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Tried to flash CWM with odin and it failed, i think its bricked

A friend tried to flash CWM ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2201860 ) for s4 and it failed...and now the phone is stuck..it says: Firmware upgrade encountered an issue.Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again
Phone model: i9505
Some help please? I don't know what to do
EDIT: i found that i can flash the firmware with odin..but i still have a question..im not really sure what firmware i had before..so is there any problem if i install firmware from other country or carrier?

You can find latest stock fw for your phone here.
wvw.sammobile.com/firmwares/checker/
I can't post external links so change wvw to www

waynevan2000 said:
You can find latest stock fw for your phone here.
wvw.sammobile.com/firmwares/checker/
I can't post external links so change wvw to www
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thanks but.. the phone isnt starting that's why i have to flash a firmware..so i can't check what firmware i have..
The flashing process failed at half of it..:/......

Just pick one of the latest.
btw if the flashing of the recovery fails then just try the standard stuff
- different usb port
- different cable

Lennyz1988 said:
Just pick one of the latest.
btw if the flashing of the recovery fails then just try the standard stuff
- different usb port
- different cable
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Finally worked to flash a firmware..i used europe firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41072392&postcount=2
Aaaaand when the phone started, a error keeped showing up: samsung keyboard stoped working...and i entered in recovery menu and did a factory reset, and that error is still showing.... some help?..maybe i should flash other firmware? which firmware? i really don't know what firmware it had before..
And one more thing..i cant even connect to wifi because it says something about security error something that the system blocked an unwanted action or something like that :/..something from knox :/
PS: i flashed just the AP file but the firmware had more files :/..

raulx222 said:
Finally worked to flash a firmware..i used europe firmware from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=41072392&postcount=2
Aaaaand when the phone started, a error keeped showing up: samsung keyboard stoped working...and i entered in recovery menu and did a factory reset, and that error is still showing.... some help?..maybe i should flash other firmware? which firmware? i really don't know what firmware it had before..
And one more thing..i cant even connect to wifi because it says something about security error something that the system blocked an unwanted action or something like that :/..something from knox :/
PS: i flashed just the AP file but the firmware had more files :/..
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Why did you want to flash a custom recovery, to just flash a custom rom? If so, then just flash the custom recovery again and then flash the custom rom you want.
And why would you just flash the ap file if the firmware has more files? Makes no sense to me.

Lennyz1988 said:
Why did you want to flash a custom recovery, to just flash a custom rom? If so, then just flash the custom recovery again and then flash the custom rom you want.
And why would you just flash the ap file if the firmware has more files? Makes no sense to me.
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Thanks! i managed it.. 2 S4 devices got Imperium v13 ROM

Param.bin Tmobile

I flashed the wrong CF autochain root (Fing stupid! and downgraded from stock TW 5.0 to 4.4.x, in an attempt to flash twrp, sigh all I needed to do was uncheck reboot in odin).
Anyway, I had the baseband unknown and no sim card installed issue. I flashed the modem again and still didn't work. I did a stock 5.0 flash with multiple resets, device keeps crashing. completely unusable, status menu is blank. Cannot read serial (its a replacement device, the serial # i do have isn't working in kies). I can't recover via kies.
After doing some searching, it looks like I need something called param.bin or param.lfs. I can't find one anywhere for my SM-G900T. I'm begging someone to provide me that file, I'm not sure how you can get it or if you must be on stock TW for it to work.

[q] can't no more flash non tw lollipop roms

I will try to explain me clearly
My phone is working normally and I can restore nandroid without issues
I'm actually with my V29 KK TW and work without issues
BUT If i flash aosp or cm rom, just afeter enter pin code, the screen becomes black like problem with proximity sensor
I can put my hand in front, it doesn't change, If I push the buttons, sometimes the screen appears and disappears immediately
and the more strange is I have this problem with the RR 5.3.9 I had flashed before without issue and can restore a nandroid I have done with it...
I have done a clean flash of my KK TW V29 without issue....
first I have made a FULL wipe include internal storage and flash stock NI4 rom but without any changes
someone got an idea???
thank's

I have flashed successfully 2 QS L differents versions but can't with CM roms (euphoria, tema, RR...)
is there a reason to that

This is x-files troubles, personally I reflash stock LP with Odin and all is good now

I have try back with RR 5.3.9 and got same problem but if I restore nandroid from 5.3.9 it's working without issues...WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!

i try to flash L stock rom with odin root, complete wipe (except ext sdcard)
I run masik script wipe and ael cleaner, format boot, system data
It seem's it begin when I flash arter kernel or the UKM (universal kernel manager) to run civ kernel..
so i try to uninstall ukm but allways without succes
I flashed 4.4 c-rom without issues, so I flashed back KK rom with odin and back to my V29 kk rom
look my signature to have details on my config
thank's for the help..

