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hi all,
first sorry for my bad english.
andorid version 6.0.1, rooted.
i have two problems
first, phone is single sim, but in settings shows "manage sim cards" phone is no g935FD, phone is g935F, but phone works ok.
second, when i update with odin, firmware form sammobile, i can't connect on network, my sim card can't work.
i backup all with flashfire, and when i restore all expect EFS and modem firmware, phone still does't work, and with efs work.
my phone is gift from cousin, and that in settings show only one sim and phone is rooted too.
After that I tried, and I told you what happened.
please help me how to update to 7.0, and how to solve problem with sim.
i tried to update with odin, but when i restore efs and modem, phone, can't connect on network.
UP !
Up !!
Anyone ?
Upppppp
Antonije123 said:
hi all,
first sorry for my bad english.
andorid version 6.0.1, rooted.
i have two problems
first, phone is single sim, but in settings shows "manage sim cards" phone is no g935FD, phone is g935F, but phone works ok.
second, when i update with odin, firmware form sammobile, i can't connect on network, my sim card can't work.
i backup all with flashfire, and when i restore all expect EFS and modem firmware, phone still does't work, and with efs work.
my phone is gift from cousin, and that in settings show only one sim and phone is rooted too.
After that I tried, and I told you what happened.
please help me how to update to 7.0, and how to solve problem with sim.
i tried to update with odin, but when i restore efs and modem, phone, can't connect on network.
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Can you please provide your device exact model number? It is printed below on the back panel of your phone..Then can suggest you exact stock firmware to flash using odin
DroidHackeR said:
Can you please provide your device exact model number? It is printed below on the back panel of your phone..Then can suggest you exact stock firmware to flash using odin
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Model is g935f.
I tried superstock room, but again problem with network connect
Antonije123 said:
Model is g935f.
I tried superstock room, but again problem with network connect
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What do you mean by superstock room? You need to flash latest nought 7.0 stock firmware for your device..
1)Go to the link provided below and select country for your device and download latest 7.0 firmware using free member through registration
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/
AFTER THAT FOLLOW ODIN FLASHING GUIDE PROVIDED BELOW
1)You can flash stock firmware for you specific device and country using sammobile.com as a free member registration* Remember to download latest stock firmware for your specific model number and country, you can find your model number printed below on back panel of your phone*
2)Go there in firmware section and enter your device model no and country..( Save it to pc and extract it on your pc in particular firmware folder, you will now find tar.md5 file in that folder)..Now download latest versions of odin and Samsung usb drivers for your device( Extract those files as you did with firmware, install latest usb drivers on pc)
3)From your phone's setting>about device>software info>press build version for 7-8 times continuesly to enable developers option
4)You can find developers option below setting>about device..From developers option select oem unlocking and usb debugging enabled
5)Now connect your phone to pc in download mode( Press volume down+home+power button simultaneously, you are now in download mode..press volume up button to continue)
6) Run odin as device administrator on your pc from odin extracted folder, let pc to install device drivers and your device will be highlighted in odin..
7)Add previously extracted tar.md5 file of stock firmware in AP tab of odin, give it some time to be ready..In odin options let auto reset and reboot options checked..*Dont check repatriation option*
8) Now click start button in odin, flashing process have been started..Sit back and relax untill firmware is being flashed..After that your device will be automatically rebooted and you will have latest stock firmware on your device..
*DO IT ON YOUR OWN RISK NOR I NEITHER ANYONE FROM XDA FORUM WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR BRICK OF YOUR DEVICE*
DroidHackeR said:
What do you mean by superstock room? You need to flash latest nought 7.0 stock firmware for your device..
1)Go to the link provided below and select country for your device and download latest 7.0 firmware using free member through registration
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/
AFTER THAT FOLLOW ODIN FLASHING GUIDE PROVIDED BELOW
1)You can flash stock firmware for you specific device and country using sammobile.com as a free member registration* Remember to download latest stock firmware for your specific model number and country, you can find your model number printed below on back panel of your phone*
2)Go there in firmware section and enter your device model no and country..( Save it to pc and extract it on your pc in particular firmware folder, you will now find tar.md5 file in that folder)..Now download latest versions of odin and Samsung usb drivers for your device( Extract those files as you did with firmware, install latest usb drivers on pc)
3)From your phone's setting>about device>software info>press build version for 7-8 times continuesly to enable developers option
4)You can find developers option below setting>about device..From developers option select oem unlocking and usb debugging enabled
5)Now connect your phone to pc in download mode( Press volume down+home+power button simultaneously, you are now in download mode..press volume up button to continue)
6) Run odin as device administrator on your pc from odin extracted folder, let pc to install device drivers and your device will be highlighted in odin..
7)Add previously extracted tar.md5 file of stock firmware in AP tab of odin, give it some time to be ready..In odin options let auto reset and reboot options checked..*Dont check repatriation option*
8) Now click start button in odin, flashing process have been started..Sit back and relax untill firmware is being flashed..After that your device will be automatically rebooted and you will have latest stock firmware on your device..
*DO IT ON YOUR OWN RISK NOR I NEITHER ANYONE FROM XDA FORUM WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE OR BRICK OF YOUR DEVICE*
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If i only flash ap phone can't run.
Superstock room i downloaded form xda.
Yes i know everything you wrote, but when flash stock firmware my phone on search network show one network, and show that's my phone g935fd.
First time when i update phone, i must send at service, and my phone was been rooted on 6.01 and single sim(g935f) .
I tried to install stock 6.01 via odin from sammobile but don't work
Antonije123 said:
If i only flash ap phone can't run.
Superstock room i downloaded form xda.
Yes i know everything you wrote, but when flash stock firmware my phone on search network show one network, and show that's my phone g935fd.
First time when i update phone, i must send at service, and my phone was been rooted on 6.01 and single sim(g935f) .
