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[Q] Problems with CWM

Hi, hopefully somebody can help me. I have rooted my Note 2 and installed CWM via ROM Manager. I have always done it this way with other phones, but this time when I reboot into recovery I have options missing - such as backup and restore. I am also unable to scroll down past any item that is visible.
I have flashed a different version of CWM via Mobile Odin but the problem remains. I have also attempted to install TWRP via Goomanager and Mobile Odin but whenever I reboot into Recovery I go straight to CWM with nothng having changed.
I'd be really grateful if someone can tell me where I'm going wrong. I don't want to flash any other ROM until I can backup my stock.
Thanks for any help!

Download CWM recovery tar (like philz or any other you want) and flash with PC odin for PDA tab

dr.ketan said:
Download CWM recovery tar (like philz or any other you want) and flash with PC odin for PDA tab
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Thank you for replying. I have just done this yet still when I reboot into recovery I'm getting the same problem and there has been no change.
Should I be doing a wipe as well? Or is there something else wrong?

Flashing was successful?
There is no changes in menu of recovery? like you can read philz or something?
what is available menu in recovery?

dr.ketan said:
Flashing was successful?
There is no changes in menu of recovery? like you can read philz or something?
what is available menu in recovery?
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No change.
Odin said flashing was successful. Recovery looks like this:
Android system recovery <3e>
Volume up/down to move highlight:
power button to select:
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
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# MANUAL MODE #
-- Appling Multi-CSC...
Applied the CSC-code : BTU
Successfully applied multi-CSC.
- and then nothing. this is as far as I can get no matter how or what I seem to flash other recovery.
Thanks again for any help.

This is stock recovery, not CWM
It means odin was not successfull
Can you describe the odin log?
here i repeat procedure
-Download said recovery (http://www.mediafire.com/file/imbzaau34u7ldeg/philz_touch_3.99-n7100-fixed.tar.md5)
-Open Odin and select PDA tab, then point to recovery (above said)
-Put device in download mode (vol down + home +power), then it will ask to press vol up to enter into recovery, do that
-connect device to PC and wait till ID COM port glows
-Flash
Let device boot normally
-Reboot to recovery and check, if it is same then post Odin log here

Thats exactly the process I've been following. Here is a screenshot of Odin following flash:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Really weird
Try wipe cache and data. And re flash.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

dr.ketan said:
Really weird
Try wipe cache and data. And re flash.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium
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I've managed to solve by re-rooting this time with pc Odin (last time I used the apk file) - backing up right now!
Thanks again for helping!!

[Q] please help a noob, problem note 2!

Hi everyone,
I'm writing you hopping for a clue and some good pointed advices.
My story:
note 2 N7100 rooted started to block. I manage to backup more than 3k sms and around 8 gb of data.
and it works just fine, but I still had a itchy to change the ROM.
I started to read, it was my first time flashing an android, in the past I used to flash with success many time my wm6.5 HTC.
Ok, i'm ready.
i founded some beautiful roms and I was excited to see them on my note.
what did I done?
first I've copy the new rom on sd card.
I follow all the steps for CWM.
the problem was that I followed all the steps till instal. I didn't seen On my sd card the rom that i've copied.
I was not 5 minutes cleaver to pull out the sd card, but I've stopped the phone.
Yes, everything was erased.
The only thing I could get was the starting logo with note 2 ( white letter on black background) nothing more.
I've tried with odin1.85, odin3. every time same result...fail.
I can go in Odin Mode and I can get this message :firmware upgrade encountered an issue.Please select recovery mode in Kies& try again.
I've tried in Kies but no luck
As far as I can understand my phone is empty..
Question is what should I do?
Please don't tell me I can throw it away!!!
PLEASE HELP!
Please if you will respond on this thread make it like for a noob!
Thank you in advance

what Rom u was installing ?
i think u should use Odin 3.07
http://samsung-updates.com/Odin307.zip
find latest stock Rom for ur N2 ( N7100 or N7105 ) here : http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/
download it and unzip it then open odin and put it in PDA and wait a bit it will check MD5 then it will work then put ur note in download mode ( home + vol down + power ) and connect ur note2 ( odin should give u blue color on ID com )
and make sure Kies is totally closed then hit start and wait
like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
if the device stuck at boot screen just go the recovery and do full wipe ( it will wipe ur internal memory too )
good luck :angel:

yahyoh said:
what Rom u was installing ?
i think u should use Odin 3.07
find latest stock Rom for ur N2 ( N7100 or N7105 ) here :
download it and unzip it then open odin and put it in PDA and wait a bit it will check MD5 then it will work then put ur note in download mode ( home + vol down + power ) and connect ur note2 ( odin should give u blue color on ID com )
and make sure Kies is totally closed then hit start and wait
like this
[IM/59541221/oG]
if the device stuck at boot screen just go the recovery and do full wipe ( it will wipe ur internal memory too )
good luck :angel:
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thank you for your feedback.
I've downloaded the latest version for N7100 from the site you mentioned.
the truth is I've used Odin 3.04 and have no luck.
I've followed every step you mentioned.
I'll try with Odin 3.07.
I can't go to recovery I don't have this option or I don't know how to access it.
When I press those 3 buttons the phone goes into download mode.
How can I access recovery?
Thank you Yahyoh

to go to recovery use home + vol up + power

yahyoh said:
to go to recovery use home + vol up + power
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I've done that and I get the death message ( i've read about this death message, I want to hope that is just an over reacting saying)
"firmware upgrade encountered an issue.Please select recovery mode in Kies& try again"
in my opinion, if I'm allowed to have one, I think I deleted everything on my phone. even the bootloader and so on.
Is just empty
which are the steps to follow in order to have a working phone?
thanks Yahyoh for your attitude and patience.

Remove battery for 5min
Press Vol down +home+power
It should reboot to download mode
Instead of download mode still you getting msg 'encountered error...' consider that screen as download mode and flash rom with odin.
Version of odin doesn't matter.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda premium

[Request] Very detailed beginner guide to get CM12.1

I would really like to get CM12.1 by pawtip to be installed on my phone.
I'm an absolute beginner in this kind of field and would appreciate a Very very very detailed guide.
From stock i9082 to CM12.1

Fixided said:
I would really like to get CM12.1 by pawtip to be installed on my phone.
I'm an absolute beginner in this kind of field and would appreciate a Very very very detailed guide.
From stock i9082 to CM12.1
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NOTE: PLEASE DON'T DO ANYTHING BEFORE READING THE NOTES SECTION
Download Recovery ( from attachments )
Download Odin ( from attachments )
Download CM12.1 Zip ( here or here )
Download any GApps ( use The Recommended GApps in CM12.1 Thread if you don't want to break Delta Updates ) ( or use TK GApps ( it will break Delta updates and you will have to Download the full Zip ))
======================== flashing Instructions ========================
1. after downloading the ROM and GApps copy them in the phone SDCard not in the internal memory
2. Extract Odin ( you should get a file called odin )
3. open odin file
4. Open Odin3 v3.09.exe ( You will get this screen like this
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
5. turn off the mobile
6. press volume down button + home button + power button
7. press volume up
8. connect the mobile to PC/Laptop
9. wait to get something like this
10. click AP and then navigate and choose the recovery zip ( name: recovery_20131210 )
11. un-check "Auto reboot"
12. click start
13. wait untill you get RESET on the screen
14. remove the mobile from the PC/Laptop
15. remove the phones battery
16. put the phone battery again
17. press volume up button + home button + power button ( to boot to recovery )
18. choose to wipe data/factory and reset and click the power button
19. choose to wipe cache and press power button
20. choose install zip
21. choose install a zip from /storage/sdcard1
22. choose the CM12.1 Zip ( name:cm-12.1-20150627-UNOFFICIAL-i9082.zip )
23. after finishing re-do step 22 again and choose the GApps that you installed
24. after finishing go back to main menu
25. reboot the device
======================= Some Notes =======================
1. the touch isn't working in Recovery , how can i navigate/choose something ?
> Use the Buttons Volume up for scrolling up and volume down for scrolling down and power button to choose
2. why did you tell me to un-check Auto-reboot
> because auto-reboot will boot the phone to the stock android and the stock android will over write the new recovery with the stock one
3. what is odin ?
> odin is a tool made by Samsung for flashing stock ROMs and other .tar files it detects what is inside the .tar file and then flash it to the right partition inthis case we are flashing a recovery
4. i can't do step 10 !!
>please install the correct drivers for the phone ( from here )
IMPORTANT: DO NOT UN-ZIP ANYTHING EXCEPT ODIN

