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flashing error

i didnt see anyone having this problem but got my gn and unlocked it yest, i came fr evo3d and we used to wiping everything n cache n dalvik so i tried to flash my first rom and im getting error " error in /sdcard/toro_aokp_b8.zip(status7) installation aborted assert failed:getprop(ro.product.device==toroII
i thought it was that rom but i tried flashing another rom and getting same message , if someone can help i appreciate it, i came fr the evo3d left sprint after 11yrs and woow what a difference in network, awesome network but im spoiled with rooting my ogevo n evo3d lol i love this phone hope i can fix this issue

Could you let us know what roms you've tried and the exact process you used please. Also are you using CWM?

RTContent said:
Could you let us know what roms you've tried and the exact process you used please. Also are you using CWM?
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k first rom i tried AOSP 4.0.3ANDROID OPEN KANG PROJECT-TORO BUILD8 so i wiped data factory reset and cache n dalvik and flashed the rom, it looks like it starts to flash but aborts with the message above, then i restored my nan backup rebooted and went back to cwm to reflash the second time around i only wipe data factory reset cuz thats what the op says to do on his thread so i only wipe data factory n flash the rom still same error, so i went to try another rom GUMMYNEX 0.2.3 and i did the same process with both im following the steps their stating in the op in have cwm

From what the error sounds like is that it doesn't think you have the correct device. You have a CDMA phone and not a GSM?

RTContent said:
From what the error sounds like is that it doesn't think you have the correct device. You have a CDMA phone and not a GSM?
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ui
yup, i got it fr verizon cdma, im starting to stress man, ive been so used the rooting world n having custom roms i dont know how i could do without it lol, i hope i can get this issue resolve

Flip35 said:
ui
yup, i got it fr verizon cdma, im starting to stress man, ive been so used the rooting world n having custom roms i dont know how i could do without it lol, i hope i can get this issue resolve
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sure you are using the lastest CWM???
sure you are rooted??
did you try downloading the files from another puter??

i think i might know what the problem is my cwm says 5.5.0.2 and im looking here at somebody posted in the development section for a cdma cwm and it says 5.5.0.4 could that be the problem? if so how do i redo my recovery, follow the same steps i did my first one, i downloaded and extracted the files to my c drive and opened cmd and typed the commands, can i do that again while having already cwm to flash the new cwm on top of the old one? if thats the problem

Download rom manager. Then you can flash it while your booted in android.

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Download rom manager. Then you can flash it while your booted in android.
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how ive never flashed cwm using rom manager, u meand download the file of cwm5.5.0.4 putting in the root like i do any rom and go into rom manager and install?

No just download the app Rom Manager. It will download the latest version and flash it with a single click within this app!

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Download rom manager. Then you can flash it while your booted in android.
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wooooord, aight RTcontent good looking out, i guess when u said it looks like it sound it was reading my phone wrong was right, i had a gms cwm, thanx man used rom manager and since i put the new cwm in my root of sdcard when i press install cwm it automatically update it without even booting into recovery but just finished intalling a rom and IT WORKED!!!! UR DA MAN im excited thanx

Galaxy S 3 Rom installation Problem

I have a problem with my Galaxy S 3
When i bought it out the box i was able to root easily and install custom rom (Wicked) with no problems but then i had to restore back to stock using ODIN returning back to stock and running everything stock i also reset the counter beause i wanted to exchange the phone turn out i cannot
so i re-rooted the phone the same way and tried to install the custom rom it gave me status 7 error he only thing that worked is my Backups
so i returned back to stock again and re-root this time i didnt have the error i just get stuck at the boot logo
i have no idea what to do now. its very frustrating.

ChronoXzX said:
I have a problem with my Galaxy S 3
When i bought it out the box i was able to root easily and install custom rom (Wicked) with no problems but then i had to restore back to stock using ODIN returning back to stock and running everything stock i also reset the counter beause i wanted to exchange the phone turn out i cannot
so i re-rooted the phone the same way and tried to install the custom rom it gave me status 7 error he only thing that worked is my Backups
so i returned back to stock again and re-root this time i didnt have the error i just get stuck at the boot logo
i have no idea what to do now. its very frustrating.
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same problem i had before. Bothered me for a few days.
1. download rooted stock ROM
2. download goo manager
3. user twpr to flash wicked ROM
hope this will help

