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[Help] I can't flash recovery into Galaxy S4

Hello guys!
My brother had just bough Galaxy S4 [GT-I9500] and he isn't satisfied with the battery life, so he asked my to to flash custom rom for him. I tried to flash CMW recovery and cofface with no luck. Odin actually shows Pass.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:1/005> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:1/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:1/005> File analysis..
<ID:1/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:1/005> Initialzation..
<ID:1/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:1/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:1/005> recovery.img
<ID:1/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:1/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:1/005> RES OK !!
<ID:1/005> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 1)
I suspect that the boot-loader is locked.
P.S. The device status still remain official.
What is the solution?"

Locked bootloaders are setup by the networks, not Samsung who don't care. Is it a network branded device? If not it's highly unlikely to have a locked bootloader.

Pagnell said:
Locked bootloaders are setup by the networks, not Samsung who don't care. Is it a network branded device? If not it's highly unlikely to have a locked bootloader.
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Thanx for reply . No, it isn't network branded device.

Do you have a custom kernel? I doubt it'll work through stock kernel.

SilentRazor said:
Do you have a custom kernel? I doubt it'll work through stock kernel.
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No, I don't. Does it mean that I have to flash custom kernel first?

Flash CF-Auto-Root via Odin then flash the recovery again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803

Pagnell said:
Flash CF-Auto-Root via Odin then flash the recovery again.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2219803
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Can I flash that to GT-I9500 without a problem?

try this one for rooting i9500
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847

xtra10000 said:
Hello guys!
My brother had just bough Galaxy S4 [GT-I9500] and he isn't satisfied with the battery life, so he asked my to to flash custom rom for him. I tried to flash CMW recovery and cofface with no luck. Odin actually shows Pass.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:1/005> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:1/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:1/005> File analysis..
<ID:1/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:1/005> Initialzation..
<ID:1/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:1/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:1/005> recovery.img
<ID:1/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:1/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:1/005> RES OK !!
<ID:1/005> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 1)
I suspect that the boot-loader is locked.
P.S. The device status still remain official.
What is the solution?"
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Flash this Custom Kernel and then retry to flash Custom ROM.

I would have suggested Adam Kernel. And yes you need a custom kernel as stock blocks root activation.

SilentRazor said:
I would have suggested Adam Kernel. And yes you need a custom kernel as stock blocks root activation.
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sadekmefti said:
Flash this Custom Kernel and then retry to flash Custom ROM.
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Nick1402 said:
try this one for rooting i9500
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2214847
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Thanx all for your help and replies! I will flash a custom kernel and I will let you know what happen

xtra10000 said:
Thanx all for your help and replies! I will flash a custom kernel and I will let you know what happen
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Flash Adam kernal all told by some members b4 which will give u root+kernal
Flash recovery from cofface which i used and u are goot to go for flashing rom

123hiten said:
Flash Adam kernal all told by some members b4 which will give u root+kernal
Flash recovery from cofface which i used and u are goot to go for flashing rom
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I have flashed Cofface and all went well :victory:

Odin fail again and again

Things started after rooting my galaxy y.
I root galaxy y. After that i was trying to update this into jellyblast. But it stuck at the middle of it after reboot i found that mobile drop down menu also gone. Now i only have one way to go. Format mobile. But when i tried wipe data it return me an error E: not able to mount.
Now i was trying to restore it via odin3 V1.85 but it stuck there also.
I am getting an error.
"<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
what to do??
I am not using kies etd.

devprakash said:
Things started after rooting my galaxy y.
I root galaxy y. After that i was trying to update this into jellyblast. But it stuck at the middle of it after reboot i found that mobile drop down menu also gone. Now i only have one way to go. Format mobile. But when i tried wipe data it return me an error E: not able to mount.
Now i was trying to restore it via odin3 V1.85 but it stuck there also.
I am getting an error.
"<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
what to do??
I am not using kies etd.
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Mh...... odd
Sent from my LG-LS970 using xda app-developers app

devprakash said:
Things started after rooting my galaxy y.
I root galaxy y. After that i was trying to update this into jellyblast. But it stuck at the middle of it after reboot i found that mobile drop down menu also gone. Now i only have one way to go. Format mobile. But when i tried wipe data it return me an error E: not able to mount.
Now i was trying to restore it via odin3 V1.85 but it stuck there also.
I am getting an error.
"<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
what to do??
I am not using kies etd.
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Sorry, but you can't mention the name of banned roms here. Anyway, try to install USB drivers for Galaxy Y here. If you can boot your phone, enable USB Debugging in Settings> Applications> Development. Make sure to download stock firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800 and flash it via Odin.

luqman98 said:
Sorry, but you can't mention the name of banned roms" here. Anyway, try to install USB drivers for Galaxy Y here. If you can boot your phone, enable USB Debugging in Settings> Applications> Development. Make sure to download stock firmware from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1465800 and flash it via Odin.
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What you mean by "Banned roms"
2. Samsung USB driver already installed.
i already downloaded stock firmware " S5360_DDLA3_ODDLA2_DDLA2 (revision 1) " Asia

devprakash said:
What you mean by "Banned roms"
2. Samsung USB driver already installed.
i already downloaded stock firmware " S5360_DDLA3_ODDLA2_DDLA2 (revision 1) " Asia
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Banned roms are ROMs that are banned by xda members. It is caused by violating xda rules. Example, Jellyblast rom were banned because Avijit (creator) linking to a download which took you to an ad site and Nemesis is banned because containing warez and steal other's work.

better to install kies first
devprakash said:
What you mean by "Banned roms"
2. Samsung USB driver already installed.
i already downloaded stock firmware " S5360_DDLA3_ODDLA2_DDLA2 (revision 1) " Asia
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If u have latest samsung drivers, then u should not get error... i'll advice to download latest kies from the samsung site.... install it... & then try odin..
i faced this problem long ago, & solved by this way...
as u know, dont use pit file.. dont clck on repartition...
best luck

devprakash said:
Things started after rooting my galaxy y.
I root galaxy y. After that i was trying to update this into jellyblast. But it stuck at the middle of it after reboot i found that mobile drop down menu also gone. Now i only have one way to go. Format mobile. But when i tried wipe data it return me an error E: not able to mount.
Now i was trying to restore it via odin3 V1.85 but it stuck there also.
I am getting an error.
"<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
what to do??
I am not using kies etd.
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Use newer versions of Odin like Odin 3.0+
And make sure adb.exe/Kies.exe/Kiesxxxxxxxxxx.exe r not running

devprakash said:
Things started after rooting my galaxy y.
I root galaxy y. After that i was trying to update this into jellyblast. But it stuck at the middle of it after reboot i found that mobile drop down menu also gone. Now i only have one way to go. Format mobile. But when i tried wipe data it return me an error E: not able to mount.
Now i was trying to restore it via odin3 V1.85 but it stuck there also.
I am getting an error.
"<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
what to do??
I am not using kies etd.
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Question:
Is this your first time flashing Odin?
Yes: Then first install KIES, but your stock driver is preferable (you know.. the one that comes with the box) to avoid incompatibilities, the install odin; i personally use Odin3 v1.85 and it has never failed me once.. and I have tried almost every ROM and kernel for Y. Close KIES before flashing.
No, I have done this before: Did you try another USB port or another computer? Assuming you didnt interchange the 3 files when flashing, did you remove the battery and let the fone discharge for atleast 1 minute and also did you remove the SD card. Sometimes there are files and script from your custom Roms that messes with odin so remove SD card prior to flashing.
There is another method you can do, I myself have used this twice to get out of a quite sticky softbrick... but I do not recommend it, Using a totoro pit file. If all other method fails this will MAY get you out
1. after placing PDA, MODEM and CSC... put the totoro pit file on "PIT", LEAVE BOOTLOADER ALONE!!!
2. Click repartition and NOTHING ELSE!!!
3. Click start
4. Hope for the best:fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed::fingers-crossed:

devprakash said:
Things started after rooting my galaxy y.
I root galaxy y. After that i was trying to update this into jellyblast. But it stuck at the middle of it after reboot i found that mobile drop down menu also gone. Now i only have one way to go. Format mobile. But when i tried wipe data it return me an error E: not able to mount.
Now i was trying to restore it via odin3 V1.85 but it stuck there also.
I am getting an error.
"<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
what to do??
I am not using kies etd.
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did u install drivers of ur phone and started odin as administrator

As stated by a user above that make sure adb, kies ,any software that uses ur phobes usb is not running....
In odin make sure re-partition is disabled and dont use a pit file
All u need to use is pda,csc,phone,
Not even bootloader
Check whether the usb is nit interupted by anything during the flash...
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Can't flash files using Odin

