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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] coolsilver:
SD card filesystem damaged after factory wipe/restore:

Not sure if anyone else has had any issues but I flashed in twrp paranoid android via goomanager. Backed up and wiped data/cache. All good

Played around and flashed back. Did factory reset wipe inside TWRP before restoring from backup. Internal storage (emulated SD) was fine. Though when I rebooted I had immediately gotten a Damaged SD Card message. Not sure if the factory reset in TWRP had somehow recursively went and wiped my SD card or it took a crap, or somehow tried to restore beyond internal data storage...

Just wondering if anyone else noticed this.. I'm going to format again, load one or two unimportant things on the card and try again to see how it reacts.

Edit: Did another factory wipe, restore from same backup. Working ok...

Edit 2: Nope... installed Paranoid Android again... damaged trying to mount. I'll cross post this over there.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Question.... since the s4 and the droid dna have the same screen size and all could a theme from the dna twrp be used on the s4?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] okrk:
LOKI?

Does this version 2.5.0.2 contain LOKI?

Someone told me it does but there is no mention of it anywhere in this post.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
Yes it does
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crookedview:
TWRP 2.5.0.3 is now available through goomanager. Haven't seen a changelog of any sort yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] kdubcr250:
So I can just install goomanager then use it to install recovery ?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crookedview:
Should be able to if you're already rooted.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Is the TWRP website down? Went there looking for a changelog.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] imablackhat:
It's back up but I still can't find a changelog. My 2.5.0.2 works fine.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dobo84:
Looks like twrp updated to a newer version... Wonder what changed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] imablackhat:
They might of tried fixing some issues some other users were having with they're s4s not being able to get past the unlock screen custom when flashing a rom. But who knows. I don't have that issue. Some people do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dubbsy:
2.5.0.2 ran better for me than the .3 update. It sometimes hangs at the teamwin splash screen.

Other than that nothing really seems to have changed. My timezone info is still off. I have to set it for +10 when I am in EST.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] budwizer:
I just tried to do a backup in TWRP and it is showing my data partition as being 23,261,523 MB in size! Not sure what is going on why it is showing my data partition so large. I was running v2.5.0.2 when I first got it when upgraded via GooManager to v2.5.0.3 and same issue. Anyone seen anything this before or better yet have any ideas on how to correct this? I previously was able to do a backup and had even restored one of them late last week. I'm guessing I could Odin to stock and see if that fixes this as a last option.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] okrk:
Does anyone have an answer to this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] csstamatin:
Yes as far as I know.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bajasur:
+1

The New update is lagging at the team win screen and taking twice as long as the previous build to wipe partitions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
I am rooted, installed goomanager, and tried to install the OpenRecoveryScript and I get a notification saying invalid md5 sum.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dubbsy:
Yeah, as a crack flasher it's pretty irritating. Don't feel like jumping through the hoops to get back to .2 though.

You download was bad. Hence the actual md5 didn't match the md5 on file. Try again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] popkurn611:
How do I manually install the file? The file name is openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.3-jfltevzw.img

I rebooted twice and still won't install via goomanager.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] holla420:
U would have to use adb.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] JediMindTrixx:
Is there an Odin version for 2.5?

Edit: Nevermind, GooManager finally worked.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mpetruzz:
so i accidentally flashed the s3 version of a rom on my s4. I'm rooted with twrp installed and trying to get into recovery mode but can't. what's the trick?? i hold down volume up, home and power and the phone vibrates but the screen stays black.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legacystar:
Hold volume up+home+power until phone vibrates then release power only until you see the blue text that recovery is booting. Then release volume and hone
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mpetruzz:
I've tried that for the past hour and I'm not seeing any blue text! The screen just stays black which is weird. I can get into download mode, but not recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legacystar:
You need to Odin then. Flashing s3 software wasn't a good idea
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mpetruzz:
Yeah, that's what I'm gonna do. My mistake for being a total dumbass!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Imprezive13:
Cwm installed but want to switch twrp anything needs to be done? Uninstalled? Suggestions?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Legacystar:
Just download goo manager and install twrp
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Curtisbeef:
Any word on what is causing the date problem? My backups are still showing from the 1970s!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
So is the consensus to stick with 2.5.0.2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Proweedsmoker:
I would stay on . 2. Also getting very long load up times, haven't flashed anything since the update so i dunno how that's working. I'm going to wait for another update i think too be safe.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bajasur:
Yes. The New update is less stable
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Here is a flashable if you want to return to 2.5.0.2.

http://db.tt/KFKEqy0q

Sent from my Galaxy S4

Edit: uploaded a mirror to my goo.im account

Download@goo.im - twrp-2.5.0.2_jfltevzn.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Proweedsmoker:
How exactly does that work? Just flash from within TWRP and it will revert back to . 2?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Exactly or you can use it to swap from cwm to twrp too. You will flash it from recovery and then reboot to recovery to access the older version

