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[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!!!

Tutorial on How to Install TWRP Recovery & Root Samsung Galaxy J7.

This is a tutorial for noobs or members who are new to rooting and want to root their Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015) phone.
Disclaimer
Your warranty is now void.
I am not responsible for any bricked devices.
Steps to root your phone:
1) Download Odin, TWRP Recovery & SuperSU file to your laptop/PC.
2) Turn off your phone.
3) Go to download mode (by pressing Volume down+home+power buttons at the same time for about 6-8 secs)
4)Press the Volume up button to continue.
5)Open the ODIN file you downloaded on your laptop/pc.
6) Connect your phone to your laptop/PC through USB cable.
7) When ODIN detects your phone, It will show added in the Log.
8) In ODIN click on AP and then select the recovery file you downloaded.
9) Click on start. The flashing process will start.
10) If the flashing succeeds, ODIN will show 'PASS'. That means the recovery flashed successfully. It will boot into recovery.
11) Swipe to Allow Modifications. Click on Reboot then System.
12) Copy and place downloaded SuperSU file to your external SD card.
13) Turn off your phone.
14) Reboot to recovery (by pressing Volume up+home+power buttons).
15) The recovery will start. Select 'install zip'.
16) Click on Storage to change from Internal Storage to Micro SDcard.
17)Select SuperSU which you downloaded. Swipe to Confirm Flash. Flashing process will start. Once Completed. Wipe Cache/dalvik.
18) After it finishes, go back and reboot your phone.
Enjoy your rooted Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015) !!!
Downloads:
Odin3_v3.10.7
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6rFidVMmgwPR0dvUzFfNkdvSzA/view?usp=sharing
OR​
http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=50707675718433031576
Recovery - TWRP-2.8.7.0-j7elte.img.tar
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6rFidVMmgwPbnlqQUVWa0VLNHM/view?usp=sharing
OR​
http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=26302517625009643525
SuperSU
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6rFidVMmgwPOHR2OEptTXVQVDg/view?usp=sharing
OR​
http://s000.tinyupload.com/?file_id=98192548853345980323
OR​https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.46.zip?retrieve_file=1​

Volume mod plz.
Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk 2

dr.manoj_n said:
Volume mod plz.
Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk 2
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Kindly go through the below thread :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/samsung-galaxy-j7-custom-rom-t3185983

aniesh1114 said:
Kindly go through the below thread :-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/general/help/samsung-galaxy-j7-custom-rom-t3185983
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Volume mod thread is deleted. If anyone has volume mod plz upload here.
Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk 2

dr.manoj_n said:
Volume mod thread is deleted. If anyone has volume mod plz upload here.
Sent from my SM-J700F using Tapatalk 2
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Donwload the file from the below link
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6rFidVMmgwPQkpfR3pNLUU0ZFU/view?usp=sharing

does it work normally for SM-J700H?

This is a normal procedure and it should work..
Sent from my SM-J700F using XDA Free mobile app

plzz help
When flash twrp..and said pass
Cant go to custom recovery..stock back again..
I try to enter it bafore boat system...give me ..recovery cant seandroid enforcig...and stay on logo...plz any help to flash recovery or root....plz

j700f osama said:
When flash twrp..and said pass
Cant go to custom recovery..stock back again..
I try to enter it bafore boat system...give me ..recovery cant seandroid enforcig...and stay on logo...plz any help to flash recovery or root....plz
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When u flash twrp it automatically enters twrp recovery. Hope u r using files from the links i have shared in this thread.l3
Sent from my SM-J700F using XDA Free mobile app

aniesh1114 said:
When u flash twrp it automatically enters twrp recovery. Hope u r using files from the links i have shared in this thread.l3
Sent from my SM-J700F using XDA Free mobile app
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thx...it working .....
best man....aniesh1114

I've used....Odin...and Did all the procedures correctly....but still....SU binary failing to get install...plz help me..

root
My j700f..is rooted...but when try to use any program and give root prommision...and accebt that...but not working. Need to uptade binary su...any idea

There is a link on this thread for supersu. Please download the same and flash it using twrp as i am not facing any binary issue...

root
I was install and flash..the file in this section..but the same

I have s samsung J7 phone and trying to root it for the last 2 days. Tried all the above mentioned procedures but not able to root it. I get this message odin 3
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> cache.img
<ID:0/007> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
please help .... Thanks

rsmani1965 said:
I have s samsung J7 phone and trying to root it for the last 2 days. Tried all the above mentioned procedures but not able to root it. I get this message odin 3
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> cache.img
<ID:0/007> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
please help .... Thanks
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Hi, can you check you have ENABLED the usb debugger mode ? Does your DEVELOPER MODE is Visible in settings ?

Any how trying several time finally git it rooted ..... you said it the usb debugging mode was enabled ... Thanxs fir the help...

dear all please i need to root my galaxy j7 sm-j700h android 5.1.1 cpu exynos7580
my device cpu is exynos7580 not Qualcomm

How to remove knox 0x01 on sm-j700h with exynos7580?

Is your j700h rooted
fedja85 said:
How to remove knox 0x01 on sm-j700h with exynos7580?
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Please i need to root my galaxy j7 sm-j700h 3G android 5.1.1 cpu exynos7580
the cpu is exynos7580 not Qualcomm
Is TWRP recovery working for sm-j700h 3G like sm-j700f 4G

Tried to install TWRP, messed up bootloader - Not sure what to do next

I pulled out my old Verizon Galaxy S4 with the intention of getting a ROM on it that had XPosed. After some Googling, saw KingRoot supported it, so I used that app to root it. Then I tried to get TWRP installed. Their website said you could do it from their TWRP Manager app, so I tried that. It *said* it succeeded, but after that, my phone couldn't even boot at all.
So then I read up on using Odin to fix it. I tried to flash TWRP recovery from Odin (even finding a .tar version was a PITA), but I got this:
Code:
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
Now, it boots normally, but I can't get into Recovery any more.
All I really want to do is get some custom recovery on there. Or even back to normal at this point. But I don't know how. I also tried flashing Clockwork Mod, but that didn't improve anything. What should I be doing now? Go back to stock and start over? Or am I installing the wrong recoveries from Odin (the TWRP one wasn't on their official download page, they only have .img files there, not tars). Or what?

Your first mistake was that you used Kingoroot. CF-Autoroot should be supported on your S4. As to the recovery, you want the latest version of TWRP, here. Download the 3.0.2-0 tarball (.tar), open Odin, select the PDA slot and point Odin to the tarball, then flash. That should resolve your recovery woes.

Make sure your TWRP is for that phone model. Verizon phones have locked bootloaders which make modifications harder.

Since the OP installed Clockworkmod, I have to assume his bootloader is one of the ones that can be exploited. But a good point, and I edited the link in my last post accordingly.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Your first mistake was that you used Kingoroot. CF-Autoroot should be supported on your S4. As to the recovery, you want the latest version of TWRP, here. Download the 3.0.2-0 tarball (.tar), open Odin, select the PDA slot and point Odin to the tarball, then flash. That should resolve your recovery woes.
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That link doesn't have any tarballs. Only image files. I couldn't find the tars on their site at all, and the only one I could find was one someone had as an attachment in a thread. No clue if it's the right one, though.
Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Since the OP installed Clockworkmod, I have to assume his bootloader is one of the ones that can be exploited. But a good point, and I edited the link in my last post accordingly.
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I tried to install Clockwork Mod, but it didn't work. I got the fail message above when trying to install the tar via Odin, and when I tried to use their app, it did the same thing the TWRP Management app did - it said it succeeded, but now I can't boot into recovery.

Do not install Clockworkmod. It's no longer maintained and has problems with more current ROMs. Install TWRP using that tarball you found on the forums. I believe TWRP on Verizon has no tarballs as it's expected to be installed using the TWRP Manager or a similar app in the Play Store.
If this does not work, you may have to start from scratch. Hopefully you kept a copy of the ROM with the exploitable bootloader so you can reinstall if necessary.

SM-G930A Cannot boot. Attempting to flash offical firmware using odin fails

I get this error while attempting to flash official ROM using Odin. the phone currently cannot boot. Please assist in any way possible. I just would like to get my phone to function like normal again. I attempted to flash only AP
ON PC LOG
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<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ON PHONE
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
SW REV CHECK FAIL : [system]Fused 3 > Binary 1
Any way I can get the phone usable again? I really would like if anyone could assist in get it working again. It does not need to be rooted, it only needs to boot and function

Mine did same thing. I fixed mine by doing a factory reset from recovery mode. Reboot the phone and hold power+volume up+home key at same time until u see recovery mode in top left corner. It will say installing system update then go to a menu. Hit volume down till factory reset is highlighted. Hit the power button. After its complete go to wipe cache and wipe it also. Then click reboot system now and should now boot fine

Js7bla said:
Mine did same thing. I fixed mine by doing a factory reset from recovery mode. Reboot the phone and hold power+volume up+home key at same time until u see recovery mode in top left corner. It will say installing system update then go to a menu. Hit volume down till factory reset is highlighted. Hit the power button. After its complete go to wipe cache and wipe it also. Then click reboot system now and should now boot fine
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I've had to do the same thing in a similar situation and it fixed it for me. Good fix!

Are you sure the stock version you are trying to flash is the same or newer than the version you had installed?

jpasher said:
Are you sure the stock version you are trying to flash is the same or newer than the version you had installed?
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I think you have to Flash all 4 of the files, AP,BL, CP, CSC in Odin Latest version of stock is APK1

I flashed just this AP_G930AUCS4API2_CL8575098_QB10880146_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar in the AP section and my phone worked again. I don't know if that' might be bad thing or not though

I choose Phone Bootloader Update in Odin. It was the only thing that worked for me.

Samsung S8 bricked, odin not flashing stock firmware

Hello,
I'm trying to recover from a soft brick from flashing TWRP on my G950U, but odin isn't able to write stock firmware. Here's the log:
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/003> apdp.mbn
<ID:0/003> msadp.mbn
<ID:0/003> persist.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> userdata.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 4813 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (DeviceInfo)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
The firmware I'm trying to flash is G950USQS3CRE2_G950UOYN3CRE2_SPR.zip from sammobile.
I've downloaded the samsung USB drivers, my phone is in download mode, and I'm getting this error with different cables, ports and computers.
Any ideas on what I can try?

Check odin version..use latest version.

PeterParker said:
Check odin version..use latest version.
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Is 3.13.1 not the latest version? I couldn't find anything beyond that, but there's also a version called Prince Comsy Odin, which also gave a similar error.

joebhakim said:
Hello,
I'm trying to recover from a soft brick from flashing TWRP on my G950U, but odin isn't able to write stock firmware. Here's the log:
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/003> apdp.mbn
<ID:0/003> msadp.mbn
<ID:0/003> persist.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> userdata.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 4813 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (DeviceInfo)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
The firmware I'm trying to flash is G950USQS3CRE2_G950UOYN3CRE2_SPR.zip from sammobile.
I've downloaded the samsung USB drivers, my phone is in download mode, and I'm getting this error with different cables, ports and computers.
Any ideas on what I can try?
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1. Boot into download mode screen by pressing power button + volume down + Bixby button.
2. Press volume down to restart phone.
3. Quickly press the power + volume down + Bixby button and go back into download mode .
4. Press continue 5. Congratulations full working now. Try firmware flash and it should wok.

pokoo2 said:
1. Boot into download mode screen by pressing power button + volume down + Bixby button.
2. Press volume down to restart phone.
3. Quickly press the power + volume down + Bixby button and go back into download mode .
4. Press continue 5. Congratulations full working now. Try firmware flash and it should wok.
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Thank you for the suggestion. When I try this, the "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software..." screen comes up after I restart, instead of the second download mode. Am I doing this wrong?
Also, I've been holding down volume UP + bixby + power while flashing, or else odin is failing at <ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

Some other stuff I tried:
Using heimdall on linux, but I get "ERROR: Failed to send handshake!" I'll try it again on another linux distro
Flashing different firmware versions, all for G950U sprint, flashing TWRP...
Using Samsung Smart Switch and Kies v3 (both report unsupported device) and Kies v2 (it gets stuck on "connecting", until it eventually reports that the device is not responding)
Some other error messages I'm getting with odin, seemingly depending on what button combination I'm pressing and whether I unplug replug the usb before flashing:
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
...
<ID:0/005> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
I think I'm running out of options. Does anyone have any more ideas?

Is that the latest firmware? Try restarting your PC and use the latest odin. I realised heimdall doesn't work so I used vmware to run windows with latest odin and last firmware file and it worked. I was using the exynos version though. I had downloaded the stock rom from xda but that won't flash and checked sammobile for latest firmware, that one worked fine !

ItsmYarD said:
Is that the latest firmware? Try restarting your PC and use the latest odin. I realised heimdall doesn't work so I used vmware to run windows with latest odin and last firmware file and it worked. I was using the exynos version though. I had downloaded the stock rom from xda but that won't flash and checked sammobile for latest firmware, that one worked fine !
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I believe it's the latest firmware for sprint. I've restarted my PC, and odin's version is 3.13.1 (which I believe is the latest). I'm currently trying a different, earlier firmware just in case that works.

I literally had the same error, I don't quite remember what I did but it was a frustrating two days of trial and error when I got this phone two weeks back, afaik it was just a wrong firmware file so give that old firmware a try

ItsmYarD said:
I literally had the same error, I don't quite remember what I did but it was a frustrating two days of trial and error when I got this phone two weeks back, afaik it was just a wrong firmware file so give that old firmware a try
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Will do. Do you know if anyone other than Sammobile hosts them? They limit upload speed so it takes four hours between each attempt
edit: https://updato.com workds pretty well

pokoo2 said:
1. Boot into download mode screen by pressing power button + volume down + Bixby button.
2. Press volume down to restart phone.
3. Quickly press the power + volume down + Bixby button and go back into download mode .
4. Press continue 5. Congratulations full working now. Try firmware flash and it should wok.
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Thank you so much!! That saved my life!!!!!