[recovery][root]twrp-3.2.x galaxy j2 pro 2018 sm-j250f
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Hello all. I joined the SM-J250F [Galaxy ("Grand Prime Pro" | "J2 Pro") 2018] fan club this week - yay! :victory:
Thank you andii_nr for providing this. ?
BTW these instructions were much more thorough & helpful than the original post:
Install TWRP & Root {Magisk} Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 | Dro..Views
https://j.mp/2zTYUkS
Mine is setup with OTA-updated firmware AFR-J250FXXU2ARD3, this TWRP, Open Gapps (config file attached), MagiSK 20.4, no-verity-no-encrypt-5.1 -- installed in that order.
What I next want to know is ...
Did you OTA those firmwares first, then patched; or manually installed via Odin?
My unit originally had AFR-J250FXXU1AQL5 ...
OTA'd it to J250FXXU2ARD3 ...
and every time I tried to manually Odin newer fw, it gave an error "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" on the Download Mode screen:
J250FXXU2ARI1
J250FXXU2ASK1 (this is the latest via SamFirm, fw straight from Samsung)
See official Samsung page for firmware changelog:
https://doc.samsungmobile.com/sm-j250f/afr/doc.html
TL;DR
Hello all. I joined the SM-J250F [Galaxy ("Grand Prime Pro" | "J2 Pro") 2018] fan club this week - yay! :victory:
Thank you andii_nr for providing this. ?
BTW these instructions were much more thorough & helpful than the original post:
Install TWRP & Root {Magisk} Samsung Galaxy J2 Pro 2018 | Dro..Views
https://j.mp/2zTYUkS
Mine is setup with OTA-updated firmware AFR-J250FXXU2ARD3, this TWRP, Open Gapps (config file attached), MagiSK 20.4, no-verity-no-encrypt-5.1 -- installed in that order.
What I next want to know is ...
... how did you all get this to install on non-ARD3 firmware??
Did you OTA those firmwares first, then patched; or manually installed via Odin?
My unit originally had AFR-J250FXXU1AQL5 ...
OTA'd it to J250FXXU2ARD3 ...
and every time I tried to manually Odin newer fw, it gave an error "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" on the Download Mode screen:
J250FXXU2ARI1
J250FXXU2ASK1 (this is the latest via SamFirm, fw straight from Samsung)
See official Samsung page for firmware changelog:
https://doc.samsungmobile.com/sm-j250f/afr/doc.html
TL;DR
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If possible, I suggest you to rewritten the post a bit to follow easier. The way it is structured made me think that that section is not important until installing TWRP is done. I had had an incorrect expectation that installing TWRP shouldn't create bootloop 
. Even factory reset or empty the misc partition cannot help. Waste me 2 days to figure out that I have to install the boot image patcher right after installing TWRP.
I suggest you to move everything important to the top and all files to download to one place. Also, only make emphasize the most important sentences. Embolden and capitalized texts need to be surrounded by normal text to achieve its full potential. Otherwise people will perceived them as non-important, and it's not really their fault ☹
For your convenience, if you want to implement my suggestion, here is what I would write:
IMPORTANT!
(Note: failure to follow these instructions implicitly will cause TWRP to be replaced by stock recovery at boot!)
Step 0: Make sure OEM is unlocked
On some Android 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 devices it is necessary to go to:
Otherwise you may encounter "Blocked by FRP lock" when flashing
Step 1: Flash TWRP
You should now see TWRP recovery.
Step 2: Root and disable dm-verity
This device forces encryption. To disable forced encryption, mount internal storage (in Android system it's the partition named /data) and disable dm-verity, you must flash the boot patcher below. (Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)
. Even factory reset or empty the misc partition cannot help. Waste me 2 days to figure out that I have to install the boot image patcher right after installing TWRP.I suggest you to move everything important to the top and all files to download to one place. Also, only make emphasize the most important sentences. Embolden and capitalized texts need to be surrounded by normal text to achieve its full potential. Otherwise people will perceived them as non-important, and it's not really their fault ☹
For your convenience, if you want to implement my suggestion, here is what I would write:
IMPORTANT!
- This device enforces dm-verity. ANY modifications or even mounting system will put the device into a bootloop. To prevent this TWRP will ask at first boot if you want to keep system 'Read only' or 'Allow modifications to system'. If you choose to keep 'Read only' you will have to flash TWRP at every boot to recovery. If you choose to 'Allow' then SuperSU or the boot patch needs flashing below to disable dm-verity.
- This is for firmware based on "ARD3" or "ARD*" only. Please make sure your firmware is "ARD3" or "ARD*"
- Odin
- TWRP for J250F: recovery.tar.md5
- Latest Magisk release
- Latest boot image patcher: no-verity-opt-encrypt
(Note: failure to follow these instructions implicitly will cause TWRP to be replaced by stock recovery at boot!)
