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Successful root and unlock, can't get past splash screen :( Help

Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum.
Today I successfully perm rooted my Doubleshot...
Then I tried to flash CM9 Alpha 5 using CW recovery.. downloaded the .zip...
Flashed it.. hit reboot... and it wont get past the mytouch splash screen.
I've tried flashing other roms, and other alphas.. but they all don't reboot into the rom.
I can still boot into recovery and get into ClockWork..
Any ideas on what I can flash or do to at least get any rom running on here... I'm not even picky at this point... I just wanted something like CM7 or some AOSP.
Thanks in advance.

sinistersai4d4d said:
Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum.
Today I successfully perm rooted my Doubleshot...
Then I tried to flash CM9 Alpha 5 using CW recovery.. downloaded the .zip...
Flashed it.. hit reboot... and it wont get past the mytouch splash screen.
I've tried flashing other roms, and other alphas.. but they all don't reboot into the rom.
I can still boot into recovery and get into ClockWork..
Any ideas on what I can flash or do to at least get any rom running on here... I'm not even picky at this point... I just wanted something like CM7 or some AOSP.
Thanks in advance.
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when you say perm root you mean s-off right?

im assuming he's s on....remember to take the boot.img out of the cm9 zip and flash it using fastboot. You can find out more info on how to do it here. Also apology accepted (this should be in general)

Over 500 posts and people still don't know what threads to post questions in...
Thread reported

Yes, perm root using the root tool. I believe that's S-off... but I'm not certain.

sinistersai4d4d said:
Yes, perm root using the root tool. I believe that's S-off... but I'm not certain.
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its not s-off, go here to get s-off
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1576672
my HTC MyTouch 4G Slide using Tapatalk 2

gtmaster303 said:
Over 500 posts and people still don't know what threads to post questions in...
Thread reported
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Badass
Sent from my myTouch_4G_Slide using xda premium

Let me take advantage of this newb. I got my new device, S-On Unlocked. I restored my modded version of stock and using blues UV 5% kernel. Wifi wont work, and my camera has weird lines on it. But the pics are still good. I just needa fastboot the boot.img righ'?

sinistersai4d4d said:
Apologies in advance if this is the wrong forum.
Today I successfully perm rooted my Doubleshot...
Then I tried to flash CM9 Alpha 5 using CW recovery.. downloaded the .zip...
Flashed it.. hit reboot... and it wont get past the mytouch splash screen.
I've tried flashing other roms, and other alphas.. but they all don't reboot into the rom.
I can still boot into recovery and get into ClockWork..
Any ideas on what I can flash or do to at least get any rom running on here... I'm not even picky at this point... I just wanted something like CM7 or some AOSP.
Thanks in advance.
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1) This goes in General. I don't know why the mods can't just add a Q&A board to remove the n00b confusion.
2) Fastboot the ROM's boot.img before booting up.

blackknightavalon said:
1) This goes in General. I don't know why the mods just don't add a Q&A board to remove the n00b confusion.
2) Fastboot the ROM's boot.img before booting up.
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Ok, I'm def S-ON but unlocked and nperm rooted.
Can someone walk me through what to do? How can I fastboot the rom's boot.img?
I'm sorry I'm new to this, that's why I'm using my secondary device to learn. I've been googling anything I can find and it got me to through the root process but now I'm stuck.

xmc wildchild22 said:
im assuming he's s on....remember to take the boot.img out of the cm9 zip and flash it using fastboot. You can find out more info on how to do it here. Also apology accepted (this should be in general)
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This something I have to do with a PC (as opposed to Mac)? No way to unbrick this thing without methods like this? Just asking, before I try and commandeer a pc.

sinistersai4d4d said:
This something I have to do with a PC (as opposed to Mac)? No way to unbrick this thing without methods like this? Just asking, before I try and commandeer a pc.
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Did you not read the stickies?