So...first question:
Did you ever take the official lollipop update from samsung?
Second Question:
What country are you in, and carrier do you use?
Please message me the following details from the sticker inside the device under the battery, so I can grab the Service files from samsung for you!

I've flashed OB1 with odin and flash back after 2 weeks NI4 and the last I try was this N9005XXUFNG2_N9005OXXFNG3_XEF (Open France) (No-wipe)
the flash goes well but doesn't change my BL and modem, before that I was with NI4 BL and NI3 modem and now still with that
I use sosh carrier (orange) in france
will send you the details from sticker

@rayman95 This is what i have found out!!! From my understanding, You took the Lollipop bootloader when you installed the OC1 Package. if you want to completely restore to "Earlier Version", WHICH this may not be possible due to a SAMSUNG new coding issue, You would need to have the complete 4 Files software to repair your device.... As well as using all the following checkboxes in ODIN:
Auto-Reboot
Re-Partition
F. Reset Time
NAND Erase ALL
Phone Bootloader Update
I Attempted to download your files for the device, but Kies will Not "Initialize" for download, and it will give you an Error if you plug the device into Kies3 i believe because you device is ROMMed.
IF you want to try Kies to restore AND it begins "DOWNLOADING", You can copy the Tmp****.tmp.zip that is created when the progress indicator hits 85% in Kies.
The File location on Win7 is "C:\Users\*Your Screen Name HERE*\AppData\Local\Temp"
If you Have the 4 Part file for NI2, try flashing in ODIN wioth the Above Checkboxes selected!!

Kies don t let me dl any files and gave me some error but don't remember exactly what... but not important because you give me good files.....after that I hope flashing again cm12.1.....
Thank so again chief....

I Just Cant do anything to my Note 3 n900w8, WHY?

let me start by saying I've read almost all your threads only reason im actually bothering is because I'm really feeling like smashing my phone to bits .... that's how frustrating this has been. my phone was rooted and custom ROM till about 4 weeks ago, when Tmobile told me the IMEI on my phone was reported as stolen ... i grabbed my box as my phone i have since it was new and compared the IMEI ... to my surprise IMEI on box and on Phone chasis was not same as the one inside phone .... my phone was unblocked by a local unblocking service here in PR so i went to them and surely they took my phone and lent me another one while it was getting fixed ... "IMEI" was being changed again and it wasn't the one on the box either ... the gave me lame excuse about my IMEI .... they kept my note 3 for a week almost 2 after i got it back my note 3 said it was rooted but i couldn't use any apps for rooted phones as it would say i didn't have root access ... as i no longer trust these people i went on and tried fixing the issue myself ... and here's the thing i have tried absolutely everything cf auto root tar from download mode and even thru odin all versions of odin and using the sm-n900w8 cf auto root and the right roms "different one's to see if it was the rom's or the phone" i am about to give up i simply cannot root my phone so that i can install a modified rom ... thought of contacting you guys ... as my last resort ... i am so sorry to bother i know you guys are very busy ... but if you guys cant help i will have to settle for just a regular note 3 and that sucks... i have picture of absolutely everything i have tried and the outcome and the errors i have gotten and all in pics if needed...
Please pardon me for asking for a little help i really thought i could done this i guess i am not as savvy as i have thought...
Thanx in advanced Emilio Pinella

Does the IMEI on the box match the IMEI on the label attached to the battery compartment?
Have you tried using Odin to get back to a completely stock ROM, flash TWRP, and flash supersu from TWRP?

Ok here we go ...
Yes IMEI on box and phone chasis are same ... the different one is when you press *#06# ...
Secondly i have tried usin odin but absolutely all the files i downloaded are in .zip and odin does not recognize any of them i tried to convert from zip to .tar but it crashes odin thats why i have tried it from recovery mode ... even CF auto flash for sm-n900w8 doesnt work odin does recognize phone so it isnt a driver issue ... maybe if i had apropiate files in right format i could try flashing from odin ... but i dont and i cant find the files in .tar which is what odin recognizes ... as i said i have really tried almost everything ... i have been wondering can it be possible these people lock my phone in a way i could not do anything? ... will wait for your replay ... my phone sucks @The Moment i havent downloaded anything as i am factory resseting everytime i try a new method ... just fyi i do activate devops and usb debug after each wipe ...

