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I have the Galaxy Y of a co-worker, it suddendly started FC everything, till it just reboots.
I tried to open recovery and do wipe data / factory reset, and yet its like nothing, it goes up right where it was.
Its stock rom with hebrew, and I couldnt find this rom to re-flash it with odin, so im kinda stuck.
Anyone has recommendations what to do in such situation?
The hebrew menus (& RTL of course) is very important

Have you tried with CWM recovery by first going to mounts and storage then mount /data and then wiping it?
Sent from my Quad-core 1.5GHz 512MB RAM GT-S5360 using xda premium

I wish i had CWM.
its stock, with stock recovery.

eranyanay said:
I wish i had CWM.
its stock, with stock recovery.
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Actually, download this cwm zip:
http://www.mediafire.com/?22sf24gvospcf20
Now go into recovery mode, choose to apply update from sdcard and locate the downloaded zip and choose it.
You will be in CWM recovery, now follow the steps i told you on my previous post.
Sent from my Quad-core 1.5GHz 512MB RAM GT-S5360 using xda premium

Try to do wipe from settings it has several option
NOTHING TO SEE HERE

technosavie said:
Try to do wipe from settings it has several option
NOTHING TO SEE HERE
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I found hebrew rom for the device, which i neeed to flash with odin.
my problem is..it wont recognize the phone.
Im familiar with the process, i do it on my wife's S2 several times..I plug the phone when its in download mode, but odin doesnt show it recognizes it.
Its like the entire computer doesnt recognize it.
Any ideas?

eranyanay said:
I found hebrew rom for the device, which i neeed to flash with odin.
my problem is..it wont recognize the phone.
Im familiar with the process, i do it on my wife's S2 several times..I plug the phone when its in download mode, but odin doesnt show it recognizes it.
Its like the entire computer doesnt recognize it.
Any ideas?
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its drivers are nt installed...
First disable/uninstall kies for better response...
Now install samsung drivers found in doky's odin thread...
..
Boot ur phone in download mode..
Now connect usb nd ta-da...
Its done.. Just flash now..
Make sure u hv nt ticked on re-partition, bootloader or pit file..
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

well, it worked eventually, i managed to flash a new rom but its stuck on boot screen, the one with model name and code .."Samsung Galaxy Y young GT-S5360"
I tried two firmwares, it happens with both..
What should I try next?

strange...
Try another flash..
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

tried, but then it bootloops
all the times i tried to flash both pda + phone or pda+phone+csc
when i tried pda only, it flashed ok but now its stuck on the start screen again.

Odin shows success right...
Post the coding at the down-left side of odin application with pda in pda...modem in phone nd csc in csc...nothing else..!!
Just copy paste...
Sry bt u hv to flash stock rom via odin again..
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

try to use another odin...

I downloaded the "S5360_XXKK6_OXXKK2_XXKK5_by_Doky", inserted all files to odin and the output is:
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> boot.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> param.lfs
<ID:0/005> sbl.bin
<ID:0/005> system.img
<ID:0/005> BcmCP.img
<ID:0/005> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/005> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/005> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/005> csc.rfs
<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/005> RES OK !!
<ID:0/005> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
then the screen flashes with the device model, and it passes to next screen..the samsung audio & logo is on screen
and then it keeps looping in that situation

use this odin bro maybe it will help...

it doesnt seem to help..
i tried with one rom, with pit or without..it ends the same
could it be some hardware defect? :|

eranyanay said:
it doesnt seem to help..
i tried with one rom, with pit or without..it ends the same
could it be some hardware defect? :|
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If boot loops comes then do wipe data from recovery
NOTHING TO SEE HERE

i did it every time (also cache) when i flashed with odin
could it be something else?
i tried pit + pda, pit+pda+phone, pit+pda+phone+csc
all of the above without pda, or any sub-group of these items..
it ends the same

