Hello, this is my first post on here.
My samsung galaxy note 3 on verizon is the first android phone I have had. I tried to root it earlier today following a guide online and now my phone is stuck in ODIN mode.
I have tried to follow various guides I have found including guides on this site to get it out of softbricked mode and nothing has worked, Could someone please guide me through my specific phone for me. I have spent hours searching, watching guides, and downloading different files to run through odin and not one has managed to get me anywhere.
Thanks for your help.
Did you try re-flashing stock imgs through odin or kies?
Sent From My Galaxy Note 3
AleighS said:
Hello, this is my first post on here.
My samsung galaxy note 3 on verizon is the first android phone I have had. I tried to root it earlier today following a guide online and now my phone is stuck in ODIN mode.
I have tried to follow various guides I have found including guides on this site to get it out of softbricked mode and nothing has worked, Could someone please guide me through my specific phone for me. I have spent hours searching, watching guides, and downloading different files to run through odin and not one has managed to get me anywhere.
Thanks for your help.
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Do you recall what guide you followed to root? Have you tried removing the battery and if so, does the phone boot normally or go right back to download mode?
Not sure if this is your issue or not, but if you entered Odin mode from the normal OS, (e.g. with "adb reboot-bootloader"), the phone will always reboot into Odin Mode if you soft - cycle the phone (by holding the power button down continuously for more than 8 seconds or so).
So, try doing this: with the phone in Odin Mode, pull the battery. Wait 10 seconds, re-insert the battery, and attempt to restart the phone in recovery mode by simultaneously holding down the Vol-Up, Home, and Power button.
If you want decent help you should describe not only the current behavior of your phone, but also the exact steps you performed to get your phone into this condition & the release version of software on the phone before you started your rooting attempt.
Note: if your phone is soft-bricked, restoring it via Odin might be the only recourse... so the fact that it boots into Odin/Download Mode is in some ways a positive thing.
bftb0 said:
Not sure if this is your issue or not, but if you entered Odin mode from the normal OS, (e.g. with "adb reboot-bootloader"), the phone will always reboot into Odin Mode if you soft - cycle the phone (by holding the power button down continuously for more than 8 seconds or so).
So, try doing this: with the phone in Odin Mode, pull the battery. Wait 10 seconds, re-insert the battery, and attempt to restart the phone in recovery mode by simultaneously holding down the Vol-Up, Home, and Power button.
If you want decent help you should describe not only the current behavior of your phone, but also the exact steps you performed to get your phone into this condition & the release version of software on the phone before you started your rooting attempt.
Note: if your phone is soft-bricked, restoring it via Odin might be the only recourse... so the fact that it boots into Odin/Download Mode is in some ways a positive thing.
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Hello, I have the same problem, was trying to root my brand new Note 3 using the guide listed here using root de la Vega but every time that I run odin got the failed message now I am stuck on Odin mode, every time that I restart the phone goes to Odin mode... you mentioned that restoring via Oding might be the only option, if so could you help me with that, or redirect me to where I can find the guide to do that. Thanks in advance
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
It is common that folks that are new to this stuff don't know how to ask questions in the best manner. So I thought I would illustrate with two key phrases that folks (that are requesting help) that should be avoided at all costs:
"I tried everything!"
Here's what's wrong with this: we have no idea what your idea of "everything" is. And especially if you are new to this stuff, it is probably not "everything". So, using this phrase is really the same thing as providing no information at all.
Be explicit and explain exactly what you tried, including as many details as possible. Examples: URLs of guides you followed, version numbers of any software you used, names of files you downloaded, copy and paste any error messages you experienced.
"It failed."
Read the above several times. What information does it provide? Yeah, that's right - almost nothing. We got the part about you having a problem already. Now is the time to provide details. You are trying to repair a computer - the actual details are incredibly important to getting that to happen.
Be explicit and explain exactly what you tried, including as many details as possible, and provide a transcript of the exact error messages you observed.
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Hi,
Just wanted to share my experience getting JPC Rom installed and rooted.
