[Q] [Troubleshooting] Soft Bricked NJ4/NB1 - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

Hey everyone,
So I've finally had my first soft brick :crying: Hopefully I am missing some easy solution. So here's the background. This morning I was running MF3 with root. Using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642 I was able to upgrade to NB1 using Odin. Then I upgraded to NJ4 using stock recovery added root using towelroot v3. Then the trouble began.
I noticed my WiFi wouldn't switch on so I performed a stock recovery wipe data then factory reset. This didn't fix the problem. I then tried to use Odin to go back to NB1 because my WiFi was working back then. It failed halfway through (message on Odin) so I left it sitting for about 30 min. The phone never changed anything so I removed the battery and tried Odin again. It failed again. I decided to try to boot into stock recovery and was unable to do so. I have the screen with a phone (dot)(dot) yellow triangle (dot)(dot) computer saying Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. Tried Odin again and I actually got about 75% through the process but it failed again. Now it makes the same amount of progress every time and continues to fail.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
My overall goal is to upgrade to OC3 with root access but right now it seems like I just need to unbrick my phone. Any ideas?
Update: Even though there are a bunch of warnings against it I went ahead and used Odin to redo my PIT file. Now I can boot into recovery. About to wipe data/factory reset.
Update 2: After the factory reset I tried to flash NB1 again using Odin. Still failing near the beginning, but with all my resetting I was finally able to get into the phone itself (WiFi still won't turn on). Also when starting up I no longer have the Samsung Custom with the lock (I'm assuming this means my root is gone for now). Now to figure out a way to fix the WiFi....
Update 3: My baseband version is NJ4 and the build version is NB1. I'm pretty sure this is why the WiFi is not working. I am now following this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 to get to OC3. Hopefully this will fix the WiFi issue...

ava12ice said:
Hey everyone,
So I've finally had my first soft brick :crying: Hopefully I am missing some easy solution. So here's the background. This morning I was running MK3 with root. Using this guide http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642 I was able to upgrade to NB1 using Odin. Then I upgraded to NJ4 using stock recovery added root using towelroot v3. Then the trouble began.
I noticed my WiFi wouldn't switch on so I performed a stock recovery wipe data then factory reset. This didn't fix the problem. I then tried to use Odin to go back to NB1 because my WiFi was working back then. It failed halfway through (message on Odin) so I left it sitting for about 30 min. The phone never changed anything so I removed the battery and tried Odin again. It failed again. I decided to try to boot into stock recovery and was unable to do so. I have the screen with a phone (dot)(dot) yellow triangle (dot)(dot) computer saying Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again. Tried Odin again and I actually got about 75% through the process but it failed again. Now it makes the same amount of progress every time and continues to fail.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
My overall goal is to upgrade to OC3 with root access but right now it seems like I just need to unbrick my phone. Any ideas?
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Mk3 is a sprint s3 modem, make sure you're in the right forum. As far as what else to try, I'm not sure.

Sorry not MK3, I meant MF3 (original post edited as well)

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[Q] [MF3] [AT&T] Soft-Brick Help?

Hey Everyone! Okay so here's what I got, I (very stupidly) Rooted my AT&T (I337) Galaxy S 4. Now that I was all fine until I used a flashing script (AS we have no custom recovery) to flash a "working" Google Wallet package. After I rebooted I would get "NCF Service as stopped responding". I managed to install SafeStrap but I couldn't seem to get anything there. SO I thought "Well let me just reflash to stock" so I tried KIES but KIES detects the latest firmware to be 4.2.2, AS we know it's not, and Samsung made MF3 rather impossible to downgrade. So I got the MF3 files used at BestBuy from here [http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2502003]. So I put my phone into Download Mode, Open up ODIN and select the platform software in the PDA section and click start. Odin will start flashing and it goes almost all the way through but at the end I get the error FAIL! (Auth). I shall post the code below:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<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> boot.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> persdata.img.ext4
<ID:0/007> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any help? :/

S4 does not run anymore after flashing TWRP

Hey guys,
i gut some serious problems with my Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505)
I was running Cyanogen Mod 12.1 with CWM Recovery. After trying to update to CM13 and the appropriate Gapps i noticed some problems installing gapps with CWM. After searching the internet i decided to try it with TWRP instead of CWM. So i used the App Rashr Flash Tool to Flash the latest TWRP Recovery.
After flashing TWRP i rebooted the device and got stuck at the Samsung welcome screen. In the right upper corner is displayed the following:
RECOVERY BOOTING. . . .
RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
Set Warranty Bit : recovery
Unfortunatelly the phone does not load the recovery or start the OS. The only option i recognized is to enter the download mode by pushing Home + Vol.Down + PWR.
So i tried to use Odin to reinstall TWRP correctly over download mode and this is what Odin puts out.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
When i now restart the phone i got following message on the screen:
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again
After installing Kies it says that my device is not supportet...
So no i have no idea what else i can do to get my phone running again...
Does anyone has an idea?
Best Regards and thanks
Did you try flashing the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com?
Maybe use Odin to flash the latest version of TWRP to see if you can enter recovery?
The solution is easy. Use a different usb port / different usb cable.
Well a different USB-Port got me one step further.
It seems that odin flashed the recovery successfully:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<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> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/007> RES OK !!
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
<ID:0/007> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
After that my phone booted back into my current android / cm OS
Unfortunatelly, if i try to reboot directly into the recovery, i get stuck in the samsung welcome screen again. Means i can not access the recovery...
Use a different recovery thats my advice, i have a same issue as you maybe someone could help me, i open a new thread there also
Try this: unchecked everything except f.reset time in Odin before flashing TWRP, connect phone, flash TWRP, when you see the word "RESET" in the status windows, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, use button combination to boot into recovery. When the phone powers up, let the power button go but keep holding home and volume up.
somehow i fixed it...
i re-re-reflashed twrp and suddenly everything went fine.
Thanks for your help and real quick responses!
great forum!

