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[Q] recovery mode on my sm-n910h wont work !

hello everyone
i have a galaxy note 4 with 4.4.4 kitkat i tried to upgrade to lollipop 5.0.1 with odin and it said fail ! then the phone freezd.
i tried to open the recovery mode and it didnt work , then the dowload mode and a "firmware upgrade encountered issue" message showed up
now the phone wont boot ..
please guys help me with this issue cause i really need my phone to work on

safwenbaya said:
hello everyone
i have a galaxy note 4 with 4.4.4 kitkat i tried to upgrade to lollipop 5.0.1 with odin and it said fail ! then the phone freezd.
i tried to open the recovery mode and it didnt work , then the dowload mode and a "firmware upgrade encountered issue" message showed up
now the phone wont boot ..
please guys help me with this issue cause i really need my phone to work on
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If your Phone is Not Rooted & Still Official Recovery You are using Try to Recover with Samsung Kies Most of the issues it'll solve...
Did you Check before Flashing the Drivers & Proper AP/PDA section??
More important are you Flashing the Correct Firmware for your Device???

Yeah cant connect to kies back then but i found a trick to passe that fail in odin when upgrading to 5.0.1 : when it freezed i reopened the download mode and put the n910h root in odin and then it succeded and the phone rebooted and bootlooped i then could access the recovery mode , i wiped everything and the phone just worked but with the 4.4.4 .
I tried one more time with the same procedure but when i opened the recovery mode i just hit reboot and the phone now has a rooted lollipop 5.0.1 even though i got a fail in odin.

But i v got very strange stuff going on with my phone :
-First i checked my s/n and imei with phone info and it showed a N910C not N910H
-I dont have a csc code and when i want to check it with phone info this popup shows up :
Error type 2
android.util.AndroidException: Can't connect to activity manager is the system running?
at
com.android.commands.am.Am.onRun(Am.Java:301)
at
com.android.internal.os.BaseCommand.run(Base.Command.java:47)
at
com.android.commands.am.Am. main(Am.java:102)
at
com.android.internal.os.Runtimelnit.nativeFinishInit(Native Method)
at
com.android.internal.os.Runtimelnit.main(Runtimelnit.java:255)
I just dont find the csc code ..

A dm-verity verification failed shows up in the recovery mode

T280 - Can not flash back to stock, secure check fail (boot)

Summary: My tablet is soft-brick now. Can only access to Download (ODIN) mode. I have tried 2,3 different firmwares, tried 3 versions of ODIN. But it doesn't work.
Here is the story:
I bought this tablet from bestbuy (USA)
I only wanted to root my tab A 7.0 SM-T280.
I enabled the OEN unlock from the developer mode.
Then I tried to flash the TWRP by the tutorial from this topic by @ashyx :
To install TWRP:
1. Flash with ODIN 3.10.7 in the AP slot.
Uncheck Auto reboot.
2. Load the respective file below into the AP slot and hit start.
3. After flashing when ODIN says PASS immediately reboot to recovery by holding POWER + HOME + VOL DOWN.
As soon as the screen goes blank change to VOL UP whilst still holding the other buttons.
You should now see TWRP recovery.
TWRP_3.0.2-1_SM-T280_261016
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After flashing, on the download mode it showed: "SECURE CHECK FAIL: (RECOVERY)", then I reboot into recovery mode to access the TWRP but it said: "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID FORCEFUL (although in ashyx topic said the SECURE FAIL is fine).
I still was able to reboot into the system this time.
And then I thought I should try another way. And then I came up with the TINKER ROM.
I tried to flash the Rom (v5) but somehow ODIN said FAIL.
I COULD NOT access the system since then.
Bu @zenful 's advices, I tried some different stock firmwares and different versions of ODIN just to get back to normal, but it never works.
Every time I flash, it always has the same problem:
- First try, ODIN fails at:
sboot.img
sboot2.img
complete (write) failed... (I don't remember though)
And in the download mode screen (from the phone) said:
SECURE CHECK FAIL (SBOOT)
SECURE CHECK FAIL (SBOOT2)
- Second try, ODIN fails at:
boot.img
system.img
Complete (write) fail...
And in the screen said:
SECURE CHECK FAIL (BOOT)
SECURE CHECK FAIL (RECOVERY)
I also tried emergency recovery mode in smart switch but it didn't solved the problem. One good thing (after I entered the tablet model and serial number) is that it showed "PHONE: QA4 CSC: PH3 (XAR)"
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I'm pretty sure that the problem doesn't come from fw nor from ODIN since I downloaded the fws from sammobile and updato and downloaded ODIN from xda (the latest version from samsungodin.com)
I'm seriously need a help right now. I just wanna have a rooted tablet so I can play game with my ps4 controller.
I have experienced with these flashing business. I rooted my galaxy s2, HTC desire c, HTC evo, etc. and so on, but have never done rooting in the last 1 year. I can attach some snapshots if you guys request

