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:
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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
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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
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For two days i have been struggling to root my new Orange Romania N9005.
First of all I downloaded CF Auto Root and Odin 3.09. Followed the steps exactly (i'm not new to rooting) ,Uninstalled Kies and downloaded the latest drivers only, and every single time I try to root it Odin gives the following error:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<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> recovery.img
<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)
On the screen of the note 3 the following error in red : SECURE CHECK FAIL : recovery
I have since tried every single version of ODIN , tried flashing pre-rooted roms only to get my device soft bricked(Fails right at the very end, and then I restored via kies )
,I have tried to change usb ports to no avail, even tried to root it on 4 different laptops.Tried with different cables, with usb debugging on and off, NOTHING WORKS!!!
Please help me I am thinking of setting it on fire!!!
Try install Kies and try again...
/CK
tried with old kies and kies 3 as well.Also tried older drivers.
Do i have a locked BootLoader?This shouldnt be the case as it is an n9005.
Any way to check if bootloader is locked and if so any way to unlock it for the international version?
Thanks!
No one?
Doesn't any one know how to help?Don't know where else to ask.
NavDragan said:
Doesn't any one know how to help?Don't know where else to ask.
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On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
NavDragan said:
For two days i have been struggling to root my new Orange Romania N9005.
First of all I downloaded CF Auto Root and Odin 3.09. Followed the steps exactly (i'm not new to rooting) ,Uninstalled Kies and downloaded the latest drivers only, and every single time I try to root it Odin gives the following error:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<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> recovery.img
<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)
On the screen of the note 3 the following error in red : SECURE CHECK FAIL : recovery
I have since tried every single version of ODIN , tried flashing pre-rooted roms only to get my device soft bricked(Fails right at the very end, and then I restored via kies )
,I have tried to change usb ports to no avail, even tried to root it on 4 different laptops.Tried with different cables, with usb debugging on and off, NOTHING WORKS!!!
Please help me I am thinking of setting it on fire!!!
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I had the same issue while rooting my Galaxy S4,tried on every other laptop,different ports,cables and more but then I realized I was using the wrong file.
Yes,the international version comes with Bootloader unlocked so your bootloader is fine.Are you able to boot your phone into Download mode?I am sure u cant boot into Recovery mode,can you?
First go back and check your phone's model no and use the proper file and try again!I will help you,dont worry!
I deactivated the reactivation lock but still the same problem.I have Downloaded the CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar file several times same thing every time.My last chance is doing a full wipe of the system and then trying again.I hope orange Romania CSC does't have some sort of security block.
Frustrating thing is the phone is fully functional so i cannot ask for a replacement.And even after the dozens of failed flash attempts it still reads 0x0.
YES!!!Finally.A full wipe did it.!Thank you for your interest in helping me.
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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Thanks that helped! Unlike the OP didnt have to wipe phone.
Thank youu
nsnarayan10 said:
I had the same issue while rooting my Galaxy S4,tried on every other laptop,different ports,cables and more but then I realized I was using the wrong file.
Yes,the international version comes with Bootloader unlocked so your bootloader is fine.Are you able to boot your phone into Download mode?I am sure u cant boot into Recovery mode,can you?
First go back and check your phone's model no and use the proper file and try again!I will help you,dont worry!
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THank you soo much after following exact instruction that you gave i finally got it rooted!! Thank you!!
nsnarayan10 said:
I had the same issue while rooting my Galaxy S4,tried on every other laptop,different ports,cables and more but then I realized I was using the wrong file.
Yes,the international version comes with Bootloader unlocked so your bootloader is fine.Are you able to boot your phone into Download mode?I am sure u cant boot into Recovery mode,can you?
First go back and check your phone's model no and use the proper file and try again!I will help you,dont worry!
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thanks for bringing this up.
so where do you get the proper file?
i have the same problem, and a full wi[e has not helped here..
kindly give the correct link.
thanks once again
Before you wanna flash. Don't forget to uncheck reactivation lock, put off your external sd card. And look carefully for your modem and radio. Don't switch with the another kernel before official launch comes.
