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Error Flashing Modem: Secure Check Fail: mdm

I'm trying to flash an updated modem on my i337M which is running a custom DANDVH-GE-4.4.2-01162014-INTNL-STOCK.ZIP which is a Google Play work alike. I am trying to change the modem because it keeps droping the data connection and will only stay stable in 2G mode. Right now its modem is on AMDJ. I've tried to flash both the XXUEMKF, XXUFNA1, modems but I keep getting the following error:
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<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> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
I'm adding the modem.bin to the CP portion of Odin 3.09. I've tried doing this on all my USB ports using two new cables (all w/ the updated samsung drivers). I am using Win 8.1. All the same results. My phone says:
Code:
Odin Mode
Product name: SGH-I337M
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30
Write Protection: Enable
Then when I start flashing the following to messages appear right under the write protection message:
Code:
Start [224, 1440]
Secure Check Fail: mdm
After doing this I have to restart the phone for odin to pick it up again. It boots fine normally, and the original AMDJ modem still shows.
What's going on with this? I've looked in our forums but I can't find anything. I have TWRP installed, and I am rooted.

AHLASSICH said:
I'm trying to flash an updated modem on my i337M which is running a custom DANDVH-GE-4.4.2-01162014-INTNL-STOCK.ZIP which is a Google Play work alike. I am trying to change the modem because it keeps droping the data connection and will only stay stable in 2G mode. Right now its modem is on AMDJ. I've tried to flash both the XXUEMKF, XXUFNA1, modems but I keep getting the following error:
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<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> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
I'm adding the modem.bin to the CP portion of Odin 3.09. I've tried doing this on all my USB ports using two new cables (all w/ the updated samsung drivers). I am using Win 8.1. All the same results. My phone says:
Code:
Odin Mode
Product name: SGH-I337M
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30
Write Protection: Enable
Then when I start flashing the following to messages appear right under the write protection message:
Code:
Start [224, 1440]
Secure Check Fail: mdm
After doing this I have to restart the phone for odin to pick it up again. It boots fine normally, and the original AMDJ modem still shows.
What's going on with this? I've looked in our forums but I can't find anything. I have TWRP installed, and I am rooted.
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Hey there, I'm trying to update my I337M's modem as well (I have a post in this forum) so I'm in the same boat as you. From the looks of it, it seems like you're not using the correct modem firmware. If you'd want to update I believe it's something like UMUEMK6 for our phones, I've tried looking around and I can't find it anywhere. Hopefully that offers some direction but I'm waiting to see as well since I'm having the same problem with Google ROMs as well (The data signal never works).

Hello once again,
After a bit of work, I managed to update the modem on my phone to MUMUEMK6 (which is the newest baseband version for the I337M). Since flashing the modem firmware, I've re-installed Danvdh-GE-4.4.2-01232014b.zip and I haven't had a problem since, works without a hitch. What you need is this file which I've RARd up for you :
(Sorry, I have to obfuscate the URL since I'm a new user on these forums, just replace *dot* with a dot)
rtigue *dot* ca/files/SGH-I337M_MK6 *dot* rar
Once you've downloaded the file, simply just boot your phone in ODIN mode, open up ODIN, add the 'modem.bin' to the Phone section in ODIN and click Start. Wait a few moments and after that you should be good to go.
Let me know if anything comes up

For some reason, yours is the only version of the mk6 modem file that worked for my i337m after I was on 4.3 GE and went to old MDJ modem to try sim unlock. Which didn't work, sigh... Thanks!
SimonPalmieri said:
Hello once again,
After a bit of work, I managed to update the modem on my phone to MUMUEMK6 (which is the newest baseband version for the I337M). Since flashing the modem firmware, I've re-installed Danvdh-GE-4.4.2-01232014b.zip and I haven't had a problem since, works without a hitch. What you need is this file which I've RARd up for you :
(Sorry, I have to obfuscate the URL since I'm a new user on these forums, just replace *dot* with a dot)
rtigue *dot* ca/files/SGH-I337M_MK6 *dot* rar
Once you've downloaded the file, simply just boot your phone in ODIN mode, open up ODIN, add the 'modem.bin' to the Phone section in ODIN and click Start. Wait a few moments and after that you should be good to go.
Let me know if anything comes up
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@ SimonPalmieri
Hello. I'm also running a rooted i337m (Bell) with 4.2.2 i337mvluamg1 stock rom.
Please let me know if the new modem MUMUEMK6 changes the bootloader with KNOX integrated.
Thanks.

