[Q] Flash failing in ODIN - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

Hello everyone, I have a SCH-R970C from Cricket that I have been trying yo flash with GT-I9505 firmware. I did get it to flash with Omega's rom. The problem is it keeps giving me the error that com.android.phone has stopped. My guess is due to the modem being the stock R970C still. I have been trying to flash this with a GT-I9505 modem and it keeps failing in ODIN. I have tried flashing it to SGH-I337M for Bell SCH-R970C to take it back to stock and nothing seems to work (they all fail in ODIN). Now today i noticed before it fails it says response from bootloader then it fails. Now I am assuming the bootloader is locked. The R970 file i was trying to flash was a US cellular one does anyone have a stock from for a Cricket on as I can't seem to find one. Also would that one flash if it is a bootloader locked. I do have another cricket s4 if there was a way to retrieve complete rom from it. Thanks so much in advance.

gilbes4 said:
Hello everyone, I have a SCH-R970C from Cricket that I have been trying yo flash with GT-I9505 firmware. I did get it to flash with Omega's rom. The problem is it keeps giving me the error that com.android.phone has stopped. My guess is due to the modem being the stock R970C still. I have been trying to flash this with a GT-I9505 modem and it keeps failing in ODIN. I have tried flashing it to SGH-I337M for Bell SCH-R970C to take it back to stock and nothing seems to work (they all fail in ODIN). Now today i noticed before it fails it says response from bootloader then it fails. Now I am assuming the bootloader is locked. The R970 file i was trying to flash was a US cellular one does anyone have a stock from for a Cricket on as I can't seem to find one. Also would that one flash if it is a bootloader locked. I do have another cricket s4 if there was a way to retrieve complete rom from it. Thanks so much in advance.
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Cricket is a CDMA Carrier. You need to stick with CDMA ROMs.

Craptain Krunch said:
Cricket is a CDMA Carrier. You need to stick with CDMA ROMs.
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Thank you Craptain Krunch, I was aware that Cricket was CDMA. I was doing research and it appears that the base phone is the same between all carriers with the exception of the I9500 it is the software that determines what carrier it belongs to. I was trying to make it into a world phone and have the capability of using it on CDMA and GSM. Part of the reason of the post was to obtain a Cricket rom so I can flash it back to Cricket and at least make it useable on their network again. I was also wondering if I could copy a flashable rom from my wifes S4. Again thank you for any info given. I greatly appreciate the help.

gilbes4 said:
Thank you Craptain Krunch, I was aware that Cricket was CDMA. I was doing research and it appears that the base phone is the same between all carriers with the exception of the I9500 it is the software that determines what carrier it belongs to. I was trying to make it into a world phone and have the capability of using it on CDMA and GSM. Part of the reason of the post was to obtain a Cricket rom so I can flash it back to Cricket and at least make it useable on their network again. I was also wondering if I could copy a flashable rom from my wifes S4. Again thank you for any info given. I greatly appreciate the help.
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I'll see if I can find you a stock Cricket ROM, then explore which ROMs may work for you.
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I can only find US Cellular:
Model: SCH-R970
Country: USA
Version: Android 4.2.2
Changelist: N/A
Build date: N/A
Product Code: USC
PDA: R970VXUAMDL
CSC: R970USCAMDL
MODEM: R970VXUAMDL
DOWNLOAD
You CANNOT flash an i9505 modem.
I'm assuming this phone has a SIM slot?
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I've also found this:
http://unleashedprepaids.com/thread-8301.html
You can probably flash custom ROMS for US Cellular
To make it a world phone, you need the SIM card slot unlocked
You can only flash CDMA modems

Yes Sir, it does have a sim card slot but it does not have the regular commands to unlock the sim slot. I contacted Cricket about having it unlocked and I must say they are not very intelligent lol. After about 5 phone calls and escalation I did end up getting a unlock code but no way to put it in. As per the rom I did try to flash a us cellular one from sammobile. I will try this one and get back to you. I greatly appreciate the help as I have been banging my head against the wall on this for a week. Luckily I still have my SII.

gilbes4 said:
Yes Sir, it does have a sim card slot but it does not have the regular commands to unlock the sim slot. I contacted Cricket about having it unlocked and I must say they are not very intelligent lol. After about 5 phone calls and escalation I did end up getting a unlock code but no way to put it in. As per the rom I did try to flash a us cellular one from sammobile. I will try this one and get back to you. I greatly appreciate the help as I have been banging my head against the wall on this for a week. Luckily I still have my SII.
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With CDMA phones you have to enter a service code containing the unlock code to unlock it, or insert a non-approved SIM and the unlock code prompt will pop up.

