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[Q] S4 Soft Brick

Hey so one of my friends is having problems getting their S4 to boot. Currently she has K0T49H.L720VPUFNAE on her S4. She has no custom recovery, but did have the phone rooted. Now the device can't boot. It gets past the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen and then goes black, the blue notification light pulses, and the phone makes a beep (almost like the initial boot sound) and then just hangs there. I've tried to odin back to stock, but I receive "failed! (Auth) almost immediately after starting.
On the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen both "Kernel is not seandroid enforcing" & "Warranty bit: kernel" are displayed in the top corner.
I can boot into stock recovery & download mode.
Any help would be appreciated!

It sounds like you are trying to Odin an older version on there than NAE. You cant downgrade, only can flash the NAE tar or the newer NG2.
Download it here, and try flashing it instead. After you flash, if it still wont boot, boot into recovery mode and do a factory reset.

random45 said:
It sounds like you are trying to Odin an older version on there than NAE. You cant downgrade, only can flash the NAE tar or the newer NG2.
Download it here, and try flashing it instead. After you flash, if it still wont boot, boot into recovery mode and do a factory reset.
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I am trying to flash NAE tar and have tried the NG2. Both result in the errors mentioned above.
I also have gone into stock recovery and performed a factory reset.

Joey43 said:
I am trying to flash NAE tar and have tried the NG2. Both result in the errors mentioned above.
I also have gone into stock recovery and performed a factory reset.
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can you post the log from odin? Also what version of odin are you using? have you tried flashing Phil's Recovery and maybe just installing a ROM?

random45 said:
can you post the log from odin? Also what version of odin are you using? have you tried flashing Phil's Recovery and maybe just installing a ROM?
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Code:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> L720VPUFNAE_L720SPTFNAE_L720VPUFNAE_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
There's the log. I can't install a custom recovery either. It acts like it is installing correctly, but when it reboots it is still stock recovery.

Joey43 said:
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<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> L720VPUFNAE_L720SPTFNAE_L720VPUFNAE_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
There's the log. I can't install a custom recovery either. It acts like it is installing correctly, but when it reboots it is still stock recovery.
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what version of odin are you using?

random45 said:
what version of odin are you using?
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Oh, sorry. I've tried both 3.07 & 3.09

Joey43 said:
Oh, sorry. I've tried both 3.07 & 3.09
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Okay, its really strange honestly. I spent sometime looking online for possible solutions, and the only thing I can come up with is:
1. make sure you are using the usb cable that came with the phone, and that it is undamaged
2. if its a desktop, make sure the usb cable is connected on the back. if you have usb 3.0 ports try it on there
3. some people say odin and kies dont get along. I do not share this experience, but who knows, doesnt hurt to try uninstalling kies, and install phone drivers
How did this happen by the way?

random45 said:
Okay, its really strange honestly. I spent sometime looking online for possible solutions, and the only thing I can come up with is:
1. make sure you are using the usb cable that came with the phone, and that it is undamaged
2. if its a desktop, make sure the usb cable is connected on the back. if you have usb 3.0 ports try it on there
3. some people say odin and kies dont get along. I do not share this experience, but who knows, doesnt hurt to try uninstalling kies, and install phone drivers
How did this happen by the way?
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I'm using my S3 cable since her OEM one is broken. I tried around 4 different cables since I had the same thought. I never had kies installed and I did install the drivers.
I have really awful internet stability and speed (like 100kbs) so I'm hoping that the download is just corrupted and I'm just trying to re-download it.
I honestly don't know, she gave it to her brother to look at first, whom I suspect made the issue worse. I'm usually pretty good at fixing these things and I thought that it was an easy fix since it could reach download mode. I really appreciate all the help still.

have you tried flashing a pit file?
here is a 16 GB Sprint L720 NAE pit file you can try. do that with caution, and as a last resort.
Joey43 said:
I'm using my S3 cable since her OEM one is broken. I tried around 4 different cables since I had the same thought. I never had kies installed and I did install the drivers.
I have really awful internet stability and speed (like 100kbs) so I'm hoping that the download is just corrupted and I'm just trying to re-download it.
I honestly don't know, she gave it to her brother to look at first, whom I suspect made the issue worse. I'm usually pretty good at fixing these things and I thought that it was an easy fix since it could reach download mode. I really appreciate all the help still.
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random45 said:
have you tried flashing a pit file?
here is a 16 GB Sprint L720 NAE pit file you can try. do that with caution, and as a last resort.
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I tried that and received a "secure check fail: PIT" error. Phone performs the same as before.

