Can someone please look at this and help... - Galaxy S 5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I need this explained in the most laymen terms.. I have a S5, from US Stupid Cellular, being the idiot i am, i rooted the stupid thing thinking i would find a nice clean rom that i liked and it would not affect anything, low and behold to find out about this lame ass knox counter and that i was screwed at that point, i figured oh what the hell, but then to find out the bluetooth is ****, and i can get us cellular to unlock the pos because i cant get ota updates because stupid odin wont let me reflash the stock rom.. I am up to my ears in wondering why i ever got this stupid phone, but non the less i need help, i need the phone to reflash back to stock in two hopes that the bluetooth will work and that i can get the damn thing unlocked with out just strapping a hand full of m60's to it and screaming fire in the hole ...
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
I either get this message or the one all over the internet with no help about the dang pit crap, tried 4 usb 3.0 cables, 2 computers, 3 versions of odin and 2 different downloads of the same stock firmware..

Which model S5? and which version Android was it running?
Could be that the bootloader is locked, or that you are flashing for the wrong model
Check in download mode which model it says

Model SM-G900R4 running A5.0, Bootloader unlocked, both stock firmwares claim to be the uscellular g900r4 stock firmwares, i can see one being wrong but both? I have looked at many places to find these files..

Trying to flash from a native PC?
To be 100% sure the ROM you have downloaded is for that model, use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647
0.3.4 is latest
Enter SM-G900R4 in "Model"
and USC in "Region"
Check the "Auto" box
Check Decrypt Automatically and Hit download
ROM will download as .zip, extract for .MD5, try flashing with ODIN 3.10.7 (Run as Administrator)

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[Q] Flashing firmware

Hi, I have recently purchased a "SIM free" S5 phone, only to find out that it is not actually SIM free and has T-Mobile junk all over it! Anyway, I would like to know if it is possible to install firmware for the SM-G900F onto a SM-G900T without bricking it or losing any of the features? I have checked the forums before posting, however, I could find nothing conclusive whether this can be done or not. Thank you for your time
You can but you will lose wifi calling with a 900F fw.
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
Hi Goldie,
I can live without that knowing that I can install Skype if needed! Do you know if there is anything else I will lose or is that simply it?
Regards
Simon RJ
Goldie said:
You can but you will lose wifi calling with a 900F fw.
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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Well thats the only thing people on 900T have reported missing on my rom which is 900F based so if there is more I have no idea
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
Hi Goldie,
Thank you for the info, however, I seem to be running into a brick wall where the flashing is concerned. I have downloaded stock firmware (I'm okay with it at the moment!) from Sammobile (G900FXXU1ANE2 OMD, G900FXXU1ANCE VOD and G900FXXU1ANE2 BTU) and none of these seem to work. Each time I plug my phone into the laptop, it always searches for the MSM8960 driver (according to Google is the Qualcomm chip, which eventually installs each time!) Then Odin fails each time with the same error message;
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
USB Debugging is on, all drivers installed, Odin v3.04 and 3.07 ran as Administrator. I have done this countless times with my S2 and my recently departed S4 successfully so I am stuck and looking to the experts for advice and guidance.
Message on the phone is
UDC Start
Secure Check Fail : aboot
Any help is greatly apprecitated
Simon RJ
Goldie said:
Well thats the only thing people on 900T have reported missing on my rom which is 900F based so if there is more I have no idea
Sent from my SM-G900F using Tapatalk
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I've put in several hours of looking and the conclusion is that you can only flash tmobile roms on G900T which like i've said sucks. At the very least all snapdragon stock roms should be able to flash on snapdragons S5. In a half ass attempt I also tried to flash a G900F PIT onto the tmobile variant but the phone would not allow that. It mentions something about aboot and then PIT not correct. So at this point I think we are suck until one of the developers figures it out without tripping KNOX.
I also had a S2 international version and come to think of it now I never tried flashing a ATT or tmobile rom but who knew. I could flash any international rom though.

