i9507 Could not do normal boot, Odin mode - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
I wouldn't normally post unless I really need help and I do, I've been at this for days, I'm stressing out because I really need my phone for work and I can't fix it myself...
My phone is stuck in a loop where every time I turn it off/on it goes straight into download mode.
It's doing this because I foolishly (without knowing what I was doing) used a .pit file I downloaded off of the internet.
I installed Clockworkmod 11 on my i9507 with the jfltexx i9505 rom.
It worked flawlessly except the 3G would drop out every time I locked the screen. Only 2G would work.
To try and fix it I downloaded a I9505DVUAMD8_MODEM.tar because I'm on Australia's 3G Telstra network through ALDI (medion) mobile.
The problem I had was that when I tried to flash the new modem, Odin would say that it failed.
So without knowing what I was doing, I used CSB_signed_Fusion3_TDD_0906_V2.pit
Now my phone is stuck in a loop where it goes straight into download mode.
Can someone please tell me how to fix this, I'm stressing out because all of my work is on this phone.
Please help, I'd really appreciate it.

Just flash a stock rom for the I9507 and you will be fine.

Lennyz1988 said:
Just flash a stock rom for the I9507 and you will be fine.
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This is a really noob question but would you be able to save me a heap of time and link me to one please? My head is going to explode soon...
Edit:
I found this, which has the stock optus rom but it's an extremely slow (10 hour) 1.7gb download. I don't think this is right...
http://www.mrcrab.net/viewstockrom/30638-gt-i9507.html

alex8337 said:
This is a really noob question but would you be able to save me a heap of time and link me to one please? My head is going to explode soon...
Edit:
I found this, which has the stock optus rom but it's an extremely slow (10 hour) 1.7gb download. I don't think this is right...
http://www.mrcrab.net/viewstockrom/30638-gt-i9507.html
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http://samsung-updates.com/details/41041/Galaxy_S4_TD-LTE/GT-I9507/OPS/I9507XXUFOA1.html

Neither mirror in that link works.
The download starts but doesn't actually download anything... It just sits at 0% with '10 hours left'.
Edit: Now it's jumped up to 22 hours left...

alex8337 said:
Neither mirror in that link works.
The download starts but doesn't actually download anything... It just sits at 0% with '10 hours left'.
Edit: Now it's jumped up to 22 hours left...
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You can also try to reflash the recovery and then reflash the custom rom you were on. That should also work.

Lennyz1988 said:
You can also try to reflash the recovery and then reflash the custom rom you were on. That should also work.
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Noob again... Sorry. How do I do that? Reflash the recovery I mean.
I really appreciate your help. At least I don't feel like I'm about to burst into tears anymore.
Edit: I've got recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.7-jfltexx.img on my desktop, I just don't know how to use it with Odin.

alex8337 said:
Noob again... Sorry. How do I do that? Reflash the recovery I mean.
I really appreciate your help. At least I don't feel like I'm about to burst into tears anymore.
Edit: I've got recovery-clockwork-touch-6.0.4.7-jfltexx.img on my desktop, I just don't know how to use it with Odin.
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Put it in AP/PDA (depends on the Odin version). Uncheck auto-reboot and flash it in download mode.

Lennyz1988 said:
You can also try to reflash the recovery and then reflash the custom rom you were on. That should also work.
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I don't understand what you mean by 'reflash recovery'?
I downloaded clockworkmod touch 6.0.4.7 but its a .img file and I don't know how to use it with Odin.
So I continued with what you told me to do the first time.
Lennyz1988 said:
Put it in AP/PDA (depends on the Odin version). Uncheck auto-reboot and flash it in download mode.
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I9507XXUFOA1_I9507OPSFOA1_I9507XXUFOA1_HOME.tar.md5 with Odin 3.09, AP.
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9507XXUFOA1_I9507OPSFOA1_I9507XXUFOA1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<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> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> tz.mbn
<ID:0/005> boot.img
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Ext4)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I reset the phone a good 10min after and now it still boots into Odin mode but this is on the screen instead.
Odin mode
Product name: GT0i9507
Current binary: Samsung official
System status: Custom
Knox kernel lock: 0x0
Knox warranty void: 0x1
Csb-config-lsb: 0x30
Write protection: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: Enabled
START [224, 1440]
ODIN : Invalid ext4 image
FIRMWARE UPGRADE ENCOUNTERED AN ISSSUE. PLEASE SELECT RECOVERY MODE IN KIES & TRY AGAIN.

You must flash the zip file,dont unpack the zip file,put the zip file in PA or PDA

ludoke said:
You must flash the zip file,dont unpack the zip file,put the zip file in PA or PDA
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The zip file on its own doesn't show up when I click open in Odin though?
When I click AP/PDA and the Open box pops up, it doesn't show the zip file.
file name must be PDA File (*.tar, *.md5, *.smd, *.gz, *.tgz)
What am I supposed to do...

alex8337 said:
The zip file on its own doesn't show up when I click open in Odin though?
When I click AP/PDA and the Open box pops up, it doesn't show the zip file.
file name must be PDA File (*.tar, *.md5, *.smd, *.gz, *.tgz)
What am I supposed to do...
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Open Odin ,connect your phone to pc via usb ,developers options enabled in ...settings ...about phone ..tap 6 or 7 times on build and enable usb ...foutopsporing in Dutch...also enable unknown sources .gO IN download mode ..search for how to do it. When phone is recognized in Odin
(If in the section ID COM is blue or yellow with a number it ,youre ready to go...
Tap on AP and it will ask for a file ...navigate on your pc to the location where you have stored the file,at first choose the Chainfire root file(,leave all the settings in Odin as the are) .it will appear in the AP section and hit Start ,wait until PASS appears in Odin...Disconnect phone from pc ,shut down Odin , Start the phone again in Download mode connect to pc and follow the same steps as with root,NOW UNCHECK automatic reboot in Odin,hit start and wait for Pass.
This should do the trick
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For root you need .tar file so unzip the zip file only once and flash that .tar file . For TWRP use the zip file,it contents the recovery.img NO need to unzip!!!
Sorry if i put you on the wrong leg.

