yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DJBoxer:
Using anything more then 32gb doesn't work I tried with 64 and 128gb doesn't work for adoptable or creating mount scripts to use in apps2sd for linking but it works fine on 8gb 16gb and 32gb with no issues.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Yavia:
lol I was talking internal my phone natively supports adoptable storage
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DJBoxer:
Sorry thought you was going to purchase a bigger sdcard thought share my findings as I got loads laying around so tested a few lol.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sandix:
Hey guys sorry - this ROM is no longer supported, I did update links in OP for ya'll though.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] evrycard:
I want to go back to stock (MetroPCS.) Yet, everything I have tried has failed!
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DJBoxer:
Use smart switch pc and use serial number to restore
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] hydroman202:
Does anyone know of a fix for the sm-s550tl regarding Samsung smart switch? It force closes on me every time the serial is entered.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] evrycard:
Device not supported???
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] usukmabawz:
anybody have just the data restore part

im stuck with bootloop but can access twrp.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Yavia:
that means that Odin and smart switch are failing because of broken USB connection or something
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] zurn45:
HELP...got real stupid for a moment and disabled "OEM Unlock" in Developer Options

got an On5,sm-g550t (tmobile) rooted and has TWRP custom recovery (newest)...stock rom...but I got very very stupid for just a moment and was in Developer Options menu and unchecked "enable OEM unlock"....immediately upon reboot just says the "customer binary blocked by FRP in little red letters in top left....can access download mode, but not recovery....have I bricked it for good?

P.S. I have full nandroid back on sd card...and I was gonna use samsung smart switch to just reset the stock firmware back but i dont know the serial number!?...and no its not under the battery :(
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Yavia:
just go in download mode and flash an Odin stock I would give you my serial but my phone is metropcs
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Top Nurse:
I just installed a new app from Florida Power & Light. It says it won't install on a rooted phone! Suggests that I turn off all developer options. I posted a rating of 1 on Playbook and suggested that they fire the troglodytes they got working for them. :rolleyes:
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ASAZING:
HELLO.

NEED HELP TO ROOT MY SAMSUNG GALAXY ON 5, I HAVE THE SM-S550TL MODEL AND ALREADY PROBE OTHER METHODS AND IT DOES NOT WORK, I COMPILATE MY OWN TWRP BUT THE ODIN SHOWS ME A ERROR "secure check fail (recovery)"
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DJBoxer:
Take it your caps lock key stuck. Everything you need is in first post and clearly detailed. All you have to do is flash twrp in odin. Then flash SuperSU in twrp and your done. There is no reason for you too compile twrp when its been done tested and works.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ASAZING:
clarification

In the model SM-S550TL does not install recovery from odin or in my case it gives me error, so compile a twrp for my model SM-S550TL, I did it for fun or to offend a person

I just wanted to see if the twrp compiled by me if it was installed via odin
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DJBoxer:
check here Root SM-S550TL As this thread is for metropcs/t-moblle.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ASAZING:
Root SM-S550TL

I did not use this method, so I decided to compile a twrp to be able to opt root
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] @ßh!:
Hey guys,

Check out this new Mod for Samsung galaxy on5

https://xdaforums.com/android/development/mod-splash-screen-samsung-galaxy-on5-t3625967
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] EwokIng:
Tracfone version from Walmart Family Mobile

I have Walmart Family Mobile, they sold me a phone with the into to a tracfone. har har. I tried this method but my fastboot options are much different and Odin says success 0 /failed 0

My menu says install from SD but then it can't mount the SD to install the update.

Model: SM-S550TL

Version: 6.0.1

Security patch March 1. 2017

I'm wondering if there is any method that has worked for this particular phone.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Qais esmati:
can i use tis twrp for sm-g5520 mobile 6.0.1 version?????????
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] gilbolong:
Will this ROM unlock the SIM of SM-G550T?
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sandix:
No - this will not sim unlock the device. However, there is no ROM in the world that can SIM unlock a device either. Good luck and cheers!
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] SamsungON5:
Rooting SamsungOn5 SM-S55O0TL

:)
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] lancs2010:
=

*Thanks, my first root ever and worked GREAT! Thank you for the advice.?
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Shen Ron:
I have a new On5 now for testing purposes and also the rom is debloated to a certain extent to prevent any problems and the twrp backup as well if anyone is interested.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sandix:
Sorry for the late response - The phone you have might work, however you need to make sure you have TWRP installed. IDK the method to install it for your model specifically so you will need to google that, also - this ROM is a TWRP backup, it cannot be installed using normal methods.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sandix:
Thanks for the mod - However this is not the thread to display this, please put it somewhere else.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆:
Um....

