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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.
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.
Hi All
I have the Hong Kong Note 4 N910U
PDA N910UXXU1AOC3
CSC N910UZZH1AOC3
As you may know, lollipop 5 is not out yet for this particular version. As I am experiencing some issues with the phone, I thought I'll just do a factory reset. However I've read somewhere here that I can use the other stock roms of the N910U eg; Taiwan 5.01 or New Zealand 5.0.1. So I thought I might aswell update to lollipop and then do a fresh factory reset.
So I downloaded this Taiwan one
PDA N910UXXU1BOD4
CSC N910UZZT1BOD4
However it keeps failing in ODIN.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N910UXXU1BOD4_N910UZZT1BOD4_N910UXXU1BOD4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006> cache.img
<ID:0/006> hidden.img
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I did use all different versions of ODIN, tried on different usb ports, re-installed installed new drivers, used a different computer etc.. Still same outcome. I am using the original usb cable that came with the phone. What am I missing, any help will be much appreciated ?
gokhan04uk said:
Hi All
I have the Hong Kong Note 4 N910U
PDA N910UXXU1AOC3
CSC N910UZZH1AOC3
As you may know, lollipop 5 is not out yet for this particular version. As I am experiencing some issues with the phone, I thought I'll just do a factory reset. However I've read somewhere here that I can use the other stock roms of the N910U eg; Taiwan 5.01 or New Zealand 5.0.1. So I thought I might aswell update to lollipop and then do a fresh factory reset.
So I downloaded this Taiwan one
PDA N910UXXU1BOD4
CSC N910UZZT1BOD4
However it keeps failing in ODIN.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N910UXXU1BOD4_N910UZZT1BOD4_N910UXXU1BOD4_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<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> sboot.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006> cache.img
<ID:0/006> hidden.img
<ID:0/006> FAIL!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I did use all different versions of ODIN, tried on different usb ports, re-installed installed new drivers, used a different computer etc.. Still same outcome. I am using the original usb cable that came with the phone. What am I missing, any help will be much appreciated ?
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I have identical problem. Same device, same stock firmware. Trying to update to BOD4
Dancing around:
I've installed last TWRP (https://twrp.me/devices/samsunggalaxynote4exynos.html) from Odin after multiple failed attempts with N910UXXU1BOD4
Device booted normally (long boot with "updating applications")
TA-DA!
it booted to 5.0.1
It's creepy magic, but it works.
BTW, sammobile has newer version (N910UXXU1BOE3_N910UZZT1BOE3_BRI.zip)
I've repeated same procedure with newer rom: N910UXXU1BOE3/N910UZZT1BOE3:
Attempt to flash via Odin new firmware
Get error
Unplug device. Remove battery. Insert battery back. Boot to download mode again
Flash TWRP via odin
Successfully reboot to new system
stari4ek said:
I've repeated same procedure with newer rom: N910UXXU1BOE3/N910UZZT1BOE3:
Attempt to flash via Odin new firmware
Get error
Unplug device. Remove battery. Insert battery back. Boot to download mode again
Flash TWRP via odin
Successfully reboot to new system
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Thanks for that mate. Will try it when i get home. Im not familiar with using odin or this TWRP thing. So do i download the TWRP tar file and load it to odin, then what? Can you give me the full nstructions please. Im quite confused especially the last bit under odin install method ,
"Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery"
gokhan04uk said:
Thanks for that mate. Will try it when i get home. Im not familiar with using odin or this TWRP thing. So do i download the TWRP tar file and load it to odin, then what? Can you give me the full nstructions please. Im quite confused especially the last bit under odin install method ,
"Note many devices will replace your custom recovery automatically during first boot. To prevent this, use Google to find the proper key combo to enter recovery"
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My device booted to TWRP by itself without any problem, so no need to force it with keys or fastboot.
I forgot to mention, since TWRP is custom recovery You will trigger "knox void warranty 0x1", so if it's important to you - you need another way.
Does Your device boot to system after error with N910UXXU1BOD4? Cause my didn't.
Probably flashing original recovery will fix it also and will not trigger knox
I just want to clarify this just to be clear.
So after it fails you turn off, pull battery, turn on to download mode and install TWRP and then it will boot into TWRP and you just reboot and the BOE3 Taiwan firmware will just boot up? Sounds like magic, like you mentioned before.
stari4ek said:
I've repeated same procedure with newer rom: N910UXXU1BOE3/N910UZZT1BOE3:
Attempt to flash via Odin new firmware
Get error
Unplug device. Remove battery. Insert battery back. Boot to download mode again
Flash TWRP via odin
Successfully reboot to new system
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stari4ek said:
My device booted to TWRP by itself without any problem, so no need to force it with keys or fastboot.
