Title says it all. Bricked my s5 active trying to write G870A_NE4_Stock Kernel.tar.md5 using Odin. I really don't know why it didn't work, but now my phone is stuck on the samsung active splash screen. If anybody can offer some advice on what I could do to resolve this problem, it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
Try booting into recovery if possible and wipe all data everyhing and flash stock FW for your model.... dunno what else can you do
Reflash the whole thing again using Odin and it should be fine.
ur not hard bricked but just soft bricked, easy to recover, just wipe and reflash compatible rom via twrp or stock fw via odin
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im in need of urgent help..i think i soft bricked my s4 when trying to restore my efs backup.
i tried downgrading my firmware to mf8..and the modem was flashed as well.
When i checked the imei it was null.
so i went on to restore it using method 2 on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392632&page=6
After i put everything into the terminal and it was restored, i rebooted my phone.
Now my phone is stuck at samsung boot logo!!
i tried restoring from my nandroid backup but it didnt work..still stuck at boot logo, i tried restoring the rom to stock, still stuck at boot logo.
Basically no matter what i do, its not booting and its stuck at boot logo.
I can access download mode and cwm recovery. On stock recover i get the error message "failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)"
is there anything i can do at all?
i still have multiple backups of my efs folder..i just dont know how to restore it
please help
I'd suggest doing a flash of the stock firmware via ODIN.
xyzulu said:
I'd suggest doing a flash of the stock firmware via ODIN.
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Tried that, still no luck
You can try via kies. Do not connect the phone yet. Pull the battery out and use the information you can see there. Ooen kies Go to upgrade settings and find the one that ask you for your model. Fill the blank, then enter your s/n. A window will show up asking you again. Accept. And kies is suppose to start dowloading the firmware. Make sure to conect the device in dowload mode before it finishs dowloading.
Im not saying it gonna work 100% for you but i had restore a couple samsung devices using this method.
I prefer odin btw.
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ToledoG28 said:
You can try via kies. Do not connect the phone yet. Pull the battery out and use the information you can see there. Ooen kies Go to upgrade settings and find the one that ask you for your model. Fill the blank, then enter your s/n. A window will show up asking you again. Accept. And kies is suppose to start dowloading the firmware. Make sure to conect the device in dowload mode before it finishs dowloading.
Im not saying it gonna work 100% for you but i had restore a couple samsung devices using this method.
I prefer odin btw.
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i downloaded latest software version for my phone (MG9) and flashed it but it didnt work (still stuck at boot screen).
I then tried flashing it with adonis.pit and that still didnt work (stuck at boot screen)
however the boot sound cuts out at the boot screen and im not sure what could cause that, and in stock recovery im getting failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)
bump?
any more suggestions guys..im still stuck in boot
flashing firmware from this thread http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f777/galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-repair-imei-null-null-1685562/ solved my imei Null/Null problem
remember to back up your imei first before flashing any upgrade.. cek this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41559366
blue-line said:
flashing firmware from this thread http://forum.gsmhosting.com/vbb/f777/galaxy-s4-gt-i9500-repair-imei-null-null-1685562/ solved my imei Null/Null problem
remember to back up your imei first before flashing any upgrade.. cek this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=41559366
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Tried this, didnt work.
I've had the issue with being stuck on the boot screen before - and it was because I wasn't deleting my cache before flashing the new firmware. Do this from within recovery :good:
starscream0 said:
im in need of urgent help..i think i soft bricked my s4 when trying to restore my efs backup.
i tried downgrading my firmware to mf8..and the modem was flashed as well.
When i checked the imei it was null.
so i went on to restore it using method 2 on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392632&page=6
After i put everything into the terminal and it was restored, i rebooted my phone.
Now my phone is stuck at samsung boot logo!!
i tried restoring from my nandroid backup but it didnt work..still stuck at boot logo, i tried restoring the rom to stock, still stuck at boot logo.
Basically no matter what i do, its not booting and its stuck at boot logo.
I can access download mode and cwm recovery. On stock recover i get the error message "failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)"
is there anything i can do at all?
i still have multiple backups of my efs folder..i just dont know how to restore it
please help
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I hope this guide will help :http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2403292
starscream0 said:
im in need of urgent help..i think i soft bricked my s4 when trying to restore my efs backup.
i tried downgrading my firmware to mf8..and the modem was flashed as well.
When i checked the imei it was null.
so i went on to restore it using method 2 on this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2392632&page=6
After i put everything into the terminal and it was restored, i rebooted my phone.
Now my phone is stuck at samsung boot logo!!
i tried restoring from my nandroid backup but it didnt work..still stuck at boot logo, i tried restoring the rom to stock, still stuck at boot logo.
Basically no matter what i do, its not booting and its stuck at boot logo.
I can access download mode and cwm recovery. On stock recover i get the error message "failed to mount /efs (Invalid argument)"
is there anything i can do at all?
i still have multiple backups of my efs folder..i just dont know how to restore it
please help
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Flash an older modem with Odin, that should solve your poblem, look in my signature for available modems.
gee2012 said:
Flash an older modem with Odin, that should solve your poblem, look in my signature for available modems.
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thanks for trying to assist. i was able to revive my phone using this method
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=39523753&postcount=4
Hey guys this has been very frustrating for me , I do not know what I am doing wrong
I unrooted my phone using Odin
I then install CWM from the App itself
I have an unlocked 1337m
I just cant seem to get any rom to work , I know how to flash them properly they all just hang at the boot screen. I tried SHOstock and that hung , I also tried OMEGA from the i9505 section and that hung at the same spot. The only successfully flashes were MIUI and some other random stock based rom. Did i miss a step ?
