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[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] orlandoxpolice:
If I make a backup on version 2.5, then upgrade to 2.8, would there be an issues restoring a backup from a previous version of TWRP?

TWRP manager also crashes when I click on "device name" to identify the phone. Which means I cant install an updated recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Caifan09:
Original bootloader from the first batch of touchwiz 4.2.2 jellybean S4 MDL at&t Firmware. I got root and recovery before at&t updated their bootloaders with the ones that cant flash cmw or twrp.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Dukenukemx:
Trying to do this for a friends ATT S4. It's rooted but the instructions to twrp it are kinda lacking. I install twrp manager and select install recovery. Device name is jflteatt which is ATT Galaxy S4. Recovery 2.8.1.0 is selected. When I hit install recovery it downloads and I get a warning message. Ensure the partition below is the correct one "/dev/block/mmcblk0p21". I hit yes and the app crashes. What am I doing wrong?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
What firmware version is the device on? If it's newer than mdl twrp won't work. Safestrap is the only recovery that'll work.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Dukenukemx:
It's on stock 4.4.4. Not sure what MDL is?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You're stuck with safestrap.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Dukenukemx:
First the Verizon Galaxy S3 and now this S4. I remember doing this for my moms Galaxy S2 and thinking, "I must have a Samsung device". I was so easy compared to my older HTC devices. Now I'm getting the idea that Samsung doesn't want people to buy their phones. Can't even put CyanogenMod on this phone now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TRoN_1:
I have exactly the same problem. My Canadian S4 (i337m) is on Android 4.2.2, baseband I337MVLUAMDJ. I chose twrp-2.8.1.0-jfltecan.img and it crashes exactly as above (after that same warning). Any way to resolve? Can I install the latest twrp img with another app or should I be using a different recovery method? I want to upgrade to Android 4.4.4(or whatever is the latest compatible for my phone).

Thanks

TRoN
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sharpeyedman:
My i337 always crashes when I try TWRP app to flash or update the recovery.

So I usually use recovery to flash recovery zip files to update or change it.

It's frustrating and sad that new updates are not available in flash able zip files.

I tried latest TWRP app again to flash 2.8.0.1 and it crashes again.

I wish someone would release one in zip file.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] thebestiam:
Wait, you're trying to flash TWRP on t mobile s4?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] geomax45:
I have the same problem on an ATT S4. The app crashes and restarts, only to crash again.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] saj222:
Give flashify a try. You can flash any recovery image file.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cduced:
Was having the same problem. Used flashify from the play store like others mentioned and it worked great. Give it a try. -- Bud
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Relys:
For those of you who want a zip installer as opposed to using Flashfiy.

Team Win Recovery Project

AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 (jflteatt)

Version 2.8.3.0

Zipped Download: https://www.sendspace.com/file/sa5b4z
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] rav4kar:
Thank you so much! If you can confirm md5, it's a lot of peace of mind before flashing? :D:thumbup:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dajj:
not mounting internal storage, system or data?!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
What's not?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dajj:
I'm unable to mount /system, /data, /cache or storage. I've tried with 2.8.1.0 and 2.8.3.0. My device is Canadian S4.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TRoN_1:
I have a Canadian S4(Fido). I recently updated my rom from MDJ(4.2.2) to NI2(4.4.2) using Odin 3.09. I had twrp recovery 2.8.1.0 installed when it was on MDJ rom. Now recovery is gone(I guess that's normal). Can I use flashify to install the latest recovery(2.8.3.0)?

Thanks

TRoN
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mattgyver:
I have 2.8.1.0 installed. TWRP Manager crashes the second I go into Install TWRP and try choosing a different TWRP to install.

Also, I installed the SD Card Fix, as the TWRP Manager prompted about it the second I installed the app. I tried making a backup to the external SD. On reboot, the backup that it just spent time running through doesn't exist. The TWRP folder exists, as well as the subfolders. However, the backup folder is empty even though the last accessed time is today's date.. Anyone else experience that?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spd_rcr:
I got the crash and the failure to install the first couple times I launched the program. I booted into my existing recovery and cleared the cache partitions and the program seemed to work ok. I stopped when it asked me to verify the correct directory to install the recovery into. I'm really not a fan of this whole installing recovery from an app, I much prefer just flashing the zip from within recovery.

I thought it was also a bit odd that the latest recovery for the fjlteatt through the TWRP app is still 2.8.1.0, contrary to what the OP was saying.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mattgyver:
The app is up to date now. Updated to 2.8.3.0 already.

