I have a problem unlike others, i m caught in a bootloop while flashing 2.3.6 from ICS Build 9 using odin, i had nothing better to do, serves me right, I can't go to recovery bcos my stupid ph is one of those that do not have the 3 button recovery.
After odin pass when i remove the usb it goes into installation but it says:
E: copy_dbdata_media:can't mount/dbdata. your storage not prepared.Please use menu for format and rebot actions.(I dun ve that option)
E:failed to mount/dbdata file exist
deleting file failed
updating failed
cache wipe failed
Applying multi csc. Installing multicsc
Can't access
Successfully applied multi csc
But the on reboot it goes into Samsung and bootanimation over n over
Any help appreciated Thanks!!
I ve also tried flashing other stock roms but the it does not reboot instead showing the connection between ph and pc sign. Thanks again
I thought everyone checked if 3 button recovery was working before taking a walk in the dark valley of flashaholics.
Tapatalked - There's a Thanks button somewhere
Why didn't you flash something to enable the 3 button recovery before flashing anything else? Flashing without the 3 button recovery is just asking for a huge headache and even a brick. Now you may have to resort to making/buying a USB JIG to get into download mode.
ndmuni said:
I have a problem unlike others, i m caught in a bootloop while flashing 2.3.6 from ICS Build 9 using odin, i had nothing better to do, serves me right, I can't go to recovery bcos my stupid ph is one of those that do not have the 3 button recovery.
After odin pass when i remove the usb it goes into installation but it says:
E: copy_dbdata_media:can't mount/dbdata. your storage not prepared.Please use menu for format and rebot actions.(I dun ve that option)
E:failed to mount/dbdata file exist
deleting file failed
updating failed
cache wipe failed
Applying multi csc. Installing multicsc
Can't access
Successfully applied multi csc
But the on reboot it goes into Samsung and bootanimation over n over
Any help appreciated Thanks!!
I ve also tried flashing other stock roms but the it does not reboot instead showing the connection between ph and pc sign. Thanks again
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You need a 3 files ODIN rom , and before flashing make so you have PIT and repartitions , your problem is a minor problem ( because you don't repart the partitions, that's why it's bootlooping
adslee said:
Why didn't you flash something to enable the 3 button recovery before flashing anything else? Flashing without the 3 button recovery is just asking for a huge headache and even a brick. Now you may have to resort to making/buying a USB JIG to get into download mode.
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After kies update i was able to go into download mode so that was why i was'nt too worried, my mistake was deleting the file of build 9 in the internal sd b4 i flashed the .6 otherwise when odin finished my phone was in recovery mode i could ve just install zip fr sd again. The problem that the state my ph is in i could not get anything into the sd not even fr pc. Only chance is tru odin, i suppose now i ve to look for firmware that i flash with repartition to wipe the files and data fr internal sd maybe that might do it.
ndmuni said:
After kies update i was able to go into download mode so that was why i was'nt too worried, my mistake was deleting the file of build 9 in the internal sd b4 i flashed the .6 otherwise when odin finished my phone was in recovery mode i could ve just install zip fr sd again. The problem that the state my ph is in i could not get anything into the sd not even fr pc. Only chance is tru odin, i suppose now i ve to look for firmware that i flash with repartition to wipe the files and data fr internal sd maybe that might do it.
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Ah ok, I thought you couldn't get into download mode, but it's always good to have recovery mode since I always found CWM pretty important
Mawdo said:
You need a 3 files ODIN rom , and before flashing make so you have PIT and repartitions , your problem is a minor problem ( because you don't repart the partitions, that's why it's bootlooping
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This is exactly what i m doing now, downloading couple but i m not too sure cos i ve not use odin on 3 files, fr what i read its just putting the pit file in pit and tar file in pda what is the other? if i extract n c than i'll kn if what i downloaded has 3 files.
ndmuni said:
This is exactly what i m doing now, downloading couple but i m not too sure cos i ve not use odin on 3 files, fr what i read its just putting the pit file in pit and tar file in pda what is the other? if i extract n c than i'll kn if what i downloaded has 3 files.
