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[General News][Ref][Guide] [Installing Galaxy Note Stock Roms/ updating Firmware]

Rather than having scattered info on this topic I have created one Thread to have all info on this subject, any opinions, contributions and info will be really appreciated. Your actions your Risk
Firmware Update Guide:​
Option 1 (Advance users):
1. Download Check Fus downloader 2.1 from Here
2. Open it and in "standard Window Tab" select "Android", "GT-N7000" and "region"
3. click "check firmware"
4. See in "Result" if that's the firmware you want, click download and save
5. once downloaded click "advance" on check fus downloader and browse to location of file (file name something like this GT-N7000_XEU_1_20111121215303.zip.enc2) (normally it automatically decrypts it) and click "Decrypt firmware"
5. The decrypted file (XXXXXXXXXXXXXX.tar) will be save in same location as downloaded enc2 file >>>>Open Odin and click PDA to browse to (tar) file
6. Select pit Q1_20110914_16GB.pit file in "Pit"
7. Check Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, and F. Reset Time in Odin
8. Recovery Mode- Put phone into Download Mode: press Volume Down + Home+ Power, then press Volume Up.- Connect USB cable to phone and make sure the program detect it. (If computer does not detect try again or restart computer or disable Antivirus or put phone is Debugging mode (connect to computer) and back to MTP mode (connect again)
9. Click Strat button and wait till the program finishes the process.
10.- After the phone restarted disconnect USB cable.
you should have it flashed (be patient it takes some time on 1st loading). If you get Samsung Logo loop (or stuck) Reset phone from recovery and restart above process
Option 2 (if you Got/downloaded 3 file)
- Run (open) Samsung N7000 Galaxy Note Downloader (Odin3 v 1.85) .
- Check these options: Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, and F. Reset Time.
- Now you have to select Pit file and Firmware files too like this (click & browse):
PIT: Q1_20110914_16GB.pit
PDA: CODE_N7000xxxxx_CL627135_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.m d5
PHONE: MODEM_N7000xxxxx_REV_05_CL1067428.tar.md5
CSC: GT-N7000-MULTI-CSC-Oxxxxx.tar.md5
- Put phone into Download Mode: power off the phone, wait for a minute and at the same time press (Volume Down + Home + Power) buttons, you will see recovery mode, if not take out battery, re-insert it and press again vol down+menu+power buttons simultaneously
- Connect USB cable to phone and make sure the program detect it (Comm 2-Yellow box).
- Click Start button and wait till the program finishes the process. (takes couple of minutes)
- After the phone restarted disconnect USB cable.
- 1st boot takes some time so be patient
- If stuck in Boot animation (samsung logo) Take out the Battery, leave it for 5 minutes, and re-insert battery, Press (Volume Up+Menu+Power button) simultaneously to enter Recovery mode, once in recovery Mode, do a factory reset and repeat above process
For Rooting (See Dr. Ketan Post) "Edit 16Nov 11 Simplified" work Perfect, click here for Link
Credit: Tsar3000, Sammobile, Dev. Johnan, Dr. Ketan and all contributors

3. Mobile Odin:
The easiest way to flash new roms while keeping Root
its a paid app
https://market.android.com/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro&hl=en
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1347899 (read his manual)
Download Firmware from Sammobile.com and unzip it in PC, then copy all unzip file to phone via USB
your phone must be rooted to use Mobile Odin
after copying files in phone, open Mobile Odin app
Click "open File" to navigate to "Code" zip file, select it and follow the Chairfire manual...
FOR Stock Rom Code understanding read this
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=1&t=1

Thank you for the guide, I have a couple of questions..
1.Does the Note has to be rooted to be able to upgrade?
2.Will the yellow triangle appear on boot after doing this upgrade?
Brgds... /Tubgirl

No you don't need to be rooted to upgrade
No triangle if stock ROM is used
Tubgirl said:
Thank you for the guide, I have a couple of questions..
1.Does the Note has to be rooted to be able to upgrade?
2.Will the yellow triangle appear on boot after doing this upgrade?
Brgds... /Tubgirl
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does the software extract the .tar-file by itself?
Because I only get the same zip file, no file shows up.

