My phone is in download mode and keeps failing when I try to flash to stock firmware. I heard I just need the PIT file to re-partition in odin and then I should be all good to go.
oldman278 said:
My phone is in download mode and keeps failing when I try to flash to stock firmware. I heard I just need the PIT file to re-partition in odin and then I should be all good to go.
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Here you go...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=44598921&postcount=1
Be extremely careful using it...
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Hi, Tried to install root through odin for the first time but the install didn't complete.
Now my sgs won't boot anymore.
It gives, the firmware upgrade error.
I can boot into download mode.
When i try to flash the original firmware for the i9505 it gives an error (something about a pit file missing)...
What can i do to get my sgs4 working again?
breezerx said:
Hi, Tried to install root through odin for the first time but the install didn't complete.
Now my sgs won't boot anymore.
It gives, the firmware upgrade error.
I can boot into download mode.
When i try to flash the original firmware for the i9505 it gives an error (something about a pit file missing)...
What can i do to get my sgs4 working again?
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seems partitions are corrupt so try getting the 16GB pit file and set it in odin with the repartition option enabled..... and try flashing the new firmware
Under normal circumstances, DO NOT tick "re-partition" during Odin flash of firmware.
Only tick "re-partition" if you have the PIT file as described in previous post
Ensure any firmware (double check !) is that for your specific model.
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REVERSiN said:
seems partitions are corrupt so try getting the 16GB pit file and set it in odin with the repartition option enabled..... and try flashing the new firmware
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Where can i get that 16gb pit file?
Firmware i have downloaded now ic absolutlely the correct one for my country/model (i9505)....
No one has the i9505 pit file (or someone can make it with heimdall ? )
i think u need pit file to do repartitioning
tornado92 said:
i think u need pit file to do repartitioning but no pit file yet for s4
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There's a .pit file in the DOWNLOADER folder at this link: moulnisky DOT com/index.php?dir=Samsung/Firmwares/GT-I9505/
I haven't tested it so don't know if it works, but there you go.
P.S. I had the same issue and restored my phone using Kies firmware recovery mode: samsung DOT com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00048586&fm_seq=52928
So I flashed 4.4.2 that had been released yesterday with Odin and I got "FAIL! (Size)" when it tries to flash hidden.img. I first thought my phone got bricked as it was only able to get on the download mode and couldn't get to recovery mode and when I tried to flash it again it did the same error. After reading about this problem fro the internet someone said to ignore that error message and go back to download mode after flashing the rom and flash a custom recovery. I did so, went to the recovery mode, wiped data and cache and I was able to boot normally. When my phone booted up I started to have an error message that bothers me the most; "Unfortunately, Samsung keyboard has stopped working". This happens every five seconds or so. Is there any fix for this, as I'd like having Samsung's keyboard working on my phone?
You can't just ignore Odin warnings.
Almost all Odin error can be resolved by the following.
- Different usb cable
- Different usb port
- Different pc
- Reinstalling drivers.
Siura said:
So I flashed 4.4.2 that had been released yesterday with Odin and I got "FAIL! (Size)"
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Most likely you are flashing different size partitions. Is it stock?
If so, please download pit file for your model, flash with pit file and repartition marked, do not reboot phone, go to recovery, wipe phone and reflash again, this time without pit file and without repartition marked. Shall do the job.
Final tip: NEVER ignore Odin errors messages.
spamtrash said:
Most likely you are flashing different size partitions. Is it stock?
If so, please download pit file for your model, flash with pit file and repartition marked, do not reboot phone, go to recovery, wipe phone and reflash again, this time without pit file and without repartition marked. Shall do the job.
Final tip: NEVER ignore Odin errors messages.
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Does it have to be 4.4.2 pit file as all I found was a pit file for 4.3? Does it harm my device in any way if I try to flash with that?
Siura said:
Does it have to be 4.4.2 pit file as all I found was a pit file for 4.3? Does it harm my device in any way if I try to flash with that?