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When I messed my partition, I had to use ODIN. You will need four files:
1. PIT file
2. PDA
3. CSC
4. PHONE
ndmuni said:
This is exactly what i m doing now, downloading couple but i m not too sure cos i ve not use odin on 3 files, fr what i read its just putting the pit file in pit and tar file in pda what is the other? if i extract n c than i'll kn if what i downloaded has 3 files.
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Pit file goes to PIT, CODE file goes to PDA, MODEM file goes to PHONE, and CSC goes to CSC, and make sure Re-partition is checked
Thanks to Ramad for his stockfirmware download and all you for yr assists, my SGS is up and running, going to bed now will be rooting it when i wake up Cheers!!!!
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Hey, I tried flashing JW4 stock rom via ODIN which I downloaded from sammobile.
The name of the file is I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_XEU.zip and on extracting there were 2 files called JW4_JW4_JW4.tar & SS_DL.dll. I selected the tar file in PDA and flashed. The process passed but am stuck with bootloop. Plz help
I also flashed a jw4. But that was without the dll.
Anyway, after i flashed and it booted up i got a doozen errors telling me it couldnt mount different partitions.
So i gave it up as a bad one and found a thread here at xda with different stock roms and ended up with jw5.
No complications whatsoever. Yet
just google for "stock roms i9000 xda" and you should stumble over the thread i believe.
Good luck
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I faced exactly the same problem: bootloop after flashing XXJW4 and many mount errors in the screen. I concluded that this firmware is not standalone in the sense that you cannot flash and repartition the device using it. Following this logic I performed these steps, leading me to a successfully recovered and fully functional XXJW4 phone:
Flash it with a full stock firmware, e.g. XXJVU (mark "repartition" as well).
Flash XXJW4 as you have done it, but make sure "Repartition" is not selected. That is, just select the tar file in the PDA field and leave the rest with the default options.
Another huge problem Got Black Screen Of Death. Am able to get my phone on to download mode but odin is not detecting my phone. HELP ME What to do?
bindaasathar said:
Another huge problem Got Black Screen Of Death. Am able to get my phone on to download mode but odin is not detecting my phone. HELP ME What to do?
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Use another USB port. You can flash deodex version of JW4 which doesn't have any problems
bootloops
Factory Reset / Cache Wipe /
use by the Pitfile from JW 1 and flash the JW 4 ,that`s it !!
LG.G.
jpabloae said:
I faced exactly the same problem: bootloop after flashing XXJW4 and many mount errors in the screen. I concluded that this firmware is not standalone in the sense that you cannot flash and repartition the device using it. Following this logic I performed these steps, leading me to a successfully recovered and fully functional XXJW4 phone:
Flash it with a full stock firmware, e.g. XXJVU (mark "repartition" as well).
Flash XXJW4 as you have done it, but make sure "Repartition" is not selected. That is, just select the tar file in the PDA field and leave the rest with the default options.
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great job. thanks for this
bindaasathar said:
Hey, I tried flashing JW4 stock rom via ODIN which I downloaded from sammobile.
The name of the file is I9000XXJW4_I9000OXAJW4_XEU.zip and on extracting there were 2 files called JW4_JW4_JW4.tar & SS_DL.dll. I selected the tar file in PDA and flashed. The process passed but am stuck with bootloop. Plz help
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Your PDA file might be missing the dbdata.rfs file, see here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=24182099&highlight=dbdata#post24182099, which can cause boot loops.
Hi guys! This is a noob-proof guide on how to flash stock samsung firmware on your i9300. Whether you have bricked it or just want the stock firmware back. Here's how to do it (detailed explaination)
WARNING! : This is only for the GT i9300 (international version) , Check your device before proceeding. Also you might lose all your data. So backup! i am not responsible if you brick your phone(although very unlikely) by not following the guide properly
Also you will lose your custom recovery, Custom ROM and will not longer have root
Ok lets begin!
