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[Q] Updated - Pseudo Bricked my epic

Screen shows a picture of a cell phone and a computer with a yellow triangle.
Any way to get Odin to pick up on this to load the stock image back?

Yes, odin will work. Iv bricked my atleast 4 times.
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Can you give me an idea how? I can't get into any other screen except this all black one with a white phone, yellow triangle, and white computer...I'm lost on this one - I never had an issue so far and this is my 3rd rooted android phone. I am far from noob.

Yep, got that screen a few times when first learning the in's and out of this phone.
Hold the #1 key on the slide out keyboard and press power to get into download mode. Use Odin to flash to stock and try again.

Ok - ODIN is giving me:
<ID:0/010> Added!!
<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> home/n/Desktop/zImage
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
What gives here? This is my first samsung, so ODIN is new to me.

Follow this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=773032

Well, ODIN gets to "File analysis" now and just sits there.
Any other ideas?

Odin is now sitting at <ID:0/010> param.lfs
hasn't moved in 4 or 5 minutes....worrying me.

Well since you're not a noob, then I probably don't need to tell you that you should have odin open and ready, then plug the phone in, and THEN boot into download mode. In that order. you need to boot the phone into d/l mode before it starts charging once its plugged in. good luck.

infamousjax said:
Well since you're not a noob, then I probably don't need to tell you that you should have odin open and ready, then plug the phone in, and THEN boot into download mode. In that order. you need to boot the phone into d/l mode before it starts charging once its plugged in. good luck.
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Yup, done all that. Trying another computer now - not sure why it gets stuck at that stoopid params file....

Got it working now. Thanks for the help guys.

Kcarpenter said:
Got it working now. Thanks for the help guys.
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OK....
HOW did you get it working? Inquiring minds want to know.

I ****ed up my phone

I tried rooting it, It ****ed up Then i tried restoring gingerbread via odin it sat there for 2-3 hours stuck on file so i unplugged it ( dumb idea ) now when ever i turn on my phone i get sent to android system recovery <3e> and when i click wipe data / factory reset nothing happens. and when i press the volume down button it doesn't take me to the download screen it just takes me here. Why must i be so retarded.

It says e: failed to mount /data/fota (no such file or directory ) when i first get to this screen.

Sometimes you might be able to get into Download Mode if you do the following.
1) Remove Media Card, SIM and Battery
2) Have Odin up and running
3) Plug in the USB cable
4) While holding volume down plug in the battery
This might get you into Download Mode. I did this myself and ended up sending it back to Samsung in the end.
I then bought a JIG from MobileTechVideos and thats by "oops" backup now. If those steps dont work to get into Download Mode I'd say go get a JIG

Even when the phone wasn't ****ed up I could never get into download mode unless the battery was in.

Do you know for certain the driver is installed and works/worked at one time? Did you ever transfer files from pc to phone in usb mode?

sfd0124 said:
Do you know for certain the driver is installed and works/worked at one time? Did you ever transfer files from pc to phone in usb mode?
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Yes, I also tried 12 different usb ports and Now I am getting an un authorized battery error and It wont charge and it's almost dead :/

Do you have a verizon fascinate?
Are you able to get into download mode?
Have you tried heimdall?
Im waiting for FedEx to get here with my GNex... If you want to chat via google talk we can try to get it running again. Send me a pm if interested.

That or if you're willing to wait a couple days, order a USB jig off of eBay. The wait will suck, but it beats buying a new phone
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

vilhjalmr said:
I tried rooting it, It ****ed up Then i tried restoring gingerbread via odin it sat there for 2-3 hours stuck on file so i unplugged it ( dumb idea ) now when ever i turn on my phone i get sent to android system recovery <3e> and when i click wipe data / factory reset nothing happens. and when i press the volume down button it doesn't take me to the download screen it just takes me here. Why must i be so retarded.
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I've unplugged my phone many times during ODIN when it just hangs....not a deal breaker or phone bricker in anyway. The key is to get to download mode.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349895 and get the full gb version and the atlas pit file.
Make sure your drivers are current. Take battery out. Plug USB into phone first, then computer, then hold down volume rocker to get into Download mode.
Open Odin, put the pit file in Pit section, the GB file in the PDA section and hit Start.

