yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] freebee269:
wiping /data is not the issue with touchwiz roms with twrp. it's format data. the option that makes you type in yes before you can do it. that is what wipes encryption and causes problems with touchwiz based roms. but i did find out that after you format data, reboot back into recovery then format system/data/cache/preload/boot. this did allow me to install a touchwiz based rom after i did the format data with yes to confirm option. rom didnt give me an encryption error.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
Besides having a nandroid, you only need to do step 1 to flash a rom. Unless having issues or you need to flash your carrier's kernel or gapps depending on rom or your phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] CZ Eddie:
I'm pretty sure that's what I said I did.

All you have to do is reboot into recovery after wiping data. The script actually tells you to do this. I do run another factory reset after rebooting into recovery though, just for the heck of it. So who knows...

I have learned to do things my way over a couple years of various recovery on Infuse, Galaxy S3, S4 and a few other phones never seeming to work 100% at one thing or another. Regardless of "all that is necessary", I shotgun my installs so I have less to worry about. Do it right the first time so you don't have to do it four or five more times. lol :good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] obriane217:
So in you guys honest opinion is it really necessary to format data and/or system? I personally haven't formatted either since I've had my S4. But of corse I do the usual wipes & factory reset but no formatting. So is this not wise by me & I should be formatting also. TIA
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
I dont usually and twrp also doesnt say it is required 99% of the time. That said if there was a rom I wanted to flash and the developer outlined that was to be done then I would.

Over doing alot of flashing with my s3, note 2 and s4 I really cant say ive had many flash related issues either. You see so many people having major issues on here kind of makes you wonder what they are doing wrong?

sent from my S3, S4 or Note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] oak:
I never format, just wipe. I have had zero issues and have flashed my S4 many times with many roms.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] freebee269:
format data ended up not working for me this morning. after i tried your suggestion yesterday and was able to get goldeneye rom working with it, this morning i restarted my phone as i do every morning and it wouldnt boot up into the rom. got stuck at the samsung logo. i went into recovery and recovery wanted me to input a password to get into it. this is a result of the encryption being striped from the internal card and is not advised as i previously said. needless to say i fixed it with odin. but yea, the format data option in twrp is not needed and will just give you problems in the long run.

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if you do a factory reset it is formatting certain partitions on the internal card. going from different roms especially 4.2.2 to 4.3 and back, formating system and data is needed and is safe.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Shawnkanan:
Does TWRP Auto Loki?

Does TWRP Auto Loki? If not where would I get the file needed to flash and if that isn't necessary anymore I would assume if a ROM isn't Auto Loki'd they would have it in the OP to flash it?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] oak:
No.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
You just saved my arse
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] finnmacool:
I'm getting invalid md5 sum errors after downloading 2.6.0.1 on my I337M. (jfltecan.img). Using CM 4.3 nightly, Sept 5
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sloanster:
+1 i-dIG!:cool:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
I never format. Just select system/data/both caches individually thru the advanced wipe screen. I do it 3x and never have issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] pham818:
i downloaded the app and did what you told me and it says no recoveries were found for me to install.

i am running goldeneye rom. its pretty much stock so what do i do?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] oak:
That's just rude. Yes, there are some problems with 2.6 on the S4. 2.5.0.2 works great and I vastly prefer it over cwm.

I f you don't like TWRP don't use it. These devs provide the great FREE product and people should be more gracious.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] PeterGuru:
What is Preload?

Well, let's see ...

Entered "What is Preload" in the Search function, and got quite a number of entries. However, I went to the oldest one where someone asked the same question, so I clicked on it.

I searched and searched, reading each post for more than 20 pages of this thread, but no answer. In fact, while reading, two other people asked the same question, yet not a single answer from anyone.

WHAT THE HELL IS PRELOAD???????

Can ANYONE please provide an answer?

Thank you,

Peter
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Galaen:
Not really sure either, but I found this. It's not a perfect answer, but it gives an idea.

http://androidforums.com/5781789-post4.html

A little better answer:

http://mobility.forumsee.com/a/m/s/p12-9628-0313673--include-preload-nandroid-stock.html

Sent from my AT&T Galaxy S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] upndwn4par:
Preload is a partition in the file system that doesn't seem to be used much anymore. It was often used by OEMs and carriers to store bloatware for re-installation should the user manage to delete some (drove us nuts on a previous device until we figured it out). On older devices it was a great place to push superuser.apk, su binary, and install script to root a device.

The S4 doesn't seem to be using preload for anything as far as I can tell. The S3 didn't have preload, so I don't know why the S4 does unless Sammy has future plans.