Need Big Help with 900F

Recently I have received Galaxy S5 from my friend. It's model name as SM-G900F under battery. Have Single sim port and one imei. But when I switch on starting with "Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos" logo and started normally. After that when check the product details on "About Device", Product Name as SM-G900FD. But there's no two sim slots. and also showing two imei's when dial *#06#. Seems to be someone has done something. So now I want to take it back to original situation. Is it possible? Needs to convert G900F. Please if some one can help me. :crying:
eranda84 said:
Recently I have received Galaxy S5 from my friend. It's model name as SM-G900F under battery. Have Single sim port and one imei. But when I switch on starting with "Samsung Galaxy S5 Duos" logo and started normally. After that when check the product details on "About Device", Product Name as SM-G900FD. But there's no two sim slots. and also showing two imei's when dial *#06#. Seems to be someone has done something. So now I want to take it back to original situation. Is it possible? Needs to convert G900F. Please if some one can help me. :crying:
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u can make it over Kies with Firmware Update and Initialization u need the model nr and the seriel nr there .. That i would do but if u not want kies u can also flash a stock G900f rom with odin .. b4 conect make phone off and remove battery for 10 sec .. then insert and go to download mode and flash the rom with odin
4Smoky said:
u can make it over Kies with Firmware Update and Initialization u need the model nr and the seriel nr there .. That i would do but if u not want kies u can also flash a stock G900f rom with odin .. b4 conect make phone off and remove battery for 10 sec .. then insert and go to download mode and flash the rom with odin
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Thank you for valuable reply. I didn't try yet first step. But I tried second. This is I got error message.
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Please Please help me
I tried here flash Android 6. But my mobile currently run Android 5. So do I wanna flash Similar rom?
eranda84 said:
Thank you for valuable reply. I didn't try yet first step. But I tried second. This is I got error message.
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Please Please help me
I tried here flash Android 6. But my mobile currently run Android 5. So do I wanna flash Similar rom?
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lol some think is not normal
what is written in download mode !!!
ty to flash 900f with another stock rom ( if no work ty with to change pit to successful )
popmpopm said:
lol some think is not normal
what is written in download mode !!!
ty to flash 900f with another stock rom ( if no work ty with to change pit to successful )
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if you don't mind can you get me steps? Which region pt file? (KLTE_EURO_OPEN?)
No help?
Boot into download mode (Volume Down & Home & Power)
See which model it says there, that is the model you can trust
*Detection* said:
Boot into download mode (Volume Down & Home & Power)
See which model it says there, that is the model you can trust
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It's G900FD. But this is only have single sim slot. And behind the battery compartment it says 900F.
So seems to be this is modified.:crying::crying:
if anyone can help me i'll help him / her to buy a beer
Use Kies 3
eranda84 said:
if anyone can help me i'll help him / her to buy a beer
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Im also a G900F owner and I've been in a similiar situation. Download and install Samsung Kies 3(if you hadn't yet), just as the first reply said. On your S5, enter the Download/Odine mode by pressing VolDown+Home+Power Button and connect to PC with your USB. Open Kies 3, go Tools>Firmware upgrade and initialization. In the pop-up windows enter your model name, in your case I suppose its SM-G900F. You'll be asked for the serial number of your phone which is underneath the battery. Its written something like S/N: .... If correct, Kies will start downloading the correct firmware. The process is pretty much automatical, so just wait
After it is done, remove the USB, and the phone will (hopefully) reboot into latest stock version.
eranda84 said:
It's G900FD. But this is only have single sim slot. And behind the battery compartment it says 900F.
So seems to be this is modified.:crying::crying:
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Forget stickers and firmware model numbers, they can all be modified to look like a different model, usually G900F
If your phone says G900FD in download mode, then your phone is G900FD, or at least the board is
*Detection* said:
Forget stickers and firmware model numbers, they can all be modified to look like a different model, usually G900F
If your phone says G900FD in download mode, then your phone is G900FD, or at least the board is
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@*Detection* if it was hardware wise an FD it'd have 2 physical sim card slots, the OP says there is only one. In this case, download mode is wrong.....there's something else going on here. And before the OP does *anything* else I'd advise him to back up his IMEI/EFS folder, I've a feeling it's gonna be *critically important* that he does this......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
heisenberg281 said:
Im also a G900F owner and I've been in a similiar situation. Download and install Samsung Kies 3(if you hadn't yet), just as the first reply said. On your S5, enter the Download/Odine mode by pressing VolDown+Home+Power Button and connect to PC with your USB. Open Kies 3, go Tools>Firmware upgrade and initialization. In the pop-up windows enter your model name, in your case I suppose its SM-G900F. You'll be asked for the serial number of your phone which is underneath the battery. Its written something like S/N: .... If correct, Kies will start downloading the correct firmware. The process is pretty much automatical, so just wait
After it is done, remove the USB, and the phone will (hopefully) reboot into latest stock version.
