[Q] Odin, i9505 modem flash fail - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
Step one: Turn the phone on and open up the dialler.
Step two: Then type *#0011# on the keypad.
Step three: Press the menu key, then tap BACK on the screen, press the menu key again and this time select KEY INPUT.
When the box appears enter the number ‘1’ and press OK.
Step four: Once again press the menu key and then tap BACK on the screen.
You should now be in the ServiceMode main menu.
Tap on the first option – [1]UMTS,
then tap the first option again [1]DEBUG SCREEN,
then tap on [6]PHONE CONTROL,
then [6]NETWORK LOCK and finally [3]PERSO SHA256 OFF.
Step five: Head back to the UMTS menu by pressing the menu button and tapping Back on the screen.
Step six: From here tap [6]COMMON, then [6]NV REBUILD and finally [4]RESTORE BACKUP.
Step seven: Now wait for a few minutes while your Galaxy S4 reboots.
Step eight: Once it’s running again, switch it off, pop in your giffgaff SIM and power it back on.
Congratulations you’re now free to enjoy giffgaff on your newly unlock Samsung Galaxy S4.
This is my first time owning an android phone (decided to give it a go after being on iPhones for the past few years)
Bought the phone locked to 3 (Three UK), was trying to follow tutorial above but i couldnt get into service mode. after digging around for a bit, someone said that i should try flashing a different modem (I9505_XXUAME2) which should let me unlock it, and then flash back to what it is now (I9505_XXUFNC5).
So i found this tutorial on how to flash the modem, but I could not succeed. can someone point me in the right direction as to what am i doing wrong?
Thank you in advance!
Code:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505_DXUAMDE2_MODEM.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<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> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!

Almost all errors in Odin can be solved by trying the following things:
- Different usb port
- Different usb cable
- Different pc.

Lennyz1988 said:
Almost all errors in Odin can be solved by trying the following things:
- Different usb port
- Different usb cable
- Different pc.
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so does the screenshot look right, and i dont need any additional files?

plotney said:
<OSM> I9505_DXUAMDE2_MODEM.tar.md5 is valid.
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Odin gives a bit strange message... MDE2??? Even if it would be proper i9505XXUAME2 file, flashing could fail as the modem is from 4.2.2, not from 4.4.2 system.
If I'd be you, I'd start from digging for a PROPER modem file

spamtrash said:
Odin gives a bit strange message... MDE2??? Even if it would be proper i9505XXUAME2 file, flashing could fail as the modem is from 4.2.2, not from 4.4.2 system.
If I'd be you, I'd start from digging for a PROPER modem file
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would it be easier to flash 4.2.2, unlock it, and flash back to 4.4.2? or would i have to root it?

plotney said:
would it be easier to flash 4.2.2, unlock it, and flash back to 4.4.2? or would i have to root it?
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I don't see an error about MDE2. That's just a normal message in Odin. The screenshot looks alright. Try the things i said.

Lennyz1988 said:
I don't see an error about MDE2. That's just a normal message in Odin. The screenshot looks alright. Try the things i said.
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tried all the ports on my pc - no luck
waiting for a mate to come down with another cable
and what about what spamtrash said about modem being from 4.2.2, would that be an issue? dont want to brick the phone within 24 hours of getting it

plotney said:
tried all the ports on my pc - no luck
waiting for a mate to come down with another cable
and what about what spamtrash said about modem being from 4.2.2, would that be an issue? dont want to brick the phone within 24 hours of getting it
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You won't brick it.
Some users report that they can just flash flash the older modem, so I think you can just flash that modem on a newer bootloader. The only thing you can't downgrade is the bootloader itself.
Just to make sure, you are not running your windows on a virtual machine right?

Lennyz1988 said:
You won't brick it.
Some users report that they can just flash flash the older modem, so I think you can just flash that modem on a newer bootloader. The only thing you can't downgrade is the bootloader itself.
Just to make sure, you are not running your windows on a virtual machine right?
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ah okay, so 4.2.2 modem on a 4.4.2 should be fine?
no-no-no

My primary concern would be that modem: I9505_DXUAMDE2_MODEM.tar.md5 - while googled it, the only source was... funny.
I'd really advise you to try find newer modem and reflash it via Odin

right.
flashing modem to I9505XXUAME2 - success
now when i try going into the *#0011# menu, it actually works, but however when i do the unlocking steps it still asks me to put a correct sim in or enter SIM network unlock pin.
any idea why its not working?

