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SGS4 won't boot....

Hi guys,
My SGS4 won't boot anymore. At all.
I can (with difficulty) access my custom recovery menu (TWRP 2.5.1) and the download menu.
But whatever I'm trying to flash using ODIN from download menu, it fails! Whether it's the current ROM, official UK BTU ROM, stock recovery etc... So can't use Odin.
Can't put anything on the device either as I can't boot. When I use the "mount USB" from the TWRP menu, my PC doesn't recognize the phone so I can't put any ZIP on the phone that I could install from TWRP.
This happened when I used Triangle Away to reset the counter from 1 to 0....
I'm afraid my phone is bricked (although it's a temp phone and will be getting mine in 2 days), but I wanted to be sure that I didn't forget to do anything....
ANy ideas how to make this work pls?
thnx

vivelafrance said:
Hi guys,
My SGS4 won't boot anymore. At all.
I can (with difficulty) access my custom recovery menu (TWRP 2.5.1) and the download menu.
But whatever I'm trying to flash using ODIN from download menu, it fails! Whether it's the current ROM, official UK BTU ROM, stock recovery etc... So can't use Odin.
Can't put anything on the device either as I can't boot. When I use the "mount USB" from the TWRP menu, my PC doesn't recognize the phone so I can't put any ZIP on the phone that I could install from TWRP.
This happened when I used Triangle Away to reset the counter from 1 to 0....
I'm afraid my phone is bricked (although it's a temp phone and will be getting mine in 2 days), but I wanted to be sure that I didn't forget to do anything....
ANy ideas how to make this work pls?
thnx
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where odin failed exactly?
did you try changing usb port? kies totally disabled? original usb cable?

thnx for your help.
- Kies is definitely not running, stopped all services and processes
- Using samsung USB cable
- Tried on several USB ports of my PC
- Using Odin 3.4
- this is what I can read in ODIN after it has failed:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUAMDD_I9505VODAMD9_I9505XXUAMDD_HOME.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> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
Thnx again.

vivelafrance said:
thnx for your help.
- Kies is definitely not running, stopped all services and processes
- Using samsung USB cable
- Tried on several USB ports of my PC
- Using Odin 3.4
- this is what I can read in ODIN after it has failed:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUAMDD_I9505VODAMD9_I9505XXUAMDD_HOME.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> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
Thnx again.
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one more thing, remove battery for a couple of minutes, then try with odin 1.85

All of these were really good ideas, but I'm afraid none of them work!
Same error message, it seems it can't write on the damn phone. I tried to reflash TWRP, the green bar went further but at the end, same thing, fails.

vivelafrance said:
All of these were really good ideas, but I'm afraid none of them work!
Same error message, it seems it can't write on the damn phone. I tried to reflash TWRP, the green bar went further but at the end, same thing, fails.
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i dont know if flashing pit file along with the firmware will work

yeah that's exactly what I was thinking, after clickingon your "unroot, back to stock" link in your signature...
So can I flash the firmware + Pit at the same time or should I flash pit first and then the ROM?

vivelafrance said:
yeah that's exactly what I was thinking, after clickingon your "unroot, back to stock" link in your signature...
So can I flash the firmware + Pit at the same time or should I flash pit first and then the ROM?
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pit file is flashed with the firmware. choose the right pit for your device! re-partition will be checked automatically when you select the pit file.

still doesn't work unfortunately, don't know what 's happening....
I flashed PIT file alone, it worked fine.
Tried to install anything else, it fails again, all the time...

vivelafrance said:
still doesn't work unfortunately, don't know what 's happening....
I flashed PIT file alone, it worked fine.
Tried to install anything else, it fails again, all the time...
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did you flash firmware with the pit file at same time and didnt work?
almost you did everything.
try to change computer if available.

no I flashed the pit file alone, cause if I flash the pit and PDA at the same time, it doesn't work either:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUAME2-PRE-ROOTED-DEODEX-SUPER-SLIM.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
ok well, thnx anyway for your help

vivelafrance said:
no I flashed the pit file alone, cause if I flash the pit and PDA at the same time, it doesn't work either:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUAME2-PRE-ROOTED-DEODEX-SUPER-SLIM.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
ok well, thnx anyway for your help
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If you haw acess t dawnload mod you are nhot bricked pleas go and try other pc
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda premium

