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Need help asap please - SM-G935W8

So I was setting up my device yesterday and enabled fingerprint unlocking and choose a pattern unlock and written password as backup options.
When I restarted my phone, in order to unlock the phone it stated to use pattern unlock to protect fingerprint scanning after reboots (something of that nature).
Problem is for some reason I cannot figure out the pattern to unlock (I'm sure im using the one i set in place) and I cannot use my written password to unlock either, it's just by pattern.
So am I locked out of my phone and don't know what to do. I'm trying to do a factory reset to see if that'll work.
But I also flashed twrp and noticed that this model cannot be rooted so i left the custom recovery as it is. I do not want to swipe right to "allow modifications" as I heard if I do not install the right files it might be stuck in a continuous loop. So I clicked on Keep Read Only. When I try to wipe it keeps on telling me it's failed is it due to being in read only (I also don't see any of the contents on my internal storage)?
Should I flash the stock recovery with odin but I cannot find it for this model. Can someone point me in the right direction?

Bure03 said:
So I was setting up my device yesterday and enabled fingerprint unlocking and choose a pattern unlock and written password as backup options.
When I restarted my phone, in order to unlock the phone it stated to use pattern unlock to protect fingerprint scanning after reboots (something of that nature).
Problem is for some reason I cannot figure out the pattern to unlock (I'm sure im using the one i set in place) and I cannot use my written password to unlock either, it's just by pattern.
So am I locked out of my phone and don't know what to do. I'm trying to do a factory reset to see if that'll work.
But I also flashed twrp and noticed that this model cannot be rooted so i left the custom recovery as it is. I do not want to swipe right to "allow modifications" as I heard if I do not install the right files it might be stuck in a continuous loop. So I clicked on Keep Read Only. When I try to wipe it keeps on telling me it's failed is it due to being in read only (I also don't see any of the contents on my internal storage)?
Should I flash the stock recovery with odin but I cannot find it for this model. Can someone point me in the right direction?
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Get it Samsung updates.com. Reflash your firmware
Sent from my Star-Tac

Brava27 said:
Get it Samsung updates.com. Reflash your firmware
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I checked the site, I`m on Rogers network and do not see a firmware for that region. If i flash it with a telus or N/A region will that still be fine?

Bure03 said:
I checked the site, I`m on Rogers network and do not see a firmware for that region. If i flash it with a telus or N/A region will that still be fine?
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Yes anyone with G935W8. You might have to pay for faster speed. I did before.
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thanks brava, issue has been resolved

I had this issue recently. The Rogers firmware is pretty near impossible to find. I went on a limb and flashed stock bell firmware and it worked absolutely fine! Give it a shot

Sm-g935w8 firmware
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czubi1977 said:
Hi, is quite far from last post but for any buddy which looking for Samsung devices firmware I have best site ever! Ofcourse all firmware is genuine and not modified. Any problem with software U can resolve on this site:
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Spamming a 3 year old old post? Whatever for?

Aimless Rambler said:
Spamming a 3 year old old post? Whatever for?
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Nah - It's their first & only post ever...
I'm thinking that maybe they experienced a "come to Jesus" moment when they discovered the internet.... ??
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Bricked my Galaxy S7 Edge: Odin stuck at initialization, Odin protocol version error.

Hello everyone, hope all is well.
I was trying to install a factory ROM for my Galaxy S7 Edge and during the process, I believe I went and flashed a wrong ROM file (I think it was Galaxy S6 Edge's).
Anyways, due to that, my phone is completely bricked (softbricked? because I can turn it on?).
The problem I'm having is that when I turn on the device normally, it will show the GALAXY S7 EDGE logo but then it'd go straight into recovery mode.
In the recovery mode, it'd say "dm-verity verification failed.. " , "E: failed to mount /system (Invalid argument)". Then when I press Apply update from ADB/SD Card, it gives an error saying "Update from external storage is disabled".
I am able to get into the download mode also and downloaded correct factory ROM and flashed it but it gives me an error saying "Odin protocol version error" in the phone, and in Odin, it stops at "Initializing..." and the program crashes after 5 minutes or so.
I there anything I can do to unbrick this dude? I've been searching all over the place yesterday and could't find a right solution for me so I decided to write one myself.
Thanks in advance and I'll appreciate any help.
Model: G935A. AT&T.

