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i9003 doesn't boot up (Can access download mode)

What's going on guys,I've got a problem here that I need your help with.
After flashing a new 2.3.6 ROM my phone just won't boot up, here's how it went down.
I flashed the new ROM and it worked great for about 1 month and suddenly it stopped booting up, since then I've tried flashing a huge load of ROMs trying to get it to work but so far nothing has worked.
I've tried flashing with the MMC in, without it and I've also tried flashing with and without the latona.pit file, as I said above nothing has worked.
After the flashing here's what I see in the Android System Recovery Menu:
Your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for format and reboot actions
Meida files copy failed
--Installing package--
Finding update package
Opening update package
Installing update...
Successfully installed package
-- Wiping data
Formatting /data
E:format_volume: rfs format failed on /dev/block/mmcbl0p3
Formatting /dbdata
Formatting /cache
Data wipe failed
--Applying Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
Can't access to '/system/csc/SER/system/'.
Successfully applied multi-CSC
I can get the phone to download mode, and it shows the Samsung animation but without sound, and it keeps bootlooping.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Flashing with latona pit file will solve the problem... do a complete flash from odin... xxkpe first then kpu or xxle4.... it should work for you... were on ics???
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda premium

anziclone said:
Flashing with latona pit file will solve the problem... do a complete flash from odin... xxkpe first then kpu or xxle4.... it should work for you... were on ics???
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda premium
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Nah' was never on ICS, could you upload the latona file for me, I'm not sure I have the correct one. Thanks.

anziclone said:
Flashing with latona pit file will solve the problem... do a complete flash from odin... xxkpe first then kpu or xxle4.... it should work for you... were on ics???
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda premium
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Found the PIT file in the rom zip, did what you said and doesn't work. Anybody out there with ideas help me out here.

if you are stuck in a boot loop go to recovery and and clear user data and clear cache...
that worked for me

PhantomPhreek said:
What's going on guys,I've got a problem here that I need your help with.
After flashing a new 2.3.6 ROM my phone just won't boot up, here's how it went down.
I flashed the new ROM and it worked great for about 1 month and suddenly it stopped booting up, since then I've tried flashing a huge load of ROMs trying to get it to work but so far nothing has worked...
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ok, so you were running a custom rom for a month, and for that month there were no problems. then, all of a sudden, with no further modifications and no alterations of any settings, it quit working? was it having any sort of problems, like difficulty booting or coming out of sleep, etc., or was it really with no warning at all? there was no overheating at all either?
what were your governor settings?
you say that flashing pit, along with the roms listed above, didn't work, but what was the message you got after running it in odin?

supergaijin said:
ok, so you were running a custom rom for a month, and for that month there were no problems. then, all of a sudden, with no further modifications and no alterations of any settings, it quit working? was it having any sort of problems, like difficulty booting or coming out of sleep, etc., or was it really with no warning at all? there was no overheating at all either?
what were your governor settings?
you say that flashing pit, along with the roms listed above, didn't work, but what was the message you got after running it in odin?
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It wasn't a custom ROM that I installed, it was an official one that was posted on XDA.
No errors were shown in ODIN, the only errors are the ones on the phone which I posted above.
Yeah, it stopped working without me doing any modifications.
I flashed a one file rom and it worked great for about a month then it stopped working and I downgraded to a 3-file rom, flashing the 3-file rom WITHOUT the External SD gave the same error I've posted above, I flashed it WITH the External SD and it worked great for a few months but when I removed the SD card while the phone was on, it would just hang and I would have to restart the phone again with the SD card in which made me believe the OS was installed on the SD card. But this stopped working after another month and here I'm.
The problem right now is, I get the error despite whether the SD card is in or out.
I've done some research on this and I see that this problem MAYBE caused by partitioning issues that could be fixed with "dbdata.rfs" IN GALAXY S, (the same error has been fixed on the Galaxy S with the "dbdata.rfs" file) but I haven't been able to find the "dbdata.rfs" file in any of the roms for i9003.

