Stuck on Samsung Logo - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My phone used to have Arrow rom installed. Now I am trying to flash the stock rom 4.2.2 back through odin, now stuck on Samsung Logo, does anyone how to fix that? There are many 4.2.2 roms for download from different country, I don't know which one will work.

benzso63 said:
My phone used to have Arrow rom installed. Now I am trying to flash the stock rom 4.2.2 back through odin, now stuck on Samsung Logo, does anyone how to fix that? There are many 4.2.2 roms for download from different country, I don't know which one will work.
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did you wipe data and cache after flashing?

no, right after flash with odin, now it is stuck on Samsung screen. Should I goto recovery mode and wipe data and cache? Then see if it boots up ?
samersh72 said:
did you wipe data and cache after flashing?
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benzso63 said:
no, right after flash with odin, now it is stuck on Samsung screen. Should I goto recovery mode and wipe data and cache? Then see if it boots up ?
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yes

benzso63 said:
My phone used to have Arrow rom installed. Now I am trying to flash the stock rom 4.2.2 back through odin, now stuck on Samsung Logo, does anyone how to fix that? There are many 4.2.2 roms for download from different country, I don't know which one will work.
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Why dont you flash a 4.2.2 from your country then ? Try this first . Remove ur battery for 10 sec and put it back . Then press and hold power+volumeup in order to reach recovery . Then wipe cache/factory reset then reboot. Have a nice day.
Sent from Hell ?

It works now! Thanks a lot.
samersh72 said:
yes
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Do you know where I can find the 4.3.3 rom for United States?
samersh72 said:
yes
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benzso63 said:
Do you know where I can find the 4.3.3 rom for United States?
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4.3.3? Maybe is 4.3 or 4.4 u are asking for? Coz 4.3.3 dont exist

Joku1981 said:
4.3.3? Maybe is 4.3 or 4.4 u are asking for? Coz 4.3.3 dont exist
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Omg sorry. Its 4.3
Do you know?

benzso63 said:
Omg sorry. Its 4.3
Do you know?
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No. But for know ur zone code only u need conect it to Kies and take a look the 3 letters close to the CSC btw (). Knowing this we can take a look if u have any 4.3 firmware available for ya

Repulsa said:
Why dont you flash a 4.2.2 from your country then ? Try this first . Remove ur battery for 10 sec and put it back . Then press and hold power+volumeup in order to reach recovery . Then wipe cache/factory reset then reboot.
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I have the same issue but my phone refuses to go into Recovery. I'm attempting to flash stock UK ROM via Odin. I didn't do a full factory wipe beforehand, didn't think I had to but wondering now whether I should have?.......have I bricked my S4? I can get into Download mode if I press Vol Up quickly or it reboots instantly, very strange.
Anyone got any thoughts how I might fix this?

Hello, i'm here for helping my friend. My friend's HH is Galaxy 4, bought at Guang Zhou China. Official Samsung China. After went to Mt.Bromo,may that's too cold, the problems are :
HH suddenly can't booting. Just appear until logo samsung and then suddenly off.
Can't launch stock recovery mode (vol up+home+power)
but CAN launch download mode (vol down+home+power).
HH can't appear status of charging when it's charge but maybe the battery is charging. Maybe.
All are still official. Maybe Android 4.2.2, but can't sure.
Anyone can help me fix this phone? Step by step please help...Thanks all
Please i alredy post on another room, but didnt get help

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[Q]SoftBrick

I try rooting today. I got it to rooted then when i install the ROM it went down hill. I'm stuck and can't restore stock android any clue what to do? i have a SCH-R970
freewarer said:
I try rooting today. I got it to rooted then when i install the ROM it went down hill. I'm stuck and can't restore stock android any clue what to do? i have a SCH-R970
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Flash the stock rom again with ODIN :highfive:
I tryed. It said failed. Maybe got the wrong one ?... Yep i did lol it installing now thanks. Now it stuck on samsung screen not loading
freewarer said:
I tryed. It said failed. Maybe got the wrong one ?... Yep i did lol it installing now thanks. Now it stuck on samsung screen not loading
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try to do a factory reset /cache in recovery mode. then reboot. if still doesnt work do a factory reset/wipe cache and boot into downloadmode and flash your stock rom.
Full wipe i don't see it....
freewarer said:
Full wipe i don't see it....
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You have an update to the new android 4.4.2: HERE. You can download it and flash it with ODIN :highfive:
* REMEMBER: If u flash android 4.4.2 you can't come back to 4.3 or 4.2.2. If u flash 4.3 you can't come back to 4.2.2. Good luck
Ok it download. hope it works uggh. I can text and make calls but no mobile network.... ?

[Q] S4 I9505 problems

Hi,
Did a OTA upgrade to 4.4.2, and now ive got aloth of problems....
Is there a way to downgrade to 4.3, that firmware worked flawless for me.
Mgacool
mgacool said:
Hi,
Did a OTA upgrade to 4.4.2, and now ive got aloth of problems....
Is there a way to downgrade to 4.3, that firmware worked flawless for me.
Mgacool
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Once you've upgraded to 4.4.2 there's no returning to 4.3 bud - sorry
Why what problems you encountering ?
11calcal said:
Once you've upgraded to 4.4.2 there's no returning to 4.3 bud - sorry
Why what problems you encountering ?
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Dam :\
Phone freez up for no good reason.
It gets extreme hot when charging
programs will not start.
Takes long time to connect to wireless
cant send SMS
so this update is crap om this phone, it was my wifes phone and now she is pissed hehe
What i have tried to do, reset. uploded new version of the firmware from samfw, clear chashe, factory reset. nothing works...
I have a S4 also, and now im afraid to update my phone. I dont want to **** up mine also
Mga
mgacool said:
Dam :\
Phone freez up for no good reason.
It gets extreme hot when charging
programs will not start.
Takes long time to connect to wireless
cant send SMS
so this update is crap om this phone, it was my wifes phone and now she is pissed hehe
What i have tried to do, reset. uploded new version of the firmware from samfw, clear chashe, factory reset. nothing works...
I have a S4 also, and now im afraid to update my phone. I dont want to **** up mine also
Mga
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that's strange... try flashing a firmware with another csc.. wipe everything and reflash it
ongbac said:
that's strange... try flashing a firmware with another csc.. wipe everything and reflash it
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Done that to. Tried:
I9505XXUFNB8_I9505TENFNB1_I9505XXUFNB8_HOME.tar.md5
I9505XXUEML6_I9505TENEML1_I9505XXUEML6_HOME.tar.md5
Same problem with both of them :/
mgacool said:
Done that to. Tried:
I9505XXUFNB8_I9505TENFNB1_I9505XXUFNB8_HOME.tar.md5
I9505XXUEML6_I9505TENEML1_I9505XXUEML6_HOME.tar.md5
Same problem with both of them :/
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Try this mate , boot into recovery do a factory reset/Wipe cache and then reboot and Quickly press and hold power+Voldown in order to boot into downloadmode , Flash the stock rom and once its done... the phone should reboot automatically , and then Hold and press Power+VolumeUP that should boot your phone into recovery mode... Now do a factory reset/wipe cache and reboot your phone.. .Before the initial setup, Just dont do anything to your phone for atleast 4 to 5 minutes, Let it settle and then proceed with the initial setup.
mgacool said:
Done that to. Tried:
I9505XXUFNB8_I9505TENFNB1_I9505XXUFNB8_HOME.tar.md5
I9505XXUEML6_I9505TENEML1_I9505XXUEML6_HOME.tar.md5
Same problem with both of them :/
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Do a factory reset :highfive:
Joku1981 said:
Do a factory reset :highfive:
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Done that to. Same problems after factory reset
Take it to Samsung service centre.
mgacool said:
Done that to. Tried:
I9505XXUFNB8_I9505TENFNB1_I9505XXUFNB8_HOME.tar.md5
I9505XXUEML6_I9505TENEML1_I9505XXUEML6_HOME.tar.md5
Same problem with both of them :/
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hi hon
i used
BL_I9505XXUFNAD_481100_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
i did download
I9505XXUFNB9_I9505NEEFNB2_I9505XXUFNB9_HOME.tar.md5
but used the BL_I9505XXUFNAD_481100_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 instead and i had no probs with it
i was facing the same problems but when i did Wipe partition data and factory reset/Wipe cache every thing was good.
now it's fast and good