You have to take the bootimage from the rom that you are using and put in a folder and name it so you can reconize it. You follow the command prompt instructions they give in this thread. You have to have some knowlege of a PC in order to be successful. I had the same problems as you did. You can get it to work... Do you know how to use the command prompt for your PC?
Sent from my SGH-T959V using Tapatalk 2

wesomatic said:
You have to take the bootimage from the rom that you are using and put in a folder and name it so you can reconize it. You follow the command prompt instructions they give in this thread. You have to have some knowlege of a PC in order to be successful. I had the same problems as you did. You can get it to work... Do you know how to use the command prompt for your PC?
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Not really. But I guess I'll start there...
And thanks for everyone's help. Here goes nothing.

sinistersai4d4d said:
Not really. But I guess I'll start there...
And thanks for everyone's help. Here goes nothing.
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You can just flash back to stock to fix it. Learn to fastboot, then run CM9.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

AgentCherryColla said:
You can just flash back to stock to fix it. Learn to fastboot, then run CM9.
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
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Thanks again for all your help...
Last question before I fastboot, is it necessary to have the SDK or ADB to fastboot? Can I fastboot/flash the kernel using Hasoon's all-in-one-kit (the app I used to attain root)? Or is it too late since now the device wont boot and Hasoon "can't find the device"?
I have the boot.img I want in a place where I can locate it. Can I use the command prompt without the SDK/ADB?

Interestingly enough I was able to mount using recovery, and boot a new kernal... phone won't boot but at least it's stuck at a different splash screen lol "mikroms"..
I'm calling this progress.
*UPDATE*
Ok, got it!
I mounted the phone to my computer using recovery and used the Hasoon kit to flash the CM boot image.. then I rebooted and got the mikroms splash screen. That was because the last zip i flashed wasn't CM.. it was the MikRom..
so I went back into recovery, flashed CM.. now I'm good!

sinistersai4d4d said:
Thanks again for all your help...
Last question before I fastboot, is it necessary to have the SDK or ADB to fastboot? Can I fastboot/flash the kernel using Hasoon's all-in-one-kit (the app I used to attain root)? Or is it too late since now the device wont boot and Hasoon "can't find the device"?
I have the boot.img I want in a place where I can locate it. Can I use the command prompt without the SDK/ADB?
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Of course not. 'Fastboot' is an 'ADB' command. BUT if Hasoon's tool 'can't find device'....that's an ADB error message and you probably don't have all the drivers installed that you need but he has the necessary files included for what you need for 'Unlocked" & recovering from a mess-up. You may as well go ahead & install ADB tho....you'll eventually need it.
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sinistersai4d4d said:
Interestingly enough I was able to mount using recovery, and boot a new kernal... phone won't boot but at least it's stuck at a different splash screen lol "mikroms"..
I'm calling this progress.
Ok, got it!
I mounted the phone to my computer using recovery and used the Hasoon kit to flash the CM boot image.. then I rebooted and got the mikroms splash screen. That was because the last zip i flashed wasn't CM.. it was the MikRom..
so I went back into recovery, flashed CM.. now I'm good!
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I believe what you did is 'Flash' a ROM from MikROMs but the kernel didn't go because you have S-On. Take that same '.zip' you just flashed, look inside it and put the file named 'boot.img' where you can find it in the windows 'path' and THEN
'fastboot flash boot boot.img' http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1508556
You should boot up fine then.

Can you recommend a ROM that

Can get past Tmobiles tethering block? Also one that has gotten rid of the most bloatware that Tmobile puts on these phone? Looking for the basic apps that come with the phone and less crap that they put on these phones

All the custom roms on this forum will not have any of the bloatware that comes with the stock device.
And to fix the tethering issue, just create a new APN and set it to epc.tmobile.com, that should bypass the tethering/hotspot issue on T-Mobile.

nguyenkendy said:
All the custom roms on this forum will not have any of the bloatware that comes with the stock device.
And to fix the tethering issue, just create a new APN and set it to epc.tmobile.com, that should bypass the tethering/hotspot issue on T-Mobile.
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Thanks for that info

Wow I thought there was a 1 step root process? Damn I feel like i am downloading so many things just to root my phone. Ive settled on the trickdriod version (NON Tmobile version) I cant seem to get the rom?