Had that problem after Odin reboot into stock recovery and erase and reset, had to do it 2 days ago
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theory611 said:
same problem i had before. Bothered me for a few days.
1. download rooted stock ROM
2. download goo manager
3. user twpr to flash wicked ROM
hope this will help
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Can you link me the rooted stock rom that you used
Plz ive tried everything its real annoying that my phone wont boot the custom rom
Its installed successfully but nothing after the reboot just the logo screen of the custom rom

Did you wipe the cache/dalvik?

psykhotic said:
Did you wipe the cache/dalvik?
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Yeah I did
I do factory setting then I wipe cache then I do the dalvik cache
Then I finally install I do it everytime it doesnt work. Is it because maybe I unroot the phone wrong??? Is that even possible?? Lol

Try This:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1404381&d=1350325570
Flash this TWRP Recovery Through ODIN, and try to reinstall the ROM

DroidDonX said:
Try This:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1404381&d=1350325570
Flash this TWRP Recovery Through ODIN, and try to reinstall the ROM
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ill try that when i get home
but note so far no rom has been working i can successfully install it with no errors
but when it wants to boot nothing happens just stuck at the Logo screen :/
i think its because i unroot using odin the wrong way or something idk but ever since i un rooted the device this started to happen..

I think status 7 error is a md5 mismatch. Redownload the rom you want. Also some people have had issues downloading to the phone so use a pc and transfer it.

jcbofkc said:
I think status 7 error is a md5 mismatch. Redownload the rom you want. Also some people have had issues downloading to the phone so use a pc and transfer it.
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Ok ill do that but what if I dont get the error the rom finishes installing and the aroma installer says status 0 I do not know what it means

There are a couple possibilites here.
1) Your recovery is outdated. Update it. CWM will work just as well as TWRP. A lot of people have been advertising TWRP like they are being paid to do so. Either will work fine, but it must be updated to the latest version. The "CWM makes you lose IMEI" slander is starting to get old as well. There have been several documented cases on this forum where people have lost IMEI using TWRP. That's of course assuming the custom recoveries are actually causing it. We don't even know that. In any case, a reboot nvbackup would prevent all of this nonsense. I can't believe people still aren't doing this.
2) You are attempting to flash roms that are not for your device. Please give us a forum link to the rom you are attempting to flash.

Aerowinder said:
There are a couple possibilites here.
1) Your recovery is outdated. Update it. CWM will work just as well as TWRP. A lot of people have been advertising TWRP like they are being paid to do so. Either will work fine, but it must be updated to the latest version. The "CWM makes you lose IMEI" slander is starting to get old as well. There have been several documented cases on this forum where people have lost IMEI using TWRP. That's of course assuming the custom recoveries are actually causing it. We don't even know that. In any case, a reboot nvbackup would prevent all of this nonsense. I can't believe people still aren't doing this.
2) You are attempting to flash roms that are not for your device. Please give us a forum link to the rom you are attempting to flash.
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I would gladly take this slightly off course and ask you to find me one with the issue, as I've read lots and lots about the issue, it is and has been a CWM issue. Here are the Docs Spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Arzp20hXNPi4dFg3UUozS2FQaERYNVJRVm1hWmJYQ3c#gid=0
and here is the huge thread about the issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794657&highlight=imei

Aerowinder said:
There are a couple possibilites here.
1) Your recovery is outdated. Update it. CWM will work just as well as TWRP. A lot of people have been advertising TWRP like they are being paid to do so. Either will work fine, but it must be updated to the latest version. The "CWM makes you lose IMEI" slander is starting to get old as well. There have been several documented cases on this forum where people have lost IMEI using TWRP. That's of course assuming the custom recoveries are actually causing it. We don't even know that. In any case, a reboot nvbackup would prevent all of this nonsense. I can't believe people still aren't doing this.
2) You are attempting to flash roms that are not for your device. Please give us a forum link to the rom you are attempting to flash.
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I have the latest CMW recovery touch
tried it with both of the recoveries same deal :/
and the ROm im trying to flash is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1804260
ANd noob question what happens when i lose my Imei?? does it brick or prevent installation?