Use 7zip or WinRAR to extract the zip from sammobile.com. Once unzipped, it should give you a tar. md5 file.

hello again...
well i was certain of my answer but before i started writing i had doubts so i went and open all the files i have for flashing with odin ... and yes none of my .zip files have any .tar files in them , i have no clue why they are zip files if they are intended for use with odin ... so i went to sammobile.com and yes i had downloaded the 3 files pertaining to my cel phone and tried flashing the stock rom but none of them worked ... some just werent recognized and some gave me whole file signature error or signature failed error ...
i have Tesla-hlte-5.1.1.High_Voltage.2.1-Release-20150824 and its a zip and has no .tar, inside also have cm-12.1-20150423-UNOFFICIAL-temasek-hlte-V10.4 and also no .tar inside and its in .zip format, also have X-Note_Build_15_ND5_Public and yes its a zip and no tar inside...
SM-N900W8-4.4.2-(KOT49H.N900W8UBUCNI1) is my original ROM and it does not have .tar inside ....
something they all do have in common is they have an img file inside that cannot be open ...
and i downloaded files for twrp but jajaja also in zip and no tar inside , just an image file wich is not recognized by odin and not recognized by recovery mode either as i have tried putting all these files in my sd card and have tried doing from recovery ending with results of .... whole file signature failed and signature failed error and also wrong footer error i have pic of all this ... would you want me to send them to you i wouldnt mind... btw thx for your time i really apreciate it.

If the files came from sammobile.com, they are defnintely tar. md5 files.
How many times are you unzipping the file from sammobile.com? The original file from sammobile.com should only be unzipped once.

Well after last replay i went and downloaded all 4 available files for my note 3 from the one dating at 2013 to the one with 5.0 lolli i will do this again tonight and will post the results ... i am certain they will be the same as last time but can you please remind me of steps to take using odin and which odin should i use as i have a few versions .
Once again thx for your time .

I like Odin 3.07 which is what I always use.
If you use Odin 3.07, put the phone into download mode, open Odin 3.07, place the tar.md5 file in the PDA box, uncheck everything except f.reset time, connect phone to computer, flash, when you see the word "RESET" in the status window, remove USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, use button to boot into recovery, perform a factory reset, wipe cache, reboot.

Ok
I will do this from home as soon as i get there and i will post results any specific one you would want me to start with?

Start with a rom that matches the bootloader currently on the phone.

Ok
Hmmm is bootloader the number after model example UBUCNC1?
Yeah just checked and bootloader would be for my current 4.4.2 N900W8UBUCNC1 .... Also says that latest firmware is one of the firmware i downloaded the one containing lolli 5.0

So you downloaded the cnc1 from sammobile.com and there is no tar.md5 file after unzipping?

Just got home
I got home im unzipping and i will let you know in about 2 minytes if there are tar.md5 inside what i downloaded ...

Ok so far so good
All have .tar.md5 in them so i will try flashing with same rom version i have 4.4.2 to see if then i can root and flash a cutom rom ... tell you in a few minutes how it went... wish me luck.

ok finished
i finally got to flaSH WITH odin and now my phone is 5.0 lolli ... can you guide me on how to flash root with odin as cf auto root does not work i took picture of what it did when i tried to auto root tell me where to send it .... or can you tell me where or who might have tesla 5.1.1 high voltage rom or X-note in .tar.md5 format ...
once again thanks for your time and understanding all i need now is to be able to root it so that i may install custom rom after i actually find them in .tar.md5 format.

Find twrp here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2494245
Get the latest 2.8.7 or any 2.x.x 4.4 .tar.
Then get SuperSu flashable. You can google that.
Flash twrp with odin.
Flash SuperSU.zip with twrp.
It's rooted.
If you want to flash a custom rom just flash the rom of your choice in twrp. No need to root first.
Sent from my SM-G925F

Root is not required if you want to install a custom ROM, just install a custom recovery. I recommend flashing TWRP.
Find TWRP for your device from here (make sure you download the tar version of TWRP): http://teamw.in/Devices/
Supersu 2.46 is here: https://download.chainfire.eu/696/SuperSU Download and save Supersu to either the internal or external memory. If you put supersu on an external memory card, power off the phone and put the card into the phone.
Boot the phone into download mode.
Open Odin and uncheck everything except f.reset time.
Click on PDA/AP button and put TWRP into the box.
Connect the phone and flash TWRP in Odin.
When you see the word "RESET" in the status window, remove the USB cable, remove battery, replace battery, boot into recovery, flash Supersu, and reboot.

Ok will do now and tell you if anything ... but i read somewhere this version of android is unflashable ... but i will try what you are saying .

Which version of Android is not flashable?