FenderGuy said:
Wow I thought there was a 1 step root process? Damn I feel like i am downloading so many things just to root my phone. Ive settled on the trickdriod version (NON Tmobile version) I cant seem to get the rom?
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It takes like 10 minutes..and then download the ROM and flash it. Voila.

Ok finally unlocked my phone using the HTC method. Downloaded the Trickdriod Rom and tried to go into Recovery mode, but all I get is a screen with a red triangle and exclamation? Rebooted the phone, bootloader, same thing? What is going on? I know the phone is unlocked, because it says it, it just gets stuck in recovery mode...Any advice?

Did you flash a recovery? Doesn't look like it if you are getting android recovery.
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I followed instructions to unlock the phone....download ROM and Tweak package...but no mention of flash recovery? Do you have a link?
Spastic909 said:
Did you flash a recovery? Doesn't look like it if you are getting android recovery.
Sent from my HTC VLE_U using xda app-developers app
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Ok downloaded a img, flash recovery thru cmd , worked than it wont go into recovery to flash root access...no it says tampered above unlocked

FenderGuy said:
Ok downloaded a img, flash recovery thru cmd , worked than it wont go into recovery to flash root access...no it says tampered above unlocked
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I'd just start over fresh.
Relock the bootloader
Go back to stock with a ruu install
Unlock bootloader
Flash custom recovery
Flash rom
Flash boot.img
I think that's the order you want to do things in but couldn't hurt to double check on a different guide.

mikeinaus said:
I'd just start over fresh.
Relock the bootloader
Go back to stock with a ruu install
Unlock bootloader
Flash custom recovery
Flash rom
Flash boot.img
I think that's the order you want to do things in but couldn't hurt to double check on a different guide.
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Tampered means non-official software such as root, it is OK and you will always see it when using custom ROMs.
Might want to check the FAQs, have some basic useful info which will help understand some things too
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=24884624&postcount=3
After unlocking bootloader on the steps on previous post, I would root the phone. Then flash the custom recovery.
Did you flash the boot.img with fastboot from the ROM you choose? You have to:
1- extract it from the rom you downloaded,
2- place it on your computer on the same folder than fastboot
3- boot into bootloader
4- select fastboot
5- on your PC on a command line run: fastboot flash boot boot.img
Let me know how it goes,
Diego

Ok I tried to redo it again and maybe I know what the issue is ...when I try to go into recovery mode ...It says Andriod development (S3) Do I have the issue phone? If so where is the download items for my phone?

Does anyone know if I have the 3s phone?

I believe so, check your processor speed. S3 I believe is 1.7 not 1.5 as S4 is
If that is the case you are limited to S3 roms. There are a couple. I didn't think S3's are in US--maybe wrong--
Not sure on all this except processor speeds
Good to see you here FenderGuy--think we crossed paths on the Nexus Forums--

rugmankc said:
I believe so, check your processor speed. S3 I believe is 1.7 not 1.5 as S4 is
If that is the case you are limited to S3 roms. There are a couple. I didn't think S3's are in US--maybe wrong--
Not sure on all this except processor speeds
Good to see you here FenderGuy--think we crossed paths on the Nexus Forums--
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Yeah I think we did...No wonder the phone doesnt want to go into another ROM mode...
Not happy with the Tmobile Insurance or the service lately

My biggest problem with tmo in dayton oh is slow rollout of 42mb
If they don't have it it by March i am changing carriers--speeds are pitiful in doors here--

[HOWTO] [ROOT] [ODIN] No Tripping Flash Counter - Root + [TWRP] - Updated 05.25.2013

