TWRP installed; Do I need anything else to flash CM13? - Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Title basically says it all.
I have been able to install TWRP on a S4 Mini. Do I need anything else to flash CM13?

riahc3 said:
Title basically says it all.
I have been able to install TWRP on a S4 Mini. Do I need anything else to flash CM13?
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No, but most people would flash gapps 6 too, else you will miss a lot (must be done at the same time as the ROM the first time to set permissions)

IronRoo said:
No, but most people would flash gapps 6 too, else you will miss a lot (must be done at the same time as the ROM the first time to set permissions)
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What I ment is before flashing it....Afterwards/during of couse Ill flash gapps

riahc3 said:
Title basically says it all.
I have been able to install TWRP on a S4 Mini. Do I need anything else to flash CM13?
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Copy CM13 rom and gapp in your sd card.
Backup your old firmware through twrp.
Do a factory Reset from Wipe.
And install CM13 and gapp respectively.
And enjoy ^_^

syednawaz said:
Copy CM13 rom and gapp in your sd card.
Backup your old firmware through twrp.
Do a factory Reset from Wipe.
And install CM13 and gapp respectively.
And enjoy ^_^
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checked every file hash matches, did exactly as written, done all of above and it doesn't work
TWRP went on in less than 10 second does that sound normal ? and how do you know if its actually on there?

Nope. Installation take atleast 2 or 3 minutes.
and if its installed properly you would have seen different rom from the stock.
Here is what i use for s4 mini(i9192). Also used it on i9190 model as well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-mini/development/rom-aokp-rom-25-apr-2016-t3366314
and these steps mentioned in the website.
A. Initial install
1. Copy ROM and Gapps to your external SD Card or internal memory
2. Boot into recovery
3. Wipe
4. Install ROM and Gapps
5. Reboot
Its simple. Should have worked.
I hope you have installed your model rom.

A question the system format is required to install the rom ??

juanpabloml said:
A question the system format is required to install the rom ??
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In TWRP Swipe for factory reset will do the job. you can also do dalvik /art cache in advance wipe. System or other wipe never did it for changing roms.

syednawaz said:
In TWRP Swipe for factory reset will do the job. you can also do dalvik /art cache in advance wipe. System or other wipe never did it for changing roms.
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Ie that enough only to make WIPE FACTORY RESET AND WIPE DALVIK CACHE is not necessary to the FORMAT SYSTEM, DATA AND CACHE ??

sorry i do not understand.
to install a rom just do a factory reset. nothing else is necessary.
If you do not do factory reset, sometimes you will not be able to install a new version of rom(for example, from kitkat to lollipop).
if you do not do factory reset its called dirty flash.
for example
you are using custom rom cm13. and it has a new update released, you go in twrp recovery and install the updated rom without doing factory reset. this way you can keep all the application and data you have.
i hope i am making some sense. it is hard for me to explain.
well do some flashing and you will understand but always make a backup.

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[Q] My Gnex won't get past 4.0.2 Canada

Hi I've tried to change my Build. I'm currently using Android Revolution HD. I've got the kernel the program came with - android-build. I have tried changing it over to a whole of builds. AOKP, Gummy
It never successfully launches any of them.
Every time I wipe data, cache and I wipe Dalvik too.
I don't know what to do...
Is there any one who is on Rogers that can do this?
Thanks guys
Biomera said:
Hi I've tried to change my Build. I'm currently using Android Revolution HD. I've got the kernel the program came with - android-build. I have tried changing it over to a whole of builds. AOKP, Gummy
It never successfully launches any of them.
Every time I wipe data, cache and I wipe Dalvik too.
I don't know what to do...
Is there any one who is on Rogers that can do this?
Thanks guys
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Don't really make sense??? Try to also format system in recovery ( it won't touch ur personal stuff ) then do all the other wipes then try flash another Rom if that don't work I.got nothing, if u can't figure out there's always fastboot stock Google .img
Can you provide a step-by-step instruction on how you tried to update your Galaxy Nexus ? I'm not on Rogers (I'm on TELUS), but still, maybe we can help you and see if you are following the right path !
You're not doing something right if you can't get another ROM installed.
Do this.
Make sure ROM and Gapps package for that ROM is on your SD card
Reboot into recovery
Wipe data
Wipe cache
Go to Advanced, Wipe dalvik
Go to Mounts and Storage, format system, and cache
INSTALL ROM based on 4.03
Install Gapps
Reboot and Enjoy
Samsuck said:
You're not doing something right if you can't get another ROM installed.
Do this.
Make sure ROM and Gapps package for that ROM is on your SD card
Reboot into recovery
Wipe data
Wipe cache
Go to Advanced, Wipe dalvik
Go to Mounts and Storage, format system, and cache
INSTALL ROM based on 4.03
Install Gapps
Reboot and Enjoy
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I would back your phone up before doing this. Formatting your system deletes the operating system.
theherodrownd said:
I would back your phone up before doing this. Formatting your system deletes the operating system.
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Correct. Listen to him and PLEASE make a back-up. I forgot to mention that.

