Hey guys, so I recently failed flashing a rom onto my phone, and now it won't turn on at all. I'm pretty sure the battery still has something left in it, and I've been trying to turn it on to the odin download mode, but the phone isn't giving a response nor is my computer recognizing it. Is there any fix?
What did you try to flash? Pretty sure you hard bricked it.
jd1639 said:
What did you try to flash? Pretty sure you hard bricked it.
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I tried flashing the BlackBox rom. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2429072)
bboysamm said:
I tried flashing the BlackBox rom. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2429072)
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Dude, it's for the i9505 not the i337
Look into JTAG, see mobiletechvideos.com
jd1639 said:
Dude, it's for the i9505 not the i337
Look into JTAG, see mobiletechvideos.com
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Is that the only way to fix it?
bboysamm said:
Is that the only way to fix it?
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Yes, you hard bricked your phone.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
jd1639 said:
Yes, you hard bricked your phone.
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Well, this isn't going to be pretty for either my parents or my wallet. Thanks though. Should have expected this coming..
bboysamm said:
Well, this isn't going to be pretty for either my parents or my wallet. Thanks though. Should have expected this coming..
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Live and learn. Always check what you're flashing and only flash what is for your specific device. All s4's aren't the same.
jd1639 said:
Live and learn. Always check what you're flashing and only flash what is for your specific device. All s4's aren't the same.
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Yup. Just questioning now, I looked at the website and they offer to allow me to chose a rom for them to install. Can they install CM11 or CM10 even if I have the MK2 S4, which only allows TW roms to be flashed?
bboysamm said:
Yup. Just questioning now, I looked at the website and they offer to allow me to chose a rom for them to install. Can they install CM11 or CM10 even if I have the MK2 S4, which only allows TW roms to be flashed?
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If you're on mk2, no. I don't think they can, but can they flash mdl on your phone? That would be cool.
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Every unroot process I've uses a Windows machine and I don't have one and I am really frustrated.
First, what firmware are you on? Mf3, mdl, ext?
jd1639 said:
First, what firmware are you on? Mf3, mdl, ext?
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I'm using a custom ROM
white.noise said:
I'm using a custom ROM
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Ok, so you're probably on mdl and can use Odin. Others have used odin on a Windows vm on a Mac. There's threads that discuss this. If I can find one I'll link you buy try searching. You'll want to flash the stock firmware in Odin, PDA.
Edit, fyi it'll return you to stock and you'll lose all your apps and have to start with a like New phone.
jd1639 said:
Ok, so you're probably on mdl and can use Odin. Others have used odin on a Windows vm on a Mac. There's threads that discuss this. If I can find one I'll link you buy try searching. You'll want to flash the stock firmware in Odin, PDA.
Edit, fyi it'll return you to stock and you'll lose all your apps and have to start with a like New phone.
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Thank You!
white.noise said:
Thank You!
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This should work too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43852869
jd1639 said:
This should work too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43852869
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Holy cow this is wayyyyy to confusing for me! Is there a tutorial using the frontend of the application?
Hi All,
I tried installing CMW on my AT&T galaxy S4 and now the the device is stuck on boot showing 'recovery booting...'
I have tried holding down vol up + power + home key but issue still persists.
I followed the steps in this link: galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-root/how-to-install-cwm-recovery-on-att-or-verizon-galaxy-s4-sgh-i337sch-i545/
Attached is a screenshot to further clarify: sdrv.ms/16drSEy
Only way to turn off device is to disconnect the battery.
Any ideas on how to resolve?
It's too late now but don't go to galaxys4root. Use xda. Do you know what firmware you were on? Was it mf3, etc?
If you were on MF3, you hosed it.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
jd1639 said:
It's too late now but don't go to galaxys4root. Use xda. Do you know what firmware you were on? Was it mf3, etc?
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Definitely will not go to galaxys4root again. I do not think I was on MF3 but I am not sure.
The firmware was the same as when I first bought it on release date. Not sure if that helps.
Can I unbrick it with odin?
Unless you froze or deleted the files for OTA, it is impossible for you to still be on the same firmware from release. MF3 auto updates after 3 days of it being downloaded.
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we4321 said:
Definitely will not go to galaxys4root again. I do not think I was on MF3 but I am not sure.
I firmware was the same as when I first bought on release date. Not sure if that helps.
Can I unbrick it with odin?
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If you're not on mf3, yes. Do know if it ever updated itself after you got it.
jd1639 said:
If you're not on mf3, yes. Do know if it ever updated itself after you got it.
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I am not sure to be honest. I never activated the phone with at&t as I was wanting to install Cyanogen before activating it.
I have downloaded apps to it so it was connected via wifi.
By default would it auto update to mf3 via wifi and not connected to at&t yet?
we4321 said:
I am not sure to be honest. I never activated the phone with at&t as I was wanting to install Cyanogen before activating it.
I have downloaded apps to it so it was connected via wifi.
By default would it auto update to mf3 via wifi and not connected to at&t yet?
