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[Q] SM-N9005 bricked, help needed!

I managed not only brick one, but two SM-N9005, trying to do the Root de la Vega (yes, I used the right files).
After entering download mode, Odin failed after a short time (blue status bar was 2mm long).
Now the phone only says: Firmware upgrade encountered an issues. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
But:
- Kies recovery fails
- I can't go into recovery mode, only download mode.
- Can't install stock ROM with Odin, fails as well.
- Can't CF-Auto-Root, Odin fails.
Note: Reactivation lock is OFF.
Any ideas?

k3000 said:
I managed not only brick one, but two SM-N9005, trying to do the Root de la Vega (yes, I used the right files).
After entering download mode, Odin failed after a short time (blue status bar was 2mm long).
Now the phone only says: Firmware upgrade encountered an issues. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.
But:
- Kies recovery fails
- I can't go into recovery mode, only download mode.
- Can't install stock ROM with Odin, fails as well.
- Can't CF-Auto-Root, Odin fails.
Note: Reactivation lock is OFF.
Any ideas?
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try a different odin

jaythenut said:
try a different odin
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Tried that, did not help. Thanks for the input. Used v1.85 mainly, though.

k3000 said:
Tried that, did not help. Thanks for the input. Used v1.85 mainly, though.
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Try 3. what ever the number is i think it's better

jaythenut said:
Try 3. what ever the number is i think it's better
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Odin3v185
That's the one I used.

k3000 said:
Odin3v185
That's the one I used.
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No not that one v 3.07

jaythenut said:
No not that one v 3.07
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Just tried it again with ODIN v3.07 and got the same error message in ODIN
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

This is getting really frustrating...
I tried different ODINs running on XP, Win 7 and Win 8.
I ran ODIN as Admin or Standard user and I used different USB ports and cables.
Nothing seems to help.
For example, trying to flash stock ROM gives me this error in ODIN:
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

What's the error on the phone?
Example:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCTION NAME: SM-N9005
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
REACTIVIATION LOCK: OFF
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
RP SWREV: S1 T1 R1 A2 P1
WRITE PROTECTION: ENABLE.....

toker_X1 said:
What's the error on the phone?
Example:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCTION NAME: SM-N9005
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
REACTIVIATION LOCK: OFF
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
QUALCOM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
RP SWREV: S1 T1 R1 A2 P1
WRITE PROTECTION: ENABLE.....
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There is no error message on the display... that's exactly the text I see as well.
The only things that happens on the display the moment ODIN displays "FAIL", the blue progress bar freezes... I'd day it doesn't get further than 1-2%.

Normally there should be a red line with the error code/message.
All I can suggest is you try flashing stock rom using the several files (Kernel, PDA, CSC) method if you already havent done so already.

toker_X1 said:
Normally there should be a red line with the error code/message.
All I can suggest is you try flashing stock rom using the several files (Kernel, PDA, CSC) method if you already havent done so already.
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Would you kindly be able to provide a link to the procedure you are referring to?
I have attached a picture of my bricked screen... I either see this one or the download screen.

k3000 said:
Would you kindly be able to provide a link to the procedure you are referring to?
I have attached a picture of my bricked screen... I either see this one or the download screen.
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Why didn't you use ODIN 3.09 like guide here on XDA says?
Have you tried with that version?

k3000 said:
Would you kindly be able to provide a link to the procedure you are referring to?
I have attached a picture of my bricked screen... I either see this one or the download screen.
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Thats not 'Download Mode', thats phone firmware recovery mode.
Can you get to 'Download Mode'? - ie. Green Andriod Robot screen? (Pull out the battery, Vol Down, Home and Power)
When I soft brinked my phone, I eventually got it working by doing this..
1) Boot into 'Download Mode'
2) Using Odin 3.09 flash Stock Kernel (my kernel file was 'KERNEL-BTU-N9005XXUBMJ3-1381515654.tar'), this enabled boot to 'Recovery Mode' where is was not working before.
3) Using Odin 3.09 flash CSC (my CSC file was 'N9005OXABMJ3_CSC.tar.md5')
4) Boot into 'Recovery Mode' and wipe all (System, Data, Cache etc..)
5) Using Odin 3.09 flash Stock Firmware (my file was 'N9005XXUBMJ3_N9005OXABMJ1_N9005XXUBMJ2_HOME.tar.md5') - this will fail.
6) Using Kies 3 Beta - Perform a 'Emergency Firmware Recovery', recovery code is required - this got be back to normal
Hope this helps.

