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0[Q] [Help] (4.2.2 MDL i337 AT&T) Unknown IMEI Number + softbrick (SOLVED)

Hi,
I'm still a newb to the s4, so thanks for taking the time to look at my thread!
I got an S4 i337 from eBay. The phone booted up with the little custom and unlock graphic on the boot screen. The IMEI was reading all 0000... I tried to use QPST to see if restoring the .QCN from my other S4 i337 (also on 4.2.2 MDL) would help the IMEI issue. QPST gave me a "no phone" error when I tried to backup/restore on the new i337. I tried to root / reinstall recovery using CASUAL. It successfully rooted and installed TWRP but didn't help my QPST situation.
I had read that an incorrect or mis-flashed modem could be causing my problems so tried installing the MDL modem through ODIN 3.07. I tried to flash the modem.bin from through "phone" and got...
"<ID:0/003> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/003> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/003> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)"
After that point I couldn't do anything with the phone so I unplugged the USB and did a battery pull to reboot. Since then I haven't been able to boot up the phone, nor boot into Recovery. It just sits on the samsung logo, or in the case of recovery goes to a black screen and then reboots to the samsung logo. I can still boot into download-mode.
I imagine the solution is simple to one of you pros, but I've been having trouble searching for it and clearly haven't done such a good job so far... any help is much appreciated!
Thanks XDA!

Are you sure your phone is on mdl firmware? If you are I would try to flash the mdl factory firmware with odin, not just the modem but the tar file.
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
Are you sure your phone is on mdl firmware? If you are I would try to flash the mdl factory firmware with odin, not just the modem but the tar file.
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You're right I don't know what the previous owner did. I'll try that, thanks for the advice!

jd1639 said:
Are you sure your phone is on mdl firmware? If you are I would try to flash the mdl factory firmware with odin, not just the modem but the tar file.
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Okay well I downloaded the firmware from Sammobile and followed their instructions...
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=14623
This time Odin finished it's job...
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337UCUAMDL_I337ATTAMDL_I337UCUAMDL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
The phone is still unable to get past the startup screen
This one...
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
And if I try to boot it into recovery I get the "recovery booting..." but it then shuts off and (fails at) start up again...
Is it possible my recovery is damaged? If so is there a way to install it through Odin? Am I still able to somehow use ADB?
Thanks

Odin does flash the recovery. Keep trying to get into recovery. When you do do a factory reset. That'll get you past the boot loop. The boot loop is common, but you need to do the factory reset.
If you can't get in to recovery try flashing with odin again
Sent from my Nexus 5

jd1639 said:
Odin does flash the recovery. Keep trying to get into recovery. When you do do a factory reset. That'll get you past the boot loop. The boot loop is common, but you need to do the factory reset.
If you can't get in to recovery try flashing with odin again
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Hey you're right, I didn't think I'd eventually get into recovery. I just kept holding down the "vol up" button, and after it failed to boot into recovery the first time it successfully did it the second time!
Ran factory reset, reboot phone... successful boot!
Now both my Baseband and IMEI are listed as unknown...
So I rooted this time using Motochopper (worked well for me on my other S4)
Ran RegionLock Away (as a crapshoot... someone reported it bringing back their lost imei...)... didn't help
Installed phoneutil.apk and ran QPST again. It still reports no phone connected on the the COM#s it was connected to.
So far softbrick has been fixed (Thank you SO much!), but now does anyone have any ideas regarding my IMEI number?

This might sound crazy, but I'd Odin again. It should bring your baseband and imei back unless something is really messed up.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I727

jd1639 said:
This might sound crazy, but I'd Odin again. It should bring your baseband and imei back unless something is really messed up.
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Reinstalled the same MDL firmware through ODIN, booted fine on first try but no fix to IMEI or Baseband. used CASUAL to install TWRP, and used TWRP to install the "modem_CWM_I337UCUAMDL.zip", followed by the "Modem_CWM_I337UCUAMDL_Unlock.zip". Neither seemed to help anything. Going to run the firmware install through Odin again, but I don't expect results.
(Edit: yea, no results)

I found this thread on the Galaxy S3 boards talking about efsv1 and efsv2 (came out July 2013) and efsv1 basebands can't read efsv2... is this at all relevant to the Galaxy S4?

