Not sure if the phone was previously rooted or not, but now when I turn it on it says firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please elecet recover mode in kies and try again. I tried an odin and it says FAIL (AUTH) any ideas?
zachsx said:
Not sure if the phone was previously rooted or not, but now when I turn it on it says firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please elecet recover mode in kies and try again. I tried an odin and it says FAIL (AUTH) any ideas?
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Are you on MF3 firmware. And have you read the several threads available about the problems with Kies and ODIN with MF3 and any sollutions there might be?
The "pinned" threads in the general and Q&A sections are a good place to start. Also make sure to read any threads about MF3. Good luck.
If you are not on MF3 firmware, I still suggest you read.
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Are you on MF3 firmware. And have you read the several threads available about the problems with Kies and ODIN with MF3 and any sollutions there might be?
The "pinned" threads in the general and Q&A sections are a good place to start. Also make sure to read any threads about MF3. Good luck.
If you are not on MF3 firmware, I still suggest you read.
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I have no clue if I have MF3 from what I read it seems like I do :/
From what I can read and tell, it looks like I'm **** out of luck.....
zachsx said:
I have no clue if I have MF3 from what I read it seems like I do :/
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Did you buy the phone in this condition? Because I can't imagine how any thought process would allow someone to do ANYTHING to a phone if they didn't at least (and I mean at the very least) know what firmware the phone was running. And actually, much more than that needs to be learned before the phone is ever touched.
So you bought it from someone like that?
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Did you buy the phone in this condition? Because I can't imagine how any thought process would allow someone to do ANYTHING to a phone if they didn't at least (and I mean at the very least) know what firmware the phone was running. And actually, much more than that needs to be learned before the phone is ever touched.
So you bought it from someone like that?
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Yes, and When I plugged it in it said that there was an update. Than here I am now in this boat. lol
MF3 can be J-Tagged now. So there is hope. Hit up mobiltechvideos. They do awesome work.
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Try manually putting the phone into ODIN (download) mode and then manually cancel out of it (volume down button...I think). and see if it boots up. There is also a thread in the general section about "a fix for KIES", you might want to check it out. Also, apparently Best Buys stores can reflash MF3 phones if you ask them nicely. All of this might help if you were on MF3.
If you were not on MF3, try to ODIN back to stock. Only do this with MDB or MDL firmware.
Good luck.
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Try manually putting the phone into ODIN (download) mode and then manually cancel out of it (volume down button...I think). and see if it boots up. There is also a thread in the general section about "a fix for KIES", you might want to check it out. Also, apparently Best Buys stores can reflash MF3 phones if you ask them nicely. All of this might help if you were on MF3.
If you were not on MF3, try to ODIN back to stock. Only do this with MDB or MDL firmware.
Good luck.
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I tried hitting cancel then it gives me the kies error message. It doesn't boot up. I have no clue what firmware im running now, which is probably why im in the boat when I tried odining it.
Do you have a best buy near you with the "samsung experience?"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2435043
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Red_81 said:
Do you have a best buy near you with the "samsung experience?"
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2435043
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Yeah, I just finished "Chatting" with samsung I'll head there tomorrow
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Yeah, I just finished "Chatting" with samsung I'll head there tomorrow
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let us know how it goes
No go, They said they couldn't get the phone to read......Which is stupid cause it runs on my computer fine.... I'm beyond frustrated.
It is possible that it has a partial EMMC failure. Try mobiltechvideos. I'm not joking. If they can fix it, nothing can.
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graydiggy said:
It is possible that it has a partial EMMC failure. Try mobiltechvideos. I'm not joking. If they can fix it, nothing can.
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I called AT&T and they are going send a warranty replacement, I was completely honest about my situations. After talking to Samsung at Best Buy, He told me it was a software issue and to contact AT&T
Guess what! I pulled this phone back alive! Oh yeah!!!! Stunning! HAPPY! lol Im looking for the link that saved my butt just touch base with everyone!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2404970 This is what saved my goods, so if you know anyone is having the same problem its kind of a loop hole works wonders.
Congrats.
As a friendly reminder, please watch the language. We have users of all ages here. I suggest replacement of the offending words.