I forgot to mention, since TWRP is custom recovery You will trigger "knox void warranty 0x1", so if it's important to you - you need another way.
Does Your device boot to system after error with N910UXXU1BOD4? Cause my didn't.
Probably flashing original recovery will fix it also and will not trigger knox
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Well after the error that odin gave me, i managed to recover my device using kies so my phones back on its original firmware all working. So, what is the method you used to install the latest taiwan update? Did you just go through the normal odin method or ? I dont really want to root the device, i just want to install the original stock 5.1 firmware.
a_ballads said:
I just want to clarify this just to be clear.
So after it fails you turn off, pull battery, turn on to download mode and install TWRP and then it will boot into TWRP and you just reboot and the BOE3 Taiwan firmware will just boot up? Sounds like magic, like you mentioned before.
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yes. after error.
i "reboot" device to download mode (disconnect from usb, take out battery, put it back. volume-down+home+power).
in download mode I install TWRP.
if "auto reboot" is ticked in odin - it will reboot to new recovery (twrp) automatically. it (twrp) will perform some patching and will reboot device automatically. device will boot to system.
first boot can take a while.
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gokhan04uk said:
Well after the error that odin gave me, i managed to recover my device using kies so my phones back on its original firmware all working. So, what is the method you used to install the latest taiwan update? Did you just go through the normal odin method or ? I dont really want to root the device, i just want to install the original stock 5.1 firmware.
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it.s 5.0.1 btw. There is no 5.1 yet
Yes I went through normal odin with last taiwan firmware.
it did fail with error above.
reboot to download mode.
I flashed TWRP on top of it.
when twrp is installed - system boots to new 5.0.1
KNOX is triggered!
some hours device is alive and fully working. no issues... yet =)
As usual. No responsibility here, Do it on Your own risk
stari4ek said:
yes. after error.
i "reboot" device to download mode (disconnect from usb, take out battery, put it back. volume-down+home+power).
in download mode I install TWRP.
if "auto reboot" is ticked in odin - it will reboot to new recovery (twrp) automatically. it (twrp) will perform some patching and will reboot device automatically. device will boot to system.
first boot can take a while.
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it.s 5.0.1 btw. There is no 5.1 yet
Yes I went through normal odin with last taiwan firmware.
it did fail with error above.
reboot to download mode.
I flashed TWRP on top of it.
when twrp is installed - system boots to new 5.0.1
KNOX is triggered!
some hours device is alive and fully working. no issues... yet =)
As usual. No responsibility here, Do it on Your own risk
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I see. Well there should be a way of getting this installed without having to root/trigger the knox. I dont see how others are doing it through odin and our ones are failing. There should be a reason. Or it might be that this specific taiwan one fails for everyone? I did see some who flashed the new zealand one without issues..
gokhan04uk said:
I see. Well there should be a way of getting this installed without having to root/trigger the knox. I dont see how others are doing it through odin and our ones are failing. There should be a reason. Or it might be that this specific taiwan one fails for everyone? I did see some who flashed the new zealand one without issues..
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probably it doesn't like that we're flashing different CSC.
the last image flashed is hidden.img, which if I'm not mistaken has CSC stuff
I'd expect that flashing this TAR without hidden.img or flashing original recovery instead of TWRP - will keep KNOX 0. But this homework is for someone else =)
stari4ek said:
probably it doesn't like that we're flashing different CSC.
the last image flashed is hidden.img, which if I'm not mistaken has CSC stuff
I'd expect that flashing this TAR without hidden.img or flashing original recovery instead of TWRP - will keep KNOX 0. But this homework is for someone else =)
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Ok, Well if i do it the way you done it, will i get future ota updates or not ? i dont mind voiding warranty because the device is from hong kong, even if something goes wrong it will be a headache to send it back there and wait for it to come back. If I can get future updates wirelessly then i dont mind rooting it.
Nope. It rejects to check OTA. Manual update via Odin is still an option.
Probably, if flash original recovery and reset device, so it switches to new CSC - OTA will work. Probably.
@gokhan04uk
Flashing a custom recovery does solve the problem... but when i tried the method below i noticied changes
BUT DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
it worked for me
Rename tar.md5 to tar
Extract tar using 7zip
Extarct hidden.img
Flash it via Odin as PDA/AP
It was succesfull for me
P.S: Knox is not triggered
Salim.Keady said:
@gokhan04uk
Flashing a custom recovery does solve the problem... but when i tried the method below i noticied changes
BUT DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
it worked for me
Rename tar.md5 to tar
Extract tar using 7zip
Extarct hidden.img
Flash it via Odin as PDA/AP
It was succesfull for me
P.S: Knox is not triggered
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This sounds interesting, can you please expand on the inductions as I am I little confused about when to flash hidden.img.
Thanks[emoji1]
Salim.Keady said:
@gokhan04uk
Flashing a custom recovery does solve the problem... but when i tried the method below i noticied changes
BUT DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK
it worked for me
Rename tar.md5 to tar
Extract tar using 7zip
Extarct hidden.img
Flash it via Odin as PDA/AP
It was succesfull for me
P.S: Knox is not triggered
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Can you give us full instructions please. I downloaded N910UXXU1BOE3_N910UZZT1BOE3_N910UXXU1BOE3_HOME
After I rename the md5 file to tar and extract. What do I do with the hidden.img file ?
Do I need to use only odin? or anything else
gokhan04uk said:
Can you give us full instructions please. I downloaded N910UXXU1BOE3_N910UZZT1BOE3_N910UXXU1BOE3_HOME
After I rename the md5 file to tar and extract. What do I do with the hidden.img file ?
Do I need to use only odin? or anything else
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Flash firmware
Hidden fails
Extract hidden.img and flash it as pda
Simple as that
And remeber am not responsible even if it worked for me and another user
Salim.Keady said:
Flash firmware
Hidden fails
Extract hidden.img and flash it as pda
Simple as that
And remeber am not responsible even if it worked for me and another user
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So I have to go through the normal odin process. Once it fails. I have to flash hidden.img through odin?
gokhan04uk said:
So I have to go through the normal odin process. Once it fails. I have to flash hidden.img through odin?
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Yes
How do you even flash the hidden.img,ext4 files through odin?
Hello people,
I have tried a lot of things since two hours, but I just cannot go past it. I installed the stock firmware on my i9505 from CM12. And it worked fine. However it got unrooted by itself. Now I want to root it back and install a custom rom.
Firstly, odin never turned yellow. Now when it did, it says There is no PIT partition. I am trying to install a recovery, so that the phone gets rooted first.
I am putting the phone in download mode, connecting the USB cable, and then adding the recovery file in the PDA section. And the same result keeps coming. I have tried switching F.Reset time on and off just to check if that is working, but both don't.
I've read the suggestions on xda, and I have changed USB ports, restarted phone, laptop, changed the laptop and tried again. It also says Write protection: enable.
Here's the log as well.
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
<ID:0/007> Added!!
Please help me out on this. Thanks!
And now the phone is bricked! It says firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.
thehtmldev said:
And now the phone is bricked! It says firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.
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Use a different usb port / different usb cable.
thehtmldev said:
And now the phone is bricked! It says firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.
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If you can't flash anymore, then install kies and select recovery mode. The recovery mode will work only if you have an active internet connection, required for downloading the system files.
Rooting is not required to install a custom rom.
Looks for a pit file for your phone and flash it together with twrp. Once you have twrp working, you can wipe the system, cache, data, etc. and flash a custom rom.
audit13 said:
Rooting is not required to install a custom rom.
Looks for a pit file for your phone and flash it together with twrp. Once you have twrp working, you can wipe the system, cache, data, etc. and flash a custom rom.
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You can't flash pit file via twrp. He needs to reflash all, to back to the stock rom. But, odin gets error. I suggest to him to use kies to recover his phone.
Giovix92 said:
You can't flash pit file via twrp. He needs to reflash all, to back to the stock rom. But, odin gets error. I suggest to him to use kies to recover his phone.
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You are correct in the part that Odin can't flash a .pit file. But that's not what Audit13 is saying. He is saying that when flashing TWRP through Odin he also uses the .pit file.
The .pit error in 99% of the cases is solved by using a different usb port and different cable.
Lennyz1988 said:
You are correct in the part that Odin can't flash a .pit file. But that's not what Audit13 is saying. He is saying that when flashing TWRP through Odin he also uses the .pit file.
The .pit error in 99% of the cases is solved by using a different usb port and different cable.
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In 1% of case the .pit file is damaged. Yes, you're right about TWRP, but he can't flash the stock firmware by TWRP.