Hello guys,
I am trying to install CWM recovery. As you certainly know the easiest way is by flashing the file via Odin.
Thing is I'm having a hard time trying to do what might look easy at first glance.
When opening Odin 3.09 as administrator, it is able to recognize my rooted 9505 (I'm on Samsung stock firmware) whenever I'm in download mode, but after selecting the corresponding CWM file and clicking Start, I get the following:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Added!!
I tried flashing the PIT partition file for my phone model, but I also get this:
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
I tried flashing the files independently and both at the same time. It always failed.
What can i do? I really don't know what else should be done to fix this.

I'm getting
Secure Check Fail: apnhlos
when I try to flash any PDA-compatible file in Odin.
What does that even mean? Android sure has some of the most cryptic error messages I have ever seen.

Have you tried using Odin 3.15?
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squabbi said:
Have you tried using Odin 3.15?
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Which version is that? Can you provide a link?

Alphadan said:
Which version is that? Can you provide a link?
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Oh my bad. I was mistaking it for another program.
The version I used to root my pho e was Odin 3.07
http://samsung-updates.com/Odin307.zip
Also I presume you have the Samsung usb drivers installed?
Sent from my HTC One using Tapatalk 4

Don't forget to exit, or better yet uninstall, Kies... This can affect flashing too...

Did you use the original samsung cable for flashing?Using another cable often cause issues.

Butterfly11 said:
Did you use the original samsung cable for flashing?Using another cable often cause issues.
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The thing is that i have managed to actually root the phone via Odin using CF Auto root ( I had to click "Start" twice, but i ended up successfully rooting the phone)
I just don't know what I'm doing wrong this time around that it's preventing it from flashing files
Any more ideas? Cheers.

Same probleme here
Alphadan said:
The thing is that i have managed to actually root the phone via Odin using CF Auto root ( I had to click "Start" twice, but i ended up successfully rooting the phone)
I just don't know what I'm doing wrong this time around that it's preventing it from flashing files
Any more ideas? Cheers.
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Same problem here, the only difference is I was just doing a firmware update via Odin and something went wrong (I don't know what). The phone says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again" but Kies is not recognizing the phone.
Please help!

[HELP] Phone Doesn't Boot

I tried to flash a stock ROM and got an error in ODIN that said:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<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> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Now my phone only boots into Odin Mode and to a screen that says:
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
Please Help!

Odin stock Rom tar and start from scratch.

carwashman said:
Odin stock Rom tar and start from scratch.
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I tried multiple Stock ROMs and I get the same error. Do you know of a legit one? The ones I had could've been corrupt.

What device do you have?

carwashman said:
What device do you have?
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The Sprint Samsung Galaxy S4. SPH-L720

You may have to try the kitkat rom.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619
This is the one I used recently. I was already on NAE

carwashman said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2663619
This is the one I used recently. I was already on NAE
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Is there a way to find out what I'm on without being able to elsewhere except download?
EDIT: I get the same error with that ROM.
EDIT #2: I got it to work!!! Thanks so much guys!

Stuck in bootloop from trying to downgrade from 5.0 to 4.2

As the title says, I tried to downgrade from lollipop 5.0 to 4.2 because I've had several issues and I also wanted to get root. I think part of my mistake was I wiped data/factory reset before I flashed AP. Any help would be much appreciated, as I have been at this for the past five hours. I added some info below that might help below. Thanks
- I cannot boot into recovery and get the message (Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again)
- CP is the only thing that will flash and CSC also fails
- model number is g900a AT&T
- I have used Odin 3.10.7 and 3.09, but no luck
<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> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> persist.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Did you try to repair him via kies?Maybe would help.
Sent from my D6503 using Tapatalk

Hey I have also experienced the same thing before, I was panicking that time, so I fixed it by flashing the old zip file, if that does not work try following the instructions your phone gave eg. Go to kies

VoltexYT said:
Hey I have also experienced the same thing before, I was panicking that time, so I fixed it by flashing the old zip file, if that does not work try following the instructions your phone gave eg. Go to kies
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Kies and kies3 are both not recognizing my device. I heard it could be because of usb debugging, but I can't boot into my phone to check.

Allek84 said:
Did you try to repair him via kies?Maybe would help.
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Both kies and kies3 are not recognizing my device.