Should I update my PIT file? - Samsung Galaxy A20 Questions & Answers

Hello, I've got this question when I downloaded a new firmware for my phone and found another pit file inside the package. I used that pit file to flash the new firmware instead of the original one extracted from my phone using Heimdall, but it gave me some issues such as file systems with wrong size and so on.
I found an option called "repartition" in Heimdall and Odin which does upload the new pit into the phone but I haven't tried that option yet.
The question is: Should I update the new partition file to my phone using the repartition option? Or should I keep using the old one?
Another question: Why do new releases have a pit file? Does that mean that I have to repartition my phone?
As you can see attached below the two files differ from 3 kilobytes of size

cizordj said:
Hello, I've got this question when I downloaded a new firmware for my phone and found another pit file inside the package. I used that pit file to flash the new firmware instead of the original one extracted from my phone using Heimdall, but it gave me some issues such as file systems with wrong size and so on.
I found an option called "repartition" in Heimdall and Odin which does upload the new pit into the phone but I haven't tried that option yet.
The question is: Should I update the new partition file to my phone using the repartition option? Or should I keep using the old one?
Another question: Why do new releases have a pit file? Does that mean that I have to repartition my phone?
As you can see attached below the two files differ from 3 kilobytes of size
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I've never touched the pit using Odin,

physwizz said:
I've never touched the pit using Odin,
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Well, it seems you've been using the original pit your whole life. Thanks for answering.

cizordj said:
Well, it seems you've been using the original pit your whole life. Thanks for answering.
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Works for me

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Bricked my sgs4?

Hi, Tried to install root through odin for the first time but the install didn't complete.
Now my sgs won't boot anymore.
It gives, the firmware upgrade error.
I can boot into download mode.
When i try to flash the original firmware for the i9505 it gives an error (something about a pit file missing)...
What can i do to get my sgs4 working again?
breezerx said:
Hi, Tried to install root through odin for the first time but the install didn't complete.
Now my sgs won't boot anymore.
It gives, the firmware upgrade error.
I can boot into download mode.
When i try to flash the original firmware for the i9505 it gives an error (something about a pit file missing)...
What can i do to get my sgs4 working again?
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seems partitions are corrupt so try getting the 16GB pit file and set it in odin with the repartition option enabled..... and try flashing the new firmware
Under normal circumstances, DO NOT tick "re-partition" during Odin flash of firmware.
Only tick "re-partition" if you have the PIT file as described in previous post
Ensure any firmware (double check !) is that for your specific model.
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REVERSiN said:
seems partitions are corrupt so try getting the 16GB pit file and set it in odin with the repartition option enabled..... and try flashing the new firmware
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Where can i get that 16gb pit file?
Firmware i have downloaded now ic absolutlely the correct one for my country/model (i9505)....
No one has the i9505 pit file (or someone can make it with heimdall ? )
i think u need pit file to do repartitioning
tornado92 said:
i think u need pit file to do repartitioning but no pit file yet for s4
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There's a .pit file in the DOWNLOADER folder at this link: moulnisky DOT com/index.php?dir=Samsung/Firmwares/GT-I9505/
I haven't tested it so don't know if it works, but there you go.
P.S. I had the same issue and restored my phone using Kies firmware recovery mode: samsung DOT com/us/support/SupportOwnersFAQPopup.do?faq_id=FAQ00048586&fm_seq=52928

invalid ext4 image error

Hi, my device G900FQ . The SER-G900FXXU1ANK7 ROM in the last part I try to install "invalid ext4 image" gave the error. I did install the pit file. But now, even in the FQ-ROM fails. I can not install without the Pit ROM file.
Please help.
volkantipi said:
Hi, my device G900FQ . The SER-G900FXXU1ANK7 ROM in the last part I try to install "invalid ext4 image" gave the error. I did install the pit file. But now, even in the FQ-ROM fails. I can not install without the Pit ROM file.
Please help.
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Did you wanted to downgrade from Lollipop? Because this makes some issues i also had. Which pit you used?
Uwe303 said:
Did you wanted to downgrade from Lollipop? Because this makes some issues i also had. Which pit you used?
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i'm not install lolipop. 4.4.2 was installed. I have used G900Fonly_KLTE_EUR_OPEN.rar
Any idea?
volkantipi said:
Any idea?
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As you changed the partition structure by flashing a pit file, now you may need a pit file from G900FQ to flash FQ-firmware
vndnguyen said:
As you changed the partition structure by flashing a pit file, now you may need a pit file from G900FQ to flash FQ-firmware
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But, wants the pit file I want to install G900F ROM.
volkantipi said:
But, wants the pit file I want to install G900F ROM.
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You can find the appropriate pit file in this post.

Help! Odin failed on friends phone.

