Cannot boot into TWRP - Galaxy S 4 Mini Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi
I am trying to install lineageos onto a used samsung galaxy s4 mini I recently bought, but I cannot boot TWRP (yes, I am using the correct recovery-boot button combination,
vol-up + home + power). I've tried searching, but nearly all posts with similar titles have been closed when someone tells OP the recovery-boot button combination, and the
others were various unique problems, as far as I can see.
I used the v3.0.3-0 TWRP from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678420, extracted the file recovery.tar.md5 and used odin v 3.12.3 to flash it onto the
phone using the "AP" option. Odin displayed no errors, only "PASS" and other success messages. I had switched off auto-reboot, so I rebooted to recovery using vol-up + home + power but I only get the screen:
"Could not do a normal boot. ODIN MODE PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9195I CURRENT BINARY: Custom SYSTEM STATUS: Custom REACTIVATION LOCK(KK): OFF KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0 QUALCOMM
SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB) AP SWREV: S1, T1, H1, A1, P1 SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE"
"Downloading... Do not turn off target!!"
This is not download mode (which I normally reach with vol-down + home + power), but looks very similar aside from the
"Could not do a normal boot." message.
I've tried this several times, trying alternatives Odin 3.10.6 and TWRP v2.6.3.0.
I've not got to any recovery mode for this phone, TWRP or otherwise.
It is not bricked or in a bootloop. If I reboot I can get to android and use the phone.
Can anyone help me install and boot to TWRP please?
I don't know what to try next.
I bought this phone used so I do not know its installation/updates/rooting/flashing history, though it looks pretty vanilla.
Thanks

Crap, I have the exact same issue with TWRP versions higher than 3. Version 2.8.7.0-serranoveltexx does work, but I cannot install lineage (I tried 16 and newer). I simply get "Error executing updated binary in zip '...' and 'Error flashing zip'. And before that, for most versions of linage, it says "the package is for device: serranovelte,serranoveltexx; this device ."
If I tried a lineageversion from another developer, it says that the device is "serranovelte". So yeah, I'm stuck with that unfortunately. Any help would be much appreciated.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 mini dead

hello guy's, my samsung today work's fine and from one hour not work at all - dead, i try to turn on no lucky, enter recovery no lucky, enter download mode not lucky
i found on forum about debrick.img and put on 16GB card, and phone vibrate and turn on but stuck like on the pictures mmc read failed, any sugestion, all the best
http://postimg.org/image/ar0zp4olp/
http://postimg.org/image/h3g4yyrnx/
gigidel said:
hello guy's, my samsung today work's fine and from one hour not work at all - dead, i try to turn on no lucky, enter recovery no lucky, enter download mode not lucky
i found on forum about debrick.img and put on 16GB card, and phone vibrate and turn on but stuck like on the pictures mmc read failed, any sugestion, all the best
http://postimg.org/image/ar0zp4olp/
http://postimg.org/image/h3g4yyrnx/
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Sounds like the emmc memory is dead. Try to use these debrick images that I had taken from my i9195 some time ago. Extract first. https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vlSjY0nNrkX001ZUs4ZUF6dXc/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B_vlSjY0nNrkSFRVUERoTkF5cnM/view?usp=sharing
thanks a lot Mountains788, i try this two debrick.img, but no lucky, still the same mmc read failed
gigidel said:
thanks a lot Mountains788, i try this two debrick.img, but no lucky, still the same mmc read failed
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I had the same issue, 2days ago (also so an Galaxy S4 mini).
I solved it by holding the 'volume down + home button' while connecting/disconnecting the phone to my/from laptop.
I have the same problem
When i put the sdcard with debrick image in my phone, It says:
BOOT RECOVERY MODE
CHECK BOOT PARTITONS..
COPY FROM T-FLASH..
BOOT RECOVERY..
WRITE 139008 sectors..
FLASH WRITE FAILURE
ddi : mmc_read failed
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9190
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
BOOTLOADER RP SWREV: 2
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
And when i connect it to pc to flash by odin, it says "There is no pit partition"
When i put the pit file in odin, it says the same
What should i do?
Did you get it to work? I have the exact same problem with the same phone (GT-I9190) !!!!

