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Stuck at first boot screen.

Hello. First of all: I've tried for 6 hours to figure this one out, this is my last resort, and I hope you can help me.
I've got a major problem. What happened is that I was gonna flash CM 10.1. I wiped cache and all that, flashed the CM.zip, and it failed half way. This resulted in me getting stuck where I am now.
I've found numerous guides, but the problem is, when I download the files, I dont get a .tar or md5.tar(?) file, I only get the folders, like system etc. Ive tried every link Ive found, and the same happens. No file capable of being selected in Odin.
Could any of you, please direct me to where I can download the files needed to flash via Odin? I'm really desperate and tired.

Thibble said:
Hello. First of all: I've tried for 6 hours to figure this one out, this is my last resort, and I hope you can help me.
I've got a major problem. What happened is that I was gonna flash CM 10.1. I wiped cache and all that, flashed the CM.zip, and it failed half way. This resulted in me getting stuck where I am now.
I've found numerous guides, but the problem is, when I download the files, I dont get a .tar or md5.tar(?) file, I only get the folders, like system etc. Ive tried every link Ive found, and the same happens. No file capable of being selected in Odin.
Could any of you, please direct me to where I can download the files needed to flash via Odin? I'm really desperate and tired.
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http://samsung-updates.com/
Use the link to download a firmware for ur variant
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91Z14voZ4Ms
U can try the above link to make a .tar should be possibe
else use my signature link for Q&A there many of my friends will help u

Thibble said:
Hello. First of all: I've tried for 6 hours to figure this one out, this is my last resort, and I hope you can help me.
I've got a major problem. What happened is that I was gonna flash CM 10.1. I wiped cache and all that, flashed the CM.zip, and it failed half way. This resulted in me getting stuck where I am now.
I've found numerous guides, but the problem is, when I download the files, I dont get a .tar or md5.tar(?) file, I only get the folders, like system etc. Ive tried every link Ive found, and the same happens. No file capable of being selected in Odin.
Could any of you, please direct me to where I can download the files needed to flash via Odin? I'm really desperate and tired.
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That Could be a problem with Your computer then.. When U start downloading the Firmware File what is the name that it shows while it is getting downloaded. It coudl be that there is some Software In your system that automatically extracts the file once downloaded

download a stock firmware from the development forum and try a different computer with odin

I figured out what was wrong. Winrar automatically extracted all directories. Unfortunatly, I flashed again, but rendered the device unbootable. I have no idea what happened. Will get a new one on my insurance.
Thanks for your help guys. Much appreciated.

[Q] MF3 suddenly cannot get into safestrap recovery.

Searched but and found similar posts but with different phones or different firmware, so the file references were of no help.
Basically I had safestrap working, had flashed google play edition ROM and it was working great with the exception of the play store not wanting to connect. I was in the process of messing with that and read (here) that I needed 4.3 edition of that app, I checked and I had 4.2, so I loaded 4.3 to the Sdcard and installed it..
Phone rebooted and just stays on the samsung custom splash screen indefinitely . I can get to ODIN on the phone, soI tried using https://builds.casual-dev.com/jodin3/ to get access and see what I could do, but it keeps telling me to unplug and plug in the phone, and gives an error that it cant mount the device.
So, im kinda stuck, I didn't use ODIN to do anything previously, But considering its the only thing I currently have access to, I guess its my only hope.
Been fighting this a few hours and getting pretty dejected, I had almost everything PERFECT.. and now back to WORSE than where I started.

