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FAIL Flashing stock 4.2.2

Ive been desperately trying to return to stock to unroot my phone for 2 days to no avail.
Holding the power button takes me to the Samsung bootloop.
I used Odin 1.85 to flash a HOME.tar.md5 file getting this message:
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
In download mode it says the following:
ODIN MODE
Product Name:GT-i19505
Current binary: Custom
System status: Custom
Knox Kernel lock: 0x0
Knox warranty void: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30 (have no idea what this is)
Write protection: Enable
eMMC Burst mode: enabled
START [224, 1440]
Any ideas?

poninaine said:
Ive been desperately trying to return to stock to unroot my phone for 2 days to no avail.
Holding the power button takes me to the Samsung bootloop.
I used Odin 1.85 to flash a HOME.tar.md5 file getting this message:
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
In download mode it says the following:
ODIN MODE
Product Name:GT-i19505
Current binary: Custom
System status: Custom
Knox Kernel lock: 0x0
Knox warranty void: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30 (have no idea what this is)
Write protection: Enable
eMMC Burst mode: enabled
START [224, 1440]
Any ideas?
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are you putting it in download mode
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-unroot-galaxy-s4-and-remove-root-completely/

jaythenut said:
are you putting it in download mode
http://galaxys4root.com/galaxy-s4-tutorials/how-to-unroot-galaxy-s4-and-remove-root-completely/
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Yes, I specifically wrote down what it said on the top left side in download mode,too.

poninaine said:
Yes, I specifically wrote down what it said on the top left side in download mode,too.
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Did you:
Use the cable that came with your device.
Use the usb ports in the back of your computer. Don't use a hub.
Try on a different computer.
Get firmware from sammobile.com
These are all things that you should check. Also, I've had Odin fail a number of times and the for whatever reason decide to work. It can be finicky.

jd1639 said:
Did you:
Use the cable that came with your device.
Use the usb ports in the back of your computer. Don't use a hub.
Try on a different computer.
Get firmware from sammobile.com
These are all things that you should check. Also, I've had Odin fail a number of times and the for whatever reason decide to work. It can be finicky.
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I also found certain versions of Odin didn't work with some ROMS. When I tried using a 3.1x version of Odin to root my I9505G, it didn't setup properly, but using the 3.07 version did.

jd1639 said:
Did you:
Use the cable that came with your device.
Use the usb ports in the back of your computer. Don't use a hub.
Try on a different computer.
Get firmware from sammobile.com
These are all things that you should check. Also, I've had Odin fail a number of times and the for whatever reason decide to work. It can be finicky.
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Yes I have tried all of those things. I also downloaded all the Odin versions and tried them. Unfortunately all of them failed. Is there any idea of what the failure in the original post means?

poninaine said:
Yes I have tried all of those things. I also downloaded all the Odin versions and tried them. Unfortunately all of them failed. Is there any idea of what the failure in the original post means?
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In the last fail the box on the bottom left side said "Leave CS" what does this mean?

poninaine said:
Yes I have tried all of those things. I also downloaded all the Odin versions and tried them. Unfortunately all of them failed. Is there any idea of what the failure in the original post means?
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Do you know what firmware you were on? And what country and carrier are you.

jd1639 said:
Do you know what firmware you were on? And what country and carrier are you.
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You mean now or before the root? And my country is Estonia which has no stock .tar file anywhere on the internet. I read somewhere that you can just use a random countrys one and change the csc later so I decided to do that.

poninaine said:
You mean now or before the root? And my country is Estonia which has no stock .tar file anywhere on the internet. I read somewhere that you can just use a random countrys one and change the csc later so I decided to do that.
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Yes, before root.

I even tried re-partition. Still failed instantly.

jd1639 said:
Yes, before root.
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Before root I was on the stock Android 4.2.2. The first time I flashed anything it was the new leaked 4.3 which worked just fine.
Then I flashed CM 10.1 and it worked but the problems started when I wanted to get back to stock.

poninaine said:
I even tried re-partition. Still failed instantly.
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I'm pretty sure it's the firmware version you're flashing that's the problem. If you know what it was before you rooted I'd look for the same version.

I have a similar problem
Hello there,
I have a similar problem but in odin it is a success but then i get stuck at boot.
To flash the file as a success, remove your device then flash again. By looking at your info, it says you have samsung knox which is a bummer (i'm in the same boat), you'll have to flash the same stock firmware as you did last time
Let me know how you get on mate

LimitedStreak said:
Hello there,
I have a similar problem but in odin it is a success but then i get stuck at boot.
To flash the file as a success, remove your device then flash again. By looking at your info, it says you have samsung knox which is a bummer (i'm in the same boat), you'll have to flash the same stock firmware as you did last time
Let me know how you get on mate
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If Odin is successful but you get stuck at boot, do a factory reset in the stock recovery and it'll get you past the boot loop.

