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[i9505] Can't turn on wi-fi

Hello, I just received a used Galaxy S4 and I can't seem to get wi-fi to work. Every time I try to turn it on any other network than my own it simply gets stuck. The only fix that I've tried until now is a factory reset which doesn't really work. The KNOX has already been tripped by the former owner (it's 0x01) and I'm pretty handy with flashing tools like Odin. I've heard about flashing a different "non-HLOS" modem, but I don't really understand which one I should use. I have attached to this post two screenshots of the version, baseband and CSC.
So, what should I do? Should I try a non-HLOS modem? Which one should I use? Is there any way to mess up the EFS that way?

Geo2160 said:
Hello, I just received a used Galaxy S4 and I can't seem to get wi-fi to work. Every time I try to turn it on any other network than my own it simply gets stuck. The only fix that I've tried until now is a factory reset which doesn't really work. The KNOX has already been tripped by the former owner (it's 0x01) and I'm pretty handy with flashing tools like Odin. I've heard about flashing a different "non-HLOS" modem, but I don't really understand which one I should use. I have attached to this post two screenshots of the version, baseband and CSC.
So, what should I do? Should I try a non-HLOS modem? Which one should I use? Is there any way to mess up the EFS that way?
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Download and flash this file via odin.

Repulsa said:
Download and flash this file via odin.
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Unfortunately that did not work. Any other ideas? Should I try a custom ROM? Or can you point me to a stock firmware which doesn't have this issue?
LE: Well, editing the build.prop securestorage line seems to fix it, but since it's not mine, I would prefer a more permanent fix, one that doesn't go away with a factory reset.

Installing BTU rom help

Hi Guys I was one of you for a long time then drifted to the darkside with apple. I am back but so much has changed and I want to ensure that I dont goose up.
I have a SM G935F S7 edge
I have contacted my provider and recieved sim unlock code. Placed alternative sim in phone and entered the code and it returned sim unlock. (its a pay as you go sim i used to unlock with no credit so I cant test I can make a call)
I am torn between rooting and not because of my banking app with Barclays, but on the advice of others I would like to try a stock samsung rom without all the bloatware.
I have sith super backup backed up my contacts apps call logs and sms messages and saved them to google drive.
So have I dont all i need before flashing and if so which stock rom can I use. do I simply use the most recent BTU from smmobile for my country or is there a better way to select the rom I should install.
Look forward to your answers but if anyone has Barclays app working on root let me know then I will just take the plunge I care not about the warranty as I have alternative insurance which wouldnt care.
Thanks again in advance

One of the reasons I haven't rooted is for the same reason as you. Barclays are a real pain in the arse to rooted customers. I have tried everything to get around this but nothing can. The only other option is logging in via the website but every so often this requries a card reader so it can be a pain in the arse.
Anyway, to answer your question, you seem to have covered anything. BTU is probably your best option if you would like stock samsung with less bloat. Although, I believe you will not receive any OTA updates and would have to update manually when updates become available.

CuBz90 said:
One of the reasons I haven't rooted is for the same reason as you. Barclays are a real pain in the arse to rooted customers. I have tried everything to get around this but nothing can. The only other option is logging in via the website but every so often this requries a card reader so it can be a pain in the arse.
Anyway, to answer your question, you seem to have covered anything. BTU is probably your best option if you would like stock samsung with less bloat. Although, I believe you will not receive any OTA updates and would have to update manually when updates become available.
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Thanks,
On Sammobile I just choose the latest one ie most recent date BTU file. correct.
On the Barclays have you tried this
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/co...rooted_android_using/?st=ixw01bzc&sh=18946981
Hope i am allowed to link to that on here sorry if not

magpie2001k said:
Thanks,
On Sammobile I just choose the latest one ie most recent date BTU file. correct.
On the Barclays have you tried this
https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/co...rooted_android_using/?st=ixw01bzc&sh=18946981
Hope i am allowed to link to that on here sorry if not
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Yes choose the most recent.
Also, yes I have tried the method on reddit. It did not work for me. I gave up trying in the end and have not rooted my most recent S7.

