Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello guys. I hope I posted in the right section as this is my first post here. I tried to root my phone (S4 I9505) today,but it failed. Now I'm stuck at the screen where it says to "select recovery in Kies". Can anyone help me? Samsung Smart Switch does not recognize my device. As I searched in other posts,most of the persons with this problem were able to use button combinations. In my case, I CANNOT enter Download,or Recovery mode. This is very important,so please help me.

Flash the stock rom using Odin even if the phone only displays the firmware upgrade screen.

audit13 said:
Flash the stock rom using Odin even if the phone only displays the firmware upgrade screen.
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Any instructions for doing that please? I repeat,I cannot acces download/recovery mode.

FOUND A SOLUTION.
1) I found this thread,and saw a reply talking about a .PIT file.
2)Searched for,and found the said file here
3)Selected the "PIT" option in Odin,searched for the file,and then I pressed "Start". It took 2 seconds to pass,and the phone rebooted without any problem.

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SOLLUTION for Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in

Hello guys this is my first post and please consider me as a beginner.
I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 international version. I believe the solution I will be posting will work for all types if they get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again".
I downloaded the file attached to the post (insecure kernel).
Then with help of odin v3.04 the phone in download mode I installed the above insecure kernel. By doing this I got the firmware issue away then I put the phone to recovery mode by pressing the volume up button and menu button and power button and selected the option factory reset and wiped or deleted the entire data. Once that was done I was able to install the latest Jellybean 4.1 official release using odin and my phone is back to life. I am so happy. I belive it will work for you also..
Thanks.
another problem
subinbabu_1987 said:
Hello guys this is my first post and please consider me as a beginner.
I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 international version. I believe the solution I will be posting will work for all types if they get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again".
I downloaded the file attached to the post (insecure kernel).
Then with help of odin v3.04 the phone in download mode I installed the above insecure kernel. By doing this I got the firmware issue away then I put the phone to recovery mode by pressing the volume up button and menu button and power button and selected the option factory reset and wiped or deleted the entire data. Once that was done I was able to install the latest Jellybean 4.1 official release using odin and my phone is back to life. I am so happy. I belive it will work for you also..
Thanks.
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Hi I was trying unfortunately to update my firmware to the latest one by using skies :S but something went wrong so I restarted my phone and found the same message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again "
so I did as you said and performed all those actions above but The phone stuck on samsung open screen ... also when I connect it to my pc you know the only thing appeared the battery charging but even can't see the percentage of it .. or start the phone ... so what should I do please
tnkz dude
tnkz dude
subinbabu_1987 said:
Hello guys this is my first post and please consider me as a beginner.
I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 international version. I believe the solution I will be posting will work for all types if they get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again".
I downloaded the file attached to the post (insecure kernel).
Then with help of odin v3.04 the phone in download mode I installed the above insecure kernel. By doing this I got the firmware issue away then I put the phone to recovery mode by pressing the volume up button and menu button and power button and selected the option factory reset and wiped or deleted the entire data. Once that was done I was able to install the latest Jellybean 4.1 official release using odin and my phone is back to life. I am so happy. I belive it will work for you also..
Thanks.
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Raymon2012 said:
Hi I was trying unfortunately to update my firmware to the latest one by using skies :S but something went wrong so I restarted my phone and found the same message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again "
so I did as you said and performed all those actions above but The phone stuck on samsung open screen ... also when I connect it to my pc you know the only thing appeared the battery charging but even can't see the percentage of it .. or start the phone ... so what should I do please
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Disconnect the USB, remove the battery, put it back and get into recovery and see if it gets into download mode. If you get the "recovery screen" again, connect to kies and try the emergency recovery. Irrespective of what happens, retry getting into download mode again after that. I had encountered the same problem during and update after around 62% was written to the phone and was able to get into download mode again.
Never use kies. Always use Odin, or Mobile Odin.
Sent from an electronic device.
sebarkh said:
Never use kies. Always use Odin, or Mobile Odin.
Sent from an electronic device.
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Can someone help me in extracting the file downloaded by kies and create odin flashable files please. I know where the file downloaded by kies reside, 1 problem solved.
hackworks said:
Can someone help me in extracting the file downloaded by kies and create odin flashable files please. I know where the file downloaded by kies reside, 1 problem solved.
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Use CHECKFUS to download and flash the tar via Odin .
jje
it worked..
thank you very much mate!!
same problem
Raymon2012 said:
Hi I was trying unfortunately to update my firmware to the latest one by using skies :S but something went wrong so I restarted my phone and found the same message " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again "
so I did as you said and performed all those actions above but The phone stuck on samsung open screen ... also when I connect it to my pc you know the only thing appeared the battery charging but even can't see the percentage of it .. or start the phone ... so what should I do please
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hey raymon2012, did you ever fix this problem, i'm encountered the very same issue. plz help
ray484 said:
hey raymon2012, did you ever fix this problem, i'm encountered the very same issue. plz help
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TRY
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1978840
subinbabu_1987 said:
Hello guys this is my first post and please consider me as a beginner.
I have a SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 international version. I believe the solution I will be posting will work for all types if they get the message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please selected recovery mode in Kies & try again".
I downloaded the file attached to the post (insecure kernel).
Then with help of odin v3.04 the phone in download mode I installed the above insecure kernel. By doing this I got the firmware issue away then I put the phone to recovery mode by pressing the volume up button and menu button and power button and selected the option factory reset and wiped or deleted the entire data. Once that was done I was able to install the latest Jellybean 4.1 official release using odin and my phone is back to life. I am so happy. I belive it will work for you also..
Thanks.
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thank you so much this is a good information

