[Q] Whats my firmware? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi! I bought a GS4 just today..... GT-I9500 Octa core, and i live in Mumbai, India
I want to root my S4, but there's a debate regarding some russian firmwares saying that they cannot be rooted/ have a different method.....
My question is how do i know whether my firmware is russian??? or of any other country...Any help will be appreciated
Baseband Version : I9500DDUAMDK
Build number : JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK
Kernel version : 3.4.5-526212 [email protected] #1 Tue Apr 23 23:00:57 KST 2013
THANKS!!!!!!!

Aayush_13 said:
Hi! I bought a GS4 just today..... GT-I9500 Octa core, and i live in Mumbai, India
I want to root my S4, but there's a debate regarding some russian firmwares saying that they cannot be rooted/ have a different method.....
My question is how do i know whether my firmware is russian??? or of any other country...Any help will be appreciated
Baseband Version : I9500DDUAMDK
Build number : JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK
Kernel version : 3.4.5-526212 [email protected] #1 Tue Apr 23 23:00:57 KST 2013
THANKS!!!!!!!
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You could always root by flashing a custom kernel instead of the root only methods. Those are the ones that won't work now. And the latest Russian firmware shares the same build number with 20 other firmwares of different countries. You can see that here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257645 So it doesn't matter if the firmware is of Russia or some other country. They'll share the same problems.

runedrune said:
You could always root by flashing a custom kernel instead of the root only methods. Those are the ones that won't work now. And the latest Russian firmware shares the same build number with 20 other firmwares of different countries. You can see that here. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2257645 So it doesn't matter if the firmware is of Russia or some other country. They'll share the same problems.
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How can i flash custom kernel if i dont have CWM???? my phone is not rooted

Aayush_13 said:
How can i flash custom kernel if i dont have CWM???? my phone is not rooted
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Using Odin.

runedrune said:
Using Odin.
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AH!!! Sorry for my NOOBness, but can u enlighten me????

Aayush_13 said:
AH!!! Sorry for my NOOBness, but can u enlighten me????
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
Download Odin 3.07 from here. Install Kies on your computer so you can get the necessary drivers to recognize your phone in download mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264454
This is the kernel I use and I would recommend it but you can choose any other. They all work great. One you download the kernel and install kies, run Odin. On the right there will be options to add files. Click the button that says PDA and you'll be able to navigate to a file. Find the kernel you downloaded. (Should be in .tar file extension. If it is a .zip then unzip it.) Then just click start and watch the magic.
Oh yeah and you'll have to connect your phone in download mode for that. To do that just turn the phone off and hold the power button + volume down + home button.

runedrune said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
Download Odin 3.07 from here. Install Kies on your computer so you can get the necessary drivers to recognize your phone in download mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264454
This is the kernel I use and I would recommend it but you can choose any other. They all work great. One you download the kernel and install kies, run Odin. On the right there will be options to add files. Click the button that says PDA and you'll be able to navigate to a file. Find the kernel you downloaded. (Should be in .tar file extension. If it is a .zip then unzip it.) Then just click start and watch the magic.
Oh yeah and you'll have to connect your phone in download mode for that. To do that just turn the phone off and hold the power button + volume down + home button.
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Will definitely try this!!!! THANKS!!!

runedrune said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189539
Download Odin 3.07 from here. Install Kies on your computer so you can get the necessary drivers to recognize your phone in download mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2264454
This is the kernel I use and I would recommend it but you can choose any other. They all work great. One you download the kernel and install kies, run Odin. On the right there will be options to add files. Click the button that says PDA and you'll be able to navigate to a file. Find the kernel you downloaded. (Should be in .tar file extension. If it is a .zip then unzip it.) Then just click start and watch the magic.
Oh yeah and you'll have to connect your phone in download mode for that. To do that just turn the phone off and hold the power button + volume down + home button.
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Dude, in ODIN, I cannot see the yellow box i.e. COM , tried installing drivers and then re plugging but that yellow box cannot be seen.....Help?

Aayush_13 said:
Dude, in ODIN, I cannot see the yellow box i.e. COM , tried installing drivers and then re plugging but that yellow box cannot be seen.....Help?
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Turn on your phone. Switch debugging mode on. Plug it in. Let the drivers install. Unplug in. Reboot it into download mode. Plug it in again. Let me know if that works.

runedrune said:
Turn on your phone. Switch debugging mode on. Plug it in. Let the drivers install. Unplug in. Reboot it into download mode. Plug it in again. Let me know if that works.
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Tried all possible methods....even yours, also restarted my PC...but the yellow box still cant be seen.......

runedrune said:
Turn on your phone. Switch debugging mode on. Plug it in. Let the drivers install. Unplug in. Reboot it into download mode. Plug it in again. Let me know if that works.
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Is there a non ODIN method????

Aayush_13 said:
Is there a non ODIN method????
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Odin is the best method Odin won't turn yellow but the 1st box.Will be little sky blue it means ur device is added also see below box will say added once in download mode
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123hiten said:
Odin is the best method Odin won't turn yellow but the 1st box.Will be little sky blue it means ur device is added also see below box will say added once in download mode
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Nothing happens, not even sky blue....it doesnt even finch....
ODIN stays the same way as it was before plugging in....

Aayush_13 said:
Nothing happens, not even sky blue....it doesnt even finch....
ODIN stays the same way as it was before plugging in....
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u are putting your device into download mode rite
if not off the mobile press volume down+home and then press power till a screen pops then press volume up and connect in Odin it will work
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123hiten said:
u are putting your device into download mode rite
if not off the mobile press volume down+home and then press power till a screen pops then press volume up and connect in Odin it will work
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app
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Of course...i'n in ODIN mode with the green android and below is written "Downloading......" "Do not turn off target!!!"

Aayush_13 said:
Nothing happens, not even sky blue....it doesnt even finch....
ODIN stays the same way as it was before plugging in....
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Weird.
Well this doesn't usually work but try a different USB port.

Aayush_13 said:
Tried all possible methods....even yours, also restarted my PC...but the yellow box still cant be seen.......
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BTW did drivers got installed without any issue?? if yes and still the issue persist then try with another data cable too and also check ur USB ports .. :fingers-crossed:

tornado92 said:
BTW did drivers got installed without any issue?? if yes and still the issue persist then try with another data cable too and also check ur USB ports .. :fingers-crossed:
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Changed 4 usb ports, drivers installed without any error, even used ifferent cab;es ..... :/

can u tell me which OS ur running as I used to have issue with Windows 8 it does not detect the phone in cases for driver signing issue I had nightmare rooting my Sony z with Windows 8 and later changed it to Windows 7
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Aayush_13 said:
Changed 4 usb ports, drivers installed without any error, even used ifferent cab;es ..... :/
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BTW did your PC detect your phone when connected???

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[HOW TO] Restore your tablet to stock + Reroot + Flash New Recovery

Before doing anything, make a backup to your external MicroSD card before continuing. Even if this method is very safe, and has been done several times without problems, we can't predict anything that may happen during the process.
RESTORE YOUR TABLET TO STOCK, APPLY ROOT, THEN FLASH A NEW RECOVERY.
This tutorial applies to both P3110 and P3113. They are the exact same models.​
REQUIRED:
Odin ( Take any version you wish. The latest ones should do the trick )
The stock Firmware file. Concerning this part, Google is your friend.
The official Samsung USB Cable that came with your tablet. It is recommended (but optional) to connect your tablet into your computer's built-in USB ports.
The latest Odin-flashable recovery. ( P3113 uses P3110 files )
CF-Auto-Root
Patience
Returning your device to a like-new state.:
1. Boot into Recovery Mode. This can be achieved by holding Volume Up + Power when your device is powered off.
2. Wipe all data. [ Factory Reset ( /data /cache ), System ( /system ) and Internal Data ( /media/storage )
3. Reboot into Download Mode. Usually found on the Advanced Options of most CWM-based recoveries.
It happens that your Tablet cannot boot into Download Mode due to various reasons. There is a battery trick that can be achieved. Do it when you absolutely cannot boot into Download Mode.
1. Remove your tablet's battery.
2. Connect your tablet to your computer
3. Your device should automatically boot into Download Mode.
4. Put back your Battery back into your device.
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4. Connect your Tab to your Computer
5. Run Odin as Administrator + Windows XP SP3 Compatibility Mode ( Right-Click > Run as Administrator // Right-Click > Properities > Compatibility > Windows XP Service Pack 3 )
6. Click the "PDA" button, and select the previously-downloaded firmware file.
7. Press Start ( Do not check repartition. It will totally screw up your device. )
8. The installation process will overwrite all data on your device and install the stock firmware.
9. You are done.
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Rerooting your device.
1. Reboot your device into Download Mode. From there, you are not obligated to connect your device to your computer.
2. Open Odin as Administrator + Windows XP SP3 Compatibility
3. Connect your Device to the computer.
4. Click on PDA and select the CF-Auto-Root package you previously downloaded
5. Click Start, with Auto Reboot Checked! Again, do not check "Repartition" as it may screw up your device.
6. Wait until it's done.
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Installing CWM Advanced Recovery!
1. Reboot your device in Download Mode.
2. Open Odin as Administrator + Windows XP SP3 Compatibility
3. Connect your Device to the computer.
4. Click on PDA and browse the Odin-packed CWM package you downloaded.
5. Click Start, with Auto Reboot Checked! Again, do not check "Repartition" as it may screw up your device.
6. Wait until it's done.
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Press the thanks button if this tutorial helped you.
If you have any problems, feel free to post in the thread. tho I won't probably help you.
Nice guide, but don't we have enough?
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Luigi2012SM64DS said:
Nice guide, but don't we have enough?
Sent from my GT-P3113 using Tapatalk HD
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Yup.... I think there are enough guide avout this....
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
OK, but first I must install Triangle Away to reset the counter and next I use Odin and recover original rom.
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as007 said:
OK, but first I must install Triangle Away to reset the counter and next I use Odin and recover original rom.
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Bro... You have to understand properly... Lame Juniors..
I AM NOT JUNIOR.. I JUST HAVE JOINED XDA FORUMS LATE!!:good:
In op page it is mention about battery remove /in , but my GT p3100 does not have such option, battery is permanently fixed .
Sent from my GT-P3100 using xda premium
Well when i use Customrom CM 10.1 i decide to back on Stockrom, i format my system and clear all my data so my tab was totaly clean even my customrom was gone so i flash it to stockrom. and yes my tab was totaly FRESH! :good:
idhbar said:
In op page it is mention about battery remove /in , but my GT p3100 does not have such option, battery is permanently fixed .
Sent from my GT-P3100 using xda premium
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Just fellow the simple instruction: Hold Volume Down and Power when your tablet is off to go in Download Mode.
Contact me for further assistance
WaryLouka said:
Just fellow the simple instruction: Hold Volume Down and Power when your tablet is off to go in Download Mode.
Contact me for further assistance
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Hi, I have PA installed with TWRP installed. I downloaded my firmware from http://samsung-updates.com/. Do I need to flash the stock kernel as well? and stock recovery? Sorry for the noob question.
Maybe I'm just missing it, but I've gone to a couple of firmware sites and I can't find US firmware. Is there anywhere I can get that?
Does anyone have a link that's not to one of these stupid-ass, lame, @#$%ing pay download sites?
3 hours for firmware? WTF?
jdCaptivate said:
Does anyone have a link that's not to one of these stupid-ass, lame, @#$%ing pay download sites?
3 hours for firmware? WTF?
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Latest P3113UECMH2 (4.2.2) : http://hotfile.com/dl/241707705/3ce5c6f/XAR-P3113UECMH2-20130826170038.zip.html
Or : http://uploaded.net/file/oadonsrj
Bibicp said:
Latest P3113UECMH2 (4.2.2)
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TYVM!
jdCaptivate said:
TYVM!
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Don't say thanks: press it.
Thanks I'm on 4.2.2 now
Dead Tab2?
WaryLouka said:
Just fellow the simple instruction: Hold Volume Down and Power when your tablet is off to go in Download Mode.
Contact me for further assistance
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I have a similar situation. A previous rooting operation on my Tab2 7 P3113TS was either bad or partial and it appears it will not go into the download mode. power-pgup, power-pgdn, or just power all go to the Samsung splash screen then to a blue VeinDroid rom screen but no further. I tried 3 different version of ODIN and all recognize the device (port goes yellow) but cannot communicate. It stops at the SetupConnection step. Is this thing toast or is there something I'm missing?
WaryLouka said:
If a message is shown, press Volume Up. If you can't enter downloadmode normally, try doing "adb reboot download" in ADB. If you still can't, connect your phone to your computer, REMOVE THE BATTERY, hold Volume Up/Down + Power until DownloadMode is entered and put the battery in again. If your phone doesn't boot or/and battery trick doesn't work, use an USB Jig. If theres no usb jig, while until the battery icon is shown ( charging ) then do "adb reboot download" in ADB.
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Are you serious????
REMOVE THE BATTERY????
I think it's not recommended to do anything like this only because of flashing a Fw, isn't it?^^
help plz
Hi I lost my /efs files for my samsung galaxy tab 2 p3113 how do I fix this proble If some one can help me I would be very graitfull
Great!thanls for The tutorial
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antkiller said:
Hi I lost my /efs files for my samsung galaxy tab 2 p3113 how do I fix this proble If some one can help me I would be very graitfull
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do you have a backup?

Urgent!! Help Please with Flashing

Hi guys i was just flashing my stock 4.2.2 rom for warranty purposes with odin, and the process has just failed half way, The usb made a sound as it got disconnected even though the phone was untouched. What do i do at this stage? is my phone bricked? i have attached below what happend in odin, can someone tell me what to do? i am stuck here and have not disconnected my device yet. Should i hit the start button again? please help me, thanks
kuljit55 said:
Hi guys i was just flashing my stock 4.2.2 rom for warranty purposes with odin, and the process has just failed half way, The usb made a sound as it got disconnected even though the phone was untouched. What do i do at this stage? is my phone bricked? i have attached below what happend in odin, can someone tell me what to do? i am stuck here and have not disconnected my device yet. Should i hit the start button again? please help me, thanks
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- Install Odin 3.09 and update ur drivers: HERE
- Try to flash ur stock rom with other USB port
Joku1981 said:
Install Odin 3.09 and update ur drivers: HERE
*EDIT: I dont know if u know this but u cant come back to 4.2.2 if u are in 4.3
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Hi mate, my phone is currently connected to laptop in download mode, and the blue bar is half way and not moving as odin failed. What do i do at this stage? could you please give me some instructions? like shall i disconnect the usb cable? do i restart phone? what am i actually suppose to do in this state? please help. thanks as i dont want the phone to brick. I am on 4.2.2 btw already.
kuljit55 said:
Hi mate, my phone is currently connected to laptop in download mode, and the blue bar is half way and not moving as odin failed. What do i do at this stage? could you please give me some instructions? like shall i disconnect the usb cable? do i restart phone? what am i actually suppose to do in this state? please help. thanks as i dont want the phone to brick. I am on 4.2.2 btw already.
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Easy.
1. Take ur battery off now for 1 min
2. Put in it again
3. Go to DOWNLOAD MODE
4. Close Odin in ur computer
5. Install Odin 3.09 & open it
6. Try to flash the same firmware android 4.2.2 with other USB port
Joku1981 said:
Easy.
1. Take ur battery off now for 1 min
2. Put in it again
3. Go to DOWNLOAD MODE
4. Close Odin in ur computer
5. Install Odin 3.09 & open it
6. Try to flash the same firmware android 4.2.2 with other USB port
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Thank you, will try and report back.
kuljit55 said:
Thank you, will try and report back.
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Hello Sir, with odin 3.09, i cant see a PDA box, which one am i suppose to use?
Same thing happend to me try this as of #6
IT WILL WORK
follow the Steps
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2594483
kuljit55 said:
Hello Sir, with odin 3.09, i cant see a PDA box, which one am i suppose to use?
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PDA is now AP
you cannot move to 4.2.2 after updating to 4.3.It will definitely fail
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Thankyou very much joku1981, following your steps done the job. Cheers
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

Can't flash anything via Odin i9505

I have recently purchased a new PC, installed all drivers and now can't flash anything (custom recovery or official firmware)
Any ideas what has gone wrong?
I will attach 2 pictures. 1 showing the first error (no pit partition) and the 2nd with the pit still not working.
Please help
Is your phone in DOWNLOAD MODE? What version of ODIN u used?
Joku1981 said:
Is your phone in DOWNLOAD MODE? What version of ODIN u used?
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Yes I'm in download mode. Using Odin 3.09.
CyberTbag said:
Yes I'm in download mode. Using Odin 3.09.
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try a different cable/port
Repulsa said:
try a different cable/port
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Only have 1 cable and I've tried all the USB ports
I had the error in your 1st pic, and like Repulsa says....the unused cable from my tab3 made it work.
Is there any connecting/disconnecting beeps grom pc if you move the cable up and down a touch?.
theunderling said:
I had the error in your 1st pic, and like Repulsa says....the unused cable from my tab3 made it work.
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Guess I'm gonna have to find a new cable :/
Oh well, cheers anyway
CyberTbag said:
Only have 1 cable and I've tried all the USB ports
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After checking your screenshot , why do you flash the kitkat 4.4.2 with a pitfile on it?and untick Repartion.. Flash only the FNB8.Home.tar mate . I encounter this issue once and the fix was changing the Port
Repulsa said:
After checking your screenshot , why do you flash the kitkat 4.4.2 with a pitfile on it?and untick Repartion.. Flash only the FNB8.Home.tar mate . I encounter this issue once and the fix was changing the Port
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Just had the same "no pit partition" error
Are entering recovery from total shutdown and pressing buttons or using the restart to download mode?
I had similar problem and turns out odin flashing don't work when you use restart to download mode.
New Folder said:
Are entering recovery from total shutdown and pressing buttons or using the restart to download mode?
I had similar problem and turns out odin flashing don't work when you use restart to download mode.
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I don't have an option to restart to download mode. I'm using stock firmware.
I can confirm today that it was indeed my USB cable. I have borrowed my friends cable and it works just fine.
Cheers for all the help guys

Bootloop, No recovery and No download Mode.

Hello,
I was trying to flash Twrp recovery in my phone using flashify. It said flash successfully and i rebooted. It starting bootlooping. I manually tried by pressing Volume up + Home+Power keys it was still doing bootloop. I tried to goto download mode by pressing Volume Down+ Home+Power keys it still kept bootlooping even USB jig didn't work. I need your valued suggestion about what to do next.
Thanks in Advance.
I have Samsung Galaxy Grand Primr G530H
here is video link youtu.be/B_EtRTH93YE
Just flash your firmware from Odin using a PC, I had a similar problem in my tablet, it didn't had download mode either and that worked, try it.
When I connect it to Pc it keeps bootlooping and pc gives sound of connecting then disconnecting of hardware.
GorJessSpazzer said:
Just flash your firmware from Odin using a PC, I had a similar problem in my tablet, it didn't had download mode either and that worked, try it.
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How did you flash a firmware, when your tablet didn't have download mode? What ODIN version did you use? please tell us we need your experience.
talvigi said:
How did you flash a firmware, when your tablet didn't have download mode? What ODIN version did you use? please tell us we need your experience.
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Turn off your device, keep your finger in the button until the device is off or pull off the battery, connect it to the PC and flash your firmware through Odin, at that moment I used the 3.70 i think but you can use the latest version it's fine, that should install download mode and the whole firmware if that doesn't work I'm afraid I don't know how else I can help, that's what I did and it worked
GorJessSpazzer said:
Turn off your device, keep your finger in the button until the device is off or pull off the battery, connect it to the PC and flash your firmware through Odin, at that moment I used the 3.70 i think but you can use the latest version it's fine, that should install download mode and the whole firmware if that doesn't work I'm afraid I don't know how else I can help, that's what I did and it worked
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You are right I did it the same way and it worked for me too. I actually was thinking the phone was quite dead bur or wasn't, I just flashed the recovery firmware 4.4.4 Russian and if you ask me food the step by step procedure it was just like this:
1. I started the Odin 3.07 and connected my device to see is it was detected or not, my surprise the Odin catch it, and shown added and the port number was 18.
2. I just pulled out the USB cable from my laptop and loaded the BL file only to just flash the bootloader file and see what would happen, I was trying it bcz I was totally disappointed with the device i.e. Grand Prime 530H Duos. I also noticed that my device was not stable even with that black screen it used to restart after almost five minutes in that case. And I knew that in 5 minute I will just be able to flash BL file. The BL file was loaded on the Odin now and I inserted the USB cable again while keeping the vol down button pressed to my laptop when the Odin again found and connected with my device, I didnot take any more time to flash BL file.
3. As soon as i had not flashed all the SW therefore, my device didn't boot properly, and I thought it didn't work but when my device was connected to the computer I just listened the startup tone of the Android 4.4.4. From that moment I knew my device was not dead now so i had to select all four files from the recovery firmware of 4.4.4 and connect the device to odin even there was no sign of download mode, as soon i clicked the Start button i saw many things in the Odin which were good enough to see. after the firmware flashed the device got started.
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talvigi said:
You are right I did it the same way and it worked for me too. I actually was thinking the phone was quite dead bur or wasn't, I just flashed the recovery firmware 4.4.4 Russian and if you ask me food the step by step procedure it was just like this:
1. I started the Odin 3.07 and connected my device to see is it was detected or not, my surprise the Odin catch it, and shown added and the port number was 18.
2. I just pulled out the USB cable from my laptop and loaded the BL file only to just flash the bootloader file and see what would happen, I was trying it bcz I was totally disappointed with the device i.e. Grand Prime 530H Duos. I also noticed that my device was not stable even with that black screen it used to restart after almost five minutes in that case. And I knew that in 5 minute I will just be able to flash BL file. The BL file was loaded on the Odin now and I inserted the USB cable again while keeping the vol down button pressed to my laptop when the Odin again found and connected with my device, I didnot take any more time to flash BL file.
3. As soon as i had not flashed all the SW therefore, my device didn't boot properly, and I thought it didn't work but when my device was connected to the computer I just listened the startup tone of the Android 4.4.4. From that moment I knew my device was not dead now so i had to select all four files from the recovery firmware of 4.4.4 and connect the device to odin even there was no sign of download mode, as soon i clicked the Start button i saw many things in the Odin which were good enough to see. after the firmware flashed the device got started.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G920A using Tapatalk
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I'm glad I helped you and thanks for your description, other people with the same problem can see it, my English its not good and I was afraid that I didn't help you correctly.
Same problem, but apparently worst!
AwkWeirdo said:
Hello,
I was trying to flash Twrp recovery in my phone using flashify. It said flash successfully and i rebooted. It starting bootlooping. I manually tried by pressing Volume up + Home+Power keys it was still doing bootloop. I tried to goto download mode by pressing Volume Down+ Home+Power keys it still kept bootlooping even USB jig didn't work. I need your valued suggestion about what to do next.
Thanks in Advance.
I have Samsung Galaxy Grand Primr G530H
here is video link youtu.be/B_EtRTH93YE
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Hello guys! Could you please help me with the same issue? The difference is that Odin doesn't recognize when I plug in my phone! I don't know what else to do. It's a G530H.
Thank you very much!
GorJessSpazzer said:
I'm glad I helped you and thanks for your description, other people with the same problem can see it, my English its not good and I was afraid that I didn't help you correctly.
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talvigi said:
You are right I did it the same way and it worked for me too. I actually was thinking the phone was quite dead but it wasn't, I just flashed the recovery firmware 4.4.4 Russian and if you ask me for the step by step procedure it was someting like this:
1. I started the Odin 3.07 and connected my device to see if it was detected or not, to my surprise, Odin catch it, and shown added and the port number was 18.
2. I just pulled out the USB cable from my laptop and loaded the BL file only to just flash the bootloader file and see what would happen, I was trying it bcz I was totally disappointed with the device i.e. Grand Prime 530H Duos. I also noticed that my device was not stable even with that black screen it used to restart after almost five minutes in that case. And I knew that in 5 minute I will just be able to flash BL file. The BL file was loaded on the Odin now and I inserted the USB cable again while keeping the vol down + home key pressed, to my laptop when the Odin again found and connected with my device, I didnot take any more time to flash BL file.
3. As soon as i had not flashed all the SW therefore, my device didn't boot properly, and I thought it didn't work but when my device was connected to the computer I just listened the startup tone of the Android 4.4.4. or the device. From that moment I knew my device was not dead now so i pullup the battery, put it again inside to check its status, did this almost thrice, but still the same black screen, yet i heard the startup sound everytime. Now as far as knew the phone is on but showing nothing, I had to select all four files from the recovery firmware of 4.4.4 and connect the device to odin even there was no sign of download mode, as soon i clicked the Start button i saw many things in the Odin bar which were good enough to see. after the firmware flashed the device got started.
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lucas13garcia said:
Hello guys! Could you please help me with the same issue? The difference is that Odin doesn't recognize when I plug in my phone! I don't know what else to do. It's a G530H.
Thank you very much!
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Is your USB cable original is it working on other devices? And are you using a USB 2.0 port, that is very much necessary, for Odin and some other hardware/software environment applications. And you also must have Samsung USB drivers installed in your PC, you can also try all this process on some other PCs
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talvigi said:
Is your USB cable original is it working on other devices? And are you using a USB 2.0 port, that is very much necessary, for Odin and some other hardware/software environment applications. And you also must have Samsung USB drivers installed in your PC, you can also try all this process on some other PCs
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Hello!
Yes, that USB works with other phones. And even not being the original one, it was working to transfer files before this issue...
It is a USB 2.0 port, and even when I go to "Device Manage" on Windows, it doesn't show any port with an unknown device or something like that...
Thanks!

{NEED HELP] my grand prime not responding to pc, only flickers blue colour on screen.

hi, i got a problem with my phone after flashing twrp.
here's how it happened:
1. i flash odin twrp for my grand prime duos and it showed success, after try rebooting into the twrp.. it shows dead android (means that twrp is not installed)
2. I rooted my phone using kingroot in order to gain root access to use twrp manager to install twrp using the apps. kingroot showed message to disable knox and i approved it.
3. i used the twrp manager to install for my device, busybox not installed in this moment. after I chose the correct model (prime duos), it went into downloading the twrp.. after downloaded the twrp, the app installed the twrp but i got message telling that another twrp version is already installed, it asked me to go into the recovery and i click yes.
4. the problem happened, please watch the video that i attached.
is there any solution? does anyone ever faced this problem?
- tried to connect to pc but it gives no respond to my pc
- cannot go into download mode
- tried to push power button + volume down, still nothing.
please help me, thanks in advanced.
watch the video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM_9warqENU
Can it be turned on? And get android booting?
In other words can you use it normally?
fabiossilva21 said:
Can it be turned on? And get android booting?
In other words can you use it normally?
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Nope, it stays like the video i uploaded. Blue colour flickering at bottom of the screen and not respond to my pc. Is it fixable?
Didn't you on stock Lollipop ? KitKat?
adammasri said:
hi, i got a problem with my phone after flashing twrp.
here's how it happened:
1. i flash odin twrp for my grand prime duos and it showed success, after try rebooting into the twrp.. it shows dead android (means that twrp is not installed)
2. I rooted my phone using kingroot in order to gain root access to use twrp manager to install twrp using the apps. kingroot showed message to disable knox and i approved it.
3. i used the twrp manager to install for my device, busybox not installed in this moment. after I chose the correct model (prime duos), it went into downloading the twrp.. after downloaded the twrp, the app installed the twrp but i got message telling that another twrp version is already installed, it asked me to go into the recovery and i click yes.
4. the problem happened, please watch the video that i attached.
is there any solution? does anyone ever faced this problem?
- tried to connect to pc but it gives no respond to my pc
- cannot go into download mode
- tried to push power button + volume down, still nothing.
please help me, thanks in advanced.
watch the video : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vM_9warqENU
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I would try reinstall of drivers using samsung kies then see if it will connect to pc. But if you can't even get into Odin mode on the phone I hate to say you now have a very expensive paper weight.
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adammasri said:
Nope, it stays like the video i uploaded. Blue colour flickering at bottom of the screen and not respond to my pc. Is it fixable?
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Well then, I can't help you at all :/ I would say and go try to claim your warranty but I HIGHLY doubt they will let that pass
lanhikari2000 said:
Didn't you on stock Lollipop ? KitKat?
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i was on kitkat. :/
DanHutchins said:
I would try reinstall of drivers using samsung kies then see if it will connect to pc. But if you can't even get into Odin mode on the phone I hate to say you now have a very expensive paper weight.
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its okay bro, thanks
adammasri said:
i was on kitkat. :/
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TWRP 2.8.7.0 is only for stock Lollipop, you can install but it won't work on Kitkat. And if your PC is win 7 or higher, you just plug in and wait about 20 minutes, and your PC will auto download and install usb drivers.
I have tested on my PC.
DanHutchins said:
I would try reinstall of drivers using samsung kies then see if it will connect to pc. But if you can't even get into Odin mode on the phone I hate to say you now have a very expensive paper weight.
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Vol down+home+power is download mode. Just vol down+power will do nothing
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DanHutchins said:
Vol down+home+power is download mode. Just vol down+power will do nothing
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Sorry i mean powe up+home+volume down
lanhikari2000 said:
TWRP 2.8.7.0 is only for stock Lollipop, you can install but it won't work on Kitkat. And if your PC is win 7 or higher, you just plug in and wait about 20 minutes, and your PC will auto download and install usb drivers.
I have tested on my PC.
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Ok i will try thanks for the tip

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