i think the phone's busted....maybe try sending it to that one place that can jtag phones?
I think this is the site, but dont hold me to it.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-jtag-brick-repair/

random45 said:
i think the phone's busted....maybe try sending it to that one place that can jtag phones?
I think this is the site, but dont hold me to it.
http://mobiletechvideos.mybigcommerce.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-jtag-brick-repair/
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I got philz custom recovery finally, and was able to flash NG2 pre-rooted, but the baseband version is old and wifi/data isn't working. I'm trying to flash the NG2 Modem.tar under the phone tab in odin, but i receive fail auth still and secure check fail: apnhlos.
I'm currently pursuing .tar to flashable .zip python converters, because it seems I cannot flash anything but one specific version of philz recovery in odin, but can flash anything through custom recovery.

Joey43 said:
I got philz custom recovery finally, and was able to flash NG2 pre-rooted, but the baseband version is old and wifi/data isn't working. I'm trying to flash the NG2 Modem.tar under the phone tab in odin, but i receive fail auth still and secure check fail: apnhlos.
I'm currently pursuing .tar to flashable .zip python converters, because it seems I cannot flash anything but one specific version of philz recovery in odin, but can flash anything through custom recovery.
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Okay, so your making some progress.

random45 said:
Okay, so your making some progress.
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where can i get that philz recovery im goin thru the same thang

I don't have this phone anymore. Good luck.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

To be honest TWRP is your better option for recovery on the S4 (I was a staunch supporter of Philz on my S3) one thing you need to make sure when you flash TWRP it to uncheck the auto reboot option. When flash completes, unplug and pull battery and then boot directly into recovery, then it sticks. You may be having WiFi/data issues because of your baseband/ROM combo. Have you tried flashing the latest stock?

Need Help Device stuck After flash?
I have the sprint sph l720t model. I finally acquired root access. I tried to flash Cyogenmod. When I did, it finished and rebooted and a after reboot it says cyogen mod in a circle that just keeps on spinning. I tried to get back to my blue team win screen into recovery but no luck. I got the phone to go into download mode once. I do have backups on my SD card with all the files can I flash a backup? What can I do?? The recovery says in red kernel is not se enforcing then under that in yellow set warranty bit: kernel? Can I use odin to do something in download mode to get my device back up?? I did refash my MD.5 file again from chainfire no luck! Help? Thanks

mattzeller said:
To be honest TWRP is your better option for recovery on the S4 (I was a staunch supporter of Philz on my S3) one thing you need to make sure when you flash TWRP it to uncheck the auto reboot option. When flash completes, unplug and pull battery and then boot directly into recovery, then it sticks. You may be having WiFi/data issues because of your baseband/ROM combo. Have you tried flashing the latest stock?
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Yes I am now running Lollipop 5.0.1. I also did finally get TWRP installed. Everything is back to normaral. I re-installed the firmware from sam mobile. I then ofcoarse, went and flashed cf-autoroot with Odin. I pulled the batterry this time and booted up into recovery. Somehow everything is working and I do have recovery somewhere in my device. I want to try another Rom but Honestly TWRP makes me nervous evertime I open the app! What should I try next. Its just like factory rom with root but not really root. Its weird. At suggestios would be cool.. Thanks

