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SM-N9005 Kitkat 4.4.3 failed

After updating my phone to the new firmware N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_XEO.zip my phone failed to flash using Odin. I have tried so many version of Odin and still no luck, i have basically downloaded every rom that i can find from samsung-updates.com and still no luck. Let me know if you guys have a for fix for this because as of right now i can boot into Odin Mode but when i try to flash it via Odin 3.09 on any Rom it will fail. And yes i have tried every Samsung Kies version to try initialize this phone but it just does not work. i have attached the image of my S/N and Model this is one of the HK version and yes i tried the HK TGY rom and still no luck.

con2vp1 said:
After updating my phone to the new firmware N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_XEO.zip my phone failed to flash using Odin. I have tried so many version of Odin and still no luck, i have basically downloaded every rom that i can find from samsung-updates.com and still no luck. Let me know if you guys have a for fix for this because as of right now i can boot into Odin Mode but when i try to flash it via Odin 3.09 on any Rom it will fail. And yes i have tried every Samsung Kies version to try initialize this phone but it just does not work. i have attached the image of my S/N and Model this is one of the HK version and yes i tried the HK TGY rom and still no luck.
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Well if you can still get into download mode you are still safe.
Does it fail mid flash or can´t even recognize your phone?

Reboot your pc and try again.

It will fail on the ABOOT, and i have tried to reboot my pc and still no luck i have attached my model of the phone

con2vp1 said:
It will fail on the ABOOT, and i have tried to reboot my pc and still no luck i have attached my model of the phone
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Try this guide. It seems to be the same phone as yours.

If you are trying to go back to 4.3 from 4.4.2 then it won't be possible. You will now have to stay in KitKat only and wait for more ROM for KitKat.
Sent from my SM-N900 using Tapatalk

Did you try flashing with update bootloader ticked? If you tried that already then I think you are going to have to wait for the hk version of kit Kat for your phone to work again.
Or try this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=null
Sent from my SM-N9005 using Tapatalk

odin 3.09 tick Phone boot loader update.

hey_joe said:
Try this guide. It seems to be the same phone as yours.
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which one should i download the .zip or the .rar and they two different file size

con2vp1 said:
which one should i download the .zip or the .rar and they two different file size
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Both are same.
Rar is just better compressed. I went with it.

Just an idea make sure reactivation lock is not ticked in settings
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app

rcp27 said:
Just an idea make sure reactivation lock is not ticked in settings
Sent from my SM-N9005 using xda app-developers app
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Its not ticked, i might just have to wait to an HK firmware to update this because any other i have tried is not working and it says PIT FAIL when i try this solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613374. even though i followed the instructions step by step.
Is there another way to flash my device other than Odin? and yes ADB does not work

con2vp1 said:
Its not ticked, i might just have to wait to an HK firmware to update this because any other i have tried is not working and it says PIT FAIL when i try this solution http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613374. even though i followed the instructions step by step.
Is there another way to flash my device other than Odin? and yes ADB does not work
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Can you screenshot your odin configuration that you flashed and post it here?

FeralFire said:
Can you screenshot your odin configuration that you flashed and post it here?
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This is the Odin config and after the CSC was only applied the phone says PIT FAIL

con2vp1 said:
This is the Odin config and after the CSC was only applied the phone says PIT FAIL
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Hmm.
Weird.
Do you know how to use heimdall?
Use it to have a look at your pit file and compare it to the one in the CSC zip. See what all is different.
Or just post your pit here.
EDIT: Just noticed that you have a 16GB version. I don't know how to help you there, man. You need a completely different pit file. One that is designed for 16GB. But since that model was only launched in Hong Kong, I don't think you will find one from outside, unless somebody can make one specifically for you. I have been trying to learn to do that, but as of yet, I can't.
Without a proper pit file, your only options are either wait for the Hong Kong Kitkat version or try installing the Sweet ROM.

con2vp1 said:
After updating my phone to the new firmware N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_XEO.zip my phone failed to flash using Odin. I have tried so many version of Odin and still no luck, i have basically downloaded every rom that i can find from samsung-updates.com and still no luck. Let me know if you guys have a for fix for this because as of right now i can boot into Odin Mode but when i try to flash it via Odin 3.09 on any Rom it will fail. And yes i have tried every Samsung Kies version to try initialize this phone but it just does not work. i have attached the image of my S/N and Model this is one of the HK version and yes i tried the HK TGY rom and still no luck.
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're using Odin with Note 3 connected to a USB 3.0? if yes, try connecting it to a USB 2.0. already happened to me a few times, and the solution was this. sorry for the bad english.