I tried to install stock 6.01 via odin from sammobile but don't work
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You should flash 7.0 latest nougat for your device model no and country instead of 6.0.1 through odin..Try to flash 7.0 stock firmware instead of superstock rom or stock 6.0.1..If you are running your phone well and have root access..Download Samsung phone info app..Grant root access and provide me screen-shot of information shown in that application here..So i can suggest you proper stock firmware to be flashed using odin
DroidHackeR said:
You should flash 7.0 latest nougat for your device model no and country instead of 6.0.1 through odin..Try to flash 7.0 stock firmware instead of superstock rom or stock 6.0.1..If you are running your phone well and have root access..Download Samsung phone info app..Grant root access and provide me screen-shot of information shown in that application here..So i can suggest you proper stock firmware to be flashed using odin
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Ss
Antonije123 said:
Ss
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Nougat is still not available for your country..So you have flashed latest stock 6.0.1 firmware using odin? Still you are not getting network signal? After flashing stock firmware don't restore your efs, it will be restored automatically after flashing...Now just again flash the stock 6.0.1 available on sammobile and after flashing when you see Samsung logo, simply press volume down+power button now your screen will turn off..immediately Press volume up+power+home button simultaneously untill you see Samsung galaxy logo, now release keys and you will boot into stock recovery..From there choose wipe data/factory reset option..After reset, reboot your phone..And see if singal back again or not?
DroidHackeR said:
Nougat is still not available for your country..So you have flashed latest stock 6.0.1 firmware using odin? Still you are not getting network signal? After flashing stock firmware don't restore your efs, it will be restored automatically after flashing...Now just again flash the stock 6.0.1 available on sammobile and after flashing when you see Samsung logo, simply press volume down+power button now your screen will turn off..immediately Press volume up+power+home button simultaneously untill you see Samsung galaxy logo, now release keys and you will boot into stock recovery..From there choose wipe data/factory reset option..After reset, reboot your phone..And see if singal back again or not?
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Can you send me link for what country to download? I download for slovenia 6.01 but still don't work, and i must restore efs,preload and modem firmware.
App i used to backup ans restore flashfire. I don't konw what is preload but is very important to signal.
Antonije123 said:
Can you send me link for what country to download? I download for slovenia 6.01 but still don't work, and i must restore efs,preload and modem firmware.
App i used to backup ans restore flashfire. I don't konw what is preload but is very important to signal.
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Try this one as your csc in TOP and country is serbia-russia..Flash it using odin and report..By the way before flashing enable OEM UNLOCKING and USB DEBUGGING from developers option..
Link- https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/89389/G935FXXU1BPH6_G935FTOP1BPH1_TOP/
JUST FLASH AS I INSTRUCTED ABOVE IN FIRST POST I.E.HOW TO FLASH STOCK FIRMWARE USING ODIN AND DO FACTORY RESET VIA STOCK RECOVERY AFTER FLASHING AS I SAID IN MY PREVIOUS POST
DroidHackeR said:
Try this one as your csc in TOP and country is serbia-russia..Flash it using odin and report..By the way before flashing enable OEM UNLOCKING and USB DEBUGGING from developers option..
Link- https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/89389/G935FXXU1BPH6_G935FTOP1BPH1_TOP/
JUST FLASH AS I INSTRUCTED ABOVE IN FIRST POST I.E.HOW TO FLASH STOCK FIRMWARE USING ODIN AND DO FACTORY RESET VIA STOCK RECOVERY AFTER FLASHING AS I SAID IN MY PREVIOUS POST
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Ok, flash only ap or bl, ap, cp,csc ?
Antonije123 said:
Ok, flash only ap or bl, ap, cp,csc ?
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This is single bundled firmware including ap,cp,bl in it and it is have to flash as AP only..
DroidHackeR said:
This is single bundled firmware including ap,cp,bl in it and it is have to flash as AP only..
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ok, i will try now, and report here after done
up: after flash i have again two sim, and on search network show me only one network witch is not mine.
Antonije123 said:
ok, i will try now, and report here after done
up: after flash i have again two sim, and on search network show me only one network witch is not mine.
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Ohhhk now one more tutorial for you and it will help you i guess
1) Download samsung smartswitch application for windows from the link provided below
http://samsungsmartswitch.org/
2) Install latest samsung usb drivers for your s7 edge from below
http://samsungusbdriver.com/download/samsung-driver-v1-5-63-0
3)Now install both samsung smart switch and samsung usb drivers on your windows pc
4) Open samsung smart switch as device administrator on your pc
5) Power off your device and press volume down+home+power button simultaneously untill you get into download mode, now press volume up to continue
6)After installing usb drivers for your phone by pc, your device will be recognised in smart switch
7) Select emergency software recovert option from smart switch
8) It will ask you some information like model no and serial no ( You can find model no and serial no printed below on back panel of phone or on the box of phone)
9) After providing such information, smart switch will locate latest and correct software version to be installed for your device
10) Start update and sit back..It will take some time to update software..After that your device will be reboot and if you are facing bootloop i.e. stuck at samsung logo follow factory reset process i have provided earlier( While your phone stuck at samsung logo for long time, press volume down+power button, screen will turn off now immediatly press volume up+power+home button simultaneously untill you see samsung galaxy s7 edge logo..Now release buttons, you will boot into stock recovery..From there choose wipe data/factory reset option..After reset complete, reboot your device)
*IF SMART SWITCH FAILS TO DETECT YOUR DEVICE, UNINSTALL SAMSUNG USB DRIVER AND INSTALL THEM AGAIN AND FOLLOW PROCESS AGAIN*
● You can refer this guide that how to find and restore exact firmware for your device using Smart switch before trying
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29914
DroidHackeR said:
Ohhhk now one more tutorial for you and it will help you i guess
1) Download samsung smartswitch application for windows from the link provided below
http://samsungsmartswitch.org/
2) Install latest samsung usb drivers for your s7 edge from below
http://samsungusbdriver.com/download/samsung-driver-v1-5-63-0
3)Now install both samsung smart switch and samsung usb drivers on your windows pc
4) Open samsung smart switch as device administrator on your pc
5) Power off your device and press volume down+home+power button simultaneously untill you get into download mode, now press volume up to continue
6)After installing usb drivers for your phone by pc, your device will be recognised in smart switch
7) Select emergency software recovert option from smart switch
8) It will ask you some information like model no and serial no ( You can find model no and serial no printed below on back panel of phone or on the box of phone)
9) After providing such information, smart switch will locate latest and correct software version to be installed for your device
10) Start update and sit back..It will take some time to update software..After that your device will be reboot and if you are facing bootloop i.e. stuck at samsung logo follow factory reset process i have provided earlier( While your phone stuck at samsung logo for long time, press volume down+power button, screen will turn off now immediatly press volume up+power+home button simultaneously untill you see samsung galaxy s7 edge logo..Now release buttons, you will boot into stock recovery..From there choose wipe data/factory reset option..After reset complete, reboot your device)
*IF SMART SWITCH FAILS TO DETECT YOUR DEVICE, UNINSTALL SAMSUNG USB DRIVER AND INSTALL THEM AGAIN AND FOLLOW PROCESS AGAIN*
● You can refer this guide that how to find and restore exact firmware for your device using Smart switch before trying
https://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=29914
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i tried, but that installated (DRE), and don't work
Antonije123 said:
i tried, but that installated (DRE), and don't work
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You have tried both stock flashing through odin and also smart switch recovery still not getting any signal?? I think i have helped you in all possible ways i could suggest..Now you can either wait for any expertised advice or simply visit samsung service centre and ask them to restore you phone's original firmware...Sorry and Regards
Hi,
I realy need your help,
I have a S7 edge who is stuck at the samsung logo.
