Hello,
Problem:
I own a Samsung Galaxy S4 I337 model from AT&T with a locked bootloader. While using safestrap I accidentally checked the /system folder while wiping the STOCK ROM. I didn't yet have another working ROM loaded onto the phone (Safestrap allows you to boot from multiple different ROMS). My phone now freezes at the Samsung logo when I try to boot normally, and I can't reflash the stock ROM in download mode as the bootloader is still locked (I can, however, boot into download mode).
My phone is recognized by ADB which (theoretically) means I can push files back to the device. I haven't yet tried although I'm afraid it may not work as only 2/3 drivers successfully install on my computer when I plug the phone in.
My request from the great tech gods at XDA Forums:
1) If anyone can please reply with any ideas/solutions to my problem I would greatly appreciate it. (PLEASE, ANYTHING. I'M DESPERATE!)
2) If anyone could supply me with a download for the Galaxy s4 I337 /system folder I could attempt to use ADB to push it onto the phone and reboot. WARNING: I'm not an expert on Android and know nothing about the /system folder. Using the /system folder from your personal phone could supply me with very personal information about you/your phone. Please only do this if you know what you're doing!
My ideas:
1) Use android ADB to push the missing files back to my phone, although I don't know if I deleted the entire /system folder or just select things inside it. Also I can't find any downloads for a /system folder anywhere on the Internet.
2) Take it back to AT&T and play dumb. Hopefully they can at least temporarily unlock the bootloader to reflash the stock ROM for me.
Any ideas are GREATLY appreciated,
JT
PS: If you need any more information please leave a reply and I will update the post ASAP. :good:
EDIT: I am running 4.3 Jellybean. Also in answer to your response, I can't flash the firmware again as the bootloader is locked. (Unless I'm missing something and you know more than me, I'm no expert.)
EDIT 2: Looks like I may be wrong and you can reflash the stock ROM on my locked bootloader. Also, for future responses, my S4 has the MF3 baseband although I'll try the thread you suggested. (With the files for my device of course)
EDIT 3: Having trouble flashing stock firmware again with ODIN even though I've now been told that it's possible, read below for more details. I think it's due to the PIT file or the fact that I was running 4.3 and I believe I am trying to flash back to 4.2.2. Please help!
SOLVED: Thanks to ted77usa, I flashed the MK2 stock ROM to my phone through ODIN and this time everything went without a hitch. THANKS A TON!
Also if any mods want to move/delete/do whatever with this post feel free to do so, I don't see this post being very useful for educational purposes as my logic on locked bootloaders was wrong and I don't want people getting the wrong idea.
What firmware are you on? I'd Odin flash the tar files for that firmware.
JTrocks said:
Hello,
Problem:
I own a Samsung Galaxy S4 I337 model from AT&T with a locked bootloader. While using safestrap I accidentally checked the /system folder while wiping the STOCK ROM. I didn't yet have another working ROM loaded onto the phone (Safestrap allows you to boot from multiple different ROMS). My phone now freezes at the Samsung logo when I try to boot normally, and I can't reflash the stock ROM in download mode as the bootloader is still locked (I can, however, boot into download mode).
My phone is recognized by ADB which (theoretically) means I can push files back to the device. I haven't yet tried although I'm afraid it may not work as only 2/3 drivers successfully install on my computer when I plug the phone in.
My request from the great tech gods at XDA Forums:
1) If anyone can please reply with any ideas/solutions to my problem I would greatly appreciate it. (PLEASE, ANYTHING. I'M DESPERATE!)
2) If anyone could supply me with a download for the Galaxy s4 I337 /system folder I could attempt to use ADB to push it onto the phone and reboot. WARNING: I'm not an expert on Android and know nothing about the /system folder. Using the /system folder from your personal phone could supply me with very personal information about you/your phone. Please only do this if you know what you're doing!
My ideas:
1) Use android ADB to push the missing files back to my phone, although I don't know if I deleted the entire /system folder or just select things inside it. Also I can't find any downloads for a /system folder anywhere on the Internet.
2) Take it back to AT&T and play dumb. Hopefully they can at least temporarily unlock the bootloader to reflash the stock ROM for me.