1. Make sure you have the samsung drivers installed on your pc (http://bit.ly/SDaIIE)
2. Your device should have at least 80% battery left
3. Enable USB Debugging by going to Settings>Developer Options>Tick the Usb debugging tick box!
Files needed :
1. Android 4.1.2 I9300XXEMC3 for Galaxy S3 I9300 - http://www.hotfile.com/dl/202240205/4dcf384/I9300XXEMC3_I9300NEEEMC1_NEE.zip.html
2. Odin 3.07 - http://bit.ly/16aRzF4
Extract The firmware Zip file until you get a file with a .tar extension and some other files. Do not extract furthur
Extract odin zip file till you get Odin3 v3.07.exe
Now here comes the actual flashing part
1. Power off your smartphone. Wait 5-6 seconds for vibration to confirm complete switch off.
2. Now, get into Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down, Home and Power button simultaneously until Samsung Galaxy logo appears in phone screen. Wait few seconds and your phone will be in download mode.
3.Open odin as administrator and connect your s3 to your computer with usb cable
4. You will get a message "Added" in the message box in odin and You should also see COM port with a number in Yellow if you successfully added your device.
if you don't get this , try another usb port.. if it still doesn't come , reinstall drivers.
5. Select these files from I9300XXEMC3 folder in Odin at respective buttons:
Click the PDA Button, and select the .tar.md5 file here with *code* appearing in its name
Click the Phone Button, and select file with *modem* in its name (leave if there is no such file)
Click the CSC Button, and select file with *csc* in its name (leave if there is no such file)
Click the PIT Button, and select the .pit file. Use only if you got it while extracting , otherwise ignore it.
6. make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time checkboxes are selected. Also, make sure that Re-Partition checkbox is selected, only if you are using a .pit file
7. Double check everything above and hit start!
8. once flashing is complete the phone will reboot automatically and soon you will see a PASS message with green background in the left-most box at the very top of the Odin. You can then unplug the USB cable to disconnect your device from computer.
After completing these steps, Make sure to wipe the cache and do a factory reset in clockworkmod recovery if you do happen to find yourself in a bootloop (phone rebooting continuously) Or just do it anyways to prevent a bootloop from occurring.
congrats! , you have just restored your i9300!
If this has helped you make sure to hit the thanks button!
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We already have this exact same topic posted .
jje
Deleted OS
Please Help me this is important i had Galaxy s3 cyanogen mod 10.1 and i wanted to get back to stoke firmware i get to CWM and i did this:
wiped cash
wiped divlyk
format system
format data
actually i format the phone to Zero i tried to flash stoke firmware with odin but it's not installing it get to NAND Write Start!!
and stop please help me !!!!
Great simple procedure.. it seems as I never tried... I entered Android world recently..
Just wanted to know few things..
I bought S3 with ICS. upgraded to 4.1.2 but I feels some lagging after upgrade.
So questions are :
1. Can I get back to ICS without voiding my warranty?
2. Can I use this method to install 4.1.2 which may have no lagging issues.?
Help much appreciated..!
Thank you in advance..!
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Bad_boy46 said:
Please Help me this is important i had Galaxy s3 cyanogen mod 10.1 and i wanted to get back to stoke firmware i get to CWM and i did this:
wiped cash
wiped divlyk
format system
format data
actually i format the phone to Zero i tried to flash stoke firmware with odin but it's not installing it get to NAND Write Start!!
and stop please help me !!!!
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Make sure you don't attach the USB cable into a hub.
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amit3880 said:
Great simple procedure.. it seems as I never tried... I entered Android world recently..
Just wanted to know few things..
I bought S3 with ICS. upgraded to 4.1.2 but I feels some lagging after upgrade.
So questions are :
1. Can I get back to ICS without voiding my warranty?
2. Can I use this method to install 4.1.2 which may have no lagging issues.?
Help much appreciated..!
Thank you in advance..!
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Yes and no... You must reformat partitions and upload an ICS bootloader. Not for the regular user i'm afraid
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amit3880 said:
Great simple procedure.. it seems as I never tried... I entered Android world recently..
Just wanted to know few things..
I bought S3 with ICS. upgraded to 4.1.2 but I feels some lagging after upgrade.
So questions are :
1. Can I get back to ICS without voiding my warranty?
2. Can I use this method to install 4.1.2 which may have no lagging issues.?
Help much appreciated..!
Thank you in advance..!
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Yup you can use this method to restore to ICS...
Download ICS Firmware - Click here
Now flash this firmware...
