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[Q] Can't update to 4.4.4

Hello.
I reset my phone a few times already but i still can't grab a update that is about 142MB in size. It fails at 26 percent. I am running 4.4.2 Model: SM-G900A. Not sure what my next step is.

sammobile dot com, download the new ROM, flash with ODIN
Or try with KIES3 first

*Detection* said:
sammobile dot com, download the new ROM, flash with ODIN
Or try with KIES3 first
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Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah i tried Kies, and it was pretty worthless for me. I will try what you suggested.

bkz81 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah i tried Kies, and it was pretty worthless for me. I will try what you suggested.
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Flashed twice now to stock firmware 4.4.2 with Odin same result. Update fails at 26 percent.

Try flashing the PIT file along with the stock ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2802088&d=1402948224
Make sure that is the correct PIT file, the link is for the 16GB SM-G900A

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Try flashing the PIT file along with the stock ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2802088&d=1402948224
Make sure that is the correct PIT file, the link is for the 16GB SM-G900A
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I tried that, thanks, but now the update fails again but at 32 percent, lol smh. I'm i suppose to run updates first from the google store then try to update?

No, google store has nothing to do with ROM updates
Make sure you're running ODIN as Administrator

*Detection* said:
No, google store has nothing to do with ROM updates
Make sure you're running ODIN as Administrator
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Yes i have been running it as administrator. So far the same result 32% then fails.

Tried a different USB lead, Different USB port, Different PC?
You are running this on a dedicated PC, and not a Mac right?
Phone is in Download Mode?
Samsung Drivers installed?
What is the error when it fails?
Bootloader not locked?

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Tried a different USB lead, Different USB port, Different PC? I have tried it on different usb ports but not different pc.
You are running this on a dedicated PC, and not a Mac right? PC
Phone is in Download Mode? YES
Samsung Drivers installed? YES
What is the error when it fails? I am able to download the update but when it goes to apply it it just says "update failed" at 32%
Bootloader not locked?
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Not sure about the bootloader thing, and or how to check.
Seems to be a big issue after a little more digging. https://forums.att.com/t5/Samsung-D...re-Update-Failed/td-p/4058678/highlight/false

Are you on AT&T?
If yes, there is a high chance the bootloader is locked and ODIN will always fail
May need to take it to a repair store

This issue is now closed. I went to a AT&T service center this morning and had them update me to 5.0. I believe i went about this all wrong. I should have just downloaded 5.0 firmware from here and just flash it with that. Instead of messing around with and wasting time with 4.4.2 then trying to update via OTA to 5.0, smh. Thanks for the time on this matter.
Lesson learned

Ah well at least you got it sorted

Just wanted to point out you are wrong, locked bootloader does not stop odin from working, ive reflashed my phone more times than i have fingers and toes.
Sent from my twi5ted SM-G900A using Tapatalk

Soft-Bricked & Odin not working

After a major **** up, My SM-N900 doesn't boot past the Galaxy note 3 splash screen, has no access to the recovery and Odin gets stuck on "initializing..." on every flash.
I tried with the PIT file and without. I tried flashing only TWRP, and I tried the procedures on different PCs with different USB cables, but I always end up with the same result from Odin 1.85, 3.07 and 3.09.
What should I do?

Try a different download of the firmware .

JJEgan said:
Try a different download of the firmware .
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tried that. I also tried flashing twrp and Philz but same result

Try a different cable or usb socket... and make sure you have the exact rom for your exact model and country/region.
Sammymobile has the odin instructions to follow when you download their roms.
Good luck!

cyberboob said:
Try a different cable or usb socket... and make sure you have the exact rom for your exact model and country/region.
Sammymobile has the odin instructions to follow when you download their roms.
Good luck!
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I've done that before the incident and it worked. But right now, no matter how many USB cables, ports or different Odin and different firmwares I try, Odin stops at "Initialisation..."

