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[Q] Rooted Note2/CWM. Error on OTA AT&T update

Phone: Samsung SGH-I317
Android Version: 4.1.2
I got my new note 2 last week and made it about 2 days before i had to root it and install CWM as i had on my Galaxy SII (which was on US Cellular). I rooted it without difficulty, installed rom manager and installed the newest version of CWM for the Note 2 v6.0.2.5. Here is where my first and only problem has come up.
I tried doing a small 8.45mb OTA AT&T update on the phone ( i did the 4.1.2 OTA update before i rooted it). It downloaded no problem then brought the prompt up that the phone must restart to install. It goes to CWM recovery no problem to install then i get this.
Install Untrusted Package?
THIS CAN NOT BE UNDONE
-NO
-NO
-NO
-YES – Install untrusted zip
-NO
-NO
+++Go Back+++
“
Clockworkmod Recovery v6.0.2.5
E: invalid command argument
Finding update package…
Opening update package…
Verifying update package…
E: failed to verify whole-file signature
E: signature verification failed
“
So i know at this point something went wrong as it is bringing up failed outputs. So i go ahead and click - Yes install untrusted zip. Just to see what happens. Then i get the following:
Installing update…
verifying current system
assert failed: apply_patch_check(“/system/app/ALLShareCastWidget.odex”, “05c4c0b26bb484a43fd6268d76d220d4b633f193”, “b750b9d56b7c31ceaac48bd0daaf3779e5f55da0”)
E: Error in /cache/fota/2400258.cfg
(status 7)
Installation aborted
I have searched XDA, google, ect trying to find an answer but am at a loss to why i cant install the OTA updates. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks XDA for the help.

Generally if you have a custom recovery installed you can not install OTA`s

Same happened to with the S3. Any fix?

No fix...
Unless the device uses the stock 3e recovery. ..
The device can be returned to stock...then the OTA taken. ..then root and flash the custom recovery again. ..
Then back up the newer build for later use. ..g
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tryed a few times
gregsarg said:
No fix...
Unless the device uses the stock 3e recovery. ..
The device can be returned to stock...then the OTA taken. ..then root and flash the custom recovery again. ..
Then back up the newer build for later use. ..g
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every time i go back to my first back up it ask me to updated my rom and every time it trys it screws every thing up. anything stock well carrier stock sucks any way. just flash a custom rom most allready have the lateest up date any way. i just stay clear of ota becaues they are so far behind its ridiculous. the guys on xda get the latest update on release day and hand deliver them to us. (good job guys)

jaston28009 said:
every time i go back to my first back up it ask me to updated my rom and every time it trys it screws every thing up. anything stock well carrier stock sucks any way. just flash a custom rom most allready have the lateest up date any way. i just stay clear of ota becaues they are so far behind its ridiculous. the guys on xda get the latest update on release day and hand deliver them to us. (good job guys)
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Simple fix...
Use TIBU and freeze the updater....g
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[Q] TWRP/CWM unable to see/mount internal/external storage S3 4.3

So I've been doing quite a bit of searching and I can't find anything pertaining to my particular problem, at least, not that I think.
I rooted, installed a custom recovery and CM11 no problems. My girlfriends however, is a different story.
I used odin to push Philz, used Philz to install SuperSU and KnoxRemover. Used GooManager to install TWRP 2.7.
Now when trying to Wipe/Install, this is what I get inside TWRP or CWM.
E: Unable to mount /data/media during GUI startup
E: Unable to mount /cache
Full SELinux support is present
etc.
It also says no OS is installed, but boots perfectly fine.
What is exactly going on here?
Does anyone know if Kies may resolve this?

theolepsy said:
So I've been doing quite a bit of searching and I can't find anything pertaining to my particular problem, at least, not that I think.
I rooted, installed a custom recovery and CM11 no problems. My girlfriends however, is a different story.
I used odin to push Philz, used Philz to install SuperSU and KnoxRemover. Used GooManager to install TWRP 2.7.
Now when trying to Wipe/Install, this is what I get inside TWRP or CWM.
E: Unable to mount /data/media during GUI startup
E: Unable to mount /cache
Full SELinux support is present
etc.
It also says no OS is installed, but boots perfectly fine.
What is exactly going on here?
Does anyone know if Kies may resolve this?
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Mainly out of curiosity, why did you feel the need to load TWRP when you already had Philz? Philz is an amazing recovery.

