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Hi,
I need your help as i can't get my Honor 8 (FRD-L09) unbricked:
1) It worked fine with firmware FRD-L09432B389 (except Bluetooth that won't be activated)
2) I flashed it with Lineage 14.1 using this website:
http://www.cyanogenmods.org/forums/topic/lineage-os-14-1-honor-8-nougat-7-1-rom/
3) It worked well but I got a strange message at bootup: To start Android please enter your password. This is probably due to encryption of prior partition. I made a format Data and wipe Data partition but it didn't helped.
No i still have access to TWRP but i'm unable to flash with any rom:
1) 3-Button force update mode doesn't work (it doesn't go the the update mode, even though dload/update.zip is existing on SD Card)
2) When i Try Unbrick mode from Huawei Multi-Tool i get this error message:
FAILED (remote: error partition error)
FAILED (remote: sparse flash write failure)
I confirm my bootloader is unlocked!
Thanks for your help!
Are you sure that you tried to install the exact dload file of your phone's region?
Bro just try the above post it works 100% .
Hi,
I'm trying to flash through adb sideload. I activated the ADB Sideload in TWRP As well. The transfer worked correctly.
In attachment the log of flash.
I tried to flash these stock roms:
FRD-L09C432B381_update.zip (1,3Gb)
FRD-L09C432B381_update_data_full_hw_eu.zip (1,1Gb)
My Honor 8 is from Europe, meaning these flash should be correct.
In the log i noticed these messages:
failed to mount /data: Device or resource busy
unmount of /system failed: no such volume
unmount of /cust failed: no such volume.
What do you think?
Thanks!
Yes it took approximately 50 seconds each.
For HW EU i got this message: Total xfer: 1,07x
For Update : Total xfer: 1,00x
No it is stuck at blue screen with Honor
When i'm in TWRP, I go to Wipe and Advanced Wipe:
- Dalvik / Art Cache: Invalid Partition Selection (when i click Repair of Change File System)
- Cache: ext4 - 247Mb (0Mb used)
- Data: f2fs - 24662Mb (0Mb used)
- Internal Storage: Invalid Partition Selection
- System: ext4 - 1891Mb (1781Mb used)
- Vendor: ext4 - 579Mb (481Mb used)
- Micro SD Card: vfat 59624Mb (6081Mb used)
Is it normal Internal Storage shows Invalid Partition Selection ?
What should i do after flashing both zip files (with adb sideload) ? Go to eRecovery and connect to Wifi?
Thanks,
Rommco05 said:
I must after flash boot to stock eRecovery and here do factory reset, u have this choice in?
edit:no isn't normal Invalid partion Selection
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After flashing both zip files the welcome screen is stuck at blue screen with Honor Logo.
From this i went back to TWRP to Flash with Lineage 14.1:
- I firstly got a screen that says encryption is unsuccessful and i need to click to reset phone
- I got a second screen that looks to Recovery Screen and that Reset phones (takes 1-2minutes-
- I have a third screen saying: To start Android, enter your password.
I don't have that password since it is converted from fingerprint i assume.
Can you please details how to do this:
I must after flash boot to stock eRecovery and here do factory reset, u have this choice in?
Thanks!
Phone unbricked??
No Phone still not unbricked.
What i'm trying to do know is:
- Install TWRP 3.1.1.1 by OpenKirinProject on eRecovery partitition (Should i try Recovery Partition ?)
- Install FRD-L09C432B381_update_data_full_hw_eu.zip file
- Install FRD-L09C432B381_update.zip file
- Wipe Cache/Dalvik
-In TWPR, click Reboot - Recovery
- In Recovery, choose wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition.
- Reboot fingers crossed
But i still have significant issues:
Failed to mount /cust (Invalid Argument)
Failed to mount /vendor (Invalid Argument)
Failed to mount /product (Invalid Argument)
Any additional help, please do not hesitate!
In my opinion all the issues i have is because partitions that are corrupted i think. Not sure if they are recovered only by installing full flash zip file.
Thanks for the help!
PHONE FINALLY UNBRICKED !
Thanks very much for your help !
I did exactly what i mentioned earlier and it worked like a charm.
I'm not downloading OTA B389 Version and i will afterwards install Lineage 14.1 on the phone.
Any questions, please shoot.
Thanks very much,
PHONE FINALLY UNBRICKED !
Thanks very much for your help !
I did exactly what i mentioned earlier and it worked like a charm.
I'm not downloading OTA B389 Version and i will afterwards install Lineage 14.1 on the phone.
Any questions, please shoot.
Thanks very much,
sebastien_be said:
PHONE FINALLY UNBRICKED !
Thanks very much for your help !
I did exactly what i mentioned earlier and it worked like a charm.
I'm not downloading OTA B389 Version and i will afterwards install Lineage 14.1 on the phone.