Would that delete my internal sd card folders etc?
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jd1639 said:
If Odin is successful but you get stuck at boot, do a factory reset in the stock recovery and it'll get you past the boot loop.
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Would that delete my internal sd cards folders, prictures etc?
What if I flash another recovery then try wiping?

LimitedStreak said:
Hello there,
I have a similar problem but in odin it is a success but then i get stuck at boot.
To flash the file as a success, remove your device then flash again. By looking at your info, it says you have samsung knox which is a bummer (i'm in the same boat), you'll have to flash the same stock firmware as you did last time
Let me know how you get on mate
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What do you mean I have Samsung Knox? I dont know how to find the same stock firmware as I dont know what I exactly need. As in if I need the exact same as it was when I bought it then I probably wont have no luck because my countrys csc firmware is nowhere for download.

I just realised - Im probably a huge idiot - I just checked the store site from where I bought my phone and it says the OS version is 4.2 not 4.2.2. Im going to try that but does every site only has 4.2.2!

[Q] Soft Bricked Note 3 (Sprint) HELP

Went to root my note 3 and was successful, but while transferring files it froze and now I can't even get back to the OS.
Was able to wipe/factory reset/clear cache. if I flash CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.tar in Odin, but still wont get past Yellow Sprint logo screen
Tried to flash the stock OS via Odin:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
Also I get the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again screen if I try to boot into recovery.
HELP! Just want to get my Note 3 back in working order.
Thanks
-Ryan

TheElCaminoKid said:
Went to root my note 3 and was successful, but while transferring files it froze and now I can't even get back to the OS.
Was able to wipe/factory reset/clear cache. if I flash CF-Auto-Root-hltespr-hltespr-smn900p.tar in Odin, but still wont get past Yellow Sprint logo screen
Tried to flash the stock OS via Odin:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
Also I get the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again screen if I try to boot into recovery.
HELP! Just want to get my Note 3 back in working order.
Thanks
-Ryan
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Currently trying to install TWRP recovery, but getting recovery is not seandroid enforcing set warranty bit recovery

TheElCaminoKid said:
Currently trying to install TWRP recovery, but getting recovery is not seandroid enforcing set warranty bit recovery
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I'm able to get into stock recovery, but still can't flash an OS. HELP?

Check if reactivation lock is on and while you're in recovery, do a factory reset.

hey_joe said:
Check if reactivation lock is on and while you're in recovery, do a factory reset.
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Did a factory reset, but don't see anything about a reactivation lock. Where would I find this?

TheElCaminoKid said:
Did a factory reset, but don't see anything about a reactivation lock. Where would I find this?
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Put phone in download mode, press vol down + power + home button all at the same time until the warning message appears then let go of the buttons. Finally press vol up. You can check there if reactivation lock is off or on.

hey_joe said:
Put phone in download mode, press vol down + power + home button all at the same time until the warning message appears then let go of the buttons. Finally press vol up. You can check there if reactivation lock is off or on.
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I can enter download mode, no reactivation lock

TheElCaminoKid said:
I can enter download mode, no reactivation lock
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Do you know which os your phone has, 4.4 or 4.3?

hey_joe said:
Do you know which os your phone has, 4.4 or 4.3?
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4.4 KitKat
SM-N900P Sprint note 3

TheElCaminoKid said:
4.4 KitKat
SM-N900P Sprint note 3
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When you first rooted it successfully, was it already on 4.4?

hey_joe said:
When you first rooted it successfully, was it already on 4.4?
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Yes, I was able to get superuser working on 4.4, but when I tried to install TWRP via goomanager, something happened and I got stuck in a boot loop, I think it screwed up my recovery. I never got CWM or TWRP working so maybe I didn't actually have it successfully rooted.

TheElCaminoKid said:
Yes, I was able to get superuser working on 4.4, but when I tried to install TWRP via goomanager, something happened and I got stuck in a boot loop, I think it screwed up my recovery. I never got CWM or TWRP working so maybe I didn't actually have it successfully rooted.
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Did you try to use twrp 2.6.3.7?

hey_joe said:
Did you try to use twrp 2.6.3.7?
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Yes but when I try to boot into recovery I get stuck in a boot loop and never actually get into it.

