Somebody plzzzz help !!
I have a Samsung Y DUOS - S6102. I was playing around with ClockWorkMod, when I chose the option to Format System !! So now my phone doesn't have an OS !! WHAT CAN I DO TO RECOVER ? Plz advice....
sudarshang said:
Somebody plzzzz help !!
I have a Samsung Y DUOS - S6102. I was playing around with ClockWorkMod, when I chose the option to Format System !! So now my phone doesn't have an OS !! WHAT CAN I DO TO RECOVER ? Plz advice....
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have you made any backup before formatting your system?
If you have made a Nandroid Backup, then its easy to recover the ROM. But if you haven't made, then Mount USB storage in CWM recovery, and connect your phone to computer via USB cable. Then transfer the ROM zip file to SD card. And then you are able to flash the ROM. Be sure to wipe data/cache/dalvik-cache/battery stats.
coolsandie said:
If you have made a Nandroid Backup, then its easy to recover the ROM. But if you haven't made, then Mount USB storage in CWM recovery, and connect your phone to computer via USB cable. Then transfer the ROM zip file to SD card. And then you are able to flash the ROM. Be sure to wipe data/cache/dalvik-cache/battery stats.
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Thanks for that...
However could you point me to downloading said ROM zip file please...
sudarshang said:
Thanks for that...
However could you point me to downloading said ROM zip file please...
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You were using a Custom ROM before aren't you? If yes, then probably you should know which ROM you used before.
Anyways you can search in the device-specific forum over here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1469
azean07 said:
have you made any backup before formatting your system?
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Sadly NO ....Stupid Me !!! However I'm quite new to all this...which,if any, is my only saving grace.
coolsandie said:
You were using a Custom ROM before aren't you? If yes, then probably you should know which ROM you used before.
Anyways you can search in the device-specific forum over here :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1469
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Interestingly enough, I was working on the stock ROM that the phone was on.It's a new device I was using.And I just got introduced to the ClockWorkMod thingy, which was just a zip file that I chose thru the Reboot Recovery Screen. I was just mucking around with the options on the CWM, when I unwittingly chose to Format System (No goddamn idea why !!!! )
But I will search for a suitable ROM. Will revert back in case of any issues....THNX !!!
Hello, my phone is rooted and unlocked but unfortunately I'm stuck without a way to rom my phone back to operation (4.0.4). I made the mistake of not keeping a backup or rom on my internal sdcard . Clockworkmod doesn't seem to work when you try and mount the sdcards in recovery
I decided to try the jellybean rom which for some reason doesn't have the play store on it which I cannot install astro so I can copy a new rom over within the os.
I didn't leave any roms on my internal sd card , I cannot mount the internal or external sdcard CWM recovery to copy a new rom and install (running 6.0 CMW) , I've attempted to find a solution to flashing ANY rom back onto my phone via ODIN but no luck.
are their roms available in md5 / tar format that I've overlooked?
Thank you so much!
You may need to flash with a PIT file included with stock rom tar. Look around for a PIT FILE. I don't know if anyone has one posted
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did you download GAPPS??? thats probably why you dont have a play store
^^^^^^ that's probably true. If you want to change roms with Odin, there are a handful of Odinable files around. Do you want to go back to an unrooted or rooted rom? Also, what happens when you try to access your SD card (internal or external) from CWM? And where did you get the CWM you are currently running?
There are links to ODINable stock images and the like at http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709. You should be able to restore your phone to an out-of-the-box state with the information and directions provided.
just do a quick search
Hello everyone,
I have a Galaxy R and to get root access, I just flashed ARDATDAT's kernel, but via Odin, without installing CWM. Later I found out that the method is obsolete, and now I have the yellow triangle in my boot screen. Later, I installed CWM also.
Now, I am not able to get the official ICS update because of that. The phone settings -> about phone show the following :
Model Number - GT-I9103
Android Verison - 2.3.5
Baseband version - I9103DDKH4
Kernel Version - [email protected] #76
Build number - GINGERBREADXWKI5
I want to flash the stock firmware again in order to get the ICS update. I downloaded the stock firmware for my phone (I am not sure if I have downloaded the correct firmware, It'll be helpful if some of you Gurus confirm that... )
from this page :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1861359 : the firmware I downloaded says :
Android Version: 2.3.5
Country: India
Region: Europe
Carrier: Unbranded
Build Date: 17th September 2011
PDA: XWKI5
Modem: DDKH4
CSC: ODDKH4
Is this the correct firmware? I live in India, and the XWKI5 also matches with the build number in my phone settings, so I downloaded this.