Sent from my TARDIS
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spd_rcr:
The update was available for me when I tried last night. It gave an error and said it failed to install, but when I booted into recovery 2.8.3.0 looked just fine. Can't wait to get home and install lollipop tonight
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Ashyford:
Flashify + 2.8.3.0 Img Resulting in Download Mode

Edit: double post.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] igotroot:
Flashify confirmation

I downloaded the 2.8.3.0 recovery img from the TWRP website, used Flashify to select the file on my sd card, and it flashed the recovery img flawlessly.

Flashify rocks!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] WarlockW:
This is ONLY for the ATT S4 !

Flashable Zip: S4_ATT_Twrp.2.8.3.0.zip

Hpe this helps :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] terpin32:
tried this flashing the .img and it soft bricks my att s4 evrytime any clue y?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Ashyford:
Just to ensure we are on the same page, you can't "flash" the img file via TWRP. Use the Flashify app for the img file, or TWRP recovery for the zip. You can also use terminal and dd commands; the instructions for such should be at start of the thread.

Also, check to make sure the md5 is identical or at least that files are the identical file size (not the same thing). When downloading via mobile, sometimes you'll only get a 76KB file and not the 8 MB file but your browser may suggest the download was successful.

If you did all of the above, download the file again and try again. Hope this helps!

sent from xda app
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spocko:
Can you please add the MD5 to your post? Thanks!!

Edit:

Thanks! The MD5 checked out fine for me, just wanted to be sure. It flashed just fine from within TWRP 2.6.3.

As a bonus, it looks like the timezone is finally fixed in this version. Older 2.5.x and 2.6.x versions never showed the correct time on my phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] WarlockW:
The file I made is a flashable zip from recovery!

Flash .. Then Reboot Recovery!

MD5 = C29B6ACD04E5FBD0221DCD67FAD91B20

Files Seem to match what I have and what was uploaded :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] terpin32:
I tired flashing the your zip in safestrap (kinda trwp) recovery tried the .img file in flashify I made the .img file to an .img.tar file to use in odin still didn't work im on 4.4.2 stock rom
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Ashyford:
I'm pretty sure this isn't for safestrap. I could be wrong. Hopefully, you'll find the answer soon.

sent from xda app
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spocko:
Yeah, this is definitely not for Safestrap. To flash this you must have the older MDB or MDL bootloader which allows the Loki exploit. If you have a newer (locked) bootloader, then you must stick with whatever recovery Safestrap provides.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] terpin32:
I can odin to nb1 I think it is but I haven't tried anything esle

---------- Post added at 09:03 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:02 PM ----------

But thanks for letting me know so I can stop trying lol I was getting pretty mad that I could get it to work I just got this phone coming from an htc one

---------- Post added at 09:04 PM ---------- Previous post was at 09:03 PM ----------

One question tho since im on safecrap lol can I flash kernels?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You can't flash kernels with safestrap
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] terpin32:
Crap alright lol im getting the note 4 in feb so I guess ill just be stock til then lameee
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You'll be pretty much stock there too
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] terpin32:
Ya probably I have to get an samsung cuz my wife got me a gear 2 neo so idk what to get I might try the note 3
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Ashyford:
You have to specifically shop for a phone with an accessible bootloader. Whatever phone model interests you, check on XDA to see if it that model and bootloader is truly rootable before making your purchase. I had to do the same thing in 2013 searching specifically for an MDL bootloader on an S4. (No offense to safestrap.)

sent from xda app
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] terpin32:
Lucky I stay up to date on that crap and I have to wait 2 years b4 I can do gives me time to research what to get but thanks for help man
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TheDogman:
Normally I don't say anything that can be construed as negative ... but isn't this part of the forum for "ATT Samsung Galaxy S4" development? If so ... then why is this post here in all the ATT users faces when everyone KNOWS none of them can use this Recovery due to the locked bootloader? Shouldn't it be located in the "General" forum for the lucky ones who are stock unlocked? Just a thought ... Obviously I'm sure the ATT users would love an unlocked bootloader and this post seems to be stuffing it in their faces that (theirs) aren't (yet). I'm not trying to be PC or argumentative. If this recovery DOES work on any ATT variant and I'm stuffing my foot into my mouth then I apologize to all whom I offended with these remarks. :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] vanstorm:
This recovery works with ATT MDL baseband
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TheDogman:
Yes. The first two basebands actually. After that ATT users are SOL. And that's probably the VAST majority of users. I knew that somebody would point out those first two bootloaders. I was referring more to the other 98% of ATT users who are screwed. I should have specified that in my initial comment :)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] rogersa2k:
Wow, I've been running the OUDHS recovery for like two years now and had no idea that TWRP was available for my I337. I just installed TWRP 2.8.4.0 with no issues and thought I'd try to give something back...

