Hey guys!*
First time posting on this site but I'm hoping you guys can help!
I have a Note 3 N900AUCUEOC2 5.0 Lollipop version.
My ultimate goal is to root my Note 3. Since in the past I have rooted my old phones and love it. But with the Note 3, specially the N900a 5.0 lollipop version, it seems hardest to get accurate root instructions for.*
After days of searching over many forums, I came to the conclusion that I need to flash my version (using Odin) Lollipop 5.0 OC2 back to Kitkat 4.4 NC2 and then from there I can use Towel Root to root my device and then upgrade to 5.0 again. So I thought..?
First of all, I backed up all my contacts and apps and everything using Easy Back Up. To my ext SD card an then I removed my ext SD card for safe keeping. Then I downloaded the required (working) Odin N900AUCUCNC2 files. Which was 4 separate files. I then put my phone into Odin Mode and connected to PC and ran Odin with the files selected. Everything went smooth, passed and my phone rebooted.. of course I was expecting a full factory reset with the new version. But when I check the version it says I'm still on 5.0??? And I even tried to fire up Towel Root and it won't even let me go to the site anymore and gives me a 404 error messege. All other sites seem to work tho.
Also to confuse things more, I turned off my phone and put my SD card back in to retrieve my back up and everything else on it. But... there's nothing there! It's complete wiped clean! Which doesn't make sense since I didn't have it inside my phone during the flashing progress.*
So now I basically flashed my phone for nothing and lost all my data in the process.*
I thought I was more computer savy than this but I guess this one stumped me and I could really use your guys help.*
Where did I go wrong and how can I fix it?
Monstrous22 said:
Hey guys!*
First time posting on this site but I'm hoping you guys can help!
I have a Note 3 N900AUCUEOC2 5.0 Lollipop version.
My ultimate goal is to root my Note 3. Since in the past I have rooted my old phones and love it. But with the Note 3, specially the N900a 5.0 lollipop version, it seems hardest to get accurate root instructions for.*
After days of searching over many forums, I came to the conclusion that I need to flash my version (using Odin) Lollipop 5.0 OC2 back to Kitkat 4.4 NC2 and then from there I can use Towel Root to root my device and then upgrade to 5.0 again. So I thought..?
First of all, I backed up all my contacts and apps and everything using Easy Back Up. To my ext SD card an then I removed my ext SD card for safe keeping. Then I downloaded the required (working) Odin N900AUCUCNC2 files. Which was 4 separate files. I then put my phone into Odin Mode and connected to PC and ran Odin with the files selected. Everything went smooth, passed and my phone rebooted.. of course I was expecting a full factory reset with the new version. But when I check the version it says I'm still on 5.0??? And I even tried to fire up Towel Root and it won't even let me go to the site anymore and gives me a 404 error messege. All other sites seem to work tho.
Also to confuse things more, I turned off my phone and put my SD card back in to retrieve my back up and everything else on it. But... there's nothing there! It's complete wiped clean! Which doesn't make sense since I didn't have it inside my phone during the flashing progress.*
So now I basically flashed my phone for nothing and lost all my data in the process.*
I thought I was more computer savy than this but I guess this one stumped me and I could really use your guys help.*
Where did I go wrong and how can I fix it?
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lol, you are a little confused maybe.
there is a search box at the top that is for finding your device form, put your phone model in there and it will help you find the right place to post.
bweN diorD said:
lol, you are a little confused maybe.
there is a search box at the top that is for finding your device form, put your phone model in there and it will help you find the right place to post.
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Lmao I'm just posting all over the place like a dumb ass
Thanks. I'll try that out now lol
Monstrous22 said:
Lmao I'm just posting all over the place like a dumb ass
Thanks. I'll try that out now lol
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I closed this thread.. If you think you haven't posted in the right place, just ask for a Mod to move it to the right place. I'm going to move your previous thread to the Note 3 forums .
I think I screwed up big time.
I fist got my GS3 Verizon and rooted with Towelroot. Then I tried installing TWRP. I was unaware of the locked bootloader, and found out about SafeStrap. I never actually uninstalled TWRP. From there, I installed SafeStrap, then I tried installing CM 12.1 and I messed up. My phone won't boot up in any mode other than download mode. When I try to boot in to recovery I will get the "System Software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone." Message. I need to wipe and install stock ROM. Someone please help! (And if possible, maybe someone can walk me through having CM 12.1 on here? I really want it on, but I need a walkthrough)
Thanks guys!
P.S. I am running Android 4.4.2.
TacoTank said:
I think I screwed up big time.