FeralFire said:
Hmm.
Weird.
Do you know how to use heimdall?
Use it to have a look at your pit file and compare it to the one in the CSC zip. See what all is different.
Or just post your pit here.
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Well thats an issue because im not sure if this my right PIT FILE for this phone. Because usually it will go smoothly for these manual updates using Odin and this is my first encountering this error. And my fault i didnt backup my ROM which i should have done first before getting excited with this KitKat for my Note 3. That CSC file i got that from this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613374 and just followed instructions on how to do it, but it will just give me that error when i try to apply that method. But here's the PIT file that i got from that download.
I think its on a wrong region because i got that leaked update here http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/13...kitkat-rolling-out-to-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005/ and it looks like from Poland? does that matter? because my Note 3 is and HK version?
I have done so many phones rooted them and install custom roms this is the first time it failed on me. And funny thing is its my own cell phone lol

con2vp1 said:
Well thats an issue because im not sure if this my right PIT FILE for this phone. Because usually it will go smoothly for these manual updates using Odin and this is my first encountering this error. And my fault i didnt backup my ROM which i should have done first before getting excited with this KitKat for my Note 3. That CSC file i got that from this site http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2613374 and just followed instructions on how to do it, but it will just give me that error when i try to apply that method. But here's the PIT file that i got from that download.
I think its on a wrong region because i got that leaked update here http://www.sammobile.com/2014/01/13...kitkat-rolling-out-to-galaxy-note-3-sm-n9005/ and it looks like from Poland? does that matter? because my Note 3 is and HK version?
I have done so many phones rooted them and install custom roms this is the first time it failed on me. And funny thing is its my own cell phone lol
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You gave me the pit file from the zip. I was asking for the one from your phone.
But anyway I found one for the 16GB version somehwere. I am taking a look at it. Will try editing it to fit your needs. Give me a little while.
And yes, it matters, because the pit file determines the sizes of the various partitions. Since yours is a 16GB version, the pit from a 32GB won't work.

View attachment Modded_16GB.tar
Try flashing this tar file. Put it in the CSC part of the Odin.
Though I can't guarantee anything. First time, I am doing anything like this.

FeralFire said:
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Try flashing this tar file. Put it in the CSC part of the Odin.
Though I can't guarantee anything. First time, I am doing anything like this.
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Thanks
Odin just crashed on me while it was on SET PARTITION

[Q] can i flash any regions firmware on my galaxy s5?

hey, i recently bought an unlocked Samsung s5 and online it didn't not specify what region it was made for stop doesn't have all the languages i need. is it possible to just flash another regions firmware or does it need to be specifically for my galaxy?
i have a G900f

skrcer1 said:
hey, i recently bought an unlocked Samsung s5 and online it didn't not specify what region it was made for stop doesn't have all the languages i need. is it possible to just flash another regions firmware or does it need to be specifically for my galaxy?
i have a G900f
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Yes that possible as long as its G900F firmware. Just flash it with Odin 3.09.

gee2012 said:
Yes that possible as long as its G900F firmware. Just flash it with Odin 3.09.
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awesome thanks! do you know how to find which firmware is for my region?

skrcer1 said:
awesome thanks! do you know how to find which firmware is for my region?
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Look here www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and look for a rom in your region. Where do you live?

gee2012 said:
Look here www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and look for a rom in your region. Where do you live?
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Israel

skrcer1 said:
Israel
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There are Israelian roms available for the G900F on Sammobile. Flash the one you need with Odin 3.09.

gee2012 said:
There are Israelian roms available for the G900F on Sammobile. Flash the one you need with Odin 3.09.
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thanks !

hey so I tried flashing with odin and at the end it says failed and now my phone says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies & try again."
I tried reflashing with the same downloaded israeli firmware from and the same thing happens. It still gets a blue ready sign in odin. any ideas of how to fix this?

