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[Q] Flashing via ODIN (9506)

Hello, i have searched the forums for a flashable firmware upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 for my sgs4 (i9506) and can't find it anywhere, could someone please locate me to the correct directions or atleast tell me something working? Thanks

mattish.91 said:
Hello, i have searched the forums for a flashable firmware upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 for my sgs4 (i9506) and can't find it anywhere, could someone please locate me to the correct directions or atleast tell me something working? Thanks
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Check sammobile.com then firmware for ur phone. Have a nice day
Sent from my Phone.
Edit: or here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/

Repulsa said:
Check sammobile.com then firmware for ur phone. Have a nice day
Sent from my Phone.
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I just flashed the "I9506XXUBML5_I9506FTMBML1_I9506XXUBMK7_HOME.tar.md5" and i get "failed" and now i can't acces my phone, only download mode... please help

mattish.91 said:
I just flashed the "I9506XXUBML5_I9506FTMBML1_I9506XXUBMK7_HOME.tar.md5" and i get "failed" and now i can't acces my phone, only download mode... please help
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Download odin 3.09 then select PDA, and find the file you download now connect the one cable to your PC and press power+volume down to your phone until u reach download mode and connect the other cable to your phone and click start.
Edit: Dont root your device you might Void your warranty after updating.

mattish.91 said:
Hello, i have searched the forums for a flashable firmware upgrade from 4.2.2 to 4.3 for my sgs4 (i9506) and can't find it anywhere, could someone please locate me to the correct directions or atleast tell me something working? Thanks
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What u flashed is only for France Orange branded. They dont have 4.3 for others still

Repulsa said:
Download odin 3.09 then select PDA, and find the file you download now connect the one cable to your PC and press power+volume down to your phone until u reach download mode and connect the other cable to your phone and click start.
Edit: Dont root your device you might Void your warranty after updating.
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Read this .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582135&page=2
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mattish.91 said:
I just flashed the "I9506XXUBML5_I9506FTMBML1_I9506XXUBMK7_HOME.tar.md5" and i get "failed" and now i can't acces my phone, only download mode... please help
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Read this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582135&page=2
If you do really want to upgrade after you read the upper report i can help you cause Odin and Heimdall are no more supported and you cant downgrade anymore to 4.2.2
So think about it twice
And please read here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45666586&postcount=1 ^^

I got 5 buttons in odin and no one says "PDA" i know it's not "PIT" and the other ones are "BL, AP, CP, CSC" i guess it should be "AP" since that button is in the same place as "PDA" should be, and i still get failed when using Heimdall, i have also tried to download root, but since the download speed is so damn low from that site i cant get it... what am i doing wrong?
This is what i get:
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

xenix96 said:
Read this .. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582135&page=2
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Read this..... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2582135&page=2
If you do really want to upgrade after you read the upper report i can help you cause Odin and Heimdall are no more supported and you cant downgrade anymore to 4.2.2
So think about it twice
And please read here too http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=45666586&postcount=1 ^^
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Hey mate Read this :Edit: Dont root your device you might Void your warranty after updating < its a warning
mattish.91 said:
I got 5 buttons in odin and no one says "PDA" i know it's not "PIT" and the other ones are "BL, AP, CP, CSC" i guess it should be "AP" since that button is in the same place as "PDA" should be, and i still get failed when using Heimdall, i have also tried to download root, but since the download speed is so damn low from that site i cant get it... what am i doing wrong?
This is what i get:
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Bro Please remember if you update your phone to newest 4.3, there is no more chance for you to downgrade your system , and if you root/custom your phone / you will Void your Warranty , just like they said on i9506 thread to wait until someone make a custom rom in order NOT to void that warranty for your phone.

Repulsa said:
Hey mate Read this :Edit: Dont root your device you might Void your warranty after updating < its a warning
Bro Please remember if you update your phone to newest 4.3, there is no more chance for you to downgrade your system , and if you root/custom your phone / you will Void your Warranty , just like they said on i9506 thread to wait until someone make a custom rom in order NOT to void that warranty for your phone.
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Yea. i got that, but now i can't use the phone so how do i reset it? kies doesnt work, and i can't find a proper 4.2.2 that i can flash with odin, root is not required atm...

mattish.91 said:
Yea. i got that, but now i can't use the phone so how do i reset it? kies doesnt work, and i can't find a proper 4.2.2 that i can flash with odin, root is not required atm...
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Hello again , try here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9506&pcode=EVR#firmware Hope it helps and choose your country.