I fist got my GS3 Verizon and rooted with Towelroot. Then I tried installing TWRP. I was unaware of the locked bootloader, and found out about SafeStrap. I never actually uninstalled TWRP. From there, I installed SafeStrap, then I tried installing CM 12.1 and I messed up. My phone won't boot up in any mode other than download mode. When I try to boot in to recovery I will get the "System Software not authorized by Verizon Wireless has been found on your phone." Message. I need to wipe and install stock ROM. Someone please help! (And if possible, maybe someone can walk me through having CM 12.1 on here? I really want it on, but I need a walkthrough)
Thanks guys!
P.S. I am running Android 4.4.2.
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Your best bet may be using Odin to flash the stock 4.4.2 ROM.
I bought my i535 (Verizon SGS3/d2vzw) used as a device to develop modding skills. It came with the 4.4.2 rom already installed. I have learned from reading in this forum that options for you and I are very limited. Once your device is restored you can use SafeStrap but not TWRP, CWM, or Philz Recovery. There are only three roms available to us: Stock, SuperLiteRom, and PaulPizz ROM.
@ShapesBlue may have better advice, he actually used this device as a phone and has much more experience with what can be done with the i535 on the 4.4.2 bootloader (NE1)
First of all, thank you for ALL your help! I REALLY appreciate it! You are a lifesaver. Now, my question is, can I flash android 4.2 so the bootloader isn't locked? I know I am being a little picky, but this is the ONLY reason I bought it. But I was thinking, put my phone in download mode, flash 4.2 > root > install TWRP > wipe > Flash CM12.1 > and voila! Would that work, and if so, could you help?
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First of all, thank you for ALL your help! I REALLY appreciate it! You are a lifesaver. Now, my question is, can I flash android 4.2 so the bootloader isn't locked? I know I am being a little picky, but this is the ONLY reason I bought it. But I was thinking, put my phone in download mode, flash 4.2 > root > install TWRP > wipe > Flash CM12.1 > and voila! Would that work, and if so, could you help?
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Everything I have read indicates that we are stuck at 4.4.2 and can not downgrade. I didn't read the forums before purchasing mine and have not seen anything saying anyone has safely downgraded, or used any rom other than the three I mentioned.
I guess we could wish for Verizon to release a security update because of stagefright issues. I can dream, but I'm not holding my breath.
Okay, guys, I am starting to lose it.
I am having 0 luck fixing this damn thing. I have tried flshing every android version that exists for this phone and it won't work at all. KIES won't recognize so I used ODIN. ODIN never feels like working so IDK what to do. I used Safestrap to try and install CM 12.1, but it was stuck in a boot cycle, and since I had to use the Safestrap app to launch recovery, I am screwed. There is no way for me to get into my phone, I only have download mode, I need some help guys. What can I do!?!?! I just want anything that will work at this point. Even if I can't get CM12. I think I want to get android working on it and sell it. Pls help!!!
TacoTank said:
Okay, guys, I am starting to lose it.
I am having 0 luck fixing this damn thing. I have tried flshing every android version that exists for this phone and it won't work at all. KIES won't recognize so I used ODIN. ODIN never feels like working so IDK what to do. I used Safestrap to try and install CM 12.1, but it was stuck in a boot cycle, and since I had to use the Safestrap app to launch recovery, I am screwed. There is no way for me to get into my phone, I only have download mode, I need some help guys. What can I do!?!?! I just want anything that will work at this point. Even if I can't get CM12. I think I want to get android working on it and sell it. Pls help!!!
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If your device was ever on 4.4.2 you may as well give up on the idea of installing CM 12.1, or any ROM other than the three I mentioned. (If you have found something stating differently please share.)
Some of these threads may be of help:
[GUIDE] Debrick your bricked SCH-I535! [BOOTLOADER/HARDBRICK]
[GUIDE][ML1/NC1/NE1] TW 4.4 and 4.3 Sticky Roll-Up Thread (7-10-14)
[INDEX] TW 4.4 Download List (7-10-14)
That last one is a bit dated but still worthwhile. The second is not quite as dated. The first may be what helps you.
So, I need like, a tutorial or a link on how to fix this. I want to fix my recovery as well if that's possible. Just so I can have stock recovery. If I flash Android 4.4.2 it should fix that though. Plus, a working download link would be MUCH appreciated.
Alright. So, I followed the instructions on this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166&nocache=1 and had no luck, when I flash on ODIN, it gets the error when flashing the "aboot". That's when it fails. Any suggestions? I tried deleting it, but 7zip won't let me.
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Alright. So, I followed the instructions on this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166&nocache=1 and had no luck, when I flash on ODIN, it gets the error when flashing the "aboot". That's when it fails. Any suggestions? I tried deleting it, but 7zip won't let me.
