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[Q] Fastboot Reason: Flash Failure

I'm in over my head and hoping the kindness of a stranger can bail me out! It all started when I attempted to root my wife's Razr M from Verizon. I used a utility (the DROID_RAZR_Utility_Jellybean_XT912_WinMacLin.zip) to attempt an update and then a root. Well the update failed and now I see this when the phone starts up.
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Battery OK
Transfer Mode:
USB Connected
Fastboot Reason: Flash Failure
usb connected
So I figured out that I can get to BP Tools and this somehow bypasses the problem and boots the phone normally. So as long as my wife doesn't turn the phone off, she'll be fine but I cannot leave it this way. I am open to suggestions and at your mercy. Thanks in advance!
-Chad

So did you ever root?
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skippid said:
So did you ever root?
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No. I'd like to eventually but right now, I need to make that fastboot lock screen go away. Please treat me like a noob if it's not already apparent.
Thanks

What caused the update to fail? Also, you're lucky btw - Normally a failed update == a brick.
If you didn't root, you can probably take it to Verizon. If you were flashing the OTA and it went bad, that shouldn't be a problem at all...

sloosecannon said:
What caused the update to fail? Also, you're lucky btw - Normally a failed update == a brick.
If you didn't root, you can probably take it to Verizon. If you were flashing the OTA and it went bad, that shouldn't be a problem at all...
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I followed this video on youtube: youtube.com/watch?v=oDzMQykQ2fA How to Upgrade To And Root Jelly Bean on Droid Razr!
I watched the script run and it kept saying "fail" on several line items and I knew I was in trouble. Unfortunately this was self-induced and I have no desire to go to Verizon for help. I'm not that much of a noob. Anyhow, I'd just like to get back to square one and start over. What I did to get to BP Tools is to hold down volume up, volume down, and power button. Screen shuts off..let those buttons up and press them again which brings me to a second menu. From there I can choose recovery, fastboot, BP Tools, factory reset. The only one that helped was BP Tools which basically sent the phone to a regular boot and it acts normal. If I choose recovery, I get the android dude on his back with a explanantion or question mark, don't recall. If I press volume down, volume up and then release volume up, I can get to the menus where it allows you to run install from disk or something like that. I can't get to the point where I can see my phone on the computer so that I could place a flash file on the phone and re-flash it or something. If any of this sounds remotely familiar to anyone out there, please feel free to add your 2 cents. Thanks!

Try to wipe all user data after you get to the screen where you can install zips in recovery. See if that works. Pm me if you get stuck and we can possibly fix it through adb
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skippid said:
Try to wipe all user data after you get to the screen where you can install zips in recovery. See if that works. Pm me if you get stuck and we can possibly fix it through adb
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I did try that..sorry should have mentioned it. No dice. Same screen and I got the pleasure of setting the wife's phone up again.
I'm open to suggestions. adb?

ce_lloyd said:
I'm in over my head and hoping the kindness of a stranger can bail me out! It all started when I attempted to root my wife's Razr M from Verizon. I used a utility (the DROID_RAZR_Utility_Jellybean_XT912_WinMacLin.zip) to attempt an update and then a root. Well the update failed and now I see this when the phone starts up.
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I see your problem...
DROID_RAZR_Utility_Jellybean_XT912_WinMacLin.zip
The M is an XT907...
Use this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207419 and do a fastboot restore...

Thank you sloosecannon. Had some logging in troubles so I appreciate it!

TMYINC said:
Thank you sloosecannon. Had some logging in troubles so I appreciate it!
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No problem

sloosecannon said:
I see your problem...
DROID_RAZR_Utility_Jellybean_XT912_WinMacLin.zip
The M is an XT907...
Use this one: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207419 and do a fastboot restore...
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This looks really straightforward. I think I can handle it. Are you certain it will work? Just plug in the phone and run the bat file? Right now the phone works so I guess will give it a shot and hopefully I'm on my way. Thanks everyone for the assist.

ce_lloyd said:
This looks really straightforward. I think I can handle it. Are you certain it will work? Just plug in the phone and run the bat file? Right now the phone works so I guess will give it a shot and hopefully I'm on my way. Thanks everyone for the assist.
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Okay, this worked flawlessly. Thanks so much for the help. Truly amazing pointing this dunce in the right direction! Gnite.

