lk2nd not booting SM-A500FU

[QuantumTheFox]

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.

[TravMurav]

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?

[wonderfulShrineMaidenOfParadise]

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

[wonderfulShrineMaidenOfParadise]

Consider joining #msm8916-mainline:matrix.org for faster helps.

[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?

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

[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.

[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.

My model is the A500FU

[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?

[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?

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