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Samsung S7710 Xcover2 - device memory lost (0.00B) !

Hi!
I have big problem with my Xcover2
I have uploaded accidentally recovery from another model Galaxy S3 mini (i8190) from here: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=9390334956548391158 after reboot i saw stock recovery, i reboot device. System start normally, but after this operation I was no longer able to enter recovery mode Only download mode works.
So I have uploaded the original ROM using ODIN3 v3.07, firmware i got from here: http://live.samsung-updates.com/index.php?device=GT-S7710 but i still can`t get in recovery mode using keys Vol-up + Home + Power, phone reboot after that keys So i can`t wipe data.
A few times I've used the ODIN and Kies trying to fix the phone. Flashing was done without any problems, there were no errors. But the phone reboot just after boot screen with the name of 'Samsung' and the phone model - bootloop :/
And then in the ODIN uploading another ROM again ticked the option "Nand Erase All" - after was done, there was no bootscreen at boot, on the display instead of startup screen was blank screen like this for 3sec
and after that was startup animation, system start normally I setup language, date etc, but then i discover that device memory was lost 0.00B
can`t receive SMS because there is no memory space :/
When the phone restarts then I have to set up all the settings again
When connecting the phone into the computer I see something like this:
Download mode works fine :
How can I fix the device memory ? (( Any suggestions, ideas? Every time I reboot device I can see blankscreen for ~3sec, and when phone boot I have to set up phone language and other settings again.
Sorry for my English

I am not an expert but i see you have wrong size on phone, reports as 30GB.
I think you need orginal image INCLUDING .pit file
But i have not been able to find online

hondavf1000f said:
I am not an expert but i see you have wrong size on phone, reports as 30GB.
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This is size of my SD Card Phone memory is wrong size :/
Z3X Box support this phone, its expensive fixing toy but before i buy this i ask them if i can fix my phone using z3x box
I found PIT file on the support website http://z3x-team.com/support_files/ but for download i need connected card :/

jupii soon i get .PIT file for my S7710 so i have hope that fix my phone :fingers-crossed:

veimus said:
jupii soon i get .PIT file for my S7710 so i have hope that fix my phone :fingers-crossed:
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:fingers-crossed:

Fixed flashing FULL SERVICE FIRMWARE from Z3X BOX support over 760MB with revovery, bootloader etc
Software publicly available from the Internet is trimmed from important files like recovery.img, parm.lfs etc :/
Code:
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CODE_S7710XXAMB6_963581_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<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> CSC_OXE_S7710OXEAMB3_CL999465_REV00_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> 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> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> STE_boot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> STE_boot1.img
<ID:0/004> STE_boot2.img
<ID:0/004> ipl.bin
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> ssgtest.img
<ID:0/004> normal.bin
<ID:0/004> normal2.bin
<ID:0/004> param.lfs
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004> userdata.img
<ID:0/004> cache.img
<ID:0/004> hidden.img
<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)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
Odin setup:
auto reboot: yes
re-partition: yes
f. reset time: yes
phone bootloader update: yes
all other: uncheked
Oh and now i can get official update via OTA, Device Status: Official

hello! i have sam problem but i cant download any files from z3x box

Hello!
Have you Guys tried to check the Re-partion option in Odin und reflash a Original Samsung Rom or the rooted one from the boegl?

Thanks
Thanks Veimus
I had same problem, but rooting my phone, the links Z3X BOX from where you download it, still online, but i don't know if i can post it here, i will upload it, if anyone need it just ask!
Thanks a lot:good:

chatomas said:
Thanks Veimus
I had same problem, but rooting my phone, the links Z3X BOX from where you download it, still online, but i don't know if i can post it here, i will upload it, if anyone need it just ask!
Thanks a lot:good:
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Hello
can u please post me somewhere param.lfs from s7710 (X cover 2 ) ?
thx

Same problem.
Hello! I have the same problem with you. If you want, can you give me the soft? I want to repair my phone (I have the same phone xCover 2).