Hit Thanks if i helped
Bad_boy46 said:
Please Help me this is important i had Galaxy s3 cyanogen mod 10.1 and i wanted to get back to stoke firmware i get to CWM and i did this:
wiped cash
wiped divlyk
format system
format data
actually i format the phone to Zero i tried to flash stoke firmware with odin but it's not installing it get to NAND Write Start!!
and stop please help me !!!!
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This normally happens when the partitions on the embedded multi media card gets corrupted for whatever reason, also known as the emmc.
The phone can be revived by flashing a pit file to repartition the emmc in order so it can be written to.
Download and unzip this file and you will have a .pit file which you put in the tab marked PIT in Odin
GT-I9300_mx_20120220.pit = Galaxy S3 of 16 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120322.pit = Galaxy S3 of 32 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120329.pit = Galaxy S3 of 64 Gb
(Just google the one that you need and download it)
Next make sure > r partition, f /reset, and auto reboot are ticked in options in Odin.
Next put the stock rom in the tab marked PDA, if flashing a custom rom then flash a rooted kernel first in PDA together with the pit file, hit start and start the flashing process, afterwards this will also give you the option of flashing the rom from recovery, next, flash the custom rom from Odin or from recovery
When finished the phone should reboot and start up.
Hit the thanks button if i helped
TechMasta said:
This normally happens when the partitions on the embedded multi media card gets corrupted for whatever reason, also known as the emmc.
The phone can be revived by flashing a pit file to repartition the emmc in order so it can be written to.
Download and unzip this file and you will have a .pit file which you put in the tab marked PIT in Odin
GT-I9300_mx_20120220.pit = Galaxy S3 of 16 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120322.pit = Galaxy S3 of 32 Gb
GT-I9300_mx_20120329.pit = Galaxy S3 of 64 Gb
(Just google the one that you need and download it)
Next make sure > r partition, f /reset, and auto reboot are ticked in options in Odin.
Next put the stock rom in the tab marked PDA, if flashing a custom rom then flash a rooted kernel first in PDA together with the pit file, hit start and start the flashing process, afterwards this will also give you the option of flashing the rom from recovery, next, flash the custom rom from Odin or from recovery
When finished the phone should reboot and start up.
Hit the thanks button if i helped
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Thanks my friend But it still have the same problem It's get to NAND Write Start!!! and on my s3 the blue line in download mod freeze i still can get to CWM i tried to install cyanogen mod rom Zip file but it's not booting please any Other ideas
Enabling USB debugging is completely useless and a waste of time
Bad_boy46 said:
Thanks my friend But it still have the same problem It's get to NAND Write Start!!! and on my s3 the blue line in download mod freeze i still can get to CWM i tried to install cyanogen mod rom Zip file but it's not booting please any Other ideas
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Try Re-partitioning your phone.. Put the .pit file in the repartition section , Tick that re-partition checkbox in odin and hit start.. after re-partition try to flash the .tar file again :good:
Hit thanks if i helped
TechMasta said:
Yup you can use this method to restore to ICS...
Download ICS Firmware - Click here[/URL]
Now flash this firmware...
Hit Thanks if i helped
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Thanks for replying!
Last question.. does flashing the stock ICS firmware voids my warranty??
Thx
If it is an official ROM package, it shouldn't trigger yellow triangle.
Even in that case, you can use Triangle Away app from Chainfire and see how it comes to zero
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Glebun said:
Enabling USB debugging is completely useless and a waste of time
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EXACTLY, Ho coulld you do that when you have a bricked phone.
it doesn't matter if you can do it - it's as useless as changing the wallpaper before flashing
TechMasta said:
Try Re-partitioning your phone.. Put the .pit file in the repartition section , Tick that re-partition checkbox in odin and hit start.. after re-partition try to flash the .tar file again :good:
Hit thanks if i helped
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i did flash the GT-I9300_mx_20120220.pit file but same problem but when i flash it the CWM goes from the phone so i tried to flash the cf-root file but it stop at NAND write start!!! so i flashed the mx.pit file and after that i tried to flash the cf-root file and i managed to flash it and my custom binary Counter Increases but when i try for the firmware it get stuck in NAND write start!!! (im GONE crazy)
guys please i need help where are the developers ?!
