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Soft brick, recovery refuses to wipe data

So, friend of mine tried to update his Telenor Serbia tab from HC to ICS via kies, it offered upade, he tried, and finished being stucked with samsung galaxy tab 7.7 logo.
Tab can enter both to download mode or recovery.
He gave to me and what I did so far is this:
- First, downloaded LQG and installed via odin, but tab is still stucked.
- I installed CWM 6.0.2.3 and tried to wipe data, but it refuses to wipe, it kind of starts, but reset immediately.
- Downloading LA4 (HC) rom to instal via odin and try to wipe from custom recovery, same result, actualy, it refuses to enter factory recovery, it says "updating aplication".
- Installed Touch recovery TWRP 2.4.0.0. but it wont even enter it.
- Now I am trying with some LQG_BLG ICS rom, and ig it fails, I'll try with Open Austria rom.
Any other ideas? Do I have to repartition data or it still can be restored?
UPDATE: I have managed to restore it via double flashing LQC_BLG rom that bassem.mohsen here. One time was not enough, but twice with not allowing it to boot, before the second time.
I have installed CWM after so I don't have issues with mmc, and that's it.

djurkash said:
So, friend of mine tried to update his Telenor Serbia tab from HC to ICS via kies, it offered upade, he tried, and finished being stucked with samsung galaxy tab 7.7 logo.
Tab can enter both to download mode or recovery.
He gave to me and what I did so far is this:
- First, downloaded LQG and installed via odin, but tab is still stucked.
- I installed CWM 6.0.2.3 and tried to wipe data, but it refuses to wipe, it kind of starts, but reset immediately.
- Downloading LA4 (HC) rom to instal via odin and try to wipe from custom recovery, same result, actualy, it refuses to enter factory recovery, it says "updating aplication".
- Installed Touch recovery TWRP 2.4.0.0. but it wont even enter it.
- Now I am trying with some LQG_BLG ICS rom, and ig it fails, I'll try with Open Austria rom.
Any other ideas? Do I have to repartition data or it still can be restored?
UPDATE: I have managed to restore it via double flashing LQC_BLG rom that bassem.mohsen here. One time was not enough, but twice with not allowing it to boot, before the second time.
I have installed CWM after so I don't have issues with mmc, and that's it.
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thanks for the up-date.. This sounds like a breakthru that alot of people (like me) could use...
Most that are stuck at boot loop...
ONE thing though....
you said in part.... " twice with not allowing it to boot, before the second time. "
Now can you elaborate on your 'timing' on when to push the start button again on Odin on the second flash..
Ive read this once before....
BUT... I think we need a specific instruction on the exact timing.. on WHEN to flash the second time.... what should be showing on our screens when we hit Odins start button for the second flash.....
Please instruct us on exactly when to flash the second time.... thanks alot....

HELP! SAMSUNG S6(SM-9G20I) stuck at Samsung Logo screen

So I just rooted my S6 for the first time, and I'm not very experienced in rooting. I used ODIN to download, and did as told in the website here at galaxys6root.highonandroid .com/galaxy-s6-root/how-to-root-galaxy-s6s6-edge-on-android-6-0-1-marshmallow/ This meant my phone has a TWRP custom recovery but a custom one made by ManhIT, and I was successful in rooting, just that each time in recovery I do a system reboot, it hangs there so I do a force reboot which leads back to the lock screen just alright.
Then I wanted to download Xposed Framework, so I followed this tutorial to download it on Marshmellow 6.0.1: android.wonderhowto .com/how-to/install-xposed-framework-android-6-0-marshmallow-devices-0166278/
youtube .com/watch?v=B3qbY2CWz5M
I did everything, downloaded Xposed Framework for ARM64 Marshmallow devices but had to find the latest version, v85 for it and this is where the problem started. I went to TWRP recovery mode, and went to flash the xposed framwork zip, and clicked system reboot (of course it hanged, so force reboot), and since then it always has been stuck on the Samsung logo screen. I went back to recovery mode, did a factory reset, wipe all data, format data, and it still gets stuck on the logo screen.
Please please please please help!!!!
UPDATE: A possibility of this problem is due to having "No OS Installed".

what I would do if I were you is:
1. Smart switch emergency initialization to restore phone to factory fw with sn of the phone (upper right corner in SS menu) (connect phone only when you are asked, otherwise it will say your device is not supported)
2. flash CF autoroot for that model https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
3 flash TWRP downloaded from https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxys6.html for that phone model
and see what would happen (offcourse I would check after each step if the phone can boot)

brenner650 said:
what I would do if I were you is:
1. Smart switch emergency initialization to restore phone to factory fw with sn of the phone (upper right corner in SS menu) (connect phone only when you are asked, otherwise it will say your device is not supported)
2. flash CF autoroot for that model ]
3 flash TWRP downloaded from for that phone model
and see what would happen (offcourse I would check after each step if the phone can boot)
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I fixed it already! I think what it was in the end was the lack of OS. Should've backed up my data before doing anything funny. Installed my OS again and bam my phone is up and running again :good: (had to delete the URL from this reply as I'm just a junior member)

Galaxy S6 only boots in TWRP

As the title already states my Galaxy S6 ( SM-G920F, 6.0.1, rooted) only boots in TWRP and I can't get out of that recovery boot loop. I already tried flashing the stock ROM but I get the SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 4 BINARY 3 fail. Are there any ways to fix this, possibly without losing all my personal data(if not I'd like to know how anyways)?
I can access the download menu and I also tried wiping the Dalvik/ART Cache.
I tried this stock ROM: G920FXXU4DPIL, Switzerland(AUT)
Thanks for taking your time
EDIT: I haven't tried ADB since I'm not sure how to use it correctly and I don't want to screw up even further.