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Fixided said:
How do I copy the GApps file and ROM into the sdcard?
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Use the USB cord
Choose the Two files and select copy
And paste them in the sdcard/external storage

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Fixided said:
Thank you, you've been really helpful.
I copied it, wish me luck on the next step.
Question: I assume Delta is an update.
How do you update the phone?
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In setting > About > CM Updates
You will get notified if there is anew update
However the updater app download something called delta update
Those deltas are small in size and help you to install the update faster because its smaller in size
However you must not change anything in system partition because it checks if the Apps are their or not ( to avoid problem because it patches the new updated thing and doesn't have every single APK )
So if you modified system you can"t use deltas
But you can download the full zip and flash it without any problem

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Fixided said:
I don't really understand, could you elaborate on system changes?
Thanks so much for the guide! It went well.
Q: How do I transfer my contacts?
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Like xposed framework, deleting system apps , editing build.prop
To transfer contacts you should have uploaded them to Google account and the system will sync them with your mobile whenever you login to your Google account
If you didn't do that you will need to re-add them to contact app
But this time choose Google account not local phone account

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OTA with unlocked bootloader

hi everyone, i have an E6833 running on 32.4.A.0.160
i received my phone today it was at maintenance service, so i came back and installed twrp on it (no root)
after restarting i got an update message 32.4.A.1.54 from system
the quistion is: can i install this update with an unlocked bootloader and custom recovery installed?
if no can i uninstall the twrp and install the update?+(how?)
if no again, what should i do?
thx

your best bet is to make a full backup.
Move the backup to your pc.
Download the update using Flashtool 0.9.23.2
install firmware after downloading ( exclude all .TA files in the lower window)
If you are going from stock rom to this update its possible to flash without wiping user data to keep your apps / data intact.
Fast boot a Recovery like TWRP
then reboot to recovery and flash a custom kernel. like PDesires YandereCore.
reboot and enjoy.
This is basically what I did for the current update on my E6853
Hit thanks if I've helped you.

Patrick Morgan said:
your best bet is to make a full backup.
Move the backup to your pc.
Download the update using Flashtool 0.9.23.2
install firmware after downloading ( exclude all .TA files in the lower window)
If you are going from stock rom to this update its possible to flash without wiping user data to keep your apps / data intact.
Fast boot a Recovery like TWRP
then reboot to recovery and flash a custom kernel. like PDesires YandereCore.
reboot and enjoy.
This is basically what I did for the current update on my E6853
Hit thanks if I've helped you.
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thank you very much dude really appreciate it, the problem is that i downloaded the firmware from xperiafirm and when i went to falshtool to convert them with Filset, flashtool doesn't detect anything from the downloaded file, i have flashtool installed with all the drivers and updated,

b7GaMer said:
thank you very much dude really appreciate it, the problem is that i downloaded the firmware from xperiafirm and when i went to falshtool to convert them with Filset, flashtool doesn't detect anything from the downloaded file, i have flashtool installed with all the drivers and updated,
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its possible flash tool is not set to look in the correct folder.
Make sure you select Flash (not fastboot)
then make sure the location is C:\Users\*your profile name*\.flashTool\firmwares
after Flashtool downloads a firmware it auto extracts the firmware files.
so you only need to select the device (after its been set to Flash mode (Flash tool will direct you)
use the arrows next device tree, and go to the bottom arrow til you get your firmware.
I've made note of the Exclude TA files to tick all of these. to remove the TA files from your flash.
Make sure too. that you are using a USB 2 port. USB 3 ports have been giving errors with the current drivers on some systems
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}

Patrick Morgan said:
its possible flash tool is not set to look in the correct folder.
Make sure you select Flash (not fastboot)
then make sure the location is C:\Users\*your profile name*\.flashTool\firmwares
after Flashtool downloads a firmware it auto extracts the firmware files.
so you only need to select the device (after its been set to Flash mode (Flash tool will direct you)
use the arrows next device tree, and go to the bottom arrow til you get your firmware.
I've made note of the Exclude TA files to tick all of these. to remove the TA files from your flash.
Make sure too. that you are using a USB 2 port. USB 3 ports have been giving errors with the current drivers on some systems
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i think the installing directories are fine, but i'll check them back again, thx again ♡