toker_X1 said:
Thats not 'Download Mode', thats phone firmware recovery mode.
Can you get to 'Download Mode'? - ie. Green Andriod Robot screen? (Pull out the battery, Vol Down, Home and Power)
When I soft brinked my phone, I eventually got it working by doing this..
1) Boot into 'Download Mode'
2) Using Odin 3.09 flash Stock Kernel (my kernel file was 'KERNEL-BTU-N9005XXUBMJ3-1381515654.tar'), this enabled boot to 'Recovery Mode' where is was not working before.
3) Using Odin 3.09 flash CSC (my CSC file was 'N9005OXABMJ3_CSC.tar.md5')
4) Boot into 'Recovery Mode' and wipe all (System, Data, Cache etc..)
5) Using Odin 3.09 flash Stock Firmware (my file was 'N9005XXUBMJ3_N9005OXABMJ1_N9005XXUBMJ2_HOME.tar.md5') - this will fail.
6) Using Kies 3 Beta - Perform a 'Emergency Firmware Recovery', recovery code is required - this got be back to normal
Hope this helps.
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Just tried... I get stuck at 2) again trying to flash the Kernel.

k3000 said:
Just tried... I get stuck at 2) again trying to flash the Kernel.
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try stock firmware from www.samfirmwares.com with odin v3.09

k3000 said:
Just tried... I get stuck at 2) again trying to flash the Kernel.
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Uhm, probably a dumb question, but did you use the CSC file as well? Didn't see that in the SS.

nabilsweet007 said:
try stock firmware from www.samfirmwares.com with odin v3.09
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Unfortunately, no progress. Fails at the very same stage all where all my other efforts have failed, too.
Note: I am using the standard USB 3.0 cable which came with the Note 3. I have tried about 5 different USB 2.0 I have at home. Windows would not recognize a USB device being connected, but the Note 3 itself starts to charge the battery.

What was the csc of the phone before you tried the first flash?
Sent from my SM-N9005

SUCCESS!!
I went to the basement and dug out an old Win XP laptop, approx. 2002 vintage, which has not been used since probably 2005.
Plugged in my Note 3 with the USB 3.0 cable (of course at USB 1.0 speeds), re-ran Root de la Vega from scratch and voilà, it worked!
LESSON LEARNED: Do not use VMWARE FUSION/MAC to root. IT WILL BRICK YOUR PHONE.

[HELP] i9505 Stuck in Boot (serious problem)

Hi all,
Two weeks ago I dropped my Samsung GT - I9505 S4 ( T -Mobile NL ). The screen was damaged (black), but the phone still worked. I could hear the startup sound and also incoming mail and whatsapp messages. So the phone was alive, but the screen was dead.
So i ordered a new screen and replaced it myself. This was no problem at all. The screen replacement was a succes. The S4 logo came up. I was happy the screen replacement worked. But now i had this problem, the phone was stuck in the bootlogo!
I tried to enter the recovery mode, it didn't work (Volume Up + Home + Power).
Then i tried to enter the download mode (Volume Down + Home + Power). This worked.
Then i tried to install the official firmware. I chose to install the newest firmware (I9505XXUEMKF 4.3). I downloaded it at sammobile model=GT-I9505&pcode=TNL#firmware
I used Odin 1.85, 3.07 and 3.09 on Windows 7 and Windows 8 with all the Samsung USB drivers installed. And also i used the Pit file CSB signed Fusion3 EUR 0325 V2.
The phone is still stuck in the boot screen. After a clean install and pass from odin, the s4 says: "Recovery booting". Recovery mode still not accessible.
When i flash my S4 with the latest CW-Autoroot or Philz Touch, the Phone says:
Recovery booting ....
Recovery is not enforcing seandroid
Warrenty Bit Set : Recovery
Download screen info:
ODIN MODE
Product Name: GT-I9505
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
Any help would be appreciated! I am willing to pay for the right solution.

