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I Flash Wrong rom (I9505_Omega_v17) to my Galaxy S4 I337 .. the phone get Samsung logo then black screen .. the Custom Recovery was Gone .. but the phone can boot to Original Recovery mode & download mode.
Help PLZ
i believe you can just flash back to stock using odin and download mode (hold volume down when booting) search on google for the correct files to flash with odin for the att i337. as long as you can get into download mode there is still hope.
Captain_Anarchy said:
i believe you can just flash back to stock using odin and download mode (hold volume down when booting) search on google for the correct files to flash with odin for the att i337. as long as you can get into download mode there is still hope.
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I tray this I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_ATT & SGS-I337_16GB.PIT .. but it is failed .. i think because the latest stock firmware is MF3 .. and there isn't download file of it
what can I Do Now ??
emadpro said:
I tray this I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_ATT & SGS-I337_16GB.PIT .. but it is failed .. i think because the latest stock firmware is MF3 .. and there isn't download file of it
what can I Do Now ??
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003 the link in the thread has a mf3 tar file for you use to flash back to stock via odin
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003 the link in the thread has a mf3 tar file for you use to flash back to stock via odin
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It is Work .. Big Thankssssss :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
undecided323 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003 the link in the thread has a mf3 tar file for you use to flash back to stock via odin
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Im stuck on MF3, I've rooted and cant update for sone reason. Can I reflash the stock rom or will that cause a soft brick? What files besides the .tar do I need?
Larosche said:
Im stuck on MF3, I've rooted and cant update for sone reason. Can I reflash the stock rom or will that cause a soft brick? What files besides the .tar do I need?
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What are you trying to update to?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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What are you trying to update to?
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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Whenever I try to update using the system update it downloads the update and when it tries to install it bootloops my device which I unbrick using an odin file I found somewhere around here. I believe I may have uninstalled an important system file with titanium backup which is causing the softbrick or the root, either way will I be able to reflash the rom? Or is there another solution?
Larosche said:
Whenever I try to update using the system update it downloads the update and when it tries to install it bootloops my device which I unbrick using an odin file I found somewhere around here. I believe I may have uninstalled an important system file with titanium backup which is causing the softbrick or the root, either way will I be able to reflash the rom? Or is there another solution?
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After you flash with Odin boot into the recovery and do a factory reset
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jd1639 said:
After you flash with Odin boot into the recovery and do a factory reset
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What files do I need for ODIN other than the tar file mentioned in this thread
Larosche said:
What files do I need for ODIN other than the tar file mentioned in this thread
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You only need the tar
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You only need the tar
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So just open odin and flash the tar file right? I have the safestrap recovery for mf3 will it affect it? Thanks btw
Larosche said:
So just open odin and flash the tar file right? I have the safestrap recovery for mf3 will it affect it? Thanks btw
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Yes it will affect it. It'll delete it. It will delete your device and return it to like new. But you should get some working device again
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
jd1639 said:
Yes it will affect it. It'll delete it. It will delete your device and return it to like new. But you should get some working device again
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727
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Great. Thanks once again.
Hello all,
This is my first GUIDE thread, hope it will help you.
I will update interface of this thread regularly and try to answer your questions.
Story: As i flashed many devices (mine,friends,relatives,...) i understand that SOMETIMES bootloaders makes difference. I know they don't have functions of KERNEL or MODEM but some random reboots can be caused by bootloaders, so by updating bootloader, you probably(or maybe) overcome to them. I was searching a lot and found THIS thread although it is very nice thread/REFERENCE but not updated... so i posted a request there for new bootloader and didn't get any response for days and that makes me to learn how to this task by myself.
so here we are the Required Tools:
1- STOCK Firmware: you can download it from anywhere you want, however i prefer sammobile, just note that you have to register(which is free) in sammobile in order to download firmwares.
NOTE!!!: don't download operator firmwares like(orange,Tmobile,...) i am not sure whether their bootloader is safe(locked/unlocked) or not.
2- WinRAR: to extract ZIP, RAR, TAR, TAR.MD5, it is paid application but it is functioning even after trial period and it only gives you a notification, I know there are many alternatives but I tested with this software and recommend it to anyone.
3- [Script][Tool] how to create a tar.md5 file from img For Odin go to this thread download tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad.zip and extract it to some folder lets call it Flashing(can be anything) on your desktop.
!!!!!!!!Credits of this tool goes to user mkh.mourad thanks to him for this great handy tool, otherwise you had to do many other steps...
4- Odin for PC: I tested Odin v3.09 i don't know whether lower version would work or not. (do not use Mobile Odin look at the warning section point 3)
UPDATE: Odin v3.10 tested and it worked too, moreover odin v3.10 is fastest, use this version please.