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Mine working
Just to let everyone know I flashed to stock firmware MDL and when I rebooted it had a software update which I did without thinking which MF3. I then rooted with know problems and at this point I used goo manger and attempted to install CWM bad idea. Should have read but didn't but I read for a week trying to figure out and try everything I could think of no deal. I saw that people talked about going to best buy so I went to one close to me and system kept showing device not found the person told me he couldn't do anything so I called AT&T who wanted me to travel clear across the city to have it flashed or replaced. Decided that was to much so I went to another best buy and his system said not supported. He called Samsung and they wanted me to send it in or take to there Samsung repair center which was only couple miles away which I did. They had no problem flashing it funny thing they used Odin which they have the files for. I tried to get the guy to give me a copy of the software but he said he couldn't oh well I tried but it does prove that there is Odin files for it just have to wait. I know this is long post just thought that maybe it will help others.
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I used motochopper to root my S4. I got the 16GB version obviously 26 days ago.
I got ATT to let me exchange it for a 32GB model.
What do I need to do to return this back to stock so I can ship it back to ATT?
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Well you need to read...that would be a start
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I did look for it, didnt see it.
Thanks for your pleasing response.
On second thought, forget it.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2261573
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billinaz said:
I did look for it, didnt see it.
Thanks for your pleasing response.
On second thought, forget it.
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There are barely any threads in the Dev section so far. I could have simply stated that you didn't read carefully and moved on, but I at least directed you on where to get the information you seek. My post wasn't all bad . Follow the guide posted above me and you will be all set
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Thanks.
I saw that but I thought there may have been something else we needed to do because the bootloader wasnt unlocked yet. I didnt know if this would reset the flash counter back....
billinaz said:
Thanks.
I saw that but I thought there may have been something else we needed to do because the bootloader wasnt unlocked yet. I didnt know if this would reset the flash counter back....
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Not sure on the counter or even if it was tripped by rooting to be honest. In recovery you should be able to see the counter. At least I was able to on my Skyrocket. If my memory serves me right, the counter only increases when flashing things via odin, but someone more knowledgable than me could give better insight. That's how it was on the gs2 Skyrocket anyway. You are returning to ATT with a fully functional device and not Samsung for a repair of some kind, so it should be irrelevant for them. I doubt anyone working there even knows what the counter is never mind how to check it *good*
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Mike on XDA said:
There are barely any threads in the Dev section so far. I could have simply stated that you didn't read carefully and moved on, but I at least directed you on where to get the information you seek. My post wasn't all bad . Follow the guide posted above me and you will be all set
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Yup...... that would have been good!
I did read Adams thread and I already thought of using ODIN but I thought that the flash counter also needed something done to revert that back.
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Not sure on the counter or even if it was tripped by rooting to be honest. In recovery you should be able to see the counter. At least I was able to on my Skyrocket. If my memory serves me right, the counter only increases when flashing things via odin, but someone more knowledgable than me could give better insight. That's how it was on the gs2 Skyrocket anyway. You are returning to ATT with a fully functional device and not Samsung for a repair of some kind, so it should be irrelevant for them. I doubt anyone working there even knows what the counter is never mind how to check it *good*
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Very true. I cant believe I got them to process an exchange after 26 days!.....
billinaz said:
Yup...... that would have been good!
I did read Adams thread and I already thought of using ODIN but I thought that the flash counter also needed something done to revert that back.
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The official firmware you will be flashing won't increase it or shouldn't anyway. Just remembered mine on the rocket only increased once because the stock image I flashed back to had been modified in some particular way. The stock images on sammi mobile and those extracted from kies for your use should not trip it
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Mike on XDA said:
Well you need to read...that would be a start
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+1 for great advice
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+1 for great advice
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+1 for an ignorant post.
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+1 for great advice
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+1 for an ignorant post.
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Not ignorant at all. If you would have read the "root" and the "return to stock" posts you would have found the answers and maybe learned a little more along the way. Getting pissed off at others because you didn't take the time needed to find the answer is just sad. And claiming you read a post (when you obviously didn't or you would have found the answer) is sadder. I'm not trying to bust your balls here, but you are wrong for not searching for the answer in the first place and then wrong again for acting pissy when someone took the time to tell you what you needed to do to find the answer. Good luck if you don't learn anything from this and decide to keep doing things to your phone, because you are going to need it.