Sent from my CruelB Note 3 SM-N9005 Snapdragon 800 using Tapatalk
Cruel B said:
Before you wanna flash. Don't forget to uncheck reactivation lock, put off your external sd card. And look carefully for your modem and radio. Don't switch with the another kernel before official launch comes.
Sent from my CruelB Note 3 SM-N9005 Snapdragon 800 using Tapatalk
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h guys!
i asked for 'the propper files' link?...
my phone now entres boot-loop when i restart it. any help?
...after several loops, it finally completes start up. by now i'd have left it alone for about 15 mins!
tanks, in advance..
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aidelnma said:
THank you soo much after following exact instruction that you gave i finally got it rooted!! Thank you!!
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h guys!
i asked for 'the propper files' link?...
my phone now entres boot-loop when i restart it. any help?
...after several loops, it finally completes start up. by now i'd have left it alone for about 15 mins!
tanks, in advance..
THANK YOU!
Yes, the reactivation lock did it for me too. I was stuck at exactly the same point and couldn't think of why, and this didn't even come to mind. In fact, I forgot that I even did that, but it worked. !!!
nsnarayan10 said:
I will help you,dont worry!
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Help please, I have a (Note 3) SM-N900V on JSS15J.N900VVRUBMJE.
I bought it on Jan 12th ish, and took the firmware update as soon as I saw it because of some reading I had done.... shouldn't have done that I guess.
I am still totally unable to root this thing, Kingo, Odin v3.0.9. I am willing to do w/e (go back to older firmware even if possible)
I know there are no guarantees in this attempt, and would not hold you to anything, I have rooted every other android I have had and am very familiar with the process, any help you can offer would be greatly appreciated
https://plus.google.com/u/0/+JoelJrMcCracken/
This has helped. Thanks a lot.
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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This helped a lot. Problem fixed.
regards
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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Thanks. 1.5 years later and this helped me too!
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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U sir are a life saver!
Thanks!
iznee said:
On the settings page under security..make sure you have reactivation lock uncheck...
Than try again..that's usually the problem
Sent from [email protected] Ass Note III SM-N9005
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Thank you, you saved me from pulling my hair out :highfive:
Hello to all.
I have a Tab 3 (that was given to me)on Software version T217SVPUBOH1
Hardware Version T217S.04
Model Number SM-TS17S
Android Ver: 4.4.2
Baseband T217SVPUBOH1
I guess Stock Kernel 3.4.0-1715729
Build Number KOT49H.T217SVOUBOH1
Could Someone direct me to the PROPER CF Auto Root and Odin? I am not planning on changing the ROM, I just want to Add Viper to increase the Audio Volume and maybe some other root controls.
Any and All Help Is Appreciated
Thank you in Advance
Blessings
Thank a lott!!!already rooted!!!!
Okay, so i purchased a brand new samsung note 3 sm-n9005 from hong kong, and its been running perfectly,
here are some specs
android version= kitkat 4.2.2
baseband version = N9005ZHUENF1
kernel version = 3.4.0-722276
built number =KOT49H.N9005ZHUENF1
so far so good, everything seems legit, but then i wanted to upgrade to lollipop so i downloaded the necessary samsung drivers, kies software, odin 3.09,
and the hong kong version of the lollipop 5.0 firmware "N9005ZSUGOC3"
but soon as i click start
it shows fail
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005ZSUGOC3_N9005OZSGOC3_N9005ZSUGOC3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
and as i was inspecting the error on the oden on my phone, i noticed
the product name on my phone is SM-N900A which makes no sense.
to further examine i went to the recovery and it shows
android system recovery <3e>
KOT49H.N900AUCUCNC2
now i am really confused as to what phone i have, the box, documentations, and with in the phone settings everything points to n9005. where as oden and "volume down + power + home" menu shows n900a
and
"volume up + power + home" recovery menu also shows n900a.
what should i do to upgrade to lollipop, what phone do i really have?
What does it say under the battery?
Did you buy from a reliable seller or could it be a knock-off phone?
