[RECOVERY][TWRP][J500] TWRP 2.8.7.0 for Samsung Galaxy J5

[CTXz]

TWRP 2.8.7.0 for the Samsung Galaxy J5

Hey everyone. I have decided to build TWRP recovery for the Galaxy J5.

First I would love to thank @bhattjunaid for testing this since I don't own this device, @celta1976 For managing to get this working on Locked bootloader models and his Instructions (Instructions In 1st Comment of the post), @serdotlinecho For the instructions how to fix Bootloop into TWRP (Instructions in 1st Comment of the post) and TeamWin for the amazing sources that are still supported.

DISCLAIMER : I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE VOIDING YOUR WARRANTY OR ANY DAMAGE CAUSED TO YOUR DEVICE EVEN THOUGH NOTHING SHOULD GO WRONG IF YOU DO EVERYTHING RIGHT! KNOX WILL BE TRIPPED. ALSO... I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR WW3 OR A ZOMBIE OUTBREAK

Ok, Now to the interesting part

Already tested on:

- Galaxy J500F Working
- Galaxy J500H Working
- Galaxy J5008 Working - Instructions in 1st post of this thread! - (Locked bootloader)
- Galaxy J5007 Not tested yet
- Galaxy J500G Working
- Galaxy J500M Working
- Galaxy J500N0 Not tested yet
- Galaxy J500FN Working
- Galaxy J500Y Not tested yet

Note : This should work on all models. However, just to be sure, if you own a J5 model that has not been tested yet, please post a confirmation below


Bugs

- Brightness slider

- PC mounting (but adb should work)

- Reboot into recovery mode from/via TWRP not working

Changelog

07.10.2015

 TWRP Has been made

Screenshots

Instructions

Here are some notes before you start :

Make sure you enabled the unlock bootloader option in the developer's settings.

THIS WILL SET KNOX TO 1

I am not responsible for voiding your warranty with this, it's your choice.

1. Download the PC USB drivers for your Phone

2. Download TWRP (link below)

3. Download Odin 3

4. Turn off your phone

5. Boot into download mode (Power + VOL down + Home)

6. In menu select continue (VOL up)

7. Now connect your phone to your PC

8. Open Odin. Make sure your device is recognized.

9. Click PDA on older Odin versions or AP on newer versions

10. Find TWRP

11. Click start and wait until it's done.

12. Reboot into recovery by booting with VOL UP + HOME + POWER and have fun.

Download

PLEASE DO NOT MIRROR UNLESS I GIVE YOU PERMISSION! IF YOU NEED PERMISSION THEN PM ME!

If you don't want to risk loosing your data do a backup!!!!!!!!!

TWRP 2.8.7.0

Source code : https://github.com/TWRP-J5

Have fun!

 

[CTXz]

Instructions for specific models

1. How to flash TWRP with locked bootloader by @celta1976

2. How to fix TWRP bootloop (Device restarts into TWRP every time) by @serdotlinecho


1. Instruction for Locked Bootloader Models by @celta1976

1. Download CROM Services, file .apk here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60204006&postcount=5 and install it. Then execute it on the phone.


2. Next up flash this file via odin : https://download.chainfire.eu/718/CF...xx-sme500h.zip

And finally, install TWRP !!

2. How to fix TWRP bootloop by @serdotlinecho

If your TWRP is bootlooping please do the following :

1. Go to sammobile and download the stock Firmware and extract the zip

2. Put your phone into download mode

3. Connect your phone with your pc

4. Open odin and select PDA on older versions or AP on newer versions.

5. Select the stock firmware

6. Click start and wait until its done.

7. Re-flash TWRP.

8. Now you should be able to boot into TWRP and system

 

[wegiwegi]

installed on J500FNXXU1AOG1 confirmed it works fine

 

[tuntun2526]

Good to know.

 

[CTXz]

installed on J500FNXXU1AOG1 confirmed it works fine

Thanks! :good:

 

[serdotlinecho]

It works fine on SM-J500G too. But I have to flash the stock firmware after flashing twrp with odin on my rooted device. My device cannot boot into system, keep booting into twrp every time I reboot from twrp menu. After flashing stock firmware and and re-flash twrp, my device can now boot into system when I choose reboot from twrp menu. Thanks for the twrp tar file.

 

[CTXz]

It works fine on SM-J500G too. But I have to flash the stock firmware after flashing twrp with odin on my rooted device. My device cannot boot into system, keep booting into twrp every time I reboot from twrp menu. After flashing stock firmware and and re-flash twrp, my device can now boot into system when I choose reboot from twrp menu. Thanks for the twrp tar file.

Thanks! I have posted the fix

 

[mlm1102003]

Thanks! I have posted the fix

can you make fixed recovery ? because i edited some system files when i reflash stock rom all reset to origins

 

[CTXz]

can you make fixed recovery ? because i edited some system files when i reflash stock rom all reset to origins

Did you backup data? What model do you have

 

[mlm1102003]

Did you backup data? What model do you have

yes

j500g

 

[CTXz]

yes

j500g

So if I understand correctly... You restored a old backup but it didn't restore the apps. If that's the case, did it say any errors when you tried to restore

 

[mlm1102003]

So if I understand correctly... You restored a old backup but it didn't restore the apps. If that's the case, did it say any errors when you tried to restore

no
i have edited some system files
when i want to factory reset
it go to stock recovery

i want a custom recovery
which do factory and dont stuck or boot loop to recovery

i have used your recovery
when i try to factory reset it do factory reset but after that phone boot to recovery (not system)

 

[CTXz]

no
i have edited some system files
when i want to factory reset
it go to stock recovery

i want a custom recovery
which do factory and dont stuck or boot loop to recovery

i have used your recovery
when i try to factory reset it do factory reset but after that phone boot to recovery (not system)

Sadly I really don't know what could cause the issue. My best guess is the boot.img . Once I am at home I will send you some instructions how to flash the boot.img

OK instructions.

To flash bootimg download the stock Rom from sammobile. Then open the ZIP. Next open the ZIP inside the ZIP by removing .md5 . then take out the boot.img. once you enter twrp flash the Boot.IMG.with the flash IMG option

 

[bighleo114312]

I just tried it in my j500m and it worked! Now just waiting for a great rom

Enviado desde mi SM-J500M mediante Tapatalk

 

[CTXz]

I just tried it in my j500m and it worked! Now just waiting for a great rom

Enviado desde mi SM-J500M mediante Tapatalk

Thanks!

 

[Kaps]

Is there a way to root this device without using PC ? like one click root or something like that ?
I dnt have access to PC and need to root the device.

 

[#Henkate]

Hello. I know that this post is off topic, but this is the only "popular" thread for this phone and it doesn't have it's own forum yet.
@CTXz : I hope you won't get mad on me for mentioning you Maybe you can answer me about what I wrote below.
I got Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J600FN yesterday. It is a nice phone for 200euros... But I experienced a problem. When I put a call in speaker mode, the person with who I'm talking won't hear me after few seconds and when I switch back to normal mode (speaker off) he can hear me. Now it started to happen in normal calls too. I did put network in 2G to consume less MB, I don't know if this might be a problem.
Anybody else experienced this? I'm wonder if it is a hardware issue or software issue.

Also, the volume buttons and power button is moving lil bit in left-right, I don't know if is a problem at all because are working. So, people who has this device, please let me know if buttons are same to you and if you experienced that call problem.
Thank you! Have a nice day! Robert.


PS: I'm sorry if my English is bad

 

[CTXz]

Hello. I know that this post is off topic, but this is the only "popular" thread for this phone and it doesn't have it's own forum yet.

@CTXz : I hope you won't get mad on me for mentioning you Maybe you can answer me about what I wrote below.
I got Samsung Galaxy J5 SM-J600FN yesterday. It is a nice phone for 200euros... But I experienced a problem. When I put a call in speaker mode, the person with who I'm talking won't hear me after few seconds and when I switch back to normal mode (speaker off) he can hear me. Now it started to happen in normal calls too. I did put network in 2G to consume less MB, I don't know if this might be a problem.
Anybody else experienced this? I'm wonder if it is a hardware issue or software issue.

Also, the volume buttons and power button is moving lil bit in left-right, I don't know if is a problem at all because are working. So, people who has this device, please let me know if buttons are same to you and if you experienced that call problem.
Thank you! Have a nice day! Robert.


PS: I'm sorry if my English is bad

Hey no i'm not mad

The calling issue is most likely software. It's also quite common. Try to wipe cache. If the problem presists you can make a twrp backup and install the stock rom again. Then restore the backup data etc.

The buttons are totally fine. All my Samsung phones/tablets have that. Why? Dunno.

 

[#Henkate]

Hey no i'm not mad

The calling issue is most likely software. It's also quite common. Try to wipe cache. If the problem presists you can make a twrp backup and install the stock rom again. Then restore the backup data etc.

The buttons are totally fine. All my Samsung phones/tablets have that. Why? Dunno.

Gonna wipe the cache now.
About buttons, you gave me that peace of kind by saying that I was worried that could get break soon or that I got a device with problems. At my previous phone named Galaxy S Advance the buttons were moving too but less and I have used it for 2+ years, I never checked buttons before tho.
I won't install other stock Rom yet until I'm sure that I won't break that Knox. I'm new to this Knox protection and I haven't read much about it. I already miss so many root apps from previous phone
May I ask you in how much time does charge your J5? Mine charged in 4-5 hours when it was powered off, I did this two times and now I think i won't repeat it again.

Thank you alot for your answer.

 

[CTXz]

If you reflash stock it wont break stock. But if you flash twrp it will