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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sfynx1:
Dont have any problems entering recovery, just wish they get usb-otg support working, and fixed wipping, 90% of my issues flashing new roms is because wipes still arent working perfectly, have the same issue on CWM aswell, sometimes i have to wipe 4 or 5 times for it to work properly =/
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] stesmi:
Is that using 2.5.0.3 or a previous one?

The previous ones gave me no problem to enter recovery, only 2.5.0.3 does.

// Stefan
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sfynx1:
Using 2.5.0.3, no issues entering recovery just the ones i mencioned
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] stesmi:
What way do you enter recovery?

I have tried using Goomanager and Rom Manager to use "reboot to recovery".

I have not tried any other way yet.

Trying to ascertain where the problem might lie - if it's difference in how we use it or if mine's malflashed or something else.

// Stefan
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] provolinoo:
Same here, going back to 2.5.0.2 for now :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sfynx1:
I can enter recovery just fine, either using the option in extended boot menu, or pressing power + volume up key, and realeasing power when it vibrates, also goo manager rebooting to recovery just fine.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] 200mpx:
Also have problem with entering recovery on 2.5.0.3 - stack on TeamWin screen, have to remove battery and push 2 buttons several time to enter
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] stesmi:
Easier is just : Hold power button until it reboots, and just let it sit there, if it locks up, try again until you reach recovery.

OR:

Hold power button until it reboots, hold button down, at the choice select to boot normally.

// Stefan
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] zikarus:
TWRP 2503 working fine on my device. No problems to enter recovery using the rebooter in Rom Tools. Touch sensitivity is usable and backups are created within 12-18 Min.

GT I 9505 tapatalking...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] pannocchia76:
Some questions to developers of TWRP:

1. New version 2.5.0.3 is reliable? Some bugs are reported from users, is it safe?

2. Is Wipe cache and dalvin ok?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] patrickbartalesi22:
The only problem i have with 2.5.0.3 is that occasionally it wont boot into recovery and sits on the twrp screen. I then power off and reboot into recovery and then it works but this doesnt happen all the time so it is a minor bug. It also seems that status 7 errors have disappeared.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] stesmi:
What I'd like to know is:

If you're having problems - What SD-card are you using (if any)? Size, brand, model, FILE SYSTEM (exfat/fat32/ext3/ext4)?

Same for if you're NOT having problems.

I'm only talking about the "can't get into recovery sometimes/often bug".

I'll start:

I can get in 1 in 3 attempts or so.

I'm running a Sandisk Ultra 64GB running exfat.

I can't see what else could be the cause of it since our phones are identical as they are, but differing SD-cards possibly.

// Stefan
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] viking13:
I am sure that external SD card is not a problem. I had same issues with and without SD card in my phone.

The problem is some bug in Format Data option from Wipe section (at least in TWRP for i9505). Phone became very unstable after that.

More info on problems I had:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=41818526&postcount=168
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] stesmi:
Hmm..

I never used that option and I had the problem. Note past tense because I just flashed a rooted ME2 so I lost the recovery. Will reinstall TWRP 2.5.0.3 and try again.

In fact the only thing I've done is : Get the phone (MDE), root it, install TWRP 2.5.0.0, then upgrade them as they're released up to 2.5.0.3, it's not until now that I've upgraded to ME2 (rooted).

// Stefan
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sfynx1:
I get in every single time, no issues whatsoever, except it still misses usb-otg support.

i'm using samsung class 10 64gb card on exfat
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] stesmi:
Thanx, then we can rule that out.

What ROM are you currently on?

// Stefan
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sfynx1:
Omega v3.0,had overheating issues on omega 3.1 but recovery also worked fine on 3.1 and workes fine also on foxhound
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] 9Lukas5:
I also haven't any problems with 2.5.0.3 yet.

downloaded the .img file from the homepage and flashed it with the SGS4 flasher from GPlay.

I'm on cm10.1

L
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] m33ts4k0z:
Hello all,

I wonder if anyone has succeeded on enabling the usb storage through TWRP? It says its mounted on the phone but I see no device but only 1 saying SAMSUNG_android which I'm not able to find drivers for anywhere. The phone works correctly it can connect to the computer through adb, as a modem and as mtp anyway.

Any idea?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Stephen88:
where is 2.5.0.3? why it's removed?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] fAiLOfax:
I wonder too! :eek:

Info of reason might be useful. :mad:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] boterkaaseneieren:
Here you are
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Stephen88:
my is only a question about the reason because this recovery it's removed. If I wan I can find this recovery without problem ;) thnx
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] 9Lukas5:
It has surely a reason, so maybe we should stick/flash back with/to 2.5.0.2 for now?