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[Q] [Help] - Odin not working..GS4 i9505

I know this gets asked all the time, but I am looking to un-root my GS4. I have the i9505 (google edition). I put cyangenmod on it a few weeks ago but i'd like to go back to stock. I've followed this guide to the T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
With no luck. I have tried 2 different .tar.md5 files from samfirmware.com. I have tried multiple different versions of Odin 1.85, 3.07 and 3.09. I put my phone in download mode, connect it to the PC. Odin recognizes it. I hit PDA and select my .tar file and click start and it fails every time. Here are the messages it gives me:
<ID:0/015> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUGNE5_I9505OXAGNE5_I9505XXUGNE5_HOME.tar.md 5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/015> Odin v.3 engine (ID:15)..
<ID:0/015> File analysis..
<ID:0/015> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/015> Initialzation..
<ID:0/015> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/015> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/015> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/015> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/015> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I've tried different USB cables, different USB ports..everything. I'm not sure what I'm missing... I appreciate the help!
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apowel34 said:
I know this gets asked all the time, but I am looking to un-root my GS4. I have the i9505 (google edition). I put cyangenmod on it a few weeks ago but i'd like to go back to stock. I've followed this guide to the T:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
With no luck. I have tried 2 different .tar.md5 files from samfirmware.com. I have tried multiple different versions of Odin 1.85, 3.07 and 3.09. I put my phone in download mode, connect it to the PC. Odin recognizes it. I hit PDA and select my .tar file and click start and it fails every time. Here are the messages it gives me:
<ID:0/015> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUGNE5_I9505OXAGNE5_I9505XXUGNE5_HOME.tar.md 5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/015> Odin v.3 engine (ID:15)..
<ID:0/015> File analysis..
<ID:0/015> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/015> Initialzation..
<ID:0/015> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/015> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/015> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/015> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/015> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I've tried different USB cables, different USB ports..everything. I'm not sure what I'm missing... I appreciate the help!
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Is SuperUser allowed for ADB?
others can help u if u can send more logs & details...
x102x96x said:
Is SuperUser allowed for ADB?
others can help u if u can send more logs & details...
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I'm not sure what SuperUser is..
What sort of logs would you like me to send?
Are you using Windows, and does it recognize the phone when you plug it in? If so, it's not the USB cable or the drivers. You may have the wrong file. If you do in fact have the I9505G from Google Play Store then the link you provided is wrong, it's only for the I9500 and I9505, not the Google edition.
dratsablive said:
Are you using Windows, and does it recognize the phone when you plug it in? If so, it's not the USB cable or the drivers. You may have the wrong file. If you do in fact have the I9505G from Google Play Store then the link you provided is wrong, it's only for the I9500 and I9505, not the Google edition.
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I am using Windows. It recognizes the phone no problem. My settings say I have GT-i9505, it is (was) the google edition. Is there something specific I need to do since I have the Google edition?
apowel34 said:
I am using Windows. It recognizes the phone no problem. My settings say I have GT-i9505, it is (was) the google edition. Is there something specific I need to do since I have the Google edition?
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You have to know if your phone is gt-i9505 (Normal) or gt-i9505G (Google EDITION). You can't flash gt-i9505 STOCK ROM in one gt-i9505G or viceversa. I9505XXUGNE5_I9505OXAGNE5_I9505XXUGNE5_HOME.tar.md5 firmware is for gt-i9505.
Joku1981 said:
You have to know if your phone is gt-i9505 (Normal) or gt-i9505G (Google EDITION). You can't flash gt-i9505 STOCK ROM in one gt-i9505G or viceversa. I9505XXUGNE5_I9505OXAGNE5_I9505XXUGNE5_HOME.tar.md5 firmware is for gt-i9505.
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Settings>About Phone>Model Number> will tell you if it's I9505 or I9505G.
dratsablive said:
Settings>About Phone>Model Number> will tell you if it's I9505 or I9505G.
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I bought the phone from the google store, GS4 Google Play edition.
I installed Cyangenmod on it using their system they have. I guess it thought I was using an gt-i9505 instead of gt-i9505G? when I go into about phone (after cyangenmod installed), it says I have a gt-i9505...not a G
I downloaded I9505GUEUBMKG_FULL_ROOTED.tar.md5 and was able to put that on my phone. Everything works. I followed this guide..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551401
apowel34 said:
I bought the phone from the google store, GS4 Google Play edition.
I installed Cyangenmod on it using their system they have. I guess it thought I was using an gt-i9505 instead of gt-i9505G? when I go into about phone (after cyangenmod installed), it says I have a gt-i9505...not a G
I downloaded I9505GUEUBMKG_FULL_ROOTED.tar.md5 and was able to put that on my phone. Everything works. I followed this guide..
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2551401
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1. You own a Gt-i9505G (Google Play Edition). Don't forget it and don't confuse urself. The gt-i9505 firmwares aren't good for ur device.
2. The problem is that u installed Cyanogenmod for Samsung Galaxy S4 (jflte) device and it appeared in "about phone" like i9505. Nothing more.
3. Next time only flash things for Google Play edition Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505G) and enjoy :highfive:.
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apowel34 said:
I'm not sure what SuperUser is..
What sort of logs would you like me to send?
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in CM
Setting > "bottom" Superuser > setting > superuser access > "select" both adb and app
and u follow correct guide. cause it was about i9505G
:good:

