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Need help, my Sansung S4 is total dead

My samsung Galaxy is totaly dead after I try to root the system.
Noy my phone is stay in Downloading mode, can't boot up, or recover mode.
I was using ATT OS and uppdrage to Android 4.3, after I upgrade, rood function is not working any more. Super user is ask my to manual root again.
my recover mode is still original can't back up or install any ROM.
can any one please help me provide how to flash my phone, may need some .md5 or .tar by using Odin3-v1.85 to reflash boot rocover mode that I can install other rom from web.
thank you , thank you please help.......................
Sam

sammaspda said:
My samsung Galaxy is totaly dead after I try to root the system.
Noy my phone is stay in Downloading mode, can't boot up, or recover mode.
I was using ATT OS and uppdrage to Android 4.3, after I upgrade, rood function is not working any more. Super user is ask my to manual root again.
my recover mode is still original can't back up or install any ROM.
can any one please help me provide how to flash my phone, may need some .md5 or .tar by using Odin3-v1.85 to reflash boot rocover mode that I can install other rom from web.
thank you , thank you please help.......................
Sam
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What is your baseband?
AT&T Galaxy S4 SGH-I337 RUNNING HYPERDRIVE 12

[email protected] said:
What is your baseband?
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thank you for help...
my is ATT I337 xxxxMF3, ..not sure, I try to root, after root ...is brick, please please help.

sammaspda said:
thank you for help...
my is ATT I337 xxxxMF3, ..not sure, I try to root, after root ...is brick, please please help.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
Download the md5 tar file. And flash via odin
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[email protected] said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003
Download the md5 tar file. And flash via odin
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thank you for your help.
Can you please let me know how should I choose this file? by using Odin3
which one I have to choose........Filedownload form "Bootloader" or "PDA"
thank you,

sammaspda said:
thank you for your help.
Can you please let me know how should I choose this file? by using Odin3
which one I have to choose........Filedownload form "Bootloader" or "PDA"
thank you,
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I try all of them, now phone is asking me
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please selete recover mode in Kies & try again.
But I try to connect Kies to recover, but Kies can;t connected phone.....still need help.....
please please ...
thank you

sammaspda said:
I try all of them, now phone is asking me
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please selete recover mode in Kies & try again.
But I try to connect Kies to recover, but Kies can;t connected phone.....still need help.....
please please ...
thank you
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Follow this guide by gtj0 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2526964
Or
There is a link to a guide to show you how to use this. You need to use Odin 3.07 or 3.09 http://www.droidviews.com/how-to-unbrick-your-bricked-samsung-galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-gt-i9505/
AT&T Galaxy S4 SGH-I337 RUNNING HYPERDRIVE 12

<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PLATFORM_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> persdata.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
Still failed.....screen always ask me use Kies to update firmware, but Kies still unable to undate............
still need more help.....
thank you

sammaspda said:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> PLATFORM_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> persdata.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
Still failed.....screen always ask me use Kies to update firmware, but Kies still unable to undate............
still need more help.....
thank you
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Go to best buy and have them reflash your firmware.
AT&T Galaxy S4 SGH-I337 RUNNING HYPERDRIVE 12

I went best buy this morning but they unable reflash my phone.
they ask call 1800 to get repair.......

If you were trying to upgrade to 4.3 and it failed, you might have to follow these directions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48927617&postcount=3

sammaspda said:
I went best buy this morning but they unable reflash my phone.
they ask call 1800 to get repair.......
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Your going to lose mf3. Follow that guide I posted earlier by gtj0 download the emergency files flash via Odin in PDA then adb sideload mf3-mj9 then mj9-mk2
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DeadlySin9 said:
If you were trying to upgrade to 4.3 and it failed, you might have to follow these directions: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48927617&postcount=3
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I think he was trying to reflash the mf3 firmware
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thank you for your help....I total give it up now....
I already try over weekend spend over 48HRs to working with phone.
always get problem, I have to send to JTAG not, thank you for your help.
How do you think JTAG repair service?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190990521197&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
thank you
Sam