jk2rd said:
@ SimonPalmieri
Hello. I'm also running a rooted i337m (Bell) with 4.2.2 i337mvluamg1 stock rom.
Please let me know if the new modem MUMUEMK6 changes the bootloader with KNOX integrated.
Thanks.
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Bootloader and modem are not tied together..... MK6 is the latest modem and works with 4.4.2 roms (for I337M), once the actual 4.4.2 update drops for i337m we will be able to update to that modem.

Thanks for replying Gage_Hero.
So I'm then assuming that it's NOT a good idea to flash the mk6 modem.bin on my current rom?

MK6
jk2rd said:
Thanks for replying Gage_Hero.
So I'm then assuming that it's NOT a good idea to flash the mk6 modem.bin on my current rom?
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First you need to decide if you want to sim unlock the phone, still possible on mvluamg1, not possible on MK6. I would make sure you have a copy of modem.bin for mvluamg1 first, just incase. Then flash the MK6, I run MK6 on 4.4.2 GErom since we don't have a kitkat modem for i337m yet... once there is I will be updating.....
PS if you can find files that have md5 checksum, that is always good because then you can check the file to make sure it is complete. I had that issue flashing the MK6 modem, first file I downloaded failed in Odin, plus it had no md5 for me to check. Second one I donwloaded had the md5, which I checked and it flashed perfectly....

[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

[Q] Installing stock ROM on S4 with Cyanogenmod

Hello,
Unfortunately, I have Cyanogenmod on my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (in UK on O2). I want to unlock the phone, which apparently involves going back to a stock ROM.
After much searching around, I've eventually managed to download a stock ROM that wasn't corrupt, and Odin, and USB drivers. But when I try to do the firmware upgrade thing, it fails. I now seem to have a brick. How I hate Cyanogenmod!
Here's what happens in Odin:
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
...and all I get on the screen of my phone is "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again". Except I can't use Kies (or Smartswitch) because it's a stupid Cyanogenmod phone so Kies (or Smartswitch) doesn't recognise its existence! GRRRRR!
So, do I have a brick that is completely useless? I've only had this phone a month or so (I bought it, tragically, with cyanogenmod on it).
Any suggestions/help/sympathy would be GREATLY appreciated! (please!)
- Paul

hellopaul said:
Hello,
Unfortunately, I have Cyanogenmod on my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (in UK on O2). I want to unlock the phone, which apparently involves going back to a stock ROM.
After much searching around, I've eventually managed to download a stock ROM that wasn't corrupt, and Odin, and USB drivers. But when I try to do the firmware upgrade thing, it fails. I now seem to have a brick. How I hate Cyanogenmod!
Here's what happens in Odin:
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
...and all I get on the screen of my phone is "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again". Except I can't use Kies (or Smartswitch) because it's a stupid Cyanogenmod phone so Kies (or Smartswitch) doesn't recognise its existence! GRRRRR!
So, do I have a brick that is completely useless? I've only had this phone a month or so (I bought it, tragically, with cyanogenmod on it).
Any suggestions/help/sympathy would be GREATLY appreciated! (please!)
- Paul
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It has nothing to do with Cyanogenmod all your problems. You are putting the blame in the wrong corner. Kies not recognizing, the failure of the flash, not being sim-unlock has nothing to do with Cyanogenmod. But with you not reading enough.
You want to flash a 4.2.2 rom and you can only do that if you are not on a knox bootloader. What is the text when you boot in download mode?
And btw, as far as I know you don't need to downgrade your FIRMWARE, but only your MODEM.