Try using a different recovery since there are still bugs in the TWRP 2.7. You can try TWRP 2.6.3.0 which works flawless for me or you could use Philz as @ Mr Struck has noted. Let us know if this fixes your issues?

Definitley Philz now for all my devices. It works perfect everytime for me.

joeyhdownsouth said:
Definitley Philz now for all my devices. It works perfect everytime for me.
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Ditto.
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Mr. Struck said:
Ditto.
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I wasn't entirely familiar with Philz. I wanted to back up the stock rom and flash CM11. I forget how, I had got it to work somehow.
TWRP is a bit more familiar to me lol.

I've been using the multiboot version of twrp for awhile now with no problems and out of nowhere I went into recovery and its a completely different version and now nothing is mounting. Tried flashing a different recovery but nothing

TWRP won't install properly

Hey guys I need some help. Here is a quick rundown.
Just bought a new s3. I747m, came with 4.3 and Knox.
Used toolkit to install TWRP. Odin
After installing TWRP and I reboot to recovery, internal storage says 0mb and sdcard 0mb
When I go to reboot it gives me error about no os installed. But if I reboot anyways it boots into the os no problem.
When I press the middle button in TWRP to show log, it shows this.
E: unable to find partition size for '/boot'
E: primary block device '/dev/block/mmcblk0p15' for mount point '/data' is not present!
E: unable to mount '/data'
E: unable to recreate /data/media folder.
E: unable to find partition size for '/recovery'
Updating partition details....
E: unable to mount '/system'
E: unable to mount '/data'
E: unable to mount '/cache'
E: unable to mount internal storage
E: unable to mount /data/media during GUI startup
E: unable to mount cache
Full SELinux support is present.
E: unable to mount '/cache'
Running boot script…
Finished running boot script…
E: unable to mount '/cache'
E: unable to mount /data/media/TWRP/. Twrps when trying to read settings file.
Any help would be awesome! If you need anymore info ask away, I'll be as detailed as I can.

ronedogg said:
Hey guys I need some help. Here is a quick rundown.
Just bought a new s3. I747m, came with 4.3 and Knox.
Used toolkit to install TWRP. Odin
After installing TWRP and I reboot to recovery, internal storage says 0mb and sdcard 0mb
When I go to reboot it gives me error about no os installed. But if I reboot anyways it boots into the os no problem.
When I press the middle button in TWRP to show log, it shows this.
E: unable to find partition size for '/boot'
E: primary block device '/dev/block/mmcblk0p15' for mount point '/data' is not present!
E: unable to mount '/data'
E: unable to recreate /data/media folder.
E: unable to find partition size for '/recovery'
Updating partition details....
E: unable to mount '/system'
E: unable to mount '/data'
E: unable to mount '/cache'
E: unable to mount internal storage
E: unable to mount /data/media during GUI startup
E: unable to mount cache
Full SELinux support is present.
E: unable to mount '/cache'
Running boot script…
Finished running boot script…
E: unable to mount '/cache'
E: unable to mount /data/media/TWRP/. Twrps when trying to read settings file.
Any help would be awesome! If you need anymore info ask away, I'll be as detailed as I can.
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You might try step 2 here.
Also - I read somewhere that you should uncheck autoreboot in Odin. Then after Odin is done, power off phone and then enter recovery using the 3 button method (volume up, home, and power button at the same time until you see the Samsung logo, and then release).
Good luck

OKAstro said:
You might try step 2 here.
Also - I read somewhere that you should uncheck autoreboot in Odin. Then after Odin is done, power off phone and then enter recovery using the 3 button method (volume up, home, and power button at the same time until you see the Samsung logo, and then release).
Good luck
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Thanks! That was quick.
I'm going to try what u said with auto reboot. I'm also going to try with prior 2.7 build.
I am rooted with towelroot, can I just install TWRP with goomanager or ROM manager?

