[Troubleshooting] Bootlooped my phone after trying to install TWRP. - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note5

I was installing TWRP via ODIN 3.10.7. I rebooted my phone, went into the recovery only to find that TWRP was not installed and I was in the default recovery. I selected "Reboot" and now all i get is a repeating Note5 logo. Does anyone know how I can fix this? Thanks for any & all replies.
Edit: I was following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...easy-steps-n920t-aoge-odin-twrp-root-t3187422

Kaveri said:
I was installing TWRP via ODIN 3.10.7. I rebooted my phone, went into the recovery only to find that TWRP was not installed and I was in the default recovery. I selected "Reboot" and now all i get is a repeating Note5 logo. Does anyone know how I can fix this? Thanks for any & all replies.
Edit: I was following this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...easy-steps-n920t-aoge-odin-twrp-root-t3187422
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Search around that thread. I had the same issue as well as many others. You can flash TWRP in Odin by extracting the Tar from the zip (on your computer).
However, (as of yesterday at least) people are still experiencing frequent reboots - likely kernel related. Personally, I went back to unrooted stock for the time being. You can also check the other development thread (in development section).
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Go into download mode and reflash the team win recovery. The stock recovery reinstalled before I could install supersu. So I had to odin flash it twice.
Worse comes to worse Odin to stock and start the root process over.

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HELP !! Stumped on softbricked GS3 Verizon

Recently rooted my gs3 and was freezing some apps with Rom Toolbox.
Do not have a list of them all.
Phone now boots the "Samsung Custom" page and then hangs on "Samsung Galaxy III" page.
I can boot to dl and factory recovery page.
I have wiped cache/data factory reset.
I have tried to reflash the stock rom via Odin from the download mode and the sd card from recovery mode.
With Odin I get a "Failed" message and with the sd card it says "signature failed".
Not sure where to go next and any help is greatly appreciated!!
Lowell
goofy77 said:
Recently rooted my gs3 and was freezing some apps with Rom Toolbox.
Do not have a list of them all.
Phone now boots the "Samsung Custom" page and then hangs on "Samsung Galaxy III" page.
I can boot to dl and factory recovery page.
I have wiped cache/data factory reset.
I have tried to reflash the stock rom via Odin from the download mode and the sd card from recovery mode.
With Odin I get a "Failed" message and with the sd card it says "signature failed".
Not sure where to go next and any help is greatly appreciated!!
Lowell
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Did you flash a custom recovery after you rooted? Did you unlock the bootloader? Have you tried to flash a custom rom?
I would suggest Following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 this guide. Section 5 to use odin to flash a stock image. You said you could get into odin/download mode then with the proper factory image and setup, you should be able flash back to K3 or G1 image.
dark_system said:
Did you flash a custom recovery after you rooted? Did you unlock the bootloader? Have you tried to flash a custom rom?
I would suggest Following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762709 this guide. Section 5 to use odin to flash a stock image. You said you could get into odin/download mode then with the proper factory image and setup, you should be able flash back to K3 or G1 image.
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I stupidly did not flash a recovery. I do not think the bootloader is unlocked, not sure how to do that?
Have tried to flash the stock rom and a custom rooted stock rom.
I have spent the better part of 2 days using the search feature and trying things. I'm a newb tho.
Thanks for any more ideas.
Use section 5 of the guide I linked for you to restore via Odin the stock factory rom.
Then search through the stickys for guides on root/unlock boot-loader/custom recoveries. read them twice and if you still aren't sure ask questions. Plenty of friendly folks to help you. I would hate to see you brick your phone trying to flash a custom rom with a locked boot-loader. Most roms require an unlocked boot-loader. You will need a custom recovery to flash roms and make nandroids/backups. the recovery's will be CWM or TWRP. Make sure you use Odin right or you could have a paperweight. Make sure you download the proper factory image to use in Odin.
When all is done properly there is little risk. Good Luck!
I used this guide when I made the mistake of installing a custom recovery without unlocking the bootloader XD. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1974114
Hope this helps!
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Problem with TWRP and CWM