Thanks for your quick reply!
Lennyz1988 said:
You want to flash a 4.2.2 rom and you can only do that if you are not on a knox bootloader. What is the text when you boot in download mode?
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Here's the text:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled​
And btw, as far as I know you don't need to downgrade your FIRMWARE, but only your MODEM.
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Is that an easier process?
I was using Android 5.0.2 with Cyanagenmod. I'm not sure what version the ROM I downloaded was - it actually downloaded and wasn't a corrupt .zip file, which seems to be a very very rare thing. Might attempting to install a 4.x.x firmware over a 5.x.x cause problems? Is there anywhere I can reliably download a 5.x.x ROM that actually works? I've wasted several days searching for a UK O2 ROM. I can recommend plenty of sites that CLAIM to have it, but it's corrupted or just doesn't download due to any number of errors.

hellopaul said:
Thanks for your quick reply!
Here's the text:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled​
Is that an easier process?
I was using Android 5.0.2 with Cyanagenmod. I'm not sure what version the ROM I downloaded was - it actually downloaded and wasn't a corrupt .zip file, which seems to be a very very rare thing. Might attempting to install a 4.x.x firmware over a 5.x.x cause problems? Is there anywhere I can reliably download a 5.x.x ROM that actually works? I've wasted several days searching for a UK O2 ROM. I can recommend plenty of sites that CLAIM to have it, but it's corrupted or just doesn't download due to any number of errors.
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Here an whole post with firmwares.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41072392&postcount=2
Try flashing a 4.4.2. firmware. If flash is succesfull, then downgrade modem to 4.2.2.
If it's not, then pick an 5.0.1 firmware and downgrade modem to 4.2.2.
4.2.2 modem:
http://d-h.st/CXx
When you are done with what you want to do ( I assume something with region away). Flash AGAIN the 4.4.2 firmware or 5.01. You cannot stay on the 4.2.2 modem.

Thank you for your help with this!
I managed to un-brick my phone (hooray!) using 'Philz Touch' and some of the advice here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-t3018625
I just re-downloaded that firmware from the site you suggested - that's where I managed to download the (exact same) firmware before. I've just tried installing it again, but got exactly the same error in Odin. I've currently got another ROM downloading from one of the dodgy 'teenage-hacker' sites (Rapidgator.net). I assume that it won't even unzip, but it will be tomorrow before it's completed the download.
I'm guessing that I need to download firmware that's UK and O2 (I'm in the UK and my phone's locked to O2). This rather limits my options - there only seem to be a couple of places on the net with this ROM (neither of which work). If I installed, say, a Vodafone ROM, then unlocked the phone, should that (in theory) then work with my O2 (or any other) SIM? I plan to switch to BT Mobile (running on the EE network) shortly - hence wanting to unlock the phone.

hellopaul said:
Thank you for your help with this!
I managed to un-brick my phone (hooray!) using 'Philz Touch' and some of the advice here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-t3018625
I just re-downloaded that firmware from the site you suggested - that's where I managed to download the (exact same) firmware before. I've just tried installing it again, but got exactly the same error in Odin. I've currently got another ROM downloading from one of the dodgy 'teenage-hacker' sites (Rapidgator.net). I assume that it won't even unzip, but it will be tomorrow before it's completed the download.
I'm guessing that I need to download firmware that's UK and O2 (I'm in the UK and my phone's locked to O2). This rather limits my options - there only seem to be a couple of places on the net with this ROM (neither of which work). If I installed, say, a Vodafone ROM, then unlocked the phone, should that (in theory) then work with my O2 (or any other) SIM? I plan to switch to BT Mobile (running on the EE network) shortly - hence wanting to unlock the phone.
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You are not reading what I wrote. You CANNOT flash the firmware you tried before. It's impossible because that version is to old. You are downloading a 4.2.2 and you need need 4.4.2 minimal (possible even 5.0.1 minimum).

I have no way of telling which version that firmware was - it was listed under United Kingdom and had O2 in the filename. No version number.
So - back to my previous question - should I be able to use, say, a Vodafone 4.4.2 firmware without risk of bricking my phone? Or maybe the BTU 5.0.1 version? And then be able to do the standard Samsung S4 process to unlock it? I guess I'll just try it and see if it works.