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Not ignorant at all. If you would have read the "root" and the "return to stock" posts you would have found the answers and maybe learned a little more along the way. Getting pissed off at others because you didn't take the time needed to find the answer is just sad. And claiming you read a post (when you obviously didn't or you would have found the answer) is sadder. I'm not trying to bust your balls here, but you are wrong for not searching for the answer in the first place and then wrong again for acting pissy when someone took the time to tell you what you needed to do to find the answer. Good luck if you don't learn anything from this and decide to keep doing things to your phone, because you are going to need it.
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Actually it is, and calling people liars when you have only your assumption is even worse.
At least one person in this thread was helpful...... and even realized the appearance of the post way be harsher than intended.
You sir, are just a troll.
SO i was a fooled and i tried to flash my MF3 S4 with TRWP. Make a long story short my phone was soft bricked. I was unable to go into recovery mode, only Odin mode. So after reading a bunch of posts and thinking that my phone was bricked until samsung released official MF3 recovery image , i gave up. My friend at best buy called me and said that they now have "Samsung Experience Centers and they can Flash your phone to factory stock. I called Samsung and verified. i immediately brought the phone over and after explaining that "Kies" Ruined my phone they were able to flash my phone now it is working. I will go into more detail soon. But those who were in my situation, rest assured there is a solution now.
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SO i was a fooled and i tried to flash my MF3 S4 with TRWP. Make a long story short my phone was soft bricked. I was unable to go into recovery mode, only Odin mode. So after reading a bunch of posts and thinking that my phone was bricked until samsung released official MF3 recovery image , i gave up. My friend at best buy called me and said that they now have "Samsung Experience Centers and they can Flash your phone to factory stock. I called Samsung and verified. i immediately brought the phone over and after explaining that "Kies" Ruined my phone they were able to flash my phone now it is working. I will go into more detail soon. But those who were in my situation, rest assured there is a solution now.
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And what firmware did that flash was it MF3 or MDL?
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I know they can flash MF3, and they probably did/will.
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So how is it?
Yes it was the MF3 the latest att over the air update. I used Loki to root and that worked. Then I used "Goo manager to install clock work/TWRP and that's when I got stuck in Odin mode. I was no longer able to go into recovery mode.
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Super Evan said:
Yes it was the MF3 the latest att over the air update. I used Loki to root and that worked. Then I used "too manager to install clock work and that's when I got stuck in Odin mode. I was no longer able to go into recovery mode.
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You do know that there is no custom recovery of MF3 yet. Only root.
That is true only a root exists. However best buy flashed me back to stock
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BRB Headed to Local BestBuy.......I have a softbricked S4 running MF3. Will report back.
Okay good luck. If u can get your screen to show the kies triangle repair message it will be best .
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Also if they guy looks like he doesn't know what he is doing have him call Samsung technical support. The best buy rep that did mine initially said he couldn't do, then he called Samsung technical support and they guided him through the process and it finally flashed.
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Super Evan said:
Also if they guy looks like he doesn't know what he is doing have him call Samsung technical support. The best buy rep that did mine initially said he couldn't do, then he called Samsung technical support and they guided him through the process and it finally flashed.
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Dude, don't try to flash a custom recovery. You're only going to be able to go back to best buy so many times before they catch on.
Your right . I am not flashing it again till a working/proven method is found . I went 2 weeks with no phone.:thumbdown::thumbdown:
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We need to find out what method Best Buys is using to flash MF3. It is possible that Samsung has made available (to Best Buy Samsung locations) full MF3 firmware, but what are they using to flash it with...ODIN?
scott14719 said:
We need to find out what method Best Buys is using to flash MF3. It is possible that Samsung has made available (to Best Buy Samsung locations) full MF3 firmware, but what are they using to flash it with...ODIN?
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Ya, my question too. Hopefully sometime can check what they're using
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Your right . I am not flashing it again till a working/proven method is found . I went 2 weeks with no phone.:thumbdown::thumbdown:
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Your OP stated you'd give more details. Do you know what software they used to flash the rom?