did u unmount ur sd card before removing it?anyway,u can continue trying to flash other rom available since u can still enter download mode.do try flashing with rom that got bootloader(4files rom) on odin.
anyway,this thread actually belongs to general section man.do explore xda properly before u start posting a thread..

in addition to what rarap said, switching your sd cards with the swap is one thing that causes problems. I'm sure you know the purpose of the swap, but in most cases (or all, can't say for sure), these swaps don't fix the commands for ejecting sd cards, so even though you do the "eject" command, it will still give you the warning that you removed a card without stopping it, hence the hang when you removed it.
do a full five file flash. backup first, then reset all data, then flash pit, then 4 files of kpe and then whichever GB you were using (PDA ONLY!) and do not make any mods. then see if you have issues.

Can you get into recovery?
Try flashing a different kernel... also while at boot logo, does the phone vibrate at any instance?

same thing happened to me
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1709530
yr internal sd card is currupted
if it is in warranty hen go to service centre at once
and if not then repairs will be costly
you can try to revive yr phone by going to these threads but i cannot guarantee success
i tried but i was stuck, and i dont have the time ( i have to study)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1241574
http://translate.google.com/transla...es/2012/05/la-resurreccion-del-i9003.html?m=1
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1644797&page=3

anziclone said:
Can you get into recovery?
Try flashing a different kernel... also while at boot logo, does the phone vibrate at any instance?
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I've tried installing different kernals, none worked.
It doesn't vibrate on boot but it does when I tab onscreen buttons on the UC kernel.

where are you from ? i can help you in person if ur a local
btw you do not need to go to service center :] ur internal card is not corrupted..
first u need to flash XXKPE phone won't boot..
then flash KPU.. phon will still not boot
then install this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1021032&d=1335208703
and got to recovery and wipe everything and restore factory settings and phone will boot... remember it could take a while to boot because dalvik cache needs time to build on the first startup
btw you must be using a cooked rom this is a known problem i also had this prob in the past..

simmer14 said:
where are you from ? i can help you in person if ur a local
btw you do not need to go to service center :] ur internal card is not corrupted..
first u need to flash XXKPE phone won't boot..
then flash KPU.. phon will still not boot
then install this kernel http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1021032&d=1335208703
and got to recovery and wipe everything and restore factory settings and phone will boot... remember it could take a while to boot because dalvik cache needs time to build on the first startup
btw you must be using a cooked rom this is a known problem i also had this prob in the past..
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Nah' I've never flashed a cooked rom, only the official ones that were posted on samfirmware.com
Thanks for the reply man, so I flash the bootloader, pda, csc, modem AND the pit file all in one go?.
EDIT: Tried it, doesn't work give the error "E:failed to mount /data (Invalid argument)"

[Q] help plz ..i bricked my O3D p920

hi all
i have flashed custom ics rom and it was working fine
but flashed a kernel and that kernel burns battery too fast i tried another kernel but same problem
so i decide to return to my stock GB
so i flashed GB using LGmobile support tool... phone recovery
then phone started normally but it said corrupted sd card format it but still corrupted
then i go to Settings SD card options but found out all memories are unmounted (Phone memory, internal SD, External SD ) all unmounted
tried to format anyone but not formatted
i tried to boot to recovery to format internal SD from recovery and i booted into TWRP and what ever i do either Wipe format or system reset, it says unable to mount internal sd
i tried to flash another GB rom and GB bootloader and GB TWRP and tried again to flash any GB rom but flash tool give me error message after it fully flash and RESETTING but phone don't boot anymore and LG flash tool give me error message and FAIL
what to do to fix my phone???

i was have same problem before in my su760 u need to flash it with ics kdz and format it format it then downgrade to the first froyo version it gonna work format it in the froyo one and it gonna work

Try this .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1956347
that will help u. good luck

thnx guys
i solved the problem
i flash First ported ics by LG flash tool it gave me error but the phone booted normally and both internal and external SD are formatted
BUT
i still have battery problem
it burns too fast like 1% every 2 minutes
that's bad
anyone plz help me with that
plz plz plz

mktns said:
thnx guys
i solved the problem
i flash First ported ics by LG flash tool it gave me error but the phone booted normally and both internal and external SD are formatted
BUT
i still have battery problem
it burns too fast like 1% every 2 minutes
that's bad
anyone plz help me with that
plz plz plz
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Man, maybe your battery has a problem...
Try different kernels (make sure they are compatible with your phone), if the problem persists maybe your battery is faulty.