Hi all!
I've XT926/Razr HD (Which I've rooted with towelroot)
First I tried to root it with the help of geohot (for razr M), but my phone stuck on the reboot, what I saw on the screen was:
AP Fasboot Flash Mode (S)
10.9B(*) (sha-61146a2, 2014-05-02 03:15:48)
eMC Info: Size 16GB
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Battery OK
Connect USB
Data Cable
Fasboot reason: Flash Falure
Whenever I reboot my phone I see this screen, what I want is just to get rid of this issue.
My system version is 183
If anyone can help me to fix this issue I will be very thankfull.
Thanks in advance!
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One thing more which I forgot to mention that my phone is running on KitKat 4.4.2

aichauhan said:
Hi all!
I've XT926/Razr HD (Which I've rooted with towelroot)
First I tried to root it with the help of geohot (for razr M), but my phone stuck on the reboot, what I saw on the screen was:
AP Fasboot Flash Mode (S)
10.9B(*) (sha-61146a2, 2014-05-02 03:15:48)
eMC Info: Size 16GB
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Battery OK
Connect USB
Data Cable
Fasboot reason: Flash Falure
Whenever I reboot my phone I see this screen, what I want is just to get rid of this issue.
My system version is 183
If anyone can help me to fix this issue I will be very thankfull.
Thanks in advance!
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One thing more which I forgot to mention that my phone is running on KitKat 4.4.2
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You need to flash the stock firmware using RSD or House of Moto. This should be posted over at the HD forums, but the process is essentially the same for any Moto device. There's tons of threads about it. Download the software, download the firmware, connect the phone and flash.
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Flash Failure xt907 droid razr m verizon 4.4.2
Hello there!
i have the same proble with my xt907 droid razr m verizon 4.4.2.
Did you fix this problem?
can you help mw to fix it,i dont know how
thank you so much!!
ce_lloyd said:
I'm in over my head and hoping the kindness of a stranger can bail me out! It all started when I attempted to root my wife's Razr M from Verizon. I used a utility (the DROID_RAZR_Utility_Jellybean_XT912_WinMacLin.zip) to attempt an update and then a root. Well the update failed and now I see this when the phone starts up.
AP Fastboot Flash Mode (S)
Device is LOCKED. Status Code: 0
Battery OK
Transfer Mode:
USB Connected
Fastboot Reason: Flash Failure
usb connected
So I figured out that I can get to BP Tools and this somehow bypasses the problem and boots the phone normally. So as long as my wife doesn't turn the phone off, she'll be fine but I cannot leave it this way. I am open to suggestions and at your mercy. Thanks in advance!
-Chad
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207419
osk4rin said:
Hello there!
i have the same proble with my xt907 droid razr m verizon 4.4.2.
Did you fix this problem?
can you help mw to fix it,i dont know how
thank you so much!!
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207419

zip folder link is not available anymore
zip folder link is not available anymore
do you have the zip available?
many thanks!
ce_lloyd said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2207419
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osk4rin said:
zip folder link is not available anymore
do you have the zip available?
many thanks!
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that hasn't been updated in a long time, likely wouldn't work with the bootloader on your device
what bootloader version is on the device (A P Fastboot version)?
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Flash Failure xt907 droid razr m verizon 4.4.2
I got this flash failure.
sd_shadow said:
that hasn't been updated in a long time, likely wouldn't work with the bootloader on your device
what bootloader version is on the device (A P Fastboot version)?
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osk4rin said:
I got this flash failure.
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there is no error on the screen
that is normal fastboot screen for the xt907
device has the latest bootloader only 183.46.15 firmware will work
use the firmware in my RSD lite thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3184005
[How To][XT907] Flash Firmware with RSD Lite to restore stock firmware/Unbrick (2015)
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if there was an error, it would be lower on the part of screen, that's not showing
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Please Help !!

Hello all:
I foolishly tried to root my note 3 and now all i have is the screen telling me that upgrade issues were encountered and to use software repair, and the little text on top says knox warranty void.
Is this the end of my phone or is there hope for me.
Thank you !

ivyleaguer said:
Hello all:
I foolishly tried to root my note 3 and now all i have is the screen telling me that upgrade issues were encountered and to use software repair, and the little text on top says knox warranty void.
Is this the end of my phone or is there hope for me.
Thank you !
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Yeah try to use the Verizon Repair assistant on your pc. Another one to try is Kies 3 which you can download to your pc and run.
Pull the battery and then put in back in and hold down power+home+volume down. Once in custom screen press volume up.
If you can do this your okay.
You can use Verizon Repair assistant, Kies 3 or the latest version of Odin and download the tar file for the version you were on.
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Az_biker has a nice guide on Odin here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
* * * How To Flash In ODIN & Factory Reset * * *