No. You need to download the latest ROM for your carrier, here. Once you have installed that firmware, you must install through Odin a 4.2.2 modem found at the link Lennyz1988 provided. Only then can you use the service menu method or RegionLock Away to unlock the S4. After that, extract the modem from the firmware package you downloaded and flash it through Odin.
Honestly, spend the money and unlock the phone, if O2 won't do it. An unlock code is virtually guaranteed to work, unlike the unlock methods in the forums.

Unfortunately that firmware you linked to is one of the many corrupt .zip files out there, and will not decompress at all.
I've got another firmware downloading (very very slowly) from Rapidgator. It will probably also be corrupt.
I've called a couple of local phone unlocking shops, and they don't have a clue what Cyanagenmod is, and whether it will affect the unlockability of the phone. I'll just pay an ebayer to give me an unlock code, in the hope that it might unlock it, despite what I've read. Most people say I must go back to a stock ROM before unlocking.
Ugh. Awful Cyanogenmod.

hellopaul said:
Unfortunately that firmware you linked to is one of the many corrupt .zip files out there, and will not decompress at all.
I've got another firmware downloading (very very slowly) from Rapidgator. It will probably also be corrupt.
I've called a couple of local phone unlocking shops, and they don't have a clue what Cyanagenmod is, and whether it will affect the unlockability of the phone. I'll just pay an ebayer to give me an unlock code, in the hope that it might unlock it, despite what I've read. Most people say I must go back to a stock ROM before unlocking.
Ugh. Awful Cyanogenmod.
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The archives are not corrupt. Something is wrong at your end.
And again, CM has nothing to do with your issues. If you were on the stock rom you would just have had the same problem.

If I was on a stock ROM I wouldn't have to go through all this, and could presumably just unlock my phone very easily, as outlined on many sites, such as giffgaff (I cannot post links in this forum yet).
I cannot get that ROM to unzip, using 7-zip, WinRAR, Mac OS X Finder, Mac OS X Terminal. I've downloaded it at least 3 times, and it's always corrupt. Mac OS X Terminal reports "bad zipfile offset (local header sig): 0".
Uh?? Update: I've just tried 7-zip again...and it's decompressed it! How utterly bizarre.
I just tried it with Odin and it did not work - the usual result:
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)​
Then I have to turn off the phone, and use Philz Touch to bring it back to life.

hellopaul said:
If I was on a stock ROM I wouldn't have to go through all this, and could presumably just unlock my phone very easily, as outlined on many sites, such as giffgaff (I cannot post links in this forum yet).
I cannot get that ROM to unzip, using 7-zip, WinRAR, Mac OS X Finder, Mac OS X Terminal. I've downloaded it at least 3 times, and it's always corrupt. Mac OS X Terminal reports "bad zipfile offset (local header sig): 0".
Uh?? Update: I've just tried 7-zip again...and it's decompressed it! How utterly bizarre.
I just tried it with Odin and it did not work - the usual result:
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)​
Then I have to turn off the phone, and use Philz Touch to bring it back to life.
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Yes ofcourse it fails. You are not following my instructions.
You are flashing a 4.3 rom which is IMPOSSIBLE for you. Your bootloader is at least a 4.4.2 version, probably even a 5.0.1 version. So you can only flash those stock roms.

Lennyz1988 said:
Yes ofcourse it fails. You are not following my instructions.
You are flashing a 4.3 rom which is IMPOSSIBLE for you. Your bootloader is at least a 4.4.2 version, probably even a 5.0.1 version. So you can only flash those stock roms.
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Sorry if I'm not following you. How can you tell what version the firmware file is? The site I downloaded it from claimed it was 5.0.1.
My phone's Android version is 5.0.2
I've been putting the firmware file into Odin's AP slot.
I haven't done anything with the BL (presumably bootloader) slot.
Isn't there a way I can completely wipe the phone, then install whatever firmware I want, regardless of what was previously installed?

alright let's try something else.
Flash this rom with Philz. Perform a full wipe first form within the recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283194
It's a 4.4.2.
Then flash a 4.2.2. modem and then try the things you want to do.

