I would like to install LineageOS 14.1 on my S4 but I can't get TWRP to install. I'm running the new VRSGPL1 build and have it rooted. Also tried to install TRWP on rooted OF1 but couldn't make it work. I started with a completely reset and wiped phone each time. I used Wondershare to root, unlock the bootloader, and install SuperSU. I then try to use the official TWRP app to install. It says it succeeded but after reboot, I get the message that the phone didn't start correctly and that i need to use the Verizon tool to repair. I've tried MANY different methods to make it work so i'm at the end of my rope. I'm hoping one of you Gurus out there can help. Thanks.
mikeymoman said:
I would like to install LineageOS 14.1 on my S4 but I can't get TWRP to install. I'm running the new VRSGPL1 build and have it rooted. Also tried to install TRWP on rooted OF1 but couldn't make it work. I started with a completely reset and wiped phone each time. I used Wondershare to root, unlock the bootloader, and install SuperSU. I then try to use the official TWRP app to install. It says it succeeded but after reboot, I get the message that the phone didn't start correctly and that i need to use the Verizon tool to repair. I've tried MANY different methods to make it work so i'm at the end of my rope. I'm hoping one of you Gurus out there can help. Thanks.
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You can only use Flashfire (v.53 or lower with this device) with a locked bootloader. You can't install TWRP or any other custom recovery. Don't keep trying because you will brick your phone.
PS- Wondershare nor any other tool (available now at least) will unlock your bootloader on this device.
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Doesn't it mean the bootloader is unlocked if i get the screen with Samsung and an unlocked lock on boot?
mikeymoman said:
Doesn't it mean the bootloader is unlocked if i get the screen with Samsung and an unlocked lock on boot?
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No that means you're rooted
Ok. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I installed Flashfire. I tried v .52 first and it wouldn't start up so i uninstalled and installed v .53. It starts up and lets me choose my zip files to flash. I click on flash and it starts the process giving me the screen loading files then goes blank. I've tried changing different settings but i still get the blank screen. Any ideas?
mikeymoman said:
Ok. Thanks for clearing that up for me. I installed Flashfire. I tried v .52 first and it wouldn't start up so i uninstalled and installed v .53. It starts up and lets me choose my zip files to flash. I click on flash and it starts the process giving me the screen loading files then goes blank. I've tried changing different settings but i still get the blank screen. Any ideas?
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Here are the specs of the phone:
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Now, i am stuck in the boot animation, i already tried everything, i have a backup of my ROM (i can share it i anyone needs to see it) and i flash it with SP flash tools (even having the problem of the phone connecting and disconnecting when it is without the battery), and even when i get to flash it and reach the green circle nothing changes, i keep stuck in the boot animation (i have tryed to flash another ROM too (h**p://***.needrom.com/download/hdc-s5-g900h-6592-2g-16g-2014 without any success).
Even creating a personalized CMW recovery hasn't worked, MTK droid tools warns in that case that the recovery doesn't suit the device.
I was able to create one CMW recovery and flash it, but when i try to flash the backup of my ROM always aborts installation, stock recovery also aborts installations every time.
I am running out of options and ideias, anyone has a ideia what can be the problem? can anyone help me please?
P.S. I have made a factory reset through recovery (don't think that's the source of the problem) and problem started when i installed xposed framework apk.
Thanks in advance and regards.
FilipeR10 said:
Here are the specs of the phone:
Now, i am stuck in the boot animation, i already tried everything, i have a backup of my ROM (i can share it i anyone needs to see it) and i flash it with SP flash tools (even having the problem of the phone connecting and disconnecting when it is without the battery), and even when i get to flash it and reach the green circle nothing changes, i keep stuck in the boot animation (i have tryed to flash another ROM too (h**p://***.needrom.com/download/hdc-s5-g900h-6592-2g-16g-2014 without any success).
Even creating a personalized CMW recovery hasn't worked, MTK droid tools warns in that case that the recovery doesn't suit the device.
I was able to create one CMW recovery and flash it, but when i try to flash the backup of my ROM always aborts installation, stock recovery also aborts installations every time.
I am running out of options and ideias, anyone has a ideia what can be the problem? can anyone help me please?
