Samsung firmware upgrade encountered an issue - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

My phone was acting slow 2 days ago and then locked up on the Samsung logo . This is the third time this year it has happened. The previous two times I flashed the same firmware and good to go. This time it failed and I received the message "Samsung firmware upgrade encountered an issue" error with associated images. If I boot into recovery mode I am confronted with the same message. However, I can boot into download mode.
The phone is a US Cellular Galaxy S4 SCH-R970. It is rooted and running a stock 4.2.2 firmware.
Things I have tried.
1) Flashing the identical firmware with Odin.
2) Tried several original cables, several USB ports on my computer, different versions of Odin and even KIES.
3) Flashing 4.4.2 that I had used successfully on another identical device.
When I flash 4.4.2 with ODIN everything works until the write process and then it fails. Here is what is displayed by ODIN. I tried 4.2.2 again but it gives me a SW Check Fail because I had tried to flash a newer firmware.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> R970TYUFNK1_R970USCFNK1_R970TYUFNK1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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The following is displayed on the screen above the error message.
PRODUCT NAME: SCH-R970
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL : 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0X30
Write Protection: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled
START [224,1440]
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This brings me to a 2 part question.
1) Is this a hardware issue like the motherboard failing?
2) Is there a way to revive the phone and stop this cycle of soft bricks?

apel69 said:
My phone was acting slow 2 days ago and then locked up on the Samsung logo . This is the third time this year it has happened. The previous two times I flashed the same firmware and good to go. This time it failed and I received the message "Samsung firmware upgrade encountered an issue" error with associated images. If I boot into recovery mode I am confronted with the same message. However, I can boot into download mode.
The phone is a US Cellular Galaxy S4 SCH-R970. It is rooted and running a stock 4.2.2 firmware.
Things I have tried.
1) Flashing the identical firmware with Odin.
2) Tried several original cables, several USB ports on my computer, different versions of Odin and even KIES.
3) Flashing 4.4.2 that I had used successfully on another identical device.
When I flash 4.4.2 with ODIN everything works until the write process and then it fails. Here is what is displayed by ODIN. I tried 4.2.2 again but it gives me a SW Check Fail because I had tried to flash a newer firmware.
The following is displayed on the screen above the error message.
This brings me to a 2 part question.
1) Is this a hardware issue like the motherboard failing?
2) Is there a way to revive the phone and stop this cycle of soft bricks?
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Hi @apel69 ,
Have you tried installing a custom recovery and a custom rom?

I already had cwm installed and I can't boot to it. I had thought about reflashing it but wasn't sure there would be anything to recover since the newer firmware update had started and failed.

You mean the phone started a stock firmware upgrade from 4.2.2?

No update. I was flashing the existing version because it soft bricked.

Bought a new cable and successfully installed 4.4.2. All three original cables were bad including the one reserved for flashing. Grr!!

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[Q] [HELP] - Undoing MH8 update