Craptain Krunch said:
With CDMA phones you have to enter a service code containing the unlock code to unlock it, or insert a non-approved SIM and the unlock code prompt will pop up.
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I have tried a bunch of tricks, when you insert the non approved sim it does not pop up the unlock window. I then tried:
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
#0111*UNLOCKCODE#
#7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code

gilbes4 said:
I have tried a bunch of tricks, when you insert the non approved sim it does not pop up the unlock window. I then tried:
#7465625*638*UNLOCKCODE#
#0111*UNLOCKCODE#
#7465625*638*# Once prompted for code, enter the 8 digit Unlock Code
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Are you on TW?

Craptain Krunch said:
Are you on TW?
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I apologize I do not understand the acronym "TW". Could you please explain. Thank you.

gilbes4 said:
I apologize I do not understand the acronym "TW". Could you please explain. Thank you.
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Are you running a TouchWiz ROM or AOSP?

Craptain Krunch said:
Are you running a TouchWiz ROM or AOSP?
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How do I find out. It is an omega rom that is in it right now. As for factory which is what was in it when i tried to unlock it first it was factory cricket. So if i am correct i believe it would have been touchwiz.

gilbes4 said:
How do I find out. It is an omega rom that is in it right now. As for factory which is what was in it when i tried to unlock it first it was factory cricket. So if i am correct i believe it would have been touchwiz.
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Both of those ROMs are TW, and the codes nor the unapproved SIM brought up the prompt on either ROM?

Craptain Krunch said:
Both of those ROMs are TW, and the codes nor the unapproved SIM brought up the prompt on either ROM?
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Correct.

Craptain Krunch said:
Both of those ROMs are TW, and the codes nor the unapproved SIM brought up the prompt on either ROM?
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Hello Craptain Krunch. I tried the two options you gave me. The one from prepaids unleashed did go into the phone and then I did the super su update as the site said but it still stayed on the I9505 so it appears the file was just a kernel. As the for the uscellular one this is what returns back from Odin:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> R970VXUAMDL_R970USCAMDL_R970VXUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Thanks again

gilbes4 said:
Hello Craptain Krunch. I tried the two options you gave me. The one from prepaids unleashed did go into the phone and then I did the super su update as the site said but it still stayed on the I9505 so it appears the file was just a kernel. As the for the uscellular one this is what returns back from Odin:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> R970VXUAMDL_R970USCAMDL_R970VXUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Thanks again
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Flash a stock debloated ROM. You may have to install PhoneUtil.apk for the codes to work.

Craptain Krunch said:
Flash a stock debloated ROM. You may have to install PhoneUtil.apk for the codes to work.
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I haven't been able to find a stock Cricket Rom. I can find lots of US Cellular but they don't want to play nice lol. I tried the phoneutil on the GT-I9505 rom wouldn't let it install. If I could get back to stock I will try it. Do you know how to extract a good rom from a working phone? Thanks.

gilbes4 said:
I haven't been able to find a stock Cricket Rom. I can find lots of US Cellular but they don't want to play nice lol. I tried the phoneutil on the GT-I9505 rom wouldn't let it install. If I could get back to stock I will try it. Do you know how to extract a good rom from a working phone? Thanks.
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I know how to extract individual partitions.

So I got the phoneutil.apk to run on my wife's phone. It opened the network lock entry window. The code Cricket gave me for her phone did not work but I can work with Cricket on that. Now to figure out how to get a stock version of Cricket software to get mine back to stock. Or download the rom from my wife's phone if anyone knows how to do that out there I would be very greatfull. Thank you very much to Craptain Krunch for all the help.

Ok, so.... I found a stock cricket rom, flashed it and now have my cricket phone back. Woooohooooo. But..... now when I try to connect to wifi it gives me an error "The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted actions and has stopped loading. To protect your device it is recommended you reboot." Rebooted and keeps giving me the error. It for some reason superSU is stilled installed even with new software and a factory reset. Would this cause this error? Thanks.

gilbes4 said:
Ok, so.... I found a stock cricket rom, flashed it and now have my cricket phone back. Woooohooooo. But..... now when I try to connect to wifi it gives me an error "The device has detected an application attempting unpermitted actions and has stopped loading. To protect your device it is recommended you reboot." Rebooted and keeps giving me the error. It for some reason superSU is stilled installed even with new software and a factory reset. Would this cause this error? Thanks.
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Have you been able to get it work with Gsm,I do have R970 US Cellular,wondering if I cat get it to work on GSM.