ngvhoang96 said:
Summary: My tablet is soft-brick now. Can only access to Download (ODIN) mode. I have tried 2,3 different firmwares, tried 3 versions of ODIN. But it doesn't work.
Here is the story:
I bought this tablet from bestbuy (USA)
I only wanted to root my tab A 7.0 SM-T280.
I enabled the OEN unlock from the developer mode.
Then I tried to flash the TWRP by the tutorial from this topic by @ashyx :
After flashing, on the download mode it showed: "SECURE CHECK FAIL: (RECOVERY)", then I reboot into recovery mode to access the TWRP but it said: "RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID FORCEFUL (although in ashyx topic said the SECURE FAIL is fine).
I still was able to reboot into the system this time.
And then I thought I should try another way. And then I came up with the TINKER ROM.
I tried to flash the Rom (v5) but somehow ODIN said FAIL.
I COULD NOT access the system since then.
Bu @zenful 's advices, I tried some different stock firmwares and different versions of ODIN just to get back to normal, but it never works.
Every time I flash, it always has the same problem:
- First try, ODIN fails at:
sboot.img
sboot2.img
complete (write) failed... (I don't remember though)
And in the download mode screen (from the phone) said:
SECURE CHECK FAIL (SBOOT)
SECURE CHECK FAIL (SBOOT2)
- Second try, ODIN fails at:
boot.img
system.img
Complete (write) fail...
And in the screen said:
SECURE CHECK FAIL (BOOT)
SECURE CHECK FAIL (RECOVERY)
I also tried emergency recovery mode in smart switch but it didn't solved the problem. One good thing (after I entered the tablet model and serial number) is that it showed "PHONE: QA4 CSC: PH3 (XAR)"
______________
I'm pretty sure that the problem doesn't come from fw nor from ODIN since I downloaded the fws from sammobile and updato and downloaded ODIN from xda (the latest version from samsungodin.com)
I'm seriously need a help right now. I just wanna have a rooted tablet so I can play game with my ps4 controller.
I have experienced with these flashing business. I rooted my galaxy s2, HTC desire c, HTC evo, etc. and so on, but have never done rooting in the last 1 year. I can attach some snapshots if you guys request
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Try this: download your desire firmware via samfirm (BL+AP+CP+CSC when extracted) plus you need a pit file for your model with the same region as firmware and then flash (with 4 firmware files incl pit) via odin autoreboot+repartition+nand erase+f.reset time. At least you will get working stock tablet. It worked on my note 4 soft bricked.

Stixas said:
Try this: download your desire firmware via samfirm (BL+AP+CP+CSC when extracted) plus you need a pit file for your model with the same region as firmware and then flash (with 4 firmware files incl pit) via odin autoreboot+repartition+nand erase+f.reset time. At least you will get working stock tablet. It worked on my note 4 soft bricked.
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Last time I tried download fw by using samfirm was last week and it didnt work. Can you test yours again?
And whre can I found the pit file? I dont think there is one in the internet right now.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 only download mode

Hello everyone,
I have a N9005 that only goes into download mode. It doesn't go into recovery mode. When I try to put it in recovery mode, just vibrates, the screen is black and continues to restart itself, vibrating.
If I try to turn it on normaly, Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9005 logo comes on, stayes like this for 30, seconds, restarts, vibrates twice and keeps on doing this on and on
If I take it to download mode and try to flash a new rom, Odin tells me that there is no PIT partition. I even added the PIT file, but the same, no luck
When I try to flash a rom, on the download mode screen give me different red messages
UDC START-red color
MMC reading error
I even tryed to do emergency recovery with keys, but no luck as well
Any advice?
Regards!