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Hey man, this is pretty cool until it's started installed to mobile, but it's not continue. Because below error message appeared on mobile with red letters.
"secure check fail : pit" what should I do now? Please need assistance. :good:
keithross39 said:
@*Detection* if it was hardware wise an FD it'd have 2 physical sim card slots, the OP says there is only one. In this case, download mode is wrong.....there's something else going on here. And before the OP does *anything* else I'd advise him to back up his IMEI/EFS folder, I've a feeling it's gonna be *critically important* that he does this......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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@ *keithross39* hey sir, please help me on this.... :crying::crying::crying:
There are only three things we can be sure of right now.
1) It's not the FD variant simply because of the lack of a second sim slot.
2) It's not the H variant because the H variant wouldn't run the FD firmware.
3) Your device is ONE of the Qualcom quad core single sim variants.
Now....Here's the tricky part. You say your device has 2 imei numbers.....If you start flashing firmwares that are written to work with a single sim card, one of those IMEI numbers is probably going to get deleted.....If it's the wrong one, you're well and truly stuffed. So you need to find a way to back them up.
Most IMEI/EFS backup utilities require root access.
For now, you're going to have to treat your phone as if it actually *IS* the FD variant and find a root method that works on that variant.
Then once you have root, you can make that all important IMEI/EFS backup.
Once you have that, *then and only then* will it be time to think about how to return the OS to a single sim configuration.
Edit.....
This thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2829293
Gives info about rooting. But beware, if you haven't already done so, rooting will trip KNOX which will torpedo any idea of warranty repair.....
Edit 2....
This should help with the IMEI/EFS backup.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/efs-samsung-tool-universal-support-t2602325
(It works on my 900F)
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
There are only three things we can be sure of right now.
1) It's not the FD variant simply because of the lack of a second sim slot.
2) It's not the H variant because the H variant wouldn't run the FD firmware.
3) Your device is ONE of the Qualcom quad core single sim variants.
Now....Here's the tricky part. You say your device has 2 imei numbers.....If you start flashing firmwares that are written to work with a single sim card, one of those IMEI numbers is probably going to get deleted.....If it's the wrong one, you're well and truly stuffed. So you need to find a way to back them up.
Most IMEI/EFS backup utilities require root access.
For now, you're going to have to treat your phone as if it actually *IS* the FD variant and find a root method that works on that variant.
Then once you have root, you can make that all important IMEI/EFS backup.
Once you have that, *then and only then* will it be time to think about how to return the OS to a single sim configuration.
Edit.....
This thread.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2829293
Gives info about rooting. But beware, if you haven't already done so, rooting will trip KNOX which will torpedo any idea of warranty repair.....
Edit 2....
This should help with the IMEI/EFS backup.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/efs-samsung-tool-universal-support-t2602325
(It works on my 900F)
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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1) Yes. That's pretty sure me too.
2) Not a H variant
3) Yes.
As I mentioned first post there's two IMEI numbers. But none of those not similar to sticker under battery compartment. (Not match with any of those)
I have rooted mobile using "CF-Auto-Root-klte-klteduosxx-smg900fd". And it's successfully rooted.
And I did IMEI/EFS backup using "Samsung Tool". Now what should I do as a next step?
First thing to do is copy that backup 'off device'......If you have a removable micro sd card, copy it to that.....If not copy it to your pc or even cloud storage.....it's no good having a backup stored in device if the in device storage is formatted in my next suggestion......which is to flash not only a firmware, but a pit file too. I'd suggest using sammobile or samsung updates for the 900F firmware (the F variant firmware is as good a place to start as any) and the resources of XDA to locate the correct pit file. You can check here for pit files.....
S5 pit files (3rd post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737448
But as it is now 3.52 AM where I am, I'm going to bed.....My kids will be up in about 4 hours so I need to get *some* sleep.....lol
Final edit for tonight......
As an alternative, you could forget about a firmware entirely, and go the custom rom route......just a thought.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
keithross39 said:
First thing to do is copy that backup 'off device'......If you have a removable micro sd card, copy it to that.....If not copy it to your pc or even cloud storage.....it's no good having a backup stored in device if the in device storage is formatted in my next suggestion......which is to flash not only a firmware, but a pit file too. I'd suggest using sammobile or samsung updates for the 900F firmware (the F variant firmware is as good a place to start as any) and the resources of XDA to locate the correct pit file. You can check here for pit files.....
