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[Q]How to install custom rom without softbrick

Hello members,i have a problem . I bought a samsung galaxy tab 3 7.0 wifi (SM-T210) last week and i have rooted it + installed cwm and after i flash anything(custom lock screen or custom rom) the tablet gets soft bricked and the rom dont boot anymore,it enters automaticaly in cwm. So how can i fix it?

d0vada said:
Hello members,i have a problem . I bought a samsung galaxy tab 3 7.0 wifi (SM-T210) last week and i have rooted it + installed cwm and after i flash anything(custom lock screen or custom rom) the tablet gets soft bricked and the rom dont boot anymore,it enters automaticaly in cwm. So how can i fix it?
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Which recovery Version you are flashed on your tab?
And which root.zip you are used?
Flash Stockrom and try it again.

bierma32 said:
Which recovery Version you are flashed on your tab?
And which root.zip you are used?
Flash Stockrom and try it again.
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Im using the latest TWRP recovery 2.7.0.0 and for root i use a zip called universal root armeabi *smth like that*
I allready flashed the stockrom 3 times and i got the same result. also im using the T210XXANC2 firmware.

In CWM, wipe data and factory reset. Then go to Download mode, use Odin and flash your stock rom. That should do it.

paranoidmarvin42 said:
In CWM, wipe data and factory reset. Then go to Download mode, use Odin and flash your stock rom. That should do it.
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i have rooted stock rom running with latest twrp but if i flash a custom rom it wont boot anymore, it gets softbricked but i dont know why.

d0vada said:
i have rooted stock rom running with latest twrp but if i flash a custom rom it wont boot anymore, it gets softbricked but i dont know why.
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What ROM are you trying to flash? You must have missed a step. Make sure you read the instructions carefully before doing anything and use a custom rom for your device. Try again. I'm also new to Android and has softbricked my tab a couple of times now.
Go back to stock. Let your device boot completely. Install recovery again. Reboot again.
To make it easier, how about watching a video so you can see how it's done properly? It helped me a lot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2459817
Good luck.

paranoidmarvin42 said:
What ROM are you trying to flash? You must have missed a step. Make sure you read the instructions carefully before doing anything and use a custom rom for your device. Try again. I'm also new to Android and has softbricked my tab a couple of times now.
Go back to stock. Let your device boot completely. Install recovery again. Reboot again.
To make it easier, how about watching a video so you can see how it's done properly? It helped me a lot. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2459817
Good luck.
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I want to flash seal rom. also, thanks for the links, i will check them later.

d0vada said:
I want to flash seal rom. also, thanks for the links, i will check them later.
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Plesse,dont use TWRP , i prefere CWM or PhilzTouch,why : alot of user are have postet probs when they used TWRP.
Also i prefere after rooting The Blackhawk Kernel.

bierma32 said:
Plesse,dont use TWRP , i prefere CWM or PhilzTouch,why : alot of user are have postet probs when they used TWRP.
Also i prefere after rooting The Blackhawk Kernel.
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So i have flashed (again) the stock firmware from sammobile,i rooted it,installed cwm 6.0.4.7 and then i flashed SEAL rom v4 and its not working. Its like something that doesnt let custom rom boot on my tab. Sad part is that i cant provide a logcat because the android wont boot.
EDIT: Do i have to unlock the bootloader?

d0vada said:
So i have flashed (again) the stock firmware from sammobile,i rooted it,installed cwm 6.0.4.7 and then i flashed SEAL rom v4 and its not working. Its like something that doesnt let custom rom boot on my tab. Sad part is that i cant provide a logcat because the android wont boot.
EDIT: Do i have to unlock the bootloader?
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Last Try,
Have you flashed The Blackhawk Kernel?
If not , Boot Into recovery, make a full wipe, flash seal ,Blackhawk Kernel ,full wipe again and reboot.
If this all not help ,post your prob at The Rom Thread.

bierma32 said:
Last Try,
Have you flashed The Blackhawk Kernel?
If not , Boot Into recovery, make a full wipe, flash seal ,Blackhawk Kernel ,full wipe again and reboot.
If this all not help ,post your prob at The Rom Thread.
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I allready tried 3 roms(seal, 4.2.2 beta 2 and inspire) and all goes to the same result. Also, after installing the cwm i flash first the blackhawk kernel and android boots normally (stock rom with custom kernel) but custom rom with or without custom kernel wont boot.

