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Flashed back to stock, now can't boot, auto-reboots

Hi there.
I have a gt-i9505 which I am returning the an ebay seller for a refund as it IMEI blacklisted.
Before I realised this I had put on Foxhound, TWRP and a custom kernel (i forget which atm).
As I am sending it back I wanted to put back on stock firmware, so I followed the guide here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477 I used the firmware
"United Kingdom BTU (April 2013)
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
Version 4.2.2"
I used odin to flash the tar.md5 file as PDA (I think I should have used TWRP but I was in a rush), everything seemed a success in odin. The phone rebooted and the blue text came up saying it is going into recovery mode, following which a 3D green android image with activity counter appeared for about 15 seconds before the phone rebooted and got stuck at the initial screen.
Now the phone only gets stuck at that, if I try turn it off it turns back on straight away.
If I try to go into recovery mode, I get the blue text then the phone reboots again.
I can get into download mode ok, so I have tried to reflash the firmware, and also tried to reflash TWRP and CWM but nothing works (though i get no errors in Odin)
I am trying to find solutions, but as I am quite strapped for time (I need to send this back to the eBay seller tomorrow) I thought I would ask for help here, any help would be EXTREMELY appreciated.

tonyr80 said:
Hi there.
I have a gt-i9505 which I am returning the an ebay seller for a refund as it IMEI blacklisted.
Before I realised this I had put on Foxhound, TWRP and a custom kernel (i forget which atm).
As I am sending it back I wanted to put back on stock firmware, so I followed the guide here - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477 I used the firmware
"United Kingdom BTU (April 2013)
PDA: I9505XXUAMDM
CSC: I9505OXXAMDB
Version 4.2.2"
I used odin to flash the tar.md5 file as PDA (I think I should have used TWRP but I was in a rush), everything seemed a success in odin. The phone rebooted and the blue text came up saying it is going into recovery mode, following which a 3D green android image with activity counter appeared for about 15 seconds before the phone rebooted and got stuck at the initial screen.
Now the phone only gets stuck at that, if I try turn it off it turns back on straight away.
If I try to go into recovery mode, I get the blue text then the phone reboots again.
I can get into download mode ok, so I have tried to reflash the firmware, and also tried to reflash TWRP and CWM but nothing works (though i get no errors in Odin)
I am trying to find solutions, but as I am quite strapped for time (I need to send this back to the eBay seller tomorrow) I thought I would ask for help here, any help would be EXTREMELY appreciated.
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Update - Fixed, had to pull the battery for longer feel free to delete

Its nhot bricked just flash stock rom again
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

[Q] Bricked GS4/bootloop (I9505) (SOLVED)

Hi all,
After installing the latest Omega ROM (Omega 9), everything seemed fine at first.
After a couple of hours I was unable to install any apps from Play Store.
Restarted a couple of times, still same issue.
Then I've decided to do a Factory Reset.
After doing this, the phone is stock in a bootloop.
When started, the Galaxy S4 logo appears briefly and dissapears again.
I am unable to boot into recovery.
When trying to do so, I see the blue screen at the top and after 5 seconds everything dissapears.
I can, however, access Download mode.
My question is, as I've never done this before.
Would the best thing to do be flashing a Stock Firmware from sammobile using Odin 3.07?
I was thinking of doing this:
Downloading this ROM from Sammobile:
Model: GT-I9505
Country: Netherlands
Version: Android 4.2.2
Changelist: 1081224
Build date: Thu, 11 Jul 2013 10:56:37 +0000
Product Code: PHN
PDA: I9505XXUBMGA
CSC: I9505PHNBMG4
MODEM: I9505XXUBMGA
Start Odin 3.07
Turn off phone first, start it in Download mode, connect it to PC.
Load the downloaded file as PDA (?)
Leave Auto Reboot and F. Reset checked and hit Start.
Well, I never did this before so I wanted to double check.
Will this solve my problem you think?
I also have a custom recovery...
Will this restore the stock recovery as well?
Thank you.

