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I ****ed up my phone

I tried rooting it, It ****ed up Then i tried restoring gingerbread via odin it sat there for 2-3 hours stuck on file so i unplugged it ( dumb idea ) now when ever i turn on my phone i get sent to android system recovery <3e> and when i click wipe data / factory reset nothing happens. and when i press the volume down button it doesn't take me to the download screen it just takes me here. Why must i be so retarded.

It says e: failed to mount /data/fota (no such file or directory ) when i first get to this screen.

Sometimes you might be able to get into Download Mode if you do the following.
1) Remove Media Card, SIM and Battery
2) Have Odin up and running
3) Plug in the USB cable
4) While holding volume down plug in the battery
This might get you into Download Mode. I did this myself and ended up sending it back to Samsung in the end.
I then bought a JIG from MobileTechVideos and thats by "oops" backup now. If those steps dont work to get into Download Mode I'd say go get a JIG

Even when the phone wasn't ****ed up I could never get into download mode unless the battery was in.

Do you know for certain the driver is installed and works/worked at one time? Did you ever transfer files from pc to phone in usb mode?

sfd0124 said:
Do you know for certain the driver is installed and works/worked at one time? Did you ever transfer files from pc to phone in usb mode?
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Yes, I also tried 12 different usb ports and Now I am getting an un authorized battery error and It wont charge and it's almost dead :/

Do you have a verizon fascinate?
Are you able to get into download mode?
Have you tried heimdall?
Im waiting for FedEx to get here with my GNex... If you want to chat via google talk we can try to get it running again. Send me a pm if interested.

That or if you're willing to wait a couple days, order a USB jig off of eBay. The wait will suck, but it beats buying a new phone
Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using xda premium

vilhjalmr said:
I tried rooting it, It ****ed up Then i tried restoring gingerbread via odin it sat there for 2-3 hours stuck on file so i unplugged it ( dumb idea ) now when ever i turn on my phone i get sent to android system recovery <3e> and when i click wipe data / factory reset nothing happens. and when i press the volume down button it doesn't take me to the download screen it just takes me here. Why must i be so retarded.
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I've unplugged my phone many times during ODIN when it just hangs....not a deal breaker or phone bricker in anyway. The key is to get to download mode.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349895 and get the full gb version and the atlas pit file.
Make sure your drivers are current. Take battery out. Plug USB into phone first, then computer, then hold down volume rocker to get into Download mode.
Open Odin, put the pit file in Pit section, the GB file in the PDA section and hit Start.

Also try a differant usb cable
It my be a bad cable

jmac9 said:
I've unplugged my phone many times during ODIN when it just hangs....not a deal breaker or phone bricker in anyway. The key is to get to download mode.
Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1349895 and get the full gb version and the atlas pit file.
Make sure your drivers are current. Take battery out. Plug USB into phone first, then computer, then hold down volume rocker to get into Download mode.
Open Odin, put the pit file in Pit section, the GB file in the PDA section and hit Start.
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Thanks for the replies I really appreciate it, I cannot get into download mode as when i press the volume down it just goes to android system recovery and no where else so I bought a jigg, hopefully It comes soon

Alright so I got my jig and my new charger + battery's but it's still sitting on the same part where it got bricked before on odin it just says
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CI500_VZW_EH03_GB_CM.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> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> param.lfs
<ID:0/003> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003> recovery.bin
<ID:0/003> zImage
<ID:0/003> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/003> dbdata.rfs
<ID:0/003> cache.rfs
<ID:0/003> movinand.bin
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
and it's been at that mode.bin for about 40 minutes now... and when this happened last time the battery fell out of the back and that's how it got bricked... should it be taking this long?

Not sure
Bionic

Which Odin files are you using? Some GB Odin tars don't have everything you need to restore from some bricks. Get a Verizon version. Plus it sounds like your using phone instead of PDA. I've done out beefier and had similar symptoms.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk

Stephen.k.spear said:
Which Odin files are you using? Some GB Odin tars don't have everything you need to restore from some bricks. Get a Verizon version. Plus it sounds like your using phone instead of PDA. I've done out beefier and had similar symptoms.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1238070&page=1
I'm using the GB files from there and i am doing PDA. i've left it for like 4 hours now So i'm just going to try installing VIA sd card.