I had similar problem try flashing seal v3.

CivZ-FLEXNOTE-8.0_Rev1.3 crash to recovery

so, i flashed the kitkat bootloader from odin, then flashed the zip from philz touch recovery. the kernel splash screen stayed on for a long time, then the screen went out, and it loaded to the kernel splash, then to recovery. then i realized i hadnt wiped, so i flashed the kitkat stock rom through odin, installed philz touch recovery, did a full wipe, then installed the zip, and the same thing happened. being a new member with less than 10 posts i cant post on the official thread, so... whats the deal? what could the problem be?
EDIT: my bad everyone. i found a misleading link to philz, the newest version in that thread was not the newest version.
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/n5110/philz_touch_6.41.6-n5110.tar.md5 use this. if you have the same problem

tooandrew said:
so, i flashed the kitkat bootloader from odin, then flashed the zip from philz touch recovery. the kernel splash screen stayed on for a long time, then the screen went out, and it loaded to the kernel splash, then to recovery. then i realized i hadnt wiped, so i flashed the kitkat stock rom through odin, installed philz touch recovery, did a full wipe, then installed the zip, and the same thing happened. being a new member with less than 10 posts i cant post on the official thread, so... whats the deal? what could the problem be?
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in aroma choose the stock kernel option. I had the same bootloop problem ....it kept going into recovery.
After choosing the stock kernel everything was smooth.
off course pls confirm that you are using the correct ROM version
for 5100 version is 1.2
1.3 is only for 5110

I didn't see any kernel options let me make a nandroid and run it again. and yeah I have the 5110. Thanks

hey, i reinstalled it, there were no kernel options, but i left the bootanimation option on stock samsung, and i had been using the XAR region, so i tried btu this time, because thats what the stock rom i have installed is. still crashes to recovery
EDIT: and after restoring my nandroid, i get to the rom splash screen, and it just loops there.

I have the same problem...Where is the Stock KK that u can flash thru Odin ???

ronny71 said:
I have the same problem...Where is the Stock KK that u can flash thru Odin ???
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Here is the link to Stock KK:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=29611
Also download Odin v3.09 from the same link.
Then follow these instructions:
1) Unzip the Download zip file, you will get N5110XXDNE1_N5110OXADNE1_HOME.tar.md5
2) Put the tablet in Download mode
3) Install N5110XXDNE1_N5110OXADNE1_HOME.tar.md5 using "PA" option of ODIN.
4) It will take a while, let it finish.
5) If that works, reboot back to download mode
6) Install latest Philz recovery, using ODIN's PA option.
7) Reboot into recovery, and install any custom ROMS.
Note: This will trip your KNOX counter

pvsgh said:
Here is the link to Stock KK:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=29611
Also download Odin v3.09 from the same link.
Then follow these instructions:
1) Unzip the Download zip file, you will get N5110XXDNE1_N5110OXADNE1_HOME.tar.md5
2) Put the tablet in Download mode
3) Install N5110XXDNE1_N5110OXADNE1_HOME.tar.md5 using "PA" option of ODIN.
4) It will take a while, let it finish.
5) If that works, reboot back to download mode
6) Install latest Philz recovery, using ODIN's PA option.
7) Reboot into recovery, and install any custom ROMS.
Note: This will trip your KNOX counter
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thats the thing.... i flashed it, i have stock rooted kitkat running fine, i have philz recovery running fine, but when i try to flash the custom kitkat rom, i wipe, flash the zip, the aroma installer boots i choose a few options, the aroma installer completes, then i reboot and it just crashes to recovery, no matter how many times i try, how many factory resets i do, anything. knox is tripped, but i can't run the rom. i had the 4.2.2 custom touchwiz from the same developer running fine, but then i decided i had to have kitkat, and.... nothing. it simply won't run.
if it matters, i am already running the same stock rom you linked to, 4.4.2 btu
EDIT: just for the record, i am not new to this in general, only this particular device - my sprint galaxy s3 is running carbon rom, my galaxy gear is running null rom, i flashed N3BULA on my dad's verizon galaxy note two, and ive already decided on a rom for the note 3 i am getting at the end of july.
this is just my first time encountering this problem, all assistance with this matter is greatly appreciated.

