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[SOLUTION] Hong Kong 16GB stuck after 4.4.2 update

This is for Hong Kong 16GB N9005 who were stuck on the 'Samsung Galaxy Note 3' screen after getting a 'Invalid: ext4 image' or 'Repartioning failed' errors while installing 4.4.2 OFFICIAL (Single File ROM) via Odin.
Many Thanks to @Volrath for his/her post in another forum with this solution. I have tried and it worked. I've tried almost every other solution without avail. So, this is probably the only solution available at the time I'm writing this post.
Binary: Custom
Knox: 0x1
Method:
In Odin mode
1. Flash the latest cf-autoroot (Kitkat support) [http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip]
2. Flash the latest CWM - 6.0.4.6 (the one that supports KitKat) [http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00094/gb3/n9005-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.6-kitkat(0113).tar]
Download Sweet Rom and place it in ExtSDcard (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2487425)
I tried external sd-card with various format and could not install the ROM. After format my SD Card to FAT32, the ROM can be installed.
On Device
1. Boot in to Recovery mode by Volume up + Home + Power
2. Wipe Factory reset / Dalvik Cache
3. Format /System (under "mount and storage" menu) [IMPORTANT STEP]
4. Install Rom from SD Card
5. Say your prayer. You'll need it. (The installation could take sometimes. If the device screen shows Samsung boot animation, you're half way there)
Thanks again @Volrath!

Ahh brilliant, you got sorted :good::good:

radicalisto said:
Ahh brilliant, you got sorted :good::good:
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Yes I did! Thanks a lot for your support on the way! :good::good::good::good::good::good::good::good:
Tripped Knox and Binary Custom. That's a shame, though. Hoping there'll be a way to reset all that by the time I sell my phone in a year!
Thanks again.
Warm regards,
R

Is this working?
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rinuvimal said:
This is for Hong Kong 16GB N9005 who were stuck on the 'Samsung Galaxy Note 3' screen after getting a 'Invalid: ext4 image' or 'Repartioning failed' errors while installing 4.4.2 OFFICIAL (Single File ROM) via Odin.
Many Thanks to @Volrath for his/her post in another forum with this solution. I have tried and it worked. I've tried almost every other solution without avail. So, this is probably the only solution available at the time I'm writing this post.
Binary: Custom
Knox: 0x1
Method:
In Odin mode
1. Flash the latest cf-autoroot (Kitkat support) [http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip]
2. Flash the latest CWM - 6.0.4.6 (the one that supports KitKat) [http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00094/gb3/n9005-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.6-kitkat(0113).tar]
Download Sweet Rom and place it in ExtSDcard (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2487425)
I tried external sd-card with various format and could not install the ROM. After format my SD Card to FAT32, the ROM can be installed.
On Device
1. Boot in to Recovery mode by Volume up + Home + Power
2. Wipe Factory reset / Dalvik Cache
3. Format /System (under "mount and storage" menu) [IMPORTANT STEP]
4. Install Rom from SD Card
5. Say your prayer. You'll need it. (The installation could take sometimes. If the device screen shows Samsung boot animation, you're half way there)
Thanks again @Volrath!
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Is it working? Have you tried it? Please confirm, i have the same problem with you.

cosakevin said:
Is this working?
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Is it working? Have you tried it? Please confirm, i have the same problem with you.
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Yup he got it working :good:

radicalisto said:
Yup he got it working :good:
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What version of Odin did you use? Is it the Odin3 v3.09 ?

cosakevin said:
Is this working?
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Is it working? Have you tried it? Please confirm, i have the same problem with you.
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Yes, its working all good. My phone is fully functional. Follow exactly the steps mentioned. Nothing more, nothing less. Please update result here after you try.

rinuvimal said:
Yes, its working all good. My phone is fully functional. Follow exactly the steps mentioned. Nothing more, nothing less. Please update result here after you try.
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Its working! Thank you so much to @Volrath.

Thanks
Thanks guys. This actually worked for my Hong Kong Note 3. Followed instruction to the letter.....
Great job.

fail this process
rinuvimal said:
This is for Hong Kong 16GB N9005 who were stuck on the 'Samsung Galaxy Note 3' screen after getting a 'Invalid: ext4 image' or 'Repartioning failed' errors while installing 4.4.2 OFFICIAL (Single File ROM) via Odin.
Many Thanks to @Volrath for his/her post in another forum with this solution. I have tried and it worked. I've tried almost every other solution without avail. So, this is probably the only solution available at the time I'm writing this post.
Binary: Custom
Knox: 0x1
Method:
In Odin mode
1. Flash the latest cf-autoroot (Kitkat support) [http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip]
2. Flash the latest CWM - 6.0.4.6 (the one that supports KitKat) [http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00094/gb3/n9005-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.6-kitkat(0113).tar]
Download Sweet Rom and place it in ExtSDcard (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2487425)
I tried external sd-card with various format and could not install the ROM. After format my SD Card to FAT32, the ROM can be installed.
On Device
1. Boot in to Recovery mode by Volume up + Home + Power
2. Wipe Factory reset / Dalvik Cache
3. Format /System (under "mount and storage" menu) [IMPORTANT STEP]
4. Install Rom from SD Card
5. Say your prayer. You'll need it. (The installation could take sometimes. If the device screen shows Samsung boot animation, you're half way there)
Thanks again @Volrath!
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I do this process.
Download SweetROM_V7.01_NA6_4.4.2_N9005.zip and stall from sdcard. after the setup wizard and google acount validation his show unfortunately, samsung setupwizard has stopped!
Can you help me? my cel is broken since tuesday