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gam3r 4 Life:
Question: I was able to flash 2.5.0.3 with goomanager, then used the zip from the post above to install 2.5.0.2 since the consensus is that its more stable. But does anyone know if there are any other older versions that will work with the Verizon S4? I prefer the way the older versions backup up, rather than the new multiple archives method. I believe thats 2.4 and older. And if so can you possibly direct me to them? Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jbeitel:
No. First htc has different file names. Second image pixels are not the same even though resolution is
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
There are no older versions.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Gam3r 4 Life:
I was thinking that might be the case considering how new it is. I just did my first backup with 2.5 and it isnt as bad as I thought. I was thinking it might be like the new CWM with all those blob files. Thank you for the confirmation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Jayrod76:
THANK YOU!!! I had a ummm...yeah,and after everything was said and done,ended up on 2.5.0.3....which after flashing a simple mod,wouldn't reboot so I had to do a batt pull.I was slightly unsure about trying to flash anything let alone make a backup after that! Now I'm back to where I was.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] johall07:
I cannot get into recovery at all to flash this hahaha

edit: actually after deleting the knox file and re-flashing recovery it worked no problem. thanks for the link.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] denpad2010:
ok I just rooted and installed twrp on s4,now when I go to backup and try to do it,i see only cache box cecked,wat else should I check to do a regular backup?? I tried and clicked some but file seems to be over 3gb lol
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mssam:
I think you should only need data, system & boot. No cache for the backup...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] android-incredible:
ns

Im trying to flash with recovery and give an error,how did move back to .02

---------- Post added at 05:31 PM ---------- Previous post was at 05:27 PM ----------

Boot,system,and data.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
I just used goo manager and its flash ROMs options. Select choose other location, navigate to where ever it downloaded to (usually sdcard/downloads). Hit select, no need to create backup or perform any wipes. If that doesn't work, perhaps it is a corrupted download. Delete and redownload, then try again

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] android-incredible:
i did in the way you say and when reboot say v2.5.0.3.i tried 2 times,may be the file is not good?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
I just did a fresh download from my own link above. Updated to 2.5.0.3 and ran zip, rebooting to recovery showed 2.5.0.2. Flashed to shabbypenguins recovery an then ran my zip and same result, 2.5.0.2.

I cannot replicate your issue. You are on a Verizon galaxy s4 right? Have you tried a new download yet? It may be a bad download.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] android-incredible:
Do you know if there are another link where i can downloaded.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mbh87:
I dont think quoting the ENTIRE first post was necessary.....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
I am uploading to my goo.im account now. I will post an alternate link shortly.

Edit: Download@goo.im - twrp-2.5.0.2_jfltevzn.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dubbsy:
It worked for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bajasur:
Just flash this in twrp and it will replace .3?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
That's the idea!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] android-incredible:
Now show me the v2.5.0.2.I was downloading with my phone and didnt work,but when i downloaded from my laptop it does work..:laugh:Question if i open the goomanager folder show me this ?openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.3-jfltvzw.img and twrp-2.0.5.2_jfltevzn.zip could i deleted the .03 img? or not.thanks...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Dees_Troy:
So someone finally PM'ed me to tell me that there are issues with the 2.5.0.3 build of TWRP. Apparently my attempts at automatic loki didn't work out as well as my tester indicated.

Bear in mind that we now "officially support" over 100 devices. TWRP is not my full time job. I have a full time job in addition to TWRP as well as a wife and 3 small kids. That's why the original post has this:

I know for many of you the SGS4 is your only device or one of maybe 2 devices that you use. I don't even have an SGS4 of any kind, let alone the Verizon model. I have at least 50 other threads on XDA just like this one and I don't have time to go through and read them all. That's just the way it is so I depend on you guys to answer the basic questions and help each other out and usually the major issues filter up to me via PM or IRC fairly quickly. For future reference, if you want to get my attention, posting in one of my threads isn't a good way to do it. I'm sorry that I don't have more time to devote to reading threads.