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SO i was a fooled and i tried to flash my MF3 S4 with TRWP. Make a long story short my phone was soft bricked. I was unable to go into recovery mode, only Odin mode. So after reading a bunch of posts and thinking that my phone was bricked until samsung released official MF3 recovery image , i gave up. My friend at best buy called me and said that they now have "Samsung Experience Centers and they can Flash your phone to factory stock. I called Samsung and verified. i immediately brought the phone over and after explaining that "Kies" Ruined my phone they were able to flash my phone now it is working. I will go into more detail soon. But those who were in my situation, rest assured there is a solution now.
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It would be great if you could check with your friend at Best Buy and see if he has any details about how the MF3 firmware is being flashed.
I will ask my friend if he can get more details and possible pictures. From what I know special "Tools" where provided by by Samsung. Initially the Best Buy rep that flashed my phone did not know what to do he then called Samsung technical support and they were able to remote control his PC and finish the flash. I wasn't able to see the program he was using as I was behind the PC screen and could not get around.
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Its called "Samsung Smart" its what the att store uses I got the guy to tell me what it was. He said that samsung reps came in and installed the software on all of there computers. I hope we can get someone who works there to throw the software on a usb stick. It needs to be leaked. I am soooooo pissed off right now because I just got a new one from the device support center yesterday and it came with mdl on it. Then the damn thing updated itself within 24hrs. It downloaded it and installed it without my consent. Im going to brick it on purpose and take it back to the att device support center and they will probably try and reflash it but it wont work cause all they have is the samsung smart exe program with the mdl fimware and im sure its nkt going to downgrade it so they will end up giving me a new phone again and hopefully it will have mdl on it first thing in the morning.
Struck out at my nearest Best Buy this evening. The guy at the Samsung counter didn't seem to know much about them, he did plug it in but never launched any applications to try and reflash it all he was using was a laptop and stock USB cable. There are several other stores in my area (Houston TX) I'll run out tomorrow and try my luck again. I'll report back on any applications they use and will pick their brains for info if I'm successful getting it restored to stock. To be continued.......
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Also if they guy looks like he doesn't know what he is doing have him call Samsung technical support. The best buy rep that did mine initially said he couldn't do, then he called Samsung technical support and they guided him through the process and it finally flashed.
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Man I tore out of the house earlier headed to BB before I saw this post. I'll definitely try this approach tomorrow.
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Struck out at my nearest Best Buy this evening. The guy at the Samsung counter didn't seem to know much about them, he did plug it in but never launched any applications to try and reflash it all he was using was a laptop and stock USB cable. There are several other stores in my area (Houston TX) I'll run out tomorrow and try my luck again. I'll report back on any applications they use and will pick their brains for info if I'm successful getting it restored to stock. To be continued.......
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Man I tore out of the house earlier headed to BB before I saw this post. I'll definitely try this approach tomorrow.
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Try calling a few Best Buys before hand and ask if they are capable of flashing your Samsung S4. When i called i said that Samsung Customer Care informed me to go to a Best Buy with a Samsung Experience Shop and they would be able to Flash my phone back to stock. Good luck.
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Its called "Samsung Smart" its what the att store uses I got the guy to tell me what it was. He said that samsung reps came in and installed the software on all of there computers. I hope we can get someone who works there to throw the software on a usb stick. It needs to be leaked. I am soooooo pissed off right now because I just got a new one from the device support center yesterday and it came with mdl on it. Then the damn thing updated itself within 24hrs. It downloaded it and installed it without my consent. Im going to brick it on purpose and take it back to the att device support center and they will probably try and reflash it but it wont work cause all they have is the samsung smart exe program with the mdl fimware and im sure its nkt going to downgrade it so they will end up giving me a new phone again and hopefully it will have mdl on it first thing in the morning.
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Dang that sucks. Good Luck Tomorrow.
Installed https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jrummy.font.installer&hl=en tried a custom font... BRICK
Things I tried to unbrick with
1.flashing a pit file in odin
Not tried
1. BestBuy, gonna trip out there after my college classes.
2. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Unbrick-Ser...t-/271267344770?ssPageName=ADME:X:AAQ:US:1123 would like to do this only as a last resort as i am broke right now.