Wingnutt said:
Searched but and found similar posts but with different phones or different firmware, so the file references were of no help.
Basically I had safestrap working, had flashed google play edition ROM and it was working great with the exception of the play store not wanting to connect. I was in the process of messing with that and read (here) that I needed 4.3 edition of that app, I checked and I had 4.2, so I loaded 4.3 to the Sdcard and installed it..
Phone rebooted and just stays on the samsung custom splash screen indefinitely . I can get to ODIN on the phone, soI tried using https://builds.casual-dev.com/jodin3/ to get access and see what I could do, but it keeps telling me to unplug and plug in the phone, and gives an error that it cant mount the device.
So, im kinda stuck, I didn't use ODIN to do anything previously, But considering its the only thing I currently have access to, I guess its my only hope.
Been fighting this a few hours and getting pretty dejected, I had almost everything PERFECT.. and now back to WORSE than where I started.
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The 4.3 edition of SS doesn't work on 4.2. Does it stay on the splash or does it go to the actual boot animation? Also, you don't need to boot into the phone to use odin, it's a PC program. You can google "mf3 tar files" and you'll find the thread with the ODIN files, use them to get back to stock.

DeadlySin9 said:
The 4.3 edition of SS doesn't work on 4.2. Does it stay on the splash or does it go to the actual boot animation? Also, you don't need to boot into the phone to use odin, it's a PC program. You can google "mf3 tar files" and you'll find the thread with the ODIN files, use them to get back to stock.
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It sits on the Samsung custom screen, that's it.
And how do I use the ODIN files.. When the ODIN program won't do anything except tell me over and over to in plug and plug in the phone?
How do I "use the Odin files" ??

Wingnutt said:
It sits on the Samsung custom screen, that's it.
And how do I use the ODIN files.. When the ODIN program won't do anything except tell me over and over to in plug and plug in the phone?
How do I "use the Odin files" ??
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Did you install the Samsung USB Drivers? Google that and install them, then plug in the phone and run the program.

DeadlySin9 said:
Did you install the Samsung USB Drivers? Google that and install them, then plug in the phone and run the program.
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I *think* I already have installed them but I'll double check just in case, I have android file transfer installed, it does the same, I'll try it under windows in instead of Mac as well.

Ok, ODIN sees the phone, under windows, Downloading a MF3 TAR file as seen here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2504311
(1.5gb?!) once thats done Ill see what we have![/QUOTE]

Well, im a little stuck
I downloaded a the MF3 TAR file from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2504311
Flashed the bootloader: BOOTLOADER_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.mp5
That went through properly, the phone rebooted..
No change..
what am i supposed to do next?
I flashed the CSC file: CSC_ATT_I337ATTAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
That went through as well, after reboot no change.
Tried flashing the phone file: PLATFORM_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
but nothing happens, no error message... it just doesent do anything :silly:
a little help?

Wingnutt said:
Well, im a little stuck
I downloaded a the MF3 TAR file from here:http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2504311
Flashed the bootloader: BOOTLOADER_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.mp5
That went through properly, the phone rebooted..
No change..
what am i supposed to do next?
I flashed the CSC file: CSC_ATT_I337ATTAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
That went through as well, after reboot no change.
Tried flashing the phone file: PLATFORM_I337UCUAMF3_812098_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
but nothing happens, no error message... it just doesent do anything :silly:
a little help?
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You put platform tar in the PDA slot right? Also, you might have to restart between flashes or just load them in all at once.
There's a picture on this post with what options you should have: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46955352&postcount=7

DeadlySin9 said:
You put platform tar in the PDA slot right? Also, you might have to restart between flashes or just load them in all at once.
There's a picture on this post with what options you should have: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46955352&postcount=7
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Yep, ive read that thread stem to stern, everything is in the correct slots, I can flash everything EXCEPT the platform file
have tried it by itself, and as added with the rest, either way it same result.

Wingnutt said:
Yep, ive read that thread stem to stern, everything is in the correct slots, I can flash everything EXCEPT the platform file
have tried it by itself, and as added with the rest, either way it same result.
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Make sure the file you download was full and that it extracted the whole platform file. Other than that i'm not sure why it wouldn't work..

DeadlySin9 said:
Make sure the file you download was full and that it extracted the whole platform file. Other than that i'm not sure why it wouldn't work..
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Ive downloaded it twice, Ive tried flashing it under windows 7 and OSX. Same result.
I would be happy to try a different platform file, but I cant find any others.
One oddity, the ONLY Odin program that can see the phone is Jodin3, the web based version.
Ive downloaded 1.85 and 3.07 (windows) have updated the samsung USB drivers, have updated the heimdall software... they cant see it.