Try the ed05 ROM found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124391
Also use the pit found there. This always gets me it when things go bad.
If that doesn't work you might be screwed.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk

Stephen.k.spear said:
Try the ed05 ROM found here.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124391
Also use the pit found there. This always gets me it when things go bad.
If that doesn't work you might be screwed.
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk
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I am installing this now and for the past 15 mins it's been stuck at movinand.bin i'll let it sit there for an hour before I install via sd card, Keep in mind I'm not using the verizon fascinate I'm using the telus fascinate 3g+ which is the SGH-T959D

well now my phone boots up if i try to go to download mode it goes to the system recovery mode how ever if i let it try to start normally it boots up and just sits on a verizon wireless logo for ever

OMG it took about 10 minutes but it loaded!!!!!

vilhjalmr said:
OMG it took about 10 minutes but it loaded!!!!!
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So you're good?
Sent from my SCH-I500 using Tapatalk

Samsung Galaxy A3 (SM-A300FU) Hard Bricked !

Hello guys i'm new so sorry if i'm doing something wrong,
7 or 8 month ago i've updated my rooted samsung galaxy a3 (SM-A300FU) to android lollipop with odin (it was rooted so i could not install updates from the phone) and it worket successfully but next day i've rebooted my phone and it showed me blue, red and other colors dotted screen, i powered off my phone by holding power buton 10 seconds and booted it in factory mode thinking that my phone was already rooted ^^' i've flashed android lollipop again and device deconnected from my pc, and it won't turn on on recovery mode, charge and my pc don't recognize device either (tried many ways: Volume up + power + home, power only etc...). My phone is 100% dead and i wanted to know if there is a way to get it back ?
Thanks and sorry for my english

Your phone is 100% dead if it won't respond at all and won't be recognized by a pc

AceyWAR said:
Your phone is 100% dead if it won't respond at all and won't be recognized by a pc
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Yeah i already know it but is there a way to take it back to life ?

eskinezz said:
Yeah i already know it but is there a way to take it back to life ?
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Nope, sorry

eskinezz said:
Hello guys i'm new so sorry if i'm doing something wrong,
7 or 8 month ago i've updated my rooted samsung galaxy a3 (SM-A300FU) to android lollipop with odin (it was rooted so i could not install updates from the phone) and it worket successfully but next day i've rebooted my phone and it showed me blue, red and other colors dotted screen, i powered off my phone by holding power buton 10 seconds and booted it in factory mode thinking that my phone was already rooted ^^' i've flashed android lollipop again and device deconnected from my pc, and it won't turn on on recovery mode, charge and my pc don't recognize device either (tried many ways: Volume up + power + home, power only etc...). My phone is 100% dead and i wanted to know if there is a way to get it back ?
Thanks and sorry for my english
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Can it boot into download mode? Volume DOWN + Home + Power

jnvdh06 said:
Can it boot into download mode? Volume DOWN + Home + Power
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I tried all but not working :/

eskinezz said:
Hello guys i'm new so sorry if i'm doing something wrong,
7 or 8 month ago i've updated my rooted samsung galaxy a3 (SM-A300FU) to android lollipop with odin (it was rooted so i could not install updates from the phone) and it worket successfully but next day i've rebooted my phone and it showed me blue, red and other colors dotted screen, i powered off my phone by holding power buton 10 seconds and booted it in factory mode thinking that my phone was already rooted ^^' i've flashed android lollipop again and device deconnected from my pc, and it won't turn on on recovery mode, charge and my pc don't recognize device either (tried many ways: Volume up + power + home, power only etc...). My phone is 100% dead and i wanted to know if there is a way to get it back ?
Thanks and sorry for my english
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Let your phone charge, try switching it on after 2 hours (Try Normal, recovery, and download mode) . If it doesnt work, you probably have hardbricked your device. It is fairly uncommon though. If it is still in warranty, get it replaced. Dont agree to having modified any files, rooting, custom recovery etc if they ask, just tell them it wont switch on. You should be fine.

abhinavparasher said:
Let your phone charge, try switching it on after 2 hours (Try Normal, recovery, and download mode) . If it doesnt work, you probably have hardbricked your device. It is fairly uncommon though. If it is still in warranty, get it replaced. Dont agree to having modified any files, rooting, custom recovery etc if they ask, just tell them it wont switch on. You should be fine.
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Yeah well thank you

LoL Phone is hardbricked , thinking this forum is dead as like our A300FU ! no development for
SM -A300FU. Plus no one is Uploading or sharing debrick image! plus the bad thing is battery is non removable.