Harleydroid said:
Yeah try to use the Verizon Repair assistant on your pc. Another one to try is Kies 3 which you can download to your pc and run.
Pull the battery and then put in back in and hold down power+home+volume down. Once in custom screen press volume up.
If you can do this your okay.
You can use Verizon Repair assistant, Kies 3 or the latest version of Odin and download the tar file for the version you were on.
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Az_biker has a nice guide on Odin here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2576104
* * * How To Flash In ODIN & Factory Reset * * *
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Thanks, but I think I am kind of screwed here. My phone is giving me the image below, and the PC will not recognize my phone at all, so I cannot even do a thing with any program.:crying:

ivyleaguer said:
Thanks, but I think I am kind of screwed here. My phone is giving me the image below, and the PC will not recognize my phone at all, so I cannot even do a thing with any program.:crying:
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You can hook your phone into your pc and run Odin. If you go to that thread up above it got the info and links for all you need.
Your not screwed at all. Just takes some time to download the files to your pc.
What version were you on before trying to root?
Also what we're you using to root?
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Also sometime it takes hooking up to different usb ports on your pc to get it to install drivers
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Here's another thread to help get you back up and running. Download Odin on your pc then which ever version you were on. Being MI9,MJ7,or MJE. Download and extract the tar and place in Odin and run. Those threads explain everything great. Read up on those. Good luck bud
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707
[Firmware][Guide][Q&A] FIRMWARE MIRROR / OTA & ROOT GUIDE / TECHNICAL Q&A

Harleydroid said:
You can hook your phone into your pc and run Odin. If you go to that thread up above it got the info and links for all you need.
Your not screwed at all. Just takes some time to download the files to your pc.
What version were you on before trying to root?
Also what we're you using to root?
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Also sometime it takes hooking up to different usb ports on your pc to get it to install drivers
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Here's another thread to help get you back up and running. Download Odin on your pc then which ever version you were on. Being MI9,MJ7,or MJE. Download and extract the tar and place in Odin and run. Those threads explain everything great. Read up on those. Good luck bud
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2528707
[Firmware][Guide][Q&A] FIRMWARE MIRROR / OTA & ROOT GUIDE / TECHNICAL Q&A
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You stuff was awesome, however, it is not that the programs do not work, it is the fact that my pc, under no circumstances will recognize my phone when plugged into these programs, or even recognize it as a device after the drivers are in. The note literally has to be up and running for it to be recognized.
Thanks

ivyleaguer said:
Thanks, but I think I am kind of screwed here. My phone is giving me the image below, and the PC will not recognize my phone at all, so I cannot even do a thing with any program.:crying:
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From the looks of your photo your warranty is still good. You are stuck in download (odin) mode. The Knox warranty void line shows 0x0 witch is still good. When the line says 0x1 your warranty is toast. I have the identical screen when I enter download mode and my phone is bone stock. I haven't tried root yet because Verizon has allowed disabling and stopping most of the bloat apps. Also I do not want to trip Knox. Have you tried holding down the power button until it reboots? As for the note having to be fully powered up to be recognized is not so. When you enter download mode is when you connect your usb. I would try a different usb port or a standard usb 2.0 Motorola cable if you have one. Either way your warranty is not toast.

Misterxtc said:
From the looks of your photo your warranty is still good. You are stuck in download (odin) mode. The Knox warranty void line shows 0x0 witch is still good. When the line says 0x1 your warranty is toast. I have the identical screen when I enter download mode and my phone is bone stock. I haven't tried root yet because Verizon has allowed disabling and stopping most of the bloat apps. Also I do not want to trip Knox. Have you tried holding down the power button until it reboots? As for the note having to be fully powered up to be recognized is not so. When you enter download mode is when you connect your usb. I would try a different usb port or a standard usb 2.0 Motorola cable if you have one. Either way your warranty is not toast.
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Your advice is truly appreciated, but i think my computer hates my note. I have tried every port, all the drivers are on the machine, and I still do not get recognized. When the phone was working, it had no problem getting recognized, now, all of a sudden....poof

