Bricked Samsung Galaxy Prime Cricket version SM-G530AZ - Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hello everyone! I am new and a noob here. I have upgraded to a 5.1.1 Lollipop firmware. My phone was still carrier locked so I started looking up threads on the internet on how to unlock it for free, and came across a kingroot then region unlock solution. I used kingroot then downloaded supersu and installed that. After it finished installing, it said a reboot was necessary so I rebooted. Upon rebooting it said custom in the bootlogo then popped up with a big triangle that said Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked. Call your mobile operator for additional support.
After much tinkering with installing Odin and downloading firmwares, I am still in the same boat. I believe this may be because I (stupidly) enabled reactivation lock because it sounded helpful in case my phone was stolen. This is now locking the firmware down and every time I try to install a stock firmware (4.4.4 or 5.0.2 as these are the only ones available on Sammobile for the SM-G530H) it says r/l enabled cannot install kernel without r/l or something to that effect. That is why I think the reactivation lock is messing me up. It also doesn't help that I upgraded to 5.1.1, as I believe that makes it harder to install a stock firmware, especially an older one.
Thanks for reading and if anyone knows anything that can help, I would greatly appreciate it! Thank you.

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anybody?

this is what happens when you try to replace king user/king root with supersu. same thing happened to me, totally bricked. And I didn't backup first
Never found a way to restore it, so I sent it to samsung and got another one, backed it up, and did king root, and manually switched to supersu.

James101 said:
this is what happens when you try to replace king user/king root with supersu. same thing happened to me, totally bricked. And I didn't backup first
Never found a way to restore it, so I sent it to samsung and got another one, backed it up, and did king root, and manually switched to supersu.
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how did you send it to them and they fix it? i figure they wouldn't help because it was a user error in which you tried to flash which voids warranty or whatever /:

I fixed these phone all day for the same exact problem. Call me 347-210-8466 and I will tell you where to ship the phone and have it repair and shipped back to you in 24hr. For only $45.00 return ship is free.

No need to pay to get phone fixed. Follow this post. Somewhere along the flash, it will display message that kies is not compatible with phone, click ok and it will finish flashing. I just did this yesterday on my son's phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61977268&postcount=14
startny said:
I fixed these phone all day for the same exact problem. Call me 347-210-8466 and I will tell you where to ship the phone and have it repair and shipped back to you in 24hr. For only $45.00 return ship is free.
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And for someone that just joined and this is their first post, I wouldn't trust you doing anything. just saying.

kenboyles72 said:
No need to pay to get phone fixed. Follow this post. Somewhere along the flash, it will display message that kies is not compatible with phone, click ok and it will finish flashing. I just did this yesterday on my son's phone.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61977268&postcount=14
And for someone that just joined and this is their first post, I wouldn't trust you doing anything. just saying.
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Hey, I have the G530AZ my phone works normally with a few exceptions. I can NOT update SuperSU I have a Custom Status due to Rooting with Odin with G530H. I used an app and now when I reboot or power my phone on I have to reboot a 2nd time from the recovery screen. If I plug my phone in it powers up and the same thing happens if I update using Kies3 in the mentioned post will it work and be okay?

Ascendents said:
Hey, I have the G530AZ my phone works normally with a few exceptions. I can NOT update SuperSU I have a Custom Status due to Rooting with Odin with G530H. I used an app and now when I reboot or power my phone on I have to reboot a 2nd time from the recovery screen. If I plug my phone in it powers up and the same thing happens if I update using Kies3 in the mentioned post will it work and be okay?
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Which binary did you initially obtain Root with?

captaingowa said:
Which binary did you initially obtain Root with?
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I used a Firmware from G530H using Odin that's all I know

Ascendents said:
I used a Firmware from G530H using Odin that's all I know
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I'm thinking your issue is with the kernel not recognizing the firmware. You need to flash the original kernel for the G530AZ.
You may be able to use the file I have linked for the G530A in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/att-samsung-galaxy-prime-sm-g530a-links-t3283066

captaingowa said:
I'm thinking your issue is with the kernel not recognizing the firmware. You need to flash the original kernel for the G530AZ.
You may be able to use the file I have linked for the G530A in this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/general/att-samsung-galaxy-prime-sm-g530a-links-t3283066
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Well couldn't I just use Samsung Kies3 and update using my model and S/N?
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Ascendents said:
Well couldn't I just use Samsung Kies3 and update using my model and S/N?
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I would feel more comfortable flashing something that is G530AZ

Ascendents said:
Well couldn't I just use Samsung Kies3 and update using my model and S/N?
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I would feel more comfortable flashing something that is G530AZ
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Yes and No.. You have to be able to boot to use Keis ...
Though it is actually preferred to use the original Cricket software for the G530AZ.
Use Odin to install the files.
These are the required original files for Android 4.4.4
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU3AOF5_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.03 GB
AP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 978.92 MB
BL_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 9.27 MB
CP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.34 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.24 MB
These are the required original files for Android 5.1.1
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_G530AZAIO4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.51 GB
AP_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1 .43 GB
BL_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 14.85 MB
CP_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 47.01 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.68 MB

captaingowa said:
Yes and No.. You have to be able to boot to use Keis ...
Though it is actually preferred to use the original Cricket software for the G530AZ.
Use Odin to install the files.
These are the required original files for Android 4.4.4
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU3AOF5_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.03 GB
AP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 978.92 MB
BL_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 9.27 MB
CP_G530AZTUU3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 46.34 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO3AOF5_CL419809_QB5874412_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.24 MB
These are the required original files for Android 5.1.1
ALL_AIO_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_G530AZAIO4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1.51 GB
AP_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 1 .43 GB
BL_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 14.85 MB
CP_G530AZTUU4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 47.01 MB
CSC_AIO_G530AZAIO4BOJ4_CL842849_QB6589269_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 17.68 MB
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Can I have some instructions how to download and use these files?

