So I have a T Mobile S3 and yesterday I tried to get it running a little quicker. It didn't quite go as planned =/
I used cf autoroot to root the phone, worked fine. had CWM all set. I installed dandroid first, but WiFi didn't want to play nice so I figured I'd just go with my second choice and went with PAC 4.4.4.RC-1. I think I was happier without WiFi - all of a sudden I couldn't install ANYTHING because I kept getting the (apparently insanely common) E: signature verification error. I can't get any google apps to install, can't even flash back to stock. I even had issues getting Odin to recognize the phone at all for a bit, but I've gotten that sorted at least.
Anyway, the phone 'works' more or less, I just appear to only have access to the factory recovery - no matter what I do, I can't seem to get around the signature verification error. I've tried what feels like twelve different ways to install CWM, but no luck. What am I missing? Why can't I even get back to stock?
I've read hundreds of pages in dozens of threads but nothing I've tried has worked. I usually do so well with technology - I'm kind of the dork chick in my circle of friends - and this is really getting frustrating. PLEASE, ask me anything you think might help point me in the right direction.
What firmware were you originally on? Is cwm the latest version? Is there an error message you get when trying to go back to stock with Odin? When is it you get the signature verification error, play store or side loading apps? Just trying to get more info
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I have been trying to get my S3 to take the update from LG8 to Ll3, and it fails no matter what I try. I am running totally stock LG8 that I rooted using the toolkit posted in the development section. I don't have any APKs that I altered, but every time I try to flash the update, I get a "status 7" error. I tried it on both internal and external SD using CWM recovery. I tried flashing stock recovery via Odin and then let the phone download it over the air and attempt to install itself, and I even tried running the update in TWRP. Every time I get the same status 7 error.
I am coming from HTC phones and have never had these kinds of issues, so I'm pulling out my hair. Can anyone offer any suggestions? I know it must be something stupid I'm overlooking, but I've searched everywhere and can't seem to find the answer.
Sounds like a bad DL. Just grab it from here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1743923
Or here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1904099
Or odin flash LI3- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1919919
A lot less stressful
The procedure that myn posted over here is pretty staight forward and foolproof too.
Have you solved your issue yet?
I am getting the status 7 error as well even with Myn's procedure. Others are having the problem. Only thing I can think of is the current image file has changed enough to not allow the update to go through. However, I have not removed or modified any stock apks and backed my whole system up with TB right after rooting so no reason for mine to not work. Binary file should be good since it is working for other S3 users.
It's not a bad download. I have tried downloading it multiple times from several sources, and I get the same status 7 failure every time. It even fails when the phone itself downloads the update and it tries to install with the stock recovery.
cfonte100 said:
It's not a bad download. I have tried downloading it multiple times from several sources, and I get the same status 7 failure every time. It even fails when the phone itself downloads the update and it tries to install with the stock recovery.
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I was able to get mine to work using Myn's method. Seems flashing newest CWM recovery did the trick. Was trying to flash via TWRP and didn't think it would matter but apparently it does. Just followed his post and all upgraded without issue.
Back to your issue.....what state is your phone at currently? What recovery is installed and what version are you running? Surely we can get this resolved for you.
what does the log say when it fails? I mean in addition to status 7. If you don't see anything go under advance>show log. it's probably a failure in the checks it does before the flash. Have u modified your build.prop? is your baseband and build both lg8? That log will tell you what's wrong.or as I mentioned above you could follow 1 of my links and avoid tha headache
I hate to start a new thread when I know someone is going to direct or blast me for writing this one but I'm just so exhausted trying and researching with so many similarities but seeing their problems perhaps not 100% nor their solution working for me.
I'm on a gs3 att i747. I upgraded to 4.3 via Samsung and was annoyed I lost my hotspot and probably region free unlock.
I attempted to use teamEpic as my initial rom. copied over, ran Odin and installed CWM-Recovery-LTE-Sg3-v5.tar.md5 (youtube videos from various places cited it worked for ATT model). It installed smoothly, I got CWR up, it 'seemed' to unzip and run the flash without problems, and when I rebooted, it would always go back to my original Samsung 4.3 update. I never saw the new superuser icon nor could I verify root access.
I then copied over liquid kit kat (huimeng.zip) & gapps but decided to move all these rom type of files into a new folder called root/custom_ROMS/. Once I tried flashing liquid kit kat, I ran into errors whereby it could not successfully install. I tried flashing teamEpic, still seems to install smoothly but when I reboot, it tries to boot up and then blinks back to CWR. At the moment I cannot get out of CWR.