1. Download a suitable kernel in tar.md5 format -> HERE
2. Download ODIN 3.09
3. Once installed, boot your phone in Download mode by pressing Vol Down+Home+Power together until you see a warning dialog. Press Vol UP to get into download mode.
4. Make sure ODIN is running, and NO KIES processes are running.
5. Connect your phone with USB cable to your PC.
6. In ODIN, you should see a COM port with yellow background.
7. Click the PDA/AP button ONLY.
8. Select the kernel file you downloaded.
9. Press Start and nothing else.
10. If everything went as expected, your phone should reboot after a while with a working Recovery.
11. Try now to install the firmware MKF u downloaded before (without selecting .pit file)
12. Tell me how it works :highfive:

I just followed your steps, one by one.
I have all the versions of Odin, so i used the Odin 3.09 this time, like you said.
I putt my phone in download mode and installed the kernel i downloaded from your link. Odin status: pass.
Status Phone:
Start [224,1440]
BAR [240, 1440]
END [840, 1440]
Odin Status:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> philz_touch_6.07.9-jfltetmo.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
S4 is still stuck in boot logo.
When i try to get in to recovery mode (By holding Volume up, Home + Power), this message comes up:
Recovery booting ....
Recovery is not enforcing seandroid
Warrenty Bit Set : Recovery
Everytime i get stuck with the Boot logo, Recovery booting.. or Recovery is not enforcing seandroid.

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUEMKF_I9505TNLEMJ6_I9505XXUEMKF_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> tz.mbn
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
Stuck in:
Recovery Booting....

you need a full wipe before flashing stock or custom rom, if you do not do as you get into the boot loop

Nininho1995 said:
you need a full wipe before flashing stock or custom rom, if you do not do as you get into the boot loop
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How can i do that? How can i do a full wipe? Remember i cannot get into recovery mode at all.
Please help?

do you have a stock rom?
do you have a stock recovery?
do you have a stock kernel?

Nininho1995 said:
do you have a stock rom?
do you have a stock recovery?
do you have a stock kernel?
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Yes, i have everything stock. Installed from sammobile . com.

ok then'll try a pre rooted rom to flash from djembey. it is not good that you do not get into recovery. then you reflashing the latest philz revovery touch.
so everything should work, take the best pre rooted XXUEML6 because this is the latest.

Nininho1995 said:
ok then'll try a pre rooted rom to flash from djembey. it is not good that you do not get into recovery. then you reflashing the latest philz revovery touch.
so everything should work, take the best pre rooted XXUEML6 because this is the latest.
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Thanks. I will give it a try.
Is this the file i need? Pre-Rooted ROM (Odex): Downloads: <<< MEGA >>> See below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
Model: GT-I9505 (4.3)
PDA: XXUEML6
PHONE: XXUEML6
CSC: OXXEMK3 (27 codes) (NOTE: KIES will NOT recognize this FW due to CSC mismatch..)
Kernel: 3.4.0-2082040 (19.12)
KNOX WARRANTY VOID - 0x1
Build Date: 19.12.2013
Changelist: 2082040
Original Stock ROM: Download: <<< Samsung-Updates.com >>>
Pre-Rooted ROM (Odex): Downloads: <<< MEGA >>>
Latest KNOX Bootloader INCLUDED - Completely IRREVERSIBLE back to 4.2.2!!!

DannyPRK said:
Thanks. I will give it a try.
Is this the file i need? Pre-Rooted ROM (Odex): Downloads: <<< MEGA >>> See below.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824
Model: GT-I9505 (4.3)
PDA: XXUEML6
PHONE: XXUEML6
CSC: OXXEMK3 (27 codes) (NOTE: KIES will NOT recognize this FW due to CSC mismatch..)
Kernel: 3.4.0-2082040 (19.12)
KNOX WARRANTY VOID - 0x1
Build Date: 19.12.2013
Changelist: 2082040
Original Stock ROM: Download: <<< Samsung-Updates.com >>>
Pre-Rooted ROM (Odex): Downloads: <<< MEGA >>>
Latest KNOX Bootloader INCLUDED - Completely IRREVERSIBLE back to 4.2.2!!!
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Yes man this is the right one.

