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[Galaxy S5 Mini General] hedgegee:
Hello

I had some problems with installing TWRP because there is no mirror for a flashable .zip file to our custom recovery. Also the flashing in ODIN caused a little headscrath but luckily some people of the forum helped me and i would like to help others - so here is a little guide.

Thanks to Bogeyof and another343.

Prerequisites

Stock device with stock recovery

Samsung drivers installed for your device

Download Odin above 3.09 (this guide is with 3.12) (others might work but i have best results in this version and above in general)

Download Odin TWRP Recovery (thanks to DJ_Steve) (It's linked in the attachements because of dead links in the other thread)

Download a custom rom of your choice (note the modelnumber of your device, ie. G800F)

1. Press and hold volume down, startbutton and power on button until the Samsung bootloader logo appears.

1. a. Now you are almost in download mode - press volume up once to be in download mode.

2. Plug the phone in with USB cabel.

3. Open Odin

4. Go to options (depending on the version) and remove the Auto Reset option but leave on the F. Reset time.

5. Press the AP button (depending on the version)

6. Find the recovery.tar.md5 file.

7. Make sure the phone is found in Odin (it will display in ID:COM and the Log)

8. Press Start (depending on the version) and it will start flashing - it will only take a couple of seconds.

9. Power down the phone and boot into recovery. (Volume up, startbutton and power on until logo appears)

Now you are in TWRP recovery.

I will update this guide at a later time. Any suggestions are valued. :fingers-crossed:
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] sunciks:
Can not get the TWRP 3.0.0

Where did you get TWRP 3.0.0, all the links I could find are dead.
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] hedgegee:
One of the links worked shortly but i uploaded the file so you can get it.
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] sunciks:
Thanks, it worked perfectly!
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] hedgegee:
No problem - i plan to upload Odin, etc. so everybody can have a working link.
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] maxthebuilder:
Didn't work for me. Flashed. Odin showed that everything went fine but the phone still showing the green android picture and "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!"

If I power down and boot into recovery, I get the standard android recovery not TWRP..

: (

EDIT: My bad. Wrong buttons pressed. Everything is fine (I was doing Vol Down - Home - Power. Vol Up - Home - Power works)
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] aniksha:
Worst case

I could NOT believe that this guide promote the worst case!!!

Running Stock Rom (5.11 from sammobile G800FXXU1BPE3) plus CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.tar.md5 and recovery.tar.md5.

Backup by TWRP 3.0 runs perfect, but the restore of that backup caused a hang on the start screen forever!!!!!!!

I had to flash everything again, lost all data, apps and settings (ended up like a factory reset), cause even a data restore ended up with the same hang at the start screen. Pretty ****ty that recommendation!!!!!!!!:D
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] hedgegee:
Can you explain some more (maybe google translate?) its hard to understand what you mean? It has worked fine for others.
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] aniksha:
Worst case

Shure, tell me what you need to know (not just explain some more), cause all facts are mentioned!

What I mean is said as well - softbrick after restore!

If it worked for others fine, I gess they have not tried a restore, cause simply a backup by TWRP 3.0 is fine and does not show the disaster!!!!!

Here again:

S5 Mini - Lollipop 5.11 DBT Version (Germany) G800FXXU1BPE3 from Sammobile 2016-06-08

Rooted with unlocked Bootloader by Chainfire Version CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.tar.md5

all flashed by Odin

and than your Guide

TWRP Version recovery.tar.md5 downloaded from your guide side and flashed by Odin

So far no problem.

Backup by TWRP no problem.

Restore of that backup - softbrick!!! - phone hang on the start screen forever!!!!!!!

I can not make it more clear! :D
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] RicSou:
Problem BootLoop TWRP 3.0 after restore backup

idem restoration with TWRP 3.0 produces eternal bootloop also in KitKat, perhaps TWRP 2.8 works well
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] aniksha:
Bootloop at startscreen

Hi RicSou,

Do you known any link for TWRP 2.8 (to flash with Odin) ???

Cause at the official TWRP side is no S5 Mini (G800F). Just S5 Neo, Plus, Qualcomm.