TheElCaminoKid said:
Yes but when I try to boot into recovery I get stuck in a boot loop and never actually get into it.
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That is because that file is for 4.3 and you already have the 4.4.
I checked twrp and it doesn't have an updated one for sprint 4.4 but it has a N9005 4.4 which actually worked on my phone even though I'm using a N900W8. If you want to try it out, download here.
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Btw, which rooting method did you use?

hey_joe said:
That is because that file is for 4.3 and you already have the 4.4.
I checked twrp and it doesn't have an updated one for sprint 4.4 but it has a N9005 4.4 which actually worked on my phone even though I'm using a N900W8. If you want to try it out, download here.
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I'll give it a shot, I don't really have anything to lose. I just bought the phone 3 days ago and I noticed I tripped a Knox 0x1 - but they said I have 30 days to return the phone so I might be able to get away with a swap....... hopefully

TheElCaminoKid said:
I'll give it a shot, I don't really have anything to lose. I just bought the phone 3 days ago and I noticed I tripped a Knox 0x1 - but they said I have 30 days to return the phone so I might be able to get away with a swap....... hopefully
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Trying to help another user, which rooting method did you use successfully?

I used a zedomax tutorial from galaxynote3root.com
link:
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/

TheElCaminoKid said:
I used a zedomax tutorial from galaxynote3root.com
link:
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/
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Posted the link to him.
Thanks
Any luck with the file?

TheElCaminoKid said:
I used a zedomax tutorial from galaxynote3root.com
link:
http://galaxynote3root.com/galaxy-note-3-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-3/
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Hi
Reactivation LOCK - forget it, wrong information for you
ABOOT.MBN fail during flash - YOUR PROBLEM
To flash your phone PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE SAME OR HIGHER SW to your phone, you are trying to DOWNGRADE WHYYYYYY????
So please download correct SW and flash. Then post results, also, can you post a screenshot of DOWNLOAD MODE of your phone.

exprxp said:
Hi
Reactivation LOCK - forget it, wrong information for you
ABOOT.MBN fail during flash - YOUR PROBLEM
To flash your phone PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE SAME OR HIGHER SW to your phone, you are trying to DOWNGRADE WHYYYYYY????
So please download correct SW and flash. Then post results, also, can you post a screenshot of DOWNLOAD MODE of your phone.
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Here is a quick pic of the download screen:

[CANADIAN] Odin 5.1.1 Bootloader & TWRP Flashable Modem - SM-G920W8 BOI6 *UPDATED*

[CANADIAN] Odin 5.1.1 Bootloader & TWRP Flashable Modem - SM-G920W8 BOI6 *UPDATED*
Rogers is the only carrier who pushed this update, it was pulled shortly after, due to corruption. I had to spend literally ALL day downloading this. I downloaded it 7 times before i got a OTA zip that passes a CRC check and extracted properly. What a pain in the butt it is i had to convert my Telus device to Rogers fully down to modding the EFS to get this done.
Prerequisit: You must be on a 5.1.1 compatible TWRP as well as a 5.1.1 rom when flashing these packages or your going to get stuck in a binary miss match. While there is a fix for this with out the W8 5.1.1 odin packages, it takes a lot of musical flashing. So be sure to be on a compatible 5.1.1 rom, Kernel and TWRP first.
As always, you flash at YOUR OWN RISK. I will of course try to provide support if I am online, If you appreciate how much the pain in my butt was, and you didn't have to do this your self. Click Donate.
The Bootloader MUST be flashed via ODIN 3.10.X or higher. in the BL slot. Hence why its a tar. Sorry no flashables, Samsung locks the boot loader areas to everything but their own signed recovery, from their own signed update.zip
BO8H BL
BOI1 BL
BOI6 BL *LATEST*
The modem is TWRP flashable
BO8H Modem
BOI1 Modem
BOI6 Modem *LATEST*
You can get ODIN 3.10.6 HERE
Samsung USB Drivers HERE
Fingerprint confirmed working by my self. on custom 5.1.1 roms and stock.

You're my hero, lets have sex together

virulentt said:
You're my hero, lets have sex together
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LOL the new "FIRST!"