DannyPRK said:
Everytime i get stuck with the Boot logo, Recovery booting.. or Recovery is not enforcing seandroid.
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- Turn off ur phone
- Use the combination (Vol up + Home button + Power button)
- When u see the letters of Samsung S4 in white... drop the Power button
- If u dont do it by this way u will be stucked in the boot logo
- This will go directly to your CUSTOM RECOVERY

Nothing works guys.
I really can't get into recovery mode at all.
When the phone is not flashed with the philz revovery touch, it keeps stuck on the samsung logo or Recovery booting....
When the phone is flashed with philz revovery touch i get:
Recovery booting....
Recovery is not enforcing seandroid
Warrenty Bit Set : Recovery
Are there more options?

Joku1981 said:
- Turn off ur phone
- Use the combination (Vol up + Home button + Power button)
- When u see the letters of Samsung S4 in white... drop the Power button
- If u dont do it by this way u will be stucked in the boot logo
- This will go directly to your CUSTOM RECOVERY
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I did this like 1000 times. I'ts getting really frustrating. Could it be that the something is broken?

DannyPRK said:
I did this like 1000 times. I'ts getting really frustrating. Could it be that the something is broken?
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1- Install the firmware u had (without .pit file). The stock firmware have STOCK recovery that have to work (If u cant go to STOCK recovery follow the step 2)
2- Flash this file with ODIN: HERE
3- Do the same process of post #12

Joku1981 said:
1- Install the firmware u had (without .pit file). The stock firmware have STOCK recovery that have to work (If u cant go to STOCK recovery follow the step 2)
2- Flash this file with ODIN: HERE
3- Do the same process of post #12
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Just did this. Now i tried it with the I9505XXUEMJ7 (Non brandend NL).
Guess what? Recovery booting....
Is my phone dead?

So basically it comes to this:
- When flashed stock firmware:
Recovery booting....
- When flashed custom firmware:
Recovery booting....
- When flashed stock firmware + philz_touch, openrecovery-twrp or even with recovery-clockwork-touch :
Recovery booting....
Recovery is not enforcing seandroid
Warrenty Bit Set : Recovery

DannyPRK said:
So basically it comes to this:
- When flashed stock firmware:
Recovery booting....
- When flashed custom firmware:
Recovery booting....
- When flashed stock firmware + philz_touch, openrecovery-twrp or even with recovery-clockwork-touch :
Recovery booting....
Recovery is not enforcing seandroid
Warrenty Bit Set : Recovery
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u have unbranded phone?

Joku1981 said:
u have unbranded phone?
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I have T-mobile NL, but also with the T-mobile (I9505XXUEMKF) the recovery mode doesn't work, but Odin says Pass.
So i tried it also with NL Unbranded (I9505XXUEMJ7). I think this does not have any effect.
It's strange because before the screen replacement, the phone booted just fine (except i didn't have any screen). Now i have screen and no boot...
Edit:
What could be the problem?
- Bootloader?
- Some other error?

DannyPRK said:
I have T-mobile NL, but also with the T-mobile (I9505XXUEMKF) the recovery mode doesn't work, but Odin says Pass.
So i tried it also with NL Unbranded (I9505XXUEMJ7). I think this does not have any effect.
It's strange because before the screen replacement, the phone booted just fine (except i didn't have any screen). Now i have screen and no boot...
Edit:
What could be the problem?
- Bootloader?
- Some other error?
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- Go to ODIN
- Untick REBOOT OPTION
- Flash again the MKF and the .pit file u downloaded before
- Click start and wait till finish
- When finish ur phone will be stucked but no worries
- Take off ur battery for 2 min
- Put it in again
- Turn on ur phone normally and let it boot for 10 min (no worries if u think its stucked)
- Tell me if booted correctly when u finish this process

Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F Recovery Booting Probllem!

Hello everyone, im new to this forum, recently, i bought from a friend Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F for 175 Euros.It has Recovery Booting problem, let me explain:
I've flashed stock firmware with Odin 3.09 on my GS5, then i tried to install PhilZ Touch Recovery, TWRP, CWM, but nothing worked, i get stuck on Recovery booting, recovery is not seandroid enforcing, set warranty bit: recovery,
When i dont press Vol Up+ home+ power button, the normal logo appears without Recovery booting issue, but it just restarts, sorry for bad English, but if someone can help me, or ask me for any more details, it would be nice and i would really appreciate it. Thanks in forward.