Now, In the guide to flash stock firmware on xda here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664 , it is shown that volume down + home button + power button will make the device enter download mode. However, after trying a lot of times, it is not happening. Is it because I installed CWM? I have also installed CWM app on phone. When I choose enter download mode from that, after reboot, my cell just shows the first screen shown in the tutorial, saying "Downloading... Do no turn off target !!" After that, none of the volume up/down/home/power key presses seem to have any effect. I have to reboot the cell to normal mode after long pressing the power key...
I want to go to the next screen of showing 'Warning!! A custom OS can...." but that screen doesn't appear at all...
Thank you in advance...
You downloaded the wrong firmware buddy. Here's the link to the Official Indian ICS Stock ROM.
Regarding download mode, make sure that the phone is not connected to PC via usb cable while entering download mode using Vol down + Home + Power.
EDIT: Resetting the download counter/yellow triangle is not easy. I guess you'll have to live with that. Just ignore it.
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shaaraddalvi said:
Now, In the guide to flash stock firmware on xda here, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406664 , it is shown that volume down + home button + power button will make the device enter download mode. However, after trying a lot of times, it is not happening. Is it because I installed CWM? I have also installed CWM app on phone. When I choose enter download mode from that, after reboot, my cell just shows the first screen shown in the tutorial, saying "Downloading... Do no turn off target !!" After that, none of the volume up/down/home/power key presses seem to have any effect. I have to reboot the cell to normal mode after long pressing the power key...
I want to go to the next screen of showing 'Warning!! A custom OS can...." but that screen doesn't appear at all...
Thank you in advance...
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1. In the method you are using to get "Downloading..do not turn off target" screen is actually download mode itself.
NO WARNING PAGE WILL COME, SO PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY AND RESTART YOUR PHONE.
Just insert the USB cable and start flashing via odin.
2. You dont need to press any volume up key to continue or anything to see that Warning page. Because warnings are only given beforehand and not after you have automatically continued.
And FYI the key pressing thing to continue after the warning page will lead you to this screen only
3. As far as you are concerned with the REGULAR WAY of entering the download mode...
WHICH WILL SHOW YOU THE WARNING PAGE AND YOU WILL HAVE TO PRESS VOLUME UP KEY TO CONTINUE...
4. For getting in the download mode in the normal way LONG press the "volume down+home+power button" you will be able to enter it.
5. CWM has nothing to do with the download mode..so relax..nothing got corrupt because indirect way of entering download mode is working.
So enter the download mode by any of the ways aboveand start flashing.
6. Buddy ICS is android version 4.0.4, download any version, preferable XWLP2 Poland rom, because it is the most updated one and the latest one too.
7. You dont need to download Gingerbread (android version 2.3.5) in order to get the official ICS update. XDA has the list of official firmwares for a download and flash procedure
So download any android version 4.0.4 official firmware!!!![
8. For flashing please read our Recognised Helper P hope it does not offend you vikesh.) kataria.vikesh's post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983262
9. For getting rid of the flash counter/yellow triangle....Try the app triangle away..
But i dont think it is compatible with our device..still give it a try
I hope this post helps you..
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DeepankarS said:
1. In the method you are using to get "Downloading..do not turn off target" screen is actually download mode itself.
NO WARNING PAGE WILL COME, SO PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE BATTERY AND RESTART YOUR PHONE.
Just insert the USB cable and start flashing via odin.
2. You dont need to press any volume up key to continue or anything to see that Warning page. Because warnings are only given beforehand and not after you have automatically continued.
And FYI the key pressing thing to continue after the warning page will lead you to this screen only
3. As far as you are concerned with the REGULAR WAY of entering the download mode...
WHICH WILL SHOW YOU THE WARNING PAGE AND YOU WILL HAVE TO PRESS VOLUME UP KEY TO CONTINUE...
4. For getting in the download mode in the normal way LONG press the "volume down+home+power button" you will be able to enter it.
5. CWM has nothing to do with the download mode..so relax..nothing got corrupt because indirect way of entering download mode is working.
So enter the download mode by any of the ways aboveand start flashing.
6. Buddy ICS is android version 4.0.4, download any version, preferable XWLP2 Poland rom, because it is the most updated one and the latest one too.