EngineManShawn said:
Yes I am now running Lollipop 5.0.1. I also did finally get TWRP installed. Everything is back to normaral. I re-installed the firmware from sam mobile. I then ofcoarse, went and flashed cf-autoroot with Odin. I pulled the batterry this time and booted up into recovery. Somehow everything is working and I do have recovery somewhere in my device. I want to try another Rom but Honestly TWRP makes me nervous evertime I open the app! What should I try next. Its just like factory rom with root but not really root. Its weird. At suggestios would be cool.. Thanks
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You have a lot of options now that you are presumably on the latest baseband. Just download the ROM you want, copy it to your external SD card and flash in TWRP.
If you like TouchWiz I suggest Wicked X:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3115583
It's a fairly modified TW ROM, with quite a few mods that you can apply as you see fit. The developer is fantastic, quick to support and address issues. Every time he changes devices, I change to that device, he's that good. I've been stalking him since his time developing for the S2.
If TW isn't your thing, I suggest BlissPop:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62018060
When I'm not running Wicked X I'm running BlissPop. The only caveat is I have not been able to get data to work properly on the latest builds, but the experimental build from 9/28 that I run is flawless. If you can't find it on their page, let me know I have it up on Mega.
Neither one is better than the other, it just a matter of preference. They both have great battery life, especially when paired with Greenify.

Bricked Device

Hey Guys,
i have a Samsung Galaxy s4 i9505 LTE and i stayed a long time with Slimkat ROM which was 4.4.4, so i wanted to flash the offical stock rom 4.4.2 via odin and it says failed and when i start my phone it says: Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. The bootloader calls:
Product Name: GT-I9505
Current Binary: Samsung offical
System Status: Custom
Knox Kernel lock: 0x0
Knox Warranty Void: 0x1
CSB-Config-LSB: 0x30
Write Protection: Enable
eMC Burst Mode: Enable
Is it maybe knox blocked the downgrade? Should i flash the offical Lollipop firmware or what?
so could someone please help im so mad and frustrated.

What error did you get in Odin? Where did you get the stock Odin ROM?

audit13 said:
What error did you get in Odin? Where did you get the stock Odin ROM?
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hey thank you for your answer odin says:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!

audit13 said:
What error did you get in Odin? Where did you get the stock Odin ROM?
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i downloaded the stock rom from sammobiles a long time ago, so right im downloading another stock rom from sammobiles which is I9505XXUGNG8 same as the slimkat version and hopefully get it worked

audit13 said:
What error did you get in Odin? Where did you get the stock Odin ROM?
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i also used odin version 3.10.7

It could be that the ROM you are trying to flash has bootloader that is older than the ROM currently on the phone. You could try flashing the latest ROM as the latest ROM would have a bootloader, modem, etc. that is the same or newer that the bootloader currently on the phone.

audit13 said:
It could be that the ROM you are trying to flash has bootloader that is older than the ROM currently on the phone. You could try flashing the latest ROM as the latest ROM would have a bootloader, modem, etc. that is the same or newer that the bootloader currently on the phone.
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So should i flash the latest stock rom?

Here's a test:
download the latest Odin-flashable TWRP for your phone;
open Odin and uncheck everything except f.reset time;
connect the phone and flash TWRP;
when you see the word "reset" in the status window, remove the USB cable, remove battery, replace battery;
use button combination to try and boot into recovery.
If you can boot into recovery, flash a CM ROM, install Samsung Phone Info app from the play store. This app will confirm the modem and bootloader on the phone.

audit13 said:
Here's a test:
download the latest Odin-flashable TWRP for your phone;
open Odin and uncheck everything except f.reset time;
connect the phone and flash TWRP;
when you see the word "reset" in the status window, remove the USB cable, remove battery, replace battery;
use button combination to try and boot into recovery.
If you can boot into recovery, flash a CM ROM, install Samsung Phone Info app from the play store. This app will confirm the modem and bootloader on the phone.
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thank you for your help i will try it right now and post a reply if it worked
i got one another question, can i flash again the slimkat rom trough recovery if i got twrp?

If TWRP works, you can use it to flash any custom ROM that is designed for your phone.

audit13 said:
If TWRP works, you can use it to flash any custom ROM that is designed for your phone.
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ok can i also flash also other recovery instead of twrp like cwm ?

audit13 said:
If TWRP works, you can use it to flash any custom ROM that is designed for your phone.
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could maybe send me a link of the right twrp for my phone because i dont want to make my phone useless,sorry for my stupid questions but i really afraid right now

This TWRP is for the i9505 International s4 with qualcomm processor: https://dl.twrp.me/jfltexx/twrp-2.8.6.0-jfltexx.tar.html
The latest tar version is 2.8.6.0. There is a 2.8.7.0 version but it is in an img format. You can use cygwin to convert the file from img to tar for flashing in Odin.
I recommend TWRP as many ROMs require it as the recovery program.