I don't know much of what you two talked about because i am a noob too. You should make a topic about it man!
My phone is stuck on firmware on "upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again."
I tried Kies 3 and it doesn't recognise the phone. I tried different firmwares the invalid .4ext error and says the file too big 475000 < 512000 something among those lines. I read that I will need to re-partition the memory with .PIT file for the note 4, which is no where to be found on google. I hope someone will be kind enough to extract the .PIT file from their phone and post it here.
Cheers,
Mus
Me too
madinho said:
My phone is stuck on firmware on "upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again."
I tried Kies 3 and it doesn't recognise the phone. I tried different firmwares the invalid .4ext error and says the file too big 475000 < 512000 something among those lines. I read that I will need to re-partition the memory with .PIT file for the note 4, which is no where to be found on google. I hope someone will be kind enough to extract the .PIT file from their phone and post it here.
Cheers,
Mus
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Me too i have this problem please gays share pit file for N910F thanks to all
Assadesign_sy said:
Me too i have this problem please gays share pit file for N910F thanks to all
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I had the same problem. All i did was use Odin to put TWRP on my phone and it booted back up.
N910F
I tried many way nothing happen i cant use odin fail in everything i try to flash with rom or recovery. and now phone keep restarting and i cant wipe data?? anything i add or delete after restart go back like before like nothing happen?????
Guys I tried flash latest Sweden and have same problem size too big and ext4 failed,then I flash Philz recovery and voila phone booted everything its ok!!!
If you download a stock Samsung ROM, remove the .md5 from the end of it, and then extract the archive, you should find the PIT file in there.
I've not had to do it myself, because I'm using an S4 at the moment and was able to get a PIT file download on its own. So I can't verify 100% that it will be there, but I read it in a thread somewhere that it is.
Give it a try..
same problem
i hv same problem. but after instaling all samsung recovery.tar via odin it stuck on start up showing "android is not seandroid recovery."
i hv tried dfrnt stock firmware to flash via odin but all fails. need help?????????????
hey guys I just tried to root using cf root but I think I used a version not for 4.4.4 and now im stuck in a boot loop but also odin wont recognise the .tar. or the md5 files I need to use.
I have tried odin as admin still wouldn't find the files I got the stock firmware to flash but odin wont see it no matter what I try
please help guys
scouse83 said:
I have tried odin as admin still wouldn't find the files I got the stock firmware to flash but odin wont see it no matter what I try
please help guys
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Did you extract the zip you downloaded? Have you tried clearing cache and data?
CodeNameRedNeck said:
Did you extract the zip you downloaded? Have you tried clearing cache and data?
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yea I extracted the zip to my desktop I havnt cleared my cache or data to be honest I havnt a clue how do it on this computer lol
could clearing cache and data make this work coz the files just don't show up in odin when I click pda I just cant find them but thee sat on my desktop
scouse83 said:
could clearing cache and data make this work coz the files just don't show up in odin when I click pda I just cant find them but thee sat on my desktop
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I meant clear the cache and data on your phone. Also when you extract the zip there should only be one file do you have more than one?
I can't get into my phone to do that as it's stuck in a strange boot loop well its strange to me something about seandroid and yes I have the one file just have few coz downloaded different ones to see if odin can spot them
scouse83 said:
I can't get into my phone to do that as it's stuck in a strange boot loop well its strange to me something about seandroid and yes I have the one file just have few coz downloaded different ones to see if odin can spot them
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Are you sure you know what you're doing?When you phone is off hold Volume down+home+power to enter odin mode, can you do that?If you hold volume up+home+power you should enter recovery where you can wipe data/cache.
So, in summary, try entering recovery first and wiping data cache, if you can't then try entering Odin mode, connect your phone to the PC and then just flash a firmware for your note 4 which you can get from SamMobile.
I can't get into recovery it just goes back into the boot loop the main problem I have is odin it don't find the .tar file on my computer even though it's there on my desktop
scouse83 said:
hey guys I just tried to root using cf root but I think I used a version not for 4.4.4 and now im stuck in a boot loop but also odin wont recognise the .tar. or the md5 files I need to use.
