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Xperia X10i Flash Mode

Hi guys,,, just bought myself a X10i to play with,,, figured I,ve flash the thing with a rom from the developers forum,
This is where I came unstuck,,,, cant for the life of me get it into flash mode.
Instructions were as follows
1 With fone OFF. Hold down back button and insert usb cable, green light comes on and hit enter. What bloody enter, on the fone or on your keyboard. I,ve tried both, fone just keeps on booting into the main screen, nothing even resembles a flash mode screen. Tried this untill my thumb nearly bled.
Someone help please.

Read the tuts in the dev forum. P.S. no custom roms yet but there is root.

TrevvyD said:
Hi guys,,, just bought myself a X10i to play with,,, figured I,ve flash the thing with a rom from the developers forum,
This is where I came unstuck,,,, cant for the life of me get it into flash mode.
Instructions were as follows
1 With fone OFF. Hold down back button and insert usb cable, green light comes on and hit enter. What bloody enter, on the fone or on your keyboard. I,ve tried both, fone just keeps on booting into the main screen, nothing even resembles a flash mode screen. Tried this untill my thumb nearly bled.
Someone help please.
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Try hold down "back button" without battery then insert USB cable and then insert battery.

When it says to hit enter, that is to continue from the screen (on the PC) that says "press any key to continue" when you are doing the steps for rooting. If you don't have that window ready the phone will only stay in flash mode for about 5 seconds and then it will continue to boot. So, just make sure you are ready with the PC before entering flash mode.

Dr_Wolodya said:
Try hold down "back button" without battery then insert USB cable and then insert battery.
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thanks!!
this really helps!

My phone is also x10i.I have trouble to enter in flash mode.It shows up the green LED but flash tool says it occurs error and plug your phone in flash mode.
What should I do?Help me , plz.

johnmin said:
My phone is also x10i.I have trouble to enter in flash mode.It shows up the green LED but flash tool says it occurs error and plug your phone in flash mode.
What should I do?Help me , plz.
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check drivers (install SE PC suite and let it atleast detect the phone once in FLASH mode)...
also it might help to disable any antivirus (worked for me)

cannot enter the flash mode
Hi,
I know this post is pretty old, but still I'm struglig the second day now to get into flash mode and still no luck despite trying every method there is on the web.
I've got Xperia X10i mini pro, reinstalled standard ROM with PC companion just to make sure it's nothing with the software or any modifications I made to it.
I'm guiding myself with instruction given here:
wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Sony_Ericsson_Xperia_Mini_Pro:_Full_Update_Guide
in order to get my bootloader unlocked
what I've done so far:
-installed Android SDK incl. SDK Tools, SDK Platform-tools, Google USB driver package. Not installed any API from SDK.
-put android_winusb.inf (18 KB size) in C:\android-sdk-windows\extras\google\usb_driver
-in general- everyting given here: wiki.cyanogenmod.com/wiki/Howto:_Install_the_Android_SDK#Windows
command
Code:
adb devices
rerurns
Code:
List of devices attached
43423531315537465737 device
in my opinion meaning it works as it should.
So I turn the phone off, unplug the cable both from computer and the phone, take the abttery out, plug both end of USB cable where these should be, hold the Back button (tried with Volume up too) and put the battery in.
The result is it only goes into flash mode for several seconds (confirmed by SuperOneClisk log) and then goes into charging mode. nothing gets displayed on the screen. Only when PC Companion is on it detects it, than looses it and pops up with a window on how to properly connect the device... :/
So can someone please tell me what I do wrong?
Why it doesn't stay in flash mode?
PS. when I enter *#*#7378423#*#* to access the service menu, after pressing the last * the numbers just disappear and nothing happens...
Pls help
Edit:
I somehow got around that with s1tool and Flashtool. But eventually I could not go along the way given at cyanogenmod.com and unlocked with the help of this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1254225

[Q] Very Odd installed appz after update <BRICKED>

Hoi Hoi people
i got myself a GT540 Optimus <yes total newbeee to android>
It came with a deal for free and its my 1st android :0
anyway
After USING the official way (silly me )to update I now have some odd Portuguese apps installed ? Stuff from SAPO.pt ???
I didn't do any Sync backup as i just got the phone and its basically empty
I used the Updater tool from LG connected and all went well But after I look I was able to change the language to ENG but it has quiet a few Portuguese Apps installed...
I am in Holland so i cannot see how this updater decided to give me a POR image ?
Now i could make a guess and say the IMEI is for Portuguese market(?) and the dutch INTERNET cheapo middleman I got the deal from has bought a bunch on the gray market ..
Whatever it is i don't care
I would like you guys now to point me the right way
I just flash the thing myself
I think the tool i need is called KDZ ?
Please someone point me to the right post I am looking but seem to get nowhere
just more confused
Thanks guys
B.T.W I am not too inept . I am used to flashin me HTC HD all the time ..

Follow the thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=802895
to update to v2.1 Eclair.
or
follow
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=857213
to update to Quarx's OpenSwift project v2.2.1.
Make sure you read the instructions very carefully.