Repulsa said:
Hello again , try here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=GT-I9506&pcode=EVR#firmware Hope it helps and choose your country.
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Still can't download from those sources since they are too slow, can someone upload it somewhere else please? im allways getting interupted download...

mattish.91 said:
Still can't download from those sources since they are too slow, can someone upload it somewhere else please? im allways getting interupted download...
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I cant try to download the file i have a 50/50 mbps and make a mirror for you but i need to know what file are you tring to download baseband, country , Carrier and such. have a nice day.

Repulsa said:
I cant try to download the file i have a 50/50 mbps and make a mirror for you but i need to know what file are you tring to download baseband, country , Carrier and such. have a nice day.
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This is the file: http://samsung-updates.com/details/18144/Galaxy_S4_LTE-A/S800/GT-I9506/HTS/I9506XXUAMJ2.html the source is your's Thanks you'r awesome!

mattish.91 said:
I got 5 buttons in odin and no one says "PDA" i know it's not "PIT" and the other ones are "BL, AP, CP, CSC" i guess it should be "AP" since that button is in the same place as "PDA" should be, and i still get failed when using Heimdall, i have also tried to download root, but since the download speed is so damn low from that site i cant get it... what am i doing wrong?
This is what i get:
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Yes, AP is correct. Try a different data cable.
Enviado desde mi GT-P7510 usando Tapatalk 2

mattish.91 said:
This is the file: http://samsung-updates.com/details/18144/Galaxy_S4_LTE-A/S800/GT-I9506/HTS/I9506XXUAMJ2.html the source is your's Thanks you'r awesome!
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Hello again here is the 4.2.2 firmware for your GT-I9506 , Make sure to Follow the instruction. and hoping to fix your problem, Have a nice day.
Gt-19506 4.2.2 Firmware https://mega.co.nz/#!XV4wRZ6b!LEDB9WuyI9SLUjqDsPrlBhTRSo9z1Sz6uWRCiq74qE8
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09 (From https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek)
- Extract Odin .ZIP file
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Power + Volume down buttons) in order to reach download mode.
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add I9506XXUAMJ2_I9506HTSAMJ2_I9506XXUAMI1_HOME.tar.md 5 to AP
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, and wait a few minutes.
-Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
-You can now disconnect your phone from computer .
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!

Repulsa said:
Hello again here is the 4.2.2 firmware for your GT-I9506 , Make sure to Follow the instruction. and hoping to fix your problem, Have a nice day.
Gt-19506 4.2.2 Firmware https://mega.co.nz/#!XV4wRZ6b!LEDB9WuyI9SLUjqDsPrlBhTRSo9z1Sz6uWRCiq74qE8
Instructions For Flashing Firmware:
- Extract (unzip) the firmware file
- Download Odin3 v3.09 (From https://mega.co.nz/#!UdRRyCAT!H4FyVxYynNWvXqRNmnpMGQRCP-dG3uykgP2pT4rh8Ek)
- Extract Odin .ZIP file
- Open Odin3 v3.09
- Restart phone in download mode (Press and hold Power + Volume down buttons) in order to reach download mode.
- Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
- Add I9506XXUAMJ2_I9506HTSAMJ2_I9506XXUAMI1_HOME.tar.md 5 to AP
- Make sure re-partition is NOT ticked
- Click start button, and wait a few minutes.
-Your phone should automatically reboot after completion
-You can now disconnect your phone from computer .
- If you encounter any issues with the firmware (Any FC, Bootloop etc)
- Boot into recovery mode (power+vol up)
- Choose to wipe/factory reset. (THIS WILL ERASE ALL OF YOUR DATA INCLUDING YOUR INTERNAL SD CARD!)
- Then choose reboot and you should be good to go!
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This is my result:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9506XXUAMJ2_I9506HTSAMJ2_I9506XXUAMI1_HOME.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> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
so this wasn't working, any idea? xD