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This TWRP is for the i9505 International s4 with qualcomm processor: https://dl.twrp.me/jfltexx/twrp-2.8.6.0-jfltexx.tar.html
The latest tar version is 2.8.6.0. There is a 2.8.7.0 version but it is in an img format. You can use cygwin to convert the file from img to tar for flashing in Odin.
I recommend TWRP as many ROMs require it as the recovery program.
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thank u so much im gonna try it right now hopefully it will work

audit13 said:
This TWRP is for the i9505 International s4 with qualcomm processor: https://dl.twrp.me/jfltexx/twrp-2.8.6.0-jfltexx.tar.html
The latest tar version is 2.8.6.0. There is a 2.8.7.0 version but it is in an img format. You can use cygwin to convert the file from img to tar for flashing in Odin.
I recommend TWRP as many ROMs require it as the recovery program.
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omg it worked i got the recovery thank you so much for your help i pressure it man :**** im so happy right now

Awesome. Glad you got it working.
Next step: install a custom ROM and confirm your bootloader and modem.

audit13 said:
Awesome. Glad you got it working.
Next step: install a custom ROM and confirm your bootloader and modem.
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ok i want to install slimkat jflte but there is also jfltexx so im really confused which one i should choose?

I believe the jflte should work. Look under i9505 development for other ROMs too.

audit13 said:
I believe the jflte should work. Look under i9505 development for other ROMs too.
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thank u slimkat is the best for my phone and i successfully got my phone work thank u so much for your time and your help :*

You're very welcome. We are all here to help and share our knowledge.

Sprint S5 Soft-Bricked after trying to install Chainfire Drivers

Hi, I tried to install chainfire on my new S5 after just rooting it and now it's softbricked. I tried flashing the stock firmware after this and I get an error message. Probably a newbie mistake, but I can't seem to get it to work. I have TWRP recovery currently installed.
Heres the error message after trying to install the stock firmware, also have the same problem when trying to use one-click methods.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G900PVPU1BOA6_G900PSPT1BOA6_G900PVPU1BOA6_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Thank you.

Tried just Factory resetting from TWRP?

*Detection* said:
Tried just Factory resetting from TWRP?
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Yeah, but it just seems to be stuck in the samsung loading screen still.

At a guess, you were already on Lollipop, and that ROM you are trying to flash is older than the version you were running?
Seen this a lot the last couple of weeks with this model S5, not found a solution yet
Try grabbing the latest ROM version from sammobile .com, see if that will flash
Alternatively - grab a custom ROM, wipe everything (system, data & caches), and flash that from TWRP
EDIT - Or from TWRP, go to the file manager, and try and undo whatever it was you did to brick it, (ie: remove the chainfire files from the OS)

*Detection* said:
At a guess, you were already on Lollipop, and that ROM you are trying to flash is older than the version you were running?
Seen this a lot the last couple of weeks with this model S5, not found a solution yet
Try grabbing the latest ROM version from sammobile .com, see if that will flash
Alternatively - grab a custom ROM, wipe everything (system, data & caches), and flash that from TWRP
EDIT - Or from TWRP, go to the file manager, and try and undo whatever it was you did to brick it, (ie: remove the chainfire files from the OS)
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http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/43152/G900PVPU1BOA6_G900PSPT1BOA6_SPR/ <--- Ok i'm pretty sure this is the one i had already downloaded.

Squege said:
<--- Ok i'm pretty sure this is the one i had already downloaded.
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Links to sammobile are banned here, you have to link them without them being a link if you get my drift
That ROM you linked is from Jan 2015
This one is from Dec 2015 (2 months old)
G900PVPU3BOK4

*Detection* said:
Links to sammobile are banned here, you have to link them without them being a link if you get my drift
That ROM you linked is from Jan 2015
This one is from Dec 2015 (2 months old)
G900PVPU3BOK4
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Ohh ok, and my bad. Would you happen to know when the latest version of the stock rom was released?
Alternatively, if I wanted to try a custom ROM what would my best bet be for the g900p?