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Odin gives an error at that point when you are trying to flash an incompatible bootloader. If you used any rom with a bootloader older than 4.4.2 (NE1) it prevents you from flashing to avoid a bricked device.
Which image did you use from the site you linked?
None of the images from the OP of that thread are for flashing with Odin. They are to burn to an external micro sdcard from which you boot the device and then restore your bootloader, and recovery if necessary.
Please detail the exact steps you performed.
Oh, I flashed an image from something else, my bad on that one. Uh, so I tried putting that thing on my SD card with Win32DiskImager, and every time I do it, after multiple writes and phone boot-ups, I had no luck. It always tells me "Firmware upgrade encountered an error. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again." So, I don't know what to do. Ad I also wanted to thank you for your speedy replies, I know mine are always delayed, I have finals and stuff, it's hectic. But, I need my phone back already so I'll jump back to reply ASAP! Thanks!
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Oh, I flashed an image from something else, my bad on that one. Uh, so I tried putting that thing on my SD card with Win32DiskImager, and every time I do it, after multiple writes and phone boot-ups, I had no luck. It always tells me "Firmware upgrade encountered an error. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again." So, I don't know what to do. Ad I also wanted to thank you for your speedy replies, I know mine are always delayed, I have finals and stuff, it's hectic. But, I need my phone back already so I'll jump back to reply ASAP! Thanks!
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I am not in the least familiar with "Software Repair Assistant." I do know it is a Verizon process. You can give it a try if you wish.
Other than that you are back to the debrick image process. That process can take a number of attempts. You should use either a 16 or 32 GB class 10 card. It sometimes works with a slower card, but best bet is with a class 10. It would be an oddity for something samller than 16 GB to work. Also, you may need to try several cards. A card that works for this in one phone at times does not work in a different SGS3.
Alright, here's what I just did. I needed a new SD Card anyay so I bought a Kingston Digital 16 GB microSDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card 30MB/s with Adapter (SDC10/16GB) off of Amazon and it should be here by Thursday. And then, I'll tell you how things go. I am praying this works, because, even though I am getting a HTC One M9 (I'd like your thought on that, if you think it's a good phone to run CM 12.1 off of) I need a phone for now.
TacoTank said:
Alright, here's what I just did. I needed a new SD Card anyay so I bought a Kingston Digital 16 GB microSDHC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card 30MB/s with Adapter (SDC10/16GB) off of Amazon and it should be here by Thursday. And then, I'll tell you how things go. I am praying this works, because, even though I am getting a HTC One M9 (I'd like your thought on that, if you think it's a good phone to run CM 12.1 off of) I need a phone for now.
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A quick check at the VZW development thread for the M9 shows they have root and custom recoveries. A quick glance at a number of the custom ROMs their had all of them based on stock, either saying stock or sense.
Another check at CM shoes development open for the himaul HTC One M9. I don't know which carrier that is for, but it is a GSM device instead of cdma. The AT&T M9 is code named hima so I am not convinced it is theirs.
Otherwise, I don't know much about the M9 outside of what I see in the reviews. Being that my daily driver is still my SGS3, I would think I would be satisfied with the M9 performance.
Well, I am screwed. I tried using my 16GB SD and it didn't work. I did everything right, I don't know what to do. I kinda think flashing something via ODIN would work, but I don't know what to flash. Help?
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Well, I am screwed. I tried using my 16GB SD and it didn't work. I did everything right, I don't know what to do. I kinda think flashing something via ODIN would work, but I don't know what to flash. Help?
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From what I have read in the debrick threads, you may have to try several cards to find one that works in your phone. Also, it is 16 and 32 Gb class 10/U1 cards that are most likely to work.
So I tried this process with a 64GB Samsung Class 10 SD, and it didn't work. Should I just go with a 32GB or am I going to need a Jtag?
TacoTank said:
So I tried this process with a 64GB Samsung Class 10 SD, and it didn't work. Should I just go with a 32GB or am I going to need a Jtag?
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I don't recall seeing anyone report attempting to do this with a 64GB card, not to say it wouldn't work, I just haven't seen anyone saying they tried one.
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So I tried this process with a 64GB Samsung Class 10 SD, and it didn't work. Should I just go with a 32GB or am I going to need a Jtag?
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I don't recall seeing anyone report attempting to do this with a 64GB card, not to say it wouldn't work, I just haven't seen anyone saying they tried one.
