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[Q] Phone is soft bricked - but I can't get it to work

Hello,
My Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 got soft-bricked after I've accidentally tried to downgrade from 4.3 to 4.2.2. The reason was, my wifi didn't work after updating to 4.3 and I couldn't get it to work.
However, now I only get the following error: "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." After Ive been googling for a solution 2 hours now and didn't find any answers, I decided to post my problem here.
I am able to get into download mode, but not into recovery. Some people in forums said you have to re-flash your firmware then factory reset it; but I've tried flashing the 4.2.2 and 4.3 DBT firmware for my S4 several times, but Odin says "Fail!" everytime. Some others said just connect it to Kies and do a emergency recovery. But Kies doesn't recognize my phone. It's "connecting..." for like 10-15 minutes and then gives me a connection error (but this isn't caused by the upgrade issue; I've tried other cables, other USB ports, reinstalling Kies and even the phone so often).
Now I don't know what to do. I can't reset with Kies because it doesn't recognize my phone and Odin gives me "Fail!".
Please help, I'm so desperate right now.
I will try emergency restoring on the weekend with another computer, but what can I do if that won't work either?

1. Install Kies3 (with new android 4.3 u need new drivers) -> HERE
2. Install Odin 3.09 -> HERE
3. This firmware is the good for ya, latest one for O2 Germany -> HERE
4. Put ur phone in Download Mode (Vol down+Power button at same time)
5. Select Vol Up then
6. Open Odin with ur PC
7. Plug in your phone to the PC with USB conector
8. Unzip the file of the step 3 in ur PC and inside will be a .tar file
9. Click the button AP in Odin and select the .tar file and Click in Start button
10. Wait till finish
11. Enjoy

Thanks so far!
Joku1981 said:
3. This firmware is the good for ya, latest one for O2 Germany -> HERE
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Hmm.. :/
But I have already downloaded a firmware (I9505XXUEMJ5, if that helps you..), will this work too?
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AaronAverage said:
Thanks so far!
Hmm.. :/
But I have already downloaded a firmware (I9505XXUEMJ5, if that helps you..), will this work too?
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The one I pasted u for download go better, u will have the latest version for ur phone directly and is compatible with Kies3 too. Try again the link (TERAFILE sometime fails )

Joku1981 said:
The one I pasted u for download go better, u will have the latest version for ur phone directly and is compatible with Kies3 too. Try again the link (TERAFILE sometime fails )
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Okay
Hope my wifi will work then anyways..
If you have a uploaded.to link available, please let me know, the download from Terafile takes 5 hours and I have a premium account at uploaded. Thanks to you anyways, Im gonna try and answer then

AaronAverage said:
Okay
Hope my wifi will work then anyways..
If you have a uploaded.to link available, please let me know, the download from Terafile takes 5 hours and I have a premium account at uploaded. Thanks to you anyways, Im gonna try and answer then
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Im sorry if it is slow but this firmware is only there now (no in uploaded.to)
EDIT: When u finish the installation process and if u still without WIFI, we can solve it here in same thread. Good luck and if I helped u pls click in THANKS button :fingers-crossed:

Joku1981 said:
1. Install Kies3 (with new android 4.3 u need new drivers) -> HERE
2. Install Odin 3.09 -> HERE
3. This firmware is the good for ya, latest one for O2 Germany -> HERE
4. Put ur phone in Download Mode (Vol down+Power button at same time)
5. Select Vol Up then
6. Open Odin with ur PC
7. Plug in your phone to the PC with USB conector
8. Unzip the file of the step 3 in ur PC and inside will be a .tar file
9. Click the button AP in Odin and select the .tar file and Click in Start button
10. Wait till finish
11. Enjoy
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Oh my god, it worked, thank you! you just saved my phones life :highfive:
It's working properly now (even the wifi)
You definately deserve something to thank you, Ive hit the donate button because Im so thankful

