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[Q] Problem rooting SM-N9005

For two days i have been struggling to root my new Orange Romania N9005.
First of all I downloaded CF Auto Root and Odin 3.09. Followed the steps exactly (i'm not new to rooting) ,Uninstalled Kies and downloaded the latest drivers only, and every single time I try to root it Odin gives the following error:
<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:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the screen of the note 3 the following error in red : SECURE CHECK FAIL : recovery
I have since tried every single version of ODIN , tried flashing pre-rooted roms only to get my device soft bricked(Fails right at the very end, and then I restored via kies )
,I have tried to change usb ports to no avail, even tried to root it on 4 different laptops.Tried with different cables, with usb debugging on and off, NOTHING WORKS!!!
Please help me I am thinking of setting it on fire!!!

Try install Kies and try again...
/CK

tried with old kies and kies 3 as well.Also tried older drivers.
Do i have a locked BootLoader?This shouldnt be the case as it is an n9005.
Any way to check if bootloader is locked and if so any way to unlock it for the international version?
Thanks!

No one?
Doesn't any one know how to help?Don't know where else to ask.

NavDragan said:
Doesn't any one know how to help?Don't know where else to ask.
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On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005

NavDragan said:
For two days i have been struggling to root my new Orange Romania N9005.
First of all I downloaded CF Auto Root and Odin 3.09. Followed the steps exactly (i'm not new to rooting) ,Uninstalled Kies and downloaded the latest drivers only, and every single time I try to root it Odin gives the following error:
<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:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the screen of the note 3 the following error in red : SECURE CHECK FAIL : recovery
I have since tried every single version of ODIN , tried flashing pre-rooted roms only to get my device soft bricked(Fails right at the very end, and then I restored via kies )
,I have tried to change usb ports to no avail, even tried to root it on 4 different laptops.Tried with different cables, with usb debugging on and off, NOTHING WORKS!!!
Please help me I am thinking of setting it on fire!!!
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I had the same issue while rooting my Galaxy S4,tried on every other laptop,different ports,cables and more but then I realized I was using the wrong file.
Yes,the international version comes with Bootloader unlocked so your bootloader is fine.Are you able to boot your phone into Download mode?I am sure u cant boot into Recovery mode,can you?
First go back and check your phone's model no and use the proper file and try again!I will help you,dont worry!

I deactivated the reactivation lock but still the same problem.I have Downloaded the CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar file several times same thing every time.My last chance is doing a full wipe of the system and then trying again.I hope orange Romania CSC does't have some sort of security block.
Frustrating thing is the phone is fully functional so i cannot ask for a replacement.And even after the dozens of failed flash attempts it still reads 0x0.
YES!!!Finally.A full wipe did it.!Thank you for your interest in helping me.

iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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Thanks that helped! Unlike the OP didnt have to wipe phone.

Thank youu
nsnarayan10 said:
I had the same issue while rooting my Galaxy S4,tried on every other laptop,different ports,cables and more but then I realized I was using the wrong file.
Yes,the international version comes with Bootloader unlocked so your bootloader is fine.Are you able to boot your phone into Download mode?I am sure u cant boot into Recovery mode,can you?
First go back and check your phone's model no and use the proper file and try again!I will help you,dont worry!
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THank you soo much after following exact instruction that you gave i finally got it rooted!! Thank you!!

nsnarayan10 said:
I had the same issue while rooting my Galaxy S4,tried on every other laptop,different ports,cables and more but then I realized I was using the wrong file.
Yes,the international version comes with Bootloader unlocked so your bootloader is fine.Are you able to boot your phone into Download mode?I am sure u cant boot into Recovery mode,can you?
First go back and check your phone's model no and use the proper file and try again!I will help you,dont worry!
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thanks for bringing this up.
so where do you get the proper file?
i have the same problem, and a full wi[e has not helped here..
kindly give the correct link.
thanks once again

Before you wanna flash. Don't forget to uncheck reactivation lock, put off your external sd card. And look carefully for your modem and radio. Don't switch with the another kernel before official launch comes.
Sent from my CruelB Note 3 SM-N9005 Snapdragon 800 using Tapatalk

Cruel B said:
Before you wanna flash. Don't forget to uncheck reactivation lock, put off your external sd card. And look carefully for your modem and radio. Don't switch with the another kernel before official launch comes.
Sent from my CruelB Note 3 SM-N9005 Snapdragon 800 using Tapatalk
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h guys!
i asked for 'the propper files' link?...
my phone now entres boot-loop when i restart it. any help?
...after several loops, it finally completes start up. by now i'd have left it alone for about 15 mins!
tanks, in advance..
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aidelnma said:
THank you soo much after following exact instruction that you gave i finally got it rooted!! Thank you!!
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h guys!
i asked for 'the propper files' link?...
my phone now entres boot-loop when i restart it. any help?
...after several loops, it finally completes start up. by now i'd have left it alone for about 15 mins!
tanks, in advance..

THANK YOU!
Yes, the reactivation lock did it for me too. I was stuck at exactly the same point and couldn't think of why, and this didn't even come to mind. In fact, I forgot that I even did that, but it worked. !!!

nsnarayan10 said:
I will help you,dont worry!
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Help please, I have a (Note 3) SM-N900V on JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE.
I bought it on Jan 12th ish, and took the firmware update as soon as I saw it because of some reading I had done.... shouldn't have done that I guess.
I am still totally unable to root this thing, Kingo, Odin v3.0.9. I am willing to do w/e (go back to older firmware even if possible)
I know there are no guarantees in this attempt, and would not hold you to anything, I have rooted every other android I have had and am very familiar with the process, any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated 
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JoelJrMcCracken/

This has helped. Thanks a lot.
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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This helped a lot. Problem fixed.
regards

iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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Thanks. 1.5 years later and this helped me too!

iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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U sir are a life saver!
Thanks!

iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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Thank you, you saved me from pulling my hair out :highfive:

Hello to all.
I have a Tab 3 (that was given to me)on Software version T217SVPUBOH1
Hardware Version T217S.04
Model Number SM-TS17S
Android Ver: 4.4.2
Baseband T217SVPUBOH1
I guess Stock Kernel 3.4.0-1715729
Build Number KOT49H.T217SVOUBOH1
Could Someone direct me to the PROPER CF Auto Root and Odin? I am not planning on changing the ROM, I just want to Add Viper to increase the Audio Volume and maybe some other root controls.
Any and All Help Is Appreciated
Thank you in Advance
Blessings

Thank a lott!!!already rooted!!!!

[Q] Galaxy s4 i337 dead!!

Hi, this is the first time i post something in this forum. First I want to say sorry for my bad english and second, here is my BIG problem:
I just purchased a Galaxy S4 I337 for AT&T. I have to say that I don't understand very much about rooting and modding. The thing is that I tried to root this phone and then I can't do nothing with it. I only can enter into the odin mode.
I tried to unroot and reinstall the Stock Factory Rom that I already donwloaded from sammobile and I used Odin 3.04 and 3.07 versios and in both fail the operation and in both happen the same thing:
ODIN said:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_I337UCUAMDB_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Added!!
and the phone said:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SGH-I337
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30
WRITE PROTECTION: ENABLE
START [224, 1440]
SW REV. CHECK FAIL : FUSED : 2 , BINARY : 1
and this is it.
Any ideas to fix this problem?
I will appreciate any suggestion.
I attached 2 pics.

You have mf3 firmware on your phone. Odin won't work. I'd take it to bestbuy with a Samsung experience. They can flash the mf3 firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45359306

jd1639 said:
You have mf3 firmware on your phone. Odin won't work. I'd take it to bestbuy with a Samsung experience. They can flash the mf3 firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45359306
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what this man said...

thank you!
xBeerdroiDx said:
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what this man said...
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So do you think that this is covered by warranty or something?

THANK YOU!!!
jd1639 said:
You have mf3 firmware on your phone. Odin won't work. I'd take it to bestbuy with a Samsung experience. They can flash the mf3 firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45359306
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So do you think that this problem that I caused is covered by warranty???

cemanue said:
So do you think that this problem that I caused is covered by warranty???
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Read the link I gave you. That may give you some ideas on how to handle your situation.

cemanue said:
So do you think that this problem that I caused is covered by warranty???
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As the posted link will tell you - they shouldn't give you any problems with this unless you've got huge indicators you voided your warranty.

FIXED!!!!
Hi again!
I did the thing that you told me and the phone is already fixed!!! it has all factory settings. Thank you guys!
My question is, i can't root this phone right now? it is impossible? I have to wait for another method?

cemanue said:
Hi again!
I did the thing that you told me and the phone is already fixed!!! it has all factory settings. Thank you guys!
My question is, i can't root this phone right now? it is impossible? I have to wait for another method?
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You can root it. You can't put on a custom recovery. Look up safestrap, it will allow you to use custom roms

How has your phone repaired?

jd1639 said:
You have mf3 firmware on your phone. Odin won't work. I'd take it to bestbuy with a Samsung experience. They can flash the mf3 firmware.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45359306
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I took mine to best buy, and none of them seem to know how to fix it... complete utter morons, if you wil; not generallyl. They don't even know what a firmware was, and tried Kies to fix it....really?!! So far it may be only for certain best buy locations, because surely this one in CA certainly doesn't.
By the way, if anyone has found a solution, I need urgent help. I have the same problem as the poster... NAND Write Fail, certainly a type of Bricked.

ernestriderxx said:
I took mine to best buy, and none of them seem to know how to fix it... complete utter morons, if you wil; not generallyl. They don't even know what a firmware was, and tried Kies to fix it....really?!! So far it may be only for certain best buy locations, because surely this one in CA certainly doesn't.
By the way, if anyone has found a solution, I need urgent help. I have the same problem as the poster... NAND Write Fail, certainly a type of Bricked.
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If you're on mk2 firmware you need this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=49687770
There's something similar for mf3. Google i337 mf3 tar files xda

please need help my galaxy s5 (SM-G900F) is bricked

Hi everyone, i have tried to root my galaxy s5 SM-G900F but i have used wrong root for SM-G900P and ended up with this message and is stuck in logo screen
recovery booting.....
recovery is not seandroid enforcing
set warranty bit : recovery
and i have used the right root also but the same problem, my phone now is working but the recovery mode won't load it show me the same message and logo screen stuck and i have problem with system shut down when level battery is 20%
i tried to install stock rom and i download the right rom i think
the rom Baseband : G900FXXU1ANCE
my phone Baseband : G900FVPU1AND2
i used odin version : 3.10.7
its fail and shows this :
<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:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
and in my downloading mode from my phone screen shows this : secure check fail : aboot
so i have tried everything to get my phone fixed but nothing same problem so please help me

Check in download mode, which model S5 it says

*Detection* said:
Check in download mode, which model S5 it says
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it says product name : SM-G900P
current binary: custom
system status: custom
knox warranty void: 0x1 (3)

Your S5 is the G900P then, not the G900F
Lots of S5s have been falsely labelled like this, even firmware states G900F, download mode is correct

*Detection* said:
Your S5 is the G900P then, not the G900F
Lots of S5s have been falsely labelled like this, even firmware states G900F, download mode is correct
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so what should i do to get my phone un brick

Try flashing a G900P ROM from sammobile with ODIN

*Detection* said:
Try flashing a G900P ROM from sammobile with ODIN
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ok i will try but im afraid to cause damage to my phone like a hard brick or something gos wrong

abdou royal said:
ok i will try but im afraid to cause damage to my phone like a hard brick or something gos wrong
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you take us for liars !!!!
and you who flash wrong roms :silly:

abdou royal said:
ok i will try but im afraid to cause damage to my phone like a hard brick or something gos wrong
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You already bricked it, that's why you're here

*Detection* said:
You already bricked it, that's why you're here
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yes i did, and i am grateful for the help i will try flashing the G900P rom
it just wondering why that model number in the back my phone is G900F and in the system also on the contrary is G900P in downloading mode

abdou royal said:
yes i did, and i am grateful for the help i will try flashing the G900P rom
it just wondering why that model number in the back my phone is G900F and in the system also on the contrary is G900P in downloading mode
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G900F is more popular, sells better, falsely label and sell more units, most likely

*Detection* said:
G900F is more popular, sells better, falsely label and sell more units, most likely
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I did not think so, now I understand thnx again , so when i flash it to G900P it is probably to get locked from recognized the card sim !?

abdou royal said:
I did not think so, now I understand thnx again , so when i flash it to G900P it is probably to get locked from recognized the card sim !?
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Shouldn't affect the SIM lock at all

*Detection* said:
Shouldn't affect the SIM lock at all
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yes i did flash it by G900P stock rom its worked my phone unbricked thanx for ur support :fingers-crossed:

abdou royal said:
yes i did flash it by G900P stock rom its worked my phone unbricked thanx for ur support :fingers-crossed:
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Good stuff

Can I update my Galaxy Grand Prime (SM-G530H) to Lollipop?

My sister's phone is Galaxy Grand Prime and still running Android 4.4.4. I've searched over the net and there is Lollipop update already for some countries. There's still no update here in the Philippines. Can I update this device using firmwares from other countries? Thanks!

jelmerpeligrino said:
My sister's phone is Galaxy Grand Prime and still running Android 4.4.4. I've searched over the net and there is Lollipop update already for some countries. There's still no update here in the Philippines. Can I update this device using firmwares from other countries? Thanks!
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yes you can! i'm also from the philippines and i'm currently on the Russian firmware (G530HXXUBOH5)

@jelmerpeligrino Post a screenshot of your About Phone. @morgannoobman That is a really old firmware.

Has.007 said:
@jelmerpeligrino Post a screenshot of your About Phone. @morgannoobman That is a really old firmware.
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Here bro.

morgannoobman said:
yes you can! i'm also from the philippines and i'm currently on the Russian firmware (G530HXXUBOH5)
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How did you do it?

jelmerpeligrino said:
Here bro.
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Download this firmware nd the mention me. Also download Odin 3.10.xx
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/106519/G530HXCU1BPI2_G530HUUB1BPI1_TTT/

Has.007 said:
Download this firmware nd the mention me. Also download Odin 3.10.xx
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/106519/G530HXCU1BPI2_G530HUUB1BPI1_TTT/
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If I flashed Lollipop on this device, all data stored on my device will be deleted?
And I searched the latest version of odin, it is now 3.12.3.

jelmerpeligrino said:
If I flashed Lollipop on this device, all data stored on my device will be deleted?
And I searched the latest version of odin, it is now 3.12.3.
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No

jelmerpeligrino said:
If I flashed Lollipop on this device, all data stored on my device will be deleted?
And I searched the latest version of odin, it is now 3.12.3.
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As @waleeds1 said, No. But I recommend you to take backup of all your data nd do a factory reset after you flash Lollipop firmware.
That way you won't get any lags or performance glitches.

Has.007 said:
As @waleeds1 said, No. But I recommend you to take backup of all your data nd do a factory reset after you flash Lollipop firmware.
That way you won't get any lags or performance glitches.
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What are the steps on how to flash Lollipop? I already have the necessary files to begin with. Thanks!

jelmerpeligrino said:
What are the steps on how to flash Lollipop? I already have the necessary files to begin with. Thanks!
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Make sure you've a good backup. Nd also you've Samsung USB drivers already installed in your PC.
Power off your device nd boot in download mode by pressing Volume Down + Home + Power Buttons together.
Then open Odin nd connect your phone to PC via data cable nd press volume Up key on phone, then if it shows you "Added" in Odin you're good to go.
Select the AP option nd select the firmware which you've downloaded. Now it'll take some time to verify the md5 as depending upon the speed of your PC. Once it has verified you'll be able to click on other options. So now you've to click on Start nd make sure you don't move your device or the connection doesn't cut off or your device might get hard bricked.
That's it, the flashing time would be about 4-5 minutes. After it is flashed the phone will reboot nd now you can factory reset the device properly for a clean new device.
I've told everything you needed to know.
Enjoy!