Plz help me!
I have the same problem, can you show me all steps i need to do? I can't download files from z3x support and z3x samsung program doesn't works. Heeelp!

Me too
Story350 said:
I have the same problem, can you show me all steps i need to do? I can't download files from z3x support and z3x samsung program doesn't works. Heeelp!
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After going through a bunch of stuff trying to fix my mobile data, I have ended up in this predicament.. I found a link to a full service the full service rom in another thread but the link was dead.
Does anyone have the rom and pit file? It would be very much appreciated.
Thank you

Fixed
Turns out I didn't need the full ROM after all. I was able to flash CWM and then mount and format /data. I'm not sure why this worked when a complete reset didn't but I'm thankful it did.

Full Service Rom
Hey Veimus you could be the Full Service Rome upload again?
Or someone else has a link?
I can think of the Z3X box as a student not afford

Recovery
Guys, I need ASAP torrent with S7710XXAMB6_OXEAMB3.zip I can't find it.
I want to restore my recovery but my wallet is too poor to buy z3box

I have the same problem: noone is willing to share? Thanx
Sent from my Xperia U using XDA Free mobile app

Thanx mate you resurrected my phone! Installed cwm formatted data et voila now I have my ram again!
Sent from my Xperia U using XDA Free mobile app

Hello. I need full service rom for s7710. Lost efs file, baseband xxxx, please. Thanks.

Same Problem
Hello guy, sorry for my not perfect english
I have the same problem with my galaxy, can i help me to find a Full service Rom complet of separately file : CNC, MODEM , PIT ,BOOTLOADER( I Have already the pit file). I have try to flash only PDA and PIT file but the problem is not solved!:crying: help me please.......
-question: but the bootloader in this chanche are Damaged???

[Q] 4.4 Update via Odin Fail, Phone Bricked

I tried to install the 4.4.2 N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2 update on my Note 3 via odin 3.09.
Got an ext4 update failed error.
After this, the phone's bricked and is stuck on the Kies Recovery Screen. I tried to go into recovery mode in Kies, but it says this model does not have initialization.
I tried installing a 4.3 N9005XXUDMK3_N9005TNLDMK1_N9005XXUDMK2, but again failed. Download mode shows SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2
Can someone please guide me to unbrick my phone?
I don't know what ROM I was on initially. It was the stock ROM that came with the phone.
I dont have CWM and TWRM installed.

This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine.

MrAndroid12 said:
This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine.
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Thank you for that advice. How do I add a .pit file, and would you happen to have a link where I can download it from?

rinuvimal said:
Thank you for that advice. How do I add a .pit file, and would you happen to have a link where I can download it from?
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search better mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550823

tasked28m said:
search better mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550823
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I've tried all the .pit files in that thread, bro. None work. Cannot generate own pit as in phone is in recovery mode.

rinuvimal said:
I've tried all the .pit files in that thread, bro. None work. Cannot generate own pit as in phone is in recovery mode.
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i know cfautoroot has the correct pit file in , try rooting your phone with cfautoroot.

MrAndroid12 said:
This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine.
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I tried a variety of N9005 .pits and each time, it shows PIT FAIL: TOTAL SECTORS (30777344) :crying:

(Read OP) . Try flashing the polish firmware again with odin v1.85 and try using different usb ports. Close most of your running applications such as firefox skype etc that can interrupt the process and flash official firmware.

tasked28m said:
(Read OP) . Try flashing the polish firmware again with odin v1.85 and try using different usb ports. Close most of your running applications such as firefox skype etc that can interrupt the process and flash official firmware.
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Whenever I try the 4.4.2 polish, it fails at system.img.ext4. When I try 4.3, it fails at aboot.
Here's the Odin log for 4.4.2 polish:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> tz.mbn
<ID:0/006> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/006> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

bootloop note 3
After installig android 4.4.2, i tried to root with cf-root, now it is in a loop.
I cannot come into in recovery mode.
The phone starts with: -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid enforcing,- set warrant bit recovery
when i keep the battery out and then put it in, it says again -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid etc.
Who can help me????

