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[Q] Root Attempt after OTA - ODIN Failed (FAIL! Auth)- Secure Check Fail Cache

This has been a long day...
I previously rooted my N900V Note 3 using the Root_de_la_Vega method. Everything was fine until last night when I stupidly accepted the OTA update from Verizon. I lost root because I forgot to persist Super User. Without thinking I started to reroot using the original Root_de_la_Vega method. The ODIN attempt failed.
This is the message stream from ODIN:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Root_de_la_Vega.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Also, on the top of my Note 3 it says SECURE CHECK FAIL : cache
My phone will now only boot into ODIN download screen, and gives me the message: "Firmware upgrade encountered as issue. Please use Software Repair Assistant & try again."
My guess is that I have tried to flash/download a mismatched ROM.
Any suggestions on how to get past the ODIN boot screen and back into normal operation?
Any help would be appreciated, obviously...

Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516667
Flash the pit
ANYBODY ELSE ON MJ7 DO NOT TRY FLASHING BACK TO MI9 OR DE LA VEGA OR THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS.

NeoMagus said:
Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516667
Flash the pit
ANYBODY ELSE ON MJ7 DO NOT TRY FLASHING BACK TO MI9 OR DE LA VEGA OR THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS.
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How/where do I find the PIT file?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380

NeoMagus said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380
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Freak man, thank you so much.
So if I wanted to get root back, I would flash the VRUBMJ7 file, and then go through the de la vega method again?

cmubigguy said:
Freak man, thank you so much.
So if I wanted to get root back, I would flash the VRUBMJ7 file, and then go through the de la vega method again?
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NO, using the old software with new update will just brick your phone again... Dont do it.
The only root method once on the new update is not condoned by XDA at the moment but if you do some searching youre sure to find it

NeoMagus said:
NO, using the old software with new update will just brick your phone again... Dont do it.
The only root method once on the new update is not condoned by XDA at the moment but if you do some searching youre sure to find it
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I guess I'll just wait for a safe way to root post-OTA. I can live with no root for a while. Thanks for helping out, I shot you some cash for your time and not making me feel like a complete idiot.

I rooted after OTA with something that rhymes with bingo. Had no problems.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3

goldy253 said:
I rooted after OTA with something that rhymes with bingo. Had no problems.
Sent from my Galaxy Note
Sent from my SM-N900V using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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goldy253 said:
I rooted after OTA with something that rhymes with bingo. Had no problems.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3
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I just tried what rhymes with bingo, and it didn't work. It's likely because I just took the OTA straight away without using Kies or unrooting through SU. What was your unroot/re-root method?

I did a full unroot before doing and used it. When it was done it had said it failed (not supported), but supersu had actually been installed and was in the app drawer. Used it to get safestrap installed then flashed the good supersu binary from chainfire's site to get rid of the bad one

NeoMagus said:
I did a full unroot before doing and used it. When it was done it had said it failed (not supported), but supersu had actually been installed and was in the app drawer. Used it to get safestrap installed then flashed the good supersu binary from chainfire's site to get rid of the bad one
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When I try to flash the updated SuperSU files, I get a "Failed to verify whole file signature" error and it aborts. Thoughts?

cmubigguy said:
When I try to flash the updated SuperSU files, I get a "Failed to verify whole file signature" error and it aborts. Thoughts?
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Do you have the newest safestrap apk?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
it went thru without an issue for me might be worth posting in that thread

NeoMagus said:
Do you have the newest safestrap apk?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2517610
it went thru without an issue for me might be worth posting in that thread
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Do now. It turns out I needed to reboot my laptop after I installed Kango.
I'm back rooted!

I wasn't previously rooted. I took the OTA then rooted with bingo. Then installed safe strap with no problems.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 3

NeoMagus said:
Read this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2516667
Flash the pit
ANYBODY ELSE ON MJ7 DO NOT TRY FLASHING BACK TO MI9 OR DE LA VEGA OR THIS IS WHAT HAPPENS.
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This worked for me, I flashed the pit for MJ7 and was able to get out of soft brick

Had the same issue, resolved with .pit solution above. Can we include a note in the N900V Root de la Vega instructions? IE: If you have update to Baseband version N900VRUBMJ7, attempting to flash through Odin will fail on cache writing.