On5 models SM-G550T, SM-G550T1, & SM-S550TL are equal variants; there's no real significant difference between them aside from their Carrier. What works for one, will work for the other two.

From what I gathered, I assume you were trying to obtain Root + TWRP.

You mentioned "fastboot options". If Fastboot was displayed, it tells me a few things:

1) You didn't flash the recovery in Odin properly

2) You didn't have the right recovery file for your device

or

3) You didn't even put your device into Download Mode

However, you said Odin replied "Success 0 / Failed 0" which tells me your phone isn't connecting properly due to:

1) Lack of up-to-date Device Drivers

2) Connection port problems

3) Not using a USB Data Cable

or

4) Not being in Download Mode

What confuses me more than anything is: If Root & TWRP were your goals, why the fцck were you trying to "update" anything from your SD Card?

My suggestions for you would be these....

• Google search how to use Odin & what version of Odin you need for Marshmallow 6.0.1

• After you learn Odin, locate/download/flash the Stock Firmware for your device model if your device is [soft]bricked (Ignore bullet pt if device isn't bricked)

• Search Google or XDA for methods on how to root & install TWRP for the SM-G550T series

or email me at koloradokiller848 @ gmail . com & I'll work with you 1:1

P.S. Don't install the Galaxy On5 Reborn ROM. It's highly overrated, claims to be debloated but isn't, doesn't have Adoptable Storage incorporated, multi-window function is complete sh¡t, etc..
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] @ßh!:
Sorry for that..

But I've already posted to correct section..
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sandix:
Not a problem but if you already posted there just wait for users to see it, trying to inject words here that are not meant for the OP's original post is not good practice and is very rude to do.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] CYBERNightmare:
Hello. I've been having trouble getting TWRP on my device for the past 2 days now. I'm able to easily get up to step 8, however, when I move onto step 9 I'm not able to boot into TWRP. Whenever I try to, it shows the teamwin screen, fades to black, and then fades back into the teamwin screen. It does this over and over, and will not actually boot into TWRP. I've re-flashed the stock firmware multiple times and tried again, with no success. If anyone has had this problem before, or knows how to fix it, help would be very much appreciated. Thanks! EDIT: If it matters, my device is a MetroPCS.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆:
Having either the Metro or T-Mobile device doesn't matter. What you do to one can absolutely work the same on the other. I've flashed the Metro firmware onto the T-Mobile device without any flaw. Literally carrier swapping em lol Even did it a few more times to see if it would hold.

I digress though, back to your issue. What I'm gathering, it seems as if there was an issue when you flashed with Odin. Did Odin reply with any errors? Flash TWRP again, but take a picture of the screen instead of pulling your battery out. Post it here. Visual aid helps the best sometimes. We'll get you on the right path beforelong

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[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Shen Ron:
Have you tried the latest version of twrp?
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] CYBERNightmare:
Yes.

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I can't post images or links bc I'm a new user, but the broken up link is imgur (dot) com (slash) a (slash) iqcLK. It always says that it succeds, but obviously it hasn't lol.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆:
Download & flash the 3.0.2 version. See if that makes a difference. My theory is based upon noticing that day the newest version is an extra .1 MB (8.3MB) greater. Just a theory though

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[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] CYBERNightmare:
I actually tried all past builds of TWRP before posting to this thread, all of them resulting in the same problem.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆:
Do you unplug the USB cable before or after you remove the battery? I'm running out of ideas here lol ? My knowledge is vast, yet limited, depending on certain Android parameters. Unless somebody else chimes in with an accurate solution, my only suggestion would be to flash the T-Mobile ROM & then try TWRP

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[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Samsung On5 user:
What is a samsung driver and how do i lnow if i need it?
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DJBoxer:
The driver is for telling your computer what to do with the device been used.

if your device is not known or seen by your computer then you need to install it.

most often the device may install it for you. first time you plug it in.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Samsung On5 user:
So i tried rooting yesterday but failed and Odin wasnt detecting my phone at all. But the computer detected it only when it was ON, when it was off or in download mode the computer and Odin didnt register it. Do you know any fixes or if not can you please send the latest version of Odin and a Samsung Galaxy On5 Twrp file. Thank you :) (I'm pretty new to this stuff so sorry if i dont make sense.)
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Shen Ron:
Are you using the latest version of Odin and Samsung drivers installed
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Samsung On5 user:
The Samsung drivers are installed but idk if i am using the latest version of Odin, could you please send me a link to the newest one? It would be much appreciated.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Shen Ron:
http://www.mediafire.com/file/evth7sg58wslzgf/AndroMint-Odin3_v3.12.3.zip
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] MastaGadzn:
Sir what you did here is far out of my skillset, I am as noob as it gets. but I am interested into also making these tweaks to my phone, because I am constantly finding myself having to delete an app or two just to download one thing (only 8GB). I was able to follow the rooting process, and that was noob-level stuff but all of this removing bloatware from the ROM and customizing it I am not to familiar with. Are there some sort of steps that you can compile for me that I can follow? Or perhaps maybe the steps are just all over the place in this post and I just need to be pointed in the right direction.