P.S. I have made a factory reset through recovery (don't think that's the source of the problem) and problem started when i installed xposed framework apk.
Thanks in advance and regards.
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I was able to flash a diferent ROM from needrom and now i have the phone working again.
Still don't know what was the problem with the backup of my ROM however...
Hello Guys,
This evening I decided to root my phone and install Jelly Beans ROM for Samsung Verizon Galaxy S4, I began by rooting my phone using Towelroot, everything was great so far. Then I tried to install a CWm Recovery but I failed doing that, I followed a youtube video but I kept getting "loki aboot version does not match device".
I read somewhere else that I could use Safestrap as recovery, I followed all the instructions installed busybox etc...
I finally went into recovery mode and Installed Jely Beans V7. The installer ran fine and I followed all the options the installation finished and it was time to reboot, I hit reboot and the phone never came back.
All I see now is a Samsung boot screen with an unlocked padlock in the bottom, the phone keeps rebooting and I had a hard time getting into recovery, when I finally did it seems like a different recovery and only gives me the options to apply updates and to wipe data.
The android robot is dead with a red triangle.
Please help what can I do???
I take it you missed the part that you can only flash non-touchwiz roms & cwm on phones with an mdk bootloader?
Plenty of threads on here on how to fix this, I'm on my phone otherwise I'd post links
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I take it you missed the part that you can only flash non-touchwiz roms & cwm on phones with an mdk bootloader?
Plenty of threads on here on how to fix this, I'm on my phone otherwise I'd post links
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Thanks, and yes I guess i missed that part, I am still learning.
If you or any body can please post a link on how to fix it, it would be great.
Thanks!
Even Worst
To make matter worst now I have a screen that says "Firmware upgrade encountered an Issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
I've tried Kies but it does not recognize my phone, I cannot do anything anymore.
Please help it is my only phone and I need it bad.
Thanks
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I tried following this instructions:
[ODIN][TAR] Complete Device Wipe/Repartition and Emergency Recovery for VRUEMJ7 Build
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507253
I downloaded the file but cannot install it with Odin I get Fail! each time.
This are my error msgs...
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You have flash the same firmware you had before you started.
Do you know what build you were on?
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Fixed!
riker147 said:
You have flash the same firmware you had before you started.
Do you know what build you were on?
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Sweet thanks finally fixed it! using Full-Wipe NG6
i recently decided to install a new LP rom on my galaxy s2. i was previously running the unofficial cm12. but before wiping the whole phonei decided to do a little internal sd cleanup, which led me to deleting most files (some that were important). i then successfully installed the new rom without any problems. Once the phone booted up and i tried to run titanium backup to restore my data it didn't detect root on my phone. so i have lost root and need help getting it back. any ideas?
Previous rom: [ROM][5.0.2][I9100] CyanogenMod 12 by Lysergic Acid
Current rom: Resurrection Remix by varund7726
PS: i know i am a giant noob at this so save the instults pls
thank you
nukerdude50 said:
i recently decided to install a new LP rom on my galaxy s2. i was previously running the unofficial cm12. but before wiping the whole phonei decided to do a little internal sd cleanup, which led me to deleting most files (some that were important). i then successfully installed the new rom without any problems. Once the phone booted up and i tried to run titanium backup to restore my data it didn't detect root on my phone. so i have lost root and need help getting it back. any ideas?
Previous rom: [ROM][5.0.2][I9100] CyanogenMod 12 by Lysergic Acid
Current rom: Resurrection Remix by varund7726
PS: i know i am a giant noob at this so save the instults pls
thank you
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You didn't loose root, you just haven't activated it. You can do so by going to developer options and enable root access for apps and adb.
acydwarp said:
You didn't loose root, you just haven't activated it. You can do so by going to developer options and enable root access for apps and adb.