I have flashed some stock rom (all in 7.0) via odin 3.12 after a wipe factory but nothing. So i decided to try it with Kies and smartSwitch but still nothing.
I have access to recovery and download mode.
FRP lock: On
The phone is not rooted, and the usb debugging not enabled.
The phone print this in the download mode:
ODIN MODE
Download speed: FAST
Product-Name: SM-G935F
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
FRP lock: ON
Secure Downlaod: Enabled
Warranty Void: 0(0x000)
RP SWREV: B:1 K:0 S:0
After the installation of the flashed rom in the download mode, the phone reboot with a blue screen, a progress bar but it stop to 32%, and then it is printed "erasing.." and the phone reboot and is still stuck.
I have re-tryed with Kies, now the phone is with a green screen with 2 white Gears : "android is starting" but it is still stuck (i let him all the night but nothing)
i don't know what to do
nonechap said:
Hi,
I realy need your help,
I have a S7 edge who is stuck at the samsung logo.
I have flashed some stock rom (all in 7.0) via odin 3.12 after a wipe factory but nothing. So i decided to try it with Kies and smartSwitch but still nothing.
I have access to recovery and download mode.
FRP lock: On
The phone is not rooted, and the usb debugging not enabled.
The phone print this in the download mode:
ODIN MODE
Download speed: FAST
Product-Name: SM-G935F
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
FRP lock: ON
Secure Downlaod: Enabled
Warranty Void: 0(0x000)
RP SWREV: B:1 K:0 S:0
After the installation of the flashed rom in the download mode, the phone reboot with a blue screen, a progress bar but it stop to 32%, and then it is printed "erasing.." and the phone reboot and is still stuck.
I have re-tryed with Kies, now the phone is with a green screen with 2 white Gears : "android is starting" but it is still stuck (i let him all the night but nothing)
i don't know what to do
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You have to use smart switch emergency recovery function to restore your phone. It is a stand alone function within smart switch.
All you need is your phone model and serial number.
Apparently you missed a step when preparing your phone for flashing.
Or you can continue to use Odin which when you plug the USB in will show that a connection is made even though the phone says it's not in download mode.
Cosmic Blue said:
You have to use smart switch emergency recovery function to restore your phone. It is a stand alone function within smart switch.
All you need is your phone model and serial number.
Apparently you missed a step when preparing your phone for flashing.
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I did an emergency recovery with my phone model and serial, same with kies.
nonechap said:
I did an emergency recovery with my phone model and serial, same with kies.
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If that did not work, it looks like the memory chip on the mother board is damaged. Take it in if it is still under warranty.
Cosmic Blue said:
If that did not work, it looks like the memory chip on the mother board is damaged. Take it in if it is still under warranty.
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it is not under warranty anymore, should i replace the motherboard ?
@nonechap bro
upgrade you bootloader before flash nougat rom
bootloader is here
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862714907
modem is here
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862714909
open odin and boot your phone into download mode
[1]Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
[2]Place the desired BL file in the [BL] slot.
[3]Place the desired CP file in the [CP] slot.
[4] Go to the Options section and make sure Auto Reboot, Re-Partition and F. reset time are unmarked.
[5]Push [Start]
Once odin reports "Success..." message in the Message box, boot your phone into download mode again
then flash again 7.0 roms via odin
then boot in recovery and wipe data and cache
and reboot device
be patience first boot takes 15 minutes or more
if fail you cant boot your device untill system status changed to official due to knox restrictions or bootloader changed to latest
if not boot that means your bootloader not update by odin due to frp lock is on
if you are on marshmellow before flash 6.0.1 firmware to boot device
firmwares are here
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/
i suggest if device boots unlock bootloader first to disable knox
hit thumbs up if i helped you
rony raj said:
@nonechap bro
upgrade you bootloader before flash nougat rom
bootloader is here
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862714907
modem is here
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862714909
open odin and boot your phone into download mode
[1]Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
[2]Place the desired BL file in the [BL] slot.
[3]Place the desired CP file in the [CP] slot.
[4] Go to the Options section and make sure Auto Reboot, Re-Partition and F. reset time are unmarked.
[5]Push [Start]
Once odin reports "Success..." message in the Message box, boot your phone into download mode again
then flash again 7.0 roms via odin
then boot in recovery and wipe data and cache
and reboot device
be patience first boot takes 15 minutes or more
if fail you cant boot your device untill system status changed to official due to knox restrictions or bootloader changed to latest
if not boot that means your bootloader not update by odin due to frp lock is on
if you are on marshmellow before flash 6.0.1 firmware to boot device
firmwares are here
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/
i suggest if device boots unlock bootloader first to disable knox
hit thumbs up if i helped you
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In this case, when i flash the rom, should i use the 4 files or only the AP file ?
nonechap said:
In this case, when i flash the rom, should i use the 4 files or only the AP file ?
