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lk2nd not booting SM-A500FU

Open QuantumTheFox opened this issue 1 year ago • 8 comments

Hi, i'm trying to install postmarketOS on my Galaxy A5 (2015) and i'm trying to install lk2nd through heimdall and it will not boot to lk2nd. If i try holding vol up + power it just restarts.

QuantumTheFox avatar Feb 15 '24 22:02 QuantumTheFox

Hi! Could you explain how exactly did you flash lk2nd? i.e. which lk2nd build did you use and which commands did you issue to flash it?

TravMurav avatar Feb 19 '24 12:02 TravMurav

Not every SM-A500 is FU. Try getting into heimdall to check the model.

wonderfulShrineMaidenOfParadise avatar Feb 21 '24 17:02 wonderfulShrineMaidenOfParadise

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wonderfulShrineMaidenOfParadise avatar Feb 21 '24 17:02 wonderfulShrineMaidenOfParadise

Hi! Could you explain how exactly did you flash lk2nd? i.e. which lk2nd build did you use and which commands did you issue to flash it?

I used Heimdall to flash it and it was the latest build

QuantumTheFox avatar Feb 29 '24 08:02 QuantumTheFox

I used Heimdall to flash it and it was the latest build

I will assume you used lk2nd.img. Can you confirm the exact model of your device (SM-A500??) I believe it should be written on the back of the housing, at the bottom. Likely also on the box.

TravMurav avatar Feb 29 '24 09:02 TravMurav

I used Heimdall to flash it and it was the latest build

I will assume you used lk2nd.img. Can you confirm the exact model of your device (SM-A500??)

I believe it should be written on the back of the housing, at the bottom. Likely also on the box.

My model is the A500FU

QuantumTheFox avatar Feb 29 '24 10:02 QuantumTheFox

My model is the A500FU

Can you try making sure your device runs the latest firmware from samsung and then try installing lk2nd again?

TravMurav avatar Feb 29 '24 11:02 TravMurav

My model is the A500FU

Can you try making sure your device runs the latest firmware from samsung and then try installing lk2nd again?

I tried that, it used to run LineageOS 18 but i reflashed the latest stock back to it and it still wouldn't show.

QuantumTheFox avatar Feb 29 '24 15:02 QuantumTheFox