There's an app on Play you could use - Phone INFO Samsung. DL it and run and see what it tells you.
What is a BOUBOO Note ??? as under system menu .
same isse
i have same issues as yours. dont know what firmware to download
WhateverMan said:
It's a real device, just that the person probably flashed the N9005 firmware on it.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
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It's not brand new then. It's a second hand device.
It's a real device, just that the person probably flashed the N9005 firmware on it.
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk
So after a while of trying to flash different roms, turns out, it is a n900a
So after a while of trying to flash different roms, turns out, it is a n900a, it is authentic, its not a fake, everything checks out, but the retailer was from hong kong, and they buy the phones on bulk, so the guy distrubuting the phones, has flashed the n9005 rom on to it,
after flashing the n900a lollipop, the phone has been working as good as it should, i have had no problems whats so ever, it just amazes me as to what lengths people would go to deceive and cheat the customers.
anyways, thank you for your replys, hope you all have an amazing time,
sincerely,
Ali,
PS, boubou is what i called my ex girlfriend, its just an inside joke, and since this phone was just about equally two faced, i gave it a name that would make sense
hey, what ever it says on the recovery is true
kings555 said:
i have same issues as yours. dont know what firmware to download
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hey, what ever it says on the recovery is true
N900AUCUEOC1_N900AATTEOC1_N900AUCUEOC1_HOME.tar
just flash this,
it is the official android 5.0 lollipop for n900a (atnt). works like a charm, and if you have to, just disable all the atnt apps,
there is no difference other then the fact that it shows a atnt logo on boot.
its an inside joke
JJEgan said:
What is a BOUBOO Note ??? as under system menu .
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PS, boubou is what i called my ex girlfriend, its just an inside joke, and since this phone was just about equally two faced, i gave it a name that would make sense
hi
urmother93 said:
hey, what ever it says on the recovery is true
N900AUCUEOC1_N900AATTEOC1_N900AUCUEOC1_HOME.tar
just flash this,
it is the official android 5.0 lollipop for n900a (atnt). works like a charm, and if you have to, just disable all the atnt apps,
there is no difference other then the fact that it shows a atnt logo on boot.
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where did you dload this firmware. im sorry im just noob with these techy stuffs
kings555 said:
where did you dload this firmware. im sorry im just noob with these techy stuffs
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so i can send you the links, or i can send you a full tutorial i made for my friends to install a custom note 4 rom,
it is the best rom you can have on a n900a. ive been rocking that since.
urmother93 said:
so i can send you the links, or i can send you a full tutorial i made for my friends to install a custom note 4 rom,
it is the best rom you can have on a n900a. ive been rocking that since.
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You can send me and a tutorial? Sorry ... Google translation
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You can send me and a tutorial? Sorry ... Google translation
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I man... Google translation.... OK: P
MrYuraB said:
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mate, i dont think i can attach files here, if you give me your email, id be more then happy to email it to you
kings555 said:
where did you dload this firmware. im sorry im just noob with these techy stuffs
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no worries mate, my brother is the same,
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N900A/
all the official firmware can be found on this website, however lollipop hasnt been officially released for note 3 att (n900a),
i was using this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...-dompop-urv2-2-3-tekhd-edition-note4-t3074094
rom on my note 3, its a port from note edge, had amazing bettery life and little to not bugs.
i no longer have the note 3 i upgraded to a note 5.
hope it helps,
if you want, i made a tutorial for my brother, i can send it to you too
Bricked 900A or maybe N9005!!?? Help
I do hope someone can help me. I have a bricked note 3 which appears to have been bogus for reasons the same as the above. Recovery mode States SM-
Official
Samsung official
But the sticker on the back shows N9005 and the serial is not recognized by keis.
I rooted it using let it rain and tried to flash a recovery to it which then failed and gave me an att&t warning when turning on. I then tried again to flash stock and it now gets to the Samsung logo and no further. I have never been able to flash anything with Odin due to fail (auth) at various stages. Was trying N9005 stock but having read the above tried 900 A From sammobile which also failed at the same point. Running out of ideas and patience, can anyone help? The attached was taken prior to me doing anything.