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should not, I used 4.3 pit to flash 4.4.2.
Help I've tried to flash the H3G lollipop on my friends phone and odin has failed. I'm reading the I need to use a pit file to repartition the phone but my question is, could I use my phone to create the pit file? I successfully flashed it yesterday on mine. If not, where can I get the pit file please?
I got this pit file from XDA should be helpful probably.
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Sorry which pit file should I get ?
IODroids said:
I got this pit file from XDA should be helpful probably.
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Guys, I want to take a doubt . I can install the pit file along with a full stock rom , or e must install the pit file with the rom mounted in parts and re partition marked ?
ps: I am trying to resurrect my phone. Thank you!
The PIT file is flashed together with the stock ROM and the re-partition option ticked.
Try flashing the ROM without the pit file before using the pit file. I have been luck and successfully flashed stock ROMs without ever having used a pit file.
GDReaper said:
The PIT file is flashed together with the stock ROM and the re-partition option ticked.
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yes bro I know. But to install the pit file with the rom .. the rom have to be partitioned or you can install whole ? Thanks!
audit13 said:
Try flashing the ROM without the pit file before using the pit file. I have been luck and successfully flashed stock ROMs without ever having used a pit file.
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So bro , I already tried so flashing the rom stock put my phone is still locked in the home screen.
I try to activate recovery mode however is only with a blue phrase at the top written : Recovery booting . I think my only case will be resolved only with the pit file with the rom . But I wonder if I can play it with the whole rom or have to partition the rom to install it with the pit file. Thanks for the tip!
Wesley515 said:
yes bro I know. But to install the pit file with the rom .. the rom have to be partitioned or you can install whole ? Thanks!
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You don't have to re-partition anything.
Uncheck everything in Odin, and flash. When flashing is done, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery.
GDReaper said:
You don't have to re-partition anything.
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you are flashing the pit file when the stock rom is partitioned ?
No need for a pit file of Odin is able to read the pit information during the flashing process.
audit13 said:
Uncheck everything in Odin, and flash. When flashing is done, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery.
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ok I will try This method . Thank you
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I need 32 gb pit file for Gt- I9506. as i messed with odin .
thanks for help.
When you are flashing with Odin, what is the error message? Posting the full log will help determine possible issues.
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i was getting odin fail ext4 errer while flashing orignal 5.0.1 software .
So i tried to flash with pit file but unfortunatly used 16gb pit file and now i can boot in download mode or twrp but internal memory is messed up or wrongly mapped so cant flash any coustom rom.
i think i can still flash orignal with right pit file!
thanks
Please post a link or upload where i can find 32gb pit file !
thanks
Hi Pl. Help! still Cant finde suitable pit file ! Thanks
Hi,
When flashing, did you select repartition? What message did you get from Odin while trying to upload the 16gb pit file, was it successful?
Try to flash a stock firmware, then a custom recovery, and then a custom rom. Sometimes you just need to start over.
Have not found the 32gb pit file yet, but will continue to search.
LexHimself said:
Hi,
When flashing, did you select repartition? What message did you get from Odin while trying to upload the 16gb pit file, was it successful?
Try to flash a stock firmware, then a custom recovery, and then a custom rom. Sometimes you just need to start over.
Have not found the 32gb pit file yet, but will continue to search.
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Thanks!
it did not finished and gave error (No. cant remember now!). repartition was selected.
i will try to flash stock today will post result then ! thanks for searching 32 gb pit file for me!:good:
dimitru said:
Thanks!
it did not finished and gave error (No. cant remember now!). repartition was selected.
i will try to flash stock today will post result then ! thanks for searching 32 gb pit file for me!:good:
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When Odin gives an error when repartition is selected and no pit file is selected, i think you are fine.
I did not manage to find a file, searched through google and lxquick, browsed a few pages, with no results, sorry.
Since download and recovery still works i do not think any repartition did happen. If Odin failed this time while flashing the stock firmware, please save the log and post it here, makes it easier for us to understand what is happening. Thank you.