With further research I decided to try the massive file root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5, and also got a more updated Odin v3.07. After getting my phone back to the download mode (vol Down + home + power.... then vol Up), I tried installing root66 but I keep getting error: "Complete(Write) operation failed"
I also tried to reinstall CWM-Recovery-LTE-SGS3-v5.tar.md5 but bet the following error when trying to install again: "aboot.mbn".
Attempted root66 installation from 3 different cables, 2 different USB ports, still same error.
I'm so exhausted and frustrated the last 12 hours trying to figure this out on my own and could really appreciate some suggestions or threads to read up and try. I feel so useless without my phone as I travel a lot for work. I just need some form of region free and hotspottable droid phone. Getting me atleast in operation would be so awesome. Any help?? :crying:
I'm sure there's multiple questions about how to fix their phone for this reason or that reason. I am on the verge of crawling up in a ball and rocking back and forth... (maybe it's a bit over dramatic) but I've tried to fix this based on my experiences in the past.
I have a galaxy s3 sgh-t999. I followed instructions to install CMW 5.0.5.4 and used odin, when I finished, I tried flashing a rom and got an error saying that the rom was for dr2tmo not for the device dr2spr. I thought that didn't sound right. I re-did the install of the cmw but used philz touch http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2310081
I then wiped everything, the factory reset, the cache, battery. I then installed Hellfire for my phone, and the google apps, and now I'm stuck at the boot animation for the rom. I looked into resetting it back to stock, but Odin can't because the count is higher then 1 and I can't find somewhere to reset the phone's count without getting into a rom, which I haven't found one that works.
I appreciate any advice you guys can give, and please let me know if i missed a rule or something and I'll change what I can. Thank you.
I have no clue on how to pull logs either. I'm sorry for not getting too involved before I got that far.
awaj2006 said:
I'm sure there's multiple questions about how to fix their phone for this reason or that reason. I am on the verge of crawling up in a ball and rocking back and forth... (maybe it's a bit over dramatic) but I've tried to fix this based on my experiences in the past.
I have a galaxy s3 sgh-t999. I followed instructions to install CMW 5.0.5.4 and used odin, when I finished, I tried flashing a rom and got an error saying that the rom was for dr2tmo not for the device dr2spr. I thought that didn't sound right. I re-did the install of the cmw but used philz touch http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2310081
I then wiped everything, the factory reset, the cache, battery. I then installed Hellfire for my phone, and the google apps, and now I'm stuck at the boot animation for the rom. I looked into resetting it back to stock, but Odin can't because the count is higher then 1 and I can't find somewhere to reset the phone's count without getting into a rom, which I haven't found one that works.
I appreciate any advice you guys can give, and please let me know if i missed a rule or something and I'll change what I can. Thank you.
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My advice would be to get the Cyanogenmod for the d2tmo. If you are already at 4.3 use the 10.2 version. Otherwise probably use 10.1. Don't use the 10.2 unless you have to, it has some security stuff in it that makes rooting/modifying the phone a bit more restricted (IMO).
You can flash the zip for it in CWM or TWRP. http://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=d2tmo
Once that is done you can use triangle away to reset your counter. Then use odin to get back to stock. Stock can be found at sammobile It'll be a long download, but worth it if you want stock. Again I do not reccomend going 4.3 unless you have already upgraded to it. If you have already upgraded to it you won't have a choice, but until someone finds a way to truly override KNOX and the bootloader security, I personally advise to stay away from it.
I hope this helps
I did do the update for 4.3 while it was available before samsung pulled it. I'll start with 10.1 tomorrow morning and hopefully I can post with good news after it's done. I'll probably stick with what ever I end up with getting to work for a while, whether it's CM 10.1 or 10.2.
You should try with CF method
Sent from my SGH-T999 using xda app-developers app
the CF method?
I got the following error
assert failed: getprop("ro.product.device") =="d2tmo" || getprop("ro.build.product") == ""d2tmo" E: error in /storage/sdcard1/cm-10.1.3-dtmo(1).zip
(status7)
I'll look more into the CF method.
I got CF for tmobile t999 and used odin, it CM came up rather quickly. I'm going through the initial set-up and then I'll try making a phone call. thank you for the help
Hey all. Fist off, sorry about the new account and posting here in the Q&A and not development, but let me explain. I have been a member of XDA for a few years- my main account(and only account until being forced to create this one) is andr0id23. However, I am unable to login to that account. I keep getting an incorrect password error message and am constantly locked out of my account. I have emailed the people who can help with this issue, but still not having any luck. They did reset my password(even though I knew my password), but that still doesn't work. I try it once but it says i have used up all my attempts and locks me out for what is supposed to be 15 minutes, but seems to be forever instead. But I digress, just wanted to explain why I am posting from a brand new account and in this section(new accounts are not allowed to post in development). Now on to my issues I am hoping someone can help with. I typed it up in notepad last night while waiting for my account to be accessible and am just going to copy and paste it:
Hi all, I was hoping to get some help on my Galaxy Note 8.0. It is model number GT-N5110. It was given to me by a friend, who likes
to try rooting his devices, but has no experience and is actually quite computer illiterate. When I received it it wouldn't boot up,
but only go do a screen that says something like "Downloading. Please do not power off". I have no idea what is on there as far as firmware
or custom ROMs.
I am pretty comfortable with Android development as far as flashing custom ROMs, rooting, unlocking bootloaders, etc, but haven't been active for
some time now. I have owned a Droid, Droid 2, HTC Incredible, Droid X, HTC Thunderbolt, and Motorola Xoom and have rooted,
unlocked, and/or installed custom ROMs on all of them, ass well as doing so on several devices that aren't mine. I have used "one click" type methods
as well as more hands-on adb methods. I just mention so to show that while I am far from an expert, I do have some experience.
But I am stuck on this tablet. I can boot into Download Mode and was able to flash CWM Recovery via Odin. In CWM I tried
wiping data, cache and Dalvik cache, but when I go to reboot I get a message saying the device is not rooted and would I like to root. It doesn't seem to do any
good. I did try rooting thru odin, and it said it was successful. I have also flashed the stock firmware thru odin, but am still not able to boot. The
closest I get is a boot loop. Also, Kies does not recognize my device.
So, I can boot into download mode and CWM Recovery(though I don't know if I am actually rooted
and it will be of any use), and Odin does recognize the device. I have tried flashing stock firmware to no avail. If anyone
has any suggestions, I would be greatly appreciative and definitely willing to try. I can give you any additional info you
request. I was thinking of flashing a custom ROM, but not sure as I don't know what the tablet is currently running. If anyone
has anything to try as far as flashing a ROM or firmware, a d/l link would be greatly appreciated if at all possible.
I have been having the worst luck with samfirmware or sammobile(two sites that are named something like that). I have spent
literally hours waiting for the downloads, and the 2 times i did get lucky, the files were messed up. Again, I would be
extremely greatful for any and all help.
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Hey all. Fist off, sorry about the new account and posting here in the Q&A and not development, but let me explain. I have been a member of XDA for a few years- my main account(and only account until being forced to create this one) is andr0id23. However, I am unable to login to that account. I keep getting an incorrect password error message and am constantly locked out of my account. I have emailed the people who can help with this issue, but still not having any luck. They did reset my password(even though I knew my password), but that still doesn't work. I try it once but it says i have used up all my attempts and locks me out for what is supposed to be 15 minutes, but seems to be forever instead. But I digress, just wanted to explain why I am posting from a brand new account and in this section(new accounts are not allowed to post in development). Now on to my issues I am hoping someone can help with. I typed it up in notepad last night while waiting for my account to be accessible and am just going to copy and paste it:
Hi all, I was hoping to get some help on my Galaxy Note 8.0. It is model number GT-N5110. It was given to me by a friend, who likes
to try rooting his devices, but has no experience and is actually quite computer illiterate. When I received it it wouldn't boot up,
but only go do a screen that says something like "Downloading. Please do not power off". I have no idea what is on there as far as firmware
or custom ROMs.
I am pretty comfortable with Android development as far as flashing custom ROMs, rooting, unlocking bootloaders, etc, but haven't been active for
some time now. I have owned a Droid, Droid 2, HTC Incredible, Droid X, HTC Thunderbolt, and Motorola Xoom and have rooted,
unlocked, and/or installed custom ROMs on all of them, ass well as doing so on several devices that aren't mine. I have used "one click" type methods
as well as more hands-on adb methods. I just mention so to show that while I am far from an expert, I do have some experience.