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Probably not. At this point out probably won't hurt to try to flash the mdl firmware with odin
Edit here is a link. You can get the mdl firmware at sammobile.com. the link has mdb firmware. I'd recommend downloading mdl and using it with the guide in the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40976805
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Probably not. At this point out probably won't hurt to try to flash the mdl firmware with odin
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Can you point me to the proper steps/tutorial on how to flash the mdl firmware with odin for this at&t s4 device?
I rather make sure I use the right information this time.
jd1639 said:
Probably not. At this point out probably won't hurt to try to flash the mdl firmware with odin
Edit here is a link. You can get the mdl firmware at sammobile.com. the link has mdb firmware. I'd recommend downloading mdl and using it with the guide in the link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=40976805
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Awesome. I will give this a try tomorrow morning as it is getting late on my end. I will update this post tomorrow with the results.
Thanks for your quick reply. Much appreciated.
As long as you never connected to AT&T cellular network, you are good to flash and attempt to fix it.
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we4321 said:
Awesome. I will give this a try tomorrow morning as it is getting late on my end. I will update this post tomorrow with the results.
Thanks for your quick reply. Much appreciated.
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UPDATE: These steps worked and my phone is now operational again! Guess I do not have MF3 firmware.
Question, is how do I get cyanogenmod installed at this point? I followed this guide on cyanogenmod site: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jflteatt
but got into trouble while trying to install ClockWorkMod.
Should I use the steps on cyanogenmod and request assistance for CWM OR is there a better method?
BTW, just want to say thanks to jd1639 and graydiggy. You guys know your stuff!
Thank you......
we4321 said:
UPDATE: These steps worked and my phone is now operational again! Guess I do not have MF3 firmware.
Question, is how do I get cyanogenmod installed at this point? I followed this guide on cyanogenmod site: http://wiki.cyanogenmod.org/w/Install_CM_for_jflteatt
but got into trouble while trying to install ClockWorkMod.
Should I use the steps on cyanogenmod and request assistance for CWM OR is there a better method?
BTW, just want to say thanks to jd1639 and graydiggy. You guys know your stuff!
Thank you......
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Use this to guide you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
jd1639 said:
Use this to guide you. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42320391
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Nice. I'll give this a go. Thanks
Can anyone direct me to the I337UCUAMF3 official firmware?
jsull35 said:
Can anyone direct me to the I337UCUAMF3 official firmware?
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None available, but I suggest you use the search function and do some reading because this has been mentioned dozens of times already. The best you can do at this point is take the phone to a BestBuys with a Sumsung Kiosk and see if they will reflash it. You need to search to find out more information about it.
scott14719 said:
None available, but I suggest you use the search function and do some reading because this has been mentioned dozens of times already. The best you can do at this point is take the phone to a BestBuys with a Sumsung Kiosk and see if they will reflash it. You need to search to find out more information about it.
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Yea, this is the second time this week my phone has bricked for no reason. At&t warranty center ran the samsung tool on it last time and fixed it.
jsull35 said:
Yea, this is the second time this week my phone has bricked for no reason. At&t warranty center ran the samsung tool on it last time and fixed it.
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Sounds like it needs to be replaced (warranty or insurance), but I would try for warranty first. If it bricked for no reason at all, I assume you are not rooted and have nothing custom on the phone? Because if you do, it could prevent a warranty claim. Samsung can and will send you a bill if they find anything has been tampered with. Good luck.
You can check here...
Mind you however, that is ONLY for devices running pre-MF3 bootloaders. If you attempt to flash it as a stock recovery on a MF3 device your end up with a brick. If your on MF3 and have a brick currently, there isn't a way to go back outside of sending the phone back to Samsung or going to Best Buy's Samsung Experience Center.
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Can anyone direct me to the I337UCUAMF3 official firmware?
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https://mega.co.nz/#!WEEzSA7Z!aB46731_AwM7P83eMdDlmFYd1hUZfFBcQAZjc1X7wAE Here ya go Hope it works. Thx to @Shockndrop for the files.
Get the new EMJ6. Even beta is fine.
BaSingSe said:
Get the new EMJ6. Even beta is fine.
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Why? You're just locked down that much tighter. No root, no custom roms
jd1639 said:
Why? You're just locked down that much tighter. No root, no custom roms
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cant you use safestrap for custom roms?
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cant you use safestrap for custom roms?
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not on mj6
nabears101 said:
https://mega.co.nz/#!WEEzSA7Z!aB46731_AwM7P83eMdDlmFYd1hUZfFBcQAZjc1X7wAE Here ya go Hope it works. Thx to @Shockndrop for the files.
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This is by far your best option, use ODIN and flash these files to return to a stock MF3. Updating to anything higher then MF3 is generally ill-advised. At least for the moment...
nabears101 said:
cant you use safestrap for custom roms?
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Have you tested or seen anyone else report that the current Safestrap works with MJ6 or you can even gain root access with MJ6?
Not being rude, but please don't offer advice if you are unsure of the outcome (this means more than one person has confirmed working or you have tested it yourself). I personally don't think it hurts to make a suggestion but let the person know it hasn't been tested or you are unsure of the outcome.