Ziida said:
I found this thread on the Galaxy S3 boards talking about efsv1 and efsv2 (came out July 2013) and efsv1 basebands can't read efsv2... is this at all relevant to the Galaxy S4?
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@rootSU do you know the answer to this? He's lost his imei and odining the stock firmware has not brought it back. I'm out of ideas. Thanx rootSU
Sent from my Nexus 5

Check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2370699

jd1639 said:
@rootSU do you know the answer to this? He's lost his imei and odining the stock firmware has not brought it back. I'm out of ideas. Thanx rootSU
Sent from my Nexus 5
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I'll be honest, I do not know. I would assume that since Samsung released EFSv2, all subsequent devices were already EFSv2. Of course., these are just the names I have penned. They, in reality could have been EFSv46 and EFSv47. It could also be that each device undergoes these revisions of EFS, to fix bugs or improve service, but this is mere conjecture.
In short, I cannot answer as I have no direct experience of the device in question. Sorry.

jmjoyas said:
Check this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2370699
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Well... That thread worked in getting my imei from "null / null" to "0 / 00". It also made my phone recognized in QPST again! so I was able to install the AWS qcn file and that gave my phone a legitimately recognized IMEI number!
I need to thank everyone for all their help in this thread, the linked thread, and the AWS thread. Looks like I've got an IMEI number again!

Bricked Galaxy Core Prime

(NOTE: This is NOT my phone, but I do have it until it's fixed)
I tried rooting this MetroPCS Galaxy Core Prime via Kingroot, something went wrong. After I rooted it, I gave it back to its owner, and he came back from Spring Break with a Samsung paperweight. Recovery doesn't work, neither does booting it up regularly. It gives me the " Custom Binary blocked by FAP. " and in red text, it says " SECURE FAIL: KERNEL " So, I was like "Hey, no biggie, let's just flash the stock firmware." Well, there's an issue there. It boots into Download mode, but it doesn't show up on Odin. I REALLY need help, as this isn't my phone. Thanks guys.

TacoTank said:
(NOTE: This is NOT my phone, but I do have it until it's fixed)
I tried rooting this MetroPCS Galaxy Core Prime via Kingroot, something went wrong. After I rooted it, I gave it back to its owner, and he came back from Spring Break with a Samsung paperweight. Recovery doesn't work, neither does booting it up regularly. It gives me the " Custom Binary blocked by FAP. " and in red text, it says " SECURE FAIL: KERNEL " So, I was like "Hey, no biggie, let's just flash the stock firmware." Well, there's an issue there. It boots into Download mode, but it doesn't show up on Odin. I REALLY need help, as this isn't my phone. Thanks guys.
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OK first make sure the drivers are installed because I had the same problem with my galaxy prime, after that open Odin then boot into download mode.
Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk

EvilDeveloper said:
OK first make sure the drivers are installed because I had the same problem with my galaxy prime, after that open Odin then boot into download mode.
Sent from my SM-G530T using Tapatalk
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I ended up fixing it after all! Thanks for the help though. (Can a mod take this thread down?)

i bricked my galaxy core prime can you guys help? i have kies but i cant find the serial number on the phone

Pandabearzzz said:
i bricked my galaxy core prime can you guys help? i have kies but i cant find the serial number on the phone
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Boot the phone into download mode (home, vol-, power), connect to PC with USB, and use Odin to flash the stock firmware (AP button). If you know your phone's model number I can give you a link to the stock firmware file

thisisapoorusernamechoice said:
Boot the phone into download mode (home, vol-, power), connect to PC with USB, and use Odin to flash the stock firmware (AP button). If you know your phone's model number I can give you a link to the stock firmware file
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Thanks. Worked perfectly.

well...i still have a bricked core prime
flashed stock firmware and still get only the model number to blink on, then a vibration. same thing over and over and over.
For a split second, I was able to get into recovery mode, but only once. I picked "system reboot" and it went right back to the
model number blinking. Kies won't recognize the serial number, Odin says "success" but the phone still a no-go. Any ideas?

phoneless butthead said:
flashed stock firmware and still get only the model number to blink on, then a vibration. same thing over and over and over.
For a split second, I was able to get into recovery mode, but only once. I picked "system reboot" and it went right back to the
model number blinking. Kies won't recognize the serial number, Odin says "success" but the phone still a no-go. Any ideas?
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Under battery there are:
IMEI
IMEI
S/N
Are you sure you input S/N not IMEI?
I did it the first time i use KIES since i am very nervous.
The phone should be put on downloading mode to perform the procedure.