Anyway, I pulled the .3 build and the .2 build is now the "official" build that will be installed by GooManager. Of course you can always find links for the older builds of TWRP via our website. If someone that actually has a VZW SGS4 wants to attempt to make an automatic loki script and has the time and ability to test it, please feel free to do so. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jbeitel:
has any devs testing an aroma build on this version? aroma doesnt respond to touch in older versions.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] robthefive0:
Ok gentlemen, I'm at my wits end. I've tried to backup/restore 3 times now and all have failed. Backup looked good but restore ends with "restore failed". Had to Odin back 3 times now. What is going on.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dadoc04:
Rob,

The devs may be able to help a bit if you include what version you are running and what rom you are on. Sorry to hear about the hard time you're having though.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shawnten:
I am having a problem that when I try to backup my data says its like over 50 GB so it can't backup
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] robthefive0:
I'm on 2.5.0.2 and i cannot get a backup to restore. I've tried both check md5 and don't check md5 and neither works.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmarden:
Just to confirm it's not a broad issue, I've been backing up and restoring different ROMs/builds constantly without issue on .2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] budwizer:
I reported the same issue however never heard anything on it. Glad to know I am not the only one with the issue. I'm on vacation now however when I get back I may try to isolate this to see what is causing it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
A few questions that might help. What partition are you both backup/restoring from? Internal storage or external sdcard? Brand, size, and format if sdcard. Also make sure you are running TWRP 2.5.0.2, NOT 2.5.0.3.

Also, perform a backup then a restore and grab a log if you know how to use adb. Ultimately without a log it will be very hard to track down

adb pull /tmp/recovery.log

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mssam:
idk...i say reinstall the openscript. somthing must have gotten screwed up. i backup and restore all day with no problems on .2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Troy, I understand you made a patch on gerrit to support encryption. I don't know how to dl from gerrit. Can you or someone provide a flashable zip file or some guidance? Much appreciated. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmarden:
Not to answer for anyone else, but just keep in mind the OP said he won't see anything posted here unless you PM him about it just based on the massive amount of TWRP threads that exist across all support devices.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] shawnten:
anyone know why when i try to backup my data says 1280384mb and that i cant back up becasue I dont have enough space on my card. now obviously i dont have that much used on data partition nor does this phone even hold that much .
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dadoc04:
^ mine did that when i was trying to back up the aokp rom i was running
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] jcodde:
No recoveries found for your device....

Hi Guys, I have tried to use Goo Manager to install a custom recovery on my GT-i9505 (unlocked and rooted) S4. It has a Hong Kong stock ROM as I bought it online however every time I try using Goo Manager, I get a "No recoveries found for your device" message - end of story! Given there is a generic TWRP custom recovery available (openrecovery-twrp-2.5.0.2-jfltexx.tar) why doesn't Goo Manager know to apply this? Alternatively, why not allow the user to select a file that has been downloaded to the phone? Regardless, I am stuck as some others seem to have been but for most of you this isn't a problem. Can anybody suggest why I am having a problem here and what the solution is?

Now in case you suggest using Odin and my PC, I have tried that too. Odin reports all is well but when I reboot into Custom Recovery mode, I get a "dead" Android figure with a message of "no commands". Fortunately I can reboot back into my stock ROM from there but I seem stuck no matter what way I turn. Any suggestions most welcomed!!!

Thanks in advance.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
This question should be directed to the i9505 thread as this is Verizon specific. Here is link.

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=41075336

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TH3 ST1G:
GooManager server's seem to be down right now as, for the last 3 hours I've been trying to install TWRP 2.5.0.2 and I will either come to a screen that says something about their distribution servers being down OR, I will get an MD5 checksum error...

I've tried finding a way to use the ADB sideload method but, when I attempt to download and install the Android SDK from android.com and follow the instructions for installing, I get java errors on my computer.

I then noticed an application in the motochopper folder labeled ADB, so I double click it, and it runs through a script of some kind then just shuts off....

I am totally lost.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
So I assume you have followed the root guide and you have working superuser on your phone. Now you want to install a recovery. Obviously installing goo manager is the easiest way to get your recovery. If you are impatient you can install ROM manager and install clockworkmod recovery. Then you flash this from clockwork to switch to twrp if you are wanting twrp specifically

http://db.tt/KFKEqy0q <--twrp 2.5.0.2 flashable via recovery.

Or stick with CWM recovery, it gets the job done. Sorry I am not at home in front of my PC where I would be better able to help you with the terminal install method. I am assuming you know how to flash a zip package from a custom recovery.

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] TH3 ST1G:
yes, it is rooted, I am trying to reinstall twrp to ultimately reflash my ROM of choice...

i figured out my problem, I was just trying to double click the ADB exe file vice running it strictly through cmd prompt menu. (n00b mistake I guess???)

have it figured out, TWRP 2.5.0.2 installed and am currently flashing the ROM.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Not asking for eta's. But eagerly awaiting 2.6 with encryption support. Thanks Troy for all your selfless work on this project. :)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Crossoverdoc:
Here's a question anyone can answer.

So right now I'm rooted, but have not flashed any ROMs yet and I'm in the process of making a backup with TWRP. So let's say I flash a ROM and want to return to stock. Would I just wipe data etc and then restore the backup?