7. You dont need to download Gingerbread (android version 2.3.5) in order to get the official ICS update. XDA has the list of official firmwares for a download and flash procedure
So download any android version 4.0.4 official firmware!!!![
8. For flashing please read our Recognised Helper P hope it does not offend you vikesh.) kataria.vikesh's post
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1983262
9. For getting rid of the flash counter/yellow triangle....Try the app triangle away..
But i dont think it is compatible with our device..still give it a try
I hope this post helps you..
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Thanks a lot DeepankarS, the post really helped clear a lot of doubts in my mind, because it feels a bit risky while flashing your phone for the first time..
I will try the ICS stock mod link given above by droidster. I have taken a 'user apps + system data' backup with Titanium backup pro on my external SD. Also, I have backed up my contacts on the same. Is this enough? I have heard that there are things like clearing the cache etc, so will I lose any important data even with backing this much up? Sorry, but just want to clear things before I do any mess...
Re: [Q] Flashing the stock firmware again
Good question. You had to make the flash witih the good firmware. There is a way for sure. You have to find it.
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shaaraddalvi said:
Thanks a lot DeepankarS, the post really helped clear a lot of doubts in my mind, because it feels a bit risky while flashing your phone for the first time..
I will try the ICS stock mod link given above by droidster. I have taken a 'user apps + system data' backup with Titanium backup pro on my external SD. Also, I have backed up my contacts on the same. Is this enough? I have heard that there are things like clearing the cache etc, so will I lose any important data even with backing this much up? Sorry, but just want to clear things before I do any mess...
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Cache wont make you lose any data
and yeah this much backup is enough.
And yes do one thing more...
Once you properly install ICS and CWM, Take a CWM backup of your device..
You can never lose your data then (data at that particular point of backup)
So if you have CWM backup, you can freely, without any problems flash any custom rom via CWM.
So even if something goes wrong while flashing a custom rom, you can restore via CWM.
And buddy always remember these things.
1. ODIN (any version) is to be used just for flashing STOCK Roms and CWM.
2. Never Flash a CUSTOM Rom via ODIN (until and unless stated) . It will brick your device. You have CWM to flash stock roms so dont worry.
3. Never factory reset your device while being on stock kernel, it might activate your brick bug.
Just after flashing stock ICS, download eMMC Brick Bug App to check for brick bug, then only proceed with the factory reset part.
4. For any problems, you always have XDA
DeepankarS said:
Cache wont make you lose any data
But yeah this much backup is enough.
And yes do one thing more...
Once you properly install ICS and CWM, Take a CWM backup of your device..
You can never lose your data then (data at that particular point of backup)
So if you have CWM backup, you can freely without any problems flash any custom rom via CWM.
And buddy always remember these things.
1. ODIN (any version) is to be used just for flashing STOCK Roms and CWM.
2. Never Flash a CUSTOM Rom via ODIN. It will brick your device. You have CWM to flash stock roms so dont worry.
3. Never factory reset your device while being on stock kernel, it might activate your brick bug. Just after flashing stock ICS, download https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.vinagre.android.emmc_check&hl=en app to check for brick bug, then only proceed with the factory reset part.
4. For any problems, you always have XDA
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Thanks a lot! Did not know that ODIN is used only to flash custom ROMs! I have already installed CWM on my phone using ODIN. I had tried to take a backup using CWM, but then I just cant find the backup files. My System storage had got almost full after I took the backup, and I tried to find the backup file, to move it to external SD, but I simply wasn't able to locate it...so freed some storage space by deleting apps. That's why I took a backup via Titanium Backup this time.... Should I try taking a backup via CWM again??
shaaraddalvi said:
Thanks a lot! Did not know that ODIN is used only to flash custom ROMs! I have already installed CWM on my phone using ODIN. I had tried to take a backup using CWM, but then I just cant find the backup files. My System storage had got almost full after I took the backup, and I tried to find the backup file, to move it to external SD, but I simply wasn't able to locate it...so freed some storage space by deleting apps. That's why I took a backup via Titanium Backup this time.... Should I try taking a backup via CWM again??
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1. Rather saying Thanks Press it he will be happy.
2. ODIN is not for Custom ROM's, It's only for stock ROM's.
3. CWM Backup will be there in extsdcard/clockworkmode/ folder.
4. Titanium backup is good enough but CWM Backup is like restore point in windows if some thing goes wrong we can restore it to previous state using CWM backup...
5. Please don't post the same in multiple place (you have asked the same in Ask you question thread also) this will be consider as Spam.
mj.vikram said:
1. Rather saying Thanks Press it he will be happy.
2. ODIN is not for Custom ROM's, It's only for stock ROM's.
3. CWM Backup will be there in extsdcard/clockworkmode/ folder.
4. Titanium backup is good enough but CWM Backup is like restore point in windows if some thing goes wrong we can restore it to previous state using CWM backup...
