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[q] i9001 xxkf8

Hey guys,
I want to downgrade from 2.3.4 to 2.3.3 on a Samsung Galaxy Plus.
Where can I find the I9001 XXKF8 firmware, because someone told me that this is the original, and please tell me wich tutorial to use.
Thaks a lot.

have u check samfirmware? and u can flash with odin.

XXKF8
http://supportsamsung.pl/f1416/rom-i9001-rom-open-i9001xxkf8_oxakf1-6444/

annoymous1234 said:
have u check samfirmware? and u can flash with odin.
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What to do ?
Please post me a corect tutorial link because I have finded 3 diffenrent tutotials.

AsafteiLaurentiu said:
What to do ?
Please post me a corect tutorial link because I have finded 3 diffenrent tutotials.
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The link for the ROM is posted above, download that. Extract that, the password is linked to the post.
-Download ODIN Multidownloader 4.43. Link: http://www.google.fi/url?sa=t&rct=j...n4WHBA&usg=AFQjCNEnkhKjmSRxlKLFcVNdXh8nnFxU1A
-After it has downloaded, extract it anywhere u want (i suggest desktop, easier)
-RUN ODIN.
-Power off your phone.
-Put your phone into downloading mode. Hold together: Power+Volume Down+Home (phone boots to Downloading mode)
-Connect your phone to PC via USB cable.
-Wait for the drivers to install. After that, in ODIN, one of the top line "bars" should turn yellow and some text should appear there.
-Download the AriesVE.ops file and check it as OPS. Then check one package from the top left. Link to download: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=770410&d=1320332631
-The ROM you've downloaded, check it as one package. Then click flash.
-Flashing will take about 9 minutes.
-Enjoy!

Thank`s dude .. I just hitted your thank`s button

Wich part must load, because when I extracted the firmware I founded 2 files:
SMD_CSC_GT-I9001-MULTI-CSC-OXAKF1_EMMC.smd 539MB
and
SMD_I9001XXKF8_I9001XXKF8_CL310526_REV00_user_low_ ship_EMMC.smd 50MB
Or I don`t extract and loar the archive ?
Thanks
Edit: It was the larger file. Thanks all.

So ... please tell me .. why in Kies I am receiving the message: This version of software can`t be upgraded .. or something like this ...

AsafteiLaurentiu said:
So ... please tell me .. why in Kies I am receiving the message: This version of software can`t be upgraded .. or something like this ...
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Because there is no official update for your region or carrier. Just use odin to update

And when will be I will be able to update ... ?

AsafteiLaurentiu said:
And when will be I will be able to update ... ?
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Right now if you want to. Theres already a thread on how to flash roms with odin. Reading strongly recommended

mikeeo019 said:
Right now if you want to. Theres already a thread on how to flash roms with odin. Reading strongly recommended
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I want to update with the next official firmware ...
What I have to do ?

AsafteiLaurentiu said:
I want to update with the next official firmware ...
What I have to do ?
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All the ROMs in this forum are stock roms from different carriers.
Edit: except Cranium RC3
Just read the guide. There's damn step by step instructions.

But I want it original from Kies ... understand ?

then connect ur device with kies and wait for an update

AsafteiLaurentiu said:
But I want it original from Kies ... understand ?
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The ROMs here are similar to those updated via Kies. Maybe some applications can be different. I mean it can take quite long to get a regional update. If you're worried about your warranty, just take a backup of your current system.

How To Revert Back to Stock Rom (Galaxy Fit)

Hi Friends,
I'm using Galaxy Fit which runs Chocobread V 3.20. I feel Chocobread is litte bit slow. You guys please help me to revert back of stock rom(I'm From India). Kindly explain the way in detail.
Thanks in advance
Regards,
B Balamurali

balamurali said:
Hi Friends,
I'm using Galaxy Fit which runs Chocobread V 3.20. I feel Chocobread is litte bit slow. You guys please help me to revert back of stock rom(I'm From India). Kindly explain the way in detail.
Thanks in advance
Regards,
B Balamurali
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Install stock ROM with Odin Multi Downloader for Galaxy Fit S5670. Download Beni 1.0.ops.
Download stock ROM for India from here:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
Turn off cell phone. Push the Power, Home and Down button together. When the yellow triangle, connect cell phone and a computer with a USB cable.

