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hey, i recently bought an unlocked Samsung s5 and online it didn't not specify what region it was made for stop doesn't have all the languages i need. is it possible to just flash another regions firmware or does it need to be specifically for my galaxy?
i have a G900f
skrcer1 said:
hey, i recently bought an unlocked Samsung s5 and online it didn't not specify what region it was made for stop doesn't have all the languages i need. is it possible to just flash another regions firmware or does it need to be specifically for my galaxy?
i have a G900f
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Yes that possible as long as its G900F firmware. Just flash it with Odin 3.09.
gee2012 said:
Yes that possible as long as its G900F firmware. Just flash it with Odin 3.09.
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awesome thanks! do you know how to find which firmware is for my region?
skrcer1 said:
awesome thanks! do you know how to find which firmware is for my region?
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Look here www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and look for a rom in your region. Where do you live?
gee2012 said:
Look here www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/ and look for a rom in your region. Where do you live?
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Israel
skrcer1 said:
Israel
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There are Israelian roms available for the G900F on Sammobile. Flash the one you need with Odin 3.09.
gee2012 said:
There are Israelian roms available for the G900F on Sammobile. Flash the one you need with Odin 3.09.
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thanks !
hey so I tried flashing with odin and at the end it says failed and now my phone says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies & try again."
I tried reflashing with the same downloaded israeli firmware from and the same thing happens. It still gets a blue ready sign in odin. any ideas of how to fix this?
skrcer1 said:
hey so I tried flashing with odin and at the end it says failed and now my phone says "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in kies & try again."
I tried reflashing with the same downloaded israeli firmware from and the same thing happens. It still gets a blue ready sign in odin. any ideas of how to fix this?
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Oke, just do the following:
- Disable Kies in windows task manager
- Pull the battery and wait 20 seconds
- Boot into downloadmode and connect to the pc
- Untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09 and place the rom in AP
- Hit start and when done pull the battery
- Boot into recovery and data factory reset and boot.
gee2012 said:
Oke, just do the following:
- Disable Kies in windows task manager
- Pull the battery and wait 20 seconds
- Boot into downloadmode and connect to the pc
- Untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09 and place the rom in AP
- Hit start and when done pull the battery
- Boot into recovery and data factory reset and boot.
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when it finishes in odin it still says downloading... do not turn off target on the phone. is that fine?
skrcer1 said:
when it finishes in odin it still says downloading... do not turn off target on the phone. is that fine?
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Yup, pull the battery, wait 20 seconds, go into recovery and factory reset and reboot.
gee2012 said:
Yup, pull the battery, wait 20 seconds, go into recovery and factory reset and reboot.
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Ok, i have tried and when i hold volume up, power, and menu key at once it brings me back to the kies firmware issue screen
skrcer1 said:
Ok, i have tried and when i hold volume up, power, and menu key at once it brings me back to the kies firmware issue screen
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Was the rom completely flashed by Odin? Did it say reset in the window ?
gee2012 said:
Was the rom completely flashed by Odin? Did it say reset in the window ?
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yeah, completely flashed but it says failed in odin for some reason.
skrcer1 said:
yeah, completely flashed but it says failed in odin for some reason.
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Do you have Teamviewer on your pc, i can help you from here if you want that. If so install TeamViewer and let me know.
This method never fails actualy:
Have you disabled Kies in windows task manager?
- Pull the battery, wait 20 seconds and boot in to downloadmode
- Place the .md5 file in AP, connect the phone with usb and untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09
- Flash the rom, pull the battery, boot into recovery and factory reset and wipe cache
- Reboot.
gee2012 said:
Do you have Teamviewer on your pc, i can help you from here if you want that. If so install TeamViewer and let me know.
This method never fails actualy:
Have you disabled Kies in windows task manager?
- Pull the battery, wait 20 seconds and boot in to downloadmode
- Place the .md5 file in AP, connect the phone with usb and untick Auto Reboot in Odin 3.09
- Flash the rom, pull the battery, boot into recovery and factory reset and wipe cache
- Reboot.
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yes, i tried that, i downloaded team viewer can you private message me?
skrcer1 said:
yes, i tried that, i downloaded team viewer can you private message me?
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I started TeamViewer, start yours and give me your Partner-ID through PM
This problem is still happening, anyone else know what may be the problem? It seems as if it is Chinese, could it be a fake?
skrcer1 said:
This problem is still happening, anyone else know what may be the problem? It seems as if it is Chinese, could it be a fake?