5. Please don't post the same in multiple place (you have asked the same in Ask you question thread also) this will be consider as Spam.
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I searched for the backup files everywhere, but I am unable to find it anywhere on External SD. Whenever I enter CWM recovery mode, I see the list of backups I took in the Backup/Restore menu, But there are no such files in External SD, even after I used ES file explorer and SD Maid...
Sorry for the duplicate post...
shaaraddalvi said:
I searched for the backup files everywhere, but I am unable to find it anywhere on External SD. Whenever I enter CWM recovery mode, I see the list of backups I took in the Backup/Restore menu, But there are no such files in External SD, even after I used ES file explorer and SD Maid...
Sorry for the duplicate post...
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Search once in ur Internal SD.. I experienced this once when i took the backup when CWM showed me "Not enough space", it took Internal SD as backup location and it stored everything in Internal SD.. Well, same directory but internal SD.. So look there once, also make sure you have atleast 1.5GB - 2GB free in any of ur SD storage to take CWM backup.. It requires that much of space..
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Originally Posted by mj.vikram
1. Rather saying Thanks Press it he will be happy.
2. ODIN is not for Custom ROM's, It's only for stock ROM's.
3. CWM Backup will be there in extsdcard/clockworkmode/ folder.
4. Titanium backup is good enough but CWM Backup is like restore point in windows if some thing goes wrong we can restore it to previous state using CWM backup...
5. Please don't post the same in multiple place (you have asked the same in Ask you question thread also) this will be consider as Spam.
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I searched for the backup files everywhere, but I am unable to find it anywhere on External SD. Whenever I enter CWM recovery mode, I see the list of backups I took in the Backup/Restore menu, But there are no such files in External SD, even after I used ES file explorer and SD Maid...
Sorry for the duplicate post...
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Buddy see the externel_sd/clockworkmod/backup
You will find all of them there
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sudhindrakv said:
Search once in ur Internal SD.. I experienced this once when i took the backup when CWM showed me "Not enough space", it took Internal SD as backup location and it stored everything in Internal SD.. Well, same directory but internal SD.. So look there once, also make sure you have atleast 1.5GB - 2GB free in any of ur SD storage to take CWM backup.. It requires that much of space..
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How to change the Backup location to external SD card? I am taking a backup now and it is showing this :
ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0.0.2
SD Card space free : 994 MB
Backing up boot image...
Backing up system...
Backing up data...
No /sdcard.android_secure found. Skipping backup of applications on externam storage.
Backing up cache...
No sd-ext found. Skipping backup of sd-ext.
Generating md5 sum...
Backup complete!
I guess the backup will be stored in my /sdcard now....
shaaraddalvi said:
How to change the Backup location to external SD card? I am taking a backup now and it is showing this :
ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0.0.2
SD Card space free : 994 MB
Backing up boot image...
Backing up system...
Backing up data...
No /sdcard.android_secure found. Skipping backup of applications on externam storage.
Backing up cache...
No sd-ext found. Skipping backup of sd-ext.
Generating md5 sum...
Backup complete!
I guess the backup will be stored in my /sdcard now....
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By default it will be stored in Ext SD card only in CWM 4.0.0.2..
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shaaraddalvi said:
How to change the Backup location to external SD card? I am taking a backup now and it is showing this :
ClockworkMod Recovery v4.0.0.2
SD Card space free : 994 MB
Backing up boot image...
Backing up system...
Backing up data...
No /sdcard.android_secure found. Skipping backup of applications on externam storage.
Backing up cache...
No sd-ext found. Skipping backup of sd-ext.
Generating md5 sum...
Backup complete!
I guess the backup will be stored in my /sdcard now....
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Buddy check in Sd card or External SD card's clockworkmod folder
You will find them..
Dont worry!!
It will be something like a date and time folder in it..that is the backup!!
Something like dd-mm-yyyy hh:mm
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DeepankarS said:
Buddy check in Sd card or External SD card's clockworkmod folder
You will find them..
Dont worry!!
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They are not there...:crying: there is a clockworkmod folder...location : /sdcard/clockworkmod... but it is empty! And now my USB storage is showing 3.73 GB/3.75 GB...unable to open camera and gallery...please help...any way to delete those backup files???