So I guessed that I should copy the .zip file of that WanamLite Rom onto the SD card, which I did.
I then did:
Recovery mode reboot, and booted into the Philz thing.
Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
Install Zip > Choose zip from /storage/sdcard1, and located the .zip file...
Installing...
Finding update package...
Installing update...
Welcom to WanamLite XXUGNH7 3.1
Formatting system...
System mounted!
data mounted!
Cleaning cache...
Installing system...
Symlinking...
Setting permissions...
set_metadata: some changes failed
E:Error in /storage/sdcard1/GT-I9505_WanamLite.XXUGNH7.V3.1.NO-WIPE.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
press any key to continue.​
So now I'm wondering how to get around a Status 7 error. Searching that forum thread about Wanamlite gives no help - at least not in a language a human can understand. Someone suggested:
"after spending several hours on this ... i made it
How to flash this ROM on old NON-Knox bootloader:
1. flash XXUEMJ5 modem via odin to prevent lags and call problems
2. flash a TWRP recovery to bypass the "status code 7"-error while flashing this ROM
3. flash this ROM
4. install your prefered recovery"​
I have absolutely no idea what any of that that means.
I have rebooted the phone, and it will only boot into the Philz thing - presumably because there is no operational firmware installed at all.

Partial success:
I followed the instructions given here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np_nlFALMbQ
...to install firmware via PhilZ Touch, and I can successfully install Cyanogenmod (argh!) or WanamLite (yeah!). But I still cannot access the service menu in WanamLite. At least typing *#0011# does get some kind of menu up, but not the ServiceMode main menu.
And at least I now have a fully operational phone (with WanamLite), but still locked to O2.
Lennyz1988 suggested I "flash a 4.2.2. modem" - might doing that unlock the ServiceMode menu? Are those at all related? To flash the modem (presumably using Odin) which slot do I put it in? CSC?
I tried installing the O2 UK firmware using the exact same technique, using both the ROMs I downloaded, but neither would work. It failed at the very start, saying [bad]. I then reinstalled WanamLite successfully.

It wasn't just Lenny who mentioned flashing the 4.2.2 modem. I mentioned it as well. In fact, in the thread on the topic - which you really should be reading - the last few pages are peppered with posts from me telling people that you have to downgrade the modem (at minimum) before you can use either unlock method. For the record, I know downgrading works, because I had to do it myself after losing a SIM unlock that was done through the service menu. I ended up using RegionLock Away and couldn't be happier.
With that said, you cannot use a custom ROM of any kind to perform the unlock. I tried accessing the service menu on Imperium ROM, which is based on stock, and failed. You must be completely stock, which means you need to install a stock ROM to your device, using Odin. Download a new copy of the ROM, and if necessary use a totally different computer. Just one question however. If flashing the ROM through Odin doesn't work this time, will you then blame WanamLite for it?

Thank you for all your help with this, Strephon and Lennyz1988.
So, I tried flashing the modem (I put this file: I9505ZHUFNB3_MODEM.tar into Odin's CP slot - it seemed to work). I rebooted and tried to get to the service menu, but as Strephon predicted, there was no service menu.
So, again using Odin, I tried to put this firmware (I think it might be 4.2.2) on the phone:
I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5
...and, predictably, it failed.
So then I tried doing them both at the same time, with the modem file in the CP and the firmware in the AP slot. But it failed again:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/005> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)​
I also tried to re-install the various other stock ROMs I'd downloaded (and re-downloaded, on a different computer), with no success.
So, I got back in touch with O2 - they'd previously said they wouldn't unlock the phone because they say the phone and number need to have been used together for 12 months. I only bought the phone about 6 weeks ago. But after much pleading (and £15) they've agreed to send me an unlock code! So when this arrives, I'll try it out (the phone is currently still running WanamLite) and see if it works. If not, to save my sanity, I'll just cut my losses and sell/give away the bloody phone as "locked (forever) to O2, with WanamLite or Cyanogenmod".
And no - I don't blame WanamLite (or Cyanogenmod now) for the stock ROM installations working - I can only assume that there's a problem with the ROMs. I can install WanamLite and Cyanogenmod fine, and it just so happens that they're not downloaded from some dark, dodgy server, unlike most of the supposedly stock ROMs. It's just really annoying that the phone's previous owner thought it was a good idea to install Cyanogenmod in the first place, without first unlocking the phone.

