[SOLVED] Problems going from Stock 4.3 to CM13 - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S 4

Hey all,
Haven't flashed anything in a while, but maybe I'm doing something wrong.
Rooted with kingroot, installed TWRP latest version with the TWRP app
I can boot into recovery and backup my stock rom. When I wipe and go to flash CM13 the last nightly, TWRP initiates the process for 1-2 seconds and then abruptly reboots and I get sent back to TWRP main screen.
I feel dumb, but what am I doing wrong?

There is no need to root the phone if you install twrp with Odin.
Tried different versions of twrp? Phone is running the latest bootloader and modem?

audit13 said:
There is no need to root the phone if you install twrp with Odin.
Tried different versions of twrp? Phone is running the latest bootloader and modem?
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Odin is a bit messy and you can't do all of the stuff on the go. The approach I took seemed a lot easier and more plug and play.
I'll try some other versions of TWRP and report back.
I'm guessing bootloader and modem are upgrading by normal OTA software update?

I don't find using the desktop version of Odin messy at all. It's the method I always use and it has always worked for me when I want to return to stock, flash twrp, root, etc.

audit13 said:
I don't find using the desktop version of Odin messy at all. It's the method I always use and it has always worked for me when I want to return to stock, flash twrp, root, etc.
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Still having the same issue. Odin back to stock 4.4.4 and as soon as I try to install CM13, TWRP reboots abruptly.
Interesting thing to note is I can't transfer files from the memory card to internal storage. I thought maybe the issue is trying to flash from the SD card

Did you confirm the model # in download mode?
How are you flashing twrp to the phone?
Performing a full wipe before installing cm13?

audit13 said:
Did you confirm the model # in download mode?
How are you flashing twrp to the phone?
Performing a full wipe before installing cm13?
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Yes, model number M919
Flashing TWRP using the TWRP app after rooting with kingroot
Full wipe before flashing of course lol
This isn't my first rodeo, but I'm obviously missing something super simple. Maybe I can't root, can't flash recovery and can't install the way that I'm doing. Maybe I need to use Odin. Although I don't see why my way is having issues.
Root is achieved, recovery flashes fine. Recovery works fine (back ups are ok, restore is fine). I just can't flash CM13

Any problems with non-CM13 ROMs? Tried other versions of TWRP?

audit13 said:
Any problems with non-CM13 ROMs? Tried other versions of TWRP?
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Yup same problem with other TWRP versions. Haven't tried other ROMs but I'll do that. Let me do some more troubleshooting and I'll report back. You're being super helpful. Thank you

audit13 said:
Any problems with non-CM13 ROMs? Tried other versions of TWRP?
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Sorry forgot to post back. I've been enjoying CM13 so much on my new S4
Turns out you can't install from the SD card. Has to be from internal memory. Maybe my SD card sucks, it is quite old. But in general all of this could've been avoided if you install directly from internal memory
Thanks for all your help! :good:

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Bootloop after flashing TWRP, CM13

I'm (or rather, was) on CM13 nightly, today I downloaded TWRP through Flashify and flashed it, previously I was using Philz Touch, now I have a bootloop. I just had a bootloop a few days ago and had to install everything over again, and I really don't feel like doing it again. What can I do?
Error503 said:
I'm (or rather, was) on CM13 nightly, today I downloaded TWRP through Flashify and flashed it, previously I was using Philz Touch, now I have a bootloop. I just had a bootloop a few days ago and had to install everything over again, and I really don't feel like doing it again. What can I do?
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Can you enter the recovery mode? And if so I would recommend reflashing everything, that usually helps xD
Summoned Egar said:
Can you enter the recovery mode? And if so I would recommend reflashing everything, that usually helps xD
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Yes I can, but I reeeeeally don't feel like going back to stock AGAIN, I was thinking maybe flashing CyanogenMod Recovery would help fix the issue since TWRP is apparently not compatible with Marshmallow, the problem is I can't get my PC to recognize my phone in fastboot mode therefore I can't flash the new recovery. Any ideas?
Error503 said:
Yes I can, but I reeeeeally don't feel like going back to stock AGAIN, I was thinking maybe flashing CyanogenMod Recovery would help fix the issue since TWRP is apparently not compatible with Marshmallow, the problem is I can't get my PC to recognize my phone in fastboot mode therefore I can't flash the new recovery. Any ideas?
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Why didn't you backup your data? Always backup your data! Moreover, put the image to flash on your sd card
Summoned Egar said:
Why didn't you backup your data? Always backup your data! Moreover, put the image to flash on your sd card
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Alright, I can do that. How do I flash it after it's on my SD?
Error503 said:
Alright, I can do that. How do I flash it after it's on my SD?
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Wipe as usual, then in TWRP go to mount and choose external_sd, after that navigate up until you find the folder external_sd and load from there
You don't need to go back to stock. If you can enter recovery, you can wipe system (only) and dirty flash your cm13 over it. It usually works and dont lose your personal files nor installed apps. If it don't, do a full wipe and flash your rom again.