So, last night I was updating my phone to a newer version of Paranoid Android. In the process, I accidentally flashed TWRP over my preexisting flash of CWM and, in both being unfamiliar with TWRP, and an apparent conflict between the flashes, it soft bricked my phone. Most of my day has been spent recovering my phone.
I was able to restore my phone to stock using the excellent guide found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
Then spent the next couple of hours installing updates, at which point I was eager to reflash my custom roms, etc.
Problem is, I can't get the phone to boot into CWM (or TWRP). Just goes to stock recovery. I've tried flashing the lazy way in ROM Manager, and in Odin (reads PASS), but it always goes to stock recovery. For that matter, in trying to flash with ROM Manager, it reads "an error occurred while trying to flash..."
Ideas?
TheBuzzard said:
So, last night I was updating my phone to a newer version of Paranoid Android. In the process, I accidentally flashed TWRP over my preexisting flash of CWM and, in both being unfamiliar with TWRP, and an apparent conflict between the flashes, it soft bricked my phone. Most of my day has been spent recovering my phone.
I was able to restore my phone to stock using the excellent guide found here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
Then spent the next couple of hours installing updates, at which point I was eager to reflash my custom roms, etc.
Problem is, I can't get the phone to boot into CWM (or TWRP). Just goes to stock recovery. I've tried flashing the lazy way in ROM Manager, and in Odin (reads PASS), but it always goes to stock recovery. For that matter, in trying to flash with ROM Manager, it reads "an error occurred while trying to flash..."
Ideas?
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Do you want CWM or TWRP? If TWRP, you could just download GooManager from the Play Store and press Menu/Install Open Recovery Script.
For flashing either via Odin, deselect auto reboot in Odin then flash the recovery tar. Once its passed, pull the battery and boot directly into your custom recovery.
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SlimSnoopOS said:
Do you want CWM or TWRP? If TWRP, you could just download GooManager from the Play Store and press Menu/Install Open Recovery Script.
For flashing either via Odin, deselect auto reboot in Odin then flash the recovery tar. Once its passed, pull the battery and boot directly into your custom recovery.
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Thanks for the advice, but I got it working.
Tried Odin one more time, and it's booting into CWM properly now. Not sure why it didn't "take" the other 2-3 times that I followed the identical procedure, but it appears that my problems are fixed now.

[Completed] Help! Stuck on Samsung boot screen!

Have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II (SCH-i605). Took the latest OTA update to VRUEMJ9. Have since rooted and installed SafeStrap and was happily running N3BULA ROM, when I decided to explore a bit and tried to flash Alliance ROM. Now I'm stuck on the Samsung boot screen and can go no further. I am able to access Android system recovery, but when I try to 'apply update from external storage' I get 'E:signature verication failed' message. Tried to flash to stock via Odin, but unsuccessful. Shows Added in Odin but nothing happens when I select the .pit file or the .tar file. This is a work issued phone, so any help to get up and running would be greatly appreciated!
Brantosapien said:
Have a Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II (SCH-i605). Took the latest OTA update to VRUEMJ9. Have since rooted and installed SafeStrap and was happily running N3BULA ROM, when I decided to explore a bit and tried to flash Alliance ROM. Now I'm stuck on the Samsung boot screen and can go no further. I am able to access Android system recovery, but when I try to 'apply update from external storage' I get 'E:signature verication failed' message. Tried to flash to stock via Odin, but unsuccessful. Shows Added in Odin but nothing happens when I select the .pit file or the .tar file. This is a work issued phone, so any help to get up and running would be greatly appreciated!
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Have you performed a "wipe data" option from the recovery after flashing the alliance ROM (it wipes your user data)?
Because I just visited the alliance ROM thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032447 and in the install instructions its mentioned so.
Better take a little time and properly read the install instructions during flashing..
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dagger said:
Have you performed a "wipe data" option from the recovery after flashing the alliance ROM (it wipes your user data)?
Because I just visited the alliance ROM thread ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2032447 and in the install instructions its mentioned so.
Better take a little time and properly read the install instructions during flashing..
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I never had that option. I've flashed numerous ROMS before and am pretty meticulous when it comes to following instructions. It appeared to have a custom flash script which allowed me to pick what I did and didn't want to install. I tried to keep it mostly stock and when it completed, it automatically rebooted (didn't give me an option to 'wipe data') and now leaves me stuck on the Samsung Boot Screen. I was able to flash the .pit file via Odin, but keep getting a 'MD5 hash value is invalid' when I try to flash the .tar file.
Brantosapien said:
I never had that option. I've flashed numerous ROMS before and am pretty meticulous when it comes to following instructions. It appeared to have a custom flash script which allowed me to pick what I did and didn't want to install. I tried to keep it mostly stock and when it completed, it automatically rebooted (didn't give me an option to 'wipe data') and now leaves me stuck on the Samsung Boot Screen. I was able to flash the .pit file via Odin, but keep getting a 'MD5 hash value is invalid' when I try to flash the .tar file.
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You should enter into recovery and then manually wipe data..
Also if that thing doesnt work, then have a look at this thread which explains how to go back to stock rom..
In addition,
A. Why doesnt Odin work?
Did you unextract the tar and pit from the rar/zip so that odin could recognize the files as suggested in dagger's link in section 1b step 2?
Did you install samsung drivers on your computer properly? You may use this toolkit for that
B. Rescue by CWM
Signature verification failed is caused (I think) by stock samsung recovery's choosiness, if you are sure you downloaded the zip correctly. What zip did you exactly try to flash?
So now, you may want to flash a cwm recovery or a kernel that contains cwm inside. Flashing usually uses adb using fastboot. Search "flashing a recovery image" or "flashing a kernel" where your chosen kernel should have cwm inside. cwm usually does not put out that signature verification error.
Remember:
You can access recovery mode through an app or by pressing a button combo when turning your phone on. Device specific.
Stock samsung recovery can wipe data.
CWM can also wipe data, and is the preferred installation method for most/all custom roms. And it can make a nandroid backup.
If ever you do choose to flash, you'll need the toolkit to install adb/fastboot drivers, but maybe since yours in locked bootloader the adb thing might not work.
Hope this helps