What model does it say in download mode ??
Hi everyone, i have tried to root my galaxy s5 SM-G900F but i have used wrong root for SM-G900P and ended up with this message and is stuck in logo screen
recovery booting.....
recovery is not seandroid enforcing
set warranty bit : recovery
and i have used the right root also but the same problem, my phone now is working but the recovery mode won't load it show me the same message and logo screen stuck and i have problem with system shut down when level battery is 20%
i tried to install stock rom and i download the right rom i think
the rom Baseband : G900FXXU1ANCE
my phone Baseband : G900FVPU1AND2
i used odin version : 3.10.7
its fail and shows this :
<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:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
and in my downloading mode from my phone screen shows this : secure check fail : aboot
so i have tried everything to get my phone fixed but nothing same problem so please help me
Check in download mode, which model S5 it says
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Check in download mode, which model S5 it says
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it says product name : SM-G900P
current binary: custom
system status: custom
knox warranty void: 0x1 (3)
Your S5 is the G900P then, not the G900F
Lots of S5s have been falsely labelled like this, even firmware states G900F, download mode is correct
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Your S5 is the G900P then, not the G900F
Lots of S5s have been falsely labelled like this, even firmware states G900F, download mode is correct
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so what should i do to get my phone un brick
Try flashing a G900P ROM from sammobile with ODIN
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Try flashing a G900P ROM from sammobile with ODIN
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ok i will try but im afraid to cause damage to my phone like a hard brick or something gos wrong
abdou royal said:
ok i will try but im afraid to cause damage to my phone like a hard brick or something gos wrong
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you take us for liars !!!!
and you who flash wrong roms :silly:
abdou royal said:
ok i will try but im afraid to cause damage to my phone like a hard brick or something gos wrong
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You already bricked it, that's why you're here
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You already bricked it, that's why you're here
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yes i did, and i am grateful for the help i will try flashing the G900P rom
it just wondering why that model number in the back my phone is G900F and in the system also on the contrary is G900P in downloading mode
abdou royal said:
yes i did, and i am grateful for the help i will try flashing the G900P rom
it just wondering why that model number in the back my phone is G900F and in the system also on the contrary is G900P in downloading mode
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G900F is more popular, sells better, falsely label and sell more units, most likely
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G900F is more popular, sells better, falsely label and sell more units, most likely
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I did not think so, now I understand thnx again , so when i flash it to G900P it is probably to get locked from recognized the card sim !?
abdou royal said:
I did not think so, now I understand thnx again , so when i flash it to G900P it is probably to get locked from recognized the card sim !?
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Shouldn't affect the SIM lock at all
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Shouldn't affect the SIM lock at all
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yes i did flash it by G900P stock rom its worked my phone unbricked thanx for ur support :fingers-crossed:
abdou royal said:
yes i did flash it by G900P stock rom its worked my phone unbricked thanx for ur support :fingers-crossed:
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Good stuff
After sending my Note 5 into a bootloop (first one ever in my history of flashing & rooting 6+ Android devices ... first time for everything but not a record I wanted broken!!) following a "guide" posted by another user here, I figured I'd try to throw something a little clearer out here for all us n00bs looking to rec 'n' root their rockin' phone.
IMPORTANT STUFF BEFORE YOU START!!!
1. These steps worked for the Malaysian variant of the Note 5. *** IT MAY NOT WORK FOR YOU. *** (In theory, it should work for any phone with similar basebands; but then again, it may not.) This guide works perfectly for Note 5s with the following specs (Settings > About device > Software info):
Android version : 6.0.1
Build number: MMB29K.N9208XXU2BPD4
2. I'm just an amateur trying to eke a little more mileage out of what is (by most standards) an already decent phone and because I do have a love (and patience) for tinkering around with this stuff. *** I AM NOT A DEVELOPER, LET ALONE A PROFESSIONAL *** and I take no responsibility for your phone bootlooping, getting bricked, bursting into flames, or infecting patient zero. Fixing your phone will almost always take 100^ longer than the amount of time you spent messing it up in the first place - terradune's law.
