Boots back into download mode - Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers

hi there i atempted to install twrp on my phone but i did a little less research. when Odin says that its installed succesfull and i try to exit download mode by pressing the volume down + power button for 7 seconds or more it just shows the boot screen for a second and then boots right into download mode.

Yeahh you bricked it sorry just reflash the stock firmware through odin

Mystic1243 said:
Yeahh you bricked it sorry just reflash the stock firmware through odin
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where can i find that because i searched for it but i couldnt find

jaspervandenbroeck2 said:
where can i find that because i searched for it but i couldnt find
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https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a20/firmware/ Just download the one relative to your model number and country then flash it

is it paid?

im in belgium and thats no option in the list, what do i need to do?

jaspervandenbroeck2 said:
im in belgium and thats no option in the list, what do i need to do?
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Hmm whats your exact model number?

how can isee that? because my phone is not usable right now

jaspervandenbroeck2 said:
how can isee that? because my phone is not usable right now
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Its usually on the back of the box on the sticker label

i dont have the box anymore

jaspervandenbroeck2 said:
i dont have the box anymore
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Can you show the download mode screen you are stuck on please

here it is

i tried to make it as clear as possible

Mystic1243 said:
Can you show the download mode screen you are stuck on please
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i think its just the one form the netherlands? because the VBMETA is the same as the PDA of the dutch file on https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a20e/firmware/SM-A202F/PHN/download/A202FXXU4CVK1/1710805/

jaspervandenbroeck2 said:
i think its just the one form the netherlands? because the VBMETA is the same as the PDA of the dutch file on https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a20e/firmware/SM-A202F/PHN/download/A202FXXU4CVK1/1710805/
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Ah your device is an A20e not an A20 this is the correct firmware file based on the download mode image you provided https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-a20e/firmware/SM-A202F/PHE/

thanks il try it, my file is downloading but because its a big file its taking half an hour

jaspervandenbroeck2 said:
thanks il try it, my file is downloading but because its a big file its taking half an hour
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Defo LMK!

jaspervandenbroeck2 said:
here it is
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Did you flash a disabled vbmeta? You need if you want to flash TWRP, and that look to be the problem. To fix this, flash stock, flash disabled vbmeta, on your screen it will say error and to factory reset. Do that, then flash TWRP.

its booting up right now it shows the samsung logo

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[Q] Flashing Firmware failed, Kies not working

