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[q] help! Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Help

so guys.. im a newbie here.
i have the galaxy s5 SM G900H the international exynos version
and i really really need your help.
here's the story
i rooted my galaxy s5 and it always fail in recovery... and when i get out from the download mode, everything's ok, my galaxy s5 worked well.
and the problem came one hour ago, i reset my phone to factory settings and tried to root again and it works!!
but the process stucked at cache.img,
and i tried to get out from the download mode and i find "FIRMWARE UPGRADE ENCOUNTERED AN ISSUE. ......"
i tried to recover my device with samsung kies, but kies cannot detect my phone.
i need your help guys...
im an android newbie, just moved from ios
please help me

I had the same exact problem. Flashing CWM Recovery got me out of that nasty screen. You don't need to use the recovery - the mere act of installing it seems to have done the trick for me.
In the end I couldn't root but I am glad my phone works.
Sent from my SM-G900H using XDA Free mobile app

Andy Ibanez said:
I had the same exact problem. Flashing CWM Recovery got me out of that nasty screen. You don't need to use the recovery - the mere act of installing it seems to have done the trick for me.
In the end I couldn't root but I am glad my phone works.
Sent from my SM-G900H using XDA Free mobile app
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Andy Ibanez, I love you man! I thought i was in deep muck when i came across your solution. Thank you once again!

It sounds like you had a failed i.e. partial write and /or partition corruption.
Flashing a custom recovery is an expedient fix, but you may still have corrupt partitions that can cause you problems later. You should find the appropriate PIT (partition information) file to match your current firmware and flash that to assure a stable system.

Hey there
I had the same problem. The screen showed the ' firmware issue' message.
I used the odin 3.09 to flash the CF Root again and this time it worked properly.
i didn't loose any files and the root works perfectly
---- Samsung Galaxy S5 SM-G900H user

[Q] Galaxy Tab 4 Soft-Bricked After trying to root

Hi im new to this really i recently got the tab 4 and needed to root it so i can mirror my screen with the chrome-cast doggle for an application xbmc . I found guide on internet to use Odin to root it and ive used Odin before to root a few phones but when i tried to use the PDA option within ordin to apply the tar file that was in zip - CF-Auto-Root.tar the process started but then failed for some reason. The device then said i need to kies to emergency firmware restore but kies 3 said it does not support my device. Ive been looking for solution on net to no joy and now device must of died or somit but all i get is black screen and wont turn on. please help....

Tyandroid said:
Hi im new to this really i recently got the tab 4 and needed to root it so i can mirror my screen with the chrome-cast doggle for an application xbmc . I found guide on internet to use Odin to root it and ive used Odin before to root a few phones but when i tried to use the PDA option within ordin to apply the tar file that was in zip - CF-Auto-Root.tar the process started but then failed for some reason. The device then said i need to kies to emergency firmware restore but kies 3 said it does not support my device. Ive been looking for solution on net to no joy and now device must of died or somit but all i get is black screen and wont turn on. please help....
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Which Tab4 do you have? Tmobile? If so I have a zip file you can use to odin back to stock. I had the same thing happen to me when I tried to root. Once it gets to that point, kies doesn't seem to function. But odin still recognizes the device. I have an SM-T337T. Let me know.

Could you post the link of the rooting method site please?
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magda623 said:
Which Tab4 do you have? Tmobile? If so I have a zip file you can use to odin back to stock. I had the same thing happen to me when I tried to root. Once it gets to that point, kies doesn't seem to function. But odin still recognizes the device. I have an SM-T337T. Let me know.
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MY galaxy tab 4 is the wifi version model SM-T230 and ive been trying to get stock file even tho its at that screen where it says
Firmware upgrade uncounted an issue. please select recovery mode in kies and try again.
its still in download mode so odin will fix it in theory. i downloaded this file named ;
T230NUUEU0ANE2_T230NUXAC0ANE2_HOME.tar.md5 but think its for another model coz of the NU after T230 that never worked and been looking for my model to to avail and im still green when you come to this i feel like im out my depth.
now when i connect it to kies it says device not supported and screen flashes on off. im using a win xp machine will that make any difference aswell.
thank you

Tyandroid said:
MY galaxy tab 4 is the wifi version model SM-T230 and ive been trying to get stock file even tho its at that screen where it says
Firmware upgrade uncounted an issue. please select recovery mode in kies and try again.
its still in download mode so odin will fix it in theory. i downloaded this file named ;
T230NUUEU0ANE2_T230NUXAC0ANE2_HOME.tar.md5 but think its for another model coz of the NU after T230 that never worked and been looking for my model to to avail and im still green when you come to this i feel like im out my depth.
now when i connect it to kies it says device not supported and screen flashes on off. im using a win xp machine will that make any difference aswell.
thank you
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Only think i've found for that firmware is a UK version. Not quite sure why there isn't a US version readily available. Anyhow, You can download it from here. The version from June might be able to be rooted using towelroot. But the May version definately can be rooted using that method. Here is the link Hope it helps.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SM-T230&pcode=BTU#firmware

Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005 UNBRICK [5.0]

Hey Guys,
I hardbricked my phone by flashing 5.0 with flashfire...
Can someone help me, and give me a clear instruction what to do?
I can´t boot it; Recovery/Download Mode doesnt work.
In my device manager it only shows " QHSUSB_BULK ".
The firmware i flashed: usp-forum.de/downloads.php?do=file&id=2431
Thank you

i hardbricked my phone the same way lol..did you found fix? i hate samsung when it comes to flash new rom....

Kristijan4o said:
i hate samsung when it comes to flash new rom....
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Just lol. Definitely not Samsung's fault. The 9005 is hard to brick, only user error is the culprit.
Sent from my Galaxy Note 8 using XDA Labs

User needs to post information if any progress is to be made.
Download mode ??
Recovery mode ??
Nandroid backup ??
NO roms on here say use Flashfire do they ??

i've flashed devices before, htc, lg and other brand, but samsung are the hardest one to understand lol...
btw no download mode, there is no recovery, no backups..just dead phone..my windows 7 reads the phone in device manager like: qhsusb_bulk...cant find any drivers for that...cant pass in odin too..i tried debrick.img method, nothing worked so far..last i was using twrp with 5.0.wont..i think its eMMC...

If the following approach works, un-brickable Note3 can be claimed.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...cked-n9005-t3548946/post76958736#post76958736

CF-Auto Root on SM-G950FD

Hello everyone, i noticed chainfire put cf auto root on his website for SM-G950F, and i have the SM-G950FD, will this root file works for my device ?
Edit ; the root file in chainfire's website indicate this firmware build number : NRD90M.G950FXXU1AQDG , and i'm on NRD90M.G950FXXU1AQDD
Thank you in advance.

Have you tried it? I also got the G950FD but there's no specific file for it.

I got the SM-G955FD, also want to know if the F version will work just fine or not.

yes it work >>

mlikal3oood said:
yes it work >>
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can you show some proof/screenshot that the one for SM-G950F works also for SM-G950FD? Thank you.

Just making a quick comment, should someone see this and have the Snapdragons... While you may find the download file.. Read this on the site.
UNLOCK BOOTLOADERS
If you have locked bootloaders, flashing one of these will probably brick your device - with the exception of Nexus devices, which will usually automatically "OEM unlock" and wipe your data !

Pics from my s8
its work >>>
c f auto root sm-950fd
flash with odin >> put in ap & flash
verefication fail with me 3 time re flash & now good
remember oem un lock & setup driver sam on pc

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I tried the 955F one, didnt work, booted to an error of integrity and had to reflash stock rom.

Can I turn off OEM-Unlock after the phone is rooted? Thanks in advance.

Cf autoroot g955fd
Will the root disappear after factory reset?...Had tried G955F CF autoroot on G955FD and it worked like a treat..

micheled said:
Can I turn off OEM-Unlock after the phone is rooted? Thanks in advance.
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Yes you can.

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I recently purchased the S8 Plus [SM-955FD], because I got tired of waiting for root. I am selling my SM-G955U T-Mobile. I flashed the TWRP file for SM-G955F and the phone went into a bootloop (stuck at Samsung Logo and wasn't turning off). It kept saying the phone could not be verified and keep looping.
At this point, I had nothing to lose so I downloaded this file from CF-Auto-Root website: samsung SM-G950F dreamltexx dreamlte universal8895 exynos5 NRD90M.G950FXXU1AQDG 7.0Download 32f539743cd2959c42120ab4cf34a870. The zipped file had another version of Odin [Odin3-v3.10.6.exe] than the one I used to flash the TWRP. I flashed the CF-Auto-Root file using the Odin version [Odin3-v3.10.6.exe] it came with. I was pleasantly surprised that it fixed the bootloop and rooted the phone. Using the same Odin version, I flashed TWRP again and it worked. So, I have a rooted S8 Plus and life is good. It will be better when I sell the T-Mobile version.
The SM-G955FD is working well with the T-mobile network - LTE speed.

the knox flag is remain at 0x0??

mlikal3oood said:
Pics from my s8
its work >>>
c f auto root sm-950fd
flash with odin >> put in ap & flash
verefication fail with me 3 time re flash & now good
remember oem un lock & setup driver sam on pc
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following this guide, I´ve rooted my S8 G950FD and it´s working fine.
what custom recovery can I install..?
thanks...

jay_h_jacob said:
I recently purchased the S8 Plus [SM-955FD], because I got tired of waiting for root. I am selling my SM-G955U T-Mobile. I flashed the TWRP file for SM-G955F and the phone went into a bootloop (stuck at Samsung Logo and wasn't turning off). It kept saying the phone could not be verified and keep looping.
At this point, I had nothing to lose so I downloaded this file from CF-Auto-Root website: samsung SM-G950F dreamltexx dreamlte universal8895 exynos5 NRD90M.G950FXXU1AQDG 7.0Download 32f539743cd2959c42120ab4cf34a870. The zipped file had another version of Odin [Odin3-v3.10.6.exe] than the one I used to flash the TWRP. I flashed the CF-Auto-Root file using the Odin version [Odin3-v3.10.6.exe] it came with. I was pleasantly surprised that it fixed the bootloop and rooted the phone. Using the same Odin version, I flashed TWRP again and it worked. So, I have a rooted S8 Plus and life is good. It will be better when I sell the T-Mobile version.
The SM-G955FD is working well with the T-mobile network - LTE speed.
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Hi, are you able to confirm that you are still rooted using this method with no issues at all? I am going to try it if so. Thanks

raulito7251 said:
following this guide, I´ve rooted my S8 G950FD and it´s working fine.
what custom recovery can I install..?
thanks...
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Hello, I'm going to root the same phone, but... Does it wipe your data or not?
Did you use the cf autoroot of sm g950f with your sm 950fd phone?
Thanx

Symphomed said:
Hello, I'm going to root the same phone, but... Does it wipe your data or not?
Did you use the cf autoroot of sm g950f with your sm 950fd phone?
Thanx
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Well I just got my phone bricked, the root did not work, I comitted a jugé error after switching the oem thingy to on again, now im Locked on frp...
Dunno what to do

Samsung J3 SM-320 ZN TWRP Recovery File issue.

Hi All,
I have a Samsung J3 SM-320ZN, I have read heaps of posts and are trying to flash TWRP onto the device and then via PC root my device. The issue I'm finding is that it appears that I do not have the specific TWRP file for the ODIN transfer, it comes up with PASSED, but when I try launch Recovery, I hit a dead end. My only thoughts are is that I'm using the wrong TWRP file that is not compatible TWRP for this device. Is there a specific one for this device or an alternative.
Samsung J3 (SM-320ZN)
Android Version 5.1.1
Android security patch Level 2017-05-01...
Phone purchased in Australia.
regards and thanks in advance.
mstevo

mstevo58 said:
Hi All,
I have a Samsung J3 SM-320ZN, I have read heaps of posts and are trying to flash TWRP onto the device and then via PC root my device. The issue I'm finding is that it appears that I do not have the specific TWRP file for the ODIN transfer, it comes up with PASSED, but when I try launch Recovery, I hit a dead end. My only thoughts are is that I'm using the wrong TWRP file that is not compatible TWRP for this device. Is there a specific one for this device or an alternative.
Samsung J3 (SM-320ZN)
Android Version 5.1.1
Android security patch Level 2017-05-01...
Phone purchased in Australia.
regards and thanks in advance.
mstevo
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If you have a nandroid backup or can find your current firmware on sammobile (in case it goes sideways) you could try the routing method for the J320FN, the specs seem very similar so it may work.

mstevo58 said:
Hi All,
I have a Samsung J3 SM-320ZN, I have read heaps of posts and are trying to flash TWRP onto the device and then via PC root my device. The issue I'm finding is that it appears that I do not have the specific TWRP file for the ODIN transfer, it comes up with PASSED, but when I try launch Recovery, I hit a dead end. My only thoughts are is that I'm using the wrong TWRP file that is not compatible TWRP for this device. Is there a specific one for this device or an alternative.
Samsung J3 (SM-320ZN)
Android Version 5.1.1
Android security patch Level 2017-05-01...
Phone purchased in Australia.
regards and thanks in advance.
mstevo
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If you find one can you let me know as I can't find twrp file that will work either I've been told my security patch is dated but I'm trying to root with out pc
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raymondbernard said:
If you find one can you let me know as I can't find twrp file that will work either I've been told my security patch is dated but I'm trying to root with out pc
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Email is [email protected]
Please assist if can

mstevo58 said:
Hi All,
I have a Samsung J3 SM-320ZN, I have read heaps of posts and are trying to flash TWRP onto the device and then via PC root my device. The issue I'm finding is that it appears that I do not have the specific TWRP file for the ODIN transfer, it comes up with PASSED, but when I try launch Recovery, I hit a dead end. My only thoughts are is that I'm using the wrong TWRP file that is not compatible TWRP for this device. Is there a specific one for this device or an alternative.
Samsung J3 (SM-320ZN)
Android Version 5.1.1
Android security patch Level 2017-05-01...
Phone purchased in Australia.
regards and thanks in advance.
mstevo
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Very bad info.
Dead end means what... The device self destructs , it disappears in a puff of smoke, it grows legs and runs away?
Explain yourself in proper detail if you want real help.

Have any of you been able to root this device? I've tried several of my usual PC root programs and they all failed.
I'll look into J3020FN as suggested but there's little info (that I can find anyway) on ZN so it would be great if someone posted their method.
Why in the hell do Aussie phones have such issues btw? This is my second phone that seems to have random/rare issues.