Now INSTRUCTION:
1- Download your desired firmware (NOTE: see "Required tools" section)
2- Extract it anywhere you want and you will see *.tar.md5 file extract it again (* name of the firmware is not important)
3- After extracting *.tar.md5 you will see several files with extensions *.img and *.bin, we need >>sboot.bin>>
4- Extract content of tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad.zip to any folder that you want, copy sboot.bin from previous step to this folder(the folder that you have extracted tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad.zip)
5- Now you can see bunch of batch files and of course sboot.bin that you have copied there, run ImgToTar.MD5.bat, the command window will open and after a few seconds will disappear. now in that same folder you can see sboot.tar.md5 which is the odin flashable bootloader.
After creating final sboot.tar.md5 do not rename it because MD5 value get changed by renaming so odin will refuse to flash file (invalid MD5 error)
Note that if you use windows OS you would see sboot.tar NOT sboot.tar.md5 which is ok. (you can see it if you look in file's properties or turn on "show file extension" option in folder options)
6- Very very very very important, you must go into download mode by hardware buttons (turn off device or pull out and in battery just to be safe, press Volume down + home button and power it on) please do notgo to bootloader from reboot menu i warned you.
7- Open odin, unthick Auto reboot, click on BL, and add sboot.tar.md5, plug your phone in download mode and flash, IMPORTANT: wait till it write all threads completed and port color became GREEN with PASS written in it, it will take about 2-3 minutes be patient.
UPDATE: if you use odin v3.10 you wont have to wait this much because after a few seconds unlike odin v3.09 the port color became green. So i recommend you to use v3.10
8- After above step finished, unplug your phone, hold power button till phone get rebooted
9- DONE, enjoy your new bootloader, if you use Boeffla kernel you can go into stweaks and check your bootloader version or use "phone info" application from market.
WARNING!!!
1- I am not responsible for any hard bricks, bootloader flashing is risky and it can make your phone unusable, do it on your RISK
2- Method above is tested by me on my I9300, i don't know whether it will work for other S3 varients or other phones... UPDATE: Working on Note 3 N900 too, seems this method could work on most of the Samsung phones...
3- Do not use Mobile Odin to flash this bootloader(or any!?), it may give you md5 error or may be WORST, brick the phone Thanks to @nainaabd
Downloads
XXUGNG3 bootloader you can get in attachment, made by the above method and tested by me on i9300 just extract zip and flash XXUGNG3.tar by odin
XXUGNH4 Thanks @katolink
UBUGNI1 Thanks @katolink
XXUGNJ2 Thanks @k-semler
UBUGNK1 Thanks @k-semler
EDIT: Attached bootloader fixed, i updated step 5 of instruction, please read there to find out why you would get md5 error...
Hi mirroalex
I was looking for a guide like this for a long time.
Thanks for sharing your findings and experiences with other users
I'm on holidays without laptop but as soon I arrive home I'll try your method and post my experience too.
Byes!
SpeedyGon
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Cool, thanks!
edit, your zip unfortunately cant be flashed, i get invalid md5 in odin..
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cannot flash tar.md5..i get invalid md5 in odin
once extracted tar file odin says binari is invalid
george stamatos said:
Cool, thanks!
edit, your zip unfortunately cant be flashed, i get invalid md5 in odin..
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george stamatos said:
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sevomemo said:
cannot flash tar.md5..i get invalid md5 in odin
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gabebcn said:
once extracted tar file odin says binari is invalid
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sorry guys i thought that i would get notification if someone post in my thread (without quoting me) but i was wrong OOPS newbie alert...
anyway i will look into this issue asap... anyway did you try my method to create flashable bootloader by your self? did you get same error?
EDIT: find out the problem, updated the first post's step 5 and fixed attached bootloader... have fun.
mirroalex said:
sorry guys i thought that i would get notification if someone post in my thread (without quoting me) but i was wrong OOPS newbie alert...
anyway i will look into this issue asap... anyway did you try my method to create flashable bootloader by your self? did you get same error?
EDIT: find out the problem, updated the first post's step 5 and fixed attached bootloader... have fun.
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Thanks for your time,but i didnt had time to try your method. And your zip was already there...
george stamatos said:
Thanks for your time,but i didnt had time to try your method. And your zip was already there...
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did you try new fixed zip?
mirroalex said:
did you try new fixed zip?
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Tomorrow, today I was all day at the beach.... I flashed my body to the sun..
mirroalex said:
did you try new fixed zip?
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It's working great, thanks!!!!