Note 3 crashes

My 5 month old un-rooted Note 3 (SM-N9005) which i bought in Norway just out of nowhere re started and now just almost every app or processes stops and eventually it crashes and restarts.
Any ideas what's happening? I'm not in the country atm so am really hoping to fix it as i really need it.
It doesn't seem to have mobile network either, not that it stays on long enough to use it.
Knerten95 said:
My 5 month old un-rooted Note 3 (SM-N9005) which i bought in Norway just out of nowhere re started and now just almost every app or processes stops and eventually it crashes and restarts.
Any ideas what's happening? I'm not in the country atm so am really hoping to fix it as i really need it.
It doesn't seem to have mobile network either, not that it stays on long enough to use it.
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Easiest way is to boot into recovery (Hold Volume Up, Home, Power before you see SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE SM-N9005) and wipe cache. If that doesn't work, go back into recovery and perform a Factory Reset.
nicholaschum said:
Easiest way is to boot into recovery (Hold Volume Up, Home, Power before you see SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE SM-N9005) and wipe cache. If that doesn't work, go back into recovery and perform a Factory Reset.
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Damn, totally forgot to write that, but i've both wiped cache and factory reset it but get the same results.
Knerten95 said:
Damn, totally forgot to write that, but i've both wiped cache and factory reset it but get the same results.
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Do you have access to a computer? If you do, you can try flashing stock using Odin in Download mode.
Download the Odin file here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Flash it under AP.
I can try that. Will it void my warranty? Also how and where do i get the stock firmware from and which do i need? My ap is: N9005XXUEND5
Knerten95 said:
I can try that. Will it void my warranty? Also how and where do i get the stock firmware from and which do i need? My ap is: N9005XXUEND5
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The Sammobile link, type in your firmware N9005XXUEND5 into the Firmware box, then it will search it for you. You also could just type N9005 and choose the latest based on your region.
No it will not void your warranty.
nicholaschum said:
The Sammobile link, type in your firmware N9005XXUEND5 into the Firmware box, then it will search it for you. You also could just type N9005 and choose the latest based on your region.
No it will not void your warranty.
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I flashed it with a stock but it's no different
Knerten95 said:
I flashed it with a stock but it's no different
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That's very weird.
Flashing stock should essentially fix the system files that are broken.
You could try root it, wiping all partitions, then reinstalling a ROM.
nicholaschum said:
That's very weird.
Flashing stock should essentially fix the system files that are broken.
You could try root it, wiping all partitions, then reinstalling a ROM.
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But that'll void my guarantee wouldn't it? If not I'll try it, otherwise I'll just have to wait untill i get home and take it back to the shop :/
Knerten95 said:
But that'll void my guarantee wouldn't it? If not I'll try it, otherwise I'll just have to wait untill i get home and take it back to the shop :/
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Yeah it will. I guess that's the only way around this for now.
nicholaschum said:
Yeah it will. I guess that's the only way around this for now.
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Ok, thanks for your help. I guess i best wait until the shop takes it in and if they won't help (although it's under guarantee) then i'll root it

