly. (Clear data -> Clear Cache Partition -> Clear Dalvik Cache -> install ROM)
I have tried so many times, i also re-rooted my phone, reinstalled CWM, and redownloaded different nightly versions of the ROM, as well as other ROMS like JellyBam.
I also tried to delete the assert lines in the update-script file, but that also wouldnt work.
Thank you. :good:
And please dont hate on me, im new to rooting and flashing. :crying:
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BAM1789 said:
Improper recovery.
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if you can boot into the phone, download ROM manager and update your cwm recovery. latest version is 6.0.2.8.
CM10 and 10.1 are picky about you having the most recent version. cheers

xBeerdroiDx said:
if you can boot into the phone, download ROM manager and update your cwm recovery. latest version is 6.0.2.8.
CM10 and 10.1 are picky about you having the most recent version. cheers
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I did that and it worked thank you :good:

samelaryan said:
I did that and it worked thank you :good:
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thats what we're all here for, buddy

Status 7: installation aborted.
xBeerdroiDx said:
thats what we're all here for, buddy
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Hi guys, I'm having same issue but on N7000 international version. I'm able to go in the recovery mode and download mode but phone won't boot normally. It's stuck on Samsung logo so can you please advise something? How can I update CWM if that's the issue. I was on ICS 4.0.4 XXLRK before trying to install CM10.1 on Note.
Thanks in advance for your help.

perceptorz said:
Hi guys, I'm having same issue but on N7000 international version. I'm able to go in the recovery mode and download mode but phone won't boot normally. It's stuck on Samsung logo so can you please advise something? How can I update CWM if that's the issue. I was on ICS 4.0.4 XXLRK before trying to install CM10.1 on Note.
Thanks in advance for your help.
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I would be doing my research in an N7000 forum, friend.
Also, your post seems confusing as you seem to be saying you also got a status 7 error but then you appear to have installed abroad and are stuck at the boot logo. If you successfully flashed the correct rom for your device without any errors, pull battery, replace and wipe data in recovery. Reboot

xBeerdroiDx said:
I would be doing my research in an N7000 forum, friend.
Also, your post seems confusing as you seem to be saying you also got a status 7 error but then you appear to have installed abroad and are stuck at the boot logo. If you successfully flashed the correct rom for your device without any errors, pull battery, replace and wipe data in recovery. Reboot
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Apologies for both confusion and using the S3 that to find some help. I just found the situation quite familiar so I couldn't help myself from asking the question
On the situation, I was able to install CWM and am able to go to recovery or download mode but the error displays when I try to update the zip of any rom.

perceptorz said:
Apologies for both confusion and using the S3 that to find some help. I just found the situation quite familiar so I couldn't help myself from asking the question
On the situation, I was able to install CWM and am able to go to recovery or download mode but the error displays when I try to update the zip of any rom.
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If the phone itself is functioning fine but you simply cannot flash a new rom or rom update, you need to update your recovery. Go to clockworkmods website and download version 6.0.1.2.

xBeerdroiDx said:
If the phone itself is functioning fine but you simply cannot flash a new rom or rom update, you need to update your recovery. Go to clockworkmods website and download version 6.0.1.2.
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Right now, phone doesn't get pass Samsung boot logo so will I be able to update new CWM using Odin? (Sorry, if the question appears to be basic or stupid)

perceptorz said:
Right now, phone doesn't get pass Samsung boot logo so will I be able to update new CWM using Odin? (Sorry, if the question appears to be basic or stupid)
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I would take up this situation in the correct forum. The more we discuss your device issues the more likey you are to download the wrong file or use a procedure not designed for your device software.
If you came from stock, flashed a rom and are stuck at the samsung logo, boot into recovery, wipe data and cache. Reboot to see if that helped. If not, seek advice in the N7000 forum. Cheers

Thanks for the guidance.

E: No MD5 file found for...

Can someone please let me know what I'm missing. I'm rooted, and have even flashed a couple ROMs successfully but most of them will fail to install withan error saying "E: No MD5 file found for [insert whatever ROM]. I'm running TWRP recovery (v.2.3.3.1)
Sprint Galaxy S III

esco_three said:
Can someone please let me know what I'm missing. I'm rooted, and have even flashed a couple ROMs successfully but most of them will fail to install withan error saying "E: No MD5 file found for [insert whatever ROM]. I'm running TWRP recovery (v.2.3.3.1)
Sprint Galaxy S III
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In the settings (either in "advanced" or on the install menu) on TWRP you can choose to verify the MD5 sum. I believe that if you uncheck that option it should work.
Let me know if this works!

topherk said:
In the settings (either in "advanced" or on the install menu) on TWRP you can choose to verify the MD5 sum. I believe that if you uncheck that option it should work.
Let me know if this works!
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I have tried that, for multiple ROMs, but still fails.

esco_three said:
I have tried that, for multiple ROMs, but still fails.
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Are you on the latest version of TWRP? If not, try updating and see if that fixes it
And what rom is it thats failing?

