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[Q] My Note 3 is stuck after trying Odin

thinks should be super easy but sadly things got F-ed up for no reason.
Hoping that someone can help me out.
I'm on a SM-N9005 model
Reactivation lock off
Knock kernel lock 0x0
I also see on the Odin mode screen that it says
"Write protection: Enable" (not sure if that's important).
On the Box the phone says sm-n9005zwexs
I downloaded the drivers from http://stockroms.net/file/Drivers/Samsung/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe (which is what all sites I've checked recommended).
I've tried different USB ports.
I'm using the USB 3 charger that came with the Note 3
Now I followed the instructions by downloading Odin, going into "odin mode" on the device (down volume, power and home and seeing the giant green android), the phone is detected and I select the CF-Auto Root file after clicking on PDA (in Odin 3) and sadly I end up getting a fail (specifically when it gets to 40% of the progress bar on the note 3). Since I have an N9005 I used this CF Auto Root file http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
I've tried both versions Odin3 1.85 and Odin 3 3.09 and they both give me a giant red FAIL.
Now when I tried to reboot my phone, I get "firmware upgrade encountered an issue"
When I try and launch KIES 3, it says that the mobile phone is not supported -_-
I really don't know what to do. At this point, screw rooting, I just want it to work -_-

I know that people don't need much of an incentive on these forums, but happy to even go as far as paying a reward to fix this
Only had the phone for a day...

I read about others that have bricked their new N3 trying to root it, and, losing their warranty in the process, (it's the first thing they check).
Seems as if most of the educated folks on this site are waiting for a safe procedure, (and I'm gonna follow their lead).
Good luck my friend, I hope you didn't ruin a $700 device :crying:

K, I had a similar problem. I accidently left KIES running in the background. Kies and ODIN don't play nice together. If you left Kies running it can cause havoc while trying to flash and seems to cause ODIN to fail no matter what version.
Thought I'd bricked my phone for a little while too...

amnesia said:
thinks should be super easy but sadly things got F-ed up for no reason.
Hoping that someone can help me out.
I'm on a SM-N9005 model
Reactivation lock off
Knock kernel lock 0x0
I also see on the Odin mode screen that it says
"Write protection: Enable" (not sure if that's important).
On the Box the phone says sm-n9005zwexs
I downloaded the drivers from http://stockroms.net/file/Drivers/Samsung/SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe (which is what all sites I've checked recommended).
I've tried different USB ports.
I'm using the USB 3 charger that came with the Note 3
Now I followed the instructions by downloading Odin, going into "odin mode" on the device (down volume, power and home and seeing the giant green android), the phone is detected and I select the CF-Auto Root file after clicking on PDA (in Odin 3) and sadly I end up getting a fail (specifically when it gets to 40% of the progress bar on the note 3). Since I have an N9005 I used this CF Auto Root file http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
I've tried both versions Odin3 1.85 and Odin 3 3.09 and they both give me a giant red FAIL.
Now when I tried to reboot my phone, I get "firmware upgrade encountered an issue"
When I try and launch KIES 3, it says that the mobile phone is not supported -_-
I really don't know what to do. At this point, screw rooting, I just want it to work -_-
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It's much more helpful when trying to troubleshoot the failure if you actually paste the full log from Odin. The "write protection enabled" thing is not part of the problem. That's bootloader protection and you want it on, because it protects you from flashing the wrong device bootloader and bricking your device.
If you can still get into download mode, you have nothing to worry about. In general, it's good to redownload the ROM again, make sure that it passes the md5 check, reboot, and reflash.

You don't have a brick. So you are lucky. Boot into download mode and flash N9005 ROM, preferably same one or later version.
Here - http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N9005
Get for your region or any other one. Cheers!
And yh! UNINSTALL KIES! Leaving the drivers

Hi there,
This is what I get in Odin
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<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:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

thanks for that, I've gone ahead and downloaded the KSA version since I bought mine in Qatar and there was no Qatar ROM.
Just to be clear, what's the best way to flash it to my phone?

In my case I didn't have KIES running. I've also uninstalled it to be sure.
Kies seems to be useless since it doesn't event detect the note 3 as a supported device.