Also try a differant usb cable
It my be a bad cable

jmac9 said:
I've unplugged my phone many times during ODIN when it just hangs....not a deal breaker or phone bricker in anyway. The key is to get to download mode.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349895 and get the full gb version and the atlas pit file.
Make sure your drivers are current. Take battery out. Plug USB into phone first, then computer, then hold down volume rocker to get into Download mode.
Open Odin, put the pit file in Pit section, the GB file in the PDA section and hit Start.
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Thanks for the replies I really appreciate it, I cannot get into download mode as when i press the volume down it just goes to android system recovery and no where else so I bought a jigg, hopefully It comes soon

Alright so I got my jig and my new charger + battery's but it's still sitting on the same part where it got bricked before on odin it just says
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CI500_VZW_EH03_GB_CM.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> param.lfs
<ID:0/003> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003> recovery.bin
<ID:0/003> zImage
<ID:0/003> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/003> dbdata.rfs
<ID:0/003> cache.rfs
<ID:0/003> movinand.bin
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
and it's been at that mode.bin for about 40 minutes now... and when this happened last time the battery fell out of the back and that's how it got bricked... should it be taking this long?

Not sure
Bionic

Which Odin files are you using? Some GB Odin tars don't have everything you need to restore from some bricks. Get a Verizon version. Plus it sounds like your using phone instead of PDA. I've done out beefier and had similar symptoms.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk

Stephen.k.spear said:
Which Odin files are you using? Some GB Odin tars don't have everything you need to restore from some bricks. Get a Verizon version. Plus it sounds like your using phone instead of PDA. I've done out beefier and had similar symptoms.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070&page=1
I'm using the GB files from there and i am doing PDA. i've left it for like 4 hours now So i'm just going to try installing VIA sd card.

Try the ed05 ROM found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124391
Also use the pit found there. This always gets me it when things go bad.
If that doesn't work you might be screwed.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk

Stephen.k.spear said:
Try the ed05 ROM found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124391
Also use the pit found there. This always gets me it when things go bad.
If that doesn't work you might be screwed.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
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I am installing this now and for the past 15 mins it's been stuck at movinand.bin i'll let it sit there for an hour before I install via sd card, Keep in mind I'm not using the verizon fascinate I'm using the telus fascinate 3g+ which is the SGH-T959D

well now my phone boots up if i try to go to download mode it goes to the system recovery mode how ever if i let it try to start normally it boots up and just sits on a verizon wireless logo for ever

OMG it took about 10 minutes but it loaded!!!!!

vilhjalmr said:
OMG it took about 10 minutes but it loaded!!!!!
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So you're good?
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[Kernel is not Seandroid Enforcing] bootloop

I really messed up my phone :/
Hi, so about one month ago I decided to root my phone, but I did not know what I was doing since it was my first time and I was VERY confused. I ended up causing my phone to go into a bootloop, I'd first to even get it to work make it I'd make it go into download mode then restart from there. It'd just say in the top right corner "kernel is not seandroid enforcing" then afterwords it'd flicker the bottom buttons to just turn off completely. Any advice or help would be amazing , I won't mind spending time just to fix this so I'm all open

I recomend to flash the stock firmware on your phone.
Get the firmware file from fw.updato.com(fast but sometimes website is down)
Or
sammobile.com(slow but reliable)
Since you already sayd you tryed to root ur phone i suppose you know where to get odin3
Extract the firmware zip file y downloaded inside should be a .tar file put that in AP in odin and click start
Also i recomend a wipe but in theory it should* start working without.
Hope this helped you

Rainbow_Dash said:
I recomend to flash the stock firmware on your phone.
Get the firmware file from fw.updato.com(fast but sometimes website is down)
Or
sammobile.com(slow but reliable)
Since you already sayd you tryed to root ur phone i suppose you know where to get odin3
Extract the firmware zip file y downloaded inside should be a .tar file put that in AP in odin and click start
Also i recomend a wipe but in theory it should* start working without.
Hope this helped you
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I've tried it before but I'll try it again, nothing really happens when I do it but mabey It'll work this time. I'll tell you whether it work or not

Nooooxa said:
I've tried it before but I'll try it again, nothing really happens when I do it but mabey It'll work this time. I'll tell you whether it work or not
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Quick edit, my phone doesn't show up on the ID:COM area at all, I've tried other cables but it just won't work at all. I'm pretty sure it's from my phone itself and not the program

Nooooxa said:
Quick edit, my phone doesn't show up on the ID:COM area at all, I've tried other cables but it just won't work at all. I'm pretty sure it's from my phone itself and not the program
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Oh no I forgot y need to have installed special drivers otherwise in some cases it won't show up. Get it from here în my experience first time it can take up to 1 hour for phone to be recognized. Also make sure ur phone is well enterd in download mode (volume down+home+volume up+power) a blueish screen appears and volume up again) there is no way it's bcuz of the phone. Also use the cable that came with the device and if it still doesn't work (for some reason) try in another pc (or mac)