Thanks Dear useful info it is, just to simplify it a bit
It is easy to find Product Code by dialing *#272*imei#*
IMEI number can be found via dialing *#06#
PDA/CSC/Phone info can be found by dialing *#1234# in dialer
Suprnova_ said:
A really good guide, just what I needed.
I would make an addition for regions or product codes that isn't available in this software, for example the nordic region with swedish product code.
To get the firmware thru check fus it is however possible to manually insert the codes needed.
To do this follow these steps:
1. start regedit and go to HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Samsung\Kies\DeviceDB\
2. Start with finding the product code, to do this search for a line called ProductCode and in that line you'll find the product code, in my case it is GT-N7000ZBANEE
This code is what you write in Check Fus in the Product Code field.
3. Now to find the software codes, PDA/CSC/PHONE.
To do this search for a line called HIDSWVER
Here you'll find a long string of codes, In my case it shows up as
N7000XBKK4/N7000OXXKK5/N7000XXKK5/N7000XBKK4
The names in colour are the ones that we want, fill them in as written here.
Purple = PDA
Red = CSC
Green = Phone
Finally, press download and save.
When this continue from step 5.
(feel free to rewrite this text as my english isn't that good anymore)
And if included in the above guide, delete this post.
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nasgilani said:
Thanks Dear useful info it is, just to simplify it a bit
It is easy to find Product Code by dialing *#272*imei#*
IMEI number can be found via dialing *#06#
PDA/CSC/Phone info can be found by dialing *#1234# in dialer
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That was a bite easier yes
Thank you
But what about the file?
Is it going to be extracted aswell? Because I only have the same .zip file as before, no new .tar file
Or do I extract it from the .zip myself?

You can decrypt/extract yourself the .enc2 file to get .tar file
Suprnova_ said:
That was a bite easier yes
Thank you
But what about the file?
Is it going to be extracted aswell? Because I only have the same .zip file as before, no new .tar file
Or do I extract it from the .zip myself?
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Yes itmay be single file after extraction, inthis case select just PDA
DONT SELECT RESET PARTITION

dr.ketan said:
Yes itmay be single file after extraction, inthis case select just PDA
DONT SELECT RESET PARTITION
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I did both reset and format partition from odin (desktop) worked flawlessly.
Why am I not supposed to do that?
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nasgilani said:
Thanks Dear useful info it is, just to simplify it a bit
It is easy to find Product Code by dialing *#272*imei#*
IMEI number can be found via dialing *#06#
PDA/CSC/Phone info can be found by dialing *#1234# in dialer
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Got the stock rom, worked without a problem.
But, there is always a but, When I flashed this stock rom with mobile Odin it seemed to work, but when done flashing and rebooting this message shows up "logo_q1.jpeg draw failed"
I have no idea why this happend.
The only thing I could do was to go into download mode.
Solved it however by flashing with odin on pc and it worked again.

That is really helpful. Thank you.
Is it possible to use a different region? I have a UAE version, but would like to use the Europe ROM.

Yes you can by using Odinv3 1.85, see the instruction in original thread for it. you can download firmware either using Fus downloader or from www.sammobile.com or www.tsar3000.com. If you do it using Fus downloader you will have 1 file to flash as PDA
magxs said:
That is really helpful. Thank you.
Is it possible to use a different region? I have a UAE version, but would like to use the Europe ROM.
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magxs said:
Is it possible to use a different region? I have a UAE version, but would like to use the Europe ROM.
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You can actually do even more, you can switch the product code of your Note to make it look like a complete european version. What I did:
-Checked original product code which was KOR (*2767*4387264636#)
-Got AUT (Switzerland) XXKA rom off FusDownloader
-Flashed this rom and repartitioned phone with Odin
-Changed product code to AUT (*#272*[IMEI]#)
-Phone restarted, did complete wipe and applied AUT csc
-My phone now reads as AUT model

Thanks a lot for this guide!
I'm still new to flashing Samsung devices (last week I finally replaced my Milestone with a Note), so this is really helpful.
If I may ask a dumb question though:
Does flashing an official firmware this way revert the phone to stock completely?
I rooted my Note and installed CWM according to dr.ketan's simplified guide and flashed RiverSource's FM-Kernel using Mobile ODIN Pro to get rid of the power drain issue.
But I'm still unsure if I'm going to keep the phone (because its display issues among other things), so I might have to "clean up" the phone again.
Will this guide remove root, CWM and the modified kernel and is it save to return the phone after only following this guide?
Thanks a lot in advance!

i download the official rom that i want but i cannot fin the Q1_20110914_16GB.pit .where is???