Ascendents said:
Hey, I have the G530AZ my phone works normally with a few exceptions. I can NOT update SuperSU I have a Custom Status due to Rooting with Odin with G530H. I used an app and now when I reboot or power my phone on I have to reboot a 2nd time from the recovery screen. If I plug my phone in it powers up and the same thing happens if I update using Kies3 in the mentioned post will it work and be okay?
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The procedure I posted above will flash your phone back to pure stock, like it would be out of the box. Only thing would be, that it flashes the most current update. When I got the phone, it was already on 5.1.1 and this is what Kies downloaded and flashed.

Ascendents said:
Can I have some instructions how to download and use these files?
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Yes, comprehensive instructions would be good to have, which files go in what slots in Odin. I have used Odin before, but with a single file. Been so long since I have used it though.

My Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G530A is soft bricked!
When i try to boot up, it says secure fail: kernal in small red letters at the top left of the screen. It also says to take it to an [email protected] store. They didnt really help me at all! PLS HELP

I have the same problem as the person before me but I'm with cricket how do I fix this? ��

ElyjahT said:
When i try to boot up, it says secure fail: kernal in small red letters at the top left of the screen. It also says to take it to an [email protected] store. They didnt really help me at all! PLS HELP
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Thehomieobama said:
I have the same problem as the person before me but I'm with cricket how do I fix this? ��
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Revert to stock:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=61977268&postcount=14
Working root method, follow exactly, do not skip a step:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/grand-prime/help/root-success-sm-g530az-5-1-1-t3283888

I believe the problem is that people are flashing firmwares for the incorrect model. If I am understanding correctly, this is a thread for the Cricket Wireless version of the Grand Prime, model SM-G530AZ. If you are flashing firmwares for the 530H, you are bound to have problems.
Here is a link for both the KitKat and Lollipop stock firmwares for the G530AZ. Hope it helps.
https://drive.google.com/a/shierunl...?id=0BxcLJPerShJ_ZDJrNV9fRVBSdU0&usp=sharing#

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Prozach45 said:
I believe the problem is that people are flashing firmwares for the incorrect model. If I am understanding correctly, this is a thread for the Cricket Wireless version of the Grand Prime, model SM-G530AZ. If you are flashing firmwares for the 530H, you are bound to have problems.
Here is a link for both the KitKat and Lollipop stock firmwares for the G530AZ. Hope it helps.
Prozach45 can you tell me how i would install these on my phone ? just with odin ? or is there a set way ? id appreciate any help please my phone is screwed and i just bought it
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[Q] dm-verity verification failed in recovery