I kept getting the same fail message in Odin.
I've fixed it now. I used Samsung Kies > Tools > Firmware upgrade and installation. It's taken the phone back to the stock Australian Optus rom. Not the original optus rom with baseband XXUAMH2 but a newer one running 4.2.2 with baseband XXUFOA1. Unfortunately I've lost all data on it but thankfully the phone still works. I was stressing out of my mind.
Thanks to everyone for helping, I appreciate your input

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The end of my S4? (Brick/dead) - Help..

Hi guys, long time lurker here anyway i've always flashed my S4 with odin and not a single problem always flashed STOCK firmwares
but today i recently discovered a new firmware on the list for the GT-I9500 Exynos Octa (version) - this firmware to be in fact I9500ZNUCMI1
but now its bombed... it hanged and hanged at booting for 20 min then it shut it self off turned it back on 'the firmware encounter a problem' message popped up... i cannot go into recovery mode AT ALL (just download mode) so i thought i will flash my previous stock firmware known as I9500XXUBMG9 but now i cant even do that..... odin just gives me a god damn fail - FOR THE LOVE OF ANDROID HELP ME
- Kies is not running in the background
- USB connections are fine
- Cables are fine
So do i have to fear this is the end ? lol i cannot believe this happened to me on a STOCK firmware.... (lucky for me... all my stuff is backed up on sd)
Any help would be greatly appreciated
lethcore said:
Hi guys, long time lurker here anyway i've always flashed my S4 with odin and not a single problem always flashed STOCK firmwares
but today i recently discovered a new firmware on the list for the GT-I9500 Exynos Octa (version) - this firmware to be in fact I9500ZNUCMI1
but now its bombed... it hanged and hanged at booting for 20 min then it shut it self off turned it back on 'the firmware encounter a problem' message popped up... i cannot go into recovery mode AT ALL (just download mode) so i thought i will flash my previous stock firmware known as I9500XXUBMG9 but now i cant even do that..... odin just gives me a god damn fail - FOR THE LOVE OF ANDROID HELP ME
- Kies is not running in the background
- USB connections are fine
- Cables are fine
So do i have to fear this is the end ? lol i cannot believe this happened to me on a STOCK firmware.... (lucky for me... all my stuff is backed up on sd)
Any help would be greatly appreciated
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If you can get into Download mode, all hope is not lost. Uninstall and resinstall drivers, Odin, etc. reboot.
Odin back to stock, immediately boot into stock recovery, wipe data, reboot.
Done.
donalgodon said:
If you can get into Download mode, all hope is not lost. Uninstall and resinstall drivers, Odin, etc. reboot.
Odin back to stock, immediately boot into stock recovery, wipe data, reboot.
Done.
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Thx for reply
Still says FAIL when i try to flash I9500XXUBMG9 what am i doing wrong ?
rebooted laptop twice plug in S4 via usb says unknown device when in download mode but odin reconise it flash it and nothing happens on the screen then i get the big fat RED FAIL ............... AHHH
lethcore said:
Thx for reply
Still says FAIL when i try to flash I9500XXUBMG9 what am i doing wrong ?
rebooted laptop twice plug in S4 via usb says unknown device when in download mode but odin reconise it flash it and nothing happens on the screen then i get the big fat RED FAIL ............... AHHH
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The good news is that Download mode is still working. AS long as that's the case, you can get it back. Just keep trying. Switch PCs, switch cables, switch ports, re download a different stock ROM, etc. do whatever it takes to try every variable you can think of.
Eventually, you'll find what's causing it and the ROM will flash successfully. When that happens, get immediately into recovery and wipe data.
(Remove the battery after it flashes, but it back in and hold vol-up+home+power.)
After the data wipe....
Reboot.
Like I said, Download mode means you can find a way to flash, but working with Odin to resolve these issues can sometimes be a PITA. I've had the same thing myself before. Just don't give up. Try to stay calm, and work your way through it. You'll get it eventually.
Edit: Just noticed that you flashed a CHINA firmware. (Why? ) You may be facing this issue because (I think) they use a different pit. There's a thread devoted to resurrecting the device with pit. Maybe check it out.
lethcore said:
Thx for reply
Still says FAIL when i try to flash I9500XXUBMG9 what am i doing wrong ?
rebooted laptop twice plug in S4 via usb says unknown device when in download mode but odin reconise it flash it and nothing happens on the screen then i get the big fat RED FAIL ............... AHHH
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dont flash China or Hong kong firmwares.
please post odin progression
samersh72 said:
dont flash China or Hong kong firmwares.
please post odin progression
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Nothing to post just says 'completed' but its failed.... i'll remember this next time stay away from china/hong kong firmwares...
im still tyring now and will let you guys/girls know how it pans out! wish me luck!
lethcore said:
Nothing to post just says 'completed' but its failed.... i'll remember this next time stay away from china/hong kong firmwares...
im still tyring now and will let you guys/girls know how it pans out! wish me luck!
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INFO HERE
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9500XXUBMG9_I9500OJVBMG9_I9500XXUBMG9_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> param.bin
<ID:0/005> boot.img
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> persdata.img
<ID:0/005> system.img
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
lethcore said:
INFO HERE
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9500XXUBMG9_I9500OJVBMG9_I9500XXUBMG9_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> param.bin
<ID:0/005> boot.img
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> persdata.img
<ID:0/005> system.img
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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recovery is flashed, try to boot into it and make the wipe then re-flash stock, re-wipe.
if not, flash a custom recovery, format system, cache, re-flash stock, re-wipe
@donalgodon
Why ? well i got the I9500 in hong kong (im actually based in china now) (not Chinese though) thought i'll see some nice changes? but seems i fK'ed the phone.... pit? i haven't a clue man pit number? think i've KILLED HER... lol (i never knew the dangers of Chinese firmware) - wont be going down that route again.
@samersh72
Are you sure? i cannot get into 'recover' mode... the phone just hands at 'Firmware upgrade encounted an issue please select kies & try again
i canm only enter download mode.... when i try to enter recover mode it just flashes at the firmware message.
lethcore said:
@samersh72
Are you sure? i cannot get into 'recover' mode... the phone just hands at 'Firmware upgrade encounted an issue please select kies & try again
i canm only enter download mode.... when i try to enter recover mode it just flashes at the firmware message.
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flash custom recovery,
if not see my signature for flashing right pit with the firmware
samersh72 said:
flash custom recovery,
if not see my signature for flashing right pit with the firmware
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Well i just grabbed a I9500 pit file and have my stock firmware just add these 2 to odin and click start? that simple or ??
lethcore said:
Well i just grabbed a I9500 pit file and have my stock firmware just add these 2 to odin and click start? that simple or ??
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yes, make sure that you are using the right pit, put it in "pit" window in odin, and the firmware in "pda", make sure "re-partition" is ticked, start.
samersh72 said:
yes, make sure that you are using the right pit, put it in "pit" window in odin, and the firmware in "pda", make sure "re-partition" is ticked, start.
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Well you be happy to know
installed the previous firmware and that pit file for I9500 from your sig and everything seems well... booted correctly nothing lost all seems good to early to tell but will keep you informed !
THANK YOU!!!