sammaspda said:
thank you for your help....I total give it up now....
I already try over weekend spend over 48HRs to working with phone.
always get problem, I have to send to JTAG not, thank you for your help.
How do you think JTAG repair service?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=190990521197&ssPageName=ADME:X:RTQ:US:1123
thank you
Sam
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Don't give up so easy. ... If you tell us what kinda root method did u use it might help us to help you figure it out what is your firmware. ....MF3 use jortex method to root. ...(format your sd card to exfat and use terminal emulator)......If already on 4.3 MK2 u should use SAFEROOT METHOD from Verizon forum. .... follow my thread..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2573080.... it will get u back on track. ...... If u are MF3 just use MF3.tar files from first post. ....If u think u are Mk2 using that one click tool..... (Most likely u are MK2 already. ... Since u said u upgraded to 4.3 and root doesn't work anymore).... Then u should go to post#3 follow the guide. .....u should be ok..... save that money.... If u need more help PM me......
Swyped_from_SS_MK2_Tapatalk

Jtag service man told me..."It looks like the bootloader is permanentaly locked with the rom you tried flashing"
do you know how to solve?
thank you

sammaspda said:
Jtag service man told me..."It looks like the bootloader is permanentaly locked with the rom you tried flashing"
do you know how to solve?
thank you
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sammaspda said:
My samsung Galaxy is totaly dead after I try to root the system.
Noy my phone is stay in Downloading mode, can't boot up, or recover mode.
I was using ATT OS and uppdrage to Android 4.3, after I upgrade, rood function is not working any more. Super user is ask my to manual root again.
my recover mode is still original can't back up or install any ROM.
can any one please help me provide how to flash my phone, may need some .md5 or .tar by using Odin3-v1.85 to reflash boot rocover mode that I can install other rom from web.
thank you , thank you please help.......................
Sam
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From my understanding that u are on MF3 and u updated to 4.3 MK2 firmware but your root isn't working (coz MK2 use different ROOT method....it called SAFEROOT) ....so i'm guessing u used terminal emulator ( same root method ) from MF3....or i dunno what u did manually (ADB shell maybe) ....u don't give enough information so other can help u......and then u hit bricked wall.......FOLLOW MY THREAD ON POST#3 MK2_UNBRICKED_METHOD from gtj0 guide that i edited .....make sure u download MF3>MK2update.zip from OP(Original Post) coz u gonna need it in the end .....download and extract all MF3-emergencypart 1 and 2 files......recovery-mj6.tar.md5....(or i337MK2stockrecovery.tar.md5...it also work with some user)....and follow the guide flashing via ODIN.....READ OP,post#2,post#3 make sure u understand everything before u damage more your expensive S4......need more help just PM me.....GOODLUCK.....U SHOULD BE OK....:good:....To show your appreciation in the future .......instead of typing thank you.....thank you....thank you......hit THANK button.....

Im having similar woes. I had problems installing a ROM, softbricked, tried restore to 4.2.2, wouldnt go, tried updating (stupidly) to 4.3 got obKNOXious (had no clue then about knox) tripped knox by trying to go back to 4.2.2 and got firmware update fail. Stuck with no recovery, nor any way of repairing. I tried many versions of ODIN, both kies emergency firmware update options, and heimdall. Heimdall seems promising as i have been able to flash a custom recovery with --no-reboot and reboot using pwr+home+vlup, and i get a warning about tripping knox but it boots into custom recovery. I am able to flash (CM11 for example) but it gives me kernel trips on knox and shuts down on boot. i saw your other thread about the mf3 and mk3 but im not sure if they would work for my variant. no matter what i try i cant get this paperweight to its former glory. local repair center said they wont do anything as knox warranty = tripped. no best buy samsung centers in my area. someone please help.