Prior to upgrade, I had the JP3 Rom, rooted with clockwork and 1-click lag fix.
I had some major issues installing JPC. In fact, I ended up with the dreaded USB logo a few times.
This is not a complete guide, but hopefully it will help avoid the problems I had.
1) Before installing the new rom, I strongly suggest that you Factory Reset the phone.
2) Install the JPC Rom using the other guides on this page. I used Odin and choose Repartition to get a clean install.
3) Here is where the problems started. After the rom installed cleanly and the phone rebooted, it would get stuck on the second Samsung logo and eventually go black. This happened to me twice. The fix I found out, is to go into Rececovery mode (Vol Up, Home, Power) after the install and clear the cache, reformat SD and factory reset. After you do this the phone will boot normally.
4) After that I followed the rooting guide on this forum, but ended up with the dreaded USB logo. If this happens to you, just go back into DOwnload mode and reflash with Odin again (following the guide in this forum)
IMPORTANT: I have TWO galaxy s phones. The strange thing is, one of them is VERY easy to get into Download or recovery mode. The other is almost impossible. For those of you that have a similar model to me that seems like it does not have a 3 button download or recovery mode you probably do.
I thought I was bricked, and tried for over an hour to get my second phone into download mode (take out battery, hold three buttons, put in battery, over and over again). I was about to give up, but found I was able to get the phone into download mode if I ....
1) Take Battery Out. Put it back in.
2) Plug phone into USB on computer (do not turn it on)
3) Now try to do the 3 button Download mode. Press all three buttons at one time and release power about 1 second after seeing Samsung logo.
Again my second phone I can very easily get to download mode 100% of the time. I am really not sure why the two phones would be any different. I hope this helps people that have a stubborn phone like mine.
P.S. I did not install Clockwork on JPC, but I did root the phone and installed 1 click lag fix. Phone is running VERY stable and all features seem to work (including Mobile AP).
I hope this helps others like me who tried to install update.zip as explained in some posts & got the dreaded USB logo on boot & didn't know what to do because I am sharp but no programming & all that. I got mine to go ahead ONLY after I put in my SIM & External SD card. With both OUT, I get the USB logo 100% of the times.
I hope this helps.
Ive installed jpc a few time now and a factory reser after flashing did it for me every time
I have a Verizon Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900V) that is stuck in a boot loop. I get "RECOVERY BOOTING" in blue at the top left corner of the screen. No combination of power, volume up, volume down, or home buttons have any effect. I've tried all combinations. I have to pull the battery to get it out of the boot loop. Any advice?
Toaplan said:
I have a Verizon Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N900V) that is stuck in a boot loop. I get "RECOVERY BOOTING" in blue at the top left corner of the screen. No combination of power, volume up, volume down, or home buttons have any effect. I've tried all combinations. I have to pull the battery to get it out of the boot loop. Any advice?
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Were you running Safestrap and a custom ROM... or were you totally stock before the phone started bootlooping and did you try to flash anything through Odin or Safestrap before it started? What build version is your phone on (4.4.2, 4.4.4, etc...)? Can you still get into Odin mode?
If you could provide some information, it should help others to give you some suggestions.
If you were rooted and had Safestrap installed, then this thread might provide some useful information to help you get the phone out of the bootloop. If your situation is similar to the others in the linked thread and you think that flashing the NC2 Kernel might get you out of the bootloop... then you should be able to grab the NC2 kernel from Beanstown106’s thread here.
You should also check out Droidstyle's restore guide here, which should help you restore the phone back to factory stock if necessary.
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Were you running Safestrap and a custom ROM... or were you totally stock before the phone started bootlooping and did you try to flash anything through Odin or Safestrap before it started? What build version is your phone on (4.4.2, 4.4.4, etc...)? Can you still get into Odin mode?
If you could provide some information, it should help others to give you some suggestions.
If you were rooted and had Safestrap installed, then this thread might provide some useful information to help you get the phone out of the bootloop. If your situation is similar to the others in the linked thread and you think that flashing the NC2 Kernel might get you out of the bootloop... then you should be able to grab the NC2 kernel from Beanstown106’s thread here.