Might work but if you still can't get to recovery or phone flash fails around NAND write it means you need to flash a .pit file... Make sure you get the right one and if possible with an MD5 checksum... If the pit stuffs up while flashing (or you flash the wrong one) you can actually hard brick your phone...

So, I pretty much did exactly what I wrote in my first post and my problem is solved.
I did get a mini hart attack in the beginning as I never had this before with my Galaxy S2 and S3.
No the phone has only root with Triangle Away.
I'll avoid custom ROM's for a while

[Q] SGH-I337M No Sound or WIFI???

I have tried everything in this forum in regards to re-flashing, the weird thing is I can flash 4.2 which boots up, but no sound or wifi, also once it boots I am able to use Kies to Upgrade the 4.4, but still no sound or wifi, if I try and flash 4.3 JB through Odin it fails every single time, I have tried multiple versions of Odin and multiple sources for the firmware file???

mza2k9 said:
I have tried everything in this forum in regards to re-flashing, the weird thing is I can flash 4.2 which boots up, but no sound or wifi, also once it boots I am able to use Kies to Upgrade the 4.4, but still no sound or wifi, if I try and flash 4.3 JB through Odin it fails every single time, I have tried multiple versions of Odin and multiple sources for the firmware file???
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1. Dial *#1234# and attach the screenshot
2. Tell me if your phone is branded to one company phone or u bought it unlocked.

It is Branded to Rogers Wireless Canada.

mza2k9 said:
It is Branded to Rogers Wireless Canada.
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1. You have to go SamMobile and sig in
2. Look for ur phone and download this firmware:
Model: SGH-I337M
Model name: GALAXY S4
Country: Canada (Rogers)
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 880525
Build date: Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:41:46 +0000
Product Code: RWC
PDA: I337MVLUFNC1
CSC: I337MOYAFNC1
MODEM: I337MVLUFNC1
3. Download it and unzip it.
4. Wipe all in ur phone
5. Reboot in DOWNLOAD MODE
6. Use Odin for flash that firmware (like the pic attached)
7. Good luck

I have registered at Sammobile and downloaded the correct firmware for 4.3 and it will not flash gets all the way to the very end and when it verifys it fails??

mza2k9 said:
I have registered at Sammobile and downloaded the correct firmware for 4.3 and it will not flash gets all the way to the very end and when it verifys it fails??
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You downloaded wrong firmware. You have to download the one I was telling ya before in post #4 :silly:

ok I will try the 4.4 when I get home the one you suggested, howvever I'm pretty sure I tried that with no sound and wifi issue.. i'll keep yopu posted thanks

mza2k9 said:
ok I will try the 4.4 when I get home the one you suggested, howvever I'm pretty sure I tried that with no sound and wifi issue.. i'll keep yopu posted thanks
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1. Flash that firmware 1 time and check if u dont have sound and wifi. If u havent them, flash again the same firmware 1 time more.
2. If the second time u flash it u still without them, dial *#1234# and attach the screenshot here and we will solve the problem :highfive:

Same issue
Hey, I'm having the exact same problem. I had a custom rom installed and I noticed that I didn't have much room left on my internal storage. It was probably a stupid move, but while my phone was plugged into my computer, I deleted a lot of the folders that I saw on my phone. I kept the folders I thought were important (Android, DCIM) but apparently I deleted some important files.
I have reset the phone multiple times. Still no wifi or no sound. I have the same model this person has (SGH-i337m) and it was locked to Rogers originally, but the person I bought it from had it factory unlocked. I'm assuming I still try flashing with the Rogers firmware? I still have 29 minutes left for the firmware to finish downloading and then I'm going to try flashing it twice like you recommended.
If that doesn't work, I really hope you see this and are able to help me out. If it doesn't work, I will dial #1234# and post what it says. Please reply asap if you see this. Thanks!