-Mr. X- said:
LOL the new "FIRST!"
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It works thanks a lot haha. No homo btw <3

Hi first of all thousands thanks to you for your work..
i have just quick question.
currently i am on xtrestolite v2.3 how do i flash this latest bootloader ? i tried flashing via odin v 3.10.7 and it failed. would you mind guide me here?

anuben said:
Hi first of all thousands thanks to you for your work..
i have just quick question.
currently i am on xtrestolite v2.3 how do i flash this latest bootloader ? i tried flashing via odin v 3.10.7 and it failed. would you mind guide me here?
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You must reboot to download mode, and ensure you have the samsung drivers installed. IF you have already done this. paste your odin log.
failing that
please try attached odin instead. If it works i will edit the OP link. .7 worked for me. But either or.

-Mr. X- said:
You must reboot to download mode, and ensure you have the samsung drivers installed. IF you have already done this. paste your odin log.
failing that
please try attached odin instead. If it works i will edit the OP link. .7 worked for me. But either or.
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this is the log from odin. and just to make sure.. i have to select BL option in odin right?
Code:
<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> cm.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!

anuben said:
this is the log from odin. and just to make sure.. i have to select BL option in odin right?
Code:
<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> cm.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
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redownload the Bootloader, your .tar could be corrupted.

anuben said:
this is the log from odin. and just to make sure.. i have to select BL option in odin right?
Code:
<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> cm.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
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Yes i flashed it via BL. Whats your actual device.

Worked perfectly for me. So glad to have a working fingerprint scanner on a 5.1.1 custom rom. Thanks
Sent from my SM-G920W8

Easiest way to do it is just make sure the Bootloader is loaded on Odin first on your PC then reboot to recovery and flash the modem package, select reboot and choose Download so it reboots to download mode, plug the phone to usb and flash in Odin and you're done!
Sent from my SM-G925F

I'm now getting some new "not enforcing" red text during boot. Is that expected?

BlackRabbits said:
I'm now getting some new "not enforcing" red text during boot. Is that expected?
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Yep that's normal.
Sent from my SM-G925F

-Mr. X- said:
Yes i flashed it via BL. Whats your actual device.
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My device is G925w8 but its showing G925F in about phone as i am using xtrestolite v2.3

I've been using Arter97's back-to-n0t3 v3 with his 3.5 kernel, SO SMOOTH I lose around 5 to 7% overnight. You guys should give it a try!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/to-n0t3-bring-larger-fun-to-flagship-t3179857
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...development/arter97-kernel-galaxy-s6-t3171246
*** Download links are on his website (careful, the 3.6 version of his kernel isn't for our device, use the 3.5 g920tw8 one ***
http://arter97.com/browse/S6/
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anuben said:
My device is G925w8 but its showing G925F in about phone as i am using xtrestolite v2.3
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that's not for the edge... you could brick your device flashing a non-edge bootloader to an edge one.

anuben said:
My device is G925w8 but its showing G925F in about phone as i am using xtrestolite v2.3
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This is why, odin is protecting you from your mistake. This is a G920W8 boot loader. It would brick your device if you convinced it to flash some how.
I do not have a G925W8 so i was un able to play musical CSC and FLash to get that OTA before rogers pulled it.
Just as a note guys, the fact that rogers pulled this update. expect all of the Canadian carrier updates to be delayed for weeks now.

-Mr. X- said:
This is why, odin is protecting you from your mistake. This is a G920W8 boot loader. It would brick your device if you convinced it to flash some how.
I do not have a G925W8 so i was un able to play musical CSC and FLash to get that OTA before rogers pulled it.
Just as a note guys, the fact that rogers pulled this update. expect all of the Canadian carrier updates to be delayed for weeks now.
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holy fuk i shouldn't be doing drinking and flashing :silly: thank you though. appreciate your help...:good:

Thanks Mr. X....Confirmation number: 14Y69764AE724154S a little appreciation of your time. Can I re root and then flash this on my Bell device over 5.0.2? Or should I wait till I get the Bell`s 5.1.1. It has been awhile since I had a Sammy phone. I had a whale of time to get back to stock using Smart Switch and Odin always failed for me. Just want to be able to flash 5.1.1 roms with most stuff working. Thanks again!! My device is the SM-G920W8 Bell S6.