I had the exact same problem as OP. Tried to follow steps, kind of got lost.
So, I was able to unbrick the phone using Odin with VZW_32gb.pit. It boots up fine now, I'm still on MJ7. No root. So, how do you get your root back from this point? I can't use safestrap since no root. Kingo doesn't work either -- if my phone is fully booted, it can't connect to it; if I'm in vol-down/home/power mode, Kingo tries, but fails.

kalagula said:
I had the exact same problem as OP. Tried to follow steps, kind of got lost.
So, I was able to unbrick the phone using Odin with VZW_32gb.pit. It boots up fine now, I'm still on MJ7. No root. So, how do you get your root back from this point? I can't use safestrap since no root. Kingo doesn't work either -- if my phone is fully booted, it can't connect to it; if I'm in vol-down/home/power mode, Kingo tries, but fails.
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After you install Kango, don't enter the download mode, just boot the phone as normal and make sure USB debugging is on. Attach the phone to Kango, and it will download and install the necessary drivers. Once those are done, you can attempt to root, but it likely won't take. Restart your computer, and then reattach the phone. Try to root method again, and it should work. That's what worked for me.

cmubigguy said:
Try to root method again, and it should work.
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Yeah, mine just sits there for a while, after which it says "ROOT failed! NotSupport". Bummer!
Edit: after 5 tries, it worked. Still got the ROOT failed error, but I did get root! Thanks for your help.

Installing recovery

Hey guys, Trying to install philz touch so i can root my new S5
I don't have a micro sd card atm, So i need to use odin. I get an error when flashing philz touch: secure check fail: recovery (phone) and odin says fail (auth) any idea why?
S5 is SM-G900I

Offica said:
Hey guys, Trying to install philz touch so i can root my new S5
I don't have a micro sd card atm, So i need to use odin. I get an error when flashing philz touch: secure check fail: recovery (phone) and odin says fail (auth) any idea why?
S5 is SM-G900I
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Make sure to use tar.md5 and not zip.

ecksor said:
Make sure to use tar.md5 and not zip.
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Not that silly I've flashed plenty of recoverys/roms/kernel's on my old S3. But never ran into this error before.

Also tried TWRP, Same error. I'm not sure if it's the phone or windows 8.1 x64, But secure check fail points to the phone.. hmm

Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Christiancs1969 said:
Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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That did the job! Thank you very much

Offica said:
That did the job! Thank you very much
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Did you just odin phils recovery... Or root first?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

Christiancs1969 said:
Did you just odin phils recovery... Or root first?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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You shouldn't need to root before installing a custom recovery. I never have done on Samsung devices.

radicalisto said:
You shouldn't need to root before installing a custom recovery. I never have done on Samsung devices.
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Yeah it doesn't matter what one you do first.

Is this a joke? I thought custom recovery was not possible on the S5.
Maybe my statement is only true for Vz.
What carrier are you on?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

swieder711 said:
Is this a joke? I thought custom recovery was not possible on the S5.
Maybe my statement is only true for Vz.
What carrier are you on?
Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk
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Theres Philz,TWRP,CWM just check what version they work for i.e im on G900I and using philz recovery - http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/orig-development

Christiancs1969 said:
Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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You are GOD!!!! lol!! rs
Thanks a lot!:laugh:

secure check fail
tryng to flash official lollipop update on my galaxy s5 but when i hit start from odin it says failed and secure check : fail any solutiuon

:victory::victory::victory:
Sending you old lady kisses!
This has vexed me for three days!
Christiancs1969 said:
Settings security.. Reactivation lock untick...?
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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Hi there.
I'm still fairly new to this whole android world (flashing, rooting,...), so I already apologize in advance for any odd questions from my side, or should any of them sound a bit silly So I was wondering the following: I had Philz Touch Recovery on my previous phone (I9300), and had no issues with it or whatsoever. I've been flashing the Lollipop updated successfully and keeping my device up to date. Which was also the reason why I decided to go with the same recovery on my newer phone model (SM-G900F), which I acquired a couple of days ago. I've done 2 backups already (the so called "nandroid" backup and the backup of the first rom version I flashed).
However...when I was checking out the folder files on my SD card later on I realized that the date stated on those folders is not correct To give an example...my latest backup folders got named "2014-01-26.09.06.40_cm_klte-userdebug_5.1.1_LMY48W" So I was now wondering: does the date on those folders have anything to do here, also can I come across any issue while trying to restore to those backups later on (in case anything goes wrong in any of the future releases)? Due to the wrong stated date on those folders I mean...
Thanks in advance.

