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Traded my Mega for a S4 today
Love it
I rooted it, installed TWRP. I have i337m from Rogers. All was well.
I downloaded a Google Edition 4.3 Rom and went into TWRP, Wiped Cache/Dalvik/Data, and Formatted Data
I then went back, installed the Rom.zip
Wiped cache/dalvik
Rebooted.
My phone now goes directly to Odin Mood. Seems as if something partition wise happened.
UPDATE:
I attempted to flash via odin everything back to stock, it made it 1/2 way and got an error. Now I can't do anything, phone just boots to the screen attached. Odin doesnt detect phone, Kies doesn't detect phone.
Am I screwed? I can't believe this, I want to cry. Never have I had issues like this before!!!
Which TWRP version
Did you do the "Format Data" button where you had to select "Yes". If so you lost everything
Get twrp 2.5.0.2 if you get the chance
I never used Odin, so not much help there
Also, I always wipe only Data/System/Caches 2x and have no issues. I do it before flashing any rom/version update etc
I know not much help here. But, maybe an idea on what went wrong--
Good Luck
Yes - Shoot
I see the issue. I was following the guide and it states to do this with CWM, I was thinking I was reading the instructions for TWRP. I had 2.6.3.0 (whatever the newest one is)
I'm downloading the firmware now - will try Odin
You gotta use Odin to restore the firmware, but you can't use kies if you're going custom. You can also use Philz recovery for that. That's what I had and it worked great. It's based off CWM and has touch.
agent929 said:
You gotta use Odin to restore the firmware, but you can't use kies if you're going custom. You can also use Philz recovery for that. That's what I had and it worked great. It's based off CWM and has touch.
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When attempting to flash with Odin, I'm getting the following error. Any help?
Stuck here right now if anyone has a second.
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Got it from here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2269304
Its the Virgin Mobile Canada 4.2.2 firmware from July
My phone is Rogers but is unlocked and I'm using it with Virgin. Can I flash the virgin file rather than Rogers to avoid all the Rogers bloat?
What is the Pit error I'm getting? Did I delete a partition or anything here?
Man that stupid format is a major pain. Won't do that again. I flipped back at the guide page and read the CWM instructions by error.
agent929 said:
I don't think you're using the right firmware. You should be doing the MDL firmware.
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Why would he put MDL on a Canadian phone?
scott14719 said:
Why would he put MDL on a Canadian phone?
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Oh good gosh I'm very sorry I missed that part.
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agent929 said:
Oh good gosh I'm very sorry I missed that part.
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So I attempted to flash Via Odin 3.0.7 (rogers firmware) and about 1/2 way through something Error'd and now my phone will not do anything but load the following screen attached.
Download mode or recovery does not load. Kies does not detect it. I can't get Odin to detect it either.
Did I screw myself over?
So depressed over this. I just got the phone.
That screen is another form of download mode. If you plug it into Odin at this point will Odin recognize it?
jd1639 said:
That screen is another form of download mode. If you plug it into Odin at this point will Odin recognize it?
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I'll try again tonight after work.
Last night I could no longer get ODIN to recognize the device.
bigystyle84 said:
I'll try again tonight after work.
Last night I could no longer get ODIN to recognize the device.
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If you are on MF3, this has worked to get me out of that screen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360859 there is always some risk with flashing anything from Odin, so read through the thread and make sure you are comfortable with it first...
I'm on AT&T U.S. but it worked for me. You should also be able to boot in download mode (with the phone off hold vol down and home, then press power until your phone vibrates and continue holding home and vol down until you see Download mode)...
I hope this helps.
dustyhughes said:
If you are on MF3, this has worked to get me out of that screen http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2360859 there is always some risk with flashing anything from Odin, so read through the thread and make sure you are comfortable with it first...
I'm on AT&T U.S. but it worked for me. You should also be able to boot in download mode (with the phone off hold vol down and home, then press power until your phone vibrates and continue holding home and vol down until you see Download mode)...
I hope this helps.
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I have a i337M Canadian phone
And as mentioned, phone will not go into Download mode. I've tried a dozen times to get it into the regular download mode as always, does not work. It just boots to this screenshot almost instantly after hitting the power button.
I've flashed with Odin a dozen times previously with S3 and Note 2 in the past, never any issues.
How could TWRP Format Data cause all this to happen?
I just had my previous phone stolen - I bought this phone yesterday and now this happens. What a great week.
jd1639 said:
That screen is another form of download mode. If you plug it into Odin at this point will Odin recognize it?