The battery is fine... when I open WiFi or use the phone the battery start burning fast
And when overclocking the battery burns without using the phone
This happened after changing its voltages
I lowed the voltages to save battery but It didn't saved but starts to burn
Any ideas?
Sent from my LG-SU760 using xda app-developers app

Booting with booti: mmcread

Hello!
I've got a problem. I flashed PACMAN rom from berni witho Gapps and...
All works fine. But when I try turn on my phone I've got booti:mmcread0... I don;t remember.
What can I do? After this mmcread... screen becomes many colours.
What should I do? I'm coming from 28b normal rooted with CWM recovery.

adi99118 said:
Hello!
I've got a problem. I flashed PACMAN rom from berni witho Gapps and...
All works fine. But when I try turn on my phone I've got booti:mmcread0... I don;t remember.
What can I do? After this mmcread... screen becomes many colours.
What should I do? I'm coming from 28b normal rooted with CWM recovery.
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Flash bootv21e using smartflash from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2246001

Karim Kahale said:
Flash bootv21e using smartflash from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2246001
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Come one man.. stop this smartflash ideas. and bootv21e.
first smartflash give you many problems asi IMEI lost, then you go back to GB with this 21e.
So... now to Karim Kahale
Explain us what you had before PACMAN
1. Bootloaders?
2. Recovery?
3. GB or ICS?
4. was this mod ROM or stock?
5. How did you flash it? Did you clean any thing. Did you read all on the first page?
6. Is this PACMAN on dual boot or not?
Then we can start thinking about that.
some ides
- if you had stock ICS before with locked bootloader - probably the kernel has to be changed
- if you had GB - look the first page
- go to recovery and flash another Rom if you have - before that keep the power button for 20 sec to be sure that you stop the phone, and then start it for recovery.
.
But do not use SmartFlash.., if you go for such a big system change... let use LG Flash Tool and use 28b big partition.
edit: someone with the same problem like you link

adi99118 said:
Hello!
I've got a problem. I flashed PACMAN rom from berni witho Gapps and...
All works fine. But when I try turn on my phone I've got booti:mmcread0... I don;t remember.
What can I do? After this mmcread... screen becomes many colours.
What should I do? I'm coming from 28b normal rooted with CWM recovery.
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The Fact You see booti:mmcread0 (AFAIK Stock loader does not display anything~) means you wkparkbootloader but which version if not 1.25a flash it then reflash the rom i also got that with a previous version of pacman just reflash your rom or try another think it has something todo with the kernel

Before PACMAN I had the same problem with MIUI by OptimusRS. But I couldn't enter recovery mode. Then, when I boot in recovery, i couldn't boot phone in normal mode! Flashing with CWM didn't work.
Then I flashed normal v28b (without fls file, only bin) with normal partitions from xbsall. Than i flashed bootloader and CWM using All-In-One by OS-hacking version 1.2 (in the first post of this tool there is an information "6- ICS Bootloaders (wkpark's 1.25a Bootloaders)"
PACMAN I downloaded from there and read all on the first page.
Version pac_p920-nightly-20130613 but I couldn't flash it because when I tried it in CWM was: assert fail Status 7 instalation aborted so I delete updater script assert and then flashed rom and gapps. Before flashing I did "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache". Anything more.
Then I wrote this thread. I boot in recovery mode (to see does it work) and now I can't boot normal. Only CWM mode. Flashing rom with CWM doesn't help. That same as it was with MIUI. What should I do now? If I flash 28b with flashtool what should I do next?