Toen je de officele lg updater gebruikte, welke taal was hij toen?
Het kan zijn dat je dat aan het begin verkeerd heb ingesteld.
Joost

Thanks a lot guys
I followed the hints and now my LG is dead ..
LOL
This is rather annoying
1st I get a Crap gray import from 2call
then LG puts a Portuguese update rom on it??WTF!>?
while i choose NETHERLANDS with language english
but nevermind
buy **** buy twice thats life
My 1st and last lg phone ?/
What kind of rubbish is this
u update using the official LG tool and they play a freckin foreign rom onto my LG (SAPO.PT) then I cant update it at all anymore using the tool . So i look for alternatives but thats just made it worse ...
Really really poor this ..
Now ...I followed the guide but it didn't work ..well it did until restarted
My lg is now black. Dead ! doesn't start up at all !
Doesn't start no-matter what i try !
not even emergency mode.
And no guys I read the instruction word for word !!!!
I followed it to the letter !!!!! and the update did work ..Just now it doesn't start at all anymore.
I should of known reading around
there are too many update ways people are doing this ..Hack tool or original KDZ ..or just Black system way ..Too many loopholes for things to go wrong ..but now too late

Hmm...
Try a reflash...
This is a guide I followed from another forum, and posted elsewhere with some minor additions in case anyone had problems.
The guide is from a forum post at the android forums,it is NOT my work, the added bits are mostly what I have found from browsing here and from asking questions. While I can't be held liable if you mess your phone up having done so myself I thought this could helpa few people and save them searching various threads for answers so hope it helps
The guide
To install this ROM you need to have fastboot enabled on your phone. If you have Android 1.6/2.1 installed from LG, then fastboot is not enabled. I will explain how to enable fastboot on your phone (this involves re-flashing/replacing your currently installed firmware):
I am unable to post links yet so you will have to copy and paste the appropriate link into your browser replacing the ** with tt
KDZ Updater Carphone Warehouse Unlocked.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/7aRTc - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash to Android version 2.1 with fastboot (Carphone Warehouse Unlocked)
KDZ Updater Europe Open.zip can be downloaded at h**p://goo.gl/BOcYT - A link to a zip archive with all the files needed to flash toAndroid version 2.1 with fastboot (Europe Open)
Download the version that best applies to you, if you live in the UK, I'd recommend you download the Carphone Warehouse Unlocked version, whereas if you live in Europe, I'd recommend the Europe Open version (simple right? )
I live in the UK and used the open rom from Europe as the Carphone Warehouse rom would not install
Now, how to flash these versions; I'll explain in detail how to flash the ROM's from starting with backing up.
Instructions to install ROM with Fastboot:
1. Before you start, make sure you backup all your data by installing the z4root.1.3.0.apk file onto your phone, then open it and choose 'Permanent Root'. Your phone will root and reboot. Then go to the Market and install 'MyBackup Root', open it and do a backup of your apps and personal data (contacts, sms, call log etc.) Once this is done, go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Unmount SD Card, a notification in the notification bar should appear saying 'SD Card safe to remove'. Remove the battery cover and remove the SD card and store it in a safe place. Then continue to step 2.
2. Extract the .zip file you downloaded to your computer (e.g. your desktop). Open the folder and install MSXML 4.0 SP3 Parser (msxml.msi).
3. Once that has finished, install LGAndroidDriver_WHQL_ML_Ver1.0_All_Win7.exe which are the drivers so your computer will recognize your phone.
4. Next, open KDZ_FW_UPD.exe
(i) Change 'Type' to '3GQCT' *THIS IS A MUST, THE UPDATE WILL NOT WORK OTHERWISE AND YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE*
(ii) Make sure 'PhoneMode' is set to 'DIAG'
(iii) Browse for the 'V20B_00+Fastboot.kdz' file.
5. Prepare the phone by enabling USB Debugging by going to Settings>Applications>Development>Enable USB Debugging and connect the phone to the computer via USB cable and wait for the drivers to install for the phone.
6. Click 'Launch software update' and do not use your computer until the update is complete. The update will take roughly 10-20 mins to complete.
If you have a problem with this try a different rom, this guide offers two to choose from.
Instructions to install CyanogenMod:
Once the update is complete, your phone will reboot, what you need to do is power off the phone and whilst the phone is off, press and hold the 'Camera' button all the way ANDpower on the phone, make sure you hold the 'Camera' button. The phone will display the LG logo and disappear, then display a blank screen. The phone is now in fastboot mode!
Now you want to download this file: Flashing CyanogenMod.zip and extract it to a folder called 'Android' (without the quotes '') on the C: drive (you'll probably need to make this folder yourself.
1. Now open CMD with administrator privileges (Search for CMD in the start menu and right click on 'cmd' and click 'Run as Administrator' )
2. Connect the phone to your computer via USB cable and wait for the necessary drivers to install.
If when connected with a usb cable the computer says "waiting for device" and nothing else happens try installing the fastboot drivers. You can do this by going to the control panel of your pc, from the Windows start menu, opening the list of devices and where you see the one representing your phone (likely, as was the case with me, it will say android and have a yellow exclamation mark over it). Different versions of Windows do things slightly different but what you need to do is simply update the driver by choosing the icons properties box choosing UPDATE or INSTALL DRIVER and when asked pointing it to the folder where you unzipped the drivers.
3. Then go back to the cmd window and type:
Code:
cd C:\Android
(i) Then type:
Code:
fastboot.exe -w
(ii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe erase system
(iii) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash system system.img
(iv) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe flash boot boot.img
(v) Once that's completed, type:
Code:
fastboot.exe reboot
4. Your phone will now reboot with CyanogenMod 6.1.1 (Android 2.2.1). The first boot might take longer than a normal boot.
If your phone stays at a blank screen you simply forgot to do one of the above steps, in which case simply repeat them. It is likely if that happens that you simply forgot the flash boot image instruction.
5. You can now re-insert your SD card and go to Settings>SD Card and Phone Storage>Mount SD Card
Enjoy!
The instructions for flashing both the firmware with fastboot and flashing CyanogenMod are included in the zip archives called 'Readme'. I'll update the links so that you'll always have the most up to date version of CyanogenMod available for download, note that if you choose to update your phone you will loose all your data including apps etc. so backup before you update
And that, with a few comments added by myself, is the guide.
Once you have set your phone up the way you want power off your phone. Hold the HOME and POWER buttons down while the LG logo appears and you will see a menu appear on screen.
Using the volume down key to navigate the different menu choices, and the camera button to select an option choose the BACKUP OR RESTORE option and from the sub menu that it will give you choose BACKUP.
This will make a backup of your phone AND all your data, if you ever mess up an update or think you have damaged your phone in the future simply holdthe POWER and HOME buttons down and when the menu appears choose the RESTORE option
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And...
Don;t forget to install Fastboot drivers.

