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Hi guys...
Now today was a total disaster..
my phone was getting slow and i decided hey, lets root the phone and install some new custom roms so i can get rid of them unessessary programs..
WELL... this is where it went totally wrong.
After trying to wipe the phone before installing the new custom rom and gapp, I by accidently removed the _WHOLE OS_ on the phone, and now all that I can do with it,
is boot it and when it boots it gets stuck on the Galaxy S4 screen at the very beginning..
Now I have no clue what to do and how to get my phone working again...
If there's anyone who could help me to get it up running again I would appreciate it Alot, and I mean ALOT.
My phone is Galaxy S4 GT-I9505.
Please someone help.
And as I said, the phone is totally empty ( I guess.... ) ?
Can you get into download mode? You need to go to Sam mobile and download your firmware and then use Odin 3.09 to flash it to your phone?
ande2k10 said:
Hi guys...
Now today was a total disaster..
my phone was getting slow and i decided hey, lets root the phone and install some new custom roms so i can get rid of them unessessary programs..
WELL... this is where it went totally wrong.
After trying to wipe the phone before installing the new custom rom and gapp, I by accidently removed the _WHOLE OS_ on the phone, and now all that I can do with it,
is boot it and when it boots it gets stuck on the Galaxy S4 screen at the very beginning..
Now I have no clue what to do and how to get my phone working again...
If there's anyone who could help me to get it up running again I would appreciate it Alot, and I mean ALOT.
My phone is Galaxy S4 GT-I9505.
Please someone help.
And as I said, the phone is totally empty ( I guess.... ) ?
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Hi mate,
It happens to all of us ...
Do you have installed a custom recovery yet? if so just pull out your external SD use an adapter or other phone copy the desire rom and gapps
put it back in your phone enter recovery and flash....
if not custom recovery do as @parkerj7uc said
+1 @MAX 404
parkerj7uc said:
Can you get into download mode? You need to go to Sam mobile and download your firmware and then use Odin 3.09 to flash it to your phone?
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yeahh, i can get into download mode, but the thing is that I don't have an SD card, so my phone is completely empty, nothing on my phone and I don't have a SD card to copy anything to...
So I guess i'm totally screwed then?...
I once made a mistake like this and seems like I didn't learn from it, but I got a link from someone to download the file from and just flash it with odin and the phone started working again.
Is there a way to still do this? and if so how do i find a link to get it from :s
I'm panicing here
ande2k10 said:
yeahh, i can get into download mode, but the thing is that I don't have an SD card, so my phone is completely empty, nothing on my phone and I don't have a SD card to copy anything to...
So I guess i'm totally screwed then?...
I once made a mistake like this and seems like I didn't learn from it, but I got a link from someone to download the file from and just flash it with odin and the phone started working again.
Is there a way to still do this? and if so how do i find a link to get it from :s
I'm panicing here
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edit. I took a look at samsmobile site, and tried to type GT-I9505 in the search bar. But it comes up with all kind of firmwares, which one should I take, or how do i know which one is the correct one for me?
best regards
~ Desperate andy
it's the one for your country it's the one with the most recent dates I'm at work right now but will be able to help you later
parkerj7uc said:
it's the one for your country it's the one with the most recent dates I'm at work right now but will be able to help you later
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ohhh sorry didn't mean to bother you @work, well I was trying to find one matchin my country but there's not one for Finland, or anything close to finland :S
ande2k10 said:
edit. I took a look at samsmobile site, and tried to type GT-I9505 in the search bar. But it comes up with all kind of firmwares, which one should I take, or how do i know which one is the correct one for me?
best regards
~ Desperate andy
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Mate give me exact model number and country i will find you a link
ande2k10 said:
ohhh sorry didn't mean to bother you @work, well I was trying to find one matchin my country but there's not one for Finland, or anything close to finland :S
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Its OK I just wish I could help you more right now.
MAX 404 said:
Mate give me exact model number and country i will find you a link
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Samsung Galaxy S4 GT-I9505 bought from finland, need any more specifics?
ande2k10 said:
ohhh sorry didn't mean to bother you @work, well I was trying to find one matchin my country but there's not one for Finland, or anything close to finland :S
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Hi mate
Here you go latest for Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25946
MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
Here you go latest for Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden)
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=25946
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Omg, I cannot thank you both enough. If I would be able to, i'd hit that thanks button 3000 times for both of you.
Thanks thanks and once again thanks, you made my day guys!
I'll try to get it working again hehe
ande2k10 said:
Omg, I cannot thank you both enough. If I would be able to, i'd hit that thanks button 3000 times for both of you.
Thanks thanks and once again thanks, you made my day guys!
I'll try to get it working again hehe
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hahaha
Intention is what it counts!!
Good luck
MAX 404 said:
hahaha
Intention is what it counts!!