Wingnutt said:
Ive downloaded it twice, Ive tried flashing it under windows 7 and OSX. Same result.
I would be happy to try a different platform file, but I cant find any others.
One oddity, the ONLY Odin program that can see the phone is Jodin3, the web based version.
Ive downloaded 1.85 and 3.07 (windows) have updated the samsung USB drivers, have updated the heimdall software... they cant see it.
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Seems like it's not installing the drivers right. I'd try installing again: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038555 or just manually go into device manager and point it to where you installed the drivers. Also, you might have to wait a while on any version of ODIN (even the we version) for it to finish checking the file.

OHHHH ****!
You were right, it was the USB drivers, I had to do it via method 3, I.E. manually select them.. for some odd reason the installer DID install the drivers but the device showed up as someting totally different than when doing it manually.
flashing now... will see what happens:laugh:

ITS ALLLLIIIVVVEEEE!!!!!!!
Ok. so, now I cant start over lol!
Thanks for all your help, everyone!!

odin question

im trying to install stock firmware on bell im using file from sams mobile i337mvlucmk5 unzip file its in tar file i put phone in download mode and try to install file with odin and it fails. now it says odin program failled.ive reinstall the odin program same thing hellllp

ron31 said:
im trying to install stock firmware on bell im using file from sams mobile i337mvlucmk5 unzip file its in tar file i put phone in download mode and try to install file with odin and it fails. Now it says odin program failled.ive reinstall the odin program same thing hellllp
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what version of odin do you have? And are you placing the .tar in the correct slot? What error message does it give out in that little window it wouldnt happen to fail at [nand (auth) fail!!] would it?

X_DroiD_X said:
what version of odin do you have? And are you placing the .tar in the correct slot? What error message does it give out in that little window it wouldnt happen to fail at [nand (auth) fail!!] would it?
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im using version 3.07 im placing tar in pda it fails nan write start then fails i have repartion un checked

ron31 said:
im using version 3.07 im placing tar in pda it fails nan write start then fails i have repartion un checked
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about the odin sayin it fail dont worry about that its based off timer after running for certain time it shuts itself off but as suppose to your file flash smh thats what i was trying to say bu yaks my friend you got yourself a bad signatures tar what exactly is the case here bro? like are your trying to unroot? or whats happening brief me on it like why your trying to reflash stock that way can help you better or least point you in the right direction you can find my contact info on my op faster response time quicker replies
if your phone happens to turn on at all navigate to about device and take a screen shot for capturing model built n baseband and add model number please carrier as well

X_DroiD_X said:
about the odin sayin it fail dont worry about that its based off timer after running for certain time it shuts itself off but as suppose to your file flash smh thats what i was trying to say bu yaks my friend you got yourself a bad signatures tar what exactly is the case here bro? like are your trying to unroot? or whats happening brief me on it like why your trying to reflash stock that way can help you better or least point you in the right direction you can find my contact info on my op faster response time quicker replies
if your phone happens to turn on at all navigate to about device and take a screen shot for capturing model built n baseband and add model number please carrier as well
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I believe Odin V 3.09 works better. Also it must be flashed in the PDA slot

hednik said:
I believe Odin V 3.09 works better. Also it must be flashed in the PDA slot
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it all started when i tied to restore file with cwm recovery and it wouldn t install i tried a few times it wouldn t install backup.it reboot it would stay on samsung logo. i whent to download mode to install factory firmware odin fails the blue bar on phone moved just a little and stays there now i cant even go to recovery to do a factory reset it vibrates shows the little blue writing at top of screen then it reboots to samsung logo, i tried another factory file from here same issue i tried a different odin 1.85program same results

ron31 said:
it all started when i tied to restore file with cwm recovery and it wouldn t install i tried a few times it wouldn t install backup.it reboot it would stay on samsung logo. i whent to download mode to install factory firmware odin fails the blue bar on phone moved just a little and stays there now i cant even go to recovery to do a factory reset it vibrates shows the little blue writing at top of screen then it reboots to samsung logo, i tried another factory file from here same issue i tried a different odin 1.85program same results
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So you are using 3.07 and you can put it in download mode ? Are you then able to have the device recognized by odin ? You are then trying to flash the same firmware that came on your phone stock ?

