I've just bought a Galaxy S5 G900F. It was rooted, with Alliance rom. SE secure was showing G900T but the rest was G900F and it says this on the phone under the battery.
It didn't have a recovery on it but I was able to flash TWRP recovery.
Everything appears to be for the G900F model, but the kernel and the modem are showing the G900T which is the T-Mobile US version. When I am in download mode, it shows a product name of G900T. When I try to flash a rom or modem, it gives a fail notice in download mode which reads 'aboot'. The phone doesn't appear to be bricked, possibly soft bricked.
I really don't know what to do now. I'm struggling to even flash a stock rom. Flashing via recovery has failed, as well as via Odin on a PC.
If anyone can help, I'd be extremely grateful. I can't even try to return it in this condition.
How did you flash the recovery exactly?
Did you try performing a factory reset and wiping the cache partition before flashing?
Yes, we did that with the Skipsoft toolkit.
Grab ODIN and a stock ROM from sammobile dot com and flash it from download mode
Hi. Tried that but it failed
Can anyone suggest anything else please? Pretty desperate!
You can flash roms in different ways: Odin, Fastboot and through a custom recovery.
Did you try flashing the rom by using your TWRP recovery?
You can choose to install a zip.
Steps are found here:
http://highonandroid.com/android-roms/how-to-install-custom-rom-using-twrp-recovery-failproof-method/
Yes, tried this. To make it worse, Samsung are refusing to fix it, as it was previously rooted by the previous owner
I would try flashing a different kernel.
If that doesn't help, try unrooting and rooting with cf auto root.
@joekeee we can't mount the internal memory via recovery to send a file over
There's no rom to boot up anything with anymore. We need a link to some kernels. Would you know where?
SD card?
You can flash kernels with Odin as well.
When you say flashing the custom rom has failed, was there an error message in Odin or on the device?
What does it do after flashing, nothing, bootloop, ...?
In download mode, the error message was "aroot". Same thing in Odin "failed aboot".
SD card?
What Odin version are you using?
Does it say anything else but aboot?
On bootup, it stays on the S5 screen. Nothing else.
Going to try the SD card....
Not writing to NAND
What Odin version are you using?
For this problem some suggest v3.04 or v3.07.
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We're using 3.09. Hmm. Can we find it on xda?
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after three weeks everything ok,to day not start remains in bootloop.i have flashed the original firmware with odin LA3.ATO but is the same!!!.the firmware was the original with root and CWM.please help me!!!!
rimoragl said:
after three weeks everything ok,to day not start remains in bootloop.i have flashed the original firmware with odin LA3.ATO but is the same!!!.the firmware was the original with root and CWM.please help me!!!!
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This thread is gonna get moved to Q&A, but, before it does...
First, try to boot into recovery and wipe cache and dalvik cache. If that doesn't work, you're probably going to need to flash a stock firmware via Mobile ODIN or the PC version of ODIN.
See the stickied thread with official firmwares in this section, then search XDA for how to flash via ODIN (I highly recommend Mobile ODIN). That should do the trick.
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i have make all wipe but not change.i have flashed with odin 1.85 the stock firmware but is the same!
tell us a bit more detail how u flash and what u flash via odin
i have flashed the firmware P6800XXLA3 CSC ATO.with odin 1.85.but remainig in bootloop
Assuming that your download mode is fine
Can you enter recovery mode? What recovery. Stock or CWM?
If yes.. Your cache and dalvik need to be clean up..
When flashing with odin, Dont check repartition or use pit files, you dont need it except you know what to do..
I advise you to flash your machine with the following firmware ..... (see photo)
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thanks,but when i try to download the firmware the link dont work:bad gateway.there is another link.
i have the link and i have flashed the P6800ZSLA2 EGY with odin 1.85 but is the same remaining in bootloop.after i have make the full wipe.
please i am very preoccupied,the problem is in the boot.
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Install cwm recovery and download custom ROM from this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1520888
Move your zip file to sdcard / external sd card, and install from recovery,.. Tell me what happen after you done..
I did but not change!!!I 'never happened!this is not a BRICK.What you can 'do?
thanks
Have you done the Samsung stock recovery 3e data wipe/factory reset
And then reflash your stock firmware.
CWM data wipe or format is not good enough.
you might have to remove external sd card if 3e recovery goes to 'manual mode'.
i did exactly,but is the always the same:bootloop!!!is possible there is a virus?is possible to flash a firmware with Odin,with Bootloader and Pit?
excusme but i dont undestended the 3e recovery how i install.
my rooted GT7.7 with CWM also experience similar problem.
