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Basically the problem is this:
I tried to flash a European firmware onto my Arabic tab that I purchased through Amazon with Odin 1.7, but I bricked it.
At first I could faintly see the Samsung logo (with no backlight) on the screen and hear the startup tune, but now, after who knows how many attempts with other firmware the screen is completely blank, and I hear nothing, but I can still go into download mode.
I completely lost track of all the firmwares I have tried, but now everytime I try to flash a new one Odin says:
<ID:0/008> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/008> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> zImage
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
Any ideas as to how to fix it, or at least revert it to the way it was initially?
I'll be glad to answer any questions, if I know the answer!
You probably have the dreaded protected bootloader issue. I can't give you any links now from where I am - can you search? Try "protected bootloader", "black screen with white line". I will check back and see how you are doing.
Can you do anything besides download mode?
I just tried ODIN for the first time in order to fix the camera sports mode/video issue by running the epic_camera_fix-EB13.tar I found here. I powered down, pressed the number 1 key and the power button, plugged in to USB, ODIN connected, put the tar in the PDA box (only auto-reboot was checked) and ran it:
<ID:1/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/039> SetupConnection..
<ID:1/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/039> Initialzation..
<ID:0/039> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/039> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/039> zImage
<ID:0/039> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 1)
<ID:0/039> Removed!!
I know am in clockworkmod recovery with the menu, the top of which is reboot system now. I hit the home lit icon (second from the right), screen goes dark, and nothing. I take the battery out, and it reappears. How do I get past this screen? HELP!!! Thanks.
UPDATE: I am not the type of person to be doing these things, as I have spent copious amounts of time to organize my Epic 4G and the nerves set in when it looks like I've done something to disrupt/disable/brick the device! I calmed down, figured out that the camera button needed to be pressed, rebooted and all is well. The camera is even fixed! I should get a second phone just to experiment on, that will calm the nerves. The Moderator can just delete this post as all is well, and I thank you all for your time, and apologize for taking it in the first place.
try hitting the camera button when in clockwork instead of the home button. let us know how you make out.
Thank you, Dana.
I updated my post to reflect that in a moment of non-nervous brain activity, I did figure that out. I appreciate your quick reply, though, because if I hadn't you would have saved me from burning calories in a way I wish not to do...
Cool, glad you got it figured out.
I'm hoping someone can help me. I'm stuck travelling and my phone just crapped out. I'm not sure if it something to do with the ROM, but I was recording video and then all of a sudden the phone just rebooted and got stuck on the first screen. When I would normally reboot, i'd see a lock and it'd boot into the OS, but now it just says Samsung Galaxy s5 and its stuck.
I'm hoping someone can point me to the first step I need to do to recover it. I can't even get into recovery mode using the home key, power and volumen button. It just says Recovery Booting... and is just sitting there.
So I was able to get into Maintenace Mode. Not sure what to do from here to to recover or do a fresh install.
I REALLLLYY appreciate any help you guys can provide!!
Not sure if it matters, but i'm on the latest MOAR ROM (OC4)
If it's really that urgent, you might have to take it to the Verizon store #shudder#
Verizon won't do anything..I bought this off of craigslist.
So I've been successful at getting to the 'Downloading...' screen to make Odin work. I've so far flashed the NK2 Kernel successfully, but when I try to flash the NK2.tar I consistently fail:
<OSM> ALL_VZW_G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_964333_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/007> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> tz.mbn
<ID:0/007> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/007> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/007> boot.img
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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I can't get past it, even after trying to flash different NXX .tars. I've tried two different computers, and different cables. I've tried Odin 3.10, 3.09 and 3.07
Suggestions please????
flashhsalf said:
Verizon won't do anything..I bought this off of craigslist.
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That doesn't matter, if your service is through them, they can fix it.
I get the impression that it wasn't as urgent as you led to believe, since your initial post was days ago. You REALLY just wanted people to help you immediately...
ldeveraux said:
That doesn't matter, if your service is through them, they can fix it.
I get the impression that it wasn't as urgent as you led to believe, since your initial post was days ago. You REALLY just wanted people to help you immediately...
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It was urgent at the time when I asked for help, but I got by using email to contact people that I needed because I had no choice.