[Q] Flashing via ODIN (9506)

Hello, i have searched the forums for a flashable firmware upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 for my sgs4 (i9506) and can't find it anywhere, could someone please locate me to the correct directions or atleast tell me something working? Thanks
mattish.91 said:
Hello, i have searched the forums for a flashable firmware upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 for my sgs4 (i9506) and can't find it anywhere, could someone please locate me to the correct directions or atleast tell me something working? Thanks
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Check sammobile.com then firmware for ur phone. Have a nice day
Sent from my Phone.
Edit: or here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
Repulsa said:
Check sammobile.com then firmware for ur phone. Have a nice day
Sent from my Phone.
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I just flashed the "I9506XXUBML5_I9506FTMBML1_I9506XXUBMK7_HOME.tar.md5" and i get "failed" and now i can't acces my phone, only download mode... please help
mattish.91 said:
I just flashed the "I9506XXUBML5_I9506FTMBML1_I9506XXUBMK7_HOME.tar.md5" and i get "failed" and now i can't acces my phone, only download mode... please help
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Download odin 3.09 then select PDA, and find the file you download now connect the one cable to your PC and press power+volume down to your phone until u reach download mode and connect the other cable to your phone and click start.
Edit: Dont root your device you might Void your warranty after updating.
mattish.91 said:
Hello, i have searched the forums for a flashable firmware upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 for my sgs4 (i9506) and can't find it anywhere, could someone please locate me to the correct directions or atleast tell me something working? Thanks
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What u flashed is only for France Orange branded. They dont have 4.3 for others still
Repulsa said:
Download odin 3.09 then select PDA, and find the file you download now connect the one cable to your PC and press power+volume down to your phone until u reach download mode and connect the other cable to your phone and click start.
Edit: Dont root your device you might Void your warranty after updating.
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Read this .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582135&page=2
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mattish.91 said:
I just flashed the "I9506XXUBML5_I9506FTMBML1_I9506XXUBMK7_HOME.tar.md5" and i get "failed" and now i can't acces my phone, only download mode... please help
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Read this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582135&page=2
If you do really want to upgrade after you read the upper report i can help you cause Odin and Heimdall are no more supported and you cant downgrade anymore to 4.2.2
So think about it twice
And please read here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45666586&postcount=1 ^^
I got 5 buttons in odin and no one says "PDA" i know it's not "PIT" and the other ones are "BL, AP, CP, CSC" i guess it should be "AP" since that button is in the same place as "PDA" should be, and i still get failed when using Heimdall, i have also tried to download root, but since the download speed is so damn low from that site i cant get it... what am i doing wrong?
This is what i get:
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
xenix96 said:
Read this .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582135&page=2
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Read this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582135&page=2
If you do really want to upgrade after you read the upper report i can help you cause Odin and Heimdall are no more supported and you cant downgrade anymore to 4.2.2
So think about it twice
And please read here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45666586&postcount=1 ^^
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Hey mate Read this :Edit: Dont root your device you might Void your warranty after updating < its a warning
mattish.91 said:
I got 5 buttons in odin and no one says "PDA" i know it's not "PIT" and the other ones are "BL, AP, CP, CSC" i guess it should be "AP" since that button is in the same place as "PDA" should be, and i still get failed when using Heimdall, i have also tried to download root, but since the download speed is so damn low from that site i cant get it... what am i doing wrong?
This is what i get:
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Bro Please remember if you update your phone to newest 4.3, there is no more chance for you to downgrade your system , and if you root/custom your phone / you will Void your Warranty , just like they said on i9506 thread to wait until someone make a custom rom in order NOT to void that warranty for your phone.
Repulsa said:
Hey mate Read this :Edit: Dont root your device you might Void your warranty after updating < its a warning
Bro Please remember if you update your phone to newest 4.3, there is no more chance for you to downgrade your system , and if you root/custom your phone / you will Void your Warranty , just like they said on i9506 thread to wait until someone make a custom rom in order NOT to void that warranty for your phone.
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Yea. i got that, but now i can't use the phone so how do i reset it? kies doesnt work, and i can't find a proper 4.2.2 that i can flash with odin, root is not required atm...
mattish.91 said:
Yea. i got that, but now i can't use the phone so how do i reset it? kies doesnt work, and i can't find a proper 4.2.2 that i can flash with odin, root is not required atm...
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Hello again , try here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9506&pcode=EVR#firmware Hope it helps and choose your country.
Repulsa said:
Hello again , try here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9506&pcode=EVR#firmware Hope it helps and choose your country.
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Still can't download from those sources since they are too slow, can someone upload it somewhere else please? im allways getting interupted download...
