[Q] My Galaxy S4 Bricked - I NEED HELP PLEASE - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

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 ..

freshkiller10 said:
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

freshkiller10 said:
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 .. :/

freshkiller10 said:
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?

MAX 404 said:
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?

MAX 404 said:
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..

knuckles1978 said:
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..

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[Q] Help! Accidental brick

I accidentally bricked my phone. All was well, Rooted, Cyanogenmod 10, twrp through goomanager. But when i tried to Flash a ktoonsez kernel for this device 4.2.2 aosp, it said failed and would not boot back up. All i can get is to the "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!" screen. Basically im screwed anybody know how to unbrick her? shes only a day old. ;(
Odin the stock firmware.
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jd1639 said:
Odin the stock firmware.[/QUOTE
Do you have a link to jflteatt odin? All i can find is the ecan version? Im sorry but im kind of a noobie.
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2 questions: you're certain you can't boot into recovery? Can you tell me any specifics about the kernel (name/date/etc)?
hayden55 said:
jd1639 said:
Odin the stock firmware.[/QUOTE
Do you have a link to jflteatt odin? All i can find is the ecan version? Im sorry but im kind of a noobie.
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Go to sammobile.com. you can find stock firmware there. You have to register but it's free. You'll download a zip file, use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file from it. Use that in Odin.
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xBeerdroiDx said:
2 questions: you're certain you can't boot into recovery? Can you tell me any specifics about the kernel (name/date/etc)?
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ktoonsez kt747. AOSP JELLYBEAN 4.2 Linux 3.4 VERSIONS from the att version galaxy s4 forum. I checked and i was running 3.4 linux and cyanogenmod. Its the most recent as i downloaded an hour ago. Also, i had twrp 2.6 through goo manager. Cannot get to boot to it. Anything but the android download screen all i get is a little haptic feedback and a black screen
jd1639 said:
hayden55 said:
Go to sammobile.com. you can find stock firmware there. You have to register but it's free. You'll download a zip file, use 7-zip to extract the .tar.md5 file from it. Use that in Odin.
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Which would i be? ucuamdb or ucuamdl? And i can flash this with the odin for canada only? Where is the odin for usa att?
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jd1639 said:
Which would i be? ucuamdb or ucuamdl? And i can flash this with the odin for canada only? Where is the odin for usa att?
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*correction. I found odin3
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hayden55 said:
jd1639 said:
Which would i be? ucuamdb or ucuamdl? And i can flash this with the odin for canada only? Where is the odin for usa att?
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Use mdl. Odin is a separate program and is not us or Canada. Read this guide and use the tar.md5 for your device http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26056924
Take your time and read the guide more than once. You can permanently brick your device.
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jd1639 said:
hayden55 said:
Use mdl. Odin is a separate program and is not us or Canada. Read this guide and use the tar.md5 for your device http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26056924
Take your time and read the guide more than once. You can permanently brick your device.
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hey thanks for all the help guys! Nice forum. I always read through but have never joined until now. In an hour from now i will have the download Hopefully...
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hayden55 said:
jd1639 said:
hey thanks for all the help guys! Nice forum. I always read through but have never joined until now. In an hour from now i will have the download Hopefully...
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When you use Odin, let it do its thing. It'll take 10 to 20 minutes. Don't panic in the middle and unplug the usb. Be patient. And make sure you use the file you're downloading from sammobile. Don't use any of the links in the guide, except Odin. The other files are not for your device and they will brick you.
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culating humpSno
jd1639 said:
hayden55 said:
When you use Odin, let it do its thing. It'll take 10 to 20 minutes. Don't panic in the middle and unplug the usb. Be patient. And make sure you use the file you're downloading from sammobile. Don't use any of the links in the guide, except Odin. The other files are not for your device and they will brick you.
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yeah. I read through the GS2 guide and noted some of the similar stuff for when i do mine
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hayden55 said:
When you use Odin, let it do its thing. It'll take 10 to 20 minutes. Don't panic in the middle and unplug the usb. Be patient. And make sure you use the file you're downloading from sammobile. Don't use any of the links in the guide, except Odin. The other files are not for your device and they will brick you.
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I downloaded the file and flashed it with odin. It said passed and the screen had finished the download, but whenever i try and boot the phone i still dont have a boot. Only a black screen with a little vibration every 5~10 seconds? PLEASE... i need help now. I dont need to hear a "I told you so" from my dad. he is anti-root