ANd noob question what happens when i lose my Imei?? does it brick or prevent installation?
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Might as well be a brick. Just back it up the way I said and you don't need to worry about it.
mt3g said:
I would gladly take this slightly off course and ask you to find me one with the issue, as I've read lots and lots about the issue, it is and has been a CWM issue. Here are the Docs Spreadsheet
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0Arzp20hXNPi4dFg3UUozS2FQaERYNVJRVm1hWmJYQ3c#gid=0
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This spreadsheet doesn't prove anything. I see 18 CWM IMEI losses. 3 of which are on CWM v6. Out of 116 users reporting. The vast majority of reporting users are using CWM with success. This is hardly evidence. If anything, it implies CWM is more popular than TWRP. But, there is no proof of that in the spreadsheet, either. You would need thousands of reporting users to establish any kind of usable baseline. Last I checked, no one is sure why the IMEI loss happens or what, exactly, causes it. People do have their suspicions (or superstitions), though. I've flashed hundreds of files with CWM, and never had a single issue. And so have thousands of other XDA forum members.
and here is the huge thread about the issue
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1794657&highlight=imei
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What about it? I think I posted a backup script there a couple months ago.

Aerowinder said:
Might as well be a brick. Just back it up the way I said and you don't need to worry about it.
This spreadsheet doesn't prove anything. I see 18 CWM IMEI losses. 3 of which are on CWM v6. Out of 116 users reporting. The vast majority of reporting users are using CWM with success. This is hardly evidence. If anything, it implies CWM is more popular than TWRP. But, there is no proof of that in the spreadsheet, either. You would need thousands of reporting users to establish any kind of usable baseline. Last I checked, no one is sure why the IMEI loss happens or what, exactly, causes it. People do have their suspicions (or superstitions), though. I've flashed hundreds of files with CWM, and never had a single issue. And so have thousands of other XDA forum members.
What about it? I think I posted a backup script there a couple months ago.
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But no one lossed it using TWRP, that's my only point. With out a doubt CWM is more popular, think of it this way. More people are going to respond and or look for a thread regarding the issue compared to those (TWRP) users who never had the issue, I've been on CWM for a couple weeks try to lose my IMEI and haven't done so yet. Either way I'm not defending either but trying to help people out.
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When installing a Rom it just flashes through is that normal?
doesnt it usually take like 2 or 3 minutes to flash a rom that big?
because almost everyone rom i try
Darthstalker
furioustock
wicked
aeonflux
when i format everything using this guide
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1946701
The installation for the rom just takes 1 to 2 seconds i that normal?
since i used to have a samsung nexus s it usually takes about 1 - 2 minutes to flash a rom that is greater than 100mb
i just wanted to know maybe that can spark any conclusions.
i am still failing to install a rom and seeing it boot up pass the boot screen.. i really need help please :/
the recovery does not give me any errors at all its installed " successfully "

It should take at least 20 to 45 seconds.
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It should take at least 20 to 45 seconds.
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My phone takes 2 seconds to flssh it says starting flash please wait then it says complete about 2 seconds later

ChronoXzX said:
My phone takes 2 seconds to flssh it says starting flash please wait then it says complete about 2 seconds later
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which is why it isn't working, how large are the files, what are download steps you are taking? Which recovery... You might have a borked recovery... Try reinstalling the recovery if all else seems normal.

mt3g said:
which is why it isn't working, how large are the files, what are download steps you are taking? Which recovery... You might have a borked recovery... Try reinstalling the recovery if all else seems normal.
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the files that im trying to install into my phone are about 600mb +
the wiked rom is about 809mb
the darthstalker rom is about 776mb
im using internet download manager to download the roms
ive reinstalled the recovery via the apps ( rom manager and goomanager )
nothing seems to work :/

twrp wont install rom-says error

im not a noob and never had thid problem in years. i installed twrp through goo mananger. The weird thing is it installs kernels just fine, but not a rom, any ideas? please help

Luthien1 said:
im not a noob and never had thid problem in years. i installed twrp through goo mananger. The weird thing is it installs kernels just fine, but not a rom, any ideas? please help
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What error does it give when it fails to flash a ROM? What ROM are you trying to flash?

lordcheeto03 said:
What error does it give when it fails to flash a ROM? What ROM are you trying to flash?
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it says e error, its very strange, i tried installing cwm and that recovery wont even let me make a backup, this is terrible uhhh... sorry it just says E: error and doesnt say anything else

Luthien1 said:
it says e error, its very strange, i tried installing cwm and that recovery wont even let me make a backup, this is terrible uhhh... sorry it just says E: error and doesnt say anything else
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It says E: error when you try to make a backup as well?