mattish.91 said:
Still can't download from those sources since they are too slow, can someone upload it somewhere else please? im allways getting interupted download...
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I cant try to download the file i have a 50/50 mbps and make a mirror for you but i need to know what file are you tring to download baseband, country , Carrier and such. have a nice day.
Repulsa said:
I cant try to download the file i have a 50/50 mbps and make a mirror for you but i need to know what file are you tring to download baseband, country , Carrier and such. have a nice day.
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This is the file: http://samsung-updates.com/details/18144/Galaxy_S4_LTE-A/S800/GT-I9506/HTS/I9506XXUAMJ2.html the source is your's Thanks you'r awesome!
mattish.91 said:
I got 5 buttons in odin and no one says "PDA" i know it's not "PIT" and the other ones are "BL, AP, CP, CSC" i guess it should be "AP" since that button is in the same place as "PDA" should be, and i still get failed when using Heimdall, i have also tried to download root, but since the download speed is so damn low from that site i cant get it... what am i doing wrong?
This is what i get:
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Yes, AP is correct. Try a different data cable.
Enviado desde mi GT-P7510 usando Tapatalk 2
mattish.91 said:
This is the file: http://samsung-updates.com/details/18144/Galaxy_S4_LTE-A/S800/GT-I9506/HTS/I9506XXUAMJ2.html the source is your's Thanks you'r awesome!
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Hello again here is the 4.2.2 firmware for your GT-I9506 , Make sure to Follow the instruction. and hoping to fix your problem, Have a nice day.
Gt-19506 4.2.2 Firmware https://mega.co.nz/#!XV4wRZ6b!LEDB9WuyI9SLUjqDsPrlBhTRSo9z1Sz6uWRCiq74qE8
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09 (From https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek)
- Extract Odin .ZIP file
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Power + Volume down buttons) in order to reach download mode.
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add I9506XXUAMJ2_I9506HTSAMJ2_I9506XXUAMI1_HOME.tar.md 5 to AP
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, and wait a few minutes.
-Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
-You can now disconnect your phone from computer .
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!
Repulsa said:
Hello again here is the 4.2.2 firmware for your GT-I9506 , Make sure to Follow the instruction. and hoping to fix your problem, Have a nice day.
Gt-19506 4.2.2 Firmware https://mega.co.nz/#!XV4wRZ6b!LEDB9WuyI9SLUjqDsPrlBhTRSo9z1Sz6uWRCiq74qE8
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09 (From https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek)
- Extract Odin .ZIP file
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Power + Volume down buttons) in order to reach download mode.
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add I9506XXUAMJ2_I9506HTSAMJ2_I9506XXUAMI1_HOME.tar.md 5 to AP
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, and wait a few minutes.
-Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
-You can now disconnect your phone from computer .
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!
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This is my result:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9506XXUAMJ2_I9506HTSAMJ2_I9506XXUAMI1_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)
so this wasn't working, any idea? xD
mattish.91 said:
This is my result:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9506XXUAMJ2_I9506HTSAMJ2_I9506XXUAMI1_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)
so this wasn't working, any idea? xD
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You are trying to flash a stock 4.2.2 over a 4.3 knox bootloader!!!! If course you will get error!!!!
Since you have 4.3 knox bootlader, you only can flash stock 4.3 roms. Download the last update for your model from sammobile and reflash again with same process.
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jaswinky said:
You are trying to flash a stock 4.2.2 over a 4.3 knox bootloader!!!! If course you will get error!!!!
Since you have 4.3 knox bootlader, you only can flash stock 4.3 roms. Download the last update for your model from sammobile and reflash again with same process.
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im sorry, im totally lost and confused, what am i missing, there is only one 4.3 rom that is flashable throu odin and thats the french version and that should work in Sweden aswell, when i flash that rom i'm still getting that error, should i try to flash root before continuing? incase yes, which one? Im really grateful for all your help.
mattish.91 said:
im sorry, im totally lost and confused, what am i missing, there is only one 4.3 rom that is flashable throu odin and thats the french version and that should work in Sweden aswell, when i flash that rom i'm still getting that error, should i try to flash root before continuing? incase yes, which one? Im really grateful for all your help.
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hello again , i did not know that you have a the newest bootloader for your phone and yet you requested a 4.2.2 anyways since your Knox void warranty is not 0x1 yet go ahead and send it back for repair , im sure they will fix this problem, since you did not void your warranty yet that's the best solution i can give you. or wait to someone here on xda know's how to fix this issue. have a nice day.
Repulsa said:
hello again , i did not know that you have a the newest bootloader for your phone and yet you requested a 4.2.2 anyways since your Knox void warranty is not 0x1 yet go ahead and send it back for repair , im sure they will fix this problem, since you did not void your warranty yet that's the best solution i can give you. or wait to someone here on xda know's how to fix this issue. have a nice day.
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The problem is solvet simply flashed root, the only thing not working (so far) is keyboard xD and it is running 4.3