Rainbow_Dash said:
Oh no I forgot y need to have installed special drivers otherwise in some cases it won't show up. Get it from here în my experience first time it can take up to 1 hour for phone to be recognized. Also make sure ur phone is well enterd in download mode (volume down+home+volume up+power) a blueish screen appears and volume up again) there is no way it's bcuz of the phone. Also use the cable that came with the device and if it still doesn't work (for some reason) try in another pc (or mac)
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I got the driver installed and so far it's actually being able to connect ! but I have no luck at all, I put it in downloading mode, opened up oden then at a certain point my phone randomly went black then said "An error occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software" Which I did end up doing but even while using that it will randomly shut off :/. Here's the oden log
"<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> cm.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)"

Nooooxa said:
I got the driver installed and so far it's actually being able to connect ! but I have no luck at all, I put it in downloading mode, opened up oden then at a certain point my phone randomly went black then said "An error occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software" Which I did end up doing but even while using that it will randomly shut off :/. Here's the oden log
"<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> cm.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)"
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Nevermind I found the issue! For some reason, my phone wasn't charged and my computer couldn't charge it enough. Dude, I can't thank you enough, I've been at this for a month now and never thought of going onto a forum. I was about to pay some guy $30 to fix it for me.

Nooooxa said:
I really messed up my phone :/
Hi, so about one month ago I decided to root my phone, but I did not know what I was doing since it was my first time and I was VERY confused. I ended up causing my phone to go into a bootloop, I'd first to even get it to work make it I'd make it go into download mode then restart from there. It'd just say in the top right corner "kernel is not seandroid enforcing" then afterwords it'd flicker the bottom buttons to just turn off completely. Any advice or help would be amazing , I won't mind spending time just to fix this so I'm all open
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do you have flahed a custom rom?
or flash custom kernel? like audax kernel?

Google Account Galaxy Tab A SM-T510

Hi,
I just bought a tablet Samsung Galaxy A SM-T510 and when I run it, Android ask the last Google Account that was in it.
I searched a lot in this forum but I'm not sure to understand all the way to remove this verification.
I'm new here... Somebody could explain me the way to remove it ?
It's impossible to run Android without this email. I do not have access to the system configuration.
When I look for the Android Recovery, my version is T510XXU1ASEF XEF. I already tried to install a new firmware (I succeded and I was thinking it would be enough but it wasn't).
Big thank you for your help.

Search for SM-T510 FRP lock.

lewmur said:
Search for SM-T510 FRP lock.
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Thank you for your answer.
Already look for this. I find no solution. Some method tell to install combination file to remove the Google Verification, but I've everytime a Fail in Odin.

Desktructor said:
Thank you for your answer.
Already look for this. I find no solution. Some method tell to install combination file to remove the Google Verification, but I've everytime a Fail in Odin.
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You must be doing something wrong. That's is the solution that works and it is the ONLY solution. If you can't get it to work, you got a brick.
edit: Make sure you have the combo files for the T510 and not some other model.

lewmur said:
You must be doing something wrong. That's is the solution that works and it is the ONLY solution. If you can't get it to work, you got a brick.
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Ok...
My way :
- Recovery mode
- Wipe data/factory reset. Same for cache
- Reboot to BootLoader
- Launch Odin V3.13.1 like administrator
- Connect the tablet to PC
- Put the combination file into AP... Look that "Auto Reboot" and "F Reset Time" is checked.
- "Start".
It's good until there ?
Ty for your answer.

Desktructor said:
Ok...
My way :
- Recovery mode
- Wipe data/factory reset. Same for cache
- Reboot to BootLoader
- Launch Odin V3.13.1 like administrator
- Connect the tablet to PC
- Put the combination file into AP... Look that "Auto Reboot" and "F Reset Time" is checked.
- "Start".
It's good until there ?
Ty for your answer.
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You have to be in "Download" mode to use Odin. And there are two steps in using the two combo files. I don't you recall the exact steps but they are in the instructions.

lewmur said:
You have to be in "Download" mode to use Odin. And there are two steps in using the two combo files. I don't you recall the exact steps but they are in the instructions.
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When I choose the option "Reboot to bootloader", I've a blue screen with "Downloading". This is not this way ?
When I connect the tablet to PC, Odin recognize it.

