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Recovery help?

Hi, I've recently rooted my Xperia Play (r800x, locked bootloader), I had CWM recovery working at first, I used RecoverX. Recovery worked fine until I reflashed because of something stupid I tried to do (completely different story). Of course I realized that I would have to put CWM back on my device, so I used RecoverX again, but this time it didn't seem to work, just out of nowhere, I can't boot my phone in to recovery like I could before. So I took a swing at using X-parts, still, no avail. I don't know what I'm doing wrong now, I've hit a brick wall... CWM just wont work, and I've tried booting into it using X-parts and physically turning of my device and repeatedly taping volume down... Any suggestions?

You could try using X parts version 5
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Dassaric said:
Hi, I've recently rooted my Xperia Play (r800x, locked bootloader), I had CWM recovery working at first, I used RecoverX. Recovery worked fine until I reflashed because of something stupid I tried to do (completely different story). Of course I realized that I would have to put CWM back on my device, so I used RecoverX again, but this time it didn't seem to work, just out of nowhere, I can't boot my phone in to recovery like I could before. So I took a swing at using X-parts, still, no avail. I don't know what I'm doing wrong now, I've hit a brick wall... CWM just wont work, and I've tried booting into it using X-parts and physically turning of my device and repeatedly taping volume down... Any suggestions?
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Scroll down on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840 until you find CWM Installer-v5.apk - [Click for QR Code] download and place this into your sd card then install. You should be able to acces recovery after using this

UndisputedGuy said:
You could try using X parts version 5
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Scroll down on this page http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1437840 until you find CWM Installer-v5.apk - [Click for QR Code] download and place this into your sd card then install. You should be able to acces recovery after using this
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Thanks to the both of you. Works now!

[Q] How to root and install a recovery

I cant seem to find an updated guide with files to root and install a custome recovery on the sprint note 2 with 4.3 can someone help me find a link or get me the files etc?
Thanks

Recovery
I went to cyanogenmods website and ran the installer as directed. That installed cyanogenmod and rooted the device automatically, then you can download and flash any of the other custom ROMs on this site.

I rooted 4.3 with allinone toolkit clicking older variation and worked fine
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unknowne said:
I went to cyanogenmods website and ran the installer as directed. That installed cyanogenmod and rooted the device automatically, then you can download and flash any of the other custom ROMs on this site.
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My note 2 is blocking the cyanogenmod installer. It says unartherized access to a secured area on your phone without authorization has been blocked.
I'm stumped just got this phone and it is a pain to root
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supertwin33 said:
I rooted 4.3 with allinone toolkit clicking older variation and worked fine
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Whoo dude that did not work at all boots to the samsung boot screen then black screens. What to do now? I can still get it into the bootloader mode by holding volume down power and home.