One more post. Tried three different cables now (Nokia, HTC One, and the Note 3 cable).
Tried all the different ports on my iMac (I'm on VMWARE Windows 8)
Tried downloading a stock ROM, tried Flashing with N9005 KSA version.
Got the same exact error, Complete(Write) operation failed

Are you trying to Root ur phone or Flash Stock ROM?

Same problem.
I have the self same problem.
I was trying to root the Note 3 (LTE) and got the FAIL error in red on ODIN 3.09.
Do I continue to try to root, or do I need to reinstall the stock ROM?
Any assistance appreciated for this idiot newbie.

Sothai said:
I have the self same problem.
I was trying to root the Note 3 (LTE) and got the FAIL error in red on ODIN 3.09.
Do I continue to try to root, or do I need to reinstall the stock ROM?
Any assistance appreciated for this idiot newbie.
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Are you running 4.4 or 4.3?
Which root method are you using?

Thanks for the fast reply! I am running 4.4.2 and was attempting the ibitimes listed for method, but I am not yet allowed to post links. (Root Galaxy Note 3 LTE on Android 4.4.2 N9005XXUENB4 Stock Firmware [GUIDE])
The method said to get ODIN 3.09 and the CF Root package, which I did. Does this help, or can I provide any further info?

Sothai said:
Thanks for the fast reply! I am running 4.4.2 and was attempting the ibitimes listed for method, but I am not yet allowed to post links. (Root Galaxy Note 3 LTE on Android 4.4.2 N9005XXUENB4 Stock Firmware [GUIDE])
The method said to get ODIN 3.09 and the CF Root package, which I did. Does this help, or can I provide any further info?
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Download and extract this file and flash through included odin.

amnesia said:
One more post. Tried three different cables now (Nokia, HTC One, and the Note 3 cable).
Tried all the different ports on my iMac (I'm on VMWARE Windows 8)
Tried downloading a stock ROM, tried Flashing with N9005 KSA version.
Got the same exact error, Complete(Write) operation failed
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KSA has Jellybean 4.3 up to now that means u r trying to flash 4.3, before root process on which version u were, jelly bean or kitkat, I am not sure but your phone is seems to be for Singapore.

OK, many thanks. Downloading now.
It seems to be quite a large file, as my system says 44 minutes remaining - does that sound correct? May I ask what the file contains to be so large? Thanks!

Sothai said:
OK, many thanks. Downloading now.
It seems to be quite a large file, as my system says 44 minutes remaining - does that sound correct? May I ask what the file contains to be so large? Thanks!
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It's about 20 meg in size. It contains odin and the cf auto root tar file.

OK, it's downloading, so delete the copies of ODIN and CF Root that I already have and use the ones in that bundle, yes?
I must admit that I am panicking here. The phone won't boot as it is, so I hope this will unbrick it as well as root it...

Sothai said:
OK, it's downloading, so delete the copies of ODIN and CF Root that I already have and use the ones in that bundle, yes?
I must admit that I am panicking here. The phone won't boot as it is, so I hope this will unbrick it as well as root it...
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Yes use the one in the bundle.
Can you boot your phone in download mode though?