Samsung duos S4 mini(GT-I9192) firmware updatedfrom Odin but unble boot and start

Hi Every one,
am searching from long time but i did not find any solutions.please help me.[i bought device in 2014-Jan]
my unable to open even boot mode..[one week before i have installed SuperSU],
i have done steps
downloaded - Odin3
downloaded - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-I9192/INU/
i have tried almost all versions
myCode
Code:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9192
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
BOOTLOADER AP SWREV: 2
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
all firm wares are installed and PASS in Odin, Then automatically restart phone struck at android symbol showing[unable to get boot mode]..
if i installed this firm ware - CF-Auto-Root-serranods-serranodsxx-gti9192.tar.md5 am able to boot mode but after phone model display its offed...
similar problem is : http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-mini/help/galaxy-s4-mini-duos-gt-i9192-hard-brick-t3391631
please help me..thanks in advanced

GT-I9195 flash works but nothing changed

Hi guys,
hope you can help because I have no idea left.
Follwing situation. I have an GT-I9195 (LTE Version) on an older Cyanogenmod version (don't remember which one exactly) and got recently the "encryption unsuccessful" error during boot up. Okay, I know that's quite simple to fix, just reformat /data in recovery as ext4. But my old CWM recovery (6.0.5.1.) is not able to to change the file system and can not access /data at all (Error mounting /data).
Okay easy to fix - I thought - just update the recovery to TWRP and your good to go.
But doesn't matter what I tried, there is no way to change anything on this damn phone. And I tried a lot:
-tried to flash TWRP via Odin -->successful but no change on the phone (still on CWM 6.0.5.1.)
-tried to flash TWRP via Heimdall -->successful but no change on the phone (still on CWM 6.0.5.1.)
-tried factory reset and the whole story again --> no change at all
-tried 4 files stock firmware -->successful but no change on the phone (still on CWM 6.0.5.1. and on cyanogenmod with the encryption error)
-tried Re-Partition with separate PIT file with 4 files stock firmware -->successful but no change on the phone (still on CWM 6.0.5.1. and on cyanogenmod with the encryption error)
-tried Nand Erase and Re-Partition (4 files firmware) -->successful but no change on the phone (still on CWM 6.0.5.1. and on cyanogenmod with the encryption error)
So it seems I'm not able to flash anything. Tried different computer (with different OS), different cable, different Odin version (use 3.13 for the most trials but also an older one -->same results), so now I'm running out of ideas.
Might have something to do with "write protection enabled" or Bootloader version 2 or Kernel lock on 0x0...
This is whats written in the download mode:
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9195
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
Knox KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
BOOTLOADER AP SWREV: 2
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
Any ideas?
Thanks for your help!
ralrra

Unofficial TWRP for Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo SM-J720F/M Oreo 8.0 +Root