schoolbus11 said:
Hello everyone, hope all is well.
I was trying to install a factory ROM for my Galaxy S7 Edge and during the process, I believe I went and flashed a wrong ROM file (I think it was Galaxy S6 Edge's).
Anyways, due to that, my phone is completely bricked (softbricked? because I can turn it on?).
The problem I'm having is that when I turn on the device normally, it will show the GALAXY S7 EDGE logo but then it'd go straight into recovery mode.
In the recovery mode, it'd say "dm-verity verification failed.. " , "E: failed to mount /system (Invalid argument)". Then when I press Apply update from ADB/SD Card, it gives an error saying "Update from external storage is disabled".
I am able to get into the download mode also and downloaded correct factory ROM and flashed it but it gives me an error saying "Odin protocol version error" in the phone, and in Odin, it stops at "Initializing..." and the program crashes after 5 minutes or so.
I there anything I can do to unbrick this dude? I've been searching all over the place yesterday and could't find a right solution for me so I decided to write one myself.
Thanks in advance and I'll appreciate any help.
Model: G935A. AT&T.
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what firmware was you running and what firmware are you trying to flash ?

schoolbus11 said:
Hello everyone, hope all is well.
I was trying to install a factory ROM for my Galaxy S7 Edge and during the process, I believe I went and flashed a wrong ROM file (I think it was Galaxy S6 Edge's).
Anyways, due to that, my phone is completely bricked (softbricked? because I can turn it on?).
The problem I'm having is that when I turn on the device normally, it will show the GALAXY S7 EDGE logo but then it'd go straight into recovery mode.
In the recovery mode, it'd say "dm-verity verification failed.. " , "E: failed to mount /system (Invalid argument)". Then when I press Apply update from ADB/SD Card, it gives an error saying "Update from external storage is disabled".
I am able to get into the download mode also and downloaded correct factory ROM and flashed it but it gives me an error saying "Odin protocol version error" in the phone, and in Odin, it stops at "Initializing..." and the program crashes after 5 minutes or so.
I there anything I can do to unbrick this dude? I've been searching all over the place yesterday and could't find a right solution for me so I decided to write one myself.
Thanks in advance and I'll appreciate any help.
Model: G935A. AT&T.
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First of all why were you trying to flash a stock Rom? Next its a piece of cake take it to your local warranty store and ask them to flash your stock ROM as long as you didn't try to root it they should fash it for you. I've done it many times. Just tell them you were charging it overnight and had it turned off and when you booted up the next morning it was going crazy.
As I said if you weren't trying to root they should do it for you.
"All we know is...He's called the Stig!"
Sent from my Echoe driven G935F

strikerdj2011 said:
what firmware was you running and what firmware are you trying to flash ?
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I was on a rooted Galaxy S7 firmware for development purpose but I wanted to take it back to factory setting and un-root the device by installing a fresh new one.
s7freak said:
First of all why were you trying to flash a stock Rom? Next its a piece of cake take it to your local warranty store and ask them to flash your stock ROM as long as you didn't try to root it they should fash it for you. I've done it many times. Just tell them you were charging it overnight and had it turned off and when you booted up the next morning it was going crazy.
As I said if you weren't trying to root they should do it for you.
"All we know is...He's called the Stig!"
Sent from my Echoe driven G935F
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That sounds like a clever idea but if there's any way I could try to do it by myself before I take it to them, I wanted to try.

schoolbus11 said:
I was on a rooted Galaxy S7 firmware for development purpose but I wanted to take it back to factory setting and un-root the device by installing a fresh new one.
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if your rooted who dont you just flash a custom rom boot up then flash stock ? and i thought you cant root the american model as of the locked bootloader just you said 935a thought that was usa model ?

strikerdj2011 said:
if your rooted who dont you just flash a custom rom boot up then flash stock ? and i thought you cant root the american model as of the locked bootloader just you said 935a thought that was usa model ?
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Well now I couldn't flash any of the firmwares out there that I found. I kept on getting the same error stated above. It is usa at&t model.
Perhaps, is there a custom ROM and/or other steps you'd recommend me to try?
Thanks for your replies though, I appreciate it very much.

