Failure to install TWRP ROM [Samsung Galaxy S4 Active]

[MrAddictedGamer000]

So I have been trying to install a custom recovery on my rooted phone, I am on 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 not sure at the exact moment but when I go to install TWRP Odin mode I believe it is, is stopping me from continuing so the device is just sitting at "Downloading... Please do not turn off the target". I attempted multiple different flash APKs (Because I don't have a computer). I did see another post with someone who has the same problem (not sure if he used a PC) but this is very annoying. Can someone please assist me?

I am making sure my device is rooted, I have the proper version for my device I just need to use this to install Xposed installer on my phone, but again, no PC access..

 

[Devo7v]

So I have been trying to install a custom recovery on my rooted phone, I am on 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 not sure at the exact moment but when I go to install TWRP Odin mode I believe it is, is stopping me from continuing so the device is just sitting at "Downloading... Please do not turn off the target". I attempted multiple different flash APKs (Because I don't have a computer). I did see another post with someone who has the same problem (not sure if he used a PC) but this is very annoying. Can someone please assist me?

I am making sure my device is rooted, I have the proper version for my device I just need to use this to install Xposed installer on my phone, but again, no PC access..

Based on a post you made in one of the other threads it sounds like you have the i537 (AT&T version of the phone). If this is the case you have a locked bootloader, meaning you cannot flash any custom recovery. You're only option is to use FlashFire to flash things.

If I misinterpreted what you said and you do indeed have the i9295 (international version of the phone), you should be able to put a custom recovery on your phone.

Based on what you said above, you are putting the phone in download mode where you can use Odin to flash things to your phone. Odin is a PC program and you can only use the phone in download mode in conjunction with a computer. You need to put your phone in recovery mode in order to be able to flash things without a computer. It sounds like you need to do some more reading about what you're attempting to do and how your phone works because you are starting to mess with some low-level programming on your phone and you could permanently brick it.

 

[MrAddictedGamer000]

This is true, I have the AT&T variant. My friend sold me this for real cheap so brick in it isn't the worst thing. I did state I cannot use a PC as I do not have one. I also don't believe I can put my phone into recovery mode, or at least I don't know how. I tried [HOME+PWR+VolDown] and I believe it tried to install the recovery. So, maybe I am missing something there is a lot to read. Do I need a computer to do this or can I found it without?
Could you please maybe private message me or leave it here, a step tutorial on how to put this phone into recovery and install the a custom ROM. (I know how to use flashify already) the only issue is the locked bootloader. Thanks for the information. I do not have the international phone. Just AT&T. Not unlocked.

 

[Devo7v]

You cannot install a custom recovery or flash anything through the recovery menu because AT&T locked the bootloader. The only ROM that exists right now for the i537 is the Slick As Hell ROM in the development section.

As far as learning more, check the stickies it's always a good place to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...alaxy-s4-active-firmware-guide-t2892445/page1

 

[dedon4christ5]

Hello, Please I want to ask if i need to unlock my bootloader before flashing the recovery or roms on this i537 running android 4.3

 

[dedon4christ5]

You cannot install a custom recovery or flash anything through the recovery menu because AT&T locked the bootloader. The only ROM that exists right now for the i537 is the Slick As Hell ROM in the development section.

As far as learning more, check the stickies it's always a good place to start.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...alaxy-s4-active-firmware-guide-t2892445/page1

Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery

Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance

 

[Devo7v]

Hello,
I have the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active i537 AT&T (UCUBML2) running Android 4.3 .....
I have root, done by towel root, and ive installed the safestrap recovery

Please could you point me to the right direction to upgrading to 4.4.2 or 5. (Lollipop)
Thanks in advance

You didn't need to post this question on two different threads. Check the other links in the stickies.