Hi all. I just got a second hand SM-G00F a few days ago. I succesfully rooted it, installed the XtreStoLite INTL 2.2 rom it as per the installation guide in that thread. I was able to get into TWRP as normal.
However, today I saw that there was an update in the rom thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63522473&postcount=13226) with links to a 2.3 version, updated bootloader and modem files. After flashing the updated bootloader file with ODIN, i can no longer access TWRP (reactivation lock). I only flashed the bootloader/modem file, not the 2.3 rom. All via ODIN.
I then rebooted into download mode, and flashed the BL and modem files that was in the 2.2 thread again and the phone booted normally. But still, I can' t go into recovery anymore. Flashing anything besides bl or modem via odin seems to be impossible... I always get
Code:
<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> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
On the phone screen in download mode, it says reactivation lock: on, know warranty void 0x1. After trying to flash, the line "secure check fail: recovery" is added.
From reading around, I gather the problem could well be with the previous owner having enabled the samsung reactivation lock function. But how can I untick this function since i can't find it in the current rom? And because of the nand write errors, I can't seem to flash to stock rom at the moment. Would that be a problem flashing a PIT file might fix? I've been trying and looking around for sollutions, but I can't seem to find what to do now...

What about if this happens and I'm in a bootloop?
Offica said:
That did the job! Thank you very much
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So if I'm looping when I boot up, and obviously can't get to the settings in order to enable USB debugging, how can I "untick" it from stock recovery or Odin mode? ADB will not recognize the device, and I can't flash any custom recovery because of the auth fail secuirty check message. I know it's got to be Knox because in download mode it says "Reactivation Lock(KK)n." It's Android system recovery <3e> LRX21T.G900PVPU3OK4. I have Ubuntu-Mate 15.10, and Windows 10 dual boot operating systems, so any help from the command line or terminal commands/shell commands would be loads of help if anyone out there could help me out. I'm totally fine with resetting the device completely, not just factory wipe/reset, but the big one that deletes all the partitions and everything if it'll do the trick. I can reflash the firmware at that point from Odin or Heimdall, if I could just get past the reactivation lock.
-Thanks in advance-
ELutts

ELutts said:
So if I'm looping when I boot up, and obviously can't get to the settings in order to enable USB debugging, how can I "untick" it from stock recovery or Odin mode? ADB will not recognize the device, and I can't flash any custom recovery because of the auth fail secuirty check message. I know it's got to be Knox because in download mode it says "Reactivation Lock(KK)n." It's Android system recovery LRX21T.G900PVPU3OK4. I have Ubuntu-Mate 15.10, and Windows 10 dual boot operating systems, so any help from the command line or terminal commands/shell commands would be loads of help if anyone out there could help me out. I'm totally fine with resetting the device completely, not just factory wipe/reset, but the big one that deletes all the partitions and everything if it'll do the trick. I can reflash the firmware at that point from Odin or Heimdall, if I could just get past the reactivation lock.
-Thanks in advance-
ELutts
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Can you get download mode. If so flash first stock rom for your device/carrier... Then turn off in settings.. I've seen issue/mistake like this before ...there's a few guides ...search on Google. For more ....
Just tag me if you need more help.
Don't worry..
It's fixable[emoji6]
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60279880&postcount=51
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

@ELutts also try first download mode ...then down button. Should reboot into system.
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk

New to odin what slot do i use to flash twrp? I got rooted and stock recovery, i figured i might as well do twrp recovery but all i see is slots with 2 letters and idk which one is for recovery.

[Q][N9000Q/N900] Stuck while installin Custom Rom. Need Help! NAND Wite FAIL!

Hi everyone.
I stuck while installing Dr.Ketan ROM on my N9000Q, which is descriebed on this web site. And I need a help about this issue.
First I updated my N9000Q to Android 5.0 Lolipop using Russia Rom ( I downloaded it from SamMobile) and now it seems like N900 in about section in phone.
After this update, I used it for a while, but now i want to insall a custom rom. But when i try to install CWM/TWRP or try to root it using Odin, I get the error message "NAND Write Start!! FAIL!!" I used different version of recovery files like "n900-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.4(1009)" , "n900-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.7-kk(0125)" , "n900-cwm-recovery-6.0.5.0-kk_L5.0(0812)" , "openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.7-ha3g.img.tar" or root file "CF-Auto-Root-ha3g-ha3gxx-smn900.tar.md5". and also tried them with many different Odin version, like 1.85 up to 3.10.6.
Everytime I have tried, I got same error message. Did I something wrong, or what should I do?
Can anyone help me about this problem???
Edit 1: My Odin output.
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Edit 2: I just can install Android 5.0 Ukraine Rom. but not stil root or custom roms..
Last Edit: I can both root my device and also install Custom Rom.
Firstly I installed Android 4.4.2 Stock Rom for n9000q. After that, I ll regularly root and install cwm and Custom Rom. Thanks for all your helping.

