Problems with TWRP - Galaxy Note 8.0 (Tablet) Q&A, Help & Troubleshooti

Hi all,
I tried to update TWRP to twrp-3.0.2.0-n5110.img.tar by copying over the tar file to the sdcard folder, renaming it to twrp.img and issuing this command:
adb shell dd if=/sdcard/twrp.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p6
Now I can't boot the device - it only boots to the 'Downloading' screen, no matter what button combinations I use. If i use vol-down and power I get the ODIN message top left.
Can anyone help me reset it?

My main computer is a mac so I used heimdall to try flashing TWRP.:
heimdall flash --RECOVERY filename.img
Same problem...

skinnydog said:
My main computer is a mac so I used heimdall to try flashing TWRP.:
heimdall flash --RECOVERY filename.img
Same problem...
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OK, back in business. It helps if you flash the .img file instead of the .tar file

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[ROOTED]Bell v20f .img files

Here is a link to the .img files. You can flash them using adb, but you will lose CWM. I am posting these in the hope that it will help someone who knows a little bit more about bootloader security and whatnot to make a CWM-compatible version.
The stock files are Here
Extract files to root of SD card, enable USB debugging and PC Software mode (if on LG rom)
Run the following from windows command prompt:
adb shell
su
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p8
dd if=/sdcard/recovery.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p13
dd if=/sdcard/firmware.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p1
dd if=/sdcard/baseband.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p14
dd if=/sdcard/system.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p27
Restart,
Congrats, you've got the latest Bell release for the P930.
Got it rooted using this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1835946
Used Rom Manager to install CWM.
Whenever I try to boot into CWM, i get the following error:
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Secure Booting Error
Cause : boot certification verify
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Enter the fastboot...
Enter the fastboot...
Long time no see!
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The ROM boots though, and has root access. Superuser works, and I am currently using titanium backup to delete the massive amounts of bloatware present in the rom.
I have attempted to flash recovery.img with CWM on it, but the error persists.
Anyone have any ideas as to how we can get around this error?
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hereric said:
Anyone have any ideas as to how we can get around this error?
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You must downgrade to GB before you can install CWM properly.
I just wonder if it works if you just load boot.img and system.img with adb.
abc001 said:
I just wonder if it works if you just load boot.img and system.img with adb.
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You're welcome to try. I am too busy today, and I have started getting random reboots, so I'm switching back to Liquid Nitro.

How to root i317 with Linux (working method)

I figured out how to root my note today, the other thread has incomplete instructions.
First, download Heimdal and install it.
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/products/heimdall/
Then, download this, and remove the .md5 from the end of the file name. Open the archive, and extract the recovery.img and cache.img files to your home folder.
http://download.chainfire.eu/280/CF...uto-Root-t0lteatt-t0lteatt-samsungsghi317.zip
Boot your Note into download mode (home button, down volume and power at once)
Then, run this command
sudo heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img --cache cache.img
Flashing the cache will fail in your terminal, but DON'T PANIC. Give it a few seconds, and pull the battery.
Now, boot your Note back into download mode (home button, down volume and power at once) and run
sudo heimdall flash --recovery recovery.img
This will allow your phone to boot correctly. Don't skip this step!
You should now be rooted! Grab the super su app if it doesn't show up automatically.

[Q] Trouble flashing Tab Pro 8.4 recovery on a Mac

My problem
It seems everyone who wants to root/flash a Galaxy Tab assumes Windows, but I am a Mac user.
What I have done
I've got TWRP and CM12 downloaded.
I've booted into Odin "Download Mode".
I've installed heimdall, adb, and fastboot, and tried using each to flash TWRP.
My results
Code:
heimdall flash --RECOVERY recovery.img --no-reboot
(recommended by CM's wiki) returns:
Code:
ERROR: Failed to send request to end PIT file transfer!
ERROR: Failed to download PIT file!
Code:
sudo fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
returns
Code:
ERROR: could not get pipe properties
ERROR: could not get pipe properties
Code:
adb devices
Doesn't return any devices.
Any suggestions on how to go about getting TWRP/rooted CM12 set up on my Mac?
Heimdall is broken on kitkat. Best bet is to either set up boot camp and boot into windows, or (what I do) use parallels.