mattish.91 said:
This is my result:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9506XXUAMJ2_I9506HTSAMJ2_I9506XXUAMI1_HOME.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> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
so this wasn't working, any idea? xD
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You are trying to flash a stock 4.2.2 over a 4.3 knox bootloader!!!! If course you will get error!!!!
Since you have 4.3 knox bootlader, you only can flash stock 4.3 roms. Download the last update for your model from sammobile and reflash again with same process.
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jaswinky said:
You are trying to flash a stock 4.2.2 over a 4.3 knox bootloader!!!! If course you will get error!!!!
Since you have 4.3 knox bootlader, you only can flash stock 4.3 roms. Download the last update for your model from sammobile and reflash again with same process.
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im sorry, im totally lost and confused, what am i missing, there is only one 4.3 rom that is flashable throu odin and thats the french version and that should work in Sweden aswell, when i flash that rom i'm still getting that error, should i try to flash root before continuing? incase yes, which one? Im really grateful for all your help.

mattish.91 said:
im sorry, im totally lost and confused, what am i missing, there is only one 4.3 rom that is flashable throu odin and thats the french version and that should work in Sweden aswell, when i flash that rom i'm still getting that error, should i try to flash root before continuing? incase yes, which one? Im really grateful for all your help.
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hello again , i did not know that you have a the newest bootloader for your phone and yet you requested a 4.2.2 anyways since your Knox void warranty is not 0x1 yet go ahead and send it back for repair , im sure they will fix this problem, since you did not void your warranty yet that's the best solution i can give you. or wait to someone here on xda know's how to fix this issue. have a nice day.

Repulsa said:
hello again , i did not know that you have a the newest bootloader for your phone and yet you requested a 4.2.2 anyways since your Knox void warranty is not 0x1 yet go ahead and send it back for repair , im sure they will fix this problem, since you did not void your warranty yet that's the best solution i can give you. or wait to someone here on xda know's how to fix this issue. have a nice day.
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The problem is solvet simply flashed root, the only thing not working (so far) is keyboard xD and it is running 4.3

[Q] Odin FAIL - N910U / From Hong Kong 4.4.4 to Taiwan 5.0.1 ROM

Hi All
I have the Hong Kong Note 4 N910U
PDA N910UXXU1AOC3
CSC N910UZZH1AOC3
As you may know, lollipop 5 is not out yet for this particular version. As I am experiencing some issues with the phone, I thought I'll just do a factory reset. However I've read somewhere here that I can use the other stock roms of the N910U eg; Taiwan 5.01 or New Zealand 5.0.1. So I thought I might aswell update to lollipop and then do a fresh factory reset.
So I downloaded this Taiwan one
PDA N910UXXU1BOD4
CSC N910UZZT1BOD4
However it keeps failing in ODIN.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N910UXXU1BOD4_N910UZZT1BOD4_N910UXXU1BOD4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006> cache.img
<ID:0/006> hidden.img
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I did use all different versions of ODIN, tried on different usb ports, re-installed installed new drivers, used a different computer etc.. Still same outcome. I am using the original usb cable that came with the phone. What am I missing, any help will be much appreciated ?

gokhan04uk said:
Hi All
I have the Hong Kong Note 4 N910U
PDA N910UXXU1AOC3
CSC N910UZZH1AOC3
As you may know, lollipop 5 is not out yet for this particular version. As I am experiencing some issues with the phone, I thought I'll just do a factory reset. However I've read somewhere here that I can use the other stock roms of the N910U eg; Taiwan 5.01 or New Zealand 5.0.1. So I thought I might aswell update to lollipop and then do a fresh factory reset.
So I downloaded this Taiwan one
PDA N910UXXU1BOD4
CSC N910UZZT1BOD4
However it keeps failing in ODIN.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N910UXXU1BOD4_N910UZZT1BOD4_N910UXXU1BOD4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006> cache.img
<ID:0/006> hidden.img
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I did use all different versions of ODIN, tried on different usb ports, re-installed installed new drivers, used a different computer etc.. Still same outcome. I am using the original usb cable that came with the phone. What am I missing, any help will be much appreciated ?
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I have identical problem. Same device, same stock firmware. Trying to update to BOD4

Dancing around:
I've installed last TWRP (https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote4exynos.html) from Odin after multiple failed attempts with N910UXXU1BOD4
Device booted normally (long boot with "updating applications")
TA-DA!
it booted to 5.0.1
It's creepy magic, but it works.
BTW, sammobile has newer version (N910UXXU1BOE3_N910UZZT1BOE3_BRI.zip)