Xangelic said:
LoL Phone is hardbricked , thinking this forum is dead as like our A300FU ! no development for
SM -A300FU. Plus no one is Uploading or sharing debrick image! plus the bad thing is battery is non removable.
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Yeah i was searching everywhere debrick image :crying:

Hardbricks cannot be solved by flashing. Your phone is dead if it doesnt start up in recovery or download modes. Even adb push will not work without your phone displaying atleast something on the screen.

eskinezz said:
Yeah i was searching everywhere debrick image :crying:
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same here !!!!

Surely it's possible to create this debrick image in Linux?
The bootloaders are in the stock firmware package.
Combine the images required in the correct order by looking at the pit file. This will give the address and byte count of the respective images.
Mount the combined image in Linux then pull the required portion of the image using dd.

ashyx said:
Surely it's possible to create this debrick image in Linux?
The bootloaders are in the stock firmware package.
Combine the images required in the correct order by looking at the pit file. This will give the address and byte count of the respective images.
Mount the combined image in Linux then pull the required portion of the image using dd.
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As the op originally stated, the phone is not detected through usb. It should be atleast detected for it to read the files through sd card, if it fails to do so from the motherboard.
In my opinion, the only way to revive the phone is through jtag.
Again, i might be wrong. Id like to hear your say on this @ashyx

ashyx said:
Surely it's possible to create this debrick image in Linux?
The bootloaders are in the stock firmware package.
Combine the images required in the correct order by looking at the pit file. This will give the address and byte count of the respective images.
Mount the combined image in Linux then pull the required portion of the image using dd.
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Another method by Samsung confid document acording to that make a bootable ext sd card through Odin ne any other normal phone using TFlash , repartion checked and selecting files BL and PIT only and thn place that card in hardbrick phone and goto dowbload mode with key combo.... but the problem is ODIN give error "Repartion failed" :/ tried so many times with diff Sdcards but no luck... if someone upload and share Debrick.img of A300Fu ll try that... but no one is sharing :/:/
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abhinavparasher said:
As the op originally stated, the phone is not detected through usb. It should be atleast detected for it to read the files through sd card, if it fails to do so from the motherboard.
In my opinion, the only way to revive the phone is through jtag.
Again, i might be wrong. Id like to hear your say on this @ashyx
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There is no support in Jtag for A300Fu!

Xangelic said:
Another method by Samsung confid document acording to that make a bootable ext sd card through Odin ne any other normal phone using TFlash , repartion checked and selecting files BL and PIT only and thn place that card in hardbrick phone and goto dowbload mode with key combo.... but the problem is ODIN give error "Repartion failed" :/ tried so many times with diff Sdcards but no luck... if someone upload and share Debrick.img of A300Fu ll try that... but no one is sharing :/:/
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There is no support in Jtag for A300Fu!
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If you can get to download mode then and odin detects your device you don't need a debrick image as you are not hard bricked. Just flash the stock firmware.
This is for people who can't access download mode.

ashyx said:
If you can get to download mode then and odin detects your device you don't need a debrick image as you are not hard bricked. Just flash the stock firmware.
This is for people who can't access download mode.
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A300fu is hardbricked! so no download mode in a300fu! but making a bootable sd card through another phone is a solution provided by samsung !
while making a bootable sdcard for bootloader in another normal phone the odin give error '' repartition failed !
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and this is the error i got !
<ID:0/073> Added!!
<ID:0/073> Odin v.3 engine (ID:73)..
<ID:0/073> File analysis..
<ID:0/073> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/073> Initialzation..
<ID:0/073> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/073> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/073>
<ID:0/073> Re-Partition operation failed.
<ID:0/073> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Xangelic said:
A300fu is hardbricked! so no download mode in a300fu! but making a bootable sd card through another phone is a solution provided by samsung !
while making a bootable sdcard for bootloader in another normal phone the odin give error '' repartition failed !
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and this is the error i got !
<ID:0/073> Added!!
<ID:0/073> Odin v.3 engine (ID:73)..
<ID:0/073> File analysis..
<ID:0/073> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/073> Initialzation..
<ID:0/073> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/073> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/073>
<ID:0/073> Re-Partition operation failed.
<ID:0/073> Added!!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Have you got the bootloader of sma300fu ? If you do can you send it to me please i need it