It's only annoying because the phone wasn't unlocked beforehand, meaning you have to put the stock ROM on the device in the first place to be able to unlock it using those methods. I can understand that. However, you still have the issue of why Odin keeps on failing when you try running it. That's one that perplexes me as I've had no issues with Odin whatsoever.

Well, my problems are over! O2 have already emailed me an unlocking code which WORKED! I now have an unlocked phone. I'm still interested in tweaking it, so may well install a more interesting firmware in future.
Thanks for your help and suggestions!

[CANADIAN] Odin 5.1.1 Bootloader & TWRP Flashable Modem - SM-G920W8 BOI6 *UPDATED*

[CANADIAN] Odin 5.1.1 Bootloader & TWRP Flashable Modem - SM-G920W8 BOI6 *UPDATED*
Rogers is the only carrier who pushed this update, it was pulled shortly after, due to corruption. I had to spend literally ALL day downloading this. I downloaded it 7 times before i got a OTA zip that passes a CRC check and extracted properly. What a pain in the butt it is i had to convert my Telus device to Rogers fully down to modding the EFS to get this done.
Prerequisit: You must be on a 5.1.1 compatible TWRP as well as a 5.1.1 rom when flashing these packages or your going to get stuck in a binary miss match. While there is a fix for this with out the W8 5.1.1 odin packages, it takes a lot of musical flashing. So be sure to be on a compatible 5.1.1 rom, Kernel and TWRP first.
As always, you flash at YOUR OWN RISK. I will of course try to provide support if I am online, If you appreciate how much the pain in my butt was, and you didn't have to do this your self. Click Donate.
The Bootloader MUST be flashed via ODIN 3.10.X or higher. in the BL slot. Hence why its a tar. Sorry no flashables, Samsung locks the boot loader areas to everything but their own signed recovery, from their own signed update.zip
BO8H BL
BOI1 BL
BOI6 BL *LATEST*
The modem is TWRP flashable
BO8H Modem
BOI1 Modem
BOI6 Modem *LATEST*
You can get ODIN 3.10.6 HERE
Samsung USB Drivers HERE
Fingerprint confirmed working by my self. on custom 5.1.1 roms and stock.

You're my hero, lets have sex together

virulentt said:
You're my hero, lets have sex together
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LOL the new "FIRST!"

-Mr. X- said:
LOL the new "FIRST!"
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It works thanks a lot haha. No homo btw <3

Hi first of all thousands thanks to you for your work..
i have just quick question.
currently i am on xtrestolite v2.3 how do i flash this latest bootloader ? i tried flashing via odin v 3.10.7 and it failed. would you mind guide me here?

anuben said:
Hi first of all thousands thanks to you for your work..
i have just quick question.
currently i am on xtrestolite v2.3 how do i flash this latest bootloader ? i tried flashing via odin v 3.10.7 and it failed. would you mind guide me here?
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You must reboot to download mode, and ensure you have the samsung drivers installed. IF you have already done this. paste your odin log.
failing that
please try attached odin instead. If it works i will edit the OP link. .7 worked for me. But either or.

-Mr. X- said:
You must reboot to download mode, and ensure you have the samsung drivers installed. IF you have already done this. paste your odin log.
failing that
please try attached odin instead. If it works i will edit the OP link. .7 worked for me. But either or.
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this is the log from odin. and just to make sure.. i have to select BL option in odin right?
Code:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> cm.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!

anuben said:
this is the log from odin. and just to make sure.. i have to select BL option in odin right?
Code:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> cm.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
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redownload the Bootloader, your .tar could be corrupted.

anuben said:
this is the log from odin. and just to make sure.. i have to select BL option in odin right?
Code:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> cm.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
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Yes i flashed it via BL. Whats your actual device.