I've repeated same procedure with newer rom: N910UXXU1BOE3/N910UZZT1BOE3:
Attempt to flash via Odin new firmware
Get error
Unplug device. Remove battery. Insert battery back. Boot to download mode again
Flash TWRP via odin
Successfully reboot to new system

stari4ek said:
I've repeated same procedure with newer rom: N910UXXU1BOE3/N910UZZT1BOE3:
Attempt to flash via Odin new firmware
Get error
Unplug device. Remove battery. Insert battery back. Boot to download mode again
Flash TWRP via odin
Successfully reboot to new system
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Thanks for that mate. Will try it when i get home. Im not familiar with using odin or this TWRP thing. So do i download the TWRP tar file and load it to odin, then what? Can you give me the full nstructions please. Im quite confused especially the last bit under odin install method ,
"Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery"

gokhan04uk said:
Thanks for that mate. Will try it when i get home. Im not familiar with using odin or this TWRP thing. So do i download the TWRP tar file and load it to odin, then what? Can you give me the full nstructions please. Im quite confused especially the last bit under odin install method ,
"Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery"
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My device booted to TWRP by itself without any problem, so no need to force it with keys or fastboot.
I forgot to mention, since TWRP is custom recovery You will trigger "knox void warranty 0x1", so if it's important to you - you need another way.
Does Your device boot to system after error with N910UXXU1BOD4? Cause my didn't.
Probably flashing original recovery will fix it also and will not trigger knox

I just want to clarify this just to be clear.
So after it fails you turn off, pull battery, turn on to download mode and install TWRP and then it will boot into TWRP and you just reboot and the BOE3 Taiwan firmware will just boot up? Sounds like magic, like you mentioned before.
stari4ek said:
I've repeated same procedure with newer rom: N910UXXU1BOE3/N910UZZT1BOE3:
Attempt to flash via Odin new firmware
Get error
Unplug device. Remove battery. Insert battery back. Boot to download mode again
Flash TWRP via odin
Successfully reboot to new system
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stari4ek said:
My device booted to TWRP by itself without any problem, so no need to force it with keys or fastboot.
I forgot to mention, since TWRP is custom recovery You will trigger "knox void warranty 0x1", so if it's important to you - you need another way.
Does Your device boot to system after error with N910UXXU1BOD4? Cause my didn't.
Probably flashing original recovery will fix it also and will not trigger knox
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Well after the error that odin gave me, i managed to recover my device using kies so my phones back on its original firmware all working. So, what is the method you used to install the latest taiwan update? Did you just go through the normal odin method or ? I dont really want to root the device, i just want to install the original stock 5.1 firmware.

a_ballads said:
I just want to clarify this just to be clear.
So after it fails you turn off, pull battery, turn on to download mode and install TWRP and then it will boot into TWRP and you just reboot and the BOE3 Taiwan firmware will just boot up? Sounds like magic, like you mentioned before.
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yes. after error.
i "reboot" device to download mode (disconnect from usb, take out battery, put it back. volume-down+home+power).
in download mode I install TWRP.
if "auto reboot" is ticked in odin - it will reboot to new recovery (twrp) automatically. it (twrp) will perform some patching and will reboot device automatically. device will boot to system.
first boot can take a while.
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gokhan04uk said:
Well after the error that odin gave me, i managed to recover my device using kies so my phones back on its original firmware all working. So, what is the method you used to install the latest taiwan update? Did you just go through the normal odin method or ? I dont really want to root the device, i just want to install the original stock 5.1 firmware.
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it.s 5.0.1 btw. There is no 5.1 yet
Yes I went through normal odin with last taiwan firmware.
it did fail with error above.
reboot to download mode.
I flashed TWRP on top of it.
when twrp is installed - system boots to new 5.0.1
KNOX is triggered!
some hours device is alive and fully working. no issues... yet =)
As usual. No responsibility here, Do it on Your own risk