Help unbrick - SM-N910T

I'm trying to factory reset my Note 4, but Odin keeps failing.
I tried using smart switch to factory reset, but it keeps failing as well. I am unable to boot into recovery, but I am able to boot to download mode. Also when I try to boot normal, it get an error message to use kies witch I did and didn't work as well. I am using stock roms from stockroms . net.
I run out of solutions...
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Mr. Fox said:
I'm trying to factory reset my Note 4, but Odin keeps failing.
I tried using smart switch to factory reset, but it keeps failing as well. I am unable to boot into recovery, but I am able to boot to download mode. Also when I try to boot normal, it get an error message to use kies witch I did and didn't work as well. I am using stock roms from stockroms . net.
I run out of solutions...
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Are you flashing the correct firmware?
This is the correct firmware 6.0.1 N910T
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/115236/N910TUVS2EPK2_N910TTMB2EPK2_TMB/
Okay, I'll try this.
Does it matter what version of odin I use or stick with the latest?
Mr. Fox said:
Okay, I'll try this.
Does it matter what version of odin I use or stick with the latest?
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Latest version. Or 3.10.6 I find is the best that works for me but latest should be fine
callumbr1 said:
Latest version. Or 3.10.6 I find is the best that works for me but latest should be fine
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I got it downloaded, then it was working till it failed:
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> tz.mbn
<ID:0/006> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/006> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Write)
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
Any solutions?
Mr. Fox said:
I got it downloaded, then it was working till it failed:
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> tz.mbn
<ID:0/006> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/006> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Write)
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
Any solutions?
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I got it pass after switching computers, but after, it went to recovery mode and started to "installing system update". After few minutes it rebooted and say's "could not do normal" followed by "ddi mmc_read failed".
Mr. Fox said:
I got it pass after switching computers, but after, it went to recovery mode and started to "installing system update". After few minutes it rebooted and say's "could not do normal" followed by "ddi mmc_read failed".
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Manually boot to recovery and wipe data/cache/dalvik then reboot.
emmc_read failed is a sign the motherboard is on its way out. Does your phone reboot or crash often?
callumbr1 said:
Manually boot to recovery and wipe data/cache/dalvik then reboot.
emmc_read failed is a sign the motherboard is on its way out. Does your phone reboot or crash often?
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Before I factory reset, my phone would shut off randomly.
Mr. Fox said:
Before I factory reset, my phone would shut off randomly.
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Mine does the same. Just reset through recovery
callumbr1 said:
Manually boot to recovery and wipe data/cache/dalvik then reboot.
emmc_read failed is a sign the motherboard is on its way out. Does your phone reboot or crash often?
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Okay, I did wipe and now, the first time, stuck on the the t-mobile screen. After, stuck on the Note 4 screen. It would not continue.
Mr. Fox said:
Okay, I did wipe and now, the first time, stuck on the the t-mobile screen. After, stuck on the Note 4 screen. It would not continue.
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Is it the galaxy note 4 powered by android screen? Or the next screen it sticks?
callumbr1 said:
Is it the galaxy note 4 powered by android screen? Or the next screen it sticks?
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It showed the screen after "Galaxy Note 4 powered by Android" once, then it got stuck for like 30 min. Now I try rebooting and now it's stuck on "Galaxy Note 4 powered by Android".
Mr. Fox said:
It showed the screen after "Galaxy Note 4 powered by Android" once, then it got stuck for like 30 min. Now I try rebooting and now it's stuck on "Galaxy Note 4 powered by Android".
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Right first try flashing the firnware again, this time in odin uncheck auto reboot. If flash successful boot to recovery then wipe cache and data then reboot. Let me know after this
callumbr1 said:
Right first try flashing the firnware again, this time in odin uncheck auto reboot. If flash successful boot to recovery then wipe cache and data then reboot. Let me know after this
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It's not working at all. Sometimes it will boot to recovery, then when I did try to erase cache and data, reboot, it would be stuck on the Note 4 screen. Sometimes the "Could not normal boot" message followed by "ddi mmc_read failed".
Okay I managed to get it working.
What I done is downloaded "[ROM] Maximum OvrDriVE 6.0.1 MM V3.2 (8/24/16) [910T/910W8/910T3]" By: OvrDriVE and then I flashed it on Odin. After that I decided to flash TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery and finally it booted up normally. But I found out the batter had no juice left when trying to boot up normally so that might been the problem.
Overall I got my phone working and hopeful it stays that way.
Mr. Fox said:
Okay I managed to get it working.
What I done is downloaded "[ROM] Maximum OvrDriVE 6.0.1 MM V3.2 (8/24/16) [910T/910W8/910T3]" By: OvrDriVE and then I flashed it on Odin. After that I decided to flash TWRP 3.0.2 Recovery and finally it booted up normally. But I found out the batter had no juice left when trying to boot up normally so that might been the problem.
Overall I got my phone working and hopeful it stays that way.
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I spoke too soon. I needed to turn off my phone to insert my sim and got the DDi MCC_read failed.

