Just got this phone in yesterday as a replacement for a water damaged LG G3. Thought to myself that I was pretty good at rooting, flashing etc. so I decided that would be the first thing I would do. Long story short, I rooted the phone just fine and even flashed the non-bloatware-filled rom available with little problem. Then I tried to flash xposed with flashfire and, well, things didn't go so smoothly. Ended up getting stuck on the AT&T splash screen after every reboot. To attempt a fix for this I thought I would just use Odin to flash stock, what I thought was stock but was really 930UUEU, once again. I am now realizing that I flashed the wrong firmware and am currently trying to flash G930AAT once more but keep getting "FAIL! Model dismatch fail" in Odin.
Open to any suggestions at this point as I am at a loss. I've tried using a different version of Odin, 3.12.3, but to no avail have not been able to get it right. Let me know if you need any more information as to help me with this problem. Thanks in advance!
You're probably flashing an older firmware than what's on phone? Which verison are you trying to flash?
joe3681 said:
You're probably flashing an older firmware than what's on phone? Which version are you trying to flash?
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Currently the phone boots straight into recovery. I get the update droid that fails and am sent to the options where it has me as running G930UUEU2APEH. I am pretty certain that this is the firmware I mistook as stock and half-flashed with odin. Still able to get into download mode so let's hope I can work this out!
Download the U firmware that I posted and flash that. Should flash fine. I've done it several times with the mode Odin from the root thread with zero issues
joe3681 said:
Download the U firmware that I posted and flash that. Should flash fine. I've done it several times with the mode Odin from the root thread with zero issues
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Worked like a charm. Is there anything I should know about being on U firmware while having the 930A?
joe3681 said:
Download the U firmware that I posted and flash that. Should flash fine. I've done it several times with the mode Odin from the root thread with zero issues
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Alright, looks like I may have run into another problem. I've rooted and flashed xposed properly this time. Kept getting a security warning so I thought it would be okay to uninstall SecurityLogAgent.apk and I am now unable to install apps. This may just be a coincidence and it may be that I have a different problem. May also be important to note that I have to reinput my WiFi password after every reset.
SubjectToReplay said:
Alright, looks like I may have run into another problem. I've rooted and flashed xposed properly this time. Kept getting a security warning so I thought it would be okay to uninstall SecurityLogAgent.apk and I am now unable to install apps. This may just be a coincidence and it may be that I have a different problem. May also be important to note that I have to reinput my WiFi password after every reset.
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Reflash the U firmware and that will restore the security log agent app. If your rooted you'll get that notification, you'll need to freeze one of the security apps in titanium. As for the WiFi password there is a fix for it in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039/page230.
Also you should probably flash his V15 fixes it will fix multiple things when you root.
dirtydodge said:
Reflash the U firmware and that will restore the security log agent app. If your rooted you'll get that notification, you'll need to freeze one of the security apps in titanium. As for the WiFi password there is a fix for it in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039/page230.
Also you should probably flash his V15 fixes it will fix multiple things when you root.
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Started this about 15 minutes ago. Thanks for the link to fix the WiFi issues.
dirtydodge said:
Reflash the U firmware and that will restore the security log agent app. If your rooted you'll get that notification, you'll need to freeze one of the security apps in titanium. As for the WiFi password there is a fix for it in this forum http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...-root-install-xposed-unroot-t3411039/page230.
Also you should probably flash his V15 fixes it will fix multiple things when you root.
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Okay, flashed everything again. Everything was working great and now I am getting that error -505 again when trying to install apps.
SubjectToReplay said:
Okay, flashed everything again. Everything was working great and now I am getting that error -505 again when trying to install apps.
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Did you run the V 15 fix from the thread that i posted you. The fix corrects a lot of stuff
dirtydodge said:
Did you run the V 15 fix from the thread that i posted you. The fix corrects a lot of stuff
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I did, it fixed my WiFi issues and being I flashed the debloat version it also got rid of Instagram etc. so I am certain it worked. Could it have something to do with me installing lucky patcher?