ted77usa said:
From my understanding that u are on MF3 and u updated to 4.3 MK2 firmware but your root isn't working (coz MK2 use different ROOT method....it called SAFEROOT) ....so i'm guessing u used terminal emulator ( same root method ) from MF3....or i dunno what u did manually (ADB shell maybe) ....u don't give enough information so other can help u......and then u hit bricked wall.......FOLLOW MY THREAD ON POST#3 MK2_UNBRICKED_METHOD from gtj0 guide that i edited .....make sure u download MF3>MK2update.zip from OP(Original Post) coz u gonna need it in the end .....download and extract all MF3-emergencypart 1 and 2 files......recovery-mj6.tar.md5....(or i337MK2stockrecovery.tar.md5...it also work with some user)....and follow the guide flashing via ODIN.....READ OP,post#2,post#3 make sure u understand everything before u damage more your expensive S4......need more help just PM me.....GOODLUCK.....U SHOULD BE OK....:good:....To show your appreciation in the future .......instead of typing thank you.....thank you....thank you......hit THANK button.....
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sammaspda said:
Jtag service man told me..."It looks like the bootloader is permanentaly locked with the rom you tried flashing"
do you know how to solve?
thank you
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OK im shocked but somehow i made this work. i used to kies to download firmware by using firmware upgrade and initialization under tools and grabbing the firmware from windows user/appdata/local/temp folder after kies finished downloading (as it starts decompressing)(faster than waiting to download from sammobile). i then pulled all files out of md5 using 7zip, and used heimdall to flash all files to their respective partitions/mountpoints. rebooted still no recovery nor boot. tried again and nothing. i then tried a custom recovery and it gave me seandroid enforcing RECOVERY and restart. so then i tried flashing custom recovery again using heimdall with --no-reboot switch and rebooted with volup+home+pwr and then i was able to enter custom recovery. so i wiped data and cache rebooted got nothing, no recovery no boot just dl mode. so i then reflashed stock rom through heimdall and rebooted, got stock recovery which would try to do something (progress bar appeared) and bootlooped. so i reflashed custom recovery again wiped cache and data and /data /media option (which took longer even though no extsdcard present, which puzzled me) and this time i tried to mount system in recovery and got an error. so i formated /system and it mounted fine. rebooted no boot no recovery. flashed custom recovery wiped /data /media, /cache, /dalvik, formated /sdcard, /system, /data, /cache, mounted /system and rebooted right into download mode and flashed stock image but this time with --no-reboot switch and once finished i manually rebooted into recovery. recovery did its thing and i finally i got a boot animation and glowing led, left it for 10 minutes and it was at samsung setup screen. unplugged my phone instantly died. no boot no recovery. repeated last step but once in samsung os i went to settings backup and reset menu and reset the phone from there. it went into recovery on its own, erased and rebooted and it seems to work fine now (fingers crossed, its only been ten minutes (relatively little compared to this 2 week ordeal.) Oddly enough kies downloaded a bell version although my phone is fido

[Q] N9005 revert to stock rom

Cheers!
I recently flashed CyanogenMod 11 on my N9005. The thing is i'm not happy with it and i want to revert back to a stock rom. So what i was wondering is if i have to revert to the exact old version (4.3) or i could flash a stock KitKat firmware from SamMobile and how can i do that? I read a thread where a guy bricked his phone when trying with cwm cause he had some files missing. I know most users are sick of noobs like me asking this kind of questions but i would much appreciate if someone could help me out.
Thanks

FreeeMans20 said:
Cheers!
I recently flashed CyanogenMod 11 on my N9005. The thing is i'm not happy with it and i want to revert back to a stock rom. So what i was wondering is if i have to revert to the exact old version (4.3) or i could flash a stock KitKat firmware from SamMobile and how can i do that? I read a thread where a guy bricked his phone when trying with cwm cause he had some files missing. I know most users are sick of noobs like me asking this kind of questions but i would much appreciate if someone could help me out.
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Follow the instructions on the link, also there is a link on that page which takes you another page how to root N9005XXUENB7 which is the latest firmware for samsung galaxy note 3 SM-N9005. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully and you have the right model international Note 3 SM-N9005,
http://nasirtech.blogspot.co.uk/2014/03/n9005xxuenb7-android-442-kitkat.html
The above method is for bringing the phone to factory stock. If you just want to revert back to a samsung rom and your phone is rooted with custom recovery, which I presume it is, you can just flash a samsung rom of your choice there are plenty to choose from and every rom thread have instructions how to flash their rom
Hope this helps, all the best.

Cheers
vtec303 said:
Follow the instructions on the link, also there is a link on that page which takes you another page how to root N9005XXUENB7 which is the latest firmware for samsung galaxy note 3 SM-N9005. Please make sure you follow the instructions carefully and you have the right model international Note 3 SM-N9005,
The above method is for bringing the phone to factory stock. If you just want to revert back to a samsung rom and your phone is rooted with custom recovery, which I presume it is, you can just flash a samsung rom of your choice there are plenty to choose from and every rom thread have instructions how to flash their rom
Hope this helps, all the best.
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Cheers man. I'm downloading as we speak. Hopefully i'll come back with good news.