Hi mirroalex
I've returned from holidays and with my laptop and your fixed ZIP worked flawlessly and image to prove it
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And as a side effect my phone now doesn't says is modified and with the exclamation at start (as if wasn't rooted and with cooked ROM)
Thanks again mirroalex!!
Byes!
SpeedyGon
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SpeedyGon said:
Hi mirroalex
I've returned from holidays and with my laptop and your fixed ZIP worked flawlessly and image to prove it
And as a side effect my phone now doesn't says is modified and with the exclamation at start (as if wasn't rooted and with cooked ROM)
Thanks again mirroalex!!
Byes!
SpeedyGon
Enviado desde mi GT-I9300 mediante Tapatalk
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Your are so Welcome.
happy to hear good news and thanks for screenshot...
i tried using mobile odin md5 fail but used pc odin and result :good:
nainaabd said:
i tried using mobile odin md5 fail but used pc odin and result :good:
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Oh i never ever would try to flash something risky as bootloader with mobile odin... even flashing modems with mobile odin is a little bit risky on my opinion, anyway thanks for sharing experiment with us, i will put a warning message on first post to inform everyone, although i did mention it that the tool must be used is pc odin v3.09...:good:
happy that i helped you...
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Oh i never ever would try to flash something risky as bootloader with mobile odin... even flashing modems with mobile odin is a little bit risky on my opinion, anyway thanks for sharing experiment with us, i will put a warning message on first post to inform everyone, although i did mention it that the tool must be used is pc odin v3.09...:good:
happy that i helped you...
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I use mobileodin to flash stock rom,cwm,tweak,modem ...so far no issue[emoji3]
nainaabd said:
I use mobileodin to flash stock rom,cwm,tweak,modem ...so far no issue[emoji3]
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Thanks for the info bro, I tried to flash modem or kernel I dont remember exactly and I got my phone soft bricked so I am little bit scared about mobile odin but tweaks, stock roms are ok till now.. [emoji6] [emoji1]
flashable zip
Is it possible to get the I9300XXUGNG3 bootloader as recovery flashable zip? I am using TWRP...
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Is it possible to get the I9300XXUGNG3 bootloader as recovery flashable zip? I am using TWRP...
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I never saw a recovery flashable bootloader, but on my knowledge it is not safe to flash as important thing as bootloader by recovery...
mirroalex said:
I never saw a recovery flashable bootloader, but on my knowledge it is not safe to flash as important thing as bootloader by recovery...
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This explains my futile search... any idea why it is not possible to flash a bootloader via recovery (again, something which I was never able to find!)?
Hello everyone,
This kind of device is so new so I could not find any information about ROOT this device
The device name is Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 inch / 9.7 inch (SM-T355Y/SM-P355) and it's running on Android 5.0.2 lollipop
It's really new and very difficult to find root guide for it. Could anyone know how to root it please help me.
Many thanks.
This is an image of this device.
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is it too new to root ?
Please see this other XDA thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-9-7-sm-t550-t3126827
Or see here at the top level - http://forum.xda-developers.com/t/galaxy-tab-a
I hope this helps you.
@concakho - Do the above links assist you?
Did you want to make this thread resolved?
I got root access on mine with ODIN
I did it with ODIN and a file called SM-T550_cf-autoroot.tar. It took 5 sec. . My problem is it still the same ROM. I'm wanting some custom ROMs.
SM-T550_cf-autoroot.tar is the recovery file
and I had ODIN3 v3.10.
get root checker basic from the app store to verify root.
have fun
Got root without Tripping KNOX on SM-T355Y
Tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/root-stock-lollipop-5-0-2-kingroot-t3158198 and confirm it works. (You might have to dig into the thread though)
Make sure you have removed the kingroot before you restart else you would end up in a boot loop
Posting this here as I had to search a lot and this is the first link that google comes up with (Moderators, please feel free to move to a suitable thread)
STOCK ROM, just incase if it is needed
flash it with OIDN 3.10.6
To force restart : click power + vol up + vol down
sheetmetalman said:
I did it with ODIN and a file called SM-T550_cf-autoroot.tar. It took 5 sec. . My problem is it still the same ROM. I'm wanting some custom ROMs.
SM-T550_cf-autoroot.tar is the recovery file
and I had ODIN3 v3.10.
get root checker basic from the app store to verify root.
have fun
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Is your galaxy tab A 8.0 got root ?
maddyatwork said:
Tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/root-stock-lollipop-5-0-2-kingroot-t3158198 and confirm it works. (You might have to dig into the thread though)
Make sure you have removed the kingroot before you restart else you would end up in a boot loop
Posting this here as I had to search a lot and this is the first link that google comes up with (Moderators, please feel free to move to a suitable thread)
STOCK ROM, just incase if it is needed
flash it with OIDN 3.10.6
To force restart : click power + vol up + vol down
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Tried this on Tab A 9.7 (sm-t550) but sadly it did not work. Furthest Kingroot got was 56%.