(My phone is still running stock room, rooted, and with twrp)
So I was just about to flash a custom rom on my note since I learned that I can flash some t-mobile rom on my canadian (Bell) variant if I also flash a certain kernel(Only AEL and star[sumtin] I think) .
When I go to my recovery, I see on the bottom of the screen: dm-verity verificatoin failed.
I did a lot of research and didn't found anything, except some vague mention of that when bootloop are occuring.
So I don't know what I should do, if I can still flash anything without any worries, or should I unroot my note and flash the stock unrooted rom?
Can I still continue what I was doing and flash the custom rom and kernel I wanted to flash?
Another small question: I remember before rooting my note I had a software update available. I decided to root it first thinking I could do the update after (stupid I know), but I couldn't no more (I got a message about using a modified version or something like that). Is it important? Should I unroot my note, update the stock software, then root it again? And I guess if I flash another custom rom it's insignificant right?
thanks in advance! If I'm posting that because I really searched and found nothing satisfactory and clear, also bear with me I'm not perfectly bilingual.
It sounds like the custom rom you downloaded got corrupted, or just isn't compatible with your device. Try downloading again, and see if that works.
As for the update, now you are rooted you can no longer get any OTA updates. Most if not all custom roms will be using the latest builds. If you want to flash a completely stock (updated) rom, sammobile.com is where you need to be. But you will have to root the device afterwards.
Sent from my SM-N910F
Ryado said:
(My phone is still running stock room, rooted, and with twrp)
So I was just about to flash a custom rom on my note since I learned that I can flash some t-mobile rom on my canadian (Bell) variant if I also flash a certain kernel(Only AEL and star[sumtin] I think) .
When I go to my recovery, I see on the bottom of the screen: dm-verity verificatoin failed.
I did a lot of research and didn't found anything, except some vague mention of that when bootloop are occuring.
So I don't know what I should do, if I can still flash anything without any worries, or should I unroot my note and flash the stock unrooted rom?
Can I still continue what I was doing and flash the custom rom and kernel I wanted to flash?
Another small question: I remember before rooting my note I had a software update available. I decided to root it first thinking I could do the update after (stupid I know), but I couldn't no more (I got a message about using a modified version or something like that). Is it important? Should I unroot my note, update the stock software, then root it again? And I guess if I flash another custom rom it's insignificant right?
thanks in advance! If I'm posting that because I really searched and found nothing satisfactory and clear, also bear with me I'm not perfectly bilingual.
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Same problem for me. Was on completely stock rom until today but hated the lack of control so tried a custom rom. I've been a flashaholic for years so thought I'd have no problem but how wrong I was. First I tried TWRP recovery several times but kept getting stock recovery. I then tried Philz CWM but got even more problems including "dm-verity verification failed". I am fairly new to KitKat as I tried it on my note 1 but didn't like it. I am really angry that the stock rom prevents me installing bloatware and restricts access to my Sd card.
Have now managed to root and install clockwork mod and Echo rom and all seems to be working now
4braid said:
Same problem for me. Was on completely stock rom until today but hated the lack of control so tried a custom rom. I've been a flashaholic for years so thought I'd have no problem but how wrong I was. First I tried TWRP recovery several times but kept getting stock recovery. I then tried Philz CWM but got even more problems including "dm-verity verification failed". I am fairly new to KitKat as I tried it on my note 1 but didn't like it. I am really angry that the stock rom prevents me installing bloatware and restricts access to my Sd card.
Have now managed to root and install clockwork mod and Echo rom and all seems to be working now
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Anybody solved the "dm-verity verification failed"-issue so far?
Does an installation of the stock-firmware solve the problem?
Parinibbana said:
Anybody solved the "dm-verity verification failed"-issue so far?
Does an installation of the stock-firmware solve the problem?
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Bump!
Would love to know how to fix this one!
Or do i just have to bite the bullet and do a fresh install.
Ed Law said:
Bump!
Would love to know how to fix this one!
Or do i just have to bite the bullet and do a fresh install.
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That´s what I finally did. Couldn´t resolve it in any other way.
After that I installed TWRP instead of CWM and also used another root-method as before. (see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k2oOvf5tOCY) Since then the problem is gone.
Do you think I can just run Odin and install twrp without refreshing to stock rom first?
I dint even know if it's possible to switch to twrp after installing cwm without A fresh start lol
Might give it a go when I have a few hours to re set up the phone haha
Thanks for your help though!
Ed Law said:
Do you think I can just run Odin and install twrp without refreshing to stock rom first?
I dint even know if it's possible to switch to twrp after installing cwm without A fresh start lol
Might give it a go when I have a few hours to re set up the phone haha
Thanks for your help though!
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I don´t know whether you can flash twrp after installing cwm, but I doubt it would solve your problem anyway.
Well, you could try. In the worst case you can still go back to stock.
Parinibbana said:
I don´t know whether you can flash twrp after installing cwm, but I doubt it would solve your problem anyway.
Well, you could try. In the worst case you can still go back to stock.
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I can't find a TWRP File for SM-N910G
I dont think they released one
Ed Law said:
I can't find a TWRP File for SM-N910G
I dont think they released one
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There are two versions for the Note 4, which together cover all variants.
1. TWRP for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Exynos) All Variants
2. TWRP for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Qualcomm) All Variants
Please have a look here: http://teamw.in/twrp_view_all_devices
PS: If you find this post useful, please feel free to click the THANKS-button.
Parinibbana said:
There are two versions for the Note 4, which together cover all variants.