skrcer1 said:
hey so I tried flashing with odin and at the end it says failed and now my phone says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies & try again."
I tried reflashing with the same downloaded israeli firmware from and the same thing happens. It still gets a blue ready sign in odin. any ideas of how to fix this?
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Oke, just do the following:
- Disable Kies in windows task manager
- Pull the battery and wait 20 seconds
- Boot into downloadmode and connect to the pc
- Untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09 and place the rom in AP
- Hit start and when done pull the battery
- Boot into recovery and data factory reset and boot.

gee2012 said:
Oke, just do the following:
- Disable Kies in windows task manager
- Pull the battery and wait 20 seconds
- Boot into downloadmode and connect to the pc
- Untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09 and place the rom in AP
- Hit start and when done pull the battery
- Boot into recovery and data factory reset and boot.
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when it finishes in odin it still says downloading... do not turn off target on the phone. is that fine?

skrcer1 said:
when it finishes in odin it still says downloading... do not turn off target on the phone. is that fine?
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Yup, pull the battery, wait 20 seconds, go into recovery and factory reset and reboot.

gee2012 said:
Yup, pull the battery, wait 20 seconds, go into recovery and factory reset and reboot.
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Ok, i have tried and when i hold volume up, power, and menu key at once it brings me back to the kies firmware issue screen

skrcer1 said:
Ok, i have tried and when i hold volume up, power, and menu key at once it brings me back to the kies firmware issue screen
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Was the rom completely flashed by Odin? Did it say reset in the window ?

gee2012 said:
Was the rom completely flashed by Odin? Did it say reset in the window ?
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yeah, completely flashed but it says failed in odin for some reason.

skrcer1 said:
yeah, completely flashed but it says failed in odin for some reason.
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Do you have Teamviewer on your pc, i can help you from here if you want that. If so install TeamViewer and let me know.
This method never fails actualy:
Have you disabled Kies in windows task manager?
- Pull the battery, wait 20 seconds and boot in to downloadmode
- Place the .md5 file in AP, connect the phone with usb and untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09
- Flash the rom, pull the battery, boot into recovery and factory reset and wipe cache
- Reboot.

gee2012 said:
Do you have Teamviewer on your pc, i can help you from here if you want that. If so install TeamViewer and let me know.
This method never fails actualy:
Have you disabled Kies in windows task manager?
- Pull the battery, wait 20 seconds and boot in to downloadmode
- Place the .md5 file in AP, connect the phone with usb and untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09
- Flash the rom, pull the battery, boot into recovery and factory reset and wipe cache
- Reboot.
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yes, i tried that, i downloaded team viewer can you private message me?

skrcer1 said:
yes, i tried that, i downloaded team viewer can you private message me?
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I started TeamViewer, start yours and give me your Partner-ID through PM

This problem is still happening, anyone else know what may be the problem? It seems as if it is Chinese, could it be a fake?

skrcer1 said:
This problem is still happening, anyone else know what may be the problem? It seems as if it is Chinese, could it be a fake?
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If you bought yours from a reputable seller, you don't have to worry about this but there are some fake galaxy s5 around. There are some differences that you can observe.
Hopefully this is not the case with yours.

tookie015 said:
If you bought yours from a reputable seller, you don't have to worry about this but there are some fake galaxy s5 around. There are some differences that you can observe.
Hopefully this is not the case with yours.
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Well I bought it from amazon. It seemed legit and it looks legit for the most part except the sticker on the inside behind the battery where it says g900f is in Chinese and I heard its not supposed to be.
And I teamviewed with gee , he made sure everything in Odin was set up correctly. It was, we thought maybe the file was corrupt so I download it again from another source and it didn't help.
Any ideas on how I can fix this assuming it is not. Fake?

[Q] root for sm-t537v

First sorry if this has been asked the forum is rather large and sifting thru all the posts is a bit tedious. Is there a root out for the t537v module of the galaxy tab 4?
Thanks in advance

uroboch said:
First sorry if this has been asked the forum is rather large and sifting thru all the posts is a bit tedious.
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Did you try towelroot?
Also don't keep saying what I quoted you on. Someone less nice than me is going to jump down your throat for it lol