L
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sfynx1:
Ok, after changing to MEA, and now omega 5 i started getting stuck at logo, i just press power till screen is off, then key combo and then it enters fine, funny thing that only happens when going to recovery using key combo, if rebooting from rom using reboot to recovery it works fine.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] fAiLOfax:
Nice to see that I am not the only one! ;))

Ähmm... in your Sig, that is called 3Minit Framework nothing to do with 3D ... LOL
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] deika95:
...and a .zip file to flash it by recovery ?? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] hanspampel:
Look through the thread. I postet them here all.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] pyry666:
So after reading all the warnigs, what is safest to wipe if i wanna change rom? I am on TWRP 2.5.0.2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] houmles:
hi guys .. using twrp 2.5.0.2 and have internal data encrypted with text password, however i can't decrypt it, always getting password failed.

tested many passwords, reencrypted my device numerous times..

anyone have same problem?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] leon0602:
backup folder

why the folder of my twrp backup is:

TWRP\backup\b60c1f44\1970-02-17--22-45-30 ?

I'm pretty sure we are on 2013. thanks in advance. I hope it has not been asked hundreds of times :o:o:o
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] patrickbartalesi22:
This is happening because of a bug in twrp. The bug is causing the date to be wrong and in turn falsely naming your backup.

This should be fixed in a future update of twrp or you could manually change the name of your backup.

The only other option you have would be to download chenglu's cwm recovery and use that.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Nevell:
Trying to restore my backup that was made on 2.5.0.3 using 2.5.0.2 and the files are not showing up.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Xetalx:
Same story here bro. I got worried and managed to fix it the same way as you did,,,

TWRP and I9505 = Dont Format Data !!!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] coki4:
at me the same problem
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kjettern:
I have the format data problem, and now I can't even get my phone to boot into other recovery's.. Only TWRP will boot. Any clues on how I can get my phone into booting other recovery?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] emx_o:
only way will be an odin flashable rom with stock recovery, factory reset with stock recovery afterwards and you should be fine to continue with what you wanna do :)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] macteo79:
Same problem... No reboot...

Firm e recovery stock flash with odin but no reboot.. :rolleyes:
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] mchu6am4:
Are there any updates coming to resolve screen sensitivity issues etc?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] norml:
TWRP 2.5.0.2 works perfectly fine for me, as for the backup name bug, why don't you just name your folders, there's an option to name the folder whatever you want when you backup. Screen sensitivity was fixed and works fine on 2.5.02. I think ur bootloops are caused by formatting data, opposed to wiping data.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Theshawty:
Are the TWRP devs aware of the /data format bug?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] mchu6am4:
I have 2.5.0.0, will installing latest version affect the current rom, storage or settings?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kemmo123:
no it won't. flashes recovery only.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] sorg:
TWRP becomes closed source?

On github i see only 2.5.0.0 version, while for I9505 they offer 2.5.0.2...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kjettern:
Ever since the format data bug, my phone has behaved very weird.. Now I'm stuck in a bootloop again, after doing nothing to the rom itself. Can't even run recovery.. Only thing that works is dl mode and it's really annoying to factory reset the phone again after doing it 3 times already!

Update: And I think it has something to do with TWRP, because every time i flash TWRP with ODIN i get into recovery. No other recovery will boot when I'm stuck in bootloop. Now I'm flashing stock to see if that helps, tired of all the bugs!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] miodrag.cutura:
it was said many times that in the situation like this, you have to go completely stock, than go to stock recovery, wipe everything, clean, format, factory reset, than you go root and anything else, but just don't use the format data option in custom recovery...

regards.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] andymihail:
Any TWRP available themes for our S4 device?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] norml:
What to Wipe in TWRP

If you are switching ROMs (changing from one ROM to a completely different one) then you should perform a factory reset. A factory reset wipes data and cache (which includes dalvik cache). A factory reset will also wipe sd-ext and android_secure if your device has those items. 99% of the time, this is all that you need to wipe and you only need to do it once, not three times as some people would lead you to believe.

If you're installing a nightly update, then oftentimes you don't need to wipe anything at all. However, if you encounter strange behavior, then you may want to consider performing a factory reset. Of course, if the ROM maker recommends that you do a factory reset during an update, then it's a good idea to follow their recommendation.

The vast majority of ROMs wipe system as part of the zip install. This means that in most cases you do not need to wipe system... ever.

At this point, cache (not dalvik cache) is primarily used for recovery. It's used to store the recovery log and for storing OTA (Over The Air) updates. You probably don't need to wipe cache, and cache is already wiped as part of a factory reset.