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use old odin
rony raj said:
use old odin
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What version of odin should i use ?
And i have to use only the AP file or the 4 files of the 7.0 rom after the bootloader update? (AP BL CP CSC)
nonechap said:
What version of odin should i use ?
And i have to use only the AP file or the 4 files of the 7.0 rom after the bootloader update? (AP BL CP CSC)
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odin v3.09 or 3.12
update bootloader and modem from given first post by me
rony raj said:
odin v3.09 or 3.12
update bootloader and modem from given first post by me
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Yes i know but when i have updated the bootload with the 2 files you gave me, i have to reboot in download mod and flash the 7.0 rom, but i have download the rom and i have 4 files, so should i flash only the AP or the four files ?
nonechap said:
Yes i know but when i have updated the bootload with the 2 files you gave me, i have to reboot in download mod and flash the 7.0 rom, but i have download the rom and i have 4 files, so should i flash only the AP or the four files ?
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tell me rom on your device before bootloop
6.0 or 7.0
rony raj said:
tell me rom on your device before bootloop
6.0 or 7.0
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6.0.1
nonechap said:
6.0.1
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then flash 6.0 firmware
download from here
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/
rony raj said:
then flash 6.0 firmware
download from here
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/
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I tried but still nothing, i think i have to replace the motherboard ?
nonechap said:
I tried but still nothing, i think i have to replace the motherboard ?
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try another chance
To do the S7 FRP OFF - Put phone in download mode
Once phone is in download mode.
Flash the files which i will provide.
You Only need to flash boot.tar via odin for respective models (example for s7 use G930 Qualcomm folder) for (s7 edge use G935 Qualcomm folder)
Once you flash the boot tar file. The phone will reboot and it will enable ADB. Run the Bat file which i will provide and it will remove the FRP lock
Once done put the phone in Downlaod mode and flash stock ROM.
The whole process takes less than 10 mins.
Same Idea for S7 Exynos phones... put phone in downlaod mode and then flash the file (G930F(ENGroot) for s7 models & (G935F_Root for s7 edge models). Once done phone will reboot. Then use this bat file (g935f.bat). Once this is executed locks will be removed and phone will go in download mode. Flash stock Boot.img and ALL DONE.
download
https://mega.nz/#!Tw0TAI6I!jCGuxGrwqCGEy3flcRqF9EpzbaTkby7SJ_slKRaXqRs
rony raj said:
try another chance
To do the S7 FRP OFF - Put phone in download mode
Once phone is in download mode.
Flash the files which i will provide.
You Only need to flash boot.tar via odin for respective models (example for s7 use G930 Qualcomm folder) for (s7 edge use G935 Qualcomm folder)
Once you flash the boot tar file. The phone will reboot and it will enable ADB. Run the Bat file which i will provide and it will remove the FRP lock
Once done put the phone in Downlaod mode and flash stock ROM.
The whole process takes less than 10 mins.
Same Idea for S7 Exynos phones... put phone in downlaod mode and then flash the file (G930F(ENGroot) for s7 models & (G935F_Root for s7 edge models). Once done phone will reboot. Then use this bat file (g935f.bat). Once this is executed locks will be removed and phone will go in download mode. Flash stock Boot.img and ALL DONE.
download
https://mega.nz/#!Tw0TAI6I!jCGuxGrwqCGEy3flcRqF9EpzbaTkby7SJ_slKRaXqRs
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After flashing boot.tar, when i run the .bat, it says error: closed
EDIT: i have to enter into the recovery mod and select "adb update" in order to make my phone detected by my computer
Those files are for the S7. Do they work for the S7 Edge also?
Edit - I tried it and it fails in odin. My phone is bricked.
rony raj said:
@nonechap bro
upgrade you bootloader before flash nougat rom
bootloader is here
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862714907
modem is here
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862714909
open odin and boot your phone into download mode
[1]Connect phone and wait until you get a blue sign in Odin
[2]Place the desired BL file in the [BL] slot.
[3]Place the desired CP file in the [CP] slot.
[4] Go to the Options section and make sure Auto Reboot, Re-Partition and F. reset time are unmarked.
[5]Push [Start]
Once odin reports "Success..." message in the Message box, boot your phone into download mode again
then flash again 7.0 roms via odin
then boot in recovery and wipe data and cache
and reboot device
be patience first boot takes 15 minutes or more
if fail you cant boot your device untill system status changed to official due to knox restrictions or bootloader changed to latest
if not boot that means your bootloader not update by odin due to frp lock is on
if you are on marshmellow before flash 6.0.1 firmware to boot device
firmwares are here
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G935F/
i suggest if device boots unlock bootloader first to disable knox
hit thumbs up if i helped you
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Works !!!
Sorry to revive an old thread but I think it might help people recover from a bootloop with a bit of addtional explanation than initially provided.
So I have an S7 Edge as a backup phone and hadn't used it for a while. Google FRP was activated. I tried to update to a newer firmware through Odin (can't OTA since it's from Tmo and i'm in Canada). Anyways for whatever reason it failed in the middle and I was stuck in a bootloop that wouldn't stop. I tried downgrading, I tried factory, I tried new versions, nothing would do, I'm assuming because of FRP.
So I followed Rony Raj's post https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=71906126&postcount=17 but kept getting stuck. The thing is once you flash the proper Boot.tar file, the phone will appear to still be in a bootloop. You will have to go with the screen (the phone) and the sound of the connection and disconnection from your computer. So basically just sync with the sounds and time it so you open the ''S7 & S7 Edge QUALCOMM.bat'' file at the exact time your phone reconnects and it'll work. I had to do it about 6-7 times before i got it right.
When that is done your phone will restart in download mode. When you do just flash the latest version of the firmware you get from AndroidFileHos*.com or Sammobil*.com. Make sure you select all 4 files in Odin (BL, AP, CP and SELECT CSC HOME for CSC - NOT CSC).