stari4ek said:
yes. after error.
i "reboot" device to download mode (disconnect from usb, take out battery, put it back. volume-down+home+power).
in download mode I install TWRP.
if "auto reboot" is ticked in odin - it will reboot to new recovery (twrp) automatically. it (twrp) will perform some patching and will reboot device automatically. device will boot to system.
first boot can take a while.
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it.s 5.0.1 btw. There is no 5.1 yet
Yes I went through normal odin with last taiwan firmware.
it did fail with error above.
reboot to download mode.
I flashed TWRP on top of it.
when twrp is installed - system boots to new 5.0.1
KNOX is triggered!
some hours device is alive and fully working. no issues... yet =)
As usual. No responsibility here, Do it on Your own risk
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I see. Well there should be a way of getting this installed without having to root/trigger the knox. I dont see how others are doing it through odin and our ones are failing. There should be a reason. Or it might be that this specific taiwan one fails for everyone? I did see some who flashed the new zealand one without issues..

gokhan04uk said:
I see. Well there should be a way of getting this installed without having to root/trigger the knox. I dont see how others are doing it through odin and our ones are failing. There should be a reason. Or it might be that this specific taiwan one fails for everyone? I did see some who flashed the new zealand one without issues..
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probably it doesn't like that we're flashing different CSC.
the last image flashed is hidden.img, which if I'm not mistaken has CSC stuff
I'd expect that flashing this TAR without hidden.img or flashing original recovery instead of TWRP - will keep KNOX 0. But this homework is for someone else =)

stari4ek said:
probably it doesn't like that we're flashing different CSC.
the last image flashed is hidden.img, which if I'm not mistaken has CSC stuff
I'd expect that flashing this TAR without hidden.img or flashing original recovery instead of TWRP - will keep KNOX 0. But this homework is for someone else =)
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Ok, Well if i do it the way you done it, will i get future ota updates or not ? i dont mind voiding warranty because the device is from hong kong, even if something goes wrong it will be a headache to send it back there and wait for it to come back. If I can get future updates wirelessly then i dont mind rooting it.

Nope. It rejects to check OTA. Manual update via Odin is still an option.
Probably, if flash original recovery and reset device, so it switches to new CSC - OTA will work. Probably.

@gokhan04uk
Flashing a custom recovery does solve the problem... but when i tried the method below i noticied changes
BUT DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
it worked for me
Rename tar.md5 to tar
Extract tar using 7zip
Extarct hidden.img
Flash it via Odin as PDA/AP
It was succesfull for me
P.S: Knox is not triggered

Salim.Keady said:
@gokhan04uk
Flashing a custom recovery does solve the problem... but when i tried the method below i noticied changes
BUT DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
it worked for me
Rename tar.md5 to tar
Extract tar using 7zip
Extarct hidden.img
Flash it via Odin as PDA/AP
It was succesfull for me
P.S: Knox is not triggered
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This sounds interesting, can you please expand on the inductions as I am I little confused about when to flash hidden.img.
Thanks[emoji1]

Salim.Keady said:
@gokhan04uk
Flashing a custom recovery does solve the problem... but when i tried the method below i noticied changes
BUT DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
it worked for me
Rename tar.md5 to tar
Extract tar using 7zip
Extarct hidden.img
Flash it via Odin as PDA/AP
It was succesfull for me
P.S: Knox is not triggered
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Can you give us full instructions please. I downloaded N910UXXU1BOE3_N910UZZT1BOE3_N910UXXU1BOE3_HOME
After I rename the md5 file to tar and extract. What do I do with the hidden.img file ?
Do I need to use only odin? or anything else

gokhan04uk said:
Can you give us full instructions please. I downloaded N910UXXU1BOE3_N910UZZT1BOE3_N910UXXU1BOE3_HOME
After I rename the md5 file to tar and extract. What do I do with the hidden.img file ?
Do I need to use only odin? or anything else
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Flash firmware
Hidden fails
Extract hidden.img and flash it as pda
Simple as that
And remeber am not responsible even if it worked for me and another user

Salim.Keady said:
Flash firmware
Hidden fails
Extract hidden.img and flash it as pda
Simple as that
And remeber am not responsible even if it worked for me and another user
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So I have to go through the normal odin process. Once it fails. I have to flash hidden.img through odin?

gokhan04uk said:
So I have to go through the normal odin process. Once it fails. I have to flash hidden.img through odin?
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Yes

How do you even flash the hidden.img,ext4 files through odin?

