Hi there,
my wife owns or better owned a Samsung Galaxy A5. Due to many problems (battery drain, bloatware) with the stock rom, I installed Lineage OS 14.1 a few months ago. Now I just wanted to update the Lineage OS, selected in the update section the new version. The update started booted into TWRP and installed everything without any problems. After finishing the flash process the phone tried to reboot:
I heard the vibration, the white Samsung Screen appears, then follows a vibration and the screen is getting black, the white Samsung Screen appears, then follows a vibration and the screen is getting black, the white Samsung Screen appears, then follows a vibration and the screen is getting black, the white Samsung Screen appears, then follows a vibration and the screen is getting black, …
I'm still able to enter TWRP (Vol+-Home-Power) and the Download-Mode (Vol--Home-Power). In TWRP I tried to flash an older Lineage Build and also an upgrade to Hades ROM Oreo (including BL and Modem). The flash processes succeeded without any problems. But to bootloop remains.
The I searched the net for the original Samsung Stock ROMs. There's a big selection of ROMs on Sammobile, but I'm still struggling to get the download working . On other portals the offered stock roms fail to download (a 2GB file with 15kb/sec).
There's another problem: I don't have any Windows here. On Linux I did the most stuff in Heimdall. But I don't feel comfortable the unpack any tar.md5 files and unpack the partions and unpack the images … Samsung Smartswitch isn't available for Linux too. So the easiest way for me is to use TWRP (Version 3.2.3 is installed). I can access TWRP via MTP to transfer files.
Which chances do I still have to unbrick that garbage device?
(If I don't get it running, it will be the last Samsung phone we have ever bought. This Samsung crap is not even in a single piece comparable with my old Oneplus 3)
I have a SM-A520W that has been bricked it wont turn off only thing i can do is go into download mode but absolutely everything i try to send up into it thru odin is blocked i downloaded the latest firmware along with the 6.01 mm BL and nothing works. Its with videotron
DaDirtiest said:
I have a SM-A520W that has been bricked it wont turn off only thing i can do is go into download mode but absolutely everything i try to send up into it thru odin is blocked i downloaded the latest firmware along with the 6.01 mm BL and nothing works. Its with videotron
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succesfully compiled a rar with 3 files in it and flashed it with no problem
then used the stock rom to reflash
now stuck at a google frp screen
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Hi, I recently became a Galaxy S6 Edge+ as a gift, which is stuck on the Samsung Logo (blinking). I am not new to flashing Firmware and Roms (came from the HTC HD2 and Dell Streak 5), but everything I do, I can not come through this. Now I need your help, since it's my first Samsung device. Maybe I have something forgotten?
My device:
SM-G928F with Regional Code AUT (free Switzerland firmware) --> Also Samsung Smart Switch shows me this AUT Version (but it wont recognize it, shows it after typing in the serial)
What have I done:
Samsung Smart Switch does not recognize it.
The last 24 hours I have downloaded the firmware through SamFirm 4 times, I have flashed the phone via Odin about 8 times, after the flashs I have wiped the cache and resettet data (full wipe) through the recovery. One time, the phone came to the android optimatization, but it was stuck on the last app (was 30 minutes on this), after reboot it was stuck on the Samsung logo.
Now I need your help. What can I do further? Do I missed something? Any ideas?
Something strange I noticed: When the phone is off and I plug it in to the wall, the battery drains. I have to put the phone to Download-Mode to charge it. Is it linked to the firmware problem? The charger is original Samsung.
So, I flashed TWRP, the Note7 Deodexed Rom and SkyHigh kernel, but it's the same... any sugestions?
I read about a pit file, what is that? May be this the solution?
What I did the last 3 houers was to test Smart Switch With the mac version, the rescue function did not work, the hole program crashed each time. On the windows version it suceed, but my phone is showing just the blinking Samsung logo. Every now and then it vibrates, but nothing happens, so I am at the start of the problem again. Any ideas?
Next update: I flashed the original firmware with a pit file 3 minutes ago. I learned a lot, learnt that the pit files are the partition-files. Now I'm hoping, that with the new partitions it will boot properly :good: . Stay tuned!