Galaxy Core Prime stuck in endless boot, trying everything
Hey guys, I found this thread and I'm hoping I can figure out this massively frustrating issue with the Galaxy Core Prime as well.
It was stuck in endless boot so I downloaded the Samsung drivers to my PC and then used Odin (v3.10.7) to load twrp-3.0.2-0-coreprimelte.img.tar (from dl.twrp.me/coreprimelte/) on AP and clicked Start. Failed.
My log from Odin is below, and the phone showed "Custom Binary Recovery blocked by FRP Lock".
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Now I'm trying to use Kies3 firmware upgrade to see if it'll get the phone out of endless boot mode but it required a serial number and I don't have one. Don't have the box, and it's not on the sticker.
Check it out -- am I nuts or is this void of SN?
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Meanwhile I'm downloading the firmware to flash with Odin but it's going to be a while before the download finishes... so in the mean time I'm trying whatever I can.
I tried looking up how to bypass the FRP lock but couldn't find directions that involved not being able to boot the actual phone.
Any ideas?

heymishka said:
Hey guys, I found this thread and I'm hoping I can figure out this massively frustrating issue with the Galaxy Core Prime as well.
It was stuck in endless boot so I downloaded the Samsung drivers to my PC and then used Odin (v3.10.7) to load twrp-3.0.2-0-coreprimelte.img.tar (from dl.twrp.me/coreprimelte/) on AP and clicked Start. Failed.
My log from Odin is below, and the phone showed "Custom Binary Recovery blocked by FRP Lock".
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Now I'm trying to use Kies3 firmware upgrade to see if it'll get the phone out of endless boot mode but it required a serial number and I don't have one. Don't have the box, and it's not on the sticker.
Check it out -- am I nuts or is this void of SN?
Meanwhile I'm downloading the firmware to flash with Odin but it's going to be a while before the download finishes... so in the mean time I'm trying whatever I can.
I tried looking up how to bypass the FRP lock but couldn't find directions that involved not being able to boot the actual phone.
Any ideas?
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I believe the S/N on your sticker is the FCC ID.

Victory is mine!
xCrakerZ said:
I believe the S/N on your sticker is the FCC ID.
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I tried that to no avail - luckily I just successfully reinstalled the firmware with Odin3 v3.10.7!
It stayed stuck on the boot screen for a few minutes and then suddenly it kicked into the welcome screen. VICTORY!
The phone was wiped of course, but at least it's a phone again. Thanks everyone - I know I just posted in this thread today but I read through the whole thing and it helped me figure this out. :good:

heymishka said:
I tried that to no avail - luckily I just successfully reinstalled the firmware with Odin3 v3.10.7!
It stayed stuck on the boot screen for a few minutes and then suddenly it kicked into the welcome screen. VICTORY!
The phone was wiped of course, but at least it's a phone again. Thanks everyone - I know I just posted in this thread today but I read through the whole thing and it helped me figure this out. :good:
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Glad you make it

TacoTank said:
(NOTE: This is NOT my phone, but I do have it until it's fixed)
I tried rooting this MetroPCS Galaxy Core Prime via Kingroot, something went wrong. After I rooted it, I gave it back to its owner, and he came back from Spring Break with a Samsung paperweight. Recovery doesn't work, neither does booting it up regularly. It gives me the " Custom Binary blocked by FAP. " and in red text, it says " SECURE FAIL: KERNEL " So, I was like "Hey, no biggie, let's just flash the stock firmware." Well, there's an issue there. It boots into Download mode, but it doesn't show up on Odin. I REALLY need help, as this isn't my phone. Thanks guys.
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Ok you'll need to go to sammobile.com, go to firmware and search for Galaxy core prime (the model) and download the firmware.
Then download the latest Odin and open the .exe and select PDA or AP and select the firmware you just downloaded.
Now boot your phone to Download mode b yholding the home, power and volume down button at the same time and when a warning dialog
appears press the volume up button and now connect the phone to your PC and click on start in Odin.
After the flasihng process ends, you will have your Galaxy Core Prime working perfectly.
If you want to root your phone again then I recommend checking the OEM Unlock in the developer option in android settings, this will disable FRP/FAP Lock.