Thanks alot
Go back into recovery and do a factory reset, after odin you must do a factory reset.
Thank you
TheAxman said:
Go back into recovery and do a factory reset, after odin you must do a factory reset.
Thank you
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Thanks it worked I used another root program instead of odin
So my galaxy s4 decided not to turn on anymore and is stuck in bootloop. It is really weird the phone either gets stuck at the samsung logo or gets stuck trying to boot into recovery but just doesnt make it in. I tried installing twrp but the same result where it is stuck trying to boot into recovery but never makes it. I also tried installing stock lollipop but it still doesn't boot up. PLZ help my nexus 5 just broke and now this phone isnt working either
You're using Odin to install a stock rom? Any errors when flashing with Odin? If Odin flash was successful, did you perform a factory reset before booting the phone for the first time with the newly-flashed stock rom?Did the stock rom come from sammobile.com?
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You're using Odin to install a stock rom? Any errors when flashing with Odin? If Odin flash was successful, did you perform a factory reset before booting the phone for the first time with the newly-flashed stock rom?Did the stock rom come from sammobile.com?
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So i got the stock firmware for my s4 from sammobile and used odin to install it( downloaded fine) but after it just restarted and tried to boot into recovery mode unsuccessfully. I would have tried to do a factory reset but i cant since i cant actually get into recovery mode.
Open Odin, uncheck everything except f.reset time. Flash the rom. When you see the word reset in the status window, remove the USB cable from the phone, remove the battery, replace the battery, use the button combination to boot into recovery, factory wipe, and reboot.
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Open Odin, uncheck everything except f.reset time. Flash the rom. When you see the word reset in the status window, remove the USB cable from the phone, remove the battery, replace the battery, use the button combination to boot into recovery, factory wipe, and reboot.
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Ok ill make sure to try that when i get back home. Thx for the help and the quick reply i REALLY appreciate it .
No problem. Good luck.
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No problem. Good luck.
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OMG I LOVE YOU. I dont know how unplugging the micro usb and taking the battery out made a difference(i had flashed via odin many times unsuccessfully) but i cannot thank you enough
Glad it worked for you.
We're all here to help each other out.
Cheers.
If you wnat to install twrp and you don't like Odin too much I recomend you the app TWRP manager, you just need root, it's a very simple app
I prefer flashing TWRP via Odin as it has never failed for me.
Hello,
trying to help a pal bring his phone back to life.
Used the latest version of odin to flash an official rom. Odin showed that it had passed and flung up no errors. Boot loop remained.
Eventually tracked down the correct carrier via sammobile and downloading it.
If this doesn't work then I am out of idea's.
Anything else I could do to fix it or could it be hardware?
Before flashing, uncheck everything in Odin. Flash rom and, when you see the word "reset" in the status window, remove the USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, use button combination to boot into recovery, factory wipe, reboot.
Thanks ..... The only thing I didn't try there was factory wipe when in recovery
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flashed the official carrier rom and unfortunately it still boot loops.
Odin is showing pass every time i flash a rom and no errors
crazygoldfish said:
flashed the official carrier rom and unfortunately it still boot loops.
Odin is showing pass every time i flash a rom and no errors
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Also it only boots into doing mode not recovery
thinking its hardware
now when i try to flash any roms at all its failing, even roms that previously passed.
Hey guys,
So I've read everywhere and tried multiple ways to fix this but can not make any progress, so any help would be appreciated.
Okay my phones model number, SM-N910G and ive recently flashed/rooted my phone to solve a restart loop issue. Then about a week later my phone was stuck in the boot screen showing the message "kernel warranty" etc. So I went to re-root my phone and then I got the "seandroid enforcing" message. So I decided to reinstall stock firmware and start from scratch, which resulted in my phone going into recovery mode and just looping.
Now I'm stuck in this continuous loop of everything I do ends with either "seandroid enforcing" or recovery loop.
Iv'e used a rom from Sammobile and one from here. I've rooted with a CF root and now ive tried to install firmware using Samsung kies.
My very limited knowledge about phones is dried up and I really need some help on this!
Please any suggestions or links to more appropriate firmwares/options is welcome.
Flash latest official stock firmware via Odin with option Nand Erase All. Upon start up, remove and put back battery then go to Recovery via 3-button combo. Wipe data/factory reset & wipe cache then reboot. Wait for a few minutes as it takes time during the first boot up.
If you have important files in your internal sd card, back up it first as it will be all erased.
Also best to remove external sd card when flashing new Rom via Odin. For some reason, I've experienced twice already my ext'l sdcard getting corrupted when flashing new Rom.
Hi GrippingSphere,
I tried what you said and unfortunately I still end up with my phone unable to make it past the recovery booting screen and just restart looping from there? Any ideas? I'm going crazy as this is my only phone and I'm unable to use it. The only thing I can do is enter download mode.
Do you have a link to stock firmware you would recommend?
Thanks
NATHANJBC1991 said:
Hi GrippingSphere,
I tried what you said and unfortunately I still end up with my phone unable to make it past the recovery booting screen and just restart looping from there? Any ideas? I'm going crazy as this is my only phone and I'm unable to use it. The only thing I can do is enter download mode.
Do you have a link to stock firmware you would recommend?
Thanks
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Have you tried flashing the stock rom with a pit file? if nothing works try to follow this thread
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3488114
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