First, I used the Terminal app on my SGS4 to verify that my bootloader was the correct version. Type getprop ro.bootloader and press Enter. You should see either UCUAMDB or UCUAMDL. Mine was the latter.

I then downloaded the latest TWRP from http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jflteatt. I also downloaded the recovery-flashable zip file posted a few pages back and replaced the recovery.img with the 2.8.4.0 version.

After that I rebooted into recovery, flashed openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-jflteatt.zip, and then rebooted into recovery again.

I'll attach openrecovery-twrp-2.8.4.0-jflteatt.zip. The MD5 is e8ee17e65a4c07ffac7fa2b77b2b7e32

- Aaron

P.S. I accept no responsibility for anything that happens to you, your computer, or your phone should *you* choose to use this. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mikecantreed:
I just use the TWRP manager app to flash updates.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
anyone install 2.8.5.0 yet? I just flashed the image via flashify and I'm sitting at the "recovery booting" screen forever.

PS...

Quick tip i learned a while ago...

If you get a bad recovery install and get stuck the the "recovery booting" screen reboot into download mode, then just hit cancel. It will boot up like normal.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 78Staff:
By that logic, a lot of kernel and rom threads would not be here either. There are plenty of unlocked expoitable-bootloader ATT S4's out there, prob way more than 2% :).

Owners need to be responsible enough to know what they can and cannot do with their phones, due diligence and all.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Actually, there are no AT&T s4's with unlocked bootloaders out there. Just some that can be exploited with Loki.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 78Staff:
Fair enough... Same logic applies, though :).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
OK, I downloaded 2.8.5.0 directly from twrp and used flashify. That didn't work.

I used flashify to download 2.8.5.0. that didn't work.

I used TWRP Manager but it stops at 2.8.4.0.

I was able to reinstall 2.8.4.0 through a flashy download and the phone is working.

I tried one more time to flash 2.8.5.0 through flashify and it killed the phone again.

I'd suggest holding off on 2.8.5.0 for now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] finneginsfast:
Same experience here.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] rogersa2k:
Anyone tried flashing the img in TWRP itself? That's how I update most of my devices. It worked fine on my Nexus 6.

Anyone using TWRP themes? In that thread there's been discussion of it being an issue.

Edit: Didn't work either. Thanks for the tip on getting the phone to boot.

- Aaron
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TheDogman:
Badda Bing ... But ... I didn't feel the need to argue my point. -smiles- :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] finneginsfast:
Well, TWRP Manager has updated to show 2.8.5.0 today but I got the same result as I did with Flashify so it's definitely a corrupted file from TWRP I suppose.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] godeyes:
thanks for the tip from trunzoc. it saved me a lot of time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Cusa:
It seems like they have a really hard time releasing a stable version. I've had nothing but issues with you every release.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 78Staff:
Well, you did say "none of them can use this recovery" which is incorrect. You also asked - well stated in the form of a question I suppose... "If this recovery DOES work on any ATT variant..." and vanstorm just answered that query :o

From an ATT S4 user that can and does use TWRP :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
NPAA guys.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] s0ulreaver:
It's funny the 2.8.5.0 for the Canadian S4 i337m is corrupted, as well.

So whatever went wrong for the TWRP guys, went wrong big time.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] beast3300:
It doesn't work on the 9505 or M919.

Sent from my M919 S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Of course not! Try twrp for your device.

http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltexx
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] beast3300:
I did. The T-Mobile s4 version didn't boot either. I was just saying that twrp 2.8.5.0 isn't working for any s4 variant.

Sent from my M919 S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Ok, sorry man
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ~wolverine~:
When they upped it to 2.8.4.0 the Nexus 7 (2012) version was borked. It bootlooped. I guess they can't get them all right at once. But you'd have thought it would be fixed by now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] beast3300:
No sir, you're fine. Everything OK. [emoji1] [emoji1] [emoji1]

Sent from my M919 S4 on AT&T
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TheDogman:
Again I will post ... (since you are obviously feeling the need to somehow keep kicking the horse to feel superior here and have missed the repost or chose not to see it) "I knew that somebody would point out those first two bootloaders. I was referring more to the other 98% of ATT users who are screwed. I should have specified that in my initial comment"
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 78Staff:
lol your the one bringing up a week old post, but whatever. Don't post incorrect info and then get huffy when called on it... But, I'm done with this...continue flaming me as you wish.