rinuvimal said:
Whenever I try the 4.4.2 polish, it fails at system.img.ext4. When I try 4.3, it fails at aboot.
Here's the Odin log for 4.4.2 polish:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> tz.mbn
<ID:0/006> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/006> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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You won't be able to downgrade back to 4.3 - Use the PDA slot on ODIN and try flashing again.
poedy said:
After installig android 4.4.2, i tried to root with cf-root, now it is in a loop.
I cannot come into in recovery mode.
The phone starts with: -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid enforcing,- set warrant bit recovery
when i keep the battery out and then put it in, it says again -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid etc.
Who can help me????
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I answered in your other thread about this...

rinuvimal said:
I tried to install the 4.4.2 N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2 update on my Note 3 via odin 3.09.
Got an ext4 update failed error.
After this, the phone's bricked and is stuck on the Kies Recovery Screen. I tried to go into recovery mode in Kies, but it says this model does not have initialization.
I tried installing a 4.3 N9005XXUDMK3_N9005TNLDMK1_N9005XXUDMK2, but again failed. Download mode shows SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2
Can someone please guide me to unbrick my phone?
I don't know what ROM I was on initially. It was the stock ROM that came with the phone.
I dont have CWM and TWRM installed.
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try to downlaod and flash the 4.4.2 tar again, you cant downgrade to 4.3 as your bootlaoder got upgraded
Edit- darn am i too slow or are you too fast today @radicalisto? second time...LOL :good:

Khizar said:
try to downlaod and flash the 4.4.2 tar again, you cant downgrade to 4.3 as your bootlaoder got upgraded
Edit- darn am i too slow or are you too fast today @radicalisto? second time...LOL :good:
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15 hour sleep man, seems to have me buzzing around lol :highfive:

Solution
I also have Hong Kong N9005 32GB with N9005XXUBMI5 PDA, tried to flash 4.4.2 with Odin and stuck at "invalid ext4 image", was't able to flash anything after it.
But after 16 hours I finally found a solution:
1. Get leaked Polish ROM (that one with 4 files, do not use the official - it has one file rom)
2. Extract archive
3. Extract "CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar" and get your pitfile - HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
4. Flash your phone with this pitfile and other 4 files from archive (I used Odin 3.09) with repartitioning enabled.
After this procedure I have fully working android 4.4 :victory:

m1ndst0rm said:
I also have Hong Kong N9005 32GB with N9005XXUBMI5 PDA, tried to flash 4.4.2 with Odin and stuck at "invalid ext4 image", was't able to flash anything after it.
But after 16 hours I finally found a solution:
1. Get leaked Polish ROM (that one with 4 files, do not use the official - it has one file rom)
2. Extract archive
3. Extract "CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar" and get your pitfile - HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
4. Flash your phone with this pitfile and other 4 files from archive (I used Odin 3.09) with repartitioning enabled.
After this procedure I have fully working android 4.4 :victory:
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Have you tried rooting it with Chainfire's CF-Auto Root yet?

m1ndst0rm said:
I also have Hong Kong N9005 32GB with N9005XXUBMI5 PDA, tried to flash 4.4.2 with Odin and stuck at "invalid ext4 image", was't able to flash anything after it.
But after 16 hours I finally found a solution:
1. Get leaked Polish ROM (that one with 4 files, do not use the official - it has one file rom)
2. Extract archive
3. Extract "CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar" and get your pitfile - HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
4. Flash your phone with this pitfile and other 4 files from archive (I used Odin 3.09) with repartitioning enabled.
After this procedure I have fully working android 4.4 :victory:
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can you show the download link for the leaked rom with 4 files?

vndnguyen said:
can you show the download link for the leaked rom with 4 files?
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I have no permission to post links yet, but try googling for N3KitKat.rar.torrent

Leaked download link is in my sig (not this cause I am on xda app l check my other posts)
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

ManUtdRul3 said:
Have you tried rooting it with Chainfire's CF-Auto Root yet?
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Just tried latest one, ended up in bootloop with "KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING"...
Now flashing original ROM again.

m1ndst0rm said:
Just tried latest one, ended up in bootloop with "KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING"...
Now flashing original ROM again.
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Seems to be a common problem. Hopefully an update to it will fix it.

