[Completed] Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100)-soft bricked after an official update - XDA Assist

Hi friends, my samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100), got soft bricked after an official software update. I tried to recover it by doing few processes that i found here on this forum, but none worked for me. Here is the list of procedures i did and their out come. please read them and lem me know what can i do further.
1. Tried to factory reset and clear cache partition and reboot: when i entered the android official recovery (Android system recovery<3e>, KOT49H.N7100XXUFNL1) it shows
E: failed to mount/cache (no such file or directory)
E: Can't mount/cache /last_recovery
E: failed to mount/data (no such file or directory)
E: Can't mount/data /log/recovery _log.txt
E: Can't mount/cache /last_install
etc.... in red scrolling and finallly shows rebbo system /wipe data/factory reset options , even after doing factory reset and or wiping cache partition it still unable to bootup, struck at samsung logo screen.
2. Tried to install custom recovery TWRP.. failed to install, i tried different versions of TWRP specified for my phone , and also with different versions of odin.. still unable to install
3. Tried to flash official rom downloaded from sammobile, via odin, but this also failed.
4. tried to root by CF-Autoroot through odin. but failed again.
Note: My phone was on official ROM and recovery when it was bricked, and was never touched to root or flash anything into it before. and i never activated developer options in my phone and the USB debugging mode is also never activated.
please suggest me how to trouble shoot this now. I am not a techie, i just learned above procedures from forums like this, so please try to give me detailed step by step procedures. thanks.

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Hi friends, my samsung Galaxy Note 2 (GT-N7100), got soft bricked after an official software update. I tried to recover it by doing few processes that i found here on this forum, but none worked for me. Here is the list of procedures i did and their out come. please read them and lem me know what can i do further.
1. Tried to factory reset and clear cache partition and reboot: when i entered the android official recovery (Android system recovery<3e>, KOT49H.N7100XXUFNL1) it shows
E: failed to mount/cache (no such file or directory)
E: Can't mount/cache /last_recovery
E: failed to mount/data (no such file or directory)
E: Can't mount/data /log/recovery _log.txt
E: Can't mount/cache /last_install
etc.... in red scrolling and finallly shows rebbo system /wipe data/factory reset options , even after doing factory reset and or wiping cache partition it still unable to bootup, struck at samsung logo screen.
2. Tried to install custom recovery TWRP.. failed to install, i tried different versions of TWRP specified for my phone , and also with different versions of odin.. still unable to install
3. Tried to flash official rom downloaded from sammobile, via odin, but this also failed.
4. tried to root by CF-Autoroot through odin. but failed again.
Note: My phone was on official ROM and recovery when it was bricked, and was never touched to root or flash anything into it before. and i never activated developer options in my phone and the USB debugging mode is also never activated.
please suggest me how to trouble shoot this now. I am not a techie, i just learned above procedures from forums like this, so please try to give me detailed step by step procedures. thanks.
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Greetings and welcome to assist. It sounds like you need to flash a pit file. The easiest way to recover your device is use kies/smart switch emergency firmware recovery. Unfortunately this will wipe all your data but should fix the phone
Good Luck
Sawdoctor

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[Q] Odin back to UCLB3 (2.3.6.) ATT logo loop + rfs format failed

Hi all,
hope you can help me with this one...
I came from Beanstalk 4.4.240, rooted it way back, everything worked fine.
Now I wanted to get back to stock 2.3.6.... First I tried Heimdall, but its not detecting the phone, although Windows does (Sound at USB connection).
Therefore I switched to Odin as described here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1613523
I used the Option A, adhered to all the rules (including step 4 of wiping cache and data).
Odin flashed successfully.
After reboot though I get the following error in the red recovery mode (after the update package installed successfully):
"e: format_volume: rfs format failed on dev-block-stl10"
"wipe cache not successful"
I then did the cache wipe manually, and it does it successfully.
Upon rebooting though its stuck on the ATT logo loop...
When I then go into recovery mode, the following message appears:
"e:copy_dbdata_media: cant mount /dbdata your storage not prepared yet, please use UI menu for fomrat and reboot actions
Media files copy failed.
#Manual Mode#
...
Successfully applied multi-CSC"
Any ideas what to do here? I'm thinking it could be a partitioning problem...
I just want to make sure I flash the correct thing to fix this...
Oh and currently I moved on to Option B of the odin pack from above in the hope it could fix it - flash is successful, but error messages are completly the same...
Any help is highly appreciated!!!
Fixed
So I tried a different package with PIT, PDA & Phone (this buddy here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27286083)
...and it worked!! Im back at stock