[Q] Odin accidental zip flash =/

I was supposed to unpack the tarfile from the zip, but since my computer decided to not recognize the zip and using the rar icon I thought it was the tar itself and flashed it only to realise my mistake as Odin said the flash failed. As of right now, every time I start my device, it says "Firmware upgrade encountered and issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." and shows a picture that looks like *Phone**Triangle**Computer*.
Kies emergency recovery does not recognize the device.
Trying to start the phone in recovery mode takes me to the *Phone**Triangle**Computer*.
Download mode > Flashing a stock rom = fail (Yes, it's unpacked this time)
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
P.S. Now before anyone bothers to help me out here.. I know.. I'm an idiot, and anyone who takes his or her time to help out here is my hero for the rest of my life <3 D.S.
Try to flash stock firmware with a pit file search for pit file in original development section for you device model
armedking said:
Try to flash stock firmware with a pit file search for pit file in original development section for you device model
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Is there even a pit-file for 9505 yet?
I didn't find it if there is one.
Trying to flash a stock in just a few minutes, when the download is complete. If it does not work, I'll try to find a pit.
Thanks for the reply <3
For the i9500 ther is i think dont know about i9505 try asking a dev and there is a thread here on page two I think somebody had same problem like you he fixt it changing usb poort and original usb cabel helpt him try to do that and flash stock firmware without pit file first hope you get it sort al out buddy
PixelPatrik said:
Is there even a pit-file for 9505 yet?
I didn't find it if there is one.
Trying to flash a stock in just a few minutes, when the download is complete. If it does not work, I'll try to find a pit.
Thanks for the reply <3
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see my sig for pit file with odin :good:
Alright, so I got a lot further this time.
I figured out how to get into Download mode again, suddenly I need to press and hold the combo a little while longer than I did before, or it will go to *phone**triangle**computer*.
I got the official firmware into PDA in Odin 3.07 this time around and connected my phone to the computer after I loaded PDA.
I then pressed start and VOILA!!! Thanks fellas!
You welcome enjoy
PixelPatrik said:
I was supposed to unpack the tarfile from the zip, but since my computer decided to not recognize the zip and using the rar icon I thought it was the tar itself and flashed it only to realise my mistake as Odin said the flash failed. As of right now, every time I start my device, it says "Firmware upgrade encountered and issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." and shows a picture that looks like *Phone**Triangle**Computer*.
Kies emergency recovery does not recognize the device.
Trying to start the phone in recovery mode takes me to the *Phone**Triangle**Computer*.
Download mode > Flashing a stock rom = fail (Yes, it's unpacked this time)
Any suggestions? Thanks in advance.
P.S. Now before anyone bothers to help me out here.. I know.. I'm an idiot, and anyone who takes his or her time to help out here is my hero for the rest of my life <3 D.S.
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yes u need the pit file while flashing

GS4 Softbrick only boots into odin mode help!