S5 pit files (3rd post)
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737448
But as it is now 3.52 AM where I am, I'm going to bed.....My kids will be up in about 4 hours so I need to get *some* sleep.....lol
Final edit for tonight......
As an alternative, you could forget about a firmware entirely, and go the custom rom route......just a thought.....
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Ok thank you sir and Hats off. :good:
Have a Good Night
I have tried everything but again failed in Re-partition. Now only one left. That's run a custom rom. Will see CM13 and back to stock rom.
But anyone can help me on pit file failed, please help me.
keithross39 said:
@*Detection* if it was hardware wise an FD it'd have 2 physical sim card slots, the OP says there is only one. In this case, download mode is wrong.....there's something else going on here. And before the OP does *anything* else I'd advise him to back up his IMEI/EFS folder, I've a feeling it's gonna be *critically important* that he does this......
http://i.imgur.com/rVnFwJM.jpg
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Never to date have we seen or heard of download mode being wrong, and CF AR for the G900FD just worked for OP
And if it turns out to be wrong, we both have a LOT of threads to edit when we have told other members to always trust download mode
To my knowledge, there is no way to reprogram the chip on the board to change the model number in download mode, maybe the phone is a fake
@ OP - can you post a photo of the back of the phone, with the back cover removed, so we can see the physical location of the SIM slot?
Edit out the IMEI etc if it shows on a sticker

Odin not work

Hey Guys,
Edit
So it turns out you can't even flash the Canadian S7 to Tmobile's firmware. I installed the super stock rom and it started working again. I am not on the official Tmobile modem but I get service and WiFi calling so no biggie.
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This is driving me crazy. I bought the Canadian version of the S7 edge so I can put TWRP on it but I can't use odin on it. (SM-G935W8) Well at least I can't put the Tmobile files on it. Has anyone been able to do it successfully? I really need help, I'm losing my marbles, thanks guys!
I can't flash my appropriate radio so I can't get any service.
This is the error I get whenever I try to flash the radio.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<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> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Did you make sure the oem unlock is on?
gurnsey101 said:
Did you make sure the oem unlock is on?
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Made sure OEM unlock was checked and USB Debugging was off. I am using the phone right now but I am not on USA radio so my service is not that great but I have WiFi calling so I am making due right now.
You need to ask in the section for your phone, not the software you want to load.
Try this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/samsung-sm-g935f-sm-g935w8-rom-t3414612
joe3681 said:
You need to ask in the section for your phone, not the software you want to load.
Try this:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/help/samsung-sm-g935f-sm-g935w8-rom-t3414612
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It's not software, it's the radio and bootloader. That thread had no information related to my problem? Maybe I missed something? Thank you for your time.
Well, you're trying to load TMobile software onto hardware with a different bootloader than the TMobile version has so...
joe3681 said:
Well, you're trying to load TMobile software onto hardware with a different bootloader than the TMobile version has so...
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I'm not sure if you're trolling or not but I am NOT trying to install TMobile software. I am trying to install the radio from USA. I have done it before but for some reason this phone keeps giving me an error through Odin. I thought maybe someone knew of a way to sideload the radio. I searched and found fastboot but I cannot load up fastboot through my S7, I think they removed that feature? Anyway, in case you really aren't trolling you can install a radio that is not from your region as long as you have an unlocked bootloader (which I have now).
*Edit I installed the Tmobile CSC so I'm not sure why you're still hung up on Tmobile software
Your first post mentions twrp, then you mention files, then at the end radio so excuse me for not knowing which one of these you're inquiring about...
Don't get smart if someone is trying to help you and not understanding what your asking cause your OP is a cluster **** to make heads or tails of...
joe3681 said:
Your first posts and **** twrp, then you mention files, then at the end radio.
Don't get smart if someone is trying to help you and not understanding what your asking cause your post is a cluster **** to make heads or tails of.
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I didn't mean to have an attitude sorry about that. I'm just frustrated because I feel like I am missing something, thank you for your help.
You got it now or no?
Have you tried the CP too which is the modem
joe3681 said:
You got it now or no?
