Root Rooting GT-S5839i says E: cant mount /sdcard

[James L]

Try Mobogenie for drivers. http://www.mobogenie.com/ If you want we can go the custom ROM route.

 

[Benjamin2102]

Mobogenie.apk fails during installation on phone.
Couldn't download the PC version, clicking on the download button didn't do anything.

Hmm what's the custom ROM option?

 

[James L]

A custom ROM is a pre rooted either stock ROM or what you have now. Just rooted and may or may not have extra modifications added.
Or it can be fully custom with different boot animations, a numerous amount of modifications and of course rooted.
Before you flash any ROM, it's wise to create a backup in the custom recovery. This way if the ROM fails to boot or bootloops or just doesn't want to work for whatever reason you have a way to reverse what has been done and go back to a working OS.

 

[Benjamin2102]

So it's like a custom prepared OS that can just be dropped onto the phone with all the changes you want already made. I think I read about it. People were talking about nandroid backup if I remember correctly.

I'm happy to try it.

 

[James L]

Yes a nandroid backup. I'll look around and see what is available and of course compatible for your device.

 

[James L]

This ROM supports your device.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438129

As stated earlier a nandroid backup is always wise, especially since you're using a Mac!
I also see the dev saying to backup the iemi with an app listed in the thread.
If i were to flash this ROM, where it says do a factory reset in the thread prior to flashing the ROM i would do it 2-3 times just to ensure a clean environment for the ROM to boot. Less issues that way

Here's the link.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2438129

Side note: the dev has a Cwm recovery listed it may or may not be different than the one you have currently.

 

[Jfalls63]

Pretty good tutorial on what a nandroid backup is and how to for CWM and other recoveries

http://www.droidviews.com/backup-restore-android-device-using-cwm-recovery/

 

[Benjamin2102]

Do you recommend TWRP or CWM for recovery?

 

[Jfalls63]

Custom recoveries are device specific and you may only have one choice that's built for your phone. You have CWM already installed so I would stick with it.

 

[Benjamin2102]

I've got Cwm v5.0.2.6 currently. Still reading the tutorial.

 

[Benjamin2102]

Ok, currently backing up. Will find out how to back up iemi next.

 

[Benjamin2102]

Backup complete saved to SD and external drive for safety. Where is the dev talking about the iemi backup? Couldn't see that.

 

[Jfalls63]

Several pc programs available. I recently switched to using EFS PROFESSIONAL.

http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-ba...imei-on-samsung-galaxy-devices-did-you-do-it/

Good explanation and how to.

 

[Jfalls63]

Forgot that it's for Windows. Not sure what to use with Mac

 

[Benjamin2102]

I decided not to flash a custom ROM as I now seem to be having 3 other issues with the phone which all began when I made my first post. I'm not sure if they're related but they all involve the phone being unable to receive information.

1) Ever since i've been trying to root the phone running .zip files from Cwm I've been unable to recieve text messages. I get the notificiation icon for receiving them at the top of the phone screen but they are not shown in the inbox and so I can't read them.

2) Email received notification from the Microsoft Outlook app are no longer showing.

3) Apps cannot be downloaded from google play via my Mac Pro to the phone anymore. "Your download will begin shortly" appears then nothing happens.

I have tried restoring backup from Cwm. Any suggestions?

 

[Jfalls63]

Other than checking your APN settings to see if anything changed and your IMEI information. If problem started with your first post, trying to root phone, you may want to flash back to stock and start over. Should find firmware for your country and carrier here.

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/GT-S5839i/

 

[Benjamin2102]

Are you talking about Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset? or Wiping everything via recovery mode and starting again?

Thanks for the link.

 

[Jfalls63]

Are you talking about Settings > Privacy > Factory data reset? or Wiping everything via recovery mode and starting again?

Thanks for the link.

Flashing the firmware from the link with Odin ( windows ) or Heimdall (mac) will put you back to fresh out of the box condition and should clear up any glitches.