Joku1981 said:
1. Install Kies3 (with new android 4.3 u need new drivers) -> HERE
2. Install Odin 3.09 -> HERE
3. This firmware is the good for ya, latest one for O2 Germany -> HERE
4. Put ur phone in Download Mode (Vol down+Power button at same time)
5. Select Vol Up then
6. Open Odin with ur PC
7. Plug in your phone to the PC with USB conector
8. Unzip the file of the step 3 in ur PC and inside will be a .tar file
9. Click the button AP in Odin and select the .tar file and Click in Start button
10. Wait till finish
11. Enjoy
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Hello Joku,
I have exactly the same problem. Two questions:
Why do we need to install Kies3 if Odin sees the phone anyway?
The firmware in step 3, is it Android 4.3?
Thank you.

How To Convert Galaxy Note SHV-E160L to GT-N7000 4.4.2

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Install SAMSUNG KIES AND USB Drivers for Samsung Galaxy Note to connect the Android device with the computer.
Enable USB Debugging Mode on phone to connect it with the computer.
[Navigate to Settings>> About phone>> tap Build number seven times. A pop up will appear, that reads, ‘You are now a developer.’ Go back to the Developer options and check USB debugging and click OK.]
As the tutorial is likely to wipe out all data of the phone, create a backup. If the device is having any custom recoveries such as CWM/TWRP then backup data using the same.
If the Android phone powers off due to lack of battery while the installation process, it could damage the device. Therefore, the Note 4 should have charge above 80% battery charge.
How to Update Samsung Galaxy Note [SHV-E160L]
Step-1: Download Rom : E160L_to_N7000_4.4.2_S5_Menukhmer.tar to put on your Computer
Step-2: Extract the downloaded zip to your computer
Step-3: Download Odin v3.09 and extract the zip
Step-4: Power off the Galaxy Note
Step-5: Put the phone in download mode. To do so hold Volume Down, Home and Power buttons
together. Press a button from the listed menu when it ask to do so to continue the process
Step-6: Connect the phone to the computer using USB cable while it is in the download mode. Wait for some time until Odin detects the device. When the phone is connected successfully, the ID: COM box in Odin will turn light blue with COM port number. This step might take some time
Step-7: In Odin, click AP button and select the firmware file with E160L_to_N7000_4.4.2_S5_Menukhmer.tar extension
Step-8: Ensure Re-Partition checkbox is not ticked
Step-9: Verify everything and click the Start button in Odin
Step-10: Wait for some time until the installation process is completed then boot the phone
The Galaxy Note should now be Update successfully.
DOWNLOAD :
click here

Thanks for the useful info. will this work for the Galaxy Note SHV-E160K?

thats real tw 4.4.2 ??

help
've just flash this, and was succesful. Thanks man. But i have problem after this, my recovery was turned to stock... Recovery 3e.... So i then flash cwm via odin, odin displays Pass and didnt have any errors while flashing. I've flash phliz latest cwm6xxx. After that ive found out that i cant boot to recovery via combo buttons or via reboot to recovery... It just boot and stuck to samsung logo.... I suspect that now i dont have a recovery or i mess my recovery.... Now i cant do anything like backup or any more flashing until i have a working recovery,.. Pls help guys.... Pls help sir hygo....

Need Help
is this reversible ? this rom has no 3g/4g.. my back up has been totally useless,
please help me fix this .. tnx

is there any problem will arise after converting note shv-e106l to gt-n7000?
i want to convert my shv-e106l to gt-n7000 but i have some doubt about problem may arise after update? pls give me full list of advantage and disadvantage of converting shv-e106l to gt-n7000.

SHV E160L 4.4.4 to GT N7000 4.4.2
I followed one of your update, and was able to do it. Will the steps in this walkthrough be workable?

I upgraded SHV E160L to 4.4.4 but Odin doesn't recognize anymore....

Just started downloading this rom from 4shared

hey! does this process require root access? sorry for the stupid question but i'm new to this thing. hope someone can help! thanks!

[SM-G9008W] Stuck at Samsung Logo

I created an account here because I need all your help and I've been crawling all over the internet, but I cannot find anything for my problem.
Whenever I charge my phone, I turn it off, shut it off to be exact so that it charges faster. One morning, I woke up and I booted it up, but it won't get past the Samsung logo. It will stay like that for a while, then it will vibrate and will appear at the same screen again. Also, whenever I put the battery on, a green LED will stay on even though the phone is still not on. I cannot access recovery mode, only download mode. My phone is rooted. It has been once submerged in water but no problems. No custom ROMS, but there is a custom recovery that is INACCESSIBLE. I badly need all your help since it makes me feel bad having a $600 paperweight. I have tried leaving the battery out for weeks and almost a month now. Ask me anything and I will try to answer with what I know.
Thank you and I hope for the best. (Cause it made me really sad. :crying,
Robert

Download a stock ROM from sammobile .com
Download ODIN (download and instructions under the download)
Flash stock ROM with the phone in download mode using ODIN
See if it boots, if not, factory reset from recovery

*Detection* said:
Download a stock ROM from sammobile .com
Download ODIN (download and instructions under the download)
Flash stock ROM with the phone in download mode using ODIN
See if it boots, if not, factory reset from recovery
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I cannot access recovery mode. It says "recovery mode is not seandroid enforced" or something similar, then the screen freezes and returns to its original Samsung logo. The process goes on forever.

Yea, so flash a stock ROM first...

*Detection* said:
Yea, so flash a stock ROM first...
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Hi *Detection*
Sorry disturbing your wonderful support effort but I would like to provide @hyperfused07 with some links that I consider useful:
To speed up your SamMobile experience, before finding your devices section (that you didn't provide) I suggest using the below tool to perform the download:
[TOOL] SamFirm - Samsung firmware downloader & checker
Just provide Model+Region and it will find you the newer available. Please, before download, check the boxes: CRC32 & Decrypt
Lastest Odin v3.11.1
To use Odin you will have to enter "Download Mode" by pressing: Home + Volume Down + Power buttons
Nice regards.
hyperfused07 said:
I cannot access recovery mode. It says "recovery mode is not seandroid enforced" or something similar, then the screen freezes and returns to its original Samsung logo. The process goes on forever.
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Kdio said:
Hi *Detection*
Sorry disturbing your wonderful support effort
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Actually my support effort was perfectly adequate, if OP had read and followed the instructions I provided in my first post
I don't enjoy having to post the same thing twice, especially if OP won't even read it once, hence my shortened 2nd post

Kdio said:
Hi *Detection*
Sorry disturbing your wonderful support effort but I would like to provide @hyperfused07 with some links that I consider useful:
To speed up your SamMobile experience, before finding your devices section (that you didn't provide) I suggest using the below tool to perform the download:
[TOOL] SamFirm - Samsung firmware downloader & checker
Just provide Model+Region and it will find you the newer available. Please, before download, check the boxes: CRC32 & Decrypt
Lastest Odin v3.11.1
To use Odin you will have to enter "Download Mode" by pressing: Home + Volume Down + Power buttons
Nice regards.
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I don't understand how to use this software.
I put in the Model Number "SM-G9008W"
and region "CHN" (tried CN and CH)
Its says "Could not fetch info for SM-G9008W/CHN. Please verify the input or use manual info"

hyperfused07 said:
I don't understand how to use this software.
I put in the Model Number "SM-G9008W"
and region "CHN" (tried CN and CH)
Its says "Could not fetch info for SM-G9008W/CHN. Please verify the input or use manual info"
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CHM (China Mobile)
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*Detection* said:
CHM (China Mobile)
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Hey, I just finished reflashing my phone, its just stuck at Samsung Logo still with 'Recovery booting' at the top, it loops on forever.

*Detection* said:
CHM (China Mobile)
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UPDATE: I tried to flash a PIT file, the "Recovery booting" is gone but, my S5 still loops and it's green LED is staying strong.

Tmobile samsung galaxy s7 upload mode

My tmobile galaxy s7 got stuck on something like bbl error and in the center of the screen the android logo and the sbl error and upload mode nothing else not able to get on download mode or recovery mode totally stuck need help odin not able to flash anything none of the latest firmware nothing,..
Ehat i did was i flash with odin a verizon firmware or something like fof6 combo firmware with the latest tmobile firmware found on androidfilehost.
My phone is now bricked or what i call softbricked i need any kind of help on how to flash or a tool to forcely flash something to unbrick and be able to restore stock firmware any nice developer please help i still paying this s7 and i really want to revive my phone any help will be greatly appreciated?

I'm no expert by any means, just a dude that was in the same position a few weeks ago.
First you'll want to get ODIN, which is your flashing tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
Next you need to find the stock firmware. Lots of sites will have it but 99% of them use some kind of bandwidth throttling crap. The firmware is 4.5gb uncompressed and about 2gb compressed. So if you can find someone hosting the firmware on their Google Drive that's your fastest bet, otherwise it'll take hours or days to download.
The latest firmware at the time of this post is G935TUVU4APIA. You don't necessarily need the latest, you just need to get your phone restored. If there is newer firmware available than what you flash to your phone, when your phone successfully boots you'll get an update to the latest.
Wish I could find a direct link for you but it seems these will always be moving around. That being said search for TMB-G935TUVU4APIA-20160927113301.zip. That was the file I downloaded and it contained the 5 files listed below, which you should extract to your preferred location on your PC:
AP_G935TUVU3APG1_CL8439036_QB10213096_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
BL_G935TUVU3APG1_CL8439036_QB10213096_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CP_G935TUVU3APG1_CL8439036_QB10213096_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
CSC_TMB_G935TTMB3APG1_CL8439036_QB10213096_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
HOME_CSC_TMB_G935TTMB3APG1_CL8439036_QB10213096_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 (optional)
The first 4 of the 5 listed above are the important ones. The 5th file, "HOME_CSC...", from what I understand preserves your data should you need to flash over a working phone, but we'll ignore that file for this task. Note the "AP", "BL", "CP", etc., at the beginning of each filename - more on that shortly.
Finally, the home stretch.
* Power off your phone completely. If you're boot looping hold VOL DOWN and POWER.
* Boot into recovery mode by pressing and holding VOL DOWN, HOME and POWER at the same time. Release when you see recovery mode warning.
* Connect your phone to your PC.
* Open ODIN and make sure the phone is recognized. It will show up under ID:COM and have some assigned COM port like 9 or 10.
* Click on the BL button and select the BL_G935TUVU3APG1_CL8439036_QB10213096_REV02_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 file from your extracted firmware package.
* Repeat this process for AP, CP, and CSC files.
* Once all files are selected click START.
After some time your phone will be flashed with the stock firmware and everything should be back to the way it was when you purchased it. Hope that helps!
---------- Post added at 11:26 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:20 PM ----------
Sorry man, I can't read! Missed the part where you said you already tried ODIN.
You may want to do a factory reset first before flashing. I think you hold VOL UP, HOME and POWER to get there. Follow the steps to do a factory reset. Then try ODIN again with stock T-Mobile firmware.

tmobile s7 upload mode
the problem here is when I press vol up or vol down it goes straight to this
sbl error upload mode
and Odin detects as download mode but cant not flash anything I do have the latest firmware.
I will attach the picture of the actual error
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tmobile s7 upload mode
this was the file I flashed before this happens
found it on android filehost under the search of G930T
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862666887
it may give some directions thanks

Sorry my friend, wish I could help here. It looks like your bootloader is jacked. Did you mean "sbl" instead "bbl" error? I think that's the secondary bootloader. And from the file you linked it appears you flashed the Galaxy S7 "flat" (G930T) firmware onto your Galaxy S7 Edge (G935T). Never thought that would be a brickable operation but apparently so. Unless someone's dealt with this before your only option may be to return the phone and see if they can either reflash it with some other proprietary tool or exchange it. I don't know how to push the stock boot.bin and sbl.bin onto these phones but maybe someone here does.

tmobile s7 upload mode
yes sir is a flat version of the s7
and what you are saying is correct.
well I will sit and wait for something to come up wit a light thanks...

well I think I fried thos device just gonna sit and wait for a developer to find some source of code to reboot this thing

does anyone knows how to fix this problem " SBL error upload mode " ? please........... thanks

Galaxy S7 bought with taiwanese firmware, making it work in Spain

Hi all
I've just received my Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930F) with firmware version:
G930FXXU1APGJ
Which, as far as I know, is a taiwanese firmware. This would make sense, because I'm in Madrid (Spain) but I bought the S7 via eBay from a seller in Hong Kong.
My phone works well when connected to a WiFi network, but its behaviour is strange when I connect to my voice/data plan (Movistar). Although I can use the browser, things like Gmail, Google Play and WhatsApp work in a strange way: I can't send videos or pictures, Google Play doesn't even connect to the account (the screen goes blank) and Gmail doesn't send emails.
I've discovered this firmware might be the problem with my phone, and I probably should use the Spanish firmware. After reading the forums I've search in SamMobile and I'm downloading this one:
G930FXXU1BPKD
Which seems to be the right one for Spain (Movistar) (there's also a little code, 'XEC', but I don't know what that means).
I'd like to know if I'm right. If so, the instructions to install the firmware are as follow according to that page:
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Flashing guide:
1. Download and extract a zip file containing your desired firmware.
2. Open Odin Tool.
3. Boot your device in the "Download Mode":
Press Volume Down, Power and Home buttons at same time for 5-8 seconds until download mode is active.
4. Connect your device to PC via the USB cable while in download mode.
5. Next, check the "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options in Odin Tool.
6. Hit the AP/PDA button then browse and select a tar.md5 file from the extracted folder.
7. Finally press the start button to begin flashing the firmware update on your device.
********
But I wonder if someone could confirm if this is OK. I'm not sure if my S7 has to be rooted first to do this. I have not rooted it yet, but I've seen it's possible to do it (quite easily, i think?).
Thanks!

That's it you've nailed it.
Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk

javipas said:
Hi all
Thanks!
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I'd flash the PHE version instead of the XEC
PHE is for Spain and not connected to any company
For Spanish info you could also have a look at
http://www.htcmania.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2057

waterdaan said:
I'd flash the PHE version instead of the XEC
PHE is for Spain and not connected to any company
For Spanish info you could also have a look at
http://www.htcmania.com/forumdisplay.php?f=2057
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Good to know, thanks! Downloading that one right now from this thread at HTCMania

Oh my god. After starting the process in Odin it has stopped in 1 second (succeed: 0 / Failed: 1) and the S7 screen shows the little white progress bar just started and the message "Do not turn off target".
I have quitted Odin, but I have not done anything to the Galaxy S7. It's still connected and showing that info. What should I do?
Could I have bricked the phone!?!? :/

Fortunately everythings ok... except I've been unable to update the firmware. After that first try, I have observed that there is something that I'm doing wrong.
1. I put the S7 in download mode
2. I launch Odin and connect the S7, it says "Added" and the blue button with "O:[COM3]" appears in Odin's window.
3. I add BL, AP, CP, and CSC from the uncompressed firmware I've downloaded twice (I've found them also at Updato, fast download)
4. I see that the only options checked are "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time". The "Re-Partition" option IS NOT CHECKED.
5. I push Start and it fails inmediately: it says re-partition has failed. How is that possible it that option was unchecked?
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I've also factory reset the phone, enabled USB Debugging and OEM options under Developer Options, then accessed Recovery Mode, wiped data/factory reset and wiped cache, and then I have gone to Download Mode to try again. Nothing.
What can I do to update my S7 and install the Spanish firmware if everytime the re-partition error makes it impossible?

Use the csc file instead of home_csc provided in the firmware file

Fagulhas11 said:
Use the csc file instead of home_csc provided in the firmware file
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I'm using the CSC file always, I don't touch the home_csc...
What would happen if I enable the re-partition option?

Have you solved the problem? I have exactly the same chase; galaxy s7 Hong Kong (ofertitas jejeje), error when send images on whatsapp...