Have you tried the CP too which is the modem
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Not yet. I was able to restore the phone back to everything stock using Kies but I am still on the Canadian modem. I can actually get service now but now my main issue is I cannot use Samsung Pay since the radios do not match. I wonder if I get a Tmobile S7 edge serial number I can restore it with Kies?

Troubleshoot very weird boot problem

Sorry for the long post.
Got this sprint S7 as a 2nd hand unlocked phone a while back and worked quite nicely for almost a year. Now very often when I reboot it gets stuck on the LTE boot logo. While it is at it, it will burn through the battery in like 30m-1h, the phone gets very hot. This has already happened a handful of times so I try to never reboot unless very necessary. This doesn't happen on every single reboot though.
Right now it's showing the same issue. Before I've notice it'll do this for a few days and the like magic will start working again. It sucks because right now my phone is as good as dead.
The phone is not rooted and it's running stock ROM, with latest firmware and all updates(I checked for updates a couple days ago and there was none), but I don't know which exact version is at.
I've already tried rebooting into recovery and powering off and restarting from there. But no luck.
I had a strong suspicion this was due to switching sim cards (I moved a few months ago) and sometimes a "UICC unlock needed" (or sth like that) message has been shown but the phone continues to work. Today a friend mentioned it could be the battery. He said if the battery is damaged it could be causing problems on boot but I have no clue if that's true and/or how to check for it.
I'd thank anyone who could tell me how to troubleshoot this problem and find the real cause. I'm comfortable following some technical instruction to be able to grab logs from linux command line if someone taught me how.
Thanks in advance!
joel_gil said:
Sorry for the long post.
Got this sprint S7 as a 2nd hand unlocked phone a while back and worked quite nicely for almost a year. Now very often when I reboot it gets stuck on the LTE boot logo. While it is at it, it will burn through the battery in like 30m-1h, the phone gets very hot. This has already happened a handful of times so I try to never reboot unless very necessary. This doesn't happen on every single reboot though.
Right now it's showing the same issue. Before I've notice it'll do this for a few days and the like magic will start working again. It sucks because right now my phone is as good as dead.
The phone is not rooted and it's running stock ROM, with latest firmware and all updates(I checked for updates a couple days ago and there was none), but I don't know which exact version is at.
I've already tried rebooting into recovery and powering off and restarting from there. But no luck.
I had a strong suspicion this was due to switching sim cards (I moved a few months ago) and sometimes a "UICC unlock needed" (or sth like that) message has been shown but the phone continues to work. Today a friend mentioned it could be the battery. He said if the battery is damaged it could be causing problems on boot but I have no clue if that's true and/or how to check for it.
I'd thank anyone who could tell me how to troubleshoot this problem and find the real cause. I'm comfortable following some technical instruction to be able to grab logs from linux command line if someone taught me how.
Thanks in advance!
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Have you tried reflashing the stock firmware via odin? If you could tell me which network you're using it on, I could point you to the firmware you would need. Here's a basic overview for the phones and their corresponding firmwares:
SM-G93OP- Sprint
SM-G930T- T-Mobile
SM-G930A- AT&T
SM-G930V- Verizon
SM-G930U- Universal, but you need the correct version of it for your carrier.
TheF|ipSide said:
Have you tried reflashing the stock firmware via odin? If you could tell me which network you're using it on, I could point you to the firmware you would need. Here's a basic overview for the phones and their corresponding firmwares:
SM-G93OP- Sprint
SM-G930T- T-Mobile
SM-G930A- AT&T
SM-G930V- Verizon
SM-G930U- Universal, but you need the correct version of it for your carrier.
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Hi TheFlipSide,
I have a sprint version so I have SM-G93OP- Sprint
It is possible something might have gone wrong at some point in time but I have done factory resets before, I'm skeptical that the firmware itself could be the issue but I'm happy to give it a try.
Could you point me to the files needed to be sure I'm on the most accurate firemware (CP, BOOT, etc type of files).
Also, any issues with my phone being up to date with all the updates?
Personally I'd be happier to be able to flash sth like LineageOS but AFAIU there's not much support for this phone.
joel_gil said:
Hi TheFlipSide,
I have a sprint version so I have SM-G93OP- Sprint
It is possible something might have gone wrong at some point in time but I have done factory resets before, I'm skeptical that the firmware itself could be the issue but I'm happy to give it a try.