Deleted, posted message in wrong forum. Sorry.
Obtain a pit file and flash it together with your desired firmware via ODIN. I'm afraid that your pit is damaged. (Like others said if any)
Sent from my GT-I9500
Try flashing the last official firmware you used on Sammobile and let it do a full boot and then try flashing again the custom recovery...
(This post is intended for people that legally own the S8+).
OK so in short I bought an S8+ online and couldn't login after it had been wiped.
"unauthorized factory reset" error.
This method worked for me (Samsung S8+ 64GB) running Android 8.0
To flash I am using Odin 3.12.1
Firstly we need the combination rom which you can download here:
Combination Rom V7/V8
Put your phone into download mode. Connect it to your PC and flash the combination rom.
(In odin click AP and add it there.)
After you have flashed, boot up your phone. Go into settings (Swipe down from the top) and perform a factory reset from inside the rom.
Let the phone reboot. Now power it off and enter download mode again.
Next we want to flash our firmware. I am using (G955FXXU2CRED) this worked for me, I am unsure of others.
Flash: AP - BL - HOME_CSC
After this has finished the phone will reboot and totally bypass the Google setup, you will have full access.
Now go into settings, Reset > Factory data reset. (While I was there I also turned off OEM and enabled USB debugging).
Now reboot once more and you will be faced with the Google setup, now you can enter your Gmail.
Enjoy.
Hello and thank you for this guide but i have a problem.
I have followed all the steps in your guide up to the point where i need to flash my device with stock firmware. When i flash my samsung s8 plus g955f with stock firmware odin says pass, then my device reboots back to factory binary with firmware g955fxxu2are1 although i flashed with stock firmware g955fxxu2cred. Any idea why this might be happening and how i can fix this?
Note: my device was on g955fxxu2cred before starting this process in your guide.
I can only assume you have flashed the wrong firmware, otherwise you would not have a different firmware version.
Try and start by flashing the "RED" firmware to start with, then follow the guide from step 1.
Sorry for sounding like a noob but what is "RED". I have checked again to make sure i flashed with stock firmware g955fxxu2cred and i can confirm this was the stock firmware i used. I downloaded this firmware from sammobile so it cant be the wrong one.
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Also when i access settings from rom after flashing factory binary i do not have the option for oem unlock. I pressed 7 times on build to access the develepor options and there still isnt an oem unlock option.
No the OEM unlock is after you have bypassed the gmail login screen.
Where are you getting the firmware from? Sorry when I say "Red" I mean "G955FOXM2CRED"
Maybe some bad firmware? I got the G955FOXM2CRED firmware from updato.
nitec0re said:
(This post is intended for people that legally own the S8+).
OK so in short I bought an S8+ online and couldn't login after it had been wiped.
"unauthorized factory reset" error.
This method worked for me (Samsung S8+ 64GB) running Android 8.0
To flash I am using Odin 3.12.1
Firstly we need the combination rom which you can download here:
Combination Rom V7/V8
Put your phone into download mode. Connect it to your PC and flash the combination rom.
(In odin click AP and add it there.)
After you have flashed, boot up your phone. Go into settings (Swipe down from the top) and perform a factory reset from inside the rom.
Let the phone reboot. Now power it off and enter download mode again.
Next we want to flash our firmware. I am using (G955FXXU2CRED) this worked for me, I am unsure of others.
Flash: AP - BL - HOME_CSC
After this has finished the phone will reboot and totally bypass the Google setup, you will have full access.
Now go into settings, Reset > Factory data reset. (While I was there I also turned off OEM and enabled USB debugging).
Now reboot once more and you will be faced with the Google setup, now you can enter your Gmail.
Enjoy.
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I have a regular S8 (950U), most FRP bypass for these devices require the ADB FRP.bat to be run between the combination firmware and the normal firmware are installed, at which part is the FRP actually being removed/bypassed here?
I m trying also the same. I installed the combination. The frp is off now but i can't find the right stock rom. The phone has bootloader level 4. From where you got the stock rom? Whatever i tried i got an error binary 4>1.
I have the G955U AT&T.
If this process works smothly, it sure beats the method of http://www.techoxygen DOT COM /bypass-factory-reset-protection-on-samsung-galaxy-phone/
I found, for me with the above process, an easier method to get onto the internet by using a Bose headphone with a mic, and when at the initial login/setup page, which FRP then requires you knowing the login info, pressing a Bose headphone button brought up a prompt for voice command, and at that point say chrome or google and you are on the internet to get the two files you will need in the solution. After setting up the several apps, then you are able to enter the (your Google email) 'login', and on re-boot the FRP will be gone, using your initial 'login'. Done
The flashing method is more direct and less hassle.
SUCCESS on g930f. Thank you so much. By the way... I had the newest fw with september patch installed.
Flashed the G930FXXS3ERHD
Flashed Combination file COMBINATION_FA60_G930FXXU3ARI2_CL7964511_QB19635501_REV00_user_mid_noship
Let Boot up.
Perform a factory reset in Settings.
Flash G930FXXS3ERHD (AP, BL, CP) (got fail message after trying to flash CSC or HOME_CSC)
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.
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SUCCESS on g930f. Thank you so much. By the way... I had the newest fw with september patch installed.
Flashed the G930FXXS3ERHD
Flashed Combination file COMBINATION_FA60_G930FXXU3ARI2_CL7964511_QB19635501_REV00_user_mid_noship
Let Boot up.
Perform a factory reset in Settings.
Flash G930FXXS3ERHD (AP, BL, CP) (got fail message after trying to flash CSC or HOME_CSC)
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.
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So which did you flash, the regular CSC or home CSC?
Just the AP, BL and CP.
After booting in Oreo i entered my gmail account, Flashed another time with AP, BL, CP, and CSC, made a cache wipe and a factory Reset.
spittfire said:
SUCCESS on g930f. Thank you so much. By the way... I had the newest fw with september patch installed.
Flashed the G930FXXS3ERHD
Flashed Combination file COMBINATION_FA60_G930FXXU3ARI2_CL7964511_QB19635501_REV00_user_mid_noship
Let Boot up.
Perform a factory reset in Settings.
Flash G930FXXS3ERHD (AP, BL, CP) (got fail message after trying to flash CSC or HOME_CSC)
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.
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Can you make a step-by-step howto for G930F?
I've flashed PHN-G930FXXS3ERHD completely, Oreo boots up
Then what?
When i set the COMBINATION file in AP and flash it. It shows a FAIL in Odin and (BOOTLOADER) on the S7 screen.
When i set the COMBINATION file in AP, the G930FXXS3ERHD BL and CP files it also shows a FAIL in Odin and (BOOTLOADER) on the S7 screen.
spittfire said:
SUCCESS on g930f. Thank you so much. By the way... I had the newest fw with september patch installed.
Flashed the G930FXXS3ERHD
Flashed Combination file COMBINATION_FA60_G930FXXU3ARI2_CL7964511_QB19635501_REV00_user_mid_noship
Let Boot up.
Perform a factory reset in Settings.
Flash G930FXXS3ERHD (AP, BL, CP) (got fail message after trying to flash CSC or HOME_CSC)
Worked like a charm. Thank you so much.
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Hi
could you provide link for these files?
FAIL
When I try to flash the combo it just fails after sboot.bin
Any ideas?
<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: 2011 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)
Any news how to remove frp with g950fxxu4arl1??
Hi, It works with g955w?
no
LXY7Q89J2K said:
When I try to flash the combo it just fails after sboot.bin
Any ideas?
<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: 2011 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)
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do you use the right combination? you have to flash thse same ''u'' exmple u2 u3 u4 only
FAIL! (Auth) pit
G955U ATT
giorgosperi said:
i m trying also the same. I installed the combination. The frp is off now but i can't find the right stock rom. The phone has bootloader level 4. From where you got the stock rom? Whatever i tried i got an error binary 4>1.
I have the g955u at&t.
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i have a bootloader 5 8.0.0/r16nw/g955usqu5crk1 can anyone please help me find combo files i will donate $! Thank you! Galaxy s8 plus
charter3554 said:
I have a regular S8 (950U), most FRP bypass for these devices require the ADB FRP.bat to be run between the combination firmware and the normal firmware are installed, at which part is the FRP actually being removed/bypassed here?
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Usually, the part where the frp reset go to OFF is when you make the factory reset operation from inside the combination firmware.
Later that, you flash the stock rom and u get frp protection removed.
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Stryker2u said:
i have a bootloader 5 8.0.0/r16nw/g955usqu5crk1 can anyone please help me find combo files i will donate $! Thank you! Galaxy s8 plus
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Have u solved ur problem??
If not, post here to help u. I know by experience how tricky gets to have the appropriate combination in advance bootloader firmwares.