Had the OP taken your advice before you were corrected, they would have been upgraded to MJ6 with no option for running a custom ROM or getting root access (hopefully this won't be the case for long).
NighthawkXL said:
This is by far your best option, use ODIN and flash these files to return to a stock MF3. Updating to anything higher then MF3 is generally ill-advised. At least for the moment...
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The rar file in the link above comes with 5 files.
BOOTLOADER_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_ATT_I337ATTAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
MODEM_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
PLATFORM_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
SS_DL.dll
Odin (v3.07) has 4 slots for different files:
Bootloader
PDA
Phone
CSC
My question is which files go in which slot for redownloading mf3 to a soft bricked mf3 s4?
Zeltex said:
My question is which files go in which slot for redownloading mf3 to a soft bricked mf3 s4?
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Here is a link showing what this person did. Do not use the SS_DL.dll
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46943206&postcount=30
~wolverine~ said:
Here is a link showing what this person did. Do not use the SS_DL.dll
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46943206&postcount=30
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The CSC file seems to be giving me problems. I've tried different versions of ODIN (v3.04,3.07,3.09,1.85) and they all have the same problem.
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The CSC file seems to be giving me problems. I've tried different versions of ODIN (v3.04,3.07,3.09,1.85) and they all have the same problem.
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I'm on windows 8.1 pro 64bit & used Odin v1.85. worked perfectly.
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The CSC file seems to be giving me problems. I've tried different versions of ODIN (v3.04,3.07,3.09,1.85) and they all have the same problem.
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Probably a bad download
jd1639 said:
Probably a bad download
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I redownloaded the files again and Odin is still crashing whenever I press start.
Zeltex said:
I redownloaded the files again and Odin is still crashing whenever I press start.
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I saw your other post with the Odin print out. It looks to me like it's still a bad download, the md5 is not checking.
Edit, what are you using to extract the md5 files from the zip? Use 7-zip.
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I saw your other post with the Odin print out. It looks to me like it's still a bad download, the md5 is not checking.
Edit, what are you using to extract the md5 files from the zip? Use 7-zip.
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That might be the case I've been using winrar to extract the files. Not sure if it should make a difference but will try
is it possible? because i cant seem to find anything online..
im currently on 4.2.2 should i stick to it?
and if I will root can i reverse back to pure stock so it will say UNROOTED in download mode?
GalaxyGusta said:
is it possible? because i cant seem to find anything online..
im currently on 4.2.2 should i stick to it?
and if I will root can i reverse back to pure stock so it will say UNROOTED in download mode?
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Yes - search for ioroot25
Secondly - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715114
Looked hard eh?
LenAsh said:
Yes - search for ioroot25
Secondly - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2715114
Looked hard eh?
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wha...
i really looked in google and youtube nothing and im not like a noob..
will it work on the D802? just this question
GalaxyGusta said:
wha...
i really looked in google and youtube nothing and im not like a noob..
will it work on the D802? just this question
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Yes
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Yes
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thanks now downloading..
oh and also you didn't answer my first question is it fully reverse able?
GalaxyGusta said:
thanks now downloading..
oh and also you didn't answer my first question is it fully reverse able?
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Suggest you read up before you do something like this...
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Suggest you read up before you do something like this...
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oh you'r right sorry about that..
one more question does rooting with that method can screw up my EFS ?
GalaxyGusta said:
oh you'r right sorry about that..
one more question does rooting with that method can screw up my EFS ?
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Read the ioroot25 instructions...
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Read the ioroot25 instructions...
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i did but it says that if you are rooting 4.4.2 it will not back them up my question is if the rooting process can damage the EFS
GalaxyGusta said:
i did but it says that if you are rooting 4.4.2 it will not back them up my question is if the rooting process can damage the EFS
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Back up EFS before flashing 4.4.2 - it puts 2 files on the SD Card. Or use TWRP to back up EFS whilst on JB.
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Back up EFS before flashing 4.4.2 - it puts 2 files on the SD Card. Or use TWRP to back up EFS whilst on JB.
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how can i back them up? im on 4.2.2 unrooted and i have the OTA update ready
GalaxyGusta said:
how can i back them up? im on 4.2.2 unrooted and i have the OTA update ready
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ok i just did it worked flawlessly THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!
I bought a t537a thinking I would use the lte but after 6 months haven't used it. So I was wonder is it possible to run t530nu lollipop on a t537a? All I can think of is that it would disable my sim tray but I really want to know what everyone thinks. I really don't want to brick my tab.
Zigtech said:
I really don't want to brick my tab.
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Don't try it, you will brick
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Don't try it, you will brick
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OK thanks for the answer. Is there a cyanogenmod for the t537a or am I just stuck with stock?
Zigtech said:
OK thanks for the answer. Is there a cyanogenmod for the t537a or am I just stuck with stock?
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Unfortunately you're stuck with stock because if I understand correctly, you have a locked bootloader. It might be possible to root, I can't tell you for sure, but that would be it
thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Unfortunately you're stuck with stock because if I understand correctly, you have a locked bootloader. It might be possible to root, I can't tell you for sure, but that would be it
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Dang ok but thanks for the info much appreciated