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I did, it fixed my WiFi issues and being I flashed the debloat version it also got rid of Instagram etc. so I am certain it worked. Could it have something to do with me installing lucky patcher?
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Just an update. After some deduction I decided it must be lucky patcher. Uninstalled it, wiped dalvik cache and everything seems to be fine. I am still cautiously optimistic.
I'm no help on the root issues. Root isn't what it used to be so I don't really mess with it anymore.
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My wifi is grayed out and i cannot connect to wifi
from reading other threads, I think i have to flash the firmware or modem in order to fix this, but i cannot find the firmware or modem files for my phone nor am i sure if i could use the firmware or modem from a different carrier =S
please help. thanks
idk if this is necessary info but i was rooted before the update and currently rooted after the update
smithilberry said:
My wifi is grayed out and i cannot connect to wifi
from reading other threads, I think i have to flash the firmware or modem in order to fix this, but i cannot find the firmware or modem files for my phone nor am i sure if i could use the firmware or modem from a different carrier =S
please help. thanks
idk if this is necessary info but i was rooted before the update and currently rooted after the update
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You generally can't take an OTA update with root without fubaring something. Try to flash this file in odin v. 1.85 http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SPH-L720&details=Galaxy_S_4_Sprint
This is stock no root and SHOULD fix your problems.
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imbmiller said:
You generally can't take an OTA update with root without fubaring something. Try to flash this file in odin v. 1.85 http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SPH-L720&details=Galaxy_S_4_Sprint
This is stock no root and SHOULD fix your problems.
Sent from my Nexus 7 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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oooooohhhhhh, ****... ok.... thank you.... i also realized i posted in the wrong section... i have a verizon not sprint
BTW, it didnt work =/
Same issue!
I'm currently having this same exact problem! I rooted my phone for the first time a few months back and all went very smoothly. I then tried to unroot it to install the update but ended up having to wipe my phone and I somehow deleted the update ZIP file. So I couldn't find any solution to my issue (although, I hadn't really looked into it as much as I'd have like to). But all failed and I ended up speaking with Samsung Tech Support at a Best Buy yesterday. They flashed the update onto my phone for me and all was well until I realized my wifi was no longer working. Whenever I try to push the wifi button it selects but automatically deselects right after. Even when I go into the settings, it's greyed out. I'm in the process of downloading the stock firmware and I am going to flash that and hopefully all will be solved. Will update when I see results!
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I'm currently having this same exact problem! I rooted my phone for the first time a few months back and all went very smoothly. I then tried to unroot it to install the update but ended up having to wipe my phone and I somehow deleted the update ZIP file. So I couldn't find any solution to my issue (although, I hadn't really looked into it as much as I'd have like to). But all failed and I ended up speaking with Samsung Tech Support at a Best Buy yesterday. They flashed the update onto my phone for me and all was well until I realized my wifi was no longer working. Whenever I try to push the wifi button it selects but automatically deselects right after. Even when I go into the settings, it's greyed out. I'm in the process of downloading the stock firmware and I am going to flash that and hopefully all will be solved. Will update when I see results!
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an FYI to you and everyone else, i ended up doing a factory restore (something I was trying to avoid) and it fixed it... i do not know if there is any other way but it def fixed it for me... good luck
Could anybody tell me how to fix my wifi ? i've been having the exact same problem. how to i do a complete reset/restore?? or is there a fix?
"Root my phone" she says, "It will be great" she says...That is what my girlfriend asked me but now I have her phone bricked and can't get it running again. Have rooted multiple android devices before but this one has stumped me. Tried to get old 4.4.4 OS on it using Odin and now I cannot get any OS on it. Even the original stock OS I cannot get loaded on, which I would happily take.
Things you should know:
-Samsung Galaxy S5 Verizon edition
-Using Odin v 3.10.06
-Using md5 and .tar SM-G900V
-Phone can go into Recovery/Download Mode
-Odin sees phone and recognizes it, but when trying to load on OS it gives error failed.
Ask me for any other info, I would be happy to get it rooted, not rooted, custom ROM, just anything to get it running again.
Thank you very much.
