[Solved] GPS problem ... - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello people.
I have a problem on my GS4, everytime i want to use the GPS, it can't locate me at all, it says : "searching for GPS signal"
Everything is activated (GPS, Data, Wifi) as it should be.
When i boot my phone, it finds the signal, but it drops it like 5 minutes later and the only way to get it back is to reboot my phone.
Any idea how i can fix this ?
Thanks in advance :victory:

azsde said:
Hello people.
I have a problem on my GS4, everytime i want to use the GPS, it can't locate me at all, it says : "searching for GPS signal"
Everything is activated (GPS, Data, Wifi) as it should be.
When i boot my phone, it finds the signal, but it drops it like 5 minutes later and the only way to get it back is to reboot my phone.
Any idea how i can fix this ?
Thanks in advance :victory:
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Well have u updated ur phone firmware with the latest update which is MEA if yes after the update did u wipe ur phone?
Do a full reset from ur back up and reset all be fine and working as it's suppose to be
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123hiten said:
Well have u updated ur phone firmware with the latest update which is MEA if yes after the update did u wipe ur phone?
Do a full reset from ur back up and reset all be fine and working as it's suppose to be
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I'm runing MF2, It's the lastest update right ?

azsde said:
I'm runing MF2, It's the lastest update right ?
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MEA is latest in most of the countries
U can get from Sammobile.com and flash using odin
but b4 that u also try and see reset if the issue is solved
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123hiten said:
MEA is latest in most of the countries
U can get from Sammobile.com and flash using odin
but b4 that u also try and see reset if the issue is solved
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How can i backup my phone entierly before doing the reset ?

azsde said:
How can i backup my phone entierly before doing the reset ?
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u can back up sms apps using mybackup app from play store to ur sd card
and can also use titanium backup
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azsde said:
Hello people.
I have a problem on my GS4, everytime i want to use the GPS, it can't locate me at all, it says : "searching for GPS signal"
Everything is activated (GPS, Data, Wifi) as it should be.
When i boot my phone, it finds the signal, but it drops it like 5 minutes later and the only way to get it back is to reboot my phone.
Any idea how i can fix this ?
Thanks in advance :victory:
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If your rooted try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fastergps
This is giving me a fix in 1-2 seconds!

Mittaa said:
If your rooted try this:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.fastergps
This is giving me a fix in 1-2 seconds!
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Well problem solved in two steps :
1st : i've tighten up all the screws as seen on this post (yes it was for the GS3 not the GS4 but it was worth a try)
2nd : i've used Faster Fix
And now it gets the signal stronger than ever :victory:
Thanks to both of you guys !

Hi,
Thank your your help You saved my life with this link !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201668
I tightened a screw in the left corner and everything is ok now!!!
Thank you again!

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I lost my 3g signal can you help me to recover it? (Samsung galaxy y)

I lost my 3g signal can you help me to recover it?, the apn is ok. I dont know what happened!
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getr99 said:
I lost my 3g signal can you help me to recover it?, the apn is ok. I dont know what happened!
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I have the same problem, Not 3g at all, only EDGE, even my APN is right and full signal in my town. All my problem begun after flashed my SGY, i lost my 3g. Nobody yet has the solution of this issue, i dont know what to do.
Upgrade !
Just flash your phone if really necessary but if u will just upgrade through Odin , I Suggest you updating firmware via Samsung Kies or OTA(Over-the-air) Upgrade in Settings>About phone>Software update(You will sign in for a Samsung account so if you do not have a Samsung account,Sign up first)
I Just flashed my phone through Odin because i downgraded my DXLA1 Firmware to my factory firmware "DXKK4" , But i didn't encounter any problems as my 3G Network is still working . For me flashing through Odin is Scary for me but if you will study what will you prepare before you flash , Then u will success flashing
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getr99 said:
I lost my 3g signal can you help me to recover it?, the apn is ok. I dont know what happened!
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rogerkdir said:
I have the same problem, Not 3g at all, only EDGE, even my APN is right and full signal in my town. All my problem begun after flashed my SGY, i lost my 3g. Nobody yet has the solution of this issue, i dont know what to do.
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Just flash your phone if really necessary but if u will just upgrade through Odin , I Suggest you updating firmware via Samsung Kies or OTA(Over-the-air) Upgrade in Settings>About phone>Software update(You will sign in for a Samsung account so if you do not have a Samsung account,Sign up first)
I Just flashed my phone through Odin because i downgraded my DXLA1 Firmware to my factory firmware "DXKK4" , But i didn't encounter any problems as my 3G Network is still working . For me flashing through Odin is Scary for me but if you will study what will you prepare before you flash , Then u will success flashing
same here
rogerkdir said:
I have the same problem, Not 3g at all, only EDGE, even my APN is right and full signal in my town. All my problem begun after flashed my SGY, i lost my 3g. Nobody yet has the solution of this issue, i dont know what to do.
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i also having same problem from updating my firmware.
please some body give solution to me please.
chejetikoti said:
i also having same problem from updating my firmware.
please some body give solution to me please.
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Dial this number on your Dialer : *#*#1234#*#*
Anyways this won't harm your phone
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Haixt.. Me too..
jeffcleds said:
Haixt.. Me too..
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review your apn settings. or there is a network problem
What's with the APN? I just set the network automatically. I received a messaged about the configuraton . I'm on the smart network. And i don't change any settings on the mobile networks
jeffcleds said:
What's with the APN? I just set the network automatically. I received a messaged about the configuraton . I'm on the smart network. And i don't change any settings on the mobile networks
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Yeah me to dude . I fetching this problem after flash custom rom but dont really remember wich custom rom
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try reflashing to stock official rom, odin..
and reflash your cusrom, if no work. try this..
goto settings->Wireless And Networks->mobile networks->Network operator->choose gsm/wcdma, .
if no work too, do a factory reset .
type this on phone : *2767*3855# (reset all settings)
i have no responsibility if this brick ur phone!!
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does gsm mode internet works .. ??
or only 3G is not working .. ??
NoeRie said:
Yeah me to dude . I fetching this problem after flash custom rom but dont really remember wich custom rom
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chejetikoti said:
i also having same problem from updating my firmware.
please some body give solution to me please.
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jeffcleds said:
Haixt.. Me too..
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getr99 said:
I lost my 3g signal can you help me to recover it?, the apn is ok. I dont know what happened!
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Did you updating to the latest firmwares of your regions ? I Flashed DXKK4 from DXLA1 last night but i tried using my 3G Network , No problems ...
Almost...
yusuv said:
try reflashing to stock official rom, odin..
and reflash your cusrom, if no work. try this..
goto settings->Wireless And Networks->mobile networks->Network operator->choose gsm/wcdma, .
if no work too, do a factory reset .
type this on phone : *2767*3855# (reset all settings)
i have no responsibility if this brick ur phone!!
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Happen to me yesterday, Cannot do 3g and SMS but Incoming and Outgoing call Works
I flash to Latest Samsung Official ROM (files from dorky and use odin)
Set your CSC by typing *#272*[your IMEI]#
Choose your network
then reset you phone to factory settings
Then flash again to your favotire rom!
pogs24ever said:
Happen to me yesterday, Cannot do 3g and SMS but Incoming and Outgoing call Works
I flash to Latest Samsung Official ROM (files from dorky and use odin)
Set your CSC by typing *#272*[your IMEI]#
Choose your network
then reset you phone to factory settings
Then flash again to your favotire rom!
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i have been doing that for almost so many time, i cannot even count how many times i did it, i also tried different CSC and stock roms (from doky) and still i do not have 3g. I did also tried fully flashing my phone and up to now, no luck....:crying:

Problem with my new galaxy s4 freezing and rebooting

Hi all
I just bought a new galaxy s4 since the first start the screen freeze and the device reboot it self, I didn't install any app on it, I didn't even finish configuring the device, I was able to finish first startup configuration after 15 time of freezing and rebooting on me at different steps or times, I did hard reset and I downloaded the latest software update, nothing seems to fix it
I'm sure it's a software issue since I tested it's hardware
can anyone help me with a possible solution to that problem ?!?!?!
EngASM said:
Hi all
I just bought a new galaxy s4 since the first start the screen freeze and the device reboot it self, I didn't install any app on it, I didn't even finish configuring the device, I was able to finish first startup configuration after 15 time of freezing and rebooting on me at different steps or times, I did hard reset and I downloaded the latest software update, nothing seems to fix it
I'm sure it's a software issue since I tested it's hardware
can anyone help me with a possible solution to that problem ?!?!?!
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Which firmware are you in?
try to flash a MGA firmware using odin and then reset the device from ur setting and all should be fine
For firmware see my signature it has a link
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123hiten said:
Which firmware are you in?
try to flash a MGA firmware using odin and then reset the device from ur setting and all should be fine
For firmware see my signature it has a link
.
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That would avoid the warranty wouldn't it ?!?!
No flashing firmware doesn't void warranty.
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gee2012 said:
No flashing firmware doesn't void warranty.
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so if I flashed this room
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/237225103/ac00952/I9500XXUBMG9_I9500OJVBMG9_KSA.zip.html
using odin
that would solve the problem and doesn't avoid warranty?!
EngASM said:
so if I flashed this room
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/237225103/ac00952/I9500XXUBMG9_I9500OJVBMG9_KSA.zip.html
using odin
that would solve the problem and doesn't avoid warranty?!
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nope, you should be fine.
im4eversmart said:
nope, you should be fine.
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isn't there any other link than the Hotfile link to download the firmware !!
EngASM said:
isn't there any other link than the Hotfile link to download the firmware !!
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No, takes about 1,5 hrs to download unless you get a premium hotfile acccount.
Get it exchanged.. I cant remember a time where I purchased and started rebooting on its own that quickly.
I have the same problem. Phone freezes then restarts around 15 times a day. Help !
PS :I'm still on official software. I tried reflashing its official firmware via odin and the problem persists.
zahix said:
I have the same problem. Phone freezes then restarts around 15 times a day. Help !
PS :I'm still on official software. I tried reflashing its official firmware via odin and the problem persists.
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did you try to wipe data and cache??
I'm pretty sure you both have a hardware issue. Freezing and rebootung sounds like probs with the CPU. As the problem where since first start, there sholdn't be a hindering getting it exchanged...
I agree. If it's happening straight out of the box send it back for replacement. Seems like hardware fault to me.
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samersh72 said:
did you try to wipe data and cache??
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Yes I tried to wipe data and cache multiple times.
I bought it from a store 2 months ago and I don't think they offer warranty like Samsung stores. I will try to tell the seller that the phone has manufacturing defect and maybe he would replace it .
zahix said:
I have the same problem. Phone freezes then restarts around 15 times a day. Help !
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Same thing. This is a replacement for the first phone that suddenly died (didn't power on anymore). First one before it died, worked flawlessly. I didn't reboot it for weeks. This new one reboots 10 times a day on it own.
gee2012 said:
No, takes about 1,5 hrs to download unless you get a premium hotfile acccount.
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U are wrong. HOTFILE is offline and TERAFILE.CO is online
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EngASM said:
so if I flashed this room
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/237225103/ac00952/I9500XXUBMG9_I9500OJVBMG9_KSA.zip.html
using odin
that would solve the problem and doesn't avoid warranty?!
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If u need any firmware pls:
1. Tell me model of phone (i9500, i9505)
2. If is branded or no to one phone company
3. Android 4.2.2 or 4.3
4. Where are u from?
If you get random reboots the phone freezes up without no reason and while booting the phone it hangs on the samsung logo get your Battery exchanged asap.
Samsung acknowledged to have shipped a bad series of batteries serial starting with BD
you can exchange them under waranty
other symptoms you can encounter is that the phone is rebooting during incomming calls/sms and a huge battery drain before reboot you are at 80% after you only have 20% or less left
you can also check if the battery is swells up.
replace this battery asap because it can explode and for your sake I hope this does not happen to you and especially when the phone is in one pf the pockets of your pants (have to be carefull for your childsupport )
goodluck

Issue 3G / 4G

Hi everyone,
I have a problem with my S4 i9505.
When I try to connect my phone on 3G or 4G, I have no data connection, I can't make call and nobody can call me.
In About phone > Status my network type is Unknow:0
If I force 2G only, no problem and earlier 3G/4G works well.
I try to flash stock firmware with Odin (HOME, Kernel, Recovery, Modem) but without success
My operator is Proximus (Belgium) and I'm in stock MGA.
Anybody can help me please ?
tnp0511 said:
Hi everyone,
I have a problem with my S4 i9505.
When I try to connect my phone on 3G or 4G, I have no data connection, I can't make call and nobody can call me.
In About phone > Status my network type is Unknow:0
If I force 2G only, no problem and earlier 3G/4G works well.
I try to flash stock firmware with Odin (HOME, Kernel, Recovery, Modem) but without success
My operator is Proximus (Belgium) and I'm in stock MGA.
Anybody can help me please ?
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Did u try factory Reset after flashing stock firmware from your device
Yes with stock recovery, TWRP and Philz
I got no problems here got 4g in most of antwerp i also got proximus genneration connect and i use omega v9.1 rom and faux 009u kernel
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I know, it worked fine but sine 2 weeks I have this error
Can't understand why it doesn't work now...
2G / 3G / 4G depend of kernel or other ? Is it possible that somewhere there is a script (or other file like init) that cause this problem ?
tnp0511 said:
I know, it worked fine but sine 2 weeks I have this error
Can't understand why it doesn't work now...
2G / 3G / 4G depend of kernel or other ? Is it possible that somewhere there is a script (or other file like init) that cause this problem ?
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have the same problem :/
narkor said:
have the same problem :/
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Hope to find solution...
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same problem here buddy !
Live also in belgium..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2431958
PearLRoX said:
same problem here buddy !
Live also in belgium..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2431958
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i have the same problem...
did you solve it??
thanks
tnp0511 said:
Hope to find solution...
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Have you find a solution?
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No sorry. . Still nothing (
PearLRoX said:
No sorry. . Still nothing (
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Have you lost Imei/ issues with efs folder? These problems with network are common when the efs data is corrupted...
I don't had problems with Imei, but I have the same problems with the network...
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My IMEI in phone settings is correct for me
tnp0511 said:
My IMEI in phone settings is correct for me
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is your serial number correct??
Yes
tnp0511 said:
Yes
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like me
I have same issues with my I9505 iMEI and serial good too.
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Warranty solved my problem...
They have changed the motherboard.
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1683 JouRoma
i have the same problem with you, but i think no one in this forum can fix it.

Please help! no signal after rom change

Hi guys
I have a UK i9505 which was running XXUFNB9, I rooted using CF auto root and installed PAC man rom now i have no signal to make calls or texts i have re installed the original firmware but still nothing, please help guys, i need my phone for work and its becoming a nightmare.
Factory reset
[email protected] said:
Factory reset
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tried that, no luck
What recovery are you using? I had this problem before!
kduan said:
What recovery are you using? I had this problem before!
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ITS STOCK RECOVERY AT THE MOMENT BUT WHEN I FLASHED IT WAS PHILZ TOUCH (sorry about caps)
Does anyone have any ideas? i've re flashed the modem and still nothing
Check that you're baseband isn't "unknow". And check if you lost the imei
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Jacopo97 said:
Check that you're baseband isn't "unknow". And check if you lost the imei
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thanks for your reply, how do i check that?
rumbo76 said:
thanks for your reply, how do i check that?
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Settings, info , baseband
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Jacopo97 said:
Check that you're baseband isn't "unknow". And check if you lost the imei
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Jacopo97 said:
Settings, info , baseband
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baseband is i9505XXUAMDM
rumbo76 said:
Hi guys
I have a UK i9505 which was running XXUFNB9, I rooted using CF auto root and installed PAC man rom now i have no signal to make calls or texts i have re installed the original firmware but still nothing, please help guys, i need my phone for work and its becoming a nightmare.
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Hi man. People keeps telling you to install new modem, kernel etc...but i think you have corrupted EFS folder.
I hope you backup your EFS folder before flashing ANY rom because, otherwise you will have to go to some repair shop.
Well, I don't understand a lot, but I think you could check if you didn't lost your IMEI. Go on Settings > About Device > Status and check if your IMEI still there.
If it is, I don't know what could be. You could try flash another modem or restore a backup (if you have one) with PhilZ Touch but if it isn't, that means you lost your IMEI. I remember I read about that somewhere, that there is a risk of losing IMEI when you flash a lot of ROMs.
If you have backup from your IMEI, just restore it. If you don't, I don't know what you could do, but I guess you could still do something.
One more thing: Wi-Fi works?
Like I said, I don't understand a lot, so everything I just said may be very stupid. Or not. Sorry for bad english.
FNXHenry said:
Well, I don't understand a lot, but I think you could check if you didn't lost your IMEI. Go on Settings > About Device > Status and check if your IMEI still there.
If it is, I don't know what could be. You could try flash another modem or restore a backup (if you have one) with PhilZ Touch but if it isn't, that means you lost your IMEI. I remember I read about that somewhere, that there is a risk of losing IMEI when you flash a lot of ROMs.
If you have backup from your IMEI, just restore it. If you don't, I don't know what you could do, but I guess you could still do something.
One more thing: Wi-Fi works?
Like I said, I don't understand a lot, so everything I just said may be very stupid. Or not. Sorry for bad english.
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Thanks for the info guys its really getting to me now, i still have imei but no backup, wifi is working as is everything else except signal.
I have been having this problem over 3 months now, still not haven't been solve.... My imei and everything is in place, I tried flashing stock rom, custom rom, factory reset phone, tried almost every modem there is and still no luck, but the thing with mine is when I go into the town area I get a few signal bars certain area in town, very weird, what could really be the problem, I know it's not my network or my Sim card so what could it be
Did u ever solve ur problem? Still having this problem
Hey rumbo76 hru, this same problem happened with my brother with note 3, but in here india, he did tha root and falsh tha rom, then he lost root, then he goes bak to stoke firmware so he lost hus signal, and IMEI shows UNKNOWN no network registered, but he search his original firmware n falsh, and he got network n imei number bak, so plzz read n search ur specific device model number n flash, you will be succeed sure.. Plzz update us... Thnks... ?
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[FIXED] Soft-bricked Note 3 LTE (SM-N9005)

When I turn my phone on it goes into boot loop. I tried accessing TWRP but it's not good either, it would just show the startup screen and nothing will happen. I don't know how this happened because my phone was working perfectly last night before I slept. I didn't charge my phone so when I woke up the battery was drained. So I plugged in my charger and turn it on, it'll just go into boot loop just like what I said earlier. Please help. I have read that I should flash stock through Odin, but where can I find it? Please help. Thanks!
Go on sammobile.com
Search your firmware
Download it
And then you'll know what to do... its all given there if not tell me would be great to help u?
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leosrw said:
Go on sammobile.com
Search your firmware
Download it
And then you'll know what to do... its all given there if not tell me would be great to help u
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Thanks, I actually know that I have to go to that site to download the firmware, I just needed some confirmation haha! But this here is my real (stupid-ish) question, is it possible to recover/access my data? Will it be lost after flashing?
When my device was bricked a bit times... I flashed the firmware and all my data wasn't lost it just changed the system and did not delete any data... But make sure u only flash the firmware version that was present before u bricked your device....
MOST of the times it doesn't delete any data☺
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leosrw said:
When my device was bricked a bit times... I flashed the firmware and all my data wasn't lost it just changed the system and did not delete any data... But make sure u only flash the firmware version that was present before u bricked your device....
MOST of the times it doesn't delete any data
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Oh that's good to hear, but what do you mean by flashing the version that was present before I bricked my device? How will I know what version was present before?
Fraser06 said:
Oh that's good to hear, but what do you mean by flashing the version that was present before I bricked my device? How will I know what version was present before?
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Sorry,
I meant the android version which was present before.
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leosrw said:
Sorry,
I meant the android version which was present before.
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Okay, thanks! Well, I have a custom ROM before and it's version is 6 the stock firmware available is 5. What will happen then?
@leosrw It works now but unfortunately I lost my data it asks for a factory reset so yeah they're all gone. Well, no worries, they're not that important anyway. Thanks for your help!
Fraser06 said:
@leosrw It works now but unfortunately I lost my data it asks for a factory reset so yeah they're all gone. Well, no worries, they're not that important anyway. Thanks for your help!
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Data got lost becoz of difference in android version.. btw good to hear that your phone's okay now??
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leosrw said:
Data got lost becoz of difference in android version.. btw good to hear that your phone's okay now??
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Yeah, I think so too. Well, I'm fine with loosing a bit of data. They're mostly backed up anyway. Well thanks for helping me. Now, I know what to do if there'll be a similar problem in the future. Thanks!

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