Good luck
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While using odis and the ROM is flashed it says PASS, but when i reboot my samsung it get's stuck at the boot screen that says SAMSUNG and then the phone model, any ideas? :S
ande2k10 said:
While using odis and the ROM is flashed it says PASS, but when i reboot my samsung it get's stuck at the boot screen that says SAMSUNG and then the phone model, any ideas? :S
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Pull the battery let it sit about 2 mins. Put the battery back in and reboot and tell me what happens.
parkerj7uc said:
Pull the battery let it sit about 2 mins. Put the battery back in and reboot and tell me what happens.
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didn't seem to help... stil stuck at boot screen
ande2k10 said:
didn't seem to help... stil stuck at boot screen
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OK Google on how to check a md5. Your md5 on your download needs to match the one in the website you got it from. It could be a bad download. If they match I recommend re doing the process. If they don't then you need to download it till they do.
ande2k10 said:
didn't seem to help... stil stuck at boot screen
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umm, what's an md5? o.o
http://lifehacker.com/247262/how-to-use-md5-sums-to-verify-downloaded-files
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It sounds to me that the download was bad. How long did it take to download
I have a device I recently bought from the internet. It has a device protection on it. The seller says he cannot remember such information for me to gain access. So I am pretty much stuck.
How would I go about bypassing this?
Thank you in advance.
Decl4n said:
I have a device I recently bought from the internet. It has a device protection on it. The seller says he cannot remember such information for me to gain access. So I am pretty much stuck.
How would I go about bypassing this?
Thank you in advance.
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If he cannot remerber the password why don't you return it to him ?
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If he cannot remerber the password why don't you return it to him ?
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I have already tried to return and he was having none of it, it's been sat in the draw for the last month but I've only just round to try and bypass this.
Which at the moment looks highly impossible.
Is it on lollipop ?
Soufiansky said:
Is it on lollipop ?
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I have no idea mate, I can't tell. It's just stuck on the 'Verifying your account' screen.
How would I go about checking with no access to the phone?
EDIT: I think it is on lollipop
Does anyone else have any advice at all?
Thanks
Decl4n said:
Does anyone else have any advice at all?
Thanks
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I really don't see any other solution , the best thing to do is to give him back the phone.
Soufiansky said:
I really don't see any other solution , the best thing to do is to give him back the phone.
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I finally managed to bypass the device protection. Thanks for your help anyway.
Moderator please close this thread.
Decl4n said:
I finally managed to bypass the device protection. Thanks for your help anyway.
Moderator please close this thread.
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Would you maybe like to share how you did it? Some other people could use it [emoji4]
Decl4n said:
I finally managed to bypass the device protection. Thanks for your help anyway.
Moderator please close this thread.
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Hey Decl4n I have the same issue except, the owner has given me all info. The issue I'm having is the phone will not connect to wifi nor data. Was this the same for u??
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I'm having the same issue but for me I have email and password. My issue is it say the connect thing I hit OK and I try to connect to wifi or data and it just sits there spinning and spinning and spinning.. so I can not proceed further. Any suggestions plz... thankyou
This is one method of getting around the Google FRP Lock:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD6RcS8ulGw
He basically uses a loophole on the first time setup WiFi page to launch Google Assist - bypassing the setup process, download/sideloads some apps and adds a Google Account.
You don't have to have the apps on a separate sd card; you can download them from apk-mirror using the Stock Browser, then go back and install them through My Files.
When rebooting the phone - it forgets about the previous owners Google Account that was on the phone.
It's quite funny really - not very good security.
I ran into this problem when I factory reset a G903F on the latest BTU firmware using the old HOME+VOLUP+POWER combo.
Flashing the latest firmware using ODIN with re-partition and erase NAND didn't even remove it.
Coming from an older S2 - I didn't realise that setting a lock screen pin activated other security mechanisms.
It basically thought I'd nicked it.
I should've factory reset it through the Settings > Backup & Restore menus - have to remember that!
hi everyone, bought my wife the above phone (from china) and it arrived but wont update ota or via kies, i have also tried odin3 but to no avail.
phone says it is xsi csc (uae region) and i have tried to update is several differnt ways but no joy.
odin keeps failing whatever rom i try to flash to it.
the main problem is that she plays this specific game that will not install on it because its apperntly not compatable (i have the exact same phone and said game runs fine on that)
this has been kicking my butt all day and i really could use some help.
many thanks
dai
Is it even original ? Because I've seen the word China somewhere...
Dejan Sathanas said:
Is it even original ? Because I've seen the word China somewhere...
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yes it is a refurb unit i belive
jamjar1383 said:
yes it is a refurb unit i belive
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You don't have to believe but to be sure....use Samsung phone info to check it...
rayman95 said:
You don't have to believe but to be sure....use Samsung phone info to check it...