First, thanks for the info that if I can access the download mode, then the phone is not bricked, I didn't know that, so thanks.
And yes, you were both right, I plugged my phone into my laptop and it worked! THANK YOU.
So the next question is: What could be the issue on my PC? It's not Kies cause it's not installed, and I already uninstalled and reinstalled the Samsung Drivers....
thnx

this is surely NOT a mobile issue if you can enter into download mode.
i had the exact issue a month ago when i had note2.
if you can't try it on another pc, try :
1) uninstall skies completely
2) unisnstall usb drivers
3) reboot the pc
4) connect your s4 in download mode to your pc.
5) let your pc install freah usb drivers
6) start odin and flash
7) if still you get the same error download a different verison of the official rom and try flashing.
i followed the above procedure couple of times and was finally able to install the rom. the issue is either with the drivers or the rom.
Sent from my GT-I9500 using xda app-developers app

bricked for sure
vivelafrance said:
First, thanks for the info that if I can access the download mode, then the phone is not bricked, I didn't know that, so thanks.
And yes, you were both right, I plugged my phone into my laptop and it worked! THANK YOU.
So the next question is: What could be the issue on my PC? It's not Kies cause it's not installed, and I already uninstalled and reinstalled the Samsung Drivers....
thnx
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expirienced exactly same situation with i9300. Able to get to recovery but failed to flash. Tryed everything on PC and on the phone itself. You have to try different odin versions, but in my case it was NAND failure. If you failed to flash PIT your phone is for sure bricked. Sorry.
Got mainboard replacement in my case.

Have you tried putting a rom on the sdcard with an adapter.. And then put it in the phone and flash the zip from recovery?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app

Bluetoth10 said:
expirienced exactly same situation with i9300. Able to get to recovery but failed to flash. Tryed everything on PC and on the phone itself. You have to try different odin versions, but in my case it was NAND failure. If you failed to flash PIT your phone is for sure bricked. Sorry.
Got mainboard replacement in my case.
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thnx. yeah, flashing the PIT actually always worked but it was the only thing that worked! lol

DenmarkRootN00b said:
Have you tried putting a rom on the sdcard with an adapter.. And then put it in the phone and flash the zip from recovery?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using xda app-developers app
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no but good idea. Actually all the flashing work now, but I still can't boot into the phone! This is madness...
before I couldn't flash anything. Now, I flashed the original BTU ROM, Stock recovery but can't boot into recovery anymore, can't boot into the OS, the only thing that works is the download mode.
Will try to get the phone to a repair thing. I'm gonna try with samsung repair centre first cause the right ROM is installed (original) and the counter is at zero so should be fine with warranty.

vivelafrance said:
no but good idea. Actually all the flashing work now, but I still can't boot into the phone! This is madness...
before I couldn't flash anything. Now, I flashed the original BTU ROM, Stock recovery but can't boot into recovery anymore, can't boot into the OS, the only thing that works is the download mode.
Will try to get the phone to a repair thing. I'm gonna try with samsung repair centre first cause the right ROM is installed (original) and the counter is at zero so should be fine with warranty.
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good luck at least i just thought it would work by doing it in recovery but yeah... warranty is better.. if not.. then keep trying if they wont replace it

ok I FINALLY could access the stock recovery, did a full wipe and everything is back in order now, works perfectly.
THANKS to all!

[Q] Whiped OS, cant get back.

Hey everyone,
I got this problem, today i wanted to whipe my phone... But i failed and also whiped the OS... So i was stuck on samsung logo.. After i got into download mode i tried to flash the standard unbranded S4 called:I9505XXUFNC4_I9505PHNFNC1_PHN
After i tried to flash that as PDA with ODIN v3.04, it says it failed..
What to do now?
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUFNC4_I9505PHNFNC1_I9505XXUFNC4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/005> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> tz.mbn
<ID:0/005> boot.img
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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I used the official cable ...
Any options?
EDIT:
Now when i boot the phone it only says:
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue.Please select recoverymode in Kies & try again.