Yea same screen most of us have or had. You need to install ODIN connect to PC and run ODIN it should tell you if it reads it when "ID:COM" shows "0:[COM4]" or any other number. If it does show "0:[COM4]" you are good flash a stock image of the version you were on before attempting root (MI9, MJ7, or MJE).
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Xirix12 said:
Yea same screen most of us have or had. You need to install ODIN connect to PC and run ODIN it should tell you if it reads it when "ID:COM" shows "0:[COM4]" or any other number. If it does show "0:[COM4]" you are good flash a stock image of the version you were on before attempting root (MI9, MJ7, or MJE).
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Below are the screens I get, I tried flashing the delavega root before, and of course got the error shown. I am now downloading the stock tar file, mje, and try to flash it with odin when done downloading.
Is odin showing the com box the correct way, or should it be another color and say something else?
Thanks.

ivyleaguer said:
Below are the screens I get, I tried flashing the delavega root before, and of course got the error shown. I am now downloading the stock tar file, mje, and try to flash it with odin when done downloading.
Is odin showing the com box the correct way, or should it be another color and say something else?
Thanks.
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How about entering recovery mode (home+vol up+ power on) and clearing cache and or factory reset. Clearing cache worked on my old S3 with a similar issue.

Misterxtc said:
How about entering recovery mode (home+vol up+ power on) and clearing cache and or factory reset. Clearing cache worked on my old S3 with a similar issue.
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Success :good:
I am very happy that I was able to flash the factory version back to the note. You have all helped me very much, I truly appreciate it, and I hope to contribute to the site as well.
My best.

Awesome, I'm glad you worked it out...Merry Christmas

sprint lg g2 stuck in twrp recovery after ota

my sprint lg g2 I stuck in twrp recovery after I tried to push an ota update I was un aware I couldn't do this. computer doesn't see my phone when im plugged in please help.

ininja420 said:
my sprint lg g2 I stuck in twrp recovery after I tried to push an ota update I was un aware I couldn't do this. computer doesn't see my phone when im plugged in please help.
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You should move this to the Q & A section. Nobody is going to help you here because this section is reserved for actual development. Just trying to help keep you from getting flamed...

I had my phone stuck in TWRP twice last night from failed Rom flashing. This is my post in another thread on how I fixed it. Try this to see if it helps, I'm not responsible if you do any more damage
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=50226420
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ininja420 said:
my sprint lg g2 I stuck in twrp recovery after I tried to push an ota update I was un aware I couldn't do this. computer doesn't see my phone when im plugged in please help.
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ADB Sideload. Respond if you need help with it. Macs are the easiest for ADB sideloading because they don't need drivers, I could help you with a PC too but it's more annoying.

yoitsjustin said:
ADB Sideload. Respond if you need help with it. Macs are the easiest for ADB sideloading because they don't need drivers, I could help you with a PC too but it's more annoying.
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I had the same thing happen to mine but im running linux and was trying to find a way to get it back . It just boots to twrp.
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I can see my phone in adb it says recovery when i plug it in . I just need to know how to push an img to it. I pushed cm11 but i install it in twrp and the reboot and it just boots back into twrp.

I just had same problem i had to use lg flash tools followed instructions and all is good back to stock.
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iosmacman said:
I had the same thing happen to mine but im running linux and was trying to find a way to get it back . It just boots to twrp.
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I can see my phone in adb it says recovery when i plug it in . I just need to know how to push an img to it. I pushed cm11 but i install it in twrp and the reboot and it just boots back into twrp.
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The issue with Linux is there aren't any official Google ports for the files for ADB Sideloading. Do you have access to a PC or a Mac? http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html these are the Android SDK files for Mac and Windows, I'm not quite sure if they have Linux support, but you could try. Also Wine, the program that allows you to run Windows apps on Linux or Mac will not work with this because of the way it works, so you need an actual Windows or Mac device. However, if it does support Linux I'm sure it wouldn't be any harder than it is on Windows or Mac. Also I tried using the LG Flash Tool method on various devices and it was more complicated and wouldn't work for me for whatever reason even after installing the drivers.

how would you sideload from a mac. mines stuck. in twrp i didnt even know the radio was updating. i guess my daughter pressed it. lol she was using quick memo to color. what files would i need? i tried to do all the other ways on my wifes windows pc but no go. the phone tries to update firmware when i plug it in and stays at 0.

I'll just say that the way I did it in my post worked for me twice while I was stuck in a TWRP boot loop from failed ROM flashing. Both times it worked with out a hitch to get my Sprint g2 running a tmobile rom back to stock Sprint.
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iosmacman said:
I had the same thing happen to mine but im running linux and was trying to find a way to get it back . It just boots to twrp.
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I can see my phone in adb it says recovery when i plug it in . I just need to know how to push an img to it. I pushed cm11 but i install it in twrp and the reboot and it just boots back into twrp.
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A you running the newest TWRP? I know I wasn't and it continued to fail and stick me in the boot loop into TWRP. Once I updated, I was able to flash CM11 and it's working perfect.