[q] problem with my s4

Hy Guys! so recently i have bought a galaxy s4 and i think it is the i9505 model becouse under the battery it is nothing written...
So i have seen that the phone dosen't get a lot of signal and i have seen that the KERNEL was modified, also when i boot up my phone in the left corner it says written with red : KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFARCING" and with yellow "SET WARANTY BIT : KERNEL", also in the "DOWNLOAD MODE" ABOVE THE NORMAL WRITING IT SAYS GRAYED OUT : WRITE PROTECTION : ENABLED" AND "eMMC BRUST MODE ENABLED" so i tried downloading the stock firmwere from sammobile.com for it and in odin it always give me a big fail when i try to write the stock firmwere, all the settings are setted to default i have not changed anything ! .
So this is the log :
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUFNB8_I9505COAFNB1_I9505XXUFNB8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<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> sbl1.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)
and after it on the left corner of the screen of my S4 it writes with RED :
"START [224, 1440]"
'SECURE CHECK FAIL : sbl1"
please help me i dont know that much
Why do you only think its an i9505? Isnt that something you should confirm before buying?
The model number is in the about phone section
Why have you flashed a rom when you arent sure what model you have?
Is kies installed?
What firmware was the phone originally on?
DSA said:
Why do you only think its an i9505? Isnt that something you should confirm before buying?
The model number is in the about phone section
Why have you flashed a rom when you arent sure what model you have?
Is kies installed?
What firmware was the phone originally on?
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Thx for replay! so my phone when i bought it was on the 4.4.2 Kit Kat and that is the firmwere that i wanted to flash to it, i am saying that I am not shure what model is becouse in the model section it was writen i9505 but I was not 100% shure....
when ODIN gived me the error that i showed you the phone could not boot up any more, only the LED blinked permanently with blue so i have flashed with succes using ODIN the CWM and using CWM i have sucessfuly instaled Cyanogenmod now, but i wanted on the original stock Samsung firmwere .
I have tried reflashing now but no succes
P.S :
I dont think that the phone was on the original 4.4.2 by samsung becouse it had a wierd bootlogo. and in the rom i could delete stock apps
AND YES i have KIES instelled
In the download mode you can find your model number. So make sure you have an i9505 before you flash.
Almost all Odin errors can be resolved by the following:
- Different usb port
- Different cable
- Reinstall drivers
- Make sure Kies is not running in the background.
This ^
thx
Lennyz1988 said:
In the download mode you can find your model number. So make sure you have an i9505 before you flash.
Almost all Odin errors can be resolved by the following:
- Different usb port
- Different cable
- Reinstall drivers
- Make sure Kies is not running in the background.
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Hey ! I have tried reinstalling the drivers, changhing the cable and the usb port also i tried another PC but it still dosen't work
Have you disabled kies in your task manager
DSA said:
Have you disabled kies in your task manager
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YES I have ! I dunno what to do )
festy22 said:
YES I have ! I dunno what to do )
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Mate ,
Use this app to find out what you have....
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo&hl=en
works great.