Once all that is done your phone will restart and everything should be fine, well that worked for me
Thanks a lot to @rony raj for putting together the files and the steps to save my G935
I am looking for a way to unlock the bootloader on my Samsung Galaxy S5 Plus (Sm-g901f, kccat6) with German t-Mobile branding (DTM) in order to flash Lineageos on it.
Is there a known way (executable for a newbie in Android flashing)?
Unfortunately my handset does not have a "OEM unlock" button in the developer options.
Is it possible to verify if the bootloader is locked apart from flashing a custom recovery and checking if it has been installed persistently?
i think you just have to flash twrp. if i remmeber correctly i had the same message that my bootloader was locked with my s4 i9506 back then
k2828 said:
i think you just have to flash twrp. if i remmeber correctly i had the same message that my bootloader was locked with my s4 i9506 back then
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Even though my answer was posted a month ago, I want to present my solution:
As I said above, flashing TWRP did not worked on the way that all installation guides told me. But not because my bootloader was locked, the reason seems to be a bug (or is it a feature ) in TWRP.
The problem was, that the Stock OS is overwriting the bootloader on the first normal start.
What you have to do in order to prevent this mechanism:
1. Uncheck Auto-Reboot in Odin.
2. After Odin shows "PASS" shut your phone down and reboot it manually to the recovery.
3. In TWRP select Reboot and then System.
4. Done.
Now I am a lucky user of a LineageOS powered phone.
ooo yes thats a common odin bug for some phones..
dial25and said:
Even though my answer was posted a month ago, I want to present my solution:
As I said above, flashing TWRP did not worked on the way that all installation guides told me. But not because my bootloader was locked, the reason seems to be a bug (or is it a feature ) in TWRP.
The problem was, that the Stock OS is overwriting the bootloader on the first normal start.
What you have to do in order to prevent this mechanism:
1. Uncheck Auto-Reboot in Odin.
2. After Odin shows "PASS" shut your phone down and reboot it manually to the recovery.
3. In TWRP select Reboot and then System.
4. Done.
Now I am a lucky user of a LineageOS powered phone.
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Why to shut down ?
When Odin passed !
Press download mode command keys
When screen goes black
Immediately press recovery commands !
And if u failed to reboot to recovery,flash firmware with nand erase all option !
As i experienced this issue!
●BRIEF INTRODUCTION :-
•Here Is All In One Guide For Various Flashing Processes For Samsung Galaxy Devices Using Windows PC
•Official Stock Firmware flashing Including Upgrading And Downgrading Firmwares Using Samsung Odin
Note :-
*Downgrading Of Stock Firmware Is Neither Officially Supported By Samsung Nor By Xda Community.
*Do It At Your Own Risk.
•Emergency Software Recovery Using Samsung SmartSwtich
•TWRP-Custom Recovery Flashing Using Samsung Odin
•CF-Autoroot-Root Tool Flashing Using Samsung Odin
●WHO SHOULD USE THE GUIDES :-
•Users Who Want To Manually Upgrade Their firmware to Higher Android Version OR Users Who want to Manually Downgrade Their firmware to Lower Android Version
•Users Who are facing Various DM-Verity/SW-Check Fail/Custom Binary Blocked by FRP/Bootloops Due to Flashing Wrong Custom Roms Or Mods Or Fixes etc. Hence Unfortunately Have to Flash Stock Official Firmware
•Users Who want to Install TWRP-Custom-Recovery
•Users Who want to Root their devices using CF-Autoroot-Root Tool
●REQUIREMENTS :-
•Samsung Device with OEM Unlocking And USB
Debugging Options Enabled from Developers Options
Note :-
To enable Developers Option Follow The Steps Below
*Go to Settings/About Device
*Press On Build Number For 6-7 Times until you see Developers Options Enabled Popup
*You will be able see Developers Options In Settings
*Go To Settings/ Find Developers Options Mostly At The End
•Device Should Be Charged upto 60-70% as Flashing Process May Sometimes Lengthens according to various Devices/Firmware Sizes As Well As Internet Connection Speed in case of SmartSwitch As It Uses Data For Downloading/Updating Firmwares Online
•Original Samsung OEM Usb Cable As Other Cables Would sometimes Give Device Not Recognized or Flashing Interrupted or Flashing Stuck At Certain Points like Errors
•Windows PC With Samsung Usb Drivers Installed According To your Device Model Number
LINK For Samsung Usb Drivers Download:-
https://androidmtk.com/download-samsung-usb-drivers
•Latest Samsung's Odin Tool For Windows PC
Note :-
*Extract Odin.rar Or Odin.zip to Specific Folder to get Odin.exe File
LINK For Samsung Odin Download:-
http://www.droidviews.com/download-odin-tool-for-samsung-galaxy-devices-all-versions/
• Samsung's Official SmartSwitch Tool For Windows PC
LINK For Samsung SmartSwitch Download:-
http://samsungsmartswitch.org/
Note :-
*If You want to use Odin Then install Odin Only on PC Or If You want to use SmartSwitch then install SmartSwitch Only On PC
*Simultaneous Appearance of Both Tools On PC will Sometimes May probably give Error while Flashing Firmwares through Odin
•Samsung Stock Official Firmware for Your Device Model Number/Country/CSC
LINKS For Samsung Official Stock Firmware Download:-
1)https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
2)http://samsung-updates.com/device/
3)http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model
4)https://androidmtk.com/download-samsung-stock-rom
Note :-
*The Downloaded Firmware should be Latest According to availability for Your Country
Since Some Courtiers Got Official 7.0 Nougat While Some Are Still Stucked At 6.0.1 Marshmallow Yet
*As well As Firmware should be accurate for Your Device Model Number/Country/CSC to avoid Further Flashing Errors Through Odin
•Trick of booting your Samsung Device into Download Mode using Hardware Key Configuration
Note :-
Follow Below Steps To Boot Your Device Into Download Mode
*Power Off your device
*Press Volume Down+Home+Power Buttons Simultaneously Untill You See Download Mode Window
*Press Volume Up Key To Continue To Download Mode
●CAUTION :-
No One Here Within XDA Community Including Me Will Ever Be Responsible For Bricked Devices
So Kindly Try Any Of Following Guide At Your Own Risk
●SAMSUNG ODIN FLASHING GUIDE TO FLASH STOCK OFFICIAL FIRMWARES ON SAMSUNG DEVICES FOR COMPLETE STOCK/UNROOTED EXPERIENCE
●IMPORTANT NOTE :-
This Guide Can Be Used For Both Upgrading And Downgrading Of Stock Official Firmwares
Only Precaution Should Be Taken Is That In Case Of Upgrading Firmware Kindly Choose Latest Dated Higher Version Of Android OS While In Case Of Downgrading Firmware Kindly Choose Latest Dated Lower Version Android OS Available For Your Device/Country/CSC
●INSTRUCTIONS :-
•As Per Requirements I assume You have
*Enabled OEM Unlocking And USB Debugging Options From Developers Options
*Downloaded/Installed Latest Samsung Usb Drivers For Your Device on PC
*Downloaded/Extracted/Installed Samsung Odin On Your PC
*Downloaded/Extracted Latest Official Stock Firmware For Your Model Number/Country/CSC
•Run Odin.exe as Administrator
•You Will See Odin Window with Various TABS like BL/AP/CP/CSC/UMS As Well As Certain Odin Options like Auto Reboot/F-Reset Time/Re-Partion/PIT File Add etc.