Install Firmware from Sammobile...

albrecht1977 said:
Install Firmware from Sammobile...
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I will let you know how it works/if it works

You cannot install roms via download mode .
Only official firmware.
If you have flashed official firmware via Odin then try flashing TWRP recovery via Odin .
Are you flashing the correct firmware as a TAR file ??
MMC reading error is probable damaged Nand .
Posted reported to mods for moving to correct Q&A section .

JJEgan said:
You cannot install roms via download mode .
Only official firmware.
If you have flashed official firmware via Odin then try flashing TWRP recovery via Odin .
Are you flashing the correct firmware as a TAR file ??
MMC reading error is probable damaged Nand .
Posted reported to mods for moving to correct Q&A section .
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Yes, I am flashing the correct firmware from sammobile.
It is tar.md5
Now the phone shows me ODIN: flash read failure.
What can I do in this situation? If it is as you wrote, damaged Nand?

JJEgan said:
You cannot install roms via download mode .
Only official firmware.
If you have flashed official firmware via Odin then try flashing TWRP recovery via Odin .
Are you flashing the correct firmware as a TAR file ??
MMC reading error is probable damaged Nand .
Posted reported to mods for moving to correct Q&A section .
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When I try to flaah the TWRP recovery, "there is no PIT partition"

Find 4 part firmware and flash correct PIT file /
Suggest a search on NAND fail / Nand Write fail on XDA .

JJEgan said:
Find 4 part firmware and flash correct PIT file /
Suggest a search on NAND fail / Nand Write fail on XDA .
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Do you have any ideea where I can find the 4 part firmware?
Thanks

Sammobile /updato/samsung -updates. Alldot comms
Search this forum search google.

Have you tried using different USB cables and USB ports?
Odin will sometimes give the "PIT" error when you don't use an OEM cable.

audit13 said:
Have you tried using different USB cables and USB ports?
Odin will sometimes give the "PIT" error when you don't use an OEM cable.
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Hey guys. Did anyone ever find the solution for this? I have the exact same problem like as in literally exactly. And I've tried the 4part repair firmware, with the pit, as wel as the combination firmware as well as the stock firmware and even tried cf auto root, boot images, twrp flashes.. Nothing! Just also keeps giving the pit error.

Reads as NAND fail , if you have followed all the advice .

by mistake I put wrong COMBINATION ROM

trying to disable FRP lock, I install COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU6 on Galaxy S8 G950USQS5.
As you see different binary.
Is there any option to erase or change the COMBINATION ROM that is already installed (V6) for the correct one(V5) ?
I'm trying to install stock firmware G950USQS5 but ODIN FAIL! and downloading mode on S8 show a message in RED saying :
SE REV CHECK FAIL :[abl]Fused 6 >Binary 5
thanks in advance for those how try to help !

pacegra said:
trying to disable FRP lock, I install COMBINATION_FA70_G950USQU6 on Galaxy S8 G950USQS5.
As you see different binary.
Is there any option to erase or change the COMBINATION ROM that is already installed (V6) for the correct one(V5) ?
I'm trying to install stock firmware G950USQS5 but ODIN FAIL! and downloading mode on S8 show a message in RED saying :
SE REV CHECK FAIL :[abl]Fused 6 >Binary 5
thanks in advance for those how try to help !
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No once you update your there. must flash 6 or above

help to burn firmware on SM-950f , secure check fail: PIT

installed firmware:
https://ibb.co/ggCYYkN
recovery:
https://ibb.co/bzd8dxs
i try to install :
G950FXXU4CRJ5_G950FOXM4CRJ3_ARO
Prince Comsy Odin v3.12
first time i tryed to burn the rom i got in odin write failed (or similar i didn't write it down).
second time and later i get PIT error
https://ibb.co/cxYd0YP
please your help to understand whats going on with this device \ firmware

do-d said:
installed firmware:
https://ibb.co/ggCYYkN
recovery:
https://ibb.co/bzd8dxs
i try to install :
G950FXXU4CRJ5_G950FOXM4CRJ3_ARO
Prince Comsy Odin v3.12
first time i tryed to burn the rom i got in odin write failed (or similar i didn't write it down).
second time and later i get PIT error
https://ibb.co/cxYd0YP
please your help to understand whats going on with this device \ firmware
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Looks like judging from your screen shots
1. You are trying to flash F firmware onto a U device. Exynos to snapdragon. Will cause you issues.
2. You will need Odin ( or patched Odin ) 3.13.1 or higher
3. You will need a binary ( bootloader ) version 5 or higher.

Just download latest firmware from sammobile

spawnlives said:
Looks like judging from your screen shots
1. You are trying to flash F firmware onto a U device. Exynos to snapdragon. Will cause you issues.
2. You will need Odin ( or patched Odin ) 3.13.1 or higher
3. You will need a binary ( bootloader ) version 5 or higher.
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thank you!
phone was sold as F model , it has all stickers saying its F model
here it looks like an F firmware installed https://ibb.co/ggCYYkN
but its a U model ?
so for next time what is the right way to get the real device model ?

do-d said:
thank you!
phone was sold as F model , it has all stickers saying its F model
here it looks like an F firmware installed https://ibb.co/ggCYYkN
but its a U model ?
so for next time what is the right way to get the real device model ?
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There are many guides on the internet regarding to phone authentication and about refurbished phones.
On your S8, since it doesn't have a removable battery, on the back, down the bottom, should show model no. etc. engraved on it ( not stickers ).
On the back it will also show iIMEI + serial number. Compare it to what it say's on the phone ( about phone + *#06# ) to the back engraving.
There are websites that can check your IMEI number to give you various information about the phone.
Buying a phone from the internet ( eg: eBay etc.) using the IMEI can be used as a way to check the phone.

i just got one more device from a local store , it's not official retailer of samsung , its from a paralel imports
and its the same ****
firmware box and stickers say SM-G950F
recovery say SM-G950U, i didn't tried to flush because i cant get the OEM unlock.
BTW is it possible to downgrade this device to android 8 ?
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so if i understood right i should be able to flush this firmware on this phone
G950USQU5CRL2
?

do-d said:
so if i understood right i should be able to flush this firmware on this phone
G950USQU5CRL2
?
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In download mode it will have a line with PR SWREV
The number after the B is your binary ( bootloader ) number.You will need to flash this number or higher. You can not downgrade binary numbers.
Depending on what firmware you flash U or U1 you may need patched Odin.

spawnlives said:
In download mode it will have a line with PR SWREV
The number after the B is your binary ( bootloader ) number.You will need to flash this number or higher. You can not downgrade binary numbers.
Depending on what firmware you flash U or U1 you may need patched Odin.
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so from Download Mode picture i can say binary 7 it is
in this firmware G950USQU5CRL2 U5 is it the binary or is it the security patch ?

do-d said:
so from Download Mode picture i can say binary 7 it is
in this firmware G950USQU5CRL2 U5 is it the binary or is it the security patch ?
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Binary ( bootloader ) is the 5th number from the right of the firmware ( in the above post it's 7 )
e.g.:G950USQU5CRL2 - 5 is the binary number.
The letters/numbers after the binary number will tell you version ( security patch ) issue information but is easier to check the date of the firmware from the website you are downloading from.

thank you @spawnlives i really appreciate this

spawnlives said:
Binary ( bootloader ) is the 5th number from the right of the firmware ( in the above post it's 7 )
e.g.:G950USQU5CRL2 - 5 is the binary number.
The letters/numbers after the binary number will tell you version ( security patch ) issue information but is easier to check the date of the firmware from the website you are downloading from.
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Sir, my binary matched with the ROM, but I get the error again as "secure check failIT", "sw rev check fail device 2 binary 1" and "secure check fail bootloader"
can u share the link to download the appropriate bootloader for J5 Prime(G570F)