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sudhindrakv said:
Search once in ur Internal SD.. I experienced this once when i took the backup when CWM showed me "Not enough space", it took Internal SD as backup location and it stored everything in Internal SD.. Well, same directory but internal SD.. So look there once, also make sure you have atleast 1.5GB - 2GB free in any of ur SD storage to take CWM backup.. It requires that much of space..
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Buddy that depends on the amount of apps, files and data you have.
So..1.5-2 GB not necessary
Plus selection matters..so..
Why to generalise!!
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DeepankarS said:
Buddy that depends on the amount of apps, files and data you have.
So..1.5-2 GB not necessary
Plus selection matters..so..
Why to generalise!!
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I did.... both my /sdcard and /sdcard/external_sd...
external_sd doesn't have a clockworkmod folder at all...and /sdcard has but it is empty...
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shaaraddalvi said:
I did.... both my /sdcard and /sdcard/external_sd...
external_sd doesn't have a clockworkmod folder at all...and /sdcard has but it is empty...
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Connect your phone to the pc.
Then search and revert.
And check in both exteral sd card and sd card.
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DeepankarS said:
Connect your phone to the pc.
Then search and revert.
If nothing happens..format sdcard..take backup again.
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First of all...thanks a lott for your constant answers and prompt help...
Okay...formatting sdcard means settings->storage->format SD card?? currently the option is disabled...do I first need to unmount it?? Then it will be enabled?? Also, what data will I lose after doing it?? (I know formatting will erase all data on sdcard...but don't know what all data exactly is there on sdcard....is there any possibility of bricking my cell in this ??)
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shaaraddalvi said:
First of all...thanks a lott for your constant answers and prompt help...
Okay...formatting sdcard means settings->storage->format SD card?? currently the option is disabled...do I first need to unmount it?? Then it will be enabled?? Also, what data will I lose after doing it?? (I know formatting will erase all data on sdcard...but don't know what all data exactly is there on sdcard....is there any possibility of bricking my cell in this ??)
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Dont Say thanks..press it.
No no bricking problem if on gingerbread..but yes..dont blame us for all the data loss and everything.
We wont be held responsible for your data and settings loss
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I have done something very stupid. I had my phone rooted and running a custom ROM and TWRP. I was going to try a new ROM and did something dumb instead. I went into TWRP and made a nandroid backup. Then I copied that backup to my USB drive. Next I wiped ALL. I even wiped internal, so now my phone is empty. I figured I could just FLASH now via the USB which has both my ROM and my TWRP backup. But it will not allow me to mount my USB drive now !!?? It shows the option to mount it, but it wont do it. It only is mounting my internal and that is empty. No ROM or BACKUP'S on my internal.
What can I do now ?? I have a phone with nothing on and can not boot. I have a USB stick with my nandroid backup and a custom ROM but can not seem to mount it to use it in TWRP.
HELP !! I am very nervous .. I just paid $700 dollars for this phone .... help please.
Thanks
Thibor69 said:
I have done something very stupid. I had my phone rooted and running a custom ROM and TWRP. I was going to try a new ROM and did something dumb instead. I went into TWRP and made a nandroid backup. Then I copied that backup to my USB drive. Next I wiped ALL. I even wiped internal, so now my phone is empty. I figured I could just FLASH now via the USB which has both my ROM and my TWRP backup. But it will not allow me to mount my USB drive now !!?? It shows the option to mount it, but it wont do it. It only is mounting my internal and that is empty. No ROM or BACKUP'S on my internal.
What can I do now ?? I have a phone with nothing on and can not boot. I have a USB stick with my nandroid backup and a custom ROM but can not seem to mount it to use it in TWRP.
HELP !! I am very nervous .. I just paid $700 dollars for this phone .... help please.
Thanks
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You need to go into twrp and setup and
convert your file system to f2fs if you want to
use external USB storage.
Below is a link that tells you how to do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/guide-how-to-convert-to-f2fs-flash-t3139716
Good luck,
Have a nice evening.
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Misterjunky said:
You need to go into twrp and setup and
convert your file system to f2fs if you want to
use external USB storage.
Below is a link that tells you how to do it:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/guide-how-to-convert-to-f2fs-flash-t3139716
Good luck,
Have a nice evening.
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Thank you very much for the info friend : ) I am on it now.
Worse case scenario, start from scratch then transfer your backup to your phone's internal memory so you can flash it.
TEK's post has the latest N920TUVU1COJ5 ROM and links w/instructions to everything else you need: ODIN | TWRP | Kernel | SuperSU | Samsung USB Drivers.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...easy-steps-n920t-aoge-odin-twrp-root-t3187422