That's why I used the link from this guide side and I though that recommendation is fine (but it ended in a disaster).
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] RicSou:
Yes twrp 2.8. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347794463 look at private messages
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] RicSou:
TWRP 3.0 and 2.8 fails to restore nandroid backup... and I can not find the reason for the failure, restore someone without problems?
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] lop1:
restore nandroid backup

Hi,

is there a version of TWRP that can restore a nandroid backup ? I just see a lot of problems with the TWRP recovery and nobody seems to be able to do a working restore on a G800F .

somebody ? with which version ?? :eek:
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] 1GREG:
I also tried TWRP 3.0 if I remember correctly posted by Steve and this recovery seriously destroyed my phone. I couldn't install any OS because most of time CRASH. I couldn't even turned on the phone again after installation of this file. - [ I ADVICE EVERY ONE TO NOT INSTALL THIS VERSION OF TWRP ] -

Greetings and Thank you G :cool:
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] tron98:
Don't know if you have tried these https://aykevl.nl/android I have not tried them myself and not sure if they are the same as what has been posted before or even suitable ?
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] aniksha:
Backup solution by FlashFire

Too many 'greenshorns' publish untested guides, that's the problem!

The only backup app, which does the job absolutely perfect on a G800F is FlashFire!

At least with my configuration (mention before in that threat).

Chainfire is serious and FlashFire an awesome app.

The best investment I ever made (Pro Version).

Even with a bootloop (and without TWRP) the job is done within 30 minutes.

Just flash the firmware (from sammobile with Odin) root it (by Chainfire with Odin), install FlashFire and run the FlashFire backup.

That works perfect !!!

FlashFire can also restore its own backup by TWRP, but there is no official TWRP Version for G800F !!!

I have not tested that option yet.

---------- Post added at 11:34 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:31 PM ----------

Too many 'greenshorns' publish untested guides, that's the problem!

The only backup app, which does the job absolutely perfect on a G800F is FlashFire!

At least with my configuration (mention before in that threat).

Chainfire is serious and FlashFire an awesome app.

The best investment I ever made (Pro Version).

Even with a bootloop (and without TWRP) the job is done within 30 minutes.

Just flash the firmware (from sammobile with Odin) root it (by Chainfire with Odin), install FlashFire and run the FlashFire backup.

That works perfect !!!

FlashFire can also restore its own backup by TWRP, but there is no official TWRP Version for G800F !!!

I have not tested that option yet.
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] lop1:
Tanks a lot for your answer. I fully trust a Chainfire solution ( highest respected android guy ), and you have used it without problems .

So this will be my solution for backup/restore , I am going to buy flash fire right away.

Best regards
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] aniksha:
Dear hedgegee,

you have published that guide!

So let us know under which phone 'configuration' your superguide was working for you?

Have you made a restore by a TWRP backup ???

It is time for the truth now!

Like to hear from you.
[Galaxy S5 Mini General] damns5mini:
Hi Dudes,

My S5 Mini won' accept the TWRP Flash with Odin. Whatever .tar i use, ODIN says "Pass" and after reboot i still get the original samsung recovery.

Samsung KIES is installed and disabled during installation. (for the drivers)

I used ODIN 3.10.6 and 3.12.3 and the linked twrp.

Any ideas?

Thx so far.

Adittional: My Samsung ROM is Nr. LMY47X.G800FXXU1BPE3 if i have to downgrade or smth...

EDIT: Problem solved. You need to flash CF-Autoroot first.

download.chainfire.eu/523/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-kminilte-kminiltexx-smg800f.zip
[Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge Questions and Answers] rhodnie:
Guys sino gumagamit ng new rom dito? ask lang ako if nagamit ako ng Rom Renovate-- pano ko e install ung gusto kong kernel,
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] fredfrenko:
hi!

I've a sony xperia z1 compact with cyanogen mod custom rom.

Version of CyanogenMod: 12.1-20160619-NIGHTLY-amami

Android Version: 5.1.1

Installed Recovery: Cyanogenmod Recovery

I have problems with this rom so I would install a new one, but to do that I need to install the TWRP recovery. To install TWRP on Z1 Compact i've downloaded TWRP from http://xdaforums.com/sony-xperia-z1-compact/general/twrp-3-0-1-amami-t3350827 and i've followed the instruction from this link: http://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/

But when I try to reboot my phone in bootloader mode I get a black screen with blue led and nothing else.

I want to install a Dirty Unicorns or Resurrection Remix roms but all of this rom require a TWRP recovery and not CyanogenMod Recovery.