[Q] Need help, i can only access twrp recovery mode

I was advised that i needed to update my recovery to twrp from cwm recovery to avoid an issue i got while flashing roms (the contents of my sd card would get pushed down into a subfolder of a newly created set of folders) however when i wiped my phone, as i always used to do with CWM twrp seems to have wiped a lot more, its wiped the existing rom, and all the files on my card, so i cant install a new rom. Basically i only have access to twrp recovery mode, how can i get the rom .zips onto my phone to install them? Id really appreciate any help at all, i had no issues flashing with CWM and i really dont know what to do.
download a rom/gapps and use adb to transfer them to your sdcard.. adb command "adb push file.zip /sdcard/file.zip"..
PS- in twrp wiping data wipes EVERYTHING so when you want to wipe before flashing a rom do a factory reset and DONT wipe data
Khizar said:
download a rom/gapps and use adb to transfer them to your sdcard.. adb command "adb push file.zip /sdcard/file.zip"..
PS- in twrp wiping data wipes EVERYTHING so when you want to wipe before flashing a rom do a factory reset and DONT wipe data
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Thanks for your help, i found a similar problem on another site im halfway through it now, so when i flash roms in twrp i want to do a factory reset? wipe the cache and dalvik cache?
quirkles said:
Thanks for your help, i found a similar problem on another site im halfway through it now, so when i flash roms in twrp i want to do a factory reset? wipe the cache and dalvik cache?
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this is how i flash roms..
1. factory reset
2. wipe system
3. wipe cahce
4. wipe dalvik
5. flash rom
6. flash gapps
7. flash AK kernel
8. reboot
9. wait 10 mins then do another reboot then enjoy :good:
quirkles said:
I was advised that i needed to update my recovery to twrp from cwm recovery to avoid an issue i got while flashing roms (the contents of my sd card would get pushed down into a subfolder of a newly created set of folders) however when i wiped my phone, as i always used to do with CWM twrp seems to have wiped a lot more, its wiped the existing rom, and all the files on my card, so i cant install a new rom. Basically i only have access to twrp recovery mode, how can i get the rom .zips onto my phone to install them? Id really appreciate any help at all, i had no issues flashing with CWM and i really dont know what to do.
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You actually only had to update CWM to the latest version to fix that problem
EddyOS said:
You actually only had to update CWM to the latest version to fix that problem
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eh, what's done is done, if it gives me any trouble ill switch back

[Q] How do you install CM 10.1 via TWRP?