Still the same issue. Please help me
Whenever I start the Recovery, it says "installing system update" and then there is a dead Android, does this matter?
A 4 part firmware with pit file did not help. I downloaded another Firmware from another source, also the same. Now I will do a downgrade and look, if this helps. Pleeeeease, help me!
Infos from the download mode:
Produkt Name: SM-G928F
CA_Type: CA_3
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System status: Custom
Secure Download: Enabled
Know warrenty void: 1 (0x0203)
RP SWREV: B:3 K:0 S:1
Maybe the TWRP Log helps: There are errors in writing, is there something missing? It is the original firmware, with the newest TWRP and SuperSU installed. Still stuck on Samsung (animated) logo.
Listen do you have windows on ur mac i use parallels
but do you have windows anyhoe
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Same here
Hello,
I'm quite new here, but not with flashing.
My son got an S6 Edge plus too, with almost the same problem.
I tried also almost anything, the last few days.
ADB sideload, Odin several versions.
It started out with FRP lock.
After I tried al I could find I think it bricked.
And now it is in the state as described above.
Only first screen and draining the battery if not in download mode.
And when I put it on USB cable it says: "An error has occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software."
But Smart Switch doesn't recognise the phone!
I can however get the phone in download mode by pushing vol. down, power and home and then vol up.
But in Odin only works: Pit, CP and CSC.
With AP and BL I get errors and fails.
Please help?
For me AP and BL works with Odin. I am a step furhter now. First I flashed with the option: Erase All Nand. Then I installed TWRP and a made a repair for the System and the Caches partitions. With SuperSU installed, and the caches wiped (manual, dalvik and normal caches), it says "Android is starting, Optimizing Apps" and then "Androis is starting, Starting Apps" on a blue screen and when it loads to the end, it is stuck there.
.You get only the first Samsung S6 Edge+ Screen? Then the system files are missing, there is no OS to start (flashed with AP in Odin). Your flash problem sound quite strange. Did you test another cable?
If you want to do it with Smart Switch, the phone should be in download mode. I also had to try it several times. Did you installed the drivers?
@ KatariaMax: I have Windows and Mac PCs, no Parallels. Does it work with Parallels?
So, one problem less. With the Audax rom and kernel, the phone charges normally (but not with Quickcharge), so I don't have to put the phone to download mode. But here is the same problem, after "starting apps" it is stuck. I will do a log from the install, maybe this helps.
@ HugoGroot: Maybe the second post could be the solution for you: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/s6-bricked-t3497687
I read about Sony devices, which are in a bootloop because of the battery. Could this be possible also for Samsung devices? I have bought a battery, just to be sure. Any other suggestions?
I found the problem here: https://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z3-Compact/Continuous-Restart-and-Optimizing-Apps/td-p/1020656
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime - SM-G570F
Build - MMB29K.G570FXXU1AQB5
OS - Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
I tried to root the OS. I managed to connect to ODIN and did a recovery from a recovery file shared over internet. However that recovery has a password pattern which didn't allow me to access my phone. After several attempts phone showed a message saying that phone will reset to factory settings. After which phone stuck at Initial LOGO.
Please provide some inputs in getting my phone operational.
Dear Experts, Please help!
android_sriniram said:
Samsung Galaxy J5 Prime - SM-G570F
Build - MMB29K.G570FXXU1AQB5
OS - Android Marshmallow 6.0.1
I tried to root the OS. I managed to connect to ODIN and did a recovery from a recovery file shared over internet. However that recovery has a password pattern which didn't allow me to access my phone. After several attempts phone showed a message saying that phone will reset to factory settings. After which phone stuck at Initial LOGO.
Please provide some inputs in getting my phone operational.
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There may be two things which may be done
1. Since you've done factory reset The first boot may take some time so wait for 20min and make sure it's working
2. If it's not working yet . Then the recovery file you've have flashed is wrong or you've flashed in the wrong partition . There is also chance that you've interupted the process.
These flashing tools are somewhat complicated I've faced many problems because if any settings weren't set correctly then it would mess all your mobile and also the version you use is very important..
So, contact the developers who are working for the specified mobile for more help. Because they would have over come these issues .