Hey can anyone help me i to am unable to find a stock rom to fix my phone. It's a Samsung galaxy core prime sm-s820l. Won't boot past Samsung galaxy core prime screen, kies or Odin aren't working for me.

Flavinkelly said:
Hey can anyone help me i to am unable to find a stock rom to fix my phone. It's a Samsung galaxy core prime sm-s820l. Won't boot past Samsung galaxy core prime screen, kies or Odin aren't working for me.
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Got to sammobile.com and download your rom. Switch your phone to download mode, connect your phone with your PC (if your PC cannot detect your phone Odin then uninstall and reinstall Samsung drivers on your PC) and select AP or PDA in Odin and select your ROM (the zip file) and wait until it's finished flashing the ROM.

FardeenTGO said:
Got to sammobile.com and download your rom. Switch your phone to download mode, connect your phone with your PC (if your PC cannot detect your phone Odin then uninstall and reinstall Samsung drivers on your PC) and select AP or PDA in Odin and select your ROM (the zip file) and wait until it's finished flashing the ROM.
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Not to be unkind, but I don't think there is any firmware for the sm-s820l. If you find any, could you post a link?

heymishka said:
Hey guys, I found this thread and I'm hoping I can figure out this massively frustrating issue with the Galaxy Core Prime as well.
It was stuck in endless boot so I downloaded the Samsung drivers to my PC and then used Odin (v3.10.7) to load twrp-3.0.2-0-coreprimelte.img.tar (from dl.twrp.me/coreprimelte/) on AP and clicked Start. Failed.
My log from Odin is below, and the phone showed "Custom Binary Recovery blocked by FRP Lock".
<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> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Now I'm trying to use Kies3 firmware upgrade to see if it'll get the phone out of endless boot mode but it required a serial number and I don't have one. Don't have the box, and it's not on the sticker.
Check it out -- am I nuts or is this void of SN?
Meanwhile I'm downloading the firmware to flash with Odin but it's going to be a while before the download finishes... so in the mean time I'm trying whatever I can.
I tried looking up how to bypass the FRP lock but couldn't find directions that involved not being able to boot the actual phone.
Any ideas?
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Download the latest Odin and Samsung driver and install it.
Download the stock ROM of your phone in sammobile.com
Go to the download mode by long pressing on volume down+power+home button.
Connect your phone to your pc with a usb cable.
Launch Odin and choose PDA or AP.
Select the stock rom of your phone and press on download in Odin.
It may take some minutes and when the process is complete, reboot your phone if it stays on the download mode.
Hit Thank if it helped
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hydroman202 said:
Not to be unkind, but I don't think there is any firmware for the sm-s820l. If you find any, could you post a link?
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Here ; https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B-KfJE4M0My6Z1RsNUpXaFA3bmM
Its a deodexed rom.
Hit Thank if helped.

TacoTank said:
I ended up fixing it after all! Thanks for the help though. (Can a mod take this thread down?)
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Can you tell me how you fixed it because my Galaxy core prime has been soft brick for a year now and I need help

Mrkingg said:
Can you tell me how you fixed it because my Galaxy core prime has been soft brick for a year now and I need help
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Flash stock rom through odin on a pc/laptop.

FardeenTGO said:
Flash stock rom through odin on a pc/laptop.
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I've done everything it still not working the reason I brick my is because I used kingroot and forgot to activate OEM unlock now not even my PC recognizing my phone I really need help

Note 4 SM-N910W8 - Help

Hi
So I got this note from a seller online. The seller was forth coming in letting me know of the problem with the phone. It was stuck ultra-saving mode and the person didn’t know how to get it out of it, hence I got a good deal to tinker with.
NOW, I am stuck. As you can see from the pics below I am trying to flash it with kies. However, its unable to write.
There was an instance where download screen was telling me that I was missing PIT file, and now its just unable to write to system………
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Any help will be highly appreciated.
I tried flashing TWRP, but after brute forcing it via odin, it shows “Pass” but when I try to boot into recovery, again it displays that unable to write…….so I cant even flash a stock rom.
Model # SM-N910W8
Thanks.

