Soft Bricked S4 - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshootin

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I think I have soft bricked my phone.
I tried this tutorial and everything went according to the instructions except that the wifi couldn't be turned on.
So I opened a thread asking for help regarding my wifi, I was advised to flash a custom ROM (Android 5.0.1 Lollipop SDK 21) thru TWRP but I must have done something wrong because the phone was stuck in Android System Recovery.
Then I was advised to flash the original firmware thru Odin (Android 4.2.2) and that's where I think the brick happened.
The phone can go into download mode but there is a gray line that says "Write protection: Enable" and everything I try to flash thru Odin gives the same fail error:
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Urgent help is much appreciated as I have no other phone and I have been incommunicated for a week+ now
UPDATE:
I just tried to go into Android System Recovery just now it worked! I swear I wasn't able to. It says on top:
LRX22C.I337UCSGOK3 (I was on NB1, where could have this come from?)
And has a couple extra options I had never seen before (last 3 or 4 from the list:
reboot system now (tried it and gets stuck on Samsung logo)
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
apply update from cache
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
reboot to bootloader
power down
view recovery logs
Enable cp logging
Disable cp logging
At the end of the recovery screen there are 2 lines in red:
failed to mount "/system" (Invalid Argument)
E: failed to mount /system (Invalid Argument)

What is the model # in download mode?

audit13 said:
What is the model # in download mode?
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It says:
Product Name: SGH-I337
PS: Sorry I didn't specify because I thought this forum section was only that model.

The bootloader on the sgh-i337 is locked while the bootloader on the sgh-i337m is unlocked. which means you cannot flash TWRP or CWM to the sgh-i337.
Look here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 and note the following comments from that thread.
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you are not already rooted (or to unbrick) you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+).​

audit13 said:
The bootloader on the sgh-i337 is locked while the bootloader on the sgh-i337m is unlocked. which means you cannot flash TWRP or CWM to the sgh-i337.
Look here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...-to-update-to-i337oc3-5-0-1-keeproot-t3075814 and note the following comments from that thread.
Notes:
1. The above process will not affect your Knox Warranty Flag.
2. The process will update your Modem, Non-hlos, System, Kernel, and Stock Recovery.
3. No need to wipe prior to flashing! The ROM will automatically perform a factory data reset.
4. If you are not already rooted (or to unbrick) you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+).​
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Mine is not the "M" version.
What am I supposed to get from those notes? Are you suggesting I follow the steps in that thread?
I'm not too technical, but I can follow steps.

If you are to unbrick you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+)

What bootloader are you on? Only the MDL bootloader can use the 4.2.2 Odin firmware.

audit13 said:
If you are to unbrick you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+)
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I am on NB1, will try this tru Odin and will report back.

StoneyJSG said:
What bootloader are you on? Only the MDL bootloader can use the 4.2.2 Odin firmware.
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Is the bootloader that one at the top of the Android System Recovery? If so, mine says:
LRX22C.I337UCSGOK3

audit13 said:
If you are to unbrick you must first flash the I337UCUFNB1_Rootable_Full_Odin.tar (use Odin's PDA slot (AP in Odin v3.09+)
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It seems that I already had tried this because when I extracted the file it had to be replaced on my Desktop. Anyways I tried it again and it said the same thing:
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

UPDATE:
Somehow I can go into recovery now and it says LRX22C.I337UCSGOK3 and unable to mount /system. Please refer to first post for complete info about this.

Publish the Odin log of possible.
You tried using different usb cables and usb ports?

audit13 said:
Publish the Odin log of possible.
You tried using different usb cables and usb ports?
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I have successfully flashed stuff using this cable. I do swicth usb ports every time I get a fail just to make sure.
I really think the fail is due to the "Write Protection: Enabled" legend that appears on my screen as it wasn't there before and I was able to flash without mayor issues.
I'll try using a new cable now but I don't think I'll get a different result.
Will post the entire logs when I do.

Holy_Purple said:
I have successfully flashed stuff using this cable. I do swicth usb ports every time I get a fail just to make sure.
I really think the fail is due to the "Write Protection: Enabled" legend that appears on my screen as it wasn't there before and I was able to flash without mayor issues.
I'll try using a new cable now but I don't think I'll get a different result.
Will post the entire logs when I do.
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OMG! I tried a new cable and it went thru!!! I cannot believe my eyes! and the wifi is working!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I337UCUFNB1_TWRootable_Full_Odin.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> tz.mbn
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> persdata.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> non-hlos.bin
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

You were on the OK3 bootloader. Now you're on the NB1 bootloader. You're stuck with using safe strap recovery and can only boot custom ROMs based on touchwiz as your bootloader is locked and can no longer be exploited with loki doki.

StoneyJSG said:
You were on the OK3 bootloader. Now you're on the NB1 bootloader. You're stuck with using safe strap recovery and can only boot custom ROMs based on touchwiz as your bootloader is locked and can no longer be exploited with loki doki.
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Thanks for the info! I won't be messing with my phone any more, haha :victory:

Glad you got it fixed
I always have a few Samsung cables on hand for flashing.