hednik said:
So you are using 3.07 and you can put it in download mode ? Are you then able to have the device recognized by odin ? You are then trying to flash the same firmware that came on your phone stock ?
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yes odin reconizes phone i downloaded firmware from sams mobile for bell i337m

Based of at&t, t-mbl, bell roger virgin mobile fix mk2/mj9 mdl/mi9 4.3
ron31 said:
it all started when i tied to restore file with cwm recovery and it wouldn t install i tried a few times it wouldn t install backup.it reboot it would stay on samsung logo. i whent to download mode to install factory firmware odin fails the blue bar on phone moved just a little and stays there now i cant even go to recovery to do a factory reset it vibrates shows the little blue writing at top of screen then it reboots to samsung logo, i tried another factory file from here same issue i tried a different odin 1.85program same results
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PROCEED AT OWN RISK!!
IF THE ONLY THE DOWNLOAD IS COMING UP BRO NOTHING ELSE YOUR WHOLE FILE SYSTEM IS CORRUPTED AND UR EFS ALL GONE G YOU NEED TO DO A NAND FLASH GET YOURSELF ODIN 3.09V LEME KNO WHEN YOU GOT THAT IN THE MEAN TIME AMA GATHER SOME OF MY PERSONAL FILES FOR YOU INTO A ZIP TO HELP YOU OUT I KNO HOW THAT FEELS WAS IN YOUR SHOES THAN AGAIN EVERYBODY HAS ITS JUS TO BAD HOW SOME OF THE SENIORITY MEMBERS HERE FORGET ABOUT THERE NOOB DAYS LIKE THEY WAS BORN DEVS (NOT THAT AM SAYIN UR A NOOB) these should help you out------>>>>>>>:good:http://https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1ZauuplxoZsYllTT3Z4YnlWc1k

X_DroiD_X said:
PROCEED AT OWN RISK!!
IF THE ONLY THE DOWNLOAD IS COMING UP BRO NOTHING ELSE YOUR WHOLE FILE SYSTEM IS CORRUPTED AND UR EFS ALL GONE G YOU NEED TO DO A NAND FLASH GET YOURSELF ODIN 3.09V LEME KNO WHEN YOU GOT THAT IN THE MEAN TIME AMA GATHER SOME OF MY PERSONAL FILES FOR YOU INTO A ZIP TO HELP YOU OUT I KNO HOW THAT FEELS WAS IN YOUR SHOES THAN AGAIN EVERYBODY HAS ITS JUS TO BAD HOW SOME OF THE SENIORITY MEMBERS HERE FORGET ABOUT THERE NOOB DAYS LIKE THEY WAS BORN DEVS (NOT THAT AM SAYIN UR A NOOB) these should help you out------>>>>>>>:good:http://https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B1ZauuplxoZsYllTT3Z4YnlWc1k
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iok thanks bro ill try tonight

ron31 said:
iok thanks bro ill try tonight
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ok i have odin 3.09 installed i tried to open link you put in post wont open

ron31 said:
ok i have odin 3.09 installed i tried to open link you put in post wont open
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Did you do a checksum on the file you downloaded? I tried installing a modem on my i337m, same thing odin failed... downloaded the same file from a different source and success... unfortunately there was no md5 number on the file to do a checksum or I would have done that first.... when it comes to stuff like this I alway do checksum if the md5 is provided... (most times it is)

Gage_Hero said:
Did you do a checksum on the file you downloaded? I tried installing a modem on my i337m, same thing odin failed... downloaded the same file from a different source and success... unfortunately there was no md5 number on the file to do a checksum or I would have done that first.... when it comes to stuff like this I alway do checksum if the md5 is provided... (most times it is)
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no how do you do that

ron31 said:
no how do you do that
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Download checksum tool from here http://download.cnet.com/MD5-SHA-Checksum-Utility/3000-2092_4-10911445.html its free. Then you find the md5 number on the site you downloaded from and use the tool to compare the numbers, typically you navigate to the directory the file is in (this gives you the md5 number, then you copy paste the md5 number from the site, then click the compare button, if they don't match your download is not good and should download again and repeat the checksum.