adi99118 said:
Before PACMAN I had the same problem with MIUI by OptimusRS. But I couldn't enter recovery mode. Then, when I boot in recovery, i couldn't boot phone in normal mode! Flashing with CWM didn't work.
Then I flashed normal v28b (without fls file, only bin) with normal partitions from xbsall. Than i flashed bootloader and CWM using All-In-One by OS-hacking version 1.2 (in the first post of this tool there is an information "6- ICS Bootloaders (wkpark's 1.25a Bootloaders)"
PACMAN I downloaded from there and read all on the first page.
Version pac_p920-nightly-20130613 but I couldn't flash it because when I tried it in CWM was: assert fail Status 7 instalation aborted so I delete updater script assert and then flashed rom and gapps. Before flashing I did "wipe data/factory reset" and "wipe cache". Anything more.
Then I wrote this thread. I boot in recovery mode (to see does it work) and now I can't boot normal. Only CWM mode. Flashing rom with CWM doesn't help. That same as it was with MIUI. What should I do now? If I flash 28b with flashtool what should I do next?
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probably you are in recovery "Recovery Loop". take the file of the fires post form this threat. Then you flash new recovery.
And read the whole first post there. hope this work for you

Thank you bro! I'll try this today. Now I am on another computer but second is in my neighborhood. There I have all needed files. Today I'll edit this post and tell you does it work.
EDIT:
I've got a problem :/ When I try: mounts and storage>mount USB storage it doesn't work. I can't mount sdcard because my sd card reader is damaged. Why? I don't know.
When I replaced my digitizer in phone reader stopped working. Before it works. I was on ported acura (korean based on port from xbsall). After that I flashed v21e Gingerbread and reader didn't work.
What can I do? I want use my sdcard but I can't.
EDIT 2:
I couldn't copy file to phone so I flashed v28b normal partitions by xbsall. Please tell me, what should I do now? I don't wanna flash next time with LG Flashtool.

adi99118 said:
Thank you bro! I'll try this today. Now I am on another computer but second is in my neighborhood. There I have all needed files. Today I'll edit this post and tell you does it work.
EDIT:
I've got a problem :/ When I try: mounts and storage>mount USB storage it doesn't work. I can't mount sdcard because my sd card reader is damaged. Why? I don't know.
When I replaced my digitizer in phone reader stopped working. Before it works. I was on ported acura (korean based on port from xbsall). After that I flashed v21e Gingerbread and reader didn't work.
What can I do? I want use my sdcard but I can't.
EDIT 2:
I couldn't copy file to phone so I flashed v28b normal partitions by xbsall. Please tell me, what should I do now? I don't wanna flash next time with LG Flashtool.
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Do you want ICS or JB?
In both cases you should do that:
1. Download this tool. Probably you have it already.
2. Flash with it EXACTLY:
(8- Flash ICS BootLoader)
(6- Flash TWRP Recovery (version 2.3). - Yes... this one. not the one for ICS.
3. Start the 28b that you have and format both internal and external card - make a copy before that
4. Reboot in recovery and install the custom Rom according to the instruction
Unfortunately you install the normal partition so many roms will not work. I suggest you that you install the big partition 28b. with it all roms work.

p-vlad said:
Do you want ICS or JB?
In both cases you should do that:
1. Download this tool. Probably you have it already.
2. Flash with it EXACTLY:
(8- Flash ICS BootLoader)
(6- Flash TWRP Recovery (version 2.3). - Yes... this one. not the one for ICS.
3. Start the 28b that you have and format both internal and external card - make a copy before that
4. Reboot in recovery and install the custom Rom according to the instruction
Unfortunately you install the normal partition so many roms will not work. I suggest you that you install the big partition 28b. with it all roms work.
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OK. I'll try it. But why my sd card reader is damaged?
Do you know how can it damage?
EDIT:
What do you think? Phone will work better with ICS or with JB?
Which one is better?
I don't need 3D, but smooth. Only smooth and fast.
And should I install v28blarge only bin or bin + fls?

