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[Q] Service menu factory reset???`

Is there a way to get the settings in the service menu all back to factory after messing with a few and wanting to change it all back to stock?

No. What firmware are you on?
Edit what do you want to return to stock?

4.2.2

travispittman said:
4.2.2
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Mdl? Or mf3? If mdl you can use Odin.

MDB, I was looking recently for any stock firmwares, didnt find any in the 5 mins I looked mind linking me?

travispittman said:
MDB, I was looking recently for any stock firmwares, didnt find any in the 5 mins I looked mind linking me?
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I get stock firmware from sammobile.com. You'll have to register but it's free.

http://stockroms.net/file/GalaxyS4/SGH-I337/I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_ATT.zip
scroll to the bottom and enter the requested code to initiate the download.

When returning to stock. I used your all in one to root, do I need to unlock the bootloader or anything.

more info*
I have tmobiles 8.5 gb data plan. yesterday I downladed a large file. This morning my data connection was really slow. So trying to work around their throttling, I went into the service menu and changed he network control>band preferences to CDMA/LTE only. Worked for a while and then things returned to normal. (Slow crappy service.) So i went a little deeper changed something else in cdma selection ended up without any service at all. Then after a lenghty talk with att and tmobile I decided to do the process to turn on aws again. After doing that the service returned, but the data is still the way it was.
I actually had it where it was saying it wasnt activated asking me activate my phone.......yeah stupid I know I shouldnt mess with things especially when I have no clue what they are. Lesson learned just trying to fix my mess
PS I am not over my data limits

travispittman said:
When returning to stock. I used your all in one to root, do I need to unlock the bootloader or anything.
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When you return to stock, you're staying all over again. You'll have to reroot, etc. Be sure to be wary of your device trying to grab the MF3 update. Maybe take your sim out and leave wifi off while you root, backup and flash to your desired rom

xBeerdroiDx said:
When you return to stock, you're staying all over again. You'll have to reroot, etc. Be sure to be wary of your device trying to grab the MF3 update. Maybe take your sim out and leave wifi off while you root, backup and flash to your desired rom
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I was meaning when I return to stock I never installed a diff rom because I am still stock with root. I didnt unlock the bootloader or anything. Just rooted with the all in one tool.

travispittman said:
I was meaning when I return to stock I never installed a diff rom because I am still stock with root. I didnt unlock the bootloader or anything. Just rooted with the all in one tool.
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Don't worry about the boot loader. It's locked and you can't unlock it. After returning to stock with odin re-root it using motochopper. Do ask that with the sim out and WiFi off so you don't get the mf3 update.
See this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391

Man I am starting to get frustrated,,,,,,,,,.,,.,.,,.,.,.,.,.,,..,,,.I know how to root. Motochopper is what I used to begin with to install twrp and root. My phone is not coming up in odin I have all the current drivers any other things I need for the s4. I have been modding since the s2. But I am very new to the s4. Why doesnt it show up in odin?

travispittman said:
Man I am starting to get frustrated,,,,,,,,,.,,.,.,,.,.,.,.,.,,..,,,.I know how to root. Motochopper is what I used to begin with to install twrp and root. My phone is not coming up in odin I have all the current drivers any other things I need for the s4. I have been modding since the s2. But I am very new to the s4. Why doesnt it show up in odin?
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Delete the Samsung and kies drivers.
Run ccleaner
Install the Samsung drivers
Then run Odin

finaly got odin to work flashed and rebooted. i thought flashing a rom would delete a lot of my stuff? It is all still there and now my computer doesnt connect to my phone it charges it but doesnt say it is connected.
I have tried different cables and different ports with no luck.

travispittman said:
finaly got odin to worked flashed and rebooted. i thought flashing a rom would delete a lot of my stuff? It is all still there and now my computer doesnt connect to my phone it charges it but doesnt say it is connected.
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Odin won't touch your internal or external sd cards, the areas you store pics, music, etc. So what your seeing is normal.