[Q] Bricked P5110

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After opening an email my Samsung Tab2 10.1 GT-P5110 will not boot anymore.
message: somthing as "unable to open expresso.jpg"
I have tried te flash the factory rom result: boot to samsung logo then stopped.
I have tried te recover an old clockworkmod backup, result: it works in androud 4.0.1. ICS in factory mode
The only message i get is E:faild to mount/ efs (invalid argument)
I have tried to download the samsung update unwired and with KIES, result: nothing but samsung logo.
Is there a way to get back to android 4.2.2. in manual mode iso factory mode?
Many thanks in advance !
alexandra14 said:
Please help,http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/crying.gif
After opening an email my Samsung Tab2 10.1 GT-P5110 will not boot anymore.
message: somthing as "unable to open expresso.jpg"
I have tried te flash the factory rom result: boot to samsung logo then stopped.
I have tried te recover an old clockworkmod backup, result: it works in androud 4.0.1. ICS in factory mode
The only message i get is E:faild to mount/ efs (invalid argument)
I have tried to download the samsung update unwired and with KIES, result: nothing but samsung logo.
Is there a way to get back to android 4.2.2. in manual mode iso factory mode?
Many thanks in advance !
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E:faild to mount/ efs (invalid argument)
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Means you have the incorrect version of CWM to work for your Tablet. Depending on the partitions you need to use a different CWM version.
I found this link here on XDA that should help you and be the correct version make sure you follow all the directions to this post on how to flash it to your tablet.
[RECOVERY][GT-P51XX] Unofficial ClockworkMod Recovery 6.0.4.5 (Normal + Touch)
==============================================================
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268785
After Install of CWM Follow this:
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HOW TO FLASH PLEASE USE THIS ORDER TO MAKE SURE IT ALL GOES WELL.
Go to CWM or Recovery mode
Select Advanced
Select Wipe Dalvik Cache
Select Wipe Battery Stats (optional)
Go back to the previous menu
Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset
Select Wipe Cache Partition
Then Select Mounts and Storage
Select Format /System
Select Format /Cache
Select Format /Data
SHUTDOWN your tab and then go back to your bootloader mood for ODIN and reflash stock ROM again and see if that helps clean things up if it still gets stuck and you have stock recovery now just go to yoru recovery again and select WIPE DATA/FACTORY RESET & WIPE CACHE PARTITION and then reboot again.
Hope this helps.
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[Q] Moto G XT1033 not charging after bootloop