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It says E: error when you try to make a backup as well?
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ok i had twrp through goo manager, and i was able to make backups and install kernels just finel but when i tried a rom such as infamous it gave me the error, so i tried to install through micro sd card, no luck same error something about it not being mounted. So, i installed cwm and tried to make a backup but then i ran out of space, so the backup failed, so i had to delete some stuff, now im trying to back up again, then i will try to install a rom with cwm

this is so strange, i didnt do anytihng out of the ordinary, i got root by chainfire, then installed goo manager, and then a custom kernel...the most viewed one right now, so i thought it was legit which im sure it is, then a rom..... to end the madness, then i keep getting errors, its so frustrating

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ok i had twrp through goo manager, and i was able to make backups and install kernels just finel but when i tried a rom such as infamous it gave me the error, so i tried to install through micro sd card, no luck same error something about it not being mounted. So, i installed cwm and tried to make a backup but then i ran out of space, so the backup failed, so i had to delete some stuff, now im trying to back up again, then i will try to install a rom with cwm
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Ok, see, now that is getting to the meat. Try flashing another ROM... I understand you might just want Infamous, but try flashing another one just for testing purposes. I'm thinking you're one to add to the list of having a bad Infamous d/l.

lordcheeto03 said:
Ok, see, now that is getting to the meat. Try flashing another ROM... I understand you might just want Infamous, but try flashing another one just for testing purposes. I'm thinking you're one to add to the list of having a bad Infamous d/l.
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i did i tried flashing jedi rom and that failed too, soo this is just weird

i got frusturated and said if i cant have a custom rom, ill debloat now im getting errors, im on my way to a bricked device

Luthien1 said:
i got frusturated and said if i cant have a custom rom, ill debloat now im getting errors, im on my way to a bricked device
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I may be overboard with my suggestion, but it wouldn't hurt to Odin back to 100% stock and restart your journey.

now it says E cant open/sdcard/o/download/jedi(bad)

Luthien1 said:
now it says E cant open/sdcard/o/download/jedi(bad)
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Before you Odin back; are you still able to successfully flash any of the kernels you've downloaded? Also, if you downloaded any of the ROMs onto your computer, try browsing through the zips real quick on your computer.

lordcheeto03 said:
Before you Odin back; are you still able to successfully flash any of the kernels you've downloaded? Also, if you downloaded any of the ROMs onto your computer, try browsing through the zips real quick on your computer.
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yes i can install kernels just fine, just not roms... it says it cant open the zip file, so weird.....i think i need to odin completely back too

Luthien1 said:
yes i can install kernels just fine, just not roms... it says it cant open the zip file, so weird.....i think i need to odin completely back too
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Slow down, re-group, you are NOT going to brick...
First off, lets try some things, my first would be try a different recovery, copy a rom you want to the internal sdcard, then try. Bet it works.
I had a issue like this also, day 2 of my g4, pull the battery for 5-10 min, it seems the recovery gets confused and it will error.
another item to try...check to make sure the md5 file size is correct. common mistake, people for get to do a check.
try these, if you have the same issues, odin back to stock and start over.
Good luck. Your welcome.

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I may be overboard with my suggestion, but it wouldn't hurt to Odin back to 100% stock and restart your journey.
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Probably this...and a formatting of the internal storage couldn't hurt either to make sure everything is cleared out.

Hey I had same problem. Download through Firefox not reg browser. And for infamous use the last download link
Goomanger gave me 3 bad downloads. To test this theory try and open the zip through a file manager, it probably won't let you because of bad download.. Happened to me 4 times but stopped using stock browser to download those files and has been working ever since
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Also if you can't flash most things from more than 1 recovery still(happened to me when first got my gs4) I did Odin again but used 2.5.0.2 twrp and everything fixed as well. I recently was having the problem you have now and my first suggestion fixed it
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so, thank you everyone for your replys in this matter. I did odin back to stock and guess what, i got stuck at the splash screen for t mobile. This never happened before with odin, it always worked 100 percent, this is the first time i odined back to stock and it broke my phone, so weird. So, im going to try again. I wil def use firefox next time, and twrp you said the latest is having problems?

Luthien1 said:
so, thank you everyone for your replys in this matter. I did odin back to stock and guess what, i got stuck at the splash screen for t mobile. This never happened before with odin, it always worked 100 percent, this is the first time i odined back to stock and it broke my phone, so weird. So, im going to try again. I wil def use firefox next time, and twrp you said the latest is having problems?
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Might want to thank people for the effort...there is a thanks button
get into recovery now, and do a factory reset, flash the correct kernel for your device, it will boot.

Status 7 woes

Hello,
First off I'd like to say I'm sorry. I know this has probably been covered countless times, but I have been trying to fix this for the past 5 hours and I just can't get it, so I have turned to you.
I have a Galaxy S3 of course and I'm trying to flash a custom rom. Here is the process I use.
#1: I flash the stock rom via Odin to get the phone to the state just as it came out of the box (JB 4.1.1)
#2: I root via Unified ToolKit which uses Odin and then adb to push SU and related files to my phone.
#3: I download ROM manager and flash the latest CWM recovery (6.0.3.7 if i remember right)
#4: I place my ROM in .zip format on my internal SD card. I got CM 10.3.1 here: http://get.cm/?device=d2att&type=stable
#5: I wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe delvik cache
#6: I attempt to install zip from SD card
it will sit for a little bit and then give me this
installing update...
set_perm: some change failed
E: error in /sdcard/ROOT/CM 10.1.3
(status 7)
Installation aborted
So what the hell am I doing wrong? The same thing happens when I try to flash LiquidSmooth 2.9.
Thanks for any advice. Its just really hard to wade through all the outdate info on this type of stuff online.

Hi. Ive never run CM. So Im not sure but maybe you need to update your boot loader to flash that ROM version?
Only other thing I could say to try..which may make no difference is put the zip on your external

jasvncnt1 said:
Hi. Ive never run CM. So Im not sure but maybe you need to update your boot loader to flash that ROM version?
Only other thing I could say to try..which may make no difference is put the zip on your external
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How do I update my bootloader? I've never had to do that before, but I'll do some googling.
I've tried flashing from both the internal and External SD cards already, no difference.

Jeoster said:
How do I update my bootloader? I've never had to do that before, but I'll do some googling.
I've tried flashing from both the internal and External SD cards already, no difference.
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Try checking out this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321310
Again, im not positive if you need to for that ROM. Its just something that may be an issue.
Actually looks like the first part of that thread I linked talks about updating your bootloader for C

Jeoster said:
Hello,
First off I'd like to say I'm sorry. I know this has probably been covered countless times, but I have been trying to fix this for the past 5 hours and I just can't get it, so I have turned to you.
I have a Galaxy S3 of course and I'm trying to flash a custom rom. Here is the process I use.
#1: I flash the stock rom via Odin to get the phone to the state just as it came out of the box (JB 4.1.1)
#2: I root via Unified ToolKit which uses Odin and then adb to push SU and related files to my phone.
#3: I download ROM manager and flash the latest CWM recovery (6.0.3.7 if i remember right)
#4: I place my ROM in .zip format on my internal SD card. I got CM 10.3.1 here: http://get.cm/?device=d2att&type=stable
#5: I wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache, wipe delvik cache
#6: I attempt to install zip from SD card
it will sit for a little bit and then give me this
installing update...
set_perm: some change failed
E: error in /sdcard/ROOT/CM 10.1.3
(status 7)
Installation aborted
So what the hell am I doing wrong? The same thing happens when I try to flash LiquidSmooth 2.9.
Thanks for any advice. Its just really hard to wade through all the outdate info on this type of stuff online.
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Try using goo manager on play to install twrp then download cm/gapps through goo manager.

jasvncnt1 said:
Try checking out this thread...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2321310
Again, im not positive if you need to for that ROM. Its just something that may be an issue.
Actually looks like the first part of that thread I linked talks about updating your bootloader for C
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Thank you! This looks very plausible. I'll give it a go. I looked into updating the bootloader yesterday, but I could not find much info on it.

updating the bootloader did not work for me. I still get status 7. I don't know if its just me, but I think it did more stuff on screen before giving me the status 7. I tried flashing LiquidSmooth 2.9 this time. I'm going to start over and try flashing CM 10.1.3.

ok so i was able to flash and run CM 10.0.0 with no problems. Still havent figured out my status 7 error.
Doing more research i see people sometimes simply delete the compatibility check that causes the status 7 error. im scared to do that. is it a bad idea?