I have the same problem as well!
It wasn't until I read this post that I realized I have not sound either.
I'm in the process of running the update through Kies (takes FOREVER) and then I'll try these instructions. Originally locked to Rogers, but was unlocked so I can use SIM cards in other countries.
I flashed to CyanogneMod and then tried to go back and now have this problem, with the kernel warning in red when the phone starts.
I had this version on my phone before CyanogenMod - can I try putting it back on, or do I use the March/2014 release?
Model SGH-I337M
Model name GALAXY S4
Country Canada (Rogers)
Version Android 4.4.2
Changelist 2767305
Build date Mon, 29 Sep 2014 04:07:02 +0000
Product code RWC
PDA I337MVLUFNI2
CSC I337MOYAFNI2
MODEM I337MVLUFNI2
Fingers crossed!

TeknikalMusic said:
Hey, I'm having the exact same problem. I had a custom rom installed and I noticed that I didn't have much room left on my internal storage. It was probably a stupid move, but while my phone was plugged into my computer, I deleted a lot of the folders that I saw on my phone. I kept the folders I thought were important (Android, DCIM) but apparently I deleted some important files.
I have reset the phone multiple times. Still no wifi or no sound. I have the same model this person has (SGH-i337m) and it was locked to Rogers originally, but the person I bought it from had it factory unlocked. I'm assuming I still try flashing with the Rogers firmware? I still have 29 minutes left for the firmware to finish downloading and then I'm going to try flashing it twice like you recommended.
If that doesn't work, I really hope you see this and are able to help me out. If it doesn't work, I will dial #1234# and post what it says. Please reply asap if you see this. Thanks!
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1. Install this APP and see the CSC (like in the pic attached) for know your country code.
2. Download the correct firmware in Sammobile.com with the correct CSC.

ok, I can breathe again.
I flashed the ROM that I detailed above and everything is working again.... sound, wifi, camera.... let's not talk about everything that was f'd up...
Thing I have learned:
Breathe. and don't show your stress when things go belly-up.
Ignore husband laughing at me and saying that he won't let me have HIS Samsung S4 to mess with now that I f'd mine
Always back up.
even more importantly, DON'T BACK UP WITH KIES. I LOST ALL MY TEXTS.... research a good backup program
keep the latest working version of your ROM on your desktop for the next time you f up for easy reference.......

[Q] To all who willing to help, about rooting galaxy s4, tq

Hi, 1st of all, i really really did search the whole forum, but still, can't find my answer.
So, i decide to ask....
I currently recieved a galaxy s4 as a gift.
But i find out that it doesn't have any google items: google play, google search etc.....
Due to last time I have flash galaxy note for custom rom with no google item in it before, so i think i can use the same solution to it.
But unfortunately, this couldn't solve the problem.
Google Play did install, but force close every time i start it, even with clear data or clear cache (from setting > app manager).
Then I tought that could be the firmware problem, as it is showing that there is an update ready to be install, thus I pressed install.
But still, nothings working.
Then I go check wherether the s4 is really an s4 or just a knock off.
With the data below:
Device name: Galaxy S4 (can be change)
Model number: GT-I9500
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: I9500ZCUGND1
Kernel version: 3.4.5-913788 [email protected]#1 Mon Mar 31 18:54:48 KST 2014
Build number: KOT49H.I9500ZCUGND1
SE for Android status: Enforcing SEPF_GT-I9500_4.4.2_0011 Mon Mar 31 19:09:37 2014
I found out at samfirmware.com that this is a real galaxy s4, but is for the china market.
I saw some post saying that you can reflash other country stock rom so that google play can be use.
But what i saw for rooting tutorial is for jellybean(4.2) not kitkat(4.4.2)
So now, at here, i wish that some one can help out to solve the problem I'm facing.
Main thing, to get the Google Play shop to work.
An Android without Google Play store looks kind of wired.
Many thanks for reading my post and greatful thanks for helping me, thank you.:angel:

ask
NooBDroidPlayer said:
Hi, 1st of all, i really really did search the whole forum, but still, can't find my answer.
So, i decide to ask....
I currently recieved a galaxy s4 as a gift.
But i find out that it doesn't have any google items: google play, google search etc.....
Due to last time I have flash galaxy note for custom rom with no google item in it before, so i think i can use the same solution to it.
But unfortunately, this couldn't solve the problem.
Google Play did install, but force close every time i start it, even with clear data or clear cache (from setting > app manager).
Then I tought that could be the firmware problem, as it is showing that there is an update ready to be install, thus I pressed install.
But still, nothings working.
Then I go check wherether the s4 is really an s4 or just a knock off.
With the data below:
Device name: Galaxy S4 (can be change)
Model number: GT-I9500
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: I9500ZCUGND1
Kernel version: 3.4.5-913788 [email protected]#1 Mon Mar 31 18:54:48 KST 2014
Build number: KOT49H.I9500ZCUGND1
SE for Android status: Enforcing SEPF_GT-I9500_4.4.2_0011 Mon Mar 31 19:09:37 2014
I found out at samfirmware.com that this is a real galaxy s4, but is for the china market.
I saw some post saying that you can reflash other country stock rom so that google play can be use.
But what i saw for rooting tutorial is for jellybean(4.2) not kitkat(4.4.2)
So now, at here, i wish that some one can help out to solve the problem I'm facing.
Main thing, to get the Google Play shop to work.
An Android without Google Play store looks kind of wired.
Many thanks for reading my post and greatful thanks for helping me, thank you.:angel:
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so first of all download 4.4 kitkat for india..from samfirmware as usual if you dont find instruction them message me i will guide you!

it.ysh said:
so first of all download 4.4 kitkat for india..from samfirmware as usual if you dont find instruction them message me i will guide you!
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I'm already in 4.4.2, how do I install 4.4 jurist on to it?

NooBDroidPlayer said:
I'm already in 4.4.2, how do I install 4.4 jurist on to it?
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but you dont have indian rom first download that

NooBDroidPlayer said:
Hi, 1st of all, i really really did search the whole forum, but still, can't find my answer.
So, i decide to ask....
I currently recieved a galaxy s4 as a gift.
But i find out that it doesn't have any google items: google play, google search etc.....
Due to last time I have flash galaxy note for custom rom with no google item in it before, so i think i can use the same solution to it.
But unfortunately, this couldn't solve the problem.
Google Play did install, but force close every time i start it, even with clear data or clear cache (from setting > app manager).
Then I tought that could be the firmware problem, as it is showing that there is an update ready to be install, thus I pressed install.
But still, nothings working.
Then I go check wherether the s4 is really an s4 or just a knock off.
With the data below:
Device name: Galaxy S4 (can be change)
Model number: GT-I9500
Android version: 4.4.2
Baseband version: I9500ZCUGND1
Kernel version: 3.4.5-913788 [email protected]#1 Mon Mar 31 18:54:48 KST 2014
Build number: KOT49H.I9500ZCUGND1
SE for Android status: Enforcing SEPF_GT-I9500_4.4.2_0011 Mon Mar 31 19:09:37 2014
I found out at samfirmware.com that this is a real galaxy s4, but is for the china market.
I saw some post saying that you can reflash other country stock rom so that google play can be use.
But what i saw for rooting tutorial is for jellybean(4.2) not kitkat(4.4.2)
So now, at here, i wish that some one can help out to solve the problem I'm facing.
Main thing, to get the Google Play shop to work.
An Android without Google Play store looks kind of wired.
Many thanks for reading my post and greatful thanks for helping me, thank you.:angel:
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Flash this:
Download:
http://dl.sammobile.com/PVFcQ1kpNz0...lNBXkVBUA../I9500ZCUGND1_I9500CHNGND1_CHN.zip
Model: GT-I9500
Model name: GALAXY S4
Country: China
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 913788
Build date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:00:17 +0000
Product Code: CHN
PDA: I9500ZCUGND1
CSC: I9500CHNGND1
MODEM: I9500ZCUGND1
Instructions:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin v3.09
- Extract Odin zip-file
- Open Odin v3.09
- 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 a few minutes

