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help please

tried to reset my build.prop by formatting the sytem, data, and cache in cwm, went to restart stuck on blck screen/. on us cellular sch r970 ...every stock firmware ive tried (hotfile) takes like 2 hours to download i have to be deployed back tomorrow and could really use some help. thanky ou

freshkid87 said:
tried to reset my build.prop by formatting the sytem, data, and cache in cwm, went to restart stuck on blck screen/. on us cellular sch r970 ...every stock firmware ive tried (hotfile) takes like 2 hours to download i have to be deployed back tomorrow and could really use some help. thanky ou
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U have formatted the system that means u will now not have any OS u must flash stock firmware
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SCH-R970
Try the above link also for firmware

there's 2, which one do i need?

Device Name
Model
Region
Version
OS
OS Version
Build Date
Changelist
Unlock
Galaxy S 4 (U.S Cellular) SCH-R970 USC R970VXUAMF5 Android 4.2.2 19.06.2013 912339 Unlock Download File
Galaxy S 4 (U.S Cellular) SCH-R970 USC R970VXUAMDL Android 4.2.2 26.04.2013 440248 Unlock Download File

freshkid87 said:
Device Name
Model
Region
Version
OS
OS Version
Build Date
Changelist
Unlock
Galaxy S 4 (U.S Cellular) SCH-R970 USC R970VXUAMF5 Android 4.2.2 19.06.2013 912339 Unlock Download File
Galaxy S 4 (U.S Cellular) SCH-R970 USC R970VXUAMDL Android 4.2.2 26.04.2013 440248 Unlock Download File
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Take the latest one only that's best with higher change list dated 19/06/2013

123hiten said:
Take the latest one only that's best with higher change list dated 19/06/2013
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Wait, if you where on mdl before take that. Mf5 is going to put knox on and will limit what you can do with the phone.

Device Name
Model
Region
Version
OS
OS Version
Build Date
Changelist
Unlock
Galaxy S 4 (U.S Cellular) SCH-R970 USC R970VXUAMF5 Android 4.2.2 19.06.2013 912339 Unlock Download File
Galaxy S 4 (U.S Cellular) SCH-R970 USC R970VXUAMDL Android 4.2.2 26.04.2013 440248 Unlock Download File
gonna take 3 hours to download a 1gig file..fml

They usually go faster than they say. Good luck!

http://server10.stockroms.net/download/GalaxyS4/SCH-R970/R970VXUAMDL_R970USCAMDL_USC.zip i downloaded that one, is that ok

Do you know if you're on mdl firmware if you are it'll work. If you were on mf5 it won't work, but it also won't hurt anything. The file is a zip file. Use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file from it. That's the file you'll use in Odin.

jd1639 said:
Do you know if you're on mdl firmware if you are it'll work. If you were on mf5 it won't work, but it also won't hurt anything. The file is a zip file. Use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file from it. That's the file you'll use in Odin.
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i don't remember lol

freshkid87 said:
i don't remember lol
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Have you taken any ota updates? Where you flashing any custom roms and have a custom recovery on your phone? As I said, mdl won't hurt it just won't work. I'd try that first as mf5 has additional security which makes it more difficult to flash custom roms.

yeah i flashed a few custom roms, i tried changing the build.prop earlier this AM to help fix the no sim notificiation then it wouldnt allow me to make calls saying i must first dial the 10 digit number etc...so i edited build.prop and ****ed up my calling. so now i gotta start from stock, re flash and everything else

freshkid87 said:
yeah i flashed a few custom roms, i tried changing the build.prop earlier this AM to help fix the no sim notificiation then it wouldnt allow me to make calls saying i must first dial the 10 digit number etc...so i edited build.prop and ****ed up my calling. so now i gotta start from stock, re flash and everything else
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When you get it back up and running make a nandroid backup in your custom recovery. That way if you f up you can easily restore it and not go back thru flashing back to stock.

jd1639 said:
When you get it back up and running make a nandroid backup in your custom recovery. That way if you f up you can easily restore it and not go back thru flashing back to stock.
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ok cool, sounds good man do u got a IM i can reach u at?