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jd1639 is right, I think the first line of small text says Odin, if I remember correctly.
dustyhughes said:
jd1639 is right, I think the first line of small text says Odin, if I remember correctly.
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I couldn't get Odin to detect the phone on this screen though.
Odin detected the phone fine when I could get the to regular download mode screen before. Now I can't get to this screen, only what's attached in the screenshot, and I couldn't get Odin to detect it any longer last night.
Can a cable cause this? I am not using the Cable that came with the phone - That wasn't included when I bought it. I'm using a Sony Cable from a Xperia T I used to own.
Why did the Odin flash fail to begin with?
With did Format Data in TWRP cause all this to happen?
bigystyle84 said:
I couldn't get Odin to detect the phone on this screen though.
Odin detected the phone fine when I could get the to regular download mode screen before. Now I can't get to this screen, only what's attached in the screenshot, and I couldn't get Odin to detect it any longer last night.
Can a cable cause this? I am not using the Cable that came with the phone - That wasn't included when I bought it. I'm using a Sony Cable from a Xperia T I used to own.
Why did the Odin flash fail to begin with?
With did Format Data in TWRP cause all this to happen?
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It's very possible it's the cable. Odin is very finicky on the cable, usb ports, and even computer you use. It works great on my lap top but I can't get it to work on my pc. Do you know anyone who has an s4 and you could borrow their cable. If you can boot into download you are not bricked and can get Odin to fix your phone. It may just take some trial and error. I've also had Odin fail a number of times and then decide to finally work for whatever reason so keep working at it.
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It's very possible it's the cable. Odin is very finicky on the cable, usb ports, and even computer you use. It works great on my lap top but I can't get it to work on my pc. Do you know anyone who has an s4 and you could borrow their cable. If you can boot into download you are not bricked and can get Odin to fix your phone. It may just take some trial and error. I've also had Odin fail a number of times and then decide to finally work for whatever reason so keep working at it.
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I'm going to get a Samsung Cable from a friend today and try it again when I get home.
jd1639 said:
It's very possible it's the cable. Odin is very finicky on the cable, usb ports, and even computer you use. It works great on my lap top but I can't get it to work on my pc. Do you know anyone who has an s4 and you could borrow their cable. If you can boot into download you are not bricked and can get Odin to fix your phone. It may just take some trial and error. I've also had Odin fail a number of times and then decide to finally work for whatever reason so keep working at it.
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Here's some more thoughts:
I've always used firmware from sammobile.com
I've had best luck with odin ver 1.85
One other, use the usb ports in the back of your computer, not the front and no usb hub.
jd1639 said:
Here's some more thoughts:
I've always used firmware from sammobile.com
I've had best luck with odin ver 1.85
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Cool Thanks
I downloaded the firmware from SamMobile - the latest Rogers firmware.
I will try 1.85
go here
http://download.chainfire.eu/384/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900.zip
extract and replaced ODIN from 3.07 to 3.09
Enjoy!
ad78 said:
go here
http://download.chainfire.eu/384/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900.zip
extract and replaced ODIN from 3.07 to 3.09
Enjoy!
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congrats. ive been waiting for a root. i was reading yesterday that this would work for the tab pro 12.2. there pretty much identical. now i just have to run with it and give er hell. i havent really seen anything else with safestrap or any other recovery. have you?
littlebigarm said:
congrats. ive been waiting for a root. i was reading yesterday that this would work for the tab pro 12.2. there pretty much identical. now i just have to run with it and give er hell. i havent really seen anything else with safestrap or any other recovery. have you?
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i dont care for a recovery right now, all i want is run the ad away, im sick and tired of the ads lol
i'll get rid of samsung junk APPS!!!
Verifying details
ad78 said:
go here
http://download.chainfire.eu/384/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-v1awifi-v1awifixx-smp900.zip
extract and replaced ODIN from 3.07 to 3.09
Enjoy!
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So, just to be certain I understand (because I'm eager to root my Tab Pro 12.2):
You are talking about rooting your SM-T900, right?
You used the file in the link and followed the steps to root the SM-P900 except that you used Odin 3.09 to root your SM-T900, right?
ad78 said:
i dont care for a recovery right now, all i want is run the ad away, im sick and tired of the ads lol
i'll get rid of samsung junk APPS!!!
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i feel ya. im the same way too. ive looked for other means to blocks ads. nothing that ive found anyways to work.
