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[Q] Firmware update failed, Wi-Fi and sound doesn't work (GT-I9505)

Hello,
First I must say, that I'm not English native speaker, so sorry for any language mistakes.
I have a pretty serious problem with my Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. I downloaded the latest official ROM for my model (I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_XEO) from SamMobile and I wanted to flash it via Odin 3.07 (previously I had CyanogenMod 10.2). But during the flashing process Odin give me "FAIL".
After that my phone was showing downloading screen with this information:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Sansung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
SW. REV: CHECK FAIL: fused: 2, Binary: 1
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
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Of course I was trying Emergency Recovery option in Kies, but it was failing all the time. I also was trying to flash it again, but Odin again shows me "FAIL" during the process. So I choose re-partition with PIT file and stock, branded ROM (I9505XXUAMDE_I9505PLSAMD8_I9505XXUAMDE_HOME). And it works, now I can boot my phone and original recovery without any problems, but unfortunatly I can't enable Wi-Fi module and any function that needs sounds just don't work (phone calling, system sounds, notifications etc.). Kies don't want to update my OS from stock, branded version to newest one (error while updating device). I also tried this on different PC, but it's always showing "FAIL" in Odin.
What should I do to get back to stock firmware? Right now I can only send text messanges and use internet via carrier data plan...

matjas said:
Hello,
First I must say, that I'm not English native speaker, so sorry for any language mistakes.
I have a pretty serious problem with my Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. I downloaded the latest official ROM for my model (I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_XEO) from SamMobile and I wanted to flash it via Odin 3.07 (previously I had CyanogenMod 10.2). But during the flashing process Odin give me "FAIL".
After that my phone was showing downloading screen with this information:
Of course I was trying Emergency Recovery option in Kies, but it was failing all the time. I also was trying to flash it again, but Odin again shows me "FAIL" during the process. So I choose re-partition with PIT file and stock, branded ROM (I9505XXUAMDE_I9505PLSAMD8_I9505XXUAMDE_HOME). And it works, now I can boot my phone and original recovery without any problems, but unfortunatly I can't enable Wi-Fi module and any function that needs sounds just don't work (phone calling, system sounds, notifications etc.). Kies don't want to update my OS from stock, branded version to newest one (error while updating device). I also tried this on different PC, but it's always showing "FAIL" in Odin.
What should I do to get back to stock firmware? Right now I can only send text messanges and use internet via carrier data plan...
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OMG Me too! This happened after using Mobile ODIN to flash latest stock ROM XXDMHA
Any help greatly appreciated.

matjas said:
Hello,
First I must say, that I'm not English native speaker, so sorry for any language mistakes.
I have a pretty serious problem with my Galaxy S4 LTE I9505. I downloaded the latest official ROM for my model (I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_XEO) from SamMobile and I wanted to flash it via Odin 3.07 (previously I had CyanogenMod 10.2). But during the flashing process Odin give me "FAIL"......
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apprentice said:
OMG Me too! This happened after using Mobile ODIN to flash latest stock ROM XXDMHA
Any help greatly appreciated.
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it is something to do with bootloader
read this http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/4963-★☞-support-touchwizstock-deodexed-jflteuscr970vxuamf5-☜★/?p=77401 post #51
and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43619724&postcount=479

samersh72 said:
it is something to do with bootloader
read this http://teamuscellular.com/Forum/topic/4963-★☞-support-touchwizstock-deodexed-jflteuscr970vxuamf5-☜★/?p=77401 post #51
and this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=43619724&postcount=479
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Thanks for this, it's very helpful. So now what? Can I do something with my bricked S4? Or I must wait for some solution or throw it away?

matjas said:
Thanks for this, it's very helpful. So now what? Can I do something with my bricked S4? Or I must wait for some solution or throw it away?
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re flash your original updated firmware. let it boot up and then do a factory reset vol up-power and home. hope this helps

You can install the any stock rom that ends on H8
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
You will not have root access anymore and are stucked with unremovable annoying system apps...
But thats the price to pay to have your phone back. I was phoneless for 3 days because of this. I'm happy to be still alive, but also wondering if live without root is worth it..

MR_Noidea said:
You can install the any stock rom that ends on H8
samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9505
You will not have root access anymore and are stucked with unremovable annoying system apps...
But thats the price to pay to have your phone back. I was phoneless for 3 days because of this. I'm happy to be still alive, but also wondering if live without root is worth it..
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i tried to flash MH8 on my phone and it dident work.i am on MGG firmware

joecool666 said:
i tried to flash MH8 on my phone and it dident work.i am on MGG firmware
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Oh man, I feel your pain. Was in the same situation.
I flashed but kernel and the firmware attached to the link previously.
Let me know if that works

MR_Noidea said:
Oh man, I feel your pain. Was in the same situation.
I flashed but kernel and the firmware attached to the link previously.
Let me know if that works
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hi can you tell me how you did it. and is it all official?

On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

guys is this for samsung I9505 only or i9500 ? thanks
Im scared now im having I9500

MR_Noidea said:
On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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i ll have ago again lol

You have already update new Bootloader from Samsung.You can not flash rom old version before.