If anyone knows how to imbue the phone with this "adaptable storage" and doesn't mind breaking it down for me so I can have the storage space like whodisname's I would be highly appreciative. :good:
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆:
I already did. Follow my instructions for Adoptable Storage. Here's the link:

https://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=71157805#post71157805

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[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ayalde051:
Working

Great work, Perfectly working on my Nephews phone.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] trinadhchinna7:
how is on5 pro

hi guys i am trinadh from india i am goingto buy on5 pro and i need some reviews with pros and cons

i am the developer of backlash mod for galaxy j2

thanks in advance:D
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] HeadlongFlight:
Your method is broken

My goal was to root this On5 for the purpose of adopting the SD card. I ended up getting it caught in the TWRP boot loop. I have followed your instructions to the letter. However, your instruction telling me to "Select Restore" is completely useless. No matter where I put the .zip, the Restore menu displays no files under "select package to restore." It does not allow me to navigate to a folder where that file might be.

So, I select Install, click on the .zip file that way, and the log tells me "invalid .zip file format. Error installing zip file ... debloated_stock. etc." It won't install your .zip file.

So now the phone is bricked. Thanks a lot.

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That doesn't work either. I even created the exact file path you suggested: /TWRP/BACK_UP/RANDOM_ID and I stuck the custom ROM.zip there. The Restore menu of TWRP still does not see it. It does not allow me to navigate to the place where I put it.

I have tried the Install menu and selecting my file that way, but it says the .zip is invalid. Is there anyone, anywhere, that can root this device? I'm starting to think this whole thing is fake.

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I followed the OP's instructions to the letter and my phone is caught in a boot loop too. I can't Restore because it won't find the .zip file for the ROM. I can't navigate to it. I have tried Install, but I only get a readout saying invalid .zip format. I'm an actual tech, too.

I basically agree with the OP. The method is broken and needs to be adjusted or taken down altogether.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆:
For starters, it's entirely your fault if you bricked your phone. Not his not hers not mine. Your fault. If you can't remember to have an extra backup or fail to thoroughly research what you're wanting to do, that's your fault. Just wanted to make that clear.

Secondly, to unfυck-up your device, I suggest flashing the stock firmware (except CSC) if you can't flash a backup.

Lastly, it's quite simple to get Adoptable Storage on the On5. Only takes 5 minutes A few commands, a zip file, & then you're done.

Idk if you're new to XDA & quite frankly, I don't care. That was very childish & a b¡tch move on your part to blame someone else for bricking your phone, joking or not, when all they did was make a forum post. It's commonly known in the community you take full responsibility for what you do to your sh¡t. Suck it up & try I again.

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[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] HeadlongFlight:
So what now?

Ok then. I followed the instructions to the letter. The .zip files provided do not work. They are useless either if I try Restore or Install. Where can I find an actual useful ROM that TWRP will recognize and either Restore or Install? If I can do that I can get this to work.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆:
Well you have 2 options: Stock or the Rebor custom ROM

The Reborn rom is, sadly, a custom ROM developed for the On5. It's the only ROM besides the Stock & unless you have the SM-G550Y variant, your sound won't work. It's horribly made & just all around trash.

I suggest stock & to find my forum post regarding Adoptable Storage here on XDA. Provided correct zip file & instructions.

You seriously need to learn stuff for yourself at times & work out the might you make along the way. Otherwise you'll just be an ungrateful, ignorant fool who copies everyone else's work. Just saying.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] HeadlongFlight:
Ok then. I'll have to go with a stock ROM. Where can I find it. Does this mean I cannot the root the phone? (I believe I have succeeded in rooting it, unless the stock ROM unroots it.)

And I have no problem working through tough problems and figuring it out, asshole. I'm a tech myself, although my area of expertise is in networking and broadband. I'm pretty new to Android. My point was, the method was presented as something that would work if someone with some technical skill just followed the instructions. I did, and it did not work. TWRP does not see the folders. It doesn't matter whether I select internal or external storage. They both have TWRP folders. Inside those folders are folders named "Backups" and inside those reside the "Debloated_Stock_root_on5tmo" folder. TWRP does not see them. I cannot restore using them. They are useless.

