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HELP!!

OK so I'm new to XDA flashing roms, etc (aka a newb). I'm attempting to flash a custom rom on my rooted Verizon Samsung Galaxy S3 using TWRP recovery. I keep getting a failed message when attempting to flash. Any advice on how to proceed would be HIGHLY appreciated!!

Download the file again on your computer. Transfer file to SD card via card reader/writer
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Any chance this is a CM11 4.4 Kitkat rom?

markdapimp said:
Any chance this is a CM11 4.4 Kitkat rom?
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It is. I keep getting a "no MD5 file not found" message

Make sure you're on the latest version of TWRP. I believe it ends in ".1".
Otherwise just use CWM instead. You can install that with a free app called Flashify very easily.
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psychotropy101 said:
It is. I keep getting a "no MD5 file not found" message
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CWM is recommended for CM11

markdapimp said:
CWM is recommended for CM11
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How do I get CWM on my device when I already have TWRP installed. Plz remember I'm new to flashing. Thanks for youth patience in advance! lol
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psychotropy101 said:
How do I get CWM on my device when I already have TWRP installed. Plz remember I'm new to flashing. Thanks for youth patience in advance! lol
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Easiest way is to restore with odin
then using Casual All in one
Root, Flash Insecure aboot
go to google play download Rom manager then install CWM
or try just download rom manager then install CWM replace TWRP

Problem is I'm still in TWRP recovery, as I've been unsuccessful with flashing any ROM (so far). Do I need to have an operating system installed in order to install CWM?
markdapimp said:
Easiest way is to restore with odin
then using Casual All in one
Root, Flash Insecure aboot
go to google play download Rom manager then install CWM
or try just download rom manager then install CWM replace TWRP
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So good news. I was successful at installing Paranoid android.:victory: I am mentally exhausted, but this was definitely a learning experience! Thank you everyone who'd replied. All your guidance was very helpful! :highfive:

[Q] Latest version of TWRP for N5?

Can anyone kindly point me to a link for the latest version of TWRP for the Nexus 5? Preferably in a flashable .zip format

there's a twrp thread in original development section. or you can just google twrp and find there site. you can do it, its not difficult.

shampiaj said:
Can anyone kindly point me to a link for the latest version of TWRP for the Nexus 5? Preferably in a flashable .zip format
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nv

jd1639 said:
nv
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excuse me?

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/205
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simms22 said:
there's a twrp thread in original development section. or you can just google twrp and find there site. you can do it, its not difficult.
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No dice. Just downloaded the goo manager app from the play store and tried to update the openrecovery script using that app. I got a "403 forbidden" error.

CRIME INC. said:
http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/205
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Guys.... NO... it's not working via that link. I get an error on download using that goo manager app. Is there no flashable zip out there?

shampiaj said:
No dice. Just downloaded the goo manager app from the play store and tried to update the openrecovery script using that app. I got a "403 forbidden" error.
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you can download it from twrp site, then use the flashify app to flash it via your phone instead of using fastboot. btw 2.6.3.4 is the latest.

simms22 said:
there's a twrp thread in original development section. or you can just google twrp and find there site. you can do it, its not difficult.
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Download twrp manager from the play store. Under advanced, I believe, there's a option to install twrp recovery. The app will do everything for you
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Bookmark this!

shampiaj said:
Guys.... NO... it's not working via that link. I get an error on download using that goo manager app. Is there no flashable zip out there?
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here, i uploaded the latest twrp for you. their site you cant reach on mobile, only via the desktop/laptop. download the flashify app from the play store and use it to flash the recovery. here, twrp 2.6.3.4 http://goo.gl/HnB13S

simms22 said:
here, i uploaded the latest twrp for you. their site you cant reach on mobile, only via the desktop/laptop. download the flashify app from the play store and use it to flash the recovery. here, twrp 2.6.3.4 http://goo.gl/HnB13S
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Thank you.

CRIME INC. said:
Download twrp manager from the play store. Under advanced, I believe, there's a option to install twrp recovery. The app will do everything for you
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Thank you. This way worked perfectly.

What is eu.chainfire.supersu.MainActivity Emblem?

This process is important? I was deleting SuperSU and in says that if I delete SuperSU I will delete this file too...

If you're unrooting, you don't need to keep it.

Ok, thanks.
There is a way to see if there is any modifications to the system's file?
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There's an OTA checker flashable zip in general I think.

No, not in the ota, I say in general, if I want just to control of there is any modifications without flash anything
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Giolte_ said:
No, not in the ota, I say in general, if I want just to control of there is any modifications without flash anything
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I don't understand. Please rephrase

If I want to check if the system's file are modified, how can I do?
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Giolte_ said:
If I want to check if the system's file are modified, how can I do?
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There is only one way. By flash the OTA checker zip in custom recovery. It can be found in the general forum I believe.
---------- Post added at 10:15 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:12 AM ----------
Here it is
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2927865

Ok, so I have to flash this with flashify (rooted with towelroot)
After the flash I'll have to unroot the phone and just install Lollipop with the ota?
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Giolte_ said:
Ok, so I have to flash this with flashify
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Flash what with Flashify?
I think the best bet for you is to read the thread about root / update in my signature. OTA is proving too troublesome. I can't hand hold you through the whole process.