kantimur said:
Hi everyone.
I stuck while installing Dr.Ketan ROM on my N9000Q, which is descriebed on this web site. And I need a help about this issue.
First I updated my N9000Q to Android 5.0 Lolipop using Russia Rom ( I downloaded it from SamMobile) and now it seems like N900 in about section in phone.
After this update, I used it for a while, but now i want to insall a custom rom. But when i try to install CWM/TWRP or try to root it using Odin, ...
Edit 2: I just can install Android 5.0 Ukraine Rom. but not stil root or custom roms..
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I think that's an Exynos chip phone. Are you sure you are getting SW for that or are you trying to flash normal (Snapdragon) files?

Journyman16 said:
I think that's an Exynos chip phone. Are you sure you are getting SW for that or are you trying to flash normal (Snapdragon) files?
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Yes it's true. It is an exynos chip Phone. I was trying to install Dr. Ketan Rom which is giden this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2519897
I guess it suit with my phone. At least it is written that the rom is for exynos n900.

Does anyone have An idea? I cant still install custom rom or root my phone.

kantimur said:
Does anyone have An idea? I cant still install custom rom or root my phone.
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It's normal that you are stuck if you don't know what device you are using. Do you own a N900 or N9000Q? Coz they are different phones. For root it ofc too:
1. CF-Auto Root for N900.
or
2. CF- Auto Root for N9000Q.

Joku1981 said:
It's normal that you are stuck if you don't know what device you are using. Do you own a N900 or N9000Q? Coz they are different phones. For root it ofc too:
1. CF-Auto Root for N900.
or
2. CF- Auto Root for N9000Q.
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Thanks for your reply. I m trying your root files soon. but as i said in my #1 Message, I have a n9000q (Turkey version) but after i install Russia Stock Rom (and also Ukrain Stock Rom), It is written in version section in phone as "N900". That's why i try to install N900 root files. and also there is many threads that n900 and n9000q are same specification so that we can install both n900 root files.
Thanks again and again for your helping. But after your reply i have another question in my mind, that i can install Dr.Ketar Rom for n900 into my phone or not. I have doubt because i could already install n900 Ukrain and Russian Stock Roms.
Edit 1: I just tried to root with 2nd files too. but i cant root either and I got same error message.

kantimur said:
Thanks for your reply. I m trying your root files soon. but as i said in my #1 Message, I have a n9000q (Turkey version) but after i install Russia Stock Rom (and also Ukrain Stock Rom), It is written in version section in phone as "N900". That's why i try to install N900 root files. and also there is many threads that n900 and n9000q are same specification so that we can install both n900 root files.
Thanks again and again for your helping. But after your reply i have another question in my mind, that i can install Dr.Ketar Rom for n900 into my phone or not. I have doubt because i could already install n900 Ukrain and Russian Stock Roms.
Edit 1: I just tried to root with 2nd files too. but i cant root either and I got same error message.
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That you can install custom roms doesn't mean that will work on your device. You receive NAND error in ODIN for that too.
*COUNCIL: I will flash the stock ROM and will root with this file via ODIN too if I was you and DONE!.

[Q] [HELP] I can't ROOT anymore! what's wrong? Can you help me please?