Also, I think you need to work on your searching skills. :D

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2030594
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] kL7GtEd:
Dude I can't thank you enough for that. I use device encryption and this is the first twrp version that actually decrypts storage properly and can read it! With encryption, until now, I haven't had a recovery I could actually use. Thank you so much for this.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] RK:
[MENTION=5147371]freebee269[/MENTION] can we get 2.6.3.0 please!!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] icedmayhem:
2.6.3.0 is available in goomanager fyi.. nevrmind it downloads and says it flashes but recovery doesnt change from current one instaalled
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Galaen:
We had the same problem with 2.6.1 on the S3. Many of us wound up installing it with Odin or a terminal emulator.

Sent from my AT&T Galaxy S4
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Easton999GS:
This recovery is beautiful! and its working perfectly, Straight from Goo Manager
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
Lets see if this update fixes the issue of hanging on the twrp screen.

sent from Canada via my S3, S4 or Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] RedInuYasha:
I rebooted into recovery just after installing it...The first thing it did was hang at the twrp screen.

Sigh. I love twrp recovery but I simply can't use it as long as it continues to hang at the twrp screen...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
Anyone looking for a flashable zip of 2.6.3.0? http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=45656348
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ChronoReverse:
Is there a recovery that doesn't do that occasionally for the GS4? All my previous phones never had this kind of annoying issue.

I tried Clockworkmod and _it_ crashed too so I went back to TWRP. Not gonna use an inferior interface if it's going to crash on me too.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
2.5.0.2

https://dl-web.dropbox.com/get/Publ...ADH3Dvs3NXfWNJGFalrwVNlyZ2aAFX2Uefwo35VgblYCA
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ChronoReverse:
I thought you needed a 2.6 recovery for 4.3 android builds? If I go back to 2.5.0.2 will there be problems with CM10.2?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jproy12:
I've been using 2.5.0.2 with 4.3, and it works, but I've been getting stuck on the "splash screen" every once in a while.

On a separate note, what are the steps people are taking to do a "clean install"? I've heard different things, and I'm just curious as to what people are doing, I've heard that formatting data is bad, but what is the difference between wipe data and format data?

Thanks,

JP
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] oak:
I flashed 2.6.3.0 (thanks [MENTION=4858937]jd1639[/MENTION] ) and it seems to be working. No hangs so far.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Delakit:
Not yet. Same was for me on the last build. Everything seemed to be great and then back to the usual hands and back to Philz CWM. Quite the bummer.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] gravedigger76:
Anyone tried to format system (yes option) and see if it breaks encryption and hangs the phone on boot with today's release?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
I have no issue with any rom.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
Lol...it will take a braver man than me to to take that fork in the road...someone is bound to try it....they always do :confused:

sent from Canada via my S3, S4 or Note 2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jproy12:
Just had a hangup at the recovery screen with the latest version, reverted back to 2.5.0.2 and all is good, also loaded Slimrom 4.3 perfectly without any problems.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] oak:
Darn. 2.6.3.0 just hung on me, twice. Back to 2.5.0.2. Oh well, 2.5.0.2 has never given me a bit of trouble.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] obriane217:
Ahh, not good. Well so far so good for me. Man didn't want to here that news. I'm going to stick it out for now...:fingers-crossed:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] gravedigger76:
There is always Odin just I always now make sure to pull Sim card :)) I'll try it when by PC but won't be for another day or two.

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] seanpr123:
I'm interested in the format internal data issue as well.

Would be great to see that fixed, caused me quite the headache last week until I Odin'd back and did some research!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] igotroot:
What's the difference between 2.5.0.2 and 2.5.0.3 ?

Everyone prefers .2, but I've had .3 since I've had my S4 apparently with no issues.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
I didn't even know there was a .3. With 2.6.x.x hanging so often, I just put on what is available, and it seems like .2 is what's most readily accessible. If you have a flashable Loki'd 2.5.0.3, I would gladly throw it on and check it out.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jproy12:
It's the first time I hear about 2.5.0.3...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Delakit:
.3 was short lived with many issues, if I recall correctly.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] custommx3:
I'm using 2.5.0.2 on an ATT I337 with MDL baseband. Running MDOB MF3 and never ever had a single hang.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Delakit:
That's why everyone keeps going back to 2.5.0.2. It's the new versions that hang.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] WarlockW:
TWRP HANGS at the splash screen? 2.6.3.0

I have a At&t Gallaxy s4 ..

I installed Ver-2.6.30 using Goomanager.

And Now twrp HANGS at the splash screen!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Well .. I used Terminal Emulator - From Android Market

Copied the 2.5.0.2.img to my SD card

Then .. Used this command ..