Any ideas are GREATLY appreciated,
JT
PS: If you need any more information please leave a reply and I will update the post ASAP. :good:
EDIT: I am running 4.3 Jellybean. Also in answer to your response, I can't flash the firmware again as the bootloader is locked. (Unless I'm missing something and you know more than me, I'm no expert.)
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You can use ODIN just fine on the locked bootloaders. Follow the directions in the MK2 TARs thread in the general section.
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DeadlySin9 said:
You can use ODIN just fine on the locked bootloaders. Follow the directions in the MK2 TARs thread in the general section.
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My phone has the MF3 baseband although I'll try the thread you suggested. (With the files for my device of course) Thanks!
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jd1639 said:
What firmware are you on? I'd Odin flash the tar files for that firmware.
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I'm on 4.3 Jellybean although I don't believe I can reflash the firmware because of my locked bootloader.
EDIT: According to the above post, I can reflash it. Can someone please clarify what files I will need to do so?
JTrocks said:
I'm on 4.3 Jellybean although I don't believe I can reflash the firmware because of my locked bootloader.
EDIT: According to the above post, I can reflash it. Can someone please clarify what files I will need to do so?
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You need the mf3 tar files. Have you found then?
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jd1639 said:
You need the mf3 tar files. Have you found then?
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I'm downloading them now from here. Can you verify for me that this is up to date/correct? I previously tried to flash the .tar.md5 file for my phone although I got a "write error" and after researching it I found that you can't flash files in download mode with a locked bootloader. Apparently this is wrong though, thanks for the all the help so far!
JTrocks said:
I'm downloading them now from here. Can you verify for me that this is up to date/correct? I previously tried to flash the .tar.md5 file for my phone although I got a "write error" and after researching it I found that you can't flash files in download mode with a locked bootloader. Apparently this is wrong though, thanks for the all the help so far!
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Yep, those are the ones. Read the thread on how to use them
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jd1639 said:
Yep, those are the ones. Read the thread on how to use them
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I followed the thread exactly as it said but it failed. Then I included the the PIT file but still failed. I've attached a screenshot of ODIN after I tried with the PIT file.
EDIT: My phone is giving a message that reads: "SECURE CHECK FAIL : PIT" I read that PIT files have to be signed with a device-specific key to work, although it seems that most people aren't having a problem using one found off of the Internet. Any ideas?
EDIT 2: I believe those files are for 4.2.2, I was running 4.3, is this the issue? Also I don't know if my phone was updated OTA or not, I bought it from eBay. :/
JTrocks said:
I followed the thread exactly as it said but it failed. Then I included the the PIT file but still failed. I've attached a screenshot of ODIN after I tried with the PIT file.
EDIT: My phone is giving a message that reads: "SECURE CHECK FAIL : PIT" I read that PIT files have to be signed with a device-specific key to work, although it seems that most people aren't having a problem using one found off of the Internet. Any ideas?
EDIT 2: I believe those files are for 4.2.2, I was running 4.3, is this the issue? Also I don't know if my phone was updated OTA or not, I bought it from eBay. :/
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@JTrocks ....If u are on 4.3 rom it mean that either u took OTA to MK2 firmware and then someone either u or the seller from ebay flash the modem back to MF3 to complete SIM UNLOCKED( if u ever sim unlocked ) .........either way just follow my thread..........
| ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.31.2014 ★ | u can restore to stock 4.3 MK2 firmware or even update to MK2 if u coming from MF3.....tested my self and others confirmed as well....:good::good: Check post #2 for guide on how to ,......BUT IF U STILL WANT TO FLASH THAT MF3.TAR .....TRY TO UN-CHECK RE-PARTITION FROM ODIN ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECK.....U DONT HAVE TO LOAD THAT PIT FILE.....JUST BOOTLOADER,PDA,MODEM AND CSC IS ENOUGH....ALSO TRY DIFFERENT ODIN VERSION FROM MY THREAD POST#2 THERE IS ODIN3 V1.85 ....GOODLUCK.....LET ME KNOW HOW IT GO....:good::good:
ted77USA
ted77usa said:
@JTrocks ....If u are on 4.3 rom it mean that either u took OTA to MK2 firmware and then someone either u or the seller from ebay flash the modem back to MF3 to complete SIM UNLOCKED( if u ever sim unlocked ) .........either way just follow my thread..........