tooandrew said:
thats the thing.... i flashed it, i have stock rooted kitkat running fine, i have philz recovery running fine, but when i try to flash the custom kitkat rom, i wipe, flash the zip, the aroma installer boots i choose a few options, the aroma installer completes, then i reboot and it just crashes to recovery, no matter how many times i try, how many factory resets i do, anything. knox is tripped, but i can't run the rom. i had the 4.2.2 custom touchwiz from the same developer running fine, but then i decided i had to have kitkat, and.... nothing. it simply won't run.
if it matters, i am already running the same stock rom you linked to, 4.4.2 btu
EDIT: just for the record, i am not new to this in general, only this particular device - my sprint galaxy s3 is running carbon rom, my galaxy gear is running null rom, i flashed N3BULA on my dad's verizon galaxy note two, and ive already decided on a rom for the note 3 i am getting at the end of july.
this is just my first time encountering this problem, all assistance with this matter is greatly appreciated.
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Ok, so first try to validate the MD5 of the file that you are installing.
if you are installing "CivZ-FlexNote8.0_KK-Rev1.3-N5110_signed.zip" then the MD5 should match as below:
b8abeb1ec9535ef526d02ef402788359
Validate the MD5 in PC as well as Tablet. Sometime you get a good download on PC, but when you copy it to Phone/tablet file might not get copied properly.
Second option you can try to install another 4.4.2 based ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2763274
Again validate the MD5 before installing.

pvsgh said:
Ok, so first try to validate the MD5 of the file that you are installing.
if you are installing "CivZ-FlexNote8.0_KK-Rev1.3-N5110_signed.zip" then the MD5 should match as below:
b8abeb1ec9535ef526d02ef402788359
Validate the MD5 in PC as well as Tablet. Sometime you get a good download on PC, but when you copy it to Phone/tablet file might not get copied properly.
Second option you can try to install another 4.4.2 based ROM:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2763274
Again validate the MD5 before installing.
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Md5 matches. I'm going to download am earlier update and dirty flash, see if that helps

Hey, those who were having problems, you probably got the wrong recovery. i had two versions of philz on my computer, and i flashed philz 5 instead of philz 6.
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/n5110/philz_touch_6.41.6-n5110.tar.md5
the other guy who was boot looping, that is the link to the recovery you should use. everything will be fine with that one

tooandrew said:
Hey, those who were having problems, you probably got the wrong recovery. i had two versions of philz on my computer, and i flashed philz 5 instead of philz 6.
http://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/n5110/philz_touch_6.41.6-n5110.tar.md5
the other guy who was boot looping, that is the link to the recovery you should use. everything will be fine with that one
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Thanx my man...u hit it right on the head...Wrong Recovery...I hope everyone who has this problem reads ur post...Thanx again Buddy...:good::good:

SM-T700 Bootloop after flash of customrom, again and again

Hallo everybody, greetings from germany.
I would need some support from you guys on a bootloop case for the sm-t700. I searched my ass off in google and xda but could not find a solution.
So now after hours of trying it myself I like to ask for help.
In the following I will describe what I have done to come to this point including everything I installed etc.
The stock rom was lollipop 5.0.2 and already installed.
- usb debug mode on
- flashed via odin v.3.10.7 supersu "cf-autoroot-twrp-t700.tar"
- forgot to install busybox and rootchecker for verifying root.
- backup of IMEI/EMFS (data is now on pc)
- in recovery backup of Boot.img
- wipe data/cache/dalwik/system in one go
- flashed "Euphoria-OS-1.1-klimtwifi-UNOFFICIAL-20150812.zip"
"open_gapps-arm-5.1-pico-20151013.zip"
"SkyHigh_SM-T700_kernel_TW-LL_v2.0.zip"
- rebooted and waited up to 15 - 20 min. Stopped waiting after that.
the regular samsung logo while booting shows up in intervalls from 5 to 10 minutes.
Next I wanted to do it better by installing busybox and cheking for root, because
I thought first that this could be the main cause for the bootloop.
- downloadmode
- flashed succesfully "T700XXU1BOE5_T700DBT1BOD1_HOME.tar.md5" via odin v.3.10.7 to get to stockrom again
- usb debug mode on
- downloadmode
- flashed via odin v.3.10.7 supersu "cf-autoroot-twrp-t700.tar"
- verifyied it with rootvalidator
- installed busybox
- deleted all knox stuff
- installed twrp app to get to v.2.8.7.0
- recoverymode
- backup of everything
- wipe data/cache/dalwik/system
- flashed "Euphoria-OS-1.1-klimtwifi-UNOFFICIAL-20150812.zip"
"open_gapps-arm-5.1-pico-20151013.zip"
"SkyHigh_SM-T700_kernel_TW-LL_v2.0.zip"
- rebooted and waited up to 15 - 20 min. Stopped waiting after that.
the regular samsung logo while booting shows up in intervalls again from 5 to 10 minutes.
Next I went into recovery and restored everything as before the flash of the customrom.
This happens in the same way with blisspop and liquidsmooth roms.
Hope anyone knows something.

