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Hi I got my tab today I use z4root everything went fine few hours later my tab switch it self off now when I switch it on it just stays on the samsung logo please helo
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Have you tried plugging your Tab into the Mains electricity supply and powering it on?

I still got battery if that's what you mean
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No... sorry what I am referring to is plug your Tab into the elecrtic mains as if you were charging it and try switching it on.
It has been known to 'wake up' the Tab on machines that are stuck. This is because you can not perform a battery removal trick on the Tab.

Beards said:
No... sorry what I am referring to is plug your Tab into the elecrtic mains as if you were charging it and try switching it on.
It has been known to 'wake up' the Tab on machines that are stuck. This is because you can not perform a battery removal trick on the Tab.
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Yeah tied that it just stays on the samsung logo
I got it from t-mobile uk do you know where i can get there stock firmware please

The last I heard (2 weeks past) was T-Mobile have not released their stock ROM out.
Have you tried going to samfirmware.com and looking for the ROM file there?
It would mean using Odin but to be frank I prefer Odin to Kies.
Kies bricked my SGS and Odin with samfirmware's ROM file sorted my bricked phone.

Yeah been to samfirmware got some firmware tried them but still no luck, im sure im doing right with odin can you give me some instructions just to make sure im doing right

If you want some instructions on using Odin have a look at this titled 'How to use Odin to Upgrade the SGS to Froyo'.
I know it's for the SGS but the principle is still the same.
b.t.w. I have got to shoot out for an hour.
Leave any messages and I'll get back to you later.

Ok thanks for your help

ownhd2 said:
Yeah been to samfirmware got some firmware tried them but still no luck, im sure im doing right with odin can you give me some instructions just to make sure im doing right
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Did you went into restore mode yet and did a factory reset?

How do i do that please

ownhd2 said:
How do i do that please
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Place your finger on the home button, push the volume up button and hold it together with the home button. Now while you push those two buttons, push the power button. Hold all three buttons together until you see the first screen. At that moment release all three buttons.
Select the option wipe data/factory reset in the menu that will be presented to you (use volume buttons to go up and down) and than either press the home button or the power button (can't remember which one) to confirm your choice.

Still no luck flashed new firmware still get samsung logo on the screen im stuck in what to do now

I tried to flash the latest firmware
Because of stupidness this was not really successful and my TAB didn't start after the flashing...
also pressing the power + volume down show's no effect.
the display turns on only when it's powered by the charger displaying 2 icons of a phone and a computer

Yes, the two icons are stating the Tab's awaiting connection to a PC but that does not help your predicament given you have already tried to flash another ROM.
Looking at the problem your only option now would be to contact your nearest service centre and explain the situation.
Bear in mind, Samsung got fed up of users rooting their phone's and sent a newsletter to all centres informing them if they receive any phones that had been rooted they were not to treat them under warranty.
You can read that newsletter here ~ Samsung Newsletter to Service Centre's ~ Rooting Voids Warranty
Give them a call anyway and see what they say. There should be one near you, I have three near me in the UK.
When I had a problem with my SGS I telephoned them, they told me to bring it in and would check it out there and then.

ownhd2, I had the same problem and I solved with this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=854300
1) Download the the file HERE and extract the it
2) Inside the ZIP you will find Odin 1.7 + PIT file + PDA +Modem + CSC files.
3) Open Odin, select the PIT file + PDA + Modem + CSC into their respective places.
4) Make sure repartition is CHECKED.
5) put the phone in download mode and connect it to your computer. start flashing.
6) The device will reboot. If you are getting tons of FC's on boot, reboot into recovery and do a factory reset.
Done.

Thanks for the info will try it tomorrow. Thanks again
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panic!! help unbrick

i have been doing alot of rom upgrade via clockwork and this is the first time my phone brick.
i tried the vol up, vol down and power button at the same time and it just brings me to "vibrant samsung" screen.
i also tried removing battery, hold vol up, vol down and insert battery, it goes to a screen where it says downloading. but didnt move for hours.....
and if i switch on normally, it just keep restarting on vibrant screen.
how do i solve this problem?

You have to use odin to flash back to stock....
That's what the download screen is for.

