yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dadoc04:
I too used flashify and have experienced the same as [MENTION=4205816]brizey[/MENTION] and [MENTION=4240505]32BitWhore[/MENTION] with 2.7

will stick with it since ive been able to update liquid rom without an issue.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
2.7.0.1

2.7.0.1 has been released.

Wiping is fixed.

Restoring backups is fixed (at least restoring a 2.6.3.1 backup).

I am guessing the broken wiping is what borked restoring backups since the first thing it does is wipe. I was able to wipe and restore a backup from 2.6.3.1. I have not tested installing a ROM, but that was not broken on 2.7.0.0. I did not test trying to flash a new recovery via a zip file. Frankly, I think its easier, and maybe even safer, to do it via Flashify since you are booted into a ROM if the flash fails and it takes care of loki.

We might have a winner here, folks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobbarker2:
I'd rather the dev's take care of loki so I know it's being done properly...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
Because the guys who publish the Flashify app aren't devs, but rather just some bums off the street?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobbarker2:
Yep exactly what I was saying.

Or ya know, have TWRP actually make sure their product actually works for the devices they say it does. ****, they don't even tell people to use Flashify on their website. They recommend GooManager or dd.

Must be asking too much to want to be able to follow the dev's instructions and have it work, amirite?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Not sure why they don't pre-lokify the image for us and AT&T, but they don't. Neither does philz. Nor does CWM (but ROM Manager does it for you).

The loki scripts have been around for almost a year now...pretty sure they are solid. The flashify ones work.

And dd did not work for 2.7.0.0, by the way, but Flashify did. So +1 for the flashify devs and -1 for the TWRP instructions that they cut and paste for the 50 or so devices they support.

I think its the price we pay for having a (nearly) unique bootloader situation.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
Not all of those devices need them to be lokify'd. IE, I have a developer edition.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobbarker2:
Rofl nice rationale. 5% of devices don't require it so let's be lazy and cater to them
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] claytonjn:
Well, since you're obviously not lazy you should have no problem learning all the code and logic required to write your own recovery, then port it to 159 devices, and make sure you lokify any that need lokifying.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Good point, didn't think of that. But you can flash a lokified image, though, right? Can't remember.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] macravin:
2.7.0.1 works perfectly for me as well. It is much much faster than the old one was for me. It's at least 3x quicker for me if not more.

Sent from my SCH-I545
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tdawgg777:
I could have sworn all other versions before 2.7.0.0 were pre loki'd. I tried to split the img with android image kitchen and 2.6.3.1 would not work due to loki... (was changing the loading curtain)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dadoc04:
2701 is working great for me... Thx

Sent from my Galaxy S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Guys I honestly don't know what you are talking about. I downloaded the twrp 2.7.0.1 recovery.IMG direct from the twrp site and used their dd directions with android terminal emulator. Every thing boots correctly with no issues. Haven't been able to do much test recovery yet but the IMG is perfectly safe to install with the did method twrp suggests
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 32BitWhore:
This had been my experience as well.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
Can someone make a flashable zip of 2.7.0.1?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
I will have one posted in a little bit.

Edit:

Here you go, recovery flashable version of the TWRP recoveries. This is an aroma package and contains v2.5.0.2, v2.6.3.1, and v2.7.0.1. And there are device checks in place so that only a jfltevzw on the mdk bootloader can flash this successfully so it is virtually idiot proof.

Also I added a twrp settings wipe to fix issues between version switches. I had noticed vibration control in 2.7.0.1 was none functional until I deleted /sdcard/TWRP/.twrps and rebooted recovery

Download TWRP_AIO-OctOS_jfltevzw.v4.1.zip - [goo.im] [copy.com]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmarden:
Seems like 2.7.0.1 might have the old bug where multi-part backups fail (backups over 2GB).