3. Samsung has gone out of their way to be extra douchebaggy this time by hard-baking in bloatware that can't be removed/frozen even with TiBu, such as Smart Manager (com.samsung.android.sm, which is not visible in TiBu). If you think that rooting is going to be the answer to all your bloatware woes on the Note 5 (as it once was), this is your only warning that this time, it won't be.
-- BEWARE ALL YE WHO ENTER HERE --
-- LAST CHANCE TO EXIT THIS THREAD --
-- NO SERIOUSLY, I STAYED UP TILL 5AM TRYING TO FIX THE BOOTLOOP AND WAS SOUNDLY REMINDED WHY I'D BEEN SO WARY OF GETTING A PHONE WITH A NON-REMOVABLE BATTERY (my first, to boot ... ) --
Still here? Fine, here goes nothing:
GUIDE:
Part A - Rooting:
1. Backup, backup, backup. I started with a Note 5 fresh out of the box and updated straight away to Marshmallow before rooting, but if you didn't, then there may be apps / data you want to save & carry over. Once you're done with your backups (and have a copy of those backups somewhere safe like on your PC, in case things really go south), go on to Step 2 below.
2. {OPTIONAL STEP} Find and download the stock firmware applicable to your variant at Sammobile so that in case things go wrong, you'll have it close at hand to quickly restore your phone to working order.
3. At this point, if you're on Lollipop (Android version 5.1.1), you can decide if you want to update to Marshmallow. Because, in case you skipped the whole section of "IMPORTANT STUFF" above, this guide is for an N9208 on Marshmallow ONLY.
4. Head over to Chainfire's website and search for "nobleltextc".
5. Check (again) that your Build number matches the Build ID (MMB29K.N9208XXU2BPD4) - if it does, go ahead and hit Download.
6. Boot your phone into download mode (Power off completely, then press and hold Vol Down+Home+Power buttons all at the same time).
7. Extract the zip {CF-Auto-Root-noblelte-nobleltextc-smn9208} that you just downloaded into a folder.
8. In the folder, right-click on "Odin3-v3.10.6" (or whatever Odin version was included) and select "Run as Administrator".
9. Plug your phone in. One of the panels on the left side of the Odin window should light up blue. (If it doesn't, Google for a solution as you have an issue quite unrelated to this guide.)
10. Click on the "AP" button (DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE!!), navigate to the CF-Auto-Root folder and select "CF-Auto-Root-noblelte-nobleltextc-smn9208.tar".
11. Hit the "Start" button.
12. Wait for phone to reboot (this may take a while).
13. Enjoy rooted goodness.
14. {OPTIONAL STEP} Donate to Chainfire for being The One True Rooter of your Note 5.
Part B - Recovery:
*** If you don't know what recovery is, you probably don't need it. Rooting is often enough for most users' needs so you can stop right here unless you know what you're doing next. ***
1. Noblelte is the applicable TWRP version for the N9208 Marshmallow, so head over here and download {twrp-3.0.2-1-noblelte.img.tar}. There may be a newer version, but this is what's working for me. YMMV.
2. Go back to the CF-Auto-Root folder, right-click on "Odin3-v3.10.6" (or whatever Odin version was included) and select "Run as Administrator".
3. Plug your phone in. One of the panels on the left side of the Odin window should light up blue. (If it doesn't, Google for a solution as you have an issue quite unrelated to this guide.)
4. Click on the "AP" button (DON'T TOUCH ANYTHING ELSE!!), navigate to the folder where you downloaded {twrp-3.0.2-1-noblelte.img.tar} and select that file.