From that downloading mode screen you can odin it back to stock.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=734475

lazylilsnoop said:
i have been doing alot of rom upgrade via clockwork and this is the first time my phone brick.
i tried the vol up, vol down and power button at the same time and it just brings me to "vibrant samsung" screen.
i also tried removing battery, hold vol up, vol down and insert battery, it goes to a screen where it says downloading. but didnt move for hours.....
and if i switch on normally, it just keep restarting on vibrant screen.
how do i solve this problem?
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removing battery, hold vol up, vol down and insert battery, Have Odin up and running then plug in your cable. Then let go of the button

yea, i found that page too. but anyone can get the link working?
thanx!!!

lazylilsnoop said:
yea, i found that page too. but anyone can get the link working?
thanx!!!
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can't see the page?
here i quoted the OP
justanothercrowd said:
T959 (US T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S) Firmware that can be flashed through Odin to restore all partitions to the way your phone was shipped to you.
WARNING!!! THIS WILL WIPE ANY DATA ON YOUR DEVICE, IT WILL REPLACE YOUR BASEBAND, KERNEL, RECOVERY AND OS.
JFD ODIN Images from Samsung (PDA)
www.justanotherdev.slackdev.com/T959UVJFD.tar
MD5:632730f6b637f53e5b10e5cbc8b966a7
512 PIT File (PIT Extract first!)
www.justanotherdev.slackdev.com/s1_odin_20100512.rar
MD5:b5628c8e183fdd8f4c703321ca40e33a
ODIN
www.justanotherdev.slackdev.com/Odin3.rar
ALL 3 Files plues the root update.zip
http://tinyurl.com/2bc5b6r
thx to KopyKatKiller
INSTRUCTIONS!
1.Your Device must be in DOWNLOAD mode to use ODIN.
2.Get your phone into Download mode by holding vol down and power.
3.THEN connect your phone to the USB. (some folks have had luck doing it in reverse..connecting the USB then Power and vol down)
4.Open Odin and load each file with it's corresponding field..PIT,PDA,CSC etc. (In this case we just use the PDA and PIT)
5.Don't check anything else, the other two boxes should be checked by default (Auto Reboot and Reset Time)
6.Hit "start"! be patient!
NOTE: COM3 worked fine for me. COM should not matter as long as you are using the correct drivers.
Finally we get some U.S love from samsung firmwares.
For those looking the Nandroid method it is in the post below but only recovers ,system, data, cache and datadata. Not your kernel/recovery or BASEBAND/RADIO (Modem.bin)
Thx to all helping work on the Vibrant. Especially Youneek, Scepterr, MS_Guru, Wes Garner, rhcp0112345, and anyone I may have forgot.
Twitter
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sorry, what i meant was the link to download odin.
all link by "justanothercrowd" is not working

Get in download mode like you have before then..
Use the Vibrant Toolkit and then click Flash to Stock and then press "Reboot into Download + Start ODIN" (ignore the "Check that USB debugging mode is enabled" because you're already in download mode), it'll open up ODIN and then follow the instructions for using ODIN.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=954509
From bay_wolf's post, some information about setup of odin,
When you select the PIT and PDA files, it should default to the installed location and if not then browse to where you installed AIO Vibrant Toolbox as the files are in there.
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Note: there are instructions on how to use odin on the Flash To Stock screen. All the files you'll need will be downloaded with the download for the vibrant toolkit.
I've had this problem and freaked when i couldn't find a download to Odin, so I used the vibrant toolkit and it worked.
Here's the download link from his thread (credit to bay_wolf): http://www.multiupload.com/G3LUINMUE0

THANX ALOT GUYS!!!!!!!
now gonna start to update it to http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1021383

just another quick question, which rom are you guys using? i came from bionix rom to the simply galaxy v3.0, it doesnt seem to b fast and smooth. any other recommended rom?

Try some EDT roms...beast...Malice, Trigger, or Bi Winning.
Flash back to stock too.

I use simply Galaxy with Crysis Sensation theme (TWiz 4.0 + tweaks) & DamianGTO Gold v2.0 kernel (not available on XDA). Then use an app called Blade buddy to set up all Stagefright tweaks (under advanced settings) and debug.sw.hf then menu > apply > save. Quadrant scores 2200+.
Trigger is really good (2.2) and there's a cool new theme called Vibrant HD for it.
Haven't tried CM7 but it looks cool, lots of themes with it.

[Q] How to flash stock rom back?