Any questions, please shoot.
Thanks very much,
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Rommco05 said:
Same what is mentioned in guide in second post, basically
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Yes but it's not as easy as that for different reasons:
1) First of all thanks for your help and for your post (that explains how to unbrick) but as everyone has is own understanding and knowledge/experience level in these topics, your post lacks precise steps. Example: When you say "Flash firmware for your model" should be: Click install, select your firmware in ZIP format and click Install image. For your level this seems probably obvious but it's not for everyone.
2) Even though, it is not always working. Right now i bricked my phone again by trying to install Lineage 14.1. I just recovered it but it is again multiple steps in TWRP, sometimes clicking there and there, and it works sometimes with chance. I have the feeling that we still don't know 100% sure what to do in which case to have 100% success rate.
Now i have my phone fully working in B389, Bluetooth also.
Does anyone know how to install Lineage 14.1 ? Here is the link for Honor 8:
http://www.cyanogenmods.org/forums/topic/lineage-os-14-1-honor-8-nougat-7-1-rom/
Because they explain:
Wipe data factory reset, Cache partition, Dalvik Cache and Format the System partition.
Again that's not precise:
1) Wipe Data Factory Reset ?? Does that mean:
a) Click Wipe & Swipe to Factory Reset
b) Click Wipe - Click Advanced wipe - Select Data & Swipe to Wipe
2) Cache Partition & Dalvik Cache means : Click Wipe - Click Advanced Wipe - Select Dalvik Cache + Cache & Swipe to Wipe
3) Format the system Partition : Click Wipe, Click Advanced Wipe, Select System, Swipe to Wipe ??
Because i just tried to do it (according to my understanding) and i got bootloop and access to TWRP only.
Thanks for your help.
Hi,
Yes i think you should indeed (if possible of course ). For instance, what was new for me was also the fact 2 flash images were required, one called "update" and one called "region".
move fstab using official recovery ( adbpull /vendor/etc/fstab.kirin970 and fstab.kirin970.data - remove "avb" and encryption from userdata, replace the encryption line on data with 'encryptable')
format /data in unofficial recovery
install magisk in official recovery
for some reason it only works in that order, if you try and do it all in official or unofficial recovery it doesnt work and magisk recognizes encryption on data.
after each step reboot bootloader and flash respective recovery, then fastboot reboot unplug and hold power and vol up to go straight into recovery and continue, if you boot you have to start over)
when installing magisk zip you should see that it doesnt say keep force encrypt.
and if you go in settings you have the option to encrypt.
virtyx said:
move fstab using official recovery ( adbpull /vendor/etc/fstab.kirin970 and fstab.kirin970.data - remove "avb" and encryption from userdata, replace the encryption line on data with 'encryptable')
format /data in unofficial recovery
install magisk in official recovery
for some reason it only works in that order, if you try and do it all in official or unofficial recovery it doesnt work and magisk recognizes encryption on data.
after each step reboot bootloader and flash respective recovery, then fastboot reboot unplug and hold power and vol up to go straight into recovery and continue, if you boot you have to start over)
when installing magisk zip you should see that it doesnt say keep force encrypt.
and if you go in settings you have the option to encrypt.
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Hi there
I´m struggling to get lineage 15.1 to install without google framework errors
You mention offical and unofficial recovery. I guess you are talking about twrp
when you say move fstab do you mean remove?
Could this encryption be my problem with lineage and gapps not installing as it should?
buenso80 said:
Hi there
I´m struggling to get lineage 15.1 to install without google framework errors
You mention offical and unofficial recovery. I guess you are talking about twrp
when you say move fstab do you mean remove?
Could this encryption be my problem with lineage and gapps not installing as it should?
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After you install lineage format /data that should work
Totally irrelevant to OP
If i hadn't tried that i wouldn't ask here.
Not TOTALLY irrelevant, as my question is about the official and unofficial twrp having trouble mounting and wiping before flashing rom..
Please stop trolling
virtyx said:
move fstab using official recovery ( adbpull /vendor/etc/fstab.kirin970 and fstab.kirin970.data - remove "avb" and encryption from userdata, replace the encryption line on data with 'encryptable')
format /data in unofficial recovery
install magisk in official recovery
for some reason it only works in that order, if you try and do it all in official or unofficial recovery it doesnt work and magisk recognizes encryption on data.
after each step reboot bootloader and flash respective recovery, then fastboot reboot unplug and hold power and vol up to go straight into recovery and continue, if you boot you have to start over)
when installing magisk zip you should see that it doesnt say keep force encrypt.
and if you go in settings you have the option to encrypt.
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If you format data, isn't the device going to be empty?
Only time I've done this before I had to copy a ROM via MTP in recovery and then flash with no Verity.
