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Cant Flash ROMs ??

I seem to be unable to successfully flash ROMs on my phone...
I am not sure what's going on.
Yes, I am rooted. Yes, I am flashing ROMs made for my phone, and flashing the appropriate firmware to match the ROM. Yes, I perform a clean flash by wiping everything first.
I have tried wiping cache/dalvik after flashing, still no luck. I have tried not flashing gapps, still nothing...
No matter what I do, it never boots. I sit at the Verizon screen for hours on end.
Any ideas?
G900V Verizon Samsung Galaxy S5

If it's any help, here is a list of ROMs I have tried...
Alliance
Jasmine
Eclipse
Optimal
MiUi
FreedomROM

sgirard1991 said:
If it's any help, here is a list of ROMs I have tried...
Alliance
Jasmine
Eclipse
Optimal
MiUi
FreedomROM
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What build are you on? Do you have safestrap, flashfire?

Nk2. & I use safestrap
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sgirard1991 said:
Nk2. & I use safestrap
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Never heard of this. You might have flashed the wrong thing. We don't flash gapps with our Roms. Start over by using Odin to flash a full stock tar of NGC and root again.

I'll give it a try later. Thanks.

sgirard1991 said:
Nk2. & I use safestrap
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If you're on NK2 then most of the Roms I read you flashed won't work on that build. After you flash a ROM built for OC4, like FreedomROM for example, you need to Odin over the OC4 firmware (which includes modem and kernel) to the device otherwise Roms won't start. Same thing goes for everyone other ROM with the firmware except it has to be for the respective build.

mrjiggywiggy said:
If you're on NK2 then most of the Roms I read you flashed won't work on that build. After you flash a ROM built for OC4, like FreedomROM for example, you need to Odin over the OC4 firmware (which includes modem and kernel) to the device otherwise Roms won't start. Same thing goes for everyone other ROM with the firmware except it has to be for the respective build.
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Yeah, I've got that all figured out now. Never really had to do that with any other phones I've had, it was always just flash and go, never really messing with different firmware and whatnot. I have since tested 4 different ROMs and they have all flashed with success..
Thanks

Can a mod please mark this thread as answered/closed ? I got it all figured out. Thanks.

How to install cwm or twrp Galaxy S4 ATT

I can't figure out how to do this at all. I know it's online somewhere, but for the life if me I can't figure out where. Someone please help!
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I have I337UCUFNJ5
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You have to sell your phone and buy an i9505. Then you can install TWRP or CWM on your Galaxy S 4.

I believe the ATT version of the s4 has a locked bootloader so flashing TWRP or CWM is not possible atm.

audit13 said:
I believe the ATT version of the s4 has a locked bootloader so flashing TWRP or CWM is not possible atm.
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Is there any way to perform a nandroid-style backup/restore then?
I'd like to flash the latest stock ROM but would like a return path to what I currently have now if things go badly.

I would check out the Verizon s4 forum to confirm whether your bootloader is locked. If it is locked, there's very little you can install in terms of ROMs. Not sure about TWRP or CWM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon

Facing Same Problem
I'm Also Facing The Same Problem.
Is There Anybody To Tell Me That How Can I Check My Bootloader Status (Locked/Unlocked)

Shazilsonu said:
I'm Also Facing The Same Problem.
Is There Anybody To Tell Me That How Can I Check My Bootloader Status (Locked/Unlocked)
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It's easy, if you have updated your phone to a newer version of Android, then your BL is locked.

NB1 4.4.2 is My Official ROM. I Updated It To NJ4 4.4.4 Using Android System Recovery And Then I Updated It 5.0.1 Lollipop Via Same Way.
I Think My Bootloader Is Locked.

Bootloader on LP is definitely locked.

So What Should I Do "audit13"

Once the bootloader is locked, you will need to use safestrap to flash files. Also, you'll be limited to tw-based custom ROMs.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2428254

Safestarp Is not Working Dude....
I Tried To Install Safestarp And I Have Lost My Android System Recovery.
Now When I Boot My Device Into Recovery Mood It Takes An Error And My Device Goes to Download Mood.
My Device Has No Recovery Now.

This may help: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-att/general/guide-odin-to-stock-updating-rooting-t2926642

Thanx Dude.
Thanx for helping.

Did you fix it?

Soled
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Did you fix it?
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I Have Soled My Galaxy S4 AT&T i337.
Now I'm Looking For Galaxy Note 3.
So What Model Number I Should Buy Which Can Be Rooted Easily And Has Unlocked Bootloader.

I believe the att version of note 3 also has a locked bootloader. Get the T-Mobile version or the Canadian version.

Galaxy Note 3
audit13 said:
I believe the att version of note 3 also has a locked bootloader. Get the T-Mobile version or the Canadian version.
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Hi Dude.
Whats Up?
I Have Bought Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-9005)
I Have Rooted It But I Want To Downgrade It To It's Official ROM And Than Update It Step By Step After Rooting My Device.
Whats Your Opineon About.

All you need to run OTA updates is use the unroot option from the root program and have a stock recovery. OTA updates will not work on a rooted system.
The quickest way to update your phone to the latest ROM would be to flash the lastest stock ROM from sammobile and then check for OTA updates.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N9005/

Root achieved for snapdragon S7

Take a look at this guys.... It's root for all variants on all the carriers! Pretty exciting even though the bootloader may not be unlocked!
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/07/05/root-achieved-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge/
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pgalioto said:
Take a look at this guys.... It's root for all variants on all the carriers! Pretty exciting even though the bootloader may not be unlocked!
http://www.droid-life.com/2016/07/05/root-achieved-galaxy-s7-galaxy-s7-edge/
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Verified working on my VZW S7 Edge.

Sweet! Just a few questions?
1. This does trip Knox right?
2. Can we downgrade firmwares through odin? Samsung did not block downgrade?

NBreunig3 said:
Sweet! Just a few questions?
1. This does trip Knox right?
2. Can we downgrade firmwares through odin? Samsung did not block downgrade?
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1: Dont think so.
2: You can use this on the current update. You are not downgrading firmware. Just kernel.

I am rooted on Verizon S7. It runs a little warm and uses a bit more battery. I am most likely going to flash back to stock shortly. Does anyone know if I can use just the available firmware? Also do I have to use the custom ODIN that was used to flash the root or will the normal one do?

has anyone took a chance at this on the SM-G935J Japanese Variant??
Has anybody tried this on the Japanese SM-G935J Snapdragon Variant? I'm curious... would it work?

yoursogay44 said:
I am rooted on Verizon S7. It runs a little warm and uses a bit more battery. I am most likely going to flash back to stock shortly. Does anyone know if I can use just the available firmware? Also do I have to use the custom ODIN that was used to flash the root or will the normal one do?
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You have to use the kernel provided. It is a rooted engineer kernel. This is what allows root.

Any other japanese users try this?
Reaperc said:
Has anybody tried this on the Japanese SM-G935J Snapdragon Variant? I'm curious... would it work?
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I'd really like to root this phone

Can we close this thread please?

Thread cleaned.
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G900V tried to root with CF Root and now I have weird issues

I flashed the appropriate CF Root for my phone using download mode and odin, everything was fine until I turned the phone back on, I started with android 6.0.1, and I downloaded the 6.0.1 CF Root file, but now the phone is on 4.4.2, and it seems like a factory testing version. There are only apps that are on here for system testing, no google play services or anything else. Even when I plug my phone into my PC it does not show up anymore. I have tried to flash the stock ROM but I don't know what I am doing. I tried to install TWRP but I don't know how to do that either. I attached some screenshots I was able to get off the phone via Wifi file transfer, and I was able to install it by sending the apk via bluetooth. Please help.

Confirm that the phone model # is sm-g900v in download mode. If it is, flash the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com using Odin: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900V/VZW/ and try cfautoroot again.

audit13 said:
Confirm that the phone model # is sm-g900v in download mode. If it is, flash the latest stock ROM from sammobile.com using Odin: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900V/VZW/ and try cfautoroot again.
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I am downloading the latest 6.0.1 firmware (I guess firmware is the same thing as a ROM?) it's going to take a while tho since its 1.67GB and is downloading at >500kbs

Yes, the words ROM and firmware seem to be used interchangeably on XDA.
Always a good idea to keep a copy of that firmware in case you need to flash back to stock.

audit13 said:
Yes, the words ROM and firmware seem to be used interchangeably on XDA.
Always a good idea to keep a copy of that firmware in case you need to flash back to stock.
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lets hope the flash works, because I've been trying to flash ROMS and I keep getting errors

Which ROMS are you flashing? The bootloader is unlocked?

audit13 said:
Which ROMS are you flashing? The bootloader is unlocked?
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I was trying to flash any ROM I could, but no the bootloader I think is locked, like I said I'm not too sure what I am doing since I couldn't really find a solid tutorial out there

If the bootloader is locked, this could be the reason that cfautoroot is not working. I'm not 100% about this since the 900v is a phone that is exclusive to Verizon. I'm in Canada and the s5 bootloader is not locked for any Canadian carriers.
As for flashing custom ROMs such as Lineage, it can't be done with a locked bootloader.

audit13 said:
If the bootloader is locked, this could be the reason that cfautoroot is not working. I'm not 100% about this since the 900v is a phone that is exclusive to Verizon. I'm in Canada and the s5 bootloader is not locked for any Canadian carriers.
As for flashing custom ROMs such as Lineage, it can't be done with a locked bootloader.
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How do I unlock the bootloader?

Here's a thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Whenever flashing a phone, it's possible that the phone winds up bricked.

Ashchu117 said:
How do I unlock the bootloader?
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The following is also a good one for unlocking the G900V...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3561529
Good Luck!
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Okay, I will try and see what happens once the download of the stock ROM is done, I'll keep you guys posted... thanks so much!

stock ROM flashed successfully!!!

audit13 said:
Here's a thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Whenever flashing a phone, it's possible that the phone winds up bricked.
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I have the eMMC CID 11, says I can't unlock the bootloader

Ashchu117 said:
I have the eMMC CID 11, says I can't unlock the bootloader
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Please see the OP information on the thread I had provided you (on my previous post).
It has instructions for unlocking the bootloader on the CID11. Be sure to take your time and follow it carefully.
I've got 2 G900V devices with the CID11 and their both Unlocked with TWRP and one with the Official LineageOS 14.1 and the other has, an oldie but goodie, CyanogenMod 13 Snapshot build (for testing purposes).
Good Luck!
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firmware

I recently unlock my bootloader on my Verizon note 3. Is it still safe to flash firmware?

Can you elaborate as to what your question is? As in, which firmware are you referring to? Custom ROMs maybe?

terminator911 said:
Can you elaborate as to what your question is? As in, which firmware are you referring to? Custom ROMs maybe?
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I heard that after unlocking bootloader it was not feasible to flash a stock ROM with Odin anymore

That is inaccurate! You can still flash stock firmware via Odin and it will work fine as long as you understand that doing so will put you right back to where you were before; locked bootloader and stock recovery.

terminator911 said:
That is inaccurate! You can still flash stock firmware via Odin and it will work fine as long as you understand that doing so will put you right back to where you were before; locked bootloader and stock recovery.
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Nope. It won't allow. I tried several times. Thanks.

jerryspring said:
Nope. It won't allow. I tried several times. Thanks. It's cuz I unlocked the bootloader
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