This is a root injected Stock I535 (leaked) Odin Flashable Image. You flash this in Odin just as you would the completely stock ROM from samsung. I've simply injected the su binary and SuperSu app so you now have rooted stock image.
So if you want to keep your device stock yet have the functionality of root without tripping the counter or just flashing back to stock yet retaining root for a good baseline to move forward from, then this is a good option.
You can get ODIN here
and the drivers for the SCH-I535 so ODIN can detect your phone can be found at Samsung's site. Click on the Manuals & Downloads tab at the bottom and then on Software for the latest driver.
Instructions:
First, Download Image:
JB Image (4.1.2) Provided by open1your1eyes0 leak
Main Download: No Wipe, latest 4.1.2 Image: root66_VZW_I535VRBMB1.7z
Prior Version:
Mirror 1: root66_VZW_I535VRBMA2.7z - This will wipe everything! Complete factory wipe. Caution, Includes /sdcard.
Mirror 1: root66_VZW_I535VRBMA2_nowipe.7z - This will NOT wipe data or sdcard.
JB Image (4.1.1)
Mirror 1: root66_VZW_I535VRBLK3.7z - This will wipe everything! Complete factory wipe. Caution, Includes /sdcard.
Mirror 1: root66_VZW_I535VRBLK3_nowipe.7z - This will NOT wipe data or sdcard.
Older Leaked JB Image
Mirror 1: root66_VZW_I535VRBLK1.7z - This will wipe everything! Complete factory wipe. Caution, Includes /sdcard.
Mirror 2: root66_VZW_I535VRBLK1.7z - This will wipe everything! Complete factory wipe. Caution, Includes /sdcard.
Mirror 1: root66_VZW_I535VRBLK1_nowipe.7z - This will NOT wipe data or sdcard.
Mirror 2: root66_VZW_I535VRBLK1_nowipe.7z - This will NOT wipe data or sdcard.
Archived Images
Mirror 1: root66_VZW_I535VRBLJ1.7z - This will wipe everything! Complete factory wipe. Caution, Includes /sdcard.
Mirror 1: root66_VZW_I535VRBLJ1_nowipe.7z - This will NOT wipe data or sdcard.
Second, Extract and Flash:
Extract the root66_VZW_I535VRBLK1.tar.md5 from the .7z file you downloaded.
Use Odin, put phone into download mode [with phone off, hold vol. down + home + power ], connect to computer and open Odin.
once in odin click the PDA field and select the root66_VZW_I535VRBLK1.tar.md5 you downloaded.
Leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checked.
click start and
when done let phone reboot.
If you have issues flashing with Odin please ensure you are using the microusb cable that came with the phone, users have had issues using other cables.
If you just want a stock, rooted phone with no custom recovery, no plans to flash custom roms, etc. then you can stop HERE.
Optional, Recovery (may now trip counter):
Loading any custom recovery or custom kernel may now trip the download mode flash counter. Loading a non stock recovery will also prevent you from successfully applying any OTA updates however here is a procedure for any who want a non-stock recovery:
The instructions here are for TWRP but you can follow same procedure for CWM as well.
Option 1: Download GooManager from the Play store. Once installed click the menu and select "Install OpenRecovery Script".
Option 2: Download the TWRP recovery image here. Copy it to the /sdcard of your phone.
Connect your phone to your computer and use adb
type adb shell
once in the shell run su
then
dd if=/sdcard/openrecovery-twrp-2.3.1.0-d2vzw.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p18
Alternate if unfamiliar with adb commands
Grab android terminal emulator from the play store and run the same commands starting with su and then the dd command.
Bonus Files
CWM Flashable OTA Upgrade (preserves root and non-stock recovery):
---------------:: root66_OTA_I535_VRBLK3_VRBMB1.zip
CWM Flashable Modems: modem_CWM_I535VRBLK3.zip || modem_CWM_I535VRBMA2.zip
ODIN Flashable Stock Recovery: VZW_recovery_I535VRBLK3.tar.md5 || VZW_recovery_I535VRBMA2.tar.md5
History:
I've injected root into other stock images and those threads have a lot of valuable information which could answer some questions that may arise here. If you have time to do some reading here are a few of the informative ones:
Samsung Galaxy S3 [ATT / Bell / Telus / Rogers / Sasktel ]
Samsung Galaxy S3 [TMO / Wind / Mobilicity]
Also did sprint but there isn't much there that won't be covered above.
FAQ
Does this remove the VZW bloatware?
A: No. It is same as stock, nothing is removed.
Does this use an unlocked boot.img
A: No. This flashes the stock boot.img in the VRBLJ1 image.
Can I still get OTA updates?
A: Yes if you do not load a custom recovery or remove any system apps OTA updates will still come and be able to be successfully applied. If you want to retain root through the OTA process I'd recommend using OTA Rootkeeper.