Worked great .. And Now seems to not hang a splash screen ...

I was wondering how I can DOWN GRADE to 2.5.0.2 using Goomanager ?

Seems there needs a better way ! To Down Grade !

Or What's the easiest way to do it ?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jproy12:
You can always download the version (.tar) you want from their website and load it via odin....

http://teamw.in/project/twrp2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] WarlockW:
Hmmm .. Didn't know they had a TAR of the files for odin.

Wonder if The OP Dees_Troy Could / Should Add this to the Main Page ?

I really Wish the Guys at GooManager would add that to the Program!!!

( Who Can We Talk To ? ;) )
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mikeDCMDVA:
I can't find older versions of TWRP on http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/174

Where to look?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ronnie498:
http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/jflteatt

Sent from my SGH-I337 using Forum Runner
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mikeDCMDVA:
Thank you.

Will 2.5.0.2 work on stock I337UCUUAMF3 ? I purchased this device today but need it on TMO's 4G...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] ronnie498:
No you can brick your phone

To root look here

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2387577

Sent from my SGH-I337 using Forum Runner
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] mikeDCMDVA:
Really? What about safestrap?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Febby:
Safestrap works on the latest mf3 devices. Just dont attempt to install a recovery.

1. Root device

2. Install Safestrap apk.

3. Follow Safestrap instructions.

If you need talk about safestrap I'd suggest heading to the discussion thread made by [MENTION=4273149]graydiggy[/MENTION]

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2428254

Cheers!
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] starmanj:
Loaded recovery via TWRP--help

I installed 2.6.3 via goomanager; now I get yellow triangle "system software not authorized by AT&T"...reboot can't get beyond that.

How do I install older .img of TWRP? Or CWM? Can I get to ADB? Can't break out of this...help??

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I was able to reboot by voldown+power+home and cancelling. But I have to TWRP or CWM. How can I flash the old 2.5.1 (which I have from earlier in this thread)?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
I don't have 2.5.1, but a flashable 2.5.0.2 zip--

If you want 2.5.1 and you have it is it a .img
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] starmanj:
I was able to reboot by voldown+power+home and cancelling. But I have to TWRP or CWM. How can I flash the old 2.5.1 (which I have from earlier in this thread)?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Lookitfast:
[MENTION=912474]Dees_Troy[/MENTION] have you simply aborted this thread???:confused:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Febby:
You or someone should contact them via their support links. I believe they also have an irc.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cjkacz:
I used this before. With it you can push twrp from your pc to your phone

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301720
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] starmanj:
Okay thanks. iB4STiD had a link to flash older TWRP via adb. Bingo done.

Wonder if a loki'd TWRP 2.6.3 would have worked... oh well. Having 4.3 Google edition is too good to give up now.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] cjkacz:
Isn't the GE edition a ported rom? If so that's your problem. Your phone is registering as a non Verizon phone.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Lookitfast:
Just did thanks for the heads up:good:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Febby:
No problem. I don't think he or anyone at the team reads threads since they support so many devices. They probably have mentions off too. ;)
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
It is a ported ROM. Even though there are multiple links to a warning NOT to flash recovery from Goo, many people ignore the warnings or just don't read them.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] sg3love:
Lucky!

Happy it works for you im jelouse! I tried and my phone went into a Odin mode by it self and kept restarting. Then I did a battery pull then it booted normally.. Strange... lol :rolleyes:
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] gravedigger76:
If you flashing this through Goo make sure you're build.prop is for YOUR device and not GE devices. Then you will get the right recovery version and not have the yellow triangle
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] freebee269:
flashable recovery of v2.6.3.0 for jflteatt.

http://d-h.st/UdM
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Torlugic:
I have not rooted my phone yet and been looking into doing so so I can import from my old i9000m.

Do I need root before installing this or does this root also?

Just got my bell canada S4 yesterday. Been researching since. I dont have a pc to use odin either so been trying to find something to flash via recovery for root.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
You dont need a pc....use.mobile odin

sent from Canada via my S3,S4 or Note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Torlugic:
Thought I read somewhere on here that mobile odin doesn't work unless you have root
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
My bad bro..yes you need root. You can root and flash firmware with it but must be prerooted to do so.

sent from Canada via my S3,S4 or Note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Torlugic:
Can I root it thru the stock recovery or do I need to do it via pc? Since I have no pc access I'm looking for an alt way of gaining root. From there I'll be fine. Had my i9000m rooted for a couple years now and I'm missing that fact, haha.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jd1639:
No
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Torlugic:
K are people still getting boot loops on 2.6 or should I go with 2.5.0.2?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jproy12:
Stick to 2.5.0.2, I've tried all version after 2.6 and most of the ones I know have had issues causing hangups at the TWRP screen...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Torlugic:
Is there a fix in the works? 2.6.3.0 still had the same problem?
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
Been asked many many many times..wish I knew the answer!