It's attached in original post with Odin zip file
kolokas said:
i download the official rom that i want but i cannot fin the Q1_20110914_16GB.pit .where is???
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Yes it will take u to stock ROM and remove any custom roms plus root. In other word flashing stock roms brings phone back to original condition unless no triangle and Counter is there at start
Abnovitas said:
Thanks a lot for this guide!
I'm still new to flashing Samsung devices (last week I finally replaced my Milestone with a Note), so this is really helpful.
If I may ask a dumb question though:
Does flashing an official firmware this way revert the phone to stock completely?
I rooted my Note and installed CWM according to dr.ketan's simplified guide and flashed RiverSource's FM-Kernel using Mobile ODIN Pro to get rid of the power drain issue.
But I'm still unsure if I'm going to keep the phone (because its display issues among other things), so I might have to "clean up" the phone again.
Will this guide remove root, CWM and the modified kernel and is it save to return the phone after only following this guide?
Thanks a lot in advance!
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Great news, thanks for the answer!
nasgilani said:
Yes it will take u to stock ROM and remove any custom roms plus root. In other word flashing stock roms brings phone back to original condition unless no triangle and Counter is there at start
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Suprnova_ said:
I did both reset and format partition from odin (desktop) worked flawlessly.
Why am I not supposed to do that?
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When you are not having pit (partition index Table) file, You shud not select it
(in case of single file-PDA)
Many have brick devices

Check fus +Odin mobile
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[Q] root for sm-t537v

First sorry if this has been asked the forum is rather large and sifting thru all the posts is a bit tedious. Is there a root out for the t537v module of the galaxy tab 4?
Thanks in advance

uroboch said:
First sorry if this has been asked the forum is rather large and sifting thru all the posts is a bit tedious.
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Did you try towelroot?
Also don't keep saying what I quoted you on. Someone less nice than me is going to jump down your throat for it lol

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Did you try towelroot?
Also don't keep saying what I quoted you on. Someone less nice than me is going to jump down your throat for it lol
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Thanks for the advice and yes i tried towel root it tells me "This Phone isn't Supported"

uroboch said:
First sorry if this has been asked the forum is rather large and sifting thru all the posts is a bit tedious. Is there a root out for the t537v module of the galaxy tab 4?
Thanks in advance
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Hi ,
I think you have latest build now (4.4.4) , yes ? If yes , you must to try to flash via Odin older firmware http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/34971/T537VVRU1ANE2_T537VVZW1ANE2_VZW/ from any source . Before flashing you must to do factory reset . Then to try Towelroot . Perhaps you must to try like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58501194&postcount=245 . Then freeze or delete update service . If all will be fail , flash your last firmware again (for return back) .
Remember , you lost data when do factory reset .
You not afraid nothing .

repey6 said:
Hi ,
I think you have latest build now (4.4.4) , yes ? If yes , you must to try to flash via Odin older firmware http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/34971/T537VVRU1ANE2_T537VVZW1ANE2_VZW/ from any source . Before flashing you must to do factory reset . Then to try Towelroot . Perhaps you must to try like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58501194&postcount=245 . Then freeze or delete update service . If all will be fail , flash your last firmware again (for return back) .
Remember , you lost data when do factory reset .
You not afraid nothing .
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Trying this now i will let you all know how it goes.

uroboch said:
Trying this now i will let you all know how it goes.
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Sadly i couldn't get the old firmware to flash onto the device. if anyone has done this and had luck please let me know where you got the firmware and what you did to get it to work.
Thanks in advance.

uroboch said:
Sadly i couldn't get the old firmware to flash onto the device. if anyone has done this and had luck please let me know where you got the firmware and what you did to get it to work.
Thanks in advance.
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Please wait little . I can to give you this firmware in the night .

Ready
UPD.Strangely, some problems with the archive. try to understand
Try this . May be you can to flash this tar-archive . If no , i will search new right archive .
See last post

I will try to fix it in afternoon

downloading the tar archive now i will let you know if i have success.
Thanks

uroboch said:
downloading the tar archive now i will let you know if i have success.
Thanks
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934538217
All is OK !
Archive is good . My tab shows that archive is bad . And my PC shows that archive is normal .

repey6 said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934538217
All is OK !
Archive is good . My tab shows that archive is bad . And my PC shows that archive is normal .
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the message I'm getting is SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > binary 1

uroboch said:
the message I'm getting is SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > binary 1
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you flash archive from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934538217 ?

That's the archive I'm using. I don't think I'm using Odin right.

uroboch said:
That's the archive I'm using. I don't think I'm using Odin right.
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Instructions
 Extract (unzip) the firmware file
 Download Odin v3.09
 Extract Odin ZIP file
 Open Odin v.3.09
 Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
 Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
 Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
 Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
 Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes

uroboch said:
That's the archive I'm using. I don't think I'm using Odin right.
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these are the directions I'm using to flash the device
http://primehowto.com/update-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-lte-verizon-sm-t537v-android-4-4-4-kitkat-t537vvru2ank1-official-firmware/
"How To Install T537VVRU2ANK1 Android 4.4.4 KitKat On Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE (Verizon) SM-T537V Manually"
using the tar you gave me
Still getting above mentioned error on my device after i start the flash and it fails. Alas it appears i shall have to wait until someone figures out how to root the newest firmware.