Hi mate that error means that the stock firmware you are triyng to install is a lower version than the one on the device, go online and find the most recent version, as for the data just boot to twrp make a backup of data partition, connect the phone to pc twrp as mtp turn on by default and copy the backup to pc, after the flash just reinstall twrp and restore.

Boot loop s7 G930F after twrp installation

Hi guys, not sure if I'm in the right thread (please move me if not admins)
I was running superman on my s7, I decided to clean out my phone by flashing stock firmware and then reflash a custom rom.
The stock flash went well as expected, checked oem unlock and USB debugging then I flashed twrp 3.1.1
My phone was then stuck on the 3 logo (I flashed h3g csc while stock flashing) for 15 minutes
So out of lack of patience, I rebooted my phone, now it's stuck on a boot loop splashing the Samsung boot image then resetting with a vibrate and this is constant.
I managed to open twrp on the phone and thought a wipe might be in order, did that and FAILED, without me rebooting it rebooted itself.
Then I tried to reflash stock firmware in Odin, again that failed.
Still stuck in a boot loop.
I know I've screwed up but any advice would be grand.
Thanks guys :good:

right, fixed the issue.
went into twrp, wiped the system by typing 'yes'
wipe dalvik, data and system.
rebooted into download via twrp and flashed stock rom again
works fine
all because i didn't uncheck auto reboot in odin when flashing twrp..... D'oh! :silly:
i iz idiot

stewie2806 said:
right, fixed the issue.
went into twrp, wiped the system by typing 'yes'
wipe dalvik, data and system.
rebooted into download via twrp and flashed stock rom again
works fine
all because i didn't uncheck auto reboot in odin when flashing twrp..... D'oh! :silly:
i iz idiot
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I am somewhat confused with your writing, or you write the wrong information.
1. Wiped system in twrp as long as I know do not need to write "yes".
2. Twrp is not download mode, it is recovery mode
#Btw, this should not be in this section
Best regards,

Quick one for you, if you ever can't get to twrp after bootlooping. Press and hold power+home+vol up. Let phone reboot but keep holding buttons till it reboots a second time and then you will get download mode.

tHIS IS RIGHT SECTION FOR QUESTIONS AND DIALOGUES ABOUT s7, so proceed pls.

Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 LTE GT-S7275R bootloop, twrp errors

Hi everyone!
I want to ask for help.
Long story short:
Twrp 3.0.2 as custom recovery
Issue: - Takes 5 minutes to boot into recovery,
- Resets itself every time booting into it
- Wipe Data/Factory Reset not working at all
I've tried File system change, repair system file, change system file but none of these are working either. All of this ends with the same error messages:
Failed to mount '/data' (invalid argument)
Failed to mount '/cache' (invalid argument)
Unable to mount storage
Unable to wipe Dalvik, Cache, Data, System
SO I PRETTY MUCH CAN'T DO ANYTHING
Tried installing new stock Rom via Odin, full Re-Partition with correct GT-S7275R PIT file, correct BOOTLOADER file, correct FIRMWARE for my region, correct MODEM file and correct CSC file. Everything is correct and legit. Odin flashes, message is PASS, phone reboots into recovery, same recovery, same reset on recovery, restarting my phone, galaxy ace 3 logo, and goes into bootloop.
Tried with Samsung Kies, entered my phone model and S/N number, correct firmware showed up, Kies installed it. Nothing changed still!!!
Tried legit stock recovery for my model, odin flashed it, PASS, phone reboots into the same TWRP recovery... like what the hell!!
Tried flashing CWM recovery, Odin okay, PASS, reboots again into TWRP....
I did not touch my phone, I just didn't use it since 2016, the phone drained and switched off, Since then I bought a new S7, I wanted to check on my Ace 3, so yesterday I've put my Ace 3 in charger, waited a few minutes, tried to boot it, and it got stuck on boot animation... since then, I tried literally everything to get it work.. EVEN WITH COMMANDS IN THE TWRP TERMINAL. NOTHING!!!
In 2016 the phone's status was:
Custom ROM:
cm-12.1-20151001-UNOFFICIAL-loganreltexx
Gapps micro:
tk_gapps-modular-micro-5.1.1-20150927-signed
TWRP:
twrp-2.8.6.0 (now 3.0.2)
BACK THEN, I was able to flash anything, install any .zip, wipe any data, reset my phone, boot normally.
Someone, who knows what the hell is going on, and how to fix it, please tell me.
Thanks.

Remember when you flash the stock firmware via Odin you have to factory reset the phone. It won't boot if you don't reset it.

maartenw8 said:
Remember when you flash the stock firmware via Odin you have to factory reset the phone. It won't boot if you don't reset it.
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Thank you for answering.
Factory reset is not working either in twrp.

tolnaicsaba said:
Thank you for answering.
Factory reset is not working either in twrp.
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If you flash the original firmware via Odin, you should have the original recovery as well.. maybe download the firmware from a different source.

maartenw8 said:
If you flash the original firmware via Odin, you should have the original recovery as well.. maybe download the firmware from a different source.
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Flashed original firmware from two sources, tried to install the third one in twrp via .zip.
Nothing changed.

tolnaicsaba said:
Flashed original firmware from two sources, tried to install the third one in twrp via .zip.
Nothing changed.
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Weird.. I don't know then sorry

maartenw8 said:
Weird.. I don't know then sorry
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Definitely weird... but no problem, thank you anyways.