| ★ MK2 ★ FULL ODIN TAR FILES ★ MK2 ★ | ★ UNBRICKED ★ Jan.31.2014 ★ | u can restore to stock 4.3 MK2 firmware or even update to MK2 if u coming from MF3.....tested my self and others confirmed as well....:good::good: Check post #2 for guide on how to ,......BUT IF U STILL WANT TO FLASH THAT MF3.TAR .....TRY TO UN-CHECK RE-PARTITION FROM ODIN ONLY AUTO REBOOT AND F.RESET TIME ARE CHECK.....U DONT HAVE TO LOAD THAT PIT FILE.....JUST BOOTLOADER,PDA,MODEM AND CSC IS ENOUGH....ALSO TRY DIFFERENT ODIN VERSION FROM MY THREAD POST#2 THERE IS ODIN3 V1.85 ....GOODLUCK.....LET ME KNOW HOW IT GO....:good::good:
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Thanks for the reply, but before I go any further I should clarify some information about my phone. I bought an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 from eBay, when I got the phone it was running 4.3. The catch: My phone isn't actually on AT&T service OR SIM unlocked (I think), I'm with a cell provider called NET 10. How NET 10 works is that it pays AT&T to run off of their service, NET 10 is cheaper for the customers because it isn't as fast as AT&T. AT&T and Net 10 have an agreement where you can take any phone from AT&T and hook it up to NET 10 without unlocking it. Although I think that NET 10 may unlock your phone when you hook it up to their service, I'm not sure. What makes my think that is that when I booted my phone up after transferring to NET 10, a picture of an open padlock appeared under the Samsung logo.
Being on NET 10 may have changed some of that, specifically the MF3/MK2 baseband. Not being an expert on basebands and how they correlate to your cell service provider, will following your instructions result in not being able to connect to NET 10's service? It's probably a stupid question, I know, but with my minimal knowledge I figured I should ask before I followed through with anything.
JTrocks said:
Thanks for the reply, but before I go any further I should clarify some information about my phone. I bought an AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 from eBay, when I got the phone it was running 4.3. The catch: My phone isn't actually on AT&T service OR SIM unlocked (I think), I'm with a cell provider called NET 10. How NET 10 works is that it pays AT&T to run off of their service, NET 10 is cheaper for the customers because it isn't as fast as AT&T. AT&T and Net 10 have an agreement where you can take any phone from AT&T and hook it up to NET 10 without unlocking it. Although I think that NET 10 may unlock your phone when you hook it up to their service, I'm not sure. What makes my think that is that when I booted my phone up after transferring to NET 10, a picture of an open padlock appeared under the Samsung logo.
Being on NET 10 may have changed some of that, specifically the MF3/MK2 baseband. Not being an expert on basebands and how they correlate to your cell service provider, will following your instructions result in not being able to connect to NET 10's service? It's probably a stupid question, I know, but with my minimal knowledge I figured I should ask before I followed through with anything.
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It shouldn't. Your phone is the same model, and the firmware appears to be the same. At most you might have to put in an APN to get your mobile data back.
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DeadlySin9 said:
It shouldn't. Your phone is the same model, and the firmware appears to be the same. At most you might have to put in an APN to get your mobile data back.
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Thanks, I'm aware of the APN. I had SEVERAL issues with NET 10 when I first set that up. (THEY MISSPELLED THE F****** IP ADDRESS ON THEIR WEBSITE!) Still frustrated about that one. D:<
I'm now preparing to follow through with ted77usa's instructions. Sorry if I respond slow, I have to wait 5 minutes after each post/edit as I haven't been approved by a mod yet.
EDIT: I may have to continue this tomorrow, the site ted77usa used to host the .tar files is pretty slow. The download is going to take an hour and it's getting late here. I can't believe how much support I'm getting from everyone, thanks a TON! I'm clicking the thanks button on everyone who's helped me, it's the least I can do!
JTrocks said:
Thanks, I'm aware of the APN. I had SEVERAL issues with NET 10 when I first set that up. (THEY MISSPELLED THE F****** IP ADDRESS ON THEIR WEBSITE!) Still frustrated about that one. D:<
I'm now preparing to follow through with ted77usa's instructions. Sorry if I respond slow, I have to wait 5 minutes after each post/edit as I haven't been approved by a mod yet.