I have tried odin as admin still wouldn't find the files I got the stock firmware to flash but odin wont see it no matter what I try
please help guys
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hi,
first, flashing correct stock Rom should fix your issue.
second, if you launch Odin, then you must select. tar via pda(press and "navigate" /point to where the tar file is on pc. You have to waite a minute or two or three or may bit longer....as it has to check the tar md5.(.takes time, then it should load file into pda. )
if you cannot see it try using another pc/laptop. (Also pc/laptop must have Samsung Galaxy drivers installed etc,)
Thirdly, download another version /copy of Odin and try.
Bottom line, relax and think positve.
good luck
I have try we all that except a different computer mate it just don't show up for me think I will have to wait till tomorrow till get hold of a other computer
let me start by saying I've read almost all your threads only reason im actually bothering is because I'm really feeling like smashing my phone to bits .... that's how frustrating this has been. my phone was rooted and custom ROM till about 4 weeks ago, when Tmobile told me the IMEI on my phone was reported as stolen ... i grabbed my box as my phone i have since it was new and compared the IMEI ... to my surprise IMEI on box and on Phone chasis was not same as the one inside phone .... my phone was unblocked by a local unblocking service here in PR so i went to them and surely they took my phone and lent me another one while it was getting fixed ... "IMEI" was being changed again and it wasn't the one on the box either ... the gave me lame excuse about my IMEI .... they kept my note 3 for a week almost 2 after i got it back my note 3 said it was rooted but i couldn't use any apps for rooted phones as it would say i didn't have root access ... as i no longer trust these people i went on and tried fixing the issue myself ... and here's the thing i have tried absolutely everything cf auto root tar from download mode and even thru odin all versions of odin and using the sm-n900w8 cf auto root and the right roms "different one's to see if it was the rom's or the phone" i am about to give up i simply cannot root my phone so that i can install a modified rom ... thought of contacting you guys ... as my last resort ... i am so sorry to bother i know you guys are very busy ... but if you guys cant help i will have to settle for just a regular note 3 and that sucks... i have picture of absolutely everything i have tried and the outcome and the errors i have gotten and all in pics if needed...
Please pardon me for asking for a little help i really thought i could done this i guess i am not as savvy as i have thought...
Thanx in advanced Emilio Pinella
Does the IMEI on the box match the IMEI on the label attached to the battery compartment?
Have you tried using Odin to get back to a completely stock ROM, flash TWRP, and flash supersu from TWRP?
Ok here we go ...
Yes IMEI on box and phone chasis are same ... the different one is when you press *#06# ...
Secondly i have tried usin odin but absolutely all the files i downloaded are in .zip and odin does not recognize any of them i tried to convert from zip to .tar but it crashes odin thats why i have tried it from recovery mode ... even CF auto flash for sm-n900w8 doesnt work odin does recognize phone so it isnt a driver issue ... maybe if i had apropiate files in right format i could try flashing from odin ... but i dont and i cant find the files in .tar which is what odin recognizes ... as i said i have really tried almost everything ... i have been wondering can it be possible these people lock my phone in a way i could not do anything? ... will wait for your replay ... my phone sucks @The Moment i havent downloaded anything as i am factory resseting everytime i try a new method ... just fyi i do activate devops and usb debug after each wipe ...
Use 7zip or WinRAR to extract the zip from sammobile.com. Once unzipped, it should give you a tar. md5 file.
hello again...
well i was certain of my answer but before i started writing i had doubts so i went and open all the files i have for flashing with odin ... and yes none of my .zip files have any .tar files in them , i have no clue why they are zip files if they are intended for use with odin ... so i went to sammobile.com and yes i had downloaded the 3 files pertaining to my cel phone and tried flashing the stock rom but none of them worked ... some just werent recognized and some gave me whole file signature error or signature failed error ...
i have Tesla-hlte-5.1.1.High_Voltage.2.1-Release-20150824 and its a zip and has no .tar, inside also have cm-12.1-20150423-UNOFFICIAL-temasek-hlte-V10.4 and also no .tar inside and its in .zip format, also have X-Note_Build_15_ND5_Public and yes its a zip and no tar inside...