freshkid87 said:
ok cool, sounds good man do u got a IM i can reach u at?
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You can pm me on xda and I'll keep an eye on this if you run into trouble. Have you used odin before?

jd1639 said:
You can pm me on xda and I'll keep an eye on this if you run into trouble. Have you used odin before?
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no man i haven't 3 minutes until the download is done

freshkid87 said:
no man i haven't 3 minutes until the download is done
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im on odin 3.09
do i load the file using AP

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> R970VXUAMDL_R970USCAMDL_R970VXUAMDL_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)

<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> R970VXUAMDL_R970USCAMDL_R970VXUAMDL_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)

Needing a little help with unrooting

I've gotten rid of custom recovery and unrooted. But when i use odin to get everything stock back(mainly recovery) it fails. This is what i get, Any suggestions?
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_I337UCUAMDB_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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Were you on mf3 firmware?

It would seem that OP was not on MF3 because of the mention of getting rid of a custom recovery.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app

Yeah I was originally on mf3 had Safestrap for a recovery. Pretty much tryin to get all original firmware so I can trade this phone in for that new Lg that's t I think blows this phone outta the water.

StlGucci said:
Yeah I was originally on mf3 had Safestrap for a recovery. Pretty much tryin to get all original firmware so I can trade this phone in for that new Lg that's t I think blows this phone outta the water.
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If you're on mf3 Odin is not going to work. You're stuck where you are.

@StlGucci you can take it to bestbuy and have the samsung guy flash the mf3 firmware

That blows. Just to double check, So theres no way to get the stock recovery back? Because I have no recovery at this moment. Playing with fire lol

StlGucci said:
That blows. Just to double check, So theres no way to get the stock recovery back? Because I have no recovery at this moment. Playing with fire lol
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No way other than bestbuy.

Sorry i know this isn't the forum for it. But hoping u might know. I got a Galaxy Tab 2 Hard Bricked trying to root. U mentioned that best buy guy can flash the firmware for the s4, Do you happen to know, if they could help me out by flashing the firmware on that also? And I've looked everywhere for a solution to the hard brick and all bad came up with nothin

[Q] Flashing i9505 ROM over Canadian S4 using ODIN

Hi,
I have been away from Android for some time now. So, bear me, please.
I am having an issue with a Canadian (SGH-I337M) S4 because it is not operating on my Middle-East LTE (1800 MHz) network.
In theory, the hardware of my phone and the i9505 is the same. And I checked the specs of my phone and it supports the frequency but yet it is not connecting.
Is it possible to flash a i9505 ROM through ODIN over my phone? or will it be bricked?
Thanks

Dr.Alani said:
Hi,
I have been away from Android for some time now. So, bear me, please.
I am having an issue with a Canadian (SGH-I337M) S4 because it is not operating on my Middle-East LTE (1800 MHz) network.
In theory, the hardware of my phone and the i9505 is the same. And I checked the specs of my phone and it supports the frequency but yet it is not connecting.
Is it possible to flash a i9505 ROM through ODIN over my phone? or will it be bricked?
Thanks
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I tried flashing through ODIN an it failed:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OJVBMGA_I9505XXUBMGA_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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
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Can anyone tell me what seems to be the issue?

Dr.Alani said:
I tried flashing through ODIN an it failed:
Can anyone tell me what seems to be the issue?
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You have an i337m, not an i9505. That's the problem.

jd1639 said:
You have an i337m, not an i9505. That's the problem.
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Thanks for the notion. It was my original question that: is this possible?
Has anyone flashed a non-I337M firmware on an I337M phone?
The hardware specs of i9505 and I337M are the same.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
From above, you can flash a custom rom from certain other variants of the s4 via CWM, but not the official one like you tried to flash by odin.

Kaze105 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2295557
From above, you can flash a custom rom from certain other variants of the s4 via CWM, but not the official one like you tried to flash by odin.
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Thanks for the reply. Actually what I need is a Stock ROM of i9505 over I337M, because of my LTE frequencies issue.
However, after a few trials, it does not seem to be possible.

[Q] How to root after the latest update ?