Desktructor said:
When I choose the option "Reboot to bootloader", I've a blue screen with "Downloading". This is not this way ?
When I connect the tablet to PC, Odin recognize it.
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My tablet is a T580 and the download screen is green. But if Odin show "added" when you plug it into the PC, then it should work. You still have to proceed with the combo files as instructed.

lewmur said:
My tablet is a T580 and the download screen is green. But if Odin show "added" when you plug it into the PC, then it should work. You still have to proceed with the combo files as instructed.
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Then ! I was not in download mode... For the download mode, you need to:
- Power off the tablet
- Press up and down
- Connect cable to Odin
- A blue screen appaers, press up to confirm
- You're in downloading mode.
Btw, I tried with the combination file that I downloaded yesterday, and I've one fail in Odin with this log:
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 1492 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I check "re-partition" and "F Reset Time".
I'm I in the good way ?
The combination File is good for my version od firmware ?
COMBINATION_FAC_FA90_T510XXU1ASC4_PakFirmware
Combinatio file : COMBINATION_FAC_FA90_T510XXU1ASC4_FACFA90_T510FAC1ASC4_CL15541918_QB22647847_REV02_user_mid_noship.tar.md5
Version tablet : T510XXU1ASEF
Ty so much for your help.

Desktructor said:
Then ! I was not in download mode... For the download mode, you need to:
- Power off the tablet
- Press up and down
- Connect cable to Odin
- A blue screen appaers, press up to confirm
- You're in downloading mode.
Btw, I tried with the combination file that I downloaded yesterday, and I've one fail in Odin with this log:
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 1492 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I check "re-partition" and "F Reset Time".
I'm I in the good way ?
The combination File is good for my version od firmware ?
COMBINATION_FAC_FA90_T510XXU1ASC4_PakFirmware
Combinatio file : COMBINATION_FAC_FA90_T510XXU1ASC4_FACFA90_T510FAC1ASC4_CL15541918_QB22647847_REV02_user_mid_noship.tar.md5
Version tablet : T510XXU1ASEF
Ty so much for your help.
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You can't just use Odin on the combo file. That file must first be extracted to find the TWO files needed for Odin. Then you use Odin on one file first and then let the tablet reboot. Then go back into download and use Odin for the other file. I don't recall which file goes first but the instruction should be in the post where you found the file you downloaded.

lewmur said:
You can't just use Odin on the combo file. That file must first be extracted to find the TWO files needed for Odin. Then you use Odin on one file first and then let the tablet reboot. Then go back into download and use Odin for the other file. I don't recall which file goes first but the instruction should be in the post where you found the file you downloaded.
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When I extract the .rar, I've only only file that end with ".tar.md5"... I've only one file in the archive. I need to extract this ".tar.md5"? How can I do that?

Desktructor said:
When I extract the .rar, I've only only file that end with ".tar.md5"... I've only one file in the archive. I need to extract this ".tar.md5"? How can I do that?
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You don't. md5 files are what you use in Odin. Again, not owning a T510, I don't know the exact process for it. For the T580, it is a two stage process. Maybe for the T510, you just use Odin on the one md5 file you extracted. Any further assistance will have to come from someone who has done it on the T510.
edit: BTW, you probably shouldn't check "re-partition" unless you are flashing a PIT file.

lewmur said:
You don't. md5 files are what you use in Odin. Again, not owning a T510, I don't know the exact process for it. For the T580, it is a two stage process. Maybe for the T510, you just use Odin on the one md5 file you extracted. Any further assistance will have to come from someone who has done it on the T510.
edit: BTW, you probably shouldn't check "re-partition" unless you are flashing a PIT file.
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Ty for you help.
It's probably different between those two model.
I tried all way to flash correctly, I tried to download again other version of "combination file" to turn fail in success, but nothing works.
I searched for hours how to FRP unlock... Nobody have idea about my problem ?
When I'm in Downloading mode, I can see in the top left :
ODIN MODE
DOWNLOAD SPEED : FAST
PRODUCT NAME : SM-T510
CURRENT BINARY : Samsung Official
KG STATE : Prenormal
FRP LOCK : ON
OEM LOCK : ON(L)
Secure Download : Enabled
CCIC = S2MM005 hw: 7 boot: 8 main4a
CARRIER_ID:
WARRANTY VOID: 0 (0x0000)
RP SWREV B: 1 K: 1 S: 1
DID = 44d7f75a222c
Do I have to change something there or this is correct ?
For information, I can't change OEM cuzz I don't have access to system.