SM-G950 Stuck at Bootloop after TWRP

Tried rooting this device (SM-G950F, 3 UK carrier logo), USB Debugging On, OEM Unlock On, odin successfully installed TWRP 3.3.1-1. Device restarted and since then does not go beyond Samsung logo. Can't go into recovery, can't shutdown the phone. Only goes into download mode. Googled and found a way to flash AQF7 BL, did flash it successfully with odin but still the same stuck at boot screen.
Here is what I tried so far;
Tried flashing TWRP older version 3.1.1-2
Tried flashing AQF7 Bootloader (BL_G950FXXU1AQF7_CL11544126_QB13847492_REV00_user_low_ship.tar)
Odin says successful install for both but can't get past boot screen.
Should I try flashing AQF7 firmware now? (downloading anyway). I would've tried it without asking but seen people doing it and still stuck at the same situation.
ODIN Log for TWRP flashing:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/006> RES OK !!
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
ODIN Log for BL Flash
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> param.bin
<ID:0/006> up_param.bin
<ID:0/006> cm.bin
<ID:0/006> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/006> RES OK !!
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
What if you try latest BTU firmware (CP/BL/AP/CSC) and then flash TWRP, untick autoreboot and try again? Is what comes to my mind atm
Well finally managed to flash a firmware... all is good. Phone is rooted now. All I wanted to do is to change the imei of this device. Installed Xposed firmware and the module (IMEI Changer). Imei changed as well, but when I put a sim it say not registered to network. Xposed IMEI changer says that its a software exploit and in Pakistan, the telecom authority has blocked all the imported phones (asking ridiculous amount as customs duty). Now I am not sure if the phone is carrier locked or locked by PTA (Pakistan Telecommunication Authority).
I apologize for the thread itself. It was more like a panic thread. Mods, would you please delete the thread, or if it doesn't bother anyone then someone please help me resolve this issue. PTA blocks the unregistered imei. This device is blocked and I have no idea how they do it. Youtube videos claims that imei changer works and changes the imei that PTA reads and unblocks the phone, but still not sure as I've successfully changed the imei.
Thanks.

Having A Hard Time Flashing TWRP With Odin.

I've been gone for awhile. I've always been rooted until I got a phone that couldn't be so that made me less active on here. Then that phone broke and I got an Iphone given to me. I won't be getting another Iphone. That wasn't fun for me. Now I'm back at it with a phone that can be rooted and is already rooted but I can't get to the next step for some reason. The problem I'm having is that I can't get odin to flash TWRP for nothing. Here is my log if that helps. Just give me advise and I'll see what I can do here.
I'm doing all I can to get xposed on this phone so I can get those handy dandy addons.
In recovery mode it says I have the ''heroqltevzw''. I tried using google I even looked on here but I can not find any information about ''heroqltevzw''. It's either heroqltechn or herolte.
Using Odin3 v3.12.7. Used A Few Others But It All Gives Me The Same Problem.
Some info about my phone.
Model Number: SM-G930V (VERIZON)
ANDROID vERISON: 8.0.0 (OREO)
Build Number: R16NW.G930VVRU4CRE5
Debugging Is Enabled And So Is OEM Unlock.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
In recovery mode it says ''heroqltevzw''
TylerMarshall256 said:
I've been gone for awhile. I've always been rooted until I got a phone that couldn't be so that made me less active on here. Then that phone broke and I got an Iphone given to me. I won't be getting another Iphone. That wasn't fun for me. Now I'm back at it with a phone that can be rooted and is already rooted but I can't get to the next step for some reason. The problem I'm having is that I can't get odin to flash TWRP for nothing. Here is my log if that helps. Just give me advise and I'll see what I can do here.
I'm doing all I can to get xposed on this phone so I can get those handy dandy addons.
In recovery mode it says I have the ''heroqltevzw''. I tried using google I even looked on here but I can not find any information about ''heroqltevzw''. It's either heroqltechn or herolte.
Using Odin3 v3.12.7. Used A Few Others But It All Gives Me The Same Problem.
Some info about my phone.
Model Number: SM-G930V (VERIZON)
ANDROID vERISON: 8.0.0 (OREO)
Build Number: R16NW.G930VVRU4CRE5
Debugging Is Enabled And So Is OEM Unlock.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
In recovery mode it says ''heroqltevzw''
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Bootloader is locked down tight. You can't flash TWRP on this phone.
landshark68 said:
Bootloader is locked down tight. You can't flash TWRP on this phone.
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