Hello guys i was trying out the new Kangabean 4.3. ROM for my AT&T and after flashing it in TWRP it appears I has softbricked my device. I can only boot into download (odin) mode and it stays on "downloading now".. Anyhow i cannot boot into recovery it just vibrates to confirm my input and just revibrates and revibrates... Looked all over for guides and tried to return it to factory settings on Kies but it does not detect my phone... Any help would be great i need this phone for work everyday!!!
Karbooo said:
Hello guys i was trying out the new Kangabean 4.3. ROM for my AT&T and after flashing it in TWRP it appears I has softbricked my device. I can only boot into download (odin) mode and it stays on "downloading now".. Anyhow i cannot boot into recovery it just vibrates to confirm my input and just revibrates and revibrates... Looked all over for guides and tried to return it to factory settings on Kies but it does not detect my phone... Any help would be great i need this phone for work everyday!!!
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Please search for similar threads. This same issue is being posted over and over and over again. When you were making this post, what "similar threads" or "similar topics" showed up? Did you check them for a solution?
yes sorry i looked at all of them and they all involved well just flashing the stock rom but i cant get my computer to see my gs4 on download mode...i got the drivers and odin installed.
Well, this thread has a couple of ideas...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405991
or maybe here...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2405127
You might also want to look at the TWRP thread in the development section.
Try again to get into recovery, the key sequence can be tricky, make sure you are doing it just right. "Doing it just right" has been discussed many times.
Also, look at this thread, maybe it will help...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2398336
Yea, I realize that thread is about MF3, but it still has ideas that might help you.
There are also a ton of threads about how to get your PC to recognize ODIN.....search.......good luck.
yeah ive been at it for hours man those links can all access the recovery i cant... i tried everything got the drivers up tried all the odins and its just stuck on "downloading do not turn off target" and my pc doesnt see it...
Odin finally recognized it on the pc in download mode and i was able to flash the stock rom but it seems it wasnts successful...it still just vibrates and vibrates when i press the power...
Try flashing the open recovery.
Sent from a jedi extacy note II
If you mean the CWM recovery I tried it on Odin and it failed.... :""(
Sent from my Nexus 7 using xda premium
Take battery out, back in, power+volumedown, download mode, Install Samsung Kies, do Kies update, connect to PC, Tools-> firmware initialization, take battery out and type model/serial Number, wait patiently until it finishes.
Try different USB port or different PC. Use stock USB cable comes with original box.
If Kies screen get stuck at model number section, you did flash MF3 triangle thingy -> unsolveable brick. Have to go thorugh warranty replacement.
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the Kies Emergency firmware utility worked it put my phone like the day i bought it...also rooted it successfully and installed TWRP on it thanks guys