Tunestwo said:
Hey everyone,
I got this problem, today i wanted to whipe my phone... But i failed and also whiped the OS... So i was stuck on samsung logo.. After i got into download mode i tried to flash the standard unbranded S4 called:I9505XXUFNC4_I9505PHNFNC1_PHN
After i tried to flash that as PDA with ODIN v3.04, it says it failed..
What to do now?
I used the official cable ...
Any options?
EDIT:
Now when i boot the phone it only says:
Firmware upgrade encountered an issue.Please select recoverymode in Kies & try again.
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just repeat procedure, change odin version, change usb port, change usb cable....

samersh72 said:
just repeat procedure, change odin version, change usb port, change usb cable....
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no effect so far.... T.T

Try it on another pc
Or
Download another firmware

I had the same issue yesterday phone stoipped working got andropid.phone errors and phone would not make or take calls when go to dialer kept crashing and black screen tried wiping/factory reset and still had same issue on djembey stock pre root
I decided to then download stock EE firmware latest 4.4.2 this then failed and phone after this would not even boot up only thing I could manage to do now was to put into download mode would no longer even go into recovery mode either
I tried flashing about 4times and ODIN kept on failing tried with Odin 1.85, 3.04 3.07
FED up I read somewhere to try diff cable ( like that will make a diff I thought)
YESSSSS it flashed and now I have a working phone

After using, diffrent pc's, diffrent cables, and diffrent usb ports...
it worked... Jezus i love you guys!

[Q] Help S I9506 stuck on Firmware upgrade

My galaxy s4 i9506 is stuck on a Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. I was flashing a rom onto the phone with odin and for some reason it failed and now I cant turn on phne
I went to sammobile and downloaded the version for Ireland but it had vodafone and I am on O2. I tried and it failed again. Not sure if the phones region is Ireland. I have tried everything and the phone turns on with the samsung logo and then nothing?? I can get it into download mode but cannot load any stock rom onto it
Can anyone help?

funkyirishman said:
My galaxy s4 i9506 is stuck on a Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. I was flashing a rom onto the phone with odin and for some reason it failed and now I cant turn on phne
I went to sammobile and downloaded the version for Ireland but it had vodafone and I am on O2. I tried and it failed again. Not sure if the phones region is Ireland. I have tried everything and the phone turns on with the samsung logo and then nothing?? I can get it into download mode but cannot load any stock rom onto it
Can anyone help?
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Hi mate
Try to do a factory reset from recovery mode see if it helps you get pass the boot logo...if do a factory reset and try to flash again...region would not be a problem to boot up..

MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
Try to do a factory reset from recovery mode see if it helps you get pass the boot logo...if do a factory reset and try to flash again...region would not be a problem to boot up..
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I cant even get the phone to go into recovery mode. Every time I press vol down and power button it comes up with the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery in Kies and try again. I can get it to download mode but everything I try to load up fails. When I get it to turn on and press the volume key down it does not boot up
?

funkyirishman said:
I cant even get the phone to go into recovery mode. Every time I press vol down and power button it comes up with the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery in Kies and try again. I can get it to download mode but everything I try to load up fails. When I get it to turn on and press the volume key down it does not boot up
?
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Alright. Try this:
When you get the message "Please select recovery in Kies and try again" connect your phone to Odin.
Odin should recognize your phone (mine was detected).
ReFlash your Firmware.
Report back for any further errors.
All the best!

Mandark52 said:
Alright. Try this:
When you get the message "Please select recovery in Kies and try again" connect your phone to Odin.
Odin should recognize your phone (mine was detected).
ReFlash your Firmware.
Report back for any further errors.
All the best!
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Managed to get it to a reset and all is well except the below now
Tried to load firmware update and failed and ended up doing a factory reset. However now I have the Unfortunately Samsung keyboard has stopped working and I cannot access any keyboard. I went into application manager and cleared data and also forced closure and still pop up keeps coming up
Also cleared cache and dalvik and same thing. Turned it off and on still same pop up. Tried loading up the latest firmware from Sammy mobile for vodafone but I am on O2
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/d.../GT-I9506/VDI/
This failed and did reset again and same pop up keeps appearing. Cannot load any other keyboard from Play store as I cannot access keyboard to search or set up email account??
Any other options or fix