Flash the full recovery firmware.
Reporting via N910G.

@yashthemw, Could you please direct me to the recovery .tar for my model..... Model # SM-N910W8 - Canadian version.
Can i use any model's recovery? N910F/C/T?
Really appreciate it.
Could you also please clarify the PIT partition message i got:
Should i flash .pit file first with a recovery image (via odin) OR do flash pit first and then flash recovery.
Thanks again.

your best bet would be to google "how to flash a galaxy note 4" from there take your time you"ll see anything you need....its not that hard at the end.....your phone only need a brand new flash!!

Hey guys, so i did do a re-flash
followed this guide
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1TsTQeSXJBA
How To UnRoot, UnBrick, and/or Flash your Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Stock!
Got the firmware from samobile (that took 2 hours :S)
here is the log from Odin:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
Any thoughts? really appreciate the help...........

Try to flash the c.f. auto root file.
There is no recovery firmware available for n910w8 .
Reporting via N910G.

HI
So i flashed CF root via odin and have this showing up...............I am clueless as to what to do next...............any suggestions?

samsha said:
HI
So i flashed CF root via odin and have this showing up...............I am clueless as to what to do next...............any suggestions?
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Now try to flash stock rom.
Reporting via N910G.

Hi
I tried flashing a stock rom.............its still asking for a pit file :S
I am totally lost now what to do, anyone with ideas??
Does it matter if i use a different model (eg: f/g etc) note 4 firmware??? recovery? to flash??
Or am i stuck with N910W8 files............. :S

i think u need a pit file if u search for the pit file there should be one on xda

Solved!
Hi guys,
So after weeks of reading up on possible solutions, I got the N4 to work.
Here are the steps to try out, this is for the SM-N910W8 model, but you can find the pit files and your specific files online or from the links I post.
You will need 3 things;
1) Odin – I used the 3.09 version.
http://odindownload.com/Samsung-Odin/#.WCvgpeYrKMo
2) Pit file: http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30022
Search your model, for me it was the SM-N910W8.
3) Download the latest firmware from online - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Try to get the original carrier brand you have but I used a unknown one.
(on a side note, this step will take 2 hours, at-least for me it did. Damn you regular download)
2016-05-30 Unknown 6.0.1 N910W8VLU1DPE2 N910W8OYA1DPE2
Steps:
I loaded up the pit file, and the AP file extracted from the firmware on ODIN.
NOW MAKE SURE – IMP – when you load the files on ODIN have the following boxes ticked off!!
 Auto-Reboot
 Re-Partition
 F. Reset Time
Make sure your device is in Download mode and plugged in the PC as well as recognized by ODIN with a COM ID.
Press START and cross your fingers and legs and whatever you can find.
Hopefully, it went smooth and worked out.
All credits goes to the contributors in XDA and Sammobile and various other forums for providing insights and technical knowledge. You have to do your reading and above all be patient and something will work out………….