Can any one tell me how to root may galaxy tab A 8.0 (sm-t355y)
Knasfan said:
Tried this on Tab A 9.7 (sm-t550) but sadly it did not work. Furthest Kingroot got was 56%.
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I treid it again, but it is not working now for me too no idea what changed, however it looks like there is a specific configuration which allows the king root hack.
The only thing I observe as of now is I am not able to root my device after i reflashed it with the ROM (link in my previous post).
Trying my permutation combinations in my free time, will let you know if I am successful again.
maddyatwork said:
I treid it again, but it is not working now for me too no idea what changed, however it looks like there is a specific configuration which allows the king root hack.
The only thing I observe as of now is I am not able to root my device after i reflashed it with the ROM (link in my previous post).
Trying my permutation combinations in my free time, will let you know if I am successful again.
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Isn't needed went with the normal root method that triggers odin. Trying to get xposed installed on the damn thing now.
Does it have gorilla glass?
Hello! I can't find anywhere if Samsung Galaxy Tab A T-555 has Gorilla Glass. Does anybody know? Sorry for the off topic
I have root on my galaxy tab a 9.7 SM-P555. But not flash in recovery .
Code:
smileysjm said:
Please see this other XDA thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/development/root-samsung-galaxy-tab-9-7-sm-t550-t3126827
Or see here at the top level - http://forum.xda-developers.com/t/galaxy-tab-a
I hope this helps you.
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They just came out with the lte 4g versions through sprint, t mobile , and verizon. I have sprints tab e sm-t377p any root for this guy. It is a nice tab and the 4g 8" tab e is going to become popular soon i cant wait.
Knasfan said:
Isn't needed went with the normal root method that triggers odin. Trying to get xposed installed on the damn thing now.
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Tried with King root again, was able to get the temporary root on my device SM-T355Y, No KNOX tripping, Attaching Screen shots.
BTW:
Steps followed before i forget:
1. Go to download mode, check KNOX status (don't know if this matters! but i did it)
2. download the king root from here : Site or copy
3. install and run, it would take some time to install, my device dint restart
4. Chainfire Install SuperSU and root checker
5. try starting SuprerSU, it asked for up gradation of SU binary, clicked OK, installation failed, asked me to restart.
6. Restarted the Device
7. Checked with RootChecker
8. Granted permanent permission to SuperSU in KingRoot
9. Started SuperSU, asked me to upgrade binary, cancelled and upgraded to pro
10. Power off and checked download mode
11. Restart and recheck Root status, it still exists !
Seems like temporary root? as the root vanishes once the kingroot is uninstalled! (Experience from last time dint try again :angel
Hope this helps, now I need to see how to install chainFires temp root, may be @Chainfire could comment how it worked.
EDIT#3: Images are thumbnails Download all full size images and king root in zip format from https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9YKfHpRzOVBcm5ZUXFYWG9MQUE
ANDROIDnO said:
Can any one tell me how to root may galaxy tab A 8.0 (sm-t355y)
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Use C-F auto root
search google for"samsung sm-t355y cf auto root
I cant post links as I am a new user
I hope it works
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maddyatwork said:
Tried with King root again, was able to get the temporary root on my device SM-T355Y, No KNOX tripping, Attaching Screen shots.
BTW:
Steps followed before i forget:
1. Go to download mode, check KNOX status (don't know if this matters! but i did it)
2. download the king root from here : Site or copy
3. install and run, it would take some time to install, my device dint restart
4. Chainfire Install SuperSU and root checker
5. try starting SuprerSU, it asked for up gradation of SU binary, clicked OK, installation failed, asked me to restart.
6. Restarted the Device
7. Checked with RootChecker
8. Granted permanent permission to SuperSU in KingRoot
9. Started SuperSU, asked me to upgrade binary, cancelled and upgraded to pro
10. Power off and checked download mode
11. Restart and recheck Root status, it still exists !
Seems like temporary root? as the root vanishes once the kingroot is uninstalled! (Experience from last time dint try again :angel
Hope this helps, now I need to see how to install chainFires temp root, may be @Chainfire could comment how it worked.
EDIT#3: Images are thumbnails Download all full size images and king root in zip format from https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B9YKfHpRzOVBcm5ZUXFYWG9MQUE
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Use C-F auto root for permanent root
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concakho said:
is it too new to root ?