XT1635-03 Power On Straight Away Go To Bootloader Mode

Hi, I have a XT1635-03 and have an issue of power on button go to bootloader mode instead of go to system. Phone is unlocked and on modified logo.bin. Any idea how to fix this symptom?
Thank you.
Hi,
First boot to twrp recovery menu and connect your phone via usb. And in your computer open the adb fastboot command And type the following:
adb shell dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc
#but do a backup before! (just in case)
adb pull /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc misc.img
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pocko said:
Hi,
First boot to twrp recovery menu and connect your phone via usb. And in your computer open the adb fastboot command And type the following:
adb shell dd if=/dev/zero of=/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc
#but do a backup before! (just in case)
adb pull /dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc misc.img
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Thank you, but I'm currently on stock ROM (retcn).
So I have to flash TWRP, perform the 'dd' command and flash back the stock ROM and the issue will be gone?
Update: Flashed the TWRP and tried the 'dd', it returned error of no such file or directory.
dd: can't open '/dev/block/platform/msm_sdcc.1/by-name/misc': No such file or directory
Cheers.

[HowTO] Get rid of annoying "Kernel is not seandroid enforcing" message....

Hi,
I started to play with kernel hacking/configuration and I found the annoying red message
After a lot of research i found that we can get rid of it by adding at the end of boot.img file the SEANDROIDENFORCE text string, as following
echo SEANDROIDENFORCE >> boot.img
Best regards,
Marc
serdeliuk said:
Hi,
I started to play with kernel hacking/configuration and I found the annoying red message
After a lot of research i found that we can get rid of it by adding at the end of boot.img file the SEANDROIDENFORCE text string, as following
echo SEANDROIDENFORCE >> boot.img
Best regards,
Marc
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Thanks.. Work bro..
diphons said:
Thanks.. Work bro..
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Yeah, I'd like recommend to find a solution to get also rid of "set warranty bit kernel/recovery", the yellow warning is really annoying!
I was able to append the boot.img file with SEANDROIDENFORCE text string.
But how do you exactly write it back?
I'm on samsung note 4.
Code:
adb reboot recovery
adb shell
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT of=/sdcard/boot.img
echo SEANDROIDENFORCE >> /sdcard/boot.img
If i try to switch if and of path, I get an error
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT
dd: writing '/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT': No space left on device
UnknownPlanet said:
I was able to append the boot.img file with SEANDROIDENFORCE text string.
But how do you exactly write it back?
Code:
adb reboot recovery
adb shell
dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT of=/sdcard/boot.img
echo SEANDROIDENFORCE >> /sdcard/boot.img
If i try to switch if and of path, I get an error
Code:
dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT
dd: writing '/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT': No space left on device
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In order to write the boot.img you need to use fastboot/bootloader mode of your device, adb reboot bootloader, then use `fastboot flash boot boot.img`
Alternatively, you can put the boot.img on your /sdcard boot to twrp then `cat boot.img > /dev/your/boot/partition`
The no space left on the device means that your file is bigger than the destination which is unusual if you built that boot img, from your example it seems that you save your partition and do not use a built boot.img
serdeliuk said:
In order to write the boot.img you need to use fastboot/bootloader mode of your device, adb reboot bootloader, then use `fastboot flash boot boot.img`
Alternatively, you can put the boot.img on your /sdcard boot to twrp then `cat boot.img > /dev/your/boot/partition`
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It doesn't work, I'm on samsung note 4. I also have latest TWRP installed.
fastboot device keep saying:
< waiting for any device >
UnknownPlanet said:
It doesn't work, I'm on samsung note 4. I also have latest TWRP installed.
fastboot device keep saying:
< waiting for any device >
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you need to find how to boot your device in bootloader mode, usually volDOWN+power together
serdeliuk said:
Alternatively, you can put the boot.img on your /sdcard boot to twrp then `cat boot.img > /dev/your/boot/partition`
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Still error
Code:
~ # cat /sdcard/boot.img > /dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT
cat: write error: No space left on device
serdeliuk said:
The no space left on the device means that your file is bigger than the destination which is unusual if you built that boot img, from your example it seems that you save your partition and do not use a built boot.img
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I use Custom ROM of Hani Base v1.01 here:
[ROM][6.0.1][TW][N910C/H/U] Hani Base v1.01 [18-04-2016][Deodexed][PreRooted]
Welcome to Hani Base ROM thread! Samsung Galaxy Note 4 SM-N910C N910CXXU2DPCB TW 6.0.1 THREAD INDEX: I. INTRODUCTION II. FEATURES III. DOWNLOADS IV. HOW TO FLASH #_____________________________# #include ...
forum.xda-developers.com
I have succcessfuly get and edit the boot.img but I don't know how to flash it back. Forking to make another whole custom ROM is not an option. I won't learn anything.
It's just a tiny append why so difficult.
serdeliuk said:
you need to find how to boot your device in bootloader mode, usually volDOWN+power together
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There's no bootloader in my samsung note 4, adb reboot bootloader goes to system instead.
Home+Power+VolumeDown enters the download mode, but even then fastboot device still doesn't respond.
Do I need to use Odin or what?
You may need to ask questions about your boot options on the dedicated channel for your device, i do not own such device, but download mode is the fastboot mode as far as can remember, "fastboot devices" should show your device listed when in download mode.
Your steps to flash the boot.img fail because the file is bigger than your boot partition, does not fit there, you may need to seek for help form the img developers to see what to do. You can try to flash the boot.img on recovery partitions which is usually bigger and reboot to recovery, but pay attention, if you don't know how to go back to fastboot mode you are stuck with a bricked device
I was able to flash it without any change in the boot partition size by editing it manually using hex editor.
These are my steps
Code:
adb reboot recovery
adb shell "dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT of=/sdcard/boot.img"
adb pull /sdcard/boot.img
I use Frhed hex editor to edit the last 16 bytes of boot.img into SEANDROIDENFORCE
Code:
adb push boot.img /sdcard/boot.img
adb shell "dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT"
The problem right now is that, the red text is still there. What should be my next step?
UnknownPlanet said:
I was able to flash it without any change in the boot partition size by editing it manually using hex editor.
These are my steps
Code:
adb reboot recovery
adb shell "dd if=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT of=/sdcard/boot.img"
adb pull /sdcard/boot.img
I use Frhed hex editor to edit the last 16 bytes of boot.img into SEANDROIDENFORCE
Code:
adb push boot.img /sdcard/boot.img
adb shell "dd if=/sdcard/boot.img of=/dev/block/bootdevice/by-name/BOOT"
The problem right now is that, the red text is still there. What should be my next step?
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I don't know if editing the boot.img works, probably should do, however, i found this solution poking around with third party device trees and worked for my samsung galaxy tab, if do not work on your phone then you may need to dig a bit deeper, however, if you use a third party image maybe you ask them why you have that on your screen, maybe they have another fix. Probably a bit of more info can be found here https://github.com/osm0sis/dhtbsign but i didn't spent time to read it. You can ask the developer about more info.
Your solution of device tree / dhtb is impressive on it's own, that's another big learning curve.
But I think I know the problem, because the Custom ROM Hani Base above is using H-Vitamin Kernal which is SELinux Permissive. No matter how I edit the boot.img file the red text message will always appears, unless I flash it with another kernel which is SELinux Enforcing.
UPDATE
This is even weirder.
By updating SuperSU into the latest version, the red text is missing from system mode. It still persist in recovery mode tough, because, well twrp need full access to begin with.
No Magisk here, it was an old custom ROM.
All official app from playstore is now gone but the official xda thread still remain:
[STABLE][2017.05.27] SuperSU v2.82
*** Urgent Update Notice *** We are deeply sorry about the installation errors and failures happened in v2.80. The new update v2.81 has rolled out on XDA and Play Store to fix the problem occured in v2.80. Chainfire has also...
forum.xda-developers.com
From reading the last pages of the thread, I got the official site of chainfire to download it.
SuperSU Download
The file name is
sr5-supersu-v2.82-sr5-20171001224502.zip
Just flash it with latest TWRP and you're done.
I still don't understand how could updating SuperSU could fix the problem.
But what a long journey, thank you so much @serdiluk , I learn so much things.

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