[Guidance] SGH-T989 UPDATING ISSUE!

Good evening everyone!
I've recently wanted to update my Hercules from 4.1 (I know it's reeealy outdated) to version 6.0 Marshmallow.
So I did a few steps and now I cant' seem to go any further, and I need your help.
So far, I've done the following:
-Installed TWRP 2.8.7.0
-Used Odin to flash the TWRP mentioned above
Now, I know there are a few problems regarding this version of the TWRP on the Hercules, so I tried fixing it by using Odin again and flashing the updated 2.8.7.1 and even the 3.0 version that I found on some threads, but with no sucess.
I haven't even had the chance to install Marshmallow on my phone in the first chance, because I couldn't find any .ZIP folders on the TWRP instalation menu.
I really appreciate your help guys, I'm a noob at this and I'm just starting to figure what is what, I just need my phone updated. It's running so far atleast, so it's not hard bricked I guess.
Did you follow the instructions to flash TWRP using Odin?
olafo73 said:
Did you follow the instructions to flash TWRP using Odin?
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I'm pretty sure I did everything I was intended to do. I installed Samsung Kies so I could install the drivers on my mobile, and then TWRP through Odin properly with the blue light showing up. After flashing it, it turned green and said PASS or PASSED. So I think I did everything right on that end, I can even access TWRP with no real problems.
I even tried to do a ROOT on my system, but again, I couldn't use ZIP or any other files on the TWRP installation option because they simply do not appear
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Watching this thread as I have the same problem.
I can boot to TWRP 2.8.7, but if I try to install, there's no file to install from.
I can go back to TWRP 2.6.0, and then mount the card and see the ROM, but every ROM I try fails. Something about non-virtual partitions if I try 4.4 or better, and error executing updater binary if i try 4.1
aguycalled80 said:
Watching this thread as I have the same problem.
I can boot to TWRP 2.8.7, but if I try to install, there's no file to install from.
I can go back to TWRP 2.6.0, and then mount the card and see the ROM, but every ROM I try fails. Something about non-virtual partitions if I try 4.4 or better, and error executing updater binary if i try 4.1
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How did you go back to TWRP 2.6.0?
N1ZUW said:
How did you go back to TWRP 2.6.0?
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With Odin.
I can boot in download mode no problem.
N1ZUW said:
Good evening everyone!
I've recently wanted to update my Hercules from 4.1 (I know it's reeealy outdated) to version 6.0 Marshmallow.
So I did a few steps and now I cant' seem to go any further, and I need your help.
So far, I've done the following:
-Installed TWRP 2.8.7.0
-Used Odin to flash the TWRP mentioned above
Now, I know there are a few problems regarding this version of the TWRP on the Hercules, so I tried fixing it by using Odin again and flashing the updated 2.8.7.1 and even the 3.0 version that I found on some threads, but with no sucess.
I haven't even had the chance to install Marshmallow on my phone in the first chance, because I couldn't find any .ZIP folders on the TWRP instalation menu.
I really appreciate your help guys, I'm a noob at this and I'm just starting to figure what is what, I just need my phone updated. It's running so far atleast, so it's not hard bricked I guess.
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I don't know of any problems with any of the recoveries. However there are different recoveries for different roms which need to be used in a specific order and in a specific way, the first time that you virtually repartition your phone.
Have you gone through the process of applying the "virtual partition" and installing the modified "virtual partition" recovery? This is required for most of the MM roms on this phone (Hercules). The process is very well documented here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2-tmobile/help/guidance-sgh-t989-updating-issue-t3414641 in the #2nd post.
markusrow said:
I don't know of any problems with any of the recoveries. However there are different recoveries for different roms which need to be used in a specific order and in a specific way, the first time that you virtually repartition your phone.
Have you gone through the process of applying the "virtual partition" and installing the modified "virtual partition" recovery? This is required for most of the MM roms on this phone (Hercules). The process is very well documented here http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2-tmobile/help/guidance-sgh-t989-updating-issue-t3414641 in the #2nd post.
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Hi, thanks for replying
No, I dont' take I have taken that step actually. I'm pretty new to this and I tried following every step correctly, but I know that I failed or skipped something at some extent and I've been trying to figure out what exactly, so I can fix it. I guess I need to Virtual Partition my phone then, could you post me the link do to so? Because I think you posted one that would take back to this post
aguycalled80 said:
With Odin.
I can boot in download mode no problem.
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How do you go in download mode if you have TWRP installed? Does TWRP work as download mode aswell? Thanks for your help man, hope you can fix your phone too!
N1ZUW said:
How do you go in download mode if you have TWRP installed? Does TWRP work as download mode aswell? Thanks for your help man, hope you can fix your phone too!
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I shut it down in TWRP then hold volume down and power to go into download mode.
My phone has gone backwards now though - it doesn't matter what I load in Odin now, it won't boot up. The SAMSUNG screen is on, with a progress bar, but it never gets to the end. It stops right near the end and it sits there until I reboot it again.

