[Help] I can't flash recovery into Galaxy S4 - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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:

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Flash failure please help

sorry for my bad english.
i have the problem, when i flash a software (annyone) i get this failure on
my Galaxy Tab P1000:
Recovery mode not work also
<ID:0/023> Added!!
<ID:0/023> Odin v.3 engine (ID:23)..
<ID:0/023> File analysis..
<ID:0/023> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/023> Initialzation..
<ID:0/023> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/023> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/023> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/023> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/023> zImage
<ID:0/023> boot.bin
<ID:0/023> cache.rfs
<ID:0/023> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/023> hidden.rfs
<ID:0/023> modem.bin
<ID:0/023>
<ID:0/023> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Please help me
How does this relate to development? This should be in QA or general. Mods please move.
Sent from my MoDaCo powered Galaxy Tab.
This comes up a lot. You didn't put your tab in download mode.
What were you trying to flash and what ROM did you have beforehand? The Odin results you post look like what you get if you have tried to flash an un-signed ROM onto a Tab with signed bootloaders.
I had JMF then i flashed Modaco Kernel ext4 and then i flashed roto v4 upgrade
Reindl8 said:
I had JMF then i flashed Modaco Kernel ext4 and then i flashed roto v4 upgrade
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Hmmm. I don't really like suggesting this but you may have to flash JM6 complete with bootloaders, PIT file and repartition selected to bring your Tab back to life. This will leave you with the horrible signed bootloaders but you can get rid of them with the app from Chainfire / Rotohammer and then you'll be free to flash any kernel you want. Be very careful flashing bootloaders as if that flash fails you could end up with a 'hard brick', please don't blame me if you choose to follow my advice and your device dies.....!

[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!

[Q] SOFT BRICK - Fail flashing Stock ROM at hidden.img ODIN

SOFT BRICK - Fail flashing Stock ROM at hidden.img ODIN
Guys hello.
I have rooted and successfully flashed custom recovery and custom firmwares on my Note 3 (9005 Qualcomm LTE), however the last flash (stock ROM 4.4.2 N9005XXUENB4) attempt with Odin (v 3) failed at the end of the flash process ( hidden.img.ext4 -> FAIL! (ext4)):
<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> 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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Ext4)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Now the phone wouldn't boot any more....
Than I try the pit file ........sorry the some situation......................................
Can somebody help or advise me?:crying::crying:
Cheers Shark001
This is possible coz the firmware you have installed (maybe you upgrade your bootloader flashing that custom roms) is newer that the one you are trying to flash.
Joku1981 said:
This is possible coz the firmware you have installed (maybe you upgrade your bootloader) is newer that the one you are trying to flash.
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Thank you for your quick answer.......
I had this ROM [SM-N9005][XXUGNI4]_BoBCaTROM_EVO_v12 multi density........
Is there a way how I can solve it?
Shark001 said:
Thank you for your quick answer.......
I had this ROM [SM-N9005][XXUGNI4]_BoBCaTROM_EVO_v12 multi density........
Is there a way how I can solve it?
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Ni4 is much newer....so flash a Ni4 room. ...
Shark001 said:
Thank you for your quick answer.......
I had this ROM [SM-N9005][XXUGNI4]_BoBCaTROM_EVO_v12 multi density........
Is there a way how I can solve it?
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Are you using a branded device? Where is your device from? Do you know the CSC of your device?
Go to Sammobile.com and take a look the firmwares GNI4. Download and flash it. Done.
HI
My Phone was brandet by T-Mobile (Note3 is rooted) but I used a custom Rom the BobCat Rom and the reported Error happend during the tryed to reinstall the xxxGNI4 version from Sammobile.
Therefore I'm confused . Sorry I wrote the wrong version in my first post....
Shark001 said:
HI
My Phone was brandet by T-Mobile (Note3 is rooted) but I used a custom Rom the BobCat Rom and the reported Error happend during the tryed to reinstall the xxxGNI4 version from Sammobile.
Therefore I'm confused . Sorry I wrote the wrong version in my first post....
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I found the CSC Version of the BObCatROm ............it is N9005AXXGNJ1
Cheers
Shark001 said:
I found the CSC Version of the BObCatROm ............it is N9005AXXGNJ1
Cheers
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T-mobile of what country?

Soft bricked my GT-i9505 and now Odin won't work. Complete(Write) operation failed.

Here's the Odin log.
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I was trying to unlock my phone before this, before I gave up because I had downloaded the wrong version (5.0.1 UK stock instead of 4.2.2 stock, was trying to use the leaked unlock codes) and then I tried flashing TWRP 3.0.2-0 in Odin 3.10-7 which "Re-Partition" was ticked automatically for some reason and I didn't know. Now my phone is soft-bricked and Odin won't cooperate. Help me please!
I will provide more info as necessary!
Jared20098 said:
Here's the Odin log.
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I was trying to unlock my phone before this, before I gave up because I had downloaded the wrong version (5.0.1 UK stock instead of 4.2.2 stock, was trying to use the leaked unlock codes) and then I tried flashing TWRP 3.0.2-0 in Odin 3.10-7 which "Re-Partition" was ticked automatically for some reason and I didn't know. Now my phone is soft-bricked and Odin won't cooperate. Help me please!
I will provide more info as necessary!
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Flash a stock rom with .pit file and re-partition checked. Flash a Lollipop rom.
Lennyz1988 said:
Flash a stock rom with .pit file and re-partition checked. Flash a Lollipop rom.
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Unfortunately that's gonna take a while due to my internet being reeeaaally crappy. It takes 3-4 hrs on average to download a 1.5 GB file.
Try changing the USB ports.I had the same problem like you 1 mouth ago and tried changing from the front USB ports to the back and it worked.
simeon112 said:
Try changing the USB ports.I had the same problem like you 1 mouth ago and tried changing from the front USB ports to the back and it worked.
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This is an old thread but gotta say LIFE SAVER.
Was flashing pit files left right and center, a simple switch to a USB 2.0 port fixed it. Thanks
Tweakforce_LG said:
This is an old thread but gotta say LIFE SAVER.
Was flashing pit files left right and center, a simple switch to a USB 2.0 port fixed it. Thanks
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what da heck is a PIT files and where do I get this
Pit files contain partition information about a particular Samsung phone.
Older thread with good information: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097
Israelleite said:
what da heck is a PIT files and where do I get this
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^^^^
audit13 said:
Pit files contain partition information about a particular Samsung phone.
Older thread with good information: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097
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SECURE CHECK FAIL : recovery error when trying to flash custom recovery.

So I have an S5 and I'm getting the error:
Code:
SECURE CHECK FAIL: recovery
on my phone as well as:
Code:
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
in Odin. I haven't been able to find this anywhere else, thanks.
startTerminal said:
So I have an S5 and I'm getting the error:
Code:
SECURE CHECK FAIL: recovery
on my phone as well as:
Code:
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
in Odin. I haven't been able to find this anywhere else, thanks.
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Hi,
Too less info from you to give you reliable answer.
What's your phone model?
What version of recovery did you try to flash and where did you get it from?
It might be several reasons for your issue like:
- wrong/incompatible recovery for your phone;
- corrupted download;
- locked bootloader (depending on your phone model);
etc
Many40 said:
Hi,
Too less info from you to give you reliable answer.
What's your phone model?
What version of recovery did you try to flash and where did you get it from?
It might be several reasons for your issue like:
- wrong/incompatible recovery for your phone;
- corrupted download;
- locked bootloader (depending on your phone model);
etc
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G870A
TWRP 3.1.1 KLTE - twrp.me
I followed the LineageOS guide, and I doubt it's the wrong recovery.
The md5 seemed to match on the TWRP file as well. I wouldn't know if it would have a locked bootloader, either.
startTerminal said:
G870A
TWRP 3.1.1 KLTE - twrp.me
I followed the LineageOS guide, and I doubt it's the wrong recovery.
The md5 seemed to match on the TWRP file as well. I wouldn't know if it would have a locked bootloader, either.
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Hi,
As far as I know AT&T s5 phones (G900A and G870A) come with locked bootloaders by default which prevents your phone from installing any custom firmware. You might need a so called safestrap recovery.
Anyway I advice you to ask more about that on AT&T s5 dedicated forum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help
Regards
Many40 said:
Hi,
Too less info from you to give you reliable answer.
What's your phone model?
What version of recovery did you try to flash and where did you get it from?
It might be several reasons for your issue like:
- wrong/incompatible recovery for your phone;
- corrupted download;
- locked bootloader (depending on your phone model);
etc
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Many40 said:
Hi,
As far as I know AT&T s5 phones (G900A and G870A) come with locked bootloaders by default which prevents your phone from installing any custom firmware. You might need a so called safestrap recovery.
Anyway I advice you to ask more about that on AT&T s5 dedicated forum:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/help
Regards
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How would I be able to get this Safestrap then?
Many40 said:
You might need a so called safestrap recovery.
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How to get a safestrap recovery for samsung sm-n9005?

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