Can't get SM-A505FN to install TWRP / SHARP Recovery

[EQuak]

Steps I've done:
1. Unlocked bootloader, OEM unlock is enabled
2. Downloaded and installed Samsung Drivers
3. Download TWRP / SHARP Recovery
4. Downloaded Odin
5. Got my phone into Download mode (KG State - Checking, FRP - off, OEM LOCK - off)
6. Ran Odin, device detected in Odin
7. Put the tar file into the AP
8. Clicked "Start" in Odin, passed successfully
9. Holding Volume Down, Volume Up & Power Button
10. Released Volume Down on black screen
11. Released Power Button on Samsung logo
12. Still holding Volume Up button

That's how far I was able to come. The device just bootloops itself and I can't get it to open TWRP / SHARP. Got it into download mode again and flashed it with the stock firmware, but want to install custom ROM through the TWRP / SHARP. First time trying to flash custom rom, am I doing something wrong? Any help appreciated.

Reference:

[RECOVERY][Official] TWRP 3.7.0_11 for Galaxy A50

*** Disclaimer I am not responsible for any damage you made to your device You have been warned Features: Android 11, 12 and 13 support Supported Devices: A505F A505FN A505G A505GN A505GT Downloads...

forum.xda-developers.com

GitHub - TenSeventy7/android_recovery_exynos9610_ci: Automated TWRP and SHRP recovery builds with Fresh Core for the Samsung Galaxy A50. Built with GitHub Actions as CI.

Automated TWRP and SHRP recovery builds with Fresh Core for the Samsung Galaxy A50. Built with GitHub Actions as CI. - GitHub - TenSeventy7/android_recovery_exynos9610_ci: Automated TWRP and SHRP r...

github.com

 

[Sharath Mane]

You need to connect type c cable to boot into twrp.
Connect your phone to computer or laptop or tv with cable , then use key combination to boot to twrp.
Press power key and volume up at the same time when your phone connected to pc with cable.

 

[EQuak]

You need to connect type c cable to boot into twrp.
Connect your phone to computer or laptop or tv with cable , then use key combination to boot to twrp.
Press power key and volume up at the same time when your phone connected to pc with cable.

Type C cable has been connected from pc to the phone since booting into download mode, as it is required. Even after exiting the download mode and trying to boot to TWRP the phone is still connected onto it, but it just boot loops.

 

[adfree]

but it just boot loops

You see some red text... something like only official crap allowed...

Then maybe try other Firmware.... because """funny""" Bootloader...

IMHO similar problem like in this thread...

can't flash with odin even though bootloader being unlocked

i've got an a50 that i want to install TWRP on so i won't have to use the abomination that download mode is. i've unlocked bootloader, yet when i try to flash the TWRP .tar in odin it fails and the phone gives the following error code: "Only...

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Only idea....

I can not see your device nor I have Crystal Ball.

Best Regards

 

[TabletopDock9]

Steps I've done:
1. Unlocked bootloader, OEM unlock is enabled
2. Downloaded and installed Samsung Drivers
3. Download TWRP / SHARP Recovery
4. Downloaded Odin
5. Got my phone into Download mode (KG State - Checking, FRP - off, OEM LOCK - off)
6. Ran Odin, device detected in Odin
7. Put the tar file into the AP
8. Clicked "Start" in Odin, passed successfully
9. Holding Volume Down, Volume Up & Power Button
10. Released Volume Down on black screen
11. Released Power Button on Samsung logo
12. Still holding Volume Up button

That's how far I was able to come. The device just bootloops itself and I can't get it to open TWRP / SHARP. Got it into download mode again and flashed it with the stock firmware, but want to install custom ROM through the TWRP / SHARP. First time trying to flash custom rom, am I doing something wrong? Any help appreciated.

Reference:

[RECOVERY][Official] TWRP 3.7.0_11 for Galaxy A50

*** Disclaimer I am not responsible for any damage you made to your device You have been warned Features: Android 11, 12 and 13 support Supported Devices: A505F A505FN A505G A505GN A505GT Downloads...

forum.xda-developers.com

GitHub - TenSeventy7/android_recovery_exynos9610_ci: Automated TWRP and SHRP recovery builds with Fresh Core for the Samsung Galaxy A50. Built with GitHub Actions as CI.

Automated TWRP and SHRP recovery builds with Fresh Core for the Samsung Galaxy A50. Built with GitHub Actions as CI. - GitHub - TenSeventy7/android_recovery_exynos9610_ci: Automated TWRP and SHRP r...

github.com

I had the same issue. If u are on the newest binary flash that stock https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-A505FN/DCO/A505FNXXS9CUF1 after set it up w wifi u dont need to log in to a google account and flash ur recovery and it will work

 

[Han-Droid]

Steps I've done:
1. Unlocked bootloader, OEM unlock is enabled
2. Downloaded and installed Samsung Drivers
3. Download TWRP / SHARP Recovery
4. Downloaded Odin
5. Got my phone into Download mode (KG State - Checking, FRP - off, OEM LOCK - off)
6. Ran Odin, device detected in Odin
7. Put the tar file into the AP
8. Clicked "Start" in Odin, passed successfully
9. Holding Volume Down, Volume Up & Power Button
10. Released Volume Down on black screen
11. Released Power Button on Samsung logo
12. Still holding Volume Up button

That's how far I was able to come. The device just bootloops itself and I can't get it to open TWRP / SHARP. Got it into download mode again and flashed it with the stock firmware, but want to install custom ROM through the TWRP / SHARP. First time trying to flash custom rom, am I doing something wrong? Any help appreciated.