Work only on Oreo 8
You must be Stat Normal
Oem Unlocked
Enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock in your mobile. To do this; go to settings >>> about >>> Tap on the “Build Number” 7-10 times consistently to enable “Developer Options,” then go to the “Developer Options” and enable USB Debugging Mode and OEM Unlock. There is no complicated process in the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo.
Download and install the Samsung USB driver to your computer system.
Also, download the ODIN software. Select above Oreo version in the ODIN list. Install ODIN in your PC.
Download Magisk.Zip (Download Latest version) and forced encryption disabler, Copy it to Your Phone Memory. We Need to flash encryption disabler to avoid Boot Warnings in the future after the Root process.
Download and save the TWRP File. Select Correct TWRP file from Below. This TWRPs can support Up to Oreo.
SM-J720F
SM-J720M
Flash TWRP using ODIN
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo Download Mode
Connect your USB Cable with PC. Switch off your device. Then, enter into Download mode. To do this; press and hold down the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons and connect your micro USB Cable.
Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo Download Mode Warning Screen
Press the Volume Up button to continue when you see the warning message.
Now, connect the Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo mobile to the computer via USB cable.
Launch the Odin app on your computer. If the device is detected by this app (Odin), it will show you a message that reads – added!!!
ODIN Added Message
However, if the device is not correctly connected to the PC, you won’t see this message. So, you have to check the USB cable if it is reasonable and reconnect the device.
After connecting the Samsung device, click on the PDA/PA button to browse/search and get the TWRP from where you saved it on your PC. Also, navigate to “options” and tick the Auto Reboot.
Odin Auto Reboot
Click on “Start”
Once the file is loaded into the device, reboot your device.
Kudos, you have just Installed the TWRP on your Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo. If you installed TWRP, Don’t turn on your mobile. Immediately, move to Magisk Installation steps.
You should not Boot into Normal OS Booting, after TWRP. After TWRP Flash, Immediately Boot into Recovery or twrp will gone
Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up + Power Button.+Home
Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.
Install Magisk, forced encryption disabler in your Samsung Galaxy J7 Duo using TWRP
Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache Data.
Return to Home of TWRP select Install.
Select Magisk.Zip.
After Installation again Navigate to Home select Install. Select forced encryption disabler.
After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile.
You can also install Magisk.apk in your Mobile Applications. Forced encryption disabler is used to avoid the boot loop issue after rooting.
enjoy
SM-J720F
SM-J720M
encryption disabler
Samy6699 said:
Work only on Oreo 8
SM-J720F
SM-J720M
enjoy
SM-J720F
SM-J720M
encryption disabler
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Can it be used on the Dual-Sim version SM-J720F/DS released in 04/2018 ?
Can i install it on Galaxy J7 Duo running Android pie
Nitin devarasetty said:
Can i install it on Galaxy J7 Duo running Android pie
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i also need that man.
Please make one thing clear
Do we have to turn off "Auto reboot"
Or keep the "Auto reboot" option checked on?
Android 9.0
Hello, when it will be possible ? If never, why ?
I followed the exact process but everytime i tried to boot into TWRP recovery immediately after the flashing, the device still boots into stock recovery instead of TWRP
Please help me with this
Thank you
I figured out a way to root the Galaxy J7 duo
Actually i have tried lot of ways to root using TWRP flash and all.. but one day i accidentally bricked my device
So i downloaded the stock ROM to flash my device
And i downloaded the 8.0 android ROM
So this root method basically tested on android 8.0
So now i have android 8.0 stock ROM downloaded
Step 1 -
So make sure you also downloaded the ROM
And extract the ROM file (you must have got the "AP" "CP" "BL" "CSC" and "HOME CSC" file)
Then copy the "AP" file in your phone
Then install magisk manager in your phone
Open magisk, select install, select and patch a file from magisk
Then select "AP" file
And wait while magisk is patching the "AP" file
When flashing is done the patched file will be saved on storage, emulated, 0, download (file will be saved as "magisk_patched.tar")
Then simply copy the patched file in your computer
Step 2 -
Open odin in your Computer
In odin, select "magisk_patched.tar" in "AP" section
Select "BL" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "BL" section
Select "CP" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "CP" section
Select "HOME CSC" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "HOME CSC" section
make sure you select all the official files from the stock ROM folder... just instead of the "AP" file, select the "magisk_patched.tar"
Then connect your phone via USB cable
Odin will detect and show "added" message
Start the flashing process
It will take few minutes
When its done your phone will boot up
But it will show something like "erasing" and "verification unsuccessful"
Just agree with that and erase the phone
(It will cause a data loss because everything will be deleted and your phone will reset, so i suggest to make a backup using samsung smart switch)
Then when your phone will reboot, just follow the steps to setup
Amd install magisk latest apk
Open magisk and boom!
You can already realize that magisk root is activated
Amd magisk will ask you to "setup environment"
Just agree and your phone will reboot withing 5 seconds
And done!
Your phone is now rooted
Install root checker and verify your root status
how to un-brick
Same thing here,
Tell me how you un-bricked your phone
I bricked my phone by installing wrong twrp file to sm-j720f android pie with odin
and now it shows only bootloader screen and I can't even go to recovery mode or home screen just showing " SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 DUO secured by Knox powerd by android" noting else
That is exactly what was happened in my phone
So what i did just downloaded the Stock ROM for J7 duo from the sam mobile website.
Then extract the ROM and you will get few files ("AP", "BL", "CP", "CSC", "HOME CSC")
Then boot your phone into download mode using this method
(Connect the phone to your PC using USB cable, then press and hold Power + volume down + home, then when the "powered by android" logo appears release only the power button... so your phone will boot into download mode, press volume up to continue)
Now, in odin you can see "added" message that means device is connected
Now select the ROM files respectively, BL, AP, CP, CSC