Related

Help my gt-i9505 stocked on samsung logo..

i will tell all the information here..i have my samsung gt-i9505 carrier locked to globe telecom here in the philippines..
i tried to factory unlock here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683 but i have no luck on it..i have change my baseband several time via odin but still i pin request always shows after i reboot..i have android version 4.2.2, stock firmware DXUBMF8.
so i stopped from there..i moved on to try to root my s4,before having this phone i had owned a s4 factory unlock and i have had rooted it but i already forgot how to do it again..so started anew by looking again at forum threads,i have tried omega custom rom but if i goes to recovery mode my screen only shows the following options: reboot system now, apply update from ADB, apply update from external storage, wipe data/factory reset, wipe cache partition, apply update cache..my question here was,is this the default recovery mode of s4 now?because i can still recall that my last s4's default recovery menu shows with advance option with wipe dalvik cache etc..and my recovery menu now shows no apply update from internal storage..when i tried flashing the custom rom save on my sd card: apply update>omega*something*.zip..it all well done but after rebooting my phone didn't any stuff from that custom rom nor rooted at all..can you help me solving this?
and lastly this is my main problem now,i searched again the thread and went down to this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2250824 i downloaded the pre-rooted rom XXUBMF8..flashed it with odin PDA..passed and from then my phone was stocked every time i reboot to samsung logo..
i have tried to flash again on a stocked rom. odin>PHONE>(the stock rom)>start>passed then reboot it still stocked to samsung logo..
sorry this was too long to read but i have to tell what all i have been done resulting to this..can someone help me..i will be very thanful for your help..
can anyone help me with this?i have been searching the forum for hours..i have done flashing through odin with stock rom and pit file but it ended up failed..done factory reset with default recovery mode but nothing happens still stucked on boot logo..
still no luck.. it was almost 24 hours since my phone bricked..can someone kindly help me.
voidjov said:
still no luck.. it was almost 24 hours since my phone bricked..can someone kindly help me.
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The recovery your talking about is cwm not default s4 recovery you'll find that recovery here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367
After its installed try wiping data then cache then going into advanced and wiping dalvik cache
S4 Info
did you try from the stock rom to go to recovery many and wipe to factory default again...
Have you tried to install a recovery like Philz and see if you can access the file system of your GS4.
You'll also find more wiping option
Edit: oh great some1 posted before me.
also try to do it from your official rom
TingTingin said:
The recovery your talking about is cwm not default s4 recovery you'll find that recovery here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2281367
After its installed try wiping data then cache then going into advanced and wiping dalvik cache
S4 Info
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no it was stock recovery what i have used not cwm i think..thats the problem because i am used to using cwm that's where all my problem started because i used stock recovery instead which i am not so familiar.
daibaron said:
did you try from the stock rom to go to recovery many and wipe to factory default again...
Have you tried to install a recovery like Philz and see if you can access the file system of your GS4.
You'll also find more wiping option
Edit: oh great some1 posted before me.
also try to do it from your official rom
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i have read philz thread and tried flash the .tar file with PDA odin but an error shows:
odin failed once again after flashing a stock rom, the error was:
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
no im on a screen shows firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.,
now i cant go even on a stock recovery but i can do download/odin mode..i will not do any further steps from now on,i will wait for your help guys,i don;t want to pay to unbricked my s4,i have to fix it all by myself and your kind help guys..
voidjov said:
no it was stock recovery what i have used not cwm i think..thats the problem because i am used to using cwm that's where all my problem started because i used stock recovery instead which i am not so familiar.
i have read philz thread and tried flash the .tar file with PDA odin but an error shows:
odin failed once again after flashing a stock rom, the error was:
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
no im on a screen shows firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.,
now i cant go even on a stock recovery but i can do download/odin mode..i will not do any further steps from now on,i will wait for your help guys,i don;t want to pay to unbricked my s4,i have to fix it all by myself and your kind help guys..
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In the Thread you point out... read AGAIN about PIT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
Download the PIT and follow the exact procedure... it's not like flashing a new firmware so read which boxes you check
Try the PIT file with / without the firmware
check also this thread... in case you have a pit related error.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283919
I'm sure you have all you need to recover your phone.
When you will have recovered your phone, update this thread saying you solved your problem.
check also this thread... in case you have a pit related error.
OH, don't forget to update my thanks counter
Hello,
I saw an answer to this problem in another thread. You have to swipe the phone by starting it with VOLUME UP + HOME + POWER, and then whatever options you have to swipe everything.
Problem SOLVED!!!
hey guys i have solved my greatest problem since i started rooting back on my N7100,my 1st s4 and now my new s4..
thank you for all who helped me,after more than 24hours of reading and waiting for you replies and doing some intervention on my s4,i have recover it..i will post here how i did it for reference for others who might encounter this problem same as mine:
first of all i have noticed this just after successfully revived my phone, you have to WIPE THE DATA/FACTORY REFORMAT via recovery mode before and after doing any firmware update,then i just removed my battery may be a minute and put it back again every time i do flashing..
i used odin version 1.85 not version 3.04..i first chose the pit file and flash it.(when i tried flashing the pit and stock rom together it always ended up to fail)..so i decided to chose to flash the pit file only using odin v1.85(it automatically ticked the "repartition option on this odin version" then it passed..after that as i have said remove battery,wipe data,then i removed again the battery,then put it back and do download/odin mode on my phone,then i flashed stock rom from www.sammoble.com, i searched for globe carrier since my phone was locked on that carrier, then after 2-3minutes(be patient and don't do anything while waiting) my phone backed to life!!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUBMF8_I9505OLBBMF8_I9505DXUBMF8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Completed..
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
for those guys who helped me, i have pressed the thanks button for you guys 100x(i hope i can do that)..but truly i am very much thankful for you guys..i do not have to go to service provider technician or any cellphone repair stall just to repair my phone and pay,i have revived it with your help..THANK YOU!!!
i must add i would like to ask what is the best way to root my phone, i have read chainfire autoroot, is the best way to root my phone?as i can remember it is the same way i have rooted my first s4 two months ago because i saw my old folder here on my pc with that application..and best custom rom?
and the best way to factory unlock my phone, the working firmware..
you can post the link so i can read and do it myself..