[Q] Gt-I9505 stuck while flashing rom in ODIN (system.img)

Hello.
My Galaxy S4 Gt-I9505 is getting stuck while flashing an Official Rom in Odin 3.09 during System.img.ext4.
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> tz.mbn
<ID:0/007> boot.img
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I have done full data / cache wipe and I still get the same problem. Can anyone help ?!

Give us more details. I hope u arent trying to downgrade ur phone

Joku1981 said:
Give us more details. I hope u arent trying to downgrade ur phone
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The phone is an international GT-I9505. It was previously running 4.2.2.
The software I have chosen to upgrade is the same software I have successfully used to upgrade my other GT-I9505.
I have used the PIT File in order to get access to the recovery mode.
I have tried two different frimware, both downloaded from samfirmware.com.
The phone gets stuck @ system.img.ext4.
I have done this many times before, but this has never happened.
Please tell me exactly what details you need so I can offer you the information in order to help me figure out this mess, it's driving me crazy ....

vBasceanu said:
The phone is an international GT-I9505. It was previously running 4.2.2.
The software I have chosen to upgrade is the same software I have successfully used to upgrade my other GT-I9505.
I have used the PIT File in order to get access to the recovery mode.
I have tried two different frimware, both downloaded from samfirmware.com.
The phone gets stuck @ system.img.ext4.
I have done this many times before, but this has never happened.
Please tell me exactly what details you need so I can offer you the information in order to help me figure out this mess, it's driving me crazy ....
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Try a different cable/port.

Repulsa said:
Try a different cable/port.
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If I don't use my laptop's USB 2.0 port, it won't even start the flashing.
To make this easier: I have read most of the basic stuff around the forum (ports, different firmware, wipes, flash pit).

vBasceanu said:
If I don't use my laptop's USB 2.0 port, it won't even start the flashing.
To make this easier: I have read most of the basic stuff around the forum (ports, different firmware, wipes, flash pit).
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I have some old 4.2.2 as Factory firmware Full Wipe,
MDM Firmware, and some other
I give you them if you need, but you should try a different port
restart your laptop and try

timb3rwolf1973 said:
I have some old 4.2.2 as Factory firmware Full Wipe,
MDM Firmware, and some other
I give you them if you need, but you should try a different port
restart your laptop and try
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I have got a new USB cable and an SD card so I can apply the update from Recovery Boot.
I would be grateful if you could provide me with the download link to your recover and the information on how to do it.
Regards

vBasceanu said:
I have got a new USB cable and an SD card so I can apply the update from Recovery Boot.
I would be grateful if you could provide me with the download link to your recover and the information on how to do it.
Regards
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I sent you a private message with a link to my Google Drive - a folder with firmwares

timb3rwolf1973 said:
I sent you a private message with a link to my Google Drive - a folder with firmwares
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Thanks but it's not needed. AS soon as I tried with a new USB cable, it worked perfectly.
Thanks for your cooperation

vBasceanu said:
Thanks but it's not needed. AS soon as I tried with a new USB cable, it worked perfectly.
Thanks for your cooperation
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OK
Good Luck

Samsung will not touch my brand new S5, rooting gone wrong! HELP NEEDED!