funkyirishman said:
Managed to get it to a reset and all is well except the below now
Tried to load firmware update and failed and ended up doing a factory reset. However now I have the Unfortunately Samsung keyboard has stopped working and I cannot access any keyboard. I went into application manager and cleared data and also forced closure and still pop up keeps coming up
Also cleared cache and dalvik and same thing. Turned it off and on still same pop up. Tried loading up the latest firmware from Sammy mobile for vodafone but I am on O2
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/d.../GT-I9506/VDI/
This failed and did reset again and same pop up keeps appearing. Cannot load any other keyboard from Play store as I cannot access keyboard to search or set up email account??
Any other options or fix
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When you tried to flash stock rom again what error you got ( Odin Logs)?
If you flash a stock rom from one carrier or other should not be a problem you only would be missing at most specific bloatware from one of the carriers , the phone should work fine...
Easiest way out is Factory reset and Flash stock rom again....

MAX 404 said:
When you tried to flash stock rom again what error you got ( Odin Logs)?
If you flash a stock rom from one carrier or other should not be a problem you only would be missing at most specific bloatware from one of the carriers , the phone should work fine...
Easiest way out is Factory reset and Flash stock rom again....
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Not sure need to check but I downloaded the latest firmware(not lollilop) and used latest Odin and then gets nearly up to complete and then goes red and status as Failed. Will post details later

This is the log from Odin
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9506XXUCNI1_I9506VFGCNI2_I9506XXUCNI1_HOME.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..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> tz.mbn
<ID:0/006> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/006> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> modem.bin
<ID:0/006> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Size)
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

[Q] Galaxy S3 Neo Bootloop to Odin

Hello XDA,
I already tried a lot to get my Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo back to work, but everything fails
Problem: My Galaxy S3 Neo won't boot - Its ALWAYS starting to ODIN Mode
Recovery Mode is not accessible, its always going to ODIN Mode.
I already tried to flash some images with odin, but everytime ODIN 3.10.6 says "successfull" - I actually doesn't help - still booting always to ODIN Mode
I tried this:
I9301IXCUANJ4_I9301IDBTANF2_I9301IXXUANF2_HOME.tar.md5
I9301IXXUANH1_I9301IDBTANF2_I9301IXXUANF2_HOME.tar.md5
I9301IXXUANI1_I9301IDTMANI1_I9301IXXUANI2_HOME.tar.md5
I9301IXXUANL1_I9301IOXAUANL1_I9301IXXUANI2_HOME.tar.md5
I already tried to use this debrick tutorial from XDA, but nothing changed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-neo/help/how-to-unbrick-t2911301
Tried this too, doesn't work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...overy-t-r-p-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-t2906840
More Facts:
I'm using Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Samsung Kies and USB Drivers are installed and Kies ist completly closed
I'm using the original Samsung Micro USB Cable
Can someone help? I'm running out of ideas

michaelk29111989 said:
Hello XDA,
I already tried a lot to get my Samsung Galaxy S3 Neo back to work, but everything fails
Problem: My Galaxy S3 Neo won't boot - Its ALWAYS starting to ODIN Mode
Recovery Mode is not accessible, its always going to ODIN Mode.
I already tried to flash some images with odin, but everytime ODIN 3.10.6 says "successfull" - I actually doesn't help - still booting always to ODIN Mode
I tried this:
I9301IXCUANJ4_I9301IDBTANF2_I9301IXXUANF2_HOME.tar.md5
I9301IXXUANH1_I9301IDBTANF2_I9301IXXUANF2_HOME.tar.md5
I9301IXXUANI1_I9301IDTMANI1_I9301IXXUANI2_HOME.tar.md5
I9301IXXUANL1_I9301IOXAUANL1_I9301IXXUANI2_HOME.tar.md5
I already tried to use this debrick tutorial from XDA, but nothing changed:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3-neo/help/how-to-unbrick-t2911301
Tried this too, doesn't work
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...overy-t-r-p-samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-gt-t2906840
More Facts:
I'm using Windows 8.1 Pro x64
Samsung Kies and USB Drivers are installed and Kies ist completly closed
I'm using the original Samsung Micro USB Cable
Can someone help? I'm running out of ideas
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Odin will give you bootloop after you flash the stock rom! You have just do wipe everything (data/factory reset and cache) before the first boot so after you flashed the stock just go into the stock recovery (home button+power button+ volume up) and go in the recovery and wipe everything and thats it
EDIT: Try this latest stock firmware and install it via ODIN http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48157/I9301IXCUAOF1_I9301IOXXAOF1_XEH/
And install ODIN 3.07 http://www.mediafire.com/download/o5v9h66bvo5fzj0/GT-I9301I.zip
and do you have the GT-I9301I or the GT-I9300I ?