Suggestion:- Never Experiment the odin on your mobile without knowing the every detail before
Hello everyone,
This is a SM G975F exynos model
Please note that the bootloader is locked!
I tried to root the phone and it sort of succeeded but now its stuck on bootloop
And moreover Knox is tripped ... if that even matters at all?
I can access download mode, recovery and charges normally with no issues at all.
Problem is i cannot get into the home screen or the setup screen
I have used odin to flash 2 versions of android 10
Since i cannot downgrade because of bootloader being locked....
The odin flashes two versions of 8 bit roms one is G975FXXU8DTH7 and other is G975FXXU8CTG4
Both are android 10
If i do try to downgrade odin gets stuck at boot image flash stage and doesnt work again due to bootloader being locked
can any one help me on what the issue might be?
i can get into download mode , recovery mode, the flash results in a success and i get a pass on odin as well
all it does is get stuck on samsung (non animating) stock splash screen and it restarts again and again
Some relevant information i fetched from download mode screen
KG State : Prenormal
FRP Lock : Off
OEM Lock : On (U1)
please assist me on further on this issue if you can
I can even share the video of the phone behaviour if needed via discord
Thank you
Hi,
Did you fix this problem, I'm in the same situation. Trying to flash all versions of ANdroid 10 and 11 now with Odin, as I don't know which stock formware it was on when it went into bootloop.
Update: When in Recovery Mode, go to the Recovery Logs, then one off those log histories shows all the System build numbers and their installation dates. FRom there you can work out which system was installed when it went into boot loop.
I installed the last system it was working on, then left it in boot loop for 2 hours and it suddenly started to initiate. Leaving it overnight didn't work as I think it turns itself off when the prompts aren't responded to.
Can you please post a photo as I am wondering if we have the same problem as described in this link:
Samsung S10 + bootloop ERASE FAIL: READ ONLY
Samsung S10 + SM-F975F/DS IMEI stating Taiwan (Update: Very contradicting information if the phone is Snapdragon OR Exynos) if it even matters to solve the issue I dont know Owner of the above since 2019 without issues; USB debugging mode...
forum.xda-developers.com
Hi,
I'm not sure I'm posting in the right section but, I had a really bad experience upgrading to android 10. Really sluggish and slow... so I tried to downgrade to android 9 by using Lenovo's Rescue and Smart Assistant.
What I did, is to find the stock ROM for my model, and replace the files downloaded by the Rescue Assistant (which downloaded the latest firmware). The process went through, but now the device wont power on.
When I plug in the USB, windows makes a sound, the charging light comes on, but The rescue Assistant nor SP flash tool is able to flash the latest firmware.
Is it bricked for good?
Model : TB-XF606F
Hardware number : 60
Maybe your computer doesn't recognize your tablet. Did you ever try using sp flash tool with your tablet before? You can try reinstall or install a driver for your table if you haven't done it yet.
Well the tablet is recognized as the "mtk vcom..." in device manager. I guess it is the driver that the lenovo rescue app installed.
I have never used sp flash tool with my tablet, just the lenovo rescue.
I tried on 2 different pc and it is the same thing. I think the problem is that I can't turn off the tablet properly, even though, all I can see is a black screen.
I will try to drain the battery by keeping the power button pressed with some scotch tape. I don't know what I can do else.
Edit: I tried a few other times with flash tool using different setting for the connection (with battery and full speed) and nothnig happened. But now windows says it does not recognize my tablet.
did the same thing exactly. . bricked lenovo m10 fhd plus x600v after i flashed a downgrade version. dont try to downgrade this thing. i had already flashed it with 3 or 4 versions the same way , but when i chose to flash the oldest version available with the model , this tab got completly unresponsive , no feedback when try to boot into recovery, fastboot, or system . neither does it gets recognised in windows or anything - device manager dowsnt recognise this usb device ( in device manager properties comments it reads- USB\DEVICE_DESCRIPTOR_FAILURE). if you find a way to reflash the device please let us know. good luck .