Awsome! Thanks for this!!

I'd like to add I don't have a VZW S3 so I didn't test those images above. The first person to try please post to confirm they work. Thanks.
EDIT: Anyone reading this, it's been confirmed they work now.

Does this come with the locked boot loader?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

hitman980206 said:
Does this come with the locked boot loader?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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Yes. In the faq question 2.

This appears to be exactly what I'm looking for (stock/rooted).
Still no power due to Sandy, but has anytime tried this and confirmed it works? I'm on the current official ota with root and no custom recovery now.

hitman980206 said:
Does this come with the locked boot loader?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium
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Yes just use ez unlock
Hit me up on Gtalk if u need help @musclehead84

mrRobinson said:
Yes. In the faq question 2.
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Sorry I meant unlockable bootloader?
Sent from my SCH-I535 using xda premium

No one tried this yet? Not many people looking only for stock/rooted lb

I installed open1your1eyes0 prior to seeing this or I would have tried it. I can confirm your flash counter will be tripped using that method. Had I seen this first I certainly would have used it as all I want is stock rooted.
Thanks for thinking of us conservative types that only want stock rooted.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

lexluthor said:
No one tried this yet? Not many people looking only for stock/rooted lb
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I hope at this point most people have their phone how they want it. To me, this is good for 2 things. 1, first get your phone and want completely stock but root. 2, you've played around with other roms, kernels, etc and want to get back to a good baseline ensuring all stock but of course retaining root.
edthesped said:
I installed open1your1eyes0 prior to seeing this or I would have tried it. I can confirm your flash counter will be tripped using that method. Had I seen this first I certainly would have used it as all I want is stock rooted.
Thanks for thinking of us conservative types that only want stock rooted.
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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Well there have been 30 downloads. maybe someone has tried it at this point. (some people never post) but I'm sure we'll know soon enough.

I rooted my phone via one of the original methods (Odin file) when it first came out. When I put, the first screen says "custom". I don't think that original method tripped the flash counter.
After installing this via Odin, will I still get the "custom" message on boot?
Foxfi no longer works on jb, right?

Worked like a charm!! unlocked with ez unlock and flashed cwm 6.0.1 with ez recovery...no tripped flash counter

droidstyle said:
Worked like a charm!! unlocked with ez unlock and flashed cwm 6.0.1 with ez recovery...no tripped flash counter
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Confused. Don't you not need to unlock and flash this with Odin?

lexluthor said:
Confused. Don't you not need to unlock and flash this with Odin?
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you flash with odin, unlock with ez unlock, then use ez recovery to flash a custom recovery...just like we been doin since day 1. reread the op or look up section 1 of my guide

droidstyle said:
you flash with odin, unlock with ez unlock, then use ez recovery to flash a custom recovery...just like we been doin since day 1. reread the op or look up section 1 of my guide
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I misread. Thought he said flash with cwm.
Anyhow, I'm not doing custom roms, so I'm stopping after Odin. Still interested to the questions I had a couple posts up.

lexluthor said:
I misread. Thought he said flash with cwm.
Anyhow, I'm not doing custom roms, so I'm stopping after Odin. Still interested to the questions I had a couple posts up.
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the custom screen means your bootloader is locked. No the original method does not trip the flash counter. You basically use this file just like you did way back with VRALF2 root66 that mr. robinson was so kind to provide us with.