CuBz90 said:
Yes choose the most recent.
Also, yes I have tried the method on reddit. It did not work for me. I gave up trying in the end and have not rooted my most recent S7.
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OK cheers I am downloading most recent but without paying even on 100mb ll it is so slow to download...

magpie2001k said:
OK cheers I am downloading most recent but without paying even on 100mb ll it is so slow to download...
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Yes I always avoid Sammobile due to it's speed. Use this website instead:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model

CuBz90 said:
Yes I always avoid Sammobile due to it's speed. Use this website instead:
http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
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Cheers..
I just put into recovery then unzip the firmware. then using ODIN select the BL AP and CP correct then hit start.
I have enabled pin in secure startup

magpie2001k said:
Cheers..
I just put into recovery then unzip the firmware. then using ODIN select the BL AP and CP correct then hit start.
I have enabled pin in secure startup
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BTU is UK unbranded.
Download this: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/116121/G935FXXU1BPLB_G935FBTU1BPK3_BTU/ this is the latest
Also download odin 3.11.1 the link is just below the details on the download page.
once everything has finished downloading, backup important data on your phone and put your phone into download mode, unzip the Rom file, there will be 5 files inside, delete CSC_HOME (you don't need it), Flash BL, CP, CSC and AP all with odin, but in odin settings, select Re-partition, F.reset time, Auto-Reboot, then start, the CSC file contains a PIT file which will wipe your phone.
Here is my thread on Sammobile confirming the flash: https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34984
I did the same with my S7 Edge to debrand it, I can confirm the Barclays app still works as its Samsung official software it doesn't trip knox, although I'm fed up now of waiting 6 months for android 7 I'm thinking of just going to a custom rom, i'll just use the browsers to goto Barclays.
The only way the Barclays app wont work is if you have ever flashed a custom recovery, rom, or rooted which all trip the knox counter to 0x1

Seanie280672 said:
BTU is UK unbranded.
Download this: https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/116121/G935FXXU1BPLB_G935FBTU1BPK3_BTU/ this is the latest
Also download odin 3.11.1 the link is just below the details on the download page.
once everything has finished downloading, backup important data on your phone and put your phone into download mode, unzip the Rom file, there will be 5 files inside, delete CSC_HOME (you don't need it), Flash BL, CP, CSC and AP all with odin, but in odin settings, select Re-partition, F.reset time, Auto-Reboot, then start, the CSC file contains a PIT file which will wipe your phone.
Here is my thread on Sammobile confirming the flash: https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=34984
I did the same with my S7 Edge to debrand it, I can confirm the Barclays app still works as its Samsung official software it doesn't trip knox, although I'm fed up now of waiting 6 months for android 7 I'm thinking of just going to a custom rom, i'll just use the browsers to goto Barclays.
The only way the Barclays app wont work is if you have ever flashed a custom recovery, rom, or rooted which all trip the knox counter to 0x1
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Not sure If I have messed up. I unticked repartition as was the instructions in another thread.
The phone is up but just going through the set up.

magpie2001k said:
Not sure If I have messed up. I unticked repartition as was the instructions in another thread.
The phone is up but just going through the set up.
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Doesn't really matter to be honest, just means you loose a bit of space as the BTU firmware file is one of the smallest out of the lot due to the lack of bloatware, repartition would have given you this space as user storage, but its not much to be fair.

Seanie280672 said:
Doesn't really matter to be honest, just means you loose a bit of space as the BTU firmware file is one of the smallest out of the lot due to the lack of bloatware, repartition would have given you this space as user storage, but its not much to be fair.
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Phew...
Still think I might redo it when finished. the reason being is I let samsung reinstall stuf where I feel I should just have loaded super backup on my device then restored that way.
Plus I stupidly said yes to microsoft stuff beacause I need outlook but I dont need all the other crap.

magpie2001k said:
Phew...
Still think I might redo it when finished. the reason being is I let samsung reinstall stuf where I feel I should just have loaded super backup on my device then restored that way.
Plus I stupidly said yes to microsoft stuff beacause I need outlook but I dont need all the other crap.
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Download BK package disabler from play store and disable anything you like without needing root.

Seanie280672 said:
Download BK package disabler from play store and disable anything you like without needing root.
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Will do anything that is really a must for disable..
or more importantly anything i must keep
I previosuly bought package disable Pro any difference is it worth me paying £0.99 for it when I already have one.

Can I reinstall the android 10 update and keep my files & settings?

Since the update i keep getting a lot of random restarts, i was hoping there maybe an easy way to just reinstall the android 10 update and not have to wipe?
After all it just updates when you get it OTA so i am guessing i can maybe just run that update again in some way?
Can anyone help
thanks
James

Yes. All you must do is to create a Samsung Account and backup everything before wipe out. Once you get wiped, just restore using your Samsung Account.
Also, there are many good apps that you can do it without create an account, although I would create it and backup if I were you.
Cheers

You could also use frija and odin to download and install the latest update, however this is the whole software about 5gb.
You just use home_csc which does not wipe data.