VladimirM98 said:
Hello everyone, im new to this forum, recently, i bought from a friend Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F for 175 Euros.It has Recovery Booting problem, let me explain:
I've flashed stock firmware with Odin 3.09 on my GS5, then i tried to install PhilZ Touch Recovery, TWRP, CWM, but nothing worked, i get stuck on Recovery booting, recovery is not seandroid enforcing, set warranty bit: recovery,
When i dont press Vol Up+ home+ power button, the normal logo appears without Recovery booting issue, but it just restarts, sorry for bad English, but if someone can help me, or ask me for any more details, it would be nice and i would really appreciate it. Thanks in forward.
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Its important guys, please help!

Once you flashed stock again did it boot up okay?
Is the updated Rom rooted?
sent from my Galaxy S5 running NeatRom v2.3

VladimirM98 said:
Hello everyone, im new to this forum, recently, i bought from a friend Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900F for 175 Euros.It has Recovery Booting problem, let me explain:
I've flashed stock firmware with Odin 3.09 on my GS5, then i tried to install PhilZ Touch Recovery, TWRP, CWM, but nothing worked, i get stuck on Recovery booting, recovery is not seandroid enforcing, set warranty bit: recovery,
When i dont press Vol Up+ home+ power button, the normal logo appears without Recovery booting issue, but it just restarts, sorry for bad English, but if someone can help me, or ask me for any more details, it would be nice and i would really appreciate it. Thanks in forward.
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Are you sure you have a G900F, 175 euro`s sounds very cheap to me

Prof Peach said:
Once you flashed stock again did it boot up okay?
Is the updated Rom rooted?
sent from my Galaxy S5 running NeatRom v2.3
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When flash stock rom it just writes with blue letters Recovery booting.... end it restarts, and doing that infinite times.It probably tries to boot stock recovery, but it can't boot it. There is on youtube video named: Galaxy S5 Manual Factory Reset with Stock Android Recovery ,play it on 1:26. thats when it stucks, and restarts, not booting recovery
When i flash TWRP,CWM or PhilZ, it says the Recovery booting, then recovery is not seandroid enforcing, set warranty bit:recovery
I've flashed UK BTU G900FXXU1ANE2_G900FOXA1ANE2_G900FXXU1ANE2_HOME.tar.md5 downloaded from Sammobile, i've also tried Hong Kong TGY G900FZHU1ANI2_G900FZZH1ANI2_G900FZHU1ANI2_HOME.tar.md5
but, its same thing happening, idk what to do, and yes its original G900F, checked with IMEI from box and from back on phone, also checked with Serial Number S/N, its okay, phone is 100% original, but it had this problem so that is why it is 175 euros.
When i try CF-Auto-Root-klte-kltexx-smg900f.tar.md5, it passes odin successfully, but, when it restarts then i again get Recovery booting, then recovery is not seandroid enforcing, set warranty bit:recovery

gee2012 said:
Are you sure you have a G900F, 175 euro`s sounds very cheap to me
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Yes its original G900F, checked with IMEI from box and from back on phone, also checked with Serial Number S/N, its okay, phone is 100% original, but it had this problem so that is why it is 175 euros.

VladimirM98 said:
Yes its original G900F, checked with IMEI from box and from back on phone, also checked with Serial Number S/N, its okay, phone is 100% original, but it had this problem so that is why it is 175 euros.
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I would pull the battery, wait 20 seconds, boot into recovery (volume up + menu + power) and do a data factory reset and see if it boots. After the boot flash the latest superSU.zip in recovery for root.

gee2012 said:
I would pull the battery, wait 20 seconds, boot into recovery (volume up + menu + power) and do a data factory reset and see if it boots. After the boot flash the latest superSU.zip in recovery for root.
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Won't work. problem is that, it writes normally Recovery booting.... but instead booting into recovery it just restarts and it try to do it again, and like that infinite times.

VladimirM98 said:
Won't work. problem is that, it writes normally Recovery booting.... but instead booting into recovery it just restarts and it try to do it again, and like that infinite times.
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Can you flash a stock rom with Odin and let it boot up and then data factory reset ad start over from scratch?

gee2012 said:
Can you flash a stock rom with Odin and let it boot up and then data factory reset ad start over from scratch?
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It wont boot up, it shows Samsung Galaxy S5 Powered by Android, and it just restarts, and when i try go in recovery mode, then Recovery booting shows up, but again it is restarting, not going into Recovery, can you give me some good version or TWRP,CWM or PhilZ, something like that, that doesn't stuck on Recovery booting, recovery is not seandroid enforcing, set warranty bit:recovery?