Yes, do not check the re partition. You are not partitioning the device. Flashing a combination file is the same on both the T580 and the T510. However, you should have 4 files to flash not just one. You should have a BL, AP and the CSC with the HOME CSC files. Put each one in their respective places. All files being used by Odin3 must be in "tar.md5" form. You do not have to plug in the USB cord to get the device into Download mode but you have to plug it in to flash it. You will get a blue connected section when you do.
Then apparently you are trying to get past the FRP lock. There are a variety of methods to remove the Google Account FRP lock on You Tube but this is the one you probably are looking for.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gW1IdBaG6MY

Desktructor said:
Then ! I was not in download mode... For the download mode, you need to:
- Power off the tablet
- Press up and down
- Connect cable to Odin
- A blue screen appaers, press up to confirm
- You're in downloading mode.
Btw, I tried with the combination file that I downloaded yesterday, and I've one fail in Odin with this log:
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 1492 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I check "re-partition" and "F Reset Time".
I'm I in the good way ?
The combination File is good for my version od firmware ?
COMBINATION_FAC_FA90_T510XXU1ASC4_PakFirmware
Combinatio file : COMBINATION_FAC_FA90_T510XXU1ASC4_FACFA90_T510FAC1ASC4_CL15541918_QB22647847_REV02_user_mid_noship.tar.md5
Version tablet : T510XXU1ASEF
Ty so much for your help.
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Don't check re-partition. That will re-partition the whole device, and ruin it. Was this device brand new or used??

secretwolf98 said:
Don't check re-partition. That will re-partition the whole device, and ruin it. Was this device brand new or used??
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He cant flash combo without a factory token as it needs approval now.. same as most all other new samsung devices are. The approval error displays on the phone itself once the flash fails in odin.

elliwigy said:
He cant flash combo without a factory token as it needs approval now.. same as most all other new samsung devices are. The approval error displays on the phone itself once the flash fails in odin.
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How do you obtain a factory token? If your tablet was bought from a legit seller on eBay, can you get one from Samsung? How do you use it?

lewmur said:
How do you obtain a factory token? If your tablet was bought from a legit seller on eBay, can you get one from Samsung? How do you use it?
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Try calling Samsung for support. Explain your issue. Their number is: (1-800-SAMSUNG)

secretwolf98 said:
Try calling Samsung for support. Explain your issue. Their number is: (1-800-SAMSUNG)
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I contacted Samsung which wouldn't help because I bought mine from EBay. Unaurthorized reseller was what I was told and they couldn't help me. So I scoured through You Tube videos and found nothing that will help unless the device had a SIM card which it doesn't. Sooner or later someone will get past this FRP account lock and we can use our tablets. In the meantime I'll experiment with it.

Casper Young said:
I contacted Samsung which wouldn't help because I bought mine from EBay. Unaurthorized reseller was what I was told and they couldn't help me. So I scoured through You Tube videos and found nothing that will help unless the device had a SIM card which it doesn't. Sooner or later someone will get past this FRP account lock and we can use our tablets. In the meantime I'll experiment with it.
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I just received my SM-T720 back from Samsung and I purchased on eBay. Had to have eBay (not the seller) send me a proof of purchase email to do it, but it was accepted. Probably depends on how helpful the person who handles your call wants to be. If I were you, I'd contact eBay and get a proof of purchase from them, and then try Samsung again.:fingers-crossed:
edit: As I recall, I did have to get fairly persistent before the rep agreed to help.:crying:

S7 edge g935fd fails at recovery.img

Hi guys,
so my mobile is now going into download mode
if you want to see the full story of how my mobile bricked you can check my previous question.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/s7-edge-sm-g935fd-completely-dead-hard-t4077485
as of now i can go into the download mode but when i try to flash the 7.0 Nougat version rom with it (the version which it had installed when it got bricked)
it starts the process but then it fails below is the log details :
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 4143 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
if i just turn on the mobile its says something like "an error occcured while updating the software please connect to smart switch"
if anyone has any idea please advice , as i didnt get any response on my previous question as well
and yes i searched online already and but the methods i found didnt help
Thanks in advance.