EDIT: I may have to continue this tomorrow, the site ted77usa used to host the .tar files is pretty slow. The download is going to take an hour and it's getting late here. I can't believe how much support I'm getting from everyone, thanks a TON! I'm clicking the thanks button on everyone who's helped me, it's the least I can do!
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While u waiting. ... try to read all the thread so that would give u an idea what others issue incase u run same problem..... As long as u check md5 if they match then u should good to go. ... and seem to me u know usb debugging. ...all the driver already installed....PM me if u need more help ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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ted77usa said:
While u waiting. ... try to read all the thread so that would give u an idea what others issue incase u run same problem..... As long as u check md5 if they match then u should good to go. ... and seem to me u know usb debugging. ...all the driver already installed....PM me if u need more help ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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AMAZING! Everything went without a hitch!! My phone now indicates that it is running Android 4.3, Baseband version MK2, and calls/texts are working just fine. I have to enter my APN settings again as DeadlySin9 mentioned, but I expect everything should work fine. Thanks to everyone who helped me out (especially ted77usa with the link to his thread), if there's anything I can do to help any of you out in return just let me know! THANKS A TON!!!
JTrocks said:
AMAZING! Everything went without a hitch!! My phone now indicates that it is running Android 4.3, Baseband version MK2, and calls/texts are working just fine. I have to enter my APN settings again as DeadlySin9 mentioned, but I expect everything should work fine. Thanks to everyone who helped me out (especially ted77usa with the link to his thread), if there's anything I can do to help any of you out in return just let me know! THANKS A TON!!!
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Glad that u got your phone back..... and u also got great community in here...... the best place to learn and give back .....:thumbup::thumbup:
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JTrocks said:
AMAZING! Everything went without a hitch!! My phone now indicates that it is running Android 4.3, Baseband version MK2, and calls/texts are working just fine. I have to enter my APN settings again as DeadlySin9 mentioned, but I expect everything should work fine. Thanks to everyone who helped me out (especially ted77usa with the link to his thread), if there's anything I can do to help any of you out in return just let me know! THANKS A TON!!!
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Hey, i had a similar problem. MK2 safe root method. became rooted and everything was great. downloaded xposed framwork/installer. selected fast boot option by accident been stopping at the atnt splash screen ever since. i am able to boot into download/odin mode as well as recovery. I have tried mutiple wipes and facotry resets but same outcome, hangs at atnt screen. i creeped around the threads and found this. My first question is did Ted77usa files from his link take forever for you also? and second how many attmepts did it take with odin?
semarj said:
Hey, i had a similar problem. MK2 safe root method. became rooted and everything was great. downloaded xposed framwork/installer. selected fast boot option by accident been stopping at the atnt splash screen ever since. i am able to boot into download/odin mode as well as recovery. I have tried mutiple wipes and facotry resets but same outcome, hangs at atnt screen. i creeped around the threads and found this. My first question is did Ted77usa files from his link take forever for you also? and second how many attmepts did it take with odin?
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@semarj If you follow my thread and guide on post#2 it should get u back on stock MK2 less then 6 minutes. .... As long as u have usb debugging check. ... Good usb cable. ....Good driver installed and make sure ONLY auto reboot and F. Reset Time CHECK from Odin..... GOODLUCK. ....PM ME IF YOU NEED MORE HELP. ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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semarj said:
Hey, i had a similar problem. MK2 safe root method. became rooted and everything was great. downloaded xposed framwork/installer. selected fast boot option by accident been stopping at the atnt splash screen ever since. i am able to boot into download/odin mode as well as recovery. I have tried mutiple wipes and facotry resets but same outcome, hangs at atnt screen. i creeped around the threads and found this. My first question is did Ted77usa files from his link take forever for you also? and second how many attmepts did it take with odin?
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It took about an hour for me to download ted77usa's files but I have relatively fast internet (16 mb/ps). As soon as the files downloaded it worked first try, are you in download mode? If you are and it's still not working you may need the PIT file and to make sure that re-partition is checked along with the 2 others that ted77usa mentioned.
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ted77usa said:
@semarj If you follow my thread and guide on post#2 it should get u back on stock MK2 less then 6 minutes. .... As long as u have usb debugging check. ... Good usb cable. ....Good driver installed and make sure ONLY auto reboot and F. Reset Time CHECK from Odin..... GOODLUCK. ....PM ME IF YOU NEED MORE HELP. ....:thumbup::thumbup:
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I will post back asap. the drivers were taking forever to download so i started a kias emergency firmware recovery. thats taking forever also. its only at 79% but have been running for an hour. should i let finish? and if unsuccessful try odin or just quit and do odin?