5. Hit the "Start" button.
6. Wait for phone to reboot (this may take a while).
7. Power off and boot into recovery.
8. Wipe cache and Dalvik cache. Reboot.
9. Enjoy your brand-spanking new Team Win recovery.
SOME DON'TS TO FINISH OFF:
1. Many N9208 rooting guides out there advise that you need an app called "CROM services" to unlock your phone, and that it is downloadable from the Galaxy Apps store. If you do a search in the Galaxy Apps store on your phone and come up empty (as I did), YOU (PROBABLY) DON'T NEED IT. Enabling OEM Unlock and USB Debugging in Developer Options is enough to allow you to gain root. Don't go Googling for the CROM services apk (as suggested) as the few sites providing a download link look somewhat dodgy and there is no guarantee that it would be a verified apk download of this app (translated: you might wind up downloading malware).
2. If you've followed this guide exactly, you have SuperSU and you DO NOT need to flash it separately (as some other guides advise). As such, DO NOT flash over SuperSU even if the TWRP recovery offers to do it. SuperSU was already installed when you rooted the phone in the first part of the guide above. (If you'd read the scrolling phone logs while CF-Autoroot was being installed, Chainfire provides the same warning.)
I hope that at least some of you Note 5 owners out there found this guide useful. Toodles!
Excellent tutorial. Works very well for Indian Note 5 Duos too
Great guide! Very detailed. I'm actually downloading from SamMobile the Philippine update for marshmallow. After the download I'll try to root it using this guide of yours and give you an update. Thanks again!
Edit: My build number ends in PE2 and chainfire doesn't have an auto-root for this version. sad.
Akia Azriel said:
Great guide! Very detailed. I'm actually downloading from SamMobile the Philippine update for marshmallow. After the download I'll try to root it using this guide of yours and give you an update. Thanks again!
Edit: My build number ends in PE2 and chainfire doesn't have an auto-root for this version. sad.
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Nope, chainfire has autoroot for mm firmware
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If the Build Number is not match?
Same is SM-N9208 marshmallow, but with the Build Number end with PE2
Can I use the CF Root file with different Build Number but same Marshmallow, will it causing any problem?
Doesn't seem to work on a BRI device. Here my Odin log
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-noblelte-nobleltextc-smn9208.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> cache.img
<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
I can confirm that this worked on my Note 5 N9208 Duos with build number MMB29K.N9208XXU2BPE3 (Country: Philippines, Smart). I used the the downloadable file MMB29K.N9208XXU2BPD4 for CF-Auto-Root from the link mentioned above. Thanks! Great job!!!
thank you for this tutorial it worked on my n9208xxu2bpd5. hope i can now fix my battery draining problem.
*update: it fixed my battery draining problem. 0.7-0.9% per hour from 7% per hour.
thanks!
dosada said:
Doesn't seem to work on a BRI device. Here my Odin log
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-noblelte-nobleltextc-smn9208.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> cache.img
<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
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It doesnt work because you need the CROM Service apk to unlock your bootloader. I am in the same boat as you
EDIT: Found the file, see my thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/unlocking-bootloader-tiawanese-sm-n9208-t3434961
nursefrail said:
thank you for this tutorial it worked on my n9208xxu2bpd5. hope i can now fix my battery draining problem.
*update: it fixed my battery draining problem. 0.7-0.9% per hour from 7% per hour.
thanks!
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I have a slightly different build number( ending in PG3) and it solved my draining problem the instant I got root! It's a life saver!
PatelCartel said:
I have a slightly different build number( ending in PG3) and it solved my draining problem the instant I got root! It's a life saver!
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Hi there.. Urs is PG3 and u using the same nobleltextc file to root?
Also wanna ask this root will increase the knox counter, I survey around forum said that counter could void warranty. (I am new to root).
Thanks.
may i know how to add TWRP without root?
weikit24 said:
Hi there.. Urs is PG3 and u using the same nobleltextc file to root?
Also wanna ask this root will increase the knox counter, I survey around forum said that counter could void warranty. (I am new to root).
Thanks.
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This is my first time rooting too! And yes I used the root file for the build number which ended in PD4 (nobleltextc) while my phone was PG3. I used it because it had the same model number and the Android version as my Note. And I installed TWRP so I'm not sure how to check the Knox counter but a long time ago before I successfully got root I was trying to install TWRP and I believe it tripped the Knox counter. So if you're trying to preserve your warranty I don't recommend rooting or installing TWRP. I didn't have to worry about warranty so I did it. If you have any further questions just reply to this post. I'll he happy to help if I can!