I wasn't trying to dupe anyone to help me, I was in panic because I had no idea where to start while waiting for my flight. I didn't sit on my ass waiting for help either. I went and scoured the web for instructions on how to restore the phone and the last post is as far as I've gotten.
Thanks for your help btw.
flashhsalf said:
It was urgent at the time when I asked for help, but I got by using email to contact people that I needed because I had no choice.
I wasn't trying to dupe anyone to help me, I was in panic because I had no idea where to start while waiting for my flight. I didn't sit on my ass waiting for help either. I went and scoured the web for instructions on how to restore the phone and the last post is as far as I've gotten.
Thanks for your help btw.
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Can you get to download mode to ODIN a ROM?
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Can you get to download mode to ODIN a ROM?
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Yes, that is what i've been trying with Power+Vol Down+Home Key, I leave everything default and then add the .tar in the AP field. Few posts about other Samsung phones mention that i need to add some files in the BL, CP, CSC, field, but not sure if that applies to our S5.??
i've downloaded almost all of the Stock_Restore.tar files from this thread: (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880) and I've also tried the Stock_Retail.tar but they all fail at with the error in ODIN. After the error, I reboot but I can't get to the Samsung S5 screen. I get bootlooped into the ODIN screen saying firmware got corrupted, so with another attempts to reset, battery pull etc, I get to the normal ODIN screen and If I flash a Firmware, only then do I get to the Samsung S5 screen, but then nothing.
What I am not clear about is do I need to install the Retail Firmware or the Modem or the Kernel individually? Or do I just flash the Stock_Restore.tar as it has all of those files in it already.
Few times I was able to get ODIN to flash the rom tar without any errors not sure what changes I made, but it would then just sit on the Samsung Galaxy screen and not do anything.
Second time, I got Recovery Booting on the top left of the screen and then it'd just sit there. I tried to get into the Recovery Menu, but nothing would happen.
So I've just been trying to flash differnt combination of Firmware and stock Rom.tar files hoping something would stick, but i feel like i'm running in circles.
I've tried to get Kies 3 to work, but why samsung doesn't list the serial number on the S5 and then ask for it in their software is beyond me. I've tried Smart Switch, but it doesn't support our phone and i get stuck with the same are where I need the Serial Number. :/
You're in over your head, and for some reason, you refuse to go to the source to get this fixed. If you won't listen to advice on where to get help, I'm afraid I can't help you.
Which build were you running before the phone crashed? This may be applicable to you but you must have been on a build before BOC4.
Flash this. Unzip the file and you'll find a large file that ends in tar.md5
Open Odin (Doesn't matter which verion as long as it's higher than 3.09)
Click the button that says 'AP' and flash it.
Wait for the com-slot to go first blue then green and eventually say "PASS!!".
You should now have Stock NCG KitKat running on your SM-G900V
Quigly said:
Which build were you running before the phone crashed? This may be applicable to you but you must have been on a build before BOC4.
Flash this. Unzip the file and you'll find a large file that ends in tar.md5
Open Odin (Doesn't matter which verion as long as it's higher than 3.09)
Click the button that says 'AP' and flash it.
Wait for the com-slot to go first blue then green and eventually say "PASS!!".
You should now have Stock NCG KitKat running on your SM-G900V
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I was on MOAR's OC4 ROM and i've tried what you have suggested and after I get the 'PASS!" and the system reboots, it never leaves the 'Samsung S5' screen. It'll stay there for hours. I then try to enter Recovery and I'll get the Recovery Booting on the top left of the screen in blue ..... and then it'll just stay there as well. I think something got corrupted and can't be overwritten with ODIN.
Where is the recover image located? In the bootloader? The menu which you see after you hit the Power + Vol UP+ Home?
Thanks for your suggestions, i do appreciate you trying.
ldeveraux said:
You're in over your head, and for some reason, you refuse to go to the source to get this fixed. If you won't listen to advice on where to get help, I'm afraid I can't help you.