Then service centre is the only option...sry..
Now flash ur region's firmware
And go to service centre and tell them it happened all of a sudden..
Nd act like a dumb who don't knw
Anything abt xda or rooting or odin or recovery mode or anything
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

That's too bad... :-\

eranyanay said:
That's too bad... :-\
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Sry...
** rooting is new for me,
nd i am a noob to root....**

[Q] Everything except WiFi is working. S4 I-9505

Model number
GT-I9505
Android version
4.3
Baseband version
I9505XXUEMJ7
Kernel version
3.4.0-1765174
[email protected] #1
Tue Oct 15 16:14:54 KST 2013
Build number
JSS15J.I9505XXUEMJ7
SELinux status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9505_4.3_0010
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung
So, i just bought this device from a friends friend who hasn't used it for a few months and even when i got it, it was 4.2 and WiFi was not working. But the problem is that i can't switch it on. When i try and press to switch it on, it doesn't do anything. Even in the notification bar, i can't turn it on.
So, what is the safest thing for me to do and fix this and is it even fixable?
The device is not rooted or flashed in any way. It's plain stock.
If somebody could reply with a step by step procedure to fix this, i would be really greatfull.

re: no wifi
nikolanicic said:
Model number
GT-I9505
Android version
4.3
Baseband version
I9505XXUEMJ7
Kernel version
3.4.0-1765174
[email protected] #1
Tue Oct 15 16:14:54 KST 2013
Build number
JSS15J.I9505XXUEMJ7
SELinux status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9505_4.3_0010
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung
So, i just bought this device from a friends friend who hasn't used it for a few months and even when i got it, it was 4.2 and WiFi was not working. But the problem is that i can't switch it on. When i try and press to switch it on, it doesn't do anything. Even in the notification bar, i can't turn it on.
So, what is the safest thing for me to do and fix this and is it even fixable?
The device is not rooted or flashed in any way. It's plain stock.
If somebody could reply with a step by step procedure to fix this, i would be really greatfull.
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If that was my phone and I did not want to root it this is what I would do.
Download Ktoonsez International 4.3 kernel:
http://ktoonsez.jonathanjsimon.com/sgs4/TW/KT-SGS4-JB4.3-TW-INTL-12.22.2013.zip
Then rename the file to "update.zip" and copy it from computer to the phone's
internal sdcard.
Before anything else, use the file manager which is in your app drawer just
to be sure that the filename is "update.zip".
(it cannot be anything else unless you root the phone)
Once you are sure of the filename, reboot the phone into the stock recovery mode
and select the option "flash update.zip" or the wording might be "install update.zip".
If you cannot find update.zip it means that you have re-named it wrongly
or you have not copied it to /sdcard.
It cannot be in some folder, it must be in the root of your sdcard.
If worst came to worst and it was my phone and the above did not work
I would simply root the phone and flash a custom recovery after that it
would be a very easy fix.
Good luck!

Misterjunky said:
If that was my phone and I did not want to root it this is what I would do.
Download Ktoonsez International 4.3 kernel:
Then rename the file to "update.zip" and copy it from computer to the phone's
internal sdcard.
Before anything else, use the file manager which is in your app drawer just
to be sure that the filename is "update.zip".
(it cannot be anything else unless you root the phone)
Once you are sure of the filename, reboot the phone into the stock recovery mode
and select the option "flash update.zip" or the wording might be "install update.zip".
If you cannot find update.zip it means that you have re-named it wrongly
or you have not copied it to /sdcard.
It cannot be in some folder, it must be in the root of your sdcard.
If worst came to worst and it was my phone and the above did not work
I would simply root the phone and flash a custom recovery after that it
would be a very easy fix.
Good luck!
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I've tried doing that, i've placed the "update.zip" on both my external sdcard and internal phones memory.
When i click to go update it displays no package is anywhere to be found.
God damn it.
Any other options ? :/