Hi guys,
My phone has suddenly gone into bootloop.
I tried hard resetting it using vol UP+home+power button. I wiped cache and followed it with factory reset. I didn't do any good. Its still in bootloop.
Please, help me regarding this. I can't start the phone to know any details in order to download the appropriate stock ROM.Also, if it matters, the phone has never been rooted and the warranty has expired.
You guys helped me out earlier as well. And even this time around I hope this community could get me out of this mess.
Thank you guys!
if formatting data in cwm doesn't sort the bootloop you will have to flash stock rom via odin - just choose which ever one relates to your geographical region
Link to my firmware thread is as ever accessible through the link in my signature or at the top of the dev thread
marcussmith2626 said:
if formatting data in cwm doesn't sort the bootloop you will have to flash stock rom via odin - just choose which ever one relates to your geographical region
Link to my firmware thread is as ever accessible through the link in my signature or at the top of the dev thread
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Ok! Thank you.
I'll try it in an hour and come back if face any trouble. BTW, I don't think I have enabled USB debugging. Won't that be a problem?
Thank you!
It worked.
Hi Guys. I'm new to this forum so do excuse me if you find my question stupid or in the wrong thread. I have a Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) which I tried rooting some time back. But as a result of the rooting, it has gone into a continuous boot loop. I have tried going back into recovery mode and resetting everything along with clearing the cache but that didn't work, Then I tried unrooting the device using ODIN and the stock ROM downloaded from Sammobile. But it showed failed at the end of the process. I thought that it may be because I may used the wrong ROM so now I'm trying to download the ROM used for unknown variants. My question is if there is any other way that I can use to unbrick my boot looped phone or will I have spend money and take to a service centre?
Any help or advise will be sincerely appreciated. It is worth mentioning here that I don't know anything about whether the phone was originally a Sprint or AT&T or Rogers or Bell etc phone.
dixxi22
dixxi22 said:
Hi Guys. I'm new to this forum so do excuse me if you find my question stupid or in the wrong thread. I have a Galaxy S5 (SM-G900W8) which I tried rooting some time back. But as a result of the rooting, it has gone into a continuous boot loop. I have tried going back into recovery mode and resetting everything along with clearing the cache but that didn't work, Then I tried unrooting the device using ODIN and the stock ROM downloaded from Sammobile. But it showed failed at the end of the process. I thought that it may be because I may used the wrong ROM so now I'm trying to download the ROM used for unknown variants. My question is if there is any other way that I can use to unbrick my boot looped phone or will I have spend money and take to a service centre?
Any help or advise will be sincerely appreciated. It is worth mentioning here that I don't know anything about whether the phone was originally a Sprint or AT&T or Rogers or Bell etc phone.
dixxi22
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Try TWRP recovery and flash with ODIN and unpin autoreboot in odin
Thanks for your valuable advise senzatiOn. Much appreciated. I have read about the TWRP recovery and in fact wanted to do that but I believe that there are specific files that are used for this type of recovery. I tried finding the ones suitable for my phone (SM-G900W8) but couldn't. So now if you could please please help me with getting the files and also the procedure to do the recovery using the TWRP method, I would be sincerely obliged.
Thanks
Dixxi22
bricked my tracfone galaxy s5 sm-s902l with king root, removed kingroot and tried to flash stock rom but odin wont flash!!! read many different forums and tried multiple methods... nothing seems to work!!!! was originally just bootlooping but now it freezes up or continues bootloop!!!!! someone please throw me something!!!!
Why can't flash with Odin ?
Take out battery first.....put back and....Reboot Phone in Download Mode (press and hold Home + Power + Volume Down buttons).
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bricked my tracfone galaxy s5 sm-s902l with king root, removed kingroot and tried to flash stock rom but odin wont flash!!! read many different forums and tried multiple methods... nothing seems to work!!!! was originally just bootlooping but now it freezes up or continues bootloop!!!!! someone please throw me something!!!!
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I don't have this variant but, the following, device specific, thread may be helpful for what you need and don't be afraid to ask for some member guidance within it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3162340
Good Luck!