So forgive me if I'm wrong but if I format data, won't I end up with no operating system?
dladz said:
If you format data, isn't the device going to be empty? J
Only time I've done this before I had to copy a ROM via MTP in recovery and then flash with no Verity.
So forgive me if I'm wrong but if I format data, won't I end up with no operating system?
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/system is where the system lives
/data is userdata and applications
Noting wrong with formatting, you will lose all apps and data though
virtyx said:
/system is where the system lives
/data is userdata and applications
Noting wrong with formatting, you will lose all apps and data though
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Legend, thanks for clearing that up.
:good:
I know off topic, but out of interest with the p20 pro, if you did find yourself with no OS how would you get back to a functional phone?
There's no custom ROMs to flash, just never been in this situation before.
Hypothetically
dladz said:
Legend, thanks for clearing that up.
:good:
I know off topic, but out of interest with the p20 pro, if you did find yourself with no OS how would you get back to a functional phone?
There's no custom ROMs to flash, just never been in this situation before.
Hypothetically
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You can use hurupdater and download the firmware from firmwarefinder on your of
Happened a lot of times for me
Just as a headsup, you dont need to decrypt anything when you just wanna do some changes once and are proper admin level on your desktop machine, ive moved a whatsapp message history from previous phone (also taken from protected space there) to P20P just by attaching it to pc in file transfer mode and then adding myself as full control user in the security tabs of the several system folder properties i went in to, worked like a charm.
The point im trying to make: Android and Windows finally understand each others permission systems (not sure since how long as ive been away from android for a few years) so you can just attach it and use Windows perm system to give yourself access where needed, lots easier & faster then making a bunch of changes to your phone in effect disabling encryption, something you in most cases dont really want to do permanently anyway, so this is a nice workaround that doesn't touch your phone's encryption settings but still lets you mess about with system files.
Just my 2 cents.
virtyx said:
move fstab using official recovery ( adbpull /vendor/etc/fstab.kirin970 and fstab.kirin970.data - remove "avb" and encryption from userdata, replace the encryption line on data with 'encryptable')
format /data in unofficial recovery
install magisk in official recovery
for some reason it only works in that order, if you try and do it all in official or unofficial recovery it doesnt work and magisk recognizes encryption on data.
after each step reboot bootloader and flash respective recovery, then fastboot reboot unplug and hold power and vol up to go straight into recovery and continue, if you boot you have to start over)
when installing magisk zip you should see that it doesnt say keep force encrypt.
and if you go in settings you have the option to encrypt.
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I did everything step by step, the encryption is gone and yet I still get that stupid permission denied error when I try to do a backup in TWRP. So. F*cking. Annoying.
Update: when I press the "Install" button in TWRP, it shows giberish, but if I go to Advanced>File Manager everything has it's proper name. WTF?!
Hmmm, If I don't tick "Vendor" in the backup, I get this error:
Can not create 'data/media/0/2021-01-20--07-26-51' folder (No such file or directory).
Failed to make backup folder.
Update on update: oof, now everything that's in the internal storage is gibberish, even in the OS.
Hello guys,
Today I wanted to update my Honor 8 (FDR-L09) because it was showing me, that there is a new update ready to install (FRD-L09C432B405) and I was on a very old firmware (something from mid 2017). So it was time for me to update.
I downloaded the latest update (FRD-L09C432B405) and tried to wipe the cache, dalvik, and Data, but for some reason it "couldn't mount /data" and the wipe failed.
After an advanced wipe it worked and I tried to flash the stock image (the update which was shown to me (FRD-L09C432B405) with TWRP (3.1.1.1.)).
Now my hassle starts:
1. The Rom couldn't get flashed because of "Error: 7" --> I fixed it with the common "Error 7 fix --> editing the update-script and removing the assert line. (And yes, I'm 100% sure that it was the right ROM.
2. Now TWRP seemingly starts to flash the rom but inbetween the lines there is "mountencrypt: failed to mount /data: no such file or directory and it ends with "unknown command [[]" and it takes just two seconds, so the flash obviously isn't succsessfull.
I tried the "failed to mount /data" fix, where I change the data system to ext3 and then back to f2fs and change it back, but it won't work.
In my frustration I did another pretty bad thing and made another advanced wipe and wiped the system too, so now I don't have an OS on my system.
Maybe it's also important to note that there was a window showing up for a very short amount of time, with something like "encryption/encrypted" showed up.
What should I do now? Is there a way to fix the "/data couldn't be mounted" problem? Or am I missing a vital step in flashing the stock rom?
Thanks for your kind help!
You can not flash an update with twrp unless you use hurupdater. You essentially bricked your phone. Look for hurupdater here on xda and follow the instructions and you'll be fine
I would like to install TWRP and after that Lineage OS on my Samsung S8+ (Exynos). So i tried flashing TWRP with Odin (Dream2lte version 3.3.1.0). But i ran into a FRP lock so i googled and try to solve this, but so far i am unable to.
