[Q] Note 3 Hard Bricked - Verizon Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I really need some help here..
I don't want to have to send my phone to Samsung..
Anyways my Note 3 SM-900V is hard bricked.
I tried to do a firmware update (I know..)
Needless to say it won't power on.
Any way to recover this? I am very computer savy minus running terminals in linux...

Did you try pulling the battery, waiting a few minutes and replacing it?
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Max Atticus said:
I really need some help here..
I don't want to have to send my phone to Samsung..
Anyways my Note 3 SM-900V is hard bricked.
I tried to do a firmware update (I know..)
Needless to say it won't power on.
Any way to recover this? I am very computer savy minus running terminals in linux...
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I'm interested in the processes you went through to actually hard brick it. Odin? Because I did several failed firmware updates and was still ok - it would boot up with a screen saying that I had to do a software repair on it. But yours isn't even booting?

Would need a little more info to offer any kind of help or suggestions. What update were you trying to install and what method were you using. Also what android versiin were you running prior to the brick.
Galaxy Note 3 Stock Rooted Xposed
Galaxy Gear Rooted Null Rom
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Bricked Galaxy Note! Please Help

Hey guys, I think i may have bricked my SGN.
I rooted via adb and then flashed the abyss kernel followed by stunner ics rom. But when i restarted through CWM the phone never restarted and now it won't even turn on. No download mode either and i've tried every possible trick including the wall outlet.
Phone won't turn on at all. Is this considered hard bricked and has anyone found a solution to this. Will a USB jig work on this.
Also, the stunner ics 4.5 beta showed successfull at CWM so i'm not sure what happened. Battery was fully charged too.
Try taking out the battery for a few minutes, put it back again and try entering download mode again.
What's sky ics rom?
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hey thanks for the reply, i've tried that already as well. no download mode working here.
itsjiffybruh said:
Hey guys, I think i may have bricked my SGN.
I rooted via adb and then flashed the abyss kernel followed by stunner ics rom. But when i restarted through CWM the phone never restarted and now it won't even turn on. No download mode either and i've tried every possible trick including the wall outlet.
Phone won't turn on at all. Is this considered hard bricked and has anyone found a solution to this. Will a USB jig work on this.
Also, the sky ics showed successfull at CWM so i'm not sure what happened. Battery was fully charged too.
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hmmm try to pull down battery, put it back again, try to turn on download mode, do this several times if it wont help, try to charge phone and do same. goodluck
sorry, i meant stunner ics. got confused with sky ics cuz i just put that into my friends skyrocket.
You didnt follow the instructions ti install the rom so you now have a brick
Try pluggingn it top the pc , if you hear some noises on the pc then your noté is alive
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Well, did you try a USB-jig to force your Note into Download-Mode?
Than you should be able to flash a stock and start over again.
Did you let your Note do the first startup at his own, I've read that the first start may took a bit longer and shouldn't be interrupted?
Regards
thor2001 said:
Well, did you try a USB-jig to force your Note into Download-Mode?
Than you should be able to flash a stock and start over again.
Did you let your Note do the first startup at his own, I've read that the first start may took a bit longer and shouldn't be interrupted?
Regards
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Well, i was in CWM and then installed the rom then pressed restart phone on CWM menu. Went downstairs and when I came back it didn't turn on.
if it doesn't turn on at all is it a hard brick?
I ordered a usb jig from amazon for $7.00 and it will arrive tomorrow, I heard the usb jig only works on soft bricked phones though and since mines won't even turn on will there be any chance at all of it working?
Hey guys I just realized what went wrong. I download the N7000 Galaxy note roms and kernels instead of the i717 (ATT) versions. Stupid me!