Hello dear Forum Geeks
I Recently rooted my samsung s5, sm-g900f, and then deleted Applications whitout freezing them first to see if theyre unecessary.
My Menue Button didnt seem to work anymore. Anyway, thats the short story why i wanted to Flash the whole system whit the Stock firmware.
i downloaded the 1.5 giga Rom, it seems to fit my country and even my provider. G900FXXU1ANE2_G900FVFG1ANE1_G900FXXU1ANE2_HOME.tar.md5
i went into download mode and flashed the rom via odin, which went well until 99%, then a Fail! message appeard.
i removed the battery and tryed to turn the device on, now the message Firmware upgrade envountered an issue, please select recovery mode appears.
This sayd i followed the turtorial http://androidcentral.us/2013/09/how-to-fix-firmware-upgrade-encountered-an-issue-on-kies/
and now iam on step 5, which is putting your S/N number into Kies so it can find your device. Unfortunately it doesnt accept my S/N number, i reaally dont have a clue why.
so, no firmware emergency available. It might be because i didnt use Kies from the beginning to flash the rom, or..... anyway i dont know what to do now. Please help!
Thanks in advance,
jan
Could you enter into Download mode?
Masum56k said:
Could you enter into Download mode?
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it is not possible anymore. only the place where firmware upgrade encoutnered an issue please select recovery mode & try again appears.
Pull the battery.. Wait 5 sec..
Place battery..
And now first hold the Menu key & Volume --(down) button..
Keep holding them and now press the power button..
Try it once or twice or so many times, until you enter into download mode..
It should work..
Me also faced same problem before..
Masum56k said:
Pull the battery.. Wait 5 sec..
Place battery..
And now first hold the Menu key & Volume --(down) button..
Keep holding them and now press the power button..
Try it once or twice or so many times, until you enter into download mode..
It should work..
Me also faced same problem before..
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okay iam in download mode, what next?
jan91 said:
okay iam in download mode, what next?
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Congrats..
That means your device is okay..
Now tell me, did you used any Recovery? Like- Cwm /Twrp?
Masum56k said:
Congrats..
That means your device is okay..
Now tell me, did you used any Recovery? Like- Cwm /Twrp?
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a shameful no.
jan91 said:
a shameful no.
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No need to feel shame..
Now download Philz touch CWM for G900F..
Then flash it via Odin..
That should give your device's life back..
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706253
Masum56k said:
No need to feel shame..
Now download Philz touch CWM for G900F..
Then flash it via Odin..
That should give your device's life back..
Try this. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2706253
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i use this tutorial http://www.galaxys5update.com/insta...galaxy-s5-g900h-g900f-international-variants/
shall i also download thecf auto root zip, they tell me to do so there..?
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i use this tutorial http://www.galaxys5update.com/insta...galaxy-s5-g900h-g900f-international-variants/
shall i also download thecf auto root zip, they tell me to do so there..?
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Nope.. You've already rooted your device. Right?
Then you don't need to CF auto root again..
Just flash the cwm..
Masum56k said:
Nope.. You've already rooted your device. Right?
Then you don't need to CF auto root again..
Just flash the cwm..
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i dont know which file to use, some of them are only 1 kb small, the md5's which are shown to use in the tutorial
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/klte/ may you suggest one? if i choose the md5 there is an error message
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i dont know which file to use, some of them are only 1 kb small, the md5's which are shown to use in the tutorial
https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/klte/ may you suggest one? if i choose the md5 there is an error message
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That file size would be 9-10mb..
---------- Post added at 08:57 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:53 PM ----------
Okay download the tar.md5 type file.
2nd one from last.
okay hihi i succeeded and my phone is running jiipa
\philz_touch_6.26.6-klte.tar.md5 used this file
jan91 said:
okay hihi i succeeded and my phone is running jiipa
\philz_touch_6.26.6-klte.tar.md5 used this file
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Congratulation. [emoji106]

desperate help finding the right stock rom please.