Darkat70 said:
You could also use frija and odin to download and install the latest update, however this is the whole software about 5gb.
You just use home_csc which does not wipe data.
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Thanks, this sounds what i would probably want, would this be the closest thing to just doing a reinstall in the hope that it may overwrite some bad data that may be making my phone randomly restart?
Is this above basically the same as when you get the OTA and it just installs over the top without losing anything, i'd be best clearing cache after wouldn't I?

james_lpool said:
Thanks, this sounds what i would probably want, would this be the closest thing to just doing a reinstall in the hope that it may overwrite some bad data that may be making my phone randomly restart?
Is this above basically the same as when you get the OTA and it just installs over the top without losing anything, i'd be best clearing cache after wouldn't I?
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Yes just overwrites existing firmware, i used this method on Tues fo install January security updates. Theres a thread in chat and discussion with all the instructions.

Darkat70 said:
You could also use frija and odin to download and install the latest update, however this is the whole software about 5gb.
You just use home_csc which does not wipe data.
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Darkat70 said:
Yes just overwrites existing firmware, i used this method on Tues fo install January security updates. Theres a thread in chat and discussion with all the instructions.
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Darkat, sorry to bother you again i have got the fw and odin etc, i see the home csc which you mentioned, do i still add the ap, bl and cp files or just the home csc one?
Its been years since ive used odin sorry

james_lpool said:
Darkat, sorry to bother you again i have got the fw and odin etc, i see the home csc which you mentioned, do i still add the ap, bl and cp files or just the home csc one?
Its been years since ive used odin sorry
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Yes add the others to the respective fields in odin.
One thing i did notice, i think the second on the list in odin when i added it, odin seem to stop responding, dont panic about that just leave it for a minute and it will come good.
Remember to uncheck re-partition.

Thank you

SM-N9860 Soft Brick Recovery

Hi All,
I brick my SM-N9860, after playing with changing csc on TGY firmware I got to situation that my phone doesn't boot to system and I have FRP lock. Its stuck on download mode (attached pics).
Factory reset in recovery mode doesn't work and I cant flash new firmware with odin because of FRP lock.
Maybe some can help how can I resolve this issue?
I tried to flash combination file with pit file but I get error that there is a FRP lock. I wanted to try the option in recovery "Apply update with adb" but I cant find OTA file for SM-N9860.
From what I understood there is some boxes and dongles like Octoplus Pro Box that can reflash the phone and remove the FRP lock but maybe there is a solution easier than this that works with odin??
The problem is to make my phone to boot, than I could remove the FRP lock because my problem not the google credentials only that it not boot up after factory reset...

chetbiz said:
Hi All,
I brick my SM-N9860, after playing with changing csc on TGY firmware I got to situation that my phone doesn't boot to system and I have FRP lock. Its stuck on download mode (attached pics).
Factory reset in recovery mode doesn't work and I cant flash new firmware with odin because of FRP lock.
Maybe some can help how can I resolve this issue?
I tried to flash combination file with pit file but I get error that there is a FRP lock. I wanted to try the option in recovery "Apply update with adb" but I cant find OTA file for SM-N9860.
From what I understood there is some boxes and dongles like Octoplus Pro Box that can reflash the phone and remove the FRP lock but maybe there is a solution easier than this that works with odin??
The problem is to make my phone to boot, than I could remove the FRP lock because my problem not the google credentials only that it not boot up after factory reset...
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Any one??

chetbiz said:
Any one??
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Change the cable
Sent from my SM-F916B using Tapatalk
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I had the same problem
I change the cable and working on
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adeltamimy6 said:
Change the cable
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I had the same problem
I change the cable and working on
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Thanks) I wish it was just a cable..)

Try to look in maybe s20 ultra or s20 forum, they was released earlier and perhaps someone has already had this problem and solved it.

chetbiz said:
Any one??
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Why don't you just put your Samsung account and password in? Because that's what you need to do in order to turn off the frp.. If you're going to tell us you don't know the Samsung user account and password that's only going to make us think the phone is stolen because that's basically what frp is meant to do block people from using it or doing updates or factory resetting it to try to remove the frp.. All you need is your Samsung account and password..