TUTRider said:
"Root my phone" she says, "It will be great" she says...That is what my girlfriend asked me but now I have her phone bricked and can't get it running again. Have rooted multiple android devices before but this one has stumped me. Tried to get old 4.4.4 OS on it using Odin and now I cannot get any OS on it. Even the original stock OS I cannot get loaded on, which I would happily take.
Things you should know:
-Samsung Galaxy S5 Verizon edition
-Using Odin v 3.10.06
-Using md5 and .tar SM-G900V
-Phone can go into Recovery/Download Mode
-Odin sees phone and recognizes it, but when trying to load on OS it gives error failed.
Ask me for any other info, I would be happy to get it rooted, not rooted, custom ROM, just anything to get it running again.
Thank you very much.
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Which build was the phone running? OG5 and the one before it can't be rooted/downgraded to my knowledge...
I also only stick w odin 3.09...been using it for years with no problems..
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Which build was the phone running? OG5 and the one before it can't be rooted/downgraded to my knowledge...
I also only stick w odin 3.09...been using it for years with no problems..
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it was on 5.0 I believe, and now am using 3.09. Thanks for the info.
Anything else you would recommend?
TUTRider said:
it was on 5.0 I believe, and now am using 3.09. Thanks for the info.
Anything else you would recommend?
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Need to know exactly which build the phone was on...its in settings
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Need to know exactly which build the phone was on...its in settings
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I do not know, I know that is super unhelpful. But all it can do at this point is go into download mode and recovery mode.
TUTRider said:
I do not know, I know that is super unhelpful. But all it can do at this point is go into download mode and recovery mode.
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lol no worries. To me, it seems like the phone was on OG5 (latest) or the one before that, which disables going BACK to an older build to be able to root...Are you using ODIN properly (sorry, I have to ask)
ALL files I've flashed go in the AP slot...so try downloading the top file of the two (seeing as it prob. isnt rootable anyway) http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/g900vvru2bog5-factoryodintarimage-t3179527
download, unzip if needed, and try flashing that in the AP slot when in ODIN...see what that does..
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lol no worries. To me, it seems like the phone was on OG5 (latest) or the one before that, which disables going BACK to an older build to be able to root...Are you using ODIN properly (sorry, I have to ask)
ALL files I've flashed go in the AP slot...so try downloading the top file of the two (seeing as it prob. isnt rootable anyway) http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/g900vvru2bog5-factoryodintarimage-t3179527
download, unzip if needed, and try flashing that in the AP slot when in ODIN...see what that does..
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I will try it and keep you posted. I believe I am using it correctly, phone is connecting and it will start things but then the fail message comes up.
TUTRider said:
I will try it and keep you posted. I believe I am using it correctly, phone is connecting and it will start things but then the fail message comes up.
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I know, just figured I'd make sure. I've messed up with it alot myself, trial and error.
Yeah if the error message pops up I'm pretty sure it's one of the 2 new updates...it kills root and backwards flashing
roadblock217 said:
I know, just figured I'd make sure. I've messed up with it alot myself, trial and error.
Yeah if the error message pops up I'm pretty sure it's one of the 2 new updates...it kills root and backwards flashing
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It worked. Thanks you so so so much! Now I know I just got myself out of a hole but...any chance I can get this thing rooted? or am I better off just leaving it as is?
TUTRider said:
It worked. Thanks you so so so much! Now I know I just got myself out of a hole but...any chance I can get this thing rooted? or am I better off just leaving it as is?
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As he said in his first response to you, the OE1 and OG5 builds cannot be rooted, and likely will never be able to be rooted.
TUTRider said:
It worked. Thanks you so so so much! Now I know I just got myself out of a hole but...any chance I can get this thing rooted? or am I better off just leaving it as is?
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Glad that worked at least...but yeah you won't be able to root or anything until (if) they find an exploit..only time will tell I guess at this point....BUT you have a phone that works at least...
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As he said in his first response to you, the OE1 and OG5 builds cannot be rooted, and likely will never be able to be rooted.
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OK. Thank you very much!