samsha said:
Solved!
Hi guys,
So after weeks of reading up on possible solutions, I got the N4 to work.
Here are the steps to try out, this is for the SM-N910W8 model, but you can find the pit files and your specific files online or from the links I post.
You will need 3 things;
1) Odin – I used the 3.09 version.
http://odindownload.com/Samsung-Odin/#.WCvgpeYrKMo
2) Pit file: http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30022
Search your model, for me it was the SM-N910W8.
3) Download the latest firmware from online - http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
Try to get the original carrier brand you have but I used a unknown one.
(on a side note, this step will take 2 hours, at-least for me it did. Damn you regular download)
2016-05-30 Unknown 6.0.1 N910W8VLU1DPE2 N910W8OYA1DPE2
Steps:
I loaded up the pit file, and the AP file extracted from the firmware on ODIN.
NOW MAKE SURE – IMP – when you load the files on ODIN have the following boxes ticked off!!
 Auto-Reboot
 Re-Partition
 F. Reset Time
Make sure your device is in Download mode and plugged in the PC as well as recognized by ODIN with a COM ID.
Press START and cross your fingers and legs and whatever you can find.
Hopefully, it went smooth and worked out.
All credits goes to the contributors in XDA and Sammobile and various other forums for providing insights and technical knowledge. You have to do your reading and above all be patient and something will work out………….
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Hey there, I'm getting the following error: "Device does not have DRK, (Device Root Key), ...." please install DRK etc... (sorry, didn't get the rest of error msg, got distracted by wife)
I was hoping your solution would fix my problem but it didn't.
I did however find the files I needed on various sites but these bastards are all charging for it. Any ideas where I can find these files for free or if you know of an alternate solution?
COMBINATION_OYA_FA44_N910W8VLU1AOC2_OYA_3357306_RE V00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.rar
https://firmware.gem-flash.com/index...tegory&id=1280

I can not install an original ROM, and I can not do a hard reset [SM-G530T1]

I went to do a root on my Samsung Grand Prime and it occurred some error and corrupted the system (I think). The phone turns on and is locked on the initiation screen. I have tried to install several different ROM, from various sites, including the original manufacturer. Anyway, nothing helped, always gives error for Odin (including I used different versions of Odin too). I also can't access the recovery mode so I can do a hard reset.
Would it have any way to make the hard reset of the phone through the PC? I've tried everything and so far I've got nothing.
Model = SM-G530T1 (METRO PCS)

marcolp said:
I went to do a root on my Samsung Grand Prime and it occurred some error and corrupted the system (I think). The phone turns on and is locked on the initiation screen. I have tried to install several different ROM, from various sites, including the original manufacturer. Anyway, nothing helped, always gives error for Odin (including I used different versions of Odin too). I also can't access the recovery mode so I can do a hard reset.
Would it have any way to make the hard reset of the phone through the PC? I've tried everything and so far I've got nothing.
Model = SM-G530T1 (METRO PCS)
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What instructions did you followed? Does the rom no longer boots or gets to Android or download mode? Maybe you forgot to enable OEM Unlock option available at Developer Options.

Hey, look
First, from the recovery, wipe the system, the data and everything (cash,davlik)
Then, go to the samsung firmware site, and search your phone model number, then download the firmware
Finally, install the ROM to your phone via Odin
And everything should be fine

tasnim_tamim said:
What instructions did you followed? Does the rom no longer boots or gets to Android or download mode? Maybe you forgot to enable OEM Unlock option available at Developer Options.
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I followed all the steps correctly. I downloaded the original ROM, Odin. I activated the debug mode and left marked the Unlock OEM option in developer mode. I enter the download mode by mobile (the recovery mode is not working), I open the Odin, select the file PIT and the PDA file, start the process, and then a few seconds later says it failed, and on the phone pops up the error "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 2 > Binary 1 ". I can't get rid of that mistake. I have tried more than 5 different ROM and all end up giving that same error on the phone. I just wanted to know some way to get into recovery mode and do a hard reset. But it's not working through the buttons on the phone, just to enter the download mode.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

marcolp said:
I followed all the steps correctly. I downloaded the original ROM, Odin. I activated the debug mode and left marked the Unlock OEM option in developer mode. I enter the download mode by mobile (the recovery mode is not working), I open the Odin, select the file PIT and the PDA file, start the process, and then a few seconds later says it failed, and on the phone pops up the error "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 2 > Binary 1 ". I can't get rid of that mistake. I have tried more than 5 different ROM and all end up giving that same error on the phone. I just wanted to know some way to get into recovery mode and do a hard reset. But it's not working through the buttons on the phone, just to enter the download mode.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Tell me your phone baseband.
Also can you boot to Android? According to logs it seems that Odin was not able to write anything on your device. So it should be bootable to Android.
Which firmware did you tried to download and install? Tell me the CSC of it. If possible link to the firmware site.

tasnim_tamim said:
Tell me your phone baseband.
Also can you boot to Android? According to logs it seems that Odin was not able to write anything on your device. So it should be bootable to Android.
Which firmware did you tried to download and install? Tell me the CSC of it. If possible link to the firmware site.
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Where can I look at the baseband of the phone? As I said, I tried with several firmwares, and none had succeeded. I will leave the links of all that I have tried to use. I'm trying to download the firmware from Sammobile, but the downloads for free will only be back tomorrow, on Monday.
SW: G530T1UVU1AOH9
PDA: G530T1UVU1AOH9
http://www.galaxyrom.com/2015/08/up...e-sm-g530t1-g530t1uvu1aoh9-android-5-1-1.html
http://live.samsung-updates.com/details/82656/Samsung_SM-G530T1/SM-G530T1/TMB/G530T1UVU1AOH9.html
https://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/development/stock-fw-metropcs-sm-g530t1-t3340513
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Let me know if you get back to stock 5.1.1 because nothing works. Im forced to use june version of lineage 14.1

got back to stock 5.1.1
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gr...ch-samsung-t3755208/post75696587#post75696587

My rooted device has Custom binary blocked by FRP with disabled USB debugging

I know, firmware of my device, flash with Odin3, but that method doesn't work, because the USB debugging and the whole developer settings are disabled.
So, I can't turn on my Samsung Galaxy j5 2016, because if I try, it say ,,Custom binary blocked by FRP, secure fail: kernel". I downloaded a lot of firmware for my device (SM-J510FN, Hungary) and try to flash with Odin3, but it not work. I write the full error message of Odin3 bellow.
I tried to instal Samsung USB driver, but nothing has changed. I need to do more than install the USB driver? Maybe I download a wrong version?
I tried to use Samsung smart switch, but the Windows application do not detect my device, I think because my phone is turned off. Or how it works?
Odin3 say this if I try to flash the Firmware:
...
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/004> param.bin
<ID:0/004> userdata.img
<ID:0/004> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 2822 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Gilgamesh-KoH said:
I know, firmware of my device, flash with Odin3, but that method doesn't work, because the USB debugging and the whole developer settings are disabled.
So, I can't turn on my Samsung Galaxy j5 2016, because if I try, it say ,,Custom binary blocked by FRP, secure fail: kernel". I downloaded a lot of firmware for my device (SM-J510FN, Hungary) and try to flash with Odin3, but it not work. I write the full error message of Odin3 bellow.
I tried to instal Samsung USB driver, but nothing has changed. I need to do more than install the USB driver? Maybe I download a wrong version?
I tried to use Samsung smart switch, but the Windows application do not detect my device, I think because my phone is turned off. Or how it works?
Odin3 say this if I try to flash the Firmware:
...
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/004> param.bin
<ID:0/004> userdata.img
<ID:0/004> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 2822 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Well, There is only one explanation! Try booting in recovery, hoping stock one and aplly update.zip with sd card help, if not well, i recomend trying lower vesrion of Odin3 bc in my case lastest gave me pain, so i use lower version!

RootingPro-18 said:
Well, There is only one explanation! Try booting in recovery, hoping stock one and aplly update.zip with sd card help, if not well, i recomend trying lower vesrion of Odin3 bc in my case lastest gave me pain, so i use lower version!
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Can't boot to recovery mode, if I try it say the same thing. And what version of Odin3 is enough low?

I'm getting the same problem, my GF turned off the USB Debuggin and now I can't fix it anymore... (Using custom rom Epsilon_Orionis_ROM_V1_By_LUCiONE )
I searched a lot, but nothing works until now.
Did you try to put the .PIT file and enable the Re-Partition? Unfortunately I can't find the .PIT to G570M

RaR System said:
I'm getting the same problem, my GF turned off the USB Debuggin and now I can't fix it anymore... (Using custom rom Epsilon_Orionis_ROM_V1_By_LUCiONE )
I searched a lot, but nothing works until now.
Did you try to put the .PIT file and enable the Re-Partition? Unfortunately I can't find the .PIT to G570M
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I didn't know so far this PIT and Re-Partition solution. Can you tell me more about that or where can I search for it?

Gilgamesh-KoH said:
Can't boot to recovery mode, if I try it say the same thing. And what version of Odin3 is enough low?
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I think something.12.something(i don't remember) but why it doesn't allow flashing stock FW anyway.
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RaR System said:
I'm getting the same problem, my GF turned off the USB Debuggin and now I can't fix it anymore... (Using custom rom Epsilon_Orionis_ROM_V1_By_LUCiONE )
I searched a lot, but nothing works until now.
Did you try to put the .PIT file and enable the Re-Partition? Unfortunately I can't find the .PIT to G570M
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You don't need PIT file, it's for repartiton! Download SamFirm ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647/amp/ )and download FW from there and try!

RootingPro-18 said:
I think something.12.something(i don't remember) but why it doesn't allow flashing stock FW anyway.
---------- Post added at 04:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------
You don't need PIT file, it's for repartiton! Download SamFirm ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647/amp/ )and download FW from there and try!
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I will try, but can I really flash that firmware with Odin, even if when the USB debugging are disabled? This USB debugging thing is the source of all trouble.
Someone can recommend me some forum or something, where I can write this question?

Gilgamesh-KoH said:
I will try, but can I really flash that firmware with Odin, even if when the USB debugging are disabled? This USB debugging thing is the source of all trouble.
Someone can recommend me some forum or something, where I can write this question?
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USB debugging is for ADB, not for Download mode, so no it can't interfere with Odin3

RootingPro-18 said:
I think something.12.something(i don't remember) but why it doesn't allow flashing stock FW anyway.
---------- Post added at 04:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 04:47 PM ----------
You don't need PIT file, it's for repartiton! Download SamFirm ( https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647/amp/ )and download FW from there and try!
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Yes, I tried with SamFirm, I did the download of Firmware (everything ok until there). After Run Odin (3.13.1 and others version) with Admin privileges, but stops at step "Setup Connection...".
I have the USB Drivers, tried with anothers USB Ports (2.0, 3.0) and I already used Odin before and never happened it.
So now, I have no ideia what can I do. I am desperate...

RaR System said:
Yes, I tried with SamFirm, I did the download of Firmware (everything ok until there). After Run Odin (3.13.1 and others version) with Admin privileges, but stops at step "Setup Connection...".
I have the USB Drivers, tried with anothers USB Ports (2.0, 3.0) and I already used Odin before and never happened it.
So now, I have no ideia what can I do. I am desperate...
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Unistall all USB hub drivers and samsung drivers, and try again!

RootingPro-18 said:
Unistall all USB hub drivers and samsung drivers, and try again!
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Tried it too. Did the download of last version of Samsung USB Drivers... Is there any other option?
Edit: After reinstall Samsung USB Driver it works. It's reinstalling the Stock rom (BL, AP, CP and CSC ). After it end I come back to edit my comment.
Edit 2: Omg, thank you so much. Everything is working again.
I did the download of the last version of Samsung USB Driver right here
Install it, restart computer, run Odin 3.13.1 as Admin, use the SamFirm too, so you will have the last version of Stock Firmware, put the BL, AP, CP, CSC (Put HOME_CSC if you don't wanna lose userdata )and Start.
After 10minuts my J5 Prime finished the Loading and now I can configure the phone again.
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RaR System said:
Tried it too. Did the download of last version of Samsung USB Drivers... Is there any other option?
Edit: After reinstall Samsung USB Driver it works. It's reinstalling the Stock rom (BL, AP, CP and CSC ). After it end I come back to edit my comment.
Edit 2: Omg, thank you so much. Everything is working again.
I did the download of the last version of Samsung USB Driver right here
Install it, restart computer, run Odin 3.13.1 as Admin, use the SamFirm too, so you will have the last version of Stock Firmware, put the BL, AP, CP, CSC (Put HOME_CSC if you don't wanna lose userdata )and Start.
After 10minuts my J5 Prime finished the Loading and now I can configure the phone again.
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Thats good to hear!

Hello. In advance I'm sorry about my english..
My Samsung J5 SM-J500F as stopped on FRP screen. I have already tried every methods what I found on Internet.
I flashed 2 times with odin, the 1st one only AL file and other with all files. When I try to flash TWRP via odin the system gives me FRP block message.
I can't even use RealTerm solution because just have 2 green lights and commands fail always.
EDIT: SOLVED USING THIS METHOD
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hDtYjtnysT0