My phone: SM-N9005 (Philippines) Knox 0x1 ; Custom Status
Before, it was it was rooted with KitKat 4.4.2 and I got SuperSU by using CF auto-root. (CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar) here is the file name to be sure, then knox was tripped.
later a few months. I accidentally accepted a auto software update. Biggest mistake! After, the update was done. My SuperSU is gone and I lost root permission. Yet my status is still Custom.
I tried flashing CF auto root again to my phone with Odin 3.09 and 3.07. Both Failed! I tried approx 15 times. Then I flashed to 5.0 lollipop (N9005DXUGBOF1_N9005OLBGBOF1_XTC) thinking that might work, then I tried flashing it again with CF auto-root, still failed though! Then I was thinking maybe, CF auto-root didn't work because of a 5.0 bootloader. I went back to 4.4.2 KK (N9005XXUGNI4_N9005OLBGNL1_XTC) again, and i tried flashing CFAR again with Odin 3.09 and 3.07, and guess what?! I still failed. Please HELP! it's been a long day!

kenmante said:
My phone: SM-N9005 (Philippines) Knox 0x1 ; Custom Status
Before, it was it was rooted with KitKat 4.2.2 and I got SuperSU by using CF auto-root. (CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar) here is the file name to be sure, then knox was tripped.
later a few months. I accidentally accepted a auto software update. Biggest mistake! After, the update was done. My SuperSU is gone and I lost root permission. Yet my status is still Custom.
I tried flashing CF auto root again to my phone with Odin 3.09 and 3.07. Both Failed! I tried approx 15 times. Then I flashed to 5.0 lollipop (N9005DXUGBOF1_N9005OLBGBOF1_XTC) thinking that might work, then I tried flashing it again with CF auto-root, still failed though! Then I was thinking maybe, CF auto-root didn't work because of a 5.0 bootloader. I went back to 4.4.2 KK (N9005XXUGNI4_N9005OLBGNL1_XTC) again, and i tried flashing CFAR again with Odin 3.09 and 3.07, and guess what?! I still failed. Please HELP! it's been a long day!
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Can you install this APP and add screenshots pls?

Ok!

kenmante said:
Ok!
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Seems all ok.
1. Try to flash TWRP custom recovery via ODIN.
2. Flash this file via TWRP.

Do I really need to be in 4.4 Kitkat?

kenmante said:
Do I really need to be in 4.4 Kitkat?
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Are you insane, dude? Remove your ****ing imei?

Joku1981 said:
Seems all ok.
1. Try to flash TWRP custom recovery via ODIN.
2. Flash this file via TWRP.
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<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Galaxy Gran SM-G530AZ 5.1.1: Any Working Root?

Working Root SM-G530AZ 5.1.1??
Does anyone know how to root 5.1.1 on SM-G530AZ (Cricket)? Kingroot works, but after reboot, system is locked with unauthorized software flashed screen. Then a system restore with Kies 3 is required. I did manage to use kingroot and get it to reboot just fine but I don't understand what I did exactly. Then I used Flashify (dumb mistake) and on reboot back to restoring...Any Help would be amazing, need foldermount to work. Thanks

wally86 said:
Does anyone know how to root 5.1.1 on SM-G530AZ (Cricket)? Kingroot works, but after reboot, system is locked with unauthorized software flashed screen. Then a system restore with Kies 3 is required. I did manage to use kingroot and get it to reboot just fine but I don't understand what I did exactly. Then I used Flashify (dumb mistake) and on reboot back to restoring...Any Help would be amazing, need foldermount to work. Thanks
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+1

SM-G530AZ 4.4.4 firmware file
I found the odin files for 4.4.4, but they wouldn't work to downgrade as far as I can tell, but if they help someone get a downgrade, awesome.
Link (fix spaces)
http : // www . mediafire . com /download/wmcc4mxt5auavju/G530AZTUU1AOC1_AIO1AOC1.zip

wally86 said:
I found the odin files for 4.4.4, but they wouldn't work to downgrade as far as I can tell, but if they help someone get a downgrade, awesome.
Link (fix spaces)
http : // www . mediafire . com /download/wmcc4mxt5auavju/G530AZTUU1AOC1_AIO1AOC1.zip
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What do you mean they don't work? Does it say error when flashing?

Yup I Get FAILED on every file.
Info on phone
Bootloader file = SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot]Fused 4 > Binary 1
Pda file = RP VER CHECK FAIL: boot
Phone file = SYS REV CHECK FAIL [K] : No Version
Csc file = SECURE CHECK FAIL: cache
Info on Odin (pda file)
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<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> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Maybe i'm doing something wrong?
Illyakulinych said:
What do you mean they don't work? Does it say error when flashing?
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wally86 said:
Yup I Get FAILED on every file.
Info on phone
Bootloader file = SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot]Fused 4 > Binary 1
Pda file = RP VER CHECK FAIL: boot
Phone file = SYS REV CHECK FAIL [K] : No Version
Csc file = SECURE CHECK FAIL: cache
Info on Odin (pda file)
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<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> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Maybe i'm doing something wrong?
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Ill try it out, Ill tell you how it goes.
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Illyakulinych said:
Ill try it out, Ill tell you how it goes.
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How did you get this and what file do I flash?