Bl00dRunzC0ld said:
I'll just say that the way I did it in my post worked for me twice while I was stuck in a TWRP boot loop from failed ROM flashing. Both times it worked with out a hitch to get my Sprint g2 running a tmobile rom back to stock Sprint.
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A you running the newest TWRP? I know I wasn't and it continued to fail and stick me in the boot loop into TWRP. Once I updated, I was able to flash CM11 and it's working perfect.
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im gonna try your post with the youtube video here in a little bit. i dont think im on the newest twrp. so i guess we will see how things go. hopefully things work out. should i use a windows computer for the process?

I was on windows. I don't know how things would work for you if you're not.

Bl00dRunzC0ld said:
I'll just say that the way I did it in my post worked for me twice while I was stuck in a TWRP boot loop from failed ROM flashing. Both times it worked with out a hitch to get my Sprint g2 running a tmobile rom back to stock Sprint.
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A you running the newest TWRP? I know I wasn't and it continued to fail and stick me in the boot loop into TWRP. Once I updated, I was able to flash CM11 and it's working perfect.
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Bl00dRunzC0ld said:
I was on windows. I don't know how things would work for you if you're not.
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ive got a macbook pro but the wife has windows so its win win for me. just downloading the ls980zv8 zip file. 2 hours remaining on it. if my internet doesnt go out

Afraid phone is auto updating itself to kit kat!

I just bought a Galaxy S4 running 4.2.2 out of the box and I had it 1 day and was getting persistent notifications about a new software update. I went into apps and hit stop the updater and thought that would solve it, i didn't think i had to freeze the app. Then about 2 hours ago screen flashes your phone will update itself in 30 seconds !out of nowhere! so i tried hitting the back button and turned it on and off and i couldn't stop it. Now i am seeing a installation screen when the phone is on and a progress bar...I dont understand. I never hit continue and I never saw a large download happen at all, i dont know if it happened in the background while i was downloading apps or not? This is the screen i get.....
I don't want to lose the ability to root and I want to keep as many options open as possible for flashing custom ROMs. I'm embarrassed to ask but i do not know what to do. Can anyone help me?

Battery pull
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Before it gets to install. Then factory reset. Root and freeze the update apps fota ect
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rbedell said:
Battery pull
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that's exactly what i did. However, as soon as you but the battery back in it begins again. Just before this screen it will say "booting into recovery" very small in the top left hand corner with the logo then it immediately goes to that screen. I have no idea where to go from here?

Factory reset in recovery.
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Or Odin the operating system you were on before it updates.
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Put it in download mode and Odin the current firmware you are on.
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DanRyan85 said:
that's exactly what i did. However, as soon as you but the battery back in it begins again. Just before this screen it will say "booting into recovery" very small in the top left hand corner with the logo then it immediately goes to that screen. I have no idea where to go from here?
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Is there a way to factory reset or abort the installation if you cant get past that screen? I dont know how to get past that screen and abort the install TO factory reset....

rbedell said:
Factory reset in recovery.
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Or Odin the operating system you were on before it updates.
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Put it in download mode and Odin the current firmware you are on.
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Thank you for the suggestions. How can i get to recovery? or put it in download mode and Odin the firmware? It IMMEDIATELY goes to that install screen even though it says "booting into recovery" just before. Is there a combo with the power button and volume keys i can use to abort and get back to recovery maybe?

Hold the volume down and the home button while powering on. Instructions can be found all over the Web with the files. Put them in the right spot in odin.
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Make sure you odin the version you are currently on though.
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If you you told me which baseband you were on I could help you narrow down the searching.
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rbedell said:
Hold the volume down and the home button while powering on. Instructions can be found all over the Web with the files. Put them in the right spot in odin.
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Make sure you odin the version you are currently on though.
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If you you told me which baseband you were on I could help you narrow down the searching.
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Okay first I tried to boot into recovery and got this screen...
than i tried the up button and got this screen....
but nothing happened after 10 mins, so i went back to recovery and this time at the "triangle screen" i hit down to retart the phone. The galaxy s4 title screen came up and then nothing happened. After a while i tried to reboot again...again title screen and then nothing. So after a while i tried recovery again and now i cannot get recovery to boot. I am in over my head, I am sorry for this. Do you know how i should proceed?
I am aftaid i have soft bricked the phone or something...
all i can get is the "Galaxy S4" then the screen goes black and will not come back on
managed to get back into recovery and hit "factory reset" and it was not succesful.