VladimirM98 said:
It wont boot up, it shows Samsung Galaxy S5 Powered by Android, and it just restarts, and when i try go in recovery mode, then Recovery booting shows up, but again it is restarting, not going into Recovery, can you give me some good version or TWRP,CWM or PhilZ, something like that, that doesn't stuck on Recovery booting, recovery is not seandroid enforcing, set warranty bit:recovery?
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Download TWRP from here http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/klte/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-gt-klte.tar and flash it with Odin. Disable Kies in windows task manager first. In Odin uncheck Auto Reboot and right after the flash pull the battery, wait 20 seconds and boot into recovery.
BTW custom recovery`s are never seandroid enforcing/warranty bit:recovery.

gee2012 said:
Download TWRP from here http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/klte/openrecovery-twrp-2.8.0.1-gt-klte.tar and flash it with Odin. Disable Kies in windows task manager first. In Odin uncheck Auto Reboot and right after the flash pull the battery, wait 20 seconds and boot into recovery.
BTW custom recovery`s are never seandroid enforcing/warranty bit:recovery.
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I did everything as you said, but as i said before Recovery booting recovery is seandroid enforcing/warranty bit:recovery
Before i did TWRP it was just Recovery booting.... without the next one, idk what is problem, it would be nice if someone help or solve my problem.

VladimirM98 said:
I did everything as you said, but as i said before Recovery booting recovery is seandroid enforcing/warranty bit:recovery
Before i did TWRP it was just Recovery booting.... without the next one, idk what is problem, it would be nice if someone help or solve my problem.
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This message `recovery is seandroid enforcing/warranty bit:recovery` is normal if you have a custom recovery.

gee2012 said:
This message `recovery is seandroid enforcing/warranty bit:recovery` is normal if you have a custom recovery.
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But recovery isnt booting idk why, i wont start up TWRP.Maybe i have wrong firmware, or something?

gee2012 said:
This message `recovery is seandroid enforcing/warranty bit:recovery` is normal if you have a custom recovery.
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Model: SAMSUNG G900F Galaxy S5
Serial Number: r58f305jmjb
Division: Mobile Phone (HHP)
Production location: Korea SEC
Manufacture line: 8-line
Production month: March 2014
Factory warranty till: 31 May 2016
That's from Imei.info

VladimirM98 said:
Model: SAMSUNG G900F Galaxy S5
Serial Number: r58f305jmjb
Division: Mobile Phone (HHP)
Production location: Korea SEC
Manufacture line: 8-line
Production month: March 2014
Factory warranty till: 31 May 2016
That's from Imei.info
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I thik it might be best to flash a stock rom in downloadmode to get the phone booting again. Download a rom for your country from here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900F and flash it with Odin 3.09. Data factory reset afterwards when the phone has booted in recovery.

gee2012 said:
I thik it might be best to flash a stock rom in downloadmode to get the phone booting again. Download a rom for your country from here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G900F and flash it with Odin 3.09. Data factory reset afterwards when the phone has booted in recovery.
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Can it be downloaded from Sammobile.com , cuz on Samsung Updates, download speed is slow?
Which one should i download, im from Serbia, i mean which pda, csc, modem, so it wont be in Odin Fail (Size)?

VladimirM98 said:
Can it be downloaded from Sammobile.com , cuz on Samsung Updates, download speed is slow?
Which one should i download, im from Serbia, i mean which pda, csc, modem, so it wont be in Odin Fail (Size)?
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There are 3 versions available for Serbia on Sammobile : Telekom, Telenor and VIP. Pick the one you need and flash it with Odin 3.09.

gee2012 said:
There are 3 versions available for Serbia on Sammobile : Telekom, Telenor and VIP. Pick the one you need and flash it with Odin 3.09.
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Okay, i flashed Serbia Telekom Firmware successfully:
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G900FXXU1ANG9_G900FOXX1ANG5_G900FXXU1ANG8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/009> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/009> tz.mbn
<ID:0/009> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/009> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/009> boot.img
<ID:0/009> recovery.img
<ID:0/009> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/009> modem.bin
<ID:0/009> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/009> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/009> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/009> RES OK !!
<ID:0/009> Removed!!
But, when it starts to boot: it is saying Recovery booting.....
and then it restarts.