caanda45 said:
Thanks Mr. X....Confirmation number: 14Y69764AE724154S a little appreciation of your time. Can I re root and then flash this on my Bell device over 5.0.2? Or should I wait till I get the Bell`s 5.1.1. It has been awhile since I had a Sammy phone. I had a whale of time to get back to stock using Smart Switch and Odin always failed for me. Just want to be able to flash 5.1.1 roms with most stuff working. Thanks again!! My device is the SM-G920W8 Bell S6.
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As this is a 5.1.1 boot loader it will require you to be on a 5.1.1 rom. good news is there are many roms to choose from that all work perfect due to my audio patches, and now this boot loader
I would flash TWRP on your 5.0.2 device as it sits, then i would choose your 5.1.1 rom of your liking. Put it all on your storage on the phone except the bootloader tar. Flash the rom, modem and what ever else in TWRP. then in the TWRP reboot options reboot directly to download/bootloader. and odin the bootloader. boot the device normally and you're good!
I do have the rogers ota update zip but i hesitate to distribute it since they pulled it due to bugs, and is uspect corruption ans i had to re-download it several times before it wasn't corrupt from their ota server.
PS: Thanks for the donation!
I am personally running this http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968, with the new boot loader and modem. it runs beautifully.
Any international rom with a kernel for our device and my audio patch will work. the rom i link packs it all up in a bow for you no extra work. finger print will also work since this boot loader

-Mr. X- said:
As this is a 5.1.1 boot loader it will require you to be on a 5.1.1 rom. good news is there are many roms to choose from that all work perfect due to my audio patches, and now this boot loader
I do have the rogers ota update zip but i hesitate to distribute it since they pulled it due to bugs, and is uspect corruption ans i had to re-download it several times before it wasn't corrupt from their ota server.
PS: Thanks for the donation!
I am personally running this http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968, with the new boot loader and modem. it runs beautifully.
Any international rom with a kernel for our device and my audio patch will work. the rom i link packs it all up in a bow for you no extra work. finger print will also work since this boot loader
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Perfect, I was on that rom for awhile with 5.0.2 and some stuff missing..So the best plan is
1. Re Root and Flash TWRP
2. Back up
3. Flash 5.1.1 Rom
4. Flash Bootloader with Odin
5. Flash Modem with TWRP
And then I should be good to go? Where does the Audio patch come in?
Any other suggestions or order to my plan?
Thanks again for your time and hard work!!!

[VIDEO GUIDE] How to root and install TWRP - Android 7.0- Galaxy S6 multiple variants

Hey everyone,
This guide should make it very easy for anyone to root and install a custom recovery (TWRP) on basically almost any S6 variant. You've got all the download links in the video description as well.
It works on all Android 7.0 stock versions, including the latest ones (with the most recent security patches).
Everything is very clearly explained, with step-by-step instructions in the video below. Just make sure you download the correct TWRP tar file for your S6 variant.
https://youtu.be/BV1ELmu8T0I
Enjoy!

Here is just the same but in really short (because that isn't so complicated) And here are also useful links to get latest drivers, stock firmware, ROOT, TWRP etc.
rifek4 said:
http://cdn.droidviews.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/Odin3_v3.12.7.zip Odin 3.12.7 (latest)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647 SamFirm 0.3.6 (latest)
http://samsung-usb-driver-for-mobile-phones.en.lo4d.com/download Samsung USB Drivers 1.5.63 (latest)
Install latest USB drivers, unpack lastest Odin3 and SamFirm. Use SamFirm to download latest firmware for your model, so put "SM-G920F" in "model" check "Auto" under that, put CSC code for your country in "Region", download it and then just flash it in Odin
Here you got full CSC codes list and also short guide how to use SamFirm
https://www.androidsage.com/2017/07...specific-product-code-csc-and-country-region/
How to root then? > CF-Auto-Root
How to get TWRP then? > latest TWRP
Customize? > Look my signature
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rifek4 said:
Here is just the same but in really short (because that isn't so complicated) And here are also useful links to get latest drivers, stock firmware, ROOT, TWRP etc.
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Thank you so much for responding, but unfortunately l it does not have my version which is the (SM-S906L/TFN) variant it works but straight talk but when I booted it up it said Tracfone so the region I put TFN and the model number (SM-S906L) and I can't find it. I have the firmware for my phone so as this is much not a problem. What is a problem is when I do flash the stock firmware in odin is that i run into sboot.fail and cm.bin fail, and the only way is to delete them from the .tar file and rezipping them into another .tar without the sboot/cm.bin, and NO matter what I flash either if is a successful rom flash in twrp or what I just said in odin I ALWAYS come back to a boot loop. I'm starting to think my phone is dead idk what to do.
Error: <ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Halp

I hate to ask, but i've been going over every post i can find in the forums, including this one, and i think i am scared to ask this but.......Does this not work for the G920V Verizon variant? i keep looking everywhere online but it seems like none of these methods work for that Variant, but no one has said that it wont work on that one specifically, was hoping maybe you can confirm or deny if it works on the Verizon variant? thank you in advance.

