[TWRP 3.2.1-1] [ROOT] A8 sm-a530f - 02/02/2018

[ashyx]

Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A8 - SM-A530F, EXYNOS 7885

TWRP 3.2.1-0 Released

Dec 9, 2017

TWRP 3.2.1-0 is out now for most currently supported devices.

What's new in 3.2.1-0:

* minui fixes (cryptomilk)
* Better android-8.0 compatibility in ROM trees (Dees_Troy)
* Fix missing library in android-8.0 (nkk71)
* Fix inconsistent SDCard naming (DevUt)
* Default to TWRP restore instead of adb backup restore to fix restore on fresh TWRP boot


Update 02/02/2017
TWRP 3.2.1-1 NN build released.
Current status: Beta


Features:

MTP >> not working
ADB working >> to be confirmed
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
Raw SYSTEM image backup
NTFS support
F2FS support >> To be added
Twrp app support




You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SamMobile or updato.com in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.


Instructions:

Flash with odin in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD MODE. (POWER +VOL DOWN +VOL UP)
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 + VOL DOWN
As soon as the screen goes blank change to POWER + VOL UP
You should now see TWRP recovery.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS WILL RESULT IN TWRP BEING REPLACED BY STOCK 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:
TWRP_3.2.1-1_sm-a530f_020218


To Root:
Flash the latest SuperSU or Magisk release with TWRP:
SUPERSU - https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/
MAGISK - https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

To disable forced encryption and mount internal storage (/DATA):
(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 SuperSU (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot

Boot image patch
no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx




DEVICE TREE: soon


PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST


DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER/COFFEE OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU

 

[TaifAljaloo]

Nice work ? will test it on my a8 as soon as possible

 

[nimanwar]

help frp off oem lock no findin oem unlock in developer option

 

[ashyx]

help frp off oem lock no findin oem unlock in developer option

RMM STATE : Prenormal?

 

[nimanwar]

Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A8 - SM-A530F, EXYNOS 7885

TWRP 3.2.1-0 Released

Dec 9, 2017

TWRP 3.2.1-0 is out now for most currently supported devices.

What's new in 3.2.1-0:

* minui fixes (cryptomilk)
* Better android-8.0 compatibility in ROM trees (Dees_Troy)
* Fix missing library in android-8.0 (nkk71)
* Fix inconsistent SDCard naming (DevUt)
* Default to TWRP restore instead of adb backup restore to fix restore on fresh TWRP boot


Update 02/02/2017
TWRP 3.2.1-1 NN build released.
Current status: Beta


Features:

MTP >> not working
ADB working >> to be confirmed
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
Raw SYSTEM image backup
NTFS support
F2FS support >> To be added
Twrp app support




You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SamMobile or updato.com in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.


Instructions:

Flash with odin in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD MODE. (POWER +VOL DOWN +VOL UP)
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 + VOL DOWN
As soon as the screen goes blank change to POWER + VOL UP
You should now see TWRP recovery.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS WILL RESULT IN TWRP BEING REPLACED BY STOCK 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:
TWRP_3.2.1-1_sm-a530f_020218


To Root:
Flash the latest SuperSU or Magisk release with TWRP:
SUPERSU - https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/
MAGISK - https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

To disable forced encryption and mount internal storage (/DATA):
(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 SuperSU (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot

Boot image patch
no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx




DEVICE TREE: soon


PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST


DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER/COFFEE OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU

 

[cuantonhonhoi]

only official release binaries are allowed to be flashed

HELP: Mine SM-A530F failed to be flashed: "only official release binaries are allowed to be flashed".

 

[ashyx]

.

Please do NOT quote the entire OP.
Remove the quote please.

 

[ashyx]

HELP: Mine SM-A530F failed to be flashed: "only official release binaries are allowed to be flashed".

As above regarding RMM STATE?

 

[tornido067]

can i root without wiping my data ??

 

[capskull]

Hi, I have the same problem, I cannot flash because of : "only official release binaries are allowed to be flashed"
RMM STATE : Prenormal
FRP LOCK : OFF
OEM LOCK : OFF
Also I don't know how to find a proper rom stock recovery because rom from updato fail in odin.

What can i do ?

 

[dwane3]

On my "only official release binaries are allowed to be flashed" too..

 

[Davorkne]

Unofficial release -TWRP recovery for the Galaxy A8 - SM-A530F, EXYNOS 7885

TWRP 3.2.1-0 Released

Dec 9, 2017

TWRP 3.2.1-0 is out now for most currently supported devices.

What's new in 3.2.1-0:

* minui fixes (cryptomilk)
* Better android-8.0 compatibility in ROM trees (Dees_Troy)
* Fix missing library in android-8.0 (nkk71)
* Fix inconsistent SDCard naming (DevUt)
* Default to TWRP restore instead of adb backup restore to fix restore on fresh TWRP boot


Update 02/02/2017
TWRP 3.2.1-1 NN build released.
Current status: Beta


Features:

MTP >> not working
ADB working >> to be confirmed
SEANDROID warning fix
TWRP and Kernel built from latest source
Raw SYSTEM image backup
NTFS support
F2FS support >> To be added
Twrp app support




You flash this at your own risk. Please ensure you have the stock ROM to hand downloaded from SamMobile or updato.com in case of problems. This will trip the knox counter.


Instructions:

Flash with odin in the AP slot.
Put your device in DOWNLOAD MODE. (POWER +VOL DOWN +VOL UP)
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 + VOL DOWN
As soon as the screen goes blank change to POWER + VOL UP
You should now see TWRP recovery.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE ABOVE STEPS WILL RESULT IN TWRP BEING REPLACED BY STOCK 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:
TWRP_3.2.1-1_sm-a530f_020218


To Root:
Flash the latest SuperSU or Magisk release with TWRP:
SUPERSU - https://xdaforums.com/apps/supersu/2014-09-02-supersu-v2-05-t2868133/
MAGISK - https://xdaforums.com/apps/magisk/official-magisk-v7-universal-systemless-t3473445

To disable forced encryption and mount internal storage (/DATA):
(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 SuperSU (if root is required)
5. Install boot image patch below.
6. Reboot

Boot image patch
no-verity-no-encrypt_ashyx




DEVICE TREE: soon


PLEASE DO *NOT* DIRECT LINK TO THESE FILES. PLEASE LINK TO THIS POST


DONATE ME HERE IF YOU WANT TO BUY ME A BEER/COFFEE OR HIT THE THANKS BUTTON IF I HELPED YOU

Cool

 

[tibey]

Weird you have those issues, worked like a charm for me, thanks again ashyx

 

[Serp87]

At me too it does not work

 

[ashyx]

At me too it does not work

Define 'IT DOES NOT WORK'

 

[DziugsBugs]

As soon as i installed twrp and then rebooted device it's stuck on boot loop. Maybe the twrp version is not compatible or i did something wrong?

 

[ashyx]

As soon as i installed twrp and then rebooted device it's stuck on boot loop. Maybe the twrp version is not compatible or i did something wrong?

Please read the thread this has been explained as far as I know.
Look for RMM STATE: Prenormal

 

[ananjaser1211]

Hey @ashyx , My teammate is using an A530F, we just want to let you know MTP/adbsideload/adb shell isn't working. (its not aswell in my a530f twrp with disabling MTP in makefile with fevax commit because there isnt that samsung_mtp flag we are used to) Hope you can take a look in to it if you have time. Thanks in advance.

 

[ashyx]

Hey @ashyx , My teammate is using an A530F, we just want to let you know MTP/adbsideload/adb shell isn't working. (its not aswell in my a530f twrp with disabling MTP in makefile with fevax commit because there isnt that samsung_mtp flag we are used to) Hope you can take a look in to it if you have time. Thanks in advance.

Yes I'm aware of it. Samsung seem to be forcing their own MTP driver.
Also as I mentioned to someone in the A730f thread. Due to lack of responses I wasn't prepared to even tackle the issue until people could be bothered to post in the thread.

For ADB to work firstly try disabling MTP in TWRP.

 

[Serp87]

what do I need to do to work properly twrp?