VladimirM98 said:
Okay, i flashed Serbia Telekom Firmware successfully:
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G900FXXU1ANG9_G900FOXX1ANG5_G900FXXU1ANG8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/009> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/009> tz.mbn
<ID:0/009> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/009> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/009> boot.img
<ID:0/009> recovery.img
<ID:0/009> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/009> modem.bin
<ID:0/009> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/009> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/009> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/009> RES OK !!
<ID:0/009> Removed!!
But, when it starts to boot: it is saying Recovery booting.....
and then it restarts.
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Pull the battery, wait 20 seconds and reboot in recovery and data factory reset and it will boot

[SOLVED] Recovery is not seandroid enforcing SM-G900F

So I tried rooting for the first time today, and after trying it (and failing) it shows this message briefly with the "Samsung Galaxy S5" startup screen, then turns off again. Then, I noticed I had used a CF Auto Root for 4.4.2, when I was running 5.0. I downloaded one for 5.0 and ran it with Odin. After that I get the same screen, but it stays on that screen forever. It says "Recovery booting... Recovery is not seandroid enforcing. Set warranty bit: recovery" In the top left corner.
Anyone know a fix for this? Not being able to use your phone is kind of sad

Flash a stock ROM from sammobile . com with ODIN, instructions under the download on their site

*Detection* said:
Flash a stock ROM from sammobile . com with ODIN, instructions under the download on their site
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It fails when I try to flash it!
In Odin it says:
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Ext4)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
And on the phone it says:
"Volume size is too mig 61440 < 122880
ODIN: Invalid ext4 image"

Flash the PIT file for your model S5 along with the ROM (Together)

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Flash the PIT file for your model S5 along with the ROM (Together)
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This doesn't work either, it gives me "Fail (size)" instead of ext4 now.

Burgermis said:
This doesn't work either, it gives me "Fail (size)" instead of ext4 now.
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Could all of this be because I forgot to turn USB Debugging on? Or would that have made no difference?

Same Problem
I have the same problem with you yesterday. What I did is flash a TWRP Recovery that is compatible with my SM-G900F model I downloaded it on the TWRP site and I choose the KLTE version. And BOOM it fixes the problem Tell me if still stuck on it.

ginofakes said:
I have the same problem with you yesterday. What I did is flash a TWRP Recovery that is compatible with my SM-G900F model I downloaded it on the TWRP site and I choose the KLTE version. And BOOM it fixes the problem Tell me if still stuck on it.
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I tried this as well, but it did not work for me.
What did work though was trying out a bunch of different PIT files with the Stock ROM until it eventually worked!
Thanks for your guys' help!

It would have worked first time if you'd used the correct PIT file for your specific model S5 first, maybe you are mistaken on which model it is, check under the battery and in the Settings > About screen

*Detection* said:
It would have worked first time if you'd used the correct PIT file for your specific model S5 first, maybe you are mistaken on which model it is, check under the battery and in the Settings > About screen
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I did use the correct one, with the correct amount of gigs as well, I don't know why it didn't work.

SM-G950F , Magical Brick

Hello everyone ,first of im experienced noob in rooting , flashing etc. Done it couple times , know how it work, but mistakes were made...
at this point i feel like im dying so i'll try to be short becouse im sitting around 5 hours at desk and trying to make this brick to work,
So since like 5 months ago i flashed custom rom , flash working twrp , everything worked like a charm ,
today found out there is rom called "GoogleWIZ" , put it on sdcard , went twrp , format , advance wipe , everything but sd and internal , flash bootloader (Tried both later), flash rom , phone keeps restarting ,
repeat with different bootloader , same problem , updated twrp , same problem , tried different rom, same problem , tried stock firmware , wont boot stuck at loading , tried another different custom rom , same problem. 4 hours of god knows what i were doing , tried "GOOGLEWIZ" , got some status 7 error.
One thing i notice that while i was flashing roms , it said "mount failed to mound no such file or directory andorid" , something like that , just before it "Succed" in flashing ,
Smart Switch wont recognize phone so thats not option.
Its possible that i didnt enable OEM Unlock , it says in downloading mode , FAP LOCK : OFF , OEM LOCK: OFF
Still dont know how to revert. :/
Now i just want to have stock android firmware back , any rom would be good too , just to unbrick it
Going to sleep now dead tired , i have faith in any of you guys , realy need phone for work and i cant afford it to be stupid brick.