Step 0: Make sure OEM is unlocked
On some Android 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 devices it is necessary to go to:
Settings → Developer Options → OEM unlockingOtherwise you may encounter "Blocked by FRP lock" when flashing
Step 1: Flash TWRP
- Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
- Open ODIN, click the AP button then choose the file recovery.tar.md5
- Uncheck Auto reboot, then click Start
- After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN
- As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME
Step 2: Root and disable dm-verity
This device forces encryption. To disable forced encryption, mount internal storage (in Android system it's the partition named /data) and disable dm-verity, you must flash the boot patcher below. (Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)
- Boot to Twrp (we are already there)
- Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options. (Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
- Under Mount option check /data
- Install Magisk (if root is required)
- Install boot image patcher no-verity-no-encrypt-5.1
- Reboot
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Do I need to unlock bootloader?Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Samsung Galaxy J2 PRO 2018 - Qualcom msm8917
THIS FOR FIRMWARE BASED ON "ARD3" OR "ARD*" . SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR FIRMWARE IS "ARD3 OR "ARD*" :
Current status: BETA
Features:
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
system Image backup and flashing support
efs backup support
WHATEVER YOU DO BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING WITH TWRP MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR DEVICE WITH TWRP AND HAVE THE STOCK FIRMWARE TO HAND JUST IN CASE DOWNLOADED FROM SAMMOBILE OR UPDATO.
THIS WILL TRIP KNOX AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
Instructions:
(Note: failure to follow these instructions implicitly will cause TWRP to be replaced by stock recovery at boot!)
Flash with ODIN in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.
As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.
You should now see TWRP recovery.
NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.
Download:
recovery.tar.md5 For J250f
IMPORTANT! This device enforces dm-verity. ANY modifications or even mounting system will put the device into a bootloop. To prevent this TWRP will ask at first boot if you want to keep system 'Read only' or 'Allow modifications to system'. If you choose to keep 'Read only' you will have to flash TWRP at every boot to recovery.
If you choose to 'Allow' then SuperSU or the boot patch needs flashing below to disable dm-verity.
To Root:
Flash the latest magisk with TWRP:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
This device forces encryption.
To disable forced encryption, mount internal storage(DATA) and disable dm-verity you must flash the boot patcher below:
(Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)
1. Boot to Twrp
2. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options.
(Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
3. Check DATA is mountable.
4. Install magisk (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot
Boot image patcher
no-verity-no-encrypt-5.1
DEVICE TREE: soon
PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST
Credits: Me, Teamwin, Omnirom, my tester ilmiawan budi utomo @FBGroup
Please note I don't own this device and spend a lot of my free time bringing these builds for you to use and benefit from.
FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED PLEASE.
THANKS.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
Did the root method work for the device you had tested? Because I have the same deviceUnofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Samsung Galaxy J2 PRO 2018 - Qualcom msm8917
THIS FOR FIRMWARE BASED ON "ARD3" OR "ARD*" . SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR FIRMWARE IS "ARD3 OR "ARD*" :
Current status: BETA
Features:
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
system Image backup and flashing support
efs backup support
WHATEVER YOU DO BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING WITH TWRP MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR DEVICE WITH TWRP AND HAVE THE STOCK FIRMWARE TO HAND JUST IN CASE DOWNLOADED FROM SAMMOBILE OR UPDATO.
THIS WILL TRIP KNOX AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
Instructions:
(Note: failure to follow these instructions implicitly will cause TWRP to be replaced by stock recovery at boot!)
Flash with ODIN in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.
As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.
You should now see TWRP recovery.
NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.
Download:
recovery.tar.md5 For J250f
IMPORTANT! This device enforces dm-verity. ANY modifications or even mounting system will put the device into a bootloop. To prevent this TWRP will ask at first boot if you want to keep system 'Read only' or 'Allow modifications to system'. If you choose to keep 'Read only' you will have to flash TWRP at every boot to recovery.
If you choose to 'Allow' then SuperSU or the boot patch needs flashing below to disable dm-verity.
To Root:
Flash the latest magisk with TWRP:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
This device forces encryption.
To disable forced encryption, mount internal storage(DATA) and disable dm-verity you must flash the boot patcher below:
(Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)
1. Boot to Twrp
2. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options.
(Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
3. Check DATA is mountable.
4. Install magisk (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot
Boot image patcher
no-verity-no-encrypt-5.1
DEVICE TREE: soon
PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST
Credits: Me, Teamwin, Omnirom, my tester ilmiawan budi utomo @FBGroup
Please note I don't own this device and spend a lot of my free time bringing these builds for you to use and benefit from.
FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED PLEASE.