[Q] [i9505]: Won't boot into any OS / Recovery; only Download Mode

Hello,
My Galaxy S4 (i9505) won't boot into Recovery or Android. It only boots into Download Mode.
Before this failure when everything worked fine i updated xposed to it's latest version, then i had to reboot the system. It rebooted normally then when unlocking the screen Android 4.4.2 (GoldenEye ROM) froze. I pulled the battery out and retried it.
Next try: Same thing. The third time it even didn't want to show the lock screen, only up to the bootanimation, then my phone rebooted itself.
Xposed shouldn't be the problem here?​
I tried flashing a new rom, had troubles going into recovery so i flashed a new/other one with Odin (from PhilZ touch to TWRP) and then reinstalled my OS whis is GoldenEye and Ktoon kernel from extsd.
I didn't wipe data which i could see in recovery because i thought i don't want to loose anything, so i rebooted.
Then the next big problem, it doesn't boot android, stuck at Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 splash screen. Recovery won't come up, stuck at booting recovery. Flashed the newest PhilZ touch with Odin: nothing, same result.
I downloaded a stock ROM (I9505XXUGNF1_I9505YBTGNF2_I9505XXUGNF1_HOME.tar) from SamMobile and flashed it several times with my Notebook and PC, both running Windows 8.1
Samsung Drivers are installed.
I used Odin with and without PIT file, turned Auto Reboot off and flashed over again, tried a PreRooted Knox Free ROM (I9505XXUFNC9) but nothing works :/
Found a full wipe rom, so i flashed this. Yep my data are gone, but my phone is still dead...
Also removed my SIM and SD before booting to ensure that this is not the problem.
And Odin shows no error:
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
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Does something like eMMC Sudden Death exist on Galaxy S4 like it was on the Galaxy S3 and Note II?? :/, i hope not​
So does anybody know a solution how to fix my phone and get it running again? Don't want to loose my baby

raph6280 said:
Hello,
And Odin shows no error:
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Is same "no error" shown in ROM flash? You presented screen info from recovery flash only.
I think that you messed with bootloader, so "resurrection" ROM would be needed...

Sounds to me like a hardware failure.
Xposed has nothing to do with being unable to enter the recovery.
Try flashing Philz again, make sure to uncheck auto-reboot. If it really won't boot and also flashing stock roms won't work, then you just had bad luck. Nothing you did that caused it. It's failed hardware then.

spamtrash said:
Is same "no error" shown in ROM flash? You presented screen info from recovery flash only.
I think that you messed with bootloader, so "resurrection" ROM would be needed...
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Yes flashing with Odin works fine without any error but the device won't boot even with a clean stock rom in PDA
Is there any "resurrection" ROM or something similar?
Try flashing Philz again, make sure to uncheck auto-reboot. If it really won't boot and also flashing stock roms won't work, then you just had bad luck. Nothing you did that caused it. It's failed hardware then.
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Flashed it without auto-reboot and still half dead :/
When it's a hardware failure how is it handled by Samsung with the knox warranty void flag because custom ROM and so on?

raph6280 said:
Is there any "resurrection" ROM or something similar?
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It was for 4.3, here.
However with all KNOX mess, I am unsure if anything exists/leaked to us for 4.4.2.
Hmmm... you can try flashing the stock ROM with PIT file and repartition...

spamtrash said:
It was for 4.3, here.
However with all KNOX mess, I am unsure if anything exists/leaked to us for 4.4.2.
Hmmm... you can try flashing the stock ROM with PIT file and repartition...
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Thanks, already tried this and over this i flashed the newest 4.4.2 ROM, i tried soo much but this beast won't come alive...
I will try it again with a pit, used one yesterday but that didn't work, eventually i'll find another to try that, i hope this makes a difference but my hopes are already gone :/

raph6280 said:
... but my hopes are already gone :/
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Well, if your phone is:
a) dead (no warranty void in download mode)
b) covered by warranty
you could claim repair via Service Centre

spamtrash said:
Well, if your phone is:
a) dead (no warranty void in download mode)
b) covered by warranty
you could claim repair via Service Centre
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I can boot into Download Mode, so sadly warranty void is shown
Bought my S4 over Amazon, hope they can do something.

raph6280 said:
I can boot into Download Mode, so sadly warranty void is shown
Bought my S4 over Amazon, hope they can do something.
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Well, you shall learn the lesson... I have no idea how it looks in your country... in mine, I have the phone insurance bundled with Platinum bank account, and it is a very nice policy, covers "whatever happens". I have to pay a fee of 50 pounds per claim, and then I have repair/replacement.

I think it's not to bad, they repaired the small hardware issue which I caused on my old HTC for free and "updated" the software which I also had unlocked and rooted
Hope with that Samsung it is the same, eventually they see that this could be a hardware failure

raph6280 said:
Yes flashing with Odin works fine without any error but the device won't boot even with a clean stock rom in PDA
Is there any "resurrection" ROM or something similar?
Flashed it without auto-reboot and still half dead :/
When it's a hardware failure how is it handled by Samsung with the knox warranty void flag because custom ROM and so on?
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If Linz is located in Austria, then the shop where you bought it from has to repair it. No rooting, custom rom can free them from their obligation. That is regulated by EU-law.