amirrw said:
I do this process.
Download SweetROM_V7.01_NA6_4.4.2_N9005.zip and stall from sdcard. after the setup wizard and google acount validation his show unfortunately, samsung setupwizard has stopped!
Can you help me? my cel is broken since tuesday
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What model phone do you have?
First, try this:
Get into recovery mode,
1. Factory Reset
2. Wipe Cache.
3. Reboot phone.
If that does not work, Try this:
1. Factory Reset
2. Wipe Cache.
3. Reboot phone.
3. Format System in Wipe/Unwipe.
4. Install SweetROM_V7.01_NA6_4.4.2_N9005.zip again.
If this does not work, try to download SweetROM_V7.01_NA6_4.4.2_N9005 again, and try installing that file.
Please report update after you try these.
PLEASE click on the thank you button, if you find my posts helpful.

I guess it depends on the phone itself, but for mine it just does not work. No matter how many times i download/install this rom and change microsd card and safely removing the microsd card making sure the file is intact it will just crash on samsung setup see picture attached mine. Its basically a paperweight this point unless they will release 4.4.2 firmware HK thats compatible to my device.
And yes i have tried every factory wipe that you can think of...
Im going to try Jackaway 4.4.2 firmware and see how it goes...

con2vp1 said:
I guess it depends on the phone itself, but for mine it just does not work. No matter how many times i download/install this rom and change microsd card and safely removing the microsd card making sure the file is intact it will just crash on samsung setup see picture attached mine. Its basically a paperweight this point unless they will release 4.4.2 firmware HK thats compatible to my device.
And yes i have tried every factory wipe that you can think of...
Im going to try Jackaway 4.4.2 firmware and see how it goes...
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Try another custom ROM, or grab the PIT file and re-do your phone and flash Sweet/Jackyaway or Flxkat again.

radicalisto said:
Try another custom ROM, or grab the PIT file and re-do your phone and flash Sweet/Jackyaway or Flxkat again.
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How do i grab the PIT ? and re-doing my phone if you have instructions i would like to see

con2vp1 said:
How do i grab the PIT ? and re-doing my phone if you have instructions i would like to see
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@rinuvimal You have the PIT file or a link for it?

radicalisto said:
@rinuvimal You have the PIT file or a link for it?
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It looks like any Custom i install im still having the same issue even with this Jackaway Rom. Is there anyway to bypass that Samsung Setup?

fail again
My phone is N9005 16GB.
I did yours steps and fail again.
I install the rom, but when i setup the v7. after google acount show this message: unfortunately, samsung setupwizard has stopped.
can you help me?
rinuvimal said:
What model phone do you have?
First, try this:
Get into recovery mode,
1. Factory Reset
2. Wipe Cache.
3. Reboot phone.
If that does not work, Try this:
1. Factory Reset
2. Wipe Cache.
3. Reboot phone.
3. Format System in Wipe/Unwipe.
4. Install SweetROM_V7.01_NA6_4.4.2_N9005.zip again.
If this does not work, try to download SweetROM_V7.01_NA6_4.4.2_N9005 again, and try installing that file.
Please report update after you try these.
PLEASE click on the thank you button, if you find my posts helpful.
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rinuvimal said:
What model phone do you have?
First, try this:
Get into recovery mode,
1. Factory Reset
2. Wipe Cache.
3. Reboot phone.
If that does not work, Try this:
1. Factory Reset
2. Wipe Cache.
3. Reboot phone.
3. Format System in Wipe/Unwipe.
4. Install SweetROM_V7.01_NA6_4.4.2_N9005.zip again.
If this does not work, try to download SweetROM_V7.01_NA6_4.4.2_N9005 again, and try installing that file.
Please report update after you try these.
PLEASE click on the thank you button, if you find my posts helpful.
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the same problem.
how i flash 2 files in odin?
1. Flash the latest cf-autoroot (Kitkat support) [http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-...x-smn9005.zip]
2. Flash the latest CWM - 6.0.4.6 (the one that supports KitKat) [http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00094/gb3...280113).tar]

I was having the same problem, keeps on getting Samsung Setupwizard has stopped dialog.
I have wipe data/cache etc and flash the Sweet Rom many times but still gets the same error.
THEN, I used Odin to flash the 4.4.2 bootloader from here, as mentioned in Sweet Rom thread in the first post regarding needing the 4.4.2 bootloader for Sweet Rom, and tada, its works without the setupwizard has stopped error.
I dont know how and why it helped but it fixed my problem.
So basically, I follow every step rinuvimal said in the first post of this thread, encountered the setupwizard error, shut off the phone, goes into download mode, use Odin to flash the 4.4.2 bootloader, the phone restarts and the error is gone!

Mine was even stranger.
I got stuck after trying to install KitKat.
Then, I flash only "cf-autoroot" the first one. After it was flashed, phone booted up just fine.
I just got an Samsung Keyboard has stopped. Now working on it.
Thanks for a tip.
rinuvimal said:
This is for Hong Kong 16GB N9005 who were stuck on the 'Samsung Galaxy Note 3' screen after getting a 'Invalid: ext4 image' or 'Repartioning failed' errors while installing 4.4.2 OFFICIAL (Single File ROM) via Odin.
Many Thanks to @Volrath for his/her post in another forum with this solution. I have tried and it worked. I've tried almost every other solution without avail. So, this is probably the only solution available at the time I'm writing this post.
Binary: Custom
Knox: 0x1
Method:
In Odin mode
1. Flash the latest cf-autoroot (Kitkat support) [http://download.chainfire.eu/352/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip]
2. Flash the latest CWM - 6.0.4.6 (the one that supports KitKat) [http://fs1.d-h.st/download/00094/gb3/n9005-cwm-recovery-6.0.4.6-kitkat(0113).tar]
Download Sweet Rom and place it in ExtSDcard (http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2487425)
I tried external sd-card with various format and could not install the ROM. After format my SD Card to FAT32, the ROM can be installed.
On Device
1. Boot in to Recovery mode by Volume up + Home + Power
2. Wipe Factory reset / Dalvik Cache
3. Format /System (under "mount and storage" menu) [IMPORTANT STEP]
4. Install Rom from SD Card
5. Say your prayer. You'll need it. (The installation could take sometimes. If the device screen shows Samsung boot animation, you're half way there)
Thanks again @Volrath!
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eggtee said:
I was having the same problem, keeps on getting Samsung Setupwizard has stopped dialog.
I have wipe data/cache etc and flash the Sweet Rom many times but still gets the same error.
THEN, I used Odin to flash the 4.4.2 bootloader from here, as mentioned in Sweet Rom thread in the first post regarding needing the 4.4.2 bootloader for Sweet Rom, and tada, its works without the setupwizard has stopped error.
I dont know how and why it helped but it fixed my problem.
So basically, I follow every step rinuvimal said in the first post of this thread, encountered the setupwizard error, shut off the phone, goes into download mode, use Odin to flash the 4.4.2 bootloader, the phone restarts and the error is gone!
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radicalisto said:
@rinuvimal You have the PIT file or a link for it?
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No, I don't have a PIT file, unfortunately. Tried looking some time back, couldn't find any either.
R

IMEI & baseband 'Unknown' after installing ROM

Ever since I've flashed latest SuperMan-Rom V1.5.1 using TWRP 2.0.3-0, Since then I lost IMEI, baseband etc, I can't even able to place/receive any calls. Baseband version is 'Unknown' and IMEI & IMEISV (slot 1 & slot2 ) are 'Unknown' too. Any ideas how to resolve this? Thanks in advance.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3379516
Tapped on my Echoe'd out G935F

You wiped your basband. Did you install incorrect CSC files. Same thing happened to me with the Superman Rom. Got to back up your efs in the future.

How do I make sure if I use to correct firmware or CSC files? Thanks for your help

iali76 said:
How do I make sure if I use to correct firmware or CSC files? Thanks for your help
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So check this out. Try this. Go download your odin for your phone. You can download anyone. Just makensure it is newer or the same as what you have. After you add everything to Odin, click option tab and make sure Phone EFS Clear and Phone Bootloader Update are checked. Then flash the odin rom. Lmk if that works.

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So check this out. Try this. Go download your odin for your phone. You can download anyone. Just makensure it is newer or the same as what you have. After you add everything to Odin, click option tab and make sure Phone EFS Clear and Phone Bootloader Update are checked. Then flash the odin rom. Lmk if that works.
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No luck so far, as I checked both buttons to install the firmware I downloaded from Sammobile site. So my phone origin county is Vietnam, any idea which firmware should I use?

Did you backup EFS before install the ROM?

pigmich said:
Did you backup EFS before install the ROM?
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No, I did not.

Go download smart Switch, boot your phone to download mode. In samsing smart switch click more emergency firmware initialization then click the other tab.... itll ask for your model numeber then a window below will ask for your serial. When it accepts it, it will attempt to restore it. It will show you the rom that came with your phone. Right that down. Let it do its thing. There is another thread on this forum you will need the binary for your phone.
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Likewise if you can get into twrp, use the file manager to delete everything in the efs folder. And actually you dont need the original rom. Just download apdn or apdu. But you will nees the binary too.

Psyscope said:
Go download smart Switch, boot your phone to download mode. In samsing smart switch click more emergency firmware initialization then click the other tab.... itll ask for your model numeber then a window below will ask for your serial. When it accepts it, it will attempt to restore it. It will show you the rom that came with your phone. Right that down. Let it do its thing. There is another thread on this forum you will need the binary for your phone.
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Likewise if you can get into twrp, use the file manager to delete everything in the efs folder. And actually you dont need the original rom. Just download apdn or apdu. But you will nees the binary too.
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'SM-G935FD' does not support initializing, Please contact our service center.

