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[Q] Q: Can not flash any roms on 4.0.4

I rooted my friends tablet gt-p5113 with 4.0.4. I used a different work around method to get the root to stick. I got clock work on but I can't seem to flash any roms on his tablet. I tried using 3 different roms already and I keep getting the same message with Andy on his back and his front door open with a red triangle saying can not open package or some thing along those lines. Any ideas?

I think flash stock firmware from for example www.samfirmware.com then begin again from the beginning !!!
When use a root file next time via odin untick auto reboot then reboot manual vol up+power then if question as fix recovery say yes
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Mohamedselim said:
I think flash stock firmware from for example www.samfirmware.com then begin again from the beginning !!!
When use a root file next time via odin untick auto reboot then reboot manual vol up+power then if question as fix recovery say yes
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I'm kind of at loss. Would that mean that I would have to down grade to the 4.0.3. firmware?
The Tablet is already rooted. Using the method that you listed and using the latest clockwork mod file.

So may be try flashing another version of cwm as 6.0.1.0 or 6.0.1.2 or so via odin for example and make sure you are flashing right firmwares for your device specific model number
Make sure you have a proper root via app like root check basic and install supersu from market
Put the firmware in both internal and external sd and try flashing from both, may be one of them will work
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I did install su. That's how I know I rooted it right. I'll try reflashing an updated firmware. Thanks for the help
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Providing more info can get you better results, like rom /link, cwm version, procedures, this way others can help you diagnose your problem. A screen shot of"about tablet" is also very helpful.
Pp.
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Have you try to flash it using heimdall http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1892735

[Q] Rooted my verizon s3 with instructions on this forum and now I'm am stuck

Everything was fine with the root however I used a font app installer that got the phone stuck in a boot loop (on the rainbow screen). How do I get back to rooted JB?

Did you do a back up of your original rom? You need to get back into recovery...
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No I didn't. I didn't see that in the instructions or I missed it. Any thoughts on how to get back to rooted JB?

Well if the font app got you into the boot loop then I don't think you lost root, I would get back into recovery wipe cache and hit reboot... See if that works... Good luck
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Unfortunately, I tried that. I think I did an accidental factory reset too but nothing has brought it back from the boot rainbow screen.

Did you unlock using EZ Unlock v1.2? You only mentioned that you rooted.
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No, I didn't use that. I followed the instructions to root found here (worked no problem until I met that $&#^%#& app) http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2046439 I think I can reset using Odin I just don't know what to use

Aight, well did you unlock the bootloader? Your response dictates the suggested route to resolve this.
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I did follow the instructions to unlock the bootloader

If that's the case then you just need to boot into recovery and flash a rom. If you were running just stock rooted & unlocked VRBLK3, it's easier to just flash a rooted stock rom like the official VRBLK3 leak here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2034118
Try just flashing that, without wiping, then boot into the rom.
or
If you were on a custom rom, just reflash that rom via recovery and you'll be fine. Unfortunately you lose all your settings of you wipe data in recovery so try reflashing either option without wiping if you absolutely need to try recovering whatever data already exists in your current rom. If this doesn't work, format data, wipe cache then flash the rom.
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I will give it a shot and let you know. Thanks so much! I was on stock ROM btw.

Cool, this should work
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Ok, this is a zip file. Does it have to be on the phone? If so, how do I put it there?

nctiger said:
Ok, this is a zip file. Does it have to be on the phone? If so, how do I put it there?
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Yes it does need to be there. If you have an sdcard just drag and drop onto it directly then flash in your custom recovery. Conversely, you should be able to boot into recovery and try connecting your phone to the laptop then dragging the zip over.
The longer method will be to Odin flash VRBLK3 and start all over from there.
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I am in Clockwork Mod recovery and my comp is not recognizing my phone as it did earlier.

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I am in Clockwork Mod recovery and my comp is not recognizing my phone as it did earlier.
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I don't use CWM but did you go to Mounts and Storage and select "Mount /sdcard"? Does it connect now?
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I went there but it didn't seem to do anything when I selected mount sdcard and conversely didn't connect either

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I went there but it didn't seem to do anything when I selected mount sdcard and conversely didn't connect either
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Aight well since that failed, you have to do this the long way: Odin flash the VRBLK3 rooted image from your laptop onto your phone. Choose one of the two images for VRBLK3 and follow the directions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1984436
Edit: I realize I didn't ask but do you have an sd card?
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That worked! Thanks so much. Now, what is the best practice for backing things up so that I don't have this problem again? Should I root first then backup? Do I still have to unlock bootloader? Just wanting to handle this properly from this point forward.

It should be rooted already if you installed the Odin files from MrRobinson thread. It should come with either SuperSU or SuperUser correct? You also should still be unlocked but you can re-unlock using EZ Unlock v.1.2 from the following thread and you're undeniably unlocked. You'll hear a brief audio message if it worked.
http://rootzwiki.com/topic/32456-app-920-ez-unlock-14-easiest-way-to-unlock-your-bootloader/
Also, please perform a nandroid back in CWM so you have something stable to return to if something goes awry in the future. That backup would have cut all this down to one simple step. You don't need to be unlocked to perform a nandroid however you do need to be rooted with a custom recovery.
Lastly, perform an IMEI backup using the "Comprehensive IMEI Backup" thread in the dev section. Do this and save the resulting Synergy zip from backup methods A and B in more than one place not on your phone. This is more so a precaution because flashing things in recovery can and may result in a complete loss of connection with Verizon.
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Clean ROM and System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless

I now tried to load the Clean ROM twice and when it's down loading I get the System software not authorized by Verizon Wireless and had to run ODIN to get the SIII back up and running.
Anyone else having this happen?