Has anyone ever had success getting a fix on this? If not would I be able to go to an AT&T store and just get a new one? What should I tell them. Please help
itsjiffybruh said:
Hey guys I just realized what went wrong. I download the N7000 Galaxy note roms and kernels instead of the i717 (ATT) versions. Stupid me!
Has anyone ever had success getting a fix on this? If not would I be able to go to an AT&T store and just get a new one? What should I tell them. Please help
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Your phone may has yellow triangle and flash counters now. So you would not be able to get a new one or order them fixing it for you.
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Wow that really sucks . I wish you could fix it soon and please keep us updated with how you fixed if so .
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.Hell. said:
Wow that really sucks . I wish you could fix it soon and please keep us updated with how you fixed if so .
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Ill definitely keep you guys updated. My usb jig isn't scheduled to arrive until monday so i might just try to go to the att store today and try to get a replacement.
siuming720 said:
Your phone may has yellow triangle and flash counters now. So you would not be able to get a new one or order them fixing it for you.
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how would they be able to test it if it doesn't even turn on?
hi try this not my work dont now if it works
Default Bricked Galaxy Note N7000 or Incorrect ROM Flash Easy Fix
Ok simple you won't see nothing on the screen because the bootloader is wrong.....
Just put the battery in then do following.
1. hold vol down+home+power for 15 seconds...
2. release then press volume up...
Note: Don't worry about seeing anything on the screen or any keys light
it will be blank this is because bootloader is incorrect
3. open odin you should see comxx in listed flash the original bootloader back
into phone this will/should resume visual display.
I have attached necessary files to resume
Load File in PDA NOT BOOTLOODER
4. Wait 10 seconds.. Remove Battery Then Boot Back into Bootloader following steps 1&2
5. finally flash Stock Rom to resume the whole phone to original state.
Hope That Helps......see hear for post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=23052721#post23052721
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thanks for the help. i read that on another post and already tried it. unfortunately its a no go.
Just came back from att center and they said that they couldn't replace it for me on the spot because they don't have the phone in stock since its a newer phone. I gotta call the number they gave me now.
Sorry you've run into such a serious issue, but in a few way it's probably quite a good thing it's a hard brick.... It's likely you would have had a raised flash counter and the fact they can't power it on there and then is a bit of a God sent.
Hope you get a replacement soon mate :thumbup:
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SpyderTracks said:
Sorry you've run into such a serious issue, but in a few way it's probably quite a good thing it's a hard brick.... It's likely you would have had a raised flash counter and the fact they can't power it on there and then is a bit of a God sent.
Hope you get a replacement soon mate :thumbup:
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hey, im supposed to send my phone in to them and so your saying that when i send it in they won't be able to find out that i flashed a custom rom and kernel on it?
and im not sure if its such a good thing because if it was at least soft bricked i wouldve been able to fix it most likely. thanks for your help
itsjiffybruh said:
hey, im supposed to send my phone in to them and so your saying that when i send it in they won't be able to find out that i flashed a custom rom and kernel on it?
and im not sure if its such a good thing because if it was at least soft bricked i wouldve been able to fix it most likely. thanks for your help
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First of all I think It wouldnt have raised the binary counter and give triangle because you didnt use Odin to flash (Am I right?).
Second thing Thought it had given you a triangle since your phone is dead.
So they cant find that you flashed a custom kernel or the binary.
itsjiffybruh said:
how would they be able to test it if it doesn't even turn on?
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Oh.. I didn't see you can't enter to cwm
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Questions about firmware and rooting