Xangelic said:
A300fu is hardbricked! so no download mode in a300fu! but making a bootable sd card through another phone is a solution provided by samsung !
while making a bootable sdcard for bootloader in another normal phone the odin give error '' repartition failed !
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and this is the error i got !
Added!!
Odin v.3 engine (ID:73)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Set PIT file..
DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
Re-Partition operation failed.
Added!!
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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So how is odin detecting your device then if there is no download mode?

ashyx said:
So how is odin detecting your device then if there is no download mode?
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sorry my mistake!! here is the error!!!!! ( i didnt checked Tflash before ) sorry
here is the exact error
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<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> T Flash...
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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eskinezz said:
Have you got the bootloader of sma300fu ? If you do can you send it to me please i need it
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you want bootloader file or boot repair document by samsung??? , that **** is not working for me.. coz odin give error re partion failed..

Stuck in bootloop and not even ODIN wants to work! Help!

Hi,
My wife's phone SM-G935F started to bootloop after a normal update. It goes to the loading screen (IMG 1) and just stays there. The only thing I can do from there is VolDown+Power to reset or Voldown+Home+Power to Recovery mode.
Can't access factory reset mode, and the only other thing i've been able for it to show is the light-blue screen with the "!" simbol and "Try using Smart Switch Recovery..." which didn't work.
IMG1= https://s11.postimg.org/w6vna4mwz/20161029_180455.jpg
I Don't exacly know the region of the phone, but i think it is the Trinidad and Tobago one (International unlocked bought from B&H).
Anyone knows how to know region from a cell you can't boot?
Also don't know if OEM was active or not, but i think this is the problem. If i can't boot the cell, hoy to disable OEM prot?
When I try to ODIN it shows this:
http://postimg.org/image/4yyt2sd1b/
And then it FAILS
I don't know what more to do.
My odin active options are:
Auto Reboot
F. Reset Time
And the phome screen goes from this:
http://postimg.org/image/qwqoiu2nz/
To displaying this
http://smg.photobucket.com/user/brava/media/20150902_012011_zpsjm9lr9np.jpg.html
Just instead of RECOVERY, it says BOOT.
I successfully updated the bootload so the "!" simbol and "Try using Smart Switch Recovery..." screen isn't showing anymore, but the bootloop is still going. Cant update the AP, CP not CSC.
Anyone has any idea what can i do?
This phone was running Marshmelow, never had been rooted and never used custom roms in it. It was only 3 months old. Think of the children
Thanks

smart switch will work if you download the drivers to your computer. this step is necessary to allow smart switch to see your phone.
then use smart switch, click on more, emergency recovery, then device initialization.
followinstructions, it should take about 5 minutes to recover your phone, if you have input the correct information.

Cosmic Blue said:
smart switch will work if you download the drivers to your computer. this step is necessary to allow smart switch to see your phone.
then use smart switch, click on more, emergency recovery, then device initialization.
followinstructions, it should take about 5 minutes to recover your phone, if you have input the correct information.
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Does the phone needs to be in download mode? or in the loading screen is ok?
Only 3 options I have are:
Boot screen (galaxy screen)
Powered Off
Download mode.
I can't reach any other screens.
Thanks!

Sedado77 said:
Does the phone needs to be in download mode? or in the loading screen is ok?
Only 3 options I have are:
Boot screen (galaxy screen)
Powered Off
Download mode.
I can't reach any other screens.
Thanks!
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Loading screen is fine as long as smart switch can see your phone, the procedure should work.
I was in the same position once.

what have u chosed in odin? this look like bootloader is broken

Cosmic Blue said:
Loading screen is fine as long as smart switch can see your phone, the procedure should work.
I was in the same position once.
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Smart Swich is working as ****. it doesn't load the recovery screen even if the phone is not connected
Any idea how to make it work=?
Windows 7 x64 here.

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<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> param.bin
<ID:0/003> cm.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Here is my ODIN log when I try to BT/AD my phone.