Bricked mine after being completely running smoothly on Lineage, then was messing around trying to get gapps installed and jacked up the partitions. TWRP said no OS. Kept messing around and mistakenly locked the bootloader again with apparently an unverified boot partition. . I couldn't get SP Flash tool to work ever either. Pretty sure it's a door stop now.
so yesterday i decided to restart my s8 cuz it feels like there are times the phone screen malfunction like while i was playing the control pad got stuck for 2-3 seconds (tested with 4 games also same result) and i proceed to eat my brunch while i wait for the phone to restart completely.. after that i noticed the phone is stuck to boot (Galaxy S8 powered by android) after 1-2 minutes the phone will proceed to recovery mode (no command ) then its menu and after 7seconds the phone will restart to boot again (infinite loop)..
i tried to flash it but i really dont know what build or firmware should i download..
idk if i already soft brick it but after flashing it the odin always shows a fail result.. (but it is still in boot loop and can still proceed to dwnload mode)
i saw this message in phone while in download mode
SW REV. CHECK FAIL (BOOTLOADER)also saying device 12 binary 11 (i researched about it and found that my phone is up to date abd the firmware im trying to use to flash is old, the thing is i dont know what firmware should i download))
My question is can this be saved by flashing it with latest firmware? and if its possible can you send me a link of the phone firmware that match to my device.. i already searched in sammobile and the current firmware for my phone there was the february 2021 (02-21) firmware..
since i cant check my build number or anything (cuz of the boot loop).. ill justput here the details about my phone..
*model : galaxy s8 (SM-950FD) ,dual sim,64gb rom 4gb ram, exynos variant
- i still have the box of it.. (bought the phone december 2017)
*all i know is that my phone is up to date (last month i checked it settings and the phone says it is up to date)
*last year (June 2020) - the phone screen starts to flicker but i can still use it by turning on the AOD and set the brightness to 50% then the screen will go back to normal
*July 2020 i tried to reset my phone hoping that the screen will be fixed, it went smoothly in a week (no flickers even @low brightness) and then after that the issue goes back again so i just keep it that way and back to Turning on the AOD to fix it.
*last week of Oct 2021- so for after a year & 4mos. and already used with the flicker issue. the fingerprint sensor starts to malfunction (so sad i cant access the samsung pass anymore)
my last restart of the phone was this time.. and time to give up with that fingerprint issue
* i flash it earlier today this is the firmware i downloaded//
SM-G950FDPhilippines (Open Line)2021-02-02G950FXXSBDUA3Android Version 9
i tried that firmware cuz im living in the philippines plus it is dual sim (i presume its an openline) however odin tells that this firmware is old..
that is all i know about my phone.. let me know if you need more details about it.
device 12 binary 11 - does mean you are flashing older firmware than what is on your phone.
device 12 means your on binary/bootloader 12 and binary 11 is firmware trying to flash ie: G950FXXSBDUA3
this may be the latest version G950FXXUCDUD1
you can use this pc app to download latest firmware. See last page for download link
[Tool] Frija - Samsung firmware downloader/checker
* * * PLEASE UNDERSTAND WHAT YOU ARE INSTALLING TO YOUR DEVICES AT ALL TIMES AND ME AND THE DEVELOPER ARE NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY SORT OF DAMAGE TO YOUR DEVICE * * * Hey Guys :) Frija is a new tool (successor of now depreciated tool SamFirm)...
forum.xda-developers.com
Download - unzip file and run frija.exe
Note: the f and fd firmware are the same.
thanks i will try this one
You may have to install some visual c++ files if your pc doesn't have them They can be found on microsoft website.
spawnlives said:
You may have to install some visual c++ files if your pc doesn't have them They can be found on microsoft website.
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i managed to flash (with the home csc) it but still stuck on bootloop..
what if i use the csc and not the home csc, do i need to go to recov. mode then reset to factory first?? or just head straight flash it with csc..
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i managed to flash (with the home csc) it but still stuck on bootloop..
what if i use the csc and not the home csc, do i need to go to recov. mode then reset to factory first?? or just head straight flash it with csc..
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In using Odin
Home_CSC file will keep your apps and data ie: all apps and data that you have installed.
CSC file will wipe all data and apps ie: same as factory reset.