1. TWRP for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Exynos) All Variants
2. TWRP for Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (Qualcomm) All Variants
PS: If you find this post useful, please feel free to click the THANKS-button.
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Thanks man but unfortunately, even though it says fr all Qualcomm variants, its only for Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and Canada or India. I am not sure if they are SM-N910G models which is released in Australia lol
I dont want to accidentally brick the phone
and thanks for the quick responses man!
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Thanks man but unfortunately, even though it says fr all Qualcomm variants, its only for Verizon, Sprint, T-Mobile and Canada or India. I am not sure if they are SM-N910G models which is released in Australia lol
I dont want to accidentally brick the phone
and thanks for the quick responses man!
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I see.
Another thing you could do is, ask Rkrishnamurthy from this thread, what he finally flashed on his 910G-model? http://forum.xda-developers.com/search.php?searchid=325832927
He might have flashed the N910F-recovery on his N910G.
Or ask Aamirleo55 from this thread, what he did with his N910G: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...rp-2-8-1-0-t2923509/post56392220#post56392220
Sorry, that´s all that comes to mind for now.
Yea i was thinking about giving the 910F Recover a go... but its a bit risky hahaha
The link to the first thread doesnt work but i did message aamirleo55.
Thanks for all your help again man. I feel like such a noob right now haha
I reflashed last night to stock. and then re-rooted, and installed CWM. But after i do all the SUPERSU updates and Xposed Framework, my DM Verity Fails again!!!
This really suck, because essentially i wont be able to backup, restore and flash my phone like i use to on the note 3......
I seriously hope 910F TWRP recovery is the answer.
Ed
Ed Law said:
Yea i was thinking about giving the 910F Recover a go... but its a bit risky hahaha
The link to the first thread doesnt work but i did message aamirleo55.
Thanks for all your help again man. I feel like such a noob right now haha
I reflashed last night to stock. and then re-rooted, and installed CWM. But after i do all the SUPERSU updates and Xposed Framework, my DM Verity Fails again!!!
This really suck, because essentially i wont be able to backup, restore and flash my phone like i use to on the note 3......
I seriously hope 910F TWRP recovery is the answer.
Ed
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Ok
So I decided to download the latest CF Auto root and I found that the TRLTEDT corresponds with the SM-N910G - http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
TRLTEDT correspondents to the India TWRP recovery - http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/266
SM-N910G also corresponds to India, Singapore, Sri Lanka and obviously Australia (where i am based) - http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4/general/galaxy-note-4-versions-cpu-t2883741
So in theory i should probably use that one.
What do you think man?
Thanks for your help again.
Ed Law said:
Yea i was thinking about giving the 910F Recover a go... but its a bit risky hahaha
The link to the first thread doesnt work but i did message aamirleo55.
Thanks for all your help again man. I feel like such a noob right now haha
When I reflashed last night to stock. and then re-rooted, and installed CWM. But after i do all the SUPERSU updates and Xposed Framework, my DM Verity Fails again!!!
This really suck, because essentially i wont be able to backup, restore and flash my phone like i use to on the note 3......
I seriously hope 910F TWRP recovery is the answer.
Ed
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Sorry for the bad link. I tried to find it again, but also couldn´t. If you wanted, you could still send him a private message.
When I had the DM-verity issue, I also reflashed to stock, installed CWM and rooted again, and got the same problem again. Just as you. Only when I used TWRP it worked for me and the DM-verity problem didn´t occur since then.
For backup you could at least make a Titanium-backup, which in the paid version even allows you to create a flashable .zip-file from all your backupped apps & settings. This is a very convenient way of re-installing everything, almost like a nandroid-backup.
Or if you are brave enough you could try flashing TWRP-recovery directly over your current CWM. I don´t know whether that works, but as long as you can get into download-mode, you will always find your way back to stock.
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Ed Law said:
Ok
So I decided to download the latest CF Auto root and I found that the TRLTEDT corresponds with the SM-N910G - http://autoroot.chainfire.eu/
TRLTEDT correspondents to the India TWRP recovery - http://teamw.in/project/twrp2/266
So in theory i should probably use that one.
What do you think man?
Thanks for your help again.
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I am pretty sure it will work, but the decision of course needs to be yours.
Legend.
Thanks for all your help and the very quick replies.
I will report back what I do and if it solves any problems.
Hopefully I come back with a win!
Ed Law said:
Legend.
Thanks for all your help and the very quick replies.
I will report back what I do and if it solves any problems.
Hopefully I come back with a win!
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Good luck, bro.
Parinibbana said:
Good luck, bro.
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Thanks mate!
All this work and research just so I can flash my kernel with the N4 AEL Kernel haha
like you said though, as long as i can get into download mode, I should be all good.
I actually soft bricked my phone a couple days after i got it by accidentally converting certain system apps to user apps..... (idiot). Fixed the problem by flashing stock firmware and then re rooting. So i have some experience fixing this haha but hopefully i don't have to and report some good news.
Ill get back to this thread within the next 24 hours with results.
Parinibbana said:
Good luck, bro.
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Mate! It worked.
So for anyone with DM-Verity Verification failed, simply install the appropriate TWRP recovery over it and it will fix your problem.
also SM-N910G is compatible with the TWRP Recovery for Inidia (even though it does not say it is)
So hap this fixed my problems and big thanks to Parinibbana for all the assistance.
Ed Law said:
Mate! It worked.
So for anyone with DM-Verity Verification failed, simply install the appropriate TWRP recovery over it and it will fix your problem.
also SM-N910G is compatible with the TWRP Recovery for Inidia (even though it does not say it is)
So hap this fixed my problems and big thanks to Parinibbana for all the assistance.
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You are welcome.
Glad to hear it worked.