Revolver95 said:
I've done that before the incident and it worked. But right now, no matter how many USB cables, ports or different Odin and different firmwares I try, Odin stops at "Initialisation..."
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The clue may be in your major ****up. What were you doing at the time and what happened?

AO7 said:
The clue may be in your major ****up. What were you doing at the time and what happened?
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I should point out that it's my friend's phone and he tried a factory reset through TWRP on stock TW lollipop after restoring it from a nandroid backup. I suggested reinstalling the original firmware and repartitioning instead, but... Here we are...
UPDATE: We've just been over to Samsung. They said that the phone needs a new board and since the device's warranty is long gone, it'll cost me quite a lot to replace it here in Jordan.
So my question now is: Where can I buy the board online? I found it on Aliexpress for 126$ but it'll take a month to ship....

FAILED flashing a custom ROM.

I tried to root my device (Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005) and it went quite well.
Then I tried to flash a custom rom (Darkwolf S7 edge port) on my phone but I ended up in a bootloop where it was stuck on the samsung logo for hours.
I tried different stuff to get out of it but nothing worked so I decided to flash the stock rom onto my phone and at the odin status I get "FAIL". And on my device it shows "Volume Size is too big 4620289 < 4718599. And my phone is unusable. I need some help asap to fix it.
Please Help!!!

What is the phone model?
You used a stock ROM from sammobile.com in Odin?

audit13 said:
What is the phone model?
You used a stock ROM from sammobile.com in Odin?
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My phone is a Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005.
Yes,I used a stock ROM from sammobile.com in Odin.
But I get "FAIL!" over and over again...with the message,"Volume size is too big......",on my phone.

Have you tried using different version of Odin, different USB cables, and USB ports? You may need to flash the stock ROM with a pit file.

audit13 said:
Have you tried using different version of Odin, different USB cables, and USB ports? You may need to flash the stock ROM with a pit file.
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I've tried everything except for using a pit file. I don't really know much about using a pit file so I'm a bit apprehensive.
Could you help?

I have the exact same problem, but without the volume thing, I need help!

BarryAllen97 said:
I have the exact same problem, but without the volume thing, I need help!
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Hey there Flash!! xD
Its a pain..isn't it?
Anyway I figured out how to fix the phone finally...
You'll need to flash the custom ROM with the PIT,CP,AP, and CSC files.
Here's the link...http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/inde...ader-csc-pit-files&catid=55:samsung&Itemid=82
>Download the file suitable for your phone and specific model...Extract those files.. BE VERY CAREFUL TO CHOSE YOUR SPECIFIC MODEL!!!
>Launch Odin...
>Put you phone in Download mode and connect it...
>Load the PIT,CP,AP and CSC files in their respective slots..
*DON'T FORGET TO CHECK THE "RE-PARTITION" OPTION*
>And then hit the "start" button and pray...IT WORKS!!!
However this will erase EVERYTHING on your phone...all the user data...if you have some photos/videos/songs/EVERYTHING...your sd card should be safe though.
I hope this works for you...it worked for me..
Let me know if it does!! Have a nice day!!

kurosaki999 said:
I've tried everything except for using a pit file. I don't really know much about using a pit file so I'm a bit apprehensive.
Could you help?
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audit13 said:
Have you tried using different version of Odin, different USB cables, and USB ports? You may need to flash the stock ROM with a pit file.
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hey thanks man...it did help..
flashed the stock rom with the pit,ap,csc files and finally got out of the bootloop..
I really appreciate the help!

Samsung Galaxy S4-I9505 stuck in bootloop/bricked.

I recently received a Samsung Galaxy S4 from my friend as my old phone broke. When i got it, i tried to go into recovery mode and it didn't work and ended up in going in a boot loop. Every time i try and go on recovery mode it says "movinand checksum confirmation fail", so last night i decided to run Odin and flash new firmware on the device and every time i tried to flash it, it says "There is no PIT partition", so i looked around for some pits and i tried flashing them with the firmware, by themselves and i even changed to 3 different cords and when i do it keeps saying "re-repartition operation failed". I have spent way to long on this and i need help!!!