nikolanicic said:
Model number
GT-I9505
Android version
4.3
Baseband version
I9505XXUEMJ7
Kernel version
3.4.0-1765174
[email protected] #1
Tue Oct 15 16:14:54 KST 2013
Build number
JSS15J.I9505XXUEMJ7
SELinux status
Enforcing
SEPF_GT-I9505_4.3_0010
Secure boot status
Type: Samsung
So, i just bought this device from a friends friend who hasn't used it for a few months and even when i got it, it was 4.2 and WiFi was not working. But the problem is that i can't switch it on. When i try and press to switch it on, it doesn't do anything. Even in the notification bar, i can't turn it on.
So, what is the safest thing for me to do and fix this and is it even fixable?
The device is not rooted or flashed in any way. It's plain stock.
If somebody could reply with a step by step procedure to fix this, i would be really greatfull.
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Do a Internal Memory Card Backup and then:
Wake your Samsung Galaxy S4
Navigate to and tap on Settings.
Go to Accounts
Tap Backup & reset.
Select Factory data reset.
You will see a warning – read it and tap Reset phone.
Now tap Erase everything.
Let the phone finish the process (will reboot too)
Try if u have WIFI now

Joku1981 said:
Do a Internal Memory Card Backup and then:
Wake your Samsung Galaxy S4
Navigate to and tap on Settings.
Go to Accounts
Tap Backup & reset.
Select Factory data reset.
You will see a warning – read it and tap Reset phone.
Now tap Erase everything.
Let the phone finish the process (will reboot too)
Try if u have WIFI now
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Nope, still not working.

nikolanicic said:
Nope, still not working.
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Try this WIFI FIX:
Use it with care!!!
1. Go to Download Mode
2. Open Odin
3. Select this FILE as PHONE/CP and click START
4. Ur phone will reboot automatically when the process finish
5. I think this will work

Joku1981 said:
Try this WIFI FIX:
Use it with care!!!
1. Go to Download Mode
2. Open Odin
3. Select this as PHONE/CP and click START
4. Ur phone will reboot automatically when the process finish
5. I think this will work
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Is this going to work even without rooting my device ?
I've tried what you suggested but i can't get ODIN to see my device unless it's powered on.
PS. This is what i have:
"Android system recovery <3e>
Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache"

nikolanicic said:
Is this going to work even without rooting my device ?
I've tried what you suggested but i can't get ODIN to see my device unless it's powered on.
PS. This is what i have:
"Android system recovery <3e>
Volume up/down to move highlight;
power button to select
reboot system now
apply update from ADB
apply update from external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache"
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Click to collapse
U are in STOCK RECOVERY Mode. U have to go DOWNLOAD MODE: HERE

Joku1981 said:
U are in STOCK RECOVERY Mode. U have to go DOWNLOAD MODE: HERE
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I have done everything you've said in the tutorial...
Output from ODIN:
"<ID:0/016> Added!!
<ID:0/016> Removed!!
<ID:0/017> Added!!
<ID:0/017> Odin v.3 engine (ID:17)..
<ID:0/017> File analysis..
<ID:0/017> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/017> Initialzation..
<ID:0/017> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/017> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/017> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/017> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/017> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/017> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/017> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/017> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/017> RES OK !!
<ID:0/017> Removed!!
<ID:0/017> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
"
The phone started but i'm still unable to switch the WiFi on.
Damn it.

nikolanicic said:
I have done everything you've said in the tutorial...
Output from ODIN:
"<ID:0/016> Added!!
<ID:0/016> Removed!!
<ID:0/017> Added!!
<ID:0/017> Odin v.3 engine (ID:17)..
<ID:0/017> File analysis..
<ID:0/017> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/017> Initialzation..
<ID:0/017> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/017> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/017> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/017> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/017> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/017> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/017> Receive Response from boot-loader
<ID:0/017> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/017> RES OK !!
<ID:0/017> Removed!!
<ID:0/017> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
"
The phone started but i'm still unable to switch the WiFi on.
Damn it.
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im having the same problem

Misterjunky said:
I would simply root the phone and flash a custom recovery after that it
would be a very easy fix.
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Click to collapse
Any custom recovery you'd suggest ?

