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[Q] Having issues booting up my N9005 after a failed 5.0 Official Lollipop Update

Hello, I have tried updating my N9005 to the latest firmware 5.0 provided on Sammobile. After attempting to flash it via ODIN, the following error occurs:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
Retried this step several times, but i have received the same error.
Following a few instructions found on the XDA forums, I tried using PIT file in order to re-partition.
The phone now reboots but will not go past the first boot screen "Samsung Galaxy Note3 N9005".
I tried pulling out the battery and performing a factory reset (along with wiping caches), but the situation is still the same after rebooting the device.
Also I have noticed that upon accessing "recovery mode", a error stating " Failed to mount /system (Invalid argument)" error is displayed.
I'm pretty new at upgrading phones and I've bought this phone recently and was unaware of the consequences of flashing ROMS via Odin.
The initial fw. on the device was 4.4.2 Official Samsung. Is there any way that I can make the phone reboot normally with fw. 4.4.2? Or any other firmware for that matter?
Thanks in advance.

AndreiRonaldo said:
Thanks in advance.
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Reflash the firmware again now via ODIN without the .pit file.

Joku1981 said:
Reflash the firmware again now via ODIN without the .pit file.
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I've tried that several times without success. But the issue was fixed. Apparently the PIT file I was using did not match the ROM i was flashing. I just had to find a matching pair of both ROM and PIT and now I've successfully booted my device. Hope that this thread might help others in need for answers to similar questions.

Alright, this is taking alot more than i had expected, after finally managing to boot my device, I've noticed that flashed rom behaves awfully, my phone is stuttering, and i have no sound. Also, my IMEI is displayed as "Unknown" in the "Status'" section of the device's Settings. Any suggestion on how to fix this issue?

flash the stock the rom you have before

Flashing stock firmware to 5.1.1 SM-G925W8 (Canadian/Telus) problems. HELP!

Hello I recently rooted my phone on 5.1.1 (Lollipop) and everything went well no issues till last night when I tried to install xposed installer and ended up soft bricking (I think) my phone, where it will turn on to the samsung s6 edge + logo and just sit there and won't go any further. I found out how to flash to the original firmware using Odin 3.10.7 and with the stock firmware file.
now I put my phone into download mode and connect it to Odin, put the firmware file into the AP section and hit start.
Once I hit start I get a fail message and this :
<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)
I've tried different firmwares from different sites, different odin verions, USB ports please help
I tried uploading pictures and links to the firmware I used but apparently I need 10 posts before that so if you want to know anything else in order to help please ask.

am non rooted trying to flash a different firmware and I get the same. I remove the OEM lock but cannot flash anything

odin 3.10.7 works

You write SM-G925W8 that´s S6 Edge, not S6 Edge+!!! Try firmware for SM-G928W8!

In serious need of some help :(

Hello all,
So ill make this short and sweet, I have an S5 the G900F and it wont boot, it just turns on, shows the Galaxy S5 logo, then appears to start the next Samsung logo but crashes instantly and restarts (does this on a loop)
I have attempted to use odin and flash using the latest firmware I believe to be correct for the phone, to which it fails at the end on "complete write operation failed". I then proceeded to try the recovery.tar file from the same rom and it worked (took about 10 seconds total) but im still getting the same loop.
Tried Kies and all that jazz, literally doesn't even see the phone so cant do jack, recovery mode doesn't boot, all I can get is download mode (home+voldown+power)
I would be ever so grateful if someone knows the answer to this as its driving me insane.
p.s. im by no way good with android so if im missing something blatantly obvious shout it out.
Thanks in Advance

Where am I going wrong?
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Ext4)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

itsenigma said:
Where am I going wrong?
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Ext4)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Try this guide.
Or this little tutorial:
Open the firmware file in winrar and extract the hidden.img. Rename it as hidden.img.tar.
Load the new file into the PDA tab, and flash.
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[Solved] Odin fails at/after param.bin

Answer, apparently I was using v4 bootloader, thought I was on most recent, but I wasn't. Had a hard time finding newer/current firmwares for my device, but was able to find v5, flashed and went perfectly
So I'm trying to reset my phone as a bad rom flash caused some sort of issue and couldn't get back into twrp "official binaries only"
Find latest firmware for my csc (which was july) doesnt work, I thought it might have been a BL issue as I had the august patch through a custom rom, found a different csc which was from august, and I get the same error
I also no longer get the official binaries only, just a bootloop of "An error has occurred while updating....use emergency recovery function in smart switch" which I also tried, no luck, but I can still get into download mode
Using most recent odin, official cable, updated usb firmware and such and am running as admin. Have tried different ports too, but it always fails at same step
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 5716 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> param.bin
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Phone also says SW REV CHECK FAIL (Bootloader) Device 5, Binary: 4 after failed ODIN install
Any Ideas? Thanks

Bricked SM-J510FN Help

Hello everyone,
I bricked my phone…. It is a SM-J510FN and when I start it right now, it shows "An error has occured while updating the decive Software. etc." Smart Switch is not recognizing the decive anymore, I cannot enter TRWP and I tried to Flash the stock Rom with Odin but it fails with the following error :
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 2878 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> hyp.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I would highly appreciate any help since I am running out of ideas what to do....
Thanks in Advance!

ottavio22 said:
Hello everyone,
I bricked my phone…. It is a SM-J510FN and when I start it right now, it shows "An error has occured while updating the decive Software. etc." Smart Switch is not recognizing the decive anymore, I cannot enter TRWP and I tried to Flash the stock Rom with Odin but it fails with the following error :
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 2878 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> hyp.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I would highly appreciate any help since I am running out of ideas what to do....
Thanks in Advance!
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Did you try flashing TWRP again? Bc you flash stock one! If you could enter twrp, flash some of ROMs for your device.

RootingPro-18 said:
Did you try flashing TWRP again? Bc you flash stock one! If you could enter twrp, flash some of ROMs for your device.
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Thank you for your answer. I did try that but was unable to to boot into TWRP. I finally managed to Flash the stock ROM via Odin. The mistake I pointed out above was fixed by changing from a 3.0 USB to a 2.0 USB port. Weirdly Odin seems to create Errors when using 2.0 in some rare Occasion. For everyone encoutering the same I encourage you to check if you are using a 2.0 USB.
Thank you for the answer anyway. Thread can be closed.

ottavio22 said:
Thank you for your answer. I did try that but was unable to to boot into TWRP. I finally managed to Flash the stock ROM via Odin. The mistake I pointed out above was fixed by changing from a 3.0 USB to a 2.0 USB port. Weirdly Odin seems to create Errors when using 2.0 in some rare Occasion. For everyone encoutering the same I encourage you to check if you are using a 2.0 USB.
Thank you for the answer anyway. Thread can be closed.
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i had no issues with 3.0