Not sure if anyone else has experienced the same.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 32BitWhore:
For some reason for me it restored system but not data. It went through the motions of restoring data but it competed after one second so obviously not working quite right.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
This is great! I'm going to try it.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobbarker2:
Pre-2.7 img's were loki'd. 2.7 was not but it looks like 2.7.0.1 was. Good on TWRP devs.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
You can try turning off compression. My experience is that the compression ratio is only about 65%. Not worth giving up the time with a 64 GB card for me.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bobbarker2:
Yep, I've done a few backup/restores of partitions that had to be split into multi-volumes and it all works fine for me. Have compression and md5 checksum off.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 32BitWhore:
Thanks for the advice. Will try it next time I backup.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
I could never get 2.7.0 to install and work but I flashed 2.7.0.1 when it was released and I'm happy to say it has been working flawless for me.

I have done several installs, wipes, flashed roms, backup an restores and have had zero issues.

In fact, this is the only version of TWRP that I have been able to set the correct date on. That has never bothered me really but it is nice to have the date spot on.

Sent from a Galaxy S4... Far far away
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
I agree - never strayed very far from 2.5.0.2 , but I must say that 2.7.0.1 has also worked without a hitch! Appreciate the correct date as well as the larger font!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Obsidian_soul:
Where did you find a vzw version of 2.0.7.1. I can't seem to find it.

Sent from my Colbalt RSL 14 Hyperdriven , Ktoons powered Galaxy
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] ericstephani:
I just used your flashable zip. Worked perfectly. Nice touch. Awesome. Thank you so much. I have had problems using Goo Manager, it never worked for me. This finally worked. I was able to downgrade from 2.6.0.0 to the seemingly more stable 2.5.0.2.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
I downloaded it from the TWRP website.

I sent you a pm.

Sent from a Galaxy S4... Far far away
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
https://copy.com/Lbj4fh2i9FORUXI

Here is an updated flashable aroma installer for those interested.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
You can also grab Flashify from the play store and that'll install 2.7.0.1 for you no problem. I just switched over from Philz just to check twrp back out since it's been a while... I must say this version of twrp absolutely flies compared to cwm/Philz so I'm glad I made the switch

Sent from my SCH-I545 using Xparent Blue Tapatalk 2
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] guyver2077:
+1 Thank you! That was super easy!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1Raiders:
Hi All,

I've been having trouble with the latest TWRP 2.7.0.1...

When I go to back up my rom it will start backing up boot, then system

but at the end of system it says " backup Failed".

I have tried flashing it through flashify and also tried the aroma zip that was posted here.

I copied the log..hopefully correctly...Just tryin to figure out how to attach it here

If anyone could help identify my issue I would greatly appreciate it.

I added the .txt. That was the only way i knew how to attach to here

Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Turn off compression before you back up. Compression is jacked in 2.7.0.1, but everything else works.

If you read the end of your log, the error occurred when it was making the split tar.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1Raiders:
Thank you very much.

I will try that now.

edit..compression was unchecked..

tried another backup but got same fail issue

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[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1Raiders:
[MENTION=4205816]brizey[/MENTION]

Thanks bud for the PM that worked!!!

All is perfect no more FAILED :)

I appreciate your help and support.

E
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cameron_S:
After trying to flash to TWRP from CWM I have seemed to lost recovery. My phone boots to odin mode for some reason. I initally tried flashing from goomanager with no luck so then I tried a manual flash using the below and now have ended up with nothing.

dd if=/sdcard/openrecovery-twrp-2.7.0.1-jfltevzw.img of=/dev/block/mmcblk0p21
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
Try using flashify from the play store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Cameron_S:
No luck either. Ended up flashing it with RomInstaller
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] redman213:
So I just rooted an S4 today and I'm trying to install the custom recovery to it. I've tried goo manager, flashify and rom installer and keep getting the could not do normal boot odin screen whenever i reboot into recovery. What else can I do to try and install a recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] iwearthebelt:
You can't install a custom recovery on the S4 unless you're on the original MDK bootloader. Any updates from there have locked it down. Your only other option is to look into Safestrap.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Im_Gumby:
The install open recovery script option in goomanager still says 2.6.3.1