Dude
thanks a lot for your lengthy post and effort .I appreciate it .
but unfortunately U seem to miss the post I wrote.
MY LG doesn't even start anymore after using the Hack tool to upgrade it ...
SO its futile ??
I cant start the phone at all ...
After following yesterdays advice Its dead ..
Great init

Oh dang. Doesn't even turn on? No LG boot logo?
Well...if it's bricked...the only three ways are:
1) Get it repaired/replaced.
2) Buy a new phone.
3) Use it as a paperweight.
=)

No my friend ..its DEAD !!!!
following the guide to the letter
Installed parser got the hack tool
run all as admin and made sure I started windows enabler
All the things in the guide
worked a charm until reboot
Not its black and dead!!!
ANY IDEAS !!!!?????

Have you tried this...
If you did it with kdz updater than:
pull out battery, sim and sd
connect phone with computer
disable lg modem in the device manager
flash a rom with fastboot
go in fastboot by camara+power
connect to computer
type 'fastboot -w' and 'fastboot reboot' in cmd
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I cannot see why this could work
The phone is dead ! it doest charge! it doesn't connect to the pc ! USB cable in out makes no difference !
I d love to try but how ??

contact303 said:
I cannot see why this could work
The phone is dead ! it doest charge! it doesn't connect to the pc ! USB cable in out makes no difference !
I d love to try but how ??
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You can try by pulling out your battery, SIM card and SD card...
Note to you: Try everything that is possible and don't give up. Maybe you will fix it if you try.

Yes of course man I ll try thanks for the encouragement and your effort
It doesn't power at all
I DOESN'T connect to the pc
It Makes no difference if i have battery in or out .
sd card and sim are long removed ..and I tried with and without battery as well.
It updated, then rebooted to never come back ...
update tool reported Finished at the end
but its dead !!!
I understand id have a chance if i had at least a boot but I dont It dotn boot it dont Power up

Try getting into Emergency/Download mode by holding down "Volume Down" button and plugging into PC.
After that...try reflashing.
GL man.

Nope
Tried that combination as well

contact303 said:
Nope
Tried that combination as well
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Opps sorry..."Volume Down" + "Power BUtton" while plugging into PC.
Try a hard reset as well...
Hold down VOLUME UP + HOME + SEARCH buttons for 5 seconds. (But phone needs to be turned on...)

MegaBubbletea said:
Opps sorry..."Volume Down" + "Power BUtton" while plugging into PC.
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LOL yeah i knowww
I tried that as well
NO luck
hard reset i cant Its not on ...

Well...does anything happen when you press the "Power button"?

Dude LOLOL
Read again my 1st 2 posts
ITS dead ! nothing happens!
With battery or without makes no difference
NO BOOT! No power nothing
i followed the upgrade post in your 1t reply
it went all very well as i say
then it reboot and never got back

Hmm...probably give it a rest for a while...and then try again.
If all else fails..last resort.
Send back to LG for repairs or replacement.

mmh
So I gues iam screwed ..
I didn't even want to get into moddin the gt540 . Just the OFFICIAL 2.1 release really ..
And even that LG cant do without f&*kin me phone to Portuguese
So Well done LG )

Verizon Note 3 - please help me flash custom ROM

I have a Verizon Note 3 running Android 5.0, non-rooted (never had luck getting it rooted). As far as I know, the bootloader is locked. Here is all the information that I thought might be pertinent:
Model #: SM-N900V
Baseband version: N900VVRUEOF1
Android version: 5.0
Kernel version: 3.4.0
Build number: LRX21V.N900VVRUEOF1
Although I work in IT and am fairly comfortable with this sort of stuff, I have almost no experience when it comes to working with Android development / phones, etc.
The phone does not have a valid SIM card, nor do I have service for it. I use it just as a WiFi device and I don't care if it ever works for phone/SMS/MMS again. That being said, I would really like to be able to (a) root the phone and (b) load the Resurrection firmware that I've read about that would allow me to run Marshmallow.
Is there someone who is willing to take me "under their wing," so to speak, and take me through what I need to do, step by step, to make this happen. I've read several posts, but they all assume a prior level of knowledge that I just don't possess. I'm confident that I could do this if I have a clear list of instructions and and understanding of what steps I need to follow to do this. Thanks in advance to anyone who could give me a hand.