Gage_Hero said:
Download checksum tool from here http://download.cnet.com/MD5-SHA-Checksum-Utility/3000-2092_4-10911445.html its free. Then you find the md5 number on the site you downloaded from and use the tool to compare the numbers, typically you navigate to the directory the file is in (this gives you the md5 number, then you copy paste the md5 number from the site, then click the compare button, if they don't match your download is not good and should download again and repeat the checksum.
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hey thanks ill give it a try

APK1 Files for G930A

Should have enough posts to include links now.
These are the stock files I purchased from a persian site for 12$ since nobody had them posted on the forums. Flashed with the latest unmodded Odin. I also had the benefit of suddenly getting data toggle with it after flashing the AP file. Not sure if everyone else will get it too.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B0vffDY5Mf5sY1JpY3ViWlV1OVU

I can also confirm that root works with this.
And thanks for the hookup.. lol

i got it recently and going to flash this firmware and will try root.. will reply

Obies said:
i got it recently and going to flash this firmware and will try root.. will reply
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It works. However, you REALLY need to run the V15 fix script.. The older builds ran like crap, even with the fix script, however with APK1, my phone runs normal and doesn't overheat. However, if you don't run that script with APK1, your phone will run sluggish and hot.

yeah i do aware abt bad lagging after rooted.. anyways my phone is on rooted with Fixes V15 and xposed install with XtouchWiz module so i can use tethering for my laptop/tablet while i am away from home. but no Toggle Data for me.. maybe bad luck but i did odin 4 files and factory reset..
Thanks for this files!

Is this the Stock AT&T PK1 that I have on my phone with the last OTA dated Nov. 1

I downloaded all these files, deleted .rar off the end so Odin would recognize the files (did i do that right?), plugged all 4 files in to the right spots and tried to flash them. I’ve used Odin plenty of times and haven’t had any problems before but I am far from an Odin master. This time I just get stuck at file analysis after i click the start button. Any idea what i could be doing wrong?

jermo said:
I downloaded all these files, deleted .rar off the end so Odin would recognize the files (did i do that right?), plugged all 4 files in to the right spots and tried to flash them. I’ve used Odin plenty of times and haven’t had any problems before but I am far from an Odin master. This time I just get stuck at file analysis after i click the start button. Any idea what i could be doing wrong?
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You need to decompress the RAR files first using something like 7-Zip (it will extract files with a tar.md5 extension). Those are the files you use in Odin.

Soft bricked from failed ota update, odin failing me, any help for a noob?!?

Been having an issue with my ATT S7 when it goes to do some kind of OTA update and fails, then my apps start randomly crashing and of course I decide to reboot. When I reboot I get stuck on the white att screen. This is the second time is has happened, first time I just did a factory reset and was back up and running. Well today it went to do an update, update failed and I am back at a white screen again. I decided to start researching what the newest firmware was and can’t seem to get a straight answer. I also have no idea what bootloader I am on and so on…From what I can tell is PK1 is the newest firmware am I right?!? No idea where to check what bootloader I have…
So I decided I was going to just install everything from this thread in hopes to cure my issue https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/pk1-odin-files-t3522168
I downloaded all the files, deleted .rar off the end so Odin would recognize the files (did i do that right?), plugged all 4 files in to the right spots and tried to flash them. I’ve used Odin plenty of times and haven’t had any problems before but I am far from an Odin master. This time I just get stuck at file analysis. I’ve done the normal dumb stuff like latest drivers, get the same error on Odin 3.10.6 and 3.12, ran Odin as admin first then set phone to download and plugged it in. Odin is definitely recognizing my phone as it says added. Just can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong and want to get this damn phone on the latest everything so it will quit downloading updates and taking a **** on me. Any help is much appreciated!