SM-N900W8-4.4.2-(KOT49H.N900W8UBUCNI1) is my original ROM and it does not have .tar inside ....
something they all do have in common is they have an img file inside that cannot be open ...
and i downloaded files for twrp but jajaja also in zip and no tar inside , just an image file wich is not recognized by odin and not recognized by recovery mode either as i have tried putting all these files in my sd card and have tried doing from recovery ending with results of .... whole file signature failed and signature failed error and also wrong footer error i have pic of all this ... would you want me to send them to you i wouldnt mind... btw thx for your time i really apreciate it.
If the files came from sammobile.com, they are defnintely tar. md5 files.
How many times are you unzipping the file from sammobile.com? The original file from sammobile.com should only be unzipped once.
Well after last replay i went and downloaded all 4 available files for my note 3 from the one dating at 2013 to the one with 5.0 lolli i will do this again tonight and will post the results ... i am certain they will be the same as last time but can you please remind me of steps to take using odin and which odin should i use as i have a few versions .
Once again thx for your time .
I like Odin 3.07 which is what I always use.
If you use Odin 3.07, put the phone into download mode, open Odin 3.07, place the tar.md5 file in the PDA box, uncheck everything except f.reset time, connect phone to computer, flash, when you see the word "RESET" in the status window, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, use button to boot into recovery, perform a factory reset, wipe cache, reboot.
Ok
I will do this from home as soon as i get there and i will post results any specific one you would want me to start with?
Start with a rom that matches the bootloader currently on the phone.
Ok
Hmmm is bootloader the number after model example UBUCNC1?
Yeah just checked and bootloader would be for my current 4.4.2 N900W8UBUCNC1 .... Also says that latest firmware is one of the firmware i downloaded the one containing lolli 5.0
So you downloaded the cnc1 from sammobile.com and there is no tar.md5 file after unzipping?
Just got home
I got home im unzipping and i will let you know in about 2 minytes if there are tar.md5 inside what i downloaded ...
Ok so far so good
All have .tar.md5 in them so i will try flashing with same rom version i have 4.4.2 to see if then i can root and flash a cutom rom ... tell you in a few minutes how it went... wish me luck.
ok finished
i finally got to flaSH WITH odin and now my phone is 5.0 lolli ... can you guide me on how to flash root with odin as cf auto root does not work i took picture of what it did when i tried to auto root tell me where to send it .... or can you tell me where or who might have tesla 5.1.1 high voltage rom or X-note in .tar.md5 format ...
once again thanks for your time and understanding all i need now is to be able to root it so that i may install custom rom after i actually find them in .tar.md5 format.
Find twrp here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494245
Get the latest 2.8.7 or any 2.x.x 4.4 .tar.
Then get SuperSu flashable. You can google that.
Flash twrp with odin.
Flash SuperSU.zip with twrp.
It's rooted.
If you want to flash a custom rom just flash the rom of your choice in twrp. No need to root first.
Sent from my SM-G925F
Root is not required if you want to install a custom ROM, just install a custom recovery. I recommend flashing TWRP.
Find TWRP for your device from here (make sure you download the tar version of TWRP): http://teamw.in/Devices/
Supersu 2.46 is here: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU Download and save Supersu to either the internal or external memory. If you put supersu on an external memory card, power off the phone and put the card into the phone.
Boot the phone into download mode.
Open Odin and uncheck everything except f.reset time.
Click on PDA/AP button and put TWRP into the box.
Connect the phone and flash TWRP in Odin.
When you see the word "RESET" in the status window, remove the USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery, flash Supersu, and reboot.
Ok will do now and tell you if anything ... but i read somewhere this version of android is unflashable ... but i will try what you are saying .
Which version of Android is not flashable?
Ok i gotta say if it wasnt for you i would still be stuck ... fortunetly i am riding 5.0 lolli and my phone is now officially rooted all i need to do is get tesla's 5.1.1 high voltage on it and i will be good ... so basically just need tesla in .tar.md5 to be good ... all thx to you .
Where can i download it or now that i have twrp as my recovery can you guide me thru on that? ... thx again.