DanRyan85 said:
Okay first I tried to boot into recovery and got this screen...
than i tried the up button and got this screen....
but nothing happened after 10 mins, so i went back to recovery and this time at the "triangle screen" i hit down to retart the phone. The galaxy s4 title screen came up and then nothing happened. After a while i tried to reboot again...again title screen and then nothing. So after a while i tried recovery again and now i cannot get recovery to boot. I am in over my head, I am sorry for this. Do you know how i should proceed?
I am aftaid i have soft bricked the phone or something...
all i can get is the "Galaxy S4" then the screen goes black and will not come back on
managed to get back into recovery and hit "factory reset" and it was not succesful.
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As you can go to download mode (one with the Green android symbol) you are ok.
Just download your firmware from sammobile.com. Make sure you download correct version. In your case try downloading 4.2.2 version.
Use Odin 3.07. That's the version I use to flash 4.2.2 MG1 on my phone.
Unzip the downloaded firmware file with 7zip. Run odin as admin. Put firmware file in PDA slot. MAKE SURE REPARTITION IS UNCHECKED. Click on start. After flashing is done your phone will restart.

DanRyan85 said:
Okay first I tried to boot into recovery and got this screen...
than i tried the up button and got this screen....
but nothing happened after 10 mins, so i went back to recovery and this time at the "triangle screen" i hit down to retart the phone. The galaxy s4 title screen came up and then nothing happened. After a while i tried to reboot again...again title screen and then nothing. So after a while i tried recovery again and now i cannot get recovery to boot. I am in over my head, I am sorry for this. Do you know how i should proceed?
I am aftaid i have soft bricked the phone or something...
all i can get is the "Galaxy S4" then the screen goes black and will not come back on
managed to get back into recovery and hit "factory reset" and it was not succesful.
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From the screenshot in the OP, your phone actually started to update. If the bootloader got updated, then you will have to flash the firmware that matches the bootloader version or above.
Get into recovery and the bootloader version will be mentioned on the 2nd line.

jmjoyas said:
From the screenshot in the OP, your phone actually started to update. If the bootloader got updated, then you will have to flash the firmware that matches the bootloader version or above.
Get into recovery and the bootloader version will be mentioned on the 2nd line.[/QUOTE
Im sorry...should i still try to flash the stock firmware or is that risky now? How will i know by what it says if the bootloader did update, and how would i know what it did update to? Very sorry, i know i am in over my head. I never expected my phone to update without permission
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Oncet said:
As you can go to download mode (one with the Green android symbol) you are ok.
Just download your firmware from sammobile.com. Make sure you download correct version. In your case try downloading 4.2.2 version.
Use Odin 3.07. That's the version I use to flash 4.2.2 MG1 on my phone.
Unzip the downloaded firmware file with 7zip. Run odin as admin. Put firmware file in PDA slot. MAKE SURE REPARTITION IS UNCHECKED. Click on start. After flashing is done your phone will restart.
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I dont think i can get back to download mode anymore....is that a deal breaker to try this approach?
I downloaded the firmware and Odin 3.7

DanRyan85 said:
jmjoyas said:
From the screenshot in the OP, your phone actually started to update. If the bootloader got updated, then you will have to flash the firmware that matches the bootloader version or above.
Get into recovery and the bootloader version will be mentioned on the 2nd line.[/QUOTE
Im sorry...should i still try to flash the stock firmware or is that risky now? How will i know by what it says if the bootloader did update, and how would i know what it did update to? Very sorry, i know i am in over my head. I never expected my phone to update without permission
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I am assuming you have a ATT S4. If not, this information would be incorrect.
The update would have been to kitkat. If so, the bootloader version would end with NB1. The jelly bean version ends with MK2. If you are still on 4.2.2, then it would end with MF3 (or maybe, the version line may not even be displayed).
The download mode is entered by pressing volume down + home while powering up and then pressing the volume up when the screen is displayed.
The recovery mode is entered by pressing volume up + home while powering up.
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jmjoyas said:
DanRyan85 said:
I am assuming you have a ATT S4. If not, this information would be incorrect.
The update would have been to kitkat. If so, the bootloader version would end with NB1. The jelly bean version ends with MK2. If you are still on 4.2.2, then it would end with MF3 (or maybe, the version line may not even be displayed).
The download mode is entered by pressing volume down + home while powering up and then pressing the volume up when the screen is displayed.
The recovery mode is entered by pressing volume up + home while powering up.
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ALL GOOD INFORMATION. THANK YOU! Yes, mine is at&t. Its good to know that it would have been to kit kat and I am in this situation for a reason too. Thank you for the info on the bootloaders and also how to get back to download mode.
In your opinion should i try to flash the stock firmware then?
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You need to go to download mod. If you can not go to recovery mode to check the Boot loader version then first try to install 4.2.2 firmware. If you Boot loader is already upgraded then 4.2.2 flashing will fail in odin.