SM-N915W8 Canadian NOTE EDGE

Hey just got my edge today, looks like there is very little going on as it was just released a few days ago despite it being out in the states for quite some time, the only difference I believe is the LTE in the Canadian version.
Anyways, coming from the note 2, 3 and 4 and the trtlecan version always being close to the trtletmo I decided to risk it and flash the tmo cf auto root and recovery despite there being no stock firmware laying around on sammmobile the others..
annnd I'm happy to report that I now have a TWRP recovery, rooted, SM-N915W8.
go ahead and follow the very detail steps in this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
MAKE SURE TO READ THE PART ABOUT IT FAILING (to flash cwm) AND THAT BEING OK being flashing TWRP
and then the BRIGHTNESS SETTINGS inside recovery which will look like you have sleep lock if you don't fix them before letting the screen timeout
and have all 4 files on hand before you start!
Awesome, thanks for the info, I was debating it but just was being a chicken. I'm glad everything worked out. Did you make a nand? If so did you flash the nand just to make sure everything was OK? Are your root apps working without issues.? I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure
LNKNPRKFN said:
I don't mind taking the risk...just wanna be sure
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I believe that was an oxymoron
tospace2006 said:
I believe that was an oxymoron
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fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input
ok so i took the plunge and follow the steps from the link in OP that @gundal shared about his success
I Too have a rooted SM-N915W8 (BELL VERSION but im on TELUS)
Thank you for your insight @gundal
Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)
LNKNPRKFN said:
fantastic CONTRIBUTION!!! thank you for your input
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Haha, i was reading through and just found it funny.
Glad you guys are having luck with the Canadian model. I jumped the gun and imported one from Korea as soon as it was released and it's an awesome device!
Enjoy!
Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?
gundal said:
Awesome glad it worked out for you too, now we can experiment with which kernel and os will boot without fear of bricking
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
Hyperdrive didn't work even with restoring our boot sector (kernel)
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manmeet604 said:
Were you guys able to flash a custom ROM? Which ROMS will work with the Canadian version? And which US Model number is 'equivalent' to the Canadian one?
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Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..
gundal said:
Yes, I tried reflashing the backup and all is good.
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What recovery are you using cause Im on twrp and I cant make a backup, cache partition cant be mounted either, are you having this prob too?....
Dont worry about it, someone else who had this problem fixed it by formatting cache - did that and everything went fine.
JF-GINO said:
Anyone try any T-Moble stuff? I didnt look myself but I ask because we all used the tmoble stuff for our old Canadian Note3s ... could be the same senerio. I think that Tmoble kernels should work..
There might be a version of Hyperdrive for tmoble..
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Tried flashing Hyperdrive Edge for T-Mo with both twrp (2.8.1.1) and cwm (6.0.5.1 Xiaolu) referenced in the root guide by OP. They flashed without error but I got bootlooped both times. Luckily backup/restore works for both recoveries.
Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?
terrapin4 said:
Does anyone know of a way to get back to stock recovery after flashing cwm or twrp? Any known location of a stock image?
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Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
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kuailan said:
Go to sammobile web site...download the original firmware for your model and flash it. When u flash original firmware everything will be back to stock including recovery..and you will be able to receive ota update. To flash stock firmware...just use odin. Search this forum for instruction on how to flash using odin.
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Yeah I know about sammobile, flashing via Odin etc. There's no stock firmware uploaded for the Canadian variants yet so I was wondering of an alternate method to flash the stock recovery. I tried extracting the recovery from the stock image via ADB shell, converting to tar.md5, then flashing with Odin but it failed....likely because I'm rooted. Guess I'll have to wait until the firmware gets uploaded. Thanks anyway.
Try contacting the sammobile team...and their forum..they maybe able to help..
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Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.
terrapin4 said:
Anyone have any luck yet flashing anything? No love out there for the W8 it seems.
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did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol
speakerfone said:
did you ever get hold of the stock firmware? i'm in the exact same boat as you, bootloop and all. got too excited to mod i guess lol
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Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.
terrapin4 said:
Not yet. I check daily. I'm hoping someone will be able to capture it via Kies when Lollipop rolls out. It's only matter of time before sammobile gets it.
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Arg, that really bites. Now I have a new phone I cant use at all. You'd think the firmware would be released when the phone was. Have you tried the other roms? I can't even gwt onto my internal sd to put them on the phone so I can try installing them. So frustrated.
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There's no way we're the only 2 in canada having problems with this lol
SM-N915x ... ?? Canadian note edge
Hello, Same thing here i got my hands a Canadian Demo sm-915x and got told to flash it with stock firmware in order to get the phone working properly. But i cant seem to find any version of the firmware that actually works on it ...
it installed numerous times then when it reboots it shows upgrading packages , it reaches package 6 then reboots and loops over and over...
any guidance or firmware out there to recommend to try ?
Thanks