[Q] Can i restore to stock from odin att galaxy s5?

Please Help i tried flashing stock with odin for ATT Galaxy S5 But it said failed and i dont know what to do, I want to get rid of root, also i tried rebooting and using a root application but they all crash.

Joshua.n said:
Please Help i tried flashing stock with odin for ATT Galaxy S5 But it said failed and i dont know what to do, I want to get rid of root, also i tried rebooting and using a root application but they all crash.
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Are you using the latest stock firmware?

1monday said:
Are you using the latest stock firmware?
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Yes I got it from here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900A

Did you perform a wipe/factory reset in recovery before flashing?
Also, since you tried to flash and failed, are you no longer able to boot normally? If you can, have you tried unrooting via supersu?

1monday said:
Did you perform a wipe/factory reset in recovery before flashing?
Also, since you tried to flash and failed, are you no longer able to boot normally? If you can, have you tried unrooting via supersu?
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OK I'm fully unrooted from super su, I tried to factory reset but there is a font that is still stuck on and the boot up says custom, please help!

Joshua.n said:
OK I'm fully unrooted from super su, I tried to factory reset but there is a font that is still stuck on and the boot up says custom, please help!
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Sounds like the Knox counter. The system status displays as custom when Knox detects that you are running a custom ROM. What ROM were you running before you unrooted? By successfully flashing the latest stock firmware, the status should switch to official. However, once the Knox counter is tripped, there is no way to reverse it as of yet. So your device will always report that it was once modified even after a full unroot and flashing back to 100% stock

1monday said:
Sounds like the Knox counter. The system status displays as custom when Knox detects that you are running a custom ROM. What ROM were you running before you unrooted? By successfully flashing the latest stock firmware, the status should switch to official. However, once the Knox counter is tripped, there is no way to reverse it as of yet. So your device will always report that it was once modified even after a full unroot and flashing back to 100% stock
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But I just want to flash a stock rom to get rid of the font when i tried before with odin on pc it failed Any idea?

Have you tried flashing stock after you did the factory reset?

1monday said:
Have you tried flashing stock after you did the factory reset?
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No but ill try again, Downloading fresh stock right now

Joshua.n said:
No but ill try again, Downloading fresh stock right now
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I'll wait to hear results...

Joshua.n said:
But I just want to flash a stock rom to get rid of the font when i tried before with odin on pc it failed Any idea?
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Lots of ideas, but you aren't good at answering questions. We can't see your phone, we have no magic wands. You will only get good advice if you describe your situation better. We are trying to help you & it would be in your best interests to provide a lot more detail.
What do you mean by "font"?
Paste the exact Odin error message for us
What is your Knox status?
If you don't know, boot to download (Odin) mode & it will say 0x0 or 0x1 on the screen
You linked to a firmware site, not a specific firmware. What is your firmware version?
You didn't answer the question about wiping the cache
Odin can be fussy about USB. Did you try usimg a different USB cable & port?
And ideally, describe step by step how you tried to flash with Odin.
.

1monday said:
I'll wait to hear results...
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Thank you so much for helping me out btw, I really appreciate it

fffft said:
Lots of ideas, but you aren't good at answering questions. We can't see your phone, we have no magic wands. You will only get good advice if you describe your situation better. We are trying to help you & it would be in your best interests to provide a lot more detail.
What do you mean by "font"?
Paste the exact Odin error message for us
What is your Knox status?
If you don't know, boot to download (Odin) mode & it will say 0x0 or 0x1 on the screen
You linked to a firmware site, not a specific firmware. What is your firmware version?
You didn't answer the question about wiping the cache
Odin can be fussy about USB. Did you try usimg a different USB cable & port?
And ideally, describe step by step how you tried to flash with Odin.
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Font as in the text on the apps on the home screen and words in ceartain apps
If i get another fail i will paste the error
Knox says 0x0
firmware is 4.4.2
how do i wipe the cache?
No but im pretty sure its not the usb port
I put my phone into download mode, Then plugged it in opend odin pc. clicked Ap And Directed path to the .tar.md5 And hit start