My phone just suddenly stopped working earlier today.it was running the latest omega rom with the latest modem and boot loader. ...
I cant get into recovery either. When I try it just reboots and goes to the samsung boot screen.my phone is a sim free insurance replacement and im not sure what stock rom to flash...
Could some nice soul just tell me the exact rom thats needed.
Its a uk based I9505 .
Please some one help as im away from home atm and have no way of contacting anyone.i have laptop and a dongle so can at least download and flash.
What ever has happened has corrupted it somehow.
I can still get into download mode how ever.
Id be eternally grateful if there is some nice soul to.help me
Just download and flash this with the latest Odin. Boot in download mode.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=33356
This is the latest German FW that Omega is based. It has the "OXA" Multi-CSC, which also includes BTU (United Kingdom)
After flash you will not have any problem retrieving all your data, as long as you don't factory reset.
iJo09 said:
Just download and flash this with the latest Odin. Boot in download mode.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=33356
This is the latest German FW that Omega is based. It has the "OXA" Multi-CSC, which also includes BTU (United Kingdom)
After flash you will not have any problem retrieving all your data, as long as you don't factory reset.
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thanks ill try that buddy i really hope it works....
im getting worried that its really broken,,,,,,
ill have to wait till tomorrow when i have wifi
i only have a broad band dongle here so are there any other ideas if after flashing this it just sits at the sumsung screen?
cheers
Gavin01 said:
thanks ill try that buddy i really hope it works....
im getting worried that its really broken,,,,,,
ill have to wait till tomorrow when i have wifi
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No problem man
Gavin01 said:
i only have a broad band dongle here so are there any other ideas if after flashing this it just sits at the sumsung screen?
cheers
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If it remains on the Samsung boot logo, then try to flash the same firmware with the .pit file and "Re-Partition" flag checked in Odin.
If still doesn't boot, then you have to enter recovery mode to wipe data/factory reset the device
iJo09 said:
No problem man
If it remains on the Samsung boot logo, then try to flash the same firmware with the .pit file and "Re-Partition" flag checked in Odin.
If still doesn't boot, then you have to enter recovery mode to wipe data/factory reset the device
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where do i find a .pit file? i have a feeling thats what ill have to do as i cant get into recovery
Gavin01 said:
where do i find a .pit file? i have a feeling thats what ill have to do as i cant get into recovery
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Hi,
Here you go.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
MAX 404 said:
Hi,
Here you go.....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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mate your being brilliant! downloaded the firmware which took hours lol over a mobile connection.
phone just restarts and the sits at the samsung screen with the blue light flashing...
cant get into recovery either........
how do i go about using this pit file ive never done it?
thanks again
sorry i cant see a pit file there to download?
edit found it!
iJo09 said:
No problem man
If it remains on the Samsung boot logo, then try to flash the same firmware with the .pit file and "Re-Partition" flag checked in Odin.
If still doesn't boot, then you have to enter recovery mode to wipe data/factory reset the device
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unfortunately it still just sits at the sumsung screen with blue light flashing.....
ive left it for over 10 minutes and nothing and i still cant get into recovery....
it was working fine and all i did was download a couple of apps and then it went nuts and then wouldnt boot.
do you have any more ideas my friend?
im so desperate for this to work. im on vacation and have no phone to use for taking photos or facebook
managed to get into recovery....................
i had to hold down volume up for recovery it said it was booting into recovery then it rebooted and i had to quickly push the up button again and repeated the process a few times.
did a factory reset and i now have a basic system again! yay! although the phone is getting hot??
might just be being paranoid but i can feel the heat from it through my trousers lol
Gavin01 said:
managed to get into recovery....................
i had to hold down volume up for recovery it said it was booting into recovery then it rebooted and i had to quickly push the up button again and repeated the process a few times.
did a factory reset and i now have a basic system again! yay! although the phone is getting hot??
might just be being paranoid but i can feel the heat from it through my trousers lol
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Glad you made it mate,
Use an app like BBS to see who is running wild an making phone go hot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
MAX 404 said:
Glad you made it mate,
Use an app like BBS to see who is running wild an making phone go hot
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1179809
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I really appreciate ......your help......leaving it as stock for the moment after that close shave....maybe just root
Gavin01 said:
I really appreciate ......your help......leaving it as stock for the moment after that close shave....maybe just root
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I get it mate.
might just root it and go for a new launcher
right im getting this issue again so i think i need to flash everything back to stock again and go from there.
How do i know which is the exact correct latest rom from my internation i9505....thanks people.
phone is almost getting so hot its dangerous!
If anyone can point me in the right direction id be eternally grateful.
Or even a older one than i could then OTA update?