ok.. I just extracted my 5.1.1 with kies if you want that too.
Illyakulinych said:
Ill try it out, Ill tell you how it goes.
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wally86 said:
ok.. I just extracted my 5.1.1 with kies if you want that too.
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I already have the 5.1.1 from my device. But how did you get the 4.4.4 software?

found it on a site call service-gsm.net, had to pay 2 euros for a 24 hour pass to download it.
Illyakulinych said:
I already have the 5.1.1 from my device. But how did you get the 4.4.4 software?
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wally86 said:
found it on a site call service-gsm.net, had to pay 2 euros for a 24 hour pass to download it.
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So I tried the files and had same results, I'll try some new stuff tomorrow with the files cuz I have homework to finish. Reply If you find a way. Otherwise Ill have an update for you tomorrow on my progress.

wally86 said:
ok.. I just extracted my 5.1.1 with kies if you want that too.
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hy can you help me with the 5.1.1 firmware? i can t find it
tnx

danger_gsm said:
hy can you help me with the 5.1.1 firmware? i can t find it
tnx
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Its an over the air update, so you either update with kies 3 or go into the about device section in setting and then into Software update, from there you would upgrade it.

Possible Root Action
Found a post about SRSRoot working on SM-G530AZ! Any testers out there to verify? http ://w ww.srsro ot.com Hit the news tab then click download. I download and installed on Win10 installed fine. This my DD so i don,t want to test. Let us all know if you do. Thanks and good luck It was stated that this worked on 5.1.1 and was dated 12\13\2015

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Found a post about SRSRoot working on SM-G530AZ! Any testers out there to verify? http ://w ww.srsro ot.com Hit the news tab then click download. I download and installed on Win10 installed fine. This my DD so i don,t want to test. Let us all know if you do. Thanks and good luck It was stated that this worked on 5.1.1 and was dated 12\13\2015
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Found it about a week ago. Tested. Says Rooted. Phone restarts. Not rooted. Get error: Getting OffSets.. : error: only position independent executables (PIE) are supported. (False)

Any updates on this?

I have tried everything in the book I could find with no luck. I messaged kingroot team. Got a message back saying they would looking into fixing "flash with unauthorized software" on reboot as soon as possible.

I can re store your SM-G530AZ, back to factory 5.1.1
wally86 said:
I have tried everything in the book I could find with no luck. I messaged kingroot team. Got a message back saying they would looking into fixing "flash with unauthorized software" on reboot as soon as possible.
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Email me and I will walk u through it. It is simple.
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ruscully said:
Found a post about SRSRoot working on SM-G530AZ! Any testers out there to verify? http ://w ww.srsro ot.com Hit the news tab then click download. I download and installed on Win10 installed fine. This my DD so i don,t want to test. Let us all know if you do. Thanks and good luck It was stated that this worked on 5.1.1 and was dated 12\13\2015
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srs root its a big scam.it doesn't work.i try already.
it will say "root successful" and report that to its web site as permanent root,but once you reboot the phone,srs root didn't do a thing.nothing change,NO ROOT.
srs its just a big joke.
if anyone found a root metod please tell us! help us!
or that firmware to use on odin,that way i can keep trying all roots and re-flasing if fails.
sm-g530az 5.1.1 cricket. grand prime.

if it would help, I still have a grand prime that is still in the 4.4.4 ... it's my daughter's and I told her not to update it. My son updated his and we hate it.
Is there any way I can use the rom from my daughter's into kies and and restore the 4.4.4 to my son's?
The main thing I want is the ability to wifi tether. FoxFi works on KitKat 4.4.4 on my daughter's, and was working on my son's until he accidentally hit the upgrade link.
I then rooted his , thinking I could use open garden or barnacle, but neither of those work, either.
any ideas?
If you can instruct me on how to extract and save the stock 4.4.4 rom from my daughter's phone on kies, I'd be happy to share the file with you all.
thanks in advance

idyviva...
there's no way you can downgrade from 5.1.1 to 4.4.4. you are stock on lollipop until 6.0. its available. i do belive it will be available for this is a new device.