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Did you try towelroot?
Also don't keep saying what I quoted you on. Someone less nice than me is going to jump down your throat for it lol
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Thanks for the advice and yes i tried towel root it tells me "This Phone isn't Supported"

uroboch said:
First sorry if this has been asked the forum is rather large and sifting thru all the posts is a bit tedious. Is there a root out for the t537v module of the galaxy tab 4?
Thanks in advance
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Hi ,
I think you have latest build now (4.4.4) , yes ? If yes , you must to try to flash via Odin older firmware http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/34971/T537VVRU1ANE2_T537VVZW1ANE2_VZW/ from any source . Before flashing you must to do factory reset . Then to try Towelroot . Perhaps you must to try like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58501194&postcount=245 . Then freeze or delete update service . If all will be fail , flash your last firmware again (for return back) .
Remember , you lost data when do factory reset .
You not afraid nothing .

repey6 said:
Hi ,
I think you have latest build now (4.4.4) , yes ? If yes , you must to try to flash via Odin older firmware http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/34971/T537VVRU1ANE2_T537VVZW1ANE2_VZW/ from any source . Before flashing you must to do factory reset . Then to try Towelroot . Perhaps you must to try like here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58501194&postcount=245 . Then freeze or delete update service . If all will be fail , flash your last firmware again (for return back) .
Remember , you lost data when do factory reset .
You not afraid nothing .
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Trying this now i will let you all know how it goes.

uroboch said:
Trying this now i will let you all know how it goes.
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Sadly i couldn't get the old firmware to flash onto the device. if anyone has done this and had luck please let me know where you got the firmware and what you did to get it to work.
Thanks in advance.

uroboch said:
Sadly i couldn't get the old firmware to flash onto the device. if anyone has done this and had luck please let me know where you got the firmware and what you did to get it to work.
Thanks in advance.
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Please wait little . I can to give you this firmware in the night .

Ready
UPD.Strangely, some problems with the archive. try to understand
Try this . May be you can to flash this tar-archive . If no , i will search new right archive .
See last post

I will try to fix it in afternoon

downloading the tar archive now i will let you know if i have success.
Thanks

uroboch said:
downloading the tar archive now i will let you know if i have success.
Thanks
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934538217
All is OK !
Archive is good . My tab shows that archive is bad . And my PC shows that archive is normal .

repey6 said:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934538217
All is OK !
Archive is good . My tab shows that archive is bad . And my PC shows that archive is normal .
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the message I'm getting is SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > binary 1

uroboch said:
the message I'm getting is SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > binary 1
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you flash archive from https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934538217 ?

That's the archive I'm using. I don't think I'm using Odin right.

uroboch said:
That's the archive I'm using. I don't think I'm using Odin right.
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Instructions
 Extract (unzip) the firmware file
 Download Odin v3.09
 Extract Odin ZIP file
 Open Odin v.3.09
 Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons)
 Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
 Add the firmware file to AP / PDA
 Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
 Click the start button, sit back and wait few minutes

uroboch said:
That's the archive I'm using. I don't think I'm using Odin right.
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these are the directions I'm using to flash the device
http://primehowto.com/update-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-lte-verizon-sm-t537v-android-4-4-4-kitkat-t537vvru2ank1-official-firmware/
"How To Install T537VVRU2ANK1 Android 4.4.4 KitKat On Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE (Verizon) SM-T537V Manually"
using the tar you gave me
Still getting above mentioned error on my device after i start the flash and it fails. Alas it appears i shall have to wait until someone figures out how to root the newest firmware.

uroboch said:
these are the directions I'm using to flash the device
http://primehowto.com/update-galaxy-tab-4-10-1-lte-verizon-sm-t537v-android-4-4-4-kitkat-t537vvru2ank1-official-firmware/
"How To Install T537VVRU2ANK1 Android 4.4.4 KitKat On Galaxy Tab 4 10.1 LTE (Verizon) SM-T537V Manually"
using the tar you gave me
Still getting above mentioned error on my device after i start the flash and it fails. Alas it appears i shall have to wait until someone figures out how to root the newest firmware.
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So , good guide . Follow him . Unfortunately install this firmware does not work.
You dont try flash only older kernel like PDA via Odin ?