CNexus said:
Are you on the latest version of TWRP? If not, try updating and see if that fixes it
And what rom is it thats failing?
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I will try the latest version of TWRP and see if that works.
The fail has been happening on multiple ROMs. AOSPA 3.15: Hybrid Mode, MIUIAndroid v4.1 & Avatar ROM to name a few. All the same issue.

No MD5 file found
I am having the same issue! this happened on multiple ROMs from various developers, I have tried every thing suggested and verified rooted.

Badfish63 said:
I am having the same issue! this happened on multiple ROMs from various developers, I have tried every thing suggested and verified rooted.
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It's not really an error, TWRP just checks to see if there's a corresponding md5 file with the md5 checksum for whatever it is that you're flashing
You can flash any rom perfectly fine without it, but I would make sure that you check the md5sum against the one that the ROM thread or ROM download site gives you

No MD5 file found
CNexus said:
It's not really an error, TWRP just checks to see if there's a corresponding md5 file with the md5 checksum for whatever it is that you're flashing
You can flash any rom perfectly fine without it, but I would make sure that you check the md5sum against the one that the ROM thread or ROM download site gives you
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Thanks! But I can't seem to even do my first flash! I noticed in any of the ROMS I download for some reason it does not pull the MD5 file. I have downloaded from here XDA and other sites, and android forums. I don't get it. this should be fairly easy according to all the research I have done even before my first attempt.

no md5 file--please help
can someone help me. I am fairly new at custom rom work, but I rooted my galaxy note 3 (Verizon) using kingo, and installed safestrap (latest version) and attempted to install cm11 but while installing it does a md5 file check and says no md5 file found. when I reboot, the Samsung screen comes up and then it goes and stays black. I have to pull battery and go back to stock rom. I have tried reformatting my ext. storage and reinstall..no go. please help. thank you very much in advance.

west1986 said:
can someone help me. I am fairly new at custom rom work, but I rooted my galaxy note 3 (Verizon) using kingo, and installed safestrap (latest version) and attempted to install cm11 but while installing it does a md5 file check and says no md5 file found. when I reboot, the Samsung screen comes up and then it goes and stays black. I have to pull battery and go back to stock rom. I have tried reformatting my ext. storage and reinstall..no go. please help. thank you very much in advance.
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You might have a better chance at an answer in the forum for your specific carrier and device, this is the forum for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3.

topherk said:
In the settings (either in "advanced" or on the install menu) on TWRP you can choose to verify the MD5 sum. I believe that if you uncheck that option it should work.
Let me know if this works!
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I'm experiencing the same issue.
L710 currently Slimbean, updating to Slimkat 4.4.2 I get the fail for the MD5
I have TWRP 2.6.0.0
I don't see any uncheck MD5 option only in settings and these are already unchecked.
When flashing back to Slimbean 4.3 I get the error
E: error opening '/data/lost + found'
E: error no such file or directory
But it still passes and I'm on 4.3

Reivaj1803 said:
I'm experiencing the same issue.
L710 currently Slimbean, updating to Slimkat 4.4.2 I get the fail for the MD5
I have TWRP 2.6.0.0
I don't see any uncheck MD5 option only in settings and these are already unchecked.
When flashing back to Slimbean 4.3 I get the error
E: error opening '/data/lost + found'
E: error no such file or directory
But it still passes and I'm on 4.3
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It finally worked!
I updated TWRP to the latest 2.6.3.1 and Slimkat flashed with no problems.
This new setup took me for a loop, wasn't expecting it. After all said and done, I am running. :good: :good:

Reivaj1803 said:
It finally worked!
I updated TWRP to the latest 2.6.3.1 and Slimkat flashed with no problems.
This new setup took me for a loop, wasn't expecting it. After all said and done, I am running. :good: :good:
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I was going to suggest that you should try flashing over the new TWRP recovery. Best of luck!