Galaxy Grand prime SM-G530F reboot after root

I'm new to rooting, and have rooted my phone using KingoRoot from my P.C.
It works fine, but when I reboot, it reboots into recovery mode which then allows me to reboot normally.
I surfed some of the forums to find a solution to this and found a common answer which I tried.
1) Factory reset
2) Wipe partition/cache
3) Reboot
This I did, but it has not resolved the issue.
Android 4.4.4
Build KTU84P.G530FXXu1AOE2
Kernel 3.10.28-599907 [email protected] #1
I have now done this twice to ascertain that the issue has not been fixed and am loath to carry on lest I brick the phone - of course, there is the other reason, setting it up from new every time is a real drag.......
Use flashify flash kernal back to stock one after root
Flashify ?
C4nDd0day said:
Use flashify flash kernal back to stock one after root
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Thanks for your response, I'll have a look at flashify, will it unroot the phone?
O.K. Had a look, have installed, will look for some tutorials before I use it !
I cannot find a download link for the correct build number and even when I go to download by country/carrier it is not listed.
TWRP has no listing for it, and neither does CWM. PHILZ just doesn't go there...
I suspect that it is already somewhere on the phone since it is "stock" but after having looked, I am unable to find it.
Any suggestions ?
I might can upload mine kernal, but it's 5.1.1, if you want to use my kernal you have to upgrade to 5.1.1 lolipop. If you want to do that pls let me know I will teach you how to.
Yes, Lollipop will be fine !
C4nDd0day said:
I might can upload mine kernal, but it's 5.1.1, if you want to use my kernal you have to upgrade to 5.1.1 lolipop. If you want to do that pls let me know I will teach you how to.
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Is yours for a galaxy grand prime?
of course man
cool
C4nDd0day said:
of course man
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Them please teach me !
Rusty1963 said:
Them please teach me !
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Download and install Kies3,Trun phone into download mode, and use kies update your phone to 5.1.1, then download kingroot and flashify, use kingroot to root, DO NOT REBOOT after root, use flashify flash kernal to stock one.Then enjoy.
I think you misread my first post
C4nDd0day said:
Download and install Kies3,Trun phone into download mode, and use kies update your phone to 5.1.1, then download kingroot and flashify, use kingroot to root, DO NOT REBOOT after root, use flashify flash kernal to stock one.Then enjoy.
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Thanks for your response !
My phone is already rooted and has been rebooted a few times since then.
So, what now ?
So, I downloaded samsung Kies 3.2 (latest) and connected the phone, no problem there.
When I click initialise upgrade, Kies stops responding.
Downloaded Kies 3.1 - same thing.
According to Samsung update, there is no upgrade for my phone to 5.1.1. Are you sure that this is possible. You said that you would teach me, but you have really not told me anything !
Next ?
Rusty1963 said:
Thanks for your response !
My phone is already rooted and has been rebooted a few times since then.
So, what now ?
So, I downloaded samsung Kies 3.2 (latest) and connected the phone, no problem there.
When I click initialise upgrade, Kies stops responding.
Downloaded Kies 3.1 - same thing.
According to Samsung update, there is no upgrade for my phone to 5.1.1. Are you sure that this is possible. You said that you would teach me, but you have really not told me anything !
Next ?
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First, the grand prime is able to update to 5.1.1 lolipop, I'm sure because mine is on 5.1.1. Go to Settings -> About phone, on the top you can see a option to update your phone. After update your phone go download kingroot and flashify. After you root your phone , use flashify to flash the kernal back to stock one. I will upload stock kernal soon.
There is no Samsung upgrade for the grand prime SM-G530F
C4nDd0day said:
First, the grand prime is able to update to 5.1.1 lolipop, I'm sure because mine is on 5.1.1. Go to Settings -> About phone, on the top you can see a option to update your phone. After update your phone go download kingroot and flashify. After you root your phone , use flashify to flash the kernal back to stock one. I will upload stock kernal soon.
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I have looked for it and not found it. There are some galaxy prime phones that do (G531F does)
I just want to keep my phone rooted as it is, and sort out the boot issue.
If you can't help with this, thanks for trying !
Rusty1963 said:
I have looked for it and not found it. There are some galaxy prime phones that do (G531F does)
I just want to keep my phone rooted as it is, and sort out the boot issue.
If you can't help with this, thanks for trying !
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Have you reboot yet? If you do and still works fine that's means you are good.
Problem is resolved !
I have resolved the issue myself.
It appears as if all I needed to do was remove the battery for a short period of time.
The phone now boots correctly and I have not lost my root access !

N910TUVS2EQE2 Firmware & Modem!