Hi all,
I've just updated my Note3 SM-N9005 via kies to Build number N9005XXUDMK2 and now I can't flash root, It fails every time...
My version is N9005XXUDMJ7 and my build number is N9005XXUDMK2.
I don't know if it has something to do with it, but when I enter download node I see a gray line saying: "Write protection: Enabled".
Can anyone please tell me how can I gain root access again ?
I'm tring to flash this file: "CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5" with "Odin3 v3.09.exe"
which I found in this site: http://true-android.blogspot.co.il/2013/12/root-n9005xxudmk2-galaxy-note-3-sm.html

frliran said:
Hi all,
I've just updated my Note3 SM-N9005 via kies to Build number N9005XXUDMK2 and now I can't flash root, It fails every time...
My version is N9005XXUDMJ7 and my build number is N9005XXUDMK2.
I don't know if it has something to do with it, but when I enter download node I see a gray line saying: "Write protection: Enabled".
Can anyone please tell me how can I gain root access again ?
I'm tring to flash this file: "CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5" with "Odin3 v3.09.exe"
which I found in this site: http://true-android.blogspot.co.il/2013/12/root-n9005xxudmk2-galaxy-note-3-sm.html
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Can you paste the Odin log after it fails?
Also you may have the new updated CF Root which has been adapted for KitKat and doesn't work with 4.3 anymore.

Here is the log from odin
radicalisto said:
Can you paste the Odin log after it fails?
Also you may have the new updated CF Root which has been adapted for KitKat and doesn't work with 4.3 anymore.
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<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I even tries using the same root file I did the first time I rooted my phone...

frliran said:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I even tries using the same root file I did the first time I rooted my phone...
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Gave the same error using the original file you used from the first time? -- It is possible it doesn't like MK2, however it should work because I used it fine when I was on it.. Try re-downloading it again and trying again (I don't have it anymore, only the KK version )

Here is the log of the first file
radicalisto said:
Gave the same error using the original file you used from the first time? -- It is possible it doesn't like MK2, however it should work because I used it fine when I was on it.. Try re-downloading it again and trying again (I don't have it anymore, only the KK version )
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The previous log was from the new file I downloaded today.
This is the log from "Odin3 v3.07" using the first file I rooted my phone with:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
PLEASE...Can you please help me to re-root my phone.
(And if you can, please send me a link to download root for the KitKat version so that I can re-root it when the update will rollout in my country.)

Just to double check -- you are flashing it via the PDA option correct? and you have unrar'd it so you can see the tar.md5 file ?

yes
radicalisto said:
Just to double check -- you are flashing it via the PDA option correct? and you have unrar'd it so you can see the tar.md5 file ?
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Yes I am.
But in odin 3.9 there is AP and not PDA.
But I tried both in both odin versions: 3.7 and 3.9.
In odin 3.7 I am using PDA, and in odin 3.9 I am using AP.

Hmm I am stumped I'm afraid. Usually re-flashing it normally works. See if anyone else will chime in and know the answer.

)-;
radicalisto said:
Hmm I am stumped I'm afraid. Usually re-flashing it normally works. See if anyone else will chime in and know the answer.
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Do you think doing "Wipe cache partition" can fix it ? I don't realy knkow what it means...
Can you please send me a download link for rooting after updating to KitKat ? So I could use it when the update rolls out in my country

frliran said:
Do you think doing "Wipe cache partition" can fix it ? I don't realy knkow what it means...
Can you please send me a download link for rooting after updating to KitKat ? So I could use it when the update rolls out in my country
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When it rolls out it may be a different version of KK than is currently compatible with CR Root. Better waiting til it comes out then seeing what is available.
**[Side Note... If you want KK now you can flash the Official XEO version depending on your Model (IF Hong Kong then it won't work) - and you can root on that without issue after flashing, but you cannot go bac to 4.3 again]**

hmmm
radicalisto said:
When it rolls out it may be a different version of KK than is currently compatible with CR Root. Better waiting til it comes out then seeing what is available.
**[Side Note... If you want KK now you can flash the Official XEO version depending on your Model (IF Hong Kong then it won't work) - and you can root on that without issue after flashing, but you cannot go bac to 4.3 again]**
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I prefer to wait till an official KK will roll out and update via kies.
Can you please tell me if I do "Wipe cache partition" will fix the root failure probloem ?
I don't realy know what this wipe does...