I can see that re-partition is ticked, isn't that meant to me unticked?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4

MR_Noidea said:
On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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Thank you very much MR_Noidea, it worked for me too. You saved my life:good:
andyjg247 said:
I can see that re-partition is ticked, isn't that meant to me unticked?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4
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Leave it unticked, just flash firmware and kernel like MR_Noidea said.

MR_Noidea said:
On samobile, I took the UK kernel (ending on H8) and downloaded both the firmware and kernel. I used odin and flashed both (PDA). Then I did a factory reset and everything was up and running again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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good man yourself it worked nice-one yeah.

joecool666 said:
good man yourself it worked nice-one yeah.
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Does anyone know if its rootable already? I found some articles claiming it is, but other denying it...

MR_Noidea said:
Does anyone know if its rootable already? I found some articles claiming it is, but other denying it...
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root works but i think some apps are buggy with it.

Rooted my device, Remove 68 bloadware from stock rom.
Feel free again

MR_Noidea said:
Rooted my device, Remove 68 bloadware from stock rom.
Feel free again
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do you think that would work for DBT firmware MH5

[Q] - Where can I find my original firmware to flash back to stock

Hi Guys, I wanted to restore my note back to stock and everywhere I read said to download original FW and flash via odin.
I am unable to find my original FW which is:
AP: N900UBUBMI5
CP: N900UBUBMI2
CSC: N900UUBBMI2
I found some other firmwares that seemed similare to me, AP and CSC where the same but I get "Failed" in Odin.
Can anyone help me return to stock?
Thanks guys!

yoedba said:
Hi Guys, I wanted to restore my note back to stock and everywhere I read said to download original FW and flash via odin.
I am unable to find my original FW which is:
AP: N900UBUBMI5
CP: N900UBUBMI2
CSC: N900UUBBMI2
I found some other firmwares that seemed similare to me, AP and CSC where the same but I get "Failed" in Odin.
Can anyone help me return to stock?
Thanks guys!
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-N900&pcode=UPO
Register there and you can download the .tar for Odin.

Hi,
Thanks man, but now I have a different problem. While looking for my FW I flashed a different one:
N900TFGBMI1_N900UBUBMI5_N900UBUBMI2.tar
And now I get a fail with my orig FW, any way I can get back to it?

yoedba said:
Hi,
Thanks man, but now I have a different problem. While looking for my FW I flashed a different one:
N900TFGBMI1_N900UBUBMI5_N900UBUBMI2.tar
And now I get a fail with my orig FW, any way I can get back to it?
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You should be able to load TWRP, do a factory wipe and re-install the proper ROM through ODIN.
Hope this helps!

cellrama said:
You should be able to load TWRP, do a factory wipe and re-install the proper ROM through ODIN.
Hope this helps!
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Not working
Loaded TWRP, factory reset and still getting a fail.... Tried several FW's. Any other ideas?

yoedba said:
Not working
Loaded TWRP, factory reset and still getting a fail.... Tried several FW's. Any other ideas?
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OK, please list the carrier you are using the device with and it's model number. Even if you installed the wrong ROM, you should be able to wipe the device using TWRP and install the proper ROM for your carrier and get things back up and running. Once you supply this information, I will look into everything you will require and provide you a step by step process with the hopes this will get you back up and running.

cellrama said:
OK, please list the carrier you are using the device with and it's model number. Even if you installed the wrong ROM, you should be able to wipe the device using TWRP and install the proper ROM for your carrier and get things back up and running. Once you supply this information, I will look into everything you will require and provide you a step by step process with the hopes this will get you back up and running.
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I will owe you big time!
Model: SM-N900 International version ( no carrier branding etc), FW version was from Uruguay
AP: N900UBUBMI5
CP: N900UBUBMI2
CSC: N900UUBBMI2

yoedba said:
I will owe you big time!
Model: SM-N900 International version ( no carrier branding etc), FW version was from Uruguay
AP: N900UBUBMI5
CP: N900UBUBMI2
CSC: N900UUBBMI2
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Please check your private message for detailed instructions. Once complete, please respond and let me know how it all worked for you. Thanks!

cellrama said:
Please check your private message for detailed instructions. Once complete, please respond and let me know how it all worked for you. Thanks!
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Guess What??
After trying and trying for 6 hours I decided to try my other computer and it worked the first time!!
Thanks so much for everything!

yoedba said:
Guess What??
After trying and trying for 6 hours I decided to try my other computer and it worked the first time!!
Thanks so much for everything!
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I'm glad it all worked for you and you're back up and running!
---------- Post added at 10:31 AM ---------- Previous post was at 09:52 AM ----------
I have updated your duplicate post advising your issue has been resolved and referred to this link.

i need tips on how to deal with a soft bricked device, similiar to the one above, no carrier name, SM-N900 international. i was trying to install a custom ROM when something went wrong and it was stuck in the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue, please select recovery mode Kies and try again" and i'm not sure what to do so can you help?

samfirmware
write in google ... samfirmware and write your device model

www.sammobile.com/firmwares

Flash another custom ROM and check if it worked well
Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk

thanks for the info

SOS! Help me

I upgrade my phone to KitKat 4.4 but I have problem when flash Stock XXUENA6 firmware with odin
- Odin report (PC): Fail (Ext4).
- Odin report (Note 3): Invalid ext 4 image
After that my phone don't restart OK, my phone not work.
My phone is N9005 16G (HongKong ver).
Could you give me some solutions to resolve this problem? Thanks!