Joshua.n said:
Thank you so much for helping me out btw, I really appreciate it
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No problem man. Although, fffft does make a valid point. Providing a detailed summary of your experience and circumstances would go a long way in helping to solve the issue. I also wondered what you meant by "font", what your Knox counter reads, and what the Odin error message reads
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Joshua.n said:
Font as in the text on the apps on the home screen and words in ceartain apps
If i get another fail i will paste the error
Knox says 0x0
firmware is 4.4.2
how do i wipe the cache?
No but im pretty sure its not the usb port
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Wiping the cache can be done in recovery. And although your usb port may be perfectly fine, trying another one solves the problem in some cases so it is worth a try

This is the error
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G900AUCU1ANCE_G900AATT1ANCE_G900AUCU1ANCE_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

This is the font I mean

Joshua.n said:
This is the font I mean
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Have you simply tried changing the font in Settings?
Settings > Display > Font > Font Style

Joshua.n said:
Font as in the text on the apps on the home screen and words in ceartain apps
If i get another fail i will paste the error
Knox says 0x0
firmware is 4.4.2
how do i wipe the cache?
No but im pretty sure its not the usb port
I put my phone into download mode, Then plugged it in opend odin pc. clicked Ap And Directed path to the .tar.md5 And hit start
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Thanks for the extra detail. And good to hear that your Knox flag is normal (0x0).
One more question for you.. this is an original ATT (SM-G900A) phone, right? Not something else e.g. a TMobile S5 with ATT firmware? Or an unlocked ATT developer model?
You want to change the system font
Setings menu > Device > Display > Font > Default
(a factory reset + successful flash would also default the font)
To clear the cache, pull your battery out for ten seconds to assure that your phone is off. Then go to the recovery mode (volume up + home + power)
You will see an onscreen menu that will include a choice to wipe your cache
Now about your failed flash. Odin can be picky, but with a little patiemce and a few tries you can get it to flash. The Odin error you had is "Auth" or authorization fail. That could be caused by several things. Make sure that you are flashing the same version firmware as is on the phone if you can. Do not flash an older version.
That error can also be caused by a borderline USB cable or timeout (PC under load or using USB hub for example). Turn off your PC antivirus temporarily.. and don't game or use the computer for anything else during the flash. And maybe try a different cable and USB port just in case.
Here is a good flash method:
Backup any files, etc that are important to you
Then do a system reset (this will delete user files!)
Settings menu > General > Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset my device
Then clear the cache from recovery mode (vol up + home + power)
Then reboot to dowload mode
Ensure that you have Auto Reboot and F. Reset checked in Odin,
& try flashing Odin again
If it still fails, then do not close Odin
Remove the phone battery and USB cable for ten seconds, then go to download mode again and try running the flash again. It will almost always work the second time, even though it failed the first time.
There are more aggressive settings that we can use to force a flash if we have to. But try this normal way above first. And a differemt USB cable if you have to.
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fffft said:
Here is a good flash method:
Backup any files, etc that are important to you
Then do a system reset (this will delete user files!)
Settings menu > General > Backup & reset > Factory data reset > Reset my device
Then clear the cache from recovery mode (vol up + home + power)
Then reboot to dowload mode
Ensure that you have Auto Reboot and F. Reset checked in Odin, & try flashing Odin.
If it fails, then do not close Odin
Remove the phone battery and USB cable for ten seconds, then go to download mode again and try running the flash again. It will almost always work the second time, even though it failed the first time.
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:good: Excellent advice. I wish this was incorporated into an unroot/restore message in the towel root thread. I can not even count how many times I have had to give this method to folks running into issues reverting to stock on the ATT variant.

bailey37821 said:
:good: Excellent advice. I wish this was incorporated into an unroot/restore message in the towel root thread. I can not even count how many times I have had to give this method to folks running into issues reverting to stock on the ATT variant.
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I have tried this as well, but my baseband is: G900AUCU2ANG3 and the only file I can find on SamMobile and elsewhere is apparently an older version (G900AUCU1ANCE). Thus, my attempt to Odin this back to stock is failing.
Anyone have any thoughts as to how I can proceed? My Odin counter is 0x0, so that's good. However, the status is showing custom and even though I know for sure that I could get the local AT&T device center to reflash it to stock, I'm not sure they would because of the "custom" status.