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[Q] Problem rooting SM-N9005

For two days i have been struggling to root my new Orange Romania N9005.
First of all I downloaded CF Auto Root and Odin 3.09. Followed the steps exactly (i'm not new to rooting) ,Uninstalled Kies and downloaded the latest drivers only, and every single time I try to root it Odin gives the following error:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the screen of the note 3 the following error in red : SECURE CHECK FAIL : recovery
I have since tried every single version of ODIN , tried flashing pre-rooted roms only to get my device soft bricked(Fails right at the very end, and then I restored via kies )
,I have tried to change usb ports to no avail, even tried to root it on 4 different laptops.Tried with different cables, with usb debugging on and off, NOTHING WORKS!!!
Please help me I am thinking of setting it on fire!!!
Try install Kies and try again...
/CK
tried with old kies and kies 3 as well.Also tried older drivers.
Do i have a locked BootLoader?This shouldnt be the case as it is an n9005.
Any way to check if bootloader is locked and if so any way to unlock it for the international version?
Thanks!
No one?
Doesn't any one know how to help?Don't know where else to ask.
NavDragan said:
Doesn't any one know how to help?Don't know where else to ask.
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On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
NavDragan said:
For two days i have been struggling to root my new Orange Romania N9005.
First of all I downloaded CF Auto Root and Odin 3.09. Followed the steps exactly (i'm not new to rooting) ,Uninstalled Kies and downloaded the latest drivers only, and every single time I try to root it Odin gives the following error:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the screen of the note 3 the following error in red : SECURE CHECK FAIL : recovery
I have since tried every single version of ODIN , tried flashing pre-rooted roms only to get my device soft bricked(Fails right at the very end, and then I restored via kies )
,I have tried to change usb ports to no avail, even tried to root it on 4 different laptops.Tried with different cables, with usb debugging on and off, NOTHING WORKS!!!
Please help me I am thinking of setting it on fire!!!
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I had the same issue while rooting my Galaxy S4,tried on every other laptop,different ports,cables and more but then I realized I was using the wrong file.
Yes,the international version comes with Bootloader unlocked so your bootloader is fine.Are you able to boot your phone into Download mode?I am sure u cant boot into Recovery mode,can you?
First go back and check your phone's model no and use the proper file and try again!I will help you,dont worry!
I deactivated the reactivation lock but still the same problem.I have Downloaded the CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar file several times same thing every time.My last chance is doing a full wipe of the system and then trying again.I hope orange Romania CSC does't have some sort of security block.
Frustrating thing is the phone is fully functional so i cannot ask for a replacement.And even after the dozens of failed flash attempts it still reads 0x0.
YES!!!Finally.A full wipe did it.!Thank you for your interest in helping me.
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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Thanks that helped! Unlike the OP didnt have to wipe phone.
Thank youu
nsnarayan10 said:
I had the same issue while rooting my Galaxy S4,tried on every other laptop,different ports,cables and more but then I realized I was using the wrong file.
Yes,the international version comes with Bootloader unlocked so your bootloader is fine.Are you able to boot your phone into Download mode?I am sure u cant boot into Recovery mode,can you?
First go back and check your phone's model no and use the proper file and try again!I will help you,dont worry!
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THank you soo much after following exact instruction that you gave i finally got it rooted!! Thank you!!
nsnarayan10 said:
I had the same issue while rooting my Galaxy S4,tried on every other laptop,different ports,cables and more but then I realized I was using the wrong file.
Yes,the international version comes with Bootloader unlocked so your bootloader is fine.Are you able to boot your phone into Download mode?I am sure u cant boot into Recovery mode,can you?
First go back and check your phone's model no and use the proper file and try again!I will help you,dont worry!
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thanks for bringing this up.
so where do you get the proper file?
i have the same problem, and a full wi[e has not helped here..
kindly give the correct link.
thanks once again
Before you wanna flash. Don't forget to uncheck reactivation lock, put off your external sd card. And look carefully for your modem and radio. Don't switch with the another kernel before official launch comes.
Sent from my CruelB Note 3 SM-N9005 Snapdragon 800 using Tapatalk
Cruel B said:
Before you wanna flash. Don't forget to uncheck reactivation lock, put off your external sd card. And look carefully for your modem and radio. Don't switch with the another kernel before official launch comes.
Sent from my CruelB Note 3 SM-N9005 Snapdragon 800 using Tapatalk
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h guys!
i asked for 'the propper files' link?...
my phone now entres boot-loop when i restart it. any help?
...after several loops, it finally completes start up. by now i'd have left it alone for about 15 mins!
tanks, in advance..
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aidelnma said:
THank you soo much after following exact instruction that you gave i finally got it rooted!! Thank you!!
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h guys!
i asked for 'the propper files' link?...
my phone now entres boot-loop when i restart it. any help?
...after several loops, it finally completes start up. by now i'd have left it alone for about 15 mins!
tanks, in advance..
THANK YOU!
Yes, the reactivation lock did it for me too. I was stuck at exactly the same point and couldn't think of why, and this didn't even come to mind. In fact, I forgot that I even did that, but it worked. !!!
nsnarayan10 said:
I will help you,dont worry!
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Help please, I have a (Note 3) SM-N900V on JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE.
I bought it on Jan 12th ish, and took the firmware update as soon as I saw it because of some reading I had done.... shouldn't have done that I guess.
I am still totally unable to root this thing, Kingo, Odin v3.0.9. I am willing to do w/e (go back to older firmware even if possible)
I know there are no guarantees in this attempt, and would not hold you to anything, I have rooted every other android I have had and am very familiar with the process, any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JoelJrMcCracken/
This has helped. Thanks a lot.
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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This helped a lot. Problem fixed.
regards
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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Thanks. 1.5 years later and this helped me too!
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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U sir are a life saver!
Thanks!
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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Thank you, you saved me from pulling my hair out :highfive:
Hello to all.
I have a Tab 3 (that was given to me)on Software version T217SVPUBOH1
Hardware Version T217S.04
Model Number SM-TS17S
Android Ver: 4.4.2
Baseband T217SVPUBOH1
I guess Stock Kernel 3.4.0-1715729
Build Number KOT49H.T217SVOUBOH1
Could Someone direct me to the PROPER CF Auto Root and Odin? I am not planning on changing the ROM, I just want to Add Viper to increase the Audio Volume and maybe some other root controls.
Any and All Help Is Appreciated
Thank you in Advance
Blessings
Thank a lott!!!already rooted!!!!