signed,

H. K. Superiority, Esq. :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] TheDogman:
I was not "Huffy" ... I was merely pointing out the mistake(s) you made. Call that a flame if you must ... but it wasn't meant that way. You were snarky in your replie(s) and continued (even now) to follow up with snarky comments after I posted the correction and retraction to my OP. Yes I answered a "week old post". Guess what? Some people have JOBS and work for a living. Again ... more snark on your behalf. It is clear who is being "huffy" as you call it. Smiles. Enjoy your evening/day ... I am finished commenting on this topic. Go ahead and get your "last word". Cheers!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 78Staff:
lol, no mistakes here :good: Thanks for the entertainment, though. Thread back OT.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] leos0000:
how i can faund recovery for canadian s4 i337m ? thanks
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] finneginsfast:
Look on the playstore for Flashify. You can install any recovery with that.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] s0ulreaver:
For the image file for the Canadian Galaxy S4 i337m, get the .img here and flash with Flashify:

http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jfltecan
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] finneginsfast:
Or just download it directly from Flashify itself.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] xpanmanx:
+1
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Allknighter:
Dont understand

Ok I downloaded everything like i was suppose to but when i restarted the phone is shows the samsung logo then a unlocked lock icon and that says custom under it then goes into download mode... what do i do now?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] FREAK0N:
There is no 2.8.5.0 for jftleatt so if you flash directly from TWRP app it will just get broken, so youll need to download the latest version for JFLTEATT from Here

and Flash it. Or in the TWRP app select to flash the 2.8.4.0 version insteed of the Latest!.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ftw2118:
Ok everyone. I have been searching through the threads looking for an answer. I have a att variant i337 that is unlocked so I can use it on straight talk and it is rooted. I bought it rooted and unlocked. It has the ni1 baseband and the bootloader is locked (I think).. I tried installing and flashing twrp through twrp manager and I got stuck in Odin mode. Never had a galaxy before so I thought I bricked my phone. Don't know how to use Odin and would rather use twrp. How do I install twrp on my device. I also tried flashify but when I tried to download the file to flash it says the file is corrupted. Every single one I tried said that. Any help will be appreciate and thanked.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You can't use twrp on your device. Only devices with mdb or mdl bootloaders can use twrp. You can only use safestrap as the custom recovery on your device.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ftw2118:
About time. Thank god. Thank you for telling me that. Now is there anyway I can be able to use twrp. Can I flash another baseband and if so which one is safe. Also what is safe strap. Is it easy and where do I find it. Is it like twrp or cwm
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
You can not down grade your bootloader. You are stuck only being able to use safestrap. Safestrap is based on twrp but you'll only be able to flash touch wiz based roms. See this http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=53758227
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mattgyver:
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(>.0) #twitch

I can't believe I never thought to do that..... I've been freaking out because I installed 2.8.5.0 this morning and have been watching the "recovery booting" screen sit there over and over again. That makes my Monday a little better!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] spd_rcr:
Choosing cancel didn't work for me, stuck with a soft-bricked phone after hitting the 2.8.5.0 update in the twrp manager.

Odin'd back to MDL stock rom, re-ran casual/motochopper, re-installed twrp 2.8.4.0, then back to Kangapop. That was a LONG night!

The OP really needs to update the thread.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Stryke_the_Orc:
Just a quick point of reference here; If your bootloader is locked you cannot have custom kernel and or recovery without a workaround. As this device is unknown to me, I am unaware of any workarounds that may be present, but as always, flash at your own risk, read the instructions and for gods sake follow them. If you brick your device, it's your responsibility, no one else's.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Cusa:
I can't seem to find the 2.8.6.0 version for att on their website.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] BehrendsTech:
From what I hear it's not available for us right now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] dijuremo:
Try this one from AntaresOne (See Downloads section):

http://xdaforums.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-orig-develop/exclusive-antaresone-alucard24-s-t3066696
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Caligula36:
Im having trouble flashing TWRP using the .img method. Ive followed all instructions on http://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxys4att.html. On rebooting, the phone flashes for a second that recovery is starting, then goes straight into download mode with the message "Could not do normal boot". Only solution is to ODIN back to stock and try again with the jfltexx version using the .tar that is available. Can anyone help?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Do you have an i337 and what firmware version are you on?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] BehrendsTech:
If you can't Loki or your not unlocked you can't install it. I always recommend if you have a really old version to slowly upgrade.

For other posts

I've noticed on my phone when I had 3.0 I had to go 4.0 then 5.0 if I went 3.0 to 5.0 the .IMG would screw up sometimes because all the changes.

That's why on their website they want 4.0+ to use their .IMG files.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Caligula36:
Its a m616 ive been using as an ATT phone. I solved the issue by just using PhilZ's recovery.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] geoldr:
Does 2.8.6.0 have a flashable ZIP for ATT S4? I have one of the original with the unlocked bootloader Loki patch.