DefaultNoob said:
Hello everyone ,first of im experienced noob in rooting , flashing etc. Done it couple times , know how it work, but mistakes were made...
at this point i feel like im dying so i'll try to be short becouse im sitting around 5 hours at desk and trying to make this brick to work,
So since like 5 months ago i flashed custom rom , flash working twrp , everything worked like a charm ,
today found out there is rom called "GoogleWIZ" , put it on sdcard , went twrp , format , advance wipe , everything but sd and internal , flash bootloader (Tried both later), flash rom , phone keeps restarting ,
repeat with different bootloader , same problem , updated twrp , same problem , tried different rom, same problem , tried stock firmware , wont boot stuck at loading , tried another different custom rom , same problem. 4 hours of god knows what i were doing , tried "GOOGLEWIZ" , got some status 7 error.
One thing i notice that while i was flashing roms , it said "mount failed to mound no such file or directory andorid" , something like that , just before it "Succed" in flashing ,
Smart Switch wont recognize phone so thats not option.
Its possible that i didnt enable OEM Unlock , it says in downloading mode , FAP LOCK : OFF , OEM LOCK: OFF
Still dont know how to revert. :/
Now i just want to have stock android firmware back , any rom would be good too , just to unbrick it
Going to sleep now dead tired , i have faith in any of you guys , realy need phone for work and i cant afford it to be stupid brick.
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flash stock rom then go to stock recovery wipe all.

ZenI717 said:
flash stock rom then go to stock recovery wipe all.
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" Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 5906 M
<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> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
ON PHONE -sv rev. check fail(bootloader) device: 3, binary: 1

DefaultNoob said:
" Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 5906 M
<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> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
ON PHONE -sv rev. check fail(bootloader) device: 3, binary: 1
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Flashing older firmware than whats on device

Your phone says that you want to flash an older firmware that the bootloader doesn‘t allow... so try to flash the latest firmware for your device and try again... reply back if it doesn‘t help.

I flashed newer firwmare , it passed , thanks god ,
but then phone booted , "checking system update" -----> ERROR
, i went to recovery , wipe all , now its same old boot loop but it try to load samsung logo then it shutsdown and boot again...
edit: formated data , going one more odin flash , will say results
edit: Results are that we got one more boot loop

DefaultNoob said:
I flashed newer firwmare , it passed , thanks god ,
but then phone booted , "checking system update" -----> ERROR
, i went to recovery , wipe all , now its same old boot loop but it try to load samsung logo then it shutsdown and boot again...
edit: formated data , going one more odin flash , will say results
edit: Results are that we got one more boot loop
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try to use smart(forgot the name) to reflash...if it doesn't work try install twrp then flash stock firmware using twrp,flash magisk also...it it also do not work then the phone become an expensive paper...maybe you can try send to samsung but yeah idk if they willing to fix knox 0x1.

ZenI717 said:
try to use smart(forgot the name) to reflash...if it doesn't work try install twrp then flash stock firmware using twrp,flash magisk also...it it also do not work then the phone become an expensive paper...maybe you can try send to samsung but yeah idk if they willing to fix knox 0x1.
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I think the problem you had while flashing the custom ROMs was the Data partition was in some format other than EXT2 and EXT4, what TWRP uses to recognize and write to the partition. A quick reformat under advanced wipe should've fixed the issue. Flashing the bootloader brings an other issue, since it won't allow for the flashing of anything under a set parameter.
I would suggest to try flashing the newest firmware for your device variant, without the BL tab. If that doesn't work, download the newest FW for your device, but instead of your region get BTU (I'm just assuming that isn't what you have). Again, load up AP, CP, CSC, but not BL.
If your ok with getting from SamMobile, here's a link to the BTU I suggest you to try. If not, look for the latest stock firmware for SM-G950F United Kingdom BTU.
I had a similar issue with my s7 edge not too long ago (last week), and this is how I resolved it. Please let me know if that did the trick!