Hey, i have installed Omega on my N900W8, and things aren't so great so i wanna go back to stock rom. I've downloaded the ZIP file, but how do i install it?

tatsu666 said:
Hey, i have installed Omega on my N900W8, and things aren't so great so i wanna go back to stock rom. I've downloaded the ZIP file, but how do i install it?
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you will also need odin.

that i have as well!

what's next?

tatsu666 said:
what's next?
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1) Unzip your stock ROM
2) Power off your Note 3
3) Load ODIN software on your PC
4) Click on the PDA button and select your stock ROM file you unzipped
5) Ensure the "re-partition" check box in ODIN is not selected (or greyed out)
6) Press the Volume Down, Home Button and Power Button at the same time on your device
7) Once the Logo comes on screen, let go and you will see a message about custom ROMS and push the volume up button to continue
8) Once at the downloading screen with the Android character, plug your phone into the USB port on your computer and click START on the ODIN program.
9) It will take a few minutes but should complete successfully and go through a boot process. Once booted, it will be at the setup screen.
Hope these steps help! Good luck with it all!

cellrama said:
1) Unzip your stock ROM
2) Power off your Note 3
3) Load ODIN software on your PC
4) Click on the PDA button and select your stock ROM file you unzipped
5) Ensure the "re-partition" check box in ODIN is not selected (or greyed out)
6) Press the Volume Down, Home Button and Power Button at the same time on your device
7) Once the Logo comes on screen, let go and you will see a message about custom ROMS and push the volume up button to continue
8) Once at the downloading screen with the Android character, plug your phone into the USB port on your computer and click START on the ODIN program.
9) It will take a few minutes but should complete successfully and go through a boot process. Once booted, it will be at the setup screen.
Hope these steps help! Good luck with it all!
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Thank you very much good sir! Exact simple, yet detail instructions!

[Q] i9505 s4 button problems

hi, I have just registered and looking for some help if at all possible,
I have a galaxy i9505 S4 and recently the Home button seems to come and go, and the power button the same, and also the screen keeps lighting up every minute for about 10 secs, if i remove the battery I can restart the phone, and also the home button works to start the phone in factory reset mode, so i feel it might be a software problem rather than hardware.
is there any way to get the phone to reinstall the firmware, as factory reset didnt help
the phone is on orange (EE) UK
thanks for any advice or help given.

jamiet77 said:
hi, I have just registered and looking for some help if at all possible,
I have a galaxy i9505 S4 and recently the Home button seems to come and go, and the power button the same, and also the screen keeps lighting up every minute for about 10 secs, if i remove the battery I can restart the phone, and also the home button works to start the phone in factory reset mode, so i feel it might be a software problem rather than hardware.
is there any way to get the phone to reinstall the firmware, as factory reset didnt help
the phone is on orange (EE) UK
thanks for any advice or help given.
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Hi.
Can u explain the home button issue and the screen lighting up again? what was the problem?
what firmware are u using?

maanz "L" said:
Hi.
Can u explain the home button issue and the screen lighting up again? what was the problem?
what firmware are u using?
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hi, thanks for the reply,
the home button just dont work, single click, and holding it in for the task manager dont do nothing either, but if i turn off the phone and hold the home, vol up, and power button, it boots into reset menu fine.
on and off the power button dont work, and i have to remove the battery to restart it.
the screen just lights up every minute for about 10 secs as if it has a notification, but there is nothing there, it drains the battery to empty in about 5 hours.
cheers.
Jamie.

jamiet77 said:
hi, thanks for the reply,
the home button just dont work, single click, and holding it in for the task manager dont do nothing either, but if i turn off the phone and hold the home, vol up, and power button, it boots into reset menu fine.
on and off the power button dont work, and i have to remove the battery to restart it.
the screen just lights up every minute for about 10 secs as if it has a notification, but there is nothing there, it drains the battery to empty in about 5 hours.
cheers.
Jamie.
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do u have a custom recovery like Philz recovery?
if u do, reboot to recovery, do factory reset and wipe cache.
then (still in recovery), go to advance, wipe dalvik cache.
Reboot yr phone.
See how it goes..