Galaxy S6 Unable to boot into TWRP recovery

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you asked the same question I was going to ask....hopefully someone replies to you, I'll keep asking around the interwebs for a solution I already asked Max Lee and still no reply. I'm rooted too (cf auto root) but i want twrp just in case.
I'm trying for 2 days for my 920i and I ha e twrp now I flashed 920f and boot fine!
https://www.fshare.vn/file/B38M8WL1ZQDE
merrykid said:
I'm using G920I Australia version.
I can successfully root using CF-Auto-Root.
But I can not get into TWRP recovery after I flashed that (tried both versions of the recovery) using odin. It stops at the first screen (samsung logo). I tried using adb commond reboot recovery and the hardware key (volum up+power+home), both of them do not let me in to the custom recovery.
I had tried enabled knox before flash TWRP, which made it into boot loop. And then recoveried using the official firmware. Now I can only get into the official recovery.
Any suggestions for how to get into the TWRP?
BTW, how to backup the pit file using adb? On previous models it was mmcblk0, but Galaxy S6 seems to have changed the memory map to sda1, sda2, etc.
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I got the 920i Aus version too. I was told two different things.
Update firmware to AOD1 and flash TWRP and it should work.
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Use the 920t as jah2110 says. I would find the file from somewhere more 'reputable'.
Downloading a AOD1 firmware now from sammobile which is awful slow. First one I tried to flash gave me fail in odin so im trying a different one.
Stuck at the Samsung logo after trying to flash the recovery via twrp app, now it doesn't even boot normally. so if you want to install twrp don't use the app, G920I telstra version
Just flash an AOD1 firmware or more. The new zealand firmware for instance and then twrp is gonna work.
If you are stuck after flashing twrp on the australian firmware just flash root using odin and you will be able to start your device again
massacreur75010 said:
Just flash an AOD1 firmware or more. The new zealand firmware for instance and then twrp is gonna work.
If you are stuck after flashing twrp on the australian firmware just flash root using odin and you will be able to start your device again
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really? i didn't know that, anyway, if you want to update/reinstall the stock firmware, sammobile is so bloody slow, i deem it unusable, so i found this gem, much faster than sammobile, i downloaded at 1.3MB/s so it takes just over 20 minutes for the whole firmware. http://galaxys6root.highonandroid.com/galaxy-s6-stock-firmware/ give it a try if sammobile just pisses you off.
Yes it took me a few days to figure it out and everyone kept saying that twrp should work ...but thats just a matter of firmware version.
So is there a fix? I can get root but TWRP just sites and the boot screen.
I've been in the same situation using a Aussie Voda 920i, I was able to root using CF auto root but then had deep sleep issue & couldn't install TWRP. Now i've installed the singapore firmware & also got TWRP running but cant root.
If I use ODIN to root its gets stuck on logo screen & If I use TWRP it appears to go OK but just doesn't work. Also although CPU Spy says I am getting deep sleep battery life seems awfull
Twrp gave me the boot screen for infinite as well. I live in Alaska. I had to reflash root file to boot. Never got twrp to work. I tried to flash via app. I don't even want more possible headache flashing it with Odin.
Surely if you've got root you can install twrp from the app store and let it replace the recovery.
Same issue
I had exactly the same issue, flashed TWRP from a reliable source and my phone bricked at start up logo screen, could only get into download mode, once i did that i reflashed with ODIN and autoroot file and phone came back alive. Thank god.
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Tried to install TWRP from official APP, said it installed recovery successfully would you like to attempt reboot and get into recovery, got stuck again at boot screen LOLLLL awesome...... piece of ****ware.
Same for me G920F. I tried twice both failed.
First time use this thread The phone was successfully rooteded. I installed "TWRP Manager.apk". It cause phone infinitely reboot.
Then I restore the stock ROM (you won't know how painful to download the 1.5G+ ROM).
Second time, I rooted again. And tried use freshily (?) to manually install an img in sdcard. It said success and reboot. But it stayed in boot logo.
I restore the stock ROM again (but the kies3 needs to download ROM again!).
I will not try a third time unless there is an right answer.
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btw, the first one say 'oem unlock' must be checked. But I do not have this option, maybe because my phone is unlocked already (not binded to any one).
GrandMstrBud said:
So is there a fix? I can get root but TWRP just sites and the boot screen.
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im a Noob but i was told that my TWRP was being overwritten during the reboot and that i Must flash a custom kernal after rooting so that the TWRP wouldn't be overwritten
SillyTAO said:
im a Noob but i was told that my TWRP was being overwritten during the reboot
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This only happens when you fail to force the reboot into recovery yourself.
If you let the phone reboot automatically after flashing, it will be stuck @ bootloop; so you have to be faster & hold the vol up+home+power buttons *immediately* when Odin finishes the process.
Don't bother removing the cable or waiting for the screen to change, that will be too slow.
Cant boot in twrp after flashing thru odin
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I cant install TWRP on SM-P900 ;(