TWRP is asking for a password installed 2.6.3.1

ronedogg said:
Thanks! That was quick.
I'm going to try what u said with auto reboot. I'm also going to try with prior 2.7 build.
I am rooted with towelroot, can I just install TWRP with goomanager or ROM manager?
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ronedogg said:
TWRP is asking for a password installed 2.6.3.1
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It's asking for a password? That's odd.
I've had trouble installing the latest TWRP with GooManager. I use Flashify now and it works great! Perhaps you can give that a try to get 2.7.1

ronedogg said:
Thanks! That was quick.
I'm going to try what u said with auto reboot. I'm also going to try with prior 2.7 build.
I am rooted with towelroot, can I just install TWRP with goomanager or ROM manager?
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I would thimk so. You might try TWRP Manager from Play Store if GOO doesn't work. If that doesn't work you could try the Odin method from my prev reply.

BWolf56 said:
It's asking for a password? That's odd.
I've had trouble installing the latest TWRP with GooManager. I use Flashify now and it works great! Perhaps you can give that a try to get 2.7.1
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Hmm, I've tried odin, an app called ROM installer, apparently replaces goo on play store.
I was doing some reading on the password issue, and users with these new gen s3 seems to have this issue and switch to cwm and don't look back. Only when flashing 2.6.3.1 or 3.0. So e people suggested format data, but until I have a working recovery I'd rather not try wiping anything, unless a dev tells me otherwise.
Apparently there might be some HW changes in these last gen i747m.
I'll go download flashify, I can't see it being any different then using ROM installer as it uses the same method to flash the recovery? I dunno I'm just guessing but I'm definitely going to try flashify with d2att TWRP 2.7.0.0 I know 2.7.0.1 has issues.

OKAstro said:
I would thimk so. You might try TWRP Manager from Play Store if GOO doesn't work. If that doesn't work you could try the Odin method from my prev reply.
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Ensure the partition listed below is correct, blah blah
Skip
Mmcblk0p18
I can install d2att or d2can correct?
If I use auto download method it just hangs at 0%

ronedogg said:
Hmm, I've tried odin, an app called ROM installer, apparently replaces goo on play store.
I was doing some reading on the password issue, and users with these new gen s3 seems to have this issue and switch to cwm and don't look back. Only when flashing 2.6.3.1 or 3.0. So e people suggested format data, but until I have a working recovery I'd rather not try wiping anything, unless a dev tells me otherwise.
Apparently there might be some HW changes in these last gen i747m.
I'll go download flashify, I can't see it being any different then using ROM installer as it uses the same method to flash the recovery? I dunno I'm just guessing but I'm definitely going to try flashify with d2att TWRP 2.7.0.0 I know 2.7.0.1 has issues.
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ronedogg said:
Ensure the partition listed below is correct, blah blah
Skip
Mmcblk0p18
I can install d2att or d2can correct?
If I use auto download method it just hangs at 0%
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You should be downloading/flashing the d2can, not the d2att.
It doesn't matter when it comes to ROMs/kernel but for bootloaders and recovery, it does.

ronedogg said:
Ensure the partition listed below is correct, blah blah
Skip
Mmcblk0p18
I can install d2att or d2can correct?
If I use auto download method it just hangs at 0%
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Tried flashify Same 0mb internal and SD card 0mb

BWolf56 said:
You should be downloading/flashing the d2can, not the d2att.
It doesn't matter when it comes to ROMs/kernel but for bootloaders and recovery, it does.
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Confirmed I've been flashing d2can .
Did try d2att once. But all test have been with can version.

Flashing with flashify 2.7.1.0 d2can.
Everything still 0mb.
**** this is driving me nuts lol
In the middle button on TWRP it still says
Mmcblk0p15 /data is not present!
In short. Same error as I put in op
And says no os installed when I reboot. But it reboots fine into os.
I still think somehow TWRP isn't installed on the proper partition. Its on 14 instead of 15.

ronedogg said:
Confirmed I've been flashing d2can .
Did try d2att once. But all test have been with can version.
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For custom ROMs, d2can ROMs will work on d2att and vice versa. Unified ROMs are now under the label of d2lte.
Have you tried installing Philz Touch via Odin? I had TWRP on my i747m and switched to CWM/Philz because I was getting errors when flashing with TWRP.