uroboch said:
these are the directions I'm using to flash the device
http://primehowto.com/update-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-lte-verizon-sm-t537v-android-4-4-4-kitkat-t537vvru2ank1-official-firmware/
"How To Install T537VVRU2ANK1 Android 4.4.4 KitKat On Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE (Verizon) SM-T537V Manually"
using the tar you gave me
Still getting above mentioned error on my device after i start the flash and it fails. Alas it appears i shall have to wait until someone figures out how to root the newest firmware.
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So , good guide . Follow him . Unfortunately install this firmware does not work.
You dont try flash only older kernel like PDA via Odin ?

I also tried to flash using odin 3.07 and the PDA option but it fails.
Thanks again for all the help

uroboch said:
I also tried to flash using odin 3.07 and the PDA option but it fails.
Thanks again for all the help
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Wait little i ask guru

repey6 said:
You dont try flash only older kernel like PDA via Odin ?
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And why exactly shouldn't they try that? That's exactly what they're doing here I even contacted the moderator to verify that. Plus I used that method to re-root after I had to Odin back to complete factory stock. I don't see what the problem is flashing just an older kernel, rooting using towelroot, and then flashing the most current kernel. That's exactly how my tablet is rooted and was on the most current firmware (OA2) before I flashed Cyanogenmod

[GUIDE] Download and install MM on SM-T715

Hi guys, i'm here to share with you the Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 firmware for the SM-T715 (wifi and LTE version). It's an italian version of the firmware but it should work with other regions too. Here's the link for the download:
Link: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/70887/T715XXU2BPD6_T715OXA2BPD6_ITV/
Courtesy of Sammobile.
And here's a guide (written by miguimercadob, all credits goes to him) that you can follow also for our tablet.
1->Turn off your tab and boot it into the Download Mode. To do this, turn off your device and then press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power buttons simultaneously for 2-3 seconds. When you see the warning screen with a yellow triangle sign, press the Volume Up/Down key to enter Download/Odin mode.
2->Download the required Odin.zip file and extract the file on your PC. You will get the Odin3_v3.10.7.exe file. Open it as the administrator to get to the Odin window.
3->Connect your Galaxy device to the computer using the USB cable.
4->When you connect the device, the ID: COM port on Odin will turn Blue. You’ll also see“Added!!” message to indicate successful connection. If Odin des not detect your tab, try to reinstall drivers, try another usb cable and another usb port.
5-> Check "AP" box and click on AP. A window will pop up, just go to the folder where you extracted the firmware and select T715XXU2BPD6_T715OXA2BPD6_ITV.tar.md5 file (name may vary according to device model)
6->Now Odin is checking MD5 and will freeze for a minute or so, but don't worry, just let Odin work.
7->Click on the "Options" section and make sure that only the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time boxes are checked. (Do not, in any case, check Re-Partition box).
8->Now, click the Start button on Odin to begin firmware installation.
10->Once you get a PASS! message on Odin, your device will restart. It’s the green signal that indicates a successful installation.
11->Once our device restarts, you can disconect it.
12-> Enjoy Marshmallow on our Tab s2 (First boot will last for some minutes, just be patient! )
That's all! Hope that everyone can update
**HOW TO ROOT**
If you want to root your device, you can just follow this great GUIDE by miguimercadob
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/general/sm-t710-6-0-1-t710xxu2cpd9-marshmallow-t3371545

Waiting root...

sarjarim said:
Waiting root...
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I'n waiting for root too,,,but i only wanted to give an hand to other people who maybe don't care about it.

Hi! Would it work in T715y?

is 5g wifi working for anyone in North America? someone another thread had issues with UK MM update....

Root works with no issues. Just regular odin twrp and flash supersu.
Need to find how to enable theme engine/store and mm will be perfect

Jockard said:
Hi! Would it work in T715y?
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I already tried flashing it but I keep on getting a fail in Odin
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jarayn said:
Root works with no issues. Just regular odin twrp and flash supersu.
Need to find how to enable theme engine/store and mm will be perfect
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Which version do you install?
Link please.