Hi
This is really frustrating. I own many Samsung devices and never had any issue installing twrp, so I am not a noob when it comes to firing up Odin and flashing the image however I am stuck with this device.
I used couple guides with no success. ;( I cant get rid of the Samsung recovery and replace with TWRP. Odin says success but that is just a lie.
I tried both the lollilop bootloader and the older one then TWP with various versions (3.1x , 2.8.x) No luck.
Can anyone please provide me "working files" with "simple steps" in case I am missing out on some minor details. This is SM-P900 Kitkat 4.4.2 version.
- I flash the bootloader using the BL slot in dl mode
- I reboot to downloader again and and install TWRP
- I type adb revoot recovery
Boom, I am back to frigging Samsung recovery
Hi ,
This is a follow up
The only guide that worked for me is this one. It might be helpful to others.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...guide-install-official-lollipop-p900-t3154362
I had trouble getting TWRP to take at first too. It seems Samsung overwrites the recovery upon rebooting so even though TWRP flashed successfully it just gets overwritten when the system restarts. The simple solution for me was to disable the Reboot option in Odin, install TWRP, manually shut down and then enter Recovery mode. Hope that helps. I came across this suggestion either in the thread linked to above or while googling.
Im installing into properly rooted and I have twrp 2.8.7. I want 3+ TWRP.
I flash with PDA/AP and with "autoreboot" unchecked. I power off and power+home+volUP for recovery.
Tablet enters a "enttering recovery" bootloop which can be only disrupted by going into power+home+volDWN to enter Download, and than I can flash with ODIN 2.8.7.
2.8.7 is the latest I can boot into. WHAT IS WRONG?!!!!!!!!! I lost hope, with flashing 100x
Did you try updating TWRP from inside TWRP?
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try do a full wipe from stock recovery . after that flash twrp selecting the ap and bl in ODIN twrp3.1....tar booth of them (AP & BL)
no no no i tried everything. but than I found out this post : https://s4.postimg.org/s3pel2ekd/this_guy.png and that solved the day!!
With p900 work perfect, but install hard. With this twrp 3.1 i install lineage 14.1, all works good.

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