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no we can use C-F auto root
So i used the autoroot and this happened
CF-Auto-Root-gt58lte-gt58ltedo-smt355y.zip
Is this device royally F*&%$D
However if i boot normally holding power button it will end up in this screen, but i can still put it in download mode.
log from odin
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<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-gt58lte-gt58ltedo-smt355y.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
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So i used the autoroot and this happened
CF-Auto-Root-gt58lte-gt58ltedo-smt355y.zip
Is this device royally F*&%$D
However if i boot normally holding power button it will end up in this screen, but i can still put it in download mode.
log from odin
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Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
CF-Auto-Root-gt58lte-gt58ltedo-smt355y.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Added!!
Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
SingleDownload.
recovery.img
NAND Write Start!!
cache.img.ext4
RQT_CLOSE !!
RES OK !!
Removed!!
Remain Port .... 0
All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
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You could have used the url tags to post the pic.
That happens when your bootloader doesn't match the kernel.
CF-AUTOROOT isn't compatible with MM.
You need to use twrp to flash supersu.
ashyx said:
You could have used the url tags to post the pic.
That happens when your bootloader doesn't match the kernel.
CF-AUTOROOT isn't compatible with MM.
You need to use twrp to flash supersu.
Cant post pics .. low post count
i'll give that a go
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Root +TWRP for SM-P355
I followed
Root Samsung Galaxy Tab A T350/355, P350/355 On Android Lollipop
and
How To Root Samsung Galaxy With CF-Auto-Root In Odin
This gave me permanent root (but KNOX counter is now 1)
Then I flashed TWRP 2.8.7.1 from [RECOVERY][TWRP][SM-T350/355/357/550/555][SM-P355/550/555] (direct file link: twrp-2.8.7.1-p355.tar)
Now I have permanent root and TWRP for backups . Knox is triggered, but I do not really care about that.
Next I will try to make a debloated version of the Samsung ROM (Lollipop first, maybe Marshmellow later).
Hello there xdadevelopers!
Today I made the brilliant descision to root my Samsung Galaxy S5 ( SM-G900F ) with a tool called KINGO ROOT.
Aware of the fact that there is a risk while rooting your phone, I procceed forward and now im left with a useless, expensive piece of electronic..
The tool i used said root was successfully installed, but my phone got stuck on the "samsung loading screen". after 40 minutes i decided to remove the battery and try again, same thing happend. I tried to use the "remove cahce/factory" setting ( or what ever its called) and that did not help. I have also tried to install the standard firmware through ODIN, but that failed over and over again at "img.ext4"..
I've also looked through this forum to find a solution, but nothing matches my problem it seems.
I really have no idea what to do anymore. :crying: I really hope someone could help me out with this problem, im sure there is others that would benefit from the same help aswell
Really should have done some research here on XDA first, but let's try and get you back up and running
You downloaded the stock ROM from sammobile .com for the G900F ?
Download and extract this PIT file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2721101&d=1399024091
Put the phone in Download Mode from a powered off state: (Volume Down & Home & Power) release when text appears, and hit Volume Up to enter download mode
Make sure samsung drivers are installed
Connect phone to PC > USB
Ensure ODIN 3.10.7 says connected and shows the COM port at the top
Add the PIT file to the PIT section
Add the ROM (Extracted to .MD5) to the AP or PDA section
Hit Start
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All being well, it should begin the flashing process, and complete successfully, rebooting the phone back into Android
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To root - extract and flash CF Auto Root for the G900F with ODIN in download mode again (Some G900Fs need a different method, but try this first)
http://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Delete Kingo Root
*Detection* said:
Really should have done some research here on XDA first, but let's try and get you back up and running
You downloaded the stock ROM from sammobile .com for the G900F ?
Download and extract this PIT file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2721101&d=1399024091
Put the phone in Download Mode from a powered off state: (Volume Down & Home & Power) release when text appears, and hit Volume Up to enter download mode
Make sure samsung drivers are installed
Connect phone to PC > USB
Ensure ODIN 3.10.7 says connected and shows the COM port at the top
Add the PIT file to the PIT section
Add the ROM (Extracted to .MD5) to the AP or PDA section
Hit Start
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All being well, it should begin the flashing process, and complete successfully, rebooting the phone back into Android
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To root - extract and flash CF Auto Root for the G900F with ODIN in download mode again (Some G900Fs need a different method, but try this first)
http://download.chainfire.eu/397/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.zip
Delete Kingo Root
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Hello and thanks for answering that quickly!
I have now downloaded the stock rom from sammobile, along with the PIT file and ODIN 3.10.7 which you directed me to.
However I did not manage to get the flashing completed.
I added the .md5 file to the AP section in ODIN, and the PIT file was added to the PIT section. I left the options untouched ( Auto reboot ticked, re-partition ticked and F. reset time ticked aswell. everything else was unticked )
It did start the flashing and it kept going for a couple of minutes, but at the very end it failed at 99% completion this is the log:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<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:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<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> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> tz.mbn
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Size)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I have no idea what this log means, but Im sure you do.