Edgrr000 said:
I already tried flashing it but I keep on getting a fail in Odin
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I tried, and I get a fail too...

not work on T715Y

Jockard said:
I tried, and I get a fail too...
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hehe....
it should at least work on the T715,
for us with the T715Y, we might still need to flash the MM bootloader and modem.
i'll try is anyways

Edgrr000 said:
hehe....
it should at least work on the T715,
for us with the T715Y, we might still need to flash the MM bootloader and modem.
i'll try is anyways
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Alright so I'm stuck in a bootloop, I don't know how safe is to flash the T715 bootloader on the T715Y
Both tablet are the exact same....
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Can anyone provide a fast dl link. I'm dying to get the 715 FW downloaded.
finally got it to work:
Fast DL for SM-T715 6.0.1 FW from Samsung:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B84P5LHZlPQMWG1sNkxHSC1vWWc
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EBI_LANCER said:
not work on T715Y
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Hi, this version is ONLY for SM-T715. On other variants, such as "SM-T715Y", "SM-T715C" or "SM-T715N0" will not work.

sarjarim said:
Which version do you install?
Link please.
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Go to my post and you will find a link to downlad supersu as well as download instructions :POST
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Hi, Giuskiller, thanks for giving credits to me. Just one thing to say, people is asking for root, so it would be a good idea to add a link to my post so people can follow twrp and root instructions.

Ok to i stall this on uk 715?

Try flashing this CF autoroot via odin. Got mine here: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ with MD5 67eb614992217b1e188689ce116f2fb1

MM for SM T715 updates?
I currently have ee uk Android 5. So far only wifi tabs are officially rolling out MM. If I install this Italian version, and switch the language will I get any updates?

Giuskiller said:
Hi guys, i'm here to share with you the Android Marshmallow 6.0.1 firmware for the SM-T715 (wifi and LTE version). It's an italian version of the firmware but it should work with other regions too. Here's the link for the download:
Link: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/70887/T715XXU2BPD6_T715OXA2BPD6_ITV/
Courtesy of Sammobile.
And here's a guide (written by miguimercadob, all credits goes to him) that you can follow also for our tablet.
1->Turn off your tab and boot it into the Download Mode. To do this, turn off your device and then press and hold Volume Down + Home + Power buttons simultaneously for 2-3 seconds. When you see the warning screen with a yellow triangle sign, press the Volume Up/Down key to enter Download/Odin mode.
2->Download the required Odin.zip file and extract the file on your PC. You will get the Odin3_v3.10.7.exe file. Open it as the administrator to get to the Odin window.
3->Connect your Galaxy device to the computer using the USB cable.
4->When you connect the device, the ID: COM port on Odin will turn Blue. You’ll also see“Added!!” message to indicate successful connection. If Odin des not detect your tab, try to reinstall drivers, try another usb cable and another usb port.
5-> Check "AP" box and click on AP. A window will pop up, just go to the folder where you extracted the firmware and select T715XXU2BPD6_T715OXA2BPD6_ITV.tar.md5 file (name may vary according to device model)
6->Now Odin is checking MD5 and will freeze for a minute or so, but don't worry, just let Odin work.
7->Click on the "Options" section and make sure that only the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time boxes are checked. (Do not, in any case, check Re-Partition box).
8->Now, click the Start button on Odin to begin firmware installation.
10->Once you get a PASS! message on Odin, your device will restart. It’s the green signal that indicates a successful installation.
11->Once our device restarts, you can disconect it.
12-> Enjoy Marshmallow on our Tab s2 (First boot will last for some minutes, just be patient! )
That's all! Hope that everyone can update
**HOW TO ROOT**
If you want to root your device, you can just follow this great GUIDE by miguimercadob
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/general/sm-t710-6-0-1-t710xxu2cpd9-marshmallow-t3371545
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does this effect your warranty or trip knox?
also is this suitable for LTE version?

riz157 said:
does this effect your warranty or trip knox?
also is this suitable for LTE version?
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No this wont trip knox as you're just updating (at least my one is safe). And yes, my t-715 is LTE version, so no problems at all.

Secure Check Fail: (PIT) - Can't flash original firmware

Hey guys.
Just trying to get back to stock on a Samsung S7 Edge.
Had no issues with device, with root.
Went to reset as I sold it, and it failed.
Have since done the following.
1. Tried to use odin to reinstall original firmware. Fails with SECURE CHECK FAIL : (PIT) in download mode.
2. Formatted the data partition in TWRP. This worked and allowed me to boot into a reset OS.
3. Tried to wipe system partition in a hope to allow me to modify it. Worked, but now have no OS.
4. Continually tried to use odin to flash without success. Device is detected, but when flashing keep getting the SECURE CHECK FAIL message.
Out of ideas on what to try next.
Any help much appreciated.
Adding a couple of screenshots in case it helps.
https://goo.gl/photos/qyey8LUbP3VDi91t6

P.S. I'm using Odin on Windows via Parallels on a Mac if that makes any difference.