I have the password to my Google account, so i removed the Google account from the phone and removed the phone from my Google account. After factory reset i am still getting an error FRP lock when flashing.
Shouldn't the FRP lock be gone after removing google account and doing a factory reset? I have tried a couple of YT Howto's but they don't seem to work.
How do i remove the FRP lock so that i am able to install TWRP and Lineage OS?
Like i said i know the password to my Google account and i 100% own the phone
(Bypass probably isn't the correct word, i am simply trying to turn it off )
Got exactly the same problem, hence like you, ended up here for help.
Well i fixed my problem (Disable USB debug and OEM unlock, couple of reboots and enabled them and it worked). But after that i broke my phone
I am stuck at the screen saying: An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.
I know this is meant to scare me (is kinda working...), but i also know that Odin is still working. So as far as i know i have to flash the original firmware now to fix this. But i keep getting the error: Invalid magic string. When i try to also flash a BL file i get the error: ""Secure CHECK FAIL: (BOOTLOADER)" The option Re-Partition in Odin is switched OFF, as far as i know this is okee... right?
I have tried 3 different versions (Android 9/8/7):
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU1AQC9/128974/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU4DSBA/259612/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXS4CSA4/256485/
This zip files contain a BL/AP/CP/CSC file, i have tried them all at the same time in Odin as well as the AP and BL files seperate. (from one zip file, NOT different version files together of course)
I tried using Smart Switch 4.1 to do the emergency procedure using model nummer SM-G955F with my serial number but before it does anything it tells me this is not possible with an SM-G955F.
They all give me the same result.
Does anybody know how to fix this?
TheGeneral said:
Well i fixed my problem (Disable USB debug and OEM unlock, couple of reboots and enabled them and it worked). But after that i broke my phone
I am stuck at the screen saying: An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.
I know this is meant to scare me (is kinda working...), but i also know that Odin is still working. So as far as i know i have to flash the original firmware now to fix this. But i keep getting the error: Invalid magic string. When i try to also flash a BL file i get the error: ""Secure CHECK FAIL: (BOOTLOADER)" The option Re-Partition in Odin is switched OFF, as far as i know this is okee... right?
I have tried 3 different versions (Android 9/8/7):
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU1AQC9/128974/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXU4DSBA/259612/
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s8/firmware/SM-G950F/TNL/download/G950FXXS4CSA4/256485/
This zip files contain a BL/AP/CP/CSC file, i have tried them all at the same time in Odin as well as the AP and BL files seperate. (from one zip file, NOT different version files together of course)
I tried using Smart Switch 4.1 to do the emergency procedure using model nummer SM-G955F with my serial number but before it does anything it tells me this is not possible with an SM-G955F.
They all give me the same result.
Does anybody know how to fix this?
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Secure check fail on bootloader is your flashing a older firmware than on the device. Look at the builds 5th from last digit. You need to flash that equal or greater than.
The error screen you see for emergency recovery is ok. It's like a modified version of download mode. Kind of. You can still flash Odin files from said screen. Ii see you've flashed a bit 1. And two bit 4 firmwares. So you must be on a 5 or greater. I don't know the exy bit number but like snapdragon is at or near 7 or 8. I can explain better if you need. But not an exynos expert
TheMadScientist said:
Secure check fail on bootloader is your flashing a older firmware than on the device. Look at the builds 5th from last digit. You need to flash that equal or greater than.
The error screen you see for emergency recovery is ok. It's like a modified version of download mode. Kind of. You can still flash Odin files from said screen. Ii see you've flashed a bit 1. And two bit 4 firmwares. So you must be on a 5 or greater. I don't know the exy bit number but like snapdragon is at or near 7 or 8. I can explain better if you need. But not an exynos expert
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Thanks for your reply! I am in the normal "Downloading...." screen is there anywhere i can check which number i am at?
But i have just tried this one: G950FXXS7DTA6_G950FOXM7DTA6_PHN and it is not working. But this is the newest one available on sammobile. Still the same bootloader error.
I have tried TWRP 3.3.1.0 and that worked, now i am in the TWRP menu but i don't have the LineageOS 17 + GoApps copied to the root. So i cannot install LineageOS now. What do i do now? My computer sees a SM-G955F but it is not showing any storage, if i can fix this i could copy the LineageOS files to the root...right?
TheGeneral said:
Thanks for your reply! I am in the normal "Downloading...." screen is there anywhere i can check which number i am at?
But i have just tried this one: G950FXXS7DTA6_G950FOXM7DTA6_PHN and it is not working. But this is the newest one available on sammobile. Still the same bootloader error.