Your best bet is that guide to restore your imei and baseband. Do that.
Tapped on my Echoe'd out G935F

So guys if you are getting a DRK error after flashing the Odin restore? GO ahead and try flashing Chainfire's root. This will get the phone to boot up, that is after you flash the Binary and then the Odin rom, the flash chainfire. Remember, you will have to flash Chainfire going forward forever, every time you use Odin to restore them room. Otherwise, youtherwise you will get a device root key error and refuse to boot up.

Psyscope said:
You wiped your basband. Did you install incorrect CSC files. Same thing happened to me with the Superman Rom. Got to back up your efs in the future.
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LOL. Same thing happend to me, the superman rom 1.5 has incorrect CSCs, ATT and TMobile CSC are for S820 version. I realized it after 1.5.1 came out.
Anyway, I tried all possible method to fix it but no good. Hope someone could help us.

P1226R said:
LOL. Same thing happend to me, the superman rom 1.5 has incorrect CSCs, ATT and TMobile CSC are for S820 version. I realized it after 1.5.1 came out.
Anyway, I tried all possible method to fix it but no good. Hope someone could help us.
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Did you flash the Binary of the Rom?
Follow the directions in this rom. See after you flash the Binary Odin, if your IMEI shows up. If it does flash the Odin Full restores, any , it doesn't matter. You will get a DRK error or you should, then Flash Chainfire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
After this if you get DRK errors, Flash Chainfires CF-Root.

Psyscope said:
You wiped your basband. Did you install incorrect CSC files. Same thing happened to me with the Superman Rom. Got to back up your efs in the future.
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Psyscope said:
Did you flash the Binary of the Rom?
Follow the directions in this rom. See after you flash the Binary Odin, if your IMEI shows up. If it does flash the Odin Full restores, any , it doesn't matter. You will get a DRK error or you should, then Flash Chainfire
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/guide-how-to-fix-check-drk-imei-issues-t3379516
After this if you get DRK errors, Flash Chainfires CF-Root.
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Thanks for your suggestion, I've tried flash Binary(exactely followed the steps), Kies urgent recovery, but nothing help, im going to try edit my broken EFS file.

Wait, you don't restore it with Kies, you have to use Smart Switch, then choose more... Emergency Firmware Initialization... Then enter your model number and then it will ask for your serial.
So when you flash the Binary, there is a secret menu, top left corner, click it and then you should see all these menu buttons, choose settings. It will look like stock Android. Go down to backup and reset, and fully wipe through that. Then flash the Binary, see if you get an imei in the IMei screen remember you have to type *#06# in the screen keypad. If you see your imei, good, power down, boot into download mode, and flash the Full Odin Rom.... If you get DRK error, flash Chain Fire CF-Root.
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*********Disclaimer********** If you get your device working, you willl always need to flash Chainfire CF-Root to get it booting, no matter which Odin rom you flash. Don't ever uncheck oem unlock, then you will not be able to flash Chainfire and your device is bricked for good.
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One other thing when you are flashing in Odin, make sure you check Phone EFS Clear and also Phone Bootloader Update

Psyscope said:
Wait, you don't restore it with Kies, you have to use Smart Switch, then choose more... Emergency Firmware Initialization... Then enter your model number and then it will ask for your serial.
So when you flash the Binary, there is a secret menu, top left corner, click it and then you should see all these menu buttons, choose settings. It will look like stock Android. Go down to backup and reset, and fully wipe through that. Then flash the Binary, see if you get an imei in the IMei screen remember you have to type *#06# in the screen keypad. If you see your imei, good, power down, boot into download mode, and flash the Full Odin Rom.... If you get DRK error, flash Chain Fire CF-Root.
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*********Disclaimer********** If you get your device working, you willl always need to flash Chainfire CF-Root to get it booting, no matter which Odin rom you flash. Don't ever uncheck oem unlock, then you will not be able to flash Chainfire and your device is bricked for good.
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One other thing when you are flashing in Odin, make sure you check Phone EFS Clear and also Phone Bootloader Update
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I did everything you said, first I recovered by using Smartswitch, then checked OEM Unlock and flashed binary. After boot in Binary I checked the secret menu and did a wipe in settings from that secret menu. Then I flashed the Binary again via Odin. I dialed *#06# after reboot but imei is still missing. While stay in the Binary screen about 3 mins, the screen became black and display "CP CRASH UPLOAD MODE".
I appreciate your help bro... maybe it will be solved in next few weeks, I feel tired with flashing and flashing, maybe it's time to go with IOS series lol.

P1226R said:
I did everything you said, first I recovered by using Smartswitch, then checked OEM Unlock and flashed binary. After boot in Binary I checked the secret menu and did a wipe in settings from that secret menu. Then I flashed the Binary again via Odin. I dialed *#06# after reboot but imei is still missing.
I appreciate your help bro... maybe it will be solved in next few weeks, I feel tired with flashing and flashing, maybe it's time to go with IOS series lol.
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LOL don't stop there, but take a break. That is what I did, god I flashed so many times.
When you are rested......
Next step Flash the regular Odin Restore rom, this is different from the binary. BTW, try taking your SIM card out of the phone when you do this. If your phone boots up after the Odin restore, see what your baseband is. If it doesn't root it, then install twrp. I went into TWRP and used the file manager to delete everything in the efs files. I think something gets backed up or stored there from the bad csc files we flashed. No matter how often we flash, they are still there. Delete everything in the efs folder. Then go back to download mode.... Flash Binary.... Then Flash Odin Restore Rom.... Then Chainfire Auto-CF root.
While doing all this, check these options in Odin Clear Phone EFS, and Phone Boot Loader, I have also wiped the NVRAm option and Also repartitioned.

Psyscope said:
LOL don't stop there, but take a break. That is what I did, god I flashed so many times.
When you are rested......
Next step Flash the regular Odin Restore rom, this is different from the binary. BTW, try taking your SIM card out of the phone when you do this. If your phone boots up after the Odin restore, see what your baseband is. If it doesn't root it, then install twrp. I went into TWRP and used the file manager to delete everything in the efs files. I think something gets backed up or stored there from the bad csc files we flashed. No matter how often we flash, they are still there. Delete everything in the efs folder. Then go back to download mode.... Flash Binary.... Then Flash Odin Restore Rom.... Then Chainfire Auto-CF root.
While doing all this, check these options in Odin Clear Phone EFS, and Phone Boot Loader, I have also wiped the NVRAm option and Also repartitioned.
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Thank you very much bro, I will try more tonight. I always backup my EFS in the internal storage, but yestarday I flashed superman 1.5 accidently wiped the entire internal storage lol... I was like what the f....
I will let you know the result. Again, thank you so much for the help

And if you are able try to restore through Samsung Smart Switch. It won't work after the restore, but honestly all are an attempt to repair what was done with Superman Rom.
After the Odin Restore, try Chainfire. The rom may look to be chain rebooting. Force it restart yourself.

My phone won't boot!

Dear xda users,
I have a big problem with my Samsung S7 Edge G935F!
Yesterday my phone restarts continuously so I used Odin to flash Firmware Stock. First, I used this Firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3335065 .
Odin doesn't show any errors and my phone restarts; but after Samsung S7 Edge Boot Splash Screen, the phone shows a screen with yellow triangle and Android dead and then, phone restarts in Stock Recovery Mode.
In the Recovery mode when I press Reboot System Now or PowerOff, appears "Verifying DMVerity Hash Tree..." and then "Failed" and my phone restarts again in Recovery.
I tried Wipe data and cache but Nothing!
Then I tried to repair firmware with Kies 3: No errors but my phone won't boot!!
And then I tried another firmware file with Odin but nothing!
The phone is Completely Stock! Recovery Mode and Download Mode work and the phone is recognised by PC.
Please help me!
Thanks in advance
Sorry for my english

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adc.droid said:
Dear xda users,
I have a big problem with my Samsung S7 Edge G935F!
Yesterday my phone restarts continuously so I used Odin to flash Firmware Stock. First, I used this Firmware: http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3335065 .
Odin doesn't show any errors and my phone restarts; but after Samsung S7 Edge Boot Splash Screen, the phone shows a screen with yellow triangle and Android dead and then, phone restarts in Stock Recovery Mode.
In the Recovery mode when I press Reboot System Now or PowerOff, appears "Verifying DMVerity Hash Tree..." and then "Failed" and my phone restarts again in Recovery.
I tried Wipe data and cache but Nothing!
Then I tried to repair firmware with Kies 3: No errors but my phone won't boot!!
And then I tried another firmware file with Odin but nothing!
The phone is Completely Stock! Recovery Mode and Download Mode work and the phone is recognised by PC.
Please help me!
Thanks in advance
Sorry for my english
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Have you tried doing a "Factory Data Reset" in stock recovery yet?
If not, do that before doing anything else.
The Factory Data Reset in stock recovery will WIPE your internal
sdcard but it will not wipe your external SD if you have one.
Also it would be very helpful to know the exact filename(s) of the
stock firmware(s) which you have tried to odin flash and what the
model of your phone is. (G938F) or other variant?)
Good luck and have a great day!

Misterjunky said:
Have you tried doing a "Factory Data Reset" in stock recovery yet?
If not, do that before doing anything else.
The Factory Data Reset in stock recovery will WIPE your internal
sdcard but it will not wipe your external SD if you have one.
Also it would be very helpful to know the exact filename(s) of the
stock firmware(s) which you have tried to odin flash and what the
model of your phone is. (G938F) or other variant?)
Good luck and have a great day!
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Thanks for your reply!
Yes I tried Wiped data/Factory Reset and Wipe cache partition in Stock Recovery..
Device: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Model: SM-G935F
Firmwares tha I tried to flash with Odin:
Netherlands (Android 6.0.1) G935FXXU1APF2_G935FPHN1APE2_G935FXXU1APEQ_PHN
Italy (Android 6.0.1) G935FXXU1APF2_G935FITV1APE2_ITV

If flashing succeeds, and you still have the same problem:
go back with your device where you bought it
You can't solve it yourself, and probably something is wrong/defect with the main-board
When you 1st discovered the continuous reboot:
1. why did you not go to the store where you bought your phone?
2. why trying to flash "other firmware" on your phone instead of your "original firmware"?
What's your original CSC? Flash your phone with your original phone's CSC and bring your phone back for repair and/or replacement!

re: Odin flashing
adc.droid said:
Thanks for your reply!
Yes I tried Wiped data/Factory Reset and Wipe cache partition in Stock Recovery..
Device: Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Model: SM-G935F
Firmwares tha I tried to flash with Odin:
Netherlands (Android 6.0.1) G935FXXU1APF2_G935FPHN1APE2_G935FXXU1APEQ_PHN
Italy (Android 6.0.1) G935FXXU1APF2_G935FITV1APE2_ITV
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Are you using the latest version of Odin3?
The latest version is "3.11.1" if not here
is the download link for it, give it a try:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242686812
Good luck,
Have a great day!

henklbr said:
If flashing succeeds, and you still have the same problem:
go back with your device where you bought it
You can't solve it yourself, and probably something is wrong/defect with the main-board
When you 1st discovered the continuous reboot:
1. why did you not go to the store where you bought your phone?
2. why trying to flash "other firmware" on your phone instead of your "original firmware"?
What's your original CSC? Flash your phone with your original phone's CSC and bring your phone back for repair and/or replacement!
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In attacchments there are images of Recovery Mode.
I don't know CSC because phone won't boot to see the code.. Kies says that CSC code is PE2
I can not do anything.. right?

Misterjunky said:
Are you using the latest version of Odin3?
The latest version is "3.11.1" if not here
is the download link for it, give it a try:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24572369242686812
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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Yes, I did. I tried Odin v3.10.7 and v3.11.1

adc.droid said:
Yes, I did. I tried Odin v3.10.7 and v3.11.1
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you could try samsung smartswitch for pc.If it works cool but if that does not work i suggest taking it back.

jdoggawesomex900 said:
you could try samsung smartswitch for pc.If it works cool but if that does not work i suggest taking it back.
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I tried with Kies3 but the problem remains.. I think with Smartswitch is the same thing because the file and the installation procedure is identical.. I don't know

adc.droid said:
I tried with Kies3 but the problem remains.. I think with Smartswitch is the same thing because the file and the installation procedure is identical.. I don't know
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But smartswitch is newer and supports most samsung devices 5.0 and up.Kies is not meant for anything higher than kitkat.

jdoggawesomex900 said:
But smartswitch is newer and supports most samsung devices 5.0 and up.Kies is not meant for anything higher than kitkat.
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So I'll try with SmartSwitch..

Soft Brick??

Hello all,
Today I updated a custom ROM on my rooted Phone (android 7) . In the aroma installer i select no root. After a good restart i though i root my Phone true Odin. I was thinking it went all good till it was stuck on te Galaxy s7 edge black screen. I couldnt do nothing. After that i was thinking to flash to stock. Every time i try to flash true Odin it give me fail.
Please help me.
Best regards Sidi

Hi there, I have same issue, have s7 edge sm-G935F stuck at logo. I downloaded 2 different firmware from z3x box(shell) and if keep failing when using odin (latest) and also getting error when using Samsung tool.Also I can't get in the phone menu to check the baseband..can only get model from download model.any advice to this?

Same issue as well on my sm-g985v Verizon variant
Flashed an update to work out minor lagging bugs and soft bricked my S7. Can access bootloader and recovery. Beyond that, the phone gets there but with black screen and it is sputtering off and on. Tried reflashing stock firmware with odin, and its not taking. Running into a permission error while trying to write the image. Anyone here have any ideas?

sidi adam said:
Hello all,
Today I updated a custom ROM on my rooted Phone (android 7) . In the aroma installer i select no root. After a good restart i though i root my Phone true Odin. I was thinking it went all good till it was stuck on te Galaxy s7 edge black screen. I couldnt do nothing. After that i was thinking to flash to stock. Every time i try to flash true Odin it give me fail.
Please help me.
Best regards Sidi
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Is this a 935F? Where did you download the orginal firmware from and what version of Odin u use?
When I root my phone I always use the steps from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-e...0-0-0-t3334084
Have never run into issues.
Flash twrp trough Odin first, let the phone start
Boot into TWRP, format phone with the options you have to type YES, then install dm-verity force encryption disabler
Now restart TWRP
Then flash the Supersu file from the thread.
Now restart phone
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Feyaad said:
Hi there, I have same issue, have s7 edge sm-G935F stuck at logo. I downloaded 2 different firmware from z3x box(shell) and if keep failing when using odin (latest) and also getting error when using Samsung tool.Also I can't get in the phone menu to check the baseband..can only get model from download model.any advice to this?
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Download orginal firmware fro sammobile, unpack and flash with Odin 3.12.3.
Download the firmware from your area, the one that comes with your phone.
Use the right regional code and everything when you download firmware.
Also, have you guys flashed the right bootloader and modem beforehand?

LyLu said:
Is this a 935F? Where did you download the orginal firmware from and what version of Odin u use?
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Download orginal firmware fro sammobile, unpack and flash with Odin 3.12.3.
Download the firmware from your area, the one that comes with your phone.
Use the right regional code and everything when you download firmware.
When I root my phone I always use the steps from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-edge/development/recovery-official-twrp-hero2lte-3-0-0-0-t3334084
Have never run into issues.
Flash twrp trough Odin first, let the phone start
Boot into TWRP, format phone with the options you have to type YES, then install dm-verity force encryption disabler
Now restart TWRP
Then flash the Supersu file from the thread.
Now restart phone
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Hello,
Thanks for your message. I tried everything you said exept that i used odin 3.12.5
But still the black screen...

sidi adam said:
Hello,
Thanks for your message. I tried everything you said exept that i used odin 3.12.5
But still the black screen...
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What rom you tried to flash?
Are you on the right bootloader and modem?

Well I have the Odin latest version already..but I can't know which is the correct baseband or county..only the model I know when it's in download mode..

sidi adam said:
Hello all,
Today I updated a custom ROM on my rooted Phone (android 7) . In the aroma installer i select no root. After a good restart i though i root my Phone true Odin. I was thinking it went all good till it was stuck on te Galaxy s7 edge black screen. I couldnt do nothing. After that i was thinking to flash to stock. Every time i try to flash true Odin it give me fail.
Please help me.
Best regards Sidi
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So you flashed a beta firmware, the name of which you don't feel is necessary information.
OK. Shame I hate popcorn. How about INFORMATION instead?!

LyLu said:
Is this a 935F? Where did you download the orginal firmware from and what version of Odin u use?
When I root my phone I always use the steps from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-e...0-0-0-t3334084
Have never run into issues.
Flash twrp trough Odin first, let the phone start
Boot into TWRP, format phone with the options you have to type YES, then install dm-verity force encryption disabler
Now restart TWRP
Then flash the Supersu file from the thread.
Now restart phone
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Download orginal firmware fro sammobile, unpack and flash with Odin 3.12.3.
Download the firmware from your area, the one that comes with your phone.
Use the right regional code and everything when you download firmware.
Also, have you guys flashed the right bootloader and modem beforehand?
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It was my understanding it was already in the package. Questioning that one now. Where do i look for that? And thank you for responding back. Downloading your first suggestions as i type this...

I have downloaded two non branded firmware for the Netherlands from samdroid. I had unpacked the zip and flashed the files. For the csc selection I put the one named home csc

Moodruid said:
It was my understanding it was already in the package. Questioning that one now. Where do i look for that? And thank you for responding back. Downloading your first suggestions as i type this...
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When downloading original firmware there should be 4 files when unzip.
1 for each of the options in Odin, without the last one named home.
Some of the custom roms comes with bootloader and modem, but NOT ALL.
Most times you have to flash the right bootloader and modem in Odin beforehand to get the phone to boot.
Im unsure of what has happened because I have never run into issues myself.
If you can not get the phone to boot with firmware from Sammobile and Odin flash I am out of options.
If I do experience a problem like this I would:
-install bootloader and modem according to the custom rom used. Try and flash these with odin more than ones, if not working.
-if no recovery, try flash recovery again
-try flash another custom rom then another custom rom
-return to stock firmware downloaded trough Sammobile
If none of these options work im out of things to do, sorry
The times I have experienced phone stuck on Samsung logo, it has been because of bootloader and/or modem.
Flashing the right ones have always fixed the problem.
That said, I have never experienced problems with returning to stock firmware trough Odin, maybe one time.
And this time my firmware download was corrupted.
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sidi adam said:
I have downloaded two non branded firmware for the Netherlands from samdroid. I had unpacked the zip and flashed the files. For the csc selection I put the one named home csc
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This is wrong, you should use the file named only CSC.
Home_CSC, is to keep your setup on phone as is.
I also remember that you have to remove the meta data directory, and then repack firmware or the install will stop.
And this is also NOT a good option if you use another firmware than the original on phone.
Installing firmware with Odin, always use BL, AP, CP and CSC.
Try this and forget about the Home_CSC.
I don't have anymore info, sorry

Thank you very much. I will try it. I will let you know.

Gentlemen, my appreciations and thanks. Was able to finally get the stock firmware to grab. After more time disecting the problem i learned about and was able to uncover the maintenance boot screen. There it had the option to do usb debug . Once i hit that, next flash finished fully. It must of reser in the dev options after the initial root. Damn, i was sweating balls for a bit thinking i must of hard bricked it somehow. I will take it throufh the toot process later today glitch free i imagine. Thanks again for assisting,

Moodruid said:
Gentlemen, my appreciations and thanks. Was able to finally get the stock firmware to grab. After more time disecting the problem i learned about and was able to uncover the maintenance boot screen. There it had the option to do usb debug . Once i hit that, next flash finished fully. It must of reser in the dev options after the initial root. Damn, i was sweating balls for a bit thinking i must of hard bricked it somehow. I will take it throufh the toot process later today glitch free i imagine. Thanks again for assisting,
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Usb debugging should always be turned ON when flashing..........!
Tis is like common knowledge in here.
Anyway glad things work

LyLu said:
Usb debugging should always be turned ON when flashing..........!
Tis is like common knowledge in here.
Anyway glad things work
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How will you get to turn on USB debugging when the phone can only booth into download model?