Worked perfectly for me. So glad to have a working fingerprint scanner on a 5.1.1 custom rom. Thanks
Sent from my SM-G920W8

Easiest way to do it is just make sure the Bootloader is loaded on Odin first on your PC then reboot to recovery and flash the modem package, select reboot and choose Download so it reboots to download mode, plug the phone to usb and flash in Odin and you're done!
Sent from my SM-G925F

I'm now getting some new "not enforcing" red text during boot. Is that expected?

BlackRabbits said:
I'm now getting some new "not enforcing" red text during boot. Is that expected?
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Yep that's normal.
Sent from my SM-G925F

-Mr. X- said:
Yes i flashed it via BL. Whats your actual device.
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My device is G925w8 but its showing G925F in about phone as i am using xtrestolite v2.3

I've been using Arter97's back-to-n0t3 v3 with his 3.5 kernel, SO SMOOTH I lose around 5 to 7% overnight. You guys should give it a try!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/to-n0t3-bring-larger-fun-to-flagship-t3179857
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...development/arter97-kernel-galaxy-s6-t3171246
*** Download links are on his website (careful, the 3.6 version of his kernel isn't for our device, use the 3.5 g920tw8 one ***
http://arter97.com/browse/S6/
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anuben said:
My device is G925w8 but its showing G925F in about phone as i am using xtrestolite v2.3
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that's not for the edge... you could brick your device flashing a non-edge bootloader to an edge one.

anuben said:
My device is G925w8 but its showing G925F in about phone as i am using xtrestolite v2.3
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This is why, odin is protecting you from your mistake. This is a G920W8 boot loader. It would brick your device if you convinced it to flash some how.
I do not have a G925W8 so i was un able to play musical CSC and FLash to get that OTA before rogers pulled it.
Just as a note guys, the fact that rogers pulled this update. expect all of the Canadian carrier updates to be delayed for weeks now.

-Mr. X- said:
This is why, odin is protecting you from your mistake. This is a G920W8 boot loader. It would brick your device if you convinced it to flash some how.
I do not have a G925W8 so i was un able to play musical CSC and FLash to get that OTA before rogers pulled it.
Just as a note guys, the fact that rogers pulled this update. expect all of the Canadian carrier updates to be delayed for weeks now.
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holy fuk i shouldn't be doing drinking and flashing :silly: thank you though. appreciate your help...:good:

Thanks Mr. X....Confirmation number: 14Y69764AE724154S a little appreciation of your time. Can I re root and then flash this on my Bell device over 5.0.2? Or should I wait till I get the Bell`s 5.1.1. It has been awhile since I had a Sammy phone. I had a whale of time to get back to stock using Smart Switch and Odin always failed for me. Just want to be able to flash 5.1.1 roms with most stuff working. Thanks again!! My device is the SM-G920W8 Bell S6.

caanda45 said:
Thanks Mr. X....Confirmation number: 14Y69764AE724154S a little appreciation of your time. Can I re root and then flash this on my Bell device over 5.0.2? Or should I wait till I get the Bell`s 5.1.1. It has been awhile since I had a Sammy phone. I had a whale of time to get back to stock using Smart Switch and Odin always failed for me. Just want to be able to flash 5.1.1 roms with most stuff working. Thanks again!! My device is the SM-G920W8 Bell S6.
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As this is a 5.1.1 boot loader it will require you to be on a 5.1.1 rom. good news is there are many roms to choose from that all work perfect due to my audio patches, and now this boot loader
I would flash TWRP on your 5.0.2 device as it sits, then i would choose your 5.1.1 rom of your liking. Put it all on your storage on the phone except the bootloader tar. Flash the rom, modem and what ever else in TWRP. then in the TWRP reboot options reboot directly to download/bootloader. and odin the bootloader. boot the device normally and you're good!
I do have the rogers ota update zip but i hesitate to distribute it since they pulled it due to bugs, and is uspect corruption ans i had to re-download it several times before it wasn't corrupt from their ota server.
PS: Thanks for the donation!
I am personally running this http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968, with the new boot loader and modem. it runs beautifully.
Any international rom with a kernel for our device and my audio patch will work. the rom i link packs it all up in a bow for you no extra work. finger print will also work since this boot loader