I'm posting on XDA for some help/suggestions on what i should do. (please note I have no custom recovery)
Also I saw someone say they put their phone on T-Mobile and took a T-Mobile OTA to replace the MF3 and then bootloader unlocked the T-Mobile update.
Edit: I do have the SGH-1337 sim unlocked currently running on airvoice going to make the switch to T-Mobile sometime this week.
Don't mess with the pit file. Best case, it didn't do anything, worst case I'd it messes up your phone worse that it is. You never mentioned what state your phone is in. Did it boot? Boot into download or what.
I think your best bet is best buy. They seem to be able to flash the mf3 firmware. It's basically the same thing jtag would do and it's free.
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Don't mess with the pit file. Best case, it didn't do anything, worst case I'd it messes up your phone worse that it is. You never mentioned what state your phone is in. Did it boot? Boot into download or what.
I think your best bet is best buy. They seem to be able to flash the mf3 firmware. It's basically the same thing jtag would do and it's free.
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Wasn't thinking straight, it bootloops at the AT&T logo so I can hit download and stock recovery. tried factory reset from recovery, no dice. I'll be hitting up best buy asap. and do you anything about OTA'ing to T-Mobile and possibly unlocking that build?
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Wasn't thinking straight, it bootloops at the AT&T logo so I can hit download and stock recovery. tried factory reset from recovery, no dice. I'll be hitting up best buy asap. and do you anything about OTA'ing to T-Mobile and possibly unlocking that build?
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You can use the Samsung kies program to do an emergency recovery. It should work. I'd try that before bestbuy.
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galaxyjeff said:
You can use the Samsung kies program to do an emergency recovery. It should work. I'd try that before bestbuy.
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thanks for the suggestion, just put my phone in download I'm guessing?
Samsung sure does think they're protecting me by locking my bootloader. locked bootloader just creating problems ;-;
Kies just sorta sits here...
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You can use the Samsung kies program to do an emergency recovery. It should work. I'd try that before bestbuy.
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Except kies doesn't have mf3...and more often than not makes the phone worse than before as it does a partial flash of (older) MDL until it gets stopped due to bootloader
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You'd probably be better off going to a Best Buy that has a "Samsung Experience" booth. They can flash it back to stock MF3. The normal BB service counter will have no clue what your talking about.
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You'd probably be better off going to a Best Buy that has a "Samsung Experience" booth. They can flash it back to stock MF3. The normal BB service counter will have no clue what your talking about.
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that's what I'm doing
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that's what I'm doing
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Just cam back from my local Breast Boy. Phone got returned to perfect stock. The guy knew what he was doing and tried a few different things to get my phone on MDL/MDK like i asked and hes said the program wouldn't allow it. (I watched over his shoulder, no hope sadly :/)
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Just cam back from my local Breast Boy. Phone got returned to perfect stock. The guy knew what he was doing and tried a few different things to get my phone on MDL/MDK like i asked and hes said the program wouldn't allow it. (I watched over his shoulder, no hope sadly :/)
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Glad you got it back working. There's no way it'll ever be able to be downgraded.
so my friend download an app and didn't read anything about it before he installed the app. The app was suppose to replace the home launcher but he was suppose to install another app before he installed it but he didn't. I have tried Odin, Kies, and Heimdall with no luck. I have tried them on different computers and with different cables. His phone is a SGH-I337, yes it is rooted but only for one app that was installed that doesn't affect anything. But now it only go to the download screen with the android man even when booted up normally it only fails the [auth] on Odin and it wouldn't even connect to Kies. Any help would be GREAT, he is only giving me 2 day to try and fix it for him then he is going to buy a new phone. Thanks in advance EVEN IF ITS JUST GUESS I'll still give it a try.
What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
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If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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What app did you try to install and what firmware are you on. Odin should work if you use the right firmware.
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I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.
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I dont remember what app he tried to install, only that it was suppose to change his home screen. As far as what firnware he is on I have no clue cause I have no way to find out and he is no help hell he doesnt know the his ass from a hole in the ground when i ask him.