Have you tried using an original Samsung USB cable? Tried different USB ports?

audit13 said:
Have you tried using an original Samsung USB cable? Tried different USB ports?
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I have tried all 5 ports on my Desktop computer with three different Cables.

What about using Odin 3.07? Tried flashing without a pit file? What happens when you try to enter recovery?

audit13 said:
What about using Odin 3.07? Tried flashing without a pit file? What happens when you try to enter recovery?
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I have been using Odin 3.12, I will try with 3.07. I have tried flashing without a pit file and when I try to go into recovery mode it says "movinand checksum confirmation fail"

Where did you get the stock ROM? You are flashing the ROM as a single file in the PDA/AP slot?

audit13 said:
Where did you get the stock ROM? You are flashing the ROM as a single file in the PDA/AP slot?
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I tried two different stock ROMS, 1st from sammobile (it was a Optus Australia Rom for GT-I9505) PA and another rom for Samsung Galaxy S4 with BL,PA,CP,CSC and neither of them worked. Yes i used the PDA/PA spot on both Odin 3.07 and 3.12

audit13 said:
Where did you get the stock ROM? You are flashing the ROM as a single file in the PDA/AP slot?
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Here is a couple of pictures of the problem!
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Well shame nobody can help i need device fixed soon, to be able to contact my manger.

Honestly, I don't think anyone can help here. You want to have a tech look at it, but I believe the flash memory may have failed. It would explain both why you can't get into recovery as well as why you get errors saying there is no pit partition and re-partition failed in Odin.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Honestly, I don't think anyone can help here. You want to have a tech look at it, but I believe the flash memory may have failed. It would explain both why you can't get into recovery as well as why you get errors saying there is no pit partition and re-partition failed in Odin.
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If the flash memory failed, that would explain a lot, Thanks for your insight

Either the memory is damaged or the pit file is not correct, or both.
Jtag may be the only solution.

audit13 said:
Either the memory is damaged or the pit file is not correct, or both.
Jtag may be the only solution.
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Could you provide me with a correct pit File for "Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 Australia, Telstra"
And if that doesn't work i will learn about Jtag and try and perform it.

I'm not sure which pit would be correct as I don't have this phone. I am in Canada and this phone was not for sale here.
This may help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477

audit13 said:
I'm not sure which pit would be correct as I don't have this phone. I am in Canada and this phone was not for sale here.
This may help: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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I have tried following that article a couple of times, yet the PIT they provided isn't for my region

Pit files are not usually region specific.

audit13 said:
Pit files are not usually region specific.
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Well i have tried all available PITS file included here:
JFLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
JFLTE_EUR_OPEN_16G.pit
9505.pit
CSB_signed_Fusion3_EUR_0325_V2.pit
None of them worked, so i don't know anymore might try a JTAG connection test (first time)

I get the exact same error in odin "there is no pit partition" when i try to flash Kitkat rom/ custom recovery/ root in odin.

Yeh, still haven't been able to fix my problem

hi.my phone was same problem.did you fixed your phone?

Note 4 flashing stock rom

Hi, i've beet trying to flash stock rom via odin and I always keep getting fail, now i can't use my phone, because it won't boot. I've downloaded the right file for the right model SM-N910C and at the end of the flash i just get fail, i flash on ap. Tried all the usb sockets on my computer, noting changed. When i try to power up the phone it says: " Firmware update encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." Tried 2 different roms and still nothing. Please help, i really need the phone asap