maanz "L" said:
do u have a custom recovery like Philz recovery?
if u do, reboot to recovery, do factory reset and wipe cache.
then (still in recovery), go to advance, wipe dalvik cache.
Reboot yr phone.
See how it goes..
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I dont have that, the phone is under warantee still so would putting that on void this? I dont want to send it back as they take 28 days, and i need the phone.
so is there any other way?

jamiet77 said:
I dont have that, the phone is under warantee still so would putting that on void this? I dont want to send it back as they take 28 days, and i need the phone.
so is there any other way?
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If u want to reflash firmware,
First u have to install Samsung kies app on yr PC here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038555
Then install Odin3 on yr PC here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728605
Download yr stock 4.2.2 firmware from XDA/Sammobile. (make sure it is in .tar.MD5 format)
After finish downloading yr firmware version, open odin.
In Odin, Make sure that ONLY AutoReboot & F.Reset Time is ticked in Odin options.
Load extracted file (.tar.MD5) as PDA in Odin.
Turn off your phone, press & hold POWER+VOLUME+DOWN buttons until phone boot into Download Mode.
Connect phone to the computer and wait for the drivers to be installed. You will see blue or yellow indicator in left top corner of Odin, with phone connected to port: COM:x
Click START and wait until you see GREEN indicator [PASS], flashing is finished.
Then, it will reboot itself. U can unplug yr USB cable.
That's it.
If u want to remove the warning triangle on boot (for warranty purposes), go here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Hope I have help u and this is only way to do if u want reinstall yr firmware.

maanz "L" said:
If u want to reflash firmware,
First u have to install Samsung kies app on yr PC here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038555
Then install Odin3 on yr PC here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1728605
Download yr stock 4.2.2 firmware from XDA/Sammobile. (make sure it is in .tar.MD5 format)
After finish downloading yr firmware version, open odin.
In Odin, Make sure that ONLY AutoReboot & F.Reset Time is ticked in Odin options.
Load extracted file (.tar.MD5) as PDA in Odin.
Turn off your phone, press & hold POWER+VOLUME+DOWN buttons until phone boot into Download Mode.
Connect phone to the computer and wait for the drivers to be installed. You will see blue or yellow indicator in left top corner of Odin, with phone connected to port: COM:x
Click START and wait until you see GREEN indicator [PASS], flashing is finished.
Then, it will reboot itself. U can unplug yr USB cable.
That's it.
If u want to remove the warning triangle on boot (for warranty purposes), go here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1494114
Hope I have help u and this is only way to do if u want reinstall yr firmware.
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hi, I have just done upgrade and initialisation from Kies, and it redownloaded and reinstalled the latest software, took ages, and the button is still not working, so i guess it will have to go to the shop.
cheers for all your help, the button only works before the OS has started, as i can get into recovery menu.
thanks again.

mechanical or hardware problem
That seems pretty much a mechanical problem (button broken) or hardware issue (shortcut somewhere? could explain the screen problem...)
jamiet77 said:
hi, I have just done upgrade and initialisation from Kies, and it redownloaded and reinstalled the latest software, took ages, and the button is still not working, so i guess it will have to go to the shop.
cheers for all your help, the button only works before the OS has started, as i can get into recovery menu.
thanks again.
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droggen said:
That seems pretty much a mechanical problem (button broken) or hardware issue (shortcut somewhere? could explain the screen problem...)
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the buttoon does work, but only to get the phone into recovery mode at startup, so physically the button works, just not when the phone is powered into the android os.
Im a bit out of ideas.

jamiet77 said:
the buttoon does work, but only to get the phone into recovery mode at startup, so physically the button works, just not when the phone is powered into the android os.
Im a bit out of ideas.
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It's a faulty button mate.
You don't need to use the home button to boot to recovery or download mode on the S4.
You can simply press volume up+power (recovery) or volume down+power (downloadmode) no need for home button at all.
This is why you think it works.

