So, I'm trying to flash everything back to stock before I send this phone back to Samsung for Trade in deal.
I unlocked the bootloader using this guide here https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/development/rd-unlocking-galaxys-s5-bootloader-t3337909
Using this guide https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2784880 I tried flashing back to stock using OC4 Stock retail tar.
Unfortunately, I am getting an error on download mode when running in ODIN MODE.
SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > Binary 1
Not sure how to continue from here, tried searching but couldn't seem to find anything.
The guide said I should backup up the loader before flashing or I could be stuck with a locked bootloader, this is what I want though. I would like the phone to appear stock before I return to Samsung.
Would appreciate some assistance. Thanks in advance.
UPDATE:
Well, I feel pretty silly. I solved my issue. Apparently you can't flash the boot loader if you are on a higher version number and you are trying to flash an older bootloader. I was able to find a newer tar file from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/verizon-galaxy-s5/general/update-qh2-t3672387
I was doing more searching and found the solution to my problem from a Note 3 thread.
Thanks again XDA.
Try a more up-to-date tar, BOK3 at least. Or newer.
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Try a more up-to-date tar, BOK3 at least. Or newer.
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LoL, yeah, just figured that out.
Thanks for the response though man, I appreciate it.
Although, If you may, is there a way to remove the padlock icon (make it look locked again) from the boot screen?
I'm assuming I must of used a rooted retail rom?
Yes, you need to flash a factory firmware with pit-file. Or something.
Have you got a newer tar?
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Yes, you need to flash a factory firmware with pit-file. Or something.
Have you got a newer tar?
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I'm using this tar
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298986905
Can I use this pit?
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347765167
Thanks again.
Unzip and flash this after flashing that new tar:
https://mega.nz/#!O81HAKwJ!GWPEcA7zUtFIhWJHVF5XLO-Iwhrvy1pbL0cJRqxxm-o
The padlock never gets locked , it simply disappears.
It may disappear after the second reboot.
bbsc said:
Unzip and flash this after flashing that new tar:
https://mega.nz/#!O81HAKwJ!GWPEcA7zUtFIhWJHVF5XLO-Iwhrvy1pbL0cJRqxxm-o
The padlock never gets locked , it simply disappears.
It may disappear after the second reboot.
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Hmm, okay.
So, first I flashed my pit file I linked earlier, with the tar.
Then I flashed your file after unzipping. (put in odin ap box)
Did a factory wipe, padlock still appearing there.
At Verizon splash screen, its been sitting there quite a while.
Padlock still on splash screen. Will wait a bit and see if it boots into android and reboot again to see if the padlock is gone.
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Hmm, okay.
So, first I flashed my pit file I linked earlier, with the tar.
Then I flashed your file after unzipping. (put in odin ap box)
Did a factory wipe, padlock still appearing there.
At Verizon splash screen, its been sitting there quite a while.
Padlock still on splash screen. Will wait a bit and see if it boots into android and reboot again to see if the padlock is gone.
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Okay, finally got to the "Android is starting"
"Optimizing apps"
Finally got rid of the padlock.
Thank you so much for your help.
Its more appreciated than you think.
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I just bought a T-Mobile variant of the SGS3. I then successfully rooted it with the Toolkit from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
Then, when I used to toolkit to remove the boot animations. This is when trouble starts. Now the phone flashes the Samsung Logo when I try and turn it on, but nothing else happens. I can get into download mode still.
What should I do next? I tried re flashing through Odin the insecure boot, but that hasn't work. I'm in the proscess of downloading the stock firmware tarball (from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855 ) but its PAINSTAKINGLY slow. Do you expect flashing back to stock via Odin to unbrick me?
I'm used to flashing roms and whatnot but I'm not a dev... this caught me totally off guard since I thought I was using the S3 toolkit properly (and yes, it is the correct toolkit. I rooted successfully).
I made a nandroid right off the bat, but I can't boot into recovery and I don't think I can access the files any other way.
Thanks for any help. I'm in a panic right now
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I just bought a T-Mobile variant of the SGS3. I then successfully rooted it with the Toolkit from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746682
Then, when I used to toolkit to remove the boot animations. This is when trouble starts. Now the phone flashes the Samsung Logo when I try and turn it on, but nothing else happens. I can get into download mode still.
What should I do next? I tried re flashing through Odin the insecure boot, but that hasn't work. I'm in the proscess of downloading the stock firmware tarball (from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1737855 ) but its PAINSTAKINGLY slow. Do you expect flashing back to stock via Odin to unbrick me?
I'm used to flashing roms and whatnot but I'm not a dev... this caught me totally off guard since I thought I was using the S3 toolkit properly (and yes, it is the correct toolkit. I rooted successfully).
I made a nandroid right off the bat, but I can't boot into recovery and I don't think I can access the files any other way.
Thanks for any help. I'm in a panic right now
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Btw, I have the original build.prop backed up
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762204
Should get you back to stock rooted. Grab file, put on desktop, extract here, fire Odin up, click pda an find the .tar file and hit start. Should get you back to stock rooted.
EDIT: OPPS! I just noticed this is for tmobile.. anyhow just grab a stock rooted .img/.tar file and run it in Odin. should get you back to stock rooted.
eastwood1 said:
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1762204
Should get you back to stock rooted. Grab file, put on desktop, extract here, fire Odin up, click pda an find the .tar file and hit start. Should get you back to stock rooted.
EDIT: OPPS! I just noticed this is for tmobile.. anyhow just grab a stock rooted .img/.tar file and run it in Odin. should get you back to stock rooted.
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Thanks for the reply, but I already got it working! I got it back in to recovery after I flashed the insecure boot image via Odin again (the one that came with the S3 toolkit) and restored my nandroid.
And (to all) sorry for the newb post, I was in total panic mode, heart pounding, adrenalin rushing, it was intense haha. Its hard to think straight like that.
After I updated my Verizon Galaxy S5 to Lollipop, I tried to flash a lower version official .tar through Odin, and got stuck in a bootloop I can still flash .tars through Odin, but I cannot actually use my phone. How do I get my phone working again? Can I?
waffleman1230 said:
After I updated my Verizon Galaxy S5 to Lollipop, I tried to flash a lower version official .tar through Odin, and got stuck in a bootloop I can still flash .tars through Odin, but I cannot actually use my phone. How do I get my phone working again? Can I?
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Can you be more specific? What TAR did you flash? Did you flash an older corresponding kernel?
What is your ultimate goal?
Thanks
kprice8 said:
Can you be more specific? What TAR did you flash? Did you flash an older corresponding kernel?
What is your ultimate goal?
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I figured out how to restore on my own. Turns out I can only restore to NCG. I fixed my own problem. Thanks for helping though!
To any users who visit this form in the future, you can only flash back to NCG after updating to OTA Stock Lollipop.
waffleman1230 said:
I figured out how to restore on my own. Turns out I can only restore to NCG. I fixed my own problem. Thanks for helping though!
To any users who visit this form in the future, you can only flash back to NCG after updating to OTA Stock Lollipop.
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This is not true. You can restore back to whatever version you want. If you get stuck in a bootloop just hold down the home, volume down and power buttons for about 10 seconds and the phone will boot in to a maintenance menu. From there select factory data reset with the volume down key and then press the home button to execute the option. It should boot normally after that. To avoid this just enter the stock recovery after flashing the tar in Odin and factory data reset from there.
I think I know what you did
waffleman1230 said:
After I updated my Verizon Galaxy S5 to Lollipop, I tried to flash a lower version official .tar through Odin, and got stuck in a bootloop I can still flash .tars through Odin, but I cannot actually use my phone. How do I get my phone working again? Can I?
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If you downgraded the kernal it won't let you so you have to go back to a lower verison of android or flash the lollipop kernel
I really need some help guys! So frustrated!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 using SafeStrap 3.75. I followed the guide PERFECTLY just as it says, I have flashed all the files I need to in Odin and still no boot. My baseband is a NB1 and I have followed the guide many many times to get it to the new OC3. Can anyone please help me out? This is the third time I have tried flashing the rom and then flashing the kernel along with the stock partitions and no boot. I know it takes longer than normal for the first boot but I left my phone sit for over an hour with no luck. I can't access SafeStrap after I flash the OC3 also to even get my phone back to working somewhat. The first initial boot after flashing everything it shows the [SafeStrap : Disabled] and then i click continue and it goes black then says the same thing and it does that about 5 times or so then just a black screen for over an hour. I'm having no luck
Brandon.Black said:
I really need some help guys! So frustrated!
I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 i337 using SafeStrap 3.75. I followed the guide PERFECTLY just as it says, I have flashed all the files I need to in Odin and still no boot. My baseband is a NB1 and I have followed the guide many many times to get it to the new OC3. Can anyone please help me out? This is the third time I have tried flashing the rom and then flashing the kernel along with the stock partitions and no boot. I know it takes longer than normal for the first boot but I left my phone sit for over an hour with no luck. I can't access SafeStrap after I flash the OC3 also to even get my phone back to working somewhat. The first initial boot after flashing everything it shows the [SafeStrap : Disabled] and then i click continue and it goes black then says the same thing and it does that about 5 times or so then just a black screen for over an hour. I'm having no luck
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Odin back any of the Kitkat kernels so you can get in to Safestrap, and make sure the stock partition file you're using is the correct .tar format. If you have a zip, that needs to be flashed in Safestrap along with the ROM and modules. Then you can ODIN the kernel and start again. If it is the correct .tar format, then make sure you let the phone flash the kernel, reboot, and wait for ODIN to say pass.
DeadlySin9 said:
Odin back any of the Kitkat kernels so you can get in to Safestrap, and make sure the stock partition file you're using is the correct .tar format. If you have a zip, that needs to be flashed in Safestrap along with the ROM and modules. Then you can ODIN the kernel and start again. If it is the correct .tar format, then make sure you let the phone flash the kernel, reboot, and wait for ODIN to say pass.
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I've followed everything to the tee. I've re-read the directions millions of times but it's not booting. I have absolutely no idea why on this earth it won't. I've charged my phone to a 100% so it's not my battery.. I've used ODIN and flashed all the needed files until the green light comes on and says "passed". SafeStrap flashes on and off but then right after its done doing that.. NOTHING, no Samsung Boot Logo or noises just a stupid black screen. My phone feels hot after I leave it sit for awhile but never comes on from there. I feel like I'm the only one having this problem, everyone seems to be getting it to work successfully but I'm doing EVERYTHING just as should. I've flashed many many Roms before and I'm completely stumped on this one.
I've gotten no help at all with this. Very unlike this forum. My phone is a kltevew, which is straight talks version of a g900v. I need help, there are lots of great looking Roms that require you to have mm firmware I'd like to try!
Not sure why I'm getting g no responses on this. Surely someone must know something... The only response I got was not only not helpful but jerky and obnoxious. Doesn't anyone know how to upgrade the firmware on my phone? (And no, google has no answers for me on this.. I look everyday)
ddjr said:
Not sure why I'm getting g no responses on this. Surely someone must know something... The only response I got was not only not helpful but jerky and obnoxious. Doesn't anyone know how to upgrade the firmware on my phone? (And no, google has no answers for me on this.. I look everyday)
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Download it with samfirm http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647 (Model= SM-G900V Region= VZW) or from sammobile http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G900V/ , do you know how to flash firmware with odin?
I do. Thanks so much for responding. Every time I try with Odin, a few different releases, it always gives me the error message fail. Can it be done with flashfire?
What stands in the log of odin when the flash completes?
Ill have to do it again to see... Be back in a bit!
I think it says FAIL! modem but I'll have to run it again... Brb
Last night I used flash fire to install firmware. That didn't get past the red Verizon logo, so I put twrp on it with Odin. Twrp showed it as dpd1, but it just wouldn't boot. So I wiped it once and flashed a ROM that requires mm firmware. Same thing, justbootloop. So I put stock back on it, then mokee 6.0.1. which works, I'm just not on mm firmware and all the great new roms are still unavailable to me.
ddjr said:
Last night I used flash fire to install firmware. That didn't get past the red Verizon logo, so I put twrp on it with Odin. Twrp showed it as dpd1, but it just wouldn't boot. So I wiped it once and flashed a ROM that requires mm firmware. Same thing, justbootloop. So I put stock back on it, then mokee 6.0.1. which works, I'm just not on mm firmware and all the great new roms are still unavailable to me.
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Have you enabled the option to flash bootloader on flashfire setting?
What? No, I haven't... but do do right now. Thanks for the tip! Actually, where would I find it?
So would I do it in this order? Flash the dpd1 bootloader, then modem, them rom, then jrkruse patch? All in flash fire?
ddjr said:
So would I do it in this order? Flash the dpd1 bootloader, then modem, them rom, then jrkruse patch? All in flash fire?
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It's in setting of flashfire...but only do it if odin doesn't work because do it from flashfire is more riskiy...
1)do a backup
2)check the bootloader flash option
3)install the firmware with all the wipe except internal storage(it mean that flashfire delete /data excluding /data/media/0 (sdcard) but include it in your backup copy because you never know )
4)wait till reboot skip setup wizard "spamming" the next button then install the rom with flashfire or twrp
On the flashfire site i found this:
Flash bootloaders
"This setting controls if FlashFire will attempt to flash bootloader partitions. By default, bootloader partitions are only read and never written. Even when enabled, flashing bootloader partitions may not succeed - many devices have protections in place against the bootloaders being overwritten.
Please note that flashing bootloaders is extremely dangerous. Any bug, error, or failure may result in an unrecoverable hard-brick. Do not use this feature unless you know exactly what you are doing.
Due to the danger of this feature, it is automatically turned off every time FlashFire starts. You have to manually re-enable it every time you want to use it.
If you must flash bootloaders, it is advised to use a bootloader-based flashing tool such as fastboot or ODIN to do it, as these are the safest methods. OTAs may also update bootloaders, and though slightly less safe than fastboot/ODIN, it is still much safer than having FlashFire flash bootloader partitions directly."
So i suggest to try to flash the firmware directly from odin first
No dice... still doesn't boot up past the red Verizon logo
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No dice... still doesn't boot up past the red Verizon logo
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did you install the firmware in the "AP" box on odin? (after you factory reset your phone)
I did. At this point guess I'm lucky I haven't bricked my phone. Ive tried every possible combination, nothing works!
ddjr said:
I did. At this point guess I'm lucky I haven't bricked my phone. Ive tried every possible combination, nothing works!
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Redownload the firmware extract it again,factory reset your phone,and try to install the firmware,maybe it's a bad download
Should I be flashing a kernel too? Will it even start/boot without the right kernel?
find out if you phone is refurbished. to install stock ROM you would need the main board and boot to be the same model.
if it's not, then you just need to install bootloader/modem without full ROM. look around in xda for bootloader/modem.
Hello guys hoping to get some help with this issue. So...I flashed the update for SuperSU on my S7 Edge using FlashFire, after flash it went into boot and this is what i got; "Custom binary blocked by SECURE BOOT (boot.img)" on left cornor and "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked. Call your phone operator for additional support." I can go into recovery mode, I tried to factory reset but did not work. Any help would be greatly welcome. I am still noob at this so please go ez on me
Stock Firmware for S7 Edge G935T UVU3APG1
Duggi1663 said:
Hello guys hoping to get some help with this issue. So...I flashed the update for SuperSU on my S7 Edge using FlashFire, after flash it went into boot and this is what i got; "Custom binary blocked by SECURE BOOT (boot.img)" on left cornor and "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked. Call your phone operator for additional support." I can go into recovery mode, I tried to factory reset but did not work. Any help would be greatly welcome. I am still noob at this so please go ez on me
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Update..
So... I decided to flash Stock Firmware and now its working like a charm . hope this helps others with the same situation. Cheers
Duggi1663 said:
Update..
So... I decided to flash Stock Firmware and now its working like a charm . hope this helps others with the same situation. Cheers
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Its not necessary to flash stock, simply reflashing the engboot will suffice, and does not wipe the device.
First of all you wanted to Flash SuperSu.... Did you enable Android Debugging.... Then check OEM Unlock?
If not you messed up there...
Next You need use Odin to flash CF-Root. You are now running a patched Kernel and SuperSU
Use TWRP app to install twrp for your device.
i have the same exact problem, been trying to flash stock firmware but cant get it to work. help please!!!! which firmware? can i get a link please!!!!!!!!!!
qwewqa said:
Its not necessary to flash stock, simply reflashing the engboot will suffice, and does not wipe the device.
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Hello, having same issue. Didn't realize you can only make backups with flashfire, not actually flash them back with the program too...
I have the original files I installed with Odin, are one of these the engineering boot file? (BL, AP, CP, CSC?)
Or are you talking about something else...? Thanks!
BobTheTenth said:
Hello, having same issue. Didn't realize you can only make backups with flashfire, not actually flash them back with the program too...
I have the original files I installed with Odin, are one of these the engineering boot file? (BL, AP, CP, CSC?)
Or are you talking about something else...? Thanks!
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You flash the engboot file you used to root the device, the one you placed in AP and is around 20 mb in size (not the actual firmware) .
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You flash the engboot file you used to root the device, the one you placed in AP and is around 20 mb in size (not the actual firmware) .
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Thanks!
Recovery locked