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So, just to be certain I understand (because I'm eager to root my Tab Pro 12.2):
You are talking about rooting your SM-T900, right?
You used the file in the link and followed the steps to root the SM-P900 except that you used Odin 3.09 to root your SM-T900, right?
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you are CORRECT. this is the same file i rooted the "NOTE PRO 12.2" but i returned it because i dont need pen so i grabbed the "TAB PRO 12.2"
yes i have the SM-T900
You dont have to change Odin to 3.09. I used 3.07 and it worked fine.
Mine is stuck flashing cache.img
Tried both with Odin 3.07 and Oding 3.09
Figured out proper procedure:
#1 If you're soft bricked flash any full stock recovery image. If you're functional go to next step.
#2 After done rebooting, reboot to stock recovery by holding Power + Volume Up and releasing power upon seeing the Samsung splash screen.
#3 Wipe cache using stock recovery.
#4 Reboot into download mode by holding Power + Volume Down, press Up when told to do so
#5 Use EITHER Odin 3.07 OR 3.09 to flash CF-Auto-Root package for SM-P900, yes, the image for the NOTE PRO will root the TAB PRO
#6 Patiently wait for reboot.
#7 Profit.
Worked Perfectly
I just used Odin 3.07 as well. Worked fine. I'm all rooted.
I downloaded the file linked in the first post on this thread, then
just followed the steps here:
http://androidcentral.us/2014/03/root-samsung-galaxy-note-pro-12-2/
It went quick. I did not get a message on the Odin screen that said "PASS". I did see some messaging and then something said "successful"
It had rebooted and Root Checker said it was rooted.
I'm very happy. Thanks to all who tried this out and then posted details.
I'm thinking of getting the Tab 4. I cant find a forum or rooting help. Any ideas please share.
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I'm in the same boat, looking to buy a tab 4, where is the forum?
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This root method isnt working for my T900
I have been trying all day to root my T900 with Odin and Chainfire.
Followed the instructions and Odin recpgnizes the device, but when the actual flashing starts it gets stuck, the screen shows just thin horizontal stripes and Odin shows "fail".
Luckily I can get the T900 back into download mode (which show there was a problem with thw update) and then flash stock recovery using Odin, which restores the T900 to how it was before I tried rooting... but with tripped Kn0x and no root!
I tried T900 and P900 chainf. methods and Odin v.3.07 and 3.09... but same each time.
Funny thing is that when Odin is connected it shows I9505 next to the Odin Logo in the window, not T900. Is this normal?
Would appreciate any help.
Ps: yes debugging was ticked on T900.
Desperado_22 said:
I have been trying all day to root my T900 with Odin and Chainfire.
Followed the instructions and Odin recpgnizes the device, but when the actual flashing starts it gets stuck, the screen shows just thin horizontal stripes and Odin shows "fail".
Luckily I can get the T900 back into download mode (which show there was a problem with thw update) and then flash stock recovery using Odin, which restores the T900 to how it was before I tried rooting... but with tripped Kn0x and no root!
I tried T900 and P900 chainf. methods and Odin v.3.07 and 3.09... but same each time.
Funny thing is that when Odin is connected it shows I9505 next to the Odin Logo in the window, not T900. Is this normal?
Would appreciate any help.
Ps: yes debugging was ticked on T900.
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Maybe try a different cord or reinstalling the drivers
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KnukLHead said:
Maybe try a different cord or reinstalling the drivers
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Thanks for the tip, but I already tried a "normal" USB cable and reinstalled USB drivers.... no luck.
Got a message fron Kies 3 saying my unit was not compatible when I tried to flash T900 recovery as well.
Would help if someone with the T900 could confirm if Odin shows connection to T900 ... or to I9505 like mine shows.
I installed some ported Note 3/Note Pro SPens apps (incl. SDK) from here in XDA, made for the S4, which enable Spen features.
Maybe thats why I9505 shows in Odin?
BTW.That ported ActionMemo app on my T900 works great....like on my Note 3 with handwriting "lassoo" - which was missing on my Tab version. So now my T900 is very similar to a P900, just with capacitive stylus or finger instead of SPen. If I had root I think I could even open that popup SPen menue by gesture.