MrMike2182 said:
Why don't you just put your Samsung account and password in? Because that's what you need to do in order to turn off the frp.. If you're going to tell us you don't know the Samsung user account and password that's only going to make us think the phone is stolen because that's basically what frp is meant to do block people from using it or doing updates or factory resetting it to try to remove the frp.. All you need is your Samsung account and password..
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Man are you serious?! I told you the problem not that I cant put my google or samsung credentials.. THE PHONE doesn't boot to the system at all can you understand this?! You can find me in another tread where I tried for cople weeks with guys from this forum to make our phone to work with native call record and reflash it many times with difrent firmware( CHC, TGY) and only one time I forgot to delete my google and samsung account before reflashing. So please dont tell me what you think, if you cant contribute to resolving and helping dont comment like you know something about me.

chetbiz said:
Man are you serious?! I told you the problem not that I cant put my google or samsung credentials.. THE PHONE doesn't boot to the system at all can you understand this?! You can find me in another tread where I tried for cople weeks with guys from this forum to make our phone to work with native call record and reflash it many times with difrent firmware( CHC, TGY) and only one time I forgot to delete my google and samsung account before reflashing. So please dont tell me what you think, if you cant contribute to resolving and helping dont comment like you know something about me.
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Can you do me a favor with a patched version of Odin or just try multiple different Odin versions and flash only the CSC, AP and BL. and yes this is going to factory reset it probably but at least you might have the phone back.. Is this an unlocked bootloader phone btw? Edit: Make sure you're flashing the correct BL AP and CSC that the phone originally came with. Edit: Can you tell me what the last firmware was that you had on it?

MrMike2182 said:
Can you do me a favor with a patched version of Odin or just try multiple different Odin versions and flash only the CSC, AP and BL. and yes this is going to factory reset it probably but at least you might have the phone back.. Is this an unlocked bootloader phone btw? Edit: Make sure you're flashing the correct BL AP and CSC that the phone originally came with. Edit: Can you tell me what the last firmware was that you had on it?
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I will try it, the phone is unrooted and with locked bootloader like it came from factory with no knox tripped. The last firmware that I was is "SM-N9860_20201112_TGY_N9860ZSU1BTJ9-N9860OZS1BTJ9-N9860ZCU1BT"
but the modification that I made was with SamKEY changed the CSC to CHC and after that flashed CHC csc file with odin, so in settings I had region CHC,CHC/CHC,TGY
Thanks for help

chetbiz said:
I will try it, the phone is unrooted and with locked bootloader like it came from factory with no knox tripped. The last firmware that I was is "SM-N9860_20201112_TGY_N9860ZSU1BTJ9-N9860OZS1BTJ9-N9860ZCU1BT"
but the modification that I made was with SamKEY changed the CSC to CHC and after that flashed CHC csc file with odin, so in settings I had region CHC,CHC/CHC,TGY
Thanks for help
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Flash just the CSC, AP and BL of the firmware version N9860ZSU1BTJ9 if that doesn't work then try flashing the CSC, AP and BL from the firmware version N9860ZSU1ATGM and see if that works..

chetbiz said:
I will try it, the phone is unrooted and with locked bootloader like it came from factory with no knox tripped. The last firmware that I was is "SM-N9860_20201112_TGY_N9860ZSU1BTJ9-N9860OZS1BTJ9-N9860ZCU1BT"
but the modification that I made was with SamKEY changed the CSC to CHC and after that flashed CHC csc file with odin, so in settings I had region CHC,CHC/CHC,TGY
Thanks for help
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Hi Chetbiz,
On your original thread, I did mention a ”patched” version of ODIN, I thought you already tried it. I guess not...
So there is still chance [emoji848].
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fjorger said:
Hi Chetbiz,
On your original thread, I did mention a ”patched” version of ODIN, I thought you already tried it. I guess not...
So there is still chance [emoji848].
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Hi fjorger)
I tryed with patched odin yesterday, what I didn't try is to flash only 3 files, AP, BL, CSC.. so I'll try it tomorrow evening after I'll get my phone back from technician hopefully he we'll succeed but I'm doubt it...
Thanks)

Got my phone back from technician, they didn't success to reflash it, I tried to flash firmware with patched odin and only BL, AP, CSC same here, error cant download pit file because of frp lock...

chetbiz said:
Got my phone back from technician, they didn't success to reflash it, I tried to flash firmware with patched odin and only BL, AP, CSC same here, error cant download pit file because of frp lock...
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From what I understand I need Binary 4 file to unlock frp lock, maybe some one knows something about this file and if we got one anywhere?