But I am stuck on this tablet. I can boot into Download Mode and was able to flash CWM Recovery via Odin. In CWM I tried
wiping data, cache and Dalvik cache, but when I go to reboot I get a message saying the device is not rooted and would I like to root. It doesn't seem to do any
good. I did try rooting thru odin, and it said it was successful. I have also flashed the stock firmware thru odin, but am still not able to boot. The
closest I get is a boot loop. Also, Kies does not recognize my device.
So, I can boot into download mode and CWM Recovery(though I don't know if I am actually rooted
and it will be of any use), and Odin does recognize the device. I have tried flashing stock firmware to no avail. If anyone
has any suggestions, I would be greatly appreciative and definitely willing to try. I can give you any additional info you
request. I was thinking of flashing a custom ROM, but not sure as I don't know what the tablet is currently running. If anyone
has anything to try as far as flashing a ROM or firmware, a d/l link would be greatly appreciated if at all possible.
I have been having the worst luck with samfirmware or sammobile(two sites that are named something like that). I have spent
literally hours waiting for the downloads, and the 2 times i did get lucky, the files were messed up. Again, I would be
extremely greatful for any and all help.
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I would download stock ROM and flash with Odin 3.07. There are a number of threads that explain the process. Here is one... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2728370&page=3
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!
gooberdude said:
I would download stock ROM and flash with Odin 3.07. There are a number of threads that explain the process. Here is one... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2728370&page=3
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!
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I was never able to grab any downloads from SamMobile or SamsungUpdates. It just loads forever until it times out. I did, however, grab a stock firmware download from another thread. I flashed it with Odin 3.07 but it did nothing for me. I am attempting to download the files from the 2 sites again now. Hopefully I'll have better luck. Thanks
Idiot
Ok so I am a complete tool. I was able to get it going. I knew what to do, and was doing it, but was doing it wrong. The thread you linked made it dawn on me. I was able to flash the stock firmware through odin 3.7. Sorry if I wasted your time and I thank you wholeheartedly. Now time to root and have some fun :good:
First this is the kids tablet and I don't spend tons of time on the Samsung side as I am mostly hanging in the HTC parts of XDA. I've spent a lot of time in this forum this week reading up and trying to find a solution but I am getting nowhere.
I have downloaded Odin v 3.09 and have been trying to load the firmware update for the WiFi only version and even though it seems to complete fine with no errors when it boots it seems that most everything generates a force close (settings, start wizard, etc.), or what appears to be system reset (not a full reboot but just the OS resets).
I have redownloaded the update a couple times thinking that perhaps I got a bad download or something but that hasn't made a difference.
I have tried downloading the previous firmware a couple times and loading that but I can't seem to get that to boot as it sticks on boot screen.
I just don't know what to do with this at this point and really need some help from the community to get this functional again (my kids are driving me nuts!!!)
Thanks!
MG
moregadget said:
First this is the kids tablet and I don't spend tons of time on the Samsung side as I am mostly hanging in the HTC parts of XDA. I've spent a lot of time in this forum this week reading up and trying to find a solution but I am getting nowhere.
I have downloaded Odin v 3.09 and have been trying to load the firmware update for the WiFi only version and even though it seems to complete fine with no errors when it boots it seems that most everything generates a force close (settings, start wizard, etc.), or what appears to be system reset (not a full reboot but just the OS resets).
I have redownloaded the update a couple times thinking that perhaps I got a bad download or something but that hasn't made a difference.
I have tried downloading the previous firmware a couple times and loading that but I can't seem to get that to boot as it sticks on boot screen.
I just don't know what to do with this at this point and really need some help from the community to get this functional again (my kids are driving me nuts!!!)
Thanks!
MG
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Did you do a factory reset before upgrading. The jump from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2 included a lot of changes. If you didn't, try that; then report back.
Our 4.1.2 version roms use the /data/media directory as the "internal sdcard".
4.2+ versions of Android use the /data/media/0 directory due to support for multiple users.
If you switch to a different Android version, you need to be aware of this difference.
I recommend wiping "internal sdcard" also before switching from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2.
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gr8nole said:
Did you do a factory reset before upgrading. The jump from 4.1.2 to 4.4.2 included a lot of changes. If you didn't, try that; then report back.
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Thank you for the reply. At some point in the process I did try that but didn't initially before I started. I have tried that again today and then loaded again and still get the force closes, and such. Tablet is really unusable at this point.
Thanks,
MG