abdullah61129 said:
Hi guys,
so my mobile is now going into download mode
if you want to see the full story of how my mobile bricked you can check my previous question.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/s7-edge-sm-g935fd-completely-dead-hard-t4077485
as of now i can go into the download mode but when i try to flash the 7.0 Nougat version rom with it (the version which it had installed when it got bricked)
it starts the process but then it fails below is the log details :
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 4143 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
if i just turn on the mobile its says something like "an error occcured while updating the software please connect to smart switch"
if anyone has any idea please advice , as i didnt get any response on my previous question as well
and yes i searched online already and but the methods i found didnt help
Thanks in advance.
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Did you try connecting the phone to smart switch and try recovering from there?
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk

abdullah61129 said:
Hi guys,
so my mobile is now going into download mode
if you want to see the full story of how my mobile bricked you can check my previous question.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/s7-edge-sm-g935fd-completely-dead-hard-t4077485
as of now i can go into the download mode but when i try to flash the 7.0 Nougat version rom with it (the version which it had installed when it got bricked)
it starts the process but then it fails below is the log details :
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 4143 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
if i just turn on the mobile its says something like "an error occcured while updating the software please connect to smart switch"
if anyone has any idea please advice , as i didnt get any response on my previous question as well
and yes i searched online already and but the methods i found didnt help
Thanks in advance.
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This looks more like emmc chip (your phone's storage chip) error, you already lost all your data and if its a hardware issue then i doubt software reflash could fix it, but do tell me what was your current firmware number which was in your phone before all this , also send a pic of download mode..
Also what screen stripes you were talking about in your earlier thread? Send a screenshot of them too (looks more like a hardware problem too)
If you can't post images here on xda, just upload to an external site like imgur and send your pic link here ..
Per my best knowledge, smart switch doesnot support emergency recovery anymore (but if it still supports in some old versions or it works - then please do try that too) .. Good luck
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs

vash_h said:
Did you try connecting the phone to smart switch and try recovering from there?
Sent from my SM-G985F using Tapatalk
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havent tried that since i am afraid if i do that i might lose the data , maybe it might format and put the latest firmware in it

shah22 said:
This looks more like emmc chip (your phone's storage chip) error, you already lost all your data and if its a hardware issue then i doubt software reflash could fix it, but do tell me what was your current firmware number which was in your phone before all this , also send a pic of download mode..
Also what screen stripes you were talking about in your earlier thread? Send a screenshot of them too (looks more like a hardware problem too)
If you can't post images here on xda, just upload to an external site like imgur and send your pic link here ..
Per my best knowledge, smart switch doesnot support emergency recovery anymore (but if it still supports in some old versions or it works - then please do try that too) .. Good luck
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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My firmware was Nougat 7.0 . S7 EDGE SM-G935FD
I will try to put the images on the site you mentioned and give the link here
i didnt try the smart switch as i was afraid it might automatically format it and put the latest firmware , i hope the emmc ship is still recoverable as thats my only hope if firmware flashing doesnt help

shah22 said:
This looks more like emmc chip (your phone's storage chip) error, you already lost all your data and if its a hardware issue then i doubt software reflash could fix it, but do tell me what was your current firmware number which was in your phone before all this , also send a pic of download mode..
Also what screen stripes you were talking about in your earlier thread? Send a screenshot of them too (looks more like a hardware problem too)
If you can't post images here on xda, just upload to an external site like imgur and send your pic link here ..
Per my best knowledge, smart switch doesnot support emergency recovery anymore (but if it still supports in some old versions or it works - then please do try that too) .. Good luck
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w1d8bdoiyaw2air/AAAZSWRYgXDAqRqWJRIz1ETEa?dl=0
this is the link to both the download mode pic and the screen pic
although the screen doesnt scramble now it can go to download mode
if i try to flash in odin i get the error at recovery.img

abdullah61129 said:
https://www.dropbox.com/sh/w1d8bdoiyaw2air/AAAZSWRYgXDAqRqWJRIz1ETEa?dl=0
this is the link to both the download mode pic and the screen pic
although the screen doesnt scramble now it can go to download mode
if i try to flash in odin i get the error at recovery.img
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Sorry your problem looks like a hardware error.. and i don't think you can recover your data any more
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs

shah22 said:
Sorry your problem looks like a hardware error.. and i don't think you can recover your data any more
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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that sucks man
what about the emmc chip , would it be possible to do a chip off recovery?
what i dont understand is that if its a hardware issue then why does it even turn on and allow me to go to the recovery mode