I have never heard about it before, sorry

You may have to bite the bullet and send back to Samsung and have them reset the phone to original factory condition. It may cost some money, but better that than not having a phone at all -- a lot less than buying a new note for sure.
If you can't get it to flash on your own, I think that is your only option.
One quick thought - have you tried to turn off the phone and then boot back into Download mode? if not, try holding power and volume down until screen turns off - and when it is still off -quickly plug the USB cord into your phone. This will (should) force download mode - if it works - click volume up and then use Odin to try to flash the last firmware file you have (try all four files)
I don't know if this will help or make a difference, but if you haven't already tried this - it may work for you.
Good luck....

Geekser said:
You may have to bite the bullet and send back to Samsung and have them reset the phone to original factory condition. It may cost some money, but better that than not having a phone at all -- a lot less than buying a new note for sure.
If you can't get it to flash on your own, I think that is your only option.
One quick thought - have you tried to turn off the phone and then boot back into Download mode? if not, try holding power and volume down until screen turns off - and when it is still off -quickly plug the USB cord into your phone. This will (should) force download mode - if it works - click volume up and then use Odin to try to flash the last firmware file you have (try all four files)
I don't know if this will help or make a difference, but if you haven't already tried this - it may work for you.
Good luck....
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Yes I think too that sending back to seller is my only option, I'm trying to connect with him, I bought on ebay, the problem he's doesn't answering me.
About download mode of course I entered the download mode after he was turned off. Nothing works, the strange thing that its fails to flash the latest tgy firmware, there I dont have an error about pit file or frp lock but its still failes on AP file when trying to write super.img... So I don't know what the solution for that, maybe in next firmware version it
will succeed

chetbiz said:
Yes I think too that sending back to seller is my only option, I'm trying to connect with him, I bought on ebay, the problem he's doesn't answering me.
About download mode of course I entered the download mode after he was turned off. Nothing works, the strange thing that its fails to flash the latest tgy firmware, there I dont have an error about pit file or frp lock but its still failes on AP file when trying to write super.img... So I don't know what the solution for that, maybe in next firmware version it
will succeed
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You probably already tried this - but just in case, go to this link and download the most recent PATCHED Odin -
Then get several different USB Cords - Samsung Original is usually the best - but get different cords just the same -
then try to flash all four files in that patched odin - if it fails, close odin - open it again and reload the files and try again using a different USB Cord.
I believe that if you keep trying, you will eventually get it to work...
By the way, If you can't get the Seller to do the right thing - contact SAMSUNG Support and arrange to send it back to them. They may charge you (Probably around $100 or so I think) but they can definately help you get it working again.
Hope that helps - Good Luck.

Tried to flash the latest firmware N9860ZSU1BTK3 but still stuck on writing super.img in odin
Don't know what to do

chetbiz said:
Tried to flash the latest firmware N9860ZSU1BTK3 but still stuck on writing super.img in odin
Don't know what to do
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super.img is from AP. Try to flash the build that was working on your phone before the issue happened, but without the AP.

[Solved] Need Guidance flashing stock on SM-935V.

The other day I followed the thread
Root_Method_Rev_B/11_Bootloader_Using_Combo_Firmware
This is a root method for the s7 and s7 edge on bootloader 11 (B) phones using the combination firmware. I really dont think it will do much but I will post it and maybe someone will do something with it Downloads...
forum.xda-developers.com
and though it works it is super buggy and constant crashes after reflashing several times. SO I wish to return the phone to complete stock. Is there a way to do this? I have read over several post about this and I just get errors or varying results no matter what method/rom I try to use.

panowolf said:
The other day I followed the thread
Root_Method_Rev_B/11_Bootloader_Using_Combo_Firmware
This is a root method for the s7 and s7 edge on bootloader 11 (B) phones using the combination firmware. I really dont think it will do much but I will post it and maybe someone will do something with it Downloads...
forum.xda-developers.com
and though it works it is super buggy and constant crashes after reflashing several times. SO I wish to return the phone to complete stock. Is there a way to do this? I have read over several post about this and I just get errors or varying results no matter what method/rom I try to use.
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What version of Odin are you using, and what firmware are you trying to flash?
Have you tried a different USB cable?
Generally flashing Samsung devices works pretty much the same. If you're returning to stock from a custom ROM or otherwise want to wipe data, use the CSC_xxxxx instead of HOME_CSC_xxxxx file in the CSC slot. Data doesn't mix and match well, so if you didn't wipe after coming from a custom ROM or other firmware, that could be the reason for the instability.