(n8000) Stuck at Samsung Logo, possible fix

I'm having this problem past few days, tried all the links in the Q/A section, dev.. all links were dead.. and managed to found solutions for this problem.
Basically, the tab will stuck on "Samsung" logo and looping for eternity... tried to reflash the rom, wipe system and everything via odin.. will results the same thing...and I thought I'm gonna say good bye forever for my note 10.1 (n8000)...or send for repair (which samsung quoted me ~ $158 for the "board replacement"... but until I found how to get it alive... actually I've no idea what causing my n8000 stuck in the first place..
After a whole day "intensive" searching and everything.. almost all files links in xda were dead.. and finally I found out all the files and solutions..
What you'll need
> Odin 3.xx, can get from samfirmware website
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/30977/N8000XXUDNE5_N8000OLBDNE3_XME/
> Samsung drivers
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=961956
> note 10.pit and efs (extract the efs.rar after download, yes it's i9300 but can be used)
> n8000 rom, can get from http://www.sammobile.com/ or development section. I prefer flashable rom in recovery such as android revolution HD, and place it in microsd.
> Philztouch CWM
(files as attached)
Steps to do the recovery
1. Download odin and extract
2. Download drivers and install.
3. Run Odin, place the following files
- click the PIT button, select the note10.pit.
- click the CSC, and select the previously extracted efs.rar..it should be efs.tar now
- click on AP, for custom recovery, such as philz.. or official rom..up to you.
4. Tick the following menus in Odin
- Re-Partition (optional, some users said no need to tick this would do as well)
- Phone bootloader update
- Phone EFS clear
5. Place your n8000 in download mode, and connect via USB.
6. Click on START button.. and hopefully success.
7. Once finishes, reboot into recovery mode (those who flash rom via Odin can skip this), and install the rom zip file.
Everything should be fine now and your n8000 should able to start properly... that's how I managed to "resurrect" my n8000 tho... hope these helps... mine was n8000 16GB, 3G/Wifi version
What is decription key for Mega download?
What is decription key for Mega download?
Also need the description key for the MEGA Downloads please.
description plz
sorry for didnt notice the replies, not sure why my notifications were off.
will reupload again later this, since mega kinda blocked my account details :s
Attached the related files...seems cloud storage failing on me..
Hi there!
I'm new to this and need help understanding what to install under Step 2, which is downloading and installing of Samsung drivers.
I have already unzipped the Samsung driver file but I don't seem to see any installation files. Do I have to plug in my Note to get to this? Or are they installed onto the computer first?
Many thanks, as this could potentially save my Note and save me $500... :fingers-crossed:
boootloop problem
tried all this ,but still my n8000 did not flash through odin properly but failed with error
'Repartition operation failed'
After running odin it says "reset" then the tablet returns to the "Galaxy note 10.1" logo and cycles going black then showing the logo.
When I hold down the power button it shuts off and turns back on again. So no luck for booting into recovery.
Im 99% i'm doing all the steps right.
Thank for your help.
ipoddude95, I have same problem. I tried different computers, different cable, different versions of odin to flash different versions of stock roms. but no success so far...
Similar problem
Hi,
I've got similar problem and I check couple of methods to solve this, unfortunately none was successful.
I tried method described in this thread, but was not successful.
I have old version of TWRP recovery (2.5.0.0). I can load recover but whatever I try to do - clear cache, format data, install recovery using dd it finish with error.
I tried installing new recovery twrp and philz using odin, using heimdall, everything seems to be ok, but when I try to load recovery I've got couple of restarts and then old TWRP loads. I've tried stock firmware, custom, with repartition and without.
I'm guessing that in my case it could be some kind of physical problem with memory.
What I can check more or what to try? How can I determine whether problem may be physical with rom memory?
shaikhmdjohar said:
tried all this ,but still my n8000 did not flash through odin properly but failed with error
'Repartition operation failed'
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try different port
weird those how i fixed 2 of the n8000, later on will try on my tab again once i got my tab back from my friend
ipoddude95 said:
After running odin it says "reset" then the tablet returns to the "Galaxy note 10.1" logo and cycles going black then showing the logo.
When I hold down the power button it shuts off and turns back on again. So no luck for booting into recovery.
Im 99% i'm doing all the steps right.
Thank for your help.
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try go to download mode, and reflash recovery
gamesky said:
try go to download mode, and reflash recovery
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I have, instead of just showing the initial "galaxy note 10.1" screen it goes to the "Samsung" logo with the animation and cycles through that. Still can't get into recovery.
thanks for the help
Hello, i have also this issue with the galaxy note 10.1 gt-n8020, its stucks on samsung logo and doesnt go any further...i dont have a custom firmware neither the tablet its rooted, i tried with odin having the original firmware but when i press start, after the msg "Start write to NAND" i get a FAIL and ends there. Even with the method mentioned here, still i get the FAIL msg...any Info on this on what might be the cause and maybe a possible fix?Can this be also hardware related malfunction?I cant go into recovery mode, only download mode works...
Thank you for the help, my Samsung note 10.1 note went on boot loop about a year ago , i tried so many different ways to flash it and nothing worked. finally got it working with your help.
only problem i encountered was wen i click on (AP, for custom recovery, such as philz.. or official rom..up to you.) it didnt allow me to put the downloaded file in so i used (i9300_repair_efs.tar)
and it worked..
THANK YOU
You Sir are a pinnacle of evolution! Stumbled on this thread by error while going trough history links in my browser and all of a sudden my brick turned to Galaxy Note 10.1!
Only note, I've used i9300_repair_efs.tar for AP like farhaanwireless suggested and device is restoring as I type this
Thanks a ton once more
Agyar said:
You Sir are a pinnacle of evolution! Stumbled on this thread by error while going trough history links in my browser and all of a sudden my brick turned to Galaxy Note 10.1!
Only note, I've used i9300_repair_efs.tar for AP like farhaanwireless suggested and device is restoring as I type this
Thanks a ton once more
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Can you tell us exact steps you did? Because I am trying without success :\
Also another thing: the i9300_repair_efs.tar it's a rar and when extracted I get a directory with a .md5 file... Is that file that are you using?
Yes, that md5 was used.....
I've went completely by procedure described in first post, with exception of i9300_repair_efs change as mentioned. For that part, I've used latest Odin downloaded from Samsung web, and for bootloader, I've used Odin 3.05, just to be sure, since there is a button with "Bootloader" written on it