Hello, I am trying to do a clean install on Cyanogenmod 10.1 because of recent issues. When I attempted to install it I got a error on TWRP. Here is what I did:
1. Went to get.cm and then d2att
2. Downloaded latest nightly
3. Plugged my phone in and transferred the .zip onto phone
4. Went into TWRP
5. Did a factory reset by going to wipe then sliding
6. Clicked install
7. Selected cyanogenmod zip thingy
8. "Failed"
TimeAndroid said:
Hello, I am trying to do a clean install on Cyanogenmod 10.1 because of recent issues. When I attempted to install it I got a error on TWRP. Here is what I did:
1. Went to get.cm and then d2att
2. Downloaded latest nightly
3. Plugged my phone in and transferred the .zip onto phone
4. Went into TWRP
5. Did a factory reset by going to wipe then sliding
6. Clicked install
7. Selected cyanogenmod zip thingy
8. "Failed"
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I did some research and heard you need to open the zip file and move the boot.img into my phone then flash it via TWRP. Is that right? Can someone tell me step by step please? I do not want to screw something up.
this "failed" message could be one of a couple of different issues. exactly what was the fail message? and what release of cm are/were you currently running?
xBeerdroiDx said:
this "failed" message could be one of a couple of different issues. exactly what was the fail message? and what release of cm are/were you currently running?
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It just said Failed in red.
I am running 10.1-20130511-NIGHTLY-d2att
I can update OK but just not flash cyanogenmod.
Is it possible to flash boot.img by just moving it on to my device then clicking install and selecting it on TWRP?
TimeAndroid said:
It just said Failed in red.
I am running 10.1-20130511-NIGHTLY-d2att
I can update OK but just not flash cyanogenmod.
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have you used an app like Rootchecker to see if you still have root?
xBeerdroiDx said:
have you used an app like Rootchecker to see if you still have root?
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No I have not. I'll check now. Also, will I lose root when doing a wipe?
Yup, I do. Just had to grant it on SuperSU. Wait, am I supposed to wipe then install CM or install CM then wipe to get a clean install?
TimeAndroid said:
Yup, I do. Just had to grant it on SuperSU. Wait, am I supposed to wipe then install CM or install CM then wipe to get a clean install?
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Full wipe, install, and than I always wipe cache/dalvik after than reboot.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
KorGuy123 said:
Full wipe, install, and than I always wipe cache/dalvik after than reboot.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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So just go into TWRP click wipe and don't change anything just slide right? If yes, I have already tried that and that's when it failed to install CM after.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179330
TimeAndroid said:
So just go into TWRP click wipe and don't change anything just slide right? If yes, I have already tried that and that's when it failed to install CM after.
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This is how I flash a rom in TWRP (I always transfer my pictures to my external before these steps, you might lose them if you don't)
1) Transfer ROM and GAPPS to external SD (Micro SDcard in TWRP)
2) Nandroid Backup
3) Choose "wipe"
3b) Swipe to factory reset.
4) Choose "back"
5) Choose "advanced wipe"
5b) Check Dalvik Cache, System, Data, Cache.
5c) Swipe to wipe.
6) Choose Back
7 - optional -) I always format data (not required, will wipe EVERYTHING)
8) Install Rom
9) Install Gapps
10) Wipe cache/dalvik
11) Reboot.
Your bootloader might be not up to date. The newer ROM releases are giving that problem to some people. We'll cross that bridge when we have to.
xBeerdroiDx said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2179330
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Thank you for this. No offense but could I please have help with fixing the CM 10.1 not installing issue?
KorGuy123 said:
This is how I flash a rom in TWRP (I always transfer my pictures to my external before these steps, you might lose them if you don't)
1) Transfer ROM and GAPPS to external SD (Micro SDcard in TWRP)
2) Nandroid Backup
3) Choose "wipe"
3b) Swipe to factory reset.
4) Choose "back"
5) Choose "advanced wipe"
5b) Check Dalvik Cache, System, Data, Cache.
5c) Swipe to wipe.
6) Choose Back
7 - optional -) I always format data (not required, will wipe EVERYTHING)
8) Install Rom
9) Install Gapps
10) Wipe cache/dalvik
11) Reboot.
Your bootloader might be not up to date. The newer ROM releases are giving that problem to some people. We'll cross that bridge when we have to.
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How do I update my bootloader?
TimeAndroid said:
How do I update my bootloader?
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https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yZy5mcmVlYW5kcm9pZHRvb2xzLnJvb3RfY2hlY2tlciJd
Install this, press "check"
After everything loads press "Build Info"
Your bootloader should be I747MVLDLK4
If it is, it's up to date if not it needs updating.
Go here ONLY if it doesn't match, this won't help you if it does.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287097&highlight=bootloader
KorGuy123 said:
This is how I flash a rom in TWRP (I always transfer my pictures to my external before these steps, you might lose them if you don't)
1) Transfer ROM and GAPPS to external SD (Micro SDcard in TWRP)
2) Nandroid Backup
3) Choose "wipe"
3b) Swipe to factory reset.
4) Choose "back"
5) Choose "advanced wipe"
5b) Check Dalvik Cache, System, Data, Cache.
5c) Swipe to wipe.
6) Choose Back
7 - optional -) I always format data (not required, will wipe EVERYTHING)
8) Install Rom
9) Install Gapps
10) Wipe cache/dalvik
11) Reboot.
Your bootloader might be not up to date. The newer ROM releases are giving that problem to some people. We'll cross that bridge when we have to.
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Will I have to re-add Bell's APN and will it mess up my IMEI/EFS/NV? Besides it removing my apps, any other things I need to know?
KorGuy123 said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/...yZy5mcmVlYW5kcm9pZHRvb2xzLnJvb3RfY2hlY2tlciJd
Install this, press "check"
After everything loads press "Build Info"
Your bootloader should be I747MVLDLK4
If it is, it's up to date if not it needs updating.
Go here ONLY if it doesn't match, this won't help you if it does.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2292957
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2287097&highlight=bootloader
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It's different. It is I747MVLALH1
TimeAndroid said:
Will I have to re-add Bell's APN and will it mess up my IMEI/EFS/NV? Besides it removing my apps, any other things I need to know?
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Bell APN is built in the ROM.
Anytime you flash a ROM you run the risk of losing you IMEI (which is why you should have it backed up already) :good:
I can't think of anything else to tell you other than make sure all your pics and personal valuables are backed up on your computer or external SD before wiping anything. If you wipe it by accident it isn't restorable.
I don't know your level of ability or flashing history so I don't know what you don't know.
To flash the bootloader, I just put it on my phone and press install, right?
TimeAndroid said:
It's different. It is I747MVLALH1
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That's why the ROM fails. Your bootloader isn't up to date. Follow those two links I sent.
I haven't had to update mine (it already is) so I can't assist you with this, it seems straight forward if you know ODIN.
No bootloaders are flashed through ODIN