-Mr. X- said:
As this is a 5.1.1 boot loader it will require you to be on a 5.1.1 rom. good news is there are many roms to choose from that all work perfect due to my audio patches, and now this boot loader
I do have the rogers ota update zip but i hesitate to distribute it since they pulled it due to bugs, and is uspect corruption ans i had to re-download it several times before it wasn't corrupt from their ota server.
PS: Thanks for the donation!
I am personally running this http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968, with the new boot loader and modem. it runs beautifully.
Any international rom with a kernel for our device and my audio patch will work. the rom i link packs it all up in a bow for you no extra work. finger print will also work since this boot loader
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Perfect, I was on that rom for awhile with 5.0.2 and some stuff missing..So the best plan is
1. Re Root and Flash TWRP
2. Back up
3. Flash 5.1.1 Rom
4. Flash Bootloader with Odin
5. Flash Modem with TWRP
And then I should be good to go? Where does the Audio patch come in?
Any other suggestions or order to my plan?
Thanks again for your time and hard work!!!

[HELP] Trying to root,can't turn on wifi...

So basically,got phone last night,tried regular rooting,didn't work,read up some more,tried the whole "Root AT&T Galaxy S4 SGH-I337 on I337UCUFNJ4 Firmware" even though my firmware is I337UCUFNJ5 and not 4,anyway,thread told me to flash I337_NC1_Stock_Kernel using the Odin firmware flashing tool.
I did....used towelroot app 3.0,didn't work,needed internet access (yes I got it straight from their site) fond a 2.0 version,used it,says "you should have root,no reboot required" so since I didn't have wifi on the phone,I went right back into odin and tried to use I337_NJ4_Stock_Kernel and flash it using the Odin tool to get back to the stock NJ4 kernel. Didn't work,failed,now I'm STUCK on nc1 kernel with no wifi access... help? please? this is my first rooting and I am legit clueless to most of this.. also how do I even find my boot loader etc?
EDIT: This might not be in the right thread,if so,please move to appropriate thread moderator.

SageNightmare said:
So basically,got phone last night,tried regular rooting,didn't work,read up some more,tried the whole "Root AT&T Galaxy S4 SGH-I337 on I337UCUFNJ4 Firmware" even though my firmware is I337UCUFNJ5 and not 4,anyway,thread told me to flash I337_NC1_Stock_Kernel using the Odin firmware flashing tool.
I did....used towelroot app 3.0,didn't work,needed internet access (yes I got it straight from their site) fond a 2.0 version,used it,says "you should have root,no reboot required" so since I didn't have wifi on the phone,I went right back into odin and tried to use I337_NJ4_Stock_Kernel and flash it using the Odin tool to get back to the stock NJ4 kernel. Didn't work,failed,now I'm STUCK on nc1 kernel with no wifi access... help? please? this is my first rooting and I am legit clueless to most of this.. also how do I even find my boot loader etc?
EDIT: This might not be in the right thread,if so,please move to appropriate thread moderator.
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Here is the link for the NJ5 kernel.
If you still have problem go here and following the steps to start every thing from NB1.

sway8966 said:
Here is the link for the NJ5 kernel.
If you still have problem go here and following the steps to start every thing from NB1.
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so I tried all of this,but odin fails no matter what sigh.. Odin tells me this:
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any clue what's wrong? cause I'm really lost here

SageNightmare said:
so I tried all of this,but odin fails no matter what sigh.. Odin tells me this:
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any clue what's wrong? cause I'm really lost here
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Try with different version of odin (the latest is 3.10 I think), use different usb port, use different usb cable.
Did you load your file in the AP (auto partition) slot?

sway8966 said:
Try with different version of odin (the latest is 3.10 I think), use different usb port, use different usb cable.
Did you load your file in the AP (auto partition) slot?
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Yup I tried all of that except a different odin version,but long story short,I managed to go into town and a friend of mine used a different version of odin and got me nice and sorted out,thanks for help btw