schoolbus11 said:
Well now I couldn't flash any of the firmwares out there that I found. I kept on getting the same error stated above. It is usa at&t model.
Perhaps, is there a custom ROM and/or other steps you'd recommend me to try?
Thanks for your replies though, I appreciate it very much.
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just a massive shot in the dark here dm-verity verification failed when we flash a custom rom on our international 935f in twrp we have to format data in twrp to be able to flash any thing how about if there is a twrp for the qualacom version how about you flash the twrp format data then flash stock via twrp i know its a shot in the dark but best i can think of at the moment

strikerdj2011 said:
just a massive shot in the dark here dm-verity verification failed when we flash a custom rom on our international 935f in twrp we have to format data in twrp to be able to flash any thing how about if there is a twrp for the qualacom version how about you flash the twrp format data then flash stock via twrp i know its a shot in the dark but best i can think of at the moment
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I will try what you have suggested. But isn't twrp only install-able when the phone is actually turned on to OS? As far as I've researched, I saw that it needs to have developer mode on.

schoolbus11 said:
I will try what you have suggested. But isn't twrp only install-able when the phone is actually turned on to OS? As far as I've researched, I saw that it needs to have developer mode on.
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no odin flash twrp in download mode make sure there is a twrp for you device i know there is for the flat s7

Try smart switch emergancy mode

strikerdj2011 said:
no odin flash twrp in download mode make sure there is a twrp for you device i know there is for the flat s7
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I tried to download one here http://androiding.how/galaxy-s7-edge-twrp-recovery/ and tried to flash it but I get the same error => "Odin protocol version error!", and stuck at "Initialization..".
Do you think you could verify if that link could be the one I'm looking for?
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Try smart switch emergancy mode
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I tried it but unfortunately, I don't understand why but it doesn't recognize my S/N.

schoolbus11 said:
I tried to download one here http://androiding.how/galaxy-s7-edge-twrp-recovery/ and tried to flash it but I get the same error => "Odin protocol version error!", and stuck at "Initialization..".
Do you think you could verify if that link could be the one I'm looking for?
I tried it but unfortunately, I don't understand why but it doesn't recognize my S/N.
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thats for the international version which is exynos and not qualacom

strikerdj2011 said:
thats for the international version which is exynos and not qualacom
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Right.. Then that means I should wait for Qualcomm version to be released?

there doesnt seem to be one yet for the usa version of the edge you did turn on thre allow oem unlock in developer options on the device before you started playing with the firmwares didnt you ?

strikerdj2011 said:
there doesnt seem to be one yet for the usa version of the edge you did turn on thre allow oem unlock in developer options on the device before you started playing with the firmwares didnt you ?
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Allow oem unlock.. I didn't allow it.. I regretted so much after I flashed everything and realized i didnt turn it on. -_- Probably not fixable?

schoolbus11 said:
Allow oem unlock.. I didn't allow it.. I regretted so much after I flashed everything and realized i didnt turn it on. -_- Probably not fixable?
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i am not a dev mate just learn from observation lol but from other devices i have seen them bricked if thats not been allowed in dev options but i am not 100% sure on this one service center is probs you best bet as some one said earlier as am sure if thats not checked nothing can be flashed as that command allows it its like the bootloader is still locked kind of thing

I would take it a service repair center before messing it up anymore, just to be on the safe side, you never know with these things, yeah it might be fixable but if knox isn't voided then you can just have it repaired properly for free.

strikerdj2011 said:
i am not a dev mate just learn from observation lol but from other devices i have seen them bricked if thats not been allowed in dev options but i am not 100% sure on this one service center is probs you best bet as some one said earlier as am sure if thats not checked nothing can be flashed as that command allows it its like the bootloader is still locked kind of thing
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samuel2706 said:
I would take it a service repair center before messing it up anymore, just to be on the safe side, you never know with these things, yeah it might be fixable but if knox isn't voided then you can just have it repaired properly for free.
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I figured... Thanks for your help and suggestions anyways. Have a good one.

schoolbus11 said:
I figured... Thanks for your help and suggestions anyways. Have a good one.
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Did you manage to get this sorted?
I'm having same issue

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Unable to select OEM Unlock from menu

Hi everyone,
I've purchased a G935S while in Korea, and now that I'm home, it's time to start playing! Unfortunately, I'm stuck at square one - I'm not able to select OEM Unlock from the developer menu, as it's greyed out.
Any ideas?
Fingers crossed and I hope to hear some good news soon!
-Greg

Install crom.apk it will unlock it but i dont know much which twrp will work
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No Go
rauff lala said:
Install crom.apk it will unlock it but i dont know much which twrp will work
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No luck. 1.0.4 would install but wouldn't run. Any other thoughts?

http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-sm-g9350-s7-edge-qualcomm-sd820-t3410969
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Check this if this helps
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Check SKT carrier specific features in Settings, I've heard one of them blocks OEM unlock. Maybe something related to device loss I guess..