Flashed incorrect ROM

So my Girlfriend wanted a free hotspot on her phone, so i rooted her phone without issue and looked up how to get a free hotspot, i followed this video to the T (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYTis-i7HA4)
Unfortunately the phone stopped working, and double unfortunately i was being stupid as hell and didnt bother to backup the rom before installation. so i figured to fix the problem i would just flash a custom ROM on their, one that included hotspot. i THOUGHT her phone was an i9505 model s4. i ended up flashing an i9505 rom to her phone and it SEMI work (she cn sms and call but she doesnt get data and a lot of the apps dont work correctly) i tried flashing the stock rom back onto her phone using odin but it immediately fails everytime, i also tried to flash it using CWM but that also immediately fails. i really need to get her phone working and i will be checking this thread every 5 minutes or so, so if there is any more information you need from me, please ask and i will respond ASAP, i really need the phone fixed by tonight, also, if someone is willing to skype me and walk me through everything so i cna get it done ASAP, if you succesfully fix my phone ill shoot you 25 bucks (yo uwould send me an invoice from payapl or something and id pay the invoice with a credit card)
Thanks in advance guys! I definitely learned my lesson on backing things up! lol
also, this is what odin said
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> L720VPUFNG2_L720SPTFNG2_L720VPUFNG2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
doubke edit: when in download mode and i have already tried to falsh using odin my phone says:
odin mode
product name sph l720t
(usual binary and system status knox stuff)
write protection enabled
emmc burst mode enabled
start [224,1440]
secure check fail: aboot
Well, first you need to make sure what phone you are using. You said you thought you had a i9505 but you tried to flash the tar file for the Sprint GS4 (SPH-L720) which is the L720VPUFNG2 (NG2) file you refer to in the Odin readout above. Finally, in your edit, in Odin Mode you are showing the product name SPH-L720T. The 720T is the triband version of the Sprint Galaxy S4. I believe the tar file for the 720T is the NG5. I am not sure what trying to Odin a NG2 tar will do to a 720T phone but it would seem you may. On the Q&A page about two threads below your thread are threads for ROMs tested on the 720T as well as an everything you need to know about the 720T thread. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621862). I would look at those two threads to see if you can find a ROM or tar that works on your version. I am almost positive you will find both. To be safe, if you phone is a 720T, I would probably odin back to stock with the proper tar, regroup and start over with new root and the correct ROM. (read read read read and read again before you start flashing) If it is the 9505, there is another forum for that phone. If it is actually the L720, then you have bigger problems. Start by deleting and reinstalling drivers, download the tar file again, make sure you are using a good USB cord and try again. I am still relatively new but if I can help further, let me know.
dyandell said:
Well, first you need to make sure what phone you are using. You said you thought you had a i9505 but you tried to flash the tar file for the Sprint GS4 (SPH-L720) which is the L720VPUFNG2 (NG2) file you refer to in the Odin readout above. Finally, in your edit, in Odin Mode you are showing the product name SPH-L720T. The 720T is the triband version of the Sprint Galaxy S4. I believe the tar file for the 720T is the NG5. I am not sure what trying to Odin a NG2 tar will do to a 720T phone but it would seem you may. On the Q&A page about two threads below your thread are threads for ROMs tested on the 720T as well as an everything you need to know about the 720T thread. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621862). I would look at those two threads to see if you can find a ROM or tar that works on your version. I am almost positive you will find both. To be safe, if you phone is a 720T, I would probably odin back to stock with the proper tar, regroup and start over with new root and the correct ROM. (read read read read and read again before you start flashing) If it is the 9505, there is another forum for that phone. If it is actually the L720, then you have bigger problems. Start by deleting and reinstalling drivers, download the tar file again, make sure you are using a good USB cord and try again. I am still relatively new but if I can help further, let me know.