I happily did exactly what TUTRider did, from trying to root, to bricking, then using roadblock's 6.0.1 files to unbrick, but I'm still getting stuck on the Galaxy splash screen. Odin 3.09 gave the load a PASS, and I 100% had 6.0.1 on it before trying to root. Is there something I could be doing horribly wrong, I'm fairly new to Android rooting, though I have a lot of experience with iOS jailbreaking.
fabledlight said:
I happily did exactly what TUTRider did, from trying to root, to bricking, then using roadblock's 6.0.1 files to unbrick, but I'm still getting stuck on the Galaxy splash screen. Odin 3.09 gave the load a PASS, and I 100% had 6.0.1 on it before trying to root. Is there something I could be doing horribly wrong, I'm fairly new to Android rooting, though I have a lot of experience with iOS jailbreaking.
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If you're trying to root, you have to be on Lollipop. Can't root MM, but it IS possible to get on a pre-rooted ROM.
Go back to Lollipop, and follow this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/root-method-og5-ok3-t3290370
Once you're on Lollipop and rooted, if you can get your bootloader unlocked, then you can upgrade to a pre-rooted 6.0.1 ROM.
Go here to see if you can unlock. (Some phones can, some can't. Cross your fingers!) Read the "Warnings" section carefully, and look to see if your cid # starts with 15.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...t/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
If you can unlock, follow the instructions on that page carefully to do it, and then follow these instructions for going to 6.0.1 on unlocked bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/ver...w-to-update-to-g900voe1-5-0-keeproot-t3149784
TUTRider said:
it was on 5.0 I believe, and now am using 3.09. Thanks for the info.
Anything else you would recommend?
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Yes. We would need to know which 5.0/LP you were on. Such as 0A8, OC4, OD5, etc...as the person posted before me. You cannotODIN back to KK(4 4.2/4.4.4) if you were on OE1 and above...if you know exactly what version you were on, I'd suggest you grab that tar and odin. Best of luck bud and let us know the Version you were on before you attemptedto root.
ok heres the issue....im not sure what i did wrong. i flashed a rom and got boot looped, so i said what the heck and went to odin thinking id flash stock firmware back...i did and still bootloop, then i deleted dalvik cache...still boot loop...so i flashed twrps and tried reflashing new rom...still bootloop.....wtf... so i tried odin again...bootloop...i need to fix this asap...any help..obviously this is serious if i cant get the bootloop to stop. recovery and download mode are working so no hard brick.
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ok heres the issue....im not sure what i did wrong. i flashed a rom and got boot looped, so i said what the heck and went to odin thinking id flash stock firmware back...i did and still bootloop, then i deleted dalvik cache...still boot loop...so i flashed twrps and tried reflashing new rom...still bootloop.....wtf... so i tried odin again...bootloop...i need to fix this asap...any help..obviously this is serious if i cant get the bootloop to stop. recovery and download mode are working so no hard brick.
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Hi,
I have reported this thread to be moved to the right Q & A section where you might be able to get help quickly.
Good luck.
You flashed a custom rom?
well did you check the bootloader and modem?
example: your old firmwara was based on a coh4 and the new custom is based on coj3.. then you get bootloops.
In this case please download the fitting bl & modem to your rom!
Primal instinct said:
ok heres the issue....im not sure what i did wrong. i flashed a rom and got boot looped, so i said what the heck and went to odin thinking id flash stock firmware back...i did and still bootloop, then i deleted dalvik cache...still boot loop...so i flashed twrps and tried reflashing new rom...still bootloop.....wtf... so i tried odin again...bootloop...i need to fix this asap...any help..obviously this is serious if i cant get the bootloop to stop. recovery and download mode are working so no hard brick.