Hello @German_Developer
Greetings from FRANKFURT AM MAIN in Germany
Actually the problem of Boot Loop is still there. After flashing the stock rom with ODIN, the Galaxy S3 starts to reboot - should I stop this reboot or uncheck reboot option in ODIN 3.6.10 ?
I think the biggest problem ist, that I can't open the recovery menu, everytime I push "home button+power button+ volume up" the S3 Neo starts with message on Bootscreen "Recovery Booting" in text color blue.
After this message the Screen turns black, the next thing I see is ODIN Mode again "Could not do normal boot"
I stop pushing the power button after the Boot Logo appears, but Volume up and home button I'm still holding --> ODIN Screen
If I'm still holding the power button + home button + volume up permanently, the S3 shows me the ODIN Pictore for round about 1 sec, then its reboot again.
Is there any other way to get into the recovery Mode?
For Information, I tried some other ways which you can read here
androidpit.de/forum/657933/samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-galaxy-s3-neo-bootloop-in-odin

michaelk29111989 said:
Hello @German_Developer
Greetings from FRANKFURT AM MAIN in Germany
Actually the problem of Boot Loop is still there. After flashing the stock rom with ODIN, the Galaxy S3 starts to reboot - should I stop this reboot or uncheck reboot option in ODIN 3.6.10 ?
I think the biggest problem ist, that I can't open the recovery menu, everytime I push "home button+power button+ volume up" the S3 Neo starts with message on Bootscreen "Recovery Booting" in text color blue.
After this message the Screen turns black, the next thing I see is ODIN Mode again "Could not do normal boot"
I stop pushing the power button after the Boot Logo appears, but Volume up and home button I'm still holding --> ODIN Screen
If I'm still holding the power button + home button + volume up permanently, the S3 shows me the ODIN Pictore for round about 1 sec, then its reboot again.
Is there any other way to get into the recovery Mode?
For Information, I tried some other ways which you can read here
androidpit.de/forum/657933/samsung-galaxy-s3-neo-galaxy-s3-neo-bootloop-in-odin
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Grüße aus München du musst erst odin 3.07installieren und dann die neuste firmware von samsung und dann probiere des aus und sag mir was passiert ist

German_Developer said:
Grüße aus München du musst erst odin 3.07installieren und dann die neuste firmware von samsung und dann probiere des aus und sag mir was passiert ist
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Is German as language allowed here? I'm not sure
Using Windows 7 x64 on my notebook, after every try on Win 8.1 x64 fails
Samsung Kies: not installed
Samsung USB Driver: installed
Original Samsung USB Kabel: yes
Using Odin 3.07: yes
Odin Software recognizes the Galaxy S3 Neo in ODIN Mode: yes
Odin Flash: Complete with last message "RESET!", S3 Neo directly bootet to ODIN Mode again, now ODIN Software shows "PASS!" 07:21
ODIN LOG:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9301IXXUANH1_I9301IDBTANF2_I9301IXXUANF2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/008> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/008> tz.mbn
<ID:0/008> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/008> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> modem.bin
<ID:0/008> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/008> RES OK !!
<ID:0/008> Removed!!
<ID:0/008> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
Whats next ? Removing the batterie for 5 min and trying to start in Recovery Mode with Home Button + Vol Up and Power Button?

michaelk29111989 said:
Is German as language allowed here? I'm not sure
Using Windows 7 x64 on my notebook, after every try on Win 8.1 x64 fails
Samsung Kies: not installed
Samsung USB Driver: installed
Original Samsung USB Kabel: yes
Using Odin 3.07: yes
Odin Software recognizes the Galaxy S3 Neo in ODIN Mode: yes
Odin Flash: Complete with last message "RESET!", S3 Neo directly bootet to ODIN Mode again, now ODIN Software shows "PASS!" 07:21
ODIN LOG:
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9301IXXUANH1_I9301IDBTANF2_I9301IXXUANF2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/008> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/008> tz.mbn
<ID:0/008> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/008> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> modem.bin
<ID:0/008> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/008> RES OK !!
<ID:0/008> Removed!!
<ID:0/008> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
Whats next ? Removing the batterie for 5 min and trying to start in Recovery Mode with Home Button + Vol Up and Power Button?
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You can try it