KNOX
How about KNOX? Will it flip the flag?

rifek4 said:
Use search option or Google is your friend.
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Looks like you're the one who can't read. He clearly stated that he read everything he could find and all he got was conflicting information. If you don't have the answer, don't post anything. If you have the answer and can set the record straight, then please do. Thanks.

rifek4 said:
I answered on same question for few times before, and I won't do it any more because I don't like to repeating my self. Answer on he's question is in thousends places on that forum, if he only would to like use "Search Option" here little bit above on right corner, and type there "ROOT S6 Verizon" or just "ROOT G920V" he will have answer for him question even confirmed not once! My first shoot in search engine, that thread : https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-auto-root-t3056630/post73993971#post73993971
For example here on few last pages is many posts with answer to him.
P.S.
Please don't let me starting next time.
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Is this what you call an answer?
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Originally Posted by NizzoFoShizzo
I thought SM-G925V verizon model doesn't allow this method because it doesn't have the oem unlocking option in the developer options.
Just flash CF-Auto-Root for your model (is avaiable), then you can easy flash also TWRP without problems with OEM Unlocking. After that do all what you want
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Because I'm quite sure you're wrong. Just because there's a CF-Auto-Root image for the device for a particular build number, it doesn't mean it's gonna get past the locked bootloader. I got CF-Auto-Root from here https://desktop.firmware.mobi/device:841/firmware:2970 for my G920V 6.0.1 build CPK2. Tried to flash with Odin, and it failed right away. On the device, on the downloading screen, it says "Secure Download : Enabled", and once I try to flash, it says "SECURE CHECK FAIL: (RECOVERY)".
Also, the CF-Auto-Root README.txt clearly says: "Your device must have: - An unlocked bootloader, - OEM unlock enabled (if present) in developer options, - Factory reset protection (if present) disabled".

I was going to write a long post about all the things I tried on the Verizon phone that din't work, including mihaixp and rifek4's suggestions (things that worked fine on G920F), so I'll just say: "No, there is no root for Verizon phones", and leave you with this: https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/help/current-root-method-verizon-s6-t3647371

rifek4 said:
Here is just the same but in really short (because that isn't so complicated) And here are also useful links to get latest drivers, stock firmware, ROOT, TWRP etc.
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Plz Guyz Help!
I just installed twrp in my SM-G925l & directly boot into recovery , after that i did factory reset, advanced wipe(dalvik/ART cache, system, data, internal storage, cache) and than i was going copy the Rom Files via MTP but it says "can't copy files, the Device either disconnected or stopped responding" .
I don't have a external usb drive so can't try that.
Plz guyz, help. What to do now.

rifek4 said:
Yes... So true... For G920V with 6.0/7.0 I think isn't any avaiable way to ROOT. I never had Verizon and never looking for any post with informations about it, but from that what I know possible was S6 Verizon (G920V) ROOT but on Lollipop (5.1.1) ROM's only.
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and yet here you just answered the simple question i asked in the first post you replied to, so thank you , but even though you say this, other posts seem to make me believe it is possible.
But just in case, here is what i have tried so far, maybe some other option i am not seeing in my searching has come up that you might know?
First i was trying to root via the method mentioned here....http://rootmygalaxy.net/root-samsung-galaxy-devices-using-cf-auto-root-odin-tool/
This method kept failing me however on the first box, not the green pass as is expected. I also in my searching found this thread about locked bootloaders... (crap my window crashed with the link and now i can't seem to find it, grr) anyways, there was talk of unlocking the bootloader to solve the problem....which lead me to this thread...https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s6/general/root-nougat-s6-verizon-t3710864
And i used that method, and everything went and worked as expected however i did not achieve the SuperSU that i expected to see int he app drawer in the end, so something didn;t work.
which lead me to this thread...https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...20vvrs4dqd1-odin-nougat-7-0-firmware-t3597007 to get myself the firmware needed for this method here...https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-auto-root-t3056630/post73993971#post73993971 and this post ...https://androidmtk.com/root-samsung-galaxy-s6-sm-g920v which was again just the CF Auto Root that failed the first time around.
So i feel like a giant game of round robin here.
I really don't want to drop to a lower version of Android to root the unit (and i also feel it really wouldn't matter what version at this point) but if that is my only option i might just try it, but so i kindly ask again, after clearly using the search function on the forum to look for methods, has anyone had luck with the Verizon variant S6 920V on Nougat getting root to stick and if so, can you please point me to the method you used on the forums, because all the methods i keep finding circle back to the CF Auto method that keeps failing time and time again. Thank you in advance.