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I'm at a standstill. My G900V will not restore to any firmware I throw at it. I even plugged it into the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant to grab the ALL_VZW_G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_CL8025411_QB16020535_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 and that too fails at writing aboot.mbn.
I have the phone plugged into ODIN (latest version) and have tried the stock VZW firmware files for 6.0.1, and only one got past aboot, but it failed at modem.bin. DQB2 got me the closest out of all of the 6.0.1 files (the phone ran 6.0.1, but I do not know which exact build). I tried removing the modem.bin from the tar, and it then failed at the system.img.ext4. I tried PIT, and that didn't do anything either.
Here is where I am right now: The phone shows the S5 logo with an unlocked lock and the word "Custom" underneath. This happened after trying to flash the ALL_VZW md5. Sometimes it hangs at the boot screen, sometimes it gives me a secure check fail for the kernel and tells me to plug it into the Verizon SUA again. The phone does not boot into recovery. (secure check fail for recovery too). Download mode is the only thing that works. Any idea where to even begin with this? The phone stopped working with no trigger, and I'm trying to see what I can do to fix it. Is there any way to just force the ROM to install?
dzvxo said:
I'm at a standstill. My G900V will not restore to any firmware I throw at it..........
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This is typically resolved by one of or a combination of a different USB Cable, a different USB PC Port, a different version of Odin and/or updating the Samsung USB Drivers.
When it comes to the communication between the device and the PC, they can both be very picky.
Good Luck!
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I tired different cables, ODIN, ports, and computers... At this rate, I'm starting to think I have an eMMC failure or something.
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This is typically resolved by one of or a combination of a different USB Cable, a different USB PC Port, a different version of Odin and/or updating the Samsung USB Drivers.
When it comes to the communication between the device and the PC, they can both be very picky.
Good Luck!
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I tired different cables, ODIN, ports, and computers... At this rate, I'm starting to think I have an eMMC failure or something.
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This is always a possibility...
You may also have a G900F device with the G900V Firmware installed as well. I've seen a few members asking about this as well.
I wish I could be of better assistance to you.
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The back of the phone says Verizon, and the model on the sticker behind the battery says G900V. Is it possible for me to swap the board with something like a G900F?
Ibuprophen said:
This is always a possibility...
You may also have a G900F device with the G900V Firmware installed as well. I've seen a few members asking about this as well.
I wish I could be of better assistance to you.
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dzvxo said:
The back of the phone says Verizon, and the model on the sticker behind the battery says G900V. Is it possible for me to swap the board with something like a G900F?
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I'm not sure if the Motherboard will fit in the Bezel Casing.
Sometimes I can locate some idea regarding this on ifixit.com. That's a very valuable resource.
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dzvxo said:
I'm at a standstill. My G900V will not restore to any firmware I throw at it. I even plugged it into the Verizon Software Upgrade Assistant to grab the ALL_VZW_G900VVRU2DQL1_G900VVZW2DQL1_CL8025411_QB16020535_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 and that too fails at writing aboot.mbn.
I have the phone plugged into ODIN (latest version) and have tried the stock VZW firmware files for 6.0.1, and only one got past aboot, but it failed at modem.bin. DQB2 got me the closest out of all of the 6.0.1 files (the phone ran 6.0.1, but I do not know which exact build). I tried removing the modem.bin from the tar, and it then failed at the system.img.ext4. I tried PIT, and that didn't do anything either.
Here is where I am right now: The phone shows the S5 logo with an unlocked lock and the word "Custom" underneath. This happened after trying to flash the ALL_VZW md5. Sometimes it hangs at the boot screen, sometimes it gives me a secure check fail for the kernel and tells me to plug it into the Verizon SUA again. The phone does not boot into recovery. (secure check fail for recovery too). Download mode is the only thing that works. Any idea where to even begin with this? The phone stopped working with no trigger, and I'm trying to see what I can do to fix it. Is there any way to just force the ROM to install?
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Try install this combination:
https://mega.nz/#!eb5iVALY!o3rd-tnRVm8NoNBGy767sGQ1zwEARWOVQ4jklRoJTUw
I'll give it a shot, hope it works!
enmanuel255 said:
Try install this combination:
https://mega.nz/#!eb5iVALY!o3rd-tnRVm8NoNBGy767sGQ1zwEARWOVQ4jklRoJTUw
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