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You may just need a SanDisk version versus the Samsung one. I have ran across threads with people having success with them. Definitely try a 32gb sd card as dawgdoc suggested
Nexus 6 running SSHD or Cataclysm
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/orig-development/2014-01-15-triangleaway-v3-26-t1494114
Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
Please what's the confirmed rooting method for Samsung galaxy s3 Verizon i-535 running 4.4.2 I tried rooting with towelroot & kingroot, also flashed cwm recovery from rom manager respectively then rebooted to recovery but got black screen with yellow triangle error. I have a friend at the Samsung store in bestbuy that have reflashed the phone twice & is still willing to restore the phone again but I wanna know the working root method for this device without screwing up recovery?
So I got the update last night. Went smoothly. No problems. My daughter has the same exact phone. Tried updating tonight. Update fails to download. Says check network. Had her to do a factory reset. Tried again. This time, no upgrade found. Says she has the latest software..... Finally after trying everything I knew how to do I downloaded Mobile Upgrade Q 5.0 .0. Went through all the motions...for about an hour. Finally, says your phone has been upgraded and is ready for use. Yayyyy. Nooooo. She sets it back up but guess what....same EVERYTHING. I looked at the software...and it's STILL the same version. Checked software upgrade to see, says she has the latest version... It is definitely NOT the latest software.... she is running 5.0. something but I'm now running 6.0. something. What's didn't/won't it upgrade? We both have the same phone- purchased same day, everything... this is so frustrating.
Did you save the update file from your own phone? If you did, you could try copying the update file to the other phone and run the update.zip file from recovery.
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Did you save the update file from your own phone? If you did, you could try copying the update file to the other phone and run the update.zip file from recovery.
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I'm looking to see now, but unless it automatically saves, I'm sure I didn't- didn't know anything about being able to do that. (Just learned something)
I'm thinking though (woke me up from my sleep)...I don't know if my daughter ACTUALLY factory reset her phone because you have to use the little pin to remove your SD card, I don't believe she did that- she still had all her contacts. Now that could be why the Mobile Update Q 5.0.0 didn't take- even though it said it did.
Now I'm thinking, she probably didn't. She isn't tech savvy at all. Hopefully today she'll let me put my hands on it one more time, and I'll actually do it myself. Then if the update doesn't show on the phone, I'll try the Mobile Update Q again....
If that doesn't work I think we'll just end up taking it to the store we got it from...she may need a new sim.
Thanks for your help.
I don't think a sim card will help. Who was the carrier for the phone?
torreyy said:
I'm looking to see now, but unless it automatically saves, I'm sure I didn't- didn't know anything about being able to do that. (Just learned something)
I'm thinking though (woke me up from my sleep)...I don't know if my daughter ACTUALLY factory reset her phone because you have to use the little pin to remove your SD card, I don't believe she did that- she still had all her contacts. Now that could be why the Mobile Update Q 5.0.0 didn't take- even though it said it did.
Now I'm thinking, she probably didn't. She isn't tech savvy at all. Hopefully today she'll let me put my hands on it one more time, and I'll actually do it myself. Then if the update doesn't show on the phone, I'll try the Mobile Update Q again....
If that doesn't work I think we'll just end up taking it to the store we got it from...she may need a new sim.
Thanks for your help.
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First which model did she have?
and can you get the update.zip..i can modiffy for you to install and we need it for development
Instructions:
1.Downlaod the update (only download )
DON'T INSTALL 2
2.Boot TWRP RECOVERY DON'T FLASH!
3.go to ./data/data/com.tcl.fota/.fotadownload/update.zip
4.Copy to sd or internal and then copy to Pc and Upload it
Alek Dev said:
First which model did she have?
and can you get the update.zip..i can modiffy for you to install and we need it for development
Instructions:
1.Downlaod the update (only download )
DON'T INSTALL 2
2.Boot TWRP RECOVERY DON'T FLASH!
3.go to ./data/data/com.tcl.fota/.fotadownload/update.zip
4.Copy to sd or internal and then copy to Pc and Upload it
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She has an Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 (model 6045)
Which update are you speaking of? My phone updated automatically once I accepted the notification. I do not have a copy. The notification sent to my daughter's phone was dismissed initially but when we scanned for updates it was there. However, it would not download. Kept giving an error about checking network.
Now the update I tried installing with my PC, I do have that one in my downloads. Well the set up actually, as you have to chose your model from numerous others. I'm not quite that savvy (just yet) that I know how to follow your instructions. 1 and 4 sure. 2 and 3
Nothing was in a zip folder
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She has an Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 (model 6045)
Which update are you speaking of? My phone updated automatically once I accepted the notification. I do not have a copy. The notification sent to my daughter's phone was dismissed initially but when we scanned for updates it was there. However, it would not download. Kept giving an error about checking network.