[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?
-edit-
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.

Help- stuck on TWRP after cm14 update

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Hello, I had cm14 installed and I was trying to update it. after the update, the device always boots to recovery(TWRP).
I tried the full wipe and flash again the rom, again boot to recovery. what is the solution for it?
lsdream said:
Hello, I had cm14 installed and I was trying to update it. after the update, the device always boots to recovery(TWRP).
I tried the full wipe and flash again the rom, again boot to recovery. what is the solution for it?
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what version of twrp are you running? do you have a nandroid backup that you could restore? sometimes the partitions can get messed up during an update. if nothing helps, just follow this unbrick guide which will revert your phone completely back to stock, with all the storage partitions intact.
3.0.2-1
lsdream said:
3.0.2-1
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yeah, everyone's got that one, but there are many versions of it usually a number, like 3.0.2-1 (22) for example, and each one build for specific cases. except you got it from the official twrp web, then there shouldn't really be problems with cm14.1
what about nandroid? can you restore one?
do you have any idea how to boot it?
lsdream said:
do you have any idea how to boot it?
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please use the quote function so i get a notification when you reply.
i do, right in my first post here is a link to an unbrick guide which will help you because clearly something in your phone's storage is messed up. just follow it and you'll be back at stock with a fully functional phone
bombaglad said:
please use the quote function so i get a notification when you reply.
i do, right in my first post here is a link to an unbrick guide which will help you because clearly something in your phone's storage is messed up. just follow it and you'll be back at stock with a fully functional phone
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Thanks, I just flash the stock rom and it boot normally.
lsdream said:
Hello, I had cm14 installed and I was trying to update it. after the update, the device always boots to recovery(TWRP).
I tried the full wipe and flash again the rom, again boot to recovery. what is the solution for it?
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I had the same situation. You get out of this by fastboot flashing cm recovery, booting to it, then flash twrp back in fastboot. I think the ota doesnt fully work with twrp.
Flash the modified twrp from the second post in this forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-3/how-to/rom-community-build-3-5-5-t3490939

Phone is stuck in bootloop! [SOLVED]

Hi,
I understand this is probably a common problem with a simple fix, but this is my first attempt to root. My phone is unlocked and s-off, running 3.37.605.7. I used TWRP to install SuperSU and then after rebooting, it was stuck in a bootloop. After doing some research I think maybe I installed the wrong version of SuperSU, but I can't figure out how to fix it. I did a backup with adb beforehand, but when I tried restoring it said to unlock my phone and confirm, and I can't unlock my phone. I tried doing the restore command with TWRP open and it seemed to do something at first, but then nothing. I'm really stuck and would appreciate some help.
Thanks!
Are you wanting to keep the data you have on the phone or, would you be OK with starting fresh?
RoyalDrew said:
Are you wanting to keep the data you have on the phone or, would you be OK with starting fresh?
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I'm fine with losing data. Actually I just flashed the RUU again and it's working again. I'll try to root again later.
jrzee45 said:
I'm fine with losing data. Actually I just flashed the RUU again and it's working again. I'll try to root again later.
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After you get TWRP back, flash View attachment BETA-SuperSU-v2.65.zip to get root.
I just went through the same mess as you with the newer SuperSu versions. I read somewhere that 2.65 was the latest that would work and this is the zip I used.
RoyalDrew said:
After you get TWRP back, flash View attachment 4082602 to get root.
I just went through the same mess as you with the newer SuperSu versions. I read somewhere that 2.65 was the latest that would work and this is the zip I used.
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Just flashed 2.65 and it worked! Thanks so much.
Unable to boot
Anyone having issues with this ROM. I flashed using TWRP 2.8.7.0, S-OFF and Unlocked, after flashing, phone reboots into aboot and i select reboot, and it rebots to aboot again without booting to the rom.

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