Obagleyfreer said:
It's a faulty button mate.
You don't need to use the home button to boot to recovery or download mode on the S4.
You can simply press volume up+power (recovery) or volume down+power (downloadmode) no need for home button at all.
This is why you think it works.
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Not true, i have this same issue after opening Wanam.
The screen turns on if i press the home button but wont do anything else (exit from an app back to home screen etc)
About to re-flash rom and / or kernel
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Also
- the lockscreen wont work
- when connected to PC, the filesystem wont show up (used 3 diff usb cables, 2 diff PC's)

FelixCited said:
Not true, i have this same issue after opening Wanam.
The screen turns on if i press the home button but wont do anything else (exit from an app back to home screen etc)
About to re-flash rom and / or kernel
Edit:
Also
- the lockscreen wont work
- when connected to PC, the filesystem wont show up (used 3 diff usb cables, 2 diff PC's)
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It's very true mate.
YOU DO NOT NEED HOME BUTTON TO BOOT TO RECOVERY, SIMPLE.
Your issue sounds different to the OPs.
If you refer back to his first post, he said his power button doesn't do ANYTHING.
"the home button just dont work, single click, and holding it in for the task manager dont do nothing either, but if i turn off the phone and hold the home, vol up, and power button, it boots into reset menu fine"
Yours works.

[GUIDE] Install Official Lollipop on P900 & TWRP & Root

Update Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 P900 to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
(Not Tripping Knox)
Make sure you downloaded and installed the Samsung usb drivers beforehand (http://www.android.gs/download-samsung-usb-drivers-for-android/)
Download the firmware and extract it. ( http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-P900 or https://www.samdownloads.de/downloads/sm-p900/) (For USA users with tripped knox (no OTA update) just odin the "cellular south" SM-p900 5.0.2 sammobile rom.)
Download ODIN v3.09 (http://androidhost.org/PVAIv)
Reboot your phone into download mode. Do this by first switching off the phone, then pressing and holding the volume down + home button together and then pressing the power button. Press power again to enter download mode. (If you have problems go to the Troubleshoot section)
Open ODIN on your computer. You’ll see the ID:COM box turning yellow with a COM port number upon successful connection with the phone.
In ODIN click the AP button, select the extracted firmare file from step 2. It's a tar.md5 file
Make sure Auto Reboot & F. Reset Time options are selected in ODIN
Click on the start button. When the process is completed your phone will reboot. To confirm update Galaxy NotePRO 12.2 P900 to Android 5.0.2 official firmware simply check the settings > about.
How To Install TWRP + ROOT On Lollipop
(Tripping Knox)
Due To different bootloaders On Lollipop, installing TWRP is slightly different:
Download the twrp.tar (https://dl.twrp.me/v1awifi/twrp-2.8.7.0-v1awifi.img.tar.html) on your pc and supersu.zip (http://download.chainfire.eu/supersu) on your device. Also, download odin on your pc
Open odin on your pc.
Put device into download mode by turning off the tablet first. Then hold power,home, volume down button all at the same time till download mode comes up.
Hit volume up to continue
Connect tablet to pc.
Hit the ap or AP button in odin.
Select the twrp recovery tar.
Untick auto reboot in odin
Hit start and let it flash all the way
Now force reboot by holding power,home, volume up buttons at the same time till it reboots.
Hit install button in twrp.
Select the supersu zip you downloaded
Swipe to install and reboot.
Troubleshooting:
Q: Can't boot into TWRP
A: In ODIN, uncheck automatic reboot then flash TWRP. So you have enough time to get ready to reboot into TWRP directly after ODIN finishes.
After TWRP is flashed, press power+vol.up buttons and hold them until the Samsung Logo appears then release them.
You should then automatically go into TWRP. Once into TWRP, you can install the root.zip file.
Q: Lollipop is unstable, I get force closes or the whole ROM is just bull****!
A: Go to Recovery Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Up+Power buttons together.
Now, perform Wipe Data/Factory Reset and Wipe Cache Partition task before selecting the reboot system now option. In Recovery Mode use the Volume keys to navigate between options and Power key to select any option.
Q: Can't go into Download Mode
A: Actually on most devices, if you really press the three buttons constantly, it will reboot forever and not go into the download mode. It's better if you turn off your device completely, then press home, volume down. Keep them pressed. Now press the power button too. You're holding down all tree buttons now. The device boots about a second after you see the boot-logo, stop pressing the power button, but keep holding home and volume down. If it's not working try releasing the powerbutton earlier, or later than advised. But keep Home and Volume Down pressed constantly.
Q: Can't flash TWRP, it keeps booting into stock recovery!
A: Disable the Autoreboot option in ODIN

any impact on Knox?
Does it affect Knox?
Thanks
M

Maltings said:
Does it affect Knox?
Thanks
M
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Yes it does!
Nice guide btw and hope we can see deodex guide soon [emoji106]

Thank you for this.
I used to really get into this stuff when I had my OG Droid but these days I can't devote the time to it like that. This guide was clear and worked exactly like it said it would.