In most ROMs, dalvik cache is stored in the data partition, so if you do a factory reset, you've also wiped dalvik cache. In a few custom ROMs, especially on older devices with small data partitions, the ROM maker may have moved dalvik to the cache partition to provide you with more room for apps. Since we wipe cache with a factory reset, again, you probably don't need to wipe dalvik. There are a few situations where you may need to wipe dalvik cache when installing updates, but you will know that it's needed when you are greeted with force closes when trying to open some apps.

Depending on your device and its configuration, you may have options for wiping internal storage, external storage, sd-ext, android_secure, and/or an option for formatting data. There's almost no reason that you would ever need to use these items. These options are there for convenience. For instance, if you're getting ready to sell your device, then it's a good idea to wipe everything on the device so that the new owner doesn't get your private data. Note that these wipe options may not be completely destructive. If you store especially sensitive information on your device or are really concerned about your private data, then you may need to look into other options to ensure that your data is fully destroyed.

Taken from TWRP's site...

http://teamw.in/whattowipe

TWRP FAQ...

http://teamw.in/twrpfaq

Hopefully this can clear up some issues I've noticed ppl seem to be having. Last paragraph deals with "Formatting Data".
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ro-mann:
Why can't I install it with Goomanager, like mentioned in the link? When I go to "Install OpenRecoveryScript" it says "No recoveries where found for your device".
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] norml:
I don't know why it says that, but you can always install TWRP via odin with .tar, get it here...

http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] zikarus:
New version 2.6 out!

GT I 9505 tapatalking...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] andymihail:
A flashable zip would be great. Just sayin...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] norml:
DL .img and make one.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chickentuna:
The new release loads really slow compared to 2.5.0.3. Takes about 2 mins to load. Haven't actually tried using it. Will try later ang give feedbacks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] zolom:
Problems with 2.6

Installed TWRP 2.6 over 2.5, S4 (i9505 with OMEGA 7.0 rom) booted OK, but immediately hanged.

Tried to install (ODIN) 2.5 back but still faced the same issue.

FinalIy I had to restore my nandroid backup (with TWRP 2.5.0.3). Now, back in business
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] zikarus:
No problems with 2.6 on my behalf besides the download did not finish and stopped hanging at 99% using boat browser. Stock browser loaded fine in the end. 23 min. for a 4.8 GB backup seems good to me. Date by default is still at 1979 but no problem since the backup name can be chosen freely before backing up...

GT I 9505 tapatalking...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chickentuna:
Tested backup and restore, backup of 3323mb with compression took 12 minutes and restore only took about 6mins.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] hanspampel:
And here the flashable zip, for those who want it.;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] andreasb29:
Is this also a safe way to flash twrp as its with Odin?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kantjer:
It's just as safe.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] viking13:
Have someone tried Format Data option from Wipe section with 2.6.0.0? Is it fixed?

I would try this myself, but this is my work phone, so I can not experiment during work days. :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] hanspampel:
Its the same way like you flash a custom rom.;)
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ajay83:
Just flashed the zip file.

No problems so far...loaded up within seconds as did 2.5.0.2. Will complete a back up and report back later
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] mabmed:
Does this recovery have the 7 error when flashing aosp roms like cm10.1?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] laurence0609:
Hi guys! Need some help here as I am really noob when using ODIN. Can you please tell me how to use ODIN to load install this? Which should I check PDA or PHONE? Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kantjer:
Use Odin 3.04, flash as PDA, uncheck "auto reboot"and after flash manually reboot in recovery to check everything is OK.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] laurence0609:
Thank you very much for the quick reply!
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] zikarus:
Btw you may even flash this without any PC in reach. Just download the .tar file with your S4 and flash the recovery using SGSflasher app or Mobile Odin app.

GT I 9505 tapatalking...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ro-mann:
How can I set the folder for saving backups to the external sd card?

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chickentuna:
Before you swipe to backup, tap on the little box "Storage:Internal" then select external sd. You need to do this everytime you backup though.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] norml:
You don't have to change it every time, it stays set in my experience.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ro-mann:
When trying to backup I get an error " Error while tarring split files.".

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ajay83:
Just backed up mine on TWRP 2.6.0.0 to internal SD. Took 196 seconds. Pretty decent and not having any problems as yet.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] mabmed:
Waiting for answer!

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] 3bs11:
I'm pretty sure it was fixed. Just download the new version 2.6 from Goo Manager app or their website.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] mabmed:
It is not mentioned in change log! Thank you..

Envoyé depuis mon GT-I9505 avec Tapatalk
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] zikarus:
Returned to another recovery since I encountered problems rebooting after flashs via TWRP or booting into this recovery randomly with 2.6.