Youve flashed an aosp rom , but attempting to boot with a stock based kernel.
Its never advisable to multi flash. Flash after each successful boot.
You need to flash the kernel provided in that thread or flash the whole rom again.
Also make sure your bootloader is up to date.
Tbh I'd wipe and start again.

ashyx said:
Youve flashed an aosp rom , but attempting to boot with a stock based kernel.
Its never advisable to multi flash. Flash after each successful boot.
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By "multi flash" do you mean the install procedure in twrp that automates the installation procedure? (add zip)
And how am I able to flash after each successful boot if there is nothing to boot left after wipe?
ashyx said:
You need to flash the kernel provided in that thread or flash the whole rom again.
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I thought this Kernel would be great. So you do not recommend me to use it?
I will look up the roms now and the kernel they use.
ashyx said:
Also make sure your bootloader is up to date.
Tbh I'd wipe and start again.
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How do I do this or if already up to date where do I can look it up?

According to your post you flashed rom, gapps and kernel in one go.
Any one of those could have caused a bootloop or hang.
As for SkyHigh kernel, it is a great kernel but probably not suitable for an aosp rom as it's built from stock sources intended for stock roms.
Use the kernel provided.
To update the bootloader flash the latest firmware or pull it out and flash it separately.

Okay I will do the following now.
First find the appropiate Kernel if Skyhigh is a nogo. sadly.
Then flash in recovery at first the kernel of the rom. boot. recovery, flash the customrom + gapps. Right?
And before all that flash a new bootloader.
Further, is there a Kernel beside the one of the roms that you would recommend me?

Just wipe data and cache in recovery then flash just the rom. It probably already has the kernel.
Don't flash gapps just reboot after flashing the rom.

ashyx said:
Just wipe data and cache in recovery then flash just the rom. It probably already has the kernel.
Don't flash gapps just reboot after flashing the rom.
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Okay worked well.
Left out the kernel because I could not find any custom ones.
Now I have euphoria on it and want to change between blisspop and liquidsmooth until I have the one I like most.
It is kinda hard to get the difference. I just know that euphoria and liquid are faster, smoother?
Thanks a lot without your input I would still be searching for an answer.
Happy day to you.

skyhigh and iron kernel are mean for touchwiz. Its not mean for cyanogen/aosp/aokp.
currently there is no one cook a custom kernel for cyanogen/aosp/aokp rom. so we stuck with the kernel that come with the rom.

Kernels :
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=37193

Okay, did not know about this kernel.could you give me some info about the "deathly signed"?
My browser here is not loading the xda thread where I found people talking about it.

[ROM] MOAR MM Rom v4.1 - Toasted Edition - 07/22/2016

Not my work but it works now.
How to
Reboot in recovery
Wipe device
Flash Rom and kernel:
Download for rom:
Flash this after:
Reboot
Recommend using twrp 3.0.0.1

what about the hardware keys? do they work with moar rom and this kernel or do we need virtual hardware keys?

FingerBlastJ said:
what about the hardware keys? do they work with moar rom and this kernel or do we need virtual hardware keys?
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Kernel fixes hardware issues

and if I'm on note 5 moar rom with patch.... no issue flashing right?

Sky-high made us a kernel? Sweet sadistic smiles, success! So happy. Anyone know if it'll work like the LP patch did for note roms, or does more need to happen first? Or do people just need to start trying and report back?
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Clicked the link and saw it was a note 5 Rom. What can I say, I was excited!