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thanks for the reply but u see the problem now is that i flashed the official firmware using odin and now that i try to root and flash a new rom, i get an error (attached) and it get stuck here for like 5 mins and finally displays "installation aborted"
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thanks for the reply but u see the problem now is that i flashed the official firmware using odin and now that i try to root and flash a new rom, i get an error (attached) and it get stuck here for like 5 mins and finally displays "installation aborted" View attachment 3141573View attachment 3141577
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Your recovery version is too old. You need recovery version 6.0.4.7 and higher. Download newer CWM version here: https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/i9100/
So long story short: Finally got CWM installed on the MS769 from Metro by using some chinese root program to get root, installed busybox, then used the L9 Recovery installer from artas to get CWM on there. So then I try to install bobzhome's P769 CM ROM and met with undesirable results.
Here is CWM installed by the L9 Recovery Installer v1.5:
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The rom I'm trying to install:
The "This package is for "p769,p760,u2" devices; this is a "p940" error
This most certainly not a p940! So I suspect CWM is a bit outdated. But how can I get the most up to date CWM when I've already used the most up-to-date L9 Recovery Installer? I've tried other flashing programs like flashr and CWM's official rom manager on Google Play but I get met with the dead android picture when trying to boot into the new recovery I flashed.
I also tried opening up the CM ROM and finding the script that does this check and disabled it. But then shortly I get this error regarding setting recursive metadata. I googled "setting recursive metadata" error and folks just say to update CWM. So I guess I gotta really get CWM updated.
Is this a dead end for me? Should I just toss this phone in a pit of lava?
Have you unlocked the bootloader? If not, you can't install CM.
The CWM you've installed is a 2nd-init recovery. You need to unlock the bootloader to install a) a proper recovery, and b) to install ROMs that aren't based on stock
Darren
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DarryDoo said:
Have you unlocked the bootloader? If not, you can't install CM.
The CWM you've installed is a 2nd-init recovery. You need to unlock the bootloader to install a) a proper recovery, and b) to install ROMs that aren't based on stock
Darren
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Thanks for the response. Alas, I feared the worst. I had that feeling since there were several people saying there's absolutely no way to unlock the bootloader, and that there was even a petition to unlock it.
It can be unlocked, using a 910k cable and plenty of patience.
Until then, you can only run stock ROMs, or modified stock ROMs such as Kumakan or UltraROM. Try them out, they may suit your needs if you don't want to go through the BL unlock process.
Cheera
Darren
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I have tried to root with KINGROOT
but when I reboot the root goes away
so i did this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-lg-g3/general/replace-kingroot-superuser-guide-t3251013
but when the script finishes it says kingroot crashed so i reboot and there is no root
for twrp i have tried this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/lg-...mp-unlock-lg-g3-twrp-d852-d852g-f400-t2900614
but when i boot into recovery i get a message saying
Code:
boot verification fail!!
mismatch_sig_len
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I can still boot the phone and use it
I can use adb and use download mode
I just want to install xposed and some modules
I have searched online for how to root but all i get is oh all you have to do is flash it but wait in order to be able to flash you have to have root?!?!?!?!?
Thank you for your help!
Hello!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=67945841
Is there way to do it without loosing data?
Markersx said:
Is there way to do it without loosing data?
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Use the built in LG Backup to backup your user apps, user data and limited system data to the Micro SD card. Move everything you want to keep from your internal storage to the card as well.
LG Backup is very fast. It has a couple minor quirks but I use it for everything I can instead of Titanium Backup except TB is still handy and I restore my Bluetooth pairings with it.
The quirks are:
When backing up, any app that normally starts and runs in the background when you boot the phone like an alarm app, etc, won't be running before or even after a reboot until you manually run the app once after the backup. I use Nova Launcher and I make a launcher drawer tab worth just the apps I need to restart manually after a fresh ROM install or backing up with LG Backup.
When restoring, you can't use the phone at all while doing it, and you can't turn the screen off. And even though the restore requires a reboot when it's done and you can't use the phone again until you do, it doesn't reboot on it's own and it'll happily sit there worth the screen on forever draining the battery if you let it, as far as I know.
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Hello!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=67945841
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Thank you this worked except there was 1 part that was different and this might happen to other users.
After downloading and installing the lg drivers the port didn't show up in device manager so I just started up the flash tool and put in all the dlls and hit the arrow, then started up my phone in download mode when i connected to my computer it said drivers installed and i could access the port under device manager then i just set it to com41 and it worked without having to reconnect my phone.