abdullah61129 said:
that sucks man
what about the emmc chip , would it be possible to do a chip off recovery?
what i dont understand is that if its a hardware issue then why does it even turn on and allow me to go to the recovery mode
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What was the last firmware present on your phone. Hardware damage is always tricky.. sometimes it allows phone to boot with weird things going on before completely failing..
I can see that your bootloader number is 2 , i will give you the combination rom, try flashing that in odin
Be warned that all your data in your phone is already lost, at this point your only goal is to make your phone working again, thats where i am helping..
Combination u2 rom : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKDiV3LmqUt8GLlOLnmZ6Xsqxn-Hpv9d/view?usp=drivesdk
Flash it in odin 3.14.4 and untick auto reboot in odin options, if flashing is successful .. ur phone will still be in download mode.. hold vol down + home + pwr button to force reboot and when phone starts rebooting( screen goes black ) immediately change holding from vol down to vol up+ home + pwr buttons , trick here is to force reboot to recovery directly from download mode without booting combination rom, do a factory data wipe in combination recovery.. then clear cache and then try reboot to combination rom..
If you could boot into combination rom, run some hardware tests.. and report back, if everything goes good, we can try flashing the last stock firmware that was present on your device, Good luck
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs

shah22 said:
What was the last firmware present on your phone. Hardware damage is always tricky.. sometimes it allows phone to boot with weird things going on before completely failing..
I can see that your bootloader number is 2 , i will give you the combination rom, try flashing that in odin
Be warned that all your data in your phone is already lost, at this point your only goal is to make your phone working again, thats where i am helping..
Combination u2 rom : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKDiV3LmqUt8GLlOLnmZ6Xsqxn-Hpv9d/view?usp=drivesdk
Flash it in odin 3.14.4 and untick auto reboot in odin options, if flashing is successful .. ur phone will still be in download mode.. hold vol down + home + pwr button to force reboot and when phone starts rebooting( screen goes black ) immediately change holding from vol down to vol up+ home + pwr buttons , trick here is to force reboot to recovery directly from download mode without booting combination rom, do a factory data wipe in combination recovery.. then clear cache and then try reboot to combination rom..
If you could boot into combination rom, run some hardware tests.. and report back, if everything goes good, we can try flashing the last stock firmware that was present on your device, Good luck
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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I honestly dont remember the exact firmware details, all i know is that it was Nougat 7.0 and an update was available for a long time but i didnt update as i had no space (like only 800 or 900mb was left)
I see, so the data is lost.
Soo this combination U2 rom , it will replace the rom which was previously installed?
Sorry i am just trying to learn more about this combination U2 rom as i have never read about it
Thanks

shah22 said:
What was the last firmware present on your phone. Hardware damage is always tricky.. sometimes it allows phone to boot with weird things going on before completely failing..
I can see that your bootloader number is 2 , i will give you the combination rom, try flashing that in odin
Be warned that all your data in your phone is already lost, at this point your only goal is to make your phone working again, thats where i am helping..
Combination u2 rom : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1JKDiV3LmqUt8GLlOLnmZ6Xsqxn-Hpv9d/view?usp=drivesdk
Flash it in odin 3.14.4 and untick auto reboot in odin options, if flashing is successful .. ur phone will still be in download mode.. hold vol down + home + pwr button to force reboot and when phone starts rebooting( screen goes black ) immediately change holding from vol down to vol up+ home + pwr buttons , trick here is to force reboot to recovery directly from download mode without booting combination rom, do a factory data wipe in combination recovery.. then clear cache and then try reboot to combination rom..
If you could boot into combination rom, run some hardware tests.. and report back, if everything goes good, we can try flashing the last stock firmware that was present on your device, Good luck
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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does flashing a combinatiom rom usually make a mobile lose its data?
what if theres still a chance to recover the data

abdullah61129 said:
I honestly dont remember the exact firmware details, all i know is that it was Nougat 7.0 and an update was available for a long time but i didnt update as i had no space (like only 800 or 900mb was left)
I see, so the data is lost.
Soo this combination U2 rom , it will replace the rom which was previously installed?
Sorry i am just trying to learn more about this combination U2 rom as i have never read about it
Thanks
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It will just help to unbrick your device (provided that it gets flashed successfully in odin first)
Just follow my steps in above post after (if) odin could flash successfully.
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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abdullah61129 said:
does flashing a combinatiom rom usually make a mobile lose its data?
what if theres still a chance to recover the data
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You tried flashing already..
Flashing anything has the risk to lose all your data if you have no backup before ..
And flashing with HOME CSC doesn't erases data..
But as you said you tried flashing various stock firmwares, but odin failed in the middle..
So yeah, i think your data is already lost
But if it was that important , i seen some android programs which can recover deleted files from phone but they are mostly paid and also phone should be in working condition..
Also there are professional data recovery companies who would take in your phone and pull its memory chip apart and use their special hardware on that chip to extract anything they could.. but there is no guarantee that you will get back any important data from it and their cost is huge for this process..
Thats why its recommended to always keep a back up of all your data
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs

shah22 said:
It will just help to unbrick your device (provided that it gets flashed successfully in odin first)
Just follow my steps in above post after (if) odin could flash successfully.
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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You tried flashing already..
Flashing anything has the risk to lose all your data if you have no backup before ..
And flashing with HOME CSC doesn't erases data..
But as you said you tried flashing various stock firmwares, but odin failed in the middle..
So yeah, i think your data is already lost
But if it was that important , i seen some android programs which can recover deleted files from phone but they are mostly paid and also phone should be in working condition..
Also there are professional data recovery companies who would take in your phone and pull its memory chip apart and use their special hardware on that chip to extract anything they could.. but there is no guarantee that you will get back any important data from it and their cost is huge for this process..
Thats why its recommended to always keep a back up of all your data
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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yes i tried flashing the stock but that recovery.img error occurs.
i have always read people say that you lose data after flashing a stock rom which isnt true as i recently flashed Note 3 Neo SM N7502 and Note 3 SM-N9005
both with stock rom and all the data, apps and contacts were intact.
i only used the AP files on both and nothing else
but i have never flashed a combination rom so was curious if the data is erased if that is flashed.
Yes, i have seen several apps like wondershare/dr fone which can recover the data but the problem is they either require root or say if unrooted the USB debugging has to be on , in my case i never rooted nor turned on the USB debugging mode as i never needed it.
i live in dubai , currently i am searching for someone who can professional pull out all the data from the chip but due to the coronavirus lockdown all shops are shut and even online technician arent active.
Yes its better to always backup the data, it happened so suddenly as i mentioned in my first post it automatically went blank when i plugged in my usb
anyhow i will try to flash the combination rom and let you know
Thanks

abdullah61129 said:
yes i tried flashing the stock but that recovery.img error occurs.
i have always read people say that you lose data after flashing a stock rom which isnt true as i recently flashed Note 3 Neo SM N7502 and Note 3 SM-N9005
both with stock rom and all the data, apps and contacts were intact.
i only used the AP files on both and nothing else
but i have never flashed a combination rom so was curious if the data is erased if that is flashed.
Yes, i have seen several apps like wondershare/dr fone which can recover the data but the problem is they either require root or say if unrooted the USB debugging has to be on , in my case i never rooted nor turned on the USB debugging mode as i never needed it.
i live in dubai , currently i am searching for someone who can professional pull out all the data from the chip but due to the coronavirus lockdown all shops are shut and even online technician arent active.
Yes its better to always backup the data, it happened so suddenly as i mentioned in my first post it automatically went blank when i plugged in my usb
anyhow i will try to flash the combination rom and let you know
Thanks
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You cannot compare a note 3 with s7 series generation lol
And yes , flashing a stock rom wipes all data if you DON'T choose HOME _ CSC in csc box..
Flashing with home_csc won't cause data loss but its akin to a dirty flash .. causes problems and is there for upgrading android os without data loss, and its not generally a good thing to NOT wipe data and factory reset after flashing as it causes problems..
IF YOU INTEND TO DO A PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY OF YOUR DATA DON'T FLASH ANYTHING ANYMORE AS IT WILL FURTHER MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE !
WARNING : combination rom would wipe all your data, so be warned if you flash it, it would be even more difficult to recover data ..
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shah22 said:
You cannot compare a note 3 with s7 series generation lol
And yes , flashing a stock rom wipes all data if you DON'T choose HOME _ CSC in csc box..
Flashing with home_csc won't cause data loss but its akin to a dirty flash .. causes problems and is there for upgrading android os without data loss, and its not generally a good thing to NOT wipe data and factory reset after flashing as it causes problems..
IF YOU INTEND TO DO A PROFESSIONAL RECOVERY OF YOUR DATA DON'T FLASH ANYTHING ANYMORE AS IT WILL FURTHER MAKE IT DIFFICULT TO RETRIEVE !
WARNING : combination rom would wipe all your data, so be warned if you flash it, it would be even more difficult to recover data ..
Sent from my S7 Edge using XDA Labs
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hmm i see,
well i guess i will just wait for a professional recovery service then, if they cant recover then i will just use this combination rom and try and fix the mobile so its usable again