Boot loop issue :( please help

Ok, so i was using the cyanogenmod nightlys just fine until i decided to want to try other roms (Pac-man, exodus, etc.) when i loaded the first i used clockwork recovery and it seemed to go smoothly and installed the Gapps, and BAM boot loop, i can still access the recovery menu and the Odin mode menus with the boot sequence, ive successfully side-loaded other roms and Gapps and nothing seems to work, everything just gives me the boot loop, Any help is much appreciated.
Edit: forgot to mention, sometimes it loads the rom but only for a few seconds and reboots again
Assume you did clean flash? Wiping data, cache, dalvik cache.
Also twrp recovery works a little better flashing lollipop roms.
madbat99 said:
Assume you did clean flash? Wiping data, cache, dalvik cache.
Also twrp recovery works a little better flashing lollipop roms.
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yes, i did a clean flash, do you think it could be as simple as using twrp?
Could even be the gapps you're using. If you're using a very recent build of a rom, make sure you're using new gapps. Try open gapps.
It's also sometimes necessary to wipe internal storage.
madbat99 said:
Could even be the gapps you're using. If you're using a very recent build of a rom, make sure you're using new gapps. Try open gapps.
It's also sometimes necessary to wipe internal storage.
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ive tried different versions of gapps but ill give open another shot, whats the best way to wipe the internal storage?
Shadow00f said:
ive tried different versions of gapps but ill give open another shot, whats the best way to wipe the internal storage?
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In twrp. Wipe/advanced wipe/ internal storage. Make sure you have anything you need from internal backed up.