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Isn't everyone in over their head when they try to fix their phone for the first time with so much information scattered all over web forums and then multitude of exception about which rom and which firmware to install? Needless to say I took your advice and went to the Verizon store and they said what I excepted, Its not their problem, I need to take it to Samsung. I then found a Samsung support place at Best Buy and he pretty much said, because it said System Status: Custom , he can't plug it into his computer. So yea, not much help there, but thanks for your suggestions.
flashhsalf said:
Where is the recover image located? In the bootloader? The menu which you see after you hit the Power + Vol UP+ Home?
Thanks for your suggestions, i do appreciate you trying.
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The recovery and boot.img files are in the ROM and/or tar.md5 package when you flash them.
Have you tried flashing the stock OC4 roms or just the firmware maybe?
When you flash a full tar.md5 with the MULTI CERT (bootloader FW) that should take care of your problem because that should overwrite any file system in place.
flashhsalf said:
I was on MOAR's OC4 ROM and i've tried what you have suggested and after I get the 'PASS!" and the system reboots, it never leaves the 'Samsung S5' screen. It'll stay there for hours. I then try to enter Recovery and I'll get the Recovery Booting on the top left of the screen in blue ..... and then it'll just stay there as well. I think something got corrupted and can't be overwritten with ODIN.
Where is the recover image located? In the bootloader? The menu which you see after you hit the Power + Vol UP+ Home?
Thanks for your suggestions, i do appreciate you trying.
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Have you been able to resolve this issue or are you still stuck? I posted again to your questions just above this post. Basically what I'm saying is that you have a corrupt file that you're trying to flash or you have the incomplete version of the one you really need. This post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880 should steer you in the right direction if you still have quetions or you just PM me.
Make sure you're not trying to downgrade the bootloader. If you had BOE1 or later, an attempted flash of anything earlier than that will always fail because the bootloader was irrevocably locked.
You do not need to flash all of the components (modem, etc) in any combination. Just grab a full stock recovery image, and it contains everything you need. You can tweak with different modem versions later, but for right now focus on getting your phone working.
Make sure you're checking the md5 of the image you downloaded. A corrupted download will always fail to flash.
After successfully flashing with Odin, boot into stock recovery and clear the cache. If that doesn't work, boot back into stock recovery and also do "factory reset" to wipe out any remnants. (I wouldn't think this would do anything since flashing is supposed to wipe out everything, but it's worked for me on several occasions when stuck on the logo screen).
Read this to get yourself up to speed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/guide-painiacs-essential-guide-to-t3319848
Hello,
I have a Samsung S4 locked to the T-Mobile/EE network in the UK.
The phone has suddenly stopped working.
When I do manage to switch it on, the phone vibrates and then the Samsung logo comes up but the background screen is all jumbled up, like its scrambled. I have tried getting the phone into Safe Mode, but it didn't work. I have also tried recovery mode, but some blue text comes on the top left of the screen and it just stays there.
I got these details from the stick in the back of the Phone if it helps.
MODEL: GT-I9505
FCC ID: A3LGTI9505
SSN:I9505GSMH
I hope somebody here can help me.
I am not that technically minded, but if steps are shown I can work it out, if there is a fix.
Thank you.
You may have to reflash the Samsung rom using Odin.
You can download the stock rom from sammobile.com.
boom247 said:
Hello,
I have a Samsung S4 locked to the T-Mobile/EE network in the UK.
The phone has suddenly stopped working.
When I do manage to switch it on, the phone vibrates and then the Samsung logo comes up but the background screen is all jumbled up, like its scrambled. I have tried getting the phone into Safe Mode, but it didn't work. I have also tried recovery mode, but some blue text comes on the top left of the screen and it just stays there.
I got these details from the stick in the back of the Phone if it helps.
MODEL: GT-I9505
FCC ID: A3LGTI9505
SSN:I9505GSMH
I hope somebody here can help me.
I am not that technically minded, but if steps are shown I can work it out, if there is a fix.
Thank you.
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Hey there,
Unfortunately those stickers don't always represent the reality, because the sticker can be changed.
For the time being you will have to try and flash a stock rom.
Head over to sammobile.com, input your phone model, choose your country and carrier then download the latest firmware. Beware of very slow download speeds. You might want to give SamFirm tool a shot.
Afterwards get Odin (3.09 always worked well for me). Make sure you have the Samsung drivers installed.