[Q] 4.4 Update via Odin Fail, Phone Bricked

I tried to install the 4.4.2 N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2 update on my Note 3 via odin 3.09.
Got an ext4 update failed error.
After this, the phone's bricked and is stuck on the Kies Recovery Screen. I tried to go into recovery mode in Kies, but it says this model does not have initialization.
I tried installing a 4.3 N9005XXUDMK3_N9005TNLDMK1_N9005XXUDMK2, but again failed. Download mode shows SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2
Can someone please guide me to unbrick my phone?
I don't know what ROM I was on initially. It was the stock ROM that came with the phone.
I dont have CWM and TWRM installed.
This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine.
MrAndroid12 said:
This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine.
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Thank you for that advice. How do I add a .pit file, and would you happen to have a link where I can download it from?
rinuvimal said:
Thank you for that advice. How do I add a .pit file, and would you happen to have a link where I can download it from?
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search better mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550823
tasked28m said:
search better mate http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2550823
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I've tried all the .pit files in that thread, bro. None work. Cannot generate own pit as in phone is in recovery mode.
rinuvimal said:
I've tried all the .pit files in that thread, bro. None work. Cannot generate own pit as in phone is in recovery mode.
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i know cfautoroot has the correct pit file in , try rooting your phone with cfautoroot.
MrAndroid12 said:
This is not a brick at all. Just add a .pit file and restart the upgrade via Odin again.
You should be fine.
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I tried a variety of N9005 .pits and each time, it shows PIT FAIL: TOTAL SECTORS (30777344) :crying:
(Read OP) . Try flashing the polish firmware again with odin v1.85 and try using different usb ports. Close most of your running applications such as firefox skype etc that can interrupt the process and flash official firmware.
tasked28m said:
(Read OP) . Try flashing the polish firmware again with odin v1.85 and try using different usb ports. Close most of your running applications such as firefox skype etc that can interrupt the process and flash official firmware.
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Whenever I try the 4.4.2 polish, it fails at system.img.ext4. When I try 4.3, it fails at aboot.
Here's the Odin log for 4.4.2 polish:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> tz.mbn
<ID:0/006> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/006> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
bootloop note 3
After installig android 4.4.2, i tried to root with cf-root, now it is in a loop.
I cannot come into in recovery mode.
The phone starts with: -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid enforcing,- set warrant bit recovery
when i keep the battery out and then put it in, it says again -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid etc.
Who can help me????
rinuvimal said:
Whenever I try the 4.4.2 polish, it fails at system.img.ext4. When I try 4.3, it fails at aboot.
Here's the Odin log for 4.4.2 polish:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> tz.mbn
<ID:0/006> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/006> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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You won't be able to downgrade back to 4.3 - Use the PDA slot on ODIN and try flashing again.
poedy said:
After installig android 4.4.2, i tried to root with cf-root, now it is in a loop.
I cannot come into in recovery mode.
The phone starts with: -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid enforcing,- set warrant bit recovery
when i keep the battery out and then put it in, it says again -recovery booting,-recovery is not seandroid etc.
Who can help me????
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I answered in your other thread about this...
rinuvimal said:
I tried to install the 4.4.2 N9005XXUENA6_N9005OXXENA5_N9005XXUENA2 update on my Note 3 via odin 3.09.
Got an ext4 update failed error.
After this, the phone's bricked and is stuck on the Kies Recovery Screen. I tried to go into recovery mode in Kies, but it says this model does not have initialization.
I tried installing a 4.3 N9005XXUDMK3_N9005TNLDMK1_N9005XXUDMK2, but again failed. Download mode shows SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot] Fused 3 > Binary 2
Can someone please guide me to unbrick my phone?
I don't know what ROM I was on initially. It was the stock ROM that came with the phone.
I dont have CWM and TWRM installed.
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try to downlaod and flash the 4.4.2 tar again, you cant downgrade to 4.3 as your bootlaoder got upgraded
Edit- darn am i too slow or are you too fast today @radicalisto? second time...LOL :good:
Khizar said:
try to downlaod and flash the 4.4.2 tar again, you cant downgrade to 4.3 as your bootlaoder got upgraded
Edit- darn am i too slow or are you too fast today @radicalisto? second time...LOL :good:
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15 hour sleep man, seems to have me buzzing around lol :highfive:
Solution
I also have Hong Kong N9005 32GB with N9005XXUBMI5 PDA, tried to flash 4.4.2 with Odin and stuck at "invalid ext4 image", was't able to flash anything after it.
But after 16 hours I finally found a solution:
1. Get leaked Polish ROM (that one with 4 files, do not use the official - it has one file rom)
2. Extract archive
3. Extract "CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar" and get your pitfile - HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
4. Flash your phone with this pitfile and other 4 files from archive (I used Odin 3.09) with repartitioning enabled.
After this procedure I have fully working android 4.4 :victory:
m1ndst0rm said:
I also have Hong Kong N9005 32GB with N9005XXUBMI5 PDA, tried to flash 4.4.2 with Odin and stuck at "invalid ext4 image", was't able to flash anything after it.
But after 16 hours I finally found a solution:
1. Get leaked Polish ROM (that one with 4 files, do not use the official - it has one file rom)
2. Extract archive
3. Extract "CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar" and get your pitfile - HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
4. Flash your phone with this pitfile and other 4 files from archive (I used Odin 3.09) with repartitioning enabled.
After this procedure I have fully working android 4.4 :victory:
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Have you tried rooting it with Chainfire's CF-Auto Root yet?
m1ndst0rm said:
I also have Hong Kong N9005 32GB with N9005XXUBMI5 PDA, tried to flash 4.4.2 with Odin and stuck at "invalid ext4 image", was't able to flash anything after it.
But after 16 hours I finally found a solution:
1. Get leaked Polish ROM (that one with 4 files, do not use the official - it has one file rom)
2. Extract archive
3. Extract "CSC_OXX_N9005OXXENA5_327209_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar" and get your pitfile - HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit
4. Flash your phone with this pitfile and other 4 files from archive (I used Odin 3.09) with repartitioning enabled.
After this procedure I have fully working android 4.4 :victory:
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can you show the download link for the leaked rom with 4 files?
vndnguyen said:
can you show the download link for the leaked rom with 4 files?
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I have no permission to post links yet, but try googling for N3KitKat.rar.torrent
Leaked download link is in my sig (not this cause I am on xda app l check my other posts)
Sent from my SM-N9005 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
ManUtdRul3 said:
Have you tried rooting it with Chainfire's CF-Auto Root yet?
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Just tried latest one, ended up in bootloop with "KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING"...
Now flashing original ROM again.
m1ndst0rm said:
Just tried latest one, ended up in bootloop with "KERNEL IS NOT SEANDROID ENFORCING"...
Now flashing original ROM again.
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Seems to be a common problem. Hopefully an update to it will fix it.