Hey guys, I have Note 3 SM-N9005. Android version is 4.3 (Israeli stock Rom, still no update for that).
Current firmware is something that ends with CSC:MJ4. I tried to update to NF4 using Kies 3 but there is some kind of error that prevents me from doing so. The error occurs when download of firmware components gets to about 70%. It happened several times now.
My device is completely stock, and I like to root it. Should I try to solve the firmware update issue before rooting? Is there an easy way to root without voiding KNOX? I tried to search information in the forum but haven't managed to completely understand what should I do.
Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you.
ItayPBM said:
Hey guys, I have Note 3 SM-N9005. Android version is 4.3 (Israeli stock Rom, still no update for that).
Current firmware is something that ends with CSC:MJ4. I tried to update to NF4 using Kies 3 but there is some kind of error that prevents me from doing so. The error occurs when download of firmware components gets to about 70%. It happened several times now.
My device is completely stock, and I like to root it. Should I try to solve the firmware update issue before rooting? Is there an easy way to root without voiding KNOX? I tried to search information in the forum but haven't managed to completely understand what should I do.
Any help is greatly appreciated, thank you.
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Sorry i cant help you, but i need to do some commenting so i can take part in developing treads, (stupid rule)
That's okay, does anyone know what to do?
Use ODIN to flash Original Samsung Firmware
ItayPBM said:
That's okay, does anyone know what to do?
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Hi Itay,
Not that I am an expert by any measure, however I have been quite successful (and lucky!) with flashing my Note 3 (so far) and previously with my S2. There is so much good information on XDA, provided by people who really what they are doing and are willing to share their knowledge, work and help us 'users' (as opposed to developers) out.
That said, I hope (expect) that a more experience member will correct me if I'm wrong, it should be possible to flash an original Samsung ROM via ODIN. Browse around on XDA, and you will find the files and instructions you need. There are many good tutorials available, and you need to read up on whether you will lose all your data (very likely!), and whether you will trip KNOX 0x1, which I understand you can avoid using Samsung original files. For me personally, I don't require KNOX to interface at work, so am using a custom ROM, which tripped KNOX to 0x1.
Good luck, and I hope you figure out how to update your device without issues.
That's part of my problem, there is so much information that I kind of get lost in it, and don't manage to understand what exactly I should do.
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Try kies in different pc at different place, spl if u r trying at work place avoid using kies as security will be high.
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ItayPBM said:
That's part of my problem, there is so much information that I kind of get lost in it, and don't manage to understand what exactly I should do.
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Read into the Odin method - You can flash software version of your choice, without the risk of voiding KNOX and keeping a completely stock device (if you choose to)

[Q] Need Help! I bricked my Sprint Galaxy S4!

So I bricked my Sprint GS4. I don't even want to get into how it happend. I was an being dumb and messing around with my rooted S4. I bricked it a while back but managed to find and install the stock rom and fix it.
I'm having trouble this time around because I wiped all system files. I only get the S4 logo screen when turning it on. I was on 4.2.2 VPUFNAE. I currently downloading the SPH-L720 VPUAMDC stock rom in hopes that I can flash it on my phone with Odin. I guess my question is...will I be able to flash that stock rom back on my phone without having to do anything else?