Is this the latest official release or is something not working in goo?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
2.7.0.1 is the latest version. If you want it and want an easy way to swap between them you can try my aroma package here

https://copy.com/Lbj4fh2i9FORUXI

Otherwise you can simply use flashify or the dd method outlined in the twrp2 website
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Im_Gumby:
Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haza12d:
My fiance's phone is on MDK and running something called OUDHS touch recovery. What's the best way to install the latest version of TWRP on her phone?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Look at the post right above. Likely the simplest way
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] haza12d:
So I flash that in my current recovery?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] dmarden:
Yes
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
That is correct. There are device checks in place to save you from flashing on the wrong device.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stickperson:
I'm currently on v2.6.0.0. I downloaded GooManager, ran the Open Recovery Script, downloaded and got the success message and all, but when I boot into recovery it still shows v2.6.0.0. Anyone know how to fix this?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
You could use the adb method outlined on the twrp2 website, or possible use an app like flashify. And if all else fails you can use my twrp flashable posted above a few posts.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] stickperson:
How does your flashable work? I saw that you flash in in recovery, but does it overwrite/update TWRP and when you boot into recovery it loads that version?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Yes just choose the version you want to try via the aroma menu and let it install.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
Anyone interested in a theme for twrp 2.7...

Should work on older versions s well.

Special thanks to NorthLight for letting me use his theme as a base and for helping me get this completed.

Flashable zip:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17889377/Dusk_1080p-signed.zip

To return to stock just delete the "theme" folder at:

storage/emulated/0/TWRP/

Sent from a Galaxy S4... Far far away
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 1Raiders:
That is great Gadget!

Looks and interface is awesome bud.

Thank u!

E's S4
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
GO GO gadget!

Any plans for additional colors?? ( say holo blue..... :o)
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
Great theme man! I flashed this with KT's F2FS TWRP with no problems. Couple of his advanced F2FS options didn't carry over with the theme, but that's fine since they were just check boxes and everything is still formatting in F2FS.

Anyways great work!!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 318sugarhill:
So, I've always used a CWM recovery in pretty much all my old phones. Was using OUDhs touch CWR but I used flashify to install TWRP. Is it possible to restore a backup made with CWM with TWRP? I can't seem to get any to show up.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Mistertac:
Last I knew no they are not compatible. Youd have to reflash CWM then restore.. Then reflash TWRP and make a new backup. Little juggling act but not too too bad
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] 318sugarhill:
I suspected that. Not to big of a deal. I actually did flash CWM already. TWRP was a bit out of my comfort zone. I'm resistant to change sometime ;).

It all started with my trying to install the Echo rom, but my OUDhs kept saying installation aborted (bad). I've downloaded it twice and checked MD5. It was suggested I update my recovery. Want to make a backup....but I need to be able to use that backup if need be. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
TWRP 2.7.1.0 has been released. No idea what the changes are.

Edit (from the TWRP website):

What's new in 2.7.1.0:

Add GUI option to change or repair file systems on individual partitions. The change is destructive so backup your data including internal sdcard first. This option should make it a little easier to migrate a device from ext4 -> f2fs, for instance. You will find this option under Wipe -> Advanced Wipe, then select only one partition and then press the Repair or Change File System button. If a developer has added f2fs support for your device and we don't have it in TWRP, please contact me via PM to arrange for it to be added.

Various bugfixes to backup and restore

Improvements to USB storage handling

Added a class to search for files to make finding the correct brightness file automatic in most cases

Various other bugfixes and tweaks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] bswides412:
How do you install this update? When I use goo manager it tells be the latest is 2.5.x...
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
I pretty much just use flashify now. It will download the latest directly from TWRP.

Warning though, I ran into some issues on my N7. Need to test a few things first though, but it would not flash a zip. I am in the process of going bacl to the previous recovery and trying to flash i there. One good news: I made a backup in the new and it restored ok in the old.