Hi all, I have rooted my galaxys in the past, but I have ran into a problem with this device, I am now only getting ''firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again'', I have tried connecting to Kies, but all I get is an error message. I have tried to flash another rom, but I get error messages aswell, and I just stay stuck in the same place .
I have tried to bring my s5 to a local guy who roots and fixes phones, but he could not solve this. Now Samsung will not touch it, as I have voided the warranty.
Please can someone help me, I don't want to loose €400 of a brand new device if someone can help, I will show my appreciation in some way!! Please people, I am so desperate :crying:

Need to ask Qs in the Q&A forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help
Go to Sammobile .com and download a stock ROM for your model S5
Use ODIN to flash it while the phone is in download mode
Instructions are under the download on sammobiles site

*Detection* said:
Need to ask Qs in the Q&A forum
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help
Go to Sammobile .com and download a stock ROM for your model S5
Use ODIN to flash it while the phone is in download mode
Instructions are under the download on sammobiles site
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thanks for the reply. I tried this and it didnt work, i will upload the error message later, something about not enough storage?

KennethK1992 said:
thanks for the reply. I tried this and it didnt work, i will upload the error message later, something about not enough storage?
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<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Size)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
this is what i get when i try to flash another rom

Which model S5 is it ?
Choose the correct PIT file for your exact model S5 (Example, mine is the G900F), from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=52329647&postcount=2
Extract it, and add it to the PIT section in ODIN, at the same time as you add the stock ROM to ODIN, and flash them both at the same time

Not sure if this is what you have tried in kies3, but this is what worked for me before when things have gone wrong and i had nothing but a samsung paper weight:
Go into download mode and do a firmware upgrade and initialisation through kies3. You will need your serial number and model number( on the white sticker behind the battery. in kies3 go tools> firmware upgrade and initialisation, then follow the on screen steps. I used this when I soft bricked my note 2 when I had it, I personally find it's the best way to restore a samsung device.
If you have any issues, try checking for kies3 updates to ensure you have the latest drivers, and if you can get into the stock recovery on your phone, you could try doing a factory data reset and cache wipe which also sometimes helps.

KennethK1992 said:
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
this is what i get when i try to flash another rom
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The suggestion of @*Detection* will definitely work if done properly, but before doing that you can try this:
Extract the hidden.img from the firmware that you're trying to install, and rename it as hidden.img.tar, now open Odin, and load that file on AP and flash it. After turning on the phone wait around 5 minutes and it should boot up.

got the phone back from SBE (Samsung's Irish Partner) with a chip on it should i try kies3 before going with odin?

using kies3, the program keeps telling me ''device is not supported'' :crying:

KennethK1992 said:
using kies3, the program keeps telling me ''device is not supported'' :crying:
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You should use Smart Switch.

Uzair40 said:
You should use Smart Switch.
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what is smart switch? can I do any of this with a Mac? or should I stick with a windows?

Smart switch is for WiFi.... nothing to do with flashing ROMs
Use ODIN and PIT file as I posted originally

*Detection* said:
Smart switch is for WiFi.... nothing to do with flashing ROMs
Use ODIN and PIT file as I posted originally
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Yea figured that downloading ROM now, what file extension should the pit file be when I download it? thanks for your help!

KennethK1992 said:
Yea figured that downloading ROM now, what file extension should the pit file be when I download it? thanks for your help!
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ROM should be .MD5
PIT should be .PIT
Extract the PIT file and the ROM once downloaded to get the correct files

*Detection* said:
ROM should be .MD5
PIT should be .PIT
Extract the PIT file and the ROM once downloaded to get the correct files
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just waiting for the ROM to finish downloading...
which version of ODIN do you recommend I use? thanks again!

The one in the instructions under the download on sammobiles site, I think it's 3.10.7
But you should be able to use any from 3.09 > 3.10.7
Newest generally recommended unless it fails, then try an older version
When you add a PIT file, ignore the instructions about re-partition, it needs to be ticked for PIT, it will set itself up automatically once you add the ROM and PIT

My samsung s5 brick while rooting and I'm downloading rom from sam mobile hope it will work and if not i will try smart switch method

Moa z Bourhani said:
My samsung s5 brick while rooting and I'm downloading rom from sam mobile hope it will work and if not i will try smart switch method
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What smart switch method?
Smart switch is a toggle switch in WiFi settings, to tell the phone to switch between Data and WiFi to keep the best signal
Where are people getting this crap from?