S4 I9500 Bricked while installing rom...

Hi, I had my S4 with stock rom 4.3 with adam kernel and philz touch recovery, tried to install via odin the stock rom 4.4.2 TTT but because of a CPU problem the usb connection was interrupted while installing. Now I'm stuck at download mode.
Here's details.
Download mode:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9500
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 1
RP SWREV: A3
After attempting install rom via odin:
appears the same in download mode plus this line:
SW REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE:-3, BINARY:2
Odin log:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9500UBUEMK1_I9500UUBEMK1_I9500UBUEMK1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I've already tried the same with the PIT file but still doesn't work, anybody got a clue?
Anybody? I need my phone back :S
chemell said:
Anybody? I need my phone back :S
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Odin was interrupted at the bootloader update (sboot.bin). You need the "factory ROM" to flash it, however I am not aware if anything for 4.2.2 would be available for now.
spamtrash said:
Odin was interrupted at the bootloader update (sboot.bin). You need the "factory ROM" to flash it, however I am not aware if anything for 4.2.2 would be available for now.
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But can I use another rom? I don't care if isn't a 4.2.2 rom because I need the phone again doesn't matter with which rom or android version.
If u can boot to recovery flash a custom rom then flash stock via odin
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
If u can boot to recovery flash a custom rom then flash stock via odin
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I can't, I only got download mode...
Try the right key combination .....its nt possible that you can have download mode but nt recovery
Press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
Try the right key combination .....its nt possible that you can have download mode but nt recovery
Press and hold Volume Up, Home and Power
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Well it doesn't work, when I turn on the phone a black screen with a cellphone, a warning sign and a monitor appears and a text says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
With this screen I can only go into download mode but when I try recovery mode it just puts the screen black and back to the same text and pictures.
Another thing that worries me it's that I can't turn the phone off with the button, only if I pull the battery out.
This can be recovered I had same prblm some months ago bt I just flashed stock firmware nd it was fixed u may try flashing stock rom again
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
This can be recovered I had same prblm some months ago bt I just flashed stock firmware nd it was fixed u may try flashing stock rom again
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I've already tried with the rom "I9500UBUEMK1_I9500UUBEMK1_I9500UBUEMK1_HOME.tar.md5" (I believe it's stock rom) and get the odin error that appears in my first post...
Try some other firmware of you own region ......... 4.3 or 4.4 whichever u have for your region .......I think then u will nt get same error
chemell said:
Hi, I had my S4 with stock rom 4.3 with adam kernel and philz touch recovery, tried to install via odin the stock rom 4.4.2 TTT but because of a CPU problem the usb connection was interrupted while installing. Now I'm stuck at download mode.
Here's details.
Download mode:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9500
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 1
RP SWREV: A3
After attempting install rom via odin:
appears the same in download mode plus this line:
SW REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE:-3, BINARY:2
Odin log:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9500UBUEMK1_I9500UUBEMK1_I9500UBUEMK1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I've already tried the same with the PIT file but still doesn't work, anybody got a clue?
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Hi, try to flash through kies emergency firmware recovery.
navdeepavi said:
Hi, try to flash through kies emergency firmware recovery.
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Hi, I tried, but in Kies I can't get trough the "Connecting..." status so when I choose "Emergency firmware recovery" the list of devices appears empty.
I think u should try flashing some other stock firmware I hav had the prblm before
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
I think u should try flashing some other stock firmware I hav had the prblm before
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Hi, I'm downloading another firmware now. But I don't think it will work, i've tried with a pack I found (firmware+pit+booloader+cp+csc) and didn't work. Also I tried just flashing only de BP file and keep getting the same error:
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
I don't know what to do but I'm downloading an ARO stock firmware (4.3) and I'll try...
It should work I did the same thing but cant say anything
aayushkhajuria2842 said:
I think u should try flashing some other stock firmware I hav had the prblm before
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Obviously not. simple flash of ROM is not sorting out the corrupted bootloader problem.
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chemell said:
Hi, I'm downloading another firmware now. But I don't think it will work, i've tried with a pack I found (firmware+pit+booloader+cp+csc) and didn't work. Also I tried just flashing only de BP file and keep getting the same error:
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
I don't know what to do but I'm downloading an ARO stock firmware (4.3) and I'll try...
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considering your situation, I doubt if it will work. you have to pick from two scenarios:
a) your download mode shows warranty void, knox void, custom: then you have to go to step 2 below.
b) your download mode shows all statuses samsung or official or 0x0 - then go to 1
1. Call samsung service center, they shall sort it out under the warranty.
2. More complicated, if you do not want to pay for repairs.
DELETED, procedure was for I9505 ONLY
you have to follow the procedure form this link instead.
Good luck.
spamtrash said:
Obviously not. simple flash of ROM is not sorting out the corrupted bootloader problem.
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considering your situation, I doubt if it will work. you have to pick from two scenarios:
a) your download mode shows warranty void, knox void, custom: then you have to go to step 2 below.
b) your download mode shows all statuses samsung or official or 0x0 - then go to 1
1. Call samsung service center, they shall sort it out under the warranty.
2. More complicated, if you do not want to pay for repairs.
You will need the PC with not faulty CPU, first.
Then, you have to use the PIT from here
Of course, you will need the Qualcomm drivers as well, from here or this one
Then, you have to follow the relatively simple procedure described here
That shall fix the corrupted bootloader, and I hope that you will not see the described there errors which would point to the hardware problem.
Good luck.
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Warning!
He said he is in trouble with a I9500 device, so the Qualcomm drivers will not help....much.
Just an observation, you said you have no recovery right? So have you tried just flashing the tar of PhilZ recovery using Odin to get it back?
At least then you'll have a recovery again and can move forward with a custom ROM install
Sent from my GT-I9505 using XDA Premium HD app
lolo9393 said:
Warning!
He said he is in trouble with a I9500 device, so the Qualcomm drivers will not help....much.
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right. the correct one provided.