[Q] Help Please Experts

:crying::crying::crying: I can`t flash my S4 SGH-M919V with odin, i try to flash any firmware lollipop 5.0.1 of GT-I9505 that is the same thing and others firmwares of 4.4.4 of the same model but always send me FAIL abort the operation.
I don`t know why when I put my s4 in odin mode show this information in small letters:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SGH-M919V
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enabled
MMC BURTS MODE: Enabled
One question the last lines maybe is the problem write protection enabled or not? if is yes the problem how i can fix it for flash any firmware on my s4 thanks for your time (if this post is in the wrong section please change thanks again) i hope solutions XDA-Developers

http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-tmobile is where you need to go for issues with your device, as that forum has far more people familiar with your S4. This is the international S4 forum.
Now, regarding Odin, you should be using a recent version of Odin (current is 3.10), the original cable connected directly to the computer, not using a hub, and not have Kies running. You may also need Samsung's drivers if you haven't installed Kies or downloaded them from Samsung, so if you haven't already downloaded them, do so. That said, attempting to flash an I9505 ROM to your device is automatically going to fail. Odin verifies the model number and other parameters in the S4 before it allows a flash to proceed. Naturally, the model numbers don't match and thus flashing the ROM will not work.
Write protection and MMC bursts modes are supposed to be enabled, so you can eliminate that as a concern.

Thanks for your anwer bro but so to try install a firmware of the same model of mine and the same error

Post your Odin log, so we can see where it fails.

This is mi phone information: i have install Albe95 rom
AP:I9505XXUHOA7
CP:M919VVLUFNH3
CSC:I9505OXAHOA7
This is the Error with any versión of odin and any firmware stock forma this model or :
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
I9505XXUHOB7_I9505YXYHOB5_I9505XXUHOB7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Added!!
Odin v.3 engine (ID:17)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
SingleDownload.
sbl1.mbn
NAND Write Start!!
FAIL! (Auth)
Complete(Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any solution? Thank s
I read some post and say it that write protection is enable never can't flash any firm help

Seriously? After telling you that you cannot install an I9505 ROM on your device and explaining why you can't, you're still trying?
YOU CANNOT INSTALL AN I9505 ROM ON A T-MOBILE S4! All attempts to do so will automatically fail. The only stock ROMs that will work on your device are T-Mobile ROMs.
What part of the above do you not understand? Tell me now so I can dumb things down.

i m understand all above OK
this log show with any firmware for the phone or t-mobile firmware men i triying to install stock firmwares for my mobile ok and don`t work of any way but thanks for your time and help :good::good::good: i waiting for more solutions or i read the link than you put above

@LE_17: I apologize for snapping. However I thought I had made it reasonably clear that you could not install an I9505 ROM on your device. Apparently this wasn't the case. In any event, your ROM is here.

that s ok bro no problem
thank s for your time but the link of the firmware that you post i have in my PC downloaded and when i flash it send the same error i dont know why :crying::crying::crying:

You may want to try a different computer completely. Odin is sometimes weird like that. It could also be that the ROM you're currently using may require some steps to get the correct version of Android back on the device, especially if going down from Android 5.x to Android 4.4.4.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You may want to try a different computer completely. Odin is sometimes weird like that. It could also be that the ROM you're currently using may require some steps to get the correct version of Android back on the device, especially if going down from Android 5.x to Android 4.4.4.
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You gave him a version for the T-mobile variant. He has a different variant. He has the SGH-M919V. It's really confusing al those different models.
Try to flash the latest version from here.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SGH-M919V/#firmware
if it fails, try different usb port and different usb cable.