I know very little bit about this stuff. I research a lot and that's how I know what I currently know. Sorry if I sound ignorant or like a noob. I'm just really desparate to get my phone back. I'm truly greatful for any help I can get!
King Beasley said:
So I bricked my Sprint GS4. I don't even want to get into how it happend. I was an being dumb and messing around with my rooted S4. I bricked it a while back but managed to find and install the stock rom and fix it.
I'm having trouble this time around because I wiped all system files. I only get the S4 logo screen when turning it on. I was on 4.2.2 VPUFNAE. I currently downloading the SPH-L720 VPUAMDC stock rom in hopes that I can flash it on my phone with Odin. I guess my question is...will I be able to flash that stock rom back on my phone without having to do anything else?
I know very little bit about this stuff. I research a lot and that's how I know what I currently know. Sorry if I sound ignorant or like a noob. I'm just really desparate to get my phone back. I'm truly greatful for any help I can get!
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if u can get into download mode , than you can save your phone. and i think you will be able to get it in, the big "ouchie" is when it doesnt even boot good luck! if u dont know , then google how to enter download mode
King Beasley said:
So I bricked my Sprint GS4. I don't even want to get into how it happend. I was an being dumb and messing around with my rooted S4. I bricked it a while back but managed to find and install the stock rom and fix it.
I'm having trouble this time around because I wiped all system files. I only get the S4 logo screen when turning it on. I was on 4.2.2 VPUFNAE. I currently downloading the SPH-L720 VPUAMDC stock rom in hopes that I can flash it on my phone with Odin. I guess my question is...will I be able to flash that stock rom back on my phone without having to do anything else?
I know very little bit about this stuff. I research a lot and that's how I know what I currently know. Sorry if I sound ignorant or like a noob. I'm just really desparate to get my phone back. I'm truly greatful for any help I can get!
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Get a usb jig and try if that helps you bring your phone to dowload mode.
If yes. Then get into download mode..and flash the official rom ^_^
Press Thanks if I helped
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King Beasley said:
So I bricked my Sprint GS4. I don't even want to get into how it happend. I was an being dumb and messing around with my rooted S4. I bricked it a while back but managed to find and install the stock rom and fix it.
I'm having trouble this time around because I wiped all system files. I only get the S4 logo screen when turning it on. I was on 4.2.2 VPUFNAE. I currently downloading the SPH-L720 VPUAMDC stock rom in hopes that I can flash it on my phone with Odin. I guess my question is...will I be able to flash that stock rom back on my phone without having to do anything else?
I know very little bit about this stuff. I research a lot and that's how I know what I currently know. Sorry if I sound ignorant or like a noob. I'm just really desparate to get my phone back. I'm truly greatful for any help I can get!
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charris said:
if u can get into download mode , than you can save your phone. and i think you will be able to get it in, the big "ouchie" is when it doesnt even boot good luck! if u dont know , then google how to enter download mode
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Hi mate ,
+1 with charris , as long you can get into download mode there is no problem , do the 3 buttons combo ang see if you can , flash stock and back into business , also if you have installed a custom recovery you could flash a custom rom that would solve the problem also
Thanx guys! Much appreciated! I fixed it. Just had to download the correct stock rom. Soo relieved!!
King Beasley said:
Thanx guys! Much appreciated! I fixed it. Just had to download the correct stock rom. Soo relieved!!
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Glad to know mate !!
Thanx man.
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soft bricked my phone