sent from Canada via my S3,S4 or Note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Torlugic:
Ouch well I'll continue on researching, Thanks for the help/info
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
Ive stayed with 2.6.0.0..it does hang once in awhile but its liveable and not as bad as some have to deal with. Never had any type of issue flashing anything though which is whubi stick with it

sent from Canada via my S3,S4 or Note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Torlugic:
So you just reboot if it hangs or???
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
Yessir..reboot and im good to go.

sent from Canada via my S3,S4 or Note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] alixyz:
Encryption and Recovery

I've encrypted my data and with TWRP 2.6.0.0 in recovery I'm prompted for a password to decrypt/mount the data but it won't accept my password, giving me "E:Failed to decrypt data.". With TWRP 2.6.3.0, it doesn't detect the encryption and without prompting me, it gives me the following error "E: Unable to mount '/data'"

Anyone know of a workaround or ...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
So it never worked for you In 2.6.0.0?

sent from Canada via my S3,S4 or Note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Bradl79:
does 2.6.3.0 have any issues
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] force70:
Ive stayed with 2.6.0.0 simply because other than hanging once in awhile on boot screen and the format data issue its been rock solid through TONS of flashing, backups and restores.

I stick with whats proven to work for me.

sent from Canada via my S3,S4 or Note2
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] alixyz:
I had the same issue 2.6.3.0 would hang from time to time on normal boot and recovery but 2.6.0.0 runs great. The only issue I'm having is with encryption/decryption) 2.6.0.0, doesn't decrypt with the password and 2.6.3.0 doesn't detect the encryption to prompt for the password.

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Nope.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] C13v3r0n3:
I was having issues also, ditched tarp and loaded philz recovery, USB mount works...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] troyolson92:
Is there an update coming? I've been holding onto twrp but the boot lag is killing me. Also usb is broken backups are slower than before, since v5 twrp seems to be going backwards. Just wondering if dev knows of these issues and how it looks as far as solving them.

:****Jamison's Rom:ktweaker****
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] upndwn4par:
You have been on xda long enough to know that you don't ask for updates and you don't criticize a dev's work - especially when the dev is doing it for free.

If you are unhappy with TWRP, you have other options to choose from.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] troyolson92:
Yes, true, my bad..... I like twrp and have used it long time... my reasoning was wether to roll back or wait....

:****Jamison's Rom:ktweaker****
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] alixyz:
I had boot up issues 2.6.3.0 and downgraded to 2.6.0.0 and all is well (other than not being able to mount encrypted data partition in the recovery).
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Delakit:
No hangs, aye? That's odd. One luck of the bunch.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
No crap. I can't ever get 2.6.x.x to boot completely on the first try. I'm lucky if it takes less than 3.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Febby:
I've loki'd/repacked the TWRP 2.3.6.1 that was just released on the I9505.

I personally tested it before releasing it as is in a flashable zip. I don't seem to get any more hangs at the twrp screen. I have how ever noticed that it tends to now sometimes randomly hang at "Recovery booting..". It could be my device though as I've rebooted 4 times without any hangs.

This is an unofficial release for the SGH-I337. Use at your own risk!

Download attachable zip, flash via recovery, enjoy, and report any bugs you find. ;)

All credit goes to [MENTION=912474]Dees_Troy[/MENTION]

Source of GT-I9505 THREAD = http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=46139238
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] trunzoc:
anyone tried it yet? I'm ascared...
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] icedmayhem:
Loaded the repacked 2.6.3.1 that's just been freshly posted and so far no hiccups.. Knock knock on wood
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] Febby:
scared of what? I tested it. All works good.

Im glad its working for you! Thanks for giving feedback that it works. :)

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] jproy12:
You think you could repack for i337m, for the jfltecan device?

Thanks,

JP
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] PapaMag:
Flashed the repacked 2.6.3.1 last night, ran a backup, went in and out of recovery a few times and all is well. Thanks much for doing this cuz I sure missed a smooth working twrp.
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] :
tried 2.6.3.0 and 2.6.3.1 the decryption doesn't work, I don't even get prompted to enter the password. It just keeps saying unable to mount /data
[AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Android Development] 78Staff:
Same here loaded it a day or so ago, that 2.6.3.0 locking up deal was driving me crazy, took three tries every time. Always three, very odd. Anyway, the .1 mod is working great. :good: