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[Q] Updated to KNOX, can't restore with KIES or ODIN, soft brick??

Hi guys
Sorry this is my first post and it will be a bit long but I've searched everywhere, absolutely everywhere with no luck at all.
So tonight I originally tried to update my MODEM to a Telstra one, and I flashed it via ODIN.
The ODIN flash failed and I stupidly pulled the phone out, and it gave me the dreaded
PHONE-----YELLOW TRIANGLE----- COMPUTER
'Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
I tried flashing a 4.3 KNOX stock rom later on (I realised it was a big mistake), that failed in ODIN as well
I have also tried re-partitioning with a PIT file as well via ODIN but it doesn't really help
ODIN keeps hanging on the "system" flashing command and goes to a red "fail". It won't start flashing "system.ext4.... etc"
I've tried all versions of ODIN and all version of 4.3
I can't use any 4.2.2 roms as the phone only seems to accept 4.3 stock roms now.
I've also tried KIES, but KIES will not recognise my phone, and ODIN hangs at 'system.ext4...' (can't remember, something similar, definitely said system)
So I have a completely bricked phone now... I can only get into TEAMWIN recovery but it won't connect to USB at all.
I absolutely can't flash anything with it failing in ODIN and KIES won't recognise my phone. I've put it in 'download mode' as well..
I've also tried flashing roms through TEAMWIN/CWM recovery but it instantly fails.
Are there any options open to me? I'm really scared that I have an expensive paperweight....

orchid18 said:
Hi guys
Sorry this is my first post and it will be a bit long but I've searched everywhere, absolutely everywhere with no luck at all.
So tonight I originally tried to update my MODEM to a Telstra one, and I flashed it via ODIN.
The ODIN flash failed and I stupidly pulled the phone out, and it gave me the dreaded
PHONE-----YELLOW TRIANGLE----- COMPUTER
'Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
I tried flashing a 4.3 KNOX stock rom later on (I realised it was a big mistake), that failed in ODIN as well
I have also tried re-partitioning with a PIT file as well via ODIN but it doesn't really help
ODIN keeps hanging on the "system" flashing command and goes to a red "fail". It won't start flashing "system.ext4.... etc"
I've tried all versions of ODIN and all version of 4.3
I can't use any 4.2.2 roms as the phone only seems to accept 4.3 stock roms now.
I've also tried KIES, but KIES will not recognise my phone, and ODIN hangs at 'system.ext4...' (can't remember, something similar, definitely said system)
So I have a completely bricked phone now... I can only get into TEAMWIN recovery but it won't connect to USB at all.
I absolutely can't flash anything with it failing in ODIN and KIES won't recognise my phone. I've put it in 'download mode' as well..
I've also tried flashing roms through TEAMWIN/CWM recovery but it instantly fails.
Are there any options open to me? I'm really scared that I have an expensive paperweight....
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Try another usb port (recommended: back of the computer)
and flash again via Odin stock base rom 4.3
P.S: I was getting the similar problem you have. another usb port helped me

Bordo_Bereli51 said:
Try another usb port (recommended: back of the computer)
and flash again via Odin stock base rom 4.3
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Thanks Yeah I've tried that, I've tried front, back, on a laptop, but Odin still red fails at the writing 'System' (the largest 'chunk' of the tar.md5 file) no matter which 4.3 rom I try
I so upset :crying:

orchid18 said:
Hi guys
Sorry this is my first post and it will be a bit long but I've searched everywhere, absolutely everywhere with no luck at all.
So tonight I originally tried to update my MODEM to a Telstra one, and I flashed it via ODIN.
The ODIN flash failed and I stupidly pulled the phone out, and it gave me the dreaded
PHONE-----YELLOW TRIANGLE----- COMPUTER
'Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
I tried flashing a 4.3 KNOX stock rom later on (I realised it was a big mistake), that failed in ODIN as well
I have also tried re-partitioning with a PIT file as well via ODIN but it doesn't really help
ODIN keeps hanging on the "system" flashing command and goes to a red "fail". It won't start flashing "system.ext4.... etc"
I've tried all versions of ODIN and all version of 4.3
I can't use any 4.2.2 roms as the phone only seems to accept 4.3 stock roms now.
I've also tried KIES, but KIES will not recognise my phone, and ODIN hangs at 'system.ext4...' (can't remember, something similar, definitely said system)
So I have a completely bricked phone now... I can only get into TEAMWIN recovery but it won't connect to USB at all.
I absolutely can't flash anything with it failing in ODIN and KIES won't recognise my phone. I've put it in 'download mode' as well..
I've also tried flashing roms through TEAMWIN/CWM recovery but it instantly fails.
Are there any options open to me? I'm really scared that I have an expensive paperweight....
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Hello,
For my part, I also encountered problems! the only rom that is passed via ODIN after testing 5 other is:
I9505XXUAMDF_I9505PHNAMD8_PHN
But if Knox! possible that this does not happen either?
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For me I do:
1 - Flash with Odin Pit
2 - Flash with ODIN last recovery philz_touch_5.15.8-i9505.zip
3 - Wip full recovery for new rom
4 - Flash the I9505XXUAMDF_I9505PHNAMD8_PHN
And then this happened.

Alan-B said:
Hello,
For my part, I also encountered problems! the only rom that is passed via ODIN after testing 5 other is:
I9505XXUAMDF_I9505PHNAMD8_PHN
But if Knox! possible that this does not happen either?
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I thought with the official 4.3 new bootloader, we cant downgrade to 4.2.2.
Try another Odin version or extract the .tar file via Winrar (rename it from .tar.md5 to .tar if your file ending at .tar.md5) and flash the system.img.ext4 via this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333807 see if you getting error with this tool while flashing the system.img.ext4
and then try to flash again with odin
P.S. While flashing via Odin kill in Task Manager Kies and related process and flash again

Bordo_Bereli51 said:
I thought with the official 4.3 new bootloader, we cant downgrade to 4.2.2.
Try another Odin version or extract the .tar file via Winrar and flash the system.img.ext4 via this tool http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2333807 see if you getting error with this tool while flashing the system.img.ext4
and then try to flash again with odin
P.S. While flashing via Odin kill in Task Manager Kies and related process and flash again
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Hey Bordo
Thankyou so much for your suggestion - I will try the individual component flasher later tonight and then write back on what happens
I will also remember to kill Kies with task manager beforehand, before using ODIN or any other flasher :good:
Thankyou so much for your time and effort in trying to help!!!! Much appreciated

[Q] Soft bricked after 4.4.2 update failed, please help.

Hey guys
I have a Hong Kong Note 3 N9005. Yesterday I flashed the 4.4.2 sammobile update to my phone using ODIN 3.09. I had auto reboot and f.reset ticked. The ROM was put in AP and I hit start. Then I received the error Invalid ext4 Image. Turns out that Hong Kong versions of the N3 cannot install European ROMs. Since then I have not been able to boot my device into android. I just loop into download mode telling me it detected a firmware update. Kies was no help.
The update DID update the bootloader, so now I cannot go back to stock ROM. I have tried a few things. I tried flashing the stock Hong Kong ROM MK1, it fails. So i found a guy that fixed a similar problem buy removing the aboot.mbn file and repacking the ROM. Tried that too and the ROM flashes but it leaves me in a bootloop. Phone turns on says booting recovery then restarts. I also tried cf-root in an effort to flash another ROM still not working. I cannot get into recovery mode no matter what I do.
It seems I have run out of ideas and am reaching out for help.

Robbbie said:
Hey guys
I have a Hong Kong Note 3 N9005. Yesterday I flashed the 4.4.2 sammobile update to my phone using ODIN 3.09. I had auto reboot and f.reset ticked. The ROM was put in AP and I hit start. Then I received the error Invalid ext4 Image. Turns out that Hong Kong versions of the N3 cannot install European ROMs. Since then I have not been able to boot my device into android. I just loop into download mode telling me it detected a firmware update. Kies was no help.
The update DID update the bootloader, so now I cannot go back to stock ROM. I have tried a few things. I tried flashing the stock Hong Kong ROM MK1, it fails. So i found a guy that fixed a similar problem buy removing the aboot.mbn file and repacking the ROM. Tried that too and the ROM flashes but it leaves me in a bootloop. Phone turns on says booting recovery then restarts. I also tried cf-root in an effort to flash another ROM still not working. I cannot get into recovery mode no matter what I do.
It seems I have run out of ideas and am reaching out for help.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507403 flash this with cwm or twrp should work

jaythenut said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2507403 flash this with cwm or twrp should work
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Hello thanks for replying.
Only problem is I cannot get into cwm or twrp. Any advice on what I can do to try to get CWM or twrp working? I can flash with ODIN. But with the CWM I tried it still just boot loops and does not allow me to get into recovery.
Thank in advanced.

Robbbie said:
Hey guys
I have a Hong Kong Note 3 N9005. Yesterday I flashed the 4.4.2 sammobile update to my phone using ODIN 3.09. I had auto reboot and f.reset ticked. The ROM was put in AP and I hit start. Then I received the error Invalid ext4 Image. Turns out that Hong Kong versions of the N3 cannot install European ROMs. Since then I have not been able to boot my device into android. I just loop into download mode telling me it detected a firmware update. Kies was no help.
The update DID update the bootloader, so now I cannot go back to stock ROM. I have tried a few things. I tried flashing the stock Hong Kong ROM MK1, it fails. So i found a guy that fixed a similar problem buy removing the aboot.mbn file and repacking the ROM. Tried that too and the ROM flashes but it leaves me in a bootloop. Phone turns on says booting recovery then restarts. I also tried cf-root in an effort to flash another ROM still not working. I cannot get into recovery mode no matter what I do.
It seems I have run out of ideas and am reaching out for help.
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Same Issue here. I tried to install the 4.4.2 N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2 update on my Note 3 via odin 3.09.
Got an ext4 update failed error.
After this, the phone's bricked and is stuck on the Kies Recovery Screen. I tried to go into recovery mode in Kies, but it says this model does not have initialization.
I tried installing a 4.3 N9005XXUDMK3_N9005TNLDMK1_N9005XXUDMK2, but again failed. Download mode shows SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2
Can someone please guide me to unbrick my phone?
I don't know what ROM I was on initially. It was the stock ROM that came with the phone.
I dont have CWM and TWRM installed.

Robbbie said:
Hey guys
I have a Hong Kong Note 3 N9005. Yesterday I flashed the 4.4.2 sammobile update to my phone using ODIN 3.09. I had auto reboot and f.reset ticked. The ROM was put in AP and I hit start. Then I received the error Invalid ext4 Image. Turns out that Hong Kong versions of the N3 cannot install European ROMs. Since then I have not been able to boot my device into android. I just loop into download mode telling me it detected a firmware update. Kies was no help.
The update DID update the bootloader, so now I cannot go back to stock ROM. I have tried a few things. I tried flashing the stock Hong Kong ROM MK1, it fails. So i found a guy that fixed a similar problem buy removing the aboot.mbn file and repacking the ROM. Tried that too and the ROM flashes but it leaves me in a bootloop. Phone turns on says booting recovery then restarts. I also tried cf-root in an effort to flash another ROM still not working. I cannot get into recovery mode no matter what I do.
It seems I have run out of ideas and am reaching out for help.
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Got this response from MrAndroid12 in another thread I'd started:
"This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine."
I don't know how to add a .pit file though.

I am certain the bootloops are because it flashed the new bootloader. I think your best option is to wait for a dev like indie to release Omega V7 and try to flash that through Odin.
Or if you can extract the different partitions from the original thread you can try push them one by one with Odin.

hallydamaster said:
I am certain the bootloops are because it flashed the new bootloader. I think your best option is to wait for a dev like indie to release Omega V7 and try to flash that through Odin.
Or if you can extract the different partitions from the original thread you can try push them one by one with Odin.
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It is the bootloader yes. But it NEEDS the bootloader to be able to boot in to KitKat. And there is no downgrading once you've installed the new BL.
Best option is to re-flash via ODIN again and not wait 2 weeks for a Dev to modify a custom ROM...

Solution
Here is the solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49426283&postcount=14

m1ndst0rm said:
Here is the solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=49426283&postcount=14
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Works thanks
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

I9505 no sound, no calls, cant flash with odin

Hi!
My phone is a standard samsung I9505 and i live in Sweden.
Everying i descripe here i have done with 2 diffrent usb cabels stock from s4 and s1 on 3 diffrent computors and in all usb ports. I have killed kies in taskmanager if its there and the phone comes up ok in Odin. I have tried it with odin vers. 1.85, 3.07 and 3.09.
Okey it all started with me flashing CWM recovery with odin and something whent wrong. I got a fail and then i flashed stock recovery and tried to install I9505_-_Official_Google_Edition_4.4.2_by_Jamal2367_Final-R1.2 via the stock bootloader and it failed. Then i got the black screen with "Firmware update encounterd an issue... kies..".
So i tried to flash I9505XXUEMKF_I9505OXXEMK4_I9505XXUEMKF but i only got auth fail on aboot.mdn. Then the only thing that worked for me was to flash I9505XXUAMDE-Stock-Recovery.tar.md5. Then the phone got back to life and stock firmware booted up. But this time it had no media sound and i was not able to recive or make phonecalls, black screen, laggy and no sound. But everthing els worked. So i did som factory wipes and cache but stil no sound.
I tried again to flash other stock fw but allways failed on aboot.mbn. I then tried to flash diffent recovery TWPR and CWM but none worked i the got "There is no PIT partition." i even tried to flash CSB_signed_Fusion3_EUR_0325_V2.pit but that fialed to with re-partion ticked (IIIIIIH) but i could still go to downloadmode after.
I also tried to do the emergency firmware stuff and firmware upgrade initialisation with Kies with no success.
After a while i finaly got CWM recovery 6.0.4.7 to flash. And now it that works. So i installed galaxy s4(I9505)Official_Google_Edition_4.3_MH5 via CWM recovery and it booted with the google logo and started optimizing apps but then it got stuck. I rebooted wiped and nothing, tried to install it again and wipe but it wont even come to the optimizing apps.
So i downloaded cm-10.2.0-jfltexx and installed (via cwm recovery) it and it works, but i still have no sound and cant recive or make any calls.
After this i have tried to flash(with odin):
- I9505XXUEMJ7_I9505VDSEMJ8_I9505XXUEMJ7_HOME.tar.md5
- I9505XXUEMKF_I9505OXXEMK4_I9505XXUEMKF_HOME.tar.md5 (again)
- I9505XXUENA4_I9505NEEENA1_I9505XXUENA4_HOME.tar.md5 (i think this one is the latest)
All donwloaded from sammobile or samfirmware.com.
All fails on aboot.mdn (fail Auth) and i get this in the phones download mode
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eWWC Burst control: Enable
Start [224, 1440]
SW. Rev. CHECK FAIL : fused :4, Binary : 3
(I have Knox warranty 0x1 after installing CWM recovery)
This happends no matter what in odin..
The only thing that works is Cm10.2.0 rom and thers is no sound.
What should i do?! This is the 3rd day without any calls or sound and i use the phone both in work (i have a small business) and at home.
Please Help!

Endombed said:
Hi!
My phone is a standard samsung I9505 and i live in Sweden.
Everying i descripe here i have done with 2 diffrent usb cabels stock from s4 and s1 on 3 diffrent computors and in all usb ports. I have killed kies in taskmanager if its there and the phone comes up ok in Odin. I have tried it with odin vers. 1.85, 3.07 and 3.09.
Okey it all started with me flashing CWM recovery with odin and something whent wrong. I got a fail and then i flashed stock recovery and tried to install I9505_-_Official_Google_Edition_4.4.2_by_Jamal2367_Final-R1.2 via the stock bootloader and it failed. Then i got the black screen with "Firmware update encounterd an issue... kies..".
So i tried to flash I9505XXUEMKF_I9505OXXEMK4_I9505XXUEMKF but i only got auth fail on aboot.mdn. Then the only thing that worked for me was to flash I9505XXUAMDE-Stock-Recovery.tar.md5. Then the phone got back to life and stock firmware booted up. But this time it had no media sound and i was not able to recive or make phonecalls, black screen, laggy and no sound. But everthing els worked. So i did som factory wipes and cache but stil no sound.
I tried again to flash other stock fw but allways failed on aboot.mbn. I then tried to flash diffent recovery TWPR and CWM but none worked i the got "There is no PIT partition." i even tried to flash CSB_signed_Fusion3_EUR_0325_V2.pit but that fialed to with re-partion ticked (IIIIIIH) but i could still go to downloadmode after.
I also tried to do the emergency firmware stuff and firmware upgrade initialisation with Kies with no success.
After a while i finaly got CWM recovery 6.0.4.7 to flash. And now it that works. So i installed galaxy s4(I9505)Official_Google_Edition_4.3_MH5 via CWM recovery and it booted with the google logo and started optimizing apps but then it got stuck. I rebooted wiped and nothing, tried to install it again and wipe but it wont even come to the optimizing apps.
So i downloaded cm-10.2.0-jfltexx and installed (via cwm recovery) it and it works, but i still have no sound and cant recive or make any calls.
After this i have tried to flash(with odin):
- I9505XXUEMJ7_I9505VDSEMJ8_I9505XXUEMJ7_HOME.tar.md5
- I9505XXUEMKF_I9505OXXEMK4_I9505XXUEMKF_HOME.tar.md5 (again)
- I9505XXUENA4_I9505NEEENA1_I9505XXUENA4_HOME.tar.md5 (i think this one is the latest)
All donwloaded from sammobile or samfirmware.com.
All fails on aboot.mdn (fail Auth) and i get this in the phones download mode
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eWWC Burst control: Enable
Start [224, 1440]
SW. Rev. CHECK FAIL : fused :4, Binary : 3
(I have Knox warranty 0x1 after installing CWM recovery)
This happends no matter what in odin..
The only thing that works is Cm10.2.0 rom and thers is no sound.
What should i do?! This is the 3rd day without any calls or sound and i use the phone both in work (i have a small business) and at home.
Please Help!
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You can no longer downgrade to 4.3 stock rom mate it shows that you flashed the 4.4.2 kitkat.
The only thing that works is Cm10.2.0 rom and thers is no sound. Download and extract this File and flash the .Tar file via odin by Selecting Phone/Cp.

Repulsa said:
You can no longer downgrade to 4.3 stock rom mate it shows that you flashed the 4.4.2 kitkat.
The only thing that works is Cm10.2.0 rom and thers is no sound. Download and extract this File and flash the .Tar file via odin by Selecting Phone/Cp.
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Thx man!!! It worked!!
3 days later and can tell you screamed of happieness!
I freakin love you m8te!!

Endombed said:
Thx man!!! It worked!!
3 days later and can tell you screamed of happieness!
I freakin love you m8te!!
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No problem mate,Glad that helps have a nice day.
Sent from Hell ?

Same issue - any help?
Hi - I believe I've managed to run into the same problem as poster.
I have just flashed the new Echoe Rom for my I9505. I couldn't manage to get the correct modem file flashed (tried a few), so attempted to go back to my CWM backup (which was 4.2 based).
However once on my backup, I cannot make calls & there is no sound.
Any help is hugely appreciated.
Thanks

[Q] After flash firmware, just have error messages

Hi guys!
I come here in a kind of dispair... I was using this firmware "I9505VJUGNI2_I9505ZTOGNI2_ZTO" in my i9505, then
I flashed trough ODIN a firmware "I9505XXUGNH8_I9505OLBGNH2_MM1".
After the process the phone reseted and updated, but as soon as it initiates, I just get errror messasges... I can't go to the system itself. The messages are constante.
I know the second firmware needed a diferent kernel than the one installed before, but I didn't flash it.
Than I tried to flach back the first firmware, but after the sucessfull flash trough odin, I still get the same error messages over and over... and worst... the second firmware is from Singapure, then the system language is not understandeble.
So guys, Waht can I do?

Sant Mark said:
Hi guys!
I come here in a kind of dispair... I was using this firmware "I9505VJUGNI2_I9505ZTOGNI2_ZTO" in my i9505, then
I flashed trough ODIN a firmware "I9505XXUGNH8_I9505OLBGNH2_MM1".
After the process the phone reseted and updated, but as soon as it initiates, I just get errror messasges... I can't go to the system itself. The messages are constante.
I know the second firmware needed a diferent kernel than the one installed before, but I didn't flash it.
Than I tried to flach back the first firmware, but after the sucessfull flash trough odin, I still get the same error messages over and over... and worst... the second firmware is from Singapure, then the system language is not understandeble.
So guys, Waht can I do?
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The best firmware for your device is the one with correct CSC. Follow this steps:
1. Install Kies 3 and conect your phone to the pc.
2. Take a look your CSC (pic attached)
3. Go to Sammobile.com and download the correct firmware (with correct CSC) for your device.
4. Flash this firmware through ODIN.
5. Enjoy :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
The best firmware for your device is the one with correct CSC. Follow this steps:
1. Install Kies 3 and conect your phone to the pc.
2. Take a look your CSC (pic attached)
3. Go to Sammobile.com and download the correct firmware (with correct CSC) for your device.
4. Flash this firmware through ODIN.
5. Enjoy :highfive:
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Well, Thank you very much!
After some trys i could flash Phylz recovery, than wipe the system and install the Cyanogenmod firmware! Now everything works like a charm! But thanks for the help anyway! What you said will help me in the next time I flash other firmwares!

[Q] I9500 flash gone wrong, need help please

HI Guys,
I flashed the Lollipop 5.0.1 CHN firmware and rooted the phone to install the Google apps, then when the India Firmware came i tried to flash that via Odin, it failed. and bricked the phone, could get into download mode but all firmware i've tried fails.
i tried numerous thing to a point where i can now only get CWM- recovery or TWRP open recovery on the phone, and then it allows me to get back into download mode with swver A3, but Odin still fails almost immediately.
help would be much appreciated
regards
Brendan

Vergil069 said:
HI Guys,
I flashed the Lollipop 5.0.1 CHN firmware and rooted the phone to install the Google apps, then when the India Firmware came i tried to flash that via Odin, it failed. and bricked the phone, could get into download mode but all firmware i've tried fails.
i tried numerous thing to a point where i can now only get CWM- recovery or TWRP open recovery on the phone, and then it allows me to get back into download mode with swver A3, but Odin still fails almost immediately.
help would be much appreciated
regards
Brendan
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So this means you can into Download Mode which is quite a good thing.
Now what you do is download the particular Kies for S4 from the OEM site and connect it when your phone is in Download or that wierd Yellow Triangle with the sign to connect to PC, and then kies will try to save ur phone.

came accross this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269941
Odin completed success fully, but now phone just hangs just after it askes to select the OS language ps. i used the lollipop india rom with the pit in the mentioned post

install a custom recovery using odin like philztouch and do a full wipe to install new rom

will i need a new PIT file?, after full wipe just Odin and lollipop 5.0.1 as normal?