One fun night
Well, this has been a fun night for me... It's 5:40AM at the moment while i'm writing this post. Take into consideration that i've had 0 experience in android phones before i've started flashing my Galaxy S4 a few hours ago.
So, first off, i've tried installing just the WiFi fix, had no luck. After that i've had trouble while instaling a custom rom (I9505XXUEMJ7-PRE-ROOTED-KNOX-FREE-ODEX-FULL.tar.md5) and i soft-bricked my phone. After that i've read that changing the USB port might solve the problem with ODIN so i've done that and it really fixed later. Had trouble with partitioning so i've had to find out what a PIT file was and where to download it. I flashed "I9505XXUEMJ7-PRE-ROOTED-KNOX-FREE-ODEX-FULL.tar.md5" (found it on the forums) and flashed the "WiFi fix", no luck. I've then came back to this thread and seen that Misterjunky told me to install a custom kernel and custom recovery mode. I've installed the kernel he suggested and i've installed Phillz recovery mode.
Now, what really bothers me and is SERIOUSLY getting on my nerves is THE WIFI IS STILL NOT WORKING AND I STILL CAN'T TURN IT ON!
I'm seriously bothered by this and i'm seriously going to trash it if i continue messing with it.
Someone please help me or i'll go insane.

try :download Samsung Kies3(for drivers) and Odin 1.85, port must indicate yellow box on odin when you connect your device in download mode,next try again wifi fix files on PHONE box and wait on pass green box,try even fiev times . On mine S4 work . Good luck

The problem might be cuz u are using the new bootloader (knox)... if u ar eusing that, follow the steps:
You need to install Triangle away (from google play, or just search it on google/xda) to wipe the BINARY counter. After this you will need to reflash the official samsung ROM via Odin and wipe data after installing.
Crossed fingers for you.

flashed everything tried everything wifi won't turn on
I flashed most stock firmwares out there then flashed the modem twice, then reflashed wifi fix twice. Wifi doesn't turn on. A few days ago I managed to fix it so I don't think it's hardware, or maybe now it is. Even tried custom roms and kernels. Anyone anywhere has any idea? Please

[Q] Phone stuck in boot loop after upgrading to Lollipop, Help

Dear All,
I'm in need of some urgent help. I have a S4 GT-I9500 which was running Kitkat stock 4.4.2 unrooted. I noticed the Lollipop update available OTA and so I downloaded and applied it. The installation went ok but after that the phone has just not worked. It comes to the homescreen, there comes an error stating that "An application needs and update" and below that "Requested by Google Play services". The homescreen appears on the screen for less than 5 seconds and it reboots. This goes on and on making the device really hot. There was a massive battery drain as well (from 90% to 30% within 30 mins)
Now the worst part is I hadn't even backed up any of my data. Although my photos are on my external SD, contacts are synced to google but there are some application specific data (whatsapp, few games progress, etc) that I would like to save.
Please help me out. At this point, I dont even care about the lollipop as long as I can get my phone back. I'm also open to rooting it, as my warranty period is over.

OK, I booted into recovery and wiped the cache partition too. No luck.

boogey_man said:
OK, I booted into recovery and wiped the cache partition too. No luck.
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1. Wipe system, cache and cache partition (data no atm).
2. Reboot in DOWNLOAD MODE and flash via ODIN again Lollipop firmware. You will have to download it of Sammobile.com.
3. I hope this will work :highfive:

Joku1981 said:
1. Wipe system, cache and cache partition (data no atm).
2. Reboot in DOWNLOAD MODE and flash via ODIN again Lollipop firmware. You will have to download it of Sammobile.com.
3. I hope this will work :highfive:
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Thanks for the reply.
But won't this erase all of the data (whatsapp, few games progress, etc) I want to save ?

boogey_man said:
Thanks for the reply.
But won't this erase all of the data (whatsapp, few games progress, etc) I want to save ?
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Read the step 1.:
- You will have "Advanced Wipe" on your custom recovery. Click only for wipe system, cache and dalvick cache. In TWRP is:

Joku1981 said:
Read the step 1.:
- You will have "Advanced Wipe" on your custom recovery. Click only for wipe system, cache and dalvick cache. In TWRP is:
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I haven't installed TWRP. I was only using inbuilt recovery (using volume-up, menu and power buttons) until now.
Please correct me if the below steps on installing TWRP are right:
- download latest twrp for s4 from here: http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/191
- flash TWRP to my phone using ODIN 3.09 (Download the above file and flash using Odin in the PDA tab.)

boogey_man said:
I haven't installed TWRP. I was only using inbuilt recovery (using volume-up, menu and power buttons) until now.
Please correct me if the below steps on installing TWRP are right:
- download latest twrp for s4 from here: http://www.teamw.in/project/twrp2/191
- flash TWRP to my phone using ODIN 3.09 (Download the above file and flash using Odin in the PDA tab.)
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1. This will void you warranty: KNOX 0x1. You dont need care if you are out of warranty.
2. The steps are you following are corrects.

Thanks. I tried it but TWRP is just not getting installed. I flashed using ODIN 3.07 and PDA, but when in restart the phone into recovery mode, it goes back to the Samsung's stock recovery and doesn't have the TWRP. Any suggestions?

Use a different USB port, and don't use a hub. Also be sure you're using the original cable, have the drivers installed, and do not have Kies installed or running.
If necessary, find a later copy of Odin. 3.09 is apparently the standard although 3.10 exists.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Use a different USB port, and don't use a hub. Also be sure you're using the original cable, have the drivers installed, and do not have Kies installed or running.
If necessary, find a later copy of Odin. 3.09 is apparently the standard although 3.10 exists.
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Right....
Now I receive the below error in ODIN:
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> recovery.img
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> FAIL!
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
The COM port gets detected. Also, now the boot loop is gone and is replaced by "firmware upgrade encountered an issue" error.
Should I try downloading Kies now?

Kies wouldn't do you much good, as it would find Android 5.0.1 on your S4 and report that there was no update.
You may need to flash with a PIT file in order to correct this as your S4 after the Lollipop update may have had its partition information changed. If that doesn't work, you may have to bite the bullet and do a complete factory reset, which will cost you the data.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
Kies wouldn't do you much good, as it would find Android 5.0.1 on your S4 and report that there was no update.
You may need to flash with a PIT file in order to correct this as your S4 after the Lollipop update may have had its partition information changed. If that doesn't work, you may have to bite the bullet and do a complete factory reset, which will cost you the data.
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Thanks.
Meanwhile, I've tried on another PC too, same issues. "Complete (Write) operation failed." error in ODIN there as well.
PIT file flashing is next on the list, I guess. Any pointers as to how should I start?
And BTW, I don't know how I can wipe complete data, as now there is no way to access the stock recovery. Pressing the "up+menu+power" just opens the "firmware upgrade encountered an issue" error. The boot loop doesn't happen any more. Its just a soft brick now.

Update: I've tried flashing recovery.img (from both CWM and TWRP) using Heimdall. Both were not helpful.
Code:
C:\Heimdall Suite>heimdall.exe flash --RECOVERY recovery.img
Heimdall v1.4.0
Copyright (c) 2010-2013, Benjamin Dobell, Glass Echidna
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/
This software is provided free of charge. Copying and redistribution is
encouraged.
If you appreciate this software and you would like to support future
development please consider donating:
http://www.glassechidna.com.au/donate/
Initialising connection...
Detecting device...
ERROR: Failed to retrieve config descriptor

Right...
So I was now able to flash stock 4.4.2 along with adonis.pit. This was a PASS! in Odin. However, still the device didn't boot. Stuck on the Samsung logo.
I did manage to flash CWM recovery on it and I'm now able to boot into recovery. I'll take the backup now and then try to wipe data and flash.

[Q]Flashing Lollipop help

i have been trying to install stock Lollipop on my device. i have followed both http://www.androidpit.com/how-to-get-android-5-0-lollipop-on-the-galaxy-note-3 and http://techbeasts.com/2015/02/14/update-galaxy-note-4-n910f-android-501-lollipop-official/ to the letter. This is also my fourth or fifth time using Odin. Every attempt has failed. i have tried Odin 3.10, 3.09, and 3.07 and got the same results:
Code:
<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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
My phone's download screen gave thisd message:
Code:
Secure Check Fail : sbl1
until i switched from "N9005XXUGBOB6_N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO" to "N9005XXUGBOA5_N9005XEOGBOA4_XEO" and also freezing any anti-theft app that may be locking my device somehow. Now the screen says:
Code:
Secure Check Fail : aboot
i am rooted (running Omega 24) and to be sure, i re-flashed auto-root
i have tried 4 different USB cables
No USB hubs, i am connected directly to my PC
Firewall, AntiVirus, and Anti Malware software are all off.
i have run Odin as admin
Reactivation Lock is not ticked
Some other things me screen says that may be of some help are:
Code:
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
followed by some coupling of letters and numbers and:
Code:
Write Protection: Enable
i am hoping that a factory reset can be my very last resort. i am contemplating reflashing my current Omega ROM and then retrying this.
Any ideas?
EDIT: Factory Reset did not change anything

Is your device unlocked or branded?

Joku1981 said:
Is your device branded or unlocked?
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It should be unlocked. i unlocked it a while ago when i flashed my first ROM. i have been flashing Omega roms ever since. i cannot imagine my phone would lock itself back up...

billybag said:
It should be unlocked. i unlocked it a while ago when i flashed my first ROM. i have been flashing Omega roms ever since. i cannot imagine my phone would lock itself back up...
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Odin gave you fail in the NAND. This mean that you have lost plenty of files in EFS. Try to restore your OMEGA backup.

Joku1981 said:
How you unlocked it? By IMEI or other method?
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Damn, i don't remember. It seemed so long ago. i don;t suppose there is a way to check...
EDIT: while attempting a restore of a nandroid backup, i noticed something. The following backup files were missing:
.android_secure.vfat.tar and
.android_secure.vfat.tar.a

i REALLY appreciate your time and help, by the way. This is so frustrating. One person told me that they repartitioned and selected bootloader when they flashed, but was not advising me to do so.

billybag said:
i REALLY appreciate your time and help, by the way. This is so frustrating. One person told me that they repartitioned and selected bootloader when they flashed, but was not advising me to do so.
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Do you have any EFS backup?

billybag said:
i REALLY appreciate your time and help, by the way. This is so frustrating. One person told me that they repartitioned and selected bootloader when they flashed, but was not advising me to do so.
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If you want to flash stock LP, I would just bite the bullet and do it and first get a working system. Then install Recovery and re-root - I use TWRP.tar file so I can flash it in Odin and the SuperSU zip file that I then flash in Recovery.
You don't say which N3 you have but are you sure you have the right ROM for it?
Did you turn off the phone and remove the battery for a bit THEN go into download mode?
Are you using v3.09 of ODin PC?
I've done mine twice for other reasons since LP came out - I untick the auto-reboot so after I flash the stock firmware I can flash TWRP - then it's boot into Recovery and install my custom ROM (I use Temasek's CM12) PA GApps and the SuperSU.zip, then set up the phone - usually I then Restore only Data from my latest TWRP backup but on occasion I've DL'd Titanium from Ply and used that to Restore my apps from extSD.

Journyman16 said:
If you want to flash stock LP, I would just bite the bullet and do it and first get a working system. Then install Recovery and re-root - I use TWRP.tar file so I can flash it in Odin and the SuperSU zip file that I then flash in Recovery.
You don't say which N3 you have but are you sure you have the right ROM for it?
Did you turn off the phone and remove the battery for a bit THEN go into download mode?
Are you using v3.09 of ODin PC?
I've done mine twice for other reasons since LP came out - I untick the auto-reboot so after I flash the stock firmware I can flash TWRP - then it's boot into Recovery and install my custom ROM (I use Temasek's CM12) PA GApps and the SuperSU.zip, then set up the phone - usually I then Restore only Data from my latest TWRP backup but on occasion I've DL'd Titanium from Ply and used that to Restore my apps from extSD.
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That is what i am having problems with. i know how to flash custom roms. i was also able to flash stock KK when it came out. It is stock lollipop that i cannot get to flash. i am using an SM-n9005 (tmobile). i am going to try different firmware downloads (CSCs) and see what that does.
Also, i have tried Odin versions 3.07, 3.09, and 3.10

billybag said:
That is what i am having problems with. i know how to flash custom roms. i was also able to flash stock KK when it came out. It is stock lollipop that i cannot get to flash. i am using an SM-n9005 (tmobile). i am going to try different firmware downloads (CSCs) and see what that does.
Also, i have tried Odin versions 3.07, 3.09, and 3.10
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Do you know your original firmware? I'm wondering because some versions have different sized partitions and flashing another type causes fails. i.e. I had a HK S3 and had to flash a PIT file before I could use European firmware. Might it be something along those lines?

Have practically the same situation...
The furthest I've got is the following
Code:
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
But again, with any version of odin and any firmware (lollipop or kitkat) i'm trying to flash, it stucks with
Code:
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
PS I also have
Code:
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
Write Protection: Enable
and my phone was originally locked to spanish vodafone.

Sorry for the delay. i just got around to giving it another shot and it worked. i found an official, made for TMOBILE, version of the firmaware.
Code:
N900TUVUFOB6_N900TTMBFOB6_TMB
for anyone else that may be having trouble. You can find it here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/43850/N900TUVUFOB6_N900TTMBFOB6_TMB/
i was using n9005 firmwares, which is usually fine except int his case i needed a tmo one.
Thanks again for everyone's input. Hopefully this post can help someone else out now.

SM-G950F , Magical Brick

Hello everyone ,first of im experienced noob in rooting , flashing etc. Done it couple times , know how it work, but mistakes were made...
at this point i feel like im dying so i'll try to be short becouse im sitting around 5 hours at desk and trying to make this brick to work,
So since like 5 months ago i flashed custom rom , flash working twrp , everything worked like a charm ,
today found out there is rom called "GoogleWIZ" , put it on sdcard , went twrp , format , advance wipe , everything but sd and internal , flash bootloader (Tried both later), flash rom , phone keeps restarting ,
repeat with different bootloader , same problem , updated twrp , same problem , tried different rom, same problem , tried stock firmware , wont boot stuck at loading , tried another different custom rom , same problem. 4 hours of god knows what i were doing , tried "GOOGLEWIZ" , got some status 7 error.
One thing i notice that while i was flashing roms , it said "mount failed to mound no such file or directory andorid" , something like that , just before it "Succed" in flashing ,
Smart Switch wont recognize phone so thats not option.
Its possible that i didnt enable OEM Unlock , it says in downloading mode , FAP LOCK : OFF , OEM LOCK: OFF
Still dont know how to revert. :/
Now i just want to have stock android firmware back , any rom would be good too , just to unbrick it
Going to sleep now dead tired , i have faith in any of you guys , realy need phone for work and i cant afford it to be stupid brick.