Unable To Properly Install Pure Nexus Nougat & Nandroid Not Working

Hi! I went into the latest TWRP recovery with unlocked bootloader, and I wiped system, cache, dalvik and data. Then I flashed the proper vendor image, the ROM zip, Gapps and then Elemental X kernel. However, when I reboot, it just boots me into TWRP recovery. I have tried wiping dalvik cache and cache. I then tried restoring a nandroid, but it just got stuck on the Google screen. Didn't even get to the colored dots screen. I ended up flashing factory image, but I would like to get my Nandroids working and this ROM. Please help! Thanks
I'm no expert but I think it might be happening because of encryption. Did you disable encryption before doing all this stuff?
Aman301582 said:
I'm no expert but I think it might be happening because of encryption. Did you disable encryption before doing all this stuff?
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Encryption in stock Android? As far as I know, I can't turn it off. It says that the device is encrypted in settings. I think nougat forces encryption.
Unless maybe there's a patched kernel that can do that?
NateDev473 said:
Encryption in stock Android? As far as I know, I can't turn it off. It says that the device is encrypted in settings. I think nougat forces encryption.
Unless maybe there's a patched kernel that can do that?
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I dont think is your problem , im encrypted and never have issues with twrp! Never!! What version of twrp you running? Theres an unofficial kicking around that is much better than official! Maybe you got a bad download! I would redownload all, find and download unofficial twrp 3.0.2.3 I believe. Let your phone boot before you flash custom kernel, thats always worked great for me. The latest official twrps 3022 and 3021 both have nandroid restore issues as well efs restore issues that could ruin your day
Format data and system (format, not wipe) and try installing it again. Should work
OK, thanks
neth15 said:
Format data and system (format, not wipe) and try installing it again. Should work
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Only data and system? Not cache and dalvik like the purenexus install guide says?
NateDev473 said:
Only data and system? Not cache and dalvik like the purenexus install guide says?
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Ofc wipe all partitions, but these two also format.
neth15 said:
Ofc wipe all partitions, but these two also format.
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What's the difference between wipe and format? On TWRP there is only WIPE for all partitions, but a format data button.
NateDev473 said:
What's the difference between wipe and format?
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Wipe just deletes all data on the partition. Format makes the partition again, therefore it removes encryption, repairs potential problems etc. Format data has dedicated button in TWRP, for formatting System go to Advanced Wipe, check system, tap on Partition details, check EXT4 and perform format.
neth15 said:
Wipe just deletes all data on the partition. Format makes the partition again, therefore it removes encryption, repairs potential problems etc. Format data has dedicated button in TWRP, for formatting System go to Advanced Wipe, check system, tap on Partition details, check EXT4 and perform format.
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There is no Partition details button. Just fix partition or something like that.
NateDev473 said:
There is no Partition details button. Just fix partition or something like that.
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Repair or Change filesystem? Yeah, it should be that.
neth15 said:
Repair or Change filesystem? Yeah, it should be that.
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OK, I will do that. Thanks Just to clarify, I format data and system, and wipe cache and dalvik?
A Thought
Dunno if this will help, but whenever I flash a ROM/kernel combo, I always flash the ROM/gapps, boot up with whatever kernel is included in ROM to make sure it boots properly, and then after successful boot flash EX kernel through TWRP.
OK, so I formatted DATA and SYSTEM, and I wiped CACHE and DALVIK. I then flashed the proper vendor image, pushing it to the device with adb push, and then adb sideload for the pure nexus ROM. It's currently installing. Then, I will adb sideload the gapps ZIP file. Then I'll reboot and see if it worked
EDIT: It just said "No OS installed"
EDIT 2: Just flashed the ROM again, and it is showing the boot animation. This time I did not do Gapps. I also wiped and formatted everything again. Hope all goes well.
EDIT 3: The ROM booted fine. Glad all is working now
NateDev473 said:
OK, so I formatted DATA and SYSTEM, and I wiped CACHE and DALVIK. I then flashed the proper vendor image, pushing it to the device with adb push, and then adb sideload for the pure nexus ROM. It's currently installing. Then, I will adb sideload the gapps ZIP file. Then I'll reboot and see if it worked
EDIT: It just said "No OS installed"
EDIT 2: Just flashed the ROM again, and it is showing the boot animation. This time I did not do Gapps. I also wiped and formatted everything again. Hope all goes well.
EDIT 3: The ROM booted fine. Glad all is working now
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Good job You're welcome
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Good job You're welcome
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So I had flashed the ROM with no Google Apps or anything, just the ROM. But when I add a Google Account, I can't because it says Google Play Services has stopped. I just noticed that the build number is one of a Nexus 6P, and the vendor image is different, the one I manually flashed.

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