No problem mate, I am sure the process will go butter smooth but let us know if you come across any problems , all the best.

Problem in Odin
vtec303 said:
No problem mate, I am sure the process will go butter smooth but let us know if you come across any problems , all the best.
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So, like yesterday, Odin fails on me. At the very end. When the green loading bar is full and it seems like it's going to succeed, the last line says failed. The phone has CWM 6.0.4.7 flashed and CF AutoRoot. Any ideeas?

FreeeMans20 said:
So, like yesterday, Odin fails on me. At the very end. When the green loading bar is full and it seems like it's going to succeed, the last line says failed. The phone has CWM 6.0.4.7 flashed and CF AutoRoot. Any ideeas?
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ok that NB7 is failing on me as well for some reason, but in the mean time to get your phone back on line download NB4 (link below) and flash using odin 3.07, thats what I did and got no errors phone booted with no problems, if it takes too long to boot after flashing or goes in a boot loop enter recovery mode (home+power+vol up) and do data/factory reset and clear cache but that will wipe the internal storage, hope this will work
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N9005

Thanks
vtec303 said:
ok that NB7 is failing on me as well for some reason, but in the mean time to get your phone back on line download NB4 (link below) and flash using odin 3.07, thats what I did and got no errors phone booted with no problems, if it takes too long to boot after flashing or goes in a boot loop enter recovery mode (home+power+vol up) and do data/factory reset and clear cache but that will wipe the internal storage, hope this will work
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N9005
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Downloading as we speak. I'll give it a try when done. I'll let you know!

Same
vtec303 said:
ok that NB7 is failing on me as well for some reason, but in the mean time to get your phone back on line download NB4 (link below) and flash using odin 3.07, thats what I did and got no errors phone booted with no problems, if it takes too long to boot after flashing or goes in a boot loop enter recovery mode (home+power+vol up) and do data/factory reset and clear cache but that will wipe the internal storage, hope this will work
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-N9005
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Same thing. This is what i'm getting every time i try to flash a ROM.Any other suggestions? Vtec303, can you please tell what are the exact steps you took to flash it? Thanks
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005XXUENB4_N9005AUTENB1_N9005XXUENB1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> tz.mbn
<ID:0/004> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/004> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Size)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

ok sorry to hear that mate, give one more try with NB3, hopefully that should work, fingers crossed
If that fails than try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613374
That guys phone is a Hong Kong model but the files he is using to flash are compatible with international Note 3
SM N9005.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

Another thing is your phone a 16GB model ?, or is it 32 or 64GB, cheers.

It's actually 32GB. I'm just after realizing. Would that be the reason why it's not working?
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

Thanks
vtec303 said:
ok sorry to hear that mate, give one more try with NB3, hopefully that should work, fingers crossed
If that fails than try this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613374
That guys phone is a Hong Kong model but the files he is using to flash are compatible with international Note 3
SM N9005.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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Thanks man. FeralFire's tutorial helped me a lot. That was the only way i could flash a custom ROM. And thanks for opening my eyes and reminding me about the size of my phone. For some reason, i got stuck to thinking that my device has only 16GB. Cheers and a big Thanks for your help!

No problem ur welcome, I am glad your phone is back online mate and I hope it stays that way , all the best, tc
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[Q] S4 Soft Brick

Hey so one of my friends is having problems getting their S4 to boot. Currently she has K0T49H.L720VPUFNAE on her S4. She has no custom recovery, but did have the phone rooted. Now the device can't boot. It gets past the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen and then goes black, the blue notification light pulses, and the phone makes a beep (almost like the initial boot sound) and then just hangs there. I've tried to odin back to stock, but I receive "failed! (Auth) almost immediately after starting.
On the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen both "Kernel is not seandroid enforcing" & "Warranty bit: kernel" are displayed in the top corner.
I can boot into stock recovery & download mode.
Any help would be appreciated!

It sounds like you are trying to Odin an older version on there than NAE. You cant downgrade, only can flash the NAE tar or the newer NG2.
Download it here, and try flashing it instead. After you flash, if it still wont boot, boot into recovery mode and do a factory reset.

random45 said:
It sounds like you are trying to Odin an older version on there than NAE. You cant downgrade, only can flash the NAE tar or the newer NG2.
Download it here, and try flashing it instead. After you flash, if it still wont boot, boot into recovery mode and do a factory reset.
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I am trying to flash NAE tar and have tried the NG2. Both result in the errors mentioned above.
I also have gone into stock recovery and performed a factory reset.