[Q] My Galaxy S4 Bricked - I NEED HELP PLEASE

Okay so my galaxy s4 can't boot, it is stuck at the Samsung Galaxy S4 logo forever, I can't enter Recovery mod when I try to, the samsung galaxy logo appears with the blue texts but sticks there forever, however I can still enter download mod and I have tried flashing it with multiple stock roms but couldn't get it to work ... I don't know much about these stuff so I really need your help guys, thank you in advance
PS: My phone is a GT-i9505 I really dunno what other infos are as I don't understand much in this ..
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Okay so my galaxy s4 can't boot, it is stuck at the Samsung Galaxy S4 logo forever, I can't enter Recovery mod when I try to, the samsung galaxy logo appears with the blue texts but sticks there forever, however I can still enter download mod and I have tried flashing it with multiple stock roms but couldn't get it to work ... I don't know much about these stuff so I really need your help guys, thank you in advance
PS: My phone is a GT-i9505 I really dunno what other infos are as I don't understand much in this ..
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Hi mate,
Are you sure the flashing the stock went ok? , no errors? what Odins logs said?
Follow the procedure describe here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate,
Are you sure the flashing the stock went ok? , no errors? what Odins logs said?
Follow the procedure describe here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
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Yes bro Odin says Pass, I also flashed another phone same model the same way, works fine but couldn't get this one to work ..
freshkiller10 said:
Yes bro Odin says Pass, I also flashed another phone same model the same way, works fine but couldn't get this one to work ..
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hi mate,
that is odd, the part that you cant not get into recovery is strange, did you try to flash a custom recovery and see is you could get into it? if so do a factory reset and see if it helps...
MAX 404 said:
hi mate,
that is odd, the part that you cant not get into recovery is strange, did you try to flash a custom recovery and see is you could get into it? if so do a factory reset and see if it helps...
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Yes Tried Philz Touch and CWM but didn't work .. :/
freshkiller10 said:
Yes Tried Philz Touch and CWM but didn't work .. :/
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Maybe is a hardware problem , is odd that you can get into download and not into recovery....check the push buttons, power , vol up and down maybe one of them is stuck.
MAX 404 said:
Maybe is a hardware problem , is odd that you can get into download and not into recovery....check the push buttons, power , vol up and down maybe one of them is stuck.
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I don't think it is the buttons problem because when I try to enter the recovery mod the blue text appears on top left, do u have any idea what hardware-wise could be the problem ?
Did you try flashing the stock recovery in ODIN? If you can make it work do a factory reset then try flashing a stock ROM again. It sounds like something is corrupted, I have had the same problem many times and stock recovery can always fix it with a factory reset.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22946563261204103
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I don't think it is the buttons problem because when I try to enter the recovery mod the blue text appears on top left, do u have any idea what hardware-wise could be the problem ?
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So you can get into recovery then? what happen when you get there? can you post a picture of it?
+1 @Hexgore
MAX 404 said:
So you can get into recovery then? what happen when you get there? can you post a picture of it?
+1 @Hexgore
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No I can't, it sticks at this
http:/ /i.imgu r.com/0pB5CFd.png
Remove spaces cuz I can't post images sorry about that bro
Hexgore said:
Did you try flashing the stock recovery in ODIN? If you can make it work do a factory reset then try flashing a stock ROM again. It sounds like something is corrupted, I have had the same problem many times and stock recovery can always fix it with a factory reset.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=22946563261204103
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Tried that and didn't work, tried custom recoveries as well .. :/
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No I can't, it sticks at this
http:/ /i.imgu r.com/0pB5CFd.png
Remove spaces cuz I can't post images sorry about that bro
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Cant read what it says in the corner......but that it does not look like recovery
Are you using the correct button conbination to get there?
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Cant read what it says in the corner......but that it does not look like recovery
Are you using the correct button conbination to get there?
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Yes, Home button and Volume up and Power button, I let go the power button onces the blue text appears...
freshkiller10 said:
Yes, Home button and Volume up and Power button, I let go the power button onces the blue text appears...
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What it says?
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What it says?
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It says booting to recovery, it hangs there no matter how long i wait
freshkiller10 said:
It says booting to recovery, it hangs there no matter how long i wait
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hi
running out of ideas...
did you try what post 8 said?
when you flashed the stock rom did you used a newer or same type of rom you had in the device? Odin will not let you flash stock rom with older bootloaders than the one that the device has.
Flash a stock firmware again, but this time, flash a PIT file at the same time as the stock ROM. Make sure to get the right PIT file for your phone model.
Remember to add the PIT file to Odin - If you flash your phone with repartition checked and no PIT file selected, you will break your phone!!
If you've been using custom ROMs, chances are that their partition layout is not a stock layout, and that would explain why flashing a stock ROM isn't working for you..
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Flash a stock firmware again, but this time, flash a PIT file at the same time as the stock ROM. Make sure to get the right PIT file for your phone model.
Remember to add the PIT file to Odin - If you flash your phone with repartition checked and no PIT file selected, you will break your phone!!
If you've been using custom ROMs, chances are that their partition layout is not a stock layout, and that would explain why flashing a stock ROM isn't working for you..
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I really dunno much about these things, can you provide me with the right PIT file? that'd be so much appreciated mate
To be honest mate, if you don't know what you're doing you really shouldn't be messing around with pit files. Please read up before flashing stuff.. Here's a good link for you:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2265477
And here's your file, for when you're ready for it..
https://www.dropbox.com/s/t1lvy5oa5mxk3xh/I9505_pit_file.zip?dl=0
Flash the pit file at the same time as the stock firmware. If it still doesn't work then flash the pit file on its own after you've installed the stock firmware.
But most importantly, have a good read of that thread I linked you to.
Please post back, let me know how it goes..

Pls Help Wifi Problem i9505 Can´t Turn On

Hi, very sorry for thi question, but I can´t find exact what I can for repair my WiFi problem. Whan I put turn ON than freeze icon in green ca 10sec and after is turned OFF, can´t open. I don´t know if is HW problem, or I can try RE-Flash modem or something else for solve my problem.
Flashed via ODIN Stock I9505XXUGNG8_I9505YXXGNH2_I9505XXUGNG8_HOME.tar.md5 Czech and after flash I wiped data and Cache, but always same problem.
Thank You very much for Your help.
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Hi, very sorry for thi question, but I can´t find exact what I can for repair my WiFi problem. Whan I put turn ON than freeze icon in green ca 10sec and after is turned OFF, can´t open. I don´t know if is HW problem, or I can try RE-Flash modem or something else for solve my problem.
Flashed via ODIN Stock I9505XXUGNG8_I9505YXXGNH2_I9505XXUGNG8_HOME.tar.md5 Czech and after flash I wiped data and Cache, but always same problem.
Thank You very much for Your help.
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Install this APP and add some screenshots pls (hide your IMEI and serial codes).
Joku1981 said:
Install this APP and add some screenshots pls (hide your IMEI and serial codes).
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Here are
I see very secret my IMEI now (don´t know how change it/erase picture), never mind
Paul Koty said:
Here are
I see very secret my IMEI now (don´t know how change it/erase picture), never mind
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I think you flashed wrong firmware. It's a common fail coz the latest firmware in Sammobile.com is for the model "BLACK EDITION":
1. Download this firmware if your phone is a "normal" GT-i9505: HERE.
2. Unzip and flash it via ODIN. ( Reflash the firmware one time more if your phone boot and you still without wifi). Good luck
Joku1981 said:
1. No worries I dont need it for anything.
2. I think you flashed wrong firmware. It's a common fail coz the latest firmware in Sammobile.com is for the model "BLACK EDITION".
- Download this firmware if your model phone is a "normal" GT-i9505: HERE.
- Unzip it and flash it via ODIN. ( Reflash the firmware one time more if your phone boot and you still without wifi). Good luck
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Yes I know it (IMEI), is no problem for me, thank I´ll try but I tryed flash this Black Edition because I had in my S4 official Czech T-Mobile from Sammobile, there was same problem, so I am not sure this will help, we see, I go download, flash and post here.
By the way, can I try flash some wifi fix from here? http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50965837
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Yes I know it (IMEI), is no problem for me, thank I´ll try but I tryed flash this Black Edition because I had in my S4 official Czech T-Mobile from Sammobile, there was same problem, so I am not sure this will help, we see, I go download, flash and post here.
By the way, can I try flash some wifi fix from here? http://http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=50965837
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Try first my solution. We will try other things later :fingers-crossed:
Joku1981 said:
Try first my solution. We will try other things later :fingers-crossed:
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okey, i tryed modem re/flash also, no help, i think is hw problem
Joku1981 said:
Try first my solution. We will try other things later :fingers-crossed:
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Bad news for me :crying: flashed firmware, wiped data and cache, always still NOT work wifi
Paul Koty said:
Bad news for me :crying: flashed firmware, wiped data and cache, always still NOT work wifi
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Dial *#1234# and add the screenshot here pls.
Joku1981 said:
Dial *#1234# and add the screenshot here pls.
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here
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here
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Factory reset your phone in this way (like in the pic attached). Your phone will reboot. Take a look if you have wifi now :fingers-crossed:
* I think the button of "Backup and reset" is in Settings - Account Tab
Joku1981 said:
Factory reset your phone in this way (like in the pic attached). Your phone will reboot. Take a look if you have wifi now :fingers-crossed:
* I think the button of "Backup and reset" is in Settings - Account Tab
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:crying: NO man, still same, can´t open wifi
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:crying: NO man, still same, can´t open wifi
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Open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app again and click on the MENU button of your device (button left close to home button) and select "Refurbishment Ch.". Tell me what appears.
Joku1981 said:
Open Phone INFO ★Samsung★ app again and click on the MENU button of your device (button left close to home button) and select "Refurbishment Ch.". Tell me what appears.
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Original sure
sory for new post now
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Reboot in stock Recovery and write me what appears there (like in the pic attached).
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Reboot in stock Recovery and write me what appears there (like in the pic attached).
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Hi very sorry for to late. I gived my S4 with this problem to my friend. He do HW repair any phones. So problem was there, not in SW.
Everithing what I understand from him, tehere was problem with oxidation on below circuit some component /You can see in atach/
Problem solved
Hope this can help if somebody have HW problem whan have same problem with wifi.
Thanks so much for Your help here

Phone bricked and Odin always gets stuck at system.img

I tried installing UK firmware on my Galaxy S8+ using Odin, but it got stuck at system.img and now I can only boot the phone into download mode.
I've tried installing the original firmware as well but it also gets stuck at system.img.
Has this happened to anyone else? And is there anything I can do to fix this or am I ****ed?
Thank you very much in advance for any help
Did you use the most recent version of Odin (v3.13.1) ?
ruben1515 said:
Did you use the most recent version of Odin (v3.13.1) ?
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Yep
nocuna said:
Yep
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Did you select all files at once?
ruben1515 said:
Did you select all files at once?
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Yeah I did.
I've spent half the day trying to fix this, but it actually seems to be hard bricked.
All I wanted was the Pie Beta
If your Odin and files are right it might be the cable, if you're not using the original cable it causes that it happend to me many times. Hope this helps you
nocuna said:
Yeah I did.
I've spent half the day trying to fix this, but it actually seems to be hard bricked.
All I wanted was the Pie Beta
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Try nand erase pit within Odin , hopefully this could bring it back ..
riseofsand said:
If your Odin and files are right it might be the cable, if you're not using the original cable it causes that it happend to me many times. Hope this helps you
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I just bought a Galaxy S9 so I'll try to flash using that cable. Thank you!
Scorpionea said:
Try nand erase pit within Odin , hopefully this could bring it back ..
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I'll try that thanks, what does it do?
nocuna said:
I'll try that thanks, what does it do?
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Well that is a very dangerous process and should not be done if u dont have any major issue but since u have pretty much death phone as u say it cant hurt to try as a last option.
Google what nand erase is in odin option,it will explain much better then me [emoji14]
Wish you all luck
Edit : try and see if u can find any emergency firmware aka repair firmware for you s8 if it exists and flash with that
Scorpionea said:
Well that is a very dangerous process and should not be done if u dont have any major issue but since u have pretty much death phone as u say it cant hurt to try as a last option.
Google what nand erase is in odin option,it will explain much better then me [emoji14]
Wish you all luck
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I've tried it now, same result as always :/
In download mode it says OEM LOCK: ON, could that be the reason why?
nocuna said:
I've tried it now, same result as always :/
In download mode it says OEM LOCK: ON, could that be the reason why?
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Since u trying to flash samsung official firmware it shouldn't matter. Dont know what to advice as u tried pretty much everything i would do.
Maybe someone with more insights and knowledge what to do could help you but dunno.
Search the web all i can say.
Can u boot into the recovery? Maybe try to flash twrp and format everything from there ?
Scorpionea said:
Since u trying to flash samsung official firmware it shouldn't matter. Dont know what to advice as u tried pretty much everything i would do.
Maybe someone with more insights and knowledge what to do could help you but dunno.
Search the web all i can say.
Can u boot into the recovery? Maybe try to flash twrp and format everything from there ?
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I think I've gone through every forum post and article on the internet about the issue, can't seem to find a solution.
Can't boot into recovery either, only download mode. I'll keep trying and I'll see if I can send it in for repair.
Thanks for your help, really appreciate it.
nocuna said:
I think I've gone through every forum post and article on the internet about the issue, can't seem to find a solution.
Can't boot into recovery either, only download mode. I'll keep trying and I'll see if I can send it in for repair.
Thanks for your help, really appreciate it.
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Have you fixed it already? If not try flashing everything with odin and also in 'Pit' tab put dreamlte .pit file from inside CSC .md5 file(open with rar)
Double check your files make sure you're not flashing an old fw and your Odin
After that, you probably try to flash using a non original data cable, its not a must but some cables can cause that
badaboomBURP said:
Have you fixed it already? If not try flashing everything with odin and also in 'Pit' tab put dreamlte .pit file from inside CSC .md5 file(open with rar)
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I'll try that, thank you
riseofsand said:
Double check your files make sure you're not flashing an old fw and your Odin
After that, you probably try to flash using a non original data cable, its not a must but some cables can cause that
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I've triple-checked everything. Both Odin and the files are all up to date, and the files are from the same firmware I had on the phone before it got bricked.
I'm going to try using firmware from SamMobile instead of SamDB.org, and will post back with results.
UPDATE:
Flashed firmware from SamMobile, it went through and my phone works again. Can't believe I spent $7 on SamDB for faster download speed and all I got was some files that don't even work properly. Next time I'll be more patient I guess

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