Could you point me to the files needed to be sure I'm on the most accurate firemware (CP, BOOT, etc type of files).
Also, any issues with my phone being up to date with all the updates?
Personally I'd be happier to be able to flash sth like LineageOS but AFAIU there's not much support for this phone.
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You can't flash LineageOS on this phone because the bootloader is locked. You can get ODIN to flash the firmware with from here:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0ByoIewGd_qk2MEZMb0l3Qlo4ek0/view?usp=drivesdk
Unzip it and click on the ODIN3 v3.12.7 file, you don't need to install anything it opens as an app.
Grab the firmware from here: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=48A2011F925C11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
Unzip it and select the files through odin:
CP in CP.
CSC in CSC.
AP in AP.
BL in BL.
Then go into options and select auto reboot and repartition, and keep everything else unchecked.
Hit start and wait for the firmware to flash.
Go into stock recovery, and wipe cache and factory reset.
Hit thanks on the posts if I helped you.
TheFlipSide thanks so much for helping me out.
Quick questions. The firmware link you sent is for SM-G930U. But AFAIK my phone is SM-G930P (Sprint model), since it even shows the Sprint animation on boot. Let me know if that was a small mistake or if theres a good reason to flash the Universal version on a sprint phone.
Also, assuming it was a small mistake I'm looking at that firmware page. Looks like the latest version for the SM-G930P comes in 3 flavors: VMU, XAS and SPR.
Do you know what those are and which one should i get?
Thanks again in advance!
joel_gil said:
TheFlipSide thanks so much for helping me out.
Quick questions. The firmware link you sent is for SM-G930U. But AFAIK my phone is SM-G930P (Sprint model), since it even shows the Sprint animation on boot. Let me know if that was a small mistake or if theres a good reason to flash the Universal version on a sprint phone.
Also, assuming it was a small mistake I'm looking at that firmware page. Looks like the latest version for the SM-G930P comes in 3 flavors: VMU, XAS and SPR.
Do you know what those are and which one should i get?
Thanks again in advance!
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Use the SPR variant of the SM G930U firmware, as it comes without the Sprint bloat. If you still want to use the SM-G930P firmware, get it here: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=080CDA3799FF11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
As I said previously, you don't need to thank someone in a response post, just click the thanks button on a post which helped you.
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Use the SPR variant of the SM G930U firmware, as it comes without the Sprint bloat. If you still want to use the SM-G930P firmware, get it here: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=080CDA3799FF11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
As I said previously, you don't need to thank someone in a response post, just click the thanks button on a post which helped you.
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Hi, sorry for the delay, life got in the way. So I downloaded the universal version SM-G930U (SPR) and followed the instructions and Odin failed.
Code:
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> emmc_appsboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> lksecapp.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
I tried to run it again after unplugging the cable and plugging it back in and it failed again:
Code:
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> emmc_appsboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
Now I tried to restart and it's gotten itself on a boot loop =(
It's stuck in the blue "installing system update" page only for a second, then some white text on black screen shows up, and then it goes back to the blue page, and repeats. Basically is trying to boot into recovery forever.
Trying to reboot manually to get into download mode, or anything else also doesn't work.
Halp!
joel_gil said:
Hi, sorry for the delay, life got in the way. So I downloaded the universal version SM-G930U (SPR) and followed the instructions and Odin failed.
Code:
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> emmc_appsboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> lksecapp.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
I tried to run it again after unplugging the cable and plugging it back in and it failed again:
Code:
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> emmc_appsboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
Now I tried to restart and it's gotten itself on a boot loop =(
It's stuck in the blue "installing system update" page only for a second, then some white text on black screen shows up, and then it goes back to the blue page, and repeats. Basically is trying to boot into recovery forever.
Trying to reboot manually to get into download mode, or anything else also doesn't work.
Halp!
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You can't flash the U firmware if you are on the latest sprint firmware. Download the latest firmware from here
And follow the same directions for placing files into ODIN. You are getting the PIT error because of bootloader updates.
lvpre said:
You can't flash the U firmware if you are on the latest sprint firmware. Download the latest firmware from here
And follow the same directions for placing files into ODIN. You are getting the PIT error because of bootloader updates.
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Hi Ivpre, thanks a lot for jumping in. So I managed to get my phone in download mode again. Also I google one more error that was showing up in the phone screen "Fuse 5 > aboot 4" (or sth like that, I can't remember exactly) and the internetz said that it was indeed due to having a version missmatch, the new one should be higher.