Tried to root & bricked - on 2nd TM-900
Hello. New to this part of the forum but not to rooting Android devices (I have rooted my Galaxy Note 2, my wife's S4, my daughters Nabi Tablet and several HTC phones). A few days ago I got my 1st TM-900 (build KOT49H.T900UEUAND4) and attempted to root after setting it all up (naturally). I used Odin 3.07 and the procedure on Android Central which had me download the CF-Auto-Root-v2wifi-v2wifixx-smt900.tar.md5 file. I followed the directions and the tablet seemed to get stuck flashing cache.img. I waited for what seemed like quite a while and finally ended up pulling the cord - was unable to get into recovery/download mode to flash it back. Luckily I bought it 3 days ago and returned it for a new one. I really want to root, but now are a bit leery. I see where it says to flash with a SM-P900 file. Is this right and will it work with build T900UEUAND4 on a TM-900?
Also does it take it quite awhile to complete the process? the phones I rooted went quick, this took almost 15 minutes (or longer if I left it). I'm thinking I got "antsy" and should have waited longer on the 1st one. Can't afford to brick this one but feel naked without my root. Words of wisdom/advice for the second one?
Desperado_22 said:
Thanks for the tip, but I already tried a "normal" USB cable and reinstalled USB drivers.... no luck.
Got a message fron Kies 3 saying my unit was not compatible when I tried to flash T900 recovery as well.
Would help if someone with the T900 could confirm if Odin shows connection to T900 ... or to I9505 like mine shows.
I installed some ported Note 3/Note Pro SPens apps (incl. SDK) from here in XDA, made for the S4, which enable Spen features.
Maybe thats why I9505 shows in Odin?
BTW.That ported ActionMemo app on my T900 works great....like on my Note 3 with handwriting "lassoo" - which was missing on my Tab version. So now my T900 is very similar to a P900, just with capacitive stylus or finger instead of SPen. If I had root I think I could even open that popup SPen menue by gesture.
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One other thing. Are you on nb5 or nd4 build
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michaelnmichelebuckner said:
Hello. New to this part of the forum but not to rooting Android devices (I have rooted my Galaxy Note 2, my wife's S4, my daughters Nabi Tablet and several HTC phones). A few days ago I got my 1st TM-900 (build KOT49H.T900UEUAND4) and attempted to root after setting it all up (naturally). I used Odin 3.07 and the procedure on Android Central which had me download the CF-Auto-Root-v2wifi-v2wifixx-smt900.tar.md5 file. I followed the directions and the tablet seemed to get stuck flashing cache.img. I waited for what seemed like quite a while and finally ended up pulling the cord - was unable to get into recovery/download mode to flash it back. Luckily I bought it 3 days ago and returned it for a new one. I really want to root, but now are a bit leery. I see where it says to flash with a SM-P900 file. Is this right and will it work with build T900UEUAND4 on a TM-900?
Also does it take it quite awhile to complete the process? the phones I rooted went quick, this took almost 15 minutes (or longer if I left it). I'm thinking I got "antsy" and should have waited longer on the 1st one. Can't afford to brick this one but feel naked without my root. Words of wisdom/advice for the second one?
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I was about to try what you did, and now I'm re-thinking it. This latest update came around about 10 days ago, so like you, I don't know if the SM-T900 tar file will bring me the same results as your brick brought you.
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Desperado_22 said:
Thanks for the tip, but I already tried a "normal" USB cable and reinstalled USB drivers.... no luck.
Got a message fron Kies 3 saying my unit was not compatible when I tried to flash T900 recovery as well.
Would help if someone with the T900 could confirm if Odin shows connection to T900 ... or to I9505 like mine shows.
I installed some ported Note 3/Note Pro SPens apps (incl. SDK) from here in XDA, made for the S4, which enable Spen features.
Maybe thats why I9505 shows in Odin?
BTW.That ported ActionMemo app on my T900 works great....like on my Note 3 with handwriting "lassoo" - which was missing on my Tab version. So now my T900 is very similar to a P900, just with capacitive stylus or finger instead of SPen. If I had root I think I could even open that popup SPen menue by gesture.
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My the version of Odin I downloaded has something similar (forget the excat wording) but if you look in the same folder/location as the Odin exe file resides you will see an Odin3.ini file - if you open it you will see that same text on the Title line - id did a quick compare between different Odin downloads and that seemed to be the only difference I saw. I edited mine to say Hello Michael.
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One other thing. Are you on nb5 or nd4 build
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NB5 is written on the end of the build number.
Think I'll wait until the weekend then try to root again using an older xp laptop.
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NB5 is written on the end of the build number.
Think I'll wait until the weekend then try to root again using an older xp laptop.
