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[Q] Note 2 Stuck in Bootlop, Failing to flash root in Odin

Hi there,
I'm trying to fix my sister's Note 2. It is stuck in bootloop. I've rooted my GS2 without any problems, but odin is failing with the Note 2. Here's what I get:
<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> cache.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Some more info: trying to flash "cwm6-root-note2.tar" as the PDA file, and also unsure whether the phone currently runs on stock 4.2 or 4.3, im unable to check since it's stuck in bootloop. I realize there might be a whole new problem if its on 4.3, was just wondering what my best option is right now. I've done some reading here on XDA and can't figure out whats the best thing to do.
Any input is greatly appreciated!

Sorry wrong forum, you're in the galaxy s4 forum...try reposting over in the Note 2 forums
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[Q] cannot unroot with odin :(

good day ,
anyone can help me with installing stock version of android 4.3 version on my GS4 ?! i have problem while using odin v3.09 to flash my Galaxy s4 i9505 to stock firmware version 4.3 with the md5 file downloaded from sammobile.com , here is some info about my phone :
having CWM recovery installed
running on custom ROM CM11 4.4.4
error message in odin is as below :
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/005> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

micphone7 said:
good day ,
anyone can help me with installing stock version of android 4.3 version on my GS4 ?! i have problem while using odin v3.09 to flash my Galaxy s4 i9505 to stock firmware version 4.3 with the md5 file downloaded from sammobile.com , here is some info about my phone :
having CWM recovery installed
running on custom ROM CM11 4.4.4
error message in odin is as below :
Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
SingleDownload.
sbl1.mbn
NAND Write Start!!
sbl2.mbn
sbl3.mbn
rpm.mbn
aboot.mbn
FAIL! (Auth)
Complete(Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Download the official firmware of your country and carrier from samobile.Com and flash with odin
This will flash stock firmware and stock recovery
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk

1eyedmonster said:
Download the official firmware of your country and carrier from samobile.Com and flash with odin
This will flash stock firmware and stock recovery
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk
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I just bought it from thailand !

micphone7 said:
I just bought it from thailand !
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You wont be able to flash 4.3 if youre on 4.4.2
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Needing help with my (now bricked) Galaxy s5

So I have been having alot of trouble trying to get my S5 to have root capabilities and ended up soft bricking the thing. I have Odin V3.09 and the stock firmware and it keeps giving me the chain of messages everytime I try to reflash it:
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
My phone is A Galaxy S5 verizon version (SM-G900V) running on 5.1 (I believe). I use this phone everyday and need help ASAP.

Verizon bootloader will be locked, I read someone had unlocked it, but never saw anything more come of it

btw919 said:
So I have been having alot of trouble trying to get my S5 to have root capabilities and ended up soft bricking the thing. I have Odin V3.09 and the stock firmware and it keeps giving me the chain of messages everytime I try to reflash it:
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
My phone is A Galaxy S5 verizon version (SM-G900V) running on 5.1 (I believe). I use this phone everyday and need help ASAP.
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Before you do this open your phone, take battery out and note down your serial number.
What I always try at this stage is Kies. Download Kies 3, click Tools > Firmware Upgrade/Initialization and it will ask for your model number and serial number.
Go through with it. It should download the latest stock firmware for your device and it should ask you to plug your phone in and put it in download mode & press next.
This method has recovered me from the worst situations so I hope it works for you!

Shaolin36 said:
Before you do this open your phone, take battery out and note down your serial number.
What I always try at this stage is Kies. Download Kies 3, click Tools > Firmware Upgrade/Initialization and it will ask for your model number and serial number.
Go through with it. It should download the latest stock firmware for your device and it should ask you to plug your phone in and put it in download mode & press next.
This method has recovered me from the worst situations so I hope it works for you!
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It worked! Thanks for the help!

Possible soft brick when trying to revert to stock rom

Hello everyone!
Apologies in advance if I broke any forum rules by accident, first time posting here.
I have some experience with rooting galaxy devices as well as flashing roms and recovery, and have done this many times before, so I didnt put much thought in the firmware update process.
I decided to revert my S5 (SM-G900F) to its original stock firmware.
Before the failed attempt I was running Resurrection Remix 5.5.0 with TWRP recovery.
I simply went ahead and downloaded the last firmware released that is supported for my country (G900FXXU1BPA2_G900FOJK1BPA1_ILO) and proceeded with flashing it via ODIN and received the following log messages:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> tz.mbn
<ID:0/007> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/007> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/007> boot.img
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/007> modem.bin
<ID:0/007> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/007> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Size)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Currently the device is stuck during the boot process (most likely still in download mode) with the following message displayed on the screen:
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.
Kies does not seem to able to recognize the device at all.
It is worth mentioning that I have the original ROM files on the internal SD card, as well as an external SD card if needed for troubleshooting.
I would really appreciate if you can help me with this, I really hope that what I done so far is reversible.
Thanks in advance!

Does it say G900F in download mode?
If yes, try flashing this with ODIN 3.10.7
Code:
https://mega.nz/#!fVhhzRBC!A79uC8Fgg1mGCZOaujQCzBxcUUN9z_ctVVkigD8ffVM

*Detection* said:
Does it say G900F in download mode?
If yes, try flashing this with ODIN 3.10.7
Code:
https://mega.nz/#!fVhhzRBC!A79uC8Fgg1mGCZOaujQCzBxcUUN9z_ctVVkigD8ffVM
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Thank you for the quick reply!
Indeed it shows SM-G900F, ill try the link with the new Odin (mine is 3.10) and will updated soon.

SpectreSR said:
Thank you for the quick reply!
Indeed it shows SM-G900F, ill try the link with the new Odin (mine is 3.10) and will updated soon.
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It worked! Thanks a lot!
Care to share what might have went wrong?
What is differant between the firmware you provided between the one I tried in the first place?
I understand this is a firmware for the UK, how can I confirm that the modem that comes with this firmware is compatible with my country's network?

Not sure what went wrong, I just know that ROM works for the G900F, so if it had failed with that one too, we would know it wasn't a ROM issue
As for your networks, only one way to find out

Help needed loading custom recovery...

First off I'm a total noob. I rooted, installed a custom recovery, and custom OS on my last phone (Samsung Galaxy Nexus) about 4 years ago copy and pasting online guides and that's the extent of my knowledge.
Now my wife got an s7 and I inherited her Samsung s4 (Verizon). Loaded with android version 5.1
My plan was to install LineageOS, but I've ran into a ton of problems along the way.
I was trying to use Odin to load a custom recovery, but it was never successful.
I followed this guide: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2468187
and now it doesn't boot, I can't even get into recovery.
sorry for the lack of details with the post, but now I'm lost and don't really have a known direction where to head from here. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

So after leaving the phone alone for a while it now is able to boot to the stock OS. I still have root through KingoRoot.
I'm running into the same problem when I try to load TWRP with odin.
Here is the odin log:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
on the phone it displays this message:
SECURE CHECK FAIL : RECOVERY

oifish said:
... and I inherited her Samsung s4 (Verizon). Loaded with android version 5.1 ...
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Unfortunately Verizon variant has locked bootloader.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using XDA Labs

krasCGQ said:
Unfortunately Verizon variant has locked bootloader.
Sent from my Redmi Note 4 using XDA Labs
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great so I'm ****ed. Thanks verizon. Why the **** even have a goddamn bootloader if it's ****ing useless then

Every phone needs a bootloader and I believe Verizon and AT&T lock the bootloader to prevent people from messing with the phone, possibly screwing it up, and making a warranty claim.