Great thread - very helpful - I did have issues when flashing twrp - learned a lesson - make sure you read the whole thread. I didn't at first - I figured I had flashed TWRP so many times I knew what to do - but it didn't work - each time ODIN auto rebooted and I tried to go to recovery - it was back on stock recovery.
THEN I read the whole thread - and did what you said - uncheck Auto Reboot - and do the three finger reboot to recovery - home, power volume up - and viola' it worked just as advertised. Thanks for the guide - very useful!
EDIT - I am having issues and not sure what to do - when I attempt to make a nandroid in TWRP - before flashing a new rom - the backup ran for over 10 minutes and would not finish. its like it is hung up on the last step of the backup or somehting - looks like it is still backing up - but it never changes, Any suggestions?
EDIT 2- I was able to create a backup on internal SD Card - but all attempts to back up to EXT SD Card failed - has this happend to anyone else?

piece o cake. easier than juggling cfautoroot. Thanks dude.
P.S. For USA users with tripped knox (no OTA update) just odin the "cellular south" SM-p900 5.0.2 sammobile rom.

Im not sure where I keep going wrong. Im trying to get into download mode. If I hold the power, volume down, and home button the tablet constantly reboots.
If I release the home button after a few seconds I wind up in download mode.
What am I doing wrong?

Billinaz, try powering down completely first. Then while it's off press all 3 buttons.

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Thanks guys

billinaz said:
Im not sure where I keep going wrong. Im trying to get into download mode. If I hold the power, volume down, and home button the tablet constantly reboots.
If I release the home button after a few seconds I wind up in download mode.
What am I doing wrong?
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I'm having the exact same issue. I've been trying for a few days now.

Anyone tried using Flashfire?
Envoyé de mon SM-G920F en utilisant Tapatalk

Darktitor said:
Anyone tried using Flashfire?
Envoyé de mon SM-G920F en utilisant Tapatalk
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Sounds like you can Flash and root without tripping the Knox Counter ... Why I never heard before about "Mobile ODIN" that do the same?

tomatende2001 said:
Sounds like you can Flash and root without tripping the Knox Counter ... Why I never heard before about "Mobile ODIN" that do the same?
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I'll try this out using EverRoot option

what kind of Region i need to download if my is not in the list?
im from israel, my current Version is P900ZSUANH2, what region i need to download for upgrade to lolipop? is there a difference?

Is it possible to just update to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop and not do the other part? (Rooting and such)
Also, is it possible to change the language when updated or will I be stuck with the language of the version I use to update with?

GuyFromDenmark said:
Is it possible to just update to Android 5.0.2 Lollipop and not do the other part? (Rooting and such)
Also, is it possible to change the language when updated or will I be stuck with the language of the version I use to update with?
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Yes it is! I just updated my stock 4.4.2 (Netherlands) to 5.0.2 using the Korean (BOG) version. Installed it with Odin and about 30 minutes later all apps were updated and my P900 is now a much improved one!
I was reluctant to do this as I feared Iwould lose my data and had to start from scratch, but as a very pleasant surprise all is preserved and all apps are working fine!
And it is really worth doing the upgrade, it is much smoother and access to SD is finally usable.
About language you can choose this again when 5.0.2 boots, the list was extensive, I saw Dutch was there too, but I stuck to English...
So I'm happy with 5.0.2, not rooted and fully stock, and typing this on my Logitech bluetooth keyboard!

needs root before update to lollipop?

IsmaaSG said:
needs root before update to lollipop?
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Nope!

I don't usually comment here but I had to say thank you so much for this! Whole thing went smoothly and the tablet feels a lot snappier and less laggy now, which is a nice change (although it might just be a placebo).

I installed the Korean BOG version as well on my Australian tablet. It was the only one that would flash out of the 5.0.2's on Sammobile, the rest failed every time. I use a bluetooth keyboard and it still works - its a chinese cheap thing, works great. I had to do a factory reset to get everything running smooth again. There is English in the language options, but only UK English, which is ok for Australia. I do want to root though but one of the ways that wont trip knox. Previously I used kingroot, but it hasn't got a solution this time.