[Q] 4.4 Update via Odin Fail, Phone Bricked

I tried to install the 4.4.2 N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2 update on my Note 3 via odin 3.09.
Got an ext4 update failed error.
After this, the phone's bricked and is stuck on the Kies Recovery Screen. I tried to go into recovery mode in Kies, but it says this model does not have initialization.
I tried installing a 4.3 N9005XXUDMK3_N9005TNLDMK1_N9005XXUDMK2, but again failed. Download mode shows SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2
Can someone please guide me to unbrick my phone?
I don't know what ROM I was on initially. It was the stock ROM that came with the phone.
I dont have CWM and TWRM installed.
This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine.
MrAndroid12 said:
This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine.
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Thank you for that advice. How do I add a .pit file, and would you happen to have a link where I can download it from?
rinuvimal said:
Thank you for that advice. How do I add a .pit file, and would you happen to have a link where I can download it from?
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search better mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550823
tasked28m said:
search better mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550823
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I've tried all the .pit files in that thread, bro. None work. Cannot generate own pit as in phone is in recovery mode.
rinuvimal said:
I've tried all the .pit files in that thread, bro. None work. Cannot generate own pit as in phone is in recovery mode.
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i know cfautoroot has the correct pit file in , try rooting your phone with cfautoroot.
MrAndroid12 said:
This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine.
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I tried a variety of N9005 .pits and each time, it shows PIT FAIL: TOTAL SECTORS (30777344) :crying:
(Read OP) . Try flashing the polish firmware again with odin v1.85 and try using different usb ports. Close most of your running applications such as firefox skype etc that can interrupt the process and flash official firmware.
tasked28m said:
(Read OP) . Try flashing the polish firmware again with odin v1.85 and try using different usb ports. Close most of your running applications such as firefox skype etc that can interrupt the process and flash official firmware.
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Whenever I try the 4.4.2 polish, it fails at system.img.ext4. When I try 4.3, it fails at aboot.
Here's the Odin log for 4.4.2 polish:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<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> 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>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
bootloop note 3
After installig android 4.4.2, i tried to root with cf-root, now it is in a loop.
I cannot come into in recovery mode.
The phone starts with: -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid enforcing,- set warrant bit recovery
when i keep the battery out and then put it in, it says again -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid etc.
Who can help me????
rinuvimal said:
Whenever I try the 4.4.2 polish, it fails at system.img.ext4. When I try 4.3, it fails at aboot.
Here's the Odin log for 4.4.2 polish:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<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> 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>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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You won't be able to downgrade back to 4.3 - Use the PDA slot on ODIN and try flashing again.
poedy said:
After installig android 4.4.2, i tried to root with cf-root, now it is in a loop.
I cannot come into in recovery mode.
The phone starts with: -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid enforcing,- set warrant bit recovery
when i keep the battery out and then put it in, it says again -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid etc.
Who can help me????
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I answered in your other thread about this...
rinuvimal said:
I tried to install the 4.4.2 N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2 update on my Note 3 via odin 3.09.
Got an ext4 update failed error.
After this, the phone's bricked and is stuck on the Kies Recovery Screen. I tried to go into recovery mode in Kies, but it says this model does not have initialization.
I tried installing a 4.3 N9005XXUDMK3_N9005TNLDMK1_N9005XXUDMK2, but again failed. Download mode shows SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2
Can someone please guide me to unbrick my phone?
I don't know what ROM I was on initially. It was the stock ROM that came with the phone.
I dont have CWM and TWRM installed.
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try to downlaod and flash the 4.4.2 tar again, you cant downgrade to 4.3 as your bootlaoder got upgraded
Edit- darn am i too slow or are you too fast today @radicalisto? second time...LOL :good:
Khizar said:
try to downlaod and flash the 4.4.2 tar again, you cant downgrade to 4.3 as your bootlaoder got upgraded
Edit- darn am i too slow or are you too fast today @radicalisto? second time...LOL :good:
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15 hour sleep man, seems to have me buzzing around lol :highfive:
Solution
I also have Hong Kong N9005 32GB with N9005XXUBMI5 PDA, tried to flash 4.4.2 with Odin and stuck at "invalid ext4 image", was't able to flash anything after it.
But after 16 hours I finally found a solution:
1. Get leaked Polish ROM (that one with 4 files, do not use the official - it has one file rom)
2. Extract archive
3. Extract "CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar" and get your pitfile - HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
4. Flash your phone with this pitfile and other 4 files from archive (I used Odin 3.09) with repartitioning enabled.
After this procedure I have fully working android 4.4 :victory:
m1ndst0rm said:
I also have Hong Kong N9005 32GB with N9005XXUBMI5 PDA, tried to flash 4.4.2 with Odin and stuck at "invalid ext4 image", was't able to flash anything after it.
But after 16 hours I finally found a solution:
1. Get leaked Polish ROM (that one with 4 files, do not use the official - it has one file rom)
2. Extract archive
3. Extract "CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar" and get your pitfile - HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
4. Flash your phone with this pitfile and other 4 files from archive (I used Odin 3.09) with repartitioning enabled.
After this procedure I have fully working android 4.4 :victory:
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Have you tried rooting it with Chainfire's CF-Auto Root yet?
m1ndst0rm said:
I also have Hong Kong N9005 32GB with N9005XXUBMI5 PDA, tried to flash 4.4.2 with Odin and stuck at "invalid ext4 image", was't able to flash anything after it.
But after 16 hours I finally found a solution:
1. Get leaked Polish ROM (that one with 4 files, do not use the official - it has one file rom)
2. Extract archive
3. Extract "CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar" and get your pitfile - HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
4. Flash your phone with this pitfile and other 4 files from archive (I used Odin 3.09) with repartitioning enabled.
After this procedure I have fully working android 4.4 :victory:
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can you show the download link for the leaked rom with 4 files?
vndnguyen said:
can you show the download link for the leaked rom with 4 files?
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I have no permission to post links yet, but try googling for N3KitKat.rar.torrent
Leaked download link is in my sig (not this cause I am on xda app l check my other posts)
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
ManUtdRul3 said:
Have you tried rooting it with Chainfire's CF-Auto Root yet?
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Just tried latest one, ended up in bootloop with "KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING"...
Now flashing original ROM again.
m1ndst0rm said:
Just tried latest one, ended up in bootloop with "KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING"...
Now flashing original ROM again.
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Seems to be a common problem. Hopefully an update to it will fix it.