It stuck in the "Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7" screen for around 5 mins and go into animation then growing "SAMSUNG" logo for another 5 mins.
Then finally it boot up normally. 8'(
Hello
I'll cut to the chase already because I'm desperate, I bought a galaxy s4 yesterday and hated the rom that came with it, I decided to return the root and rom rom by google.
I followed this tutorial, my s4 is the GT-I9505 4G purchased at VIVO (and modified by vivo too)
I used this rom: https://mega.co.nz/#!Ug5H3ByL!Q6K1Ig41xsFAL5GS79SZVzR2rR8iNPSsR1CYodf7oog
I got here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2348272
At 10:40 of the video you can see that soon changes the logo s4 to the boot animation, I waited 30 minutes and nothing happened here, his is in seconds.
I read that-2.6.0.0 TWRP Recovery Mode could have caused the bootloop
I switched to TWRP 2.6.0.0-a modified version (one that I found to download) the-TWRP 2.5.0.2
I did wipes straights and choked install, over 16 minutes and nothing happened.
not sure anymore if I'm with bootloop or not, I saw a video of him and the screen flashes and lights, my stays on, so leave more than 30 minutes even?I left a few hours while sleeping (or at least tried) and continued at the boot
I can not access the phone by pc, how will a new rom on it?I installed the drivers that were recommended
Help me guys :crying:
and sorry for the horrible english, I'm translating the messages!
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When I mount the sd recovery mode by:
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Usual story mate.
Download stock rom from Sammobile and flash using Odin.
Bit of advice..... Don't use TWRP, use latest CWM or Philz recovery instead
Sent from my GT-I9505 whilst taking a s**t
Obagleyfreer said:
Usual story mate.
Download stock rom from Sammobile and flash using Odin.
Bit of advice..... Don't use TWRP, use latest CWM or Philz recovery instead
Sent from my GT-I9505 whilst taking a s**t
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can you give me the link to download the CWM version for my S4?
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can you give me the link to download the CWM version for my S4?
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Here you go mate.
I would personally install Philz CWM recovery though. you can find it in S4 Original Development forum.
Obagleyfreer said:
Usual story mate.
Download stock rom from Sammobile and flash using Odin.
Bit of advice..... Don't use TWRP, use latest CWM or Philz recovery instead
Sent from my GT-I9505 whilst taking a s**t
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which version of odin you recommend I use?how do I put this recovery mode if the file is .img?
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which version of odin you recommend I use?how do I put this recovery mode if the file is .img?
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Hi,
Look HERE
ODIN 3.04 works well.
I have been attempting to install the OTA update and keep getting the same error. I even did a full wipe, tried again, and got the same error.
I had root up until about 6 months ago, in case that matters. Currently on 4.4.2
/system/bin/ddexe has unexpected contents
error in /cache/update.zip
(Error 7)
How can I upgrade to 5.0?
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I have been attempting to install the OTA update and keep getting the same error. I even did a full wipe, tried again, and got the same error.
I had root up until about 6 months ago, in case that matters. Currently on 4.4.2
/system/bin/ddexe has unexpected contents
error in /cache/update.zip
(Error 7)
How can I upgrade to 5.0?
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I have the same problem. I was rooted and then tried the download. I'm a noob. I found out later that you have to un-root it, download the update, then re-root it. however, I'm in limbo now. After trying to install the update, SuperSU says "There is no binary installed". I was going to use SuperSU to un-root.
Originally after rooting I used RootChecker to confirm. After trying to do the update, rootchecker says I'm not rooted. So, I can't unroot it, and I can't re-root it (I don't think). I'm just in limbo.
Can anyone help us?
Odin the stock tar.
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Odin the stock tar.
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Not exactly sure I understand.
You have to download the stock ng2 tar file from here or sammobile and install with odin, then you will be able to take the ota update. You can't just unroot. You probably modded some stock files when you were rooted which in turn will cause the update to fail. Things like the hotspot mod will cause the update to fail for example. That is why you need to odin the stock tar so that you have a complete official install including recovery, bootloader, and all system files.
I'm getting the exact same error, but I'm running bone-stock. Not rooted, nothin. I still receieve the exact same error.
I have tried clearing the cache partition and waitint for the OTA update to re-download; same error.
Any ideas? I would prefer not to have to use third-party software to install it, if possible.