I made these ODIN Flashable Firmware and Modem files for myself. And figured I'd share them here for anyone wanting to upgrade their phone without having to download the entire ROM!
**** Warning!!! FLASH AT YOUR OWN RISK!!! XDA or I am not Responsible for ANY Destruction!! ****
Install Directions:
The procedure I use to install these is, In Odin Untick 'AutoReboot', then load Modem file into AP slot, Flash! When complete, Pull battery for 5 sec. Then REBOOT into Download Mode Again.
Then in Odin, load Firmware file into AP slot, Flash! When Complete, REBOOT!
Done!
N910T ONLY!!
Firmware/Bootloader:
Firmware-N910TUVS2EQE2-Firmware.tar.md5
Modem/Baseband:
Modem-N910TUVS2EQE2-Modem.tar.md5
N910T3 ONLY!!
Firmware/Bootloader:
Firmware-N910T3UVS3EQE2-Firmware.tar.md5
Modem/Baseband:
Modem-N910T3UVS3EQE2-Modem.tar.md5
Enjoy!!
They are for t or t3?
Thanks
Edit. I think they are for t only. Could you upload for t3 or explain which files to use? Can I just extract from official fimware and flash the .bin in odin? If yes, which files should I extract?
will5 said:
They are for t or t3?
Thanks
Edit. I think they are for t only. Could you upload for t3 or explain which files to use? Can I just extract from official fimware and flash the .bin in odin? If yes, which files should I extract?
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Yes they are for T.
I can make ones for T3.
I have to download rom so it'll be awhile.
@will5 There you go!!
Great. Thanks
Question
Can it be flash with any rom or just stuck and also can it flash if your still in DOK2 baseband
nemesisgx said:
Can it be flash with any rom or just stuck and also can it flash if your still in DOK2 baseband
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Im a little unsure about your question, so ill try to answer best I can.
Yes this can be flashed with any rom, rom doesnt matter, this is flashed in Odin! It updates your Bootloader and Modem! BUT you must pay attention to what your ROM states. Some ROMS dont work Good with certain Firmware.
About the baseband, This would update it.
Since Im new to the N910T model, Im unsure about the downgrade procedure. So You might want to check that your model can be downgraded back to DOK2 once you update. Just in case your rom dont play nice with new Firmware!!
Hope this answered your question! I added install directions to OP
aaron74 said:
Im a little unsure about your question, so ill try to answer best I can.
Yes this can be flashed with any rom, rom doesnt matter, this is flashed in Odin! It updates your Bootloader and Modem! BUT you must pay attention to what your ROM states. Some ROMS dont work Good with certain Firmware.
About the baseband, This would update it.
Since Im new to the N910T model, Im unsure about the downgrade procedure. So You might want to check that your model can be downgraded back to DOK2 once you update. Just in case your rom dont play nice with new Firmware!!
Hope this answered your question! I added install directions to OP
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yes thank you i haven't updated my note 4 so im stock on 5.1.1 boot loader and base band as the rom goes is Dr dr.ketan Rom but thanks
Can someone test these with some roms and report back?
having issues with my Note 4 T-mobile
Hi Guys,
I have used my T-mobile Note 4 for years since it came out. I have replace the batteries once, but like a month ago when there was an update my phone keep restarting and turning off. I then had to get another phone because of that I still cant get it to restart even after I bought a new battery, updated the firmware. can some one guide me the right way to do this right. I think I am not doing the flashing the right way.. with oldin, and the correct firmware. after I do that I get this installing updates andriod show and it stops and reboots again. please help. thanks
manishp101 said:
Hi Guys,
I have used my T-mobile Note 4 for years since it came out. I have replace the batteries once, but like a month ago when there was an update my phone keep restarting and turning off. I then had to get another phone because of that I still cant get it to restart even after I bought a new battery, updated the firmware. can some one guide me the right way to do this right. I think I am not doing the flashing the right way.. with oldin, and the correct firmware. after I do that I get this installing updates andriod show and it stops and reboots again. please help. thanks
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I would highly recommend you start a new thread for this, there are many reasons why a phone could be doing this and you need
to provide more information, like what happened before the phone was restarted, did you have a stock rom or a custom rom, were you trying to flash anything when it started restating, were you rooted, can you boot into recovery or download mode...all these things factor but like I said I would definitively start a new thread because your hijacking someone Else's and it has nothing to do with the topic.
manishp101 said:
Hi Guys,
I have used my T-mobile Note 4 for years since it came out. I have replace the batteries once, but like a month ago when there was an update my phone keep restarting and turning off. I then had to get another phone because of that I still cant get it to restart even after I bought a new battery, updated the firmware. can some one guide me the right way to do this right. I think I am not doing the flashing the right way.. with oldin, and the correct firmware. after I do that I get this installing updates andriod show and it stops and reboots again. please help. thanks
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Yes bud, you'd get better responses making your own post in question area. As I'm not on here a lot. And only people visiting this thread are few to download this link. I just seen your post.
But since I am here I'll try my best to answer you.
Judging by your post, I'm gonna assume your were on pure stock and took an Ota that went bad? Correct?
2. If you used Odin, and noticed you didn't mention getting errors.
So it leads me to ask are you using this firmware here, because this isn't the complete rom. And that's what you want!
Let me know if this is correct? Plus explain more detail? Model T or T3? Last update you were on and file you tried flashing?
And I'll help you get correct file and such.
EQE2 Modem only on DOK2 base 5.1.1 Rom?
Anyone flash just the Modem as per my title over top a Lollipop build and get any better reception or otherwise results or is this a big no go?
There are new firmware and modem QG1, hope they can be uploaded.-
will5 said:
There are new firmware and modem QG1, hope they can be uploaded.-
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/roms-10-29-2014-t2922618
gmenik6 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-tmobile/development/roms-10-29-2014-t2922618
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Thanks, but I think those files are only for T1 variant.
Think u' re wrong, you've said to flash bootloader in AP slot (i knew in BL). Modem baseband is CP. AP is for recovery.