I have tried TWRP 3.3.1.0 and that worked, now i am in the TWRP menu but i don't have the LineageOS 17 + GoApps copied to the root. So i cannot install LineageOS now. What do i do now? My computer sees a SM-G955F but it is not showing any storage, if i can fix this i could copy the LineageOS files to the root...right?
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1. If you are on an S8+ flashing firmware for the S8 will cause you issues. Download firmware for the S8+ only. ie: 955f not 950f.
2. If you can't get into the system but can get into download mode there should be a line saying
AP SWREV: B:? K:? S:?
The B:? Is your bootloader version number. You will need to flash the same or higher.
3. How did you install TWRP?
If you don't have an SD card to store files on then after the Format Data stage you can then copy files from pc to phones internal storage.
spawnlives said:
1. If you are on an S8+ flashing firmware for the S8 will cause you issues. Download firmware for the S8+ only. ie: 955f not 950f.
2. If you can't get into the system but can get into download mode there should be a line saying
AP SWREV: B:? K:? S:?
The B:? Is your bootloader version number. You will need to flash the same or higher.
3. How did you install TWTP?
If you don't have an SD card to store files on then after the Format Data stage you can then copy files from pc to phones internal storage.
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I am a bit embarrassed, it looks like i have been trying to flash the wrong ROMs last night 950 instead of 955, i am downloading the correct files now and wil try again. Sorry for this dumb mistake!
Just to be sure, i am trying to do this:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-samsung-galaxy-s8/
(I do know that this site says S8, but i picked the right files this time and thought the process would be the same)
But i first Flash TWRP with Odin, otherwise i cannot reach the TWRP recovery menu right?
But when i look bullet 5 (not number 5) it looks like i need to flash TWRP from within the TWRP menu. But that is not correct right?
I have placed these zip files on the phone:
lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dreamlte.zip
open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303.zip
As a zip and unpacked, but when i am in the TWRP menu and i go to install, i cannot find the zip files. I placed them in the highest folder level possible. Why can't i find them now?
TheGeneral said:
I am a bit embarrassed, it looks like i have been trying to flash the wrong ROMs last night 950 instead of 955, i am downloading the correct files now and wil try again. Sorry for this dumb mistake!
Just to be sure, i am trying to do this:
https://www.getdroidtips.com/lineage-os-17-samsung-galaxy-s8/
(I do know that this site says S8, but i picked the right files this time and thought the process would be the same)
But i first Flash TWRP with Odin, otherwise i cannot reach the TWRP recovery menu right?
But when i look bullet 5 (not number 5) it looks like i need to flash TWRP from within the TWRP menu. But that is not correct right?
I have placed these zip files on the phone:
lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dreamlte.zip
open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303.zip
As a zip and unpacked, but when i am in the TWRP menu and i go to install, i cannot find the zip files. I placed them in the highest folder level possible. Why can't i find them now?
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I don't use custom roms yet.
Try searching for you device S8+ for installation instructions. Had a quick look the firmware is for S8 only not S8+. Need dream2lit for S8+
Try in separate stages instead of all at once.
I would sort out your stock firmware first get it up and running.
Then install TWRP. Install for S8+ from
http://twrp.me/Devices/Samsung/
They are many guides for this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
If you need rmm bypass zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
Get that up and running properly.
Then you can install custom roms,root etc.
In regards to transferring files to phone they need to be a zip file ( .zip ) or an image ( .img ) files to flash in TWRP.
Maybe select internal storage then from menu select sdcard folder check if file is there.
spawnlives said:
I don't use custom roms yet.
Try searching for you device S8+ for installation instructions. Had a quick look the firmware is for S8 only not S8+. Need dream2lit for S8+
Try in separate stages instead of all at once.
I would sort out your stock firmware first get it up and running.
Then install TWRP. Install for S8+ from
http://twrp.me/Devices/Samsung/
They are many guides for this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...pment/recovery-twrp-galaxy-s8-exynos-t3595102
If you need rmm bypass zip
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
Get that up and running properly.
Then you can install custom roms,root etc.
In regards to transferring files to phone they need to be a zip file ( .zip ) or an image ( .img ) files to flash in TWRP.
Maybe select internal storage then from menu select sdcard folder check if file is there.
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I am using dream2lit.
I have the correct factory stock ROM (now), so i can always go back now. But i agree, my preparation wasn't good enough.
I will look at the links, but for now like i said my problem is that i cannot see my files in TWRP. But maybe that will be addressed in one of your links
With regards to your first link, i used the "Odin Method" so as far as i can tell i did this the right way(https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys8plus.html):
Odin Install Method (No Root Required):
You will need to download and install Odin on your PC. Once you have Odin installed, download the proper .tar file for your device from the download link above. Power off your device. Turn on your device using the proper key combo to get into download mode and attach the device to your computer via a USB cable. Use the PDA tab or button to browse to and select the tar file that you downloaded and flash the device.
Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install.
TheGeneral said:
I am using dream2lit.
I have the correct factory stock ROM (now), so i can always go back now. But i agree, my preparation wasn't good enough.
I will look at the links, but for now like i said my problem is that i cannot see my files in TWRP. But maybe that will be addressed in one of your links
With regards to your first link, i used the "Odin Method" so as far as i can tell i did this the right way(https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys8plus.html):
Odin Install Method (No Root Required):
You will need to download and install Odin on your PC. Once you have Odin installed, download the proper .tar file for your device from the download link above. Power off your device. Turn on your device using the proper key combo to get into download mode and attach the device to your computer via a USB cable. Use the PDA tab or button to browse to and select the tar file that you downloaded and flash the device.
Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery. After typing fastboot reboot, hold the key combo and boot to TWRP. Once TWRP is booted, TWRP will patch the stock ROM to prevent the stock ROM from replacing TWRP. If you don't follow this step, you will have to repeat the install.
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Note: Samsung don't have fastboot commands. Have to use button configurations to enter recovery or download modes.
What stage are you at?
It will give me a better idea to be able to help more.
spawnlives said:
Note: Samsung don't have fastboot commands. Have to use button configurations to enter recovery or download modes.
What stage are you at?
It will give me a better idea to be able to help more.
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Well i installed Lineage OS 17.1 and Open Apps (lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303) with an OTG plug and an USB stick. After installing i removed the USB Stick. But now i am having a new problem...
When the phone boots it asks: "To start Android, enter your password"
Which password is this? When i enter a password i often use it works but then:
"Decryption unsuccessful
The password you entered is correct, but unfortunately your data is corrupt. (Which is no problem)
To resume using your phone, you need to perform a factory reset. When you set up your phone after the reset, you'll have an opportunity to restore any data that was backed up to your Google account.
(Button) Erase ALL DATA"
Of course i erase the data. Look at the attachment to see what happens then.
I will not give up, will get Lineage OS on this phone, and after that on my Tablet S2 and maybe even on my primairy phone (S10+)
What should i do now? Many thanks for all the help so far, and for help finishing this proces
TheGeneral said:
Well i installed Lineage OS 17.1 and Open Apps (lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303) with an OTG plug and an USB stick. After installing i removed the USB Stick. But now i am having a new problem...
When the phone boots it asks: "To start Android, enter your password"
Which password is this? When i enter a password i often use it works but then:
"Decryption unsuccessful
The password you entered is correct, but unfortunately your data is corrupt. (Which is no problem)
To resume using your phone, you need to perform a factory reset. When you set up your phone after the reset, you'll have an opportunity to restore any data that was backed up to your Google account.
(Button) Erase ALL DATA"
Of course i erase the data. Look at the attachment to see what happens then.
I will not give up, will get Lineage OS on this phone, and after that on my Tablet S2 and maybe even on my primairy phone (S10+)
What should i do now? Many thanks for all the help so far, and for help finishing this proces
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Mounting data errors in twrp generally ( but not always ) means your device is encrypted/re-encrypted when booting into system. Twrp has issues with encrypted devices.
What version twrp are you using?
Have you flashed the no-verity-opt-encypt zip in twrp. This zip file will prevent device from re-encrypting when booting phone back into the system ( after the Format Data stage / reboot back into twrp)
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/
What is your process of installing twrp?
If you have any passwords etc. installed delete them until after setting up you phone.
spawnlives said:
Mounting data errors in twrp generally ( but not always ) means your device is encrypted/re-encrypted when booting into system. Twrp has issues with encrypted devices.
What version twrp are you using?
Have you flashed the no-verity-opt-encypt zip in twrp. This zip file will prevent device from re-encrypting when booting phone back into the system ( after the Format Data stage / reboot back into twrp)
https://build.nethunter.com/android-tools/no-verity-opt-encrypt/
What is your process of installing twrp?
If you have any passwords etc. installed delete them until after setting up you phone.
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I am using version twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte and no i have not flashed that no-verity-opt-encypt zip. I assume i should flash this one the same way flash the Lineage ROM right?
No passwords used on the phone.
My process:
i put the phone in download mode (POWER+BIXBY+VOL DOWN)
I use ODIN to flash twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte, and when the phone reboot i press POWER+BIXBY+VOL UP to enter TWRP menu,
Then i go to WIPE and Advanced Wipe and i select the data, system and davlik cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
Then i go to INSTALL and flash lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303
TheGeneral said:
I am using version twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte and no i have not flashed that no-verity-opt-encypt zip. I assume i should flash this one the same way flash the Lineage ROM right?
No passwords used on the phone.