kingfish600 said:
My note 2 is blocking the cyanogenmod installer. It says unartherized access to a secured area on your phone without authorization has been blocked.
I'm stumped just got this phone and it is a pain to root
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Whoo dude that did not work at all boots to the samsung boot screen then black screens. What to do now? I can still get it into the bootloader mode by holding volume down power and home.
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Do this
1. Boot into download/bootloader mode.
2. Connect to pc and use odin to flash twrp. Make sure you uncheck reboot and flash twrp in the pda slot.
3. Once flashed pull battery and disconnect from pc.
4. Press vol+ menu power buttons while inserting battery (yes it is difficult but can be done)
5. Now in recovery perform factory reset.
6. Flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36388145
7. Now reboot it will act/look weird but dont worry this is normal. It will reboot and take a long time to boot.
Now you are on stock mc2 (no knox anymore). Root using cf autoroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33278464
Now use odin once again and flash your recovery again. Now you are rooted and have a custom recovery. Oh and you have a working phone again.
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jlmancuso said:
Do this
1. Boot into download/bootloader mode.
2. Connect to pc and use odin to flash twrp. Make sure you uncheck reboot and flash twrp in the pda slot.
3. Once flashed pull battery and disconnect from pc.
4. Press vol+ menu power buttons while inserting battery (yes it is difficult but can be done)
5. Now in recovery perform factory reset.
6. Flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36388145
7. Now reboot it will act/look weird but dont worry this is normal. It will reboot and take a long time to boot.
Now you are on stock mc2 (no knox anymore). Root using cf autoroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33278464
Now use odin once again and flash your recovery again. Now you are rooted and have a custom recovery. Oh and you have a working phone again.
Before I do all of that...I discovered I can boot into TWRP and updated it to the newest version. Then I installed the cyanogen nightly onto the phone. Everything seemed to be working ok except I couldn't get any phone signal but wifi worked. I tried loading the dirty unicornes rom and the same thing happened . I then flashed cm 10.1 and the phone worked for calls but the asop keyboard kept crashing and couldn't login to the wifi network. I tried several installs with factory resets with the same results. If I follow the directions you listed will I be able to install these roms and the phone work for calls or am I missing another piece of the puzzle?
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kingfish600 said:
jlmancuso said:
Do this
1. Boot into download/bootloader mode.
2. Connect to pc and use odin to flash twrp. Make sure you uncheck reboot and flash twrp in the pda slot.
3. Once flashed pull battery and disconnect from pc.
4. Press vol+ menu power buttons while inserting battery (yes it is difficult but can be done)
5. Now in recovery perform factory reset.
6. Flash this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=36388145
7. Now reboot it will act/look weird but dont worry this is normal. It will reboot and take a long time to boot.
Now you are on stock mc2 (no knox anymore). Root using cf autoroot http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33278464
Now use odin once again and flash your recovery again. Now you are rooted and have a custom recovery. Oh and you have a working phone again.
Before I do all of that...I discovered I can boot into TWRP and updated it to the newest version. Then I installed the cyanogen nightly onto the phone. Everything seemed to be working ok except I couldn't get any phone signal but wifi worked. I tried loading the dirty unicornes rom and the same thing happened . I then flashed cm 10.1 and the phone worked for calls but the asop keyboard kept crashing and couldn't login to the wifi network. I tried several installs with factory resets with the same results. If I follow the directions you listed will I be able to install these roms and the phone work for calls or am I missing another piece of the puzzle?
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Twrp does not work for 4.4
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jlmancuso said:
kingfish600 said:
Twrp does not work for 4.4
Can I use CWM? ie flash it with TWRP?
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Cwm or philz (I recommend the latter)
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jlmancuso said:
Cwm or philz (I recommend the latter)
can you link to where i can dl a copy of philz as a zip i can flash with twrp?
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Look for it in the development thread. The op will have a link. Use 6.07.9 version and make sure it has a zip extension not md5.
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jlmancuso said:
Look for it in the development thread. The op will have a link. Use 6.07.9 version and make sure it has a zip extension not md5.
There is a newer one philz_touch_6.15.4-l900.zip would it be better?
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kingfish600 said:
jlmancuso said:
Look for it in the development thread. The op will have a link. Use 6.07.9 version and make sure it has a zip extension not md5.
There is a newer one philz_touch_6.15.4-l900.zip would it be better?
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Use 6.07.9 if you want to know why read the last few pages of the thread.
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jlmancuso said:
kingfish600 said:
Use 6.07.9 if you want to know why read the last few pages of the thread.
Thankx for the help i'll flash in the morning,
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kingfish600 said:
jlmancuso said:
kingfish600 said:
Use 6.07.9 if you want to know why read the last few pages of the thread.
It worked great! I put FTW Annihilation MK4 1.0.0 on it and have been very happy with it.
Thanks for the help again!
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i rooted via Kingo..
then download ROM manager and flash CWM touch....
backed up my ota 4.3....
and was all set...
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[Q] Reboot Problems

Hello, in service menu it says my boot loader can't be unlocked so don't tell me to use cwm, I rooted with framaroot and it works fine but when I mount etc as r/w my phone instantly reboots, and possibly more folders too, didn't come across any more, is there a solution for this? And what's wrong, thanks

Bro your phone is half rooted that's why it keeps booting when u mount it as r/w. Download the remount/reboot fix from the given link and unzip it, (connect your phone to your pc) and run the "install.bat" and select superSu app and then follow the instructions on command prompt.
Link- http://d-h.st/fbt
One more thing, download and install busybox before using the fix from play store.
Hit thanks
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Ehhm
Bro how do you download, everything downloads 1mobile market

Just flash 4.1.2 or 4.3 FTF to your device

emmetcoyle said:
Bro how do you download, everything downloads 1mobile market
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I don't understand, what did you said..