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Try updating to nd4
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I had no problem using QBKing77's guide to root my S3. I looked for the comparable thread when I got my S4.
I loaded up Odin but got an error saying there was no PIT partition. I put the phone into debug mode (not in the instructions?) and it seemed to work.
But then it failed half-way through. I was plugged into a USB port on the front of the computer.
Now I get the error "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
I searched and found other threads for the S3 and other phones but would appreciate some help with the S4. Thanks.
Edit: are these the steps I need to take?
Edit #2: Uh, I guess those steps won't work since they will prompt me for a serial number and there doesn't seem to be a way to get that from a Galaxy S4 if it won't boot.
Help?
Does the phone boot into download mode? Have you tried flashing the stock firmware through ODIN?
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Does the phone boot into download mode? Have you tried flashing the stock firmware through ODIN?
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When it boots, it goes straight to the error. If I hold volume down + Home, it *will* go into download mode.
I didn't know what to flash with ODIN.
After the fiasco with the attempted rooting, I didn't want to chance flashing the wrong thing.
Thanks for the reply.
Edit: Can someone post step-by-step directions on how to flash stock firmware through Odin? (Or the link to the thread that probably already exists)
Preferably with a link to the exact ROM/firmware that I need?
Dougmeister said:
When it boots, it goes straight to the error. If I hold volume down + Home, it *will* go into download mode.
I didn't know what to flash with ODIN.
After the fiasco with the attempted rooting, I didn't want to chance flashing the wrong thing.
Thanks for the reply.
Edit: Can someone post step-by-step directions on how to flash stock firmware through Odin? (Or the link to the thread that probably already exists)
Preferably with a link to the exact ROM/firmware that I need?
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Look for CF-Auto-Root for jfltespr. That will get you rooted but will trip your Knox counter.
garwynn said:
Look for CF-Auto-Root for jfltespr. That will get you rooted but will trip your Knox counter.
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I have this file already downloaded: CF-Auto-Root-jfltespr-jfltespr-sphl720
I started Odin 3.07 ("Run as administrator") and loaded the file in the PDA slot. I waited for "<OSM> Leave CS.." to appear in the "Message" box. I hooked up the Galaxy S4 but the COM port will not show up... trying different cables now... (it is plugged into the back of the computer...)
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I have this file already downloaded: CF-Auto-Root-jfltespr-jfltespr-sphl720
I guess that's it?
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That's it. Make sure it's the current one and flash in PDA slot using Odin.
Will reboot, apply root, reboot back to stock and voila!
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That's it. Make sure it's the current one and flash in PDA slot using Odin.
Will reboot, apply root, reboot back to stock and voila!
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I can't get ODIN to recognize the S4 via the USB slot ("ID:COM" port stays blank). I even re-installed the S4 drivers. Any ideas?
I've tried 3 different cables, all plugged into the back.
Dougmeister said:
I can't get ODIN to recognize the S4 via the USB slot ("ID:COM" port stays blank). I even re-installed the S4 drivers. Any ideas?
I've tried 3 different cables, all plugged into the back.
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Not to sound silly but did you reboot into download mode?
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Not to sound silly but did you reboot into download mode?
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Not a silly question at all. I've been known to do that
But no, this time I was in "download mode". For some reason, it finally worked with one of the cables using a front USB port. (?)
Thanks for everyone's help. Crisis averted.
Dougmeister said:
Not a silly question at all. I've been known to do that
But no, this time I was in "download mode". For some reason, it finally worked with one of the cables using a front USB port. (?)
Thanks for everyone's help. Crisis averted.
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I've had dicey situations using download mode just like you've described on 2 different gs4's. I use heimdall, not odin, but same flakey results. The gs4's download mode appears to be very finicky about the quality of the usb cable and port. I never had any issue with download mode with identical hardware when I used to flash my gs2. So it's not you, it's the gs4. I finally got some reasonably reliable and consistent flashing results by using the usb ports on the back, and a high quality blackberry usb cable. In my case, the "bad" ports on the front are usb1.1, while the ports on the back are usb 2.0. So it seems to matter when flashing the gs4. So I would say avoid using usb 1.1 ports if your computer is old enough to have them.
I got comfortable enough with installing Roms on my tablet to try to do it on my girlfriends s4. Long story short I soft bricked it installing triforce ROM. None of my backups will restore through Odin or recovery. When I try to flash stock ROM it starts but fails with a (No Auth) error. I'm running out of ideas if there is anyone who has experience with this I could sure use some advice.