I also tried to flash using odin 3.07 and the PDA option but it fails.
Thanks again for all the help

uroboch said:
I also tried to flash using odin 3.07 and the PDA option but it fails.
Thanks again for all the help
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Wait little i ask guru

repey6 said:
You dont try flash only older kernel like PDA via Odin ?
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And why exactly shouldn't they try that? That's exactly what they're doing here I even contacted the moderator to verify that. Plus I used that method to re-root after I had to Odin back to complete factory stock. I don't see what the problem is flashing just an older kernel, rooting using towelroot, and then flashing the most current kernel. That's exactly how my tablet is rooted and was on the most current firmware (OA2) before I flashed Cyanogenmod

How Do I UnBoot Loop My S7

Here is how i boot looped my phone, I rooted it by following this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039 and I rooted it successfully. The I needed to unroot my phone and tried following the unroot method on that thread. But I got an error with odin saying "FAIL! (AUTH)" and thought it was the version I was using. So i tried downloading a few different versions and tried the latest update for the s7 and it failed which boot looped my phone. And if i hold power + Volume Up + Home it says recovery booting.... and keeps doing that over and over. so that doesnt work. All i want to do at this point is get my phone unboot looped and unrooted If anybody can help. please do. BTW i have the SM-G930V

c0ff33 said:
Here is how i boot looped my phone, I rooted it by following this thread https://forum.xda-developers.com/ve...-to-notes-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039 and I rooted it successfully. The I needed to unroot my phone and tried following the unroot method on that thread. But I got an error with odin saying "FAIL! (AUTH)" and thought it was the version I was using. So i tried downloading a few different versions and tried the latest update for the s7 and it failed which boot looped my phone. And if i hold power + Volume Up + Home it says recovery booting.... and keeps doing that over and over. so that doesnt work. All i want to do at this point is get my phone unboot looped and unrooted If anybody can help. please do. BTW i have the SM-G930V
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Try loading all 4 files in odin 3.12 as starting fresh. Qa4 should be available. Or look at some of the posts in the bs free thread and see if any of this workarounds work

gunz.jones said:
Try loading all 4 files in odin 3.12 as starting fresh. Qa4 should be available. Or look at some of the posts in the bs free thread and see if any of this workarounds work
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All 4 files of the latest update? or the older version?

c0ff33 said:
All 4 files of the latest update? or the older version?
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BL, AP, CSC, CP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/development/rom-t3576124/page16

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BL, AP, CSC, CP
https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s7/development/rom-t3576124/page16
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this happens when i try loading the files i have which is the latests update https://gyazo.com/754847c67703f53c5e53c285882bcf63

That's odd. Try using the files and instructions from the thread i linked to. See if you have the same result.

gunz.jones said:
That's odd. Try using the files and instructions from the thread i linked to. See if you have the same result.
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should i use tmobile files bc thats all i see on that thread? or what else do i use

c0ff33 said:
should i use tmobile files bc thats all i see on that thread? or what else do i use
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Yes, they should still work without that error you're getting now

gunz.jones said:
Yes, they should still work without that error you're getting now
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I installed the tmobile and it worked but when i got to the flash ap file using that app it said it doesnt have root powers. and that my phone is tmobile is a problem bc i need to turn it in to get an s8

c0ff33 said:
I installed the tmobile and it worked but when i got to the flash ap file using that app it said it doesnt have root powers. and that my phone is tmobile is a problem bc i need to turn it in to get an s8
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Try getting the qa2 files off updato.com and flashing those. May be a bad dl that is causing your problem. If it flashed the tmo files with no issue, then that's the only thing i can think of

gunz.jones said:
Try getting the qa2 files off updato.com and flashing those. May be a bad dl that is causing your problem. If it flashed the tmo files with no issue, then that's the only thing i can think of
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would this be it? http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=4143C97E042B11E7963AFA163EE8F90B

c0ff33 said:
would this be it? http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=4143C97E042B11E7963AFA163EE8F90B
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And with that file do i flash the AP , CP , BL , And HOME_CSC ?

c0ff33 said:
And with that file do i flash the AP , CP , BL , And HOME_CSC ?
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Yes, flash all those listed. It should fix your issue if all files are correct. If you have an issue with home csc, try the base csc and factory reset

gunz.jones said:
Yes, flash all those listed. It should fix your issue if all files are correct. If you have an issue with home csc, try the base csc and factory reset
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FIXED thanks so much your awesome

c0ff33 said:
FIXED thanks so much your awesome
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You're welcome