•Extract the Downloaded Stock Official Firmware in Specific Folder And You will get ***.tar.md5 like file of Stock Firmware in Specific Extracted Folder
•Add the Extracted ***.tar.md5 Firmware File in AP TAB of Odin
Note :-
*It will take Some Time to Add Firmware file into Odin According To Firmware Size
*So Keep Some Patience And Let Odin Ready For Flashing Process
•Be sure in Odin Options Only Auto-Reboot/F-Reset Time options are Ticked
•DON'T SELECT Re-Partion Or PIT File Add Options Unless Your Facing Null/Generic IMEI Or Baseband Unknown Related issues only
Note :-
*You Will Need to Download PIT files for Your Specific Device Model Numbers For Re-Partion of Partion Table In Case Of Null/Generic IMEI Or Baseband Unknown Issues
•Boot Your device into Download Mode Connect To PC using Original OEM Samsung Usb Cable Into Main Usb Port Of PC
Note :-
*Secondary Usb Hubs Sometimes May Produces error Of Device Not Recognized etc.
•Allow PC to install Samsung Usb Drivers for your Device
•You can see Your Device is added in Odin as its Highlighted in ID:COM Section on Left corner of Odin Windows
•Now your ready to flash Stock Firmware
Note :-
*ID:COM Will Look Like for eg. IDORT21 Etc.
•Press on Start Button in Odin, It will automatically start flashing process And You can see flashing log in Odin Side Window
•It will take some time to flash Stock firmware according to Device/Odin version/Firmware Size So Keep Some Patience And Stay Relax
•After flashing process gets complete, You will see "Pass" Message at the top of Odin Window
•Your Device will Reboot automatically
•Disconnect Your Device from PC
•Wait untill Software Updating/Installing Process Gets Completes on Device
•Afterwards Your device will Booup normally to Initial Setup Wizzard
•If In Case Your Device gets Stuck at Samsung Galaxy Logo For Long Time More than 10-20 minutes
Don't Worry Your Device Is in Soft BootLoop And There Is A Solution to fix it
Note :-
To Get Out Of Bootloop Follow The Steps Below
*Press Volume Down+Power Button Untill Screen gets Turned Off to Power Off Your Device
*Quickly Press Volume Up+Power+Home Buttons Simultaneously untill You See Samsung Galaxy Logo
*Release Keys Now
*You will Get Into Stock Recovery
*Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset Option There
*Wait Until Wiping Process get Completes
*After Wiping Process Get Completes Reboot your Device
*This time Your Device should BootUp normally without any issues
●SAMSUNG SMARTSWITCH GUIDE FOR EMERGENCY SOFTWARE RECOVERY ON SAMSUNG DEVICES
●INSTRUCTIONS :-
•Open Samsung SmartSwitch You have installed On Your PC
•You will see SmartSwitch Window
•Click On the More Option at the top Right Corner in SmartSwitch Window
•Select Emergency Software Recovery And Initialization Option From Menu
•You will See Emergency Software Recovery And Initialization Window
•Select Device Initialization Option
•You will be Asked to Enter Your Device Model Number
Note :-
*Device Model Number Should Be Like For Eg. SM-N920C/I/G/F
•In Next Step It will ask You to Enter Device Serial Number Which You Can Find Printed On OEM Original Box Or On the Back Panel Of Device Or In Settings> About Device> Status> Serial Number
Note :-
*Device Serial Number Should Like For Eg. RZ8G*****
•Click Ok For Approval Whenever It Will Be Asked Until You See Some Instructions Window in SmartSwitch
Note :-
*Instructions Should Look Like "Make Sure Your Device Is Turned Off/Put Your Device Into Recovery Mode i.e.Download Mode" Etc.
•Put Your Device into Download Mode As per Instructed Into 'REQUIREMENTS' Section Using Hardware Keys Configuration
•Connect Your Device to PC using Original OEM Samsung Usb Cable To PC
•Click On "OK" Button In Instructions Windows
•SmartSwitch Will Automatically Detect/Download/Install Latest Available Stock Official Firmware for Your Device
•Wait And Keep Patience Untill Whole Process is Being Completed
•Your Device will Reboot Automatically After Installation Process Completes Successfully
•If In Case Your Device Stuck at Samsung Galaxy Logo For Long Time More than 10-20 minutes Then Don't Worry Your Device Is in Soft Bootloop AND There is A Way to fix it
Note :-
To Get Out Of Bootloop Follow The Steps Below
*Press Volume Down+Power Button Untill Screen gets Turned Off to Turn Off Your Device
*Quickly Press Volume Up+Power+Home Buttons Simultaneously Untill You See Samsung Galaxy Logo
*Release Keys Now
*You will Get Into Stock Recovery
*Select Wipe Data/Factory Reset Option There
*Wait Until Wiping Process Get Completes
*After Wiping Process Get Completes Reboot Your Device
*This Time Your Device Should Bootup Normally Without Any Issues
●TWRP-CUSTOM-RECOVERY FLASHING GUIDE USING ODIN ON SAMSUNG DEVICES
●INSTRUCTIONS :-
•First Step is to Download Latest TWRP-Custom-Recovery For Your Specific Device Model Number
•You Can Grab Latest Version Of TWRP-Custom-Recovery From Official TWRP Website Below Posted
Note :-
*Select And Download Latest twrp***.img.tar File for Your Device Model Number Correctly
Official Website For TWRP-Custom Recovery Download:-
https://twrp.me/Devices/
•Open Odin On PC As Administrator And Add twrp***.img.tar into AP TAB of Odin
Note :-
*In case If You have downloaded twrp***.zip Then
Extract it to Specific Folder to get twrp***.img.tar file
•In Odin Options Be Sure To Un-Tick Auto-Reboot Option Also Don't Select Re-Partion Option
So Make Sure You Have Only Ticked F-Reset Time Option In Odin Options
Note :-
*If You Tick Auto-Reboot Option Then You will Get into Stock Recovery Again Even After flashing TWRP Using Odin
*So Better to Un-Tick Auto-Reboot Option And Manually Boot Into TWRP-Custom Recovery After Flashing Successfully By Hardware Keys Configuration
•Boot Your Device Into Download Mode And Connect To PC Using Original OEM Samsung Usb Cable
•You will See Your Device Is Added And Highlighted In ID:COM Port
•Click On "Start" Button In Odin And Wait Untill Odin will Flash TWRP-Custom-Recovery
After Flashing Completes Successfully You will See "Pass" Message In Odin
•Disconnect Your Device From PC Even if Its in Download Mode
•You Have To Boot Your Device Into TWRP-Custom-Recovery Manually By Using Hardware Keys Configuration
Note :-
To Get Into TWRP-Custom-Recovery Manually Follow The Steps Below
*Press Volume Down+Power Button To Turn Off Device
*Immediately Press Volume Up+Power+Home Buttons simultaneously After Device Screen Gets Turned Off
*You Will See Samsung Galaxy Logo
*Release Keys Now
•Your now in TWRP Recovery And Ready To Flash
*Custom Roms/Mods/Fixes
*Systemless SuperSU/Magisk Root Zips
Note :-
*If Your Planning To Flash Any Custom Roms/Mods/Fixes Or Systemless SuperSu/Magisk Root Zips Files Using TWRP
*Then Make Sure You Have Downloaded Those Files And Saved Them Already Into Your Internal Storage/External SD-Card Before Flashing TWRP-Custom-Recovery
●CF-AUTOROOT- ROOT TOOL FLASHING GUIDE USING ODIN ON SAMSUNG DEVICES
●INSTRUCTIONS :-
•First Step Is To Download Official CF-Autoroot-Root Tool For Your Device Model Number According To Android Version And Build Number
•You Can Download Official CF-Autoroot-Root Tool for Your Device Model Number And Android Version From Official Website Listed Below
Official Website For CF-Autoroot-Root Tool Download:-
https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
•Extract CF-Autoroot.Zip in Specific Folder to get CF-Autoroot.tar file to be Flashed Using Odin
•Open Odin On PC As Administrator And Add CF-Autoroot.tar into AP TAB of Odin
•Make Sure To Tick Only Auto-Reboot And F-Reset Time Options In Odin Options
Dont Tick Re-Partion Option In Odin Options
•Put Your Device Into Download Mode And Connect To PC Using Original OEM Samsung Usb Cable
•You Will Eee Your Device Is Added And Highlighted In
ID:COM Port
•Click On "Start" Button In Odin
Wait Untill Odin will flash CF-Autoroot
You See "Pass" Message In Odin After Successful Flashing
•Your Device Will Reboot Automatically After Flashing Completes
Disconnect It From PC
You Wipl See On Device Screen That CF-Autoroot is Rooting Your Device
Note :-
*You Will See Some Red Command And Process Logs On Your Device Screen While CF-Autoroot Is Rooting Your Device
•Keep Patience untill Rooting process completes
Don't Turn Off Device while Process is going on Even if it will lead to some BootLoops
Your device will Reboot Automatically after Rooting Process completes.
•You Will See SuperSU Wpp In Default App-Drawer After Your Device Bootup
Could you tell me even though i took ota update to naugat, if i could downgrade back to marshmallow by flashing throught odin?, and if i do what could happen if anything?
desmond462 said:
Could you tell me even though i took ota update to naugat, if i could downgrade back to marshmallow by flashing throught odin?, and if i do what could happen if anything?
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1)To be say honestly downgrading is not officially supported by Samsung also But yes you can successfully downgrade to 6.0.1 from 7.0 (I personally downgraded to 6.0.1 once successfully due to issues on stock 7.0)
2)You only need to follow the guide as instructed carefully Also the version of 6.0.1 MM you will choose to downgrade to should be latest dated (I mean the latest 6.0.1 firmware for your device and country available on Sammobile.com casually)
3)Hence you can find some instructions within my own Post in which i mentioned step by step installations instructions (Go To Page No 65 And Find My Post In Reply To Okiera29 There Regarding Downgrading To MM From Nougat)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/help-thread-question-noob-friendly-t3220229/page65
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1)To be say honestly downgrading is not officially supported by Samsung also But yes you can successfully downgrade to 6.0.1 from 7.0 (I personally downgraded to 6.0.1 once successfully due to issues on stock 7.0)
2)You only need to follow the guide as instructed carefully Also the version of 6.0.1 MM you will choose to downgrade to should be latest dated (I mean the latest 6.0.1 firmware for your device and country available on Sammobile.com casually)
3)Hence you can find some instructions within my own Post in which i mentioned step by step installations instructions (Go To Page No 65 And Find My Post In Reply To Okiera29 There Regarding Downgrading To MM From Nougat)
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/help-thread-question-noob-friendly-t3220229/page65
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Ok thank you for your reply, I understand. I also had some trouble with drk verity fail issue when I factory reset because I run into issue with my efs, it was failing to boot ,but after searching the internet I found out how to fix the efs issue and then I flash stock over and then run into trouble with drk verity fail issue, but found a script to bypass this error ,but I read that whenever I flash or factory reset I will run into this drk verity fail issue again, so I must flash this script to bypass this error.
So my question after all i have explain is, will it be a problem to downgade to 6.0 because of those previous issues ?
desmond462 said:
Ok thank you for your reply, I understand. I also had some trouble with drk verity fail issue when I factory reset because I run into issue with my efs, it was failing to boot ,but after searching the internet I found out how to fix the efs issue and then I flash stock over and then run into trouble with drk verity fail issue, but found a script to bypass this error ,but I read that whenever I flash or factory reset I will run into this drk verity fail issue again, so I must flash this script to bypass this error.
So my question after all i have explain is, will it be a problem to downgade to 6.0 because of those previous issues ?
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1)Can't say exactly without trying or downgrading firmware as i said already neither samsung nor any community will officially support downgrading of firmware as it may cause various baseband and imei related issues due to downgrading of bootloader
2)But for safety you can take full Nandroid backup of your current stable rom using TWRP and Try to downgrade firmware at your own risk
Regards
DayDreamer said:
1)Can't say exactly without trying or downgrading firmware as i said already neither samsung nor any community will officially support downgrading of firmware as it may cause various baseband and imei related issues due to downgrading of bootloader
2)But for safety you can take full Nandroid backup of your current stable rom using TWRP and Try to downgrade firmware at your own risk
Regards
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ok thank you. So i end up downgrading back to marshmallow and i did run into the issue with drk and i flash the script to bypass that error and boot up successfully, but at the moment am searching for a fix to the drk failing on the internet, i found that alot of persons have run into this problem, but i see wat i can find.
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ok thank you. So i end up downgrading back to marshmallow and i did run into the issue with drk and i flash the script to bypass that error and boot up successfully, but at the moment am searching for a fix to the drk failing on the internet, i found that alot of persons have run into this problem, but i see wat i can find.
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You can find more information in below listed thread about DM-verity with DRK check
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/help/how-to-solve-dm-verity-verification-t3293306
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•You will See Emergency Software Recovery And Initialization Window
•Select Device Initialization Option
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What version of Smart Switch offers initialization for SM-N920C Note 5's? The latest version doesn't include initialization anymore at all, and an older version I tried stated that initialization was not supported for Note 5's.
All right, I'll see what i do.
Thank you very much.
Hello,
On my SM-T580 (TAB-A wifi) I flashed the last official rom with odin : PDA : T580ZCU5CSF1 / CSC : T580CHN5CSF1
2019-08-23 Release 8.1.0 T580ZCU5CSF1.
The flash went well but the tablet doesn't start anymore (black screen when switching on).
when I start in "download" mode, I get the download screen in chinese ...
However it is absolutely impossible for me to flash any other official ROM.
the flash starts and then goes to fail immediately with an error message in chinese "Bootloader locked".
the message on the tablet is: SW REV. Check fail ( bootloader) Device:5, Binary: 4.
I understand that the bootloader is now in release 5 and that all other ROMs are in 4 maximum. So it doesn't seem possible to downgrade my tablet and install an official (or unofficial) rom.
It seems to me that there is no solution as long as Samsung will not develop a functional ROM with a bootloader in release 5.
Do you have a solution for a possible downgrad or to make my tablet work ?
I also tried to flash a sm-t585 bootloader with a version 5 bootloader but without success.
Hi, did you found a solution? I did the same , and I have the same problem, the only difference is that I'm able to use my tablet, I flashed the last chinese firmware from march, its functional but with no google services.
jofjof said:
Hello,
On my SM-T580 (TAB-A wifi) I flashed the last official rom with odin : PDA : T580ZCU5CSF1 / CSC : T580CHN5CSF1
2019-08-23 Release 8.1.0 T580ZCU5CSF1.
The flash went well but the tablet doesn't start anymore (black screen when switching on).
when I start in "download" mode, I get the download screen in chinese ...
However it is absolutely impossible for me to flash any other official ROM.
the flash starts and then goes to fail immediately with an error message in chinese "Bootloader locked".
the message on the tablet is: SW REV. Check fail ( bootloader) Device:5, Binary: 4.
I understand that the bootloader is now in release 5 and that all other ROMs are in 4 maximum. So it doesn't seem possible to downgrade my tablet and install an official (or unofficial) rom.
It seems to me that there is no solution as long as Samsung will not develop a functional ROM with a bootloader in release 5.
Do you have a solution for a possible downgrad or to make my tablet work ?
I also tried to flash a sm-t585 bootloader with a version 5 bootloader but without success.
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The only way to bypass a locked bootloader/downgrade your bootloader is to buy a JTAG/Riff/Octoplus box and write the firmware you want to flash directly to the board.
Hi I have the same problem,
I was looking on Sam firmware for latest firmware and saw firmware for last month for my t580
Problem was it was Chinese, I thought just change the language during setup right? And then after I oem unlock and enable adb I can flash TWRP then root.
HOW WRONG WAS I?
The problem is the firmware for the t580 in China has bootloader locked.
Not only that, the bootloader has been updated to recent firmware and the btu (UK) and other firmwares only have a patch 6months prior.
So I am screwed unless the other countries update to a later security patch so I can pass the SW rev check and unlock bootloader again.
Just so noone else tries this as it's a PIA
#####EDIT ##### To solve this problem let the tablet boot up with the error code, connect to odin and flash the Chinese firmware again, then download and install crom service apk, goto developer options and do the usual, adb enable, oem unlock. Open the crom service app and select OK/Off whatever and reboot to download mode...
Once reboot to download mode and you will see crom service off and will be able to flash twrp, roms etc again.