Extract the firmware zip/rar you got and you should end up with a tar file.
Put the phone into download mode (volume down + power button), run odin, connect the phone to the PC (odin should display added!)
Put the tar file into the the AP slot (I think), uncheck every option in Odin except F.Reset time and hit start. Wait for it to complete.
GDReaper said:
Hey there,
Unfortunately those stickers don't always represent the reality, because the sticker can be changed.
For the time being you will have to try and flash a stock rom.
Head over to sammobile.com, input your phone model, choose your country and carrier then download the latest firmware. Beware of very slow download speeds. You might want to give SamFirm tool a shot.
Afterwards get Odin (3.09 always worked well for me). Make sure you have the Samsung drivers installed.
Extract the firmware zip/rar you got and you should end up with a tar file.
Put the phone into download mode (volume down + power button), run odin, connect the phone to the PC (odin should display added!)
Put the tar file into the the AP slot (I think), uncheck every option in Odin except F.Reset time and hit start. Wait for it to complete.
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Thanks I will try that. File is downloading as I type.
GDReaper said:
Hey there,
Unfortunately those stickers don't always represent the reality, because the sticker can be changed.
For the time being you will have to try and flash a stock rom.
Head over to sammobile.com, input your phone model, choose your country and carrier then download the latest firmware. Beware of very slow download speeds. You might want to give SamFirm tool a shot.
Afterwards get Odin (3.09 always worked well for me). Make sure you have the Samsung drivers installed.
Extract the firmware zip/rar you got and you should end up with a tar file.
Put the phone into download mode (volume down + power button), run odin, connect the phone to the PC (odin should display added!)
Put the tar file into the the AP slot (I think), uncheck every option in Odin except F.Reset time and hit start. Wait for it to complete.
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I done that, it shows a green coloured PASS in the top left square.
The phone is still showing Downloading.... Do not turn off.
This is what was shown in the message screen
What do I do now with the phone?
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUHOD7_I9505EVRHOD1_I9505XXUHOD7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
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boom247 said:
I done that, it shows a green coloured PASS in the top left square.
The phone is still showing Downloading.... Do not turn off.
This is what was shown in the message screen
What do I do now with the phone?
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You turn the phone off and unplug it. Then power it on. Hopefully it will boot. If not, try booting into recovery and then doing a factory reset. Reboot.
GDReaper said:
You turn the phone off and unplug it. Then power it on. Hopefully it will boot. If not, try booting into recovery and then doing a factory reset. Reboot.
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ok. it doesn't turn on now. oh boy...
boom247 said:
ok. it doesn't turn on now. oh boy...
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Then jump start it by plugging it in.
GDReaper said:
Then jump start it by plugging it in.
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I've already tried that. It's not turning on at all.
boom247 said:
I've already tried that. It's not turning on at all.
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Try a different battery.
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Try a different battery.
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Ok, so after leaving it for a few hours with the battery out. I managed to turn it on. plugged in the charger and it came up with the following message
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies and try again.
(tried keis and its rubbish)
boom247 said:
Ok, so after leaving it for a few hours with the battery out. I managed to turn it on. plugged in the charger and it came up with the following message
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies and try again.
(tried keis and its rubbish)
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It may be possible that it did not flash right. For now I'd say to flash the firmware once more and hopefully it won't die again.
Problem with Samsung Galaxy S4 - Help please - UPDATE
Hello,
Ok, so after numerious times flashing, turning on off, etc etc. My Samsung S4 is still not working.
I've managed to take some photos of what I saw when I was flashing the phone using odin.
As you will see the screen does scamble sometimes, but when I tap it slightly it clears up again.
If anyone can help me, let me know, would like some experienced users for their suggestions.
Did you get any errors when flashing in Odin?
If the screen clears up when you touch it in download/Odin mode, sounds like there may be hardware damage.
audit13 said:
Did you get any errors when flashing in Odin?
If the screen clears up when you touch it in download/Odin mode, sounds like there may be hardware damage.
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When I found the correct OS to flash I didn't get any errors. So, No, no errors.
I think it might be hardware failure.
But the recovery to flash the phone works. However anything else doesn't.
When I turn it on, it just hangs on the logo screen.