Phone bricked and Odin always gets stuck at system.img

I tried installing UK firmware on my Galaxy S8+ using Odin, but it got stuck at system.img and now I can only boot the phone into download mode.
I've tried installing the original firmware as well but it also gets stuck at system.img.
Has this happened to anyone else? And is there anything I can do to fix this or am I ****ed?
Thank you very much in advance for any help

Did you use the most recent version of Odin (v3.13.1) ?

ruben1515 said:
Did you use the most recent version of Odin (v3.13.1) ?
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Yep

nocuna said:
Yep
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Did you select all files at once?

ruben1515 said:
Did you select all files at once?
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Yeah I did.
I've spent half the day trying to fix this, but it actually seems to be hard bricked.
All I wanted was the Pie Beta

If your Odin and files are right it might be the cable, if you're not using the original cable it causes that it happend to me many times. Hope this helps you

nocuna said:
Yeah I did.
I've spent half the day trying to fix this, but it actually seems to be hard bricked.
All I wanted was the Pie Beta
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Try nand erase pit within Odin , hopefully this could bring it back ..

riseofsand said:
If your Odin and files are right it might be the cable, if you're not using the original cable it causes that it happend to me many times. Hope this helps you
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I just bought a Galaxy S9 so I'll try to flash using that cable. Thank you!

Scorpionea said:
Try nand erase pit within Odin , hopefully this could bring it back ..
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I'll try that thanks, what does it do?

nocuna said:
I'll try that thanks, what does it do?
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Well that is a very dangerous process and should not be done if u dont have any major issue but since u have pretty much death phone as u say it cant hurt to try as a last option.
Google what nand erase is in odin option,it will explain much better then me [emoji14]
Wish you all luck
Edit : try and see if u can find any emergency firmware aka repair firmware for you s8 if it exists and flash with that

Scorpionea said:
Well that is a very dangerous process and should not be done if u dont have any major issue but since u have pretty much death phone as u say it cant hurt to try as a last option.
Google what nand erase is in odin option,it will explain much better then me [emoji14]
Wish you all luck
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I've tried it now, same result as always :/
In download mode it says OEM LOCK: ON, could that be the reason why?

nocuna said:
I've tried it now, same result as always :/
In download mode it says OEM LOCK: ON, could that be the reason why?
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Since u trying to flash samsung official firmware it shouldn't matter. Dont know what to advice as u tried pretty much everything i would do.
Maybe someone with more insights and knowledge what to do could help you but dunno.
Search the web all i can say.
Can u boot into the recovery? Maybe try to flash twrp and format everything from there ?

Scorpionea said:
Since u trying to flash samsung official firmware it shouldn't matter. Dont know what to advice as u tried pretty much everything i would do.
Maybe someone with more insights and knowledge what to do could help you but dunno.
Search the web all i can say.
Can u boot into the recovery? Maybe try to flash twrp and format everything from there ?
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I think I've gone through every forum post and article on the internet about the issue, can't seem to find a solution.
Can't boot into recovery either, only download mode. I'll keep trying and I'll see if I can send it in for repair.
Thanks for your help, really appreciate it.

nocuna said:
I think I've gone through every forum post and article on the internet about the issue, can't seem to find a solution.
Can't boot into recovery either, only download mode. I'll keep trying and I'll see if I can send it in for repair.
Thanks for your help, really appreciate it.
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Have you fixed it already? If not try flashing everything with odin and also in 'Pit' tab put dreamlte .pit file from inside CSC .md5 file(open with rar)

Double check your files make sure you're not flashing an old fw and your Odin
After that, you probably try to flash using a non original data cable, its not a must but some cables can cause that

badaboomBURP said:
Have you fixed it already? If not try flashing everything with odin and also in 'Pit' tab put dreamlte .pit file from inside CSC .md5 file(open with rar)
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I'll try that, thank you

riseofsand said:
Double check your files make sure you're not flashing an old fw and your Odin
After that, you probably try to flash using a non original data cable, its not a must but some cables can cause that
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I've triple-checked everything. Both Odin and the files are all up to date, and the files are from the same firmware I had on the phone before it got bricked.
I'm going to try using firmware from SamMobile instead of SamDB.org, and will post back with results.
UPDATE:
Flashed firmware from SamMobile, it went through and my phone works again. Can't believe I spent $7 on SamDB for faster download speed and all I got was some files that don't even work properly. Next time I'll be more patient I guess