audit13 said:
For custom ROMs, d2can ROMs will work on d2att and vice versa. Unified ROMs are now under the label of d2lte.
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Yup I'm well aware of all that. I've own a i747m for a year now. Just replaced it because of water.
Now I'm having all these issues. Wonder if I flash mk5 boot loader will fix it? Or will I brick being as I'm on end2?

ronedogg said:
Yup I'm well aware of all that. I've own a i747m for a year now. Just replaced it because of water.
Now I'm having all these issues. Wonder if I flash mk5 boot loader will fix it? Or will I brick being as I'm on end2?
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Since you have an i747m, have you tried to use Odin to flash stock carrier ROM? Are you on the 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 bootloader?

audit13 said:
Since you have an i747m, have you tried to use Odin to flash stock carrier ROM? Are you on the 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 bootloader?
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Everything is stock, just bought it 3 days ago. Device shipped with 4.3 ROM and end2 boot loader (4.3 boot loader)
With Knox.
From my understanding I will brick if I flash anything prior 4.3 boot loader? Or did I read wrong and confused with something else?

ronedogg said:
Everything is stock, just bought it 3 days ago. Device shipped with 4.3 ROM and end2 boot loader (4.3 boot loader)
With Knox.
From my understanding I will brick if I flash anything prior 4.3 boot loader? Or did I read wrong and confused with something else?
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Yes, flashing anything that tries to downgrade the bootloader will brick it.
Did you try flashing Philz Touch?

Hmm
TWRP hasn't been updated since Nov?
My boot loader came out in April. How much u wanna bet its just not supported yet. Dmnit.
Does anyone know if its safe to flash mk5 boot loader over end2? Or will I brick downgrading boot loaders?
Or an I just imagining I read that lol

audit13 said:
Yes, flashing anything that tries to downgrade the bootloader will brick it.
Did you try flashing Philz Touch?
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Damn. I think my last post is correct then. I'll have to wait for TWRP update.

Cwm worked before.. So I assume philz works too.
Flashing now. I'll have to wait for a TWRP update I believe. Maybe I should contact them if there not aware of this.

[Q] ANYONE KNOW GOT TO FIX E:failed to mount /efs (invalid argument)

Ok I have the Galaxy S4 T Mobile Version, I flashed a Kernel that wasn't for the phone accidentally and now im getting this Error E:failed to mount /efs (invalid argument)
Is there anyway of fixing this, Unfortunately i dont have an EFS backup, the phone does work on stock rom, but as soon as i try putting Cynogen Mod on it i get through the install but then im stuck on the boot image.
Ive looked up almost everything on the internet, but cant find anything
Please help me, your my only hope

Try flashing stock Samsung firmware using odin, with a full wipe. That's the good thing about stock, you don't have to install kernels because it always works right.
Pp.

PanchoPlanet said:
Try flashing stock Samsung firmware using odin, with a full wipe. That's the good thing about stock, you don't have to install kernels because it always works right.
Pp.
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Yes, ive done that but i dont want to use Stock firmware, and thats why i have a problem, i cant install other ROMS

You flashed stock firmware, is the phone working properly?
Does Wifi, data , Bluetooth work? Can you access stock recovery and download mode?
Pp.

PanchoPlanet said:
You flashed stock firmware, is the phone working properly?
Does Wifi, data , Bluetooth work? Can you access stock recovery and download mode?
Pp.
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Yes flashed Stock firmware, phone is working properly from what i know, even the imei is the right one, same as the one on the back of the phone,
Wifi works
Bluetooth i think it works
I can acsses stock recovery and Download mode
I was looking around and found this>>>> Tell me what you think

djexto said:
Yes flashed Stock firmware, phone is working properly from what i know, even the imei is the right one, same as the one on the back of the phone,
Wifi works
Bluetooth i think it works
I can acsses stock recovery and Download mode
I was looking around and found this>>>> Tell me what you think
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I guess that would work but if your up and running and you can get into download mode or stock recovery without getting the message about efs and invalid arguments then you should root install a custom recovery and install the ROM of your choice.
If your not getting a message in recovery your done . just pay attention to all details and instructions in op so you don't mess things up.
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failed to mount '/devlog (invalid argument)

Hi i am constantly gertting this error ......failed to mount '/devlog (invalid argument) in my TWRP recovery i am unable to install any rom or stock rom could anyone please help

Wrecker172 said:
Hi i am constantly gertting this error ......failed to mount '/devlog (invalid argument) in my TWRP recovery i am unable to install any rom or stock rom could anyone please help
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Old TWRP? Have you updated it?