[Q] Note 3 SM-900 Stuck on Splash Logo (Download Mode Works)

Hi Everyone,
Having a problem here with a SM-900 Note 3 sent back to the US here by a relative. A relative asked me to purchase it off Amazon with their credit card (prime shipping), so it comes from a trustworthy source. AFAIK the phone was unrooted (Knox counter 0) and apps were installed through the play store. The phone is stuck at the initial "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-900" screen. The logo is not steady, instead it keeps flashing every 3 seconds. Recovery mode does not work, or at least the phone keeps flashing the logo. Download Mode, however, works and the phone stays turned on steady. Kies keeps saying connecting and Jodin3 keeps saying my phone isn't connected. I have tried all 4 ports and 3 separate usb cables. I don't have access to a Windows machine only an iMac. I'm not sure what is wrong. I'm going to try downloading odin to my mac to see if it will work. If all else fails, I plan on contacting Samsung to see if they will fix it seeing as it was purchased only 4 months ago. Any help is greatly appreciated.
Hiya Buddy said:
Hi Everyone,
Having a problem here with a SM-900 Note 3 sent back to the US here by a relative. A relative asked me to purchase it off Amazon with their credit card (prime shipping), so it comes from a trustworthy source. AFAIK the phone was unrooted (Knox counter 0) and apps were installed through the play store. The phone is stuck at the initial "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-900" screen. The logo is not steady, instead it keeps flashing every 3 seconds. Recovery mode does not work, or at least the phone keeps flashing the logo. Download Mode, however, works and the phone stays turned on steady. Kies keeps saying connecting and Jodin3 keeps saying my phone isn't connected. I have tried all 4 ports and 3 separate usb cables. I don't have access to a Windows machine only an iMac. I'm not sure what is wrong. I'm going to try downloading odin to my mac to see if it will work. If all else fails, I plan on contacting Samsung to see if they will fix it seeing as it was purchased only 4 months ago. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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If you were using a Windows PC, install Kies 3 to get a correct driver to be installed, then download a stock firmware for your device and flash via Odin. That could help to fix the problem.
I'm not familiar with iMac so I don't know what software can be a replacement for the Odin.
You can try Heimdall.
vndnguyen said:
If you were using a Windows PC, install Kies 3 to get a correct driver to be installed, then download a stock firmware for your device and flash via Odin. That could help to fix the problem.
I'm not familiar with iMac so I don't know what software can be a replacement for the Odin.
You can try Heimdall.
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I managed to go over a friend's house and use his windows machine. I got the correct file and used Odin and it said "PASS". Unfortunately, the Note 3 is still having the same problem with the splash logo flashing every three seconds. Not sure whats wrong. Could it be hardware related? The battery contacts on the phone are fine. I don't think there is anything wrong with the battery itself because download mode works just fine. It seems to start the phone up its having trouble getting past the initial splash screen. Safe mode is not working either. Looks like I might have to put in a call to Samsung for warranty repair.
Hiya Buddy said:
Hi Everyone,
Having a problem here with a SM-900 Note 3 sent back to the US here by a relative. A relative asked me to purchase it off Amazon with their credit card (prime shipping), so it comes from a trustworthy source. AFAIK the phone was unrooted (Knox counter 0) and apps were installed through the play store. The phone is stuck at the initial "Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-900" screen. The logo is not steady, instead it keeps flashing every 3 seconds. Recovery mode does not work, or at least the phone keeps flashing the logo. Download Mode, however, works and the phone stays turned on steady. Kies keeps saying connecting and Jodin3 keeps saying my phone isn't connected. I have tried all 4 ports and 3 separate usb cables. I don't have access to a Windows machine only an iMac. I'm not sure what is wrong. I'm going to try downloading odin to my mac to see if it will work. If all else fails, I plan on contacting Samsung to see if they will fix it seeing as it was purchased only 4 months ago. Any help is greatly appreciated.
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1. You will have to download one of the latest firmware of: HERE. I supose you don't know the CSC (country CODE) of your device. We don't know what firmware had your device either. Try to flash one of the newest for avoid active KNOX to 0x1 in future if you have to come back to one older firmware. Flash the firmware of the correct country if you know it ofc.
2. ODIN don't works in Mac.... use HEIMDALL. Lil guide: HERE
Hiya Buddy said:
I managed to go over a friend's house and use his windows machine. I got the correct file and used Odin and it said "PASS". Unfortunately, the Note 3 is still having the same problem with the splash logo flashing every three seconds. Not sure whats wrong. Could it be hardware related? The battery contacts on the phone are fine. I don't think there is anything wrong with the battery itself because download mode works just fine. It seems to start the phone up its having trouble getting past the initial splash screen. Safe mode is not working either. Looks like I might have to put in a call to Samsung for warranty repair.
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Can you show the Odin screenshot? And also the full Odin log file?
UPDATE:
Vndnguyen; Sorry for the long wait as the past couple of weeks have been hectic with a family member in the hospital. Samsung Customer Support was obviously unhelpful but someone managed to find the true country of origin of my phone. They said (Samsung CS) based on IMEI it is from Taiwan. Now that I know the proper firmware I have downloaded the corresponding country version from Sam Mobile. Currently leaving Odin running to see if that does anything to fix it. Regardless, I will still post a screen shot and the log file.
P.S. It was confirmed the battery was not the problem, a Samsung Rep at a Best Buy store pulled out a battery from a working display Note 3 and used it in mine, but still no dice.
I tried the Taiwan firmware from Sam Mobile (N900ZSUENI3_N900OZSENI3_N900XXUENG1_HOME.tar.md5) but Odin reported fail. Even after 3 attempts it still reported fail. After contacting the third party seller via Amazon, they replied that the Note 3 was meant for Latin America. I picked one of the countries (Panama: N900UBUENJ2_N900UWAENJ2_N900UBUENG1_HOME.tar.md5) and Odin reported Pass! But it still keeps flashing at the boot screen.
This is the log for the Panama Firmware:
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N900UBUENJ2_N900UWAENJ2_N900UBUENG1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> cache.img
<ID:0/004> hidden.img
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
I'm not sure about "removed" because I left the Note 3 plugged in.
Here is the log for the Taiwan Firmware:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N900ZSUENI3_N900OZSENI3_N900XXUENG1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<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> system.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> param.bin
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> cache.img
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Here is a screenshot of Odin. With the phone still plugged in to the computer.