G900F Boots straight into Odin Mode. Soft Brick help needed pls

Hi, I'm stuck. I've soft bricked my G900F. Can someone help me restore it please?
When I turn the phone on, without selecting Download mode, it goes straight to it, and displays the following message
"Firmware upgrage encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
When I connect it to my computer with Odin open in administrator mode, it is recognised by Odin.
I have visited samknows and samsung-updates, but I don't know which one I'm supposed to download.
I'm in the UK and ideally want stock unbranded firmware, or something to get it working again.
So far, each firmware I have downloaded and then used Odin to flash the S5 has failed.
Please can someone help? Thanks in advance
ewk15 said:
Hi, I'm stuck. I've soft bricked my G900F. Can someone help me restore it please?
When I turn the phone on, without selecting Download mode, it goes straight to it, and displays the following message
"Firmware upgrage encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
When I connect it to my computer with Odin open in administrator mode, it is recognised by Odin.
I have visited samknows and samsung-updates, but I don't know which one I'm supposed to download.
I'm in the UK and ideally want stock unbranded firmware, or something to get it working again.
So far, each firmware I have downloaded and then used Odin to flash the S5 has failed.
Please can someone help? Thanks in advance
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what does odin say?
ewk15 said:
Hi, I'm stuck. I've soft bricked my G900F. Can someone help me restore it please?
When I turn the phone on, without selecting Download mode, it goes straight to it, and displays the following message
"Firmware upgrage encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again"
When I connect it to my computer with Odin open in administrator mode, it is recognised by Odin.
I have visited samknows and samsung-updates, but I don't know which one I'm supposed to download.
I'm in the UK and ideally want stock unbranded firmware, or something to get it working again.
So far, each firmware I have downloaded and then used Odin to flash the S5 has failed.
Please can someone help? Thanks in advance
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Use Samfirm to get off the latest firmware for your model.
Aka more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
Aroms said:
Use Samfirm to get off the latest firmware for your model.
Aka more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
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AND get the Pit file that suits your Phone. I think its the missing Pit file
lladwein said:
AND get the Pit file that suits your Phone. I think its the missing Pit file
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If, Samfirm you can get the Pit your model , rather than tick "Auto " do in "Manual
Thanks.
Ok so using Samfirm, I have what I hope is the correct firmware downloading.
SM-G90F
BTU
well I say downloading, it was doing over 4mbps it's currently doing 0kbps :/
How do I get the pit file and install it?
Aroms said:
Use Samfirm to get off the latest firmware for your model.
Aka more info http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
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Aaah, thank you so much. I didn't know about this program, it worked perfectly. Flashed the download in Odin and my phone is fixed

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