So I downloaded the latest G930P from sammobile site (G930PVPU5BQJ3) and got it to work again. I also found another thread to said the only thing to do is wait until a new G930U comes out.
What I don't fully get is that now that I've installed "latest" firmware. As soon as I configured the phone it said a new update is available. If I update it now, and a new version of G930U also comes out in a bit, will that mean I'll remain one version ahead? Should I not apply any updates until a new version of G930U is out? or should I try downgrading the current G930P ?
Thanks!
joel_gil said:
Hi Ivpre, thanks a lot for jumping in. So I managed to get my phone in download mode again. Also I google one more error that was showing up in the phone screen "Fuse 5 > aboot 4" (or sth like that, I can't remember exactly) and the internetz said that it was indeed due to having a version missmatch, the new one should be higher.
So I downloaded the latest G930P from sammobile site (G930PVPU5BQJ3) and got it to work again. I also found another thread to said the only thing to do is wait until a new G930U comes out.
What I don't fully get is that now that I've installed "latest" firmware. As soon as I configured the phone it said a new update is available. If I update it now, and a new version of G930U also comes out in a bit, will that mean I'll remain one version ahead? Should I not apply any updates until a new version of G930U is out? or should I try downgrading the current G930P ?
Thanks!
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Yeah, apparently they just released a small update (QK3 maybe?) that patched an exploit. That update was just released the other day. You can take it or leave it, it shouldn't prevent you from installing the U firmware when it is updated.
If you really want to install the U firmware and can't wait, you can research PIT files, but it can lead to fully breaking the device if you mess up...personally, I would just wait. It was an old method that would work, but I'm not sure if it works on the new bootloader updates.
Hi Guys,
I'm on the same boat as joel_gil,
I've got S7 (originally purchased on sprint USA network) and now I've unlocked it using idoneapps without root.
I'm on G930PVPU5BQJ3 firmware at the moment and I'd like to flash G930U firmware which is network unlocked and not bloatware free.
I've downloaded the firmware below multiple times from sammobile.com and tried flashing using latest Odin 3.12.10 and everytime I am getting error message.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930U/SPR/download/G930UUES4BQL1/201542/
I have also tried XAS version as well but same result
SW check failed aboot fused 5 > binary 4 message.
I've got FRP and OEM unchecked and still its giving me same error.
I'd appreciate if you guys can have a look and help me please.
Many thanks in advance guys
tom_hungston said:
Hi Guys,
I'm on the same boat as joel_gil,
I've got S7 (originally purchased on sprint USA network) and now I've unlocked it using idoneapps without root.
I'm on G930PVPU5BQJ3 firmware at the moment and I'd like to flash G930U firmware which is network unlocked and not bloatware free.
I've downloaded the firmware below multiple times from sammobile.com and tried flashing using latest Odin 3.12.10 and everytime I am getting error message.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930U/SPR/download/G930UUES4BQL1/201542/
I have also tried XAS version as well but same result
SW check failed aboot fused 5 > binary 4 message.
I've got FRP and OEM unchecked and still its giving me same error.
I'd appreciate if you guys can have a look and help me please.
Many thanks in advance guys
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You can't install the U firmware...the bootloader binary files are different. You will have to wait for the U firmware to catch up in order to install it. However, you can install the latest Sprint firmware without any issue.
I fixed it.
5 > BINARY 4 error, has to do with a Version 5 bootloader Sprint came out with in 2018. The fact that this is only affected by the SM-G390P further complicates things for the average user. Users on version 5 bootloader will need to wait until/If a version 5 universal bootloader for the SM-G930U to get unbloated firmware. Information on restoring your S7 SM-G930P to where you left off before you started trying to root your phone can be found below. More info on Sprint F'n us and BL Version 5, and how to tell the files apart can be found here
https://www.arencambre.com/blog/2018...omment-page-1/. There was a post on XDA (which I can't find) which gave the idea that Sprint came out with this version 5 bootloader to prevent people from flashing the phones to the U version and going overseas with them.
The stock files for the first version of Sprint Version 5 bootloader firmware dated 1-1-18 can be found here:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7/SM-G930P/SPR/download/G930PVPS5BRA1/206876/
Unzip. Only have auto reboot and Re-partition checked as options in Odin.