jason3w said:
P.S. I'm using Odin on Windows via Parallels on a Mac if that makes any difference.
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Did you ever resolve this issue? I'm having the same problem right now... Thanks in advance bro

jason3w said:
Hey guys.
Just trying to get back to stock on a Samsung S7 Edge.
Had no issues with device, with root.
Went to reset as I sold it, and it failed.
Have since done the following.
1. Tried to use odin to reinstall original firmware. Fails with SECURE CHECK FAIL : (PIT) in download mode.
2. Formatted the data partition in TWRP. This worked and allowed me to boot into a reset OS.
3. Tried to wipe system partition in a hope to allow me to modify it. Worked, but now have no OS.
4. Continually tried to use odin to flash without success. Device is detected, but when flashing keep getting the SECURE CHECK FAIL message.
Out of ideas on what to try next.
Any help much appreciated.
Can you get to Download Mode? Why don't you flash everything through ODIN? That'll fix it for sure.
https://goo.gl/photos/qyey8LUbP3VDi91t6
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Can you get to Download Mode? Why don't you flash everything through ODIN? That'll fix it for sure.

efra_zorrito said:
Did you ever resolve this issue? I'm having the same problem right now... Thanks in advance bro
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it would be interesting to know if it was resolved because i have the same problem

jason3w said:
P.S. I'm using Odin on Windows via Parallels on a Mac if that makes any difference.
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I wouldn't be surprised if that was the reason it didnt work.
I would like to know

goofwear said:
I wouldn't be surprised if that was the reason it didnt work.
I would like to know
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i just use windows and it also doesnt work

For anyone else with this issue, double check the firmware is correct for the device. I had downloaded the wrong firmware.
All worked fine in parallels with the correct firmware.

jason3w said:
For anyone else with this issue, double check the firmware is correct for the device. I had downloaded the wrong firmware.
All worked fine in parallels with the correct firmware.
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where do i download the correct firmware?

alguem resolveu? estou com o mesmo problema em um G530H

O mesmo problrma com o j600gt , aparece secure check faill (pit)

When you decompress the firmware you can see two file, CSC and HOME CSC, we usualy flash the HOME CSC.
Try Flashing the CSC, it works to me

please confirm to model number.
Please check the model numbers ..re for Galaxy S7 while SM-G935* models are for Galaxy S7 Edge. You might see a model number like SM-G930F, SM-G930K, SM-G930T, SM-G930A, SM-G935F, SM-G935A, SM-G935T, etc. ..

Akelamandi said:
please confirm to model number.
Please check the model numbers ..re for Galaxy S7 while SM-G935* models are for Galaxy S7 Edge. You might see a model number like SM-G930F, SM-G930K, SM-G930T, SM-G930A, SM-G935F, SM-G935A, SM-G935T, etc. ..
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Hi sir. in my case it kinda weird because my s7 sd820 is running china marshmallow with build number MMB29M.G9300ZCU2APH1
In setting my phone model number is SM-G9300 but in Download Mode its show ' Product Name: SM-G930V '
im confused which one is real. already tried 2 " G9300ZCUxxxx " firmware but both failed at Secure check: pit

Samir96 said:
Hi sir. in my case it kinda weird because my s7 sd820 is running china marshmallow with build number MMB29M.G9300ZCU2APH1
In setting my phone model number is SM-G9300 but in Download Mode its show ' Product Name: SM-G930V '
im confused which one is real. already tried 2 " G9300ZCUxxxx " firmware but both failed at Secure check: pit
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Just find the newest firmware release and that should work. Also can reboot recovery and select view recovery logs and click /cache/recovery/last_log and roughly 4 clicks down with your volume button, maybe 5 or 6 you should see firmware that's in use.

I wish to update my Samsung SM-N960F/DS from Android 9 to Android 10 using ODIN.
It ended up with SECURE CHECK FAIL: (PIT)
I notice in download mode Product Name is SM-N960N
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
FAP LOCK : OFF
OEM LOCK: OFF
Please help

jopadi said:
I wish to update my Samsung SM-N960F/DS from Android 9 to Android 10 using ODIN.
It ended up with SECURE CHECK FAIL: (PIT)
I notice in download mode Product Name is SM-N960N
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
FAP LOCK : OFF
OEM LOCK: OFF
Please help
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Did you use the CSC_HOME or CSC file? You should use CSC and if need copy and paste CSC to a different folder, in file explorer hit view and check box "file name extensions" and add extension .zip to CSC file, extract and find .PIT file and use that file when you flash as well as the usual firmware. That will repartition the device. I'm sure you've seen the PIT option in Odin. Make sure it is the correct firmware when you download the new firmware.
Download Samsung Galaxy Note9 SM-N960F firmware
Download the latest Samsung firmware for Galaxy Note9 with model code SM-N960F. Check out our free download or super fast premium options.
www.sammobile.com
Android 10 ^

im having same issue, i want to change to SM-A205U to SM-A205GN, is that possible
im using samsung a20

paux3 said:
im having same issue, i want to change to SM-A205U to SM-A205GN, is that possible
im using samsung a20
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CHANGE FIRMWARE try latest Android of the same version
I had the same issue flashing 7.0 caused the problem
BUT
Flashing the same verion LATEST ANDROID 8.0 Solved
my Problem Successfully 100000.....% Tested by Sireal

i already try it but it fails

System status is custom, don't know what's is the build version and stuck in download mode.