Feyaad said:
How will you get to turn on USB debugging when the phone can only booth into download model?
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Buy pressing and holding power and volume down key, until you get to the screen.
Same procedure as download mode, but without the big button

LyLu said:
Buy pressing and holding power and volume down key, until you get to the screen.
Same procedure as download mode, but without the big button
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OK great..will try it..thank you

luly said:
Is this a 935F? Where did you download the orginal firmware from and what version of Odin u use?
When I root my phone I always use the steps from this thread.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/s7-e...0-0-0-t3334084
Have never run into issues.
Flash twrp trough Odin first, let the phone start
Boot into TWRP, format phone with the options you have to type YES, then install dm-verity force encryption disabler
Now restart TWRP
Then flash the Supersu file from the thread.
Now restart phone
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Download orginal firmware fro sammobile, unpack and flash with Odin 3.12.3.
Download the firmware from your area, the one that comes with your phone.
Use the right regional code and everything when you download firmware.
Also, have you guys flashed the right bootloader and modem beforehand?
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Even this thread is old:
Thank you so much, bricked my phone unknowingly flashing custom recovery using a defektive usb port struggling to get it working again. This worked like a charm.
Don´t understand why the orthers did struggle with that method.

S7 Bootloop

I have just rooted my phone to fix my efs partition finally. I unrooted my phone. I went and clicked uninstall on magisk and went into settings and factory reset my phone. It rebooted and TWRP said something that i forgot. I slid the bar and now I am stuck in an endless bootloop with installing updates and then no command. What do I do now? I have tried to reflash firmware with odin and tried to redo recovery but it is not working. The recovery comes up with an error 'Device 4 Binary 0'.

cryzmic said:
I have just rooted my phone to fix my efs partition finally. I was so happy I unrooted my phone. I went and clicked uninstall on magisk and went into settings and factory reset my phone. It rebooted and TWRP said something that i forgot, i slideded the bar and now I am stuck in an endless bootloop with installing updates and then no command!!! What do I do now. I have tried to reflash firmware with odin and tried to redo recovery but it is not working. The recovery comes up with an error 'Device 4 Binary 0' What do i doooo. I was so hapy to fix my efs now i made it worse and bricked my phone. I have read that you have to have usb debugging on but i did not turn it on after the reset please help!!!
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The odin error tells you that you're trying to flash an old firmware. Use latest stock firmware(released in October) and no error should comeup.

stock firmware
UsmaniMustafa said:
The odin error tells you that you're trying to flash an old firmware. Use latest stock firmware(released in October) and no error should comeup.
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where do i find this firm ware i tried to flash the one on sam mobile and it does not work, could you please send a link to the webiste or upload it here thanks

cryzmic said:
where do i find this firm ware i tried to flash the one on sam mobile and it does not work, could you please send a link to the webiste or upload it here thanks
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S7 or s7 edge? And also tell model number

model number
UsmaniMustafa said:
S7 or s7 edge? And also tell model number
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its an s7 edge, it is a sm-g935f, (note no use debugging and twrp does not work after factory reset into bootloop)

cryzmic said:
its an s7 edge, it is a sm-g935f, (note no use debugging and twrp does not work after factory reset into bootloop)
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-G935F/TPA/download/G935FXXS6ESJA/297587/

flashed does not work
UsmaniMustafa said:
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/g...e/SM-G935F/TPA/download/G935FXXS6ESJA/297587/
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so i flashed the phone, it looked good so far, it said installing updates and erasing then when i try too turn it on its still says no command. I think this phone is permanalty bricked after i factory reset it i will have too get a new phone now. :crying:
The strange thing is that when i open download mode it says that current binary is samsung official but the system status is custom as i had it rooted before. Can this mean anything?

cryzmic said:
so i flashed the phone, it looked good so far, it said installing updates and erasing then when i try too turn it on its still says no command. I think this phone is permanalty bricked after i factory reset it i will have too get a new phone now. :crying:
The strange thing is that when i open download mode it says that current binary is samsung official but the system status is custom as i had it rooted before. Can this mean anything?
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The phone should reboot itself once your odin install in complete.
Connect phone to pc
Put all the stuff in odin Ap Cp Bl and csc
Go to options and select nand erase and autoreboot and repartition.
Flash
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cryzmic said:
so i flashed the phone, it looked good so far, it said installing updates and erasing then when i try too turn it on its still says no command. I think this phone is permanalty bricked after i factory reset it i will have too get a new phone now. :crying:
The strange thing is that when i open download mode it says that current binary is samsung official but the system status is custom as i had it rooted before. Can this mean anything?
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That's normal about binary and system status
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cryzmic said:
so i flashed the phone, it looked good so far, it said installing updates and erasing then when i try too turn it on its still says no command. I think this phone is permanalty bricked after i factory reset it i will have too get a new phone now. :crying:
The strange thing is that when i open download mode it says that current binary is samsung official but the system status is custom as i had it rooted before. Can this mean anything?
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If this doesn't work either flash TWRP again and install a custom rom.

Is this still open or have people moved on?

ReboundGuy said:
Is this still open or have people moved on?
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What issue you are experiencing ? Better make a new thread with all the details
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