Try using the latest version of Odin (v3.10.6) and see if you can flash the correct firmware for your rom.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Try using a different USB port if its failing again and make sure your USB drivers are up to date

Ok man i try it thanks for your time and answer post the result

Lennyz1988 said:
You gave him a version for the T-mobile variant. He has a different variant. He has the SGH-M919V. It's really confusing al those different models.
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Well color me silly. I did miss that, and I'm sure the OP did too as he mentioned already having that ROM.

LE_17 said:
Ok man i try it thanks for your time and answer post the result
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If you're trying to flash the official Lollipop update for the S4, use the Canadian version. I tried using the Rogers version (as Videotron uses Rogers' network) from SamMobile and it worked perfectly well. I was even able to change my CSC to Rogers and get the update through Kies.
Disclaimer: If you choose to try this, it is at your own risks. I cannot be held responsible if your phone gets damaged in any way nor can I guarantee the results.

No need for this anymore! The SGHM919V has gotten the Lollipop update this morning.

Need Help with Unlocking Samsung Account on SM-G900A

Hello everyone.
I bought a phone off ebay recently. Phone is great and all but I cant get pass the Samsung account on the device. I tried the method in these two videos another member provided in another thread but neither worked for me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/help-to-bypass-samsung-activation-lock-t3303479
Link 1 :
I cant get to the accessibility settings as when i turn on the phone it brings me straight to the choose wifi network screen.
Link 2:
I get to as far as where he mentions to tap the email, but it doesn't work whether I tap it or hold it down.
I have tried using an OTG cable and an apk to get into the settings but whenever I try to change anything like for instance turning off encryption lock it turns back the option on a second later. Because of this I cant even Flash the phone with Odin. I have tried everything to my knowledge to get it to work and nothing does.
Please Help:crying:

If you can boot into download mode you can flash with Odin

Cryceratops said:
If you can boot into download mode you can flash with Odin
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I tried Odin fails everytime. I read somewhere that the reactivation lock can stop you from flashing it, is this true?

Gheddo said:
I tried Odin fails everytime. I read somewhere that the reactivation lock can stop you from flashing it, is this true?
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Shouldn't fail, make sure you have the correct firmware and the latest version of Odin (3.10.7). Are you sure you're flashing it correctly? You need to flash the .tar.md5 file to the AP tab in Odin.

Yup I did all that
This is what I got.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the Phone screen it says this.
Odin Mode
Product Name: SM-G900A
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
Reactivation Lock (KK): ON
KNOX Warranty Void: 0x0
Qualcom Secureboot: Enable (csb)
AP SWAEV : S1, T2, R1, A3, P1
Secure download: Enable
UDC START
SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot]Fused 3 > Binary 1

Cryceratops said:
Shouldn't fail, make sure you have the correct firmware and the latest version of Odin (3.10.7). Are you sure you're flashing it correctly? You need to flash the .tar.md5 file to the AP tab in Odin.
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Reactivation lock blocks reflashing from odin.
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Rakuu said:
Reactivation lock blocks reflashing from odin.
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I figured as much, is there anyway around this cause I cant turn off the lock?

Gheddo said:
I figured as much, is there anyway around this cause I cant turn off the lock?
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Contact the seller to A.) Delete the associated Samsung account or B.) Give you the login information. I can't find any ways of bypassing it, I've found threads where people suggest stuff but nothing's clear cut as to what worked or not, deleting the Samsung account or logging in to it will surely work though.
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Rakuu said:
Contact the seller to A.) Delete the associated Samsung account or B.) Give you the login information. I can't find any ways of bypassing it, I've found threads where people suggest stuff but nothing's clear cut as to what worked or not, deleting the Samsung account or logging in to it will surely work though.
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Thanks, I did this but the seller claims they dont know what it is cause they are just a re seller. I just have to accept the fact that for now the phone is just a paperweight. :crying:

Rakuu said:
Reactivation lock blocks reflashing from odin.
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No it doesn't - it stops you 'Reactivating' the phone... many people got stung with that Xtrestolite ROM having reactivation lock enabled as default, and no way to disable if you missed it during initial setup
Fix was to flash a stock KK ROM with ODIN, and log into all accounts > disable reactivation lock
@ OP - Have you tried flashing a stock KitKat ROM?