That is the latest stock for your S5
Some reason the dates are different on the main screen vs the download, but Nov/Dec 2015 anyway
Model SM-G900P
Model name GALAXY S5
Country Spint (cdma)
Version Android 5.0
Changelist 4781399
Build date Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:37:35 +0000
Product code SPR
PDA G900PVPU3BOK4
CSC G900PSPT3BOK4
Not sure about compatibility of custom ROMs for the G900P, but you could have a look around the CM13 thread, ask in there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ent/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-android-6-0-t3237502
There's a list of supported device 'types' not models, so might need a bit of googling

*Detection* said:
That is the latest stock for your S5
Some reason the dates are different on the main screen vs the download, but Nov/Dec 2015 anyway
Model SM-G900P
Model name GALAXY S5
Country Spint (cdma)
Version Android 5.0
Changelist 4781399
Build date Tue, 10 Nov 2015 07:37:35 +0000
Product code SPR
PDA G900PVPU3BOK4
CSC G900PSPT3BOK4
Not sure about compatibility of custom ROMs for the G900P, but you could have a look around the CM13 thread, ask in there
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ent/rom-cyanogenmod-13-0-android-6-0-t3237502
There's a list of supported device 'types' not models, so might need a bit of googling
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Ok, another thing is could i just run it through Odin? or would i need to have an external SD? because i don't think ill be able to get the file over to the internal SD in it's current condition.

Squege said:
Ok, another thing is could i just run it through Odin? or would i need to have an external SD? because i don't think ill be able to get the file over to the internal SD in it's current condition.
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ODIN is only for Stock Samsung ROMs. you have to flash Custom from either Internal or External (MicroSD) storage & TWRP / Custom recovery
Make sure not to wipe Internal if you copy it to there though
And yea, it looks like the bootloader is the issue, trying to downgrade to earlier versions of Lollipop with the G900P
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...nt/od3-stock-tar-file-odin-flashable-t3128657
I will warn you alot of people are saying once they upgraded to this bootloader they couldnt get OA6 roms to flash so beware.

*Detection* said:
ODIN is only for Stock Samsung ROMs. you have to flash Custom from either Internal or External (MicroSD) storage & TWRP / Custom recovery
Make sure not to wipe Internal if you copy it to there though
And yea, it looks like the bootloader is the issue, trying to downgrade to earlier versions of Lollipop with the G900P
http://forum.xda-developers.com/spr...nt/od3-stock-tar-file-odin-flashable-t3128657
I will warn you alot of people are saying once they upgraded to this bootloader they couldnt get OA6 roms to flash so beware.
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Ok so if I were to flash this rom, and I just wanted to keep it at stock. would it be the newest version? Because once i fix it i don't plan on flashing it or downgrading for the time being.

Squege said:
Ok so if I were to flash this rom, and I just wanted to keep it at stock. would it be the newest version? Because once i fix it i don't plan on flashing it or downgrading for the time being.
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All ROMs on sammobile are stock - the newest version, is the one you can see with the most recent date, which for your phone, is G900PVPU3BOK4

Does any body have a back up of the stock recovery for SM-G935A

So i thought i had a back up of my stock recovery on my SD card but it seem i left it on my phone. lol
does any on have a back up of the stock recovery for S7 edge ATT (SM-G935A).
been trying to look around cant find the stock recovery keep finding a stock firmware and not recovery.
any help would be appreciated. thx. Would even donate if i worked.

bfixer117 said:
So i thought i had a back up of my stock recovery on my SD card but it seem i left it on my phone. lol
does any on have a back up of the stock recovery for S7 edge ATT (SM-G935A).
been trying to look around cant find the stock recovery keep finding a stock firmware and not recovery.
any help would be appreciated. thx. Would even donate if i worked.
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If I'm not mistaken , the recovery is included in the firmware .