Are you performing a factory wipe in stock recovery right after flashing and before booting the phone for the first time?
audit13 said:
Are you performing a factory wipe in stock recovery right after flashing and before booting the phone for the first time?
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To be honest, I am following instructions I found on-line. These are instructions on how to flash with ODIN
I remember I showed my phone to a IT guy at work, who wiped the cache, but after that Ive never been able to go into that menu again.
I would appreciate any further help and suggestions.
Thank you for your reply
To get into recovery, are you holding down the home button, volume up, and power?
audit13 said:
To get into recovery, are you holding down the home button, volume up, and power?
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Yes I did try that. It comes up with the blue recovery text on the top left of the screen and just stays there
Try this: open Odin, uncheck auto reboot, flash the phone with the stock ROM, when you see the word reset in the status window, remove the USB cable from the phone, remove battery, replace battery, press and hold all three buttons. It may take a while but keep holding the buttons to see what happens.
Greetings to you all,
Long time lurker first time poster.
I made an account because nothing seems to be working and I'm in need of some professional insight regarding a particular problem.
So the problem is that one day, while chatting on whatsapp having edited no settings at all, on a completely stock (non-rooted, no customization of any kind) international version (I'm in Germany, bought it carrier-independent) of the S4 (GT-i9505), the phone shut off and was stuck in a bootloop.
I thought I can go into recovery mode and maybe wipe the dalvik cache since it may have gotten corrupted, but recovery mode wasn't working as it was getting stuck/not booting.
Luckily, download mode is available. Here's what I've tried so far to no avail:
1. I tried flashing the stock firmware using odin, but it didn't work.
2. Tried using the very helpful thread about kies emergency recovery found here on the site, but kies doesn't recognize the phone (but odin does) even though I have all the needed Samsung drivers.
3. I thought of flashing TWRP and using that to flash the tar file via the sd card, but TWRP wasn't flashing either. But I used an older version of Odin and it worked. However, once it boots normally or boots into recovery, it says at the top of the screen "Recovery is not SE-enforcing. Set warranty bit: recovery" and gets stuck again. Download mode is still somewhat accessible but gets stuck halfway into booting about every time. To elaborate, If I want to get into download mode, if don't hold the Volume Up button anymore the phone shuts off, and if I keep the buttons pressed, it's essentially stuck.
I'm honestly at a loss right now. Being lucky enough to get into download mode to flash anything with Odin gets stuck in "setupconnection" in the Odin log most of the time or just fails. Have any of you had a similar problem? How did you resolve it? Any tips or advice from the pros? I have some important files I didn't have time to backup, much to my disappointment. Any help is very much welcome.
Could the hardware be dying? The internal storage/NAND maybe?
Also, the phone was running out of space, but as far as I know the partition for the OS should be stable/constant and shouldn't affect the flashing of a firmware package.
Did you get Odin errors when trying to flash stock ROM? What were the error messages? You used the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com? You used an original Samsung USB cable to flash with Odin? Tried other USB cables and USB ports with Odin?
audit13 said:
Did you get Odin errors when trying to flash stock ROM? What were the error messages? You used the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com? You used an original Samsung USB cable to flash with Odin? Tried other USB cables and USB ports with Odin?
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Thanks for the concern. The following is the log I got on Odin (latest version) when I tried to flash the stock ROM:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
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And the following is the Odin (latest version) log I got when trying to flash TWRP the first time:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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The second attempt (using an older version of Odin (v3.07)) was a success with the following log being outputted:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
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My main problem now is that download mode gets stuck. And, even though flashing the proper TWRP image was a success, it gets stuck when I attempt to boot into recovery mode. In fact, after successfully flashing TWRP, the boot-screen gives the message "Recovery is not SE-enforcing. Set warranty bit: recovery" at the top-left of the screen.
Yes, the latest version of the stock ROM from sammobile.com was attempted to be flashed with no success.
I did suspect the cable to be faulty and bought a new one with the same result of failure.
I did not attempt different ports; would the port cause these problems?
I don't know what I can do. I've never encountered such persistent and seemingly-random problems.