Blzfrost said:
Sky-high made us a kernel? Sweet sadistic smiles, success! So happy. Anyone know if it'll work like the LP patch did for note roms, or does more need to happen first? Or do people just need to start trying and report back?
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Clicked the link and saw it was a note 5 Rom. What can I say, I was excited!
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Just flash Rom and kernel everything will work.

MonkeyAround said:
Just flash Rom and kernel everything will work.
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Oh I'm setting everything up right now for the flash! I'm so excited. Once I realized you linked to a note 5 Rom most of my questions got answered. My favorite part, the kernel was posted on my bday.

i tried wiping and clearing cache then flashing the rom and the kernel. nothing actually happens to my phone. i end up on the same home screen and apps i had installed on moar 5.1.1 with note 5 patch.
any ideas why wiping my phone doesnt work on twrp 3.0.0.0?

FingerBlastJ said:
i tried wiping and clearing cache then flashing the rom and the kernel. nothing actually happens to my phone. i end up on the same home screen and apps i had installed on moar 5.1.1 with note 5 patch.
any ideas why wiping my phone doesnt work on twrp 3.0.0.0?
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Update your TWRP.
https://dl.twrp.me/zenltespr/

yea I tried doing that with Odin and it would freeze mid way. I also tried flashing a twrp update zip file on twrp and that didn't work either.
you think I should flash with flash fire?

bricked my phone by trying to flash newer version of twrp with twrp manager
been trying to flash unbrick tar and pit file to get back up and running but its not working.
any help is much appreciated

fixed the brick by flashing new recovery in Odin, now on 3.0.2. still can't get the phone to wipe out install new rom and kernel

FingerBlastJ said:
fixed the brick by flashing new recovery in Odin, now on 3.0.2. still can't get the phone to wipe out install new rom and kernel
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Have you checked for root with root checker? I have lost root access a few times in the past?

yea I just checked with root checker and I have root access.
I've never had this happen to me... weird
anything else you can think of?

FingerBlastJ said:
yea I just checked with root checker and I have root access.
I've never had this happen to me... weird
anything else you can think of?
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Last thing I can think of is when opening TWRP the first time. It asks if you want to make the system 'read only'. Did you select No?

I never got that message when I flashed twrp 3.0.2 to unblock... how do I make it show up?

FingerBlastJ said:
I never got that message when I flashed twrp 3.0.2 to unblock... how do I make it show up?
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Not sure. You can click mount and see what is mounted. I am not sure that will work. I am not sure exactly what you are trying to wipe, but mount the items you are attempting to wipe and make sure the read-only is unchecked.

Try this:
Check to see if oem is checked
Re-root via root tar/odin
twrp 3.0.0.1 from edge files post in general
Backup stock
Wipe
Flash Moar
Don't reboot
Flash skyhigh kernel
Flash xposed(don't have to)
Reboot
Allow it to boot loop a couple time (from sky kernel)
Give 5-10 minutes to boot
I just did it with no issues and I've personally had more luck with 3.0.0.1 than any of the others.

heres my issue...twrp doesnt do anything for me (all versions) whether i wipe or install
so i used flashfire to flash the rom and the kernel at once and it finally displayed aroma installer (wouldnt get that in twrp)
however, after it in stalled i got stuck on boot screen
the only fix for this was flashing unbrick aok3 tar file which brought me to stock
i put on twrp as a recovery again starting fresh unrooted and it still doesnt respond to any of my commands
i think i will try flash fire on stock one more time and see what happens since its the only thing that is responding

FingerBlastJ said:
heres my issue...twrp doesnt do anything for me (all versions) whether i wipe or install
so i used flashfire to flash the rom and the kernel at once and it finally displayed aroma installer (wouldnt get that in twrp)
however, after it in stalled i got stuck on boot screen
the only fix for this was flashing unbrick aok3 tar file which brought me to stock
i put on twrp as a recovery again starting fresh unrooted and it still doesnt respond to any of my commands
i think i will try flash fire on stock one more time and see what happens since its the only thing that is responding
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Your on Lp bootloader that's your issue.
Download Marshmallow tar from the general post I made for rooting Bpg1.
Flash tar and follow post.
twrp. 3.0.x.x is more for marshmallow. You need to be on 6.0.1 not 5.1.1.
Don't use fireflash on this device.
Fireflash is more for phones with locked bootloaders like Verizon s4 on the of1 update.
Fireflash isn't really up to date with our phone and could easily brick your device.