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I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
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If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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thanks im downloading his files now but im at a crappy hotel so its going to take over an hour ill let u know how it goes, u never know u couldve just saved him $200 :highfive:
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I would start with the mf3 tar files in odin. If they don't work try the mk2 tar file
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correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others
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correct me if I'm but cant i just run the mk2 no matter what firmware he is on, doesnt it supersede the others
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Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
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Yes, but he'll have less options in flashing roms if he's interested in that. Otherwise just flash the mk2
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he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it
joshuadrivin said:
he not like me, he doesnt flash roms. im hoping the file JTrocks posed about will finally work on his phone cause so far i have tried 5 others and they all fail in the same spot, i dont know if it has anything to do with the fact that his phone has best buys security on it
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Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
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jd1639 said:
Never heard of best buys security. Worst comes to worse you could take it to a best buy with a Samsung experience and they can flash it.
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I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly
joshuadrivin said:
I actually tried that and they couldnt fix it surprisingly
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That's not a good sign.
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JTrocks said:
If the phone is running either the MK2 or MF3 baseband then my thread here may be able to help you. Check ted77usa's post (the last reply on the first page) for how I fixed my phone.
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It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad you got it working
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jd1639 said:
Glad you got it working
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thanks and if i end up seeing someone else with that best buy security ill post it on hear and tag you so you will know what i was talking about
joshuadrivin said:
It worked like a charm thank you sir, i ended up fixing his phone just in time for breakfest so thanks to you i get free food this morning :laugh: but really thanks alot!!!!!!!!!!!
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@joshuadrivin Glad that u fixed your friend phone on time for breakfast.....:good:.....u know why? i can see that u got a lot of help in here. @jd1639 saw your sig NEXUS 5 now? are u still have your S4? @JTrocks great job on giving good direction ......:good::good:
Odin Restore with AT&T SM-G930A G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files NOT WORKING!!!!!!!!!!
Sooooooooo tried everything to restore my S7 AT&T SM-G930A with the "Supposed" G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files that are floating around the threads. I'll answer the question "Why are you doing that?" first.
well because i am a flashaholic that gives ZERO **cks and is pissed off that this bootloader is locked and has OCD about flashing S*it. soooooo...... whatever. And yes.... I KNOW I shouldn't have bought a branded phone. But I did soooooooo..... Rant over, anyway, Figured I could try to flash the restore shizz just in case i ever needed it for some drastic reason or Just because i just wanted to flash ****. but to no avail Odin is giving this error on the phone itself while in Odin Mode, **Odin protocol version error!** tried it in Odin Mode with oem unlock switched on and tried it switched off. Nope same error. tried in the bootloader screen also with same settings, Nope same error. Sooooooooo not sure what is going on except maybe it has to be something with the lockdown of the phone. Just thought i would drop this info down here and see what happens.
Peace OUT!
joshzdad2013 said:
Sooooooooo tried everything to restore my S7 AT&T SM-G930A with the "Supposed" G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files that are floating around the threads. I'll answer the question "Why are you doing that?" first.
well because i am a flashaholic that gives ZERO **cks and is pissed off that this bootloader is locked and has OCD about flashing S*it. soooooo...... whatever. And yes.... I KNOW I shouldn't have bought a branded phone. But I did soooooooo..... Rant over, anyway, Figured I could try to flash the restore shizz just in case i ever needed it for some drastic reason or Just because i just wanted to flash ****. but to no avail Odin is giving this error on the phone itself while in Odin Mode, **Odin protocol version error!** tried it in Odin Mode with oem unlock switched on and tried it switched off. Nope same error. tried in the bootloader screen also with same settings, Nope same error. Sooooooooo not sure what is going on except maybe it has to be something with the lockdown of the phone. Just thought i would drop this info down here and see what happens.
Peace OUT!
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Got the same issue on my S7 Edge att, try using the smart switch app for emergency recovery, it didnt work for me but might with you
Rapazzo said:
Got the same issue on my S7 Edge att, try using the smart switch app for emergency recovery, it didnt work for me but might with you
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Doesn't work, i think At&t blocks it. It gavr me some dumb ass remark about this carrrier doesn't allow this n that. Whatever.
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hey, I have these, if you want them let me know where i can upload them to, or I can place them on my drive for you. let me know. They helped a few times of bricking for me.