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what version are you from the start before you flashed? please provide complete information
Its easy as anything
Download your phones official firmware from sammobile.com
Flash through odin in pda/ap tab
ankahuja said:
Its easy as anything
Download your phones official firmware from sammobile.com
Flash through odin in pda/ap tab
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well ive done that like 3 times and it still wont come out of bootloop. its as if the phones bricked...turns on then tries to start up but turns right back off. it sometimes goes as far as saying android is starting and optimizes a few apps and shuts off
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I originally was on android 5.1.1 cog5 build for sprint...then went to cm 12.1 remix by sabermod....when i used odin to flash back to original firmware, it kept bootlooping. anything helps
Primal instinct said:
I originally was on android 5.1.1 cog5 build for sprint...then went to cm 12.1 remix by sabermod....when i used odin to flash back to original firmware, it kept bootlooping. anything helps
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Trying going back to a 5.0.1 firmware
N910PVPU3BOF5 ( I pulled that from N910P) Didn't remember Sprint model number.
So if I'm wrong find the correct model of sammobile and download 5.0.1.
See what that does. Bootloader should not be locked so it should be possible,
Primal instinct said:
I originally was on android 5.1.1 cog5 build for sprint...then went to cm 12.1 remix by sabermod....when i used odin to flash back to original firmware, it kept bootlooping. anything helps
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what version where you trying to get back?? if its lower 5.1.1 it might be impossible for now since the new bootloader wont let you downgrade,, if not just try wipe cache and factory reset
kerbiii said:
what version where you trying to get back?? if its lower 5.1.1 it might be impossible for now since the new bootloader wont let you downgrade,, if not just try wipe cache and factory reset
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I was on the correct firmware. but for some reason even if I use odin to flash newer firmware coj6 it still doesn't boot up.
kerbiii said:
what version where you trying to get back?? if its lower 5.1.1 it might be impossible for now since the new bootloader wont let you downgrade,, if not just try wipe cache and factory reset
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update: i can use cyanogenmod for a few minutes but then it shuts off again. my sprint sim card is not readable which is wierd since its a sprint rom cog5 baseband. any ideas :crying::crying:
deroyabun said:
You flashed a custom rom?
well did you check the bootloader and modem?
example: your old firmwara was based on a coh4 and the new custom is based on coj3.. then you get bootloops.
In this case please download the fitting bl & modem to your rom!
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i downloaded and installed the correct bootloader and modem but still no bueno. i got cyanogenmod for trltespr to work and boot up but sim card not readable and it shuts down after a few minutes. thats really wierd considering its a sprint based rom. any ideas
I having a similar issue for a few months now. Nobody seems to have a clear answer. I am not a noob and have flashed back to factory a million times on other phones.. I have spent hours trying everything with no luck. Sprint store will not help... pretty frustrating. Let me know if you find a solution.
Have you tried a new battery yet?
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amongunz said:
I having a similar issue for a few months now. Nobody seems to have a clear answer. I am not a noob and have flashed back to factory a million times on other phones.. I have spent hours trying everything with no luck. Sprint store will not help... pretty frustrating. Let me know if you find a solution.
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me too, i also have a bootloop for a couple of months now. tried literally every single combination of bootloaders/modems/kernels/ROMs . i can't even get into recovery, but can get into download mode.
do you guys think trying another battery may seriously help? how could a new battery help getting out of a bootloop if download and/or recovery mode work fine?
I don't think another battery will do anything. I think it is all software. I can flash CM11 btw, so you should try that. But my system is extremely unstable... it works... but is beyond frustrating. my smart watch wont work.. have to restart phone throughout day.... so many problems I cant even list them all.
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Have you tried a new battery yet?
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A battery? How in the world would that help? That makes no sense... no offense, just sounds like you are asking someone to unnecessarily to spend $$$ when it is clearly software.
I'm having the same problems and want to know if op has tried it so I'll know if it's been ruled out of the problem thats why. Ok so it's software. You have the solution. No offense.
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d0p3t said:
me too, i also have a bootloop for a couple of months now. tried literally every single combination of bootloaders/modems/kernels/ROMs . i can't even get into recovery, but can get into download mode.
do you guys think trying another battery may seriously help? how could a new battery help getting out of a bootloop if download and/or recovery mode work fine?