German_Developer said:
You can try it
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Not working
I also tried some other images
i.imgur.com/mF4UcG6.png
Or other versions of ODIN
i.imgur.com/mmu0o7D.png
But I always get into the ODIN Mode again, trying with HOME + Vol Up + Power doesnt help
If I push HOME + Vol Down + Power its asking me "Starting ODIN Mode or Reboot"

michaelk29111989 said:
Not working
I also tried some other images
i.imgur.com/mF4UcG6.png
Or other versions of ODIN
i.imgur.com/mmu0o7D.png
But I always get into the ODIN Mode again, trying with HOME + Vol Up + Power doesnt help
If I push HOME + Vol Down + Power its asking me "Starting ODIN Mode or Reboot"
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Download this and install it via odin http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48157/I9301IXCUAOF1_I9301IOXXAOF1_XEH/

German_Developer said:
Download this and install it via odin
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Done!
I would be faster, if the downloadspeed isn't so slow at 250 KB/s
so
ODIN Log
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9301IXCUAOF1_I9301IOXXAOF1_I9301IXXUAOD2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/008> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/008> tz.mbn
<ID:0/008> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/008> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> modem.bin
<ID:0/008> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/008> RES OK !!
<ID:0/008> Removed!!
<ID:0/008> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/008> Added!
I tryd to get into Recovery Mode, but everytime its only showing this
Could not do normal boot
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT Name: GT-I9300I
CURRECT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
AP SWREV: S1, T1, R1, A1, P1
UDC Start
Downloading...
Do not turn off target !!

michaelk29111989 said:
Done!
I would be faster, if the downloadspeed isn't so slow at 250 KB/s
so
ODIN Log
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9301IXCUAOF1_I9301IOXXAOF1_I9301IXXUAOD2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/008> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/008> tz.mbn
<ID:0/008> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/008> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> modem.bin
<ID:0/008> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/008> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/008> RES OK !!
<ID:0/008> Removed!!
<ID:0/008> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/008> Added!
I tryd to get into Recovery Mode, but everytime its only showing this
Could not do normal boot
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT Name: GT-I9300I
CURRECT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
AP SWREV: S1, T1, R1, A1, P1
UDC Start
Downloading...
Do not turn off target !!
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I know the download speed is just to slow
Do you have the GT-I9301I or GT-I9300I
Did you had the 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 ?
Because this is very important!
If you have the GT-I9300I than try this https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_sN0ecURN4

German_Developer said:
I know the download speed is just to slow
Do you have the GT-I9301I or GT-I9300I
Did you had the 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 ?
Because this is very important!
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I'm sure, that is a GT-I9301I cause I can see it behind the batterie
I don't know 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 - I've got this phone already broken from my workmate to repair it as a favour

michaelk29111989 said:
I'm sure, that is a GT-I9301I cause I can see it behind the batterie
I don't know 4.4.4 or 4.4.2 - I've got this phone already broken from my workmate to repair it as a favour
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so you dont know how and what did it got to the bootloop? The problem of it is that booting because it booted you every time into odin mode if the phone crashed or got into the water than you cant do much more because it is than a hardware problem and not software

German_Developer said:
so you dont know how and what did it got to the bootloop? The problem of it is that booting because it booted you every time into odin mode if the phone crashed or got into the water than you cant do much more because it is than a hardware problem and not software
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Actually I think too thats a hardware problem. I don't know what happend to this phone before (I reckon that the little daugther of my colleague dropped the phone). So, but we can't solve hardware problems with software solution - it isn't even possible.
@German_Developer - Any last ideas we can try? If not, we did everything possible on software-side - I will give him his phone back as unrepairable.
Thank you, @German_Developer

michaelk29111989 said:
Actually I think too thats a hardware problem. I don't know what happend to this phone before (I reckon that the little daugther of my colleague dropped the phone). So, but we can't solve hardware problems with software solution - it isn't even possible.
@German_Developer - Any last ideas we can try? If not, we did everything possible on software-side - I will give him his phone back as unrepairable.
Thank you, @German_Developer
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Yes so if the crash got it to the bootloop you cant do anything because something on the mainbord is broken or not working, we did every solution for this problem on the software side but nothing this is a harware problem and yes so the issue has no solution on the software side this phone is broken in the hardware side
I hope I helped you
Thank You too