adi99118 said:
OK. I'll try it. But why my sd card reader is damaged?
Do you know how can it damage?
EDIT:
What do you think? Phone will work better with ICS or with JB?
Which one is better?
I don't need 3D, but smooth. Only smooth and fast.
And should I install v28blarge only bin or bin + fls?
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JB Kernels are still not mature for O3D. And there is where you get more battery and speed. Look in my signature what I use. For me is the best combo. if you delete around 40 apps that you do not use form Darkroom V4 XXL ROM and put Acura Next Level V4 KERNEL and tune it good - you can get around 2-3 days using your phone in light condition. I could not get more than 24h with any JB and tunings.
Edit: only the BIN. take the fls form 30a

p-vlad said:
JB Kernels are still not mature for O3D. And there is where you get more battery and speed. Look in my signature what I use. For me is the best combo. if you delete around 40 apps that you do not use form Darkroom V4 XXL ROM and put Acura Next Level V4 KERNEL and tune it good - you can get around 2-3 days using your phone in light condition. I could not get more than 24h with any JB and tunings.
Edit: only the BIN. take the fls form 30a
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Thank you one more time. What do you think about this rom?
And:
How can my sd card reader damage? Is this problem of system or hardware problem? When I was on ported ICS I didn't flash bootv21e. At once I flashed normal v21e. Maybe it's the problem?

it is not damaged. probably you have to re-format it within the system you use. search around the forum - i do not have in mind in the moment. Was s.t. about ported ICS and P920 ICS file system.
OptimusRs is a good developer. I have not test his rom but is based on 30A so probably is OK for you if you are from Europa.

p-vlad said:
it is not damaged. probably you have to re-format it within the system you use. search around the forum - i do not have in mind in the moment. Was s.t. about ported ICS and P920 ICS file system.
OptimusRs is a good developer. I have not test his rom but is based on 30A so probably is OK for you if you are from Europa.
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Really it's the problem of system?
It doesn't detect any sd cards.

adi99118 said:
Really it's the problem of system?
It doesn't detect any sd cards.
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have you search around the forum? have you try to format the card on your phone or computer?
with this tool you con format your card (on the computer not inside your phone) to be Fat32 - just delete the partition and make a new one in fat32. put it back in the phone and try again.

I'll try it. But problem is the any sd cards don't work on phone but on other phones it works.

I have just format my sd card and the phone doesn't detect it. What's happened?

p-vlad said:
have you search around the forum? have you try to format the card on your phone or computer?
with this tool you con format your card (on the computer not inside your phone) to be Fat32 - just delete the partition and make a new one in fat32. put it back in the phone and try again.
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Can someone help?

I think this has basically been said before, by defcomg and others, but it could be from a bad flash due to incorrect driver install or incomplete flash. Yes, you will need to use LG Flash Tool to reflash. Follow 1-2 here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39269819
then install whatever rom you wish. Just be aware that some custom roms require wkpark bootloader to be installed first, as has been said before.
I have not tried installing Pacman.

drastic00 said:
I think this has basically been said before, by defcomg and others, but it could be from a bad flash due to incorrect driver install or incomplete flash. Yes, you will need to use LG Flash Tool to reflash. Follow 1-2 here,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=39269819
then install whatever rom you wish. Just be aware that some custom roms require wkpark bootloader to be installed first, as has been said before.
I have not tried installing Pacman.
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Sorry that I haven't replied. I was in Italy ;D
So, if i flash it, will sd card reader work?

If it was working before, it should. Mine is working. I have heard of this issue before with Pacman; I think it is a bug with some versions of it, but don't quote me on that. There is probably some other way to fix it, but flashing a ROM known to work is one way.

[Q] Status 7 error installing CyanogenMod 10.2 Alpha2

Hi,
I have been having trouble install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452326 for my device, GT-I9003 (Samsung Galaxy SL)
The problem is that when I flash this rom, it will always display status 7 error and I have tried to modify updater script and reflash and redownload the rom multiple times with no success.
Thank you.