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hey man, i really appreciate the quick reply!!!! im pretty sure my phone is actually the 720T so im going to download the stock rom for that and try and flash it using odin. thanks man!
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/35324/L720TVPUBNG5_L720TSPTBNG5_XAS.zip/
Here is a link to the stock firmware for the L720T.
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I have been married longer than some of the people on here have been alive so I can imagine the a$$ chewing you are currently receiving.
Us guys have to watch each other's backs! Good luck and let me know if I can help some more.
dyandell said:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/35324/L720TVPUBNG5_L720TSPTBNG5_XAS.zip/
Here is a link to the stock firmware for the L720T.
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I have been married longer than some of the people on here have been alive so I can imagine the a$$ chewing you are currently receiving.
Us guys have to watch each other's backs! Good luck and let me know if I can help some more.
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"HOW AM I GOING TO CHECK MY (insert girly website here) WITHOUT MY PHONE!!!!"
lol thanks man im currently downloading it but the internet at her house is incredibly slow hahaha. so i just gotta do a lot of waiting.
so i flashed the stock rom but now i keep getting popups that services have stopped working (google search, settings, google partner setup, google.process.gapps etc.)
This is really bummin me out man. im probably going to have to smash her phone and go through insurance and pay the 200 dollars so she can get a replacement. is there nothing else i can try?
and now it wont even boot into recovery.
this is seriously pissing me off why doesnt **** ever just work right? ughhhhh
You're getting the error messages after using Odin?
I would try flashing thru Odin again.
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Fixed it, just forgot to clear cache and factory reset after the install, you guys are the bomb! Thanks to all those who helped me! Her phone is now working
Raidenbeats said:
Fixed it, just forgot to clear cache and factory reset after the install, you guys are the bomb! Thanks to all those who helped me! Her phone is now working
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Glad to hear you got her phone fixed. Doesn't mean you are out of the doghouse but at least you will not be in it as long.
well I was going to flash a custom ROM for her after we got the stock one in, but all the ROMS for her model are lame as hell and are ugly as heck. and they are all google based.
Raidenbeats said:
well I was going to flash a custom ROM for her after we got the stock one in, but all the ROMS for her model are lame as hell and are ugly as heck. and they are all google based.
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If all you originally wanted was free hotspot, take a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621862
Use CF-AutoRoot to root, and then use either Galaxy Tools app or telephony.db edit to get free hotspot. This is a tried and true hotspot solution for the 720T. There are links/instructions for both in OP of the above thread. I can personally vouch for these. I used them to root and get free hotspot and all has been golden. No issues whatsoever.
Compared to what you've already been through with this phone, these mods should be a piece of cake.
Pro Tip: Once you've added native hotspot, add a toggle to the notification bar. There are links in the above thread to do it manually. But the easiest way to do it is with the Galaxy Tools app. There's an option in it that says "Add all Notification Toggles" that will add every imaginable toggle to the notification bar - including of course the hotspot toggle.

My note 3 SM-N9005 is also a SM-N900A. NEED HELP

Okay, so i purchased a brand new samsung note 3 sm-n9005 from hong kong, and its been running perfectly,
here are some specs
android version= kitkat 4.2.2
baseband version = N9005ZHUENF1
kernel version = 3.4.0-722276
built number =KOT49H.N9005ZHUENF1
so far so good, everything seems legit, but then i wanted to upgrade to lollipop so i downloaded the necessary samsung drivers, kies software, odin 3.09,
and the hong kong version of the lollipop 5.0 firmware "N9005ZSUGOC3"
but soon as i click start
it shows fail
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005ZSUGOC3_N9005OZSGOC3_N9005ZSUGOC3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
and as i was inspecting the error on the oden on my phone, i noticed
the product name on my phone is SM-N900A which makes no sense.
to further examine i went to the recovery and it shows
android system recovery <3e>
KOT49H.N900AUCUCNC2
now i am really confused as to what phone i have, the box, documentations, and with in the phone settings everything points to n9005. where as oden and "volume down + power + home" menu shows n900a
and
"volume up + power + home" recovery menu also shows n900a.
what should i do to upgrade to lollipop, what phone do i really have?
What does it say under the battery?
Did you buy from a reliable seller or could it be a knock-off phone?
There's an app on Play you could use - Phone INFO Samsung. DL it and run and see what it tells you.
What is a BOUBOO Note ??? as under system menu .
same isse
i have same issues as yours. dont know what firmware to download
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It's a real device, just that the person probably flashed the N9005 firmware on it.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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It's not brand new then. It's a second hand device.
It's a real device, just that the person probably flashed the N9005 firmware on it.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
So after a while of trying to flash different roms, turns out, it is a n900a
So after a while of trying to flash different roms, turns out, it is a n900a, it is authentic, its not a fake, everything checks out, but the retailer was from hong kong, and they buy the phones on bulk, so the guy distrubuting the phones, has flashed the n9005 rom on to it,
after flashing the n900a lollipop, the phone has been working as good as it should, i have had no problems whats so ever, it just amazes me as to what lengths people would go to deceive and cheat the customers.
anyways, thank you for your replys, hope you all have an amazing time,
sincerely,
Ali,
PS, boubou is what i called my ex girlfriend, its just an inside joke, and since this phone was just about equally two faced, i gave it a name that would make sense
hey, what ever it says on the recovery is true
kings555 said:
i have same issues as yours. dont know what firmware to download
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hey, what ever it says on the recovery is true
N900AUCUEOC1_N900AATTEOC1_N900AUCUEOC1_HOME.tar
just flash this,
it is the official android 5.0 lollipop for n900a (atnt). works like a charm, and if you have to, just disable all the atnt apps,
there is no difference other then the fact that it shows a atnt logo on boot.
its an inside joke
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What is a BOUBOO Note ??? as under system menu .
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PS, boubou is what i called my ex girlfriend, its just an inside joke, and since this phone was just about equally two faced, i gave it a name that would make sense
hi
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urmother93 said:
hey, what ever it says on the recovery is true
N900AUCUEOC1_N900AATTEOC1_N900AUCUEOC1_HOME.tar
just flash this,
it is the official android 5.0 lollipop for n900a (atnt). works like a charm, and if you have to, just disable all the atnt apps,
there is no difference other then the fact that it shows a atnt logo on boot.
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where did you dload this firmware. im sorry im just noob with these techy stuffs
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where did you dload this firmware. im sorry im just noob with these techy stuffs
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so i can send you the links, or i can send you a full tutorial i made for my friends to install a custom note 4 rom,
it is the best rom you can have on a n900a. ive been rocking that since.
urmother93 said:
so i can send you the links, or i can send you a full tutorial i made for my friends to install a custom note 4 rom,
it is the best rom you can have on a n900a. ive been rocking that since.
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You can send me and a tutorial? Sorry ... Google translation
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You can send me and a tutorial? Sorry ... Google translation
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I man... Google translation.... OK: P
MrYuraB said:
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mate, i dont think i can attach files here, if you give me your email, id be more then happy to email it to you
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where did you dload this firmware. im sorry im just noob with these techy stuffs
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no worries mate, my brother is the same,
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N900A/
all the official firmware can be found on this website, however lollipop hasnt been officially released for note 3 att (n900a),
i was using this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-dompop-urv2-2-3-tekhd-edition-note4-t3074094
rom on my note 3, its a port from note edge, had amazing bettery life and little to not bugs.
i no longer have the note 3 i upgraded to a note 5.
hope it helps,
if you want, i made a tutorial for my brother, i can send it to you too
Bricked 900A or maybe N9005!!?? Help
I do hope someone can help me. I have a bricked note 3 which appears to have been bogus for reasons the same as the above. Recovery mode States SM-
Official
Samsung official
But the sticker on the back shows N9005 and the serial is not recognized by keis.
I rooted it using let it rain and tried to flash a recovery to it which then failed and gave me an att&t warning when turning on. I then tried again to flash stock and it now gets to the Samsung logo and no further. I have never been able to flash anything with Odin due to fail (auth) at various stages. Was trying N9005 stock but having read the above tried 900 A From sammobile which also failed at the same point. Running out of ideas and patience, can anyone help? The attached was taken prior to me doing anything.
What model does it say in download mode ??

Cant Unroot S4 I9505

Hi guys, looking for a little help / advice.
I have a UK Galaxy S4 (I9505) which is rooted and running CM12.01 ROM.
I am trying to Unroot and restore a stock rom via Odin, but it always fails.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I've tried different versions of the firmware, different versions of Odin. Changed USB cables and ports, but always the same error. Any advice greatly appreciated.
Thanks
Are you flashing the newest firmware available?
GDReaper said:
Are you flashing the newest firmware available?
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I think so....
the file is: I9505XXUHOD7_I9505EVRHOD1_I9505XXUHOD7_HOME.tar.md5
flashing original rom for samobile.
johnfree98 said:
flashing original rom for samobile.
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that is originlal ROM from sammobile as far as I know.
the version bootloader and modem to be the same that gives you the cm
johnfree98 said:
the version bootloader and modem to be the same that gives you the cm
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not quite sure what u mean, could you explain please...
mrmcox said:
not quite sure what u mean, could you explain please...
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I think he wants to say that you should try and flash a ROM with the same baseband you currently have.
You could also try another windows. Windows 7 always worked for me, but Windows 10 gave me some problems.
GDReaper said:
I think he wants to say that you should try and flash a ROM with the same baseband you currently have.
You could also try another windows. Windows 7 always worked for me, but Windows 10 gave me some problems.
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So the baseband from the custom ROM that is installed is L720TVPUCOH1. Which official stock ROM should I try ?
Thanks in advance...
mrmcox said:
So the baseband from the custom ROM that is installed is L720TVPUCOH1. Which official stock ROM should I try ?
Thanks in advance...
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The one with the same baseband. It's worth a try.
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The one with the same baseband. It's worth a try.
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Ok, I've found a Stock ROM with the same baseband, but its a US Sprint based ROM, and I have a UK based phone....Will this be ok ?
No. Odin does version checking to confirm that the firmware actually is for the device it is being flashed upon and will fail on a mismatch.
It sounds to me however that you might possibly have a Frankenphone, since you should not be able to install a Sprint bootloader on an international device. Would you please enter Download Mode and read off the model number posted on the screen? This is just to confirm that you really do have an I9505, and not another device masquerading as one.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
No. Odin does version checking to confirm that the firmware actually is for the device it is being flashed upon and will fail on a mismatch.
It sounds to me however that you might possibly have a Frankenphone, since you should not be able to install a Sprint bootloader on an international device. Would you please enter Download Mode and read off the model number posted on the screen? This is just to confirm that you really do have an I9505, and not another device masquerading as one.
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Thanks for the reply..... I had already attempted to install the stock ROM I mentioned above, and It actually worked...
I just went into the Download mode, and checked the product number which now says SPH-L720T.. I also checked this in the "about device" section on the phone, which now gives the same info..... But I'm almost certain it said I9505 last time..
Is this going to be a problem, or should the phone just carry on as normal now ?
Thanks again
mrmcox said:
Thanks for the reply..... I had already attempted to install the stock ROM I mentioned above, and It actually worked...
I just went into the Download mode, and checked the product number which now says SPH-L720T.. I also checked this in the "about device" section on the phone, which now gives the same info..... But I'm almost certain it said I9505 last time..
Is this going to be a problem, or should the phone just carry on as normal now ?
Thanks again
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The "about device" info can be changed very easily. You could make it show that your device is a S7 and is running iOS.
Download mode info is hard-coded.
So your device always was, and will be, a SPH-L720T
And since it's a Sprint phone, there is one major thing to keep in mind. In the UK and on the European continent, that phone will not get LTE service. The radio in the phone expects to see American channels and won't pick up the European ones. This is like my S4, but only in reverse. In my case, my S4 expects European channels as it's an I9505 and doesn't see American channels.
The only exception to the above is if the original owner managed to rewrite the Qualcomm chip to enable European bands.
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Download mode info is hard-coded.
So your device always was, and will be, a SPH-L720T
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This is what I don't understand....As I said, I am almost certain, that this used to say GT I9505, and was definitely an LTE version. I have used this phone on 4G networks. The phone was purchased in the UK direct from EE as a network upgrade. Could something I have done have messed this up ? and anyway to restore it ?
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This is what I don't understand....As I said, I am almost certain, that this used to say GT I9505, and was definitely an LTE version. I have used this phone on 4G networks. The phone was purchased in the UK direct from EE as a network upgrade. Could something I have done have messed this up ? and anyway to restore it ?
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It used to say GT-I9505 in download mode?
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It used to say GT-I9505 in download mode?
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I'm almost certain it did...not 100% sure, but 80-90% positive it did.... is that possible ? or am I just probably mistaken ?
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I'm almost certain it did...not 100% sure, but 80-90% positive it did.... is that possible ? or am I just probably mistaken ?
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I highly doubt it did.
I don't think the info displayed in download mode can be modified. Even if it can, I doubt it is an easy process to do. And flashing different ROMs is 100% not going to change it.
Download mode is similar to the bios of a PC, as I believe it's installed on the phone's motherboard itself, just like a PC's bios.
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I highly doubt it did.
I don't think the info displayed in download mode can be modified. Even if it can, I doubt it is an easy process to do. And flashing different ROMs is 100% not going to change it.
Download mode is similar to the bios of a PC, as I believe it's installed on the phone's motherboard itself, just like a PC's bios.
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Is there any way to try and convert it to I9505 baseband, as now it wont receive any data signal in uk, which it always did before. if so how can I do this, and what files should I be looking for ?
thanks

I need the stock ROM for the Galaxy S4 SM-S975L from Tracfone.