So what about my other problem now? My computer not connecting to it.

travispittman said:
So what about my other problem now? My computer not connecting to it.
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One at a time, you've rebooted and have your phone working? In development options do you have usb debugging checked?

yes. Kies, Odin, Windows, nothing recognizes it in download mode or recovery even

travispittman said:
yes. Kies, Odin, Windows, nothing recognizes it in download mode or recovery even
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had to uncheck usb debugging to get it to work thanks thanks for all of the help I will keep up to date with my problems lol
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[Q] Note 3 - tried CM rom .. No Service

Just got a note 3.
Wanted to install Cyanogemmod.
Seemed to go ok, everything went well but the s-pen wasnt responsive at all, so i rebooted phone.
S-pen became responsive but i lost connectivity and my phone can no longer make phone calls or send text messages.
It keeps saying "Searching for service", i have reinstalled Cyanogenmod again but still same problem.
I dont know what to do.

re: kernel
newFool said:
Just got a note 3.
Wanted to install Cyanogemmod.
Seemed to go ok, everything went well but the s-pen wasnt responsive at all, so i rebooted phone.
S-pen became responsive but i lost connectivity and my phone can no longer make phone calls or send text messages.
It keeps saying "Searching for service", i have reinstalled Cyanogenmod again but still same problem.
I dont know what to do.
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I bet you have not tried to flash a compatible custom kernel.
If your phone is an N9005 then flash this kernel below:
http://whatever.host-base.de/kernel/hlte/custom-n3-clean-0.98-eur.zip
If all else fails, why not flash a non-experimental Kitkat 4.4.2
TW based full feature custom rom. (There are so many good ones)
Good luck!

Hello, thankyou for your reply
yes i have a n9005
i did try to flash that kernel, then rebooted. same problem.
really not sure what to do, im really lost :crying:
Misterjunky said:
I bet you have not tried to flash a compatible custom kernel.
If your phone is an N9005 then flash this kernel below:
If all else fails, why not flash a non-experimental Kitkat 4.4.2
TW based full feature custom rom. (There are so many good ones)
Good luck!
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newFool said:
Just got a note 3.
Wanted to install Cyanogemmod.
Seemed to go ok, everything went well but the s-pen wasnt responsive at all, so i rebooted phone.
S-pen became responsive but i lost connectivity and my phone can no longer make phone calls or send text messages.
It keeps saying "Searching for service", i have reinstalled Cyanogenmod again but still same problem.
I dont know what to do.
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HI, in dialer if you wite this code *#06# have you the same IMEI write behind your battery ?
have you make backup before ?

I experienced the exact same problem.
1. settings > about phone > status
Do you still have an IMEI listed? If yes, we must first backup your EFS, FSG, FSC partitions. Use EFSBackup tool from this thread and save backup somewhere securely.
2. Flash back to stock
If you were still on 4.3 flash 4.3 in order to keep the unlocked bootloader. Else flash 4.4 stock. Only flash the correct firmware from this list. You can figure out which device you have by using the Device Info feature of EFSBackup
This fixed the problem for me. Do not flash anything BEFORE making a backup of EFS, FSC, and FSC partitions. If you lose those you lose your IMEI, in that case it's pretty much finished.
Report back here with progress.

AO7 said:
I experienced the exact same problem.
1. settings > about phone > status
Do you still have an IMEI listed? If yes, we must first backup your EFS, FSG, FSC partitions. Use EFSBackup tool from this thread and save backup somewhere securely.
2. Flash back to stock
If you were still on 4.3 flash 4.3 in order to keep the unlocked bootloader. Else flash 4.4 stock. Only flash the correct firmware from this list. You can figure out which device you have by using the Device Info feature of EFSBackup
This fixed the problem for me. Do not flash anything BEFORE making a backup of EFS, FSC, and FSC partitions. If you lose those you lose your IMEI, in that case it's pretty much finished.
Report back here with progress.
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I think he have 4.4 version, he would like test CM...
I think too, he have not backup...
I think he cry....

Hi
When i type that it says:
MEID
B0000000
NOT the same as IMEI behind battery.
But in settings > about phone > status i still have IMEI and it matches number behind battery
M3GATROLL said:
HI, in dialer if you wite this code *#06# have you the same IMEI write behind your battery ?
have you make backup before ?
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1. Yes i have an IMEI
2. When i bought it, it had 4.3, then after i installed CM it was 4.4.2, which firmware do i flash ?
AO7 said:
I experienced the exact same problem.
1. settings > about phone > status
Do you still have an IMEI listed? If yes, we must first backup your EFS, FSG, FSC partitions. Use EFSBackup tool from this thread and save backup somewhere securely.
2. Flash back to stock
If you were still on 4.3 flash 4.3 in order to keep the unlocked bootloader. Else flash 4.4 stock. Only flash the correct firmware from this list. You can figure out which device you have by using the Device Info feature of EFSBackup
This fixed the problem for me. Do not flash anything BEFORE making a backup of EFS, FSC, and FSC partitions. If you lose those you lose your IMEI, in that case it's pretty much finished.
Report back here with progress.
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newFool said:
Hi
When i type that it says:
MEID
B0000000
NOT the same as IMEI behind battery.
But in settings > about phone > status i still have IMEI and it matches number behind battery
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If you have imei 0049.... or null/null it's EFS folder damaged (go to Samsung repair office)
With imei 0000, i have see guys fix this problem with flash .PIT File
(you restore your imei and your gsm connection, but after it 's possible have problem with wifi connection..)
Search in different thread, this problem is already mentioned.
I hope for you, you success.

AO7 said:
I experienced the exact same problem.
1. settings > about phone > status
Do you still have an IMEI listed? If yes, we must first backup your EFS, FSG, FSC partitions. Use EFSBackup tool from this thread and save backup somewhere securely.
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Tried this but EFS doesnt seem to be able to detect when my phone is connected, i cant backup.
I used cwm to backup to sd card is this the same ?
is there another way to backup ?

newFool said:
Tried this but EFS doesnt seem to be able to detect when my phone is connected, i cant backup.
I used cwm to backup to sd card is this the same ?
is there another way to backup ?
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OK I understand you still have IMEI?
Do not flash anything at the moment. We MUST first backup efs, fsc, and fsg blocks.
If the phone was only on 4.3 stock when you bought and and you have only flashed CM on it the bootloader is still 4.3
The bootloader is only upgraded when you flash 4.4 kitkat STOCK ROM. CM does not touch your bootloader.
What is the problem with EFSBackup? Did you enable root access for apps AND adb in the developer options menu?
I say again do not flash anything before we can get these backups. We can still fix the phone ATM.

Thankyou for trying to help me.
AO7 said:
OK I understand you still have IMEI?
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Yes, When i go to: about phone > status > IMEI is still there.
AO7 said:
Do not flash anything at the moment. We MUST first backup efs, fsc, and fsg blocks.
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Ok i wont flash anything until you guys say its ok.
AO7 said:
If the phone was only on 4.3 stock when you bought and and you have only flashed CM on it the bootloader is still 4.3
The bootloader is only upgraded when you flash 4.4 kitkat STOCK ROM. CM does not touch your bootloader.
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I hope so
AO7 said:
What is the problem with EFSBackup? Did you enable root access for apps AND adb in the developer options menu?
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When i connect my phone to the computer, computer detects it.
I then run EFSbackup and it says "Device not connected, plug in USB cable"... even though phone is plugged in and is detected by my computer.
I am not sure how to enable root access for apps AND adb, im sorry. how do i do that ?

newFool said:
I am not sure how to enable root access for apps AND adb, im sorry. how do i do that ?
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Assuming you have CM running do this:
Settings > About Phone > Build Number.
Tap the Build Number section 7 times in a row. A small message will pop up that says "You are now a developer".
Return to the settings menu. You will now see there's a new menu at the bottom called "Developer options". Enter that menu and scroll down to the section "DEBUGGING". Tap on "USB debugging" to enable it. A small window will pop up that asks you again if you want to enable debugging. Tap "OK".
If the phone was not yet connected with a USB cable to your computer do that now. After a few seconds a window will appear that display your computers authentication ID. It will ask you to allow access for that computer ID. Check the box that says something like "Do not ask again for this computer" and then tap "Allow" or "OK" (can't remember what it says).
Now scroll up a little bit in the Developer options menu until you see "Root access". It should currently say only "Apps". Tap the menu and select "Apps and ADB" from the popup.
When all that is done start EFSBackup again. It auto-detects if you did everything correctly as written here. Report back here with your progress.

Thankyou for helping me, i got through it, but now in EFS Professional i get this error
AO7 said:
Assuming you have CM running do this:
Settings > About Phone > Build Number.
Tap the Build Number section 7 times in a row. A small message will pop up that says "You are now a developer".
Return to the settings menu. You will now see there's a new menu at the bottom called "Developer options". Enter that menu and scroll down to the section "DEBUGGING". Tap on "USB debugging" to enable it. A small window will pop up that asks you again if you want to enable debugging. Tap "OK".
If the phone was not yet connected with a USB cable to your computer do that now. After a few seconds a window will appear that display your computers authentication ID. It will ask you to allow access for that computer ID. Check the box that says something like "Do not ask again for this computer" and then tap "Allow" or "OK" (can't remember what it says).
Now scroll up a little bit in the Developer options menu until you see "Root access". It should currently say only "Apps". Tap the menu and select "Apps and ADB" from the popup.
When all that is done start EFSBackup again. It auto-detects if you did everything correctly as written here. Report back here with your progress.
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I flashed this kernel as per advice. Could this be the reason EFS Pro says "your device is NOT perm rooted!" ?
Misterjunky said:
I bet you have not tried to flash a compatible custom kernel.
If your phone is an N9005 then flash this kernel below:
http://whatever.host-base.de/kernel/hlte/custom-n3-clean-0.98-eur.zip
If all else fails, why not flash a non-experimental Kitkat 4.4.2
TW based full feature custom rom. (There are so many good ones)
Good luck!
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newFool said:
I flashed this kernel as per advice. Could this be the reason EFS Pro says "your device is NOT perm rooted!" ?
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Are you certain you have selected APPS AND ADB in the root access menu of developer options?

Pretty sure i have.
AO7 said:
Are you certain you have selected APPS AND ADB in the root access menu of developer options?
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newFool said:
Pretty sure i have.
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Do you have SuperSU installed? Install it from the Play Store and come back here with the result.

SuperSU is installed.
AO7 said:
Do you have SuperSU installed? Install it from the Play Store and come back here with the result.
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newFool said:
SuperSU is installed.
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Ok can you run adb from the command prompt or shell as root?
Code:
$ adb devices
$ adb root
does that allow you to restart the adb daemon in root mode?

[Q] [SOLVED] 900w8 No Service

Hi there
Recently I encountered some issues with my Note 3. google playstore did not allow me to sign in and no notifications appeared on my screen (the phone has root, and TWRP). I decided to try out CM11, downloaded it from the original site along with gapps on my internal sd. i wiped data cache .. the usual and installed the two files except they did not do anything. I download the custom recovery 1.3gb file using odin. booted up and noticed that my service is not working. i called my service provider to see if the problem was on their end but wasnt. i factory reset the phone via settings... same problem. i went into recovery wiped data and cache booted up and same issue.
IMEI= has not been blacklisted
I occasionally do see bars appear however no change in service status
I tried flashing TWRP again and installing CM11 except i get a "failed" message "unable to mount"
I sure hope I did not kill this phone
any idea how do i get service back on my phone? everything else on the phone works besides service provider....
Thank you very much!!

Not sure if this means anything ...

When you had it working with a Touchwiz Rom it could have been your APN settings that were not allowing you to get signal.
If I were you I would start fresh and download the factory image from sammobile and flash it again using Odin. We can start troubleshooting from there.
Did you use this tutorial to get a custom recovery installed? Its really straightforward and I recommend this method over all others.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792819

RacecarBMW said:
When you had it working with a Touchwiz Rom it could have been your APN settings that were not allowing you to get signal.
If I were you I would start fresh and download the factory image from sammobile and flash it again using Odin. We can start troubleshooting from there.
Did you use this tutorial to get a custom recovery installed? Its really straightforward and I recommend this method over all others.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792819
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I followed the steps exactly and I got this error.

MacProo said:
I followed the steps exactly and I got this error.
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1. Check for Reactivation Lock
2. Check that you are NOT downgrading your bootloader.
EDIT: You are downgrading your bootloader, or else you wouldn't get the aboot fused 2 > binary 2 error.
You will have to flash stock, go to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26660
Flash that in AP of Odin. Then you will be reverted back to stock.

nicholaschum said:
1. Check for Reactivation Lock
2. Check that you are NOT downgrading your bootloader.
EDIT: You are downgrading your bootloader, or else you wouldn't get the aboot fused 2 > binary 2 error.
You will have to flash stock, go to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26660
Flash that in AP of Odin. Then you will be reverted back to stock.
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I downloaded that file, used ODIN V3.09 selected the file under AP. the flash worked. bootloader version NB7 however I still do not get any service
i know the issue is not SIM card related. I swapped it to another phone and received service

MacProo said:
I downloaded that file, used ODIN V3.09 selected the file under AP. the flash worked. bootloader version NB7 however I still do not get any service
i know the issue is not SIM card related. I swapped it to another phone and received service
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You might have to set up your APN settings after you have done that. You can google the APN settings for your carrier and then put them in manually by going Settings > Connections > More Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
You'll be able to add them in there.

MacProo said:
I downloaded that file, used ODIN V3.09 selected the file under AP. the flash worked. bootloader version NB7 however I still do not get any service
i know the issue is not SIM card related. I swapped it to another phone and received service
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Is your IMEI (*#06#) a real IMEI that matches with the values at the back of your phone, and not just null/null?

nicholaschum said:
Is your IMEI (*#06#) a real IMEI that matches with the values at the back of your phone, and not just null/null?
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*#06# gives me a matching IMEI with the back of the phone

MacProo said:
*#06# gives me a matching IMEI with the back of the phone
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Put your SIM in your phone, download Advanced Signal Status from the Play Store, and show us some screenshots.
In this menu you get to see more information about what is going on with your network.
Have you also made sure your APN settings are set correctly?

RacecarBMW said:
You might have to set up your APN settings after you have done that. You can google the APN settings for your carrier and then put them in manually by going Settings > Connections > More Networks > Mobile Networks > Access Point Names
You'll be able to add them in there.
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nicholaschum said:
Put your SIM in your phone, download Advanced Signal Status from the Play Store, and show us some screenshots.
In this menu you get to see more information about what is going on with your network.
Have you also made sure your APN settings are set correctly?
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I compared APN setting between my two devices (both are the same carrier and same model of phone ((borrowing from someone)). APN settings were the same except APN Protocol and APN roaming protocol were dark and could not be changed. even though i couldn't change it it was still listed as ipv4 same as the working phone.
If you need any other information, please let me know

MacProo said:
I compared APN setting between my two devices (both are the same carrier and same model of phone ((borrowing from someone)). APN settings were the same except APN Protocol and APN roaming protocol were dark and could not be changed. even though i couldn't change it it was still listed as ipv4 same as the working phone.
If you need any other information, please let me know
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Any other suggestions? the phone is still dead

You could try resetting the nvram. Check my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2754957
My thread is for the 900t, but it should be the same for your model.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF1) SM-N900T

toastido said:
You could try resetting the nvram. Check my thread here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2754957
My thread is for the 900t, but it should be the same for your model.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF1) SM-N900T
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I gave that a try, rebooted the phone, attempted a call and "Not registered on network"
would changing the ROM have any impact on the service for whatever reason? i gave CM11 a try but wouldn't instal.

Seeing all that you've tried, the one thing i don't see tried is the sim card. Have you tried your sim in another phone, or another known good sim in yours? The fact it gets signal but doesn't register with the network makes me think the sim had somehow gotten corrupted.
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toastido said:
Seeing all that you've tried, the one thing i don't see tried is the sim card. Have you tried your sim in another phone, or another known good sim in yours? The fact it gets signal but doesn't register with the network makes me think the sim had somehow gotten corrupted.
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That'd be a bit weird, but yeah you should ask your friend's phone to try your SIM card.

nicholaschum said:
That'd be a bit weird, but yeah you should ask your friend's phone to try your SIM card.
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As of right now I am borrowing a friends phone (also a 900w8) with my SIM card and everything seems to be working
If anyone has ANY suggestions I'm willing to give that a try.
I appreciate everyones suggestions and help!

toastido said:
Seeing all that you've tried, the one thing i don't see tried is the sim card. Have you tried your sim in another phone, or another known good sim in yours? The fact it gets signal but doesn't register with the network makes me think the sim had somehow gotten corrupted.
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF1) SM-N900T
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The SIM does work on another phone.

MacProo said:
The SIM does work on another phone.
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I'm not sure then. hopefully someone can come in from here.... sorry man, best of luck!
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toastido said:
I'm not sure then. hopefully someone can come in from here.... sorry man, best of luck!
Sent from my leanKernel 3.4 powered stock 4.4.2 (NF1) SM-N900T
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Thank you!
nicholaschum said:
1. Check for Reactivation Lock
2. Check that you are NOT downgrading your bootloader.
EDIT: You are downgrading your bootloader, or else you wouldn't get the aboot fused 2 > binary 2 error.
You will have to flash stock, go to http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=26660
Flash that in AP of Odin. Then you will be reverted back to stock.
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Would trying your method (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792819) but changing the bootloader to NB7 work?
"If your bootloader is of version NA2 (somehow) or NB7, skip to the contents of Step 4," rather than proceeding to step 4 going to step 1?

Need help asap please - SM-G935W8

So I was setting up my device yesterday and enabled fingerprint unlocking and choose a pattern unlock and written password as backup options.
When I restarted my phone, in order to unlock the phone it stated to use pattern unlock to protect fingerprint scanning after reboots (something of that nature).
Problem is for some reason I cannot figure out the pattern to unlock (I'm sure im using the one i set in place) and I cannot use my written password to unlock either, it's just by pattern.
So am I locked out of my phone and don't know what to do. I'm trying to do a factory reset to see if that'll work.
But I also flashed twrp and noticed that this model cannot be rooted so i left the custom recovery as it is. I do not want to swipe right to "allow modifications" as I heard if I do not install the right files it might be stuck in a continuous loop. So I clicked on Keep Read Only. When I try to wipe it keeps on telling me it's failed is it due to being in read only (I also don't see any of the contents on my internal storage)?
Should I flash the stock recovery with odin but I cannot find it for this model. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Bure03 said:
So I was setting up my device yesterday and enabled fingerprint unlocking and choose a pattern unlock and written password as backup options.
When I restarted my phone, in order to unlock the phone it stated to use pattern unlock to protect fingerprint scanning after reboots (something of that nature).
Problem is for some reason I cannot figure out the pattern to unlock (I'm sure im using the one i set in place) and I cannot use my written password to unlock either, it's just by pattern.
So am I locked out of my phone and don't know what to do. I'm trying to do a factory reset to see if that'll work.
But I also flashed twrp and noticed that this model cannot be rooted so i left the custom recovery as it is. I do not want to swipe right to "allow modifications" as I heard if I do not install the right files it might be stuck in a continuous loop. So I clicked on Keep Read Only. When I try to wipe it keeps on telling me it's failed is it due to being in read only (I also don't see any of the contents on my internal storage)?
Should I flash the stock recovery with odin but I cannot find it for this model. Can someone point me in the right direction?
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Get it Samsung updates.com. Reflash your firmware
Sent from my Star-Tac

Brava27 said:
Get it Samsung updates.com. Reflash your firmware
Sent from my Star-Tac
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I checked the site, I`m on Rogers network and do not see a firmware for that region. If i flash it with a telus or N/A region will that still be fine?

Bure03 said:
I checked the site, I`m on Rogers network and do not see a firmware for that region. If i flash it with a telus or N/A region will that still be fine?
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Yes anyone with G935W8. You might have to pay for faster speed. I did before.
Sent from my Star-Tac

thanks brava, issue has been resolved

I had this issue recently. The Rogers firmware is pretty near impossible to find. I went on a limb and flashed stock bell firmware and it worked absolutely fine! Give it a shot

Sm-g935w8 firmware
Hi, is quite far from last post but for any buddy which looking for Samsung devices firmware I have best site ever! Ofcourse all firmware is genuine and not modified. Any problem with software U can resolve on this site:
sammobile.com

czubi1977 said:
Hi, is quite far from last post but for any buddy which looking for Samsung devices firmware I have best site ever! Ofcourse all firmware is genuine and not modified. Any problem with software U can resolve on this site:
sammobile.com
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Spamming a 3 year old old post? Whatever for?

Aimless Rambler said:
Spamming a 3 year old old post? Whatever for?
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Nah - It's their first & only post ever...
I'm thinking that maybe they experienced a "come to Jesus" moment when they discovered the internet.... ??
Sent from my SM-G975W ??

[STOCK][FIRMWARE][MM][TMOBILE] G550T - UVU1APF1

T Mobile Stock Firmware files
I did a deep dig and managed to come across the attached files from this source (files conveniently contained in .zip below or feel free to download separately from the source):
(Note: these are T Mobile On5 stock firmware)
AP_G550TUVU1APF1.tar.md5
CP_G550TUVU1APF1.tar.md5
OPT_G550TUVU1APF1.tar.md5
on5ltetmo.pit
From what I read.. one should be able to flash with ODIN. However, I would suggest that you already have a good idea of what you're doing (which files to flash and under which tab in ODIN) before flashing your phone.
All the flashing I have done using ODIN I have done so using only the AP tab>make sure Repartition is off>and disable Auto-Boot (all of those instructions can be found in other threads on xda). However, if anyone would like to chime in with any additional pointers that they feel should be posted please do so.
Otherwise.. I hope these will help some of those stuck w/ that MetroPCS firmware.
The Download: TMO-STOCK-G550TUVU1APF1-MM.zip
Good Day!

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SoL33t said:
T Mobile Stock Firmware files
I did a deep dig and managed to come across the attached files from this source (files conveniently contained in .zip below or feel free to download separately from the source):
(Note: these are T Mobile On5 stock firmware)
AP_G550TUVU1APF1.tar.md5
CP_G550TUVU1APF1.tar.md5
OPT_G550TUVU1APF1.tar.md5
on5ltetmo.pit
From what I read.. one should be able to flash with ODIN. However, I would suggest that you already have a good idea of what you're doing (which files to flash and under which tab in ODIN) before flashing your phone.
All the flashing I have done using ODIN I have done so using only the AP tab>make sure Repartition is off>and disable Auto-Boot (all of those instructions can be found in other threads on xda). However, if anyone would like to chime in with any additional pointers that they feel should be posted please do so.
Otherwise.. I hope these will help some of those stuck w/ that MetroPCS firmware.
The Download: TMO-STOCK-G550TUVU1APF1-MM.zip
Good Day!
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i cant flash in in odin . i says FAIL

Same here. Odin says Fail

You can't flash it because Odin uses tar. or .md5

Watch my youtube tutorial on how to remove frp lock/unbrick samsung on5 (sm-g550t)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Yy0f6qtHA&t=4s

Did you guys make sure to click the oem unlock in developer options? Without doing so Odin will always come back with a fail as samsung has locked the boot loader. To enable developer options go to about device and tap on the build version until you see a small pop up on the bottom of the screen saying developer options enabled or something to that nature. Then go back to settings and developer options will be available right above the about device section. Open developer options and scroll down and click one unlock. Once you have done so the try flashing with Odin. Reminder... oem unlock should remain clicked at all times or else &it won't work. Hope this helps.

hatchet13rydin69 said:
Did you guys make sure to click the oem unlock in developer options? Without doing so Odin will always come back with a fail as samsung has locked the boot loader. To enable developer options go to about device and tap on the build version until you see a small pop up on the bottom of the screen saying developer options enabled or something to that nature. Then go back to settings and developer options will be available right above the about device section. Open developer options and scroll down and click one unlock. Once you have done so the try flashing with Odin. Reminder... oem unlock should remain clicked at all times or else &it won't work. Hope this helps.
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Yea you guys have to check that after flashing or else it'll go back to getting bricked/frp lock

Vi11un said:
Yea you guys have to check that after flashing or else it'll go back to getting bricked/frp lock
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This must be done BEFORE flashing. Not doing so can brick the device.

hatchet13rydin69 said:
This must be done BEFORE flashing. Not doing so can brick the device.
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I assumed that the device was already bricked and that what they were trying to do is unbrick it again

"SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 2, BINARY 1" I know for a fact this is because i trying to install a old firmware the thing is that is the only firmware i had :crying:, and i didn't make a backup because I'm a idiot... if someone can provide like the stock latest or back up that i can use. or a way around this i will appreciated

Clerus17 said:
"SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 2, BINARY 1" I know for a fact this is because i trying to install a old firmware the thing is that is the only firmware i had :crying:, and i didn't make a backup because I'm a idiot... if someone can provide like the stock latest or back up that i can use. or a way around this i will appreciated
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Check out my video tutorial for sm-g550t (t-mobile)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Yy0f6qtHA&t=176s

I did and still nothing, same problem..i think is because i need to install an upgraded firmware because i updated the firmware and that change something... i guess i don't know I'm searching and googling this and that what everyone say..or am i wrong..

Clerus17 said:
I did and still nothing, same problem..i think is because i need to install an upgraded firmware because i updated the firmware and that change something... i guess i don't know I'm searching and googling this and that what everyone say..or am i wrong..
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Yea then if you updated then you may need to use another firmware file. I know that sammobile hasn't even released the one I have in my videos, so I believe you're gong to have some problems finding the upgraded firmware. I could be wrong though.

Vi11un said:
Yea then if you updated then you may need to use another firmware file. I know that sammobile hasn't even released the one I have in my videos, so I believe you're gong to have some problems finding the upgraded firmware. I could be wrong though.
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FIX IT! USING KIES3 AND USE THE "firmware update and initialization" Option.

ON5 screen is grayish black
I used Odin to flash my phone Odin says I passed I got the green light but my screen is still black .Only the splash screen will show then it goes back to gray/black
Does anyone know how to remedy this?

Clerus17 said:
FIX IT! USING KIES3 AND USE THE "firmware update and initialization" Option.
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how to do this

I have a Galaxy On5 --Metro PCS version---
How can I disable or remove the update notices which sit in Application Manager and continually pop up and in the top Notification bar? I have checked all the videos on Youtube but nothing works.
My On5 is not rooted (I am happy enough with the stock version, I'm just worried about letting the update go through and messing up my phone.) I don't think the update's downloaded TO my phone. I can't find it and the notification keeps asking me to liberate more space for its download....
How to get rid of it and just stay with the original OS. Thanks for your help!

The system.img in this firmware is corrupt.

I want to flash it by SD Card is it possible?

hatchet13rydin69 said:
Did you guys make sure to click the oem unlock in developer options? Without doing so Odin will always come back with a fail as samsung has locked the boot loader. To enable developer options go to about device and tap on the build version until you see a small pop up on the bottom of the screen saying developer options enabled or something to that nature. Then go back to settings and developer options will be available right above the about device section. Open developer options and scroll down and click one unlock. Once you have done so the try flashing with Odin. Reminder... oem unlock should remain clicked at all times or else &it won't work. Hope this helps.
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the problem with this answer is that we, the victims, have already BRICKED OUR PHONES and cannot GET BACK INTO THEM TO ACCESS DEVELOPER OPTIONS.
see?