Can not flash new roms, it stucks on boot screen

Hello dear friends,
I had been using some custom roms for a while like lineage os, cm, resurrection etc.Then i wanted to change it to a 4.4 rom.Once i flashed a stock rom by odin.Then i tired to use Eclipse.I have been using it without a problem.But now i want to upgrade the phone again.
-And i tried to flash different roms but i have the same problem.It passes SAMSUNG screen and shows ROM's flash.But it stucks in there.It keeps moving but nothing more.The rom doesn't start the homescreen.I tried to factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache.But they also doesn't work at all.I wait about half and hour or 1 hour, Once i tried to let it work overnight even.But doesn't work.Now i try to flash Cosmic OS but the problem still exists.I have a Eclipse rom backup and i restore it and it works.I use TWRP recovery on the phone.
-So what the problem might be?How can i fix it?

I recommend flashing back to the latest stock ROM, factory reset, and start over with TWRP.

audit13 said:
I recommend flashing back to the latest stock ROM, factory reset, and start over with TWRP.
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Thank you it worked.I just want to explain the steps to give some information for the others who got the same problem.
-Connect the phone to the pc and flash a stock rom by odin or heimdall in linux
-Then wait for the rom to start.
-Open stock recovery mod (not TWRP or CWM Recovery)
-Format all data
-Flash a custom recovery (I use TWRP)
-And flash the custom rom as instructions.
And it works for me.Thank you again.

stranger_88 said:
Thank you it worked.I just want to explain the steps to give some information for the others who got the same problem.
-Connect the phone to the pc and flash a stock rom by odin or heimdall in linux
-Then wait for the rom to start.
-Open stock recovery mod (not TWRP or CWM Recovery)
-Format all data
-Flash a custom recovery (I use TWRP)
-And flash the custom rom as instructions.
And it works for me.Thank you again.
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Glad you got it working.
Thanks for posting your method.

same problem
i'm gettin the same problem...
in download mode there are few lines as follows:
odin mode
prduct name:gt-n7100
current binary:Custom
System Status:Custom
knox warranty void: 1
AP SWREV: A2
PLSSS HELP

ShubhamS156 said:
i'm gettin the same problem...
in download mode there are few lines as follows:
odin mode
prduct name:gt-n7100
current binary:Custom
System Status:Custom
knox warranty void: 1
AP SWREV: A2
PLSSS HELP
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Which rom you are using to flash?
Is the rom exactly for your phone model? (For eg, N7100 rom cannot be used for N7105)

thomas140 said:
Which rom you are using to flash?
Is the rom exactly for your phone model? (For eg, N7100 rom cannot be used for N7105)
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Yep ...it's for N7100 only.... DotOs 7.1.2 by Santosh
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stranger_88 said:
Hello dear friends,
I had been using some custom roms for a while like lineage os, cm, resurrection etc.Then i wanted to change it to a 4.4 rom.Once i flashed a stock rom by odin.Then i tired to use Eclipse.I have been using it without a problem.But now i want to upgrade the phone again.
-And i tried to flash different roms but i have the same problem.It passes SAMSUNG screen and shows ROM's flash.But it stucks in there.It keeps moving but nothing more.The rom doesn't start the homescreen.I tried to factory reset, wipe cache and dalvik cache.But they also doesn't work at all.I wait about half and hour or 1 hour, Once i tried to let it work overnight even.But doesn't work.Now i try to flash Cosmic OS but the problem still exists.I have a Eclipse rom backup and i restore it and it works.I use TWRP recovery on the phone.
-So what the problem might be?How can i fix it?
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Stranger_88....try doing a complete advanced wipe using Twrp..and then install a rom

You said DotOS 7.1.2, it is custom rom and I think it needs to be install using TWRP. And also, need to perform wipe in TWRP before reboot. Otherwise, it will stuck at Samsung logo boot loop.

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thomas140 said:
Which rom you are using to flash?
Is the rom exactly for your phone model? (For eg, N7100 rom cannot be used for N7105)
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Dude I got it working. Use Heimdall in Linux , my phone was detected in Heimdall and I followed the simple instructions there and flashed a new rom.