Hello guys, i have Moto G 1st Gen. Indian version (XT1033) running android 5.0.2... Yesterday i rooted my moto g by unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP 2.8.6.0-XT1032 & SuperSU 2.45... During the process there was some error (like general unlock failure, wipe partition failure etc). I ignored them and continued... It was booted normally... Then i installed Root Checker and confirmed that root has been done successfully....
After that i tried to make a Nandroid backup using TWRP. Message popped up saying that backup is successful.. Then i pressed reboot system. Then it went into bootloop (stuck at bootloader unlocked warning message). :crying:
When this happened, i thought to flash recovery again and flash stock rom. By the time i downloaded stock rom, the phone discharged completely. Now the phone is not charging I have tried using usb charging through pc and using socket charger, but it's stuck at 0%... (I have kept it for hours) Sometime it try to boot and bootloader unlocked warning appears and stuck there.. after sometime it again go into battery charging logo with 0% and then repeat the process again.. When i try using usb cable, the same cycle continues with frequent connecting and disconnecting... :crying:
What to do now ? I guess it's not possible to flash stock rom without any charge... How to charge my phone ? What other option(s) do i have ?
PS : Sorry if this has been already discussed.
savvy54 said:
Hello guys, i have Moto G 1st Gen. Indian version (XT1033) running android 5.0.2... Yesterday i rooted my moto g by unlocking bootloader and flashing TWRP 2.8.6.0-XT1032 & SuperSU 2.45... During the process there was some error (like general unlock failure, wipe partition failure etc). I ignored them and continued... It was booted normally... Then i installed Root Checker and confirmed that root has been done successfully....
After that i tried to make a Nandroid backup using TWRP. Message popped up saying that backup is successful.. Then i pressed reboot system. Then it went into bootloop (stuck at bootloader unlocked warning message). :crying:
When this happened, i thought to flash recovery again and flash stock rom. By the time i downloaded stock rom, the phone discharged completely. Now the phone is not charging I have tried using usb charging through pc and using socket charger, but it's stuck at 0%... (I have kept it for hours) Sometime it try to boot and bootloader unlocked warning appears and stuck there.. after sometime it again go into battery charging logo with 0% and then repeat the process again.. When i try using usb cable, the same cycle continues with frequent connecting and disconnecting... :crying:
What to do now ? I guess it's not possible to flash stock rom without any charge... How to charge my phone ? What other option(s) do i have ?
PS : Sorry if this has been already discussed.
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You must not use TWRP from its official site
Those people have not fixed this ****ty bug and many people have got bootloops due to this including me
Use the one available in xda
Solution-
Try to boot the phone in bootloader mode
Whenever the device shows the moto logo immediately press and hold power button and as soon as the screen goes black immediately press and hold power + volume down bottom and it should boot into bootloader
Charge the phone through a USB in bootloader mode
And then either flash the stock firmware again or use custom ROMs
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Okk, i was able to go into bootloader mode and charge through usb cable.. But, since then i am trying again & again to flash a rom to get my phone working but everytime something is going wrong.. First i tried to flash stock rom but it was frequently rebooting. So then i tried to flash Resurrection Remix : now it's stuck at RR logo screen for 2 hrs.. Don't know what am i doing wrong ... I am very much frustrated right now... I am now thinking to flash optimised stock rom... Some help from your side will be very helpfull :
1. Please tell me which recovery to use for peace of mind and please give me link for that.
2. I am thinking to use This stock rom to flash. ( I am facing problem with untouched version) Please tell me the exact procedure . Flash recovery > Wipe cache, dalvik, system,data in recovery > Flash rom and then do i need to flash the radio version ? And if i want to root, can i flash SuperSU after that ?
Please Note : I know that what i am asking can be found after a little bit of searching. But i have wasted 4 days and still remaining at the the same spot. Your 15 minutes time can save my another 4 days and put away my frustration i am facing right now. I am asking this because i have gone into such a state that i am thinking of throwing my phone and sleeep right away.. Please do me a favor.
My phone : Moto G 1st Gen. ( XT1033 ) , Lollipop 5.0.2, Bootloader unlocked
savvy54 said:
Okk, i was able to go into bootloader mode and charge through usb cable.. But, since then i am trying again & again to flash a rom to get my phone working but everytime something is going wrong.. First i tried to flash stock rom but it was frequently rebooting. So then i tried to flash Resurrection Remix : now it's stuck at RR logo screen for 2 hrs.. Don't know what am i doing wrong ... I am very much frustrated right now... I am now thinking to flash optimised stock rom... Some help from your side will be very helpfull :
1. Please tell me which recovery to use for peace of mind and please give me link for that.
2. I am thinking to use This stock rom to flash. ( I am facing problem with untouched version) Please tell me the exact procedure . Flash recovery > Wipe cache, dalvik, system,data in recovery > Flash rom and then do i need to flash the radio version ? And if i want to root, can i flash SuperSU after that ?
Please Note : I know that what i am asking can be found after a little bit of searching. But i have wasted 4 days and still remaining at the the same spot. Your 15 minutes time can save my another 4 days and put away my frustration i am facing right now. I am asking this because i have gone into such a state that i am thinking of throwing my phone and sleeep right away.. Please do me a favor.
My phone : Moto G 1st Gen. ( XT1033 ) , Lollipop 5.0.2, Bootloader unlocked
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Link to recovery
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=57672469
You MUST use the stock version 2.8.6.0 ( do not use the gpe version)
Do not use 2.8.6.0.1 ( it still has bugs)
Flash the recovery through fastboot
Then one by one wipe the following and tell me if any error occurs
System
Data
Cache
Dalvik cache
You must report back the error that comes in recovery logs when you wipe these partitions
Report back
Sent from falcon
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sjandroiddeveloper said:
Then one by one wipe the following and tell me if any error occurs
System
Data
Cache
Dalvik cache
You must report back the error that comes in recovery logs when you wipe these partitions
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1. System Formatting system using make_ext4fs function.
Updating partition details.....
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.sx2jrN/.last_install_path
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.Md9EXT
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/legacy
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/legacy
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/ legacy
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/legacy
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.9107E0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.DpW8n7
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.EXVJvT
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.gKptm9
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp. Ab0nvs
2. Data Wiping data without wiping /data/media.....
Done
Updating partition details.....
Same error as above