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Hi, i've beet trying to flash stock rom via odin and I always keep getting fail, now i can't use my phone, because it won't boot. I've downloaded the right file for the right model SM-N910C and at the end of the flash i just get fail, i flash on ap. Tried all the usb sockets on my computer, noting changed. When i try to power up the phone it says: " Firmware update encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." Tried 2 different roms and still nothing. Please help, i really need the phone asap
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Where did you download firmware from?
Which did you take (name it)?
Was it multipart or single part ROM?
(probably single as you only named AP slot)
Which Odin version used?

bmwdroid said:
Where did you download firmware from?
Which did you take (name it)?
Was it multipart or single part ROM?
(probably single as you only named AP slot)
Which Odin version used?
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i am facing the same problem with my Samsung Note 4 SM-N910C
i tried to reflashed it with stock rom. i have tried few stock rom and none of them worked, tried changing the usb slots but no luck. tried using odin 3.07, 3.09, 3. 10, 3.13. phone is bricked now. what to do?

rafayet1159 said:
i am facing the same problem with my Samsung Note 4 SM-N910C
i tried to reflashed it with stock rom. i have tried few stock rom and none of them worked, tried changing the usb slots but no luck. tried using odin 3.07, 3.09, 3. 10, 3.13. phone is bricked now. what to do?
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Smart Switch for PC maybe?

rafayet1159 said:
i am facing the same problem with my Samsung Note 4 SM-N910C
i tried to reflashed it with stock rom. i have tried few stock rom and none of them worked, tried changing the usb slots but no luck. tried using odin 3.07, 3.09, 3. 10, 3.13. phone is bricked now. what to do?
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Have you searched that forum?
As you own an Exynos phone while mine is Snapdragon I might not be able to help more.

bmwdroid said:
Have you searched that forum?
As you own an Exynos phone while mine is Snapdragon I might not be able to help more.
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I tried also
tried with smart switch and i get this error

w41ru5 said:
Smart Switch for PC maybe?
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bro i tried

@rafayet1159 you didn't say if flashing multiple part stock doesn't work either.
How do you define bricked?

bmwdroid said:
@rafayet1159 you didn't say if flashing multiple part stock doesn't work either.
How do you define bricked?
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not able to connect it with pc
windows says unrecognized usb. i tried flashing multiple stock files still no luck

rafayet1159 said:
not able to connect it with pc
windows says unrecognized usb. i tried flashing multiple stock files still no luck
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KIES installed or just SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones?

If the device manager said unrecognize usb then try to download the driver from Samsung Open Source. If it isn't working, try another cable (you can borrow it from one of ur friends)

bmwdroid said:
KIES installed or just SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones?
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already tried

AsrieltheGoat said:
If the device manager said unrecognize usb then try to download the driver from Samsung Open Source. If it isn't working, try another cable (you can borrow it from one of ur friends)
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tried but no luck

@rafayet1159 checked USB port on device?
Cleaned contacts?
Even if charging is working, data contacts can by dirty.
Different PC not working either?

bmwdroid said:
@rafayet1159 checked USB port on device?
Cleaned contacts?
Even if charging is working, data contacts can by dirty.
Different PC not working either?
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treid different pc cable cleaned port etc this problem showed up when i tried to flash stock rom after that not able to access my phone anymore

rafayet1159 said:
treid different pc cable cleaned port etc this problem showed up when i tried to flash stock rom after that not able to access my phone anymore
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Silly question: battery is full?

bmwdroid said:
Silly question: battery is full?
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yes. i dont know how to fix this problem. not able to use my phone for long time

rafayet1159 said:
yes. i dont know how to fix this problem. not able to use my phone for long time
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As long as you can't access download mode I don't see a chance.
Perhaps other can help better if you post your question in the special Note4 Exynos forum.

bmwdroid said:
As long as you can't access download mode I don't see a chance.
Perhaps other can help better if you post your question in the special Note4 Exynos forum.
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Let me try

bmwdroid said:
As long as you can't access download mode I don't see a chance.
Perhaps other can help better if you post your question in the special Note4 Exynos forum.
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can you give me the link of the forum?