[Q] Installing stock ROM on S4 with Cyanogenmod

Hello,
Unfortunately, I have Cyanogenmod on my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (in UK on O2). I want to unlock the phone, which apparently involves going back to a stock ROM.
After much searching around, I've eventually managed to download a stock ROM that wasn't corrupt, and Odin, and USB drivers. But when I try to do the firmware upgrade thing, it fails. I now seem to have a brick. How I hate Cyanogenmod!
Here's what happens in Odin:
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
...and all I get on the screen of my phone is "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again". Except I can't use Kies (or Smartswitch) because it's a stupid Cyanogenmod phone so Kies (or Smartswitch) doesn't recognise its existence! GRRRRR!
So, do I have a brick that is completely useless? I've only had this phone a month or so (I bought it, tragically, with cyanogenmod on it).
Any suggestions/help/sympathy would be GREATLY appreciated! (please!)
- Paul
hellopaul said:
Hello,
Unfortunately, I have Cyanogenmod on my Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 (in UK on O2). I want to unlock the phone, which apparently involves going back to a stock ROM.
After much searching around, I've eventually managed to download a stock ROM that wasn't corrupt, and Odin, and USB drivers. But when I try to do the firmware upgrade thing, it fails. I now seem to have a brick. How I hate Cyanogenmod!
Here's what happens in Odin:
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
...and all I get on the screen of my phone is "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again". Except I can't use Kies (or Smartswitch) because it's a stupid Cyanogenmod phone so Kies (or Smartswitch) doesn't recognise its existence! GRRRRR!
So, do I have a brick that is completely useless? I've only had this phone a month or so (I bought it, tragically, with cyanogenmod on it).
Any suggestions/help/sympathy would be GREATLY appreciated! (please!)
- Paul
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It has nothing to do with Cyanogenmod all your problems. You are putting the blame in the wrong corner. Kies not recognizing, the failure of the flash, not being sim-unlock has nothing to do with Cyanogenmod. But with you not reading enough.
You want to flash a 4.2.2 rom and you can only do that if you are not on a knox bootloader. What is the text when you boot in download mode?
And btw, as far as I know you don't need to downgrade your FIRMWARE, but only your MODEM.
Thanks for your quick reply!
Lennyz1988 said:
You want to flash a 4.2.2 rom and you can only do that if you are not on a knox bootloader. What is the text when you boot in download mode?
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Here's the text:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled​
And btw, as far as I know you don't need to downgrade your FIRMWARE, but only your MODEM.
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Is that an easier process?
I was using Android 5.0.2 with Cyanagenmod. I'm not sure what version the ROM I downloaded was - it actually downloaded and wasn't a corrupt .zip file, which seems to be a very very rare thing. Might attempting to install a 4.x.x firmware over a 5.x.x cause problems? Is there anywhere I can reliably download a 5.x.x ROM that actually works? I've wasted several days searching for a UK O2 ROM. I can recommend plenty of sites that CLAIM to have it, but it's corrupted or just doesn't download due to any number of errors.
hellopaul said:
Thanks for your quick reply!
Here's the text:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9505
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
CSB-CONFIG-LSB: 0x30
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
eMMC BURST MODE: enabled​
Is that an easier process?
I was using Android 5.0.2 with Cyanagenmod. I'm not sure what version the ROM I downloaded was - it actually downloaded and wasn't a corrupt .zip file, which seems to be a very very rare thing. Might attempting to install a 4.x.x firmware over a 5.x.x cause problems? Is there anywhere I can reliably download a 5.x.x ROM that actually works? I've wasted several days searching for a UK O2 ROM. I can recommend plenty of sites that CLAIM to have it, but it's corrupted or just doesn't download due to any number of errors.
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Here an whole post with firmwares.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41072392&postcount=2
Try flashing a 4.4.2. firmware. If flash is succesfull, then downgrade modem to 4.2.2.
If it's not, then pick an 5.0.1 firmware and downgrade modem to 4.2.2.
4.2.2 modem:
http://d-h.st/CXx
When you are done with what you want to do ( I assume something with region away). Flash AGAIN the 4.4.2 firmware or 5.01. You cannot stay on the 4.2.2 modem.
Thank you for your help with this!
I managed to un-brick my phone (hooray!) using 'Philz Touch' and some of the advice here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-t3018625
I just re-downloaded that firmware from the site you suggested - that's where I managed to download the (exact same) firmware before. I've just tried installing it again, but got exactly the same error in Odin. I've currently got another ROM downloading from one of the dodgy 'teenage-hacker' sites (Rapidgator.net). I assume that it won't even unzip, but it will be tomorrow before it's completed the download.
I'm guessing that I need to download firmware that's UK and O2 (I'm in the UK and my phone's locked to O2). This rather limits my options - there only seem to be a couple of places on the net with this ROM (neither of which work). If I installed, say, a Vodafone ROM, then unlocked the phone, should that (in theory) then work with my O2 (or any other) SIM? I plan to switch to BT Mobile (running on the EE network) shortly - hence wanting to unlock the phone.
hellopaul said:
Thank you for your help with this!
I managed to un-brick my phone (hooray!) using 'Philz Touch' and some of the advice here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-t3018625