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You need to go to download mod. If you can not go to recovery mode to check the Boot loader version then first try to install 4.2.2 firmware. If you Boot loader is already upgraded then 4.2.2 flashing will fail in odin.
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Okay, first off thank you all for the continued patience. I can go to download mode and recovery mode. How do i check the boot loader version in recovery mode? I have the standard options in blue then below in yellow i have the following above a android with a explimation point that says no command:
#MANUAL MODE#
--Appling Multi-csc...
Applied the csc-code : ATT
Succesfully applied multi-csc.
and thats it.

I've never seen BL version in download mod. I have I337M Canadian version though.Since you already downloaded 4.2.2 firmware try installing it.

The newer recovery has the version right on top 2nd line below the Android Recovery Version line. If you don't see, then maybe you still have the old one. Try flashing the stock 4.2.2 firmware.
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I just tried the firmware 4.2.2 update. Tried it twice. In red lettering in download mode the phone said:
SW REV. CHECK FAIL : fused : 2 :Binary :1
I also took this picture of the Odin screen:
I am not sure what to try now. I am not sure if it matters that i cant turn the phone on so I cant check USB Debugging. I did install drivers from the Samsung website. I am hoping that this code means more to someone than it does to me...
Thank you for the continued patience
Obviously right from the start it doesen't even start writing so does that mean it IS the bootloader? One member suggested that from earlier picture the phone had started to install the kit kat update when i pulled the battery. I then went into recovery and the phone stopped trying to update but it also started boot looping.
Earlier picture of the auto install:

DanRyan85 said:
I just tried the firmware 4.2.2 update. Tried it twice. In red lettering in download mode the phone said:
SW REV. CHECK FAIL : fused : 2 :Binary :1
I also took this picture of the Odin screen:
I am not sure what to try now. I am not sure if it matters that i cant turn the phone on so I cant check USB Debugging. I did install drivers from the Samsung website. I am hoping that this code means more to someone than it does to me...
Thank you for the continued patience
Obviously right from the start it doesen't even start writing so does that mean it IS the bootloader? One member suggested that from earlier picture the phone had started to install the kit kat update when i pulled the battery. I then went into recovery and the phone stopped trying to update but it also started boot looping.
Earlier picture of the auto install:
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You've blown a couple of Q-fuses. You need to ODIN MK2 or NB1. More than likely NB1. There is a thread in the general section that explains how to partially revert back to MK2 from NB1 that will allow you to install and use safestrap recovery. I suggest you put your phone down a do a few days worth of reading in the General and Q&A sections before you do anything else. Good luck.

[HELP][SM-G900P] reactivation lock work around/cant disable

hey i need help. So i got my s5 from a friend's brother because the screen on my s7 shattered. anyway when I went to power on the device, it gave me a "custom binary blocked by reactivation lock. Secure fail: Recovery" message. I did some research and found out that pressing the volume down+home+power button at the same time would take me to the odin screen. From there, i needed to reboot the device. Which it did. Now, i tried to factory reset the device but the Reactivation Lock prevented me from doing so. Naturally, i went to turn it off but i didn't know the prior owner's sam account password. I somehow managed to remove the sam accoount from the device (settings>application manager>all>samsung account>clear cache &disable then settings>accounts>samsung account>tap on email>tap on 3 dot menu>remove account). removing the sam account didn't help deactivate the Reactivation Lock. everytime i click on it, it unticks but then ticks itself back on. Eventually my friends brother finally gave me his sam account password but now i have a new issue. I cant add the sam account back on the device! Damn it! i think im having a hard time because i cant access the stock recovery in order to factory reset. It takes me to the original "custom binary blocked by reactivation lock. Secure fail: Recovery" screen. Can anyone please help? My S5 is model SM-G900P completely stock (no root/custom anything).
I did find some threads about successful bypasses but those methods havent worked for me. Ive tried to downgrade to 4.4.2 but i keep getting an odin fail message.