So... Like a fool, having successfully rooted my phone a couple of days ago on the I9505XXUBMGA firmware, I saw this appear in Kies when I plugged my phone into Kies this morning. I thought (yeah you know where this is heading) "Oooh shiny new update, must download".
So although I had root I didn't think it would be a problem I'd just re-root afterwards. And hey if it didn't work I'd just downgrade the firmware and repeat the original process.
Trouble is I now have a message saying "SuperSU has been forced to stop for an unauthorized attempt to access system in your device. It may be solved by the policy update service. It may be safe to delete an application obtained from an unauthorized route. Check now?". I then have the option to not show for 30 days and then Cancel, Update or OK. Trouble is now when I attempt to revert the firmware back to an earlier version.
So now when I go into Download mode I see:
Code:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
If I try and Odin a new (stock) firmware on I get a write error from Odin and on the I9505 I get the following below the above text:
Code:
START [224, 1440]
SW REV. CHECK FAIL : fused: 2, Binary : 1
Odin shows:
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUBMGA_I9505OXXBMG3_I9505XXUBMGA_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> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
So, kind of stuck now. If the phone tries to restart I get the message: "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.". For a while I couldn't get the phone to boot, and Kies doesn't see the phone, but oddly re-partitioning via Odin using the PIT file means the phone will boot. From there I still get the SuperSU message but can switch it off and get into recovery mode, does that mean there is a chance I can re-flash things via adb / fastboot?
Yep I'm an idiot for trying and being the Guinea pig, but as I don't know how to proceed if anyone wants to help out and see if we can get it back and un "Knoxed" (which I think might be the issue) I'm more than happy to help.
Limitations currently are that I am running Windows XP 32-bit via Parallels virtual machine. The unbricking steps seem to indicate needing a 64-bit machine? I could probably do that but would have to get hold of and install 64-bit Windows 7 as a VM.
In terms of Android hacking I'm a noob, but can follow instructions, and am comfortable with a Unix/Linux command line if that's any help to anyone who wants to take pity on me...
OP, I'm in the same position as you, however I'm still stuck in download mode. Can you tell me EXACTLY what you did with Odin to manage to be able to boot the phone up again? I'd rather be able to use it un-rooted for now than to not use it at all!
Boolean = True said:
OP, I'm in the same position as you, however I'm still stuck in download mode. Can you tell me EXACTLY what you did with Odin to manage to be able to boot the phone up again? I'd rather be able to use it un-rooted for now than to not use it at all!
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So, assuming you are stuck at the "there was a problem stage" you need to turn off the phone and get it into download mode (hold volume down, home + power - I guess you know this but just in case). I found this a bit fiddly I think because the phone is auto-rebooting, so try pressing power off and just holding the volume down and home buttons.
Then in Odin I used the PIT file listed in this thread. In the 'Re-partition' section and the boxes for Auto Reboot, Re-Partition, and F. Reset Time were all checked. I left all the other boxes empty (including the Files section). Click start and then after a while the phone reboots. It take a minute or two but if you see the Samsung logo it should boot.
Hope that helps... now to find a way around the MH1 firmware... oh and glad it wasn't just me that was daft enough to go and try it.
No, not just you mate. I had a hell of a time last night. Flash pre-rooted MGG firmware via odin, which bootlooped. I couldn't flash MGA firmware again.
So I flashed Stock MGG which booted but the security measures implemented have stopped me from changing my font using ifont.
I have now flashed MH8 over the top and it's working better than MGG, but still can't use some apps due to the new security measures.
I was able to flash Omega V10 from TWRP and it booted fine, but no wifi and I'm unable to flash LTE modem to correct it.
Looks like I'm stuck unrooted on MH8 for the time being.
There are some instructions on this thread on how to root this firmware, they're a bit lengthy tho.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=45283966
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Bugger.
To add insult to injury it appears that WiFi is now no longer working either.
I'll look into the post you linked too, but I can't see how it will update that all, i.e. it says to use Odin which currently fails for me.
Odin doesn't fail for me when flashing kernels or recoveries, just when I try and flash full firmware earlier than MGG which includes the bootloader.
Flash full MH8 firmware from samfirmware, I have no issues except for the security problems.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4
In the odin output, the "fused: 2" shows the update has blown a q-fuse. You won't be able to odin an earlier firmware.
jd1639 said:
In the odin output, the "fused: 2" shows the update has blown a q-fuse. You won't be able to odin an earlier firmware.
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No I know, but you can still flash recovery and modem etc. Is it failing at trying to flash older bootloader?
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shrubz said:
No I know, but you can still flash recovery and modem etc. Is it failing at trying to flash older bootloader?
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4
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Yes, I hadn't realised that flashing the same or newer would work (it does). But WiFi is still borked... any ideas?
Tiny amount of progress, more out of hope I tried to flash a pre-rooted ROM - obviously this didn't work, but when I reflashed MH8 again I noticed the device made the start up sound (which it hadn't been) and WiFi is now working.
As a bonus if I go into Device Status it is now showing as Official, which is nice!
I think I'll leave it there for now, but will keep an eye out for progress, hopefully the bootloader will be "fixed" in due course.
Chainfire is working on a fix for CF-Root. So hopefully all will be good soon.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 4

Note 3 is "not supported" by Kies 3

EDIT: At this point, I'm just trying to flash official firmware via ODIN but every attempt is ending with ODIN: Invalid ext4 image on various firmwares and via various USB ports
Hi everyone,
I recently picked up a Galaxy Note 3 which I soon realized was a parallel import and so I decided to flash firmware from my country with Odin. It failed (I soon realized I had forgotten to enable USB debugging) and my phone currently displays "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I have tried reinstalling Kies, different USB ports (USB 2.0 & 3.0) after turning off USB 3.0 charging too, reseating the battery etc but each time, Kies tells me "The connected device is not supported by Kies 3. Check which devices are supported and try again." except Kies 3 is what the Note 3 uses...
Reinstalling the driver as well doesn't appear to do anything either. The Note 3 shows up in device manager as SAMSUNG Mobile USB Modem so it's detected but I can't exactly say if that is correct?
Anyway, any help is appreciated! I'll see when Samsung's contact centre is open next being Christmas and all and since I was only flashing official firmware, my Knox counter is still at 0x0 so my warranty is still in place should the need to use it arise.
If you flash with odin then why do you need kies for? Just put it in download mode and flash it again.
Sent from Note 3 SM-N9005
ione2380 said:
If you flash with odin then why do you need kies for? Just put it in download mode and flash it again.
Sent from Note 3 SM-N9005
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Flashing with ODIN has been stopping on "Invalid ext4 image" every time but I'm downloading another ROM to try out at the moment. Hopefully that should work. I was trying to avoid ODIN since I wasn't sure if repeatedly try to flash a ROM (even official firmware) and having it fail would make things worse.
Having the same problem
Sentryism said:
Flashing with ODIN has been stopping on "Invalid ext4 image" every time but I'm downloading another ROM to try out at the moment. Hopefully that should work. I was trying to avoid ODIN since I wasn't sure if repeatedly try to flash a ROM (even official firmware) and having it fail would make things worse.
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What's the solution? Do you already could find the problem?
bgantenbein said:
What's the solution? Do you already could find the problem?
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Well, I don't have one yet. I'm still going through various firmwares but the second one I've tried threw up the same error. Basically, I'm just waiting for firmwares to download at the moment. I'll report back if I manage to fix it. I would assume it's due to not having debugging mode enabled but I can't exactly enable it in my current situation.
Here is the ODIN log if it is of any use:
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005XXUDMJ7_N9005OXADMJ4_N9005XXUDMJ7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/009> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/009> tz.mbn
<ID:0/009> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/009> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/009> boot.img
<ID:0/009> recovery.img
<ID:0/009> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/009> FAIL! (Ext4)
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Well, I've gone through about 5 or 6 various ROMs and each fail at system.img.ext4 so I'm at a loss as to if I can even flash back to stock. I plan on contacting Samsung Support since my Knox counter is safely at 0x0 and I've run out of relevant posts to read that I have found.
Sentryism said:
Well, I've gone through about 5 or 6 various ROMs and each fail at system.img.ext4 so I'm at a loss as to if I can even flash back to stock. I plan on contacting Samsung Support since my Knox counter is safely at 0x0 and I've run out of relevant posts to read that I have found.
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It seems that you might have a severe case of bad blocks on the eMMC (internal flash) - that in itself should be enough reason for a warranty replacement.
If you can not do a warranty replacement you should look (inside Odin) into erasing all NAND and repartitioning (there are some posts around with similar info, read a few of those until you understand what you are doing before starting to do anything on that direction).
Hello!
I made the switch from iOS to Android a couple of days ago and as well own a Note 3 device. After a couple of days of reading around the forums I decided to flash the MK2 Uk rom since in my country we're only up to MJ7 and I've been experiencing very weird battery drains. I am aware that the update won't likely fix them and I'll have to wait for the next one in January but I hope to at least make things better. Unfortunately today I downloaded Kies3 and I'm getting the same error when I click on the firmware check or upgrade menu (or whatever it is called). I haven't tried Odin yet because the firmware was taking too long to download and I had tl go out for work. Still I very doubt it will work since the official program isn't even working.
tl;dr; Please post in the topic when you find a solution as I am experiencing the same problem as well. Especially if I have to do a warranty replace since I have a wiggly button and I was wondering whether to do that in the first place.
Possible not a genuine Note 3?
This is absurd, I said I am new to Android, this doesn't mean I have grown in a pot. My device came with all the appropriate stickers, branding and everything and is purchased through a local carrier. Unfortunately I got one from Vietnam with the wiggly home button but it is a legit device. Anyways I even tried contacting my local support but they were most unhelpful, only forwarded me to an Authorized Service Provider (what an awful chat app, they disconnected me and I even lost the details). I think I will soon try flashing a custom firmware through CWM or something..
Sentryism said:
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I recently picked up a Galaxy Note 3 which I soon realized was a parallel import and so I decided to flash firmware from my country with Odin. It failed (I soon realized I had forgotten to enable USB debugging) and my phone currently displays "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
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I believe KIES 3 in Emergency Firmware Recovery mode does NOT YET support the updated bootloaders - so if your device has a bootloader >= MJ3 it will not be seen in KIES 3. I am still using Kies v3.1 but I have seen a v3.2 available, however I do not know if the problem is solved.
Sentryism said:
Well, I've gone through about 5 or 6 various ROMs and each fail at system.img.ext4 so I'm at a loss as to if I can even flash back to stock. I plan on contacting Samsung Support since my Knox counter is safely at 0x0 and I've run out of relevant posts to read that I have found.
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Hi
Just had exactly the same problem as yours, and odin continuously failed just after 'hidden img'. Tried several roms to no avail. Phone was already rooted before the issue, and knox flag was already 0x1. I decided to flash cwm recovery (via odin) from here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2454079
The note 3 (SM-N9005) booted all the way surprisingly but with some issues (back button not working/Samsung keyboard stopping). I can now flash rom zip.
Tip: As your Knox flag is 0x0, try flashing stock recovery via odin.
Flashed Rom zip. Note 3 back to health.
shayind4 said:
Flashed Rom zip. Note 3 back to health.
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Which ROM worked? I'm having a trying old time finding one that installs AND boots.
TIA for any help you can offer.
Cheers,
R2
shayind4 said:
Flashed Rom zip. Note 3 back to health.
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R2D2_NZ said:
Which ROM worked? I'm having a trying old time finding one that installs AND boots.
TIA for any help you can offer.
Cheers,
R2
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\given the fact it was a Zip file he flashed, it would a CWM flashable ROM that worked
R2D2_NZ said:
Which ROM worked? I'm having a trying old time finding one that installs AND boots.
TIA for any help you can offer.
Cheers,
R2
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Hi
I flashed Djembey's deodexed pre-rooted jb 4.3 SM-N9005 XXUDMJ7 superslim rom (cwm) from here (second post):
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2461929
I used CWM recovery. After flashing the superslim rom, I was able to flash stock rom via odin.
Shayind4
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androidlover287 said:
\given the fact it was a Zip file he flashed, it would a CWM flashable ROM that worked
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You are right.
If you tried to flash a firmware from another country than the original one, it might be that the partition size is not correct. You probably need to flash a pit file that is matching the partition size of the new firmware. Try to search for one that is matching to one of the firmware you downloaded and flash it with the new firmware ( tick repartition in Odin - this will erase your data !!!).
This is just a proposal and I do not know it it will work, but I got that hint from a thread in a German forum about changing from EU version to DBT firmware.
Im having a similar issue, except my note3 is the exynos (sm-n900), kies3 says my phone is not supported and odin fails at flashing my phone, it shows this
<ID:0/026> Added!!
<ID:0/026> Removed!!
<ID:0/027> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N900ZSUCML1_N900OZSCML1_N900ZSUCMJ3_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/027> Odin v.3 engine (ID:27)..
<ID:0/027> File analysis..
<ID:0/027> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/027> Initialzation..
<ID:0/027> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/027> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/027> modem.bin
<ID:0/027> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/027> sboot.bin
<ID:0/027> boot.img
<ID:0/027> cache.img
<ID:0/027>
<ID:0/027> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I have no idea on what else to do, any help please?
I've got the system.img.ext4 issue as well. Knox is still 0x0 and I was only trying to flash (Odin) a ROM from Sammobile - MI7, same level as the original but XSA instead of TGY. Bloody annoying.
Anyone got the Aussie Samsung support number?
I resolved my issue by DL'ing and flashing the TGY ROM - got an MI7 version so I should be still OK for RDLV. Apparently flashing with the ROM from another country is a problem - Odin passed teh XSA one without an issue, so I don't think it was a corrupt DL. I did see a reference in my searching to perhaps the partitions are different sizes in different CSC's or something.
So, now to enjoy my Note for a few days before rooting...

Fixed - I9505 - kernel is not seandroid enforcing - Reboot & Hangs ! Easy !

S4 I9505
Problem:
Start up screen top left corner shows:
kernel is not seandroid enforcing
Hangs up or Reboots.
I updated my S4 to Version: I9505XXUEMKE
Then I used Odin to Flash a Root with Stock recovery & SU, something went WRONG!
Knox is now 0x1, which should not have happened, but what can I say.
BaM, I got the Reboots & Hang ups.
But, I still could get into Recovery & Download Mode!
SO HERE IS THE FIX:
1. Download, Odin 3 - THx 2 - daerragh
--- I used Ver.: Odin 3.07
2. Download, http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/2/
--- Register
--- And download your Firmware, if you know which you had before it crashed choose that one otherwise Upgrade to latest.
--- For me it was the latest version - I9505XXUEMKE ---- THx 2 -- Repulsa for the tip.
3. Start Odin 3.07 --- [Should it "FAIL" Read note at the Bottom #6].
--- Make sure - Auto Reboot & F. Reset Time are checked - Nothing else.
--- Click on PDA choose your Firmware file in my case "I9505XXUEMKE"
--- this can take a minute or two, WAIT, the PDA will check mark itself.
4. To start Turn off your phone completely ! Now hold following buttons to get into Download Mode,
--- Volume Down
--- Home
--- and last Power
--- S4 will enter into DL Mode
Seeing you have already tried to root you phone, you should have you Samsung USB drivers.
5. Press Start
--- This will take time, after it Reboot itself,
--- remove the USB Cabel & wait
--- at least 5 minutes don't remember how long, I came back after 5 Minutes and it was done,
---------- so then if everything went well for you, have fun :good: .
6. FAIL
--- Should it Fail while uploading to your phone,
--- A. Remove Battery
--- B. Remove USB cabel
--- C. Restart.
--- Should it Fail again (which happend to me), then Do A. B. C. again.
--- and this time Touch your screen about every minute.
I Know that sounds weird, but it worked for me maybe something to do with "Stand by? no clue".
If this has help you in anyway please hit that :good: Thanks Bottun
I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE for anything happening to your phone as a result of you flashing this Rom.
[Help Please] TMO-S4- Kernel is not seandroid enforcing
Hello,
Let me start off by saying, I'm a complete newbie when it comes to rooting (Infact - It took me a few days to even convince myself to do this) and I did look around for several guilds on how to remove this error (Downloaded Odin - Got Stock TAR.MD5) But I still get this error on my phone when I start the phone, it wouldn't be much of a probelm, except it hangs for a while and then restarts.) It also gets stuck for a long time at the T-Mobile load screen. The Wifi Wont turn on their... Please Help.
Galaxy S4: SGH-M919
T-Mobile...
I'm not an expert in Android OS but I think this is not an error. It is more of a notification that the STOCK KERNEL has been change to a CUSTOM one.
eclpsues said:
I'm not an expert in Android OS but I think this is not an error. It is more of a notification that the STOCK KERNEL has been change to a CUSTOM one.
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You are right :highfive:
Hi guys
A friend and I tried to update my rooted Samsung S4 i9505 to the official kitkat version. Had the unofficial one before. Unfortunatly we didn't turn on the usb debugging and there wasn't enough space on my memory card. After removing the data from the sd card it still didn't work (usb debuging?). My friend then tried to install a custom rom of some sort (I'm the noob here. He has some skills). No whenever I try to start my cell up the message KERNAL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING pops up in the top left corner. Can I turn on the usb debugging from the pc? What should I do?
Thanks
illias9 said:
Hi guys
A friend and I tried to update my rooted Samsung S4 i9505 to the official kitkat version. Had the unofficial one before. Unfortunatly we didn't turn on the usb debugging and there wasn't enough space on my memory card. After removing the data from the sd card it still didn't work (usb debuging?). My friend then tried to install a custom rom of some sort (I'm the noob here. He has some skills). No whenever I try to start my cell up the message KERNAL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING pops up in the top left corner. Can I turn on the usb debugging from the pc? What should I do?
Thanks
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I tried to install the Gummy Rom but I got the same problem. It gets stuck in the rebooting or something. It wont pass the samsung start screen. What should I do?
Tried all of the above and no go.
Hi i have CM on my Australia XSA Samsung 19505 and i am trying to get it back to stock though when i try to flash it in Odin it fails all the time i cant get into recovery though i am able to access download mode.
I am using Odin 3.09 with the correct stock rom for my device and when i run it i get this error message
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK9_I9505XSAEMK3_I9505XXUEMK9_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
And on my device is error message
start [224,1440]
sw rev check fail fused 4 binary 3.
I also have the "kernel is not seandroid enforcing" message.
When i restart my device i get an error message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again"
I have tried to use Kies both versions and it doesn't work, The only way to get it to work is flash CWM which allows me back into my device.
Any ideas on how to get back to stock Thanks?
Natza09 said:
Hi i have CM on my Australia XSA Samsung 19505 and i am trying to get it back to stock though when i try to flash it in Odin it fails all the time i cant get into recovery though i am able to access download mode.
I am using Odin 3.09 with the correct stock rom for my device and when i run it i get this error message
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK9_I9505XSAEMK3_I9505XXUEMK9_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
And on my device is error message
start [224,1440]
sw rev check fail fused 4 binary 3.
I also have the "kernel is not seandroid enforcing" message.
When i restart my device i get an error message "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again"
I have tried to use Kies both versions and it doesn't work, The only way to get it to work is flash CWM which allows me back into my device.
Any ideas on how to get back to stock Thanks?
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Use a different usb port. Always use the ports on the back of your pc not the ones on the front.
Lennyz1988 said:
Use a different usb port. Always use the ports on the back of your pc not the ones on the front.
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Thanks Lennyz for the reply, I tried the back usb 2.0 and 3.0 and both failed with the same error message as originally posted. Can i just restore the kernel some how and will that fix the issue?
Natza09 said:
Thanks Lennyz for the reply, I tried the back usb 2.0 and 3.0 and both failed with the same error message as originally posted. Can i just restore the kernel some how and will that fix the issue?
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I think I know what you did. You try to flash an older stock firmware on to your device. Pick a newer firmware because downgrading is not possible.
Lennyz1988 said:
I think I know what you did. You try to flash an older stock firmware on to your device. Pick a newer firmware because downgrading is not possible.
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I have tried to flash several Roms that are 4.4 and that are compatible with my device using clock work mod and it doesn't work as i keep getting a Status 7 error which i have found a possible fix for here in the forum i will attempt to resolve and report back.
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Natza09 said:
I have tried to flash several Roms that are 4.4 and that are compatible with my device using clock work mod and it doesn't work as i keep getting a Status 7 error which i have found a possible fix for here in the forum i will attempt to resolve and report back.
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Ok so i put TWTP back on and i was able to install Goldeneye Rom 4.4.2, Which is working great. However when i reboot im still getting the Kernel is not seandroid enforcing message in red. As i can not restore to stock Rom as Australia XSA 4.4 isn't out yet is there any other way to get rid of this message. Thanks again.
did anyone tried this ??
Natza09 said:
Hi i have CM on my Australia XSA Samsung 19505 and i am trying to get it back to stock though when i try to flash it in Odin it fails all the time i cant get into recovery though i am able to access download mode.
I am using Odin 3.09 with the correct stock rom for my device and when i run it i get this error message
I have tried to use Kies both versions and it doesn't work, The only way to get it to work is flash CWM which allows me back into my device.
Any ideas on how to get back to stock Thanks?
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iuts coz you are trying to downgrade the aboot file which is associated with know security check .. u have to flash the same or upgrade
franny23dmt said:
iuts coz you are trying to downgrade the aboot file which is associated with know security check .. u have to flash the same or upgrade
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Yeah its all sorted now as version 4.4.2 has been officially released as stock on my Samsung S4, So back to "factory" now and no more message. Off to ebay it goes and Hello HTC One M8 .
Hi,
I'll Install WizCyan custom Rom on My GT-I9505 by TWRP mode. Its not a Error its a Premission That are allow when we use other roms.
●Press Volume Up and Volume Down Key at same
time and Hold it. This methode is use to Force Start your Rom

Phone bricked for unknown reasons; ODIN flash operation failed - What to do?

Good evening,
for unknown reasons my phone (Unbranded Samsung Galaxy S4) started to show weird signs of system failures. It kept restarting and hanging on the boot screen; often rapidly changed the battery percentages and then crashed. A day after these weird errors appeared the phone suddenly refused to boot at all. The boot process stopped at the Samsung logo and completely froze.
So I tried booting into recovery... But it didnt work? Sometimes it simply rebooted after showing "Recovery booting..." in the top left side of the screen and sometimes it displayed an red error showing "No command". On the 15th try or so it suddenly showed a kernel error instead:
"SET WARRENTY BIT: KERNEL"
Instead of using recovery mode I instead booted into Odin mode, where to my surprise I found that the current binary was no longer the official Samsung one, but a custom one. I decided on downloading stock firmware from the Samsung database and flashing it with Odin v3.11.
Name of the used firmware pack: " I9505XXUHOJ2 [5.0.1]"
I put it into Odin mode and then applied the firmware md5 file under AP in Odin 3.11 and it started working. Flashing the image was successful until half through the system.img.ext4 part where after half of the operation it suddenly failed and disconnected. Recovery.img and so on, however, was flashed successfully. I rebooted it into Odin mode, where the binary was now "Samsung Official" and retried the procedure.
This time it failed instantly. Shortly after starting the operation Odin said it could not open the specified file and the operation was aborted. The phone is now stuck in a "Firmware Update Failed - Use Kies Recovery" bootloop that remains even when I turn the phone off. (It simply turns back on again)
Is the phone screwed now? Re-Partioning was unchecked so I don't know if the partition table was ruined or not.
Does anyone have an idea?
Info shown after operation in Odin mode:
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL [CUSTOM before operation]
SYSTEM STATUS: OFFICIAL
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRENTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: ENABLED
eMMC BURST MODE: ENABLED
I can't even turn off the phone now :victory:
No customization has occured on this phone. I have never used any custom roms or custom kernels. It simply started doing weird stuff on its own.
maybe hardware faulty? NAND corrupt?
Perhaps try flashing TWRP until it's successful, and then use it to flash the framework file(s) you've placed on the SD (use another phone for this end, or an mSDcard adapter that comes with the SD (most laptops have a slot for this). This does away with many underlying assumptions, like the soundness of the cable, port, laptop/pc, and flashing software.
First just charge the battery until it's full.
KNOX WARRENTY VOID: 0x1
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Seems like a potential security threat. Are you sure you haven't rooted your phone somehow?
Btw, if the partition is indeed ruined, use TWRP to make a backup of the phone (even if there's nothing to backup). It'll restore the partition table. Then proceed to flash the framework from the SD via TWRP.
ThePrick said:
Perhaps try flashing TWRP until it's successful, and then use it to flash the framework file(s) you've placed on the SD (use another phone for this end, or an mSDcard adapter that comes with the SD (most laptops have a slot for this). This does away with many underlying assumptions, like the soundness of the cable, port, laptop/pc, and flashing software.
First just charge the battery until it's full.
Seems like a potential security threat. Are you sure you haven't rooted your phone somehow?
Btw, if the partition is indeed ruined, use TWRP to make a backup of the phone (even if there's nothing to backup). It'll restore the partition table. Then proceed to flash the framework from the SD via TWRP.
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Before I read your post I tried flashing a 4.X software for GT-I9505, which was successful with ODIN.
Recovery still wont work, as it crashes the phone instantly. Booting normally got to the Samsung logo part and then froze.
Sometimes the phone shows very weird graphical glitches. It boots up with a green dotted screen and slowly turns brightness up to max. I think this might mean its hardware faulty.
Concerning the KNOX issue: The phone was never rooted nor modified. I have no idea how the system picked up a rooting process when there was none.
I'll try flashing TWRP... Atleast download mode still works even though everything else doesnt.
Thanks for your reply
EDIT: Flashed TWRP successfully but S4 is refusing to boot into recovery
following error is dísplayed:
RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
SET WARRENTY BIT: RECOVERY
Noroxuz said:
Before I read your post I tried flashing a 4.X software for GT-I9505, which was successful with ODIN.
Recovery still wont work, as it crashes the phone instantly. Booting normally got to the Samsung logo part and then froze.
Sometimes the phone shows very weird graphical glitches. It boots up with a green dotted screen and slowly turns brightness up to max. I think this might mean its hardware faulty.
Concerning the KNOX issue: The phone was never rooted nor modified. I have no idea how the system picked up a rooting process when there was none.
I'll try flashing TWRP... Atleast download mode still works even though everything else doesnt.
Thanks for your reply
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I LITERALLY had the EXACT same problem.
See the thread here for some ideas: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...oft-bricked-s4-gt-i9505-t3430921/post68024954
I didn't mention the green screen and glitching because I didn't see it as relevant.
Just happenstance that it worked eventually.
I flashed the framework and it was successfully, but the system still didn't boot. I tried flashing the framework after a couple of days of persistent failure as a last ditch effort, and it worked, surprisingly, and I cannot explain it fully. I had planned to put the framework on an SD card and use TWRP i.e. recovery to flash it. That's still the best method imo. Try flashing TWRP and doing just that! It should work if there isn't any hardware damage. By the way, I tried older versions of Odin (3.07) when the newer versions didn't work. Additionally, perhaps flashing more recent ROMs would be a better idea (5.0.1, 5.1.1 (if Samsung has bothered updating it to that point)).
Once TWRP ((((or CWM )))) is flashed successfully, boot into recovery mode and do a backup. This should automatically restore the partition table. Then flash the framework file/tar and reboot. If it doesn't work, try flashing different firmware versions (5.0.1, 5.1.1) using the older versions of Odin, say, if TWRP was flashed successfully but the phone still won't boot into recovery.
Alternately, maybe the battery is dying, but I doubt it. Be ABSOLUTELY sure the power button is in perfect condition. The Galaxy S3, S4, Note 4, have a terrible history with defective power buttons causing all sorts of problems.
ThePrick said:
if TWRP was flashed successfully but the phone still won't boot into recovery.
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Yeah... I flashed TWRP but got the
RECOVERY IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING
SET WARRENTY BIT: RECOVERY
stuff instead. Last time I tried flashing a 5.X rom ODIN failed halfwax through so
Then I flashed stock ROM again and it got to the Samsung logo with the jingle but it goddamn crashed again.
Booted into recovery (which suddenly worked) and deleted user data/ cache.
Now it doesnt do anything anymore lol?
Probably broken GPU or NAND corrupting itself every 2 sec.
I dunno.
Samsung should really fix their stuff.
HELP ME IM NOT ABLE TO FLASH STOCK ROM ON GT I9505 <ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_I9505XXUHOA7_CL3996895_QB3867680_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> AP_I9505XXUHOA7_CL3996895_QB3867680_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CP_I9505XXUHOA7_CL3996895_QB3867680_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CSC_OXA_I9505OXAHOA7_CL3996895_QB3867680_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
abdulkareemsid said:
HELP ME IM NOT ABLE TO FLASH STOCK ROM ON GT I9505 <ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_I9505XXUHOA7_CL3996895_QB3867680_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> AP_I9505XXUHOA7_CL3996895_QB3867680_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CP_I9505XXUHOA7_CL3996895_QB3867680_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CSC_OXA_I9505OXAHOA7_CL3996895_QB3867680_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
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Try a different USB port and/or cable.
Odin failures can happen when using incompatible USB cables and ports so try everything available.

GT-I9505 failing boot - restarting constantly, failed system update, "no command".

GT-I9505 failing boot - restarting constantly, failed system update, "no command".
My S4 wanted to install an update: before letting it proceed I thought it would be good t backup - however after/during backup (Kies/ Smart Switch on Windows 10) something happened, and now it fails to boot:
1. get the Samsung splash screen with the model number, followed, eventually with
2. the Samsung colourful grpacis "fireworks" which stop, and then the phone Vibrates/buzzes twice, and then restarts,
3. GOTO '1' - repeating itself continuously.
I've tried recovery reboot - it appears to try to update the system but fails with "no command"
Keis had reported,
Current version: PDAJ2 / PHONEJ2 / csc:0J1 (BTU)
Latest version: PDAK2 / PHONEK2 / cscK1 (BTU)
Size: 1458 MB
Don't seem to be able to do much else (hard reset or wipe cache). I think I can get into download mode - I've no idea what happened or how to get my phone back!
Please help.
Network unlocked phone - sim on monthly with Three / Hutchinson network UK.
Download your phone's firmware from sammobile.com and use Odin to flash it.
There are various tutorials and videos that can guide you through the process.
Unless your problem is hardware related, the above should fix it.
S4 (GT-I9505 LTE) stuck in bootloop, can't boot recovery & ODIN write error.
Okay so Kies 3 and Smart Switch say that the 9505 cannot be "initialised":
Kies3 says:
"Model name: GT-1505
'GT-1505' does not support initialising. "
Smart Switch says :
"Model name: GT-19505
'GT-lg505' does not support initialising.
Please contact our service centre. "
Odin Reports:
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<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:0/009> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/009> FAIL!
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I suppose this implies the wrong Flash files has been used?
The Device was bought from Three in the UK, and is the GT-I9505, however it never splash-screen the network logo or anything: Recent Verson history AFAIK has been:
I9505XXUHOE3
I9505XXUHOJ2
And then POSSIBLEY a failed update to I9505XXUHPK2
I've tried I9505XXUHOJ2_I9505BTUHOJ1_BTU, and I9505XXUHPK2_I9505BTUHPK1_BTU from sammobile - these both produce the "Complete(Write) operation failed" error, however, I used the "BTU" versions - should I be using the H3G versions?
Many thanks.
Wenger786
It sounds redundant but confirm that the model # in download mode is the gt-i9505.
The aboot.mbn file is not flashing because the file is not for your phone, you need to try a different USB cable, you need to try a different USB 2.0 port, the bootloader in the phone is newer than the bootloader in the firmware, or a combination of these items.
audit13 said:
It sounds redundant but confirm that the model # in download mode is the gt-i9505.
The aboot.mbn file is not flashing because the file is not for your phone, you need to try a different USB cable, you need to try a different USB 2.0 port, the bootloader in the phone is newer than the bootloader in the firmware, or a combination of these items.
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Still same problems?
Hardware fault?
At this point, I would try the latest versions of the 9505 firmware for other carriers in your country. If that doesn't work, maybe a cell repair shop can flash it using something like an octopus box.

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