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Just checked and its a genuine samsung.
Need to get this working as shes moaning ahe cant play pet rescue saga
jamjar1383 said:
Just checked and its a genuine samsung.
Need to get this working as shes moaning ahe cant play pet rescue saga
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Get the apk and install it...no need to flash for that....
rayman95 said:
Get the apk and install it...no need to flash for that....
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Its still on 4.4.2 i wanted to update it to 5.0 like mine
Ok i got that game working and shes happy so dont worry its all done. Thanks for your asistance
jamjar1383 said:
Ok i got that game working and shes happy so dont worry its all done. Thanks for your asistance
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Otherwise with Samsung phone info you can check and dl your firmware. ..
Hello I have in a attempt to unlock my bootloader bricked my phone. I updated to the Chinese ROM since I have a x727 US model and on booted up to find my self on a lock screen and in a stupid attempt to fix this I did a full wiped and deleted everything ROM included. Havent found a solution yet desperate at this point please any suggestions
ccortezneal said:
Hello I have in a attempt to unlock my bootloader bricked my phone. I updated to the Chinese ROM since I have a x727 US model and on booted up to find my self on a lock screen and in a stupid attempt to fix this I did a full wiped and deleted everything ROM included. Havent found a solution yet desperate at this point please any suggestions
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Can you go in twrp?
venezolano69 said:
Can you go in twrp?
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Never got a chance to get twrp on there I already wiped everything
ccortezneal said:
Never got a chance to get twrp on there I already wiped everything
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Read this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/help/phone-vibrates-short-moment-recovery-t3553399
venezolano69 said:
Read this post https://forum.xda-developers.com/le-pro3/help/phone-vibrates-short-moment-recovery-t3553399
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Thanks man got TWRP on but its all in chinese
ccortezneal said:
Thanks man got TWRP on but its all in chinese
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It's simple go in the home page of twrp the third square on the right it's settings go on the circle one like a little world and set the language
venezolano69 said:
It's simple go in the home page of twrp the third square on the right it's settings go on the circle one like a little world and set the language
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Thank you man saved my phone lel
ccortezneal said:
Thank you man saved my phone lel
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You're welcome
Hey guys I rooted my S8 with TWRP and Magisk. Now I want to set my phone back to stock and sell it. What is the easiest way to do this?
I did the same in the past with an S7, I did a factory reset and it removed the root and went back to stock. This does not seem to work with the S8 though.
cheers
mystic.bertie said:
Hey guys I rooted my S8 with TWRP and Magisk. Now I want to set my phone back to stock and sell it. What is the easiest way to do this?
I did the same in the past with an S7, I did a factory reset and it removed the root and went back to stock. This does not seem to work with the S8 though.
cheers
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no. go to sammobile.com/firmwares and find the latest firmware for your device. Then get the Frija tool or SamFirm and download the firmware via one of those two tools (theyre both available by searching on XDA and they do the exact same thing, they just look a bit different) as they download the firmware literally 4 to 5 times faster and flash the stock firmware in Odin with the phone in DL mode. Be sure to flash the HOME_CSC to factory reset it and return it to a ready for sale state. Also, go into the settings and remove the fRP lock
Youdoofus said:
no. go to sammobile.com/firmwares and find the latest firmware for your device. Then get the Frija tool or SamFirm and download the firmware via one of those two tools (theyre both available by searching on XDA and they do the exact same thing, they just look a bit different) as they download the firmware literally 4 to 5 times faster and flash the stock firmware in Odin with the phone in DL mode. Be sure to flash the HOME_CSC to factory reset it and return it to a ready for sale state. Also, go into the settings and remove the fRP lock
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Many thanks for the reply and good info. Due to my lack of knowledge i followed a video on youtube and also your instruction. Im ver pleased to say i have flashed it back to the stock firmware. Thank you very much for your help. Where is the FRP lock setting, i did search but all i can find is people flashing it again with Odin. Thanks
mystic.bertie said:
Many thanks for the reply and good info. Due to my lack of knowledge i followed a video on youtube and also your instruction. Im ver pleased to say i have flashed it back to the stock firmware. Thank you very much for your help. Where is the FRP lock setting, i did search but all i can find is people flashing it again with Odin. Thanks
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from samsung themselves "The FRP is enabled automatically when a Google account has been registered on the device and will be disabled if the Google account is removed from the device prior to the Factory Data Reset. Once the FRP has been activated, it will prevent use of your device after a Factory Data Reset in an untrusted environment."
https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/how-to-disable-google-factory-reset-protection/
also, dont be afraid to use the "thanks" button. Small gestures do go a long way
Youdoofus said:
from samsung themselves "The FRP is enabled automatically when a Google account has been registered on the device and will be disabled if the Google account is removed from the device prior to the Factory Data Reset. Once the FRP has been activated, it will prevent use of your device after a Factory Data Reset in an untrusted environment."