Joey43 said:
I am trying to flash NAE tar and have tried the NG2. Both result in the errors mentioned above.
I also have gone into stock recovery and performed a factory reset.
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can you post the log from odin? Also what version of odin are you using? have you tried flashing Phil's Recovery and maybe just installing a ROM?

random45 said:
can you post the log from odin? Also what version of odin are you using? have you tried flashing Phil's Recovery and maybe just installing a ROM?
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<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> L720VPUFNAE_L720SPTFNAE_L720VPUFNAE_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
There's the log. I can't install a custom recovery either. It acts like it is installing correctly, but when it reboots it is still stock recovery.

Joey43 said:
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<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> L720VPUFNAE_L720SPTFNAE_L720VPUFNAE_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
There's the log. I can't install a custom recovery either. It acts like it is installing correctly, but when it reboots it is still stock recovery.
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what version of odin are you using?

random45 said:
what version of odin are you using?
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Oh, sorry. I've tried both 3.07 & 3.09

Joey43 said:
Oh, sorry. I've tried both 3.07 & 3.09
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Okay, its really strange honestly. I spent sometime looking online for possible solutions, and the only thing I can come up with is:
1. make sure you are using the usb cable that came with the phone, and that it is undamaged
2. if its a desktop, make sure the usb cable is connected on the back. if you have usb 3.0 ports try it on there
3. some people say odin and kies dont get along. I do not share this experience, but who knows, doesnt hurt to try uninstalling kies, and install phone drivers
How did this happen by the way?

random45 said:
Okay, its really strange honestly. I spent sometime looking online for possible solutions, and the only thing I can come up with is:
1. make sure you are using the usb cable that came with the phone, and that it is undamaged
2. if its a desktop, make sure the usb cable is connected on the back. if you have usb 3.0 ports try it on there
3. some people say odin and kies dont get along. I do not share this experience, but who knows, doesnt hurt to try uninstalling kies, and install phone drivers
How did this happen by the way?
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I'm using my S3 cable since her OEM one is broken. I tried around 4 different cables since I had the same thought. I never had kies installed and I did install the drivers.
I have really awful internet stability and speed (like 100kbs) so I'm hoping that the download is just corrupted and I'm just trying to re-download it.
I honestly don't know, she gave it to her brother to look at first, whom I suspect made the issue worse. I'm usually pretty good at fixing these things and I thought that it was an easy fix since it could reach download mode. I really appreciate all the help still.

have you tried flashing a pit file?
here is a 16 GB Sprint L720 NAE pit file you can try. do that with caution, and as a last resort.
Joey43 said:
I'm using my S3 cable since her OEM one is broken. I tried around 4 different cables since I had the same thought. I never had kies installed and I did install the drivers.
I have really awful internet stability and speed (like 100kbs) so I'm hoping that the download is just corrupted and I'm just trying to re-download it.
I honestly don't know, she gave it to her brother to look at first, whom I suspect made the issue worse. I'm usually pretty good at fixing these things and I thought that it was an easy fix since it could reach download mode. I really appreciate all the help still.
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have you tried flashing a pit file?
here is a 16 GB Sprint L720 NAE pit file you can try. do that with caution, and as a last resort.
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I tried that and received a "secure check fail: PIT" error. Phone performs the same as before.

i think the phone's busted....maybe try sending it to that one place that can jtag phones?
I think this is the site, but dont hold me to it.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-jtag-brick-repair/

random45 said:
i think the phone's busted....maybe try sending it to that one place that can jtag phones?
I think this is the site, but dont hold me to it.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-jtag-brick-repair/
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I got philz custom recovery finally, and was able to flash NG2 pre-rooted, but the baseband version is old and wifi/data isn't working. I'm trying to flash the NG2 Modem.tar under the phone tab in odin, but i receive fail auth still and secure check fail: apnhlos.
I'm currently pursuing .tar to flashable .zip python converters, because it seems I cannot flash anything but one specific version of philz recovery in odin, but can flash anything through custom recovery.