Still no luck.. I tried to follow the tutorial - crom won't run (and the tutorial is actually for the Hong Kong model - not the Korean).
So frustrating!
Has anyone rooted a 935S?

have you solved this problem ?

zenki1 said:
have you solved this problem ?
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No... I've exhausted every option I could find, and no luck.

merlin3d said:
No... I've exhausted every option I could find, and no luck.
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Whats about a custom Rom? Flash it via Odin and you will have no need for unlock OEM!
Try out King Nougat-Rom, its very good for me working (without unlock OEM!)

Any Solution Please...
I have got a S7 edge(sm-g935s) as you guys and also my phone doesn't let me to turn on oem unlock feature.I have tried so many things now i'm so tired.
*I flashed combination file for this modle.
*I downgraded it to marshmallows.
Nothing works.Is there anyone have a solution please let me know.Thank you very much.:crying:

have you tried downloading rom with different csc for same model and flashing it with odin

roy331 said:
have you tried downloading rom with different csc for same model and flashing it with odin
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Sm-g935s has only one csc.Because this phone is only sale in korea not the international version.

merlin3d said:
Still no luck.. I tried to follow the tutorial - crom won't run (and the tutorial is actually for the Hong Kong model - not the Korean).
So frustrating!
Has anyone rooted a 935S?
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I have a 935S was also on SKT, but was factory unlocked. Sounds like it may be carrier locked, but you could always try to flash TWRP and see what happens. But don't necessarily listen to me, I don't remember if trying to flash TWRP on a locked device just fails or wrecks ****, it's been a while since I used a locked device

BurnedDrake said:
I have a 935S was also on SKT, but was factory unlocked. Sounds like it may be carrier locked, but you could always try to flash TWRP and see what happens. But don't necessarily listen to me, I don't remember if trying to flash TWRP on a locked device just fails or wrecks ****, it's been a while since I used a locked device
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I have also 935s device but OTA update without turn on OEM unlock feature is the cause to this problem.I bought my phone from another one but he had already updated his phone to oreo without turn on OEM unlock in developer option.After updating OEM Unlock toggle grayed out.This cannot be fixed with simply flash twrp.It only displays "custom recovery is blocked by frp".It's automatically turn on frp lock when you restart your phone after flashing twrp or rom because of still our phone's bootloder is locked.
I don't know how to fix this.I am so frustrating with this matter.If anyone found a way to turn on oem unlock in developer option it is possible to unlock bootloder.

Densil said:
I have also 935s device but OTA update without turn on OEM unlock feature is the cause to this problem.I bought my phone from another one but he had already updated his phone to oreo without turn on OEM unlock in developer option.After updating OEM Unlock toggle grayed out.This cannot be fixed with simply flash twrp.It only displays "custom recovery is blocked by frp".It's automatically turn on frp lock when you restart your phone after flashing twrp or rom because of still our phone's bootloder is locked.
I don't know how to fix this.I am so frustrating with this matter.If anyone found a way to turn on oem unlock in developer option it is possible to unlock bootloder.
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FRP and a locked bootloader are two different things. To get rid of FRP just remove your Google account from the phone.
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BurnedDrake said:
FRP and a locked bootloader are two different things. To get rid of FRP just remove your Google account from the phone.
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I know how to get rid of FRP:laugh: but i said that it is turn on when restart after flashing custom recovery because of locked bootloder.There is no way to get rid of it.
Only way to solve this problem is to turn on oem unlock in developer option.