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I think this is a samsung issue. I am going to try and see if i can replace motherboard bc thats the only logical option. I can remarkably download and run (for a few minutes) cm12.1 but my sprint sim card is unrecognized (wierdly). I dont think its the modem or bootloader....ill update yall if i find a fix. Thanks P.I
amongunz said:
I having a similar issue for a few months now. Nobody seems to have a clear answer. I am not a noob and have flashed back to factory a million times on other phones.. I have spent hours trying everything with no luck. Sprint store will not help... pretty frustrating. Let me know if you find a solution.
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The only solution i can find is to replace the motherboard or replace phone all together.
Primal instinct said:
I think this is a samsung issue. I am going to try and see if i can replace motherboard bc thats the only logical option. I can remarkably download and run (for a few minutes) cm12.1 but my sprint sim card is unrecognized (wierdly). I dont think its the modem or bootloader....ill update yall if i find a fix. Thanks P.I
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Were you able to get it fixed? I'm probably going to go to a phonerepair shop this weekend or next week and see what they say or can do.
So I updated to G900VVRU2DPF4 and my phone was working fine until when I rebooted one of these times. Now I am getting 'Unfortunatly Sytem UI has stopped.' so I hit ok then the sreen goes blank with my homescreen wallpaper (and starts blinking from black to the wallpaper Except when I hit the lock button then It locks) and I can't do a thing. I recently turned off ADB on the phone so I can't do nothing there and I tried clear cache that did not work. I read that I need to erase the data on the system ui under setting, apps... but I can't even get into setting. I DO NOT WANT TO FACTORY RESET THE PHONE and erase all my files. There must be a way to fix it. I tried remote controlling via wifi (like with google's device manger and Samsung findmyphone) but now the phone won't connect to wifi for some reason it won't turn on. I am trying to sideload Samsung Good Lock because that might fix it also but I can't. I need help big time. When I connect it the the computer it kinda read it but I can't get files off the phone but it shows up and Unassuming Kies/Smart Switch does not work either. There must be a fix without loosing data. Help Please? :'-(
P.S. I tried adb sideload the PF4 updated in recovery and that did not fix it.
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So I updated to G900VVRU2DPF4 and my phone was working fine until when I rebooted one of these times. Now I am getting 'Unfortunatly Sytem UI has stopped.' so I hit ok then the sreen goes blank with my homescreen wallpaper (and starts blinking from black to the wallpaper Except when I hit the lock button then It locks) and I can't do a thing. I recently turned off ADB on the phone so I can't do nothing there and I tried clear cache that did not work. I read that I need to erase the data on the system ui under setting, apps... but I can't even get into setting. I DO NOT WANT TO FACTORY RESET THE PHONE and erase all my files. There must be a way to fix it. I tried remote controlling via wifi (like with google's device manger and Samsung findmyphone) but now the phone won't connect to wifi for some reason it won't turn on. I am trying to sideload Samsung Good Lock because that might fix it also but I can't. I need help big time. When I connect it the the computer it kinda read it but I can't get files off the phone but it shows up and Unassuming Kies/Smart Switch does not work either. There must be a fix without loosing data. Help Please? :'-(
P.S. I tried adb sideload the PF4 updated in recovery and that did not fix it.
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What is your setup? Are you rooted?
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
What is your setup? Are you rooted?
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No I am not. Fully stocked. I had good lock installed before but I turned on finger unlock and good lock did not support finger unlock so it uninstalled.
I am kinda waiting also on sammobile to post the latest firmware. Since I heard you can update &/or reinstall the firmware without loading files like apps and stuff. (excpet if you are not on official stock) But I still would like some help.
jakeh9777 said:
No I am not. Fully stocked. I had good lock installed before but I turned on finger unlock and good lock did not support finger unlock so it uninstalled.
I am kinda waiting also on sammobile to post the latest firmware. Since I heard you can update &/or reinstall the firmware without loading files like apps and stuff. (excpet if you are not on official stock) But I still would like some help.
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Try downgrading to PD1 via Odin? Maybe that will allow you to recover your data...
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Try downgrading to PD1 via Odin? Maybe that will allow you to recover your data...