3. Cache and 4. Dalvik cache Same error showed up after wiping cache and Dalvik cache (wipe complete, error during updating partition...)
PS : I think this error was not present when i tried flashing stock rom or RR rom
Update Today i tried installing optimised stock rom through usb otg... Following error occured :
E; Error executing updater binary in zip <zip name> followed by same error in upadating partrition as above..
savvy54 said:
1. System Formatting system using make_ext4fs function.
Updating partition details.....
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.sx2jrN/.last_install_path
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.Md9EXT
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/legacy
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/legacy
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/ legacy
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.cCjJv7/legacy
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.9107E0
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.DpW8n7
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.EXVJvT
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp.gKptm9
E: unable to stat '/data/property/.temp. Ab0nvs
2. Data Wiping data without wiping /data/media.....
Done
Updating partition details.....
Same error as above
3. Cache and 4. Dalvik cache Same error showed up after wiping cache and Dalvik cache (wipe complete, error during updating partition...)
PS : I think this error was not present when i tried flashing stock rom or RR rom
Update Today i tried installing optimised stock rom through usb otg... Following error occured :
E; Error executing updater binary in zip followed by same error in upadating partrition as above..
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It appears that all your partitions are corrupted
You need to format them
In TWRP format ( not wipe) all partitions
The option to format data partition is straight forward and given in wipe menu
For other partitions (system ,cache) go to wipe---> advanced wipe and change the file system of system and cache partition to ext4 ( don't change to anything else)
This will format them
Try this and then try to do normal wipes and see if you are successful and report back
Sent from falcon
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sjandroiddeveloper said:
It appears that all your partitions are corrupted
You need to format them
In TWRP format ( not wipe) all partitions
The option to format data partition is straight forward and given in wipe menu
For other partitions (system ,cache) go to wipe---> advanced wipe and change the file system of system and cache partition to ext4 ( don't change to anything else)
This will format them
Try this and then try to do normal wipes and see if you are successful and report back
Sent from falcon
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When i tried to format data partition same error showed up... And when i tried to change file system of system and cache partition , above it is shown that format complete , successful but in the log same error appeared..
savvy54 said:
When i tried to format data partition same error showed up... And when i tried to change file system of system and cache partition , above it is shown that format complete , successful but in the log same error appeared..
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Try philz touch from here
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B7lxW9DP17gNalk2Y3EtcU9JZTA/edit?usp=docslist_api
Go to wipe and format----> custom format and then try to format all partitions and see if you're successful
Sent from falcon
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sjandroiddeveloper said:
Try philz touch.
Go to wipe and format----> custom format and then try to format all partitions and see if you're successful
Sent from falcon
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Yes, now format is successful. Formatting data for first time showed some error but in second time it was successful.
So, what to do now ? I want to go to stock.. So, anything in that direction will be helpful..
Can i flash the link i have posted ? if yes, then do i need to flash radio firmware ?
savvy54 said:
Yes, now format is successful. Formatting data for first time showed some error but in second time it was successful.
So, what to do now ? I want to go to stock.. So, anything in that direction will be helpful..
Can i flash the link i have posted ? if yes, then do i need to flash radio firmware ?
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The link you posted is not pure stock
Its optimised means it is a custom version of stock ROM
The same dev ( @lost101 ) also provides pure versions of stock rom flashable through recovery so try that if you want a pure Motorola ROM
But I suggest you to use CM 12.1 now, as its based on android 5.1.1 its always better then stock 5.0.2 in terms of stability plus you get plenty of customization options and there's already a built in root manager
And the ROM is getting better day by day
So finally its your choice
PS:- No need to flash radio
Sent from falcon
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sjandroiddeveloper said:
The link you posted is not pure stock
Its optimised means it is a custom version of stock ROM
The same dev ( @lost101 ) also provides pure versions of stock rom flashable through recovery so try that if you want a pure Motorola ROM
But I suggest you to use CM 12.1 now, as its based on android 5.1.1 its always better then stock 5.0.2 in terms of stability plus you get plenty of customization options and there's already a built in root manager
And the ROM is getting better day by day
So finally its your choice
PS:- No need to flash radio
Sent from falcon
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I already flashed that customised rom.. And also the radio firmware.. Everything is fine now..
I have always wanted to flash CM but stepped back because it is nightly build... However, i have also heard that it is very stable and you are also saying that... So, thinking of flashing that... Please give me the link which to flash & link for gapps if needed... I have just recovered my phone after a long battle and don't want to screw up now by flashing wrong rom..:fingers-crossed:
PS : I don't know how to thank you.. You are a savior man.. This is my first time in unlocking ,rooting and all that stuff and i screw up the thing.. Again, thank you for your help...:good::good:
savvy54 said:
I already flashed that customised rom.. And also the radio firmware.. Everything is fine now..
I have always wanted to flash CM but stepped back because it is nightly build... However, i have also heard that it is very stable and you are also saying that... So, thinking of flashing that... Please give me the link which to flash & link for gapps if needed... I have just recovered my phone after a long battle and don't want to screw up now by flashing wrong rom..:fingers-crossed:
PS : I don't know how to thank you.. You are a savior man.. This is my first time in unlocking ,rooting and all that stuff and i screw up the thing.. Again, thank you for your help...:good::good:
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As a general info, just don't play with fastboot commands and now don't try to flash stock firmware through fastboot again as it most likely will mess with your partitions
And for trying different ROMs you need a backed up system and data partition with a fully working recovery, then experiment with whatever ROM you want there is no harm ( if the ROM don't boot you can force reboot and restore the backup you made)
Link to CM 12.1 nightlies
https://download.cyanogenmod.org/?device=falcon
And just so you know cm is fully stable, I have been using it for three months and I never looked back at stock ones
So flash the latest nightly
Link to Gapps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/reborn-gapps-5-t3074660
Happy flashing
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stuck on dead android no command. i cant access bootloader. no rom.