What did i do wrong? I tried it several times and i ended up with the same result..
I also had this problem but got out of it By downloading an earlier firmware for my phone. This is a tips guide I donei after I soft bricked due to me leaving the activation lock on! http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/read-flashing-rom-t3145703 hope this helps?
Along with the above ^^, when you put your phone in download mode, does is also say the model is the G900F ?
Some S5s have conflicting info about exactly which model they are, the section you need to trust, is download mode, double check it says G900F in download mode
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Along with the above ^^, when you put your phone in download mode, does is also say the model is the G900F ?
Some S5s have conflicting info about exactly which model they are, the section you need to trust, is download mode, double check it says G900F in download mode
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It says " Product name: SM-G900F "
deanr1977 said:
I also had this problem but got out of it By downloading an earlier firmware for my phone. This is a tips guide I donei after I soft bricked due to me leaving the activation lock on! http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/read-flashing-rom-t3145703 hope this helps?
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Im downloading some earlier firmwares for my phone now. hope it works !
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Along with the above ^^, when you put your phone in download mode, does is also say the model is the G900F ?
Some S5s have conflicting info about exactly which model they are, the section you need to trust, is download mode, double check it says G900F in download mode
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I have now tried a 4 different firmwares, some older than the other to see if it would flash correctly.
I tried to flash only the firmware, then i tried firmware+ the PIT file you suggested in your first answer.
I also tried the PIT file all by itself, this worked , after that i tried the firmware, but that did not work..
I keep getting the same " FAIL!" over and over again when I try to flash the firmware.
At the end of the log it says " <ID:0/004> FAIL! (Size) " no matter what firmware i try to flash.
Any Ideas ?
deanr1977 said:
I also had this problem but got out of it By downloading an earlier firmware for my phone. This is a tips guide I donei after I soft bricked due to me leaving the activation lock on! http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/general/read-flashing-rom-t3145703 hope this helps?
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Ive tried this several times now. but the end result is always the same : FAIL! (size)
Maybe I have done this so many times that my phone simply dont have enough space to successfully do a flash ?
Is it any way to wipe the phone clear maybe ?
babydash123 said:
I have now tried a 4 different firmwares, some older than the other to see if it would flash correctly.
I tried to flash only the firmware, then i tried firmware+ the PIT file you suggested in your first answer.
I also tried the PIT file all by itself, this worked , after that i tried the firmware, but that did not work..
I keep getting the same " FAIL!" over and over again when I try to flash the firmware.
At the end of the log it says " <ID:0/004> FAIL! (Size) " no matter what firmware i try to flash.
Any Ideas ?
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You could try flashing a specific version of TWRP Recovery with ODIN, version TWRP 2.8.7.0
https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-2.8.7.0-klte.img.tar
Flash from AP / PDA again, without extracting this time
If that flashes, try booting into recovery, Volume Up & Home & Power
If that is successful, try flashing a custom ROM from TWRP
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You could try flashing a specific version of TWRP Recovery with ODIN, version TWRP 2.8.7.0
https://dl.twrp.me/klte/twrp-2.8.7.0-klte.img.tar
Flash from AP / PDA again, without extracting this time
If that flashes, try booting into recovery, Volume Up & Home & Power
If that is successful, try flashing a custom ROM from TWRP
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TWRP 2.8.7.0 did flash without a problem. and now I did manage to boot into recovery - and now i have alot of options from Twam Win Recovery Project , and i guess im going in the right direction here hehe.
However I have no idea how to flash a custom ROM from TWRP. Do you mind walking me through the steps ?
you need to sideload a rom to your device or push it to sdcard
babydash123 said:
TWRP 2.8.7.0 did flash without a problem. and now I did manage to boot into recovery - and now i have alot of options from Twam Win Recovery Project , and i guess im going in the right direction here hehe.
However I have no idea how to flash a custom ROM from TWRP. Do you mind walking me through the steps ?
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Great, OK well this is a popular ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732110
Instructions on how to install are on the main post
Basically copy the ROM to the MicroSD Card, and flash it using TWRP, but follow the instructions on this thread
Format / wipe everything apart from external SD from TWRP wipe menu
Go to the Install menu, and flash that ROM
Flash Gapps (Google apps) not sure if included, but not needed for flashing the ROM initially
Reboot, hopefully into the new ROM
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Great, OK well this is a popular ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2732110
Instructions on how to install are on the main post
Basically copy the ROM to the MicroSD Card, and flash it using TWRP, but follow the instructions on this thread
Format / wipe everything apart from external SD from TWRP wipe menu
Go to the Install menu, and flash that ROM
Flash Gapps (Google apps) not sure if included, but not needed for flashing the ROM initially
Reboot, hopefully into the new ROM
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How am I suppose to copy the ROM to my MicroSD card ?
babydash123 said:
How am I suppose to copy the ROM to my MicroSD card ?