Reference:

[RECOVERY][Official] TWRP 3.7.0_11 for Galaxy A50

*** Disclaimer I am not responsible for any damage you made to your device You have been warned Features: Android 11, 12 and 13 support Supported Devices: A505F A505FN A505G A505GN A505GT Downloads...

forum.xda-developers.com

GitHub - TenSeventy7/android_recovery_exynos9610_ci: Automated TWRP and SHRP recovery builds with Fresh Core for the Samsung Galaxy A50. Built with GitHub Actions as CI.

Automated TWRP and SHRP recovery builds with Fresh Core for the Samsung Galaxy A50. Built with GitHub Actions as CI. - GitHub - TenSeventy7/android_recovery_exynos9610_ci: Automated TWRP and SHRP r...

github.com

I got exactly the same problem....no I am facing a bootlooping device.....jay! ... :-(

 

[V0latyle]

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[EQuak]

I had the same issue. If u are on the newest binary flash that stock https://samfw.com/firmware/SM-A505FN/DCO/A505FNXXS9CUF1 after set it up w wifi u dont need to log in to a google account and flash ur recovery and it will work

Did it, still boot loops...

 

[TabletopDock9]

Did it, still boot loops...

Hmmm. What twrp version u use?

 

[EQuak]

Hmmm. What twrp version u use?

Originally I've used the version 3.7.0_11 (reference: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-7-0_11-for-galaxy-a50.4581017/#post-88552901) but have tried also one more version from 1 youtube vid (saddly don't know the version of twrp), but they both failed. I've also tried to use a different recovery called "SHRP" but it failed again.

 

[TabletopDock9]

Originally I've used the version 3.7.0_11 (reference: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/...-7-0_11-for-galaxy-a50.4581017/#post-88552901) but have tried also one more version from 1 youtube vid (saddly don't know the version of twrp), but they both failed. I've also tried to use a different recovery called "SHRP" but it failed again.

I use this https://t.me/androidhowto2020/126453

 

[EQuak]

I use this https://t.me/androidhowto2020/126453

Just tried it and it boot loops. I'm gonna try and record a step-by-step video of my process to see if you could spot any mistakes I make during the process, because I'm really at my wits' end.

 

[DracieVajko]

Just tried it and it boot loops. I'm gonna try and record a step-by-step video of my process to see if you could spot any mistakes I make during the process, because I'm really at my wits' end.

Did you solved this yet? Im facing same problem, Ive tried about 4 different TWRP and SHRP also but non of them worked. Also first time doing this. Only option I could now do is to flash back some random stock ROM to atleast have functioning phone. But I cannot set up Gpay anymore because it says the device is rooted - And in reality it is not, even system says state of phone as Official. I dont know what to do.

 

[EQuak]

Did you solved this yet? Im facing same problem, Ive tried about 4 different TWRP and SHRP also but non of them worked. Also first time doing this. Only option I could now do is to flash back some random stock ROM to atleast have functioning phone. But I cannot set up Gpay anymore because it says the device is rooted - And in reality it is not, even system says state of phone as Official. I dont know what to do.

No, I haven't found any solution so far to it since the problem occurred. Guessing It may be caused by a CSC code since we are both form Slovakia? Really don't know...

 

[DracieVajko]

No, I haven't found any solution so far to it since the problem occurred. Guessing It may be caused by a CSC code since we are both form Slovakia? Really don't know...

I was thinking about it too. Like, my phone is from Orange, so probably there is something which is blocking the whole thing. Only way I was able to install system was through Odin. But for Odin Ive found only stock roms, custom roms work only with TWRP...

 

[DracieVajko]

No, I haven't found any solution so far to it since the problem occurred. Guessing It may be caused by a CSC code since we are both form Slovakia? Really don't know...

Maybe I found something now. I had one old Galaxy J3 2016, Also from Orange operator as my A50. And it did worked perfectly on the first try and only thing I've did was enabling USB debugging in developer options, which I've forgot on my A50 before. So maybe this could be the problem at least in my scenario? But yet I didn't got time to try it on A50 again.

 

[EQuak]

Maybe I found something now. I had one old Galaxy J3 2016, Also from Orange operator as my A50. And it did worked perfectly on the first try and only thing I've did was enabling USB debugging in developer options, which I've forgot on my A50 before. So maybe this could be the problem at least in my scenario? But yet I didn't got time to try it on A50 again.

You're a lifesaver, just tried it with the A50 and I successfully booted into TWRP. Definitely works!
Edit: Another thing that may fixed the issue is just not updating the software. I just went through the process of setting it up but right after I booted into the android, I just turned it off and got it into download mode and flashed it with TWRP.

 

[DracieVajko]

You're a lifesaver, just tried it with the A50 and I successfully booted into TWRP. Definitely works!
Edit: Another thing that may fixed the issue is just not updating the software. I just went through the process of setting it up but right after I booted into the android, I just turned it off and got it into download mode and flashed it with TWRP.

Im happy it worked. But sadly for my A50 it still bootloops and nothing, I have no idea why so Im stuck with stock OS on which Google Pay and few Samsung apps wont work cause "phone is rooted" (no it isnt, its on official rom) and since I cant flash TWRP I cant do anything Ive also tried your method to quickly set up fresh android (without wifi) and right after I went to reboot and flashing :/

 

[findroid2000]

Downgrade to A505FNXXS9CVJ2 on the A505FN