I need the stock ROM for the Galaxy S4 SM-S975L from Tracfone.

Hello. I need the stock ROM for the Galaxy S4 SM-S975L. All other ROMs (from updato.com, ect) fail to flash. My phone is soft bricked so I need to flash a ROM onto it.
Code:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> S975LUDUANB1_S975LTFNANB1_S975LUDUANB1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
sammobile.com has it. No, I can't provide a direct link to it due to site rules.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
sammobile.com has it. No, I can't provide a direct link to it due to site rules.
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This firmware is only available for premium users.
Please click here to become premium.
That's what SamMobile says when I try to download it. I can't pay $16.77 just for one stock ROM, I don't know what to do.
Try samsung-updates.com. Otherwise pay the $17 as it's far less than purchasing a new phone.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Try samsung-updates.com. Otherwise pay the $17 as it's far less than purchasing a new phone.
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Samsung Updates has to legit be the WORST thing ever, it says 5 hours for a 1.3GB file (I have 100mpbs down.) I'll try this and If it doesn't work, *sgh* I'll just pay up
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Try samsung-updates.com. Otherwise pay the $17 as it's far less than purchasing a new phone.
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Someone is saying that flash is failing because it's an older firmware. How would I check if it's up to date?
The Straight Talk S4 only ever had the one ROM, thus "someone" has guessed incorrectly.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
The Straight Talk S4 only ever had the one ROM, thus "someone" has guessed incorrectly.
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Well ODIN fails on AUTH
Have you tried a different cable? Have you switched to a different USB port? Did you make certain your drivers were installed correctly before proceeding? Any of these or all of them could explain the error you are having. In the meantime, please provide the following information.
Model Number, located in the upper left corner of the download mode screen.
Android Version, found by going to Settings > More > About device.
Firmware Version (AP, CP, CSC), found by dialing *#1234# in the dialer or by installing Phone Info from the Play Store and running it.
Service Provider
Country
Is the phone rooted? (Yes/No)
Is a custom ROM installed? (Yes/No, and the name of the ROM)
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Have you tried a different cable? Have you switched to a different USB port? Did you make certain your drivers were installed correctly before proceeding? Any of these or all of them could explain the error you are having. In the meantime, please provide the following information.
Model Number, located in the upper left corner of the download mode screen.
Android Version, found by going to Settings > More > About device.
Firmware Version (AP, CP, CSC), found by dialing *#1234# in the dialer or by installing Phone Info from the Play Store and running it.
Service Provider
Country
Is the phone rooted? (Yes/No)
Is a custom ROM installed? (Yes/No, and the name of the ROM)
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- SM-S975L
- Android 4.3
- I can't access the dialer; it's bricked
- Tracfone / Straight Talk
- USA
- Yes
- No
Unfortunately, the fact the stock ROM won't install leads me to think you have a hardware issue. On a working device Odin would not reject the firmware intended for the device. At worst it would simply not attempt to replace the bootloader.
Truth be told, with the S4 being over four years old now, it may be best to cut your losses here and work on getting a newer device. In fact, in your position I would look on Swappa for an unlocked device from T-Mobile, then get a hold of Straight Talk and request a BYOD SIM.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Unfortunately, the fact the stock ROM won't install leads me to think you have a hardware issue. On a working device Odin would not reject the firmware intended for the device. At worst it would simply not attempt to replace the bootloader.
Truth be told, with the S4 being over four years old now, it may be best to cut your losses here and work on getting a newer device. In fact, in your position I would look on Swappa for an unlocked device from T-Mobile, then get a hold of Straight Talk and request a BYOD SIM.
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I called Straight Talk, Tracfone, and Samsung and they didn't help me at all. Every USB cable, every port, every cable, every laptop, ODIN always fails. I guess I'm just gonna get a new phone, so RIP.
Straight Talk/Tracfone are noted for poor customer service when you call them. You get better results by initiating a chat session with them. Regardless, it's no surprise you got the brush-off from everyone. The phone is old, is no longer sold and is no longer supported by its manufacturer.
If you want to stick with getting Samsung devices from Straight Talk but the S7 on an installment plan is too rich for you, look to the Sky J7 as an alternative. Personally, I'd go the Swappa route and get a device that way.
The aboot.mbn file is the bootloader and will sometimes fail to flash if the OEM Samsung cable isn't used with Odin 3.07.

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