1) root
2) Unlock your bootloader using EZ Unlock v.1.2 from Rootzwiki
3) flash CleanRom using CWM or TWRP
Your bootloader is still locked that's why you see that Verizon warning.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
1) root
2) Unlock your bootloader using EZ Unlock v.1.2 from Rootzwiki
3) flash CleanRom using CWM or TWRP
Your bootloader is still locked that's why you see that Verizon warning.
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Yea I figured that out after the second time having to ODIN...
Thanks for the post.

I have the same issue and cannot get back to stock from odin. It keeps saying it failed
And I used odin to root the phone.
I have tried everything and nothing seems to work
I cannot get into recovery and in odin mode it dont work
Please help

NYGiants4Natic said:
I have the same issue and cannot get back to stock from odin. It keeps saying it failed
And I used odin to root the phone.
I have tried everything and nothing seems to work
I cannot get into recovery and in odin mode it dont work
Please help
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If you are having the same problem as the op then why didn't you use the solution provided in this thread? Nevermind just seen your thread I will post there.

[Q] VZW GS3 ODIN and Recovery issues

Hello All - I am a long time viewer of the forum, Recently I noticed an update available for the GS# to 4.2.2. I downloaded the Rom and began my normal process of using ROM Manager to boot into recovery mode to install the latest file. When the update finished applying I was presented with a brief view of the Samsung boot screen and then remained stuck on the Google Boot Screen.
I downloaded a stock firmware to apply with Odin 3.07 but it fails halfway through the write process.
Can someone please give me a hand or point me in a direction if you experienced the same problem.
Also when I try to load into recovery mode the phone screen remains black.
Thanks for any help!
Nick

What rom did you try to upgrade? Link please? And just to verify, do you have a Verizon GSIII?
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I tried to download the 4.2.2 file from the following location,rootzwiki - "aokp-d2vzw-jb-mr1-build-4", went through rom manager and now is timing out on the google screen.
I do still have the phone with me currently. Thanks for any help you can provide.

I never use Rom Manager so that's not surprising to me. When you pull the battery then hold power, home, and Up until it vibrates does it boot to recovery? I would suggest flashing through CWM.
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I never use Rom Manager so that's not surprising to me. When you pull the battery then hold power, home, and Up until it vibrates does it boot to recovery? I would suggest flashing through CWM.
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When I pull the battery and do the pwer,home,up it acts like its going to boot into recovery.. has in blue letters boot into recovery but the screen goes blank. Is this supposed to happen.

thashock said:
When I pull the battery and do the pwer,home,up it acts like its going to boot into recovery.. has in blue letters boot into recovery but the screen goes blank. Is this supposed to happen.
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It may take a few attempts to get it to work since it's fickle sometimes.
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Still having some issues
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It may take a few attempts to get it to work since it's fickle sometimes.
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Thanks SlimSnoop I have tried roughly 15 times and am still not having any luck, are there any other tools you or anyone can suggest??

Yea, as long as you can boot into download mode then I suggest you utilize Odin and flash a stock image. There are two routes that you can go:
1) Odin flash the Verizon OTA VRBLK3 stock tar from DroidStyle's guide in the dev section. With this method, you would be returned to out of the box VRBLK3 and would need to root/unlock then flash roms again. The Odin tars included here are labeled as wiping /sdcard so be mindful of this.
2) Odin flash a rooted VRBLK3 image from mrRobinson thread. His thread contains Odin flashable rooted tars that are exactly the same as the OTA equivalent except they are rooted already. With this method, you would just need to unlock your bootloader using EZ Unlock v1.2 before flashing any custom roms. There's two versions of each rooted image here, one that wipes /sdcard and one that does not. So if you download the one labeled as wiping /sdcard all of your contents will be completely erased.
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[Q] Odin restore 4.1.2

Hi all, my friend forget to unlock his bootloader and got the Verizon system software not authorized when trying to flash cm11. He was originally on 4.1.2. Can i flash
KIES_HOME_I535VRBMF1_1152558_REV09_user_low_ship.tar.md5
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in the PDA slot in odin to get back to stock? I just want to be sure before i do anything to his phone. (MF1 is 4.1.2) Thanks

http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23134718111254196
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joedajoester said:
Hi all, my friend forget to unlock his bootloader and got the Verizon system software not authorized when trying to flash cm11. He was originally on 4.1.2. Can i flash in the PDA slot in odin to get back to stock? I just want to be sure before i do anything to his phone. (MF1 is 4.1.2) Thanks
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Boot into download mode, then hit volume down to boot back to system and you should be good. Then unlock your bootloader with EZ-Unlock 1.2. If that doesn't work, you can Odin the file in the previous post. I tried to flash it and it came up "bad file" twice. Didn't try Odin. Maybe it will flash using that.
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BoJatey said:
Boot into download mode, then hit volume down to boot back to system and you should be good. Then unlock your bootloader with EZ-Unlock 1.2. If that doesn't work, you can Odin the file in the previous post. I tried to flash it and it came up "bad file" twice. Didn't try Odin. Maybe it will flash using that.
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You have to extract the file from inside the zip that i linked, and then Odin will accept it. Ez-unlock isn't in the play store, so I think I'm just going to Odin it and use beans town to root and unlock.

I take it download mode didn't get you back to start. If you're using Casual to unlock sometimes it doesn't take so make sure you're unlocked before booting into recovery or you'll get the same screen. Didn't know that about the .zip, just trying to help. Same thing happened to me. Good luck.
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