Same problem here. Would appreciate help

Alright,
*First thing you need to do is enable USB debugging:
How?
On your phone Navigate to Settings > About Phone > scroll to the bottom > tap Build number seven (7) times. You'll get a short pop-up in the lower area of your display saying that you're now a developer. Then Go back (to the settings menu) and now access the Developer options menu, check ‘USB debugging’ and click OK on the prompt.
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(DONT plug your phone to your PC yet)
Download USB Drivers and Install.
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*2nd thing to do is Rooting your phone:
Download THIS tool on PC > Run. then plug your phone to PC > Choose Version OF1 > Click Read phone info (Your phone will ask if the program can access your phone press YES on your phone)> Root. wait until its done. now you are Rooted.
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Here is the fun part (Unlocking your bootloader) All through the phone no PC required for this.
You need to use an SDCard for this and
Keep in mind this method ((WILL WIPE YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD)) So backup your MicroSD or use another one.
* Install Busybox on your phone (you can get it from the Playstore)
* Download Samsung Unlocker N3
1. Install SamsungUnlockerN3.apk
2. Grant SU access
3. Click On Install SamBootloader Unlocker
4. Grant SU access
5. Type Yes Hit enter wait for device to power off. Then pull the battery out > Battery back in then power on the phone.
6. Should be unlocked
Keep in mind this method ((WILL WIPE YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD))
Thats all. your N3 is rooted and bootloader unlocked

Sczar said:
Alright,
*First thing you need to do is enable USB debugging:
How?
On your phone Navigate to Settings > About Phone > scroll to the bottom > tap Build number seven (7) times. You'll get a short pop-up in the lower area of your display saying that you're now a developer. Then Go back (to the settings menu) and now access the Developer options menu, check ‘USB debugging’ and click OK on the prompt.
------------------------------------
(DONT plug your phone to your PC yet)
Download USB Drivers and Install.
------------------------------------
*2nd thing to do is Rooting your phone:
Download THIS tool on PC > Run. then plug your phone to PC > Choose Version OF1 > Click Read phone info (Your phone will ask if the program can access your phone press YES on your phone)> Root. wait until its done. now you are Rooted.
------------------------------------
Here is the fun part (Unlocking your bootloader) All through the phone no PC required for this.
You need to use an SDCard for this and
Keep in mind this method ((WILL WIPE YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD)) So backup your MicroSD or use another one.
* Install Busybox on your phone (you can get it from the Playstore)
* Download Samsung Unlocker N3
1. Install SamsungUnlockerN3.apk
2. Grant SU access
3. Click On Install SamBootloader Unlocker
4. Grant SU access
5. Type Yes Hit enter wait for device to power off. Then pull the battery out > Battery back in then power on the phone.
6. Should be unlocked
Keep in mind this method ((WILL WIPE YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD))
Thats all. your N3 is rooted and bootloader unlocked
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I tried this root method and all it does is put me in a boot loop.Goes to somethingiin recovery and just stays there until I manually reboot phone then get boot loop.Tried both 1 click versions.
Sent from my LG-D851 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

AtrixHDMan said:
I tried this root method and all it does is put me in a boot loop.Goes to somethingiin recovery and just stays there until I manually reboot phone then get boot loop.Tried both 1 click versions.
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Try to do a factory reset in recovery mode. It will wipe all your apps and data and restore it to factory settings. The instructions you got from @Sczar are very good , so try again step by step if factor reset doesn't work to get you out of the boot loop.

S2_brickmaker said:
Try to do a factory reset in recovery mode. It will wipe all your apps and data and restore it to factory settings. The instructions you got from @Sczar are very good , so try again step by step if factor reset doesn't work to get you out of the boot loop.
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I got it figured out.Had to use a different twrp and flash Samsung lollipop 01.
Sent from my LG-D851 using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Very new to this. Have a technical background but confused on the above steps. Completed all listed Note3 connected,odin started on phone, then progress stopped at 28 sec. Waited over an hour then crossed fingers and unplugged phone removed battery and restarted. Luckily it came back up. Any ideas on went wrong with root process? Help!!
Thanks in advance.