[Q] Odin FAIL - N910U / From Hong Kong 4.4.4 to Taiwan 5.0.1 ROM

Hi All
I have the Hong Kong Note 4 N910U
PDA N910UXXU1AOC3
CSC N910UZZH1AOC3
As you may know, lollipop 5 is not out yet for this particular version. As I am experiencing some issues with the phone, I thought I'll just do a factory reset. However I've read somewhere here that I can use the other stock roms of the N910U eg; Taiwan 5.01 or New Zealand 5.0.1. So I thought I might aswell update to lollipop and then do a fresh factory reset.
So I downloaded this Taiwan one
PDA N910UXXU1BOD4
CSC N910UZZT1BOD4
However it keeps failing in ODIN.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N910UXXU1BOD4_N910UZZT1BOD4_N910UXXU1BOD4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006> cache.img
<ID:0/006> hidden.img
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I did use all different versions of ODIN, tried on different usb ports, re-installed installed new drivers, used a different computer etc.. Still same outcome. I am using the original usb cable that came with the phone. What am I missing, any help will be much appreciated ?
gokhan04uk said:
Hi All
I have the Hong Kong Note 4 N910U
PDA N910UXXU1AOC3
CSC N910UZZH1AOC3
As you may know, lollipop 5 is not out yet for this particular version. As I am experiencing some issues with the phone, I thought I'll just do a factory reset. However I've read somewhere here that I can use the other stock roms of the N910U eg; Taiwan 5.01 or New Zealand 5.0.1. So I thought I might aswell update to lollipop and then do a fresh factory reset.
So I downloaded this Taiwan one
PDA N910UXXU1BOD4
CSC N910UZZT1BOD4
However it keeps failing in ODIN.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N910UXXU1BOD4_N910UZZT1BOD4_N910UXXU1BOD4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006> cache.img
<ID:0/006> hidden.img
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I did use all different versions of ODIN, tried on different usb ports, re-installed installed new drivers, used a different computer etc.. Still same outcome. I am using the original usb cable that came with the phone. What am I missing, any help will be much appreciated ?
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I have identical problem. Same device, same stock firmware. Trying to update to BOD4
Dancing around:
I've installed last TWRP (https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote4exynos.html) from Odin after multiple failed attempts with N910UXXU1BOD4
Device booted normally (long boot with "updating applications")
TA-DA!
it booted to 5.0.1
It's creepy magic, but it works.
BTW, sammobile has newer version (N910UXXU1BOE3_N910UZZT1BOE3_BRI.zip)
I've repeated same procedure with newer rom: N910UXXU1BOE3/N910UZZT1BOE3:
Attempt to flash via Odin new firmware
Get error
Unplug device. Remove battery. Insert battery back. Boot to download mode again
Flash TWRP via odin
Successfully reboot to new system
stari4ek said:
I've repeated same procedure with newer rom: N910UXXU1BOE3/N910UZZT1BOE3:
Attempt to flash via Odin new firmware
Get error
Unplug device. Remove battery. Insert battery back. Boot to download mode again
Flash TWRP via odin
Successfully reboot to new system
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Thanks for that mate. Will try it when i get home. Im not familiar with using odin or this TWRP thing. So do i download the TWRP tar file and load it to odin, then what? Can you give me the full nstructions please. Im quite confused especially the last bit under odin install method ,
"Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery"
gokhan04uk said:
Thanks for that mate. Will try it when i get home. Im not familiar with using odin or this TWRP thing. So do i download the TWRP tar file and load it to odin, then what? Can you give me the full nstructions please. Im quite confused especially the last bit under odin install method ,
"Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery"
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My device booted to TWRP by itself without any problem, so no need to force it with keys or fastboot.
I forgot to mention, since TWRP is custom recovery You will trigger "knox void warranty 0x1", so if it's important to you - you need another way.
Does Your device boot to system after error with N910UXXU1BOD4? Cause my didn't.
Probably flashing original recovery will fix it also and will not trigger knox
I just want to clarify this just to be clear.
So after it fails you turn off, pull battery, turn on to download mode and install TWRP and then it will boot into TWRP and you just reboot and the BOE3 Taiwan firmware will just boot up? Sounds like magic, like you mentioned before.
stari4ek said:
I've repeated same procedure with newer rom: N910UXXU1BOE3/N910UZZT1BOE3:
Attempt to flash via Odin new firmware
Get error
Unplug device. Remove battery. Insert battery back. Boot to download mode again
Flash TWRP via odin
Successfully reboot to new system
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stari4ek said:
My device booted to TWRP by itself without any problem, so no need to force it with keys or fastboot.
I forgot to mention, since TWRP is custom recovery You will trigger "knox void warranty 0x1", so if it's important to you - you need another way.
Does Your device boot to system after error with N910UXXU1BOD4? Cause my didn't.
Probably flashing original recovery will fix it also and will not trigger knox
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Well after the error that odin gave me, i managed to recover my device using kies so my phones back on its original firmware all working. So, what is the method you used to install the latest taiwan update? Did you just go through the normal odin method or ? I dont really want to root the device, i just want to install the original stock 5.1 firmware.
a_ballads said:
I just want to clarify this just to be clear.
So after it fails you turn off, pull battery, turn on to download mode and install TWRP and then it will boot into TWRP and you just reboot and the BOE3 Taiwan firmware will just boot up? Sounds like magic, like you mentioned before.
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yes. after error.
i "reboot" device to download mode (disconnect from usb, take out battery, put it back. volume-down+home+power).
in download mode I install TWRP.