Then click start, and the process will start, will take few minutes
When done, your phone will boot normally
Yeah everything is right until...
[grand_theft;83142325]That is exactly what was happened in my phone
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So what i did just downloaded the Stock ROM for J7 duo from the sam mobile website.
Then extract the ROM and you will get few files ("AP", "BL", "CP", "CSC", "HOME CSC") *********
Then boot your phone into download mode using this method
Fact that I cant even go to download mode I tried out many times
Just follow this step
(Connect your computer with your phone using USB cable, then press and hold Power + volume down + home, then when the phone vibrates and appears the samsung logo again just release only the power key, while holding the volume down and home key)
(Just release only the power key when the "powered by android" logo appears)
Thats how you can go to the download mode
No virtual change
Done it as u say,
But my mobile shows noting but just logo screen
*****SAMSUNG GALAXY J7 DUO secured by Knox powered by android*****
again and again
These is not first time, last I did the same mistake before and I went to Samsung service store they recovered it, I don't know how they did but it worked.
These time I want to (tring to) do it on my own bcoz I love playing with ROM's, root, etc.
Thanks for replys
I also did the same mistake by flashing wrong TWRP
But however i managed to enter into downlod mode following those steps
And flashed official ROM to unbrick the phone
You must go into download mode to flash the official ROM using odin
Thanks alot
Thanks man,
I'm able to enter download mode and I installed official ROM. Now in using it as normal but (1)Secure folder and Pay mini are not working.
(2)Do you have any idea on other ROMs that works on SM-J720F other than Samsung's one UI.
(3)can I install android 8 on it in ordered to root as you said it in previous post.
(4)from previous your post on oreo twrp explanation, is twrp works fine. What happens to twrp if I update phone to Q (from system updater)
I'm glad you made it!
Now,
1) Secure folder and pay mini won't work because the phone thinks you rooted your phone and maybe your binary is cracked (so forget using those)
2) I'm not sure about any ROMs which is stable with this model. But you can search the internet (I think pixel ROM is pretty popular)
3) I'm not sure if my process of rooting supports android 9.0 or not, because i personally tetsted it on 8.0, So you can download the oreo ROM from the internet and then follow all the steps i mentioned before
4) If you want to install TWRP, you can still install TWRP after rooting via the method i provided
(You can install TWRP using flashify on a rooted phone)
But if you want root access then you can simply root your phone first..
And whatever custom ROMs you want to install, install it using flashify
Because if you update software via official OTA, the root access and TWRP both will be gone
And if you root your phone, then however you won't be able to perform a official OTA update.
(First root your phone, then simply download your TWRP file and flash it with root permission within your phone)
Instated of Oreo AP file,
grand_theft said:
I figured out a way to root the Galaxy J7 duo
Actually i have tried lot of ways to root using TWRP flash and all.. but one day i accidentally bricked my device
So i downloaded the stock ROM to flash my device
And i downloaded the 8.0 android ROM
So this root method basically tested on android 8.0
So now i have android 8.0 stock ROM downloaded
Step 1 -
So make sure you also downloaded the ROM
And extract the ROM file (you must have got the "AP" "CP" "BL" "CSC" and "HOME CSC" file)
Then copy the "AP" file in your phone
Then install magisk manager in your phone
Open magisk, select install, select and patch a file from magisk
Then select "AP" file
And wait while magisk is patching the "AP" file
When flashing is done the patched file will be saved on storage, emulated, 0, download (file will be saved as "magisk_patched.tar")
Then simply copy the patched file in your computer
Step 2 -
Open odin in your Computer
In odin, select "magisk_patched.tar" in "AP" section
Select "BL" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "BL" section
Select "CP" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "CP" section
Select "HOME CSC" from the stock ROM folder in the odin's "HOME CSC" section
make sure you select all the official files from the stock ROM folder... just instead of the "AP" file, select the "magisk_patched.tar"
Then connect your phone via USB cable
Odin will detect and show "added" message
Start the flashing process
It will take few minutes
When its done your phone will boot up
But it will show something like "erasing" and "verification unsuccessful"
Just agree with that and erase the phone
(It will cause a data loss because everything will be deleted and your phone will reset, so i suggest to make a backup using samsung smart switch)
Then when your phone will reboot, just follow the steps to setup
Amd install magisk latest apk
Open magisk and boom!
You can already realize that magisk root is activated
Amd magisk will ask you to "setup environment"
Just agree and your phone will reboot withing 5 seconds
And done!
Your phone is now rooted
Install root checker and verify your root status
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Ok I agree with you,
But what if I replace Oreo's AP file with android 10's AP file(which I installed recently on my phone), will it boot with root or not.
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I have not tested this method on any other android version, you can still try it on your own, there is nothing to lose, just make a backup before flashing. If you succeed then that's great
But i have personally tested this method only on android 8.0
(Before doing anything, just make a proper backup using samsung smart switch. So you can restore your important data)
Success
Replaced with android 10's AP file and flashed with Odin. Now my phone has rooted with Magisk manager.
Any suggestions to tweak android
Claudio4780 said:
Can it be used on the Dual-Sim version SM-J720F/DS released in 04/2018 ?
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Have you ever got the answer or figured it out? I've got the same model and I cannot find anything on the net to help me with rooting this phone.

m30s bricked

Hello, i think i have bricked my m30s during procedure of rooting.
i used odin to install twrp recovery.tar.md5, after that the phone start in bootloop and wrote "error recovery" or similar.
then i wrote this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/official-recovery-twrp-3-5-0-for-galaxy-m30s.4035019/
and i made: Disable auto reboot in Odin options, Flash vbmeta.tar in AP slot using Odin tool
since this my phone starts with failure: " ! This phone is not running Samsung official software..."
no option of connect, no downloader, nothing.
what can i do now?

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