GT I 9505 tapatalking...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] inffy:
is there a setting to always backup to the external sdcard somewhere?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] thunderserpent:
2.6.0.0 works well for me, the status 7 is gone :good: but half the time when I try and boot into recovery, it just hangs at the TeamWin screen.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kantjer:
Using 2.6.0.0 in combination with TWRP Manager and no issues so far.

It's booting into recovery just fine.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] wolvie80:
I think is fixed!

I tested recovery for error 7.

I do:

1) Backup (always on external)

2) all wipe + flash null rom

3) all wipe + flash carbon and gapp

4) all wipe + flash liquid and gapp

5) all wipe and flash stock leaked pure google 4.3

6) ) restore of my rom.

Everythink fine and perfect!!!

Thank TWRP!

Enjoy
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] inffy:
Something is wrong.

I used TWRP Manager and started a backup, I choose to put the backup to my external sdcard. But for some reason the backups go to the internal storage and I don't want that.

how can I fix this?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] norml:
Why use a program, to use another program, what are the benefits? Why not just use the actual program, less hiccups and no interference in my eyes.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] kantjer:
I have to correct myself. It just happened to me to could not boot into recovery, phone was stuck on the TeamWin splash screen. It took several attempts and even a battery pull to finally boot in to recovery :(
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ajay83:
Had the same with 2.6.0.0. Gone back to 2.5.0.2 and everything working sweet again.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] zikarus:
The solution with 2.6 in my case was much easier: I simply held the power button for a few seconds as soon as TWRP hanged at the boot screen for an unusual amount of time. My device always rebooted and TWRP always completed the task that had been started before the recovery hang up. Uncomfortable and imperfect but no deal breaker (except for Philz being quite perfect besides usability)...

GT I 9505 tapatalking...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] inffy:
Happens also here
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] wingg:
+1
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Headless96:
Did anyone find a solution to this, I'm suffering the same problem?

Edit: I have drivers installed and can also use adb, mtp, etc when the phone is on but when in recovery nothing happens when I press mount. I checked device manager and for me as well the phone comes up as SAMSUNG_android with an exclamation mark (windows 8)

If there is no solution does anyone at least have the .inf file required for mass storage
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] 9Lukas5:
I haven't tried yet with 2.6.0.0, but mtp won't work, so you have to mount data and use adb push/pull to data/media/0/*

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[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] tublah:
Is anyone working on a twrp that is compatible with the GT-I9505G? I'd like to help, if a tester is needed.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Milamber:
Nothing but random freezes on i9505 with 2.6... in fact many people are suggesting those with a Samsung S4 move back to 2.5.0.2.

Here is what I've done....

Rebooted into TWRP

Phone Froze on splash screen

Powered phone off and tried again

Phone Froze on splash screen

Powered phone off and tried again

Phone booted into TWRP

Tried later that night

Powered phone off and booted into TWRP

Phone Froze on splash screen

Tried again

Phone Froze on splash screen

Tried again

Phone Froze on splash screen

Tried again

Phone Froze on splash screen

Tried again (worked!)

EDIT: FIXED with 2.5.0.2, works everytime!

Grab from here

Install with Odin 3.04
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] chickentuna:
I have no problems with 2.6 except that sometimes it boots really slow in random occasions.

It'll get stuck on the blue twrp splash screen then takes about 2 mins to load. That's it no crashes, nor reboots required
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] wolvie80:
The same for me...
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] inffy:
Yep few frozes when booted to recovery (stuck at splash screen) not a big issue for me
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] avinashadvani:
I cannot boot into recovery, have tried to flash almost all recovery but the same ... it shows recovery loading in small blue text but just boots normally into the phone

just cannot get into recovery wonder what it is with the phone. trying in i9505 model
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] ro-mann:
It always get's stuck when backing up. Have tried it for over an hour on 2.5.0.2. and 2.6.

Edit: Finally done, but in 3138 seconds.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] Galinha1:
Something went wrong here. TWRP, i did a format (GT-I9505 ) . and after that, cannot install Philz touch over, the rooms i install using TWRP doesn't boot up. half hour and still showing samsung logo. i Did a restore using Kies, but i still cannot install philz touch, it freezes with the little blue letters.. I tried install a firmware using odin, still doesn't boot up.

I only can install TWRP, nothing else works as recovery except TWRP. and trying to wipe or clean cache returns as errors..

Any suggestions?
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] hanspampel:
How and what did you format? Did you flash a ROM after you format your S4? Normaly you get a hint if you forget to flash a ROM after format system.
[Galaxy S 4 i9505 Original Android Development] CallumMarks77:
Hi guys, is this rom updated so it fixes all the status 7 errors now like Cwm has?