Densil said:
I have also 935s device but OTA update without turn on OEM unlock feature is the cause to this problem.I bought my phone from another one but he had already updated his phone to oreo without turn on OEM unlock in developer option.After updating OEM Unlock toggle grayed out.This cannot be fixed with simply flash twrp.It only displays "custom recovery is blocked by frp".It's automatically turn on frp lock when you restart your phone after flashing twrp or rom because of still our phone's bootloder is locked.
I don't know how to fix this.I am so frustrating with this matter.If anyone found a way to turn on oem unlock in developer option it is possible to unlock bootloder.
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Have your tried oem unlock in fastboot mode? If that's no go then your only other recourse would be to contact either SKT or Samsung to get the bootloader unlock code

BurnedDrake said:
Have your tried oem unlock in fastboot mode? If that's no go then your only other recourse would be to contact either SKT or Samsung to get the bootloader unlock code
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Yes, I have tried fastboot adb command to unlock bootloder but it fails because it cannot be done without turn on OEM Unlock in developer option.
I don't think samsung or skt could help with this case.I think they locked our bootloder with OTA Update.They won't help us except only we found a way to unlock our bootloders.

Densil said:
Yes, I have tried fastboot adb command to unlock bootloder but it fails because it cannot be done without turn on OEM Unlock in developer option.
I don't think samsung or skt could help with this case.I think they locked our bootloder with OTA Update.They won't help us except only we found a way to unlock our bootloders.
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With a locked bootloader either Samsung or SKT would be able to give you the bootloader unlock code. That's how it works when you get a phone with a locked bootloader. Unless they do like Hauwai and ban it completely, which they have not.

merlin3d said:
Hi everyone,
I've purchased a G935S while in Korea, and now that I'm home, it's time to start playing! Unfortunately, I'm stuck at square one - I'm not able to select OEM Unlock from the developer menu, as it's greyed out.
Any ideas?
Fingers crossed and I hope to hear some good news soon!
-Greg
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Are you able to turn on OEM unlock at now?

Eng Mode

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I've come into possession of a device with something displaying in Download mode that I've never seen before - on any Samsung device. All of the threads that I've found on rooting or BL unlocking have been closed. Is there anyone still around who knows enough to help me reverse engineer this? @Acoustichayes @BotsOne @elliwigy

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I've come into possession of a device with something displaying in Download mode that I've never seen before - on any Samsung device. All of the threads that I've found on rooting or BL unlocking have been closed. Is there anyone still around who knows enough to help me reverse engineer this? @[email protected]@elliwigy
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just saw ur message lol.. if u dont mind me asking, whered u get it from lol..
either way, you have an S8 with eng mode enabled. Typically on newer phones there are eng certs or "tokens" that can be flashed to the device enabling eng mode and allowing custom firmware.. the certs are pretty much impossible to find unless ur in good with samsung or pay a good amount of money for..
to my knowledge, they are device specific also. meaning no way to pull the cert/token to use on other devices..
i could be wrong but based on @partcyborg coming across a similar eng mode that is what i have learned lol

elliwigy said:
just saw ur message lol.. if u dont mind me asking, whered u get it from lol..
either way, you have an S8 with eng mode enabled. Typically on newer phones there are eng certs or "tokens" that can be flashed to the device enabling eng mode and allowing custom firmware.. the certs are pretty much impossible to find unless ur in good with samsung or pay a good amount of money for..
to my knowledge, they are device specific also. meaning no way to pull the cert/token to use on other devices..
i could be wrong but based on @partcyborg coming across a similar eng mode that is what i have learned lol
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It's cert based? Damn. Thought maybe it was another bootloader partition that isn't in the BL Odin tar. I didn't think the cert carried anything other than the IMEI. But I guess that's a foolproof way to do it, since it's coded according to the CPID. And no, they can't be read from the device. Guess we're stuck...

iBowToAndroid said:
It's cert based? Damn. Thought maybe it was another bootloader partition that isn't in the BL Odin tar. I didn't think the cert carried anything other than the IMEI. But I guess that's a foolproof way to do it, since it's coded according to the CPID. And no, they can't be read from the device. Guess we're stuck...
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pm me,would like to chat on hangouts or tgram n check afew things to be sure
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iBowToAndroid said:
It's cert based? Damn. Thought maybe it was another bootloader partition that isn't in the BL Odin tar. I didn't think the cert carried anything other than the IMEI. But I guess that's a foolproof way to do it, since it's coded according to the CPID. And no, they can't be read from the device. Guess we're stuck...
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elliwigy said:
pm me,would like to chat on hangouts or tgram n check afew things to be sure
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk
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Whoa whoa whoa guys.
I want in You know I know a bit about the certs lol having bricked and restored mine several times lol:silly::silly::silly:

TheMadScientist said:
Whoa whoa whoa guys.
I want in You know I know a bit about the certs lol having bricked and restored mine several times lol:silly::silly::silly:
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I don't have it anymore

iBowToAndroid said:
I don't have it anymore
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You know it sucks too I know several people with s8 or 9 maybe even a note 8 or 9 with Eng certs and unlocked bootloader on Snapgragon U model Makes me jealous
Wish we could find a way to copy or something with em

TheMadScientist said:
Whoa whoa whoa guys.
I want in You know I know a bit about the certs lol having bricked and restored mine several times lol:silly::silly::silly:
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Hello guys,
I own a SM-N960F ENG MODE: DEV DEVICE which is in "custom binary blocked by frp lock". I have tried to flash all sorts of firmware including the latest stock version CSDE to no avail. ODIN passes it successfully but when it tries to reboot it goes again into "custom binary blocked by frp lock"
Hope you might shed some light...

besmirgogu said:
Hello guys,
I own a SM-N960F ENG MODE: DEV DEVICE which is in "custom binary blocked by frp lock". I have tried to flash all sorts of firmware including the latest stock version CSDE to no avail. ODIN passes it successfully but when it tries to reboot it goes again into "custom binary blocked by frp lock"
Hope you might shed some light...
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It sounds like the binary being referred to is a partition that is not touched by a standard firmware flash. Have you tried flashing the Combination/Factory firmware?

Ive seen guys mention the error but I've never seen it so I'm not sure. Sounds like it's frp locked so i would search on a way to bypass frp on your device. They've changed a bit and i haven't read up on the newer devices really yet I'm not ready to upgrade

iBowToAndroid said:
It sounds like the binary being referred to is a partition that is not touched by a standard firmware flash. Have you tried flashing the Combination/Factory firmware?
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iBowToAndroid, thank you for replying. I tried this specific combination through AP section of ODIN:COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_N960FXXU2ARK4.rar. ODIN flashed successfully but phone is in continuous boot loop stating "Boot Image Signature Check Fail!!!. Reboot to avoid warranty bit set!!!" Combination ARK4 is based on Oreo 8.1 meanwhile device had stock Pie 9.
What do you mean exactly when you say Combination/Factory Firmware if you don't mind...

besmirgogu said:
iBowToAndroid, thank you for replying. I tried this specific combination through AP section of ODIN:COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_N960FXXU2ARK4.rar. ODIN flashed successfully but phone is in continuous boot loop stating "Boot Image Signature Check Fail!!!. Reboot to avoid warranty bit set!!!" Combination ARK4 is based on Oreo 8.1 meanwhile device had stock Pie 9.
What do you mean exactly when you say Combination/Factory Firmware if you don't mind...
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5th digit back is your bootloader number you are flashing a older boot loader than what's on your device

TheMadScientist said:
Ive seen guys mention the error but I've never seen it so I'm not sure. Sounds like it's frp locked so i would search on a way to bypass frp on your device. They've changed a bit and i haven't read up on the newer devices really yet I'm not ready to upgrade
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No, it's not actually FRP locked. It just means that the FRP security is enabled. If he did a factory reset from the Recovery menu, then yes, it would actually be "locked". But he has specifically stated that his device is bootlooping - so how would he do a bypass anyways...?
TheMadScientist said:
5th digit back is your bootloader number you are flashing a older boot loader than what's on your device
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Huh? Dude, that makes no sense. First of all, he stated that it flashed successfully. And regardless, the newest bootloader for his model is 2. So it's impossible for his device to have anything newer.
besmirgogu said:
iBowToAndroid, thank you for replying. I tried this specific combination through AP section of ODIN:COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_N960FXXU2ARK4.rar. ODIN flashed successfully but phone is in continuous boot loop stating "Boot Image Signature Check Fail!!!. Reboot to avoid warranty bit set!!!" Combination ARK4 is based on Oreo 8.1 meanwhile device had stock Pie 9.
What do you mean exactly when you say Combination/Factory Firmware if you don't mind...
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That is exactly what I meant - a Combination firmware. It sounds like whatever changes were made to put it into "Eng mode" prevent it from accepting a stock retail device flash - or at least prevent it from booting on that firmware. Sounds like you might need to look into obtaining a different device

Hello, I just came across a S8 International G950FD phone with this option on Download screen. Not sure if it is worth anything to anyone before I use it. I wonder what this mode means on a Exynos Samsung, because these already allow the bootloader to be unlocked. Anyone know? I could see the G950U utilizing this because the bootloader is locked on the US phones, but unsure what this would benefit on a International model G950FD. Maybe it just means that this S8 does not have RMM or KG State to be prenormal? Like ever maybe, even if I factory reset.