Joey43 said:
I got philz custom recovery finally, and was able to flash NG2 pre-rooted, but the baseband version is old and wifi/data isn't working. I'm trying to flash the NG2 Modem.tar under the phone tab in odin, but i receive fail auth still and secure check fail: apnhlos.
I'm currently pursuing .tar to flashable .zip python converters, because it seems I cannot flash anything but one specific version of philz recovery in odin, but can flash anything through custom recovery.
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Okay, so your making some progress.

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Okay, so your making some progress.
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where can i get that philz recovery im goin thru the same thang

I don't have this phone anymore. Good luck.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

To be honest TWRP is your better option for recovery on the S4 (I was a staunch supporter of Philz on my S3) one thing you need to make sure when you flash TWRP it to uncheck the auto reboot option. When flash completes, unplug and pull battery and then boot directly into recovery, then it sticks. You may be having WiFi/data issues because of your baseband/ROM combo. Have you tried flashing the latest stock?

Need Help Device stuck After flash?
I have the sprint sph l720t model. I finally acquired root access. I tried to flash Cyogenmod. When I did, it finished and rebooted and a after reboot it says cyogen mod in a circle that just keeps on spinning. I tried to get back to my blue team win screen into recovery but no luck. I got the phone to go into download mode once. I do have backups on my SD card with all the files can I flash a backup? What can I do?? The recovery says in red kernel is not se enforcing then under that in yellow set warranty bit: kernel? Can I use odin to do something in download mode to get my device back up?? I did refash my MD.5 file again from chainfire no luck! Help? Thanks

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To be honest TWRP is your better option for recovery on the S4 (I was a staunch supporter of Philz on my S3) one thing you need to make sure when you flash TWRP it to uncheck the auto reboot option. When flash completes, unplug and pull battery and then boot directly into recovery, then it sticks. You may be having WiFi/data issues because of your baseband/ROM combo. Have you tried flashing the latest stock?
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Yes I am now running Lollipop 5.0.1. I also did finally get TWRP installed. Everything is back to normaral. I re-installed the firmware from sam mobile. I then ofcoarse, went and flashed cf-autoroot with Odin. I pulled the batterry this time and booted up into recovery. Somehow everything is working and I do have recovery somewhere in my device. I want to try another Rom but Honestly TWRP makes me nervous evertime I open the app! What should I try next. Its just like factory rom with root but not really root. Its weird. At suggestios would be cool.. Thanks

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Yes I am now running Lollipop 5.0.1. I also did finally get TWRP installed. Everything is back to normaral. I re-installed the firmware from sam mobile. I then ofcoarse, went and flashed cf-autoroot with Odin. I pulled the batterry this time and booted up into recovery. Somehow everything is working and I do have recovery somewhere in my device. I want to try another Rom but Honestly TWRP makes me nervous evertime I open the app! What should I try next. Its just like factory rom with root but not really root. Its weird. At suggestios would be cool.. Thanks
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You have a lot of options now that you are presumably on the latest baseband. Just download the ROM you want, copy it to your external SD card and flash in TWRP.
If you like TouchWiz I suggest Wicked X:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3115583
It's a fairly modified TW ROM, with quite a few mods that you can apply as you see fit. The developer is fantastic, quick to support and address issues. Every time he changes devices, I change to that device, he's that good. I've been stalking him since his time developing for the S2.
If TW isn't your thing, I suggest BlissPop:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62018060
When I'm not running Wicked X I'm running BlissPop. The only caveat is I have not been able to get data to work properly on the latest builds, but the experimental build from 9/28 that I run is flawless. If you can't find it on their page, let me know I have it up on Mega.
Neither one is better than the other, it just a matter of preference. They both have great battery life, especially when paired with Greenify.

Bricked Device

Hey Guys,
i have a Samsung Galaxy s4 i9505 LTE and i stayed a long time with Slimkat ROM which was 4.4.4, so i wanted to flash the offical stock rom 4.4.2 via odin and it says failed and when i start my phone it says: Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. The bootloader calls:
Product Name: GT-I9505
Current Binary: Samsung offical
System Status: Custom
Knox Kernel lock: 0x0
Knox Warranty Void: 0x1
CSB-Config-LSB: 0x30
Write Protection: Enable
eMC Burst Mode: Enable
Is it maybe knox blocked the downgrade? Should i flash the offical Lollipop firmware or what?
so could someone please help im so mad and frustrated.

What error did you get in Odin? Where did you get the stock Odin ROM?

audit13 said:
What error did you get in Odin? Where did you get the stock Odin ROM?
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hey thank you for your answer odin says:
<ID:0/004> 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:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!

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What error did you get in Odin? Where did you get the stock Odin ROM?
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i downloaded the stock rom from sammobiles a long time ago, so right im downloading another stock rom from sammobiles which is I9505XXUGNG8 same as the slimkat version and hopefully get it worked

audit13 said:
What error did you get in Odin? Where did you get the stock Odin ROM?
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i also used odin version 3.10.7

It could be that the ROM you are trying to flash has bootloader that is older than the ROM currently on the phone. You could try flashing the latest ROM as the latest ROM would have a bootloader, modem, etc. that is the same or newer that the bootloader currently on the phone.

audit13 said:
It could be that the ROM you are trying to flash has bootloader that is older than the ROM currently on the phone. You could try flashing the latest ROM as the latest ROM would have a bootloader, modem, etc. that is the same or newer that the bootloader currently on the phone.
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So should i flash the latest stock rom?

Here's a test:
download the latest Odin-flashable TWRP for your phone;
open Odin and uncheck everything except f.reset time;
connect the phone and flash TWRP;
when you see the word "reset" in the status window, remove the USB cable, remove battery, replace battery;
use button combination to try and boot into recovery.
If you can boot into recovery, flash a CM ROM, install Samsung Phone Info app from the play store. This app will confirm the modem and bootloader on the phone.

audit13 said:
Here's a test:
download the latest Odin-flashable TWRP for your phone;
open Odin and uncheck everything except f.reset time;
connect the phone and flash TWRP;
when you see the word "reset" in the status window, remove the USB cable, remove battery, replace battery;
use button combination to try and boot into recovery.
If you can boot into recovery, flash a CM ROM, install Samsung Phone Info app from the play store. This app will confirm the modem and bootloader on the phone.
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thank you for your help i will try it right now and post a reply if it worked
i got one another question, can i flash again the slimkat rom trough recovery if i got twrp?

If TWRP works, you can use it to flash any custom ROM that is designed for your phone.

audit13 said:
If TWRP works, you can use it to flash any custom ROM that is designed for your phone.
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ok can i also flash also other recovery instead of twrp like cwm ?

audit13 said:
If TWRP works, you can use it to flash any custom ROM that is designed for your phone.
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could maybe send me a link of the right twrp for my phone because i dont want to make my phone useless,sorry for my stupid questions but i really afraid right now

This TWRP is for the i9505 International s4 with qualcomm processor: https://dl.twrp.me/jfltexx/twrp-2.8.6.0-jfltexx.tar.html
The latest tar version is 2.8.6.0. There is a 2.8.7.0 version but it is in an img format. You can use cygwin to convert the file from img to tar for flashing in Odin.
I recommend TWRP as many ROMs require it as the recovery program.

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This TWRP is for the i9505 International s4 with qualcomm processor: https://dl.twrp.me/jfltexx/twrp-2.8.6.0-jfltexx.tar.html
The latest tar version is 2.8.6.0. There is a 2.8.7.0 version but it is in an img format. You can use cygwin to convert the file from img to tar for flashing in Odin.
I recommend TWRP as many ROMs require it as the recovery program.
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thank u so much im gonna try it right now hopefully it will work

audit13 said:
This TWRP is for the i9505 International s4 with qualcomm processor: https://dl.twrp.me/jfltexx/twrp-2.8.6.0-jfltexx.tar.html
The latest tar version is 2.8.6.0. There is a 2.8.7.0 version but it is in an img format. You can use cygwin to convert the file from img to tar for flashing in Odin.
I recommend TWRP as many ROMs require it as the recovery program.
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omg it worked i got the recovery thank you so much for your help i pressure it man :**** im so happy right now

Awesome. Glad you got it working.
Next step: install a custom ROM and confirm your bootloader and modem.

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Awesome. Glad you got it working.
Next step: install a custom ROM and confirm your bootloader and modem.
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ok i want to install slimkat jflte but there is also jfltexx so im really confused which one i should choose?

I believe the jflte should work. Look under i9505 development for other ROMs too.

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I believe the jflte should work. Look under i9505 development for other ROMs too.
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thank u slimkat is the best for my phone and i successfully got my phone work thank u so much for your time and your help :*

You're very welcome. We are all here to help and share our knowledge.