Hello. I need the stock ROM for the Galaxy S4 SM-S975L. All other ROMs (from updato.com, ect) fail to flash. My phone is soft bricked so I need to flash a ROM onto it.
Code:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> S975LUDUANB1_S975LTFNANB1_S975LUDUANB1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
sammobile.com has it. No, I can't provide a direct link to it due to site rules.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
sammobile.com has it. No, I can't provide a direct link to it due to site rules.
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This firmware is only available for premium users.
Please click here to become premium.
That's what SamMobile says when I try to download it. I can't pay $16.77 just for one stock ROM, I don't know what to do.
Try samsung-updates.com. Otherwise pay the $17 as it's far less than purchasing a new phone.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Try samsung-updates.com. Otherwise pay the $17 as it's far less than purchasing a new phone.
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Samsung Updates has to legit be the WORST thing ever, it says 5 hours for a 1.3GB file (I have 100mpbs down.) I'll try this and If it doesn't work, *sgh* I'll just pay up
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Try samsung-updates.com. Otherwise pay the $17 as it's far less than purchasing a new phone.
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Someone is saying that flash is failing because it's an older firmware. How would I check if it's up to date?
The Straight Talk S4 only ever had the one ROM, thus "someone" has guessed incorrectly.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
The Straight Talk S4 only ever had the one ROM, thus "someone" has guessed incorrectly.
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Well ODIN fails on AUTH
Have you tried a different cable? Have you switched to a different USB port? Did you make certain your drivers were installed correctly before proceeding? Any of these or all of them could explain the error you are having. In the meantime, please provide the following information.
Model Number, located in the upper left corner of the download mode screen.
Android Version, found by going to Settings > More > About device.
Firmware Version (AP, CP, CSC), found by dialing *#1234# in the dialer or by installing Phone Info from the Play Store and running it.
Service Provider
Country
Is the phone rooted? (Yes/No)
Is a custom ROM installed? (Yes/No, and the name of the ROM)
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Have you tried a different cable? Have you switched to a different USB port? Did you make certain your drivers were installed correctly before proceeding? Any of these or all of them could explain the error you are having. In the meantime, please provide the following information.
Model Number, located in the upper left corner of the download mode screen.
Android Version, found by going to Settings > More > About device.
Firmware Version (AP, CP, CSC), found by dialing *#1234# in the dialer or by installing Phone Info from the Play Store and running it.
Service Provider
Country
Is the phone rooted? (Yes/No)
Is a custom ROM installed? (Yes/No, and the name of the ROM)
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- SM-S975L
- Android 4.3
- I can't access the dialer; it's bricked
- Tracfone / Straight Talk
- USA
- Yes
- No
Unfortunately, the fact the stock ROM won't install leads me to think you have a hardware issue. On a working device Odin would not reject the firmware intended for the device. At worst it would simply not attempt to replace the bootloader.
Truth be told, with the S4 being over four years old now, it may be best to cut your losses here and work on getting a newer device. In fact, in your position I would look on Swappa for an unlocked device from T-Mobile, then get a hold of Straight Talk and request a BYOD SIM.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Unfortunately, the fact the stock ROM won't install leads me to think you have a hardware issue. On a working device Odin would not reject the firmware intended for the device. At worst it would simply not attempt to replace the bootloader.
Truth be told, with the S4 being over four years old now, it may be best to cut your losses here and work on getting a newer device. In fact, in your position I would look on Swappa for an unlocked device from T-Mobile, then get a hold of Straight Talk and request a BYOD SIM.
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I called Straight Talk, Tracfone, and Samsung and they didn't help me at all. Every USB cable, every port, every cable, every laptop, ODIN always fails. I guess I'm just gonna get a new phone, so RIP.
Straight Talk/Tracfone are noted for poor customer service when you call them. You get better results by initiating a chat session with them. Regardless, it's no surprise you got the brush-off from everyone. The phone is old, is no longer sold and is no longer supported by its manufacturer.
If you want to stick with getting Samsung devices from Straight Talk but the S7 on an installment plan is too rich for you, look to the Sky J7 as an alternative. Personally, I'd go the Swappa route and get a device that way.
The aboot.mbn file is the bootloader and will sometimes fail to flash if the OEM Samsung cable isn't used with Odin 3.07.

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