THANKS.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
j250fxwu2ask2. Plz reply if u can
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14Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Samsung Galaxy J2 PRO 2018 - Qualcom msm8917
THIS FOR FIRMWARE BASED ON "ARD3" OR "ARD*" . SO PLEASE MAKE SURE YOUR FIRMWARE IS "ARD3 OR "ARD*" :
Current status: BETA
Features:
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
system Image backup and flashing support
efs backup support
WHATEVER YOU DO BEFORE FLASHING ANYTHING WITH TWRP MAKE A BACKUP OF YOUR DEVICE WITH TWRP AND HAVE THE STOCK FIRMWARE TO HAND JUST IN CASE DOWNLOADED FROM SAMMOBILE OR UPDATO.
THIS WILL TRIP KNOX AND MAY VOID YOUR WARRANTY!
Instructions:
(Note: failure to follow these instructions implicitly will cause TWRP to be replaced by stock recovery at boot!)
Flash with ODIN in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
Uncheck Auto reboot.
Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.
As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.
You should now see TWRP recovery.
NOTE: ON SOME ANDROID 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 DEVICES IT IS NECESSARY TO GO TO:
Settings -> Developer Options -> OEM unlocking
AND ENABLE OEM UNLOCK FIRST OR YOU MAY ENCOUNTER 'BLOCKED BY FRP LOCK' WHEN FLASHING.
Download:
recovery.tar.md5 For J250f
IMPORTANT! This device enforces dm-verity. ANY modifications or even mounting system will put the device into a bootloop. To prevent this TWRP will ask at first boot if you want to keep system 'Read only' or 'Allow modifications to system'. If you choose to keep 'Read only' you will have to flash TWRP at every boot to recovery.
If you choose to 'Allow' then SuperSU or the boot patch needs flashing below to disable dm-verity.
To Root:
Flash the latest magisk with TWRP:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445
This device forces encryption.
To disable forced encryption, mount internal storage(DATA) and disable dm-verity you must flash the boot patcher below:
(Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)
1. Boot to Twrp
2. Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options.
(Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
3. Check DATA is mountable.
4. Install magisk (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot
Boot image patcher
no-verity-no-encrypt-5.1
DEVICE TREE: soon
PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST
Credits: Me, Teamwin, Omnirom, my tester ilmiawan budi utomo @FBGroup
Please note I don't own this device and spend a lot of my free time bringing these builds for you to use and benefit from.
FEEDBACK IS APPRECIATED PLEASE.
THANKS.
DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU
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Do NOT quote the entire OP. Please edit your post.1If possible, I suggest you to rewritten the post a bit to follow easier. The way it is structured made me think that that section is not important until installing TWRP is done. I had had an incorrect expectation that installing TWRP shouldn't create bootloop. Even factory reset or empty the misc partition cannot help. Waste me 2 days to figure out that I have to install the boot image patcher right after installing TWRP.
I suggest you to move everything important to the top and all files to download to one place. Also, only make emphasize the most important sentences. Embolden and capitalized texts need to be surrounded by normal text to achieve its full potential. Otherwise people will perceived them as non-important, and it's not really their fault ☹
For your convenience, if you want to implement my suggestion, here is what I would write:
IMPORTANT!
- This device enforces dm-verity. ANY modifications or even mounting system will put the device into a bootloop. To prevent this TWRP will ask at first boot if you want to keep system 'Read only' or 'Allow modifications to system'. If you choose to keep 'Read only' you will have to flash TWRP at every boot to recovery. If you choose to 'Allow' then SuperSU or the boot patch needs flashing below to disable dm-verity.
- This is for firmware based on "ARD3" or "ARD*" only. Please make sure your firmware is "ARD3" or "ARD*"
- Odin
- TWRP for J250F: recovery.tar.md5
- Latest Magisk release
- Latest boot image patcher: no-verity-opt-encrypt
(Note: failure to follow these instructions implicitly will cause TWRP to be replaced by stock recovery at boot!)
Step 0: Make sure OEM is unlocked
On some Android 5.1.1/6.0/7.0 devices it is necessary to go to:
Settings → Developer Options → OEM unlocking
Otherwise you may encounter "Blocked by FRP lock" when flashing
Step 1: Flash TWRP
You should now see TWRP recovery.- Put your device in DOWNLOAD mode.
- Open ODIN, click the AP button then choose the file recovery.tar.md5
- Uncheck Auto reboot, then click Start
- After flashing and ODIN reports PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN
- As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME
Step 2: Root and disable dm-verity
This device forces encryption. To disable forced encryption, mount internal storage (in Android system it's the partition named /data) and disable dm-verity, you must flash the boot patcher below. (Note this MUST be flashed after SuperSU if you intend to root)
- Boot to Twrp (we are already there)
- Format Data partition using FORMAT DATA button under Wipe options. (Note: This will wipe the internal storage)
- Under Mount option check /data
- Install Magisk (if root is required)
- Install boot image patcher no-verity-no-encrypt-5.1
- Reboot
