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Soft bricked my GT-i9505 and now Odin won't work. Complete(Write) operation failed.

Here's the Odin log.
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I was trying to unlock my phone before this, before I gave up because I had downloaded the wrong version (5.0.1 UK stock instead of 4.2.2 stock, was trying to use the leaked unlock codes) and then I tried flashing TWRP 3.0.2-0 in Odin 3.10-7 which "Re-Partition" was ticked automatically for some reason and I didn't know. Now my phone is soft-bricked and Odin won't cooperate. Help me please!
I will provide more info as necessary!

Jared20098 said:
Here's the Odin log.
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I was trying to unlock my phone before this, before I gave up because I had downloaded the wrong version (5.0.1 UK stock instead of 4.2.2 stock, was trying to use the leaked unlock codes) and then I tried flashing TWRP 3.0.2-0 in Odin 3.10-7 which "Re-Partition" was ticked automatically for some reason and I didn't know. Now my phone is soft-bricked and Odin won't cooperate. Help me please!
I will provide more info as necessary!
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Flash a stock rom with .pit file and re-partition checked. Flash a Lollipop rom.

Lennyz1988 said:
Flash a stock rom with .pit file and re-partition checked. Flash a Lollipop rom.
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Unfortunately that's gonna take a while due to my internet being reeeaaally crappy. It takes 3-4 hrs on average to download a 1.5 GB file.

Try changing the USB ports.I had the same problem like you 1 mouth ago and tried changing from the front USB ports to the back and it worked.

simeon112 said:
Try changing the USB ports.I had the same problem like you 1 mouth ago and tried changing from the front USB ports to the back and it worked.
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This is an old thread but gotta say LIFE SAVER.
Was flashing pit files left right and center, a simple switch to a USB 2.0 port fixed it. Thanks

Tweakforce_LG said:
This is an old thread but gotta say LIFE SAVER.
Was flashing pit files left right and center, a simple switch to a USB 2.0 port fixed it. Thanks
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what da heck is a PIT files and where do I get this

Pit files contain partition information about a particular Samsung phone.
Older thread with good information: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097

Israelleite said:
what da heck is a PIT files and where do I get this
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^^^^
audit13 said:
Pit files contain partition information about a particular Samsung phone.
Older thread with good information: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=999097
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Unroot and reset back to "as new"

So I got a Samsung Galaxy S8, and installed TWRP. I by mistake deleted the OS, so I have no OS on the phone now, I want to remove all the root and ****, and make it like a new one without any root. How can I do this?
I have tried multiple stuff using odin, but it looks like it stuck on <ID:0/005> SetupConnection.. all the time. Help please?

Have you tried flashing the same android version as before through Odin using the original cable?
i.e. you had android 7.0 and you're flashing 7.0 now and not trying to upgrade/downgrade

SevenD2 said:
Have you tried flashing the same android version as before through Odin using the original cable?
i.e. you had android 7.0 and you're flashing 7.0 now and not trying to upgrade/downgrade
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How exactly? All I know is that I had Android 8.0, and bought the phone from Norway.

xScylez said:
How exactly? All I know is that I had Android 8.0, and bought the phone from Norway.
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Follow this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3598172
I'm assuming it's a G950F if you purchased it in Norway so the official firmware from:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950F/
and then follow the xda thread above

SevenD2 said:
Follow this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3598172
I'm assuming it's a G950F if you purchased it in Norway so the official firmware from:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950F/
and then follow the xda thread above
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I will have a look at it when I get home tonight.
I did manage to install GoogleWiz : - but I want to just reset everything, and make it as new. Hope it works with the links you sent.
EDIT: Haha the link you sent with download says Approx. 15 kB/Sec. This will take a day to download

xScylez said:
I will have a look at it when I get home tonight.
I did manage to install GoogleWiz : - but I want to just reset everything, and make it as new. Hope it works with the links you sent.
EDIT: Haha the link you sent with download says Approx. 15 kB/Sec. This will take a day to download
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Use this instead https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model

update Odin

xScylez said:
So I got a Samsung Galaxy S8, and installed TWRP. I by mistake deleted the OS, so I have no OS on the phone now, I want to remove all the root and ****, and make it like a new one without any root. How can I do this?
I have tried multiple stuff using odin, but it looks like it stuck on <ID:0/005> SetupConnection.. all the time. Help please?
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note that you will not be able to restore it 100%. Knox is and will be forever broken on your phone. And for that, all Knox related functions won't work either.

SevenD2 said:
Follow this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3598172
I'm assuming it's a G950F if you purchased it in Norway so the official firmware from:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G950F/
and then follow the xda thread above
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After loading all and press Start i get this:
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 5641 M
<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> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
and when using the home_csc i get this:
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/004> param.bin
<ID:0/004> userdata.img
<ID:0/004> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 3834 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Maybe trying using Prince comsy Odin
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1enVG5a_ocyjhRlta8AX_0b7LLoHWciVU/view
(Not my link)
Given you were able to install TWRP I assume your phone can connect to your laptop so idk why it's not working. A quick Google search found people used older versions of Odin to get it working.

Back to stock from Beta One UI on the GS8

Having a difficult time here.... I've got a Galaxy s8 Sprint variant.. I downloaded the Beta one UI firmware, not official just used ODIN. I'd like to go back to stock and update to newest official release, or just go straight to the latest release. I don't care if it's rooted/unlocked or whatever just stock Sprint software. I've tried a couple of stock firmwares but I keep getting errors in Odin. Currently I"m on PDA G950U1UEU5ZSAB CSCG950U1OYM5ZSAB .
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.

tri0xinn said:
Having a difficult time here.... I've got a Galaxy s8 Sprint variant.. I downloaded the Beta one UI firmware, not official just used ODIN. I'd like to go back to stock and update to newest official release, or just go straight to the latest release. I don't care if it's rooted/unlocked or whatever just stock Sprint software. I've tried a couple of stock firmwares but I keep getting errors in Odin. Currently I"m on PDA G950U1UEU5ZSAB CSCG950U1OYM5ZSAB .
Any pointers would be greatly appreciated.
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What errors are you getting with Odin?
What firmware are you trying to flash?

spawnlives said:
What errors are you getting with Odin?
What firmware are you trying to flash?
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I'll cut and paste it.. but the phone says SW REV CHECK FAIL : {ab}{FUSED 5 > Binary 2
ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<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> Home Binary Download
<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> abl.elf
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!

tri0xinn said:
I'll cut and paste it.. but the phone says SW REV CHECK FAIL : {ab}{FUSED 5 > Binary 2
ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<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> Home Binary Download
<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> abl.elf
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
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2 things I can see
1. Use Odin version 3.13.1 it supports the new compression format of newer firmware.
2. The software check fail is due to trying to flash older firmware than what is on your phone. You will need to download firmware with a bootloader version 5 ( 5th number from right of firmware(PDA) name ).

OP can you confirm if it worked?

Hey, THanks a ton.. worked! I don't think I woulda figured that out unless I would have happened to tried a rom with the correct bootloader version. Really appreciate it. One more thing.. which should I use normally.. the home_csc or the csc. I've been using the home one since that's what I see a majority of people using but I don't see any explanation.
thanks again!

tri0xinn said:
Hey, THanks a ton.. worked! I don't think I woulda figured that out unless I would have happened to tried a rom with the correct bootloader version. Really appreciate it. One more thing.. which should I use normally.. the home_csc or the csc. I've been using the home one since that's what I see a majority of people using but I don't see any explanation.
thanks again!
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Glad you got it sorted
Home_CSC - will keep your apps and data.
CSC - clean install same as a factory reset.

Reset G950FD with detection and start up issues

Recently, I reset my old Galaxy S8 and restarted it but was met with the "Only Official Binaries are Allowed to be Flashed" issue.
After a large amount of time spent trying to flash official stock firmware on, I am faced with :
"<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed."
I have reinstalled drivers as well as attempted to go into TWRP recovery which is presumably why this issue occurred.
Any suggestions or solutions are greatly appreciated.
Changed to Odin 3.12.7 from 3.13.1 and got:
"<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin.lz4"
Is also stuck on set partition

av3nje said:
Recently, I reset my old Galaxy S8 and restarted it but was met with the "Only Official Binaries are Allowed to be Flashed" issue.
After a large amount of time spent trying to flash official stock firmware on, I am faced with :
"<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed."
I have reinstalled drivers as well as attempted to go into TWRP recovery which is presumably why this issue occurred.
Any suggestions or solutions are greatly appreciated.
Changed to Odin 3.12.7 from 3.13.1 and got:
"<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin.lz4"
Is also stuck on set partition
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youre probably using the wrong version of Odin. Go get a fresh copy of v3.13.1 and try it with that
and/or a fresh download of the firmware from www.sammobile.com/firmwares but id use frijas firmware download tool in all honesty, its about 12 times faster

youdoofus said:
youre probably using the wrong version of Odin. Go get a fresh copy of v3.13.1 and try it with that
and/or a fresh download of the firmware from but id use frijas firmware download tool in all honesty, its about 12 times faster
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Just attempted to flash Oreo 8.0 with a fresh Odin 3.13.1 and I was given the same "Complete(Write) operation failed."

av3nje said:
Just attempted to flash Oreo 8.0 with a fresh Odin 3.13.1 and I was given the same "Complete(Write) operation failed."
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After using a different firmware, it worked fine. Thank you for your suggestion.

av3nje said:
After using a different firmware, it worked fine. Thank you for your suggestion.
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glad to help!

S8 G950F Bricked

Hello Guýs,
Iam helpless and dont kow what to do right now. I got me TWRP and wanted to install a Rom but i bricked my phone i guess.
Iam trying to get back to stock rom with Odin 3.12.3 but i always get fails. I got a new PIT file with odin.
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> param.bin
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
any tipps would be very helpfull to me.
p.s. if i check the re-partition box i dont get any connection.
p.s.s. i have no kies but the Samsung USB Drivers installed

Michel93 said:
Hello Guýs,
Iam helpless and dont kow what to do right now. I got me TWRP and wanted to install a Rom but i bricked my phone i guess.
Iam trying to get back to stock rom with Odin 3.12.3 but i always get fails. I got a new PIT file with odin.
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> param.bin
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
any tipps would be very helpfull to me.
p.s. if i check the re-partition box i dont get any connection.
p.s.s. i have no kies but the Samsung USB Drivers installed
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kies is useless. your drivers are properly installed if Odin recognizes your device.
Download Odin 3.13.1 and try it again

Thanks I'll try when I am back home. I Cann only access download mode BTW. Else I stuck in a boot loop with this blue installing update screen.

Michel93 said:
Thanks I'll try when I am back home. I Cann only access download mode BTW. Else I stuck in a boot loop with this blue installing update screen.
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as long as you can get to download mode, youre in good shape. From there, its merely a try-and-fail process of different Odin and firmware versions

Ty I was getting pretty despred after hours of fails and disappointment

Michel93 said:
Ty I was getting pretty despred after hours of fails and disappointment
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it can get that way especially if youre downloading your firmwares from sammobile.com/firmwares directly. Takes FOREVAAAAAAR and then when it fails it gets SUPER irritating. Get the Frija firmware download tool here and the speed difference will blow you away. There is another firmware download tool out there too and i have it on my computer at home, but i cant remember what its called and the Frija tool is as good as that other tool anyways.

youdoofus said:
kies is useless. your drivers are properly installed if Odin recognizes your device.
Download Odin 3.13.1 and try it again
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got the same problem with 13.1
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> Total Binary size: 5582 M
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> param.bin
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

HELL YEAH!!!
i think i got it!
I used the Firmware from "Frija", Odin 3.13.1 and a PIT-File from https://zfirmware.com/download-samsung-galaxy-s8-g950f-pit-file/.
The Problem with the connection was i had to enter Download Mode every time new an had to do the Pit with the Firmware together.
Thanks for ur help!
I will stay active here and try to helb other poor guys like myself.

Michel93 said:
HELL YEAH!!!
i think i got it!
I used the Firmware from "Frija", Odin 3.13.1 and a PIT-File from https://zfirmware.com/download-samsung-galaxy-s8-g950f-pit-file/.
The Problem with the connection was i had to enter Download Mode every time new an had to do the Pit with the Firmware together.
Thanks for ur help!
I will stay active here and try to helb other poor guys like myself.
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right on, right on! yeah if you can get to download mode, youre usually good. From there its just getting the right Odin/firmware combo. Same holds true on 90%+ of most newer samsung phones