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Sooooooooo tried everything to restore my S7 AT&T SM-G930A with the "Supposed" G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files that are floating around the threads. I'll answer the question "Why are you doing that?" first.
well because i am a flashaholic that gives ZERO **cks and is pissed off that this bootloader is locked and has OCD about flashing S*it. soooooo...... whatever. And yes.... I KNOW I shouldn't have bought a branded phone. But I did soooooooo..... Rant over, anyway, Figured I could try to flash the restore shizz just in case i ever needed it for some drastic reason or Just because i just wanted to flash ****. but to no avail Odin is giving this error on the phone itself while in Odin Mode, **Odin protocol version error!** tried it in Odin Mode with oem unlock switched on and tried it switched off. Nope same error. tried in the bootloader screen also with same settings, Nope same error. Sooooooooo not sure what is going on except maybe it has to be something with the lockdown of the phone. Just thought i would drop this info down here and see what happens.
Peace OUT!
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joshzdad2013 said:
Sooooooooo tried everything to restore my S7 AT&T SM-G930A with the "Supposed" G930AATT1APB5_User_Binary files that are floating around the threads. I'll answer the question "Why are you doing that?" first.
well because i am a flashaholic that gives ZERO **cks and is pissed off that this bootloader is locked and has OCD about flashing S*it. soooooo...... whatever. And yes.... I KNOW I shouldn't have bought a branded phone. But I did soooooooo..... Rant over, anyway, Figured I could try to flash the restore shizz just in case i ever needed it for some drastic reason or Just because i just wanted to flash ****. but to no avail Odin is giving this error on the phone itself while in Odin Mode, **Odin protocol version error!** tried it in Odin Mode with oem unlock switched on and tried it switched off. Nope same error. tried in the bootloader screen also with same settings, Nope same error. Sooooooooo not sure what is going on except maybe it has to be something with the lockdown of the phone. Just thought i would drop this info down here and see what happens.
Peace OUT!
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Sorry I just saw you tried those. Still, if need, let me know!!!!
Sam
ebaul said:
Sorry I just saw you tried those. Still, if need, let me know!!!!
Sam
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Hey thanks Sam, I got rid of the darn phone. Thanks for your time though.
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joshzdad2013 said:
Hey thanks Sam, I got rid of the darn phone. Thanks for your time though.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/odin-3-12-3-worlds-att-s7-odin-firmware-t3401470
working odin
ebaul said:
hey, I have these, if you want them let me know where i can upload them to, or I can place them on my drive for you. let me know. They helped a few times of bricking for me.
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Do you also have the S7 edge files?
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Skizzy034 said:
Do you also have the S7 edge files?
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Sorry for the delay, no I don't. Did you root already? Hope you did. I got rid of a bunch of crapware and can tell the difference in speed and battery life!!
Had to take my phone into Bestbuy just had them factory reset and now I have the June update.
https://imgur.com/a/4Qq7Y
Please help me
Makaveli315 said:
https://imgur.com/a/4Qq7Y
Please help me
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Use odin 3.12 or better.
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kokyleod said:
Use odin 3.12 or better.
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I did its not working still. Now it's just failing on initialization. What is the problem???
Makaveli315 said:
I did its not working still. Now it's just failing on initialization. What is the problem???
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Why are you trying to go back to pb5 when there are two newer FWs out? APF2 and APG1. I think I remember that people weren't able to restore to pb5 after updating to apf2. Could definitely be wrong about that tho.
Anyways, pg1 has wifi calling and advanced messaging.
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I found out the fix by myself. I don't understand why nobody thought of it but here it is. All I did was reboot into recovery and factory reset the phone and my phone booted up like normal without root.
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Now I'm trying to reboot it and I flashed the boot tar for it that I flashed in the first place to achieve root but everytime I download superuser it keeps force closing it...what am I doing wrong now lol. Like I must be the most unluckilest guy on the planet. This thing is a nightmare. Am I missing something after refreshing the rooted g935x boot .tar?
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hey, I have these, if you want them let me know where i can upload them to, or I can place them on my drive for you. let me know. They helped a few times of bricking for me.
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Do you still have those files available? I can't find them anywhere!