Go to gemflash.com firmware download section and find the g900p combination firmware and download it and then flash it in odin
Then get king root App and move it to your device get root then then get BusyBox App and move it to your device and then get safestrap App and move App to your device
Then reboot to safestrap and you should be able to place a close to stock rom In the second slot try a kitkat close to stock rom for the g900p it has to be a zip file to work In safestrap
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By the way a close to stock rom means a touchwiz based rom
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[email protected] said:
Go to gemflash.com firmware download section and find the g900p combination firmware and download it and then flash it in odin
Then get king root App and move it to your device get root then then get BusyBox App and move it to your device and then get safestrap App and move App to your device
Then reboot to safestrap and you should be able to place a close to stock rom In the second slot try a kitkat close to stock rom for the g900p it has to be a zip file to work In safestrap
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By the way a close to stock rom means a touchwiz based rom
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thanks ill try it.

I didnt find anything on gem-flash other than some "5.1.1 Arabic firmware" I should mention that I tried to follow these steps from another thread:
"1. downgrade kitkat stock from sammobile.com
2. Turn off the Phone Remove battery, to take off Sim Card and Micro SD.
3. Full Wipe Phone on recovery
4.now we are going to Used Odin to Flash 4.4.2 firmewire.
wait to it done. when it get done u go to ur sam account and them go to security and esea like that u can turn off Reactivation Lock"
but it didnt work. I had to skip step 3 because when i enter recovery by pressing volume up+home+power, I get a "custom binary disabled by reactivation lock" message. I went straight to step 4 and got that error message on the odin program on my pc.
Is there any other place where i can get the combination firmware?

A quick Google search for g900p combination firmware bring up a couple websites
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A quick Google search for g900p combination firmware bring up a couple websites
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ok, i found the comination firmware. but i have a question. After i flashed it using odin, it booted up a weird looking "ROM". there also doesnt appear to be any sign of the activation lock. So i turned off the phone and went into recovery. I have access to the recovery where i didnt before. So at this point, couldn't i just install a custom recovery and flash custom rom? or do i still have to do the "king root, busybox, etc" method that you mentioned? thanks for the help

[email protected] said:
A quick Google search for g900p combination firmware bring up a couple websites
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I followed your steps up until safestrap but no luck. I wasnt able to find a sprint variant of safestrap so im not sure where to go from here.
I did try to install twrp and cwm after flashing the combination firmware but it failed. So im kinda stuck. My phone looks like the attachment from my last post.

I was unaware there is no g900p safestrap I missed this thread sorry for the late response you can root using king root then you can use the supersu me App to get supersu then install BusyBox then install flashfire app and make sure your bootloader is unlocked then try to flash a custom rom using flashfire

[email protected] said:
I was unaware there is no g900p safestrap I missed this thread sorry for the late response you can root using king root then you can use the supersu me App to get supersu then install BusyBox then install flashfire app and make sure your bootloader is unlocked then try to flash a custom rom using flashfire
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thanks a lot for your help. ill give this a try tomorrow.

@[email protected] thanks a lot for your help but i think this device has no hope. I have everything set up the way you just mentioned but i cant get super su me. i cant get it because i can only find it on the play store. The combination firmware that you suggested to install, doesnt allow me to use any accounts: google or samsung. because of that, i cant get any playstore apks to work and download super su. I have flashfire installed but it wont work without super su or cm su. i think im just SOL.

You download apks from web browser website I always use is apkmirror or apkpure
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[email protected] said:
Go to gemflash.com firmware download section and find the g900p combination firmware and download it and then flash it in odin
Then get king root App and move it to your device get root then then get BusyBox App and move it to your device and then get safestrap App and move App to your device
Then reboot to safestrap and you should be able to place a close to stock rom In the second slot try a kitkat close to stock rom for the g900p it has to be a zip file to work In safestrap
Sent from my iPhone 4s using Tapatalk I also own a g900v
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i did same same that you said i am in the safestrap but i dont know how to close stock rom and enter to second slot and boot normally without reactivation lock .Please show me the way step by step what i must to do after

i dont own this device anymore so cannot be of any assitance to you any longer sorry for your troubles

So.... did you ever get it? I have been dealing with this crazy phone for like 3 months. The samsung account wont authorize. I am typing my password and login correct. Guess I am gonna fool with it until I get it, or brick this mofo
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I got combination file here :
https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index.php?a=browse&b=file-info&id=6454
looks like its gonna work!!!!