I have an note 3 that was repaired because it wasn't connecting to the internet and when it was repaired, the system status was set to custom meaning it can't receive updates. So when I was rooting it, it wouldn't boot to android, instead it was stuck in download mode and saying "Could not do normal boot". It can't even go to recovery mode. I don't remember what was the build number was, so I don't know what firmware should I install. Also, it's in Korean when in download mode.
Model name: SM-N9005
I am lost and need help.
EDIT 11/02/2022: I just realized that in download mode it shows SM-N900S.

0aZer0 said:
I have an note 3 that was repaired because it wasn't connecting to the internet and when it was repaired, the system status was set to custom meaning it can't receive updates. So when I was rooting it, it wouldn't boot to android, instead it was stuck in download mode and saying "Could not do normal boot". It can't even go to recovery mode. I don't remember what was the build number was, so I don't know what firmware should I install. Also, it's in Korean when in download mode.
Model name: SM-N9005
I am lost and need help.
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maybe the board was completely replaced by a korean model. you can double check if the product name shows either SM-N900S, SM-N900K, or SM-N900L in download mode. see attachment for reference

r0mushii said:
maybe the board was completely replaced by a korean model. you can double check if the product name shows either SM-N900S, SM-N900K, or SM-N900L in download mode. see attachment for reference
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its a SM-N900S, also, I didn't modify my phone before it was fixed but I did have access to recovery mode to factory reset it but that was a long time ago.

What updates are you expecting ??
Last release was 2016 for south korean models

JJEgan said:
What updates are you expecting ??
Last release was 2016 for south korean models
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I just pointed that out, I wasn't planning to update.

Hi,
Once I had this problem too.
Go here then search your model number and download the firmware you want (They are all official).
When downloaded extract the file.
Now download Odin and run it on your computer or laptop.
If there were 1 or 2 files in the zip file you downloaded, in Odin click "AP" and then select the bigger file. If there were 4 or 5 files in the zip file there is a 2 character word at the start of the extracted files like BL-xxxxx Or AP-xxxxx ETC. You can see these names in Odin too. Select the files by their name .
Now plug your phone to your computer or laptop with a good cable.
Turn your phone on to the Odin mode (download mode) and on your computer click Start.
After a while it will reboot and your Galaxy Note 3 will be fixed.
Note: When you select files in Odin it will take around 30 minutes to check the file so if it wrote "Odin is not responding" don't worry, just wait.
If you had problems please let me know.

A.M.2.K.M said:
Hi,
Once I had this problem too.
Go here then search your model number and download the firmware you want (They are all official).
When downloaded extract the file.
Now download Odin and run it on your computer or laptop.
If there were 1 or 2 files in the zip file you downloaded, in Odin click "AP" and then select the bigger file. If there were 4 or 5 files in the zip file there is a 2 character word at the start of the extracted files like BL-xxxxx Or AP-xxxxx ETC. You can see these names in Odin too. Select the files by their name .
Now plug your phone to your computer or laptop with a good cable.
Turn your phone on to the Odin mode (download mode) and on your computer click Start.
After a while it will reboot and your Galaxy Note 3 will be fixed.
Note: When you select files in Odin it will take around 30 minutes to check the file so if it wrote "Odin is not responding" don't worry, just wait.
If you had problems please let me know.
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The website you sent doesn't have my phone region on it. Are there other websites that have a Korean firmware on it?

That site has N9006 firmware for download and it is online .
N9006 is China firmware only ,not Korea .
Firmware
sammobile
samfrew
updato
and many others .

0aZer0 said:
The website you sent doesn't have my phone region on it. Are there other websites that have a Korean firmware on it?
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The region of the firmware is not very important.
Just download the one you like.
Other websites are not very good.
Because the files are so big, sometimes there are problems with them.
If you saw errors, sometimes it's for the file. Just download another one.

And if you wanted to get it easier, just root your device then install a good custom ROM like MagMa NX or N7 port phonersis or even android 11 with official LineageOS.
If you wanted to use a custom ROM please let me know to help you.
Because I installed custom ROMs many times.