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hayden55 said:
jd1639 said:
I downloaded the file and flashed it with odin. It said passed and the screen had finished the download, but whenever i try and boot the phone i still dont have a boot. Only a black screen with a little vibration every 5~10 seconds? PLEASE... i need help now. I dont need to hear a "I told you so" from my dad. he is anti-root
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Did you have "repartition" checked in ODIN? Because if you did, you shouldn't have.
If not, try to get into recovery (if you can) and try a factory reset.
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scott14719 said:
hayden55 said:
Did you have "repartition" checked in ODIN? Because if you did, you shouldn't have.
If not, try to get into recovery (if you can) and try a factory reset.
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For some reason my recovery wont work? maybe thats it? all i know is my recovery wont boot, and i flashed a bad kernel. I have my twrp backup on my external sd
Also... all i had checked was auto reboot and f. reset time. I flashed the reset file with pda box checked.
forgot to add. i flashed the file with those two boxes checked and it said pass. I think it must be the kernel or the recovery? how do you flash these in odin? I bet if i can track down the stock kernel and get twrp again it may boot.
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scott14719 said:
For some reason my recovery wont work? maybe thats it? all i know is my recovery wont boot, and i flashed a bad kernel. I have my twrp backup on my external sd
Also... all i had checked was auto reboot and f. reset time. I flashed the reset file with pda box checked. How do i flash a new recovery, maybe that would boot it? If i can get into twrp i have my stock rom backed up and maybe the kernel with it.
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If you are positive you can not get into 3e recovery, you might want to go to the OUDHS CWM thread in the development section and look at the OP for a method to install that recovery via ADB shell. If you can get it installed, you can then flash another ROM to get up and running. Then, if you desire, you can use GooManager to put TWRP back on your phone and restore a working Nandroid you might have. Or you can just set things up from scratch. But all of this is only if you can get into recovery or get a recovery installed back onto your phone.
If you tried to install the wrong Kernel for your phone, you might be hard bricked, in which case Jtag might be your only hope.
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scott14719 said:
hayden55 said:
If you are positive you can not get into 3e recovery, you might want to go to the OUDHS CWM thread in the development section and look at the OP for a method to install that recovery via ADB shell. If you can get it installed, you can then flash another ROM to get up and running. Then, if you desire, you can use GooManager to put TWRP back on your phone and restore a working Nandroid you might have. Or you can just set things up from scratch. But all of this is only if you can get into recovery or get a recovery installed back onto your phone.
If you tried to install the wrong Kernel for your phone, you might be hard bricked, in which case Jtag might be your only hope.
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WHAT! I was hoping it wouldnt come to JTAG. I've heard you can make a jig and then just download their software and do it yourself? But yes, I will go to that thread and check it out. also thanks for the help. this forum is MUCH better than others I have used for various products and what not.
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I hope you get it figured out. But let me tell you what I DID and had the same outcome with NO RECOVERY at all, black screen with vibrate only. So what your describing sounds EXACTLY what happened to mine.
So I was "TRYING" to make a custom splash screen as I had for my SGS3. (Which messed with the kernel). When I went to boot up after the flash it did the black screen with vibrate.
I COULD get into DOWNOIAD mode but not recovery at all. I tried for a few days. I was worried my battery would be getting low after trying for a few hours. I tried to plug it in and the battery came up but it acted like it was stuck and nothing would happen.
Next I tried to use Odin to flash back to MDL stock firmware. It would flash and said completed. But upon reboot same half/vibrate screen.
Next I tried MDB firmware. STILL a NO GO. I had to send it in for JTAG. I think they had some issues getting it working as well. It arrived on a Thursday, and they did not finish getting it to where their site showed it was completed for 8 days. Then it didn't get sent out for another day. It finally arrived at my house 10 days after they received it. But GLADLY they were able to fix it. So good luck to you. If you do have to resort to JTAG it cost me a total of $90, Almost $30 dollars for me to TWO DAY it to them. $60 for JTAG and rush delivery.
Sent from My Spiderman Themed I337
Sorry to hear Odin didn't work. Odin does put the stock recovery on your phone in the correct partition if every thing goes correctly. But if your hard bricked Odin won't recovery the phone.
Try what Scott suggested but it's looking like jtag may be your best option at this point.
jd1639 said:
Sorry to hear Odin didn't work. Odin does put the stock recovery on your phone in the correct partition if every thing goes correctly. But if your hard bricked Odin won't recovery the phone.
Try what Scott suggested but it's looking like jtag may be your best option at this point.
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hell yeah this phone is hard bricked. But att was cool and let me return for a new one. Really no questions asked as long as you didnt damage it or get it wet. Rip to my first gs4. But the good thing is is that it should only take like 2 days to get a new one, because the first one shipped pretty quick. Thanks for all the help guys