I take it this works? I'm thinking of downloading for future use
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

edthesped said:
I take it this works? I'm thinking of downloading for future use
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2
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yeah did you not read my last posts

droidstyle said:
yeah did you not read my last posts
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I clearly missed it. Spent the last 5 hours at a soccer tournament and the screen on this phone sucks in the sun, and I probably wasn't paying attention either. Downloading now
Sent from my SCH-I535 using Tapatalk 2

[Q] Clockwork Mod Recovery Failure

I have searched and can't find out anything about this, but for some reason I can flash recovery-clockwork-6.0.4.5-hammerhead.img through fastboot and then get into CM recovery. However, if I leave recovery and try to boot into it again, I get the dead droid picture. I can flash CM again and it'll work, but again, for a single use. I've never had this problem before on any Droid I've owned and I can't seem to find anyone dealing with it in this forum. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
No this phone is not rooted. I have unsuccessfully attempted this with CM (upon exiting recovery mode, you are prompted to root your phone if it hasn't been rooted).

It sounds like you're using 'fastboot boot recovery.img' as opposed to 'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img'

You should also search the rules and list in he correct forum. This is not for questions only development
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

also, clockwork mod recovery is long discontinued and provides no support anymore.

EddyOS said:
It sounds like you're using 'fastboot boot recovery.img' as opposed to 'fastboot flash recovery recovery.img'
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First of all, sorry about the wrong forum. My bad.
Secondly, I used flash recovery as my fastboot command. I've done it a few times now. It just won't stick.

strakajagr said:
First of all, sorry about the wrong forum. My bad.
Secondly, I used flash recovery as my fastboot command. I've done it a few times now. It just won't stick.
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In any case, I can flash something else since CM is no longer supported. Thanks.

strakajagr said:
In any case, I can flash something else since CM is no longer supported. Thanks.
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Try locking the bootloader and rebooting. Does it stay locked? Or is it still unlocked? You may have a bad eMMC.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

jd1639 said:
Try locking the bootloader and rebooting. Does it stay locked? Or is it still unlocked? You may have a bad eMMC.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app
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How do I go about locking the bootloader after it's unlocked?

strakajagr said:
How do I go about locking the bootloader after it's unlocked?
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fastboot oem lock
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

First of all dump CWM. As another poster said, it's outdated and no longer supported. Get TWRP.
Second, don't use auto-root, it can be problematic. If you want to root, do so by flashing the latest SuperSU binary in TWRP.

BirchBarlow said:
First of all dump CWM. As another poster said, it's outdated and no longer supported. Get TWRP.
Second, don't use auto-root, it can be problematic. If you want to root, do so by flashing the latest SuperSU binary in TWRP.
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Fair enough. I actually installed CM instead of TWRP on the advice of a friend. I use TWRP on my tablet. I installed the latest SuperSU via CM and it accomplished nothing. That said I can go ahead and put TWRP on it and give it another shot.
Is there a TWRP img that I can use for flash recovery? Also, can I flash a recovery over another?

strakajagr said:
Fair enough. I actually installed CM instead of TWRP on the advice of a friend. I use TWRP on my tablet. I installed the latest SuperSU via CM and it accomplished nothing. That said I can go ahead and put TWRP on it and give it another shot.
Is there a TWRP img that I can use for flash recovery? Also, can I flash a recovery over another?
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twrp for the n5 http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/205 and yes, you can flash another recovery right over.

simms22 said:
twrp for the n5 http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/205 and yes, you can flash another recovery right over.
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Word. Thanks.
Next order of business is figuring why there is so much lag when I text/gchat in 5.0. This is the whole reason I got into this mess. I couldn't wait 3 more weeks. Sadly, when I type, the keyboard freezes constantly. I figure I'll install a recovery mode correctly and then try to tackle that problem.

Recovery for Galaxy S7 Edge SM-G935T T-Mobile

I have been trying to find a recovery for my phone that would allow me to to do nandroid backups without success.
Can someone point me in the right direction?

No go for tmobile use flashfire

Locked bootloader = No TWRP.
As stated above, use flashfire.
Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk

Root-Maniac said:
Locked bootloader = No TWRP.
As stated above, use flashfire.
Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk
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Hope for DirtyCow-based selinux hack for V20...

Hopefully I won't get slaughtered here, I'm used to using TWRP or CWM is it possible to make a backup using Flashfire? lets see the phone bricks since you won't be able to boot into recovery how can you restore from backup ( assuming your'e able to make one via Flashfire?