Now the update I tried installing with my PC, I do have that one in my downloads. Well the set up actually, as you have to chose your model from numerous others. I'm not quite that savvy (just yet) that I know how to follow your instructions. 1 and 4 sure. 2 and 3
Nothing was in a zip folder
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Which specific 6045 model is it? 6045 just signifies that it's the 5.5" model. There should be a letter after the 6045 to show which region and/or carrier it belongs to. For example my 6045O belongs to Cricket Wireless in the US.
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torreyy said:
She has an Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 (model 6045)
Which update are you speaking of? My phone updated automatically once I accepted the notification. I do not have a copy. The notification sent to my daughter's phone was dismissed initially but when we scanned for updates it was there. However, it would not download. Kept giving an error about checking network.
Now the update I tried installing with my PC, I do have that one in my downloads. Well the set up actually, as you have to chose your model from numerous others. I'm not quite that savvy (just yet) that I know how to follow your instructions. 1 and 4 sure. 2 and 3
Nothing was in a zip folder
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Also, Mobile Upgrade Q 5.0.0 is not the newest version, it stays on Lollipop, use a newer version of Mobile Upgrade Q (preferably the newest version) and it should be on Marshmallow then, the reason your daughter has all her contacts is because contacts are linked with her Google account.
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Which specific 6045 model is it? 6045 just signifies that it's the 5.5" model. There should be a letter after the 6045 to show which region and/or carrier it belongs to. For example my 6045O belongs to Cricket Wireless in the US.
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Also, Mobile Upgrade Q 5.0.0 is not the newest version, it stays on Lollipop, use a newer version of Mobile Upgrade Q (preferably the newest version) and it should be on Marshmallow then, the reason your daughter has all her contacts is because contacts are linked with her Google account.
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Oh, sorry. Its the same one you have, 6045O on Cricket USA.
Hmmm...so the upgrade found on the Alcatel sites are not the newest versions... ok.. hence the 5.0.0. Do you know where I can find a newer version then? I'm about to get Alcatel support on the phone and try and see what's going on....
If you manage to get the update to download to the phone, please don't run the update yet. Try and copy the file to your computer to make it available to @Alek Dev do development purposes. Thanks.
My wifes phone doing same thing . (says phone is up to date) android 5.1
6045O cricket usa
Did cricket actually release mm for updates on the 6045O usa version?
I did see a mobile upgrade Q 5.0.6 avail for download on web site (is this new version)?
http://www.alcatel-mobile.com/global-en/support/product?id=59044&model=IDOL4
Cricket must have released the mm update since the OP's phone got the ota update.
this morning wife said she had update message on her phone.. so looks like cricket usa is updating.
Hello Forum,
I am in desperate need of rooting my old Galaxy Express Prime 2 (SM-J327a), because I accidentally deleted all of my images. I cannot find a .tar file to recover the device. I checked TWRP's site, and they don't have a file to support this device yet. Does anyone know another way to root this device, or where I can find a .tar file to use with Odin? I have tried virtually all root apps and programs.
Thank you,
Mosaic Owl
I would like to second this request (though I am not near as desperate). Has anyone tried using the Samsung one click root method for this phone?
Link to modded Odin to skip SHA256
Hydran said:
I would like to second this request (though I am not near as desperate). Has anyone tried using the Samsung one click root method for this phone?
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I tried loading up One Click Root on my laptop and it said it couldn't find its servers. I also tried flashing twrp for a similar Boost phone, (SM-J327p) knowing there was a risk of bricking it. My J327a was free and I plan to stick with my Moto, so I could afford to risk it, plus I've always been able to un brick anything from graphics cards to phones and game systems.
Anyway, Odin 3.12 gets a few steps into the twrp install, but before it actually begins to install, an error pops up that says "SHA256 is invalid". I searched for a couple of hours, and all I can come up with is that AT&T put an extra check in there to see where the files were coming from, and attempting to install custom recovery will cause this error. A modified Odin was released to skip this check on an older phone, but I could not find a working link to it.
That's what I came here for: a link to the modified Odin that will allow me to install TWRP without that check. If it's posted, DO NOT try flashing the wrong twrp recovery if you can't afford having it bricked for a while like I can.
I guess you would need to start with an eng bootloader that will let your phone boot then work on a tethered root... I'm still looking for binary 2 with rev 2 combination file without luck, all I need is to extract the boot and see if I can reset lock pattern. I tried google account but it does not have the option to lock-relock screen anymore. It's my nephew's phone and my daughter messed it up. I can login the google account and make it ring and locate it but can't disable the pattern. He has no backup of this phone...
Have any one make it done?