Stuck in bootloop and not even ODIN wants to work! Help!

Hi,
My wife's phone SM-G935F started to bootloop after a normal update. It goes to the loading screen (IMG 1) and just stays there. The only thing I can do from there is VolDown+Power to reset or Voldown+Home+Power to Recovery mode.
Can't access factory reset mode, and the only other thing i've been able for it to show is the light-blue screen with the "!" simbol and "Try using Smart Switch Recovery..." which didn't work.
IMG1= https://s11.postimg.org/w6vna4mwz/20161029_180455.jpg
I Don't exacly know the region of the phone, but i think it is the Trinidad and Tobago one (International unlocked bought from B&H).
Anyone knows how to know region from a cell you can't boot?
Also don't know if OEM was active or not, but i think this is the problem. If i can't boot the cell, hoy to disable OEM prot?
When I try to ODIN it shows this:
http://postimg.org/image/4yyt2sd1b/
And then it FAILS
I don't know what more to do.
My odin active options are:
Auto Reboot
F. Reset Time
And the phome screen goes from this:
http://postimg.org/image/qwqoiu2nz/
To displaying this
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brava/media/20150902_012011_zpsjm9lr9np.jpg.html
Just instead of RECOVERY, it says BOOT.
I successfully updated the bootload so the "!" simbol and "Try using Smart Switch Recovery..." screen isn't showing anymore, but the bootloop is still going. Cant update the AP, CP not CSC.
Anyone has any idea what can i do?
This phone was running Marshmelow, never had been rooted and never used custom roms in it. It was only 3 months old. Think of the children
Thanks
smart switch will work if you download the drivers to your computer. this step is necessary to allow smart switch to see your phone.
then use smart switch, click on more, emergency recovery, then device initialization.
followinstructions, it should take about 5 minutes to recover your phone, if you have input the correct information.
Cosmic Blue said:
smart switch will work if you download the drivers to your computer. this step is necessary to allow smart switch to see your phone.
then use smart switch, click on more, emergency recovery, then device initialization.
followinstructions, it should take about 5 minutes to recover your phone, if you have input the correct information.
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Does the phone needs to be in download mode? or in the loading screen is ok?
Only 3 options I have are:
Boot screen (galaxy screen)
Powered Off
Download mode.
I can't reach any other screens.
Thanks!
Sedado77 said:
Does the phone needs to be in download mode? or in the loading screen is ok?
Only 3 options I have are:
Boot screen (galaxy screen)
Powered Off
Download mode.
I can't reach any other screens.
Thanks!
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Loading screen is fine as long as smart switch can see your phone, the procedure should work.
I was in the same position once.
what have u chosed in odin? this look like bootloader is broken
Cosmic Blue said:
Loading screen is fine as long as smart switch can see your phone, the procedure should work.
I was in the same position once.
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Smart Swich is working as ****. it doesn't load the recovery screen even if the phone is not connected
Any idea how to make it work=?
Windows 7 x64 here.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> param.bin
<ID:0/003> cm.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Here is my ODIN log when I try to BT/AD my phone.
Sedado77 said:
Here is my ODIN log when I try to BT/AD my phone.
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This is the case when i try to AD everytime. I'm quite sure my problem is the region of the firmware, but i can't know WHICH firmware to download. I called the US store where i bought it and they told me it was from Vietnam.
Got the Vietnam Stock Firmware (XXV) and it still is "Blocked by FRP Lock" when it tryies to do the recovery.img file...
Anyone knows how to get the region of the phone from the serial/imei or any other meens whith a soft bricked phone?
I tried SmartSwitch but it had the same problem. I think it used the region from the BL/CSC i flashed to it instead of the original one...
Also, the radio from the Vietnam version didn't match my phone...
Any ideas?
I can't take it to the manufacturer, i bought it online from H&M in the US and I live in South America.
HELP!!!:crying::crying:
load Odin 3.1.2.3
load Samsung_G935x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR
Power off Phone ( hold Power + Vol down) ..... hold Power+Home+Vol down to enter Download mode....
connect S7 Edge to Computer ( DL Mode)
open Odin as an Administrator (!!) - right click on Odin-
put "Samsung_G935x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR" in Odin
Flash
if it won`t work... try a samsung kernel... without root
I have same problem as OP help ? I had 7.0 update but it only made my phone restart, now i flashed official with odin and now stuck in bootloop... can only seem to access download mode, smart switch if i try connect says my phone is not supported.. what the hell to do now ???