Reboot and reset
Reboot to the recoery mode and perform a data reset operation and reboot system

jash gopani said:
Reboot to the recoery mode and perform a data reset operation and reboot system
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he says that the phone will restart in download mode, not in recovery.
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michaelk29111989 said:
Actually I think too thats a hardware problem. I don't know what happend to this phone before (I reckon that the little daugther of my colleague dropped the phone). So, but we can't solve hardware problems with software solution - it isn't even possible.
@German_Developer - Any last ideas we can try? If not, we did everything possible on software-side - I will give him his phone back as unrepairable.
Thank you, @German_Developer
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try to install only the twrp, without autoreboot, on odin, if you can get into recovery, in the twrp there is a function repair the file system, then if you need to install the firmware

same problem
are yo manged to solve it.

S5 soft-bricked but stuck in boot loop with no recovery menu after odin flash

Recently, my Verizon S5 got stuck in boot loop, so I tried to restore the stock lollipop image using Odin, but the phone goes back to the boot loop right after the odin successful flash.
I have tried different lollipop stock roms, so I know it is not just a problem of a bad rom.
Moreover, I can't get the phone into recovery mode, every time I try Home + Power + UP, It goes into maintenance mode instead with only restart / restore factory / safe mode. even when I click restore to factory, it reboots right away and goes to the boot loop.
I have always get it to download mode and successfully install a stock rom, but never succeed to pass the boot screen.
I have also tried installing the factory odin tar image from http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/g900vvru2bog5-factoryodintarimage-t3179527 but never succeeded.
Any help is appreciated.

What version of the base files are you trying to install PB1? What version of ODIN are you using? In ODIN are you unchecking reboot automatically and once the flash finished pulling the battery?

ecen92 said:
What version of the base files are you trying to install PB1? What version of ODIN are you using? In ODIN are you unchecking reboot automatically and once the flash finished pulling the battery?
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I m trying to install PB1 with odin 9.03. I m not unchecking the reboot automatically, but when I uncheck it, it fails half way through the install in Odin. pulling the battery out, didn't help.

Have you verified the MD5 is valid on the G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip? I assume you meant ODIN 3.09? That's the version I have the most luck with.

ecen92 said:
Have you verified the MD5 is valid on the G900VVRU2BPB1_G900VVZW2BPB1_VZW.zip? I assume you meant ODIN 3.09? That's the version I have the most luck with.
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Yes, it is odin 3.09! I did validate the MD5 and it is valid.

omb10 said:
Yes, it is odin 3.09! I did validate the MD5 and it is valid.
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Try Boot without the SD card

buhohitr said:
Try Boot without the SD card
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I just tried and the result is the same, it stays stuck on boot loop

omb10 said:
I just tried and the result is the same, it stays stuck on boot loop
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In maint mode, do you have factory reset option? try that.
1) Re Odin factory rom
2) when bootloop, do not pull battery, hold down Vol down, Home and power buttons to boot to Maintenance mode, clear cache and factory data reset.

omb10 said:
Recently, my Verizon S5 got stuck in boot loop, so I tried to restore the stock lollipop image using Odin, but the phone goes back to the boot loop right after the odin successful flash.
I have tried different lollipop stock roms, so I know it is not just a problem of a bad rom.
Moreover, I can't get the phone into recovery mode, every time I try Home + Power + UP, It goes into maintenance mode instead with only restart / restore factory / safe mode. even when I click restore to factory, it reboots right away and goes to the boot loop.
I have always get it to download mode and successfully install a stock rom, but never succeed to pass the boot screen.
I have also tried installing the factory odin tar image from http://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/g900vvru2bog5-factoryodintarimage-t3179527 but never succeeded.
Any help is appreciated.
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If your phone was initial root on kitkat rom it will not accept pb1 tar file becouse is 5.0 file . So did you try a factory tar file from kitkat , like 4.4.2 ?