You should also check out Droidstyle's restore guide here, which should help you restore the phone back to factory stock if necessary.
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Hey thanks for the help. I was running Safestrap and the leaked KitKat 4.4.2. There's not much more to say other than in my first post. It just kind of randomly starting happening. All recovery options are failing because I can't get any combination of button presses to register when it's first booting up. This means I can't get into odin mode, bootloader, recovery... anything.
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Hey thanks for the help. I was running Safestrap and the leaked KitKat 4.4.2. There's not much more to say other than in my first post. It just kind of randomly starting happening. All recovery options are failing because I can't get any combination of button presses to register when it's first booting up. This means I can't get into odin mode, bootloader, recovery... anything.
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If holding the volume down + home + power buttons all together doesn't work any more to boot the phone into download mode, then it might be worth trying a usb jig to see if it would force the phone into download mode. Here's a listing for a usb jig on eBay that is less than $5 and the seller seems to have good feedback. The listing says it should work on a Note 3. If you'd rather make your own usb jig, there are several guides on YouTube and xda on how to make one.
Before trying the jig... here's an idea to get the phone into download mode...(it probably won't work, but shouldn't hurt anything to try)-- Take the battery out of the phone, then with the micro usb cable plugged into the phone, hold the volume down button on the phone and plug the other end of usb cable into the computer. Hopefully that will turn the phone screen on and prompt you to hit the volume up button to enter download mode.
If you can't get into download mode, then you might see if the Verizon Repair Assistant or Kies Emergency Firmware Recovery would work to restore the phone while in bootloop. I read someone else's post where they said that when using the Repair Assistant, they accidentally updated their phone to 4.4.4, so you'll probably want to research that more before using it so you don't lose ability to root.
If none of these things work, then I can't think of any other ideas other than sending it to someone for jtag repair. Maybe someone else can chime in with some other suggestions.
@Toaplan,
If you haven't been able to fix your phone yet, I was thinking you may also want to check this unbrick thread: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54534374 ). Per info in the thread... it sounds like jtag isn't an option for our version of the note 3, so please disregard my above comment about jtag.
mattnmag said:
If holding the volume down + home + power buttons all together doesn't work any more to boot the phone into download mode, then it might be worth trying a usb jig to see if it would force the phone into download mode. Here's a listing for a usb jig on eBay that is less than $5 and the seller seems to have good feedback. The listing says it should work on a Note 3. If you'd rather make your own usb jig, there are several guides on YouTube and xda on how to make one.
Before trying the jig... here's an idea to get the phone into download mode...(it probably won't work, but shouldn't hurt anything to try)-- Take the battery out of the phone, then with the micro usb cable plugged into the phone, hold the volume down button on the phone and plug the other end of usb cable into the computer. Hopefully that will turn the phone screen on and prompt you to hit the volume up button to enter download mode.
If you can't get into download mode, then you might see if the Verizon Repair Assistant or Kies Emergency Firmware Recovery would work to restore the phone while in bootloop. I read someone else's post where they said that when using the Repair Assistant, they accidentally updated their phone to 4.4.4, so you'll probably want to research that more before using it so you don't lose ability to root.
If none of these things work, then I can't think of any other ideas other than sending it to someone for jtag repair. Maybe someone else can chime in with some other suggestions.
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mattnmag said:
@Toaplan,
If you haven't been able to fix your phone yet, I was thinking you may also want to check this unbrick thread: ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=54534374 ). Per info in the thread... it sounds like jtag isn't an option for our version of the note 3, so please disregard my above comment about jtag.
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Hey mattnmag,
Thanks for all the suggestions! This phone isn't my daily driver and I haven't been able to try any of this yet. I'll let you know how I make out when I get a chance to try some of this out. Thanks!
Hi. Browsed for ages and always come here for answers.
Here's my problem.
2x S8s. SM-950f.
Updated to most recent software through software update. Both phones were glitchy and crashing and just generally irritating after.