Also, I also tried to boot the system (knowing it would fail to do so) and tried to use ADB to flash TWRP, but it also failed, as the device did not reach the point at which ADB can perhaps make some use of it, following the instructions set here: xda-university[dot]com/as-a-user/how-to-recover-from-a-bootloop
Should I try flashing CWM instead of TWRP?
ThePrick said:
I did not attempt different ports; would the port cause these problems?
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You already know the solution for 99% of Odin errors. Try all the ports on your pc.
@ThePrick
I believe it is some kind of hardware failure.
A device shutting down all of a sudden (without any modifications having been done to it) is not normal.
Getting stuck in recovery and download is also not a good sign.
You could take it to a service and have the Jtag it.
Lennyz1988 said:
You already know the solution for 99% of Odin errors. Try all the ports on your pc.
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I shall try different ports when download mode works again. When trying to get into download mode, if I take my fingers off the buttons I've pressed, the phone shuts off. And I need to take them off in order to select the 'yes' option in order to proceed to download mode... which shuts off the phone. Really at a loss. Is it hard-bricked now? Why would download mode be giving this random problem?
GDReaper said:
@ThePrick
I believe it is some kind of hardware failure.
A device shutting down all of a sudden (without any modifications having been done to it) is not normal.
Getting stuck in recovery and download is also not a good sign.
You could take it to a service and have the Jtag it.
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I agree. The thing is, once the phone reaches anywhere between 5-20% charge, it sometimes shut down randomly. Maybe it just corrupted the system because of an impromptu shut-down. I got a new battery. Still, it should have been a very straightforward process, i.e. just flash the firmware and if that doesn't work, flash twrp and flash the firmware from the sd. Maybe this could have worked at first if I used different ports. Unfortunately download mode is not working.
When I try the Volume Up + Home + Power button combo, it does enter download mode. I then need to select an option (yes/no option to proceed) so it actually boots to download mode. However if I take any of my fingers off any of the buttons, the phone shuts off.
I'll definitely try different ports once this is sorted.
If I take it to a shop I'd need to explain what I've done to the phone and I'm afraid they'll either be confused or refuse or tell me it's broken after a while.
ThePrick said:
I shall try different ports when download mode works again. When trying to get into download mode, if I take my fingers off the buttons I've pressed, the phone shuts off. And I need to take them off in order to select the 'yes' option in order to proceed to download mode... which shuts off the phone. Really at a loss. Is it hard-bricked now? Why would download mode be giving this random problem?
I agree. The thing is, once the phone reaches anywhere between 5-20% charge, it sometimes shut down randomly. Maybe it just corrupted the system because of an impromptu shut-down. I got a new battery. Still, it should have been a very straightforward process, i.e. just flash the firmware and if that doesn't work, flash twrp and flash the firmware from the sd. Maybe this could have worked at first if I used different ports. Unfortunately download mode is not working.
When I try the Volume Up + Home + Power button combo, it does enter download mode. I then need to select an option (yes/no option to proceed) so it actually boots to download mode. However if I take any of my fingers off any of the buttons, the phone shuts off.
I'll definitely try different ports once this is sorted.
If I take it to a shop I'd need to explain what I've done to the phone and I'm afraid they'll either be confused or refuse or tell me it's broken after a while.
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Try to wiggle your power button. It may be a little bit stuck.
Try to use another data cable, I had the similar issue before having a new (better ?) data cable.
Or may be try flashing the pit again if you had ever tried Marshmallow before.
Lennyz1988 said:
Try to wiggle your power button. It may be a little bit stuck.
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Thank you. It was indeed the power button. Although that doesn't fully explain the situation, I'm glad it wasn't anything more serious. After a couple of days I retried and after a couple of tries it could boot into download mode without freezing. Still wouldn't boot the system; flashed the firmware and it worked this time. Reboots every 20 minutes or so but I got most of my data back. Currently on an Galaxy S5.
Thanks for all the advice everyone!
Now my girlfriend's phone has a similar problem, only it's an HTC Desire 820.. The phone freezes during boot and it started off with the power button working only intermittently. Probably the power button leading to the freeze during boot. No removable battery so I can't remove the battery to restart. This is one of the reasons why removable batteries are important! She's going to take it to a repair shop though so that's that.
Thanks again for all the insightful advice and invaluable information!