alin919 said:
If your phone was initial root on kitkat rom it will not accept pb1 tar file becouse is 5.0 file . So did you try a factory tar file from kitkat , like 4.4.2 ?
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It was initially on 4.4.2 but unrooted, It did succesfully upgrade to to 5.0 at som point. but now I can't go back to 4.4.2 because it odin flashing fails at the beginning of the process.

omb10 said:
It was initially on 4.4.2 but unrooted, It did succesfully upgrade to to 5.0 at som point. but now I can't go back to 4.4.2 because it odin flashing fails at the beginning of the process.
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What i am saying is flash in odin G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.tar.md5 ( 4.4.2 file )and see what happens , it may work , if not you can try again pb1 .

alin919 said:
What i am saying is flash in odin G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.tar.md5 ( 4.4.2 file )and see what happens , it may work , if not you can try again pb1 .
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It is not letting me downgrade to 4.4.2 from ODIN I guess because I m on 5.0 now and flashing pb1 yields to the same issues of boot loop.
Here is the output when I try to install 4.4.2
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

omb10 said:
It is not letting me downgrade to 4.4.2 from ODIN I guess because I m on 5.0 now and flashing pb1 yields to the same issues of boot loop.
Here is the output when I try to install 4.4.2
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G900VVRU1ANCG_G900VVZW1ANCG_G900VVRU1ANCG_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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See if you Odin just od5 bootloader.I am at work now but latter I can post the file.

alin919 said:
See if you Odin just od5 bootloader.I am at work now but latter I can post the file.
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Delete .

alin919 said:
See if you Odin just od5 bootloader.I am at work now but latter I can post the file.
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You mean to try to flash the OD5 bootloader on top on my PB1 room that is not booting?
What is the OD5 bootloader suppose to do? I figured out it is small file with 10mb in size!

omb10 said:
You mean to try to flash the OD5 bootloader on top on my PB1 room that is not booting?
What is the OD5 bootloader suppose to do? I figured out it is small file with 10mb in size!
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Yes , i think your pb1 file got no bootloader and od5 is small 10 mb file .

alin919 said:
Yes , i think your pb1 file got no bootloader and od5 is small 10 mb file .
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And the last idea , download STOCK pb1 or pd1( MM ) and put it in the sd card , manual reboot to maintenance or stock recovery ,do a factory reset and install or restore from there the file .

alin919 said:
And the last idea , download STOCK pb1 or pd1( MM ) and put it in the sd card , manual reboot to maintenance or stock recovery ,do a factory reset and install or restore from there the file .
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Thanks for all the help. I tried re-installing stock PB1 and then flashing OD5 bootloader, but the bootloader flash fail during odin flash and the phones goes back to the bootloop. I also can't get into the recovery mode and I can only get to the maintenance mode and it only has 3 options. boot normally, factory restore (doesn't work) and boot into safe mode.
<OSM> G900V_OD5_Bootloader.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/007> Removed!!

omb10 said:
Thanks for all the help. I tried re-installing stock PB1 and then flashing OD5 bootloader, but the bootloader flash fail during odin flash and the phones goes back to the bootloop. I also can't get into the recovery mode and I can only get to the maintenance mode and it only has 3 options. boot normally, factory restore (doesn't work) and boot into safe mode.
<OSM> G900V_OD5_Bootloader.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
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Maybe your phone it wasn't on pb1 software before bootloop ? Did you try bok 3 or bog 5 ? . Your problem is software related how long you can access download mode ! So I am lost now !

alin919 said:
Maybe your phone it wasn't on pb1 software before bootloop ? Did you try bok 3 or bog 5 ? . Your problem is software related how long you can access download mode ! So I am lost now !
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Sorry for the confusion. Yes, I did confirm that the phone was on pb1 and I even re-flashed it again to make sure. but I still get the odin failed error when trying to flash the bootloader.
I also tried installing BOK3 and BOG5, but with no luck. they all fail the same way few seconds after I click start. the only firmware that I can flash successfully is the PB1 but after it PASS, I get the boot loop!