TAB 4 10.1 STUCK IN "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery"

TAB 4 10.1 STUCK IN "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery"
Today I was trying to update my Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T530) to the lastest version via kies and then i've got this message "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies emergency recovery fix" . I've tried everything and I cant fix that. The only progress tha I've made is to get recovery installed (because it wiped everything). Does anyone know how to fix this or have the official "update.zip" from samsung?

ZenJB said:
Today I was trying to update my Tab 4 10.1 (SM-T530) to the lastest version via kies and then i've got this message "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. please select recovery mode in kies emergency recovery fix" . I've tried everything and I cant fix that. The only progress tha I've made is to get recovery installed (because it wiped everything). Does anyone know how to fix this or have the official "update.zip" from samsung?
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Never use Kies, the only thing it's capable of is not working properly. Use an SM-T530 firmware file from this thread, flash it with Odin to fix your tablet and update to lollipop (you have to boot your tablet into download mode to do so, home, vol-, and power)

I found my mistake. after that error happened i needed to
wipe cache and data. What i did was:
1) Download the rom
2) Extract the recovery
3) Convert the recovery to a Odin file (since the normal firmware was giving a "fail" in odin) using "Caboomi's_Recovery_img2tar_odin_maker"
3) Wipe data and cache using recovery
4) Update the rom normaly flashing the firmware file via Odin

ZenJB said:
I found my mistake. after that error happened i needed to
wipe cache and data. What i did was:
1) Download the rom
2) Extract the recovery
3) Convert the recovery to a Odin file (since the normal firmware was giving a "fail" in odin) using "Caboomi's_Recovery_img2tar_odin_maker"
3) Wipe data and cache using recovery
4) Update the rom normaly flashing the firmware file via Odin
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What nonsense
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Use an SM-T530 firmware file from this thread, flash it with Odin to fix your tablet and update to lollipop (you have to boot your tablet into download mode to do so, home, vol-, and power)
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Do as written

repey6 said:
What nonsense
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Do as written
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I have tried that before and it didn't worked it showed a red Square in odin saying "Fail" everytime

ZenJB said:
I have tried that before and it didn't worked it showed a red Square in odin saying "Fail" everytime
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Are you sure that T530 . May be T530NU ?
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Odin log please

repey6 said:
Are you sure that T530 . May be T530NU ?
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Odin log please
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My tablet is the SM-T530 from Portugal (Its on the sticker at the back of my tab4)
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T530XXU1BOG2_T530OXX1BOE1_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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> tz.mbn
<ID:0/005> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/005> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/005> boot.img
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

ZenJB said:
My tablet is the SM-T530 from Portugal (Its on the sticker at the back of my tab4)
I dont have the Odin Log
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Wait some time i download your service firmware .

The official update.zip from samsung where can we get it?

Official samsung server
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repey6 said:
Wait some time i download your service firmware .
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347801842

repey6 said:
Official samsung server
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347801842
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I can't flash it via official recovery
In my tablet it appears again the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue" error

ZenJB said:
I can't flash it via official recovery
In my tablet it appears again the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue" error
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This archiv need unpack and flash via Odin . What do you see service firmware firstly ?

repey6 said:
This archiv need unpack and flash via Odin . What do you see service firmware firstly ?
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What do you mean by service firmware?
I've tried flashing that files via odin and it failed. I installed now a custom rom (it triped my knox counter of course) and my device is working again but i cant go back to stock from it happens the same error.

ZenJB said:
What do you mean by service firmware?
I've tried flashing that files via odin and it failed. I installed now a custom rom (it triped my knox counter of course) and my device is working again but i cant go back to stock from it happens the same error.
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I've been meaning to ask, before you ran Odin, you did remember to extract the .tar.md5 file from the .zip, correct?

ZenJB said:
What do you mean by service firmware?
I've tried flashing that files via odin and it failed. I installed now a custom rom (it triped my knox counter of course) and my device is working again but i cant go back to stock from it happens the same error.
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Service firmware.http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-4/general/kklp-service-firmwares-sm-t530-sm-t531-t3158803 .
If you cant to flash this firmware via Odin so you use wrong Odin or cord or USB hub .

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
I've been meaning to ask, before you ran Odin, you did remember to extract the .tar.md5 file from the .zip, correct?
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Yes I extracted

Stuck in firmware upgrade mode S4 9505

Hallo to everybody!
Trying to downgrade to 4.4.3 from 5.0.1. with Odin 3.0.9
ROM was I9505XXUFNA1_I9505OXAFNA1_SER
Phone was rooted. Maybe i forgot to uncheck repartition, but i dont know for sure.
Cant enter factory reset mode with vol+ home power buttons. Asking for Kies recovery mode, which cant discover phone at all.
Only download mode is working, but stops with "aboot.mbn" in Odin.
Please help.

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img

Did you update your bootloader to lollipop? If so I don't think you can go back to KK.

Ben81 said:
Did you update your bootloader to lollipop? If so I don't think you can go back to KK.
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dont know for sure. last time i have this phone update, it was a software bundle.
dont know exactly my current 5.0.1 version.
now i tried to install latest russian official ROM, but no success. maybe BL files are damaged too, cause phone doesnt want to load OS.

apfeofanov said:
dont know for sure. last time i have this phone update, it was a software bundle.
dont know exactly my current 5.0.1 version.
now i tried to install latest russian official ROM, but no success. maybe BL files are damaged too, cause phone doesnt want to load OS.
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On a download mode screen it says: "Downloading. Do not turn off target" and "Start 224.1440" in the corner.

apfeofanov said:
On a download mode screen it says: "Downloading. Do not turn off target" and "Start 224.1440" in the corner.
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The firmware you are trying to flash is a LEAK. Follow this steps:
1. Download the latest firmware android 4.4.2 Russia (SER): HERE and unzip it.
2. Boot your device in DOWNLOAD MODE and flash the firmware via ODIN (unticking Auto-reboot option). Take out the battery when you see PASS in green (like in the pic attached).
3. Put in the battery again and boot in Recovery Mode - Wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition.
4. Select option: Reboot system now.
5. It should boot android 4.4.2 normally.
Ben81 said:
Did you update your bootloader to lollipop? If so I don't think you can go back to KK.
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Yes, you can downgrade easily. I did it more of 10 times.

Joku1981 said:
Take a look: HERE.
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Yes, you can. I own a i9505 and I downgraded more of 10 times.
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I saw this thread before and tried this. Not working with me. Download stripe just stops at the beginning.
Maybe its a cable problem, dunno. Will try new one in a couple of hours.

Joku1981 said:
The firmware you are trying to flash is a LEAK. Follow this steps:
1. Download the latest firmware android 4.4.2 Russia (SER): HERE and unzip it.
2. Boot your device in DOWNLOAD MODE and flash the firmware via ODIN (unticking Auto-reboot option). Take out the battery when you see PASS in green (like in the pic attached).
3. Put in the battery again and boot in Recovery Mode - Wipe data/factory reset + wipe cache partition.
4. Select option: Reboot system now.
5. It should boot android 4.4.2 normally.
Yes, you can downgrade easily. I did it more of 10 times.
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took another cable and did regular upgrade with latest 5.0.1 for Russia, Odin stopped again, then i took the cable out and put it back. Odin was still working and everything was fine, still downloading smth in the phone, phone had text - "renewing 291 programs" and when counter reached 291, phone just rebooted with the old UI . Now i have old system back and Recovery is working. Should i follow your procedure to downgrade, cause i still dont like Lollipop?

apfeofanov said:
took another cable and did regular upgrade with latest 5.0.1 for Russia, Odin stopped again, then i took the cable out and put it back. Odin was still working and everything was fine, still downloading smth in the phone, phone had text - "renewing 291 programs" and when counter reached 291, phone just rebooted with the old UI . Now i have old system back and Recovery is working. Should i follow your procedure to downgrade, cause i still dont like Lollipop?
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Yep.

Joku1981 said:
Yep.
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I9505XXUGNJ8-I9505OXEGNJ2-SER.zip 1.50 GB
will this one work? cant dl one you send from sammobile, its too slow.

Joku1981 said:
Yep.
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https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347833385 - took russian 4.4.2 from here
Model GT-I9505
Model name GALAXY S4 LTE
Country Russia
Version Android 4.4.2
Changelist 3162654
Build date Fri, 31 Oct 2014 13:49:52 +0000
Product code SER
PDA I9505XXUGNJ8
CSC I9505OXEGNJ2
wrong cable - http://www.ebay.com/itm/141602020496?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT wasnt working
Kudos to Joku1981!

Please help me i tried rooting and now my phone won't work

I tried rooting my phone using Odin from this tutorial:
https:// theunlockr(dot)com/2016/02/04/root-samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-plus/
It failed and now my phone reads "Kernel is not seandroid enforcing" and will not enter recovery mode.
I tried installing the proper firmware but when I try using that it fails and my phone then reads "SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 3 BINARY 2"
This is what Odin says:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> cm.bin
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
I don't know what to do, and any help would be greatly appreciated!
Also, the firmware I used is G928TUVU2COI5_G928TTMB2COI5_TMB and my model is SM-G928T

Can you still get into download mode? I'm thinking you rooted with the wrong version. Are you on 5.1.1 or 6.0.1?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...-root-s6-edge-plus-marshmallow-6-0-1-t3325477

kdogguk said:
Can you still get into download mode? I'm thinking you rooted with the wrong version. Are you on 5.1.1 or 6.0.1?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...-root-s6-edge-plus-marshmallow-6-0-1-t3325477
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I'm on the most updated software, that's entirely possible. I can get on download mode, I will try to use the link you gave me and give you an update, thank you very much

kdogguk said:
Can you still get into download mode? I'm thinking you rooted with the wrong version. Are you on 5.1.1 or 6.0.1?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s6-...-root-s6-edge-plus-marshmallow-6-0-1-t3325477
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Okay so I tried it but since my phone doesn't turn on I cant put in the files from that link, I tried using oden and it failed again. On Odin it says Pass but my phone continues to say Kernel is Not seandroid enforcing, I've been at this for so long and I can't find a fix :'(

Where did you get your stock firmware from to flash with odin?
Is it a 3 file flash or a single large file which you place in the AP slot?
I find the 3 file ones are better as it contains the firmware, bootloader and correct files all for the same version/model.
Try sammobile, the download is slow if you don't have premium access to the download site.
You can also try the program kies or whatever the recovery program is these days, I remember with my note having exhausted all possibilities using it and it actually worked. It's slow but might bring your phone back to life.
Looks like the recovery program lies is now called smart switch...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...p/flash-stock-firmware-using-samsung-t3079176

kdogguk said:
Where did you get your stock firmware from to flash with odin?
Is it a 3 file flash or a single large file which you place in the AP slot?
I find the 3 file ones are better as it contains the firmware, bootloader and correct files all for the same version/model.
Try sammobile, the download is slow if you don't have premium access to the download site.
You can also try the program kies or whatever the recovery program is these days, I remember with my note having exhausted all possibilities using it and it actually worked. It's slow but might bring your phone back to life.
Looks like the recovery program lies is now called smart switch...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...p/flash-stock-firmware-using-samsung-t3079176
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It's a three file flash I believe, I've just been putting one huge file in the AP, I haven't heard of the three file thing, I've tried the Sammobile firmware stock too and it hasn't worked. It fails on Odin. Do you know anything else I could try?

You could try grabbing TWRP recovery and flashing that with odin. That could give you access to a recovery to wipe and factory wipe. You could grab a custom rom and use TWRP to install that.
If you could find the 3 file flash it might help because it will have the right bootloader/firmware/csc for your phone.
Just a quick thought... Have you tried running odin with administration rights in Windows? And is it the latest version of odin?
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Found these links for you to have a look at...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...sources-tmobile-g928t-galaxy-s6-edge-t3204478
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...rmware-g928t-complete-untouched-boh6-t3198387

kdogguk said:
You could try grabbing TWRP recovery and flashing that with odin. That could give you access to a recovery to wipe and factory wipe. You could grab a custom rom and use TWRP to install that.
If you could find the 3 file flash it might help because it will have the right bootloader/firmware/csc for your phone.
Just a quick thought... Have you tried running odin with administration rights in Windows? And is it the latest version of odin?
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Found these links for you to have a look at...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...sources-tmobile-g928t-galaxy-s6-edge-t3204478
http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...rmware-g928t-complete-untouched-boh6-t3198387
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Sorry this is really late, apparently nothing worked, I took it to the uBreakiFix and they apparently had to install the firmware by it's build number which took like a week cause I had to go through every single build number. But thank you very much for your help