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If you bought yours from a reputable seller, you don't have to worry about this but there are some fake galaxy s5 around. There are some differences that you can observe.
Hopefully this is not the case with yours.
tookie015 said:
If you bought yours from a reputable seller, you don't have to worry about this but there are some fake galaxy s5 around. There are some differences that you can observe.
Hopefully this is not the case with yours.
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Well I bought it from amazon. It seemed legit and it looks legit for the most part except the sticker on the inside behind the battery where it says g900f is in Chinese and I heard its not supposed to be.
And I teamviewed with gee , he made sure everything in Odin was set up correctly. It was, we thought maybe the file was corrupt so I download it again from another source and it didn't help.
Any ideas on how I can fix this assuming it is not. Fake?
Hello.
I reset my phone a few times already but i still can't grab a update that is about 142MB in size. It fails at 26 percent. I am running 4.4.2 Model: SM-G900A. Not sure what my next step is.
sammobile dot com, download the new ROM, flash with ODIN
Or try with KIES3 first
*Detection* said:
sammobile dot com, download the new ROM, flash with ODIN
Or try with KIES3 first
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Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah i tried Kies, and it was pretty worthless for me. I will try what you suggested.
bkz81 said:
Thanks for the quick reply. Yeah i tried Kies, and it was pretty worthless for me. I will try what you suggested.
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Flashed twice now to stock firmware 4.4.2 with Odin same result. Update fails at 26 percent.
Try flashing the PIT file along with the stock ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2802088&d=1402948224
Make sure that is the correct PIT file, the link is for the 16GB SM-G900A
*Detection* said:
Try flashing the PIT file along with the stock ROM
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2802088&d=1402948224
Make sure that is the correct PIT file, the link is for the 16GB SM-G900A
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I tried that, thanks, but now the update fails again but at 32 percent, lol smh. I'm i suppose to run updates first from the google store then try to update?
No, google store has nothing to do with ROM updates
Make sure you're running ODIN as Administrator
*Detection* said:
No, google store has nothing to do with ROM updates
Make sure you're running ODIN as Administrator
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Yes i have been running it as administrator. So far the same result 32% then fails.
Tried a different USB lead, Different USB port, Different PC?
You are running this on a dedicated PC, and not a Mac right?
Phone is in Download Mode?
Samsung Drivers installed?
What is the error when it fails?
Bootloader not locked?
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Tried a different USB lead, Different USB port, Different PC? I have tried it on different usb ports but not different pc.
You are running this on a dedicated PC, and not a Mac right? PC
Phone is in Download Mode? YES
Samsung Drivers installed? YES
What is the error when it fails? I am able to download the update but when it goes to apply it it just says "update failed" at 32%
Bootloader not locked?
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Not sure about the bootloader thing, and or how to check.
Seems to be a big issue after a little more digging. https://forums.att.com/t5/Samsung-D...re-Update-Failed/td-p/4058678/highlight/false
Are you on AT&T?
If yes, there is a high chance the bootloader is locked and ODIN will always fail
May need to take it to a repair store
This issue is now closed. I went to a AT&T service center this morning and had them update me to 5.0. I believe i went about this all wrong. I should have just downloaded 5.0 firmware from here and just flash it with that. Instead of messing around with and wasting time with 4.4.2 then trying to update via OTA to 5.0, smh. Thanks for the time on this matter.
Lesson learned
Ah well at least you got it sorted
Just wanted to point out you are wrong, locked bootloader does not stop odin from working, ive reflashed my phone more times than i have fingers and toes.
Sent from my twi5ted SM-G900A using Tapatalk
Guys,
Please help, Im trying to root my phone Note 3 N9005 Qualcomm. Its not going further after I hit start. Please see the attached file. Any help would be highly appreciated.
zeravekim said:
Guys,
Please help, Im trying to root my phone Note 3 N9005 Qualcomm. Its not going further after I hit start. Please see the attached file. Any help would be highly appreciated.
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Did you check USB debogage ? ??
rayman95 said:
Did you check USB debogage ? ??
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its enable, should I disable it?
zeravekim said:
its enable, should I disable it?
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Install the Samsung drivers (or in theory only Kies 3) and try ODIN 3.09.
zeravekim said:
its enable, should I disable it?
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NO..why nothing in the pda case?????,
you haven't download the "tar" file?
The phone has been detected and you need to download and select the CF Auto root tar file. Then if you hit start, it will work.
I didn't achieve root in one time. I had to do twice...
See the second post here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423)
nijom said:
you haven't download the "tar" file?
The phone has been detected and you need to download and select the CF Auto root tar file. Then if you hit start, it will work.
I didn't achieve root in one time. I had to do twice...
See the second post here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423)
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I am not sure if I am doing it properly though, after I download the CF auto root, run the odin v3.07.exe, at first the tick box next to PDA is untick but when I click PDA and open the MD5 file the box next to it is ticked. So does it mean that the file is already inside or does it really have to be inside the Box line? Tell me if I am doing something wrong and please help. Im running on Lollipop 5.0, Baseband version N9005DXUGBOA3, Build # LRX21V.N9005DXUGBOD1. Please see the attached file. Thanks for help guys!
That fail is usually bad download or wrong file .
baseband is not your product .
zeravekim said:
I am not sure if I am doing it properly though, after I download the CF auto root, run the odin v3.07.exe, at first the tick box next to PDA is untick but when I click PDA and open the MD5 file the box next to it is ticked. So does it mean that the file is already inside or does it really have to be inside the Box line? Tell me if I am doing something wrong and please help. Im running on Lollipop 5.0, Baseband version N9005DXUGBOA3, Build # LRX21V.N9005DXUGBOD1. Please see the attached file. Thanks for help guys!
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I think in the box next to PDA, the folder address will be displayed.
I will check once today evening and get back
Joku1981 said:
Install the Samsung drivers (or in theory only Kies 3) and try ODIN 3.09.
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should I use the ODIN 3.09, will this work? Do I need to use the same MD5 file??
zeravekim said:
should I use the ODIN 3.09, will this work? Do I need to use the same MD5 file??
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Yes to the Odin 3.09. When you click the PDA button (called AP in 3.09) it will pop up the dialog to go find the file (tar or md5) and the file SHOULD appear in the AP line e.g. d:\android\i9300\twrp-2.8.tar
See how you go with that - the fact the box isn't showing your file suggests 3.07 is not the right version.
does it worked with Odin 3.09?
if so can you tell me what you have done?
I used this method, worked perfect, and is easy
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/general/root-xxugng1-t3156881
I have a problem with flashing twrp...When i try to flashi it odin gets to recovery.img and it is just standing there...a bar on my phone apears but nothing happens...:crying::crying:
daithi2233 said:
I have a problem with flashing twrp...When i try to flashi it odin gets to recovery.img and it is just standing there...a bar on my phone apears but nothing happens...:crying::crying:
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OEM unlocking cheked? Did You boot in Download mode? Whats Your Android version?
RootingPro-18 said:
OEM unlocking cheked? Did You boot in Download mode? Whats Your Android version?
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OEM unlocked,yes ofc i was in download mode... i tryd on both 5.1.1 and 6.0.1,and still nothing
daithi2233 said:
OEM unlocked,yes ofc i was in download mode... i tryd on both 5.1.1 and 6.0.1,and still nothing
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Your trying to flash the wrong recovery or your method is wrong.
Go to developer options in settings and enable USB debugging if you havent already.
Make sure you have the right files and be sure the file is .tar and not .IMG
.IMG files are used to update twrp through twrp itself and .tar files are for Odin.
Connect the phone to the computer and open Odin.
Make sure to turn off auto reboot in Odin you will see a little checkbox on the left hand side.
Click on ap and locate the twrp file and flash.
Take the battery out of the phone.
Make sure you boot to recovery (vol up, power and home buttons)and do not turn on your phone yet or you will have to start all over.
Once your in twrp swipe to allow modifications then just reboot and that's it
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Your trying to flash the wrong recovery or your method is wrong.
Go to developer options in settings and enable USB debugging if you havent already.
Make sure you have the right files and be sure the file is .tar and not .IMG
.IMG files are used to update twrp through twrp itself and .tar files are for Odin.
Connect the phone to the computer and open Odin.
Make sure to turn off auto reboot in Odin you will see a little checkbox on the left hand side.
Click on ap and locate the twrp file and flash.
Take the battery out of the phone.
Make sure you boot to recovery (vol up, power and home buttons)and do not turn on your phone yet or you will have to start all over.
Once your in twrp swipe to allow modifications then just reboot and that's it
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I did everything,here is a ss of my odin,that is all thet happen.. i even tryd reinstalling windows..I have j500FN so i downloaded twrp-3.1.1-1-j5nlte... After reinstalling windows this is the most i got... Amd before it didnt even start filling bar... ((
daithi2233 said:
I did everything,here is a ss of my odin,that is all thet happen.. i even tryd reinstalling windows..I have j500FN so i downloaded twrp-3.1.1-1-j5nlte... After reinstalling windows this is the most i got... Amd before it didnt even start filling bar... ((
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That's an old version of Odin try a newer version like 3.12.3
garylawwd said:
That's an old version of Odin try a newer version like 3.12.3
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I did on old windows,ill download it now and report when i try
garylawwd said:
That's an old version of Odin try a newer version like 3.12.3
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Whell this is the most it went up buy far... but it still takes to long to get to this point and after getting here it just sits there..And trying to flash twrp-3.1.1-1-j5nlte.img.tar from twrp official site wont even start..
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Whell this is the most it went up buy far... but it still takes to long to get to this point and after getting here it just sits there..And trying to flash twrp-3.1.1-1-j5nlte.img.tar from twrp official site wont even start..
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By the looks of it the file you are trying to flash is for a galaxy s6 edge
garylawwd said:
By the looks of it the file you are trying to flash is for a galaxy s6 edge
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If you mean "g925..." it is just tip(explanation) how to use odin...
daithi2233 said:
If you mean "g925..." it is just tip(explanation) how to use odin...
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And you definitely have USB debugging and OEM unlock enabled in developer options?
Other than that all I can think of is your computer/laptop might be at fault.
Try reinstalling the drivers from Samsung
Make sure your lead is good
Other than that I can't think of anything man.
Bad craic sorry
garylawwd said:
And you definitely have USB debugging and OEM unlock enabled in developer options?
Other than that all I can think of is your computer/laptop might be at fault.
Try reinstalling the drivers from Samsung
Make sure your lead is good
Other than that I can't think of anything man.
Bad craic sorry
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Great news,i did it,i dont even know how,i guess trial and error..thanks dud :laugh::laugh:
Hello good people at XDA, it's been quite a while since I have had an android phone, and am currently stuck, I reset my SM-G950W ( Canadian S8 ) and I can't seem to flash stock firmware back onto it. I used a .tar.md5 to flash the current one, but can't seem to find a .tar for the stock firmware, and adding the BL/AP/CP/CSC manually from the downloaded packaged result in odin doing nothing or failing. Could really use some help with my expensive brick :3
tutchthesky7 said:
Hello good people at XDA, it's been quite a while since I have had an android phone, and am currently stuck, I reset my SM-G950W ( Canadian S8 ) and I can't seem to flash stock firmware back onto it. I used a .tar.md5 to flash the current one, but can't seem to find a .tar for the stock firmware, and adding the BL/AP/CP/CSC manually from the downloaded packaged result in odin doing nothing or failing. Could really use some help with my expensive brick :3
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First make sure u put phone into download mode if u trying to flash something with Odin,use sammobile ,samfirm app for PC or updato.com for faster download speed and download firmware for your model ,use latest Odin 3.13.3 and flash it via Odin while your phone is in download mode
Scorpionea said:
First make sure u put phone into download mode if u trying to flash something with Odin,use sammobile ,samfirm app for PC or updato.com for faster download speed and download firmware for your model ,use latest Odin 3.13.3 and flash it via Odin while your phone is in download mode
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That's what I've been doing
Odin seems to hang after I press start every time ( doesn't freez , just does nothing for al ong time then fails )
I'm using a G950W which is the Canadian model, but as I said every G950W FW I think I find is just not working. Tried admin mone on odin and new usb ports... I was able to flash the Factory Settings rom on there , but can't seem to get anything else
tutchthesky7 said:
That's what I've been doing
Odin seems to hang after I press start every time ( doesn't freez , just does nothing for al ong time then fails )
I'm using a G950W which is the Canadian model, but as I said every G950W FW I think I find is just not working. Tried admin mone on odin and new usb ports... I was able to flash the Factory Settings rom on there , but can't seem to get anything else
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Is your phone recognized in Odin (blue light)? Did u installed Samsung USB drivers? Try different USB cable ect
Scorpionea said:
Is your phone recognized in Odin (blue light)? Did u installed Samsung USB drivers? Try different USB cable ect
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Yes to all that, I think I have the issue of finding the correct firmware now though, I was able to flash a couple things to it, but nothing seems to get me back from factory binary