SkyAttacksX said:
If I'm not mistaken , the recovery is included in the firmware .
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Well when flashing the different recoveries. I was trying to get working it said back up current recovery in Flashify so I did but forgot to move it to my SD card. then i flashed it thats where i was pretty sure that recoveries were different files but written the same way as roms or AP's in ODIN. but then when I went to test it out my phone is stuck in a boot loop with no recovery and I've been trying to use ODIN to try and flash a stock on but it keeps failing.

bfixer117 said:
Well when flashing the different recoveries. I was trying to get working it said back up current recovery in Flashify so I did but forgot to move it to my SD card. then i flashed it thats where i was pretty sure that recoveries were different files but written the same way as roms or AP's in ODIN. but then when I went to test it out my phone is stuck in a boot loop with no recovery and I've been trying to use ODIN to try and flash a stock on but it keeps failing.
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What firmware were you on prior to this ?
EDIT: Also , which firmware have you tried flashing ?

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What firmware were you on prior to this ?
EDIT: Also , which firmware have you tried flashing ?
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the one here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s7/how-to/g935a-root-t3410403/
then here: http://d-h.st/lQY8
tried flashing the stock firmware but get this error
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> FAIL! Model dismatch fail
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I have also been trying to flash a stock firm ware thats when i get the error maybe someone is using a SM-G935F or some other model number for the SM-G935A if anyone have and actual stock firm ware for the SM-G935A i would greatly appreciate it. also if it is a real working stock firmware i would be willing to donate if wanted.

bfixer117 said:
I have also been trying to flash a stock firm ware thats when i get the error maybe someone is using a SM-G935F or some other model number for the SM-G935A if anyone have and actual stock firm ware for the SM-G935A i would greatly appreciate it. also if it is a real working stock firmware i would be willing to donate if wanted.
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Sir . . those were links to root methods and an engboot . What update were you on ? June , May , April ?

SkyAttacksX said:
Sir . . those were links to root methods and an engboot . What update were you on ? June , May , April ?
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I'm pretty sure the newest one gomy phone like 3 months ago gonna try this firmware see if it works
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242688242

bfixer117 said:
I'm pretty sure the newest one gomy phone like 3 months ago gonna try this firmware see if it works
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242688242
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That is your firmware , correct . Unrar it and put it in the correct ODIN slots and flash .

PB5 and newer versions have been posted for a while now. Flash the latest and you'll be fine

Yea thanks all the help guys. Called Samsung and acted like the phone just stated doing it then she was like take it to your nearest best buy and have them reflash it so after I took it up there they used there ODIN like program and then boom! it was working.

Newbie Help ! Flash i337 ATT To stock then to Android 7

Ok ive never messed with android before, and have spent hours n hours etc reading and trying things... and have failed ;(
Tried to play with TWRP or whatever etc... that didnt work
Ive got a S4 ATT i337 that is on 4.2.2 it has some custom FW on it and its UNLOCKED.
I was using this a while back on TMOBILE so it IS unlocked (from AT&T)...
Ive tried to boot into recovery to SET IT BACK to STOCK (1st) then (so I could put it on 7.1)
I get a ATTENTION message that appears and says: System software not authorized by AT&T has been found on your phone. Please turn off and goto the nearest at&t store... (not happing haha)
I Have found the original FW for my ATT I337...
If anyone can help me in simple english of HOW to etc It would be a big xmas present to me !!!
Thanks in advance

Is the bootloader locked? If yes, you cannot run custom roms based on anything other than a stock Samsung rom.

Could you tell me how I can check to see if the bootloader is locked ? and I will
I read something somewhere about the baseband it ends in MF3
and Kernal version 3.4.0-812098
I dont know WHICH or WHAT ROM is loaded onto it but it IS version 4.2.2 android
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Is the bootloader locked? If yes, you cannot run custom roms based on anything other than a stock Samsung rom.
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Transam98 said:
Could you tell me how I can check to see if the bootloader is locked ? and I will
I read something somewhere about the baseband it ends in MF3
and Kernal version 3.4.0-812098
I dont know WHICH or WHAT ROM is loaded onto it but it IS version 4.2.2 android
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Download terminal emulator app from play store. Open it and type "getprop ro.bootloader" without the " "
It will give you some letters and numbers. If the last 3 are anything but MDL or MDB then your bootloader is locked and you have to use safe strap and can only boot Samsung ROMs.