Yes I updated to the latest twerp yesterday but still the same problem

Wrecker172 said:
Hi i am constantly gertting this error ......failed to mount '/devlog (invalid argument) in my TWRP recovery i am unable to install any rom or stock rom could anyone please help
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Have you used any kernel tweaks or anything of that sort before? L-speed maybe?

If I am honest I am not sure ..I ran a couple of different roms then when trying to get back to stock this is where it all has gone wrong

I think the roms I used were leedroid and then viper
I think when installing viper it asked to tweak things that I oked

I occasionally get the same error but it has never stopped me from installing a ROM.

could it be because my phone is s on

when i try to instal a rom using fastboot abd i get the eror (9 ru_security_fail zip from usb command ion download mode)

just tried running this ..........TWRP Backup (Untouched System Image + Boot)
all installed then at very end got this .failed to mount '/devlog (invalid argument)
now just boot looping
Does anyone have any ideas before i skim the phone out the window

progress i have reinstalled a rom called rr-n-v5.8.4 resurection or something
i think this is the last rom that broke my phone i can run this now but it seems i cant go back to stock from here
can anyone help or tel;l me how to get to stock from here

zr_hazem said:
Have you used any kernel tweaks or anything of that sort before? L-speed maybe?
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hello my friend i think you are on to something i think my kernal is something u mentioned i have had a look at the resurection remix rom that i installed and it mentions the kernal you mentioned .....do you know how i can fix this ?

Wrecker172 said:
hello my friend i think you are on to something i think my kernal is something u mentioned i have had a look at the resurection remix rom that i installed and it mentions the kernal you mentioned .....do you know how i can fix this ?
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I'm honestly not sure but I've had that devlog error before but like @lightweaponx said it never stopped me from flashing a rom. It happened when I kept messing with kernels and i think it has to do with disabling logging (stops device from creating logs to increase performance) but even then that error never caused me issues. Id suggest trying different twrp version if that doesnt work then perhaps you should RUU and retry it all from scratch.
There are a lot of threada and posts to get back to stock search arounr and im sure youll find it

Wrecker172 said:
progress i have reinstalled a rom called rr-n-v5.8.4 resurection or something
i think this is the last rom that broke my phone i can run this now but it seems i cant go back to stock from here
can anyone help or tel;l me how to get to stock from here
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Flash RUU and stay stock untill you actually know what your doing. Post your CID.

I have tried flashing stock ruu using the zip file but it wouldn't work
I managed to change Karnak last night and install leedroid everything went through but then on booting up it asked for decryption

Wrecker172 said:
I have tried flashing stock ruu using the zip file but it wouldn't work
I managed to change Karnak last night and install leedroid everything went through but then on booting up it asked for decryption
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How are you flashing RUU? You need to format data if you get that message. Can you please post your CID? I have a feeling your trying to either flash the wrong RUU or your trying to do it in twrp which you can't.

yldlj said:
How are you flashing RUU? You need to format data if you get that message. Can you please post your CID? I have a feeling your trying to either flash the wrong RUU or your trying to do it in twrp which you can't.
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Ok thanks for your help the phone in question I don't have to hand at the moment as I am at work as soon as I get home I will message you ...could you please explain how I find the cid

Wrecker172 said:
Ok thanks for your help the phone in question I don't have to hand at the moment as I am at work as soon as I get home I will message you ...could you please explain how I find the cid
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Boot to download mode and it should be there. Also it will show OS, post that number as well.

yldlj said:
Boot to download mode and it should be there. Also it will show OS, post that number as well.
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Ok thank you for your support I will be home at around 15:00 I will post back then

ok in download mode it shows
***unlocked**
htc_pmeuh1 pvt s-on
[email protected]
opendsp-v20.0.8996.00007_0809
os-2.41.401.41
aug 2 2017,12:18:15 (857212)
thanks