Factory data reset etc. This did not resolve the problems, also led to one of them having issues with FRP (annoying)
Used Odin to try and flash the latest firmware (from sammobile, UK BTU) after flashing both, they reset and powered on. Got stuck at the S8 screen.
Restarted then both were at the "an error occurred during update" screen.
Managed to get back to download screen. Re checked the software and model numbers, even that the bootloader was the correct version etc. All was fine.
Connected to Odin, shows that it is connected, but nothing happens when clicking start.
Now after attempting that, both phones will not power on.
(One will when placed on the wireless charger, but just sticks at S8 screen) and download mode or reset screen can not be accessed. So, not exactly happy. And totally out of ideas
Any suggestions, beyond taking it to a shop to see if anyone can help.
yes .....dont tuch the phones for 24 hours let the battery die ...it will...connect to pc and then try download mode....u may need to press combination for like 1 minute to get to download mode....flash twrp reboot directly into it when odin says successfully .....wipe system data ....dont turn on phone download any custom rom flash and enjoy.....it will trip knox but worth than getting a new board....
Okay, will give that a try.
TWRP?
TWRP install
https://dl.twrp.me/dreamlte/twrp-3.2.3-0-dreamlte.img.tar.html: Download link for twrp SM-G950F (dreamlte)
Just said, wait until your device powers off due battery insufficience. Plug cable and hold at the same moment vol(down)+bixby+power. Then press vol(up) at the warning screen to proceed to odin mode. Let it charging a while like 1 h. Then unplug it and plug it to your pc. In Odin select ap the previous downloaded file. Take your mobile in your hand. With one hand, prepare your fingers to vol(up)+bixby and with the other hand start the flashibg process. Be careful, and take your hand directly from the mouse if you clicked start in odin, and position your one finger to power button, but dont click. If odin start pass, press immidiately the buttons (vol(up)+bixby+power) and let it to start into recovery. If you arrived to recovery, reply to us if not search for help!!!
Good luck
memreb
Still trying to get them on. Powered on to download mode but only for a couple of seconds and switched off again.
Can't get them to power on. Buggered
simonboyle said:
Still trying to get them on. Powered on to download mode but only for a couple of seconds and switched off again.
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i have the same issue with my s8 but when i boot in download mode the screen goes black but if i press volupe up it connect to odin with black screen you shoud give it a try
Will try that
Okay, downloaded TWRP, can get phone calls nected to Odin but when I extract TWRP it doesn't give a valid file type.
Am I being dumb.
No files appear that Odin will recognise.
Also just shows as "recovery" no .tar or anything
Ignore above. Corrupted download.
Sorted.
Now when flashing TWRP is gets to a fail due to
"Complete (write) fail
Hi you should try flashing official firmware
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Hi you should try flashing official firmware
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The point of the thread us that I am.unable to do that.
So kinda useless post buddy.
Read the OP.
Anyone want two bootlooped S8s? Hahahaha
simonboyle said:
Anyone want two bootlooped S8s? Hahahaha
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Not sure what stage your at and maybe some more useless ideas
1. Trying to flash twrp is kinda of useless if you can't get into your system need oem unlock for that.
2. Have you tried taking out Sim card and SD card and reboot.
3. If you can at least boot try smart switch as it has a emergency recovery option.
4. Trying rebooting in safe mode.
All been attempted
My 6T is currently a paperweight (bricked, screen won't turn on, no fastboot, no nothing) and here's the succession of events that led to it:
I live in the US and bought the unlocked 6T.
1) A few weeks ago I rooted it with same steps described in this post --> https://www.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6t-unlock-bootloader-root/. Everything seemed to go well, I had Magisk and my phone worked just fine.
2) About a week later I got a notification that my phone had a software update ready. I idiotically obliged and installed it. After the install, I still got the bootloader unlocked screen at start up so I thought my phone might still be rooted. However, I couldn't download any mods on Magisk and my root checker said I was no longer rooted. So basically, my phone appeared rooted (apps like Google Pay wouldn't work, I got the warning about the Bootloader at start-up, etc.) but I no longer had the benefit of being able to install mods through Magisk.