I mean the zip checker
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Giolte_ said:
I mean the zip checker
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I already told you.

Ok, I've read your thread about how to upgrade to Lollipop the Nexus.
The fact is that my main pc have no working USB ports, so if I want to unlock the bootloader and stuff like this I have to use my second pc, and it is very slow (the last time to just fastboot a factory image it tooks me one hour of suffering).
I think that the method 2b is the one that is closest to my situation:
1. Unlock bootloader if necessary (This wipes data)
2. Accept OTA update
3. Fastboot flash a custom recovery image (of your choice)
4. Fastboot flash a custom boot.img (@Chainfire for basic root, @sykopompos for full permissive mode)
5. Flash from recovery, SuperSU
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I don't want root, so:
2. Accept OTA update
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If I have understood, the only thing that I have to do is use flashify to flash the OTA checker zip. file and than proceed with the OTA, right?
If there is another way to do this without use the PC, it will be great, but I don't know.
Is what I said right or I forgot something?
Thank you with your help anyway!

Giolte_ said:
If I have understood, the only thing that I have to do is use flashify to flash the OTA checker zip
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You haven't understood. I told you how to flash it. I did NOT say flash via flashify please try to read properly

There is only one way. By flash the OTA checker zip in custom recovery.
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This is what you mean?
If yes, I can't flash with a custom recovery because I have the stock recovery (because I'm rooted with only Towelroot, so stock recovery and locked bootloader)

Giolte_ said:
This is what you mean?
If yes, I can't flash with a custom recovery because I have the stock recovery (because I'm rooted with only Towelroot, so stock recovery and locked bootloader)
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Then you can't use it! Wait for the OTA and install it.

I already have the OTA, but I think that there could be some issues, this is why I want to check if everything it's good, I don't want to brick/bootloop the device

Giolte_ said:
I already have the OTA, but I think that there could be some issues, this is why I want to check if everything it's good, I don't want to brick/bootloop the device
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You wont brick it. If you're not stock, it wont install.

Thank you, it works

How to update TWRP?

With Goomanager gone how do you update TWRP?

milleirish said:
With Goomanager gone how do you update TWRP?
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Flash the image in fastboot or find a flashable zip you can flash in twrp. Google recovery zip collection xda
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Flash it using fastboot
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Thanks I'll look for it when I get home.

milleirish said:
Thanks I'll look for it when I get home.
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Use 2.8.1.0

Fastboot.

Fastboot with a PC, flashify directly on device, zip file in recovery, terminal emulator+IMG file...pick one.
#stayparanoid

You can also use the TWRP app from the Play Store, which is probably the easiest way.

So how can i flash my updated version? I downloaded the version on my phone its in my downloads. I boot into recovery go to flash and it does not recognize the img.

milleirish said:
So how can i flash my updated version? I downloaded the version on my phone its in my downloads. I boot into recovery go to flash and it does not recognize the img.
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You need a zip file to flash in recovery. Use the flahify app if you want to flash the.img file or flash it in fastboot
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Won't Update thru OTA

I received the OTA a long time ago but just now that I feel like updating my phone because when I tried before, the update just won't install. Is it because I have TWRP as a recovery? Whenever I install the update it just leads me to TWRP, maybe that's the problem. Am I correct? If I am, how do I install the cyanogen recovery again? Without losing any data? Thank you.
Update is from 12.0-yng1tas2i3 to 12.1-YOG4PAS1N0

FadedAce said:
I received the OTA a long time ago but just now that I feel like updating my phone because when I tried before, the update just won't install. Is it because I have TWRP as a recovery? Whenever I install the update it just leads me to TWRP, maybe that's the problem. Am I correct? If I am, how do I install the cyanogen recovery again? Without losing any data? Thank you.
Update is from 12.0-yng1tas2i3 to 12.1-YOG4PAS1N0
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You must have to be on stock recovery for getting an OTA update...:thumbup:
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Praveen125 said:
You must have to be on stock recovery for getting an OTA update...:thumbup:
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Would that delete anything? Where do i download the stock recovery? Will it be flashed thru twrp or fastboot? Thank you

FadedAce said:
Would that delete anything? Where do i download the stock recovery? Will it be flashed thru twrp or fastboot? Thank you
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No it will not wipe anything. Do Google for your stock recovery.
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FadedAce said:
Would that delete anything? Where do i download the stock recovery? Will it be flashed thru twrp or fastboot? Thank you
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You can download the latest stock recovery here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98G0KTJwnBFNzBFd2pRMmhvUmc
Rename it to "recovery.img" and then flash with fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Next time please search before posting, this is a very commonly asked question so the answer would have been easy to find if you had looked.

Heisenberg said:
You can download the latest stock recovery here:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B98G0KTJwnBFNzBFd2pRMmhvUmc
Rename it to "recovery.img" and then flash with fastboot:
Code:
fastboot flash recovery recovery.img
Next time please search before posting, this is a very commonly asked question so the answer would have been easy to find if you had looked.
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will do sir, sorry and thank you =)