Flash protocol/files because of bootloop : soft brick :(

What I've got:
T800 (wifi) updated by mfg. NOT rooted, all is stock (new in 2015 and I've never messed with the OS) and last version was marshmallow 6.0.1 (def marshmallow but version is strictly from memory).
Problem:
Couple of days ago, tab went into endless boot. It would show the android screen then samsung screen then it would load and all looked ok. This would last for maybe 30 seconds then rebooted into the android screen then samsung screen etc. : endless loop.
What I did:
Did some research and booted into recovery mode. Only cleared the cache then rebooted/or shutdown several times. Same looping. Tried cache clear 3-4x with no success. Once I got into the desktop, it lasted ~30 seconds and then booted me out again.
Alright, I bit the bullet and did a factory reset. Well, now it only gives me the android screen and then the samsung screen. Then cycles over again. I cannot get to the desktop anymore, at all.
Found a thread regarding looping but then the threads about upgrading to nougat by @Schischu --> https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/rom-android-7-nougat-t3449078 then part 2 https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/development/rom-t3498956 and then another one by someone else in regards to upgrading past 7.0 (which I'm not ready to do).
The instructions as posted
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
Cleaning System
This step is only necessary on the initial installation.
Reboot into recovery. Go into wipe menu. Select "Advanced Wipe". Check
Dalvik Cache
System
Cache
Data
and wipe them. Don't reboot just yet.
Install this ROM
Go into Install
Flash aosp-XXX.zip
On initial installation it is necessary to Reboot to Recovery. Don't skip this step!
(E:unknown command [log] messages can be ignored.)
Install Google Apps and SuperSU
Go into Install
Flash GAPPS.zip
Flash SuperSU.zip
Reboot to System
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I've got a few questions as I am a TOTAL newb at this.
1)I've got the following files:
a) aosp_chagallwifi-userdebug-20161116.zip
b) open_gapps-arm-7.0-nano-20191002.zip
c) SuperSU-v2.82-20170528234214-TEST-1.zip
d)twrp_3.0.3-1_sm-t800_10217.tar
Are these the correct files? Do I need any more?
2)when I start the process, do I need to put the ZIP file on an SD card then insert that in the tab?
OR do I unzip the file and put that on the SD card?
OR can I just leave them in a folder (on PC desktop) and access them from there?
3)do I put ALL those files at the same time on the SD card or are they accessed one at a time?
Because I can get the android/samsung splash screen I assume I've still got the correct (ie 6.0) bootloader in place. Correct?
If thats true, then again (q.1): am I ready to start the process?
I figure I should do this to get nougat rather than going through the same procedure to just re-load marshmallow.
Any thing else I should know or have missed?

First some pessimism: when a factory reset doesn't work, it's very likely to be a hardware problem.
But let's assume flashing a new rom can do the trick.
I haven't played around with this tablet, or even another Samsung device, so I'm no expert either, but I think I can guide you a bit.
You'll have to start by installing a custom recovery like TWRP. The one you've found is very old, I would assume that you can find a newer one.
People talk about using a PC program called Odin for flashing recovery, maybe you can search for that. Or read here:
https://wiki.lineageos.org/devices/chagallwifi/install
where they use an equivalent program called Heimdall.

Thanks for the info and link.
Started to look at odin but not having any experience or sure of the files needed, I thought I'd wait and see who might respond.

Interesting times. Was able to find the correct file for odin to use. Appears to be successful but I don't know.
This screen shot is what I got after trying to install gapps.zip
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
It says chagall BUT that was b4 I was successful with odin. The error message is the same for Gapps flash. Also, same
error message for SUPERSU
The previously posted instruction said to reboot to recovery. I can only do that if I power down then back to recovery. I do have
an option "reboot to bootloader". Is that the same??

I should mention that I tried the AOSP file (first post) and odin wouldn't accept it. Per instructions I found for odin, the file should end .tar.md5 which I did find
T800XXU1CPK2.tar.md5
Both gave me the same error message though.
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I can't install twrp on the tab as its not accepting input so I'm installing android studio on my PC and trying that way.

Well, it must be something else. Although I couldnt load the nougat version with odin, I successfully loaded marshmallow ("PASS" in odin).
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Tab__S__10.5__-WiFi-__/3klk/XAC/T800XXS1CRI5/T800XAC1CRI5/
BUT I still have the endless boot loop. Plugging in the power cord shuts it off/puts into charging mode.
Do you think it's still a hardware issue?

If you've got an SD card installed, try removing that.
But really, you've reached the end of my knowledge, so let's hope someone else chips in.