if "auto reboot" is ticked in odin - it will reboot to new recovery (twrp) automatically. it (twrp) will perform some patching and will reboot device automatically. device will boot to system.
first boot can take a while.
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gokhan04uk said:
Well after the error that odin gave me, i managed to recover my device using kies so my phones back on its original firmware all working. So, what is the method you used to install the latest taiwan update? Did you just go through the normal odin method or ? I dont really want to root the device, i just want to install the original stock 5.1 firmware.
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it.s 5.0.1 btw. There is no 5.1 yet
Yes I went through normal odin with last taiwan firmware.
it did fail with error above.
reboot to download mode.
I flashed TWRP on top of it.
when twrp is installed - system boots to new 5.0.1
KNOX is triggered!
some hours device is alive and fully working. no issues... yet =)
As usual. No responsibility here, Do it on Your own risk
stari4ek said:
yes. after error.
i "reboot" device to download mode (disconnect from usb, take out battery, put it back. volume-down+home+power).
in download mode I install TWRP.
if "auto reboot" is ticked in odin - it will reboot to new recovery (twrp) automatically. it (twrp) will perform some patching and will reboot device automatically. device will boot to system.
first boot can take a while.
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it.s 5.0.1 btw. There is no 5.1 yet
Yes I went through normal odin with last taiwan firmware.
it did fail with error above.
reboot to download mode.
I flashed TWRP on top of it.
when twrp is installed - system boots to new 5.0.1
KNOX is triggered!
some hours device is alive and fully working. no issues... yet =)
As usual. No responsibility here, Do it on Your own risk
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I see. Well there should be a way of getting this installed without having to root/trigger the knox. I dont see how others are doing it through odin and our ones are failing. There should be a reason. Or it might be that this specific taiwan one fails for everyone? I did see some who flashed the new zealand one without issues..
gokhan04uk said:
I see. Well there should be a way of getting this installed without having to root/trigger the knox. I dont see how others are doing it through odin and our ones are failing. There should be a reason. Or it might be that this specific taiwan one fails for everyone? I did see some who flashed the new zealand one without issues..
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probably it doesn't like that we're flashing different CSC.
the last image flashed is hidden.img, which if I'm not mistaken has CSC stuff
I'd expect that flashing this TAR without hidden.img or flashing original recovery instead of TWRP - will keep KNOX 0. But this homework is for someone else =)
stari4ek said:
probably it doesn't like that we're flashing different CSC.
the last image flashed is hidden.img, which if I'm not mistaken has CSC stuff
I'd expect that flashing this TAR without hidden.img or flashing original recovery instead of TWRP - will keep KNOX 0. But this homework is for someone else =)
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Ok, Well if i do it the way you done it, will i get future ota updates or not ? i dont mind voiding warranty because the device is from hong kong, even if something goes wrong it will be a headache to send it back there and wait for it to come back. If I can get future updates wirelessly then i dont mind rooting it.
Nope. It rejects to check OTA. Manual update via Odin is still an option.
Probably, if flash original recovery and reset device, so it switches to new CSC - OTA will work. Probably.
@gokhan04uk
Flashing a custom recovery does solve the problem... but when i tried the method below i noticied changes
BUT DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
it worked for me
Rename tar.md5 to tar
Extract tar using 7zip
Extarct hidden.img
Flash it via Odin as PDA/AP
It was succesfull for me
P.S: Knox is not triggered
Salim.Keady said:
@gokhan04uk
Flashing a custom recovery does solve the problem... but when i tried the method below i noticied changes
BUT DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
it worked for me
Rename tar.md5 to tar
Extract tar using 7zip
Extarct hidden.img
Flash it via Odin as PDA/AP
It was succesfull for me
P.S: Knox is not triggered
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This sounds interesting, can you please expand on the inductions as I am I little confused about when to flash hidden.img.
Thanks[emoji1]
Salim.Keady said:
@gokhan04uk
Flashing a custom recovery does solve the problem... but when i tried the method below i noticied changes
BUT DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
it worked for me
Rename tar.md5 to tar
Extract tar using 7zip
Extarct hidden.img
Flash it via Odin as PDA/AP
It was succesfull for me
P.S: Knox is not triggered
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Can you give us full instructions please. I downloaded N910UXXU1BOE3_N910UZZT1BOE3_N910UXXU1BOE3_HOME
After I rename the md5 file to tar and extract. What do I do with the hidden.img file ?
Do I need to use only odin? or anything else
gokhan04uk said:
Can you give us full instructions please. I downloaded N910UXXU1BOE3_N910UZZT1BOE3_N910UXXU1BOE3_HOME
After I rename the md5 file to tar and extract. What do I do with the hidden.img file ?
Do I need to use only odin? or anything else
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Flash firmware
Hidden fails
Extract hidden.img and flash it as pda
Simple as that
And remeber am not responsible even if it worked for me and another user
Salim.Keady said:
Flash firmware
Hidden fails
Extract hidden.img and flash it as pda
Simple as that
And remeber am not responsible even if it worked for me and another user
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So I have to go through the normal odin process. Once it fails. I have to flash hidden.img through odin?
gokhan04uk said:
So I have to go through the normal odin process. Once it fails. I have to flash hidden.img through odin?
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Yes
How do you even flash the hidden.img,ext4 files through odin?