I have a verizon note 3 I ordered from insurance when my last note 3 finally bit the dust. My previous phone was running jasmine and stock using safestrap. I strove to do the samewith this phone. Instead, when attempting to use towelroot, it said my phone was no longer supported. I tried to find a viable nc2 and couldn't for the last week. Most links on this website are dead because note 3 is hardly supported anymore. I finally found one, one developed by hrsbad or one someone claimed was, the custom note 3 nc2. When I flashed it using odin, i get an error that pops up with Samsung splash screen, "kernel is not seaandroid enforcing" It then takes me to a yellow exlaimation point with "system software not authorized by verizon wireless has been found on your phone. Please turn off your phone and go to the nearest verizon wireless store for help. Is there anything i can do? Im sure there's a wiz out there who knows an easier solution.
I would appreciate your help very greatly, and if you could explain to me why i couldnt; use safestrap and even suggest how i could root an alternate way that would be super amazing. Thanks for any help you might be able to lend.
I have attemtped to flash all the nc2 and nc4 finally succeeding with one that had previously failed. The kernel error no longer appears and my phone is behaving normally. I have 4.4.4 and would like to root it, are there any options anyone knows of? Towelroot does not support my version, Im open to any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
try one of these imgs http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
vzwnexus said:
try one of these imgs http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2524572
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EDIT: Thanks for your reply again, but I was wrong. I didn't try any of these because all the links I'd be interested in are no longer being served. Is there anywhere else I can get this at, or anything else I can do. Thank you again I really appreciate it.
thanks for your reply. did try the nc2 in AP spot of odin and it bricked my phone temporarily. Did I use the wrong one? or should I have used multiples of those to do it properly?
do you remember what firmware you were running before going full root? you'll want to get that img to flash. maybe nc4?
vzwnexus said:
do you remember what firmware you were running before going full root? you'll want to get that img to flash. maybe nc4?
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I have put nc4 back on. This is how the phone was shipped. But I was unable to root with towelroot, I am still without root. And that is the crux ofmy questions now, is where can I get nc2 so I can use towelroot, or is there a better method than that?
what I have tried
nc2kernel.tar.md5
VZW-N900VVRUCNC4-20140512165349
n900v_kk_firmware.tar.md5
It has been very difficult finding these files online, sammobile is where I got one of them, the other two were from a hsrbad post, a comment from "Dutchboy" who still hosted these files lead me to them.
it's hard to say if those work, what I'm trying to determine is the original firmware your phone was running before all of this. I'm not super good at this just fyi.. haha. i usually look for the modem and firmware for the "original" firmware from before rooting.
vzwnexus said:
it's hard to say if those work, what I'm trying to determine is the original firmware your phone was running before all of this. I'm not super good at this just fyi.. haha. i usually look for the modem and firmware for the "original" firmware from before rooting.
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Sorry for the late response. School and work are kicking my butt. The original is hard to say, I attempted like five different roms after noticing that mine could not be towelrooted. all of these romsfailed, and one finally raised an exception with the security that temporarily soft bricked my phone, I found a nc4 on sammbile that was able to remedy that, but I'd like most of all to get this rooted and safestrapped again so i can dualboot as i had previously. I'm also pretty novice but i enjoy the attempting to do this stuff, even when it ends in me bricking my phone for the day :good:
so have you been able to get your phone running?
deindichter said:
Sorry for the late response. School and work are kicking my butt. The original is hard to say, I attempted like five different roms after noticing that mine could not be towelrooted. all of these romsfailed, and one finally raised an exception with the security that temporarily soft bricked my phone, I found a nc4 on sammbile that was able to remedy that, but I'd like most of all to get this rooted and safestrapped again so i can dualboot as i had previously. I'm also pretty novice but i enjoy the attempting to do this stuff, even when it ends in me bricking my phone for the day :good:
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Towelroot was supposed to work on NC4.
You can not flash any ROM lower than NC4 due to bootloader. There is also supposedly a rooted NC4 here that you can flash...but towelroot should work.
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donc113 said:
Towelroot was supposed to work on NC4.
You can not flash any ROM lower than NC4 due to bootloader. There is also supposedly a rooted NC4 here that you can flash...but towelroot should work.
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Thank you both for your replies.
Towelroot had previously worked , this is an insurance replacement as mine bit the dust. I went to towelroot and to my great sadness does not work. I am using:
4.4.4
sm-n900v
n900vvrudnj6
kernel 3.4.0
Truly I'm novice so Im not positive if any of this can help or not, but do you know of a way I can towelroot?
deindichter said:
Thank you both for your replies.
Towelroot had previously worked , this is an insurance replacement as mine bit the dust. I went to towelroot and to my great sadness does not work. I am using:
4.4.4
sm-n900v
n900vvrudnj6
kernel 3.4.0
Truly I'm novice so Im not positive if any of this can help or not, but do you know of a way I can towelroot?
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Nothing works on 4.4.4 or higher....sorry
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thank you.
My phone is rebricked, does anyone know where you can get files to revert back to stock?
They're all here...... well most of then back to 4.3
sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-N900V/

Samsung Galaxy core prime. Noob question.

Hi y'all . I have aquestion regarding my phone Samsung Galaxy core prime. From metro It's on 5.1.1 . I got no access to pc in any formal way and I'm stuck on bootloop. I got this as a honestly a garbage coz she broke it and can't fix it . I believe it's not rooted. Is there anyway I could restore the phone to its stock firmware with no means of using a PC. ?
Oh and by the way I mean to restore it to stock using the stock recovery
ChaosBitch said:
Hi y'all . I have aquestion regarding my phone Samsung Galaxy core prime. From metro It's on 5.1.1 . I got no access to pc in any formal way and I'm stuck on bootloop. I got this as a honestly a garbage coz she broke it and can't fix it . I believe it's not rooted. Is there anyway I could restore the phone to its stock firmware with no means of using a PC. ?
Oh and by the way I mean to restore it to stock using the stock recovery
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Nope, go borrow a laptop or family member's computer or you're stuck.
Here's the stock ROM that you have to use with odin. Make sure you have the samsung drivers installed first before using odin. If this is confusing I can break it down further, alternatively you can google how to use odin. promise it's not hard, like a million odin guides for the metropcs galaxy core prime.

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