Hongkong has n9005 are you sure its the same version ? can you check your version and confirm. And is it going into download mode ? the one with android bot
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

fahadali2315 said:
Hongkong has n9005 are you sure its the same version ? can you check your version and confirm. And is it going into download mode ? the one with android bot
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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I'm sure my phone N9005 16G HongKong version.
Now I can login:
- Download mode (connect OK with Odin)
- Recovery to flash cook ROM.
Thanks!

presentlqt said:
I'm sure my phone N9005 16G HongKong version.
Now I can login:
- Download mode (connect OK with Odin)
- Recovery to flash cook ROM.
Thanks!
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Reflash the odin file . the one you downloaded . select PDA and flash your phone in download mode with the firmware you had last working on your phone.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

HK and Taiwan m9005 can only flash their own respective HK/Taiwan stock FW, if you want to update to 4.4.2 then flash the 4.4.2 bootloader tar and then flash any 4.4.2 rom..
PS- i would also recommend flashing the 4.4.2 radio, some users reported sound issues if they didnt update their modem..
Edit- also questions go in the Q&A section, NOT the dev section

please help !

hey guys
my n9005 KSA version running on 4.3 tried to manually update to kitkat then (firmware encountered an issue )
i took it to a non official repair center and the situation now is
boot-loader version :N9005XXUENA7
baseband :N9005DTMENA2
pda :N9005XXUENA2
but i have no csc code and now my samsung keyboard and action memo not working
i want to flash ksa 4.4 rom released 10 days ago but i am afraid of soft bricking my phone again sorry am not pro can someone help please
thanks

I have same like that before. Csc is missing when I check with *#1234#
I just reflash the firmware and it is there.
But u can just flash csc shld be no problem.
If u want to upgrade to latest firmware just get it from samfirmware.com nd flash through odin pc.
Sent from somewhere under the sky, at the corner of this rounded earth.

i downloaded ksa 4.4 stock firmware but its just one file tar. with no csc?

and now am already on 4.4 leaked version i guess with no csc i posted my current 4.4 rom code on the last post so any help to convert to ksa 4.4 without bricking?

kareem300 said:
and now am already on 4.4 leaked version i guess with no csc i posted my current 4.4 rom code on the last post so any help to convert to ksa 4.4 without bricking?
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Just flash it with odin. Yap there is only one file.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

kareem300 said:
i downloaded ksa 4.4 stock firmware but its just one file tar. with no csc?
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you can just try to reflash the firmware again.
Note 3 is still confusing me in a way. Certain way is working for some ppl, but not to others.
you have to bear in mind, flashing stock official rom from odin, won't brick your phone.
If possible, once ROM is completed (flashing is done), try to go into recovery (stock recovery which come with the official firmware), and do a full wipe/factory reset and wipe cache.
This full wipe seems to be the best way to avoid any error/problem.

So can you post your download mode snapshot to verify both applied CSC and knox warranty
for my seek
I've been told that flashing another Region firmware or changing CSC Could Trigger Knox Warranty please verify That By screenshot mention your old ROM Build Number Thank you
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msasm09 said:
So can you post your download mode snapshot to verify both applied CSC and knox warranty
for my seek
I've been told that flashing another Region firmware or changing CSC Could Trigger Knox Warranty please verify That By screenshot mention your old ROM Build Number Thank you
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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i have no csc code on *#1234# thats only ap:n9005xxuena7
cp:n9005xxuena2
with no csc but at kies or phone info apk theres no csc code but original csc is KSA

Ok So please Post Download Made Screenshot
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I think It well show Which csc applied
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Flashing the latest NI4

Hi guys
I was trying to flash my 32GB LTE Note 3 to the latest NI4 firmware found on sammobile. Tried both PL and NL firmwares both giving a hidden.ext4 invalid error. I flashed back NG1 with no errors but would still like to have NI4 as i read it had better battery.
Any thoughts on this ?

fookea said:
Any thoughts on this ?
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Try to google for "What to do when Odin fails at hidden.img.ext4". I found something with that but can't use links ( yet > )

yea whell it's either a PIT file wich i can't seem to find for NI4 or a CWM recovery wich i don't want, because i want knox to stay at 0x0. I've looked over those options before i posted but none seem to help me. Either way my phone is not bricked, i can still run NG1 fine.

fookea said:
Hi guys
I was trying to flash my 32GB LTE Note 3 to the latest NI4 firmware found on sammobile. Tried both PL and NL firmwares both giving a hidden.ext4 invalid error. I flashed back NG1 with no errors but would still like to have NI4 as i read it had better battery.
Any thoughts on this ?
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I have the same problem and flash the NH1 and problems is gone
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

How's that build? Anything different? Battery?

maybe better, who knows
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whell... you should know, cuz you're holding the phone. Thnx anyway for the tip !