Has.007 said:
As @waleeds1 said, No. But I recommend you to take backup of all your data nd do a factory reset after you flash Lollipop firmware.
That way you won't get any lags or performance glitches.
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The thing you said is correct but I recommend first start your phone without factory reseting @jelmerpeligrino becuase if u dont face any performance or other issues. But if u wish to factory then its still a good choice

waleeds1 said:
The thing you said is correct but I recommend first start your phone without factory reseting @jelmerpeligrino becuase if u dont face any performance or other issues. But if u wish to factory then its still a good choice
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Yes I told that in my second post.
Actually I believe he has been using Kitkat from a long time nd for most of the apps, the things have changed. The API differences creates certain problems as it is recommended by Samsung itself to factory reset the device after Android version change.
From Kitkat to Kitkat nd Lollipop to Lollipop factory reset is not needed but for SDK changing it is needed.

Has.007 said:
Yes I told that in my second post.
Actually I believe he has been using Kitkat from a long time nd for most of the apps, the things have changed. The API differences creates certain problem as it is recommended by Samsung itself to factory reset the device after Android version change.
From Kitkat to Kitkat nd Lollipop to Lollipop factory reset is not needed but for SDK changing it is needed.
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I didnt read that part. U got a point there mate.

Hi, I've roote my Galaxy grand prime successfully and want to upgrade to Lollipop but it doesn't work, I've tried already several files but it always ends with an error
here is the Odin Log:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<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> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
What can I do to make i happen
Happy new year to all of you

woris said:
Hi, I've roote my Galaxy grand prime successfully and want to upgrade to Lollipop but it doesn't work, I've tried already several files but it always ends with an error
here is the Odin Log:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<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> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
What can I do to make i happen
Happy new year to all of you
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Did you download the correct firmware and are you using ap in odin if nor then you should use ap and browse for the firmware.

waleeds1 said:
Did you download the correct firmware and are you using ap in odin if nor then you should use ap and browse for the firmware.
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Thanks for your reply, yes, I've got the correct Firmware, correct Odin settings, I even tried the Kasachstan firmware that you used but same result.

Has.007 said:
Yes I told that in my second post.
Actually I believe he has been using Kitkat from a long time nd for most of the apps, the things have changed. The API differences creates certain problems as it is recommended by Samsung itself to factory reset the device after Android version change.
From Kitkat to Kitkat nd Lollipop to Lollipop factory reset is not needed but for SDK changing it is needed.
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Is this normal bro? I flashed it already.

waleeds1 said:
Did you download the correct firmware and are you using ap in odin if nor then you should use ap and browse for the firmware.
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woris said:
Thanks for your reply, yes, I've got the correct Firmware, correct Odin settings, I even tried the Kasachstan firmware that you used but same result.
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No you don't have the right firmware for your device. The baseband difference. Post a screenshot from your About Phone nd also the link of firmware you're trying to flash.
jelmerpeligrino said:
Is this normal bro? I flashed it already.
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Yes it is normal, It is weird tho how you've two devices connected. Or maybe there's some bug in this version of Odin. Anyways all working good?

Has.007 said:
No you don't have the right firmware for your device. The baseband difference. Post a screenshot from your About Phone nd also the link of firmware you're trying to flash.
Yes it is normal, It is weird tho how you've two devices connected. Or maybe there's some bug in this version of Odin. Anyways all working good?
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So far, it was good. The performance is better now compared to Kitkat and and the sluggishness was gone. Thanks bro!
Btw, do you have any Marshmallow ROM for this device?

I need the stock ROM for the Galaxy S4 SM-S975L from Tracfone.