JJEgan said:
That site has N9006 firmware for download and it is online .
N9006 is China firmware only ,not Korea .
Firmware
sammobile
samfrew
updato
and many others .
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SamMobile firmwares are archived and you have to pay to get them. And not archived ones have bugs.

A.M.2.K.M said:
Hi,
Once I had this problem too.
Go here then search your model number and download the firmware you want (They are all official).
When downloaded extract the file.
Now download Odin and run it on your computer or laptop.
If there were 1 or 2 files in the zip file you downloaded, in Odin click "AP" and then select the bigger file. If there were 4 or 5 files in the zip file there is a 2 character word at the start of the extracted files like BL-xxxxx Or AP-xxxxx ETC. You can see these names in Odin too. Select the files by their name .
Now plug your phone to your computer or laptop with a good cable.
Turn your phone on to the Odin mode (download mode) and on your computer click Start.
After a while it will reboot and your Galaxy Note 3 will be fixed.
Note: When you select files in Odin it will take around 30 minutes to check the file so if it wrote "Odin is not responding" don't worry, just wait.
If you had problems please let me know.
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Thanks man, that fixed my phone, but I used a different website called updato because it had my firmware on it. Now I have to root and install LineageOS on my phone now, but I need some tips and guides so I don't mess up my phone again lol.

0aZer0 said:
Thanks man, that fixed my phone, but I used a different website called updato because it had my firmware on it. Now I have to root and install LineageOS on my phone now, but I need some tips and guides so I don't mess up my phone again lol.
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Happy to help
For custom ROMs, N7 port by phonersis is running android 6 and turns your Note3 into a Note7. There is also MagMa NX ROM that is running android 6 but it's Samsung Naught themed and it's a bit slow.
And LineageOS 18.1 (Android11) is the fastest ROM for your device. The only problem with LineageOS is that you don't have a Samsung phone anymore. It's like a Google Pixel. You can't use Samsung notes or other Samsung apps and services. And if you used S Pen much, I don't recommend LineageOS.
But currently I am using LineageOS and N7 port phonersis. Sometimes I switch between them (but I don't recommend switching).
Steps to install custom ROMs:
Step 1: take a backup of your important data.
Step 2: root your device. see how to root
Step 3: flash the specific version of TWRP.(Because some custom ROMs require a specific version of TWRP like MagMa NX or N7 port by phonersis)
Step 4: full wipe (system, data, dalvik, cache).
Step 5: install the ROM.
If you wanted to install N7 port by phonersis please read the instructions.
And download LineageOS from the official site.
If you had any problems please let me know .

Some of us been downloading firmware free of charge from sammobile for many years .Likewise other sites .But times change since this was an actively developed model .
Problem with Note 3 is that old uploads are now dead due to many years passed .

A.M.2.K.M said:
Happy to help
For custom ROMs, N7 port by phonersis is running android 6 and turns your Note3 into a Note7. There is also MagMa NX ROM that is running android 6 but it's Samsung Naught themed and it's a bit slow.
And LineageOS 18.1 (Android11) is the fastest ROM for your device. The only problem with LineageOS is that you don't have a Samsung phone anymore. It's like a Google Pixel. You can't use Samsung notes or other Samsung apps and services. And if you used S Pen much, I don't recommend LineageOS.
But currently I am using LineageOS and N7 port phonersis. Sometimes I switch between them (but I don't recommend switching).
Steps to install custom ROMs:
Step 1: take a backup of your important data.
Step 2: root your device. see how to root
Step 3: flash the specific version of TWRP.(Because some custom ROMs require a specific version of TWRP like MagMa NX or N7 port by phonersis)
Step 4: full wipe (system, data, dalvik, cache).
Step 5: install the ROM.
If you wanted to install N7 port by phonersis please read the instructions.
And download LineageOS from the official site.
If you had any problems please let me know .
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How do I full wipe? and also at TWRP, it can't flash to boot. Is flashing to boot important?

0aZer0 said:
How do I full wipe? and also at TWRP, it can't flash to boot. Is flashing to boot important?
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Full wipe= system-cache-dalvic(ART cache)-data.
If can't reboot to system it means you deleted your devices system. Which ROM are you gonna install? I am crDroid.

A.M.2.K.M said:
Full wipe= system-cache-dalvic(ART cache)-data.
If can't reboot to system it means you deleted your devices system. Which ROM are you gonna install? I am crDroid.
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I'm gonna install LineageOS.
EDIT: Also, when I flashed the recovery, it cant do normal boot for some reason. I have a backup recovery and boot image also.

0aZer0 said:
I'm gonna install LineageOS.
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Good choice