I just re-downloaded that firmware from the site you suggested - that's where I managed to download the (exact same) firmware before. I've just tried installing it again, but got exactly the same error in Odin. I've currently got another ROM downloading from one of the dodgy 'teenage-hacker' sites (Rapidgator.net). I assume that it won't even unzip, but it will be tomorrow before it's completed the download.
I'm guessing that I need to download firmware that's UK and O2 (I'm in the UK and my phone's locked to O2). This rather limits my options - there only seem to be a couple of places on the net with this ROM (neither of which work). If I installed, say, a Vodafone ROM, then unlocked the phone, should that (in theory) then work with my O2 (or any other) SIM? I plan to switch to BT Mobile (running on the EE network) shortly - hence wanting to unlock the phone.
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You are not reading what I wrote. You CANNOT flash the firmware you tried before. It's impossible because that version is to old. You are downloading a 4.2.2 and you need need 4.4.2 minimal (possible even 5.0.1 minimum).
I have no way of telling which version that firmware was - it was listed under United Kingdom and had O2 in the filename. No version number.
So - back to my previous question - should I be able to use, say, a Vodafone 4.4.2 firmware without risk of bricking my phone? Or maybe the BTU 5.0.1 version? And then be able to do the standard Samsung S4 process to unlock it? I guess I'll just try it and see if it works.
No. You need to download the latest ROM for your carrier, here. Once you have installed that firmware, you must install through Odin a 4.2.2 modem found at the link Lennyz1988 provided. Only then can you use the service menu method or RegionLock Away to unlock the S4. After that, extract the modem from the firmware package you downloaded and flash it through Odin.
Honestly, spend the money and unlock the phone, if O2 won't do it. An unlock code is virtually guaranteed to work, unlike the unlock methods in the forums.
Unfortunately that firmware you linked to is one of the many corrupt .zip files out there, and will not decompress at all.
I've got another firmware downloading (very very slowly) from Rapidgator. It will probably also be corrupt.
I've called a couple of local phone unlocking shops, and they don't have a clue what Cyanagenmod is, and whether it will affect the unlockability of the phone. I'll just pay an ebayer to give me an unlock code, in the hope that it might unlock it, despite what I've read. Most people say I must go back to a stock ROM before unlocking.
Ugh. Awful Cyanogenmod.
hellopaul said:
Unfortunately that firmware you linked to is one of the many corrupt .zip files out there, and will not decompress at all.
I've got another firmware downloading (very very slowly) from Rapidgator. It will probably also be corrupt.
I've called a couple of local phone unlocking shops, and they don't have a clue what Cyanagenmod is, and whether it will affect the unlockability of the phone. I'll just pay an ebayer to give me an unlock code, in the hope that it might unlock it, despite what I've read. Most people say I must go back to a stock ROM before unlocking.
Ugh. Awful Cyanogenmod.
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The archives are not corrupt. Something is wrong at your end.
And again, CM has nothing to do with your issues. If you were on the stock rom you would just have had the same problem.
If I was on a stock ROM I wouldn't have to go through all this, and could presumably just unlock my phone very easily, as outlined on many sites, such as giffgaff (I cannot post links in this forum yet).
I cannot get that ROM to unzip, using 7-zip, WinRAR, Mac OS X Finder, Mac OS X Terminal. I've downloaded it at least 3 times, and it's always corrupt. Mac OS X Terminal reports "bad zipfile offset (local header sig): 0".
Uh?? Update: I've just tried 7-zip again...and it's decompressed it! How utterly bizarre.
I just tried it with Odin and it did not work - the usual result:
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)​
Then I have to turn off the phone, and use Philz Touch to bring it back to life.
hellopaul said:
If I was on a stock ROM I wouldn't have to go through all this, and could presumably just unlock my phone very easily, as outlined on many sites, such as giffgaff (I cannot post links in this forum yet).
I cannot get that ROM to unzip, using 7-zip, WinRAR, Mac OS X Finder, Mac OS X Terminal. I've downloaded it at least 3 times, and it's always corrupt. Mac OS X Terminal reports "bad zipfile offset (local header sig): 0".
Uh?? Update: I've just tried 7-zip again...and it's decompressed it! How utterly bizarre.
I just tried it with Odin and it did not work - the usual result:
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)​
Then I have to turn off the phone, and use Philz Touch to bring it back to life.
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Yes ofcourse it fails. You are not following my instructions.
You are flashing a 4.3 rom which is IMPOSSIBLE for you. Your bootloader is at least a 4.4.2 version, probably even a 5.0.1 version. So you can only flash those stock roms.
Lennyz1988 said:
Yes ofcourse it fails. You are not following my instructions.
You are flashing a 4.3 rom which is IMPOSSIBLE for you. Your bootloader is at least a 4.4.2 version, probably even a 5.0.1 version. So you can only flash those stock roms.
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Sorry if I'm not following you. How can you tell what version the firmware file is? The site I downloaded it from claimed it was 5.0.1.
My phone's Android version is 5.0.2
I've been putting the firmware file into Odin's AP slot.
I haven't done anything with the BL (presumably bootloader) slot.
Isn't there a way I can completely wipe the phone, then install whatever firmware I want, regardless of what was previously installed?
alright let's try something else.