*Detection* said:
No it doesn't - it stops you 'Reactivating' the phone... many people got stung with that Xtrestolite ROM having reactivation lock enabled as default, and no way to disable if you missed it during initial setup
Fix was to flash a stock KK ROM with ODIN, and log into all accounts > disable reactivation lock
@ OP - Have you tried flashing a stock KitKat ROM?
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You still need the original Samsung account for that though.
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Rakuu said:
You still need the original Samsung account for that though.
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Not necessarily, the youtube videos I linked in the OPs link show how to bypass it without the original account - and I'm wondering if the reason it's not working for OP is because he's not running KK (I assume)
I know those video tutorials work, good few people have confirmed here on XDA

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Not necessarily, the youtube videos I linked in the OPs link show how to bypass it without the original account - and I'm wondering if the reason it's not working for OP is because he's not running KK (I assume)
I know those video tutorials work, good few people have confirmed here on XDA
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Hmmm, I'll leave it to you then I seem to be misinformed about this topic.
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Yeah I have actually. The rom I'm using is from SamMobile for my specific phone, SM-G900A.
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Not necessarily, the youtube videos I linked in the OPs link show how to bypass it without the original account - and I'm wondering if the reason it's not working for OP is because he's not running KK (I assume)
I know those video tutorials work, good few people have confirmed here on XDA
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You're right I'm on 5.0, so Lollipop I guess.

Gheddo said:
Yeah I have actually. The rom I'm using is from SamMobile for my specific phone, SM-G900A.
You're right I'm on 5.0, so Lollipop I guess.
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Links to Sammobile are banned here
Try a KK stock ROM (or are you saying you have tried a KK ROM and the youtube tutorial already?)

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Links to Sammobile are banned here
Try a KK stock ROM (or are you saying you have tried a KK ROM and the youtube tutorial already?)
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Sorry about the banned content mate i removed it now. Can you provide me a link to a stock KK rom other than Sam. I haven't tried them together cause the Flashing fails I have however tried both you tube videos and they fail. The phone doesnt allow me to change anything in the settings. If I get as far as adding a new Samsung account and I click the option absolutely nothing happens.

Gheddo said:
Sorry about the banned content mate i removed it now. Can you provide me a link to a stock KK rom other than Sam. I haven't tried them together cause the Flashing fails I have however tried both you tube videos and they fail. The phone doesnt allow me to change anything in the settings. If I get as far as adding a new Samsung account and I click the option absolutely nothing happens.
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Ah, you're AT&T ?
They lock their bootloaders, that might be causing problems with downgrading to KK
I'm in the UK with a G900F, so don't have much know-how about tricks on downgrading your model S5
Vaguely remember people having success, you'll have to hunt through the forums and see if you can find any, but I do know people have taken them to AT&T and had them downgrade their S5s for them
Not sure what they'll say about it being locked though, maybe take proof of purchase
If I come across a downgrade method for your phone, I`ll post it back here

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Ah, you're AT&T ?
They lock their bootloaders, that might be causing problems with downgrading to KK
I'm in the UK with a G900F, so don't have much know-how about tricks on downgrading your model S5
Vaguely remember people having success, you'll have to hunt through the forums and see if you can find any, but I do know people have taken them to AT&T and had them downgrade their S5s for them
Not sure what they'll say about it being locked though, maybe take proof of purchase
If I come across a downgrade method for your phone, I`ll post it back here
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Thanks a lot mate I wont be able to take it to a store as I live outside the US. I'll be looking out thanks a lot.

This one I do know the answer to : P as it stands unless you were already rooted on KK and updated to L using the prerooted rom file you cannot downgrade to KK.
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Rakuu said:
This one I do know the answer to : P as it stands unless you were already rooted on KK and updated to L using the prerooted rom file you cannot downgrade to KK.
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Thanks mate I just have to wait patiently till someone figures something out. Thanks