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Put it in an adapter and put it in your PC, copy the ROM, put it back in your phone
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If you don't have an adapter, you`ll have to buy one, they're cheap as chips - or find another device that works, you can use to copy the ROM to it with
You could try mounting the external SD (MicroSD) in TWRP, and plugging the phone into the PC and see if it is recognised, but I haven't tried that
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Put it in an adapter and put it in your PC, copy the ROM, put it back in your phone
If you don't have an adapter, you`ll have to buy one, they're cheap as chips - or find another device that works, you can use to copy the ROM to it with
You could try mounting the external SD (MicroSD) in TWRP, and plugging the phone into the PC and see if it is recognised, but I haven't tried that
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YOU are my hero, my saviour, my new idol. it actually worked!
I really cant thank you enough!
But I have some questions aswell hehe. This ROM that i downloaded installed. its not the "original" firmware that samsung provided right? what are the benefits of this VS the normal samsung one ?
babydash123 said:
YOU are my hero, my saviour, my new idol. it actually worked!
I really cant thank you enough!
But I have some questions aswell hehe. This ROM that i downloaded installed. its not the "original" firmware that samsung provided right? what are the benefits of this VS the normal samsung one ?
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Pleased its working
No, that is not original firmware, it comes with benefits such as customisation, overclocking if the kernel allows, better speed, debloated (No crapware), more free storage, probably can install Xposed Framework for loads of tweaks and hacks and mods
Basically just about anything you want to change about your phone, you should be able to with a custom ROM, or at least request that change to the dev in that ROMs thread
But now that you have TWRP installed, you can pick and choose any custom ROM you want to try by using the same method you used to get this one installed
World is your oyster now
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Pleased its working
No, that is not original firmware, it comes with benefits such as customisation, overclocking if the kernel allows, better speed, debloated (No crapware), more free storage, probably can install Xposed Framework for loads of tweaks and hacks and mods
Basically just about anything you want to change about your phone, you should be able to with a custom ROM, or at least request that change to the dev in that ROMs thread
But now that you have TWRP installed, you can pick and choose any custom ROM you want to try by using the same method you used to get this one installed
World is your oyster now
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Ive now used it for a couple of days. and its just amazing! However I have encountered some problems with apps not working correctly. Snapchat wont load stories, and I cant watch any snapchat movies - but normal images works great when sending to my friends, which is weird. I get this errer " could not connect to server, please try again later". have tried to reinstall, clear cache etc but it seems it wont work. Ill read through the Xtrestolite thread and see if i find a solution now as Im a little more familiar with the forum
If I decide to install another ROM, is it any way that i can backup my whole phone ? so if i mess up again I can just reflash the one thats backed up, and all my apps and stuff will be just like it was ?
Yea sure, just boot back into TWRP, goto the 'Backup' section, and create a full Nandroid backup, tick all the boxes other than the caches
Make sure you have enough room on your external MicroSD (Select that as the backup location)
Once that is done, you can wipe, flash etc etc, play about with any ROM you like, and if and when you want to go back to your backup, just wipe the old one, and restore the backup from TWRP again, and your phone should be exactly the way it was when you backed it up once it finishes first boot
Very powerful recovery is TWRP
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Yea sure, just boot back into TWRP, goto the 'Backup' section, and create a full Nandroid backup, tick all the boxes other than the caches
Make sure you have enough room on your external MicroSD (Select that as the backup location)
Once that is done, you can wipe, flash etc etc, play about with any ROM you like, and if and when you want to go back to your backup, just wipe the old one, and restore the backup from TWRP again, and your phone should be exactly the way it was when you backed it up once it finishes first boot
Very powerful recovery is TWRP
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Thanks alot again!
Im experiencing some problems with some apps while using the Xtrestolite.
- Snapchat, wont load Stories at all, and wont open private video snaps, but normal pictures sent to my friends works. ( states that there was a problem connecting to the server, but when i use my Samsung S3 it works just fine )
- Dropbox - unable to preview any pictures and videoes
- larger apps/games that requires extra download ( like 3-500 MB ) wont open/load/download at all.
To me it seems that there is a problem with the phone writing temp files, such as snapschats, dropbox preview pictures.
Do you see any pattern here, maybe even some suggestions?
babydash123 said:
Thanks alot again!