What I need is a ROM that TWRP will actually see. Hell, I'd even slip a little bitcoin your way if you could help me find it.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆:
I think I know why TWRP can't see your backups. Inside the backups folder should be another folder named after your device serial number (lengthy collabe of numbers/letters) & then the TWRP backup(s) you have. If you moved the backup files straight into the Backup folder, TWRP can't find it.

As far as root, it's elementary level to achieve on the On5. TWRP > Flash SuperSU_v2.76.zip > Wipe cache + dalvik > Reboot

In addition - if you do end up needing to flash the stock rom, you'll lose root. Stock rom an be found here on XDA, as goes with pretty much everything else Android related.

For future reference, it's a good move to backup the system & boot partitions as soon as you boot into TWRP the first time.

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[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DJBoxer:
Just start again use smart switch PC then flash twrp and magisk v14 works fine on this device that will give you root and pass safetynet if you care about that. then just use apps2sd. i prefer it over adoptable due to it restrictions with widgets etc personal opinion.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] HeadlongFlight:
A good ROM that will actually work

Kolorado: Thanks for the insight. Didn't mean to come off like a jerk. Android is kind of my 4th language at this point. Yes, I appreciate your help.

I've solved the problem with TWRP not seeing files. It can now. However, I've been totally unsuccessful finding a ROM for the GT-550T for T-Mobile that actually works. I thought I had one for this phone but the System UI always crashes and the buttons don't work. Another almost works except it's for an Indian variant. Etc. Are you aware of one that will actually work? If so can you provide for me a link? I understand that even though I will lose root with this stock ROM, I can easily root it again using software and files I already have (e.g., SuperSU).

My ultimate goal is to root it, unlock it, and adopt the memory. I have found Apps2SD doesn't work because the phone wasn't seeing the SD card to begin with (at least as a place to stick apps). I know that the 3 objectives are not all that related. And of course this is not my everyday phone. I got this phone for a T-Mobile project I was on. The phone I tote every day is the far superior,criminally underrated Amazon Fire Phone.

Again, your help is most appreciated.

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What is this .apk of which you speak? Will Superstarz get my On5 from T-Mobile to work?
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sandix:
Yea so in my OP it clearly states this is NOT A FLASHABLE ZIP. You did not follow the instructions properly. Therefore no one will help you here. Re-read the instructions and try again.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sandix:
Also it has been stated that this ROM *might* work on the t-mobile variant, but it is not tested by me for that. This ROM works 100% on MetroPCS. If you are looking to just root just install TWRP, and flash supersu from chainfire and then you are done (although make sure to research, your phone might need a few more specific steps.)
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] ☆KØŁØЯΛĐØ☆:
[MENTION=8649706]HeadlongFlight[/MENTION] shoot me an email & I'll help you 1:1 get to where you wanna be koloradokiller848@gmail.com
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] sandix:
Thanks! You helping out users here for an unsupported ROM. :D
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] Yavia:
someone tell me what superstarz is lol
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] darthfaderFoH:
I know I'm a little behind the curve here, but i had to weigh in on your comment. I haven't tried Root Essentials, but I have been using 3c Toolbox for years. Android assistant is cool and so is Rom Toolbox (Lite AND Pro) but 3c Toolbox basically does EVERYthing!!! I mean it even has a firewall feature. I just rooted my on5 last night and I've been playin around with Xposed Framework and i signed up to beta test Lspeed and i noticed that L Speed was trying to do a lot of the same things that 3C Toolbox was already doing. So i read your comment and got all stupid excited and just had to post something. Thanks for listening. LOL
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] marzhall24:
excuse this method is still compatible with the on5 t mobile with the latest firmware G550TUVU2AQC4 from March 2017? I'm wondering why I just got my softbrick phone back after doing root with this method and installing the foldermount so I do not know if the damage was caused by the superuser or the foldermount when making a change in the partition of the sd and because cost a bit to recover the equipment would not want to damage it again.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] TheLoonyRebel:
I can't seem to find the ROM on the web page at all. I can't find a single thing at all in regards to the On5 on the site for that matter. Is the ROM archived? Or did I miss it somehow?
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] whodisname:
Yes. This still works on the on5 with the latest updates.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] DJBoxer:
You can easy recover from a soft brick by using smart switch pc with model number and serial. Just future reference.

If your doing root with SuperSU. I found 2.79 was most stable for this device.

Personally I switched over to magisk v14 it runs smoothly and root is hidden also and passes safety net unlike SuperSU.
[Samsung Galaxy On5 ROMs, Kernels, Recoveries, & Ot] marzhall24:
in fact I recovered it with odin 3.11 and the mentioned firmware that I found in updato.com since neither the smartwitch nor the kies recognized me the phone.