Flash this rom with Philz. Perform a full wipe first form within the recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2283194
It's a 4.4.2.
Then flash a 4.2.2. modem and then try the things you want to do.
So I guessed that I should copy the .zip file of that WanamLite Rom onto the SD card, which I did.
I then did:
Recovery mode reboot, and booted into the Philz thing.
Wipe Data/Factory Reset.
Install Zip > Choose zip from /storage/sdcard1, and located the .zip file...
Installing...
Finding update package...
Installing update...
Welcom to WanamLite XXUGNH7 3.1
Formatting system...
System mounted!
data mounted!
Cleaning cache...
Installing system...
Symlinking...
Setting permissions...
set_metadata: some changes failed
E:Error in /storage/sdcard1/GT-I9505_WanamLite.XXUGNH7.V3.1.NO-WIPE.zip
(Status 7)
Installation aborted.
press any key to continue.​
So now I'm wondering how to get around a Status 7 error. Searching that forum thread about Wanamlite gives no help - at least not in a language a human can understand. Someone suggested:
"after spending several hours on this ... i made it
How to flash this ROM on old NON-Knox bootloader:
1. flash XXUEMJ5 modem via odin to prevent lags and call problems
2. flash a TWRP recovery to bypass the "status code 7"-error while flashing this ROM
3. flash this ROM
4. install your prefered recovery"​
I have absolutely no idea what any of that that means.
I have rebooted the phone, and it will only boot into the Philz thing - presumably because there is no operational firmware installed at all.
Partial success:
I followed the instructions given here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=np_nlFALMbQ
...to install firmware via PhilZ Touch, and I can successfully install Cyanogenmod (argh!) or WanamLite (yeah!). But I still cannot access the service menu in WanamLite. At least typing *#0011# does get some kind of menu up, but not the ServiceMode main menu.
And at least I now have a fully operational phone (with WanamLite), but still locked to O2.
Lennyz1988 suggested I "flash a 4.2.2. modem" - might doing that unlock the ServiceMode menu? Are those at all related? To flash the modem (presumably using Odin) which slot do I put it in? CSC?
I tried installing the O2 UK firmware using the exact same technique, using both the ROMs I downloaded, but neither would work. It failed at the very start, saying [bad]. I then reinstalled WanamLite successfully.
It wasn't just Lenny who mentioned flashing the 4.2.2 modem. I mentioned it as well. In fact, in the thread on the topic - which you really should be reading - the last few pages are peppered with posts from me telling people that you have to downgrade the modem (at minimum) before you can use either unlock method. For the record, I know downgrading works, because I had to do it myself after losing a SIM unlock that was done through the service menu. I ended up using RegionLock Away and couldn't be happier.
With that said, you cannot use a custom ROM of any kind to perform the unlock. I tried accessing the service menu on Imperium ROM, which is based on stock, and failed. You must be completely stock, which means you need to install a stock ROM to your device, using Odin. Download a new copy of the ROM, and if necessary use a totally different computer. Just one question however. If flashing the ROM through Odin doesn't work this time, will you then blame WanamLite for it?
Thank you for all your help with this, Strephon and Lennyz1988.
So, I tried flashing the modem (I put this file: I9505ZHUFNB3_MODEM.tar into Odin's CP slot - it seemed to work). I rebooted and tried to get to the service menu, but as Strephon predicted, there was no service menu.
So, again using Odin, I tried to put this firmware (I think it might be 4.2.2) on the phone:
I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5
...and, predictably, it failed.
So then I tried doing them both at the same time, with the modem file in the CP and the firmware in the AP slot. But it failed again:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUEMK8_I9505O2UEMK1_I9505XXUEMK8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/005> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/005> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/005> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)​
I also tried to re-install the various other stock ROMs I'd downloaded (and re-downloaded, on a different computer), with no success.
So, I got back in touch with O2 - they'd previously said they wouldn't unlock the phone because they say the phone and number need to have been used together for 12 months. I only bought the phone about 6 weeks ago. But after much pleading (and £15) they've agreed to send me an unlock code! So when this arrives, I'll try it out (the phone is currently still running WanamLite) and see if it works. If not, to save my sanity, I'll just cut my losses and sell/give away the bloody phone as "locked (forever) to O2, with WanamLite or Cyanogenmod".
And no - I don't blame WanamLite (or Cyanogenmod now) for the stock ROM installations working - I can only assume that there's a problem with the ROMs. I can install WanamLite and Cyanogenmod fine, and it just so happens that they're not downloaded from some dark, dodgy server, unlike most of the supposedly stock ROMs. It's just really annoying that the phone's previous owner thought it was a good idea to install Cyanogenmod in the first place, without first unlocking the phone.
It's only annoying because the phone wasn't unlocked beforehand, meaning you have to put the stock ROM on the device in the first place to be able to unlock it using those methods. I can understand that. However, you still have the issue of why Odin keeps on failing when you try running it. That's one that perplexes me as I've had no issues with Odin whatsoever.
Well, my problems are over! O2 have already emailed me an unlocking code which WORKED! I now have an unlocked phone. I'm still interested in tweaking it, so may well install a more interesting firmware in future.
Thanks for your help and suggestions!