Hello. I need the stock ROM for the Galaxy S4 SM-S975L. All other ROMs (from updato.com, ect) fail to flash. My phone is soft bricked so I need to flash a ROM onto it.
Code:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> S975LUDUANB1_S975LTFNANB1_S975LUDUANB1_HOME.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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

sammobile.com has it. No, I can't provide a direct link to it due to site rules.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
sammobile.com has it. No, I can't provide a direct link to it due to site rules.
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This firmware is only available for premium users.
Please click here to become premium.
That's what SamMobile says when I try to download it. I can't pay $16.77 just for one stock ROM, I don't know what to do.

Try samsung-updates.com. Otherwise pay the $17 as it's far less than purchasing a new phone.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Try samsung-updates.com. Otherwise pay the $17 as it's far less than purchasing a new phone.
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Samsung Updates has to legit be the WORST thing ever, it says 5 hours for a 1.3GB file (I have 100mpbs down.) I'll try this and If it doesn't work, *sgh* I'll just pay up

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Try samsung-updates.com. Otherwise pay the $17 as it's far less than purchasing a new phone.
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Someone is saying that flash is failing because it's an older firmware. How would I check if it's up to date?

The Straight Talk S4 only ever had the one ROM, thus "someone" has guessed incorrectly.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
The Straight Talk S4 only ever had the one ROM, thus "someone" has guessed incorrectly.
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Well ODIN fails on AUTH

Have you tried a different cable? Have you switched to a different USB port? Did you make certain your drivers were installed correctly before proceeding? Any of these or all of them could explain the error you are having. In the meantime, please provide the following information.
Model Number, located in the upper left corner of the download mode screen.
Android Version, found by going to Settings > More > About device.
Firmware Version (AP, CP, CSC), found by dialing *#1234# in the dialer or by installing Phone Info from the Play Store and running it.
Service Provider
Country
Is the phone rooted? (Yes/No)
Is a custom ROM installed? (Yes/No, and the name of the ROM)

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Have you tried a different cable? Have you switched to a different USB port? Did you make certain your drivers were installed correctly before proceeding? Any of these or all of them could explain the error you are having. In the meantime, please provide the following information.
Model Number, located in the upper left corner of the download mode screen.
Android Version, found by going to Settings > More > About device.
Firmware Version (AP, CP, CSC), found by dialing *#1234# in the dialer or by installing Phone Info from the Play Store and running it.
Service Provider
Country
Is the phone rooted? (Yes/No)
Is a custom ROM installed? (Yes/No, and the name of the ROM)
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- SM-S975L
- Android 4.3
- I can't access the dialer; it's bricked
- Tracfone / Straight Talk
- USA
- Yes
- No

Unfortunately, the fact the stock ROM won't install leads me to think you have a hardware issue. On a working device Odin would not reject the firmware intended for the device. At worst it would simply not attempt to replace the bootloader.
Truth be told, with the S4 being over four years old now, it may be best to cut your losses here and work on getting a newer device. In fact, in your position I would look on Swappa for an unlocked device from T-Mobile, then get a hold of Straight Talk and request a BYOD SIM.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Unfortunately, the fact the stock ROM won't install leads me to think you have a hardware issue. On a working device Odin would not reject the firmware intended for the device. At worst it would simply not attempt to replace the bootloader.
Truth be told, with the S4 being over four years old now, it may be best to cut your losses here and work on getting a newer device. In fact, in your position I would look on Swappa for an unlocked device from T-Mobile, then get a hold of Straight Talk and request a BYOD SIM.
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I called Straight Talk, Tracfone, and Samsung and they didn't help me at all. Every USB cable, every port, every cable, every laptop, ODIN always fails. I guess I'm just gonna get a new phone, so RIP.

Straight Talk/Tracfone are noted for poor customer service when you call them. You get better results by initiating a chat session with them. Regardless, it's no surprise you got the brush-off from everyone. The phone is old, is no longer sold and is no longer supported by its manufacturer.
If you want to stick with getting Samsung devices from Straight Talk but the S7 on an installment plan is too rich for you, look to the Sky J7 as an alternative. Personally, I'd go the Swappa route and get a device that way.

The aboot.mbn file is the bootloader and will sometimes fail to flash if the OEM Samsung cable isn't used with Odin 3.07.