Jeoster said:
ok so i was able to flash and run CM 10.0.0 with no problems. Still havent figured out my status 7 error.
Doing more research i see people sometimes simply delete the compatibility check that causes the status 7 error. im scared to do that. is it a bad idea?
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Sorry the boot loader didn't help. At least you know how to do it now. I'm not really sure about your other question. Hopefully someone else will chime in.
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jasvncnt1 said:
Sorry the boot loader didn't help. At least you know how to do it now. I'm not really sure about your other question. Hopefully someone else will chime in.
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I really appreciate the time anyone takes to even try to help, so thank you. Its no big deal. CM10.0.0 is working fine, but I wish I could figure out how to run the newer versions.

OK well turns out I'm getting the phone warrantied and they're upgrading me to an S4. Time to flash back to stock, lol. My S3 experience has been a good one.

Jeoster said:
OK well turns out I'm getting the phone warrantied and they're upgrading me to an S4. Time to flash back to stock, lol. My S3 experience has been a good one.
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How'd you pull the upgrade off
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jasvncnt1 said:
How'd you pull the upgrade off
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Well its a really long story, but I'll try to shorten it. My screen is cracked on my S3 and i have accidental damage warranty on it through AT&T, but the deductible is $200. So I only wanted to warranty it if they could upgrade me to the S4, and I called them back today and they were out of the S3 so they are giving me an S4.
Cool beans, huh?
The real story is much longer and complicated but thats the jist of it.

[Q] Bootloops on every rom Note 2 GT-N7105

Hello!
I recently got a Note 2 (GT-N7105)
And for some silly reason wich even disappoints myself i wanted to overclock , well that didn't make sense i know but however i did it! and directly after i installed the required file (I don't remember wich one but it was for 1.8Ghz) after the installing my phone kept showing the boot logo , i tried to use my backup but even after restoring it didnt boot! I cleaned everything wich also cleaned my backup...
I been on it for about 7 hours now trying different roms , kernels , and every file i could find but nothing helps.
I now installed Cyanogenmod using CMW but even that bootloops.
The last thing i could notice is CMW showing me a E: failed to Mount /efs (Invalid argument) Wich makes me worry even more...
I honestly hope there are some good peaple who could help me with this... Finally got a great phone and by stupid mistakes i made it won't work anymore..
I don't care what rom gets on it , Even if its a hello kitty rom u won't hear me complain , If the phone works again i'll be happy!
Not sure if this helps but its a GT-N7105 , i know it had the newest android there was (4. something, i think it was 4.3)
Odin does see the device , My CMW (6.0.4.1) works and Download Mode works.
I hope anybody can help me!
In case you want to help me live wich would be awesome my skype is : chrishendriks92
If it gets fixed i will Offcourse place the solution here.
(The note is not a new one , its used and a few months old , worked 100% before my stupid decisions bricked it)
(so here's a small version)
-Every rom i tried will bootloop , It shows a different boot video/logo everytime tho
-It all happened after i tried a 2.8Ghz Overclock
-i get a EFS error in CMW
-Accidentily i deleted my backup but i don't mind whatever rom gets on it
-Download mode and CMW (6.0.4.1) works

dodemans said:
Hello!
I recently got a Note 2 (GT-N7105)
And for some silly reason wich even disappoints myself i wanted to overclock , well that didn't make sense i know but however i did it! and directly after i installed the required file (I don't remember wich one but it was for 1.8Ghz) after the installing my phone kept showing the boot logo , i tried to use my backup but even after restoring it didnt boot! I cleaned everything wich also cleaned my backup...
I been on it for about 7 hours now trying different roms , kernels , and every file i could find but nothing helps.
I now installed Cyanogenmod using CMW but even that bootloops.
The last thing i could notice is CMW showing me a E: failed to Mount /efs (Invalid argument) Wich makes me worry even more...
I honestly hope there are some good peaple who could help me with this... Finally got a great phone and by stupid mistakes i made it won't work anymore..
I don't care what rom gets on it , Even if its a hello kitty rom u won't hear me complain , If the phone works again i'll be happy!
Not sure if this helps but its a GT-N7105 , i know it had the newest android there was (4. something, i think it was 4.3)
Odin does see the device , My CMW (6.0.4.1) works and Download Mode works.
I hope anybody can help me!
In case you want to help me live wich would be awesome my skype is : chrishendriks92
If it gets fixed i will Offcourse place the solution here.
(The note is not a new one , its used and a few months old , worked 100% before my stupid decisions bricked it)
(so here's a small version)
-Every rom i tried will bootloop , It shows a different boot video/logo everytime tho
-It all happened after i tried a 2.8Ghz Overclock
-i get a EFS error in CMW
-Accidentily i deleted my backup but i don't mind whatever rom gets on it
-Download mode and CMW (6.0.4.1) works
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Ok, so what I would do.
I would wipe data through CWM.
Download official ROM from sammobile.com and flash it through Odin.
I hope this will help to get the phone booted.
After that we will worry about imei recovery.