Im experiencing some problems with some apps while using the Xtrestolite.
- Snapchat, wont load Stories at all, and wont open private video snaps, but normal pictures sent to my friends works. ( states that there was a problem connecting to the server, but when i use my Samsung S3 it works just fine )
- Dropbox - unable to preview any pictures and videoes
- larger apps/games that requires extra download ( like 3-500 MB ) wont open/load/download at all.
To me it seems that there is a problem with the phone writing temp files, such as snapschats, dropbox preview pictures.
Do you see any pattern here, maybe even some suggestions?
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Did you do a FULL WIPE? Sounds like something went wrong, try SuperWipe, but make sure you have the Rom.zip on your external SD Card & not on you phone memory or you will not have nothing to flash & you will have to start mucking about. Hope this helps
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Have an old SM -G935V that I'm trying to use on ting mobile. Can anyone recommend a Rom that will work? VZW says device is unlocked but still has VZW app on it saying "sim card is not Verizon." Any help is greatly appreciated!
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Have an old SM -G935V that I'm trying to use on ting mobile. Can anyone recommend a Rom that will work? VZW says device is unlocked but still has VZW app on it saying "sim card is not Verizon." Any help is greatly appreciated!
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download the U firmware or Tmobile firmware for it
Thanks @jrkruse I downloaded and read through your EASY_ROOT_ROM post. Would following your EASY_ROOT_ROM steps be better or does that include more steps than I really need?
For the U or T-mobile firmware download, do you recommend a link? I found one on updato... takes forever for the free version. Thank You!
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Thanks @jrkruse I downloaded and read through your EASY_ROOT_ROM post. Would following your EASY_ROOT_ROM steps be better or does that include more steps than I really need?
For the U or T-mobile firmware download, do you recommend a link? I found one on updato... takes forever for the free version. Thank You!
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what version firmware are you on the bootloader version
I'm sorry. Don't follow. Are you asking for the versions on the U firmware I'm trying to download? Or what is currently on the phone?
Downloaded version:
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I'm sorry. Don't follow. Are you asking for the versions on the U firmware I'm trying to download? Or what is currently on the phone?
Downloaded version:
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thats what you need but you may have to extract the pit file located in the CSC_OYM_**** file and load it in the pit tab in odin and flash it with the above firmware
I asked what version you were on because if your on B/11 bootloader you cant use anything in my EASY_ROOT_ROM post
jrkruse said:
thats what you need but you may have to extract the pit file located in the CSC_OYM_**** file and load it in the pit tab in odin and flash it with the above firmware
I asked what version you were on because if your on B/11 bootloader you cant use anything in my EASY_ROOT_ROM post
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Thanks for your help on this. Yes, the phone is currently on the B/11 bootloader.
I selected the appropriate BL, AP, CP, CSC (tried both HOME and not). Tried extracting the PIT file out and loading it separately like you suggested. Using PrinceCosmy ODIN v3.12. I only selected auto-reboot and F. Reset Time. Still fails. Should I try selecting any other on the ODIN options tab like BL update or Nand Erase All?
I tried an earlier G935U ROM w/out breaking out the PIT file and it failed too.
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Thanks for your help on this. Yes, the phone is currently on the B/11 bootloader.
I selected the appropriate BL, AP, CP, CSC (tried both HOME and not). Tried extracting the PIT file out and loading it separately like you suggested. Using PrinceCosmy ODIN v3.12. I only selected auto-reboot and F. Reset Time. Still fails. Should I try selecting any other on the ODIN options tab like BL update or Nand Erase All?
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I tried an earlier G935U ROM w/out breaking out the PIT file and it failed too.
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your not showing the flash error from odin so I really dont know
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your not showing the flash error from odin so I really dont know
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try using regular odin
Split out PIT from CSC which checks ‘re-partition’ option, loading BL, AP, CP, CSC:
Auto-reboot, F Reset Time and Phone bootloader update is also checked.
This is with regular odin. Not much on the error though.
At one point, I got an error on writing emmc_appsboot.mbn.lz4 from the BL. 'Write failed' was the error. Now the phone is stuck in a boot loop, unless in download mode.
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Split out PIT from CSC which checks ‘re-partition’ option, loading BL, AP, CP, CSC:
Auto-reboot, F Reset Time and Phone bootloader update is also checked.
This is with regular odin. Not much on the error though.
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At one point, I got an error on writing emmc_appsboot.mbn.lz4 from the BL. 'Write failed' was the error. Now the phone is stuck in a boot loop, unless in download mode.
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Use this odin and maybe try a different cable also make sure the files are on your computer and not a storage device
Thank you! Switching the cable worked! I got so far down the rabbit hole, I forgot to check something like that.