Stoney: Thanks for the reply... So I got the terminal an it replied I337UCUAMF3...
Can you tell me the next step ?
(Ill google and get SAFE STRAP)....
what file would I use with safestrap ? Can I still put Android 7.1 on this ?
Thanks in advance !!
StoneyJSG said:
Download terminal emulator app from play store. Open it and type "getprop ro.bootloader" without the " "
It will give you some letters and numbers. If the last 3 are anything but MDL or MDB then your bootloader is locked and you have to use safe strap and can only boot Samsung ROMs.
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If the bootloader is locked, and it looks to me like it is, you wont' be able to install Nougat or MM ROMs.

understandable ! Thanks for the info !!
So I have android 4.2.2 on it now (remember at&t i337 S4)....
is there a newer ROM like android 5 or 6 I can put onto it ? (stock ?)
I DID get safestrap and installed that
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If the bootloader is locked, and it looks to me like it is, you wont' be able to install Nougat or MM ROMs.
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Don't think there is any custom MM but there may be a custom LP but a custom LP may require an updated bootloader and modem.
I would consult the ROM threads located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/development/rom-resurrectionremix-5-7-4-t3476519

well I screwed up LOL ;(
I did a backup of my ROM with safestrap (its on the SD Card) and tried to write the file and now phone is stuck on attention yellow symbol ;(
I CAN boot into the DOWNLOADING but odin just sits there ;(
I guess phone now = garbage ;(
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Don't think there is any custom MM but there may be a custom LP but a custom LP may require an updated bootloader and modem.
I would consult the ROM threads located here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/development/rom-resurrectionremix-5-7-4-t3476519
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does the phone appear as a com port in Odin? You're using the original Samsung USB cable?

the phone DOES appear in odin
Im using a motorla cable but does still fully work....
I also can get the phone into DL mode (pwr down,home,power)
and it WILL take a Download....
when it boots up it does says SAMSUNG and CUSTOM and a UNLOCKED Padlock...
But I guess I cant find the correct files ;( as it always goes to the attention from att detected blah blah blah software....
Id just be happy to get this to the newest ATT Stock FW and then unlock it I believe it is called 4.4.2 and im on 4.2
or IF it exists would be nice to get to at least 5.0 to use android auto
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does the phone appear as a com port in Odin? You're using the original Samsung USB cable?
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Did you try flashing a stock rom from sammobile.com?

Ive downloaded : I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_I337UCUAMDB_HOME.tar.md5
(from sammobile)... 2.49Gb
but rememeber my bootloader says (ends in MF3) and the only TWO on sammobile are MDL and MDB..
but of course the file name has MDB in it..... I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_I337UCUAMDB_HOME.tar.md5
I loaded it in Odin3 (run as admin) and clicked AP and loaded it there, and it fails:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<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> 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)
Id really love to get this going If you or someone can help/make suggestions for me to try as im pulling my hair out ;(
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Did you try flashing a stock rom from sammobile.com?
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Bootloader is definitely locked based on Odin log.
This may help to restore the phone and upgrade the rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814

is there anything I can do ? It DID have a custom rom on it (well when it starts booting it says CUSTOM and has a padlock unlocked) and it was also unlocked (not stuck to at&t)... but now im just stuck with that attention logo ;(
audit13 said:
Bootloader is definitely locked based on Odin log.
This may help to restore the phone and upgrade the rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814
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I'm not sure how the phone had a custom rom and a locked bootloader and now has a locked bootloader.
Which rom was on the phone running?

I believe it was somewhat a stock firmware, nothing looked "fancy" compared to a regular at&t firmware but it was DEF unlocked as I used to have a tmobile sim in it ....
but it still boots up with SAMSUNG and a unlocked padlock and then the samsung ring animation, then the AT&T logo, now it just boots u the samsung unlock "custom" and then to the yellow exclamation point about non at&t software.
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I'm not sure how the phone had a custom rom and a locked bootloader and now has a locked bootloader.
Which rom was on the phone running?
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Were you able to try the methods outlined in the referenced thread to revive and update the phone?

I tried them but none of them work
audit13 said:
Were you able to try the methods outlined in the referenced thread to revive and update the phone?
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