So will this be triggering KNOX or not?

Could anyone please tell me whether Knox will be triggered or not

Hello, I tried this method, everything was OK, i got pass in ODIN app, then tried to reboot and now nothing is happening, i think device is bricked, but I made everything as you have described in video. Now when I try to hold volume UP + home + lock buttons, galaxy s6 logo pops up, the side buttons just flash and nothing happens. Could you please, help me?
Edit: I can enter download mode
Edit2: false alarm, I just installed wrong TWRP

[GUIDE] Bypass FRP S8+ Android 8.0

(This post is intended for people that legally own the S8+).
OK so in short I bought an S8+ online and couldn't login after it had been wiped.
"unauthorized factory reset" error.
This method worked for me (Samsung S8+ 64GB) running Android 8.0
To flash I am using Odin 3.12.1
Firstly we need the combination rom which you can download here:
Combination Rom V7/V8
Put your phone into download mode. Connect it to your PC and flash the combination rom.
(In odin click AP and add it there.)
After you have flashed, boot up your phone. Go into settings (Swipe down from the top) and perform a factory reset from inside the rom.
Let the phone reboot. Now power it off and enter download mode again.
Next we want to flash our firmware. I am using (G955FXXU2CRED) this worked for me, I am unsure of others.
Flash: AP - BL - HOME_CSC
After this has finished the phone will reboot and totally bypass the Google setup, you will have full access.
Now go into settings, Reset > Factory data reset. (While I was there I also turned off OEM and enabled USB debugging).
Now reboot once more and you will be faced with the Google setup, now you can enter your Gmail.
Enjoy.

Hello and thank you for this guide but i have a problem.
I have followed all the steps in your guide up to the point where i need to flash my device with stock firmware. When i flash my samsung s8 plus g955f with stock firmware odin says pass, then my device reboots back to factory binary with firmware g955fxxu2are1 although i flashed with stock firmware g955fxxu2cred. Any idea why this might be happening and how i can fix this?
Note: my device was on g955fxxu2cred before starting this process in your guide.

I can only assume you have flashed the wrong firmware, otherwise you would not have a different firmware version.
Try and start by flashing the "RED" firmware to start with, then follow the guide from step 1.

Sorry for sounding like a noob but what is "RED". I have checked again to make sure i flashed with stock firmware g955fxxu2cred and i can confirm this was the stock firmware i used. I downloaded this firmware from sammobile so it cant be the wrong one.
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Also when i access settings from rom after flashing factory binary i do not have the option for oem unlock. I pressed 7 times on build to access the develepor options and there still isnt an oem unlock option.

No the OEM unlock is after you have bypassed the gmail login screen.
Where are you getting the firmware from? Sorry when I say "Red" I mean "G955FOXM2CRED"
Maybe some bad firmware? I got the G955FOXM2CRED firmware from updato.

nitec0re said:
(This post is intended for people that legally own the S8+).
OK so in short I bought an S8+ online and couldn't login after it had been wiped.
"unauthorized factory reset" error.
This method worked for me (Samsung S8+ 64GB) running Android 8.0
To flash I am using Odin 3.12.1
Firstly we need the combination rom which you can download here:
Combination Rom V7/V8
Put your phone into download mode. Connect it to your PC and flash the combination rom.
(In odin click AP and add it there.)
After you have flashed, boot up your phone. Go into settings (Swipe down from the top) and perform a factory reset from inside the rom.
Let the phone reboot. Now power it off and enter download mode again.
Next we want to flash our firmware. I am using (G955FXXU2CRED) this worked for me, I am unsure of others.
Flash: AP - BL - HOME_CSC
After this has finished the phone will reboot and totally bypass the Google setup, you will have full access.
Now go into settings, Reset > Factory data reset. (While I was there I also turned off OEM and enabled USB debugging).
Now reboot once more and you will be faced with the Google setup, now you can enter your Gmail.
Enjoy.
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I have a regular S8 (950U), most FRP bypass for these devices require the ADB FRP.bat to be run between the combination firmware and the normal firmware are installed, at which part is the FRP actually being removed/bypassed here?

I m trying also the same. I installed the combination. The frp is off now but i can't find the right stock rom. The phone has bootloader level 4. From where you got the stock rom? Whatever i tried i got an error binary 4>1.
I have the G955U AT&T.

If this process works smothly, it sure beats the method of http://www.techoxygen DOT COM /bypass-factory-reset-protection-on-samsung-galaxy-phone/
I found, for me with the above process, an easier method to get onto the internet by using a Bose headphone with a mic, and when at the initial login/setup page, which FRP then requires you knowing the login info, pressing a Bose headphone button brought up a prompt for voice command, and at that point say chrome or google and you are on the internet to get the two files you will need in the solution. After setting up the several apps, then you are able to enter the (your Google email) 'login', and on re-boot the FRP will be gone, using your initial 'login'. Done
The flashing method is more direct and less hassle.

SUCCESS on g930f. Thank you so much. By the way... I had the newest fw with september patch installed.
Flashed the G930FXXS3ERHD
Flashed Combination file COMBINATION_FA60_G930FXXU3ARI2_CL7964511_QB19635501_REV00_user_mid_noship
Let Boot up.
Perform a factory reset in Settings.
Flash G930FXXS3ERHD (AP, BL, CP) (got fail message after trying to flash CSC or HOME_CSC)
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.

spittfire said:
SUCCESS on g930f. Thank you so much. By the way... I had the newest fw with september patch installed.
Flashed the G930FXXS3ERHD
Flashed Combination file COMBINATION_FA60_G930FXXU3ARI2_CL7964511_QB19635501_REV00_user_mid_noship
Let Boot up.
Perform a factory reset in Settings.
Flash G930FXXS3ERHD (AP, BL, CP) (got fail message after trying to flash CSC or HOME_CSC)
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.
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So which did you flash, the regular CSC or home CSC?

Just the AP, BL and CP.
After booting in Oreo i entered my gmail account, Flashed another time with AP, BL, CP, and CSC, made a cache wipe and a factory Reset.

spittfire said:
SUCCESS on g930f. Thank you so much. By the way... I had the newest fw with september patch installed.
Flashed the G930FXXS3ERHD
Flashed Combination file COMBINATION_FA60_G930FXXU3ARI2_CL7964511_QB19635501_REV00_user_mid_noship
Let Boot up.
Perform a factory reset in Settings.
Flash G930FXXS3ERHD (AP, BL, CP) (got fail message after trying to flash CSC or HOME_CSC)
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.
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Can you make a step-by-step howto for G930F?
I've flashed PHN-G930FXXS3ERHD completely, Oreo boots up
Then what?
When i set the COMBINATION file in AP and flash it. It shows a FAIL in Odin and (BOOTLOADER) on the S7 screen.
When i set the COMBINATION file in AP, the G930FXXS3ERHD BL and CP files it also shows a FAIL in Odin and (BOOTLOADER) on the S7 screen.

spittfire said:
SUCCESS on g930f. Thank you so much. By the way... I had the newest fw with september patch installed.
Flashed the G930FXXS3ERHD
Flashed Combination file COMBINATION_FA60_G930FXXU3ARI2_CL7964511_QB19635501_REV00_user_mid_noship
Let Boot up.
Perform a factory reset in Settings.
Flash G930FXXS3ERHD (AP, BL, CP) (got fail message after trying to flash CSC or HOME_CSC)
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.
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Hi
could you provide link for these files?

FAIL
When I try to flash the combo it just fails after sboot.bin
Any ideas?
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 2011 M
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Any news how to remove frp with g950fxxu4arl1??

Hi, It works with g955w?
no

LXY7Q89J2K said:
When I try to flash the combo it just fails after sboot.bin
Any ideas?
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 2011 M
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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do you use the right combination? you have to flash thse same ''u'' exmple u2 u3 u4 only

FAIL! (Auth) pit

G955U ATT
giorgosperi said:
i m trying also the same. I installed the combination. The frp is off now but i can't find the right stock rom. The phone has bootloader level 4. From where you got the stock rom? Whatever i tried i got an error binary 4>1.
I have the g955u at&t.
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i have a bootloader 5 8.0.0/r16nw/g955usqu5crk1 can anyone please help me find combo files i will donate $! Thank you! Galaxy s8 plus

charter3554 said:
I have a regular S8 (950U), most FRP bypass for these devices require the ADB FRP.bat to be run between the combination firmware and the normal firmware are installed, at which part is the FRP actually being removed/bypassed here?
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Usually, the part where the frp reset go to OFF is when you make the factory reset operation from inside the combination firmware.
Later that, you flash the stock rom and u get frp protection removed.
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Stryker2u said:
i have a bootloader 5 8.0.0/r16nw/g955usqu5crk1 can anyone please help me find combo files i will donate $! Thank you! Galaxy s8 plus
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Have u solved ur problem??
If not, post here to help u. I know by experience how tricky gets to have the appropriate combination in advance bootloader firmwares.