Sedado77 said:
Here is my ODIN log when I try to BT/AD my phone.
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This is the case when i try to AD everytime. I'm quite sure my problem is the region of the firmware, but i can't know WHICH firmware to download. I called the US store where i bought it and they told me it was from Vietnam.
Got the Vietnam Stock Firmware (XXV) and it still is "Blocked by FRP Lock" when it tryies to do the recovery.img file...
Anyone knows how to get the region of the phone from the serial/imei or any other meens whith a soft bricked phone?
I tried SmartSwitch but it had the same problem. I think it used the region from the BL/CSC i flashed to it instead of the original one...
Also, the radio from the Vietnam version didn't match my phone...
Any ideas?
I can't take it to the manufacturer, i bought it online from H&M in the US and I live in South America.
HELP!!!:crying::crying:

load Odin 3.1.2.3
load Samsung_G935x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR
Power off Phone ( hold Power + Vol down) ..... hold Power+Home+Vol down to enter Download mode....
connect S7 Edge to Computer ( DL Mode)
open Odin as an Administrator (!!) - right click on Odin-
put "Samsung_G935x_QC_Rooted_BOOT.TAR" in Odin
Flash
if it won`t work... try a samsung kernel... without root

I have same problem as OP help ? I had 7.0 update but it only made my phone restart, now i flashed official with odin and now stuck in bootloop... can only seem to access download mode, smart switch if i try connect says my phone is not supported.. what the hell to do now ???

Problems Flashing

T-Mo On5 Pro (I think lol
So I flashed pegasis and reborn. Turns out that they both have sound issues and the camera doesn't work on either.
So I tried to flash the recovery from one of the other threads, nothing.
Tried to reflash pagasis and reborn, nothing.
I can get to TWRP which is awesome but now even ODIN can't push anything.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
At this point, I'm stuck and need a little bit of help (to at least go back to stock). Thanks!

I had this issue as well and what i did was use samsung kies to go back to stock since phone got semi-bricked and i could only enter download mode, since you have access to twrp you can try and flash the superstars rom which is stable and pretty much bug free

Echo_0408 said:
I had this issue as well and what i did was use samsung kies to go back to stock since phone got semi-bricked and i could only enter download mode, since you have access to twrp you can try and flash the superstars rom which is stable and pretty much bug free
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Well, I guess I can grab Kies in the meantime.
Where did you grab the superstars ROM and the stock ROM? I just want to make sure camera and phone work lol.

Rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...to/stock-rom-on5-flashable-metro-pcs-t3476919
Stock:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723757092307323
Remember that kies flashes the up to date stock rom so there's no need to download the stock one in my opinion

Echo_0408 said:
Rom:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/sa...to/stock-rom-on5-flashable-metro-pcs-t3476919
Stock:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24723757092307323
Remember that kies flashes the up to date stock rom so there's no need to download the stock one in my opinion
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Great now I have "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software" on the On5.
I have to grab that to fix it so I can use Kies? or do I just use that now? :crying:
EDIT: So I can still drop it into download mode. But Kies and Smart Switch recognize that something is getting added. What am I missing for recovery? ...
Also - SOS send halps!

I've also been there, place your On5 on download mode and go to kies, Tools, firmware upgrade and initialisation it will ask for device model and s/n (everything can be found behind the battery) oh and type everything in CAPS

Echo_0408 said:
I've also been there, place your On5 on download mode and go to kies, Tools, firmware upgrade and initialisation it will ask for device model and s/n (everything can be found behind the battery) oh and type everything in CAPS
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Failed to run firmware update. Unknown Error Occurred. Thanks for you all your help in this matter. I think it might be dead. lol

I'm sorry friend but I have no idea to what to do next I've semi-bricked this phone more times than I can count and managed to bring it back to life every time, maybe it's the variant? I have the sm-g550t or t-mo variant..

Echo_0408 said:
I'm sorry friend but I have no idea to what to do next I've semi-bricked this phone more times than I can count and managed to bring it back to life every time, maybe it's the variant? I have the sm-g550t or t-mo variant..
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Thanks for messaging back every time though It's the T-Mo version as well. I'm really at a loss at this point. Going to try one more time this weekend and see what I get. :cheers:
Oh man - I don't know what happened but it finally recovered. I think doing it at home made the difference. Thanks!

SM-T580 no OS, unable to boot into TWRP to load ROM

Looking for some direction if possible. I have a SM-T580, with no ROM, and am currently unable to flash a ROM via ODIN. I have re-installled TWRP and the verity patch but the device will not boot into TWRP/ recovery to install Lineage OS, or any other ROM for that matter. I attempted to re-pack Lineage as a .tar so that I could try to flash it but ODIN crashed when I tried it. Since my device had already updated to Oreo prior to it failing, I am not been able to reinstall a previous version, (I tried).
Currently am stuck at a flickering Logo screen., but only if USB is plugged in. If not plugged in, no boot...
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The message in the top right corner says "Recovery is not SEANDROID Enforcing JTAG lock is not set". I can boot into download mode, just not sure what to flash at this point.

I have been able to restore my t580 back to nougat. Try autoroot here https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-a/how-to/root-t3674409
It will force you to facotry reset your device. The official twrp recovery isn't compatible with the Oreo 8.1 Update. Try flashing followmsi's newest twrp recovery from here https://drive.google.com/drive/mobi...-mGf0b_oQ69wirVcgd-okF-ps?sort=13&direction=a
In Odin (use 3.13.x) untick autoreboot or you will not be able to boot into recovery. After you flash twrp, press vol- and Power. When the screen turns black, immediately switch to home button and vol + and power. When you are succeed at booting twerp, you must format the data partition to remove encryption and reboot again to twerp to be able to use the data partition. Wipe all and install your favourite Rom. Try also to Flash newest followmsi Kernel. You can find it on the link above. I hope you find this post helpful.

In a similar situation. How do you just put it back to stock? I used the twrp, but I then tried to flash the latest stock in odin, and it failed.

another try.
Well my husband managed totally kill my T580 so I gave it a break yesterday. I am going to try @AndroidJail's suggestion below. I will let you know how it turns out. Wish me luck!:fingers-crossed:

Flutterfly said:
Well my husband managed totally kill my T580 so I gave it a break yesterday. I am going to try @AndroidJail's suggestion below. I will let you know how it turns out. Wish me luck!:fingers-crossed:
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Good luck!
Wish me luck too, I have the same problem as above. Will only show battery icon and download mode if USB is plugged in.
When trying to flash in Odin it just hangs on "Inilitilzation" and nothing ever happens.

redheelerdog said:
Good luck!
Wish me luck too, I have the same problem as above. Will only show battery icon and download mode if USB is plugged in.
When trying to flash in Odin it just hangs on "Inilitilzation" and nothing ever happens.
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That's exactly what mine was doing. I was able to flash the newest TWRP file that androidjail points to but cannot get it to boot into TWRP. I don't know where to go from there.....

Flutterfly said:
Well my husband managed totally kill my T580 so I gave it a break yesterday. I am going to try @AndroidJail's suggestion below. I will let you know how it turns out. Wish me luck!:fingers-crossed:
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Start from scratch and download a Nougat version of Android from Sammobile and Odin version 3.13.1. Boot into download mode and plug into PC after starting Odin. In this version of Odin you must unzip the tar file and select ONLY the AP and BL files. If you didn't see "Added" appear in the Odin log box when you plugged in the tablet, then you need to check the Samsung-Usb-Driver-v1.5.61.0 is installed on the PC. This install will replace TWRP with the stock recovery and the tablet should boot the stock ROM. If this works, it means your tablet is OK and we can proceed with installing TWRP and any custom ROM.
edit: There is nothing wrong with AndroidJail's advice. I just advise taking it one step at a time. IOW, get a stock ROM working first to make sure there isn't a hardware problem.
Edit: BTW, you don't have to bother setting up the stock ROM. Just want to make sure it boots OK before proceeding with TWRP and custom ROM.

follow-up question regarding T-580
lewmur said:
Start from scratch and download a Nougat version of Android from Sammobile and Odin version 3.13.1. Boot into download mode and plug into PC after starting Odin. In this version of Odin you must unzip the tar file and select ONLY the AP and BL files. If you didn't see "Added" appear in the Odin log box when you plugged in the tablet, then you need to check the Samsung-Usb-Driver-v1.5.61.0 is installed on the PC. This install will replace TWRP with the stock recovery and the tablet should boot the stock ROM. If this works, it means your tablet is OK and we can proceed with installing TWRP and any custom ROM.
edit: There is nothing wrong with AndroidJail's advice. I just advise taking it one step at a time. IOW, get a stock ROM working first to make sure there isn't a hardware problem.
Edit: BTW, you don't have to bother setting up the stock ROM. Just want to make sure it boots OK before proceeding with TWRP and custom ROM.
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So I have new information! I was able to Flash the AP and CSC file of the 8.1.0 firmware but when I attempt to flash the BL file, it fails.
This is he error I get:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 5 M
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/006> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> param.bin
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any suggestions? I feel like I'm so close!!