A205U Soft brick after OTA

So stock 205U stuck in download mode. This all happened after taking an offered update. Anyway to use odin to bring this back with stock firmware?
Raistlen0 said:
So stock 205U stuck in download mode. This all happened after taking an offered update. Anyway to use odin to bring this back with stock firmware?
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Yes Odin should work
Download the official firmware from the sites mentioned here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80021195&postcount=4
Break it up into its bits
Use Odin to flash it into each slot
physwizz said:
Yes Odin should work
Download the official firmware from the sites mentioned here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=80021195&postcount=4
Break it up into its bits
Use Odin to flash it into each slot
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And how do i know what region to choose? It is a metroPCS phone. The other night i tried a T-mobile one but odin failed. I only tried it because T-mobile ownes metroPCS.
Raistlen0 said:
And how do i know what region to choose? It is a metroPCS phone. The other night i tried a T-mobile one but odin failed. I only tried it because T-mobile ownes metroPCS.
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Go to settings, about phone, software, baseband.
Find one to match the baseband.
My number has U2.
That part is most important
physwizz said:
Go to settings, about phone, software, baseband.
Find one to match the baseband.
My number has U2.
That part is most important
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Thats my problem. It got a bad OTA and is stuck on download screen with an error. Cant get in the phone
Raistlen0 said:
Thats my problem. It got a bad OTA and is stuck on download screen with an error. Cant get in the phone
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Take it back to the retailer
They can send it off to Samsung and they can fix it.
physwizz said:
Take it back to the retailer
They can send it off to Samsung and they can fix it.
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Thanks. Thats what im going to do. Was only hoping for a faster fix.
I just got it back from samsung and they said it is reparable and that the cause was rooting the phone. Thing is I never did. It only took a bad OTA
Raistlen0 said:
Thanks. Thats what im going to do. Was only hoping for a faster fix.
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Raistlen0 said:
I just got it back from samsung and they said it is reparable and that the cause was rooting the phone. Thing is I never did. It only took a bad OTA
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The 205u can't be rooted.
They should have known that.
physwizz said:
The 205u can't be rooted.
They should have known that.
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My thoughts too. Odin mode even says WARRANTY VOID : 0 (0x0000)
So I assume that should be good.
I notice it does say CURRENT BINARY : Custom (0x0)
I guess because they think there is a custom ROM on it that it was rooted.
I was hoping to use ODIN to load stock everything onto it to make it work but I am not sure if that would work.
Raistlen0 said:
My thoughts too. Odin mode even says WARRANTY VOID : 0 (0x0000)
So I assume that should be good.
I notice it does say CURRENT BINARY : Custom (0x0)
I guess because they think there is a custom ROM on it that it was rooted.
I was hoping to use ODIN to load stock everything onto it to make it work but I am not sure if that would work.
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Try here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a20/how-to/a20-repair-firmware-t4066551
Hello people ! I have an a20 a205u! I have updated to android 10 and I am hanging on samsung logo ..
I did a hard reset and nothing, reinstall the rom with odin and nothing .. on top it does not have oem unlocked because it was original ..
anyone have any idea how to fix it ??
PLEASE HELP !!!
Pablin.ros said:
Hello people ! I have an a20 a205u! I have updated to android 10 and I am hanging on samsung logo ..
I did a hard reset and nothing, reinstall the rom with odin and nothing .. on top it does not have oem unlocked because it was original ..
anyone have any idea how to fix it ??
PLEASE HELP !!!
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try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a20/how-to/how-to-install-android-10-a205u-t4127221
no i served!!!
physwizz said:
try this
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a20/how-to/how-to-install-android-10-a205u-t4127221
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I can not do that because it only allows me to enter dowload mode and hard reset, but I tried installing the stock rom of android 10, android 9 and it still remains in the same samsung logo ..
Does anyone know if modifying any rom file can avoid the samsung logo ??
A205U Boost mobile
Pablin.ros said:
I can not do that because it only allows me to enter dowload mode and hard reset, but I tried installing the stock rom of android 10, android 9 and it still remains in the same samsung logo ..
Does anyone know if modifying any rom file can avoid the samsung logo ??
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Did you use the Xfinity mobile firmware to install android 10 ? An did use the user data file or Home CSC file ?? When you flash the firmware it will take 10 minutes to boot !
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Raistlen0 said:
And how do i know what region to choose? It is a metroPCS phone. The other night i tried a T-mobile one but odin failed. I only tried it because T-mobile ownes metroPCS.
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Your on metroPCS try flashing the Xfinity mobile firmware file just use AP ,BL,CP an CSC files threw Odin an update to android 10 .
help
peter couniaz said:
Did you use the Xfinity mobile firmware to install android 10 ? An did use the user data file or Home CSC file ?? When you flash the firmware it will take 10 minutes to boot !
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Your on metroPCS try flashing the Xfinity mobile firmware file just use AP ,BL,CP an CSC files threw Odin an update to android 10 .
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and where do you recommend you download the xfinity firmware to see if it works ??
once you download install ap, bl, cp and csc only?
userdata I don't install it right? and neither home_csc?
Result of installing android 10 xfinity
Pablin.ros said:
and where do you recommend you download the xfinity firmware to see if it works ??
once you download install ap, bl, cp and csc only?
userdata I don't install it right? and neither home_csc?
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install the firmware with 4 xfinity files and the result was that shown in the image .. and it keeps restarting every 5 minutes .. over and over again it restarts with the samsung logo ..
A205U Boost mobile
Pablin.ros said:
install the firmware with 4 xfinity files and the result was that shown in the image .. and it keeps restarting every 5 minutes .. over and over again it restarts with the samsung logo ..
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These files even installed on Verizon I don't get it .
Did you format data after installing? You have to start from square one or your phone is gonna go completely bonkers.
Instalacion y borrado android 10!
yes, erase the data for a clean restart but when it starts it remains in the logo and restarts over and over again every 5 minutes.

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