3) A few weeks later (yesterday) I decided I would explore options for un-rooting, mainly so I could use Google Pay again. Remember, my phone wasn't actually rooted anymore, since the update. So I thought locking the bootloader should fix my problems. I did that with fastboot oem lock and then my phone was stuck in a fastboot loop. I tried every option in fastboot and would just end up right back there. I started looking for fixes and came across the MSMDownload Tool --> http://https://forum.xda-developers.com/oneplus-6/how-to/tool-msmdownloadtool-v4-0-international-t3798892. I downloaded the driver, it recognized my device, I downloaded the tool, then ran it. At 16 seconds, the download stopped and I got an error saying "Sahara communication failed." After looking up a fix that involved holding down the volume+ button, I decided I'd try again. This is where I f*cked up. I unplugged my phone without stopping the download, and that leads us to this very moment. My phone does not turn on at all. I have no access to fastboot or anything. My computer does recognize it when I plug it back in (I'm on Windows).
If you read this it's probably obvious that I only know enough to be dangerous and bricking my phone was inevitable. Feel free to call me an idiot, I only ask that you provide some useful information, preferably on the subject of getting my phone working again. Thank you all in advance. I hope this post isn't redundant. I didn't find anything on here that was a fix for my situation. I'm also open to contacting OnePlus if anyone thinks I should do that first. I genuinely thank anyone that takes the time to read/help! xd
Use the msm tool...doesn't use fastboot
Edit...nevermind
You need to get your phone to show up as "US8_BULK" like in the MSM thread you linked. You can do this even if your phone wont boot properly. I have done it multiple times before. When in the Qualcom flashing mode the screen will not light up at all.
Hold all the buttons until it resets. This could take up to 30 seconds of holding the buttons. The just follow the steps in the MSM thread starting with this one:
Power off the phone, then hold for 5 seconds vol up and plug the usb to computer. Now you have to see US8_BULK as new device connected and you can also see in device manager; if you can't notice it, repeat the process until you see it (power on, power off, hold...) there is a full youtube guide for op5 and it's the same process - (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpLvmID1wdI)
Edit: It can take some practice to get the timing down, especially if your screen is not coming on at all. Just keep trying as you will be able to get into that Qualcom flashing mode unless there is physical hardware damage to your phone.
Jager said:
You need to get your phone to show up as "US8_BULK" like in the MSM thread you linked. You can do this even if your phone wont boot properly. I have done it multiple times before. When in the Qualcom flashing mode the screen will not light up at all.
Hold all the buttons until it resets. This could take up to 30 seconds of holding the buttons. The just follow the steps in the MSM thread starting with this one:
Power off the phone, then hold for 5 seconds vol up and plug the usb to computer. Now you have to see US8_BULK as new device connected and you can also see in device manager; if you can't notice it, repeat the process until you see it (power on, power off, hold...) there is a full youtube guide for op5 and it's the same process -
Edit: It can take some practice to get the timing down, especially if your screen is not coming on at all. Just keep trying as you will be able to get into that Qualcom flashing mode unless there is physical hardware damage to your phone.
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Awesome, that worked! I kept seeing I needed to hold volume+ and power but holding both and power is what actually worked for me. Thanks a lot my friend
@lapitman, glad to see that you finally got it to work!
Hello there,
I don't know much about rooting and flashing and other things because it's not my cup of tea. Coming to the point, yesterday I followed a guide to root my Samsung Galaxy E7 using the CF Autoroot flash file. But things didn't go well, after a few seconds of starting flash process using the Odin tool, my phone lost connection with the PC. Odin was still flashing the file but when I checked the log it said removed. I noticed that my phone's download mode is also got stuck. So I got panicked and pressed vol down + power + home to hard restart the phone, and then my got stuck on Emergency Recovery Screen (I forgot to take the photo of the message flashing on that screen). Currently my phone's battery is drained and its resting.
So please tell me if there's any way to fix my phone. A simple method please because I don't know much about these things. And another is that whether my data is still safe or erased.
Thanks in advance