Izz14 said:
Hopefully I won't get slaughtered here, I'm used to using TWRP or CWM is it possible to make a backup using Flashfire? lets see the phone bricks since you won't be able to boot into recovery how can you restore from backup ( assuming your'e able to make one via Flashfire?
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You do a backup with Flashfire.
If you "brick" then just boot up in Download mode, flash the appropriate firmware, let it boot, go back to download mode, flash the engineering kernel again, re-root, re-install Flashfire then restore your backup. Pretty easy. Not as simple as having a recovery though. It's just pretty time consuming but I've done it dozens of times.

Binary100100 said:
You do a backup with Flashfire.
If you "brick" then just boot up in Download mode, flash the appropriate firmware, let it boot, go back to download mode, flash the engineering kernel again, re-root, re-install Flashfire then restore your backup. Pretty easy. Not as simple as having a recovery though. It's just pretty time consuming but I've done it dozens of times.
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Thanks for the reply, but bear with me a bit I'm a bit confused coming from only using TWRP. I have flash fire installed lets say I do the backup and I'm bricked for whatever reason the phone does not boot up properly the next step would be to get in download mode flash the firmware via Odin I assume? * I don't really understand the flash the engineering Kernel part here what does that actually entail? omitting that step lets say I do boot up normally. At this stage I'm pretty much stock and would root again download flash fire and somehow my backup would be preserved there and can just flash that back up?
Again excuse my ignorance , and thanks for replying

Izz14 said:
Thanks for the reply, but bear with me a bit I'm a bit confused coming from only using TWRP. I have flash fire installed lets say I do the backup and I'm bricked for whatever reason the phone does not boot up properly the next step would be to get in download mode flash the firmware via Odin I assume? * I don't really understand the flash the engineering Kernel part here what does that actually entail? omitting that step lets say I do boot up normally. At this stage I'm pretty much stock and would root again download flash fire and somehow my backup would be preserved there and can just flash that back up?
Again excuse my ignorance , and thanks for replying
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You're making it sound complicated and it really isn't.
Brick?
Go back to stock with Odin
Re-root as before
Restore backup with Flashfire.

Binary100100 said:
You're making it sound complicated and it really isn't.
Brick?
Go back to stock with Odin
Re-root as before
Restore backup with Flashfire.
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lol you're right. Have you had any issues with apps crashing? my Facebook app keeps on crashing I clear data and even disable using Ti and reinstall a different apk works for a bit sometimes hours and then crashes again

Izz14 said:
lol you're right. Have you had any issues with apps crashing? my Facebook app keeps on crashing I clear data and even disable using Ti and reinstall a different apk works for a bit sometimes hours and then crashes again
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Nope. None at all.

Can someone verify this guide claims you can install TWRP on SM-G935T http://www.stupdroid.com/2017/03/root-galaxy-s7-edge-nougat.html

I was only able to find Flashfire for root.
Where can I find the version for non-root??

cyaclone said:
I was only able to find Flashfire for root.
Where can I find the version for non-root??
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Flashfire is useless without root.
There is no non root version.
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cyaclone said:
I was only able to find Flashfire for root.
Where can I find the version for non-root??
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Vovan2k said:
Can someone verify this guide claims you can install TWRP on SM-G935T http://www.stupdroid.com/2017/03/root-galaxy-s7-edge-nougat.html
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That site is full of crap articles they steal from elsewhere and change a few lines of the articles. Take a lot of what they claim with a grain of salt.
The article you listed is meant for the Chinese 930 and 935, attempting it on an American 930/935 will result in a soft brick and loss of data.
I am on mobile, or I would link the original post from here on XDA stupdroid stole, stating clearly you cannot load it onto an American phone.

Root-Maniac said:
Locked bootloader = No TWRP.
As stated above, use flashfire.
Sent from my SM-G935U using Tapatalk
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its a dumb question but where do we find the flashware from?

BitPlease said:
its a dumb question but where do we find the flashware from?
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Flashfire is on the play store