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Even though it's an update before? Or should I wait for PF4. But I do in w they both are 6.0.1 and also I do have it downloaded but I used Sam Firm tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647) or should I get the one from Sammobile?
jakeh9777 said:
Even though it's an update before? Or should I wait for PF4. But I do in w they both are 6.0.1 and also I do have it downloaded but I used Sam Firm tool (http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647) or should I get the one from Sammobile?
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Get PD1 from SamMobile, and flash it thru Odin. I'm hoping this won't make anything worse but it should let us recover your data (that's the hope)
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
Get PD1 from SamMobile, and flash it thru Odin. I'm hoping this won't make anything worse but it should let us recover your data (that's the hope)
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Ok! Yeah my friend had a brick issue like a soft brick. And he was on stock also so he downloaded his firmware and installed it... It did not wipe his. I hope it doesn't wipe mine. My only problem is that I have fast internet but since I don't have a premium account on sammobile it will take 2 hours that why I was asking about SamFirm tool.
jakeh9777 said:
Ok! Yeah my friend had a brick issue like a soft brick. And he was on stock also so he downloaded his firmware and installed it... It did not wipe his. I hope it doesn't wipe mine. My only problem is that I have fast internet but since I don't have a premium account on sammobile it will take 2 hours that why I was asking about SamFirm tool.
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SamFirm ONLY allows to download the latest firmware (which is PF4), and we need PD1 :good:
If you were rooted we could have just done an "adb shell" into your phone and gotten all the data off, or simply use the built-in File Manager of Safestrap or TWRP.
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
SamFirm ONLY allows to download the latest firmware (which is PF4), and we need PD1 :good:
If you were rooted we could have just done an "adb shell" into your phone and gotten all the data off, or simply use the built-in File Manager of Safestrap or TWRP.
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I have PD1 I was trying to get PF4 with SamFirm but it downloaded PD1 so I was confused. That's all. I know about that was rooted while back once before but I messed things up so I unrooted.
So can use that one?
Nandr0idC0nsumer said:
SamFirm ONLY allows to download the latest firmware (which is PF4), and we need PD1 :good:
If you were rooted we could have just done an "adb shell" into your phone and gotten all the data off, or simply use the built-in File Manager of Safestrap or TWRP.
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Thanks for the help... it's Fixed!
jakeh9777 said:
Thanks for the help... it's Fixed!
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Great!
So after I flashed the stock rom back on the phone is functioning good and everything seems to be in order. However when i try to root it it gives me this error in odin http://prntscr.com/g3sml0 . Does anyone know why this is happening to my SM-G935U ???
Thanks for the help in advance
I still get secure check fail in odin for no reason at all
intramorph said:
I still get secure check fail in odin for no reason at all
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It sounds like a bad download. I think you need the .tar file and not the tar.md5 file...
check and try again.
intramorph said:
So after I flashed the stock rom back on the phone is functioning good and everything seems to be in order. However when i try to root it it gives me this error in odin http://prntscr.com/g3sml0 . Does anyone know why this is happening to my SM-G935U ???
Thanks for the help in advance
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I've tried rooting SM-G935U multiple times. The ENG boot image flashes fine in Odin but once it boots into the OS it reboots every 45-60 seconds. I never get to flash the root.bat
I'm thinking something has definitely changed. Others aren't reporting quite the same struggle I'm experiencing (at least not to the extent I have.) I just got this phone 2 weeks back. It came with Nougat.
Though I don't get any errors in Odin. Are you using the modified version?
KLit75 said:
I've tried rooting SM-G935U multiple times. The ENG boot image flashes fine in Odin but once it boots into the OS it reboots every 45-60 seconds. I never get to flash the root.bat
I'm thinking something has definitely changed. Others aren't reporting quite the same struggle I'm experiencing (at least not to the extent I have.) I just got this phone 2 weeks back. It came with Nougat.
Though I don't get any errors in Odin. Are you using the modified version?
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No i'm using the original one from sam's mobile. I'm also on nougat. I had the same issue the first time i tried to root,got stuck in a reboot loop so i had to flash original firmware. After that my phone is working as intended but i get this error in odin now. Is there another way to root this device or am i out of luck xD
By modified version do you mean if it's a t-mobile device "for example" with the U firmware flashed? in that case no it's the original SM-G935U device.