In the same situation
In the same situation.
Upgraded to 8.1, installed Ashyx's version of TWRP.
Was attempting to remove encryption so i could access internal storage and SD card (and install LineageOS 15.1) when I messed up something with the partitions probably wiped out something important, TWRP gave a warning that there's no OS.
Now can't seem to flash anything through Odin (Using 3.13.1).
Tried the stock 8.1, doesn't work, stock BL, AP, CSC, nothing.
"can't open specified line", sometimes just freezes and fails.
Cannot get to recovery, cannot reflash TWRP.
Would love some help.
This is what I get when I try to flash CSC of 8.1:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 75 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Any luck?
MajorBoobage said:
In the same situation.
Upgraded to 8.1, installed Ashyx's version of TWRP.
Was attempting to remove encryption so i could access internal storage and SD card (and install LineageOS 15.1) when I messed up something with the partitions probably wiped out something important, TWRP gave a warning that there's no OS.
Now can't seem to flash anything through Odin (Using 3.13.1).
Tried the stock 8.1, doesn't work, stock BL, AP, CSC, nothing.
"can't open specified line", sometimes just freezes and fails.
Cannot get to recovery, cannot reflash TWRP.
Would love some help.
This is what I get when I try to flash CSC of 8.1:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 75 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Can't open the specified file. (Line: 1892)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Were you ever able to get your device working? I
was not, but just recently it was suggested that the wrong Bootloader REV could be causing my issue. Thought I would share with you.

has anyone made any progress regarding this issue. TWRP reboot fails every time I try and I have to flash to OREO 8.1 to restore device. All attempts to downgrade to Android 7 or 6 fail as well.
SM-T580N (canada)

BMcDoh said:
has anyone made any progress regarding this issue. TWRP reboot fails every time I try and I have to flash to OREO 8.1 to restore device. All attempts to downgrade to Android 7 or 6 fail as well.
SM-T580N (canada)
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Yes, finally. Your issue seems to be the Bootloader

Casper Young said:
Yes, finally. Your issue seems to be the Bootloader
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How did you get yours working? Which files and bootloader?
Thanks

There are 3 FRP Recovery Locks
redheelerdog said:
How did you get yours working? Which files and bootloader?
Thanks
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This may be difficult to explain. I've been scouring all through XDA searching for an answer to a second issue and this apparently is a third. So here I need to back up. My first issue was after I rooted my T580. I was Beta testing and on a search and destroy mission with a root method that worked well, yet had a few bugs which I was correcting at the time. I had already provided a fix for the Samsung Security Agent for people to take care of the issue where the device ask users to reboot. And I have noticed it often doesn't charge while in use. In the Developer Settings the USB Configuration does not move from MTP to Charge, this one seemed a Settings issue that I noticed on my tab that no-one else mentioned. I also ran into a difficulty with going to Download Mode and this was yielding different issues. No Recovery was one of them. Others were mentioning a redirection to a locked FRP. I tried to replicate the issue only to be locked into Download Mode and couldn't flash nor leave.
I got out of that by holding the power, home and both volumes down until the device shut off and reset (about 20 seconds). After this I booted up again and the Device Manager was giving me a notification of some security threat asking for a restart. This was the Security Agent again. I turned it off and tried to reboot to recovery. I got redirected to a blue page with red letters at the top left saying, "Custom Binaries Blocked by FRP Lock". The symtoms are: Bootlooping, won't load past Logo screen and often flickers. Download mode is accessable but Odin3 is not flashing official firmware. Worst of all? Absolutely no Recovery. I flashed this in: SM-T580 Binary 4 FRP Unlock.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1iXrZR2E7m6Ai5InAw8u3lzeLhb3ThRo5?usp=sharing
Incorrect or invalid files are the reason for this happening which overload the Binaries so they're blocked! Now this got me out of FRP Lock which ended my personal issue. Here's some things I picked up along the way that are useful,
This one clears Knox:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EolYe9auY9jslYSpSgHoon_YB00D2noV/view?usp=sharing
Here's an updated TWRP: (For the T580)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/125ucHgjdNYqs54k2EmiwJZY_KxTdsTMi/view?usp=sharing
And here's a patched Odin3.13B because the normal one has some difficulties:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/13c0uDH99PcUzO0cnHuyBKy2e-b_I1W53/view?usp=sharing
The second issue is with another tablet but very similar. having all the same symptoms but the recovery redirect doesn't say Custom Binaries blocked ect. It said:
Odin Mode
Download Speed
Fast
PRODUCT NAME: SM-T580
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
FRP LOCK: ON
Secure Download: Enabled
WARRANTY VOID: 1 (0x0500)
Frp is enabled.
Ignore pit partition
So far I can do nothing to correct the difficulty of the second FRP Lock. And here appears to be a third FRP Lock. This is unusual! It is not advisable to downgrade to 7.1 because of the differences in partitioning. And it's a serious consideration that whomever had the device before may have tried because it referrs to the pit files. I've tried many different methods, OEM Unlock, flashed the bootloader in, the BL, the BL and the AP, the 3 file (BL, AP & CSC) and the 4 file (BL, AP & Home CSC) and got nothing! But fixing the partition or pit files wasn't one of the methods.