Sczar said:
Alright,
*First thing you need to do is enable USB debugging:
How?
On your phone Navigate to Settings > About Phone > scroll to the bottom > tap Build number seven (7) times. You'll get a short pop-up in the lower area of your display saying that you're now a developer. Then Go back (to the settings menu) and now access the Developer options menu, check ‘USB debugging’ and click OK on the prompt.
------------------------------------
(DONT plug your phone to your PC yet)
Download and Install.
------------------------------------
*2nd thing to do is Rooting your phone:
Download tool on PC > Run. then plug your phone to PC > Choose Version OF1 > Click Read phone info (Your phone will ask if the program can access your phone press YES on your phone)> Root. wait until its done. now you are Rooted.
------------------------------------
Here is the fun part (Unlocking your bootloader) All through the phone no PC required for this.
You need to use an SDCard for this and
Keep in mind this method ((WILL WIPE YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD)) So backup your MicroSD or use another one.
* Install Busybox on your phone (you can get it from the Playstore)
* Download
1. Install SamsungUnlockerN3.apk
2. Grant SU access
3. Click On Install SamBootloader Unlocker
4. Grant SU access
5. Type Yes Hit enter wait for device to power off. Then pull the battery out > Battery back in then power on the phone.
6. Should be unlocked
Keep in mind this method ((WILL WIPE YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD))
Thats all. your N3 is rooted and bootloader unlocked
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Click to collapse
OK, made it to rooted. It came back up the first time while connected to the computer. I shut down to swap sd cards to put in an older one that isnt used and when I start back up all I get is Process System isnt responding in a white box. If I do nothing, the white square asking to quit or wait will disappear, I get the top bar with 4G, bars, battery level, and time, but black screen. If I swipe the screen with my finger, the desktop (for lack of better word) flashes on, then goes all black. In about 3-5 minutes it will restart again. Before it restarts on its own, I can hold the power button and it will give me the power off, restart, etc menu and allow restart.
EDIT: Nevermind... If it warns Process System is not responding, wait for the notification bar to appear, use the power button to get the restart menu and choose restart. Then it starts normally and is Rooted! THANK YOU! I will work on the rest tomorrow!

Oldguy64 said:
Very new to this. Have a technical background but confused on the above steps. Completed all listed Note3 connected,odin started on phone, then progress stopped at 28 sec. Waited over an hour then crossed fingers and unplugged phone removed battery and restarted. Luckily it came back up. Any ideas on went wrong with root process? Help!!
Thanks in advance.
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Why are you using Odin?

Sczar said:
Why are you using Odin?
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It just started, I assume, as a result of running the root program. I downloaded program from the suggested link. I ran it which installed files on my pc and made a desktop shortcut. I double-clicked the shortcut, the program started, I connected the phone via usb, and selected the scan button in the program. It found the phone and I selected install root. I then had a progress bar start in the program and a window opened on the task showing odin 3.10. The phone indicated that odin had started and said it was downloading, however, progress stopped at 28 seconds. Did I do something wrong? I would really like to get this thing rooted so I have control over it.
Thanks immensely for your help.

Oldguy64 said:
It just started, I assume, as a result of running the root program. I downloaded program from the suggested link. I ran it which installed files on my pc and made a desktop shortcut. I double-clicked the shortcut, the program started, I connected the phone via usb, and selected the scan button in the program. It found the phone and I selected install root. I then had a progress bar start in the program and a window opened on the task showing odin 3.10. The phone indicated that odin had started and said it was downloading, however, progress stopped at 28 seconds. Did I do something wrong? I would really like to get this thing rooted so I have control over it.
Thanks immensely for your help.
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Are you on OF1 baseband and Build?

Sczar said:
Are you on OF1 baseband and Build?
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Yes on both accounts. Because I had no intent to flash a new ROM and only wanted to root I did not have an SD card in the phone. Could this be affecting the process?

Oldguy64 said:
Yes on both accounts. Because I had no intent to flash a new ROM and only wanted to root I did not have an SD card in the phone. Could this be affecting the process?
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If you just want to root your phone you only need to run the root program on your pc. You DO NOT use odin. If I'm reading your post correctly you are saying the odin program is starting automatically? That should not happen. SD card should not matter if you just root.

Yes it is starting automatically. Any ideas why. Going to search registry on computer to see if it might be on there. Does Samsung Kies use Odin in any manner. I do have Kies on the computer. Grasping at straws I know. Thanks for the help you folks are great.

Oldguy64 said:
Yes it is starting automatically. Any ideas why. Going to search registry on computer to see if it might be on there. Does Samsung Kies use Odin in any manner. I do have Kies on the computer. Grasping at straws I know. Thanks for the help you folks are great.
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I have no idea why odin would start on its own. If you would like to, uninstall Odin so you can root your phone without any interference from Odin. Samsung Kies DOES NOT use Odin. Samsung Kies is its own separate program from Odin.
If all you want to do is root the phone follow Sczar post and run the root program again it should only take about 1 minute tops to root phone.

Tried one more time. Stopped in exactly the same place as multiple times before. As far as Odin goes; after downloading the root file and running it, it extracted a number of files and created a directory in my program files directory on my pc. One of the files extracted was Odin.exe. Also the program does not automatically detect my phone or ask me to select OF1. I have to select a scan button and it then populates the fields showing the build. I select install root and all goes good,like I have mentioned until 26 or 27 seconds of progress has occurred the the program stops. My phone shows Odin has started and says it is downloading not to turn off, but nothing ever writes to the phone. I have to get into the task manager on the pc to stop the processes dealing with the root program as it becomes totally unresponsive. I have to kill adb also. I am totally baffled and about ready to give up. Wish I had stayed with Motorola at least that phone I was able to root. I have been holding off the new software update for days but may just let it fly unless someone has any other ideas about why this thing stops. Thanks to those who have tried so far.

Oldguy64 said:
Tried one more time. Stopped in exactly the same place as multiple times before. As far as Odin goes; after downloading the root file and running it, it extracted a number of files and created a directory in my program files directory on my pc. One of the files extracted was Odin.exe. Also the program does not automatically detect my phone or ask me to select OF1. I have to select a scan button and it then populates the fields showing the build. I select install root and all goes good,like I have mentioned until 26 or 27 seconds of progress has occurred the the program stops. My phone shows Odin has started and says it is downloading not to turn off, but nothing ever writes to the phone. I have to get into the task manager on the pc to stop the processes dealing with the root program as it becomes totally unresponsive. I have to kill adb also. I am totally baffled and about ready to give up. Wish I had stayed with Motorola at least that phone I was able to root. I have been holding off the new software update for days but may just let it fly unless someone has any other ideas about why this thing stops. Thanks to those who have tried so far.
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I'm starting to figure out what you are saying is going on (I think).
1. Forget about Odin you do not use it, at all for root.
2. If I'm right your "phone" is going into DOWNLOAD MODE automatically that is what it should do.That is not Odin running. That's how your phone programs itself.
Quick checks
1.Make sure you have latest drivers from Samsung installed.
2. check USB debugging is on.
3. Install Arabic Tool For rooting on PC.
http://www.mediafire.com/?pvm1reerboz2c25
4. Open Arabic tool,
5. plug phone into PC make sure you connect as MTP not installer mode.
6. Click on Version, select OF1 (make sure your firmware is running on OF1)
7. Click Read Phone Info. (Your phone info should fill in the blanks)
8. HIT ROOT.
Your phone should go into "Download Mode" not Odin (a little green dude should be on the screen) automatically. Let the program do its thing. Then it will reboot your phone automatically, and if everything goes correctly it should say your rooted!.
9. It should take about 1 or 2 minutes to complete.
10. If it doesn't work try it again. It took me 2 tries for it to work right.

Everytime I've tried rooting my SM N900V with this Yemen tool I get hard bricked. To fix that issue I just put phone in odin mode and flash the OF1 firmware and everything is back to normal but still no root. Any suggestions?

mdj8606 said:
Everytime I've tried rooting my SM N900V with this Yemen tool I get hard bricked. To fix that issue I just put phone in odin mode and flash the OF1 firmware and everything is back to normal but still no root. Any suggestions?
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Try the Arabic tool I posted above ^^^. I rooted my phone 3 times with no problems. I've not used the Yemen root method.

I made it to root, but the bootloader is not replacing so I am evidently missing an obvious step.
Samsung Note 3 SM-N900V 0F1 firmware
1. Install SamsungUnlockerN3.apk
2. Grant SU access (How do I do this? It is not asking anything)
3. Click On Install SamBootloader Unlocker
4. Grant SU access (Again, how do I do this? It is not asking anything)
5. Type Yes Hit enter wait for device to power off. Then pull the battery out > Battery back in then power on the phone.
6. Should be unlocked
It says it works, it shuts down and I remove the battery, and I reboot. However, as soon as I install TWRP and allow it to reboot I get the unauthorized software message from Verizon, use Kies to save, use Odin to reflash 0F1, root again, and now what? Why is the actual bootloader not being installed? How do I enable superuser?

willing to pay $

hi, i have s7 edge sm-g935a pk1 and i got tired from trying to fix it. it got stuck on at&t logo and i tried everything! i found in this forum.
i odin it successfully and nothing.
when im in recovery mode i get: "dm-verity verification failed " and "update from external storage is disabled"
please help meeeee
thanks

What is broken?

Hi,
To fix this, you need to use an application called Samsung smart switch on your computer.
1. Download Samsung smart switch onto your computer and install.
2. After it finishes installing, plug your device into your computer using your USB charging cable.
3. On your device boot into the bootloader by pressing, power+volume down+home.
4. When you get to the bootloader it will warn that installing a custom OS may harm your device. Ignore this and press the home button.
5. You will see a few different barcodes and numbers. Copy down the ones labelled S/N (or SN) and IEMI.
6. Now, press home again and stay in the bootloader. Copy down the model number of your phone displayed in the top left corner of the screen.
7. Smart switch will not recognize the phone, but it will still work.
8. In smart switch, click more, then Emergency Software Recovery and Initialization.
9. Where it says Model name, type in your model number. (Ex. SM-G935A)
10. Click search, then type in the S/N or SN number that you copied down from before.
11. Click OK, and when the dialog window comes up, click ok again.
12. A dialog box will appear that shows what is going to be installed on your phone. Click OK.
13. Yet another dialog box will appear telling you to enter the bootloader. If the OK is grayed out double check that your device is plugged into your computer. If it is not, plug it in. If it is, unplug it from your computer and plug it back in. The drivers may install, but eventually the OK will turn blue.
14. Click Ok. It will download the required firmware. This may take some time. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR DEVICE.
15. When it is done downloading it will flash onto your device.
16. Your device will restart after flashing and the boot will take some time.
Your phone will be factory restored during this process. If it doesn't work follow the steps again but very carefully. Here is a video that you can use to help you out:
I will not accept any money that you offer me as I have been through this situation before and I understand the struggle and stress that it may cause.
TomatoesOnBluRay

thanks
TomatoesOnBluRay said:
Hi,
To fix this, you need to use an application called Samsung smart switch on your computer.
1. Download Samsung smart switch onto your computer and install.
2. After it finishes installing, plug your device into your computer using your USB charging cable.
3. On your device boot into the bootloader by pressing, power+volume down+home.
4. When you get to the bootloader it will warn that installing a custom OS may harm your device. Ignore this and press the home button.
5. You will see a few different barcodes and numbers. Copy down the ones labelled S/N (or SN) and IEMI.
6. Now, press home again and stay in the bootloader. Copy down the model number of your phone displayed in the top left corner of the screen.
7. Smart switch will not recognize the phone, but it will still work.
8. In smart switch, click more, then Emergency Software Recovery and Initialization.
9. Where it says Model name, type in your model number. (Ex. SM-G935A)
10. Click search, then type in the S/N or SN number that you copied down from before.
11. Click OK, and when the dialog window comes up, click ok again.
12. A dialog box will appear that shows what is going to be installed on your phone. Click OK.
13. Yet another dialog box will appear telling you to enter the bootloader. If the OK is grayed out double check that your device is plugged into your computer. If it is not, plug it in. If it is, unplug it from your computer and plug it back in. The drivers may install, but eventually the OK will turn blue.
14. Click Ok. It will download the required firmware. This may take some time. DO NOT UNPLUG YOUR DEVICE.
15. When it is done downloading it will flash onto your device.
16. Your device will restart after flashing and the boot will take some time.
Your phone will be factory restored during this process. If it doesn't work follow the steps again but very carefully. Here is a video that you can use to help you out:
I will not accept any money that you offer me as I have been through this situation before and I understand the struggle and stress that it may cause.
TomatoesOnBluRay
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first of all thank you!
for some reason i cant get over 11 (after i press ok the first time the smartswitch just closed)
what am i doing wrong?

ofir001 said:
first of all thank you!
for some reason i cant get over 11 (after i press ok the first time the smartswitch just closed)
what am i doing wrong?
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Im not exactly sure what you're doing wrong. Refer to the video I linked at the bottom if you are having any issues.

I have the same problem I can't get over 11 (after i press ok the first time the smartswitch just closed). I have tried removing and reinstalling smart switch but it does the same thing.

Take it to get reflashed at best buy, talk to the samsung rep there.

MDM Locked Galaxy Tab A

I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2020, SN-T307U) that I got from work. It's an old Doordash tablet that Doordash didn't want back, so I'm trying to reset it and it's driving me crazy. I have followed so many tutorials trying to get this thing to work, I keep getting caught on something.
- Simply factory resetting does not work, gives an error that MDM does not allow it.
- I cannot put in the wrong password 15 times to factory reset, even though I get a warning it just lets me continue trying after 15 fails.
- I cannot enter the bootloader, rebooting to bootloader just reboots to the OS.
- I cannot enter safemode, same as above.
- I cannot enable developer options, so no OEM unlock or USB debugging. Tapping build number gives me an error that the MDM does not allow this option.
The device is recognized by Odin, can I just brick this thing and repartition from scratch? Can someone who knows what they're talking about walk me through that? I'm not really sure what I'm doing here, learning as I go over these last 2 days.

Hello,
I have the same exact same issue, have you been able to unlock it?
Thank you!

I can fix it remotely the last hope

Same Issue here,

Any one had any luck with MDM T307U. Please assist.

rittnerb said:
I have a Samsung Galaxy Tab A (2020, SN-T307U) that I got from work. It's an old Doordash tablet that Doordash didn't want back, so I'm trying to reset it and it's driving me crazy. I have followed so many tutorials trying to get this thing to work, I keep getting caught on something.
- Simply factory resetting does not work, gives an error that MDM does not allow it.
- I cannot put in the wrong password 15 times to factory reset, even though I get a warning it just lets me continue trying after 15 fails.
- I cannot enter the bootloader, rebooting to bootloader just reboots to the OS.
- I cannot enter safemode, same as above.
- I cannot enable developer options, so no OEM unlock or USB debugging. Tapping build number gives me an error that the MDM does not allow this option.
The device is recognized by Odin, can I just brick this thing and repartition from scratch? Can someone who knows what they're talking about walk me through that? I'm not really sure what I'm doing here, learning as I go over these last 2 days.
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If you look at all of the previous post, it should tell you that no one has found a way to disable an MDM lock. Which is as it should be. Otherwise the lock would be useless.

lewmur said:
If you look at all of the previous post, it should tell you that no one has found a way to disable an MDM lock. Which is as it should be. Otherwise the lock would be useless.
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That's not true as of today's date. (In the event this post is viewed after this exploit can be successful).
I am not taking credit and perhaps the op has discovered it. Anyway...
I am in Canada and noticed the carriers here stop at BL 8 while the USA has BL 9.
The unit i had was on BL 9 (csc TMB).
This probably works for Canadians on BL 8. I don't recommend flashing to BL 9 as that may affect your service or experience.
ANYWAY! This guide won't explain any prerequisites. They are adb, installing unsigned drivers, and you aren't able to use the device and are the owner
1) if not already, power off device with vol down+power and ensure battery is at least 50%.
2) enter recovery and factory reset. If you're having difficulty entering recovery, plug into your pc and as soon as you hear the audible disconnect, switch to vol up+power. Or jam on all three buttons for dl mode.
If in dl mode you can check firmware version and just flash it with bl, ap, cp and csc (NOT home csc). Use exact current version. Don't worry about userdata if it is USA
3) at welcome, connect wifi and imnediately go back to first screen. Don't use data sim
4) dl samfw app and on misc tab, check driver status and your pc will reboot.
*you must not have secure boot enabled
5) plug phone into pc. In the app, mtp and select youtube. If done right, click the pop up on your phone and navigate to chrome. Should be automatic.
6) search for vnrom frp. Once there download package disabler pro and notification app. They are side by side. Install notification app and set it up so you can swipe quick settings from top of screen.
5) unplug your phone from pc and plug it back in. Should be able to get back to the package app various ways to install it. Before install, turn wifi off. Now run package disabler and when it prompts for device admin, turn wifi on. It'll glitch a bit but should start.
6) locate samsung setup wizard. Don't confuse with the other. It'll have a green icon. Disable it and clear the storage. At bottom left, tap the back arrow and you should be back at final setup.
7) when asked to add samsung account, turn off wifi. Complete setup and don't add any accounts.
8) you should arrive at home screen. Your phone is re-plugged right? Good. Now turn on usb debugging and use the remove knox from the app. Done.
*i think i turned wifi on just before enabling debugging. I forget.
*if you are sloppy... you'll need to start over. You'll see, or already know
*you can do ota (if there still is any) but factory resetting or odin flashing will put you back to managed.

mindlery said:
That's not true as of today's date. (In the event this post is viewed after this exploit can be successful).
I am not taking credit and perhaps the op has discovered it. Anyway...
I am in Canada and noticed the carriers here stop at BL 8 while the USA has BL 9.
The unit i had was on BL 9 (csc TMB).
This probably works for Canadians on BL 8. I don't recommend flashing to BL 9 as that may affect your service or experience.
ANYWAY! This guide won't explain any prerequisites. They are adb, installing unsigned drivers, and you aren't able to use the device and are the owner
1) if not already, power off device with vol down+power and ensure battery is at least 50%.
2) enter recovery and factory reset. If you're having difficulty entering recovery, plug into your pc and as soon as you hear the audible disconnect, switch to vol up+power. Or jam on all three buttons for dl mode.
If in dl mode you can check firmware version and just flash it with bl, ap, cp and csc (NOT home csc). Use exact current version. Don't worry about userdata if it is USA
3) at welcome, connect wifi and imnediately go back to first screen. Don't use data sim
4) dl samfw app and on misc tab, check driver status and your pc will reboot.
*you must not have secure boot enabled
5) plug phone into pc. In the app, mtp and select youtube. If done right, click the pop up on your phone and navigate to chrome. Should be automatic.
6) search for vnrom frp. Once there download package disabler pro and notification app. They are side by side. Install notification app and set it up so you can swipe quick settings from top of screen.
5) unplug your phone from pc and plug it back in. Should be able to get back to the package app various ways to install it. Before install, turn wifi off. Now run package disabler and when it prompts for device admin, turn wifi on. It'll glitch a bit but should start.
6) locate samsung setup wizard. Don't confuse with the other. It'll have a green icon. Disable it and clear the storage. At bottom left, tap the back arrow and you should be back at final setup.
7) when asked to add samsung account, turn off wifi. Complete setup and don't add any accounts.
8) you should arrive at home screen. Your phone is re-plugged right? Good. Now turn on usb debugging and use the remove knox from the app. Done.
*i think i turned wifi on just before enabling debugging. I forget.
*if you are sloppy... you'll need to start over. You'll see, or already know
*you can do ota (if there still is any) but factory resetting or odin flashing will put you back to managed.
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This method works up to step 7 for me. I can't seem to enable usb debugging before knox kicks in. With or without wifi. I'm experimenting to see if I can get past that step.

How to Remove MDM Control from Android?​For anyone suffering from this issue, the following are the steps to bypass Samsung Knox factory reset protection:
First of all, create a password for the device.
Make sure that your device is charged to an 80% or greater charge.
Next, you’ll need to go to Settings and Security Encrypt Device tabs respectively.
Set a PIN/password for your device.
After you have secured your device and it’s gone through. Reboot the device, and when it boots, it will ask you to enter a password in order to access your device to view encrypted data. If you type the wrong password 15-20 times (it depends on your device), it’ll wipe your device of any information and will restart and then appear like you’re registering as a brand new device after a factory reset.

Thats the 2th!!! Try it
Video - Samsung SM-T307U Galaxy Tab A 8.4 2020 Knox Remove || Tab a 8.0 MDM Remove
the Tool from the Video Tutorial is here >> SamFwToolSetup_4.3