There is something that I can do to fix this thing??

p.s. Sorry for my bad english
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] CmDaRkShAdOw:
Blue led means you are in bootloader, you must connect device to pc and use fastboot command "fastboot flash recovery *and drag img with recovery to command prompt *" next "fastboot reboot" when led is orange (?) press vol- and you are in twrp 3.0
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] levone1:
You can also flash TWRP IMG with Rashr app from Play Store, then boot into recovery.
[Xperia Z1 Compact Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] desteen:
I had the same thing:

Solved like this: http://android.stackexchange.com/questions/129174/windows-10-fastboot-driver

Desteen
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KUMARC80:
Please share new features you would like to be developed for MIUI ROM.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] KUMARC80:
Separate option for “Preferred Network Type” when “Mobile data” Enabled & Disabled

At present, there is single option for “Preferred Network Type” (2G, 3G, LTE) which got applied automatically in both cases i.e when Mobile data is disabled and also when Mobile data is enabled.

In countries Like India, there is huge call drops in 3G voice calls for all mobile operators, therefore we need to normally choose setting “Preferred Network Type” to “2G”. Also choosing “Preferred Network Type” as “2G” saves mobile battery. At the same time, as Mobile Data speed in 2G is very pathetic, therefore each time we want to access internet, we need to enable “Mobile Data” and set “Preferred Network Type” to “3G”. After accessing internet switch it back to 2G for voice calls. As “Preferred Network Type” option is deeply embedded setting option, it is very tedious to toggle setting between 2G and 3G depending on whether voice call or mobile data connection is required.

(1)	It is requested to MIUI developers that please provide Separate two options i.e. “Preferred Network Type when Mobile data is enabled” and “Preferred Network Type when Mobile data is disabled”, so that when user enable “Mobile data” then mobile preferably latch to 3G (if opted so) and when user disable “Mobile data” then mobile preferred to latch to 2G (if opted so).

Obviously voice call when “Mobile Data” is enabled, will be bound to that of “Preferred Network Type when Mobile data is enabled” i.e. then Voice call be latched to 3G only (if opted so), but this will be rare case.

2)

Another way could be let the current option of choosing “Preferred Network Type” remain intact as it is, but one more separate setting given below could be provided:

(A)	When “Mobile Data” is enabled: Change “Preferred Network Type” to (i) 2G (ii) 3G (iii) LTE (iv) No change (default)

(B)	When “Mobile Data” is disabled: Change “Preferred Network Type” to (i) 2G (ii) 3G (iii) LTE (iv) No change (default)

This could be permanent setting (preferred by me) OR pop-up-type setting each time user enable or disable “Mobile Data”.

3)

If above options are not possible to implement, then simply “2G” , “3G”, “LTE” option can be added at main screen drop-down (where mobile data option is) so that user can toggle between “Preferred Network Type” easily.
[Sony Xperia ZL] Puneet247:
While changing the battery, the backight of my mobile has gone. I can see the display in very bright light touch is also working fine. Any remedy so that i can fix it as service centre refused to repair as it is out of stock long time ago.
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vmalpha:
guys I accidently flashed kernel over system partition, now the phone is stuck in bootloop and fastboot is not flashing files although its detecting it
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dylanel98:
Try to flash ftf in flash mode
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] vmalpha:
Thats the twisted part

flasher tool is detecting z2 in fastboot mode, but not in flash mode.. can i fix this on my own or should i take this service center?
[Xperia Z2 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iXaidyiu:
Did you try the options in Flashtool by androxyde? You can flash a temporary kernel /w custom recovery via fastboot mode ( vol.+ ) and reformat the twisted partitions and power off the device so as to flash device .ftf afterwards.
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rahulsharma0077:
plz i want marshmallow rom for sm n750
[Galaxy Note 3 Neo Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sirgawain123:
+1, but touchwiz Rom to keep Spen functions!

Enviado desde mi SM-N7505 mediante Tapatalk
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] kking.kreso:
Hello,

I updatet my brand new Wizard G4 with Crossbows ROM and worked fine. After that wanted to update some software with "WM6 PDAviet3 Extended Rom" and the Wizard shot down after installing. Since then, I can´t power it on. I have an old G3 and tried to change batteries, both full. No change....