Daedalus1116 said:
Hi,
I have been having trouble install this rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2452326 for my device, GT-I9003 (Samsung Galaxy SL)
The problem is that when I flash this rom, it will always display status 7 error and I have tried to modify updater script and reflash and redownload the rom multiple times with no success.
Thank you.
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try flashing the Rom the way u downloaded and don't try any modification or dint unzip and rezip, flash a fresh download.
full wipe required to boot

in cwm go to mounts and storage and mount all that is unmounted.
Then flash the rom.
This is common to all 10.1 A1 and A2 roms.

Hello. Download and install again and all will be well.=))

catarifrangente said:
in cwm go to mounts and storage and mount all that is unmounted.
Then flash the rom.
This is common to all 10.1 A1 and A2 roms.
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Thanks, That helped.. :victory:

Here's another possible solution for those who still get this error:
Status 7 error fix

Doesnt work!
zeyaan said:
try flashing the Rom the way u downloaded and don't try any modification or dint unzip and rezip, flash a fresh download.
full wipe required to boot
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Well i have the same problem , though how it started is weird. i got CM11 working on the same model , when i tried retsore backup via recovery mode, it suddenly froze, said no data found , and eversince i cant do anything with the phone.i can only start recovery mode, or download mode . i cant flash it because ODIN doesnt add my phone , i have reinstalled samsung drivers several times with no luck . is there any other way to fix this ? can it be fixed at all ?:crying::crying::crying::crying::crying:

Copy cm11 to ext SD card using a card reader and flash it via cwm recovery. Good luck.
Sent from my GT-I9003

CWM/TWRP "Can't Mount"

I am having issues flashing a custom ROM to my d2vzw. I originally followed the directions on the CM wiki for putting CM onto my phone. CWM would give me errors about not being able to mount my SD card, which meant that I couldn't download the ROM. However, in a previous thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516163), I was told to start the rooting and flashing process over again. I ODINed back to a stock, pre-rooted ROM and then unlocked my bootloader with EZ-Unlock 1.2. I tried to download TWRP from GooManager, but it said it couldn't find any compatible recoveries when I went to Install OpenRecoveryScript from the menu. I instead flashed TWRP 2.6.3.0 via ODIN, but it gives me the same errors. It is also worth noting TWRP 2.6.3.0 asks me for a password when I boot into recovery, but the modded one did not. At one point, I downloaded a modded TWRP that turned out to be for Sprint GS3s (so it wouldn't let me download CM), but it did not give me the same errors (can't mount SD card, etc.). I have since put TWRP 2.6.3.0 back on the phone and get the can't mount errors again. Today, after a few weeks of inactivity, I went into GooManager and tried Install OpenRecoveryScript again. This time, it said that TWRP 2.6.3.1 was available, so I tried to download it and got an Invalid MD5 Sum error. It is also important to note that my SD card is formatted to FAT-32 (I could try to format it again in case there is an issue with the SD card). I am currently using a brand new SanDisk 8GB SD card (which I bought specifically to ensure that the issue was not with my SD card), which I formatted to FAT-32 after I got the Can't Mount errors. Even after formatting to FAT-32, I still get the errors. Any idea what is going on?
EDIT: I just read that the issue may be with data encryption. As far as I know, I never encrypted my data, but for some reason, the password screen on TWRP shows up.

Bump.

mikestrong19 said:
Bump.
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Install rom manager, select recovery setup and choose cwm 6.0.4.3. Let rom manager install the recovery. I had the same problem, this fixed it...
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

Macrodroid said:
Install rom manager, select recovery setup and choose cwm 6.0.4.3. Let rom manager install the recovery. I had the same problem, this fixed it...
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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Thanks for the tip. I actually read your thread as soon as I posted this and did exactly that and it worked. I guess its something with the touch recoveries or something.

mikestrong19 said:
Thanks for the tip. I actually read your thread as soon as I posted this and did exactly that and it worked. I guess its something with the touch recoveries or something.
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Not really sure what the deal was really, but I haven't changed recoveries since and I've had no issues flashing any roms. The only thing I can think of is the phone is a new upgrade, so maybe something different in the hardware... Glad it worked for you!
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium