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[Q] Galaxy S5 Bootloop

Before marking this as a duplicate, please note that I've gone through almost every thread on this and different possibilities, but nothing had worked.
This morning, I rooted my AT&T Samsung Galaxy S5 (US) using towelroot. The root was successful. Next I downloaded Superuser from the Play Store (not the Chainfire one). It said it needed to update something using recovery mode, but it failed with an error. So, I ignored it and continued using the phone. Next, I downloaded the Google Now Launcher from Android L, to get Material Design. I installed Sliding Explorer from the Play Store to access root files. I also got a simple text edit app. To get Material Design, I needed to change ro.build.version.codename=REL to =L in build.prop. When I did and tried to save, it said access denied, so I changed permissions (oops!) to allow the file to be saved. Still didn't work for some reason so I saved the file as build.prop somewhere else and cut and pasted it in. Then, I rebooted my device and it got stuck on the boot screen with the Samsung Galaxy S5 logo with powered by Android beneath it.
What I've tried:
- I have wiped data, the cached, but there is no advanced option for me to wipe dalvik in the stock recovery for the Galaxy S5.
- When I try to use ADB, my device shows up as sideload and sideloading a ROM goes to 100% but ends up in an error. I cannot run ADB Shell, which ends in error:close.
- Using Odinv3 Build 3.09, I think, gets stuck on connecting to the phone, while Odinv3 Build 1.85, I think, gets fails at Complete(Write) error after something to do with NAND write.
My device drivers are all updated, and I've tried different USB ports, even different PC's. Nothing works. How can I fix this? Thanks!

I am allergic to posts that use Urgent in the title. Obviously you'd like to regain use of your phone ASAP. But how that makes your post more important than someone else's is a mystery. Nevertheless, I'm sure that someone else will be along soon to help you.
If you don't find something more expedient, the most reliable solution for a non-bricked phone is to Odin flash a full, stock firmware image that matches your baseband version.
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fffft said:
I am allergic to posts that use Urgent in the title. Obviously you'd like to regain use of your phone ASAP. But how that makes your post more important than someone else's is a mystery. Nevertheless, I'm sure that someone else will be along soon to help you.
If you don't find something more expedient, the most reliable solution for a non-bricked phone is to Odin flash a full, stock firmware image that matches your baseband version.
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Problem is, as I said, Odin has errors every time I try to flash, different ports and even different PC's. Maybe I'm not doing it correctly? And I'm sure I get the correct version.
Sorry for the Urgent ?.

tforkan99 said:
Problem is, as I said, Odin has errors every time I try to flash, different ports and even different PC's. Maybe I'm not doing it correctly? And I'm sure I get the correct version.
Sorry for the Urgent ?.
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You've made some ill advised mods. Now we need more information. Post as many details as you can so that we can spot were the exact problem is.
Paste the exact error from both Odin vetsions here.
Is this originally an ATT phone?
Regular model (i.e. not the special unlocked Developer version)?
Do you know if it the new re-activation lock feature is enabled?
Do you know the phone's baseband /exact firmware version?
Do you have a recent backup?
Are you still able to boot to recovery mode (vol up + home + power)?
Did you ever successfully use Odin with this phone before the bootloop happened?
Perhaps you could remove the Urgent from your title? Edit /Delete > Go Advanced
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fffft said:
You've made some ill advised mods. Now we need more information. Post as many details as you can so that we can spot were the exact problem is.
Paste the exact error from both Odin vetsions here.
Is this originally an ATT phone?
Regular model (i.e. not the special unlocked Developer version)?
Do you know if it the new re-activation lock feature is enabled?
Do you know the phone's baseband /exact firmware version?
Do you have a recent backup?
Are you still able to boot to recovery mode (vol up + home + power)?
Did you ever successfully use Odin with this phone before the bootloop happened?
Perhaps you could remove the Urgent from your title? Edit /Delete > Go Advanced
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Odin3 v3.09: Stuck on "SetupConnection"
Odin3 v1.85:
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Yes, originally ATT
Regular model
Don't know about re-activation lock
I think the firmware version is the problem. The last update was the one from ATT that added Yellowpages and Lookout in May. Don't know version. I've been download an April build so maybe that's why there is an error. My phone says "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > Binary 1" which apparently occurs when downgrading. Maybe if I can get an updated ROM, I can use Odin? And I've seen suggestions to use Odin3 v3.04, but same error with the April build. I can't find the May build anywhere.
Maybe this will work?:http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2737257 But it's .zip and I can't flash it with Odin.
I have a Kies backup, that's it. This always happens to me . I'm always too lazy to back up my devices.....
Yes recovery mode works and I can get into ADB Sideload.
Nope, never used Odin before. never tried.

I may have something here!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785185
My firmware is G900AUCU2AND3.
I will update after following the guide.

It works! The only thread that I needed in the world and I couldn't find until after I wiped my device....
Device successfully restored to functionality.

tforkan99 said:
Device successfully restored to functionality.
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Great to hear.
As I commented at the outset, all you needed to do was restore a full, stock firmware image to recover. Ideally one that matches your existing baseband. Which is essentially what that thread did. Collected all of the pieces to do a 100% reversion to stock.
I've written similar posts for Verizon and TMobile. Was in fact just rewriting the Verizon one for you when you updated the thread. Anyway, good work. Give yourself a pat on that back and promise to make more backups this time.
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Ego?
fffft said:
I am allergic to posts that use Urgent in the title. Obviously you'd like to regain use of your phone ASAP. But how that makes your post more important than someone else's is a mystery. Nevertheless, I'm sure that someone else will be along soon to help you.
If you don't find something more expedient, the most reliable solution for a non-bricked phone is to Odin flash a full, stock firmware image that matches your baseband version.
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I'm allergic to egocentric attitudes when it comes to answers in a Q & A thread.

tforkan99 said:
It works! The only thread that I needed in the world and I couldn't find until after I wiped my device....
Device successfully restored to functionality.
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Happy to hear it that worked out for you!

[Q] Galaxy s5 sm-900A apperaing as sm-900F

Hello, well I will go straight to my question
I bought a galaxy s5 ( the 900F) module from CHINA and it is original. I checked everything and it was all OK ! In the "about device" section it shows my phone's model number as "SM-900F" . For some reason private mode did not work at all ! So I thought why not trying to install another rom, because the "Samsung Chinese keyboard" always bothered me for some reason even thou I did not use it . Anyway, I downloaded this rom "G900FXXU1ANE2_G900FOXE1ANE2_SER" from sammobile .As you can see it's for the 900F edition so I tried installing it using odin 3.09 but it always failed , so after paying good attention to the download mode screen I saw IT ! "PRODUCT NAME - SM-G900A"
and when I tried to install this rom using odin I got this message appearing in my screen under the UDC START
SECURE CHECK FAIL : aboot
So, what to do ? I figured out that I bought the at&t module , so what should I do ? I can not return the phone
How can I install an original rom ? and If I do that will my phone be "locked" ? You know because it's an at&t module after all .
How can I unlock it to install other roms ?
And by the way, for some reason root checker shows that my phone is "rooted" , even though everything is "official
Screenshots from my phone included .
Oooh and guys, sorry for the bad explanation , I do not know how to explain in other way :laugh:
Log from odin :
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G900FXXU1ANE2_G900FOXE1ANE2_G900FXXU1ANE2_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> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Bakr87 said:
to the download mode screen I saw IT ! "PRODUCT NAME - SM-G900A"
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You said that the download screen reported an ATT model number, but you didn't include a screenshot or photo of that. The screenshots that you did include from the settings menu strongly suggest otherwise.
The 900A has a locked bootloader and it would be challenging to change an ATT baseband. Your screenshots show a 900F baseband. What model number is shown on the label under the battery?
All of the evidence so far indicates that you have a 900F and commonplace troubles using Odin. Odin is fussy with USB; try a different cable and USB port. Or a different PC if necessary. Disable your anti virus, malware, firewall, et cerera.
As to private mode, what is your Knox status as reported on the download page?
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fffft said:
You said that the download screen reported an ATT model number, but you didn't include a screenshot or photo of that. The screenshots that you did include from the settings menu strongly suggest otherwise.
The 900A has a locked bootloader and it would be challenging to change an ATT baseband. Your screenshots show a 900F baseband. What model number is shown on the label under the battery?
All of the evidence so far indicates that you have a 900F and commonplace troubles using Odin. Odin is fussy with USB; try a different cable and USB port. Or a different PC if necessary. Disable your anti virus, malware, firewall, et cerera.
As to private mode, what is your Knox status as reported on the download page?
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fffft said:
You said that the download screen reported an ATT model number, but you didn't include a screenshot or photo of that. The screenshots that you did include from the settings menu strongly suggest otherwise.
The 900A has a locked bootloader and it would be challenging to change an ATT baseband. Your screenshots show a 900F baseband. What model number is shown on the label under the battery?
All of the evidence so far indicates that you have a 900F and commonplace troubles using Odin. Odin is fussy with USB; try a different cable and USB port. Or a different PC if necessary. Disable your anti virus, malware, firewall, et cerera.
As to private mode, what is your Knox status as reported on the download page?
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Well, I included screen shots BEFORE trying with ODIN and AFTER trying with ODIN to install the rom.
I tried using other USB port + other USB cable but I get the same result.
and another screen shot is for the back of my telephone under the battery
And by the I checked my IMEI code ( using this code : *#06# ) on this site : imei.info
and the result is the following : G900A Galaxy S5 (better if you check it yourself on the site )
SCREENSHOTS are included in a compressed file in the attachments

Thank you for the additional details.
It is a novel situation. But the evidence heavily argues that your phone is actually a 900F.
The 900A has a locked bootloader, so it's very implausible that someone would have been able to change that to the current 900F bootloader as reflected in the baseband. The label and frankly everything except the download screen suggests that it is an F variant. The 900A reported in the download screen appears to be spurious and is no doubt reflective of some small anomaly in the IMEI assignment scheme or some such causing incorrect information on that screen..
The difficulties with Odin do not suggest that you have a 900A. Odin is well known for being fussy and temperamental. Try flashing the exact same stock version of firmware that the phone currently has just to confirm that Odin works. Cables are a big issue and people sometimes have to try half a dozen different cables before seeing success. Move your computer to a different location or borrow a different computer if necessary.
You will succeed if you are persistent. Odin is simply stubborn.
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fffft said:
Thank you for the additional details.
It is a novel situation. But the evidence heavily argues that your phone is actually a 900F.
The 900A has a locked bootloader, so it's very implausible that someone would have been able to change that to the current 900F bootloader as reflected in the baseband. The label and frankly everything except the download screen suggests that it is an F variant. The 900A reported in the download screen appears to be spurious and is no doubt reflective of some small anomaly in the IMEI assignment scheme or some such causing incorrect information on that screen..
The difficulties with Odin do not suggest that you have a 900A. Odin is well known for being fussy and temperamental. Try flashing the exact same stock version of firmware that the phone currently has just to confirm that Odin works. Cables are a big issue and people sometimes have to try half a dozen different cables before seeing success. Move your computer to a different location or borrow a different computer if necessary.
You will succeed if you are persistent. Odin is simply stubborn.
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Thanks for replaying =)
Well, I will try to do so tomorrow , hope everything will go well :fingers-crossed: I will write to tell you the results .

fffft said:
Thank you for the additional details.
It is a novel situation. But the evidence heavily argues that your phone is actually a 900F.
The 900A has a locked bootloader, so it's very implausible that someone would have been able to change that to the current 900F bootloader as reflected in the baseband. The label and frankly everything except the download screen suggests that it is an F variant. The 900A reported in the download screen appears to be spurious and is no doubt reflective of some small anomaly in the IMEI assignment scheme or some such causing incorrect information on that screen..
The difficulties with Odin do not suggest that you have a 900A. Odin is well known for being fussy and temperamental. Try flashing the exact same stock version of firmware that the phone currently has just to confirm that Odin works. Cables are a big issue and people sometimes have to try half a dozen different cables before seeing success. Move your computer to a different location or borrow a different computer if necessary.
You will succeed if you are persistent. Odin is simply stubborn.
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Well , first of all - sorry for the very late answer
Second - I tries other version of ODIN, other STOCK roms, other cables ,but no use. I get the same error. I am almost sute that I have the G900A that had been modified somehow by someone to make it look like a G900F

Bakr87 said:
Well , first of all - sorry for the very late answer
Second - I tries other version of ODIN, other STOCK roms, other cables ,but no use. I get the same error. I am almost sute that I have the G900A that had been modified somehow by someone to make it look like a G900F
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One thing that should probably be cleared up: is your vendor a carrier or some back street 2x3 sqm phone booth type store? Is the vendor officially authorised by Samsung/AT&T/your carrier? It might have happened that you bought some weird clone, or just a G900A or F that someone modified?
You also mentioned that the phone is "rooted", which suggests this theory. See if you can get a look at the system files via root browser and if you can make changes to them.
What could also have happened, your seller might have reselled a broken phone that someone brought back to the shop.
If you could provide more infos on where you bought your phone, that might help us solve the case.

guetzli32 said:
One thing that should probably be cleared up: is your vendor a carrier or some back street 2x3 sqm phone booth type store? Is the vendor officially authorised by Samsung/AT&T/your carrier? It might have happened that you bought some weird clone, or just a G900A or F that someone modified?
You also mentioned that the phone is "rooted", which suggests this theory. See if you can get a look at the system files via root browser and if you can make changes to them.
What could also have happened, your seller might have reselled a broken phone that someone brought back to the shop.
If you could provide more infos on where you bought your phone, that might help us solve the case.
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The sad answer is yes ! I installed root explorer and I can see system files and other prove is that I installed another root checking application "Simple root checker" and here is a screenshot to what I found .
So what can be done ? returning it is not an option =(
Well I am okay as long it's an original s5

Bakr87 said:
The sad answer is yes ! I installed root explorer and I can see system files and other prove is that I installed another root checking application "Simple root checker" and here is a screenshot to what I found .
So what can be done ? returning it is not an option =(
Well I am okay as long it's an original s5
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Okay, I am now almost sure as of what happened.
Someone rooted your phone, went into /system/build.prop and changed the line ro.product.model from the AT&T(SM-G900A) to the international one(SM-G900F). Also, the Knox counter is still on 0x0, which can only be kept like that via towelroot. In addition, towelroot used to be one of the rare ways to root an AT&T or Verizon S5 model.
I am 99.9% sure your phone is actually an AT&T one.
This also explains why you can't flash anything: the AT&T bootloader is locked, which prevents you from flashing.
So, if you wanna get your SM-G900A back, just change the build prop line mentioned above back to SM-G900A.
Hope this cleared things up

guetzli32 said:
Okay, I am now almost sure as of what happened.
Someone rooted your phone, went into /system/build.prop and changed the line ro.product.model from the AT&T(SM-G900A) to the international one(SM-G900F). Also, the Knox counter is still on 0x0, which can only be kept like that via towelroot. In addition, towelroot used to be one of the rare ways to root an AT&T or Verizon S5 model.
I am 99.9% sure your phone is actually an AT&T one.
This also explains why you can't flash anything: the AT&T bootloader is locked, which prevents you from flashing.
So, if you wanna get your SM-G900A back, just change the build prop line mentioned above back to SM-G900A.
Hope this cleared things up
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Thanks for helping me all the way =)
I have a few more questions to ask
How can I return the original firmware ? do I have to use the buil.prop line or can I just install the AT&T firmware using ODIN ? and how to do that if I need to change the build prop line ? And by installing the AT&T firmware, will I be getting a locked phone ? I mean a sim-locked telephone

Bakr87 said:
Thanks for helping me all the way =)
I have a few more questions to ask
How can I return the original firmware ? do I have to use the buil.prop line or can I just install the AT&T firmware using ODIN ? and how to do that if I need to change the build prop line ? And by installing the AT&T firmware, will I be getting a locked phone ? I mean a sim-locked telephone
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You are on the stock firmware. You only have to change the build.prop line, and then it's completely stock AT&T firmware. And no, you won't get a sim locked phone

guetzli32 said:
You are on the stock firmware. You only have to change the build.prop line, and then it's completely stock AT&T firmware. And no, you won't get a sim locked phone
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Thanks =)
I think I am going to wait and see if I need to change the the build.prop line ! and what application to use ?
( If I wont be getting the the next android update then it's a must do )
ooh, by the way, how can I remove the root ?

Bakr87 said:
Thanks =)
I think I am going to wait and see if I need to change the the build.prop line ! and what application to use ?
( If I wont be getting the the next android update then it's a must do )
ooh, by the way, how can I remove the root ?
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I recommend "Root Explorer" to edit the build.prop. You can unroot by installing an app called "SuperSU" from Play store, in the settings of that app there is an option to unroot. You should change the build.prop before you unroot, it won't work afterwards

guetzli32 said:
I recommend "Root Explorer" to edit the build.prop. You can unroot by installing an app called "SuperSU" from Play store, in the settings of that app there is an option to unroot. You should change the build.prop before you unroot, it won't work afterwards
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Okay I got that =)
Could you upload the build.prop file for the G900A ? I haven't been lucky finding it =(
I think I am going to install the original build prop and then unroot the phone like you said )
And can I just install the stock at&t firmware ( from sammobile) without risking getting a sim locked phone ?

ART?
Are you runing dalvik or ART? Private mode doesn't seem to work under ART!

DylanE1 said:
Are you runing dalvik or ART? Private mode doesn't seem to work under ART!
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This question doesn't belong here!
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Bakr87 said:
Okay I got that =)
Could you upload the build.prop file for the G900A ? I haven't been lucky finding it =(
I think I am going to install the original build prop and then unroot the phone like you said )
And can I just install the stock at&t firmware ( from sammobile) without risking getting a sim locked phone ?
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I can't upload you the file, since I have the G900F and when you can't find it, I can't either(probably).
Changing the one line should be enough. I repeat, ro.product.model is what you wanna change.
I don't know if that'll SIM lock you phone, since I don't have those problems(Swiss Carriers don't SIM lock phones maybe someone else with an AT&T model can tell you that...?

guetzli32 said:
This question doesn't belong here!
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I bought a galaxy s5 ( the 900F) module from CHINA and it is original. I checked everything and it was all OK ! In the "about device" section it shows my phone's model number as "SM-900F" . For some reason private mode did not work at all !
seems that it does too me, aside from his other issues..

DylanE1 said:
I bought a galaxy s5 ( the 900F) module from CHINA and it is original. I checked everything and it was all OK ! In the "about device" section it shows my phone's model number as "SM-900F" . For some reason private mode did not work at all !
seems that it does too me, aside from his other issues..
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well, you didn't say that stuff in your first post so i was assuming you were in the wrong thread.
what exactly happens when you want to start up Private mode?

Flashed incorrect ROM

So my Girlfriend wanted a free hotspot on her phone, so i rooted her phone without issue and looked up how to get a free hotspot, i followed this video to the T (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AYTis-i7HA4)
Unfortunately the phone stopped working, and double unfortunately i was being stupid as hell and didnt bother to backup the rom before installation. so i figured to fix the problem i would just flash a custom ROM on their, one that included hotspot. i THOUGHT her phone was an i9505 model s4. i ended up flashing an i9505 rom to her phone and it SEMI work (she cn sms and call but she doesnt get data and a lot of the apps dont work correctly) i tried flashing the stock rom back onto her phone using odin but it immediately fails everytime, i also tried to flash it using CWM but that also immediately fails. i really need to get her phone working and i will be checking this thread every 5 minutes or so, so if there is any more information you need from me, please ask and i will respond ASAP, i really need the phone fixed by tonight, also, if someone is willing to skype me and walk me through everything so i cna get it done ASAP, if you succesfully fix my phone ill shoot you 25 bucks (yo uwould send me an invoice from payapl or something and id pay the invoice with a credit card)
Thanks in advance guys! I definitely learned my lesson on backing things up! lol
also, this is what odin said
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> L720VPUFNG2_L720SPTFNG2_L720VPUFNG2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<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> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
doubke edit: when in download mode and i have already tried to falsh using odin my phone says:
odin mode
product name sph l720t
(usual binary and system status knox stuff)
write protection enabled
emmc burst mode enabled
start [224,1440]
secure check fail: aboot

Well, first you need to make sure what phone you are using. You said you thought you had a i9505 but you tried to flash the tar file for the Sprint GS4 (SPH-L720) which is the L720VPUFNG2 (NG2) file you refer to in the Odin readout above. Finally, in your edit, in Odin Mode you are showing the product name SPH-L720T. The 720T is the triband version of the Sprint Galaxy S4. I believe the tar file for the 720T is the NG5. I am not sure what trying to Odin a NG2 tar will do to a 720T phone but it would seem you may. On the Q&A page about two threads below your thread are threads for ROMs tested on the 720T as well as an everything you need to know about the 720T thread. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621862). I would look at those two threads to see if you can find a ROM or tar that works on your version. I am almost positive you will find both. To be safe, if you phone is a 720T, I would probably odin back to stock with the proper tar, regroup and start over with new root and the correct ROM. (read read read read and read again before you start flashing) If it is the 9505, there is another forum for that phone. If it is actually the L720, then you have bigger problems. Start by deleting and reinstalling drivers, download the tar file again, make sure you are using a good USB cord and try again. I am still relatively new but if I can help further, let me know.

dyandell said:
Well, first you need to make sure what phone you are using. You said you thought you had a i9505 but you tried to flash the tar file for the Sprint GS4 (SPH-L720) which is the L720VPUFNG2 (NG2) file you refer to in the Odin readout above. Finally, in your edit, in Odin Mode you are showing the product name SPH-L720T. The 720T is the triband version of the Sprint Galaxy S4. I believe the tar file for the 720T is the NG5. I am not sure what trying to Odin a NG2 tar will do to a 720T phone but it would seem you may. On the Q&A page about two threads below your thread are threads for ROMs tested on the 720T as well as an everything you need to know about the 720T thread. (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621862). I would look at those two threads to see if you can find a ROM or tar that works on your version. I am almost positive you will find both. To be safe, if you phone is a 720T, I would probably odin back to stock with the proper tar, regroup and start over with new root and the correct ROM. (read read read read and read again before you start flashing) If it is the 9505, there is another forum for that phone. If it is actually the L720, then you have bigger problems. Start by deleting and reinstalling drivers, download the tar file again, make sure you are using a good USB cord and try again. I am still relatively new but if I can help further, let me know.
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hey man, i really appreciate the quick reply!!!! im pretty sure my phone is actually the 720T so im going to download the stock rom for that and try and flash it using odin. thanks man!

http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/35324/L720TVPUBNG5_L720TSPTBNG5_XAS.zip/
Here is a link to the stock firmware for the L720T.
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I have been married longer than some of the people on here have been alive so I can imagine the a$$ chewing you are currently receiving.
Us guys have to watch each other's backs! Good luck and let me know if I can help some more.

dyandell said:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/35324/L720TVPUBNG5_L720TSPTBNG5_XAS.zip/
Here is a link to the stock firmware for the L720T.
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I have been married longer than some of the people on here have been alive so I can imagine the a$$ chewing you are currently receiving.
Us guys have to watch each other's backs! Good luck and let me know if I can help some more.
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"HOW AM I GOING TO CHECK MY (insert girly website here) WITHOUT MY PHONE!!!!"
lol thanks man im currently downloading it but the internet at her house is incredibly slow hahaha. so i just gotta do a lot of waiting.

so i flashed the stock rom but now i keep getting popups that services have stopped working (google search, settings, google partner setup, google.process.gapps etc.)
This is really bummin me out man. im probably going to have to smash her phone and go through insurance and pay the 200 dollars so she can get a replacement. is there nothing else i can try?

and now it wont even boot into recovery.
this is seriously pissing me off why doesnt **** ever just work right? ughhhhh

You're getting the error messages after using Odin?
I would try flashing thru Odin again.
Sent from my SPH-L720 using XDA Free mobile app

Fixed it, just forgot to clear cache and factory reset after the install, you guys are the bomb! Thanks to all those who helped me! Her phone is now working

Raidenbeats said:
Fixed it, just forgot to clear cache and factory reset after the install, you guys are the bomb! Thanks to all those who helped me! Her phone is now working
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Glad to hear you got her phone fixed. Doesn't mean you are out of the doghouse but at least you will not be in it as long.

well I was going to flash a custom ROM for her after we got the stock one in, but all the ROMS for her model are lame as hell and are ugly as heck. and they are all google based.

Raidenbeats said:
well I was going to flash a custom ROM for her after we got the stock one in, but all the ROMS for her model are lame as hell and are ugly as heck. and they are all google based.
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If all you originally wanted was free hotspot, take a look at this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2621862
Use CF-AutoRoot to root, and then use either Galaxy Tools app or telephony.db edit to get free hotspot. This is a tried and true hotspot solution for the 720T. There are links/instructions for both in OP of the above thread. I can personally vouch for these. I used them to root and get free hotspot and all has been golden. No issues whatsoever.
Compared to what you've already been through with this phone, these mods should be a piece of cake.
Pro Tip: Once you've added native hotspot, add a toggle to the notification bar. There are links in the above thread to do it manually. But the easiest way to do it is with the Galaxy Tools app. There's an option in it that says "Add all Notification Toggles" that will add every imaginable toggle to the notification bar - including of course the hotspot toggle.

Samsung galaxy s5 update issues

Hi guys,
As the title suggest i'm having trouble updating my phone & can't find threads directly relating to the issue i seem to be having.
When i try to update through the phone i get a message that states "The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way."
I do as the message suggest which asks me to update through kies but then kies makes me download the new app which says my phone is up to date even though i'm on 4.4.4.
As for the state of my phone, i bought it about a month ago sealed new, it's still stock & I've done nothing to it & tested to see if it's routed just in case & it seems not to be.
i'll list all the details to help any kind soul who wishes to help:
Model number - SM-G900f
Baseband version - G900FXXU1ANK3
Kernel version - 3.10.0-2413392 - [email protected] #1 - Fri Nov 14 22:19:34 KST 2014
Build number - KTU84P.G900FXXU1ANK3
Thanks for any help in adavance, if you need more information from me please let me know!

Drakmon said:
Hi guys,
As the title suggest i'm having trouble updating my phone & can't find threads directly relating to the issue i seem to be having.
When i try to update through the phone i get a message that states "The operating system on your device has been modified in an unauthorized way."
I do as the message suggest which asks me to update through kies but then kies makes me download the new app which says my phone is up to date even though i'm on 4.4.4.
As for the state of my phone, i bought it about a month ago sealed new, it's still stock & I've done nothing to it & tested to see if it's routed just in case & it seems not to be.
i'll list all the details to help any kind soul who wishes to help:
Model number - SM-G900f
Baseband version - G900FXXU1ANK3
Kernel version - 3.10.0-2413392 - [email protected] #1 - Fri Nov 14 22:19:34 KST 2014
Build number - KTU84P.G900FXXU1ANK3
Thanks for any help in adavance, if you need more information from me please let me know!
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Download the latest version of the firmware for your device
Here's the UK version
https://rapidgator.net/file/2220550....galaxys5update.com/galaxy-s5-stock-firmware/
Download odin
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4431597&d=1519662712
Download and install the Samsung USB drivers if you haven't already done so
Put your phone into download mode (hold power button Vol down & home button)
Connect phone to PC via USB
Press Vol up to start connection
Open odin
In the AP section add the firmware tar (Unzip download to get tar image)
Press start
Once it's flashed & your phone has restarted (it may not fully boot but it doesn't matter) go to recovery mode (hold power button Vol up & home button) and do a data wipe/factory reset
Now your phone will fully boot

TheFixItMan said:
Download the latest version of the firmware for your device
Here's the UK version
https://rapidgator.net/file/2220550....galaxys5update.com/galaxy-s5-stock-firmware/
Download odin
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=4431597&d=1519662712
Download and install the Samsung USB drivers if you haven't already done so
Put your phone into download mode (hold power button Vol down & home button)
Connect phone to PC via USB
Press Vol up to start connection
Open odin
In the AP section add the firmware tar (Unzip download to get tar image)
Press start
Once it's flashed & your phone has restarted (it may not fully boot but it doesn't matter) go to recovery mode (hold power button Vol up & home button) and do a data wipe/factory reset
Now your phone will fully boot
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Thanks for the help!
do you know why it has to be done through Odin & it won't download by itself?
also do you have another link, this one is supremely slow & is there any way to keep the data that's currently on my phone?
Thanks again btw!

Drakmon said:
Thanks for the help!
do you know why it has to be done through Odin & it won't download by itself?
also do you have another link, this one is supremely slow & is there any way to keep the data that's currently on my phone?
Thanks again btw!
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Most of the links you will find are really slow unless someone has uploaded it to their personal file storage & shared link
I would always advise to factory reset/wipe data after flashing firmware through odin
If you are rooted you can use titanium backup to backup app data but really most apps you don't need to
Things like contacts should be synced to your Gmail account but you can use an app to backup contacts & sms messages - just make sure you save the file to your pc or first & transfer it back & restore it after wipe
WhatsApp has its own backup via Google drive if you enable it
Anything else on internal storage (pictures music documents etc) just copy to pc

TheFixItMan said:
Most of the links you will find are really slow unless someone has uploaded it to their personal file storage & shared link
I would always advise to factory reset/wipe data after flashing firmware through odin
If you are rooted you can use titanium backup to backup app data but really most apps you don't need to
Things like contacts should be synced to your Gmail account but you can use an app to backup contacts & sms messages - just make sure you save the file to your pc or first & transfer it back & restore it after wipe
WhatsApp has its own backup via Google drive if you enable it
Anything else on internal storage (pictures music documents etc) just copy to pc
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Hey there, quick update!
When i try & parse the update through Odin the process fails?
I noticed in download mode the "system status" is set to "custom" & when i checked into this, when my phone is on in the settings option in about phone my system status is "official".
could this be why it's failing? if so, any ideas how to fix this?
other maybe useful info is when it fails it says "system check fail : aboot" not sure if that gives any more info?
Also in download mode my phone thinks it's a SM-G901F?
Thanks in advance!

Drakmon said:
Hey there, quick update!
When i try & parse the update through Odin the process fails?
I noticed in download mode the "system status" is set to "custom" & when i checked into this, when my phone is on in the settings option in about phone my system status is "official".
could this be why it's failing? if so, any ideas how to fix this?
other maybe useful info is when it fails it says "system check fail : aboot" not sure if that gives any more info?
Also in download mode my phone thinks it's a SM-G901F?
Thanks in advance!
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The system check will fail if you are trying to flash the wrong firmware
The sm g901f is the galaxy s5 plus so get that firmware for your country
If your device is actually something different get the correct firmware & the correct corresponding pit file & flash both with reparation device ticked

TheFixItMan said:
The system check will fail if you are trying to flash the wrong firmware
The sm g901f is the galaxy s5 plus so get that firmware for your country
If your device is actually something different get the correct firmware & the correct corresponding pit file & flash both with reparation device ticked
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on my phone it's listed as a SM-G900F, this is the first reference I've ever seen to SM-G901F.
Is this not rather odd that my phone thinks it's an SM-G900F?

Drakmon said:
on my phone it's listed as a SM-G900F, this is the first reference I've ever seen to SM-G901F.
Is this not rather odd that my phone thinks it's an SM-G900F?
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Not if you flashed a custom rom for a different variant
Anything displayed in about phone is mainly just displaying what is written in the build.prop of the rom/kernel/baseband you are using
Look in the area under where the battery sits - it will tell you what your device is
My guess is that if download mode displays your device as a g901f then that is what it is

TheFixItMan said:
Not if you flashed a custom rom for a different variant
Anything displayed in about phone is mainly just displaying what is written in the build.prop of the rom/kernel/baseband you are using
Look in the area under where the battery sits - it will tell you what your device is
My guess is that if download mode displays your device as a g901f then that is what it is
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Sticker under the battery lists it as a SM-G900F, mobile is stock new & i bought it about a month or two ago. Not rooted or modified in anyway (at least by me).
I bought it thinking it was an SM-G900f, interesting that it may not be....

Drakmon said:
Sticker under the battery lists it as a SM-G900F, mobile is stock new & i bought it about a month or two ago. Not rooted or modified in anyway (at least by me).
I bought it thinking it was an SM-G900f, interesting that it may not be....
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It's more likely then that incorrect firmware was flashed on it in the past
Find the correct 900f firmware with pit file & flash it with reparation ticked

TheFixItMan said:
It's more likely then that incorrect firmware was flashed on it in the past
Find the correct 900f firmware with pit file & flash it with reparation ticked
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so is the sticker on the back the correct Model i should be targeting or is the download mode version my actual model?

Drakmon said:
so is the sticker on the back the correct Model i should be targeting or is the download mode version my actual model?
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Highly unlikely the sticker has been altered
More likely someone flashed incorrect firmware on device
Find correct firmware (what the device actually is) and pit file (pit file must correspond to firmware) & tick reparation device

TheFixItMan said:
Highly unlikely the sticker has been altered
More likely someone flashed incorrect firmware on device
Find correct firmware (what the device actually is) and pit file (pit file must correspond to firmware) & tick reparation device
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Thanks for all the help you're giving,
Is there any diagnostic programs that can tell me 100% what model my phone is actually supposed to be?
Half the stuff online says the download mode version is correct but there is this whole thread dedicated to someone in a very similar issue to that i'd like to avoid as it looks like it takes ages to fix: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900f-sm-g901f-t3400692/page4

Drakmon said:
Thanks for all the help you're giving,
Is there any diagnostic programs that can tell me 100% what model my phone is actually supposed to be?
Half the stuff online says the download mode version is correct but there is this whole thread dedicated to someone in a very similar issue to that i'd like to avoid as it looks like it takes ages to fix: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s5/help/samsung-galaxy-s5-sm-g900f-sm-g901f-t3400692/page4
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What country is the device from
Is it network locked? And what network is it on
I can give you a quick suggestion of firmware to try

TheFixItMan said:
What country is the device from
Is it network locked? And what network is it on
I can give you a quick suggestion of firmware to try
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Here is a link to where i bought it from, just as an extra reference as they may have more info than what just i can tell you https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Factory-Unlocked-SAMSUNG-Galaxy-S5-G900F-Black-White-Blue-16GB-Android-Phone/253356954657?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D6f58bd4f7d0347f1b86e571ca200abc0%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D253356954657%26itm%3D253356954657&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
It's an unlocked phone for us within the UK but it was shipped from Hong Kong if i remember correctly.
on a side note, i was looking into firmware versions, my phone is currently on 4.4.4 but there seems to be no version listed for that on SM-900F PDA lists but there is on SM-901F & one of the firmware updates is listed as G901FXXU1ANK3 & my PDA is G900FXXU1ANK3

Drakmon said:
Here is a link to where i bought it from, just as an extra reference as they may have more info than what just i can tell you https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Factory-Unlocked-SAMSUNG-Galaxy-S5-G900F-Black-White-Blue-16GB-Android-Phone/253356954657?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D6f58bd4f7d0347f1b86e571ca200abc0%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D253356954657%26itm%3D253356954657&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
It's an unlocked phone for us within the UK but it was shipped from Hong Kong if i remember correctly.
on a side note, i was looking into firmware versions, my phone is currently on 4.4.4 but there seems to be no version listed for that on SM-900F PDA lists but there is on SM-901F & one of the firmware updates is listed as G901FXXU1ANK3 & my PDA is G900FXXU1ANK3
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After g900f on the sticker does it have three letters after it?
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Drakmon said:
Here is a link to where i bought it from, just as an extra reference as they may have more info than what just i can tell you https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/New-Factory-Unlocked-SAMSUNG-Galaxy-S5-G900F-Black-White-Blue-16GB-Android-Phone/253356954657?_trkparms=aid%3D111001%26algo%3DREC.SEED%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20160727114228%26meid%3D6f58bd4f7d0347f1b86e571ca200abc0%26pid%3D100290%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D2%26mehot%3Dpp%26sd%3D253356954657%26itm%3D253356954657&_trksid=p2060778.c100290.m3507
It's an unlocked phone for us within the UK but it was shipped from Hong Kong if i remember correctly.
on a side note, i was looking into firmware versions, my phone is currently on 4.4.4 but there seems to be no version listed for that on SM-900F PDA lists but there is on SM-901F & one of the firmware updates is listed as G901FXXU1ANK3 & my PDA is G900FXXU1ANK3
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Try this firmware
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900F/BTU/download/G900FXXU1CRA2/206701/
With this pit file tick reparation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzyeAt2hy6XeM3g4SWhUaWtoVWM/view

TheFixItMan said:
After g900f on the sticker does it have three letters after it?
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Try this firmware
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s5/SM-G900F/BTU/download/G900FXXU1CRA2/206701/
With this pit file tick reparation
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BzyeAt2hy6XeM3g4SWhUaWtoVWM/view
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I'll write out the whole thing:
Model: SM-G900F
SSN: -G900FGSMH
FCC ID: A3LSMG900F
Also on the case of the pit file - is that kind of interaction super advance? Odin gives me a warning when i go into that setting lol

Drakmon said:
I'll write out the whole thing:
Model: SM-G900F
SSN: -G900FGSMH
FCC ID: A3LSMG900F
Also on the case of the pit file - is that kind of interaction super advance? Odin gives me a warning when i go into that setting lol
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Flashing pit files will reparation your device - although odin shouldn't do if it is the wrong files as with anything there's always a risk
Usually you wouldn't flash pit files as there's no need but as your phone isn't accepting firmware you may have to
If the above firmware doesn't work you can always try the 901f firmware (without the pit & don't tick repartition) it will only flash it if it passes verification test so no harm in trying

TheFixItMan said:
Flashing pit files will reparation your device - although odin shouldn't do if it is the wrong files as with anything there's always a risk
Usually you wouldn't flash pit files as there's no need but as your phone isn't accepting firmware you may have to
If the above firmware doesn't work you can always try the 901f firmware (without the pit & don't tick repartition) it will only flash it if it passes verification test so no harm in trying
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The firmware listed above is the same as the original one we downloaded, i'll try it again with the pit file in place & let you know how it goes this time.

Drakmon said:
The firmware listed above is the same as the original one we downloaded, i'll try it again with the pit file in place & let you know how it goes this time.
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it failed again.
Just for good measure, here are the odin logs:
<ID:0/004> 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:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 2484 M
<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> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Thought they don't seem to say much
Though on the phone it listed the reason for failure due to PIT

Custom binary blocked by frp lock 2019

This difficulty is noted specifically on the Galaxy Tab A6 10.1 (SM-T580 and the SM-T585)
After searching through XDA Forums for a solution, I, along with others are at a loss. This Custom binary blocked by frp lock is rather difficult and exibits 4 different ways of showing itself. All but one has basically the same symptoms, which are:
1. Startup goes to bootloop. One version displays Custom binary blocked by frp lock on the Logo Screen.
2. Download Mode is accessible, but not usable. Not accepting of official stock firmware. Also Custom binary blocked by frp lock shown here in another version.
3. Recovery mode inaccessable. Redirects to a screen similar to Download Mode. In upper left, Custom binary blocked by frp lock is displayed. (This one was my device. I solved issue by flashing "Binary 4 FRP Unlock" via Odin. Others could not solve issue).
4. Same symptoms as 1 and 2. However Recovery mode was accessable, not usable. Custom binary blocked by frp lock also present.
I've tried everything I can find on it. Downgrade, flash Binaries 3 and Binaries 4. Flash TWRP, Flash stock firmware. OEM Unlock, 3 files, 4 files, repair files. Nothing seems to work.
Does anyone familiar with this have any good ideas that I haven't used or thought of? This ones got me baffled!

Solution for some, not all.
Casper Young said:
This difficulty is noted specifically on the Galaxy Tab A6 10.1 (SM-T580 and the SM-T585)
However I'm beginning to hear of it on other varients of the Tab A.
Here's the files most people that have a Galaxy Tab A SM-T580 or SM-T585. will need'
SM-T580 Binary 4 FRP Unlock
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1iXrZR2E7m6Ai5InAw8u3lzeLhb3ThRo5
SM-T580 U4 Binaries (this is a two pack. Flash 1 then flash 2 in the AP section)
1. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rX_luP_0W4ygdloIr2Gr9TCSfqFyaTK-
2.https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xsw4GVYtNMJhiMXV2cR2jaJvToG_n6Pi
For anyone that has symptoms 1,2 and 3. either one of the files I put here may work. After that you can flash the official firmware to your device. Flashing the binary files often reset the device. I have the 4 file for the T580 if anyone needs it.
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I realize this is a bit old but I am at a loss with a t580.. I think I am confused at this point..I have odin and have replaced the .ini file with one you have listed. what happens next? I think I need a bit more instructions.. the other two files give a bad binary code...also you mention the 4 file for the t580.. nothing I find has 4 files.. only 3 ... no CP file. Thanks for any info..

cnicely said:
I realize this is a bit old but I am at a loss with a t580.. I think I am confused at this point..I have odin and have replaced the .ini file with one you have listed. what happens next? I think I need a bit more instructions.. the other two files give a bad binary code...also you mention the 4 file for the t580.. nothing I find has 4 files.. only 3 ... no CP file. Thanks for any info..
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It may seem old but people are still having this difficulty and I seem to be the only one who bothers to investigate as well as try to help.
Tablets normally do not use the CP file which is for phone operations.
Here's my copy of the current 4file software. You'll notice it has two CSC files one labled HOME. You put one of in the CSC section of Odin3 when flashing. Which one depends on if you want to keep your application data or not. If you wish to keep your application data use the one labled "HOME"
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zvhwUfSRW44V1ZwEsHLRvlh-T0M79ks9
Okay so you're stuck in some kind of Custom Binary FRP lock, can you define which of the 4 scenarios you are having?
Slightly of track, it seems this issue may come up with other and newer devices, so I'll tell you where the binary identifier of your device can be found. Our device currently has the firmware listed as T580UEU4CSC1. The U4 is the binary level of the bootloader I don't know what the U is for but the 4 represents the binary structure that has to be matched. Whatever binary number that may change to, it will always be in the same place.
The following two files are flashed one at a time. They are labeled somewhat use the one with a 1 first. Place it in the AP section on Odin3 and flash. You can either uncheck the reboot option or be prepared to go to download mode while the device reboots. by holding Power+Volume Down+ Home Button. Once back in Download mode place the second file in the AP section and flash. Be aware this method was used on another device than mine. It is one that came up during research and worked for someone I was assisting after the first method failed.
1. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1rX_luP_0W4ygdloIr2Gr9TCSfqFyaTK-
2. https://drive.google.com/open?id=1xsw4GVYtNMJhiMXV2cR2jaJvToG_n6Pi
I can't currently locate my Combination or Repair files. It may be the first link I sent you. They should be listed with BL, AP and the two CSC files you only use one of. They go in their respective spaces and there isn't a CP file.
The file you mentioned as ini was not that when I first uploaded it and has somehow changed. It was a patched Odin3 that worked better for this issue so it looks like I have two files to locate in my vast file system that I'll put up here by tomorrow. The patched Odin3 and the U4 Binary Unlock. Meanwhile...
This is the file that got me out of Custom Binary FRP Lock. Place it in the AP section of Odin3 and flash. Right after that, reboot to Download Mode and flash in the 4 file.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rip0qIGo-GbzFdH55s1vIpe6f1aqYKbD/view
Hopefully that works for you.

Hi, thanks for your post. Does it work also for the T585? It's exactly T585XXU2BQK5

ParadiseEagle87 said:
Hi, thanks for your post. Does it work also for the T585? It's exactly T585XXU2BQK5
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The method works but the files here will not work for you because your device is using a binary 2. Although the T580 and the T585 are essentialy the same device yours can access the network and uses the CP file. I'll save you some time with this link. https://combinationfirmware.com/downloads/t585xxu2apl1/

Casper Young said:
The method works but the files here will not work for you because your device is using a binary 2. Although the T580 and the T585 are essentialy the same device yours can access the network and uses the CP file. I'll save you some time with this link. https://combinationfirmware.com/downloads/t585xxu2apl1/
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Hi, thanks for the link but there is now "Download" button except for other versions like T585XXU2ARC2 and T585XXU2AQC1 but no download button for T585XXU2APL1

Thank you
Thank you for the reply. I will work on this early next week. Hopefully I can follow everything..from what I read I think I understand a bit more than I did. Thank you again for the effort you put in to help out those of us who are not "into" this on a regular basis.

Thank you
WHOHOO!!! I did it...not sure what I did but I did it. I tried both unlock files and the combination put me in factory binary mode.. I could check and test everything but didn't know what else to do.. If I remember correctly I then did the 4 files (again) and when it rebooted it came up without the FRP. but It appears to be running fine. Thanks to Casper Young for the time taken to help out...can't express enough my appreciation for the time and effort you gave.

ParadiseEagle87 said:
Hi, thanks for the link but there is now "Download" button except for other versions like T585XXU2ARC2 and T585XXU2AQC1 but no download button for T585XXU2APL1
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Are you still having difficulties? Sorry I didn't respond sooner, I was on vacation. Let me know if you still need assisstance.

Thank Casper for this interesting post.
Do I understand you correctly, that this solution only helps to recover from a FRP lock situation and flash back the original firmware, but does not allow you to install a custom rom on the device?

Bass3rr said:
Thank Casper for this interesting post.
Do I understand you correctly, that this solution only helps to recover from a FRP lock situation
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Maybe you do, maybe you don't. You would have to clarify what type of FRP you are experiencing. There are two types. The most commonly known FRP situation has to do with the Google Account Sign in. This is the one where the device can somewhat be accessed but only goes as far as the Google sign in page and you're stuck there because you don't have the proper password to get past it and into the device to use it.
No, this is not that kind of FRP!
This one has to do with when someone roots and/or flashes a corrupt or bad file into their Android and overloads the binaries (the operating system) and you can get stuck at various places but cannot use the device, flash a custom Rom or the Official software into the device and therefore it's rendered useless for the time being. It does not let you get to the sign in page. It does not let you use Recovery. It only seems to bootloop then shut down or stay on or locked on that screen. It does not seem to let you use Odin3 to flash files to return it to normal. And you'll get a red letter notice at the top of the screen saying "Custom Binaries Blocked by FRP Lock.".
Is that discriptive enough to answer your question?

Thanks for your reply Casper.
I was experiencing the second type (red letter notice).
After an earlier failed attempt and reading on this forum, I was aware of the requirement to delete the Google account prior to flashing. After ODIN flashing TWRP, custom Rom and no verity, i used my own Google account for testing . Everything seemed to work just fine. After I deleted my own Google account and installed my daughter's, I got the FRP lock upon the next reboot.
Am I still doing something wrong?

Hello, i have a T-585 in my hands, that has no recovery, no nothing. The only way i can boot up device is in Download mode, and in a blank blue screen ( i guess it is the same download mode, but without any text on screen, the background color is the same though). The problem is, i can't flash any rom on it, even stock rom, i get an error everytime. Newest rom won't flash through Odin (tried different versions), gives me error, if i try older rom, i get an error, it seems i need binary 6 to flash something. It has a FRP lock too. Don't really know what to do. If anyone has any ideas how to fix this, please help. I have been searching an trying to fix this 5 nights in a row, but no luck and no success.

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mezablusa said:
Hello, i have a T-585 in my hands, that has no recovery, no nothing. The only way i can boot up device is in Download mode, and in a blank blue screen ( i guess it is the same download mode, but without any text on screen, the background color is the same though). The problem is, i can't flash any rom on it, even stock rom.
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With the exception of the words written in red letters it sounds like you may have come to the right place. Well let's find out if you're somehow in Binary FRP Lock. Did you recently try to flash in a cutom ROM or Root firmware? As far as I'm aware the T580 and the T585 can use the same files but it's been a while and I'd have to check. Here's what it sounds like you're dealing with. Are you being redirected to a blue screen with nothing on it? Now that's odd because on mine I tried to go to Recovery Mode and got redirected to the Download mode screen which is light blue, however, mine had the words "Custom Binaries Blocked by FRP Lock" You not having it there is a first that I've heard. But so far I've noticed 5 or 6 different versions of this and only half have managed to correct the matter. Let's see. First your going to need the Odin3.13B Patched Downlader and let me see if I can find the files you may need, or at least lead you to them.
Odin3.13.1B,
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YCiv190uj7Cu_Yu_2onmYe3kbaDduhbl
The current firmware for the T585 should be,
Build No. T585XXU6CSK1
So yes this would indicate your device is running the U6 Binaries. Here's a combination file you should be able to use.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cpWRqDUQZmUhE5xoKuyc4BptCWT7X9DQ/view
And then flash in the official stock firmware.

Casper Young said:
With the exception of the words written in red letters it sounds like you may have come to the right place. Well let's find out if you're somehow in Binary FRP Lock. Did you recently try to flash in a cutom ROM or Root firmware? As far as I'm aware the T580 and the T585 can use the same files but it's been a while and I'd have to check. Here's what it sounds like you're dealing with. Are you being redirected to a blue screen with nothing on it? Now that's odd because on mine I tried to go to Recovery Mode and got redirected to the Download mode screen which is light blue, however, mine had the words "Custom Binaries Blocked by FRP Lock" You not having it there is a first that I've heard. But so far I've noticed 5 or 6 different versions of this and only half have managed to correct the matter. Let's see. First your going to need the Odin3.13B Patched Downlader and let me see if I can find the files you may need, or at least lead you to them.
Odin3.13.1B,
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1YCiv190uj7Cu_Yu_2onmYe3kbaDduhbl
The current firmware for the T585 should be,
Build No. T585XXU6CSK1
So yes this would indicate your device is running the U6 Binaries. Here's a combination file you should be able to use.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1cpWRqDUQZmUhE5xoKuyc4BptCWT7X9DQ/view
And then flash in the official stock firmware.
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Hello, i've been away for a few days, thank you for the reply, i'll try to use files that You put out tomorow, and give You an update. If this works, You're a magician.
I didn't try to Root or flash custom rom on this tablet. A friend gave it to me because it had a cracked screen, so i could change it. Also it was left for sometime and wasn't used, so was completely discharged. I changed the screen and charged it, but it wouldn't boot up, so i thought it maybe had failed to update or something, tried to flash a Stock rom, but it wouldn't flash through Odin. Older ones give the binary error so i need a U6, tried different of those, but still no luck. At the end I even thought maybe that there may be some physical damage ( friends kid steped on it, that's how the screen got cracked), but doesn't look like it.

I have a minor problem downloading frp unlock. Google doesn't let me download it. Sorry, you can't view or download this file at this time. I guess i have to wait some time....
Ok, so i managed to download the zip file from GDrive, but there is a password on the archive. I can't extract files from the archive, it has a password.
Found the password under some Youtube video. Tried to flash the Combination with Odin, it failed. Here's the log from Odin.
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 1366 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Tried adding a PIT file while flashing too, but i had the same result.

mezablusa said:
I have a minor problem downloading frp unlock. Google doesn't let me download it. Sorry, you can't view or download this file at this time. I guess i have to wait some time....
Ok, so i managed to download the zip file from GDrive, but there is a password on the archive. I can't extract files from the archive, it has a password.
Found the password under some Youtube video. Tried to flash the Combination with Odin, it failed. Here's the log from Odin.
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 1366 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Tried adding a PIT file while flashing too, but i had the same result.
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Are you certain that the firmware you are trying to flash is for your specific model number?
When you flash via Odin, disable the "re-partition" option in Odin.
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Droidriven said:
Are you certain that the firmware you are trying to flash is for your specific model number?
When you flash via Odin, disable the "re-partition" option in Odin.
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Yes, i'm certain. What other firmware could I flash on sm-t585? The only other firmware i could think of flashing would be for t580, but i didn't try to do that. I tried older version roms for t585, but i got an error on tablet screen because of binary 6.
So the only rom i can try to flash is the newest with U6, at least i don't get an error on tablet screen, but Odin still fails.
When I flash i have enabled only auto reboot and F.reset time. Re-partition option is disabled.
I'm kind of lost at this point...

mezablusa said:
Yes, i'm certain. What other firmware could I flash on sm-t585? The only other firmware i could think of flashing would be for t580, but i didn't try to do that. I tried older version roms for t585, but i got an error on tablet screen because of binary 6.
So the only rom i can try to flash is the newest with U6, at least i don't get an error on tablet screen, but Odin still fails.
When I flash i have enabled only auto reboot and F.reset time. Re-partition option is disabled.
I'm kind of lost at this point...
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When you flash the U6 firmware and it fails, can you tell me if it gives you any specific errors ?
Can you tell me at which step in the flashing process it fails?
Have you tried using different versions of Odin?
Have you tried using a different PC?
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