DefaultNoob said:
Hello everyone ,first of im experienced noob in rooting , flashing etc. Done it couple times , know how it work, but mistakes were made...
at this point i feel like im dying so i'll try to be short becouse im sitting around 5 hours at desk and trying to make this brick to work,
So since like 5 months ago i flashed custom rom , flash working twrp , everything worked like a charm ,
today found out there is rom called "GoogleWIZ" , put it on sdcard , went twrp , format , advance wipe , everything but sd and internal , flash bootloader (Tried both later), flash rom , phone keeps restarting ,
repeat with different bootloader , same problem , updated twrp , same problem , tried different rom, same problem , tried stock firmware , wont boot stuck at loading , tried another different custom rom , same problem. 4 hours of god knows what i were doing , tried "GOOGLEWIZ" , got some status 7 error.
One thing i notice that while i was flashing roms , it said "mount failed to mound no such file or directory andorid" , something like that , just before it "Succed" in flashing ,
Smart Switch wont recognize phone so thats not option.
Its possible that i didnt enable OEM Unlock , it says in downloading mode , FAP LOCK : OFF , OEM LOCK: OFF
Still dont know how to revert. :/
Now i just want to have stock android firmware back , any rom would be good too , just to unbrick it
Going to sleep now dead tired , i have faith in any of you guys , realy need phone for work and i cant afford it to be stupid brick.
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flash stock rom then go to stock recovery wipe all.

ZenI717 said:
flash stock rom then go to stock recovery wipe all.
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" Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 5906 M
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<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> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
ON PHONE -sv rev. check fail(bootloader) device: 3, binary: 1

DefaultNoob said:
" Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> Total Binary size: 5906 M
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<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> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
ON PHONE -sv rev. check fail(bootloader) device: 3, binary: 1
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Flashing older firmware than whats on device

Your phone says that you want to flash an older firmware that the bootloader doesn‘t allow... so try to flash the latest firmware for your device and try again... reply back if it doesn‘t help.

I flashed newer firwmare , it passed , thanks god ,
but then phone booted , "checking system update" -----> ERROR
, i went to recovery , wipe all , now its same old boot loop but it try to load samsung logo then it shutsdown and boot again...
edit: formated data , going one more odin flash , will say results
edit: Results are that we got one more boot loop

DefaultNoob said:
I flashed newer firwmare , it passed , thanks god ,
but then phone booted , "checking system update" -----> ERROR
, i went to recovery , wipe all , now its same old boot loop but it try to load samsung logo then it shutsdown and boot again...
edit: formated data , going one more odin flash , will say results
edit: Results are that we got one more boot loop
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try to use smart(forgot the name) to reflash...if it doesn't work try install twrp then flash stock firmware using twrp,flash magisk also...it it also do not work then the phone become an expensive paper...maybe you can try send to samsung but yeah idk if they willing to fix knox 0x1.

ZenI717 said:
try to use smart(forgot the name) to reflash...if it doesn't work try install twrp then flash stock firmware using twrp,flash magisk also...it it also do not work then the phone become an expensive paper...maybe you can try send to samsung but yeah idk if they willing to fix knox 0x1.
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I think the problem you had while flashing the custom ROMs was the Data partition was in some format other than EXT2 and EXT4, what TWRP uses to recognize and write to the partition. A quick reformat under advanced wipe should've fixed the issue. Flashing the bootloader brings an other issue, since it won't allow for the flashing of anything under a set parameter.
I would suggest to try flashing the newest firmware for your device variant, without the BL tab. If that doesn't work, download the newest FW for your device, but instead of your region get BTU (I'm just assuming that isn't what you have). Again, load up AP, CP, CSC, but not BL.
If your ok with getting from SamMobile, here's a link to the BTU I suggest you to try. If not, look for the latest stock firmware for SM-G950F United Kingdom BTU.
I had a similar issue with my s7 edge not too long ago (last week), and this is how I resolved it. Please let me know if that did the trick!