Help I've tried to flash the H3G lollipop on my friends phone and odin has failed. I'm reading the I need to use a pit file to repartition the phone but my question is, could I use my phone to create the pit file? I successfully flashed it yesterday on mine. If not, where can I get the pit file please?
I got this pit file from XDA should be helpful probably.
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Sorry which pit file should I get ?
IODroids said:
I got this pit file from XDA should be helpful probably.
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Seriously unsure to upload zip file via mobile app.
Please wait
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Open pit file for 910f

Hi was hoping someone could point me in the right direction I need an open 32gb pit file for a SM-N910F , I want to install an EE stock rom over my Btu rom but it's slightly bigger so I need the pit file to repartition. Thank you
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zipolly said:
Hi was hoping someone could point me in the right direction I need an open 32gb pit file for a SM-N910F , I want to install an EE stock rom over my Btu rom but it's slightly bigger so I need the pit file to repartition. Thank you
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Short version:
Pit file stock if you need it, later:
http://www.mediafire.com/download/tpygdi1lczo1ggz/stock_pit_fileSM-N910F.zip
new pit file to overcome the flash error in Odin, when the hidden.img is too large (fail in odin):
http://www.mediafire.com/download/ec2uhrl2vmxu690/modded_pit+file_forSM-N910F.zip
please, avoid all idiots processes to flash firmware withour the error of hidden.img, like this one:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...img-error-lollipop-910h-t3067208/post59790451
or this one:
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=1007154
Long answer:
extract the pit file of your phone, with this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...ol-updated-09-06-14-efs-professional-t1308546
edit and save your pit file in order to have more space in any partition, with this tool:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936

Need Help Extracting PIT FIle for Verizon Variant of the S7 (Non Edge)

I seen on other forums you can basically create a working PIT (Partition Information Table) From a Working Device, obviously based on the Same Firmware set you are running, now that root is up and running, the idea is which mmcblk to dd to get it done
Here is a link for reference I found on older Galaxy Models, id assume the process is the same but again not sure about whick block device i need to copy
Pit File Extraction
Nvr Mind Found the pit file in the CSC Section of the Stock FLash Files, doesnt exactly tell me how to generate my own but does provide a working solution if ever needed
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Wildcat2083 said:
I seen on other forums you can basically create a working PIT (Partition Information Table) From a Working Device, obviously based on the Same Firmware set you are running, now that root is up and running, the idea is which mmcblk to dd to get it done
Here is a link for reference I found on older Galaxy Models, id assume the process is the same but again not sure about whick block device i need to copy
Pit File Extraction
Nvr Mind Found the pit file in the CSC Section of the Stock FLash Files, doesnt exactly tell me how to generate my own but does provide a working solution if ever needed
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Did you ever extract the PIT file? I need one to fix my phone and I'm on the latest update that came out a few days ago. I don't have root and my S7 is stock.
CrossBones3129 said:
Did you ever extract the PIT file? I need one to fix my phone and I'm on the latest update that came out a few days ago. I don't have root and my S7 is stock.
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I have one for the PE1 build but not for the latest fw update, however 8f you need the PE1 I can pm it to you, you might try odin and reflash the build im on it includes the pit file as well
Wildcat2083 said:
I have one for the PE1 build but not for the latest fw update, however 8f you need the PE1 I can pm it to you, you might try odin and reflash the build im on it includes the pit file as well
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I'm on PF2. I've never used a pit file with ODIN so what does it do exactly? Could you maybe help me?
I'm getting an error when rebooting in recovery saying "failed to mount /data (Invalid arguement)". I can't notice it affecting anything though. It only pops up after I select power off, reboot, or wipe cache. If I do a wipe data/cache and thrn reboot it doesnt pop up. My phone still seems to perform right but this error worries me.
Like I said, I've never tried to root or flash my phone but this is happening.
Wildcat2083 said:
I have one for the PE1 build but not for the latest fw update, however 8f you need the PE1 I can pm it to you, you might try odin and reflash the build im on it includes the pit file as well
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I've downgraded to PE1 seeing if that what fix my issue, but it didn't so if you do have the PE1 version that would be fine for now while I'm on this version.
CrossBones3129 said:
I've downgraded to PE1 seeing if that what fix my issue, but it didn't so if you do have the PE1 version that would be fine for now while I'm on this version.
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if the stock files don't work i can extract a master PIT file from the phone but i need to make sure it covers all of the relevant partitions first, basically preventing you from getting an erroneous file, as they lay out how the phone should partition the emmc chip basically acting as a flash memory version of a hard drive
Wildcat2083 said:
if the stock files don't work i can extract a master PIT file from the phone but i need to make sure it covers all of the relevant partitions first, basically preventing you from getting an erroneous file, as they lay out how the phone should partition the emmc chip basically acting as a flash memory version of a hard drive
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Sent you a PM. Your stock files had the same error as the other stock files.
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did you ever get the pit file for your verizon galaxy s7?
Hi, did you ever get the pit file for your galaxy s7, I need it if you did.
CrossBones3129 said:
Sent you a PM. Your stock files had the same error as the other stock files.
Sent from my SM-T377V using Tapatalk
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