Problem with my S5 (SM900F)

Hi all,
Im new to this forum and i really dont know if i can post a topic here, sorry if it is the wrong section.
Ow yeah, im dutch so if i use wrong words ore something my apollogizes to
Well the problem is that i have a Samsung galaxy S5 (SM900F - KLTE) i suppose, and i would to flash CM13.
Well now you guys think thats not really a problem.. wel it is really.
First i tried to root the device, well that wouldnt work because odin keeps saying the same stupid problem..
<ID:0/004> 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:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Then i've searched and searched and found this video on youtube with some guy who calls himself the android docter and he said flash your S5 to an earlier firmware, and then you should able to root the device.
Well thats what i did, flashed the device from android 5.0 to 4.4.2..
And guess what still cant root it.
The root i tried was CF-auto-root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip and CF-auto-root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Both the same failure/error. i even tried to flash TWRP but i think i should root the device first.
I got the proper samsung drivers and i tried even some other odin versions.
Can someone help me plz, i would be so thankfull.

I'm Dutch to. First question i have is, are you using original data kabel?

cooperke said:
I'm Dutch to. First question i have is, are you using original data kabel?
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Yes i do, i got 2 cables here both original and they both dont work.

Okee. Have you flashed stock rom? On what rom are you?

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Okee. Have you flashed stock rom? On what rom are you?
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I did flashed from 5.0 to 4.4.2.
So currently im running a stock version of 4.4.2 kitkat

Ik heb mijn de laatste keer, gisteren nog, geroot op 5.0 rom van luxemburg BOJ1. taal kan je instellen op Nederlands. Heb je ook usb-foutopsporing aangevinkt in ontwikkelaarsopties?
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Send me private message than we can speak dutch

I had the same problem... But i don't know how I came out... I've tried lots of time changing the USB port and the USB jack. Instead of using cf auto root try to root supersu from a custom recovery. So try to flash a custom recovery and see if it works.
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Eazbir01 said:
Instead of using cf auto root try to root supersu from a custom recovery. So try to flash a custom recovery and see if it works.
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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Well i downloaded Cyanogen Recovery but thats an .img file, and i cant flash .img files.

DunnoNL said:
Well i downloaded Cyanogen Recovery but thats an .img file, and i cant flash .img files.
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U can covert the .img file to md5
https://mega.nz/#!5BVwVSbK!OaAa2vC5J3J9TJ1leCMlT4NmFCDSH36aveblLIHKumk
https://mega.nz/#!JQkERaZR!UYk3o8bzhbr2Ua_yYMZBoCX9k38fMI1SWkNXhJ2X4jo
https://mega.nz/#!5IEUlCII!rzaphpXJwChTUcwSWfZIi3r1xBg1y07Zijj2g1MhyeQ
I suggest u to use twrp or philz touch recovery.
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Ok....There seems to be a lot of conflicting, confusing information on this thread......
To clear things up a bit.....
It has been mentioned that rolling back to 4.4.2 is necessary in order to gain root....
While it is possible to do this, it certainly isn't *necessary*.
It has also been stated that the rollback and root didn't work.....
I'm guessing here (because the entire method wasn't mentioned) that it was suggested to rollback and use Towelroot to root the device. It is possible to do this, but only under certain circumstances.....
Go to 'about device' and check the build date.....
If the build was compiled AFTER the end of June 2014, towelroot WILL NOT WORK.
In this case, it is necessary to....
1) install (but do not run) the towelroot app.
2) Use Odin to flash a pre June 2014 kernel.
3) run towelroot.
4) re flash your original kernel.
5) enjoy your rooted device.
See this thread for full instructions....
Rooting knox 0x0 by wajiman
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2843044
If the user is running Lollipop, rooting can be achieved by odin flashing TWRP 2.8.7.0, then booting into TWRP to flash SuperSU 2.46 zip.......
This exact method.....
1) deactivate 'Reactivation Lock'.
2) copy SuperSU zip to your device.
3) boot into download mode.
4) Odin flash TWRP 2.8.7.0 (specifically this version).
5) DO NOT allow phone to boot, (remove the battery as soon as the TWRP flash has completed if necessary) then.....
6) boot directly into recovery. (Vol +, Power & Home button combination)
7) flash SuperSU zip.
8) boot device as normal.
TWRP 2.8.7.0 by Dees_Troy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2727406
superSU zip v2.46 by Chainfire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1538053
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg