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[Q] sm-n9005 reboot at start up! cant get recovery mode. hard or soft brick??

Hi my note 3 sm-n9005 reboot at start up!
i can't get recovery mode
but download mode still working.
It is hard or soft brick?
thanks for ur replies u are the best.

rodyrach said:
Hi my note 3 sm-n9005 reboot at start up!
i can't get recovery mode
but download mode still working.
It is hard or soft brick?
thanks for ur replies u are the best.
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Soft brick Reflash stock rom through ODIN...

ultramag69 said:
Soft brick Reflash stock rom through ODIN...
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Thanks ultramag69
I have already done flash stock rom through odin but still bootloop just at startup
I mean when the phone vibrate and display samsung galaxy note 3 sm-n9005 and recovery booting in blue on top of the screen.
I really want to full wipe my device but cant get recovery mode.
Other way to wipe device??

rodyrach said:
Thanks ultramag69
I have already done flash stock rom through odin but still bootloop just at startup
I mean when the phone vibrate and display samsung galaxy note 3 sm-n9005 and recovery booting in blue on top of the screen.
I really want to full wipe my device but cant get recovery mode.
Other way to wipe device??
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I'd flash TWRP or CWM and wipe it through that but if you haven't done so already this will trip your Knox warranty void as these recoveries are custom.
Better to try this than leave as a brick..

ultramag69 said:
I'd flash TWRP or CWM and wipe it through that but if you haven't done so already this will trip your Knox warranty void as these recoveries are custom.
Better to try this than leave as a brick..
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Already done! Same result. Bootloop and can't access to stock or costum recovery TWRP or CWM.

rodyrach said:
Already done! Same result. Bootloop and can't access to stock or costum recovery TWRP or CWM.
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Are you sure do you rom flash or recovery for N9005??
What ROM have you tried?? link if it's possible
(version of rom)

Bruno saa said:
Are you sure do you rom flash or recovery for N9005??
What ROM have you tried?? link if it's possible
(version of rom)
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yeah sure! i tried these roms N9005XXUFNG2_N9005OXXFNG3_N9005XXUFNG2_HOME.tar.md5
N9005XXUGNG1_N9005SFRGNG1_N9005XXUGNG1_HOME.tar.md5 and
N9005XXUENC2_N9005OXXENB1_N9005XXUENC2_HOME.tar.md5
It is like something prevented the phone to get to the part that contains the rom but at the same time if I had a problem with emmc I believe that odin would report failure but everything goes right and odin says pass but the phone dont boot.

for links I erased my browser history recently because my computer was stuffed.
If i can get stock rom with files separatly like pda modem ans csc instead a single tar file i'll try this.
sorry my english is so bad

rodyrach said:
yeah sure! i tried these roms N9005XXUFNG2_N9005OXXFNG3_N9005XXUFNG2_HOME.tar.md5
N9005XXUGNG1_N9005SFRGNG1_N9005XXUGNG1_HOME.tar.md5 and
N9005XXUENC2_N9005OXXENB1_N9005XXUENC2_HOME.tar.md5
It is like something prevented the phone to get to the part that contains the rom but at the same time if I had a problem with emmc I believe that odin would report failure but everything goes right and odin says pass but the phone dont boot.
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Have you got PIT file of your device?
Wath is your country code? ( CSC )

Bruno saa said:
Have you got PIT file of your device?
Wath is your country code? ( CSC )
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yeah!! i have this
CSB_signed_HLTE_EUR_OPEN_32G_0805.pit
i tried that single flash and with stock rom together same result.
phone don't boot
before i had this problem my csc was BGL
after flash stock rom XXUFNG2_XEF i rooted the phone with cf auto root and i installed phone info and csc select to change my csc to XEF.
that was wiped my phone and when i saw blue screen (configuration screen for 1st boot) the phone screen turn off by itself and nothing displayed. i tried several boutons but anything happened so i pushed power bouton for long time to reboot phone and that was the begin of my problem..phone bootlopp at startup.
i hope you understand my english

Bruno saa said:
Have you got PIT file of your device?
Wath is your country code? ( CSC )
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I Have some sort of issue with my device.
One day i restarted my device as a rooted device.
Then it appears systemui crashed at boot so i had to reflash stock firmware.
Once i flashed id had repaired my phone.. But i could not get into recovery as some sort of lock is locking me out.
I can not seem to flash any recovery using ODIN.
And i cant find a PIT File that will help me re-Partition my deivce.
My Country is United Kingdom

JDMBrooksy said:
I Have some sort of issue with my device.
One day i restarted my device as a rooted device.
Then it appears systemui crashed at boot so i had to reflash stock firmware.
Once i flashed id had repaired my phone.. But i could not get into recovery as some sort of lock is locking me out.
I can not seem to flash any recovery using ODIN.
And i cant find a PIT File that will help me re-Partition my deivce.
My Country is United Kingdom
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your rom can boot? Or still stay on bootloop?

JDMBrooksy said:
I Have some sort of issue with my device.
One day i restarted my device as a rooted device.
Then it appears systemui crashed at boot so i had to reflash stock firmware.
Once i flashed id had repaired my phone.. But i could not get into recovery as some sort of lock is locking me out.
I can not seem to flash any recovery using ODIN.
And i cant find a PIT File that will help me re-Partition my deivce.
My Country is United Kingdom
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pit file only for sm-n9005

Bruno saa said:
your rom can boot? Or still stay on bootloop?
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Before i flashed stock firmware, it would boot fine just SyStemUi would just keep crashing.

rodyrach said:
yeah!! i have this
CSB_signed_HLTE_EUR_OPEN_32G_0805.pit
i tried that single flash and with stock rom together same result.
phone don't boot
before i had this problem my csc was BGL
after flash stock rom XXUFNG2_XEF i rooted the phone with cf auto root and i installed phone info and csc select to change my csc to XEF.
that was wiped my phone and when i saw blue screen (configuration screen for 1st boot) the phone screen turn off by itself and nothing displayed. i tried several boutons but anything happened so i pushed power bouton for long time to reboot phone and that was the begin of my problem..phone bootlopp at startup.
i hope you understand my english
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I'm French I undestand you english
I advise you to try the leaked stock N9005XXUGBNL8
I'm on GBNL8 and it's work very well
on Odin 3.10 with PIT file and check box Re-distribution
AP_N9005XXUGBNL8 to AP
CP_N9005XXUGBNL8 to CP
BL_N9005XXUGBNL8 to BL
CSC_OXA_N9005OXAGBNL8 to CSC
French post http://www.phonandroid.com/forum/rom-stock-n9005xxugbnl8-non-officielle-t109399.html
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JDMBrooksy said:
Before i flashed stock firmware, it would boot fine just SyStemUi would just keep crashing.
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you can't do a Wipe data factory because you havn't got acces on recovery?
you can try flash recovery with MOBILE ODIN PRO if not working
download stock Leaked N9005XXUGBNL8 or try flash a Moded SystemUI for "fix" it

Ive jsut reflashed stock rom again, System status shows Custom after flashing complete stock.
Tried Auto Root and i get this :s
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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JDMBrooksy said:
Ive jsut reflashed stock rom again, System status shows Custom after flashing complete stock.
Tried Auto Root and i get this :s
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download my PIT file on attachement Its for N9005
add PIT file when you flash your rom with check box Re-repartition
download Odin V3.10

Bruno saa said:
I'm French I undestand you english
I advise you to try the leaked stock N9005XXUGBNL8
I'm on GBNL8 and it's work very well
on Odin 3.10 with PIT file and check box Re-distribution
AP_N9005XXUGBNL8 to AP
CP_N9005XXUGBNL8 to CP
BL_N9005XXUGBNL8 to BL
CSC_OXA_N9005OXAGBNL8 to CSC
French post http://www.phonandroid.com/forum/rom-stock-n9005xxugbnl8-non-officielle-t109399.html
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you can't do a Wipe data factory because you havn't got acces on recovery?
you can try flash recovery with MOBILE ODIN PRO if not working
download stock Leaked N9005XXUGBNL8 or try flash a Moded SystemUI for "fix" it
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ok i try this!
i have already downloaded N9005XXUGBNL8 there are 2 days ago but not try to flash that.
while flashing this rom should i check phone bootloader update??

rodyrach said:
ok i try this!
i have already downloaded N9005XXUGBNL8 there are 2 days ago but not try to flash that.
while flashing this rom should i check phone bootloader update??
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No (don't check box Phone Bootloader update)
after flash rom just verify you have GBNL8 baseband (on about device)

Bruno saa said:
No (don't check box Phone Bootloader update)
after flash rom just verify you have GBNL8 baseband (on about device)
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okay thanks

[J500H] Downgrading FAILED!

Im currently using Skies ROM by @BlackMesa123 which is 6.0.1 but i want to downgrade it back to 5.1.1 but in the ODIN keeps failing.
I used also the Combination ROM and the 4 files, but it keeps failing.:crying::crying: Any chances of getting back to LL?

Redownload Lollipop firmware, ive had no problems downgrading and upgrading my firmware

[email protected]@!3Z said:
Redownload Lollipop firmware, ive had no problems downgrading and upgrading my firmware
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i tried. but it ODIN keeps failing.

Download an older version of Odin

[email protected]@!3Z said:
Download an older version of Odin
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I have v3.11.2 on my PC, is v3.07 is good enough?

Try that
I use v3.11.1 and that works fine for me

[email protected]@!3Z said:
Try that
I use v3.11.1 and that works fine for me
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I tried the v3.07 and it fails again.
ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
And i get this message on the Download Mode screen - SW REV CHECK FAIL: [abort] Fused 2 > Binary 1

How you checked usb debugging and oem unlock in developer options?

[email protected]@!3Z said:
How you checked usb debugging and oem unlock in developer options?
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Yes, both checked.

Then i dont know
Try with a different computer and the original Samsung cable
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I just checked the J5 forums.
There is a problem with the J500h where you arent able to downgrade to Lollipop. It seems like you are stuck on Marshmallow

[email protected]@!3Z said:
Then i dont know
Try with a different computer and the original Samsung cable
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I just checked the J5 forums.
There is a problem with the J500h where you arent able to downgrade to Lollipop. It seems like you are stuck on Marshmallow
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Damn.:crying: Well, Thank You sir for answering my questions. :good:

_dvn said:
Im currently using Skies ROM by @BlackMesa123 which is 6.0.1 but i want to downgrade it back to 5.1.1 but in the ODIN keeps failing.
I used also the Combination ROM and the 4 files, but it keeps failing.:crying::crying: Any chances of getting back to LL?
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With the J500H, Samsung decided to lock the bootloader, meaning you can't downgrade. J500h seems to be the only locked device. Unless someone finds a way to unlock the bootloader then you are stuck on 6.0.1.
Sent from my Samsung SM-J500FN using XDA Labs

FT420 said:
With the J500H, Samsung decided to lock the bootloader, meaning you can't downgrade. J500h seems to be the only locked device. Unless someone finds a way to unlock the bootloader then you are stuck on 6.0.1.
Sent from my Samsung SM-J500FN using XDA Labs
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As you said. I'll be at 6.0.1 forever :crying: , i tried several methods yet none of it succeed.

[RECOVERY][STOCK S8+] G955USQS2BQL1 - Galaxy S8+ SM-G955U SPR Spint

In the S8 firmware Samsung are now providing 5 files.
Here is how to install an S8 firmware
Phone preparation:
1. Download and install Odin on your PC
2. Download firmware below
3. Download and unzip your firmware (do not use WinRAR as it can give errors)
4. From your download put these files into Odin:
BL
AP
CP
CSC (not HOME_CSC)
5. Now look at the Odin Settings (for this select Options)
F.reset time
Auto reboot
6. Installing another country CSC or a network CSC will need the system partition size changing.
For this select Options and add this setting
Re-partition
7 Put phone into Download Mode and connect to PC .
When the Odin ID:COM box changes color press START
Download link: https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-I2ZyNfyN4JCdcRO_ugkrxJ_sh-088z8

I download the official firmware from Samsung directly using this software (samfirm _v0.3.6) and use the most recent ODIN-v3.13.1, newest firmware for my Sprint S8 is G950USQS2BQL1 from January which my phone updated to G950USQS2BRB1 which must not be in a full firmware yet, just an OTA update it seems.
I got 6 files in this downloaded file(SM-G950U_1_20171206185327_w3c9ywqj6i_fac.zip.enc4) which are:
AP_G950USQS2BQL1
BL_G950USQS2BQL1
CP_G950USQS2BQL1
CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2BQL1
HOME_CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2BQL1
USERDATA_SPR_G950USQS2BQL1
What I learned is (HOME_CSC) does not wipe your data, but the (CSC) will just like a factory reset, so with this in mind
If your just upgrading your stock firmware and want to keep your Data,
then just flash these 4 files....
BL (bootloader)
AP (System)
CP (Radio)
HOME_CSC (Region)
To Wipe your phone and bring it back to Stock like brand new out of the box first time powering it up.
Flash all the above but replace (HomeCSC) with (CSC) and add in the (USERDATA_SPR) file too..
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS backup your stuff first.. I use Smart Switch to backup all my Samsung devices.

Does it lock my phone to sprint
MindTrix said:
I download the official firmware from Samsung directly using this software (samfirm _v0.3.6) and use the most recent ODIN-v3.13.1, newest firmware for my Sprint S8 is G950USQS2BQL1 from January which my phone updated to G950USQS2BRB1 which must not be in a full firmware yet, just an OTA update it seems.
I got 6 files in this downloaded file(SM-G950U_1_20171206185327_w3c9ywqj6i_fac.zip.enc4) which are:
AP_G950USQS2BQL1
BL_G950USQS2BQL1
CP_G950USQS2BQL1
CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2BQL1
HOME_CSC_OYN_G950UOYN2BQL1
USERDATA_SPR_G950USQS2BQL1
What I learned is (HOME_CSC) does not wipe your data, but the (CSC) will just like a factory reset, so with this in mind
If your just upgrading your stock firmware and want to keep your Data,
then just flash these 4 files....
BL (bootloader)
AP (System)
CP (Radio)
HOME_CSC (Region)
To Wipe your phone and bring it back to Stock like brand new out of the box first time powering it up.
Flash all the above but replace (HomeCSC) with (CSC) and add in the (USERDATA_SPR) file too..
ALWAYS ALWAYS ALWAYS backup your stuff first.. I use Smart Switch to backup all my Samsung devices.
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If I FLASH with CSC USERDATA_SPR does it mean my phone will be locked to the sprint network? because it currently works with all networks. I'm just not clear

hello Guys, i got a G955U that camed with the firmware G955USQS3CRE2 from sprint, I flashed a Combination file (build number G955USQU4CRE1) via ODIN, phone boots well, no problem at this point, but when I try to return to Stock I place the original firmware (build Number G955USQS3CRE2) and all the files correspondig to its slot at ODIN, when I start te flashing proces I get normal message of intilializing, after a few secconds the program says Failed.
Ive tryed diferent firmwares but they dont work, phone remains with the Combination Firmware. Im stuck at combination Firmware.
Im using Odin3_v3.13.1 version. Here is teh Log
HTML:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/008> apdp.mbn
<ID:0/008> msadp.mbn
<ID:0/008> persist.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> userdata.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/008> Total Binary size: 4744 M
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> abl.elf
<ID:0/008> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/008>
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any suggestion?
A will atatch a image of what is displaying the devices after it fails.

bullracing said:
hello Guys, i got a G955U that camed with the firmware G955USQS3CRE2 from sprint, I flashed a Combination file (build number G955USQU4CRE1) via ODIN, phone boots well, no problem at this point, but when I try to return to Stock I place the original firmware (build Number G955USQS3CRE2) and all the files correspondig to its slot at ODIN, when I start te flashing proces I get normal message of intilializing, after a few secconds the program freezes and the progress bar never camed up.
Ive tryed diferent firmwares but they dont work, Im stuck at combination Firmware.
Im using Odin3_v3.13.1 version. Here is teh Log
HTML:
Added!! Odin engine v(ID:3.1301).. File analysis.. skip file list for home binary apdp.mbn msadp.mbn persist.img.ext4 userdata.img.ext4 Home Binary Download Total Binary size: 4744 M SetupConnection.. Initialzation.. Get PIT for mapping.. Firmware update start.. NAND Write Start!! SingleDownload. abl.elf FAIL! (Auth) Complete(Write) operation failed. All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any suggestion?
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The 5th number from the end in firmware/combination files is the bootloader version aka BL, they must be equivalent and or higher than your current bootloader. So you cannot flash BL 3 firmware are you flashed BL4 combination file, you must resource BL4 firmware or above to and you will be good to go.
Sent from my SM-G955U using XDA-Developers Legacy app

Quickvic30 said:
5the number from the end is the bootloader version aka BL, they must be equivalent and or higher than your current bootloader. So you cannot flash BL 3 firmware are you flashed BL4 combination file, you must resource BL4 firmware or above to and you will be good to go.
Sent from my SM-G955U using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Thanks for your reply.
Sorry I dont get it at all, Im trying to understand. Let me see. The combination file I installed its BL4, so the stock firmware must be BL4 or above to allow the Firmware to be flashed on the device?
How can I know the BL#number# of the firmware?
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Quickvic30 said:
The 5th number from the end in firmware/combination files is the bootloader version aka BL, they must be equivalent and or higher than your current bootloader. So you cannot flash BL 3 firmware are you flashed BL4 combination file, you must resource BL4 firmware or above to and you will be good to go.
Sent from my SM-G955U using XDA-Developers Legacy app
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Ohh I got it "The 5th number from the end in firmware/combination files"
Thanks! So I will get the right firmware. :highfive:

Ive just downloaded the G955USQU4CRE9 firmware, I deploy it on ODIN to my device, but im getting the same error. I see that this firmwares that have de BLL4 are not from Sprint, there is a alternative to dowgrade my device BLL#number# to go back to Stock Sprint? like install from TWRP the firmware, that will be secure?

bullracing said:
Ive just downloaded the G955USQU4CRE9 firmware, I deploy it on ODIN to my device, but im getting the same error. I see that this firmwares that have de BLL4 are not from Sprint, there is a alternative to dowgrade my device BLL#number# to go back to Stock Sprint? like install from TWRP the firmware, that will be secure?
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Sounds like the partitions are different with the file you flashed and the stock sprint firmware. I sometimes tell Odin to re-partition to get back to stock along with the nand erase option checked as well. Just a thought... its how I get a screwed up flash back to stock, but you need a stock sprint firmware not a combo file. if you have twrp then your not stock at all and flashing a stock firmware will replace it back to original.

MindTrix said:
Sounds like the partitions are different with the file you flashed and the stock sprint firmware. I sometimes tell Odin to re-partition to get back to stock along with the nand erase option checked as well. Just a thought... its how I get a screwed up flash back to stock, but you need a stock sprint firmware not a combo file. if you have twrp then your not stock at all and flashing a stock firmware will replace it back to original.
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Thanks for the Reply.
I sove it with the G955USQS5CRF5 file from Verizon, seems that it its compatible with the Spint firmware. I flashed with Odin, and make a FactoryReset at Recovery menu. That fixed it!

Good evening,
None of this worked. I followed the steps to a T. Put all files in and received this error? What am I doing wrong? I tried rooting my Sprint G955U and that failed. Didn't trip knox, which says 0x0 currently, but disabled fingerprint id, face recognition, samsung pay - says device has been rooted. In about section, specifies "official". Also, a new update just came out a few days ago in August, 2018. I tried to update and that failed as well. I put all these files in odin and it failed pretty quickly. Please help me restore my phone. Please see attached photos. Currently, running Android Oreo.

Serious help!
Alright so bare with me guys I’ve been an android user for a very long time (don’t kill me) but i recently moved to iOS yes I know ? lol point is I bought my girl a s8+ (well she did with my money lol) and of course being a female she got played and bought a locked device meaning frp and since I haven’t been in the Android scene in a Lil I did some diggin but came up with nothing really the phone is on G955USQS5CRF5 but I can’t find a combination for it so is she/we screwed?

kiddPREMIERE said:
Alright so bare with me guys I’ve been an android user for a very long time (don’t kill me) but i recently moved to iOS yes I know ? lol point is I bought my girl a s8+ (well she did with my money lol) and of course being a female she got played and bought a locked device meaning frp and since I haven’t been in the Android scene in a Lil I did some diggin but came up with nothing really the phone is on G955USQS5CRF5 but I can’t find a combination for it so is she/we screwed?
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You're gonna wanna check out jrkruses thread which as an frp remove flashable zip through safe strap
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s8+/development/rom-t3771206

bullracing said:
Thanks for the Reply.
I sove it with the G955USQS5CRF5 file from Verizon, seems that it its compatible with the Spint firmware. I flashed with Odin, and make a FactoryReset at Recovery menu. That fixed it!
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Do you have the Combination file for G955USQS5CRF5? Can you provide a link to it?

CLKeenan said:
Do you have the Combination file for G955USQS5CRF5? Can you provide a link to it?
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Sorry I didnt saw your reply, do you still Need it? I erased it from my computer but I can get it for you if you need it

i have just installed rooted frimwire in my galaxy s8 plus g955u and trying to get back in fectory frimwire i have searched on google but nothing found but today i have seen this post for get back in recovery am downloding file thank you so much for the post have a nice day :laugh:
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Dear ' sir i have s8plus sm-g55u snapdragon with locked bootloader and i have installed a rooted frimwire in my phone pda is also G955USQS2BQL1 is that possible to use this file is done to get back in stock frimwire ?

Is it possible to downgrade Oreo>Nougat (G950W Telus)

Im still downloading fw from sammobile (it will take forever) in the meantime I found updato and for whatever reason all Canadian carriers have same "codes" for their respected firmware. I downloaded Telus, Fido and bell and they all have same "names" for bl, ap, cp, csc...
Either way when I try flashing with odin 3.13.1 it says fail (auth) complete(write) operation failed.
i only have one cable.
tried multiple ports (usb 2.0)
waiting for sammobile rom to finish downloading...
thanks for any help

z.coniglietti said:
Im still downloading fw from sammobile (it will take forever) in the meantime I found updato and for whatever reason all Canadian carriers have same "codes" for their respected firmware. I downloaded Telus, Fido and bell and they all have same "names" for bl, ap, cp, csc...
Either way when I try flashing with odin 3.13.1 it says fail (auth) complete(write) operation failed.
i only have one cable.
tried multiple ports (usb 2.0)
waiting for sammobile rom to finish downloading...
thanks for any help
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Sounds like your on a updated bootloader. Which means no you cannot downgrade. If your on a revision 3 or higher then no. The fail is the bootloader rejecting the new firmware your trying to flash.

sheet yes i have the 5th symbol as number 3....damn

z.coniglietti said:
sheet yes i have the 5th symbol as number 3....damn
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Nope no downgrade. No root.

Yup just updated the software. Now I have bootloader v4...

G950F - cannot flash System via ODIN

Hello,
I am unsuccessfully fighting with sotfbricked Galaxy S8 model G950F.
I've managed to flash via ODIN latest BL, CP and CSC, which makes stock recovery available.
So to sum up - only stock recovery and Download Mode works.
When flashing AP - no matter if correct file for latest firmware according to my CSC, or to other CSC files - Odin flashes almost 70%, then suddenly stops:
<ID:0/005> system.img
<ID:0/005> userdata.img
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
On the phone it says then in Download mode "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed(SYSTEM)" in red.
Has anyone successfully solved similar situation? Any ideas worth trying?

download the right firmware. check your latest firmware of phone model at sammobile.

Already did that. Downloaded almost 9 different firmware for either my carrier CSC or country CSC, but the error persists.

what binary your phone required?

What do you mean?
I've tried to flash G950FXXS7DTB5, G950FXXS7DTA6, G950FXXS7DTA1 for OPV and XEO regions.

it will work if you flash the right set of firmware.

It seems like right set of firmware doesn't work

SDeba said:
It seems like right set of firmware doesn't work
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G950FXXS7D numer 7 you must look in other firmwares

Every single binary 7 firmware is failing due to "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed(SYSTEM)" in red in Download Mode after trying to flash.

SDeba said:
Every single binary 7 firmware is failing due to "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed(SYSTEM)" in red in Download Mode after trying to flash.
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Only official binary error is probably due to flashing firmware not signed by Samsung. This can happen when bootloader is locked and/or rmm/kg state is prenornal ( flashing non Samsung firmware )
While flashing the correct Samsung firmware will normally get you out of trouble with the error message.
What odin version are you using?
Can you post a screen shot of download mode.

I've tried ODIN 3.13.1 , 3.14.4, 3.14.1 (patched), 3.12.7 in various firmware configurations.
Below screenshot of data from download mode (with KG State - Prenormal), and screenshot of the error after trying to flash AP.

Model SM-G950F
Model name Galaxy S8
Country
Version Android 9
Changelist 17263988
Build date Fri, 31 Jan 2020 04:08:10 +0000
Security Patch Level 2020-02-01
Product code OPV
PDA G950FXXS7DTA6
CSC G950FOGC7DTA1
i hope this work for you

lindow13 said:
Model SM-G950F
Model name Galaxy S8
Country
Version Android 9
Changelist 17263988
Build date Fri, 31 Jan 2020 04:08:10 +0000
Security Patch Level 2020-02-01
Product code OPV
PDA G950FXXS7DTA6
CSC G950FOGC7DTA1
i hope this work for you
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Just like I've stated before - tried flashing this firmware many times without luck.

can send a odin screenshot with firmware loaded? this set of firmware. and try using frija tool to download firmware

spawnlives said:
Only official binary error is probably due to flashing firmware not signed by Samsung. This can happen when bootloader is locked and/or rmm/kg state is prenornal ( flashing non Samsung firmware )
While flashing the correct Samsung firmware will normally get you out of trouble with the error message.
What odin version are you using?
Can you post a screen shot of download mode.
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I've tried ODIN 3.13.1 , 3.14.4, 3.14.1 (patched), 3.12.7 in various firmware configurations.

SDeba said:
Hello,
I am unsuccessfully fighting with sotfbricked Galaxy S8 model G950F.
I've managed to flash via ODIN latest BL, CP and CSC, which makes stock recovery available.
So to sum up - only stock recovery and Download Mode works.
When flashing AP - no matter if correct file for latest firmware according to my CSC, or to other CSC files - Odin flashes almost 70%, then suddenly stops:
<ID:0/005> system.img
<ID:0/005> userdata.img
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
On the phone it says then in Download mode "only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed(SYSTEM)" in red.
Has anyone successfully solved similar situation? Any ideas worth trying?
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I don't really get your point. Do you want to install the official firmware or a custom one? One easy solution would be to flash twrp and search the forum for a ROM you want to flash (there is even stock debloated ones that are better than total stock in my opinion). Can you please provide more details on what you are trying to achieve and what's the problem?

SDeba said:
I've tried ODIN 3.13.1 , 3.14.4, 3.14.1 (patched), 3.12.7 in various firmware configurations.
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Anything above Odin version 3.13.1 should do, as they support .lz4 compression ratio.
You screen shots from previous post looks ok to be flashing stock firmware. With KG state being prenormal you will have issues flashing non Samsung signed firmware ie: twrp, root etc.
Since the Knox has been tripped do you know what has been done to the phone before. May provide some info on what is happening.
As a matter of interest have you tried Samsung Smart Switch to try and fix the issue. It does have a recovery option in there. Do you have latest Samsung drivers installed on PC.
Note: Running Smart Switch and Odin can cause issues with each other.