XDASenior said:
Just flash 4.1.2 or 4.3 FTF to your device
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No, he doesnt need to flash anything. All he has to do is use the remount reboot fix tool by [NUT]. Thats all, and your phone will no longer reboot.
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paper13579 said:
No, he doesnt need to flash anything. All he has to do is use the remount reboot fix tool by [NUT]. Thats all, and your phone will no longer reboot.
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I knew that *********

I have root access but lack the ability to boot to recovery!

I'm currently running the stock Rom with build E98020h. I have successfully achieved root access and have verified it through several apps, and also have supersu installed and seemingly operating fine. I have tried using the 'g pro kitkat recovery' app to flash the recovery, and also freegee but freegee at the opening screen says my device is unsupported. When i go into rom manager v5.5.3.7 and try install a custom rom or even just tap boot to recovery i get an error at the loading screen with the LG logo and it sits there. Am i doing something wrong or is the 20h update keeping me from being to successfully reach recovery? Any insight is greatly appreciated.
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Same method worked on my 20g....not sure about 20h
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aidenthefirst said:
I'm currently running the stock Rom with build E98020h. I have successfully achieved root access and have verified it through several apps, and also have supersu installed and seemingly operating fine. I have tried using the 'g pro kitkat recovery' app to flash the recovery, and also freegee but freegee at the opening screen says my device is unsupported. When i go into rom manager v5.5.3.7 and try install a custom rom or even just tap boot to recovery i get an error at the loading screen with the LG logo and it sits there. Am i doing something wrong or is the 20h update keeping me from being to successfully reach recovery? Any insight is greatly appreciated.
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20h may be blocking you off...
You could try using LG Flash Tool to go back to stock 4.1.2 (E98010k) and then using FreeGee to bypass and go from there. But idk if that'll work.

aidenthefirst said:
I'm currently running the stock Rom with build E98020h. I have successfully achieved root access and have verified it through several apps, and also have supersu installed and seemingly operating fine. I have tried using the 'g pro kitkat recovery' app to flash the recovery, and also freegee but freegee at the opening screen says my device is unsupported. When i go into rom manager v5.5.3.7 and try install a custom rom or even just tap boot to recovery i get an error at the loading screen with the LG logo and it sits there. Am i doing something wrong or is the 20h update keeping me from being to successfully reach recovery? Any insight is greatly appreciated.
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aidenthefirst, or anyone else....
You ever figure out how to load recovery on the 20h update? Id also like to install CWM or TWRP without having to roll back to 20g.
Thanks.

Jasbo said:
aidenthefirst, or anyone else....
You ever figure out how to load recovery on the 20h update? Id also like to install CWM or TWRP without having to roll back to 20g.
Thanks.
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I don't think that's possible. You're going to have to flash back to an older version using lg flash tools. If you need to back up anything like texts and contacts, use G Cloud. If you need game data/other data related to specific apps backed up, use Helium. If you're attached to stock try flashing a stock ROM, it will be very similar to your experience now. That'll ensure you get the latest KitKat and still get stock experience... you can always go AOSP too.

thanks... I was hoping to just not have to Flashtools my phone again =P and since its been a while since I checked the forums I wasnt sure if 20h was sorted out yet or not.