Problems Flashing

T-Mo On5 Pro (I think lol
So I flashed pegasis and reborn. Turns out that they both have sound issues and the camera doesn't work on either.
So I tried to flash the recovery from one of the other threads, nothing.
Tried to reflash pagasis and reborn, nothing.
I can get to TWRP which is awesome but now even ODIN can't push anything.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
At this point, I'm stuck and need a little bit of help (to at least go back to stock). Thanks!
I had this issue as well and what i did was use samsung kies to go back to stock since phone got semi-bricked and i could only enter download mode, since you have access to twrp you can try and flash the superstars rom which is stable and pretty much bug free
Echo_0408 said:
I had this issue as well and what i did was use samsung kies to go back to stock since phone got semi-bricked and i could only enter download mode, since you have access to twrp you can try and flash the superstars rom which is stable and pretty much bug free
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Well, I guess I can grab Kies in the meantime.
Where did you grab the superstars ROM and the stock ROM? I just want to make sure camera and phone work lol.
Rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...to/stock-rom-on5-flashable-metro-pcs-t3476919
Stock:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723757092307323
Remember that kies flashes the up to date stock rom so there's no need to download the stock one in my opinion
Echo_0408 said:
Rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...to/stock-rom-on5-flashable-metro-pcs-t3476919
Stock:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723757092307323
Remember that kies flashes the up to date stock rom so there's no need to download the stock one in my opinion
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Great now I have "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software" on the On5.
I have to grab that to fix it so I can use Kies? or do I just use that now? :crying:
EDIT: So I can still drop it into download mode. But Kies and Smart Switch recognize that something is getting added. What am I missing for recovery? ...
Also - SOS send halps!
I've also been there, place your On5 on download mode and go to kies, Tools, firmware upgrade and initialisation it will ask for device model and s/n (everything can be found behind the battery) oh and type everything in CAPS
Echo_0408 said:
I've also been there, place your On5 on download mode and go to kies, Tools, firmware upgrade and initialisation it will ask for device model and s/n (everything can be found behind the battery) oh and type everything in CAPS
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Failed to run firmware update. Unknown Error Occurred. Thanks for you all your help in this matter. I think it might be dead. lol
I'm sorry friend but I have no idea to what to do next I've semi-bricked this phone more times than I can count and managed to bring it back to life every time, maybe it's the variant? I have the sm-g550t or t-mo variant..
Echo_0408 said:
I'm sorry friend but I have no idea to what to do next I've semi-bricked this phone more times than I can count and managed to bring it back to life every time, maybe it's the variant? I have the sm-g550t or t-mo variant..
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Thanks for messaging back every time though It's the T-Mo version as well. I'm really at a loss at this point. Going to try one more time this weekend and see what I get. :cheers:
Oh man - I don't know what happened but it finally recovered. I think doing it at home made the difference. Thanks!

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