Edit: NVM it was the zip.

Edit: Went back to 2.7.0.0. this thing is not stable. There is a 2.7.1.1 for the N7...going to see if it fixes things. The process of going back and forth between f2fs and ext4 does not work...it would not format back to ext4 correctly. Had to go back to KT's version, which works every time.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] royredman:
Does anyone know if TWRP 2.7.0.1 fixes the compression backup failure issue?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
[MENTION=912474]Dees_Troy[/MENTION] looks like cm is mandating a new unified recovery to install there Roms moving forward

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=54680156
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] xan3x:
hello I just installed twrp 27 with the app from app store used option to reboot into recovery and now it goes straight to download , and does not go into recover ever if i hit up , pwr and home, please help.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Were you on the mdk boooader? Either way if you can only get into download mode you need to Odin back to stock and start over. I assume you can't get into android either?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] brizey:
2.8.0.0 is out. Time for some bravery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
My new aroma installer. Includes all the twrp milestones you would want.

TWRP_AIO-OctOS_jfltevzw.v4.4

https://copy.com/4Cu1arjIxmWjyWxD
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
I had a member have this fail for them, but for the life of me, I cannot duplicate their issue. Anyone else have issues with it?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HowardZ:
I encrypted my s4 this evening, and twrp will not prompt for the encryption password, so twrp will not work.

Strange since twrp works fine with my encrypted Nexus 7 LTE tablet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HowardZ:
I found that in TWRP WIPE menu, that FORMAT DATA will Unencrypt the phone along with erasing data and internal SD.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
For those interested, I have updated my TWRP Aroma package with the latest 2.8.1.0 version. For those new to this, it is a package that will allow you to flash back and forth thru all the stable builds of TWRP for our device; jfltevzw. I have tested it personally thru all permutations. This will delete the .twrp configuration file that contains recovery settings, so make sure to reconfigure to your liking (all nandroids will remain untouched). There was issue with keeping that config file across the different builds of TWRP, that is the reason for simply deleting it.

Download - TWRP_AIO-OctOS_jfltevzw.v4.6.zip

Edit: to be clear, I only packaged these recoveries in an easy aroma UX. They are official twrp images pulled directly from their site.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
Be forwarned, 2.8.1.0 will not work if you have an SD card formatted exfat.

It will work, but if you create a backup as soon as you reboot the backup will be lost.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] freakyguy88:
That is what it is supposed to do.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
So how do you save the backup on ex sd card?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
I think most of us with 64gb cards formatted to exfat have went back to 2.7.1.0 for this reason.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
That's what I did, unfortunately.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] .Ejekt:
It seems like any app based method for installing TWRP isn't working for me. What's the easiest alternative?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Flashify isn't working? Always has for me. I manually download from twrp site first. You are on the mdk firmware right? Anything but the first firmware is not capable of running a custom recovery except for safestrap
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] iwearthebelt:
Download Flashify from the play store, also download the TWRP .img file (not .zip) you want to install and flash the it through Flashify. Remember your bootloader needs to be unlocked to install a custom recovery.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] mochamoo:
I have been struggling with this for the last 2 days. Wish I had seen this sooner. . :)

Is there some place where I can read more about this? I don't see anything else in this thread about it. Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
I backed up my sdcard, bought a new card reader and reformatted my SD card to Fat32, 0 problems since. Used a Mac to do the formatting. Window did not have correct options. On a Mac Finder/Applications/ Disc tools and select Format/ MS Fat.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] gadget!:
TWRP 2.8.3.0 has been released and it appears to work on 64gb exfat formatted SD cards.