Sorry about this replied to wrong phone.
Sent using SM-G891A & MultiCam Black Tapatalk.

jermo said:
Been having an issue with my ATT S7 when it goes to do some kind of OTA update and fails, then my apps start randomly crashing and of course I decide to reboot. When I reboot I get stuck on the white att screen. This is the second time is has happened, first time I just did a factory reset and was back up and running. Well today it went to do an update, update failed and I am back at a white screen again. I decided to start researching what the newest firmware was and can’t seem to get a straight answer. I also have no idea what bootloader I am on and so on…From what I can tell is PK1 is the newest firmware am I right?!? No idea where to check what bootloader I have…
So I decided I was going to just install everything from this thread in hopes to cure my issue https://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/pk1-odin-files-t3522168
I downloaded all the files, deleted .rar off the end so Odin would recognize the files (did i do that right?), plugged all 4 files in to the right spots and tried to flash them. I’ve used Odin plenty of times and haven’t had any problems before but I am far from an Odin master. This time I just get stuck at file analysis. I’ve done the normal dumb stuff like latest drivers, get the same error on Odin 3.10.6 and 3.12, ran Odin as admin first then set phone to download and plugged it in. Odin is definitely recognizing my phone as it says added. Just can’t figure out what I’m doing wrong and want to get this damn phone on the latest everything so it will quit downloading updates and taking a **** on me. Any help is much appreciated!
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When i flashed the APK1 files it hung on file analysis for about a good 5 min. I was fixing to reset and try again and it finally got past that part. I'm not sure why it took so long. The APK1 files are the latest files for the G930A. It is bootloader 4. What version of odin are you using.

dirtydodge said:
When i flashed the APK1 files it hung on file analysis for about a good 5 min. I was fixing to reset and try again and it finally got past that part. I'm not sure why it took so long. The APK1 files are the latest files for the G930A. It is bootloader 4. What version of odin are you using.
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I've tried using odin 3.10.6 and 3.12.3...both always hang and i've waited way past 5 mins. I'll try again though and let it go for a long time, you do all 4 of them at a time right? Or do you do BL first, then AP and so on?

jermo said:
I've tried using odin 3.10.6 and 3.12.3...both always hang and i've waited way past 5 mins. I'll try again though and let it go for a long time, you do all 4 of them at a time right? Or do you do BL first, then AP and so on?
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I did all of them at the same time. The only thing i did different than you was that i extracted the .rar instead of renaming it.

dirtydodge said:
I did all of them at the same time. The only thing i did different than you was that i extracted the .rar instead of renaming it.
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Oh man that's exactly what the problem was lol I feel super retarded right now...anyway extracted the md5 files and it went through fine. I knew it had to be something ridiculous, thanks again everyone!

jermo said:
Oh man that's exactly what the problem was lol I feel super retarded right now...anyway extracted the md5 files and it went through fine. I knew it had to be something ridiculous, thanks again everyone!
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I thought you just extracted the zip files to a folder and used them then to put into Odin slots. After unzipping they are MD5 files. At least that is what mine say after unzipping. CORRECT????

tailgunner9 said:
I thought you just extracted the zip files to a folder and used them then to put into Odin slots. After unzipping they are MD5 files. At least that is what mine say after unzipping. CORRECT????
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I figured that was the case too but odin doesnt recognize .rar files. I looked at the files i downloaded and they were named '.tar.rar'. Odin recognizes .tar files so i figured id just delete the .rar and it would work but nope you have to open the rar files in WinRar or whatever program you like and extract the MD5 files. Then plug those MD5 files in odin and it will go through just fine. PK1 feels pretty sexy so far!