Any ideas what could help? :confused:

Thanks

Kresi
[8125, K-JAM, P4300, MDA Vario General] kking.kreso:
Broken Wizard?

Does anybody have this seen before?

Please help me out of this.

Thanks

Kresi
[Blade General] ReneGee:
Everytime I go online, I get this message ( see attachement )

Install/Update/Enable Google U...."

Request by com.google.android.syns.upda...."

syns !! ??

Looks like some fake. I guess it is no from ZTE or Google.

Clicking it will download an apk- file from the domain coupon6.com named Update-System-4.0.apk (size 1.13 MB)

Does anyone know what kind of message that is and what causes it?

I extracted the apk file:

META-INF (folder)

res (folder with subfolders like anim, color, color-v11, drawable***,....)

AndroidMAnifest.xml (file)

classes.dex (file)

resources.ars (file)

All virus scanners found no thread. Can I upload it here? Maybe not as apk but repacked as zip.

Does anyone know how to understand, what the files are doing?

Has anyone seen this too?

SOLVED: It seemed to be caused by this app WAVE UNLOCK

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=wolf.uit.com.unlockbywave

I still don´t know what if is is malware oder virus.
[Blade General] jonytk:
um, no, maybe malicious app or mitm attack on a coffe shop wifi?
[Blade General] xperiavroot:
I'm getting that notification too, eventhough I keep dismissins it it still returns in my notificationbar after some time.
[Blade General] C64Ever:
So it's Wave Unlock? Thanks a lot for the info. Both me and my wife use it, it's very good otherwise, but we were both on public wi-fi recently so I thought we picked up some nastiness there. So what to do with WU? Reinstall or?

UDATE: it seems it's been removed from the Store. Wonder why lol:) I disabled notifications for the app and it doesn't nag any more. I think I'll keep it because it keeps working flawlessly with next to zero impact on battery.
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfabeta11:
Hello,

At first, sorry for my english. It's terrible.

Now, I have small problem with notifications. After installing stock version of Marshmallow (574) my apps are not sending notifications. E-mail, SMS and dialer notifications are ok, but apps like Facebook Messenger or Snapchat have problem.

I have them in protected apps.

I have mobile data transfer and WiFi always turned on.

Apps have permissions to notifications.

Any ideas how to fix it? Phone without notifications is not a phone...
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amageek:
Go to Settings >> Notification Panel & Status Bar >>Notification Manager

Under there you must enable required apps notification..
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfabeta11:
It would be too easy ;)

https:// s4.postimg. org/osghv4mml/Screenshot_2016_08_15_18_12_37.png
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] amageek:
Cannot view the picture
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] sibilant:
delete the space after https:// and after postimg. org.

https://s4.postimg.org/osghv4mml/Screenshot_2016_08_15_18_12_37.png

you can view this
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xDavi01:
You should try to wipe or factory reset.. Is your phone rooted?
[P8lite Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alfabeta11:
No, it's not rooted.

I fixed it. My solution for someone who will have similar problem: downgrade to lollipop and update it one more time. Only this solved my problem.

Thanks a lot for activity in this thread!
[Sony Smartwatch 3] 23rocky23:
I try to fix the clock-housing by a black wire.

Work's well, looks nice and light too!

...and with a lil drop of hotglue also the Button is working very smooth! :)
[Sony Smartwatch 3] dersie:
original :)
[Sony Smartwatch 3] t1mman:
I like the idea, just too "getho" for my taste!! :D
[Sony Smartwatch 3] tomek1975:
Nice and simple. Great DIY for when your band breaks and you need a working watch right away. I like the enginuity.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] Mikegrmn:
Looks great. Reduces the overall size of the watch. With a little more effort, this could look perfect. I´m still considering getting this watch, even if it´s 2 years old, after Pebble let every one down. I still like Pebbles concept, but I was so disappointed that they ceased all support the day they closed their deal with fitbit that I took off the watch the same day.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] gurningchimp:
Could be used as a solid base for some sugru sculpture, building a silicon housing around the wire frame.
[Sony Smartwatch 3] ikeh ikeh kimochi:
wow, nice.....very original.......!!
[Sony Smartwatch 3] galaxys:
A different look...
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkelly77:
I have a Landvo L200G 4G MTK MT6582 phone from China. The phone only has 4GB of storage space.

I wanted to repartition it so the primary partition would have 3GB instead of the less than 1GB it currently has.

I followed the MTK repartitioning video on YouTube exactly. Even though the preloader flashed successfully, the new EBR files did not work. The phone would only boot to the logo screen and hang. When I flashed the preloader using the original EBR files, the phone will boot up normally.

I tried 3 different EBR files from xdadevelopers website, specifically for the MTK 6582 4GB. They all flashed OK but left the phone in a boot to logo screen only condition.

The phone is currently back to it's original condition. Can anyone help me with my problem regarding the repartitioning of the primary partition size? Thank you.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlexanderBabansky:
The partitions size was changed. Problem in boot. There are two boot screens. Boot of the kernel and boot of the Android. Which one of this screens is last? If first screen, than the kernel can't find ramdisk. This is strange behavior. If second, than init.rc can not mount file systems, run daemons, because partitions were changed. In this case you must compile Android form source with correct values of partitions size. Or maybe there is an easier way. :mad:
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkelly77:
The phone only boots with the Landvo animation screen. Then the home screen appears.

When I tried the other EBR files, the phone booted with the Landvo logo on screen with no animation and remained like that.
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlexanderBabansky:
This means that Android can not boot. When ROM was compiled from Android source, there is file BoardConfig.mk in source. It contain device specific information like CPU, and partitions. ROM was compiled for standart partition scheme. It can not find partitions in old places. I think problem in this.

This is example of BoardConfig from LG Mako.

[IMG="BoardConfig.mk example"]https://pp.vk.me/c626418/v626418794/2711a/CW9890dDt_Y.jpg[/IMG]
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkelly77:
I assumed that using the Flash Tools program to change the partition size would modify any other files required for boot, such as BoardConfig.mk

The instructional video by xda-developers for changing partition sizes I watched was specifically for the MTK 6852, which is the type of handset I have. I used the same instructions to change the partition on a L200 phone that worked OK.

Do I need to make some changes to the BoardConfig.mk file to get the partition changes to work?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] AlexanderBabansky:
Can you give link to instructional video?
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkelly77:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDf6SpuOuz4
[Android Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kkelly77:
I finally got this fixed (sort of)

I ended up using EBR Tweak to allocate 3Gb of space.

I used MTK Droid Tools to backup and create scatter file. From that I tool the generated EBR files and copied them to EBR Tweak folder and ran the application, selecting the 3Gb option.

I copied the 2 new EBR files generated to the Files To Flash folder and used SP Flashtools to flash the phone.

The storage partition space was changed. However, there is a notification now saying Damaged Phone Storage - Try formatting the SD card.

I backed up the SD card and chose to format. The phone doesn't proceed to format the card and all data on it is intact.

In summary; phone storage is fixed but have that error constantly now.
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] xdajose:
Hello,

I was just wondering if it's rootable. I cannot find any reliable information regarding this. I just unlocked one and began using it. I would like to remove many of the system apps that are cricket based.

Thank You
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] jmcgrimes:
Bootloader is unlockable, go to HTCdev.com or Google "unlock HTC desire 520 bootloader"

Also, I'd check that option to allow OEM bootloader unlock in your developer settings..., I'm gonna run it through the Gamut though, (kingo iroot farmaroot kingroot etc...) see if any works. Decent phone, just a lot of bulk with it
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Skitz89:
Yes it is rootable mine was only able to be rooted by iroot apk sometimes you have to tell it to root your device a couple of different times
[Desire Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] HTCDesire520:
I tried to use the Iroot For Windows and couldn't get the HTC Desire 520 to root.

I was able to actually get the HTC Desire 520 to work with the iroot apk sideloaded and setup after setting the adb program in kinguser app.

Check online on YT for my video "How To Root HTC Desire 520"
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] myk.robinson:
Hey, folks. I have the G4 Plus and am happily using it with Verizon. Got it rooted so I can run my ad blocker. Seems like a great phone for my use.

One thing that is odd to be is that holding down the power only offers a "Power Off" option and no restart. Is there a way to get an advanced power menu, or possibly a key press combo that will trigger a proper restart sequence?

Thanks
[Moto G4 Plus Questions & Answers] sbs8331:
You can reboot by holding the power menu down until the reboot commences. Usually takes about 10 seconds.