*Detection* said:
What smart switch method?
Smart switch is a toggle switch in WiFi settings, to tell the phone to switch between Data and WiFi to keep the best signal
Where are people getting this crap from?
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it seems to be an updated version of Kies, didn't work for me.

KIES added a setting with an identical name as a setting in Android?.... smart move
KIES is all but useless anyway, ODIN for updates, TWRP for backups
KIES says it has backed up fine, but trying to restore the backup, restores next to nothing

Odin Failing at system.img in I9500

Hello all,
Odin failing at system.img while flashing stock rom. Please help
Phone: Galaxy S4 I9500 INS
Trying to flash: Stock Rom I9500XXUHOF3_I9500ODDHOF1_INS
Odin Version: 3.10.7
Log:
<ID:0/009> 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:0/009> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> sboot.bin
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> boot.img
<ID:0/009> recovery.img
<ID:0/009> system.img
<ID:0/009> FAIL!
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Hi,
Try with different cables, PCs, or put files in BL. And make sure you're not on Chinese Pit.
Sent from my GT-I9500

krasCGQ said:
Hi,
Try with different cables, PCs, or put files in BL. And make sure you're not on Chinese Pit.
Sent from my GT-I9500
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Already tried mentioned method. Except Chinese pit. How to check that? And i think Chinese pit change can be issue because this happened after i flashed the first Chinese lollipop rom when it was officially launch for Chinese.
Can you guide me through this and help me?
Thank u so much.

Get an International pit arround XDA or use SamFirm with "Binary Nature" checked and flash it along firmware with Odin.
If you use SamFirm method, you'll have 4 files (Pit is inside CSC tar.md5). Put these 4 files on Odin and tick Re-partition.
Sent from my GT-I9500

krasCGQ said:
Get an International pit arround XDA or use SamFirm with "Binary Nature" checked and flash it along firmware with Odin.
If you use SamFirm method, you'll have 4 files (Pit is inside CSC tar.md5). Put these 4 files on Odin and tick Re-partition.
Sent from my GT-I9500
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Thanks. You helped me alot and it worked. I flashed the stock firmware along pit file (adonis.pit).:good:
But now facing new problem. My phone is slow and random hangs and go into deep sleep and only option to come out of it is reboot.
So y this is happening? Is adonis.pit international version? or do i need to find other pit file?
Please help.

manish.200588 said:
Thanks. You helped me alot and it worked. I flashed the stock firmware along pit file (adonis.pit).:good:
But now facing new problem. My phone is slow and random hangs and go into deep sleep and only option to come out of it is reboot.
So y this is happening? Is adonis.pit international version? or do i need to find other pit file?
Please help.
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Try to flash firmware (without Pit) several times and do factory reset then.
Sent from my GT-I9500

krasCGQ said:
Try to flash firmware (without Pit) several times and do factory reset then.
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Hi. I tried every thing. But still the deep sleep, random hangs and slow working of phone continues on lolipop rom.
This all started when i tried to flash some miui rom and i not able to flash as i think it was not for my i9500. After that i again flashed aurora v4.0 but started facing deep sleep, and slow working issue. Then i tried flashing ozcan kitkat rom and the again all become normal.
So basically my phone is not working good at lolipop rom (earlier it worked great) and works good in kk rom (ozcan).
So can you suggest what can be done? or how could i locate the problem and rectified it.

I don't have any idea for this.
I loved CM-based ROM and I would stay on it as long as it doesn't have any major bugs.
For MIUI by gtbluesky, use CWM. Or you can remove 'assert' word on first paragraph until 'abort{This is for ja3g...}' on updater-script file.
Sent from my GT-I9500