it.ysh said:
but you dont have indian rom first download that
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ok, I have downloaded the rom that you said, what next?
just to inform, my s4 is not yet root at all

jeffrey268 said:
Flash this:
Download:
http://dl.sammobile.com/PVFcQ1kpNz0...lNBXkVBUA../I9500ZCUGND1_I9500CHNGND1_CHN.zip
Model: GT-I9500
Model name: GALAXY S4
Country: China
Version: Android 4.4.2
Changelist: 913788
Build date: Mon, 31 Mar 2014 10:00:17 +0000
Product Code: CHN
PDA: I9500ZCUGND1
CSC: I9500CHNGND1
MODEM: I9500ZCUGND1
Instructions:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin v3.09
- Extract Odin zip-file
- Open Odin v3.09
- 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 a few minutes
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do I have to root before I do the above step you were saying?
my s4 haven't been root at all since I received it, I just only done an OTA update,
and is in baseband I9500ZCUGND1 now
main thing I need is to get Google Play to be install and usable on this phone since it is now bundle with it at the 1st place.
curious why china have to detach Google Play for their phones?

How to.
NooBDroidPlayer said:
do I have to root before I do the above step you were saying?
my s4 haven't been root at all since I received it, I just only done an OTA update,
and is in baseband I9500ZCUGND1 now
main thing I need is to get Google Play to be install and usable on this phone since it is now bundle with it at the 1st place.
curious why china have to detach Google Play for their phones?
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The following wil trip knox to 0x1
Install TWRP recovery:
1. download latest tar here: http://techerrata.com/browse/twrp2/i9500
2. Power off your phone.
3. Boot into download mode.
4. Connect your phone to your PC, you may have to install samsung drivers from here: http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...NG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.33.0.exe
5. Downlod and Open Odin3 v3.09, download link: https://mega.co.nz/#!7MMWkCyB!8s9Pg9jebiXRjkv_0bGfvhT-3af6MQRnTE08hzjAG1M
6. Select the downloded tar in AB in Odin.
7. Deselect auto reboot in odin.
8. Click start, and wait for it to finish.
9. Remove the battery from your phone.
10. Put your battery back in and start your phone in recovery mode, howto: http://hintslibrary.blogspot.nl/2013/07/how-to-enter-into-recovery-mode-on.html
11. In TWRP go to backup and do a full backup.
12. Just to be safe: Copy the backup to your PC, backup is located /TWRP/BACKUPS/
If the above worked (The following wil remove everything from your phone so do a backup of impotant data):
11. Download a rom you want on your phone, i recommend: Omega v20 Kit Kat 4.4.2, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2232887/showthread.php?t=2232887
12. Put the downloaded rom on your micro sd card.
13. Reboot your phone into recovery as in step 10.
14. In TWRP recovery do to wipe and do advance wipe, select all except ext-sd and EFS.
15. In TWRP recovery select install, and select the rom you downloaded.
16. If the rom ask you to wipe you can select no.
17. When the install is complete reboot your phone, now continu with the setup, when complete you should have all the google goodies.

Gaaps
NooBDroidPlayer said:
ok, I have downloaded the rom that you said, what next?
just to inform, my s4 is not yet root at all
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then now download gaaps it will definately solve your problem..if this was helpful please press thanks

XEO phone showing XSI in CSC code and flashed NZL

hi gy=uy sorry but i need help with the phone note 3 n9005 that whne i started using the phone on XSi it was fine later on it started the reboots and othe problems so i downloaded the XEO file and flashed it but no use cant even pass the activation. then i heard that the NZL file is release in june so i thought that it may have some fixer of bugs that may cause this so i flashed the NZL unlocked file but no use it gave fail in odin so i reflashed the XEO file so it came back but it still wont get the activated so wht sould i do i have to sale it so i need to make this phone work some how so i can sell it
DAMN SAMSUNG