Try holding Power+ Vol up AND vol down + home button (touch the screen with entire thumb over the charging port) all at once. When you see the writing popup let go of power but keep the other buttons pressed. Hope it helps. Worked for me
S.S

So Casper, just to confirm, you are able to load this TWRP on your T580 with 8.1? I have a rooted P580 with Samsung 8.1 and have never managed to get TWRP to load - I get a black screen/can't boot and have to install vanilla all over again to get past that. To my knowledge after searching everywhere there has not been a fix as of this date (9/30/19), and lots of people want that fix so they can load the adoptable storage patch zip and get past the 16GB storage limitation - that is my impetus as well - bought a quality high speed microSD for that purpose. Put many hours into already this so am reluctant to try again unless someone has verified that this TWRP will load under 8.1 on a 580. I assume that the T580 and P580 are TWRP identical. My FRP is unlocked so I don't share that part of your problem.

Having similar issue with my t580. Can boot to download mode but nothing else. Can get to splash screen if I leave download mode, but tablet sits there. If I plug it into wall charger I have grey battery icon with lightning bolt. I have tried flashing many combination files and BL/AP/CSC files with no luck. Odin(v3.13 and modded) hang at either setup connection or initialization. Trying to install TWRP does the same. I'm about ready to use this thing as a small boogie board. I have some images I'll post

See attached images. Also, screen will "flicker" aometimes. Not sure if that has to do with low battery or what. But when it is flickering, Odin seems to get to sboot. Well it did once. At that point FRP lock was showing off in Odin. But device would not boot back to download mode til I charged it for about 10min. Once I booted back to download mode, FRP was back on.

Well, I had a major problem with my T-580, no OS, unable to boot, tried 3 PCs and 2 laptops with no luck. Odin would just hang and that just sucked ass. (device battery had gone completely dead, that was the only thing that put me in the boot loop)
Posted questions in this thread and started another with no luck. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...italzation-t3870557/post78234744#post78234744
Damn near took a hammer to the MF several times but I didn't. :laugh:
I got an email last week about some responses to this thread and started reading, in the past I had taken out the 64MB micro SD and tried to load some files on it that way but that never worked.
I picked up the T-580 a couple of days ago, plugged it in (totally dead), let it charge for maybe 10mins.
I held the power, vol +-, and home buttons... and low and behold, the SOB booted up into the normal home screen!
I really could not believe it started right up without doing anything.
The 64MB micro SD was out of the slot when all this went on, so I think maybe all the BS with Odin and OS locks had something to do with the micro SD? Not sure, but I am glad I did not smash the MF.
Probably won't help anyone with this post but I wanted to share my latest experience with a rooted T-580. I would probably not root these devices again based on this **** ass experience, but I am glad I got the thing back.

redheelerdog said:
Well, I had a major problem with my T-580, no OS, unable to boot, tried 3 PCs and 2 laptops with no luck. Odin would just hang and that just sucked ass. (device battery had gone completely dead, that was the only thing that put me in the boot loop)
Posted questions in this thread and started another with no luck. https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...italzation-t3870557/post78234744#post78234744
Damn near took a hammer to the MF several times but I didn't. :laugh:
I got an email last week about some responses to this thread and started reading, in the past I had taken out the 64MB micro SD and tried to load some files on it that way but that never worked.
I picked up the T-580 a couple of days ago, plugged it in (totally dead), let it charge for maybe 10mins.
I held the power, vol +-, and home buttons... and low and behold, the SOB booted up into the normal home screen!
I really could not believe it started right up without doing anything.
The 64MB micro SD was out of the slot when all this went on, so I think maybe all the BS with Odin and OS locks had something to do with the micro SD? Not sure, but I am glad I did not smash the MF.
Probably won't help anyone with this post but I wanted to share my latest experience with a rooted T-580. I would probably not root these devices again based on this **** ass experience, but I am glad I got the thing back.
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You should name it Lazarus....?