My process:
i put the phone in download mode (POWER+BIXBY+VOL DOWN)
I use ODIN to flash twrp-3.3.1-1-dream2lte, and when the phone reboot i press POWER+BIXBY+VOL UP to enter TWRP menu,
Then i go to WIPE and Advanced Wipe and i select the data, system and davlik cache. Then swipe to wipe it.
Then i go to INSTALL and flash lineage-17.1-20200211-UNOFFICIAL-dream2lte and open_gapps-arm64-10.0-pico-20200303
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To install TWRP
1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp
2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )
Type yes to format
3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )
4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).
5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.
6. From system reboot back into twrp.
To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).
Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).
Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.
spawnlives said:
To install TWRP
1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp
2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )
Type yes to format
3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )
4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).
5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.
6. From system reboot back into twrp.
To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).
Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).
Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.
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how do i make a complete TWRP backup? and what is rmm bypass and how do i know if it is neccessary to install this zip file?
TheGeneral said:
how do i make a complete TWRP backup? and what is rmm bypass and how do i know if it is neccessary to install this zip file?
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In twrp main menu
Select backup menu - select ( all ) partitions - select storage location ( bottom left of screen ) - then swipe to backup.
Note:
1. If backing up to internal storage copy/move backup to an external storage ie: PC, sd card.etc.
2. Since you want a custom rom backup of the EFS partition is important.
Rmm state can be found in download mode. It will have a line ( near the top ) saying RMM state. It will either say prenormal or normal /disappeared.
It won't hurt to flash it just in case.
See OP in the thread I sent before:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535
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To install TWRP
1. Flash twrp with odin - reboot straight into twrp
2. In wipe menu select Format Data ( bottom right )
Type yes to format
3. Reboot back into twrp ( use twrp menu )
4. Flash no-verity-opt zip and if needed rmm bypass zip ( using install button in twrp ).
5. Reboot back into twrp then reboot to system using twrp menu.
6. From system reboot back into twrp.
To check if device is un-encrypted use backup menu - check data storage size ( If reading 0mb then device is still encrypted ).
Note: If all ok I would do a complete twrp backup at this stage ( keep backup on a separate storage device ).
Then you can install custom Rom's as per the installation guide of that Rom.
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I am really trying to do what you are saying...but when i try to "Format Data" (Step 2) it shows an error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). When i try to install no-verity-opt zip (step 4) at the end it shows the same error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). Which is probably because format data failed?
I am installing the zip from an USB stick with an USB-C to USB-A Converter. I don't think that could be the problem?
As Expected the "Data (excl. storage) is still showing 0MB.
TheGeneral said:
I am really trying to do what you are saying...but when i try to "Format Data" (Step 2) it shows an error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). When i try to install no-verity-opt zip (step 4) at the end it shows the same error "Failed to mount '/preload' (Invalid argument). Which is probably because format data failed?
I am installing the zip from an USB stick with an USB-C to USB-A Converter. I don't think that could be the problem?
As Expected the "Data (excl. storage) is still showing 0MB.
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Failed to mount preload seems to affect some users.
You could try after the format data and reboot back into twrp ( using twrp 3.3.1.1 ):
Select wipe menu
Select advanced wipe
Select Preload
Swipe to wipe
Reboot back into twrp
Then try flashing no-verity/rmm zips files - reboot back into twrp.
Normally, for me , after this stage If i still get 0mb I will reboot into the Android system and then back into twrp. Then check in backup menu storage. If ok then try to flash custom rom.
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Failed to mount preload seems to affect some users.
You could try after the format data and reboot back into twrp ( using twrp 3.3.1.1 ):
Select wipe menu
Select advanced wipe
Select Preload
Swipe to wipe
Reboot back into twrp
Then try flashing no-verity/rmm zips files - reboot back into twrp.
Normally, for me , after this stage If i still get 0mb I will reboot into the Android system and then back into twrp. Then check in backup menu storage. If ok then try to flash custom rom.
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Yes Yes!! After doing the Preload i am able to flash no-verity/rmm zips file.
But Data is still showing 0MB.....
I thought why not give the lineage OS rom flashing another try. That worked, but now the phone seems to hang on a Lineage OS logo with a small circle moving around not straight line.
So i wiped everything again and flashed no-verity/rmm zip file, and will wait what for some advice and what do to next.
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Yes Yes!! After doing the Preload i am able to flash no-verity/rmm zips file.
But Data is still showing 0MB.....
I thought why not give the lineage OS rom flashing another try. That worked, but now the phone seems to hang on a Lineage OS logo with a small circle moving around not straight line.
So i wiped everything again and flashed no-verity/rmm zip file, and will wait what for some advice and what do to next.
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Have you tried to reboot into system through twrp ie: reboot menu - system. Let it start normally, reboot into twrp, then check storage size. ( This is after the flashing of the no-verity/rmm zip and rebooting back into twrp ).