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It sounds like a bad download. I think you need the .tar file and not the tar.md5 file...
check and try again.
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Hi and where can i find the .tar file please. Forgive me for being such noob
intramorph said:
Hi and where can i find the .tar file please. Forgive me for being such noob
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G935U Bootloader is locked
take a look here
https://
forum.xda-developers.com/sprint-s7-edge
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No i'm using the original one from sam's mobile. I'm also on nougat. I had the same issue the first time i tried to root,got stuck in a reboot loop so i had to flash original firmware. After that my phone is working as intended but i get this error in odin now. Is there another way to root this device or am i out of luck xD
By modified version do you mean if it's a t-mobile device "for example" with the U firmware flashed? in that case no it's the original SM-G935U device.
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By modified I just meant the version of Odin youre using.
When you say you had to flash back to the original firmware, do you happen to know which version?
KLit75 said:
By modified I just meant the version of Odin youre using.
When you say you had to flash back to the original firmware, do you happen to know which version?
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I do i used this one https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935U/TMK/download/G935UUES4BQG1/181625/
also i tried the modified version of odin as well as the latest. By now i've just given up. it's just not worth it imo
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I do i used this one https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s7-edge/SM-G935U/TMK/download/G935UUES4BQG1/181625/
also i tried the modified version of odin as well as the latest. By now i've just given up. it's just not worth it imo
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I hear ya. Long process only to have it not work.
But when I asked about the firmware I meant the one you successfully rooted last. The one you posted was the same one I tried. And like I said, eng boot flashed fine but the subsequent reboot loop made it impossible to run the root.bat
My only theories are either something was changed by samsung and/or the devices that previously had M installed ARE able to be rooted.
One thing Im certain of is the new firmware does not like that engineering boot img.
But Im still holding out hope for root...
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I hear ya. Long process only to have it not work.
But when I asked about the firmware I meant the one you successfully rooted last. The one you posted was the same one I tried. And like I said, eng boot flashed fine but the subsequent reboot loop made it impossible to run the root.bat
My only theories are either something was changed by samsung and/or the devices that previously had M installed ARE able to be rooted.
One thing Im certain of is the new firmware does not like that engineering boot img.
But Im still holding out hope for root...
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It wasnt successful. It send me into a boot loop. Much like you. I couldn't run the root.bat file either. After that I just flashed original rom and that's it
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KLit75 said:
I hear ya. Long process only to have it not work.
But when I asked about the firmware I meant the one you successfully rooted last. The one you posted was the same one I tried. And like I said, eng boot flashed fine but the subsequent reboot loop made it impossible to run the root.bat
My only theories are either something was changed by samsung and/or the devices that previously had M installed ARE able to be rooted.
One thing Im certain of is the new firmware does not like that engineering boot img.
But Im still holding out hope for root...
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Hey man i was wondering if you still want to root. here's what worked for me. https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502 . This method works for the sm-g935u. Also xposed works as well
The only thing i could find that was wrong was that my device was a bit laggy after rooting it but i gave it some time and it's lag-free now. I'm glad i did this. The downside is there's no custom recovery but maybe we'll get one soon. Good luck
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Hey man i was wondering if you still want to root. here's what worked for me. https://forum.xda-developers.com/tm...eres-how-rooted-nougat-s7-edge-g935t-t3567502 . This method works for the sm-g935u. Also xposed works as well
The only thing i could find that was wrong was that my device was a bit laggy after rooting it but i gave it some time and it's lag-free now. I'm glad i did this. The downside is there's no custom recovery but maybe we'll get one soon. Good luck
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I just rooted it Sunday night but thanks for letting me know!:good:
If you could though, please tell me which version of xposed you flashed. Was it the purify os v87 sdk24 from 7/26?
KLit75 said:
I just rooted it Sunday night but thanks for letting me know!:good:
If you could though, please tell me which version of xposed you flashed. Was it the purify os v87 sdk24 from 7/26?
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it was purifyos and you flash the zip in Flashfire mount system