Shuts off randomly after multiple ROM Flashes

So i tried my best to install cyanogen mod 12 and it eventually worked but it was so buggy, i flashed my original ROM using ODIN and now the phone just shuts off every now and then and gets stuck in a boot loop until i connect a charger, it is not the battery though as it is always around 50% when it does it, i tried Re-installing my original rom but it still continues to do it. I tried to install philz touch to be able to reset the phone for a new ROM but when i press the buttons to boot it up it just turns on, does the stuff it usually does before going into philz touch but then shuts off, can someone please help? Im going to austria in a few days and need my phone fixed for then
LukeyyPalmerHD said:
So i tried my best to install cyanogen mod 12 and it eventually worked but it was so buggy, i flashed my original ROM using ODIN and now the phone just shuts off every now and then and gets stuck in a boot loop until i connect a charger, it is not the battery though as it is always around 50% when it does it, i tried Re-installing my original rom but it still continues to do it. I tried to install philz touch to be able to reset the phone for a new ROM but when i press the buttons to boot it up it just turns on, does the stuff it usually does before going into philz touch but then shuts off, can someone please help? Im going to austria in a few days and need my phone fixed for then
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Hi mate
What S4 model do you have , what rom are you installing?
Do a factory reset and flash rom again
Check your power button...just in case
if you root a stock rom you have to remove all knox related files , did you?
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
What S4 model do you have , what rom are you installing?
Do a factory reset and flash rom again
Check your power button...just in case
if you root a stock rom you have to remove all knox related files , did you?
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Hi max, thanks for helping me once again!
I have the i9505 thing is i cant even factory reset now, i press it and nothing happens, i cant get into recovery mode either KNOX is disabled i think..
LukeyyPalmerHD said:
Hi max, thanks for helping me once again!
I have the i9505 thing is i cant even factory reset now, i press it and nothing happens, i cant get into recovery mode either KNOX is disabled i think..
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Hi, i just tried factory reset and its gone into philz touch? Just has the little android guy with like a diamond thing spinning inside him
LukeyyPalmerHD said:
Hi, i just tried factory reset and its gone into philz touch? Just has the little android guy with like a diamond thing spinning inside him
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hey bro
I would start fresh.....factory reset if you can , flash stock rom again , root if you wish , delete all knox files , flash custom recovery....
MAX 404 said:
hey bro
I would start fresh.....factory reset if you can , flash stock rom again , root if you wish , delete all knox files , flash custom recovery....
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Could you please tell me how to delete all KNOX files? Thanks
LukeyyPalmerHD said:
Could you please tell me how to delete all KNOX files? Thanks
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Hi
you can do it manually
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514703
READ well before you do....
or use a script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507931
same thing read before you do , back up , back up your efs folder
MAX 404 said:
Hi
you can do it manually
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2514703
READ well before you do....
or use a script
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507931
same thing read before you do , back up , back up your efs folder
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Thanks! Ill let you know how it turns out
Hi, i did everything you said but after rooting it shut off after about 5 minutes of use, any other ideas?
LukeyyPalmerHD said:
Hi, i did everything you said but after rooting it shut off after about 5 minutes of use, any other ideas?
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too discard any other possible causes , factory reset , flash stock rom and do nothing else , let it run for a while and see how it works

How do I downgrade from custom rom (MM) to original firmware?

i tried flashing the stock firmware using odin but it gives me bootloop
I am using I9505XXUHOD7/I9505EVRHOD1/I9505XXUHOD7/I9505XXUHOD7
Samsung galaxy s4 5.0.1 EE
Obviously you did something wrong.
Custom roms don't count as official software updates/upgrade. Meaning that it won't lock your phone to that particular android version.
Remember to wipe before flashing.
i forgot to do this before but I just wiped and tried again and still get bootloops
EDIT: thank you bro im just not patient and it worked
What did you do? I have the same problem. I'm on a bootloop. please give me step by step instructions. Thanks. I have i9505 from Philippines on globe telecom network.
Thanks in advance.
PitbullOG said:
i tried flashing the stock firmware using odin but it gives me bootloop
I am using I9505XXUHOD7/I9505EVRHOD1/I9505XXUHOD7/I9505XXUHOD7
Samsung galaxy s4 5.0.1 EE
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Go to recovery and do a factory reset and wipe cache and it will boot. Hit thanks if i helped you
uwek08 said:
What did you do? I have the same problem. I'm on a bootloop. please give me step by step instructions. Thanks. I have i9505 from Philippines on globe telecom network.
Thanks in advance.
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I completely forgot that i hadn't wiped before flashing the firmware
1. Wipe device (I used TWRP to wipe)
2.Reboot into download mode
3. Flash firmware and wait
I thought i had bootloop still but waited and it worked
shud work for u too
PitbullOG said:
I thought i had bootloop still but waited and it worked
shud work for u too
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Yeah, whenever I install Custom ROMs I get nervous during the initial boot (hoping its not going to be a bootloop) hahaha.
Nowadays I literally get a timer out and countdown 15 minutes (15 minutes out of personal experience is ample.....)
If I don't get that "optimizing app x of xxx" message by then, thats when I retrace my steps to look for errors.
I guess all I can say for all you guys above is..... don't forget to do a nandroid backup!!

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