V0latyle said:
What version of Odin are you using, and what firmware are you trying to flash?
Have you tried a different USB cable?
Generally flashing Samsung devices works pretty much the same. If you're returning to stock from a custom ROM or otherwise want to wipe data, use the CSC_xxxxx instead of HOME_CSC_xxxxx file in the CSC slot. Data doesn't mix and match well, so if you didn't wipe after coming from a custom ROM or other firmware, that could be the reason for the instability.
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I've tried several ODIN versions. 3.12,3.13, 3.14, 2 different modified versions and it seems to be the same.
I have tried 3 different cables, no change.
I have tried using the normal CSC and HOME_CSC but I still return errors.
I can flash the combination firmware and the stock MM rom listed in the original post but no matter what other post I try to follow I can not get any to take. How can I get rid of this combination firmware and return to stock completely?

panowolf said:
I've tried several ODIN versions. 3.12,3.13, 3.14, 2 different modified versions and it seems to be the same.
I have tried 3 different cables, no change.
I have tried using the normal CSC and HOME_CSC but I still return errors.
I can flash the combination firmware and the stock MM rom listed in the original post but no matter what other post I try to follow I can not get any to take. How can I get rid of this combination firmware and return to stock completely?
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I think what you need to do is re-partition the device using the factory PIT file that's located in the CSC package. In the Odin options tab, check the NAND Erase and Re-Partition boxes, then in the PIT tab, select the PIT file you extracted from the CSC_xxxx.tar
DO NOT check Re-Partition without using the PIT file. Make sure you're using the correct firmware for your device as this could result in a brick.

V0latyle said:
I think what you need to do is re-partition the device using the factory PIT file that's located in the CSC package. In the Odin options tab, check the NAND Erase and Re-Partition boxes, then in the PIT tab, select the PIT file you extracted from the CSC_xxxx.tar
DO NOT check Re-Partition without using the PIT file. Make sure you're using the correct firmware for your device as this could result in a brick.
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Where should I get the PIT file from? Any particular site/rom file?

panowolf said:
Where should I get the PIT file from? Any particular site/rom file?
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As I stated above, it should be in the CSC file.

Well, after many many hours of trying what seems like countless roms/files I have finally got it back to stock Oreo but the lag and stability is horrible. It is pretty much unusable, music apps crash/stutter, Playstore takes about 3 minutes to start up and can't even be scrolled through, returning to the home screen takes about 2 minutes as you watch each and every element load in one at a time including the wallpaper. I think the phone is trash now? I'm on B/11 (G935VVRSBCTC1) if that helps with any suggestions.

panowolf said:
Well, after many many hours of trying what seems like countless roms/files I have finally got it back to stock Oreo but the lag and stability is horrible. It is pretty much unusable, music apps crash/stutter, Playstore takes about 3 minutes to start up and can't even be scrolled through, returning to the home screen takes about 2 minutes as you watch each and every element load in one at a time including the wallpaper. I think the phone is trash now? I'm on B/11 (G935VVRSBCTC1) if that helps with any suggestions.
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did you flash stock with odin?

Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I got the rom from samfw and flashed with Odin. Then I tried using Smart switch to update it and it was all successful but the phone is still fairly jittery. It's not as bad as it was on the combo rom but music apps still stutter and the system overall is pretty laggy.
Side note: The phone ran like new prior to flashing the combo rom.
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did you flash stock with odin?
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panowolf said:
Sorry for the late reply. Yes, I got the rom from samfw and flashed with Odin. Then I tried using Smart switch to update it and it was all successful but the phone is still fairly jittery. It's not as bad as it was on the combo rom but music apps still stutter and the system overall is pretty laggy.
Side note: The phone ran like new prior to flashing the combo rom.
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You need to extract the pit file from the stock firmware regular CSC file and load it in the pit tab in odin along with the other files and you need to flash regular CSC not home CSC

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You need to extract the pit file from the stock firmware regular CSC file and load it in the pit tab in odin along with the other files and you need to flash regular CSC not home CSC
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I did. I'll try it again Monday and see if it makes any difference. I appreciate the help.

panowolf said:
I did. I'll try it again Monday and see if it makes any difference. I appreciate the help.
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it sounds like you didnt wipe data so reboot too stock recovery and wipe data

I think it's running about as good as it's going to. I reflashed the stock Oreo firmware and extracted the pit, nand erase, re-partitioned, wiped data /cache. Still a bit jittery but it'll do. Just need it to play music while at work.
Thanks for the advice.