I know this is a bit late, but I have a US note 20 ultra that also says this on the download screen. I recieved the phone about 3 months before the note 20 actually came out.

Galaxy S8 bricked - Stuck in boot loop after flashing twrp

Hey there everyone,
I wanted to root my s8 (sm-950f) and when I flashed twrp my phone initially got stuck in Samsung logo. After managing to shut it down I tried to go to recovery mode to wipe everything and perform a factory reset but I can not do it. All that happens is I get to s8 screen and it reads in red on top left of the screen "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" and it keeps resetting itself. I can access download mode but that's it, I can't do anything else. Currently downloading a stock firmware to try and flash it but with the free downloads it's taking its time. Any help appreciated, I really want to unbrick my phone
note: It shows FRP and OEM lock to be off in download mode, i dont even know if i'll even be able to flash a new fw. Do I just have a very expensive brick in my hands now?

nekropok said:
Hey there everyone,
I wanted to root my s8 (sm-950f) and when I flashed twrp my phone initially got stuck in Samsung logo. After managing to shut it down I tried to go to recovery mode to wipe everything and perform a factory reset but I can not do it. All that happens is I get to s8 screen and it reads in red on top left of the screen "Only official released binaries are allowed to be flashed" and it keeps resetting itself. I can access download mode but that's it, I can't do anything else. Currently downloading a stock firmware to try and flash it but with the free downloads it's taking its time. Any help appreciated, I really want to unbrick my phone
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This must be a international S8... Did you activate oem unlock in developer settings before flashing twrp
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I'm not sure if it's international, it's most likely a Turkish version.
And yeah to your question

nekropok said:
I'm not sure if it's international, it's most likely a Turkish version.
And yeah to your question
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But you know for a fact that there's a twrp version for your device.... Not good to do these expensive phones like that without officially having all the facts
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Well it's too late for that now, I need actual solutions. I also tried smart switch - it doesn't recognize the phone

nekropok said:
Well it's too late for that now, I need actual solutions. I also tried smart switch - it doesn't recognize the phone
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On the xda thread for your device there aren't no stock roms uploaded to Android host for fast download so you can flash in Odin and start the process of twrp again or just leave it alone you have a S8 it's good money
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WHEW. Flashing a stock firmware seems to have fixed the issue. Mods can lock the thread.

nekropok said:
WHEW. Flashing a stock firmware seems to have fixed the issue. Mods can lock the thread.
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You going to give up on twrp
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I do want to root, but I don't want to approach it without knowing all my facts, do you have any suggestions for guides for Android 9.0?

nekropok said:
I do want to root, but I don't want to approach it without knowing all my facts, do you have any suggestions for guides for Android 9.0?
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Just look in your device forum everything Is there however your device is a international cause it ends in with the F so twrp does work for your device..... You just need to find the specific one for your model once you have twrp you can install a android 9 custom rom
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I had same issue as you and was pointed towards this thread may be of some use to you?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...w-to/guide-root-install-twrp-samsung-t3747535

Problem on my S8
PoochyX said:
This must be a international S8... Did you activate oem unlock in developer settings before flashing twrp
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Sorry but I have a serious problem. I have activated oem and debug usb on developer option, but I can't install TWRP. I have tried with odin, prince cosmy odin, odin patched but FAIL everywhere, please help me, I just want twrp and i want to install a custom rom. thanks in advance everyone. If is a problem answer me here, you can send me a pvt message. I tried it from 3 days with the same FAILS :_(

I had this problem too a year ago but wasn't able to reflash the official firmware, but when I went to Samsung they fixed it for free even though Knox was already tripped

FabiusMod said:
Sorry but I have a serious problem. I have activated oem and debug usb on developer option, but I can't install TWRP. I have tried with odin, prince cosmy odin, odin patched but FAIL everywhere, please help me, I just want twrp and i want to install a custom rom. thanks in advance everyone. If is a problem answer me here, you can send me a pvt message. I tried it from 3 days with the same FAILS :_(
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are you able to flash the stock firmware on it and get it to boot without TWRP installed?

I am with a stock rom now, The device works fine.