What if I'm on a ROM and I like it and wish to return later. Can I make a backup while I'm on that ROM and just restore that backup anytime I wish to return to it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmarden:
Yes, just keep in mind you're restoring to that state as far as data, apps, etc goes.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Schwabie64:
Hey, I'm running 2.5.0.2 and after I flashed a new rom [http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301724] and when i rebooted TWRP is asking me for a password? Just curious if anyone else has had this problem?

Edit: I was able to get it working again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmarden:
Nope
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] an21281:
Yes did it for me once after flashing 2.5.0.2 from phils touch and/or 2.5.0.3 downgrading. I think I just left it blank and hit OK or just hit cancel. Never came up again.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Schwabie64:
Yeah, I could get past it but whenever I tried to reboot into the rom it kept saying the encryption failed? But it's all good now, I just went back to stock.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 00negative:
Latest, 2.6, is freezing at twrp splash when I try and boot into recovery. Anyone else?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mssam:
Not yet. Goes straight into recovery from rom for me...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 00negative:
I just tried to boot to recovery from rom manager and it worked fine but from goo manager wasn't working. Tried couple times
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mssam:
Yeah, I get a loooong hang on the screen when rebooting from the goo app (had to do a battery pull), but from the rom or power up/power when off, it goes straight into recovery. Kinda strange why that happens...must be a bug with the goo app or something. But yes, I have the same thing occurring on my device as you do with 2.6. The only difference is I don't have rom manager installed. Shouldn't make a difference with the goo app, but...idk...

edit: now it seems to reboot from the goo app consistently with no hang...that was weird...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 00negative:
I still get it to hang randomly no matter what I use. Sometimes a battery pull and restart boots back into recovery no problem, other times I have to go to download mode and push volume down to get it to boot into rom and then try again to get into recovery
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sevron:
So anyway to stop TWRP from hanging at the teamwin splash page? Tried rebooting with vol up/power and through the goo app and nothing.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Yep...never flash a .0.0 TWRP release. :p

Don't get me wrong, I like and use TWRP, but they support a TON of devices with a more sophisticated experience than you get with CWM, so initial release issues are not surprising.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] sevron:
So just update it when a new build is out then or do I need to totally remove it first?

I can get into it sometimes, just not on every try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Saw 2.6.0 just released.

Tried 2.6, it still doesn't recognize my pin/password to decript stored data.

Any suggestions? Thanks:confused:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] iwearthebelt:
I haven't heard much good about TWRP 2.6.0.0. yet so I figured I'd try it for myself and I have to say that for me, its working flawlessly on my S3. No hangups or issues that I can report. Just thought I'd post in case anyone else is looking for info. As far as my S4 goes, I'll wait until I see at least a few posts confirming its OK to install. I have no problems with my S4 and would like to keep it that way.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] crookedview:
Installed 2.6 this evening. Made a backup, flashed a ROM, restored a backup. No problems thus far.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmarden:
Just a reminder to those with problems. If you're stuck for a solution, the OP requested PMs because he cannot possibly keep up with every thread for every device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dorioo:
I experienced problems when I tried to restore the data portion (system would install fine). After 2 failures, I rebooted the recovery and restored the parts individually: system, data, and then boot.

Restoring each section individually worked for me on the third try.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Found this thread while looking for an answer to this problem. Any idea why the wrong date/time is being reported by TWRP? I am on 2.5.0.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 00negative:
You have it set properly? You can adjust the time zone etc in the recovery itself
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bfmetcalf:
Anybody know what happens if I use adb dd to install this instead of through goo.im if my phone has the newest update, I just got it today and aparently the damn verizon employee decided I should have the update!!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
If you are on the latest update, there is no installing superuser. And seeing as that command requires you to su before running it won't work for you. Sport bud, no root for you until the masters find a way through for us.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 00negative:
I would hold off till a root method is established for the latest update but that is me
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Return it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bfmetcalf:
I might actually, looks like wifi isn't connecting for some reason.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Just tell them you want it activated out of the box, no updates installed
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mikeblock:
definitely. Your posting for it. Get what your buying and tell them to stick their update in their. ....
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] swieder711:
Time zone is correct but not the time or date.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] lortay78:
I was trying to talk a friend through flashing a new rom today and after updating to 2.6 he kept getting an error message saying twrp was "unable to open .zip" files. I wasn't there, and he isn't the most tech savvy guy, so I'm not sure exactly what the error message said. In all my crack flashing the only time I have encountered this was when the signature check was on and the file I was trying to flash wasn't correctly signed. Has anyone else experienced this? I'm wondering if it has to do with the new version (I'm still on 2.5.0.3) or if there is some other problem. Thanks.