Dolby
CNexus said:
Are you on the latest version of TWRP? If not, try updating and see if that fixes it
And what rom is it thats failing?
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I am trying to flash dolby. The flash is successful but the app icon doesn't appear on the screen. In the recovery log it says md5 file not found. I've tried flashing viper too but the condition is the same. Please help.

Mr. Struck said:
You might have a better chance at an answer in the forum for your specific carrier and device, this is the forum for the Sprint Samsung Galaxy S3.
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1. Installed Stock ROM, using Odin3_v3.11.2 (Run as Adminstrator)
N900XXUEBPB1_N900ODDEBPB1_N900DDUEBOB1_HOME.tar.md5
My "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900" Running on 5.0 lollipop
2. I have rooted my "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900" using followiing file using Odin3_v3.11.2 (Run as Adminstrator)
CF-Auto-Root-ha3g-ha3gxx-smn900
3. Later I've installed TWRP recovry, using Odin3_v3.11.2 (Run as Adminstrator)
twrp-3.0.2-0-ha3g.img_safe.tar
Now when I try to install MIUI for "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N900" port ROM, either getting Failed or If it is success my phone does not startup hung at SAMSUNG logo (Waited for nearly 2 hrs).
miui_n900_lushengduan_6.5.27_19d567b4f3_4.4.zip
miui_n9005_bhflower_6.5.27_e7133a52f8_4.4.zip
- Tried above method after wiping the cache and internal drive still the same.
- Tried to install from external card same error
- Tried to install from internal card same error
PLEASE HELP.I HAVE STRUGGLING FROM LAST 1 WEEK WITH ALL THE TRIEL AND ERROR METHOD.

Is there any solution to this problem? im also experiencing today.
my unit is galaxy n3 international im running with the rom cm 14.1 cyanogenmod using TWRP 3.0.2-1 and i want to install different rom's but i always got stuck whenever i swipe to flash the new rom it say's no md5 after a minute my system is restarting and nothing's happen.

ken041387 said:
Is there any solution to this problem? im also experiencing today.
my unit is galaxy n3 international im running with the rom cm 14.1 cyanogenmod using TWRP 3.0.2-1 and i want to install different rom's but i always got stuck whenever i swipe to flash the new rom it say's no md5 after a minute my system is restarting and nothing's happen.
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Turn off md5 verification in twrp settings

I also have this problem on my galaxy alpha sm-g850f I'm running TWRP 2.8.7.0 it says "no Md5 file found" can someone help me

S2 not booting past CM logo

Okay, everything seemed fine on my s2 until the latest CM download. I install it though CWM and it seems fine but then it says
set_metadata_recursive: some changes failed
E:Error in /sdcard/firmware/cm-11-20140619-NIGHTLY-hercules.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted
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Firmware is just the folder name for where i keep the files i may flash to it. I have tried other
I tried to install CM 10.2.0 and it seems to work. but then when i try and boot, it goes to the splash screen and just stays there. Did I do something wrong that is causing this?

Spud37 said:
Okay, everything seemed fine on my s2 until the latest CM download. I install it though CWM and it seems fine but then it says
Firmware is just the folder name for where i keep the files i may flash to it. I have tried other
I tried to install CM 10.2.0 and it seems to work. but then when i try and boot, it goes to the splash screen and just stays there. Did I do something wrong that is causing this?
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"Set metadata recursive" probably means you are using a recovery that is too old.

@Spud37
Yes, it means your recovery is outdated. Here is a download link for the latest TWRP that you can flash in Odin as PDA. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/hercules/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-hercules.tar
This link came from teamwins website (teamw.in)
Sent from my SGH-T989

jrc2 said:
@Spud37
Yes, it means your recovery is outdated. Here is a download link for the latest TWRP that you can flash in Odin as PDA. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/hercules/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.1.0-hercules.tar
This link came from teamwins website (teamw.in)
Sent from my SGH-T989
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Well there is another issue with my phone that I have actually worked around for awhile now. The MircoUSB on the phone is broken. I bought an extra battery and swap it, I also just use the SD card to copy anything to the phone. Is there a way for me to flash the phone with the new TWRP from the sd card. Why would the older TWRP not install CM 10.2.0 ROM? Do I have to go older perhaps? Thanks though. Knowing is half the battle
EDIT: Going to try and install 10.1.0 and see if it will let me boot. I figure once I can get it to boot, it will be easier to update the Recovery on the phone.
EDIT 2: No problems or errors occured when I installed CM 10.1.0.zip. However it still got stuck in a boot loop. I did however find a file called superwipe for the T mobile S2. I am wondering if that could help
EDIT 3: Okay so the superwipe worked and i am now running 10.1.0, Is it possible to install a Recovery from the phone without using odin?

What all did you wipe when you installed 10.1? There is a way to update the recovery if you can get the phone to boot. What is the latest thing you got to boot on your phone?
Sent from my HP Slate 7 using Tapatalk

jrc2 said:
What all did you wipe when you installed 10.1? There is a way to update the recovery if you can get the phone to boot. What is the latest thing you got to boot on your phone?
Sent from my HP Slate 7 using Tapatalk
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I had wiped everything, formatted and fixed permissions, it didn't work. It wasn't until i found the Superwipe that installation worked and i was able to boot to 10.1.0. How can i update/change the recovery from the phone.
Thanks

Spud37 said:
I had wiped everything, formatted and fixed permissions, it didn't work. It wasn't until i found the Superwipe that installation worked and i was able to boot to 10.1.0. How can i update/change the recovery from the phone.
Thanks
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It is a lot more risky if your usb port doesn't work, since you can't flash back to stock in Odin if something goes wrong. I would recommend that you get someone to fix that USB port before you make too many changes.
DISCLAIMER: I am not responsible for anything that happens to your phone. These changes could brick your phone if something goes wrong. Proceed at your own risk!
Okay, now for the tutorial. These instructions are assuming that you are already rooted. Download this file and make sure you check the md5sum. Rename it to TWRP.img and move it to /storage/sdcard. This will make the next steps easier. If you move the file somewhere else, make a note of the location of the file. If you have not already, install the terminal emulator app form the Play Store. Open it and type the following lines in it.
Code:
su
[CLICK ENTER]
Code:
dd if=/storage/sdcard/TWRP.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p22
(Change the path to wherever you moved the file to) [CLICK ENTER]
Reboot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik. Reboot. If recovery says that system recovery will override it on reboot, click fix. This should update your recovery.
Have a good afternoon,
jrc2

[Guidance] SGH-T989 UPDATING ISSUE!

Good evening everyone!
I've recently wanted to update my Hercules from 4.1 (I know it's reeealy outdated) to version 6.0 Marshmallow.
So I did a few steps and now I cant' seem to go any further, and I need your help.
So far, I've done the following:
-Installed TWRP 2.8.7.0
-Used Odin to flash the TWRP mentioned above
Now, I know there are a few problems regarding this version of the TWRP on the Hercules, so I tried fixing it by using Odin again and flashing the updated 2.8.7.1 and even the 3.0 version that I found on some threads, but with no sucess.
I haven't even had the chance to install Marshmallow on my phone in the first chance, because I couldn't find any .ZIP folders on the TWRP instalation menu.
I really appreciate your help guys, I'm a noob at this and I'm just starting to figure what is what, I just need my phone updated. It's running so far atleast, so it's not hard bricked I guess.

Did you follow the instructions to flash TWRP using Odin?

olafo73 said:
Did you follow the instructions to flash TWRP using Odin?
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I'm pretty sure I did everything I was intended to do. I installed Samsung Kies so I could install the drivers on my mobile, and then TWRP through Odin properly with the blue light showing up. After flashing it, it turned green and said PASS or PASSED. So I think I did everything right on that end, I can even access TWRP with no real problems.
I even tried to do a ROOT on my system, but again, I couldn't use ZIP or any other files on the TWRP installation option because they simply do not appear

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Watching this thread as I have the same problem.
I can boot to TWRP 2.8.7, but if I try to install, there's no file to install from.
I can go back to TWRP 2.6.0, and then mount the card and see the ROM, but every ROM I try fails. Something about non-virtual partitions if I try 4.4 or better, and error executing updater binary if i try 4.1

aguycalled80 said:
Watching this thread as I have the same problem.
I can boot to TWRP 2.8.7, but if I try to install, there's no file to install from.
I can go back to TWRP 2.6.0, and then mount the card and see the ROM, but every ROM I try fails. Something about non-virtual partitions if I try 4.4 or better, and error executing updater binary if i try 4.1
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How did you go back to TWRP 2.6.0?

N1ZUW said:
How did you go back to TWRP 2.6.0?
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With Odin.
I can boot in download mode no problem.

N1ZUW said:
Good evening everyone!
I've recently wanted to update my Hercules from 4.1 (I know it's reeealy outdated) to version 6.0 Marshmallow.
So I did a few steps and now I cant' seem to go any further, and I need your help.
So far, I've done the following:
-Installed TWRP 2.8.7.0
-Used Odin to flash the TWRP mentioned above
Now, I know there are a few problems regarding this version of the TWRP on the Hercules, so I tried fixing it by using Odin again and flashing the updated 2.8.7.1 and even the 3.0 version that I found on some threads, but with no sucess.
I haven't even had the chance to install Marshmallow on my phone in the first chance, because I couldn't find any .ZIP folders on the TWRP instalation menu.
I really appreciate your help guys, I'm a noob at this and I'm just starting to figure what is what, I just need my phone updated. It's running so far atleast, so it's not hard bricked I guess.
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I don't know of any problems with any of the recoveries. However there are different recoveries for different roms which need to be used in a specific order and in a specific way, the first time that you virtually repartition your phone.
Have you gone through the process of applying the "virtual partition" and installing the modified "virtual partition" recovery? This is required for most of the MM roms on this phone (Hercules). The process is very well documented here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2-tmobile/help/guidance-sgh-t989-updating-issue-t3414641 in the #2nd post.

markusrow said:
I don't know of any problems with any of the recoveries. However there are different recoveries for different roms which need to be used in a specific order and in a specific way, the first time that you virtually repartition your phone.
Have you gone through the process of applying the "virtual partition" and installing the modified "virtual partition" recovery? This is required for most of the MM roms on this phone (Hercules). The process is very well documented here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2-tmobile/help/guidance-sgh-t989-updating-issue-t3414641 in the #2nd post.
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Hi, thanks for replying
No, I dont' take I have taken that step actually. I'm pretty new to this and I tried following every step correctly, but I know that I failed or skipped something at some extent and I've been trying to figure out what exactly, so I can fix it. I guess I need to Virtual Partition my phone then, could you post me the link do to so? Because I think you posted one that would take back to this post

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With Odin.
I can boot in download mode no problem.
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How do you go in download mode if you have TWRP installed? Does TWRP work as download mode aswell? Thanks for your help man, hope you can fix your phone too!

N1ZUW said:
How do you go in download mode if you have TWRP installed? Does TWRP work as download mode aswell? Thanks for your help man, hope you can fix your phone too!
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I shut it down in TWRP then hold volume down and power to go into download mode.
My phone has gone backwards now though - it doesn't matter what I load in Odin now, it won't boot up. The SAMSUNG screen is on, with a progress bar, but it never gets to the end. It stops right near the end and it sits there until I reboot it again.

error 7 and all of my process just fail in TWRP recovery

today all of my apps started crashing and i couldn't do anything but try to get into recovery and flash the dn4v2 rom. but couldn't due to the flashing getting stuck at updating partition details and then error 7 appearing and the flashing failed.
please help me out guys.

Aditya#714 said:
today all of my apps started crashing and i couldn't do anything but try to get into recovery and flash the dn4v2 rom. but couldn't due to the flashing getting stuck at updating partition details and then error 7 appearing and the flashing failed.
please help me out guys.
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Try using a TWRP recovery, and flash with it.
If still the same, try going back to stock, and then start over.

no success
i was on twrp itself and then switched to cwm and i don't even have my stock backed up so i guess there's nothing that can be done here. but if there is a way then do help.
and i also needed the zip file to get back to twrp.
please help.

Aditya#714 said:
i was on twrp itself and then switched to cwm and i don't even have my stock backed up so i guess there's nothing that can be done here. but if there is a way then do help.
and i also needed the zip file to get back to twrp.
please help.
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You don't need stock backup to get to stock!
You can boot into download mode, and flash the stock ROM with Odin using PC, that's it.
What is your phone Model number?
So i can give you TWRP link.

yeah. please gimme the link to a twrp zip file and yes i downloaded a stock rom for my samsung note 2 gt n7100 and i even got odin but when i'm trying to put the md5 file in the AP section it stops for some time and then an error message pops up.

the screenshot is attached of the error message that popped up

Aditya#714 said:
the screenshot is attached of the error message that popped up
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The error is because the stock ROM md5 file is corrupt.
If you want TWRP to flash with odin, then here you are.
https://dl.twrp.me/t03g/twrp-3.0.2-0-t03g.img.tar.html
If you want Stock ROM, then here you go:
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=24499762636004468