As I said I' m not familiar with custom ROMs. I do know that some custom ROMs do take some time to boot up on installation.
But out of curiosity I have a spare S8 and will give it a go.
I've been running ArrowOS - Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211108-VANILLA - and pleased with it's stability, but decided it was time to update to the Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211221-VANILLA version.
Recovery was TWRP-3.5.2-vayu-Nebrassy-2 so I used the TWRP app to update that to the official TWRP-3.6.0.
My phone is encrypted and without a password. TWRP-3.6.0 couldn't mount partitions or view files.
Data partition etc show 0 bytes' and adb sideload failed to connect - may have been an unreliable cable - so I added a 4-digit pin which worked in the system and rebooted to recovery. TWRP didn't ask for a password and showed the same encrypted and invisible partitions. Trying the 'Decrypt Data' option in TWRP 'Mount' menu, I got the errors 'Failed to decrypt data' 'Password failed'.
I tried using adb shell to decrypt:
vayu:/ # twrp decrypt 1234
Attempting to decrypt data partition or user data via command line.
Failed to decrypt data.
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Then I tried adb sideload from TWRP which failed quickly with:
updater process ended with signal 7
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And on my Ubuntu laptop:
$ adb sideload Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211221-VANILLA.zip
serving: 'Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211221-VANILLA.zip' (~7%) adb: failed to read command: Success
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I rebooted into System, and got Fastboot instead. I can reboot into recovery.
Can anyone suggest how to repair the phone, and get TWRP to decrypt the filesystem?
TIA!
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I've been running ArrowOS - Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211108-VANILLA - and pleased with it's stability, but decided it was time to update to the Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211221-VANILLA version.
Recovery was TWRP-3.5.2-vayu-Nebrassy-2 so I used the TWRP app to update that to the official TWRP-3.6.0.
My phone is encrypted and without a password. TWRP-3.6.0 couldn't mount partitions or view files.
Data partition etc show 0 bytes' and adb sideload failed to connect - may have been an unreliable cable - so I added a 4-digit pin which worked in the system and rebooted to recovery. TWRP didn't ask for a password and showed the same encrypted and invisible partitions. Trying the 'Decrypt Data' option in TWRP 'Mount' menu, I got the errors 'Failed to decrypt data' 'Password failed'.
I tried using adb shell to decrypt:
Then I tried adb sideload from TWRP which failed quickly with:
And on my Ubuntu laptop:
I rebooted into System, and got Fastboot instead. I can reboot into recovery.
Can anyone suggest how to repair the phone, and get TWRP to decrypt the filesystem?
TIA!
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Any custom recovery at the moment cannot decrypt Android 12.
Try USB OTG or microSD card to flash in custom recovery.
Oic thanks!
Sounds like an easy fix. Before I do that, am I going to lose data, settings etc by flashing the update when the recovery can't access all the filesystem?
Giallograle said:
Oic thanks!
Sounds like an easy fix. Before I do that, am I going to lose data, settings etc by flashing the update when the recovery can't access all the filesystem?
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Not sure if your previous actions messed up your data partition or not, so not sure if you will loose your data or not.
Recoveries cannot decrypt data partition, but the system file writing ability should be working.
If you still have the zip file of the old version 20211108, you can flash it and see if the system will boot and read your data correctly.
If it boots and your phone is like before update attempt, then you can try flash the update zip.
If it did not boot into the OS, chances are some of your earlier actions messed up data partition. In this case, format data is the way, which will loose your data.
If format data still doesn't help, you might need to go back to MIUI and start again.
That was a good suggestion. I reinstalled the Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211108-VANILLA rom and the phone rebooted.
Only glitch is constant notifications that Google Play Services keeps stopping, and various other apps notifications to 'Get Google Play Services'.
I presume that Play Services may have been rolled back by the reinstallation, and I'm wondering whether to try to find a more recent copy to install and see if that fixes it, or just go directly to the Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211221-VANILLA rom.
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That was a good suggestion. I reinstalled the Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211108-VANILLA rom and the phone rebooted.
Only glitch is constant notifications that Google Play Services keeps stopping, and various other apps notifications to 'Get Google Play Services'.
I presume that Play Services may have been rolled back by the reinstallation, and I'm wondering whether to try to find a more recent copy to install and see if that fixes it, or just go directly to the Arrow-v12.0-vayu-OFFICIAL-20211221-VANILLA rom.
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Did you install GApps manually?
If you did not, but your system has Google Play Services, then you probably had installed GApps version of ArrowOS instead of Vanilla version.
Switching between Vanilla and GApps is probably not working well if you did not format data. Maybe from Vanilla to GApps version is possible, but from GApps version to Vanilla may cause some issues.
Make sure which version you had, GApps or Vanilla.
If you are not very sure, then backup all your personal data and apps and do a clean flash with format data.