https://www.samsung.com/nz/support/mobile-devices/how-to-disable-google-factory-reset-protection/
also, dont be afraid to use the "thanks" button. Small gestures do go a long way
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I like your sense of humour I cant keep track of what forums have a thanks button and which ones dont so apologies for that. Because of this i try to make a point of thanking the person in writing at the beginning of my post. That way i am into the habit of politely thanking the person for taking the time to give me the help i need. So thanks again kind sir
I now understand what this FRP is, do disable it, do i need to login in to my google account on the device, then remove my google account, then do a Factory reset?
mystic.bertie said:
I like your sense of humour I cant keep track of what forums have a thanks button and which ones dont so apologies for that. Because of this i try to make a point of thanking the person in writing at the beginning of my post. That way i am into the habit of politely thanking the person for taking the time to give me the help i need. So thanks again kind sir
I now understand what this FRP is, do disable it, do i need to login in to my google account on the device, then remove my google account, then do a Factory reset?
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no worries about the thanking part an yep, a sense of humor is almost required these days!! i try to be at least a bit funny on most things i say because i feel we need more lightheartedness, so thank you for noticing!
But yes, in order to get the phone to not worry about being factory reset, you just need to log out of whatever google account is logged into the phone
Youdoofus said:
no worries about the thanking part an yep, a sense of humor is almost required these days!! i try to be at least a bit funny on most things i say because i feel we need more lightheartedness, so thank you for noticing!
But yes, in order to get the phone to not worry about being factory reset, you just need to log out of whatever google account is logged into the phone
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Who said sarcasm was the lowest form of wit :laugh: Your welcome and thanks for confirming what i need to do, now my S8 is ready for sale and i can be confident the buyer wont have any issues. Keep up the good work :good:
mystic.bertie said:
Who said sarcasm was the lowest form of wit :laugh: Your welcome and thanks for confirming what i need to do, now my S8 is ready for sale and i can be confident the buyer wont have any issues. Keep up the good work :good:
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if google plus was still a thing, id give you a +1 for sure!!
Thank you very much!Its things like this that keep forums going! If you feel so inclined, youre most welcome to also contribute to the questions posed here. Keep XDA as the #1 place to get android help and refer folks when they have troubles!
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if google plus was still a thing, id give you a +1 for sure!!
Thank you very much!Its things like this that keep forums going! If you feel so inclined, youre most welcome to also contribute to the questions posed here. Keep XDA as the #1 place to get android help and refer folks when they have troubles!
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I do read the forums a lot however a lot of the time i dont have the knowledge to give worthwhile answers The amount of beers i owe by now is incredible.
Im a bit more wary now after my dealings with the thanks button police today
mystic.bertie said:
I do read the forums a lot however a lot of the time i dont have the knowledge to give worthwhile answers The amount of beers i owe by now is incredible.
Im a bit more wary now after my dealings with the thanks button police today
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BAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Nice!!
didnt mean to come off as the thanks police, sorry about that man. Keep on keepin' on holmes!!
Youdoofus said:
BAAAAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!! Nice!!
didnt mean to come off as the thanks police, sorry about that man. Keep on keepin' on holmes!!
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I will let it slide this time sir
mystic.bertie said:
I will let it slide this time sir
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do i need to infract you for not liking my last post sir?? DO I, DO I!?!?!?!?
mystic.bertie said:
Hey guys I rooted my S8 with TWRP and Magisk. Now I want to set my phone back to stock and sell it. What is the easiest way to do this?
I did the same in the past with an S7, I did a factory reset and it removed the root and went back to stock. This does not seem to work with the S8 though.
cheers
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Magisk is systemless root. It will never be reset by by anything within the OS. Only restoring the patched bootloader would remove the root. TWRP is the same. Download a stock image and flash via odin to restore the device.
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Magisk is systemless root. It will never be reset by by anything within the OS. Only restoring the patched bootloader would remove the root. TWRP is the same. Download a stock image and flash via odin to restore the device.
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Many thanks for explaining this. I have to say i was surprised with my rooted S7 root as i lost the root after a reset. It takes me a while to get my head round these things
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do i need to infract you for not liking my last post sir?? DO I, DO I!?!?!?!?
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Ha ha no boss. Im gonna use those thanks buttons like my life depends on it :laugh::laugh::laugh:
mystic.bertie said:
Ha ha no boss. Im gonna use those thanks buttons like my life depends on it :laugh::laugh::laugh:
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im very glad to see some humor on here!! i dont see it too much anymore these days
Thanks.
Im glad to have restored your faith in humanity, have a nice day