I would probably Odin back to stock and start from scratch.
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I got comfortable enough with installing Roms on my tablet to try to do it on my girlfriends s4. Long story short I soft bricked it installing triforce ROM. None of my backups will restore through Odin or recovery. When I try to flash stock ROM it starts but fails with a (No Auth) error. I'm running out of ideas if there is anyone who has experience with this I could sure use some advice.
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Grab the latest Odin .tar. Run Odin 'as administrator' and flash that.
Caveats:
Make sure you grab the right .tar - regular S4 or Triband one.
You cannot Odin 'backwards'! Must grab the latest if you've screwed the pooch.
I been messing around the forum all day and by long shot tried the newest AOKP ROM and it works beautifully. Best of all I already got her a new phone so now that this s4 works I got me a new toy that no one else cares about! Total WIN-WIN. Thank you both for the quick reply. This was my first forum post and went better than expected!
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I been messing around the forum all day and by long shot tried the newest AOKP ROM and it works beautifully. Best of all I already got her a new phone so now that this s4 works I got me a new toy that no one else cares about! Total WIN-WIN. Thank you both for the quick reply. This was my first forum post and went better than expected!
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Good to hear you got out of soft brick. Just wanted anyone reading this that sometimes having the right USB cable makes a difference to not get any errors while using odin. Also, plugging the USB cable to the back of pc ports is sometimes better than plugging your cable into ports that are in front of the pc. It happend to me. The same cable that works for my epic 4G touch did not work on my galaxy s4.. changed the cable and no more errors using odin.
Recently I wanted to unroot my Galaxy S4 ATT I337 and return back to Stock. It hasn't been my first time doing this, so I knew sort of what I was doing. I used Odin v3.10 and flashed an NB1 tar file and it worked fine, but as it finished flashing it said the device had been removed, showing up as a fail. So I disconnected the cable and tried again, and started getting error messages. I guess it might have had to do something with that, but now it keeps giving me a fail message every time I try to flash with Odin.
My phone now shows this firmware error on default and Odin seems to be failing every time. Is there anyway to fix this, or did I just completely screw this up?
I think you might have just screwed it up. If the device is removed in the middle of flashing with Odin that's not a good thing.
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jd1639 said:
I think you might have just screwed it up. If the device is removed in the middle of flashing with Odin that's not a good thing.
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Well, I guess this is what I get for flashing so carelessly. I hope that this doesn't happen again.
Daze_ said:
Recently I wanted to unroot my Galaxy S4 ATT I337 and return back to Stock. It hasn't been my first time doing this, so I knew sort of what I was doing. I used Odin v3.10 and flashed an NB1 tar file and it worked fine, but as it finished flashing it said the device had been removed, showing up as a fail. So I disconnected the cable and tried again, and started getting error messages. I guess it might have had to do something with that, but now it keeps giving me a fail message every time I try to flash with Odin.
My phone now shows this firmware error on default and Odin seems to be failing every time. Is there anyway to fix this, or did I just completely screw this up?
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Are you flashing the official odin?
Did you try the Kies emergency recovery?
Did you try a different cable and port?
I always recommend one directly connected to the motherboard.
BehrendsTech said:
Are you flashing the official odin?
Did you try the Kies emergency recovery?
Did you try a different cable and port?
I always recommend one directly connected to the motherboard.
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I'm not too sure if I'm really flashing the official odin, but I've used it before and it's worked. I've tried the Kies emergency recovery but when I connected the cable to my phone it showed up as an unsupported device. I've tried two different cables but haven't changed the port.
Although after spending 4 hours searching the Internet for a fix, I actually found a website that showed me how to fix it. It worked well, and now I'm back to stock on my phone. The first few tries actually ended up as a fail, but for some reason the last attempt ended up with my phone actually turning on, and I was thankful to see the startup screen.
Daze_ said:
I'm not too sure if I'm really flashing the official odin, but I've used it before and it's worked. I've tried the Kies emergency recovery but when I connected the cable to my phone it showed up as an unsupported device. I've tried two different cables but haven't changed the port.
Although after spending 4 hours searching the Internet for a fix, I actually found a website that showed me how to fix it. It worked well, and now I'm back to stock on my phone. The first few tries actually ended up as a fail, but for some reason the last attempt ended up with my phone actually turning on, and I was thankful to see the startup screen.
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Good to hear!