[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..?
jan91 said:
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I really appreciate ......your help......leaving it as stock for the moment after that close shave....maybe just root
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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?

Flashed lollipop, now i cant make/answer calls or texts.

Hey
So i flashed lollipop on my galaxy note 3 SM-n9005. I was on custom kitkat rom before flashing.
I used this rom: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2495688
I dont know what went wrong but i cant make calls/recieve calls, same with text-messages.
I followed installation-guide and flashed:
modem.bin
NON-HLOS.bin
Quote:
1. IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY MINOR ISSUES, PLEASE FLASH THE OFFICIAL LOLLIPOP
MODEMS VIA ODIN FIRST FOUND HERE
2. PLEASE MAKE A CLEAN INSTALL EVEN THOUGH IF YOU ARE COMING FROM V22
CHANCES ARE YOU WILL BE FINE WITH A DIRTY ONE
3. I THINK THAT'S ALL- WHAT I DONT HAVE LISTED IN THE FEATURES MEANS ITS NOT SUPPOSED TO BE THERE
4. OH, THE 1ST TIME YOU BOOT POWER MODE IS ON- IF YOU DONT LIKE IT TURN IT OFF
5. THE FIRST TIME YOU BOOT IT MAY TAKE UP TO 10 MINUTES.
PLEASE BE PATIENT AND HAVE A CIGAR WHILE WAITING
6. ENJOY AND DONT BE A LEECHER
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after that i went into recovery and did all the wipe's and flashed the rom.
ive tried 3 different roms and even flashed stock lollipop via odin... problem still here.. please help! :<
bumbiz said:
Hey...
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if you call *#06#, do you see your imei ?
CorpusC said:
if you call *#06#, do you see your imei ?
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Yes
When i try to make calls its like the phone starts to lagg, and it tries to call but nothing happens... i can receive text messages, but not phone calls.. and when i try to send text's it takes like 20 minutes for the receiver to get them...
When trying to call my phone from a friends phone, normal beeps... but it just doesnt show up on my phone..
edit: It did show up on my phone, 2 minute's after i hung up.. It seems like my phone is delayed ALOT wtf!
in settings/about phone, do you see the correct baseband(modem) number you flashed ? could be a bad download ? did you flash via pc odin ?
CorpusC said:
in settings/about phone, do you see the correct baseband(modem) number you flashed ? could be a bad download ?
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it says
N9005XXUENA2
I reflashed everything with odin.. I dont know what to do >.<
CorpusC said:
in settings/about phone, do you see the correct baseband(modem) number you flashed ? could be a bad download ? did you flash via pc odin ?
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what does this file do?: NON-HLOS.bin
I kind of think it has something to do with this.. just a feeling i have.
bumbiz said:
it says
N9005XXUENA2
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thats a very old modem. download this modem (CP). power off phone, go to download mode with 3 button combo and flash it in the cp slot in odin.
CorpusC said:
thats a very old modem. download this modem (CP). power off phone, go to download mode with 3 button combo and flash it in the cp slot in odin.
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Ok i will try and let you know, thank you!
edit: This seems to have fixed the issue! Thank you very much!!
bumbiz said:
Thank you very much!!
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There's a "Thanks!" button for that...

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
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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)
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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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