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may i know how to add TWRP without root?
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Hey Hairulnuzams! So to add TWRP without root you use the same tutorial that the original poster of this thread gave at the end of his first post after the rooting instructions. That method does not require root but you will have to download Odin separately since you won't be downloading the root file. A WORD OF CAUTION: DO NOT DO THIS IF YOU DON'T WANT TO TRIP YOUR KNOX COUNTER! AND THERE'S NO GUARANTEE THIS WILL WORK! I tried to do this after checking out many tutorials but it did not work for me. However after getting root it worked perfectly. So it's up to you to take the risk if you choose to.
Here's the XDA Developers page for getting TWRP: http://www.xda-developers.com/how-to-install-twrp/
and here's another non-XDA page for using Odin: http://androiding.how/how-to-install-twrp-recovery-using-odin/ ( I personally turned on OEM Unlock AND USB Debugging)
jyeahhh...thx for this guild method bro..ur the man..i already root my samsung SM N9208 that i follow ur instruction and also download link..be sure all need to read carefully and use searching any forum to not wrong install that can brick phone. I also already brick my phone 1st time that try to root on lollipop..i upgrade to marchmallow and try to root and yeah done and already install TWRP and custom kernel SICKNESS...baterry almost very2 save use SICKNESS kernel.. +1 ur reputation bro..
sorry im from malaysia and this method work on me..
Buildnumber
N9208XXU2BPF1
Android Version
6.0.1
smeth_90 said:
jyeahhh...thx for this guild method bro..ur the man..i already root my samsung SM N9208 that i follow ur instruction and also download link..be sure all need to read carefully and use searching any forum to not wrong install that can brick phone. I also already brick my phone 1st time that try to root on lollipop..i upgrade to marchmallow and try to root and yeah done and already install TWRP and custom kernel SICKNESS...baterry almost very2 save use SICKNESS kernel.. +1 ur reputation bro..
sorry im from malaysia and this method work on me..
Buildnumber
N9208XXU2BPF1
Android Version
6.0.1
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No problem! I'm glad to help!
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No problem! I'm glad to help!
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Btw thanks again bro..hurmm i need suggestion bro..seems after i root my device and done with custom recovery install also kernal install at my device..when i try to play my game KRITIKA name..the game detect illigel program hack detected?can u advice how to hide root or any command can edit?because i already done with super su,hide root,set to prompt and clear play store cache,reboot and play the game but not success..i not want loose root with success this method to safe battery life with MM android..thanks in advance..
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I would love to help but unfortunately I'm not familiar with how to do that. However someone is bound to reply to your post and if not you should post this question in another forum on XDA more suited to this question. Meanwhile you can check out this web page: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/trick-apps-android-rooted/ I haven't tried any of these methods so I'm not responsible if they don't work or damage your phone. I recommend you research more into these methods and be careful! I hope I helped!
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I would love to help but unfortunately I'm not familiar with how to do that. However someone is bound to reply to your post and if not you should post this question in another forum on XDA more suited to this question. Meanwhile you can check out this web page: http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/trick-apps-android-rooted/ I haven't tried any of these methods so I'm not responsible if they don't work or damage your phone. I recommend you research more into these methods and be careful! I hope I helped!
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Wow thanks in advance..alright i will try to more research..[emoji3]
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I cant root this always happens:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-noblelte-nobleltextc-smn9208.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> cache.img
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Flash new firmware bro..but wait what firmware ver you using?i also have this problem before..
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smeth_90 said:
Flash new firmware bro..but wait what firmware ver you using?i also have this problem before..
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Which firmware you using MM or lolipop?dont download wrong root package..because this file CF autoroot is two file for MM and lolipop ver firmware..also read carefully OP(orginal post) thread..dont forget to enable OEM LOCK AND USB DEBUGGING..[emoji106]
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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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Code:
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.
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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
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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.