dzejju said:
Ok, so what I would do.
I would wipe data through CWM.
Download official ROM from ... and flash it through Odin.
I hope this will help to get the phone booted.
After that we will worry about imei recovery.
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Thank you for your reply:good:
I'm downloading it , looks like its going to take a while so i'll let you know!

Try mskips toolkit from skipsoft.net. It has a recovery package that should do the trick. There is a thread on it on here but i think it's closed due to Microsoft signature issues
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I'm afraid downloading/Flashing the rom didnt work.
ill get the T-Mobile screen , and then the samsung logo where it gets stuck , the install was completed tho so no errors whatsoever
This is a picture link s30.postimg.org/8l0bgrxa8/image.jpg
Would be amazing if you could help me out with this because i can't choose ''Option 2'' right picture , it just won't take it.
I can install teamviewer or whatever programm you want

I have the same problem, I'm on 4.3 version and tried to downgrade to 4.1.1 and went back to 4.3, I formatted the system through twrp with NO OS INSTALLED to be sure it is totally cleaned but all the way, I still experiencing reboot issue.
At first I encountered unfortunately systemui has stopped, done rooting and fixing permission but still no luck.
One more thing, I already flashed pit file.

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(Update , I tried anything i could but it didnt work out , its going to Samsung Support)

cz4r3n said:
I have the same problem, I'm on 4.3 version and tried to downgrade to 4.1.1 and went back to 4.3, I formatted the system through twrp with NO OS INSTALLED to be sure it is totally cleaned but all the way, I still experiencing reboot issue.
At first I encountered unfortunately systemui has stopped, done rooting and fixing permission but still no luck.
One more thing, I already flashed pit file.
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Flash right bootloader, then install fresh rom. Should be good to go.

Mufrad said:
Flash right bootloader, then install fresh rom. Should be good to go.
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the problem persist.I flashed different bootloader already

cz4r3n said:
the problem persist.I flashed different bootloader already
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You installed a kernel right? To over clock? First flash new bootloader, then flash stock kernel, then again flash stock rom, do not let the device boot up before you have done all three.

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Mufrad said:
You installed a kernel right? To over clock? First flash new bootloader, then flash stock kernel, then again flash stock rom, do not let the device boot up before you have done all three.
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I tried Agni pure kernel and followed your instructions but no avail,I think there is problem with the board,because when I wipe, the SuperSu also erased.

cz4r3n said:
I tried Agni pure kernel and followed your instructions but no avail,I think there is problem with the board,because when I wipe, the SuperSu also erased.
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I said to install stock kernel not custom kernel, and after wipe when you install stock rom you will loose root and also loose all data and apps from previous rom anyway.

Mufrad said:
I said to install stock kernel not custom kernel, and after wipe when you install stock rom you will loose root and also loose all data and apps from previous rom anyway.
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yup I already did that,I flashed stock kernel from http://opensource.samsung.com/.I know reflashing stock rom will delete everything including root.
What I mean is when Im rooted and tried to wipe the phone, SuperSu also deleted.Im wondering that I have a corrupted emmc, It seems that it is not mounted correctly, although I tried to flash a pit file already.

cz4r3n said:
yup I already did that,I flashed stock kernel from http://opensource.samsung.com/.I know reflashing stock rom will delete everything including root.
What I mean is when Im rooted and tried to wipe the phone, SuperSu also deleted.Im wondering that I have a corrupted emmc, It seems that it is not mounted correctly, although I tried to flash a pit file already.
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What method did you use to root and inject supersu?

Mufrad said:
What method did you use to root and inject supersu?
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The so called SAFEROOT
And I even tried the CF ROOT by Chainfire

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? What!
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