Solved it (-:
frliran said:
I prefer to wait till an official KK will roll out and update via kies.
Can you please tell me if I do "Wipe cache partition" will fix the root failure probloem ?
I don't realy know what this wipe does...
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On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem

It's always something so simple, Not turned activation lock on myself so never had an issue with it. Glad you got sorted thouugh.

Thank you very much for your help
radicalisto said:
It's always something so simple, Not turned activation lock on myself so never had an issue with it. Glad you got sorted thouugh.
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Yes (-:
Thanl you very much for your help and consideration

CM.Bin Fail in Odin Constantly bricking my A510F

So ive been trying to root for a while and nothing seem to work its a snapdraggon CPU when i use cf-auto root i brick my phone when i try to root via TWRP nothing happens when i try to flash an official samsung firmware it fails at CM.BIN im on 6.0.1 and anything i do either bricks it or nothing happens an i stay unrooted with original firmware.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> A510FXXU2APD5_A510FEVR2APD4_A510FXXU2APD4_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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> cm.bin
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

alexsheff said:
So ive been trying to root for a while and nothing seem to work its a snapdraggon CPU when i use cf-auto root i brick my phone when i try to root via TWRP nothing happens when i try to flash an official samsung firmware it fails at CM.BIN im on 6.0.1 and anything i do either bricks it or nothing happens an i stay unrooted with original firmware.
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
A510FXXU2APD5_A510FEVR2APD4_A510FXXU2APD4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
SingleDownload.
sboot.bin
NAND Write Start!!
cm.bin
FAIL!
Complete(Write) operation failed.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Simple - wrong firmware for your device.
Twrp, nothing happens? - you need to give details.

ashyx said:
Simple - wrong firmware for your device.
Twrp, nothing happens? - you need to give details.
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it is 100% the correct firmware i downloaded it on samstock for EE (EVR) stock 6.0.1 and 5.1.1 both wont install via odin and samsung tools pro. ive flashed twrp following your guide and that worked but installing super su just gave me the app and no binary files were installed, cf auto root just boot loops me the only tike im able to install any firmware is through emergency recovery on smart switch

alexsheff said:
it is 100% the correct firmware i downloaded it on samstock for EE (EVR) stock 6.0.1 and 5.1.1 both wont install via odin and samsung tools pro. ive flashed twrp following your guide and that worked but installing super su just gave me the app and no binary files were installed, cf auto root just boot loops me the only tike im able to install any firmware is through emergency recovery on smart switch
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If part of the firmware doesn't install then it is not the correct firmware for your particular device, simple.
The bootloader does a sanity check via Odin on any firmware attempted to be installed.
If it doesn't meet the requirements it fails to install.
It's pointless arguing the case because it's a fact and I've been down this road with others who have eventually got the correct firmware of which you've almost proved my point by stating that downloading through Smartswitch installs the correct firmware.
Several factors come into play, model, carrier, region and revision.
Any of these mismatch and installation could potentially fail. Simply being the right model no. isn't enough.
You could probably help yourself if you post more details:
Exact firmware your device is currently running, the firmware you are attempting to install and screenshots or post a log of the output from odin and the info provided on the device display itself after failure.

I got the device on contract with EE so i thought it was locked to EE, my partner bought me a S7 (flat) on vodafone so i put the voda sim into my A510F n it seems to be unlocked to voda not quite sure why i always thought they was locked to the network if it was a contract device, could it possibly be a vodafone stock rom or any other network.

alexsheff said:
I got the device on contract with EE so i thought it was locked to EE, my partner bought me a S7 (flat) on vodafone so i put the voda sim into my A510F n it seems to be unlocked to voda not quite sure why i always thought they was locked to the network if it was a contract device, could it possibly be a vodafone stock rom or any other network.
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Post the details as requested above and we'll get it sorted.