Thanks in advance.
I'm having the same problem as Evelmike. I'm unrooted, and the update fails to install.
Are you running a custom recovery?
Just run the OD2 tar in Odin. Doesn't matter of your phone is rooted or not.
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I used odin and got it all fixed. thanks!
Hello fellow xda'ers!
I need your help. A friend of mine gave me his Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 after out of nowhere it didn't boot up and got stuck during boot (after couple of seconds it vibrates and restarts, stuck on the white S4 screen).
I tried reflashing it with Odin3 v3.11.1 (with Windows Defender/Firewall turned off, run as admin, orig. Samsung USB cable, direct USB port, no hubs). I flashed I9505XXUHOA7_OXAHOA7 (firmware found here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477), but the same problem persists. Then tried flashing I9505XXUHOJ2_I9505OXAHOJ2_I9505XXUHOJ2_HOME.tar.md5 from sammobile (it contains 5 files: AP, BL, CSC, CP and the .pit). Still same. At this point it gets messy. I wanted to flash the GPE .zip (put on SD card) through recovery so i installed latest TWRP 3.0.2. That was fine because i could enter the recovery. Before that i thought "hey, let's update bootloader and modem first", so i did flash I9505XXUHPF4 from http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/i9505-develop/i9505xxuhpf4-flashable-tar-odin-t3436110 via Odin (AP button).
After that i cannot enter recovery anymore. Not TWRP 3.0.2 or 3.0.1 nor latest CWM. From this onward KNOX says 0x1 in Odin/Download mode (but i don't care actually).
Tried reflashing the stock firmwares i have, with and without "Nand Erase All" or "Re-partition" in Odin in any combination. Still nothing...though Odin says PASS (see attachment)
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Good day xda,
ob-bob
Isn't the bootloader flashed in BL and modem in CP? You flashed both in AP?
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Isn't the bootloader flashed in BL and modem in CP? You flashed both in AP?
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I think he flashed non-Kies (now Smart Switch) firmware, which has everything (bootloader, firmware, modem, CSC, kernel) inside one signed tarball.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00A using XDA Labs
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I think he flashed non-Kies (now Smart Switch) firmware, which has everything (bootloader, firmware, modem, CSC, kernel) inside one signed tarball.
Sent from my ASUS_Z00A using XDA Labs
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Yes, this is true. But none method works. And there is still the problem with the non-accessible recovery (also flashed via AP).
Sent from my Nexus 5 CAF using Tapatalk
hello,
This N920W8 phone was working but i TRIED TO FLASH STOCK ROM AND THIS HAPPENED
l problem ->
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Odin is failing all time, doesnt matter which FILE I TRY TO FLASH, ODIN FAILs all time.
I have tried these solutions so far :-
1. I have tried flashing COMBINATION FILE / FACTORY FIRMWARE but ODIN FAILED.
2. I have tried flashing STOCK FIRMWARE latest and old ones too but ODIN FAILED.
3. I have tried flashing FIRMWARES WITH pit files too, but ODIN FAILED.
4. I have tried 4 files with PIT FILE and without pit file but ODIN FAILED.
Thank for reading, I appreciate your valuable inputs.
For that partion error , you can go to wipe/advanced wipe/ repair or change file system and select the partitions that you want to repair , or you can simply change the file systems .
First repair the file system and then try to flash stock rom from download mode.
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hello,
This N920W8 phone was working but i TRIED TO FLASH STOCK ROM AND THIS HAPPENED
l problem ->
Odin is failing all time, doesnt matter which FILE I TRY TO FLASH, ODIN FAILs all time.
I have tried these solutions so far :-
1. I have tried flashing COMBINATION FILE / FACTORY FIRMWARE but ODIN FAILED.
2. I have tried flashing STOCK FIRMWARE latest and old ones too but ODIN FAILED.
3. I have tried flashing FIRMWARES WITH pit files too, but ODIN FAILED.
4. I have tried 4 files with PIT FILE and without pit file but ODIN FAILED.
Thank for reading, I appreciate your valuable inputs.
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Looks like your efs is gone.did you fix it or still same condition? cuz yesterday i was in same problem and i did fix it by flashing certificate files.
Trex888 said:
Looks like your efs is gone.did you fix it or still same condition? cuz yesterday i was in same problem and i did fix it by flashing certificate files.
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I dont think so this error is related to flashing certificates. Which box did you use to flash cert file? whats the keyid of your cert file?