[Q] Help, Odin stuck at system.img.ext4

Tbh, i found lots threads with the same problem but i couldn't solved mine.... anyway im on SM-9005
Story behind
I was trying to flash Lollipop 5.0 Stock ROM(using ODIN 3.09) [email protected]
and i gotten a huge red FAIL. somehow i manage to get myself to download mode again so without thinking twice i simply flash 4.4.2 stock ROM.
Succeed! but i gotten stuck at Samsung logo, this is where i regretted that i didn't wipe my data,etc via CWM but instead of that i went re-flash the same 4.4.2 stock ROM and now forever stuck at system.img.ext4.....
i tried flash CWM and wipe things up, does not work..
highly appreciate if someone would help me solve this :crying:
p/s.please pardon my english, its not my native tongue language.
elSpade said:
Tbh, i found lots threads with the same problem but i couldn't solved mine.... anyway im on SM-9005
Story behind
I was trying to flash Lollipop 5.0 Stock ROM(using ODIN 3.09) [email protected]
and i gotten a huge red FAIL. somehow i manage to get myself to download mode again so without thinking twice i simply flash 4.4.2 stock ROM.
Succeed! but i gotten stuck at Samsung logo, this is where i regretted that i didn't wipe my data,etc via CWM but instead of that i went re-flash the same 4.4.2 stock ROM and now forever stuck at system.img.ext4.....
i tried flash CWM and wipe things up, does not work..
highly appreciate if someone would help me solve this :crying:
p/s.please pardon my english, its not my native tongue language.
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First thing - can you get back into Download mode?
If so take out battery and leave things for a while. Then when you put battery back in, hold down the DL mode keys and enter DL. Then connect phone to computer and in Odin, flash your Stock v5
You could also DL the Odin-flashable version of CWM or TWRP and flash that before you restart. (untick the Reboot option in Odin BEFORE you flash the firmware)
Journyman16 said:
First thing - can you get back into Download mode?
If so take out battery and leave things for a while. Then when you put battery back in, hold down the DL mode keys and enter DL. Then connect phone to computer and in Odin, flash your Stock v5
You could also DL the Odin-flashable version of CWM or TWRP and flash that before you restart. (untick the Reboot option in Odin BEFORE you flash the firmware)
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Yes i can go to DL Mode, and when i flashed Stock v5, got stuck mid way
this is what on my ODIN (tried both 3.07 and 3.09)
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005XXUGNH1_N9005OLBGNH1_N9005XXUGNH1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<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
btw usually i left the PIT empty, but there's some thread suggested it, i try both. still stuck
elSpade said:
Yes i can go to DL Mode, and when i flashed Stock v5, got stuck mid way
this is what on my ODIN (tried both 3.07 and 3.09)
...
btw usually i left the PIT empty, but there's some thread suggested it, i try both. still stuck
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What phone do you have?
Do you know which region it is from?
I think that firmware is Austria and some of the Asian phones seem to have different partitions.
Also have you tried re-downloading the file - sometimes zips get corrupted.
Journyman16 said:
What phone do you have?
Do you know which region it is from?
I think that firmware is Austria and some of the Asian phones seem to have different partitions.
Also have you tried re-downloading the file - sometimes zips get corrupted.
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i bought from Malaysia? Asian that is.
i tried Hong Kong firmware, same problem but i have not tried re-download the HK Firmware, i try re-dl but might takes about 2hours
elSpade said:
i bought from Malaysia? Asian that is.
i tried Hong Kong firmware, same problem but i have not tried re-download the HK Firmware, i try re-dl but might takes about 2hours
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