Ok i gotta say if it wasnt for you i would still be stuck ... fortunetly i am riding 5.0 lolli and my phone is now officially rooted all i need to do is get tesla's 5.1.1 high voltage on it and i will be good ... so basically just need tesla in .tar.md5 to be good ... all thx to you .
Where can i download it or now that i have twrp as my recovery can you guide me thru on that? ... thx again.

Help: Unknown IMEI, IMEI SV, baseband version. N-9005 LTE

I have decided to root my N9005 2 days ago. So this is what i've done:
I was on version 5.0, I downgraded it to 4.4
i flashed Stock official ROM with a version of 4.4 using odin.
After that, my phone stop at Samsung logo. I then removed the battery and hold volume -, home, and power button.
I Flashed the CF-root. I tripped my knox 0x1 and i don't care since my warranty is due. Then i flash a recovery soon after i flashed a custom ROM.
After so, i checked my "about device => Status"
I found unknown IMEI and unknown IMEI SV", also i notice that i have unknown baseband version.
I then power off my phone, boot into recovery, and wipe cache partition and did full wipe.
I reboot to "Download" (The recovery ask me to install root, i chose "no")
Then i flash again the 4.4 official version.
Waited till it boot. After boot was completed, i immediately Checked my IMEI, and found out, it was still unknown.
My question is How to get back my IMEI, IMEI SV, Baseband version?
Thank you!

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I have decided to root my N9005 2 days ago. So this is what i've done:
I was on version 5.0, I downgraded it to 4.2
i flashed Stock official ROM with a version of 4.2 using odin.
After that, my phone stop at Samsung logo. I then removed the battery and hold volume -, home, and power button.
I Flashed the CF-root. I tripped my knox 0x1 and i don't care since my warranty is due. Then i flash a recovery soon after i flashed a custom ROM.
After so, i checked my "about device => Status"
I found unknown IMEI and unknown IMEI SV", also i notice that i have unknown baseband version.
I then power off my phone, boot into recovery, and wipe cache partition and did full wipe.
I reboot to "Download" (The recovery ask me to install root, i chose "no")
Then i flash again the 4.2 official version.
Waited till it boot. After boot was completed, i immediately Checked my IMEI, and found out, it was still unknown.
My question is How to get back my IMEI, IMEI SV, Baseband version?
Thank you!
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1. Why you downgraded your device to root it?
2. Why you didn't create a backup of your IMEI before make a downgrade that is risky for your device?
3. Flash the latest stock ROM via ODIN with .PIT file and clicking the Re-partition box. This method doesn't work maybe, but you don't have so much choices. Try it and if works, you will recover your real IMEI. You will have a beaty paperweight if not.

Joku1981 said:
1. Why you downgraded your device to root it?
2. Why you didn't create a backup of your IMEI before make a downgrade that is risky for your device?
3. Flash the latest stock ROM via ODIN with .PIT file and clicking the Re-partition box. This method doesn't work maybe, but you don't have so much choices. Try it and if works, you will recover your real IMEI. You will have a beaty paperweight if not.
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i downgraded because i can't see note 3 being rooted on version 5.0, therefore i follow this guide:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/development/root-guide-note-3-lte-sm-n9005-lollipop-t3093183
I follow the part 1 procedure and yes i was able to downgrade from 5.0 - 4.4 version.
After im done with the downgrade, i checked this CF-auto-root guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
I notice in the download area this "
SM-N9005 (International Qualcomm): CF-Auto-Root-hlte-hltexx-smn9005.zip
(only works on 4.4 bootloaders, if you're still on 4.3 use the old version which you can find here: http://d-h.st/J32)
Also the reason why i downgraded my version.
I was not able to back up my IMEI since i don't know that it will be wipe out after installing custom rom. I was not able to find a guide that i should back up my IMEI before flashing custom roms. Also i anticipate
that it would not be wipe out. Like on HTC Sensation, flashing custom roms does not give unknown IMEI, if ever it happens, i have no idea since i was not able to experience it on my part rooting a Sensation.
I already fix my IMEI number.
-I am here in Philippines, so what i'ved downloaded was Philippine Official Firmware ROM 4.4. Then i realize that my phone came from Singapore, Therefore i downloaded a Singapore Official Firmware ROM 4.4.
-I go into recovery, wipe cache, format and full wipe.
-I was going to boot on download mode. Whenever exiting the recovery coming from full wipe, it tells me that "NO ROOT" was found, Install SU or NO. I chose "NO".
-Then im on download mode, i use ODIN, Flash my Singapore Official Firmware ROM.
-After 5-10 minutes, my Note boot up, and noticed i already have signal bar, IMEI, IMEI SV and baseband.
I will now back up my IMEI number.