Jasbo said:
aidenthefirst, or anyone else....
You ever figure out how to load recovery on the 20h update? Id also like to install CWM or TWRP without having to roll back to 20g.
Thanks.
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I found the way to do it without having to roll your system back to anything older than 20h. Let me type it all up And make sure I have the proper links and app names and will post in a bit
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OK so after you achieve root access on your phone download the apk in the link below. Install it open it and run it. You should now be able to have full recovery access...
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So apparently I haven't posted enough in threads to attach a link from outside this site. PM me for the link.
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This is the link i found to download the app I used on my e98020h to unlock recovery. I hope it works as well for you all as it did for me.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4vSbKccbcIOV1NjMDlqWUdmVm8/preview?pli=1
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So I'm running into another problem and after a lot of 'googling' I can't find an answer. But running purely stock unrooted and my SD card reads and writes fine. Now that I have rooted and fully obtained recovery access my phone will not recognize much less use it. Any suggestions?
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aidenthefirst said:
This is the link i found to download the app I used on my e98020h to unlock recovery. I hope it works as well for you all as it did for me.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B4vSbKccbcIOV1NjMDlqWUdmVm8/preview?pli=1
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I found this elsewhere trying to unlock my e980 that was on 20h when I got it.
OK so I found that G Pro KK recovery elsewhere and installed it but wasn't sure what to do from there.. Which option did you choose when running it? Flash recovery, reboot, or reboot recovery? I tried to reboot to recovery and I got into a CWM recovery, but at that point wasn't sure if I was really there or if I needed to flash the recovery from there or from the app.
I'm dying to get rid of the stock ROM on this thing but there are more steps involved than my previous devices.
Thanks!

volkey said:
I found this elsewhere trying to unlock my e980 that was on 20h when I got it.
OK so I found that G Pro KK recovery elsewhere and installed it but wasn't sure what to do from there.. Which option did you choose when running it? Flash recovery, reboot, or reboot recovery? I tried to reboot to recovery and I got into a CWM recovery, but at that point wasn't sure if I was really there or if I needed to flash the recovery from there or from the app.
I'm dying to get rid of the stock ROM on this thing but there are more steps involved than my previous devices.
Thanks!
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All the APK does as I have found out is 'unlocks' the recovery access. After I ran that app I installed Freegee from the app store and installed the CMW recovery from there just to make sure it all was installed and correctly accessible. at that point you just need to download the ROM that you are intending to install and download it. put the zip somewhere in your directory. boot to recovery wipe the necessary mediums and then install from the app and CWM will take care of the rest. Most of the forum threads that have the links to the ROMs will have full instructions on how to install that certain ROM. I can supply links to some if need be. NOT MY THREADS but ones I found helpful.

aidenthefirst said:
All the APK does as I have found out is 'unlocks' the recovery access. After I ran that app I installed Freegee from the app store and installed the CMW recovery from there just to make sure it all was installed and correctly accessible. at that point you just need to download the ROM that you are intending to install and download it. put the zip somewhere in your directory. boot to recovery wipe the necessary mediums and then install from the app and CWM will take care of the rest. Most of the forum threads that have the links to the ROMs will have full instructions on how to install that certain ROM. I can supply links to some if need be. NOT MY THREADS but ones I found helpful.
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installing the ROM isn't an issue for me, it's getting the recovery installed.
What process did you do after starting up the G Pro Recovery app? install recovery, reboot, then run freegee?

volkey said:
installing the ROM isn't an issue for me, it's getting the recovery installed.
What process did you do after starting up the G Pro Recovery app? install recovery, reboot, then run freegee?
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Yes. Open and run the G Pro Recovery app, once that is done you need to reboot. Install Freegee and open it. I installed CWM. You can use whatever you want. Then I reboot again, once the phone comes back up I used clockwork mods recovery manager to get in and out of recovery. Also, I pulled my SD card out of the phone prior to rooting as I would lose access to it after I did the process. So just to be safe you might want to do that.
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aidenthefirst said:
Yes. Open and run the G Pro Recovery app, once that is done you need to reboot. Install Freegee and open it. I installed CWM. You can use whatever you want. Then I reboot again, once the phone comes back up I used clockwork mods recovery manager to get in and out of recovery. Also, I pulled my SD card out of the phone prior to rooting as I would lose access to it after I did the process. So just to be safe you might want to do that.
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OK, thanks.

Which root?
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[OP]
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Which root did you use?

Once you take the update then root your device again you have to do a factory reset on your phone in order to flash a recovery. Currently running E98020I, been there, done that! G Pro KitKat then FreeGee. Mic check 1 2, 1 2

LowVolume said:
Which root did you use?
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Roottool is an easy way to go Amigo

volkey said:
I found this elsewhere trying to unlock my e980 that was on 20h when I got it.
OK so I found that G Pro KK recovery elsewhere and installed it but wasn't sure what to do from there.. Which option did you choose when running it? Flash recovery, reboot, or reboot recovery? I tried to reboot to recovery and I got into a CWM recovery, but at that point wasn't sure if I was really there or if I needed to flash the recovery from there or from the app.
I'm dying to get rid of the stock ROM on this thing but there are more steps involved than my previous devices.
Thanks!
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If you just want to install the recovery, get an app call flashify from the play store. Install the app, then download and then flash the twrp .IMG file that you've gotten from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3144369

Official TMO Nougat**EQC6**

Checked the wifes phone. 1378.49MB update your non rooted roms kids

I just checked SmartSwitch and the 7.0 Nougate update version is available for the SM-G928t. Get some Nougat love!

Anyone found a root that works for this yet or a flashable zip?

JDinAZ74 said:
Anyone found a root that works for this yet or a flashable zip?
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Yeah, all other SuperSU's didnt work - resulted in bootloops
This is the only one that works fine
http://www.mediafire.com/file/cbuduw0yqgh62f0/Nougat_Root_SuperSU_No_kernel_included.zip
credit to xda user dr.ketan for the root

fluffyboy2 said:
Yeah, all other SuperSU's didnt work - resulted in bootloops
This is the only one that works fine
http://www.mediafire.com/file/cbuduw0yqgh62f0/Nougat_Root_SuperSU_No_kernel_included.zip
credit to xda user dr.ketan for the root
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How to get trwp recovery?
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fluffyboy2 said:
Yeah, all other SuperSU's didnt work - resulted in bootloops
This is the only one that works fine
http://www.mediafire.com/file/cbuduw0yqgh62f0/Nougat_Root_SuperSU_No_kernel_included.zip
credit to xda user dr.ketan for the root
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Awesome, I'll give this a shot. Thanks for the link.

cougar11 said:
How to get trwp recovery?
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I used odin and downloaded the img.tar file for my G928T
https://eu.dl.twrp.me/zenltetmo/
Connect in download mode and simply load up the tar file and apply it, it should reboot into TRWP recovery automatically. Volume up + power + home button to manually boot into it.

fluffyboy2 said:
I used odin and downloaded the img.tar file for my G928T
https://eu.dl.twrp.me/zenltetmo/
Connect in download mode and simply load up the tar file and apply it, it should reboot into TRWP recovery automatically. Volume up + power + home button to manually boot into it.
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This TWRP bootlooped me for some reason. Did you flash a custom kernel first?

JDinAZ74 said:
This TWRP bootlooped me for some reason. Did you flash a custom kernel first?
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Nah, completely wiped my phone, installed the 7.0 update via odin, then rebooted phone and flashed TWRP in download mode.
When you say "this" I assume youve tried other versions that have worked? If so, why not give that a shot.

fluffyboy2 said:
Nah, completely wiped my phone, installed the 7.0 update via odin, then rebooted phone and flashed TWRP in download mode.
When you say "this" I assume youve tried other versions that have worked? If so, why not give that a shot.
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I had the recovery I was using from MM but I also completely wiped then installed 7.0 in Odin. Only difference I rooted before trying twrp, maybe that effected it. I'll keep playing with it I'm sure I'll figure it out. I was just curious if you needed a custom kernel. Thanks again for the help and link to root.

I have my phone network unlocked after root. Will this upgrade sim lock my phone again??

varunskhanna said:
I have my phone network unlocked after root. Will this upgrade sim lock my phone again??
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Once it's sim unlocked it stays forever....no way to lock it again.
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cougar11 said:
Once it's sim unlocked it stays forever....no way to lock it again.
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Thanks so much for the reply.. but my phone has all those t-mobile apps including the device unlock app.. i guess they should have been removed after unlock...

Can anyone give me bootloader and modem G928T Nougat?
Thx