I downloaded it yesterday from the TWRP site and made a full backup and it is now retained after a reboot.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Hey hixanthus -

any chance of you adding 2.8.3.0 to your aroma installer? Always have this handy as a backup! Thanks
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Of course I will. Honestly forgot, moved to the nexus 6 and forgot about my friends over here. Also, never really had a lot of feedback on that installer, so wasn't sure people used it. You just made my day bro!! I will do my best to get this out tonight.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
No rush dude - just thankful you're able to do it! I'd been burned a few times with goo manager, flashify, etc - downloaded yours and never looked back. Appreciate it - will utilize it until I switch over to something else this spring when the SD810's hit the market!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] FernBch:
I've buzzed through the thread but I have to ask.

I'm guessing that CWM backups are not usable with TWRP. If that is so I guess I would have to restore the important backup (or backups), flash TWRP, then create a backup with it. Is this correct?

I have a stock MDK that I am not willing to part with.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
That is correct. Philz is the only one I know of that will restore both twrp and cwm nandroids, but cannot speak of stability there

Here you go guys, an updated TWRP AIO flashable. It now includes twrp v2.8.3.0. Word of warning, if you are running a unified recovery this may read your device as not compatible (I was running a custom unified twrp recovery and had to manually flash in an official jfltevzw recovery to test this flashable).

UPDATED - Now will flash within a unified recovery.

Download - TWRP_AIO-OctOS_jfltevzw.v4.7.1.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
What if I'm running TWRP 2.7.0.1? Can I use this zip?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Thank you for the update brother! Happy New Year !!

---------- Post added at 04:14 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:11 PM ----------

Absolutely !! Slap this puppy anywhere and execute with your recovery of choice (see hixanthus's warning above). It's the "all-in-one" VZW TWRP PKG!
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Just updated this to flash over unified recoveries. Removed the double redundant device checks. Now only checks from the updater-script (sysprop only sees the recovery.prop which would show the device as jftle . . not jfltevzw). Link above changed too.

Download - TWRP_AIO-OctOS_jfltevzw.v4.7.1.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] quattr0:
I'm on Verizon MK2 with Safestrap. Could i upgrade this using this zip? Thanks.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Nope, and I built preventative measures into my installer to protect you and others from attempting.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
Awesome! Thanks for this. It worked like a charm.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Slim1023:
Anybody running the newest TWRP (2.8.4)? Just curious if it's already Loki'd and ready for the S4. I know at least once in the past TeamWin had to push a small update to get the Loki patch added to a new release.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] krypto1300:
Yes, 2.8.4 running great here.

Just download .IMG from here http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/181

And install with terminal emulator or Flashify from Play Store.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Here is an updated AIO TWRP installer. Added 2.8.4.0

Download - TWRP_AIO-OctOS_jfltevzw.v4.8.zip
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] Alxoom33:
Thanks to you and team Oct for this![emoji106]
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HowardZ:
I downloaded the img file from TWRP website and flashed it using TWRP 2.8.4 which can flash img file to recovery.

Then my phone could not boot to recovery nor cm12.

I had to Odin the stock mdk recovery.

Then I could boot up cm12 and use the TWRP app to flash 2.8.4 however the TWRP app does not list the new version 2.8.5 yet.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] tkacer:
Tried to flash 2.8.5.0 utilizing flashify - stuck on boot screen. Could you possibly add the latest to this - yours is the only one that always works! THANKS
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HowardZ:
I tried to Loki patch it myself, but same results.

I think TWRP 2.8.5.0 is broken.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] hlxanthus:
Unfortunately, it is nothing to do with loki (as I tried to loki it too) so I cannot update my AIO flashable package yet.

UPDATE: I contacted [MENTION=912474]Dees_Troy[/MENTION] via IRC. So he knows and is aware of the issue. It apparently is across all or many of the jflte variants. He is working on the fix.

UPDATE 2: He built one that booted for me, but has one bug left. Hopefully he will be able to track it down.
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HowardZ:
Can you ask him if TWRP supports cyanogenmod 12 device encryption on the jfltevzw phone and the deb tablet?
[Verizon Samsung Galaxy S 4] HowardZ:
Has TWRP 2.8.5 been fixed?