I9505 Softbricked, Cannot be flashed with odin :(

Hello,
I have problems with my s4 I9505 while I try to unbrick it
After a ota update from android 4.4.2 to 5.X (Orginal Firmware from Samsung) it cannot boot and enter Recovery and now I try to flash Firmware with odin but my phone turning screen off during odin says System.img.ext4 but the phone seens still working because it is showing in odin as connected but it doesn't continue flashing
I also see a new stuff in Download Mode Like Write Protection Enabled and eMMC Burst Mode Enabled
MichalPlays said:
Hello,
I have problems with my s4 I9505 while I try to unbrick it
After a ota update from android 4.4.2 to 5.X (Orginal Firmware from Samsung) it cannot boot and enter Recovery and now I try to flash Firmware with odin but my phone turning screen off during odin says System.img.ext4 but the phone seens still working because it is showing in odin as connected but it doesn't continue flashing
I also see a new stuff in Download Mode Like Write Protection Enabled and eMMC Burst Mode Enabled
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Which firmware were you trying to flash through Odin? Is it KK or Lollipop?
Post the Odin log here.
Mandark52 said:
Which firmware were you trying to flash through Odin? Is it KK or Lollipop?
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I tryed to flash Lollipop 5.0.1 (Orginal Firmware) and before brick I had Cyanogenmod Lollipop with Old Samsung Lollipop Modem and all worked fine until this **** ota update :/
Lennyz1988 said:
Post the Odin log here.
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Ok, I will post it at 4:30p.m. (German Time Zone)
Lennyz1988 said:
Post the Odin log here.
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ODIN LOG:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUHOJ2_I9505OXAHOJ2_I9505XXUHOJ2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> tz.mbn
<ID:0/007> boot.img
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> system.img.ext4
(Device Freeze,after 2h battery empty)
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
MichalPlays said:
ODIN LOG:
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUHOJ2_I9505OXAHOJ2_I9505XXUHOJ2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> tz.mbn
<ID:0/007> boot.img
<ID:0/007> recovery.img
<ID:0/007> system.img.ext4
(Device Freeze,after 2h battery empty)
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Use a different usb port/different usb cable. That will solve it.
Lennyz1988 said:
Use a different usb port/different usb cable. That will solve it.
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Nope I tryed now this already :/
I tested also the battery with my other s4 and it worked fine.
There is a pict. that showing where I put the firmware file and what option I select
hmm, what is this CSC and Phone slots at odin?
sry 4 my bad english
Maybe try a newer version of Odin?
MichalPlays said:
Nope I tryed now this already :/
I tested also the battery with my other s4 and it worked fine.
There is a pict. that showing where I put the firmware file and what option I select
hmm, what is this CSC and Phone slots at odin?
sry 4 my bad english
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Then try a different pc. the log doesn't show anything strange that would let me doubt my suggestion.
Lennyz1988 said:
Then try a different pc. the log doesn't show anything strange that would let me doubt my suggestion.
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At all my pc's one with win7 and another with windows xp - sp3 it are the same, maybe I need to flash something other and them the firmware :/
@MichalPlays Try using Odin 307.
downgrade Samsung s4 [GT-I9505] from Lolipop 5.0.1 to kitkat 4.4.2
Please read the entire post and don’t skip any steps, note that we cannot be blamed in case something goes wrong and you brick the phone.
1)-Make sure that your phone version is GT-I9505 (if you don't know how to check ; remove your battery then you will find)
2)-Download[/B] " SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones" and setup, if you dont have it already
-Download Odin3-v3.09
-Download "PDA" ; "[email protected]" [1.52 GB]
-Download "BL" ; "Bootloader_GNK2.tar" [2.12 MB]
-Download "CP"; "Modem_GNK2_FULL.tar" [61.46 MB]
3)- your phone must be Charged 70% or more, and Rooted, if you have Samsung Kies; reboot your pc then end Kies from CPU (Ctrl + Alt + Supp).
4)-extract Odin and Start a program as an administrator then put only the PDA file which you've already downloaded and extracted before "([email protected])"
-Disable « Auto Reboot » and « Re-Partition »
-Enable « F. Reset Time » only
-Reboot your phone on Download Mode ( Power off the Phone completely, Press and hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons, all at the same time.
Release the buttons only when the ‘Warning!!’ message appears.
Next, press Volume Up button to confirm that you wish to enter Download Mode.
Your device will now show a green Android with the ‘Downloading… Do not turn off target’ text listed under it.).
-Connect your device with your PC and check "Added Message" and « ID:COM » in Odin
-Start
5)-Once you have "PASS" Plug out your Phone, and Reboot again in "Download Mode",
-Reset Odin
-Enable « Auto Reboot »and « F. Reset Time » only
-Put « Bootloader_GNK2.tar » on "BL"
-Put « Modem_GNK2_FULL.tar » on "CP
-Plug in your Phone and check "Added Message" and « ID:COM » if it doesn't work; restart Odin.
-Start to Downgrade
6)-Once the Downgrade done, plug out your phone and Hard Reset ;
(Power off your phone completely. Boot it in Recovery Mode. Select the ‘wipe data/ factory reset’ option. Confirm process by selecting the ‘Yes — delete all user data’ option. Press Power to confirm process. Reboot the phone when the Hard Reset/ Factory Reset is completed).
7)-Enjoy...
MichalPlays said:
At all my pc's one with win7 and another with windows xp - sp3 it are the same, maybe I need to flash something other and them the firmware :/
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Ok then we can probably rule that out.
Are you using the original cable? Did you try different cables?
Lennyz1988 said:
Ok then we can probably rule that out.
Are you using the original cable? Did you try different cables?
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I use always Original Cable and tested with cable from s4, s3, s3neo and htc one x plus and all doesn't work I tryed now the tutorial from this one guy this all was the same :/
btw. can I flash and enter a costum recovery without android on it ??
MichalPlays said:
I use always Original Cable and tested with cable from s4, s3, s3neo and htc one x plus and all doesn't work I tryed now the tutorial from this one guy this all was the same :/
btw. can I flash and enter a costum recovery without android on it ??
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Yeah you can do that. Flash the latest TWRP. Uncheck auto-reboot before flashing with Odin.
Lennyz1988 said:
Yeah you can do that. Flash the latest TWRP. Uncheck auto-reboot before flashing with Odin.
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oh, ok I will try this becasue I have this cyanogenmod .rar file on sd card and have also there an nandroid backup

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