hi, im really frustrated with this problem. i've spent three days already to search for answers but to no avail. im really hoping someone can help here.:crying::crying::crying:
situation is: i tried to install custom rom and part of the step is to wipe cache, data, etc. now, im guessing im not supposed to inlcude wiping the internal storage (to which i did), now i can no longer boot the system as well as go to bootloader mode. i thought i bricked my device good thing i learned online on how to access stock recovery. i can see the recovery is android system recovery <3e> (KOT49H.24526_447.6867). the only options are: (1 ) reboot system
(2) apply update from ADB sideload
(3) apply update from SD card
(4) wipe data/factory reset
(5) wipe cache partition
my problem is when i try to flash stock ROM from nvidia via apply update from ADB sideload, on command prompt window, it just say cannot ready zip. now when i try to apply update from SD card, it get stuck on install/sdcard then after a while, it just go back to the dead android logo. i also tried ADB sideload trying to flash by images inside the zip. when i try to flash it, it loads and send successfully but on my tablet it says E: footer is wrong . E: signature verification failed. installation aborted. btw, i was not sure if my shield is US LTE or RoW so tried both but still same result. i hope someone can help pls. im so desperate to fix my tab. :crying:

Need help with Galaxy Fit S5670

Model: Galaxy Fit S5670
I wanted to install unofficial cm11 to it and so I rooted it, however in some steps i messed it up and now I have what I believe is claled a hardware lock. So basically it won't boot, go to recovery as it will show a phone-->Yellow Triangle--> PC but it will go in download mode.I have tried with different versions of ODIN and different firmwares(one package) and ops but I always find myself stuck at flashing system.It just stays there forever and won't go on. I even let it for 45 minutes and didn't do anything. Any help is appreciated as I have read many forums and guides but I cannot seem to figure this out. Note: It is an old phone so no warranty.
EDIT: After multiple tries I managed to flash it with cooper_v1.ops and with Indian firmware from sammobile. However now I came back to my original issue. I have now rooted my phone through this guide: https://theunlockr.com/2012/11/22/h...fit-gt-s5670-running-android-2-3-gingerbread/
and flashed cwm recovery version v5.0.2.7 through this guide: https://theunlockr.com/2012/11/22/how-to-install-custom-recovery-on-the-samsung-galaxy-fit-gt-s5670/
but after I wipe data/ reset and cache, installation of cyanogenmod11 gets aborted and doesn't work. I've heard this may be due to old version of cwm but I have no idea. Any help would be appreciated. Also note, I have tried cm11 from here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581415 and can't find any other unofficial cm11 or even cm10 with a working link. Also, the error showing when I try to install cm11 is "set_metadata_recursive: Some changes failed" "E:Error in /sdcard/cm-11-2014-0116-NIGHTLY-beni.zip" "Status 7" Installation aborted. I also noticed that when I wipe data / reset it says "Formatting /data.... Formatting /cache... Formatting /sd-ext... and E:format_volume: make extf4fs failure on /dev/block/mmcblk0p2 Formatting /sdcard/.android_secire/ Data wipe complete." The failure could be linked to the abort of the installation but I have no knowledge on it.
EDIT 2: I messed up something, and when I try to flash it with the same odin exe, same BENI_v1.0.ops and same one package it will get stuck at system but like once does work once in 50 times??? I honestly am confused and don't understand why. And it wasnt the first time I did it that it worked either.

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