so... just flash it,, like flashing a stock rom (that cannot be upgrade via KIES) or like flashing CWM using ODIN? even if i already convert the file system to ext 4. coz for CWM 5 not support RFS system (like creed rom) No bootloop will happend?
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just readed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711857 i'll give it a shot...

zack_rains said:
so... just flash it,, like flashing a stock rom (that cannot be upgrade via KIES) or like flashing CWM using ODIN? even if i already convert the file system to ext 4. coz for CWM 5 not support RFS system (like creed rom) No bootloop will happend?
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just readed here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1711857 i'll give it a shot...
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*****
sir, I am not tech savvy. can you explain in details with the files needed?
Thanks,
Balamurali

balamurali said:
*****
sir, I am not tech savvy. can you explain in details with the files needed?
Thanks,
Balamurali
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first you need beni.ops file.. (just google it and download)
and for the firmware either you require a "one package file"(.tar)
or 4 different files BOOT,PHONE,CSC,PDA. You can get a firmware for fit from sammobile.com
last thing you need is ODIN multidownloader 4.38 for fit or later..
open odin.exe
tick onepackage if you have a single .tar firware file.
if you have four files then you need to carefully place respective file in respective option in "select image to download" section of ODIN. leave EFS empty.
Click on start and wait till your phone boots.

Alright! Im back to stock rom
Sent from my GT-S5670 using xda app-developers app

Stock Firmware For Cyprus
Hello!!
Do you know if there is available firmware for Cyprus???
I was looking to google but i didnt find anything
THANKS (Sorry for my bad english)​

thats work dude thnx

I want to return to stock firmware after i install the "cm-10.2-20131012-EXPERIMENTAL-beni" but i can't find anywhere where i can download the latest 2.3.6 stock firmware has this mobile phone.
How i can find out which stock 2.3.6 firmware has this phone?
I don't know if it helps
s5670xwkt6
has it now.
Please HELP ME.

fits79 said:
I want to return to stock firmware after i install the "cm-10.2-20131012-EXPERIMENTAL-beni" but i can't find anywhere where i can download the latest 2.3.6 stock firmware has this mobile phone.
How i can find out which stock 2.3.6 firmware has this phone?
I don't know if it helps
s5670xwkt6
has it now.
Please HELP ME.
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All the stock firmwares are available on www.sammobile.com/firmwares/

Harpratap said:
All the stock firmwares are available on www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
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NO IT ISN'T.
Have you try to download any firmware for that site lately???
ALL THE FILES where uploaded to hotfile.com and now you can't download any of that so....

fits79 said:
NO IT ISN'T.
Have you try to download any firmware for that site lately???
ALL THE FILES where uploaded to hotfile.com and now you can't download any of that so....
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The youtube link that I posted has mirrors to the same file.
Just google if you can't find. There are plenty of links available! :silly:

Which exactly rom i must download and install so the phone has the factory android 2.3.6?
Is that file correct from my gt-s5670?
I install it as one package file with odin program exist in that package as it show at the video and then i make the two clear choices from recovery menu.
THANKS

Happy Flashing
fits79 said:
Which exactly rom i must download and install so the phone has the factory android 2.3.6?
Is that file correct from my gt-s5670?
I install it as one package file with odin program exist in that package as it show at the video and then i make the two clear choices from recovery menu.
THANKS
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Hi @fits79
You can find the required ODIN Firmware Package as you wish for the ODIN tool
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and put in the Device Model Number and download it
or complete Firmware Package of Gingerbread 2.3.6 DDKT3 you can find the link below
http://hotfile.com/dl/146050815/b3b9...2_INU.zip.html in case this link doesn't work please download the Packages from above link as I can't check it from my office so dntmnd
For ODIN Flashing Tool:
http://www.downloads.techdiscussion....ting-software/
and Procedure to Flash is:
- Shutdown Galaxy Fit and restart it in Recovery Mode. For that hold the volume down key + Home key and power key. Hold it for some seconds and leave it. The device will boot in recovery mode. When the yellow triangle, connect cell phone and a computer with a USB cable.
- Launch ODIN on your system. In that look under ID:COM section. The section will turn to yellow once the device is connected and detected.
- Now click on OPS. It will ask you to browse the downloaded firmware package. Browse to GIO_1.0.ops. Once it is selected click on One Package and choose S5670DDKT3_S5670ODDKT2_S5670DDKT2_HOME.tar.md5.
- Now click on Start. The update process has started and it will take few minutes to complete.
- Once it is done, the device will reboot itself. Later on you can go in Settings and checkout the firmware version.
:good::fingers-crossed:

Dead link
Everyone gives the same HotFile dead link.I google it to get some more link options but every single one has finally reached the same dead link.
Come on guys! I need that 1.0 ops file! It's not available on the internet right now.

mericturkbikmaz said:
Everyone gives the same HotFile dead link.I google it to get some more link options but every single one has finally reached the same dead link.
Come on guys! I need that 1.0 ops file! It's not available on the internet right now.
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Meriç bro now(şimdi) its cloosed from ABD hotfile

Abhishek_DK said:
Hi @fits79
You can find the required ODIN Firmware Package as you wish for the ODIN tool
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and put in the Device Model Number and download it
or complete Firmware Package of Gingerbread 2.3.6 DDKT3 you can find the link below
http://hotfile.com/dl/146050815/b3b9...2_INU.zip.html in case this link doesn't work please download the Packages from above link as I can't check it from my office so dntmnd
For ODIN Flashing Tool:
http://www.downloads.techdiscussion....ting-software/
and Procedure to Flash is:
- Shutdown Galaxy Fit and restart it in Recovery Mode. For that hold the volume down key + Home key and power key. Hold it for some seconds and leave it. The device will boot in recovery mode. When the yellow triangle, connect cell phone and a computer with a USB cable.
- Launch ODIN on your system. In that look under ID:COM section. The section will turn to yellow once the device is connected and detected.
- Now click on OPS. It will ask you to browse the downloaded firmware package. Browse to GIO_1.0.ops. Once it is selected click on One Package and choose S5670DDKT3_S5670ODDKT2_S5670DDKT2_HOME.tar.md5.
- Now click on Start. The update process has started and it will take few minutes to complete.
- Once it is done, the device will reboot itself. Later on you can go in Settings and checkout the firmware version.
:good::fingers-crossed:
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Its not GIO_1.0.ops.
Its BENI_v1.0.ops

all files r very important so always save those important file

Lollipop has finally arrived for SM-N9005, here's how you can achieve awesomeness!

Since no-body has started a thread for Lollipop on our beloved SM-N9005's, I thought I'd start one for us
Here's what you need in order to achieve awesomeness:
Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (SM-N9005 ONLY!)
The firmware file located here: https://mega.co.nz/#!qk12UYYB!4fg39KkeatkTtcShS4rUljWpU1rGnMC9XL3C17z8Crk
Or here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/43185/N9005XXUGBOA5_N9005VFGGBOA2_VOD.zip/ (UK Vodafone) others can be found at http://www.sammobile.com
Odin - located here:http://www.mediafire.com/download/vwuqru9m1jp9wbw/Odin3_v3.09.zip/
The Samsung drivers installed, if not they can be found here:http://androidxda.com/download-samsung-usb-drivers
1. First you need to download the firmware package, once done, extract
2. Then you need to install the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 drivers (if you have not already done so, if you have, proceed to step 3)
3. Extract Odin.
4. Open Odin using right click, run as administrator.
5. Their is a .PIT located in the firmware folder you extracted in step 1. This is for the 32GB variant ONLY! Using this on the 16GB variant will most likely result in a brick! If you have the 16GB variant, skip to step 6. If you have the 32GB variant, flashing with the .PIT is optional. If you wish to use it, click pit in Odin and locate the extracted file from step 1, and select the .PIT.
6. Click Bootloader and select the file that starts with BL.
7. Click PDA AND select the file that starts with AP.
8. Click CSC and select the file that starts with CSC.
9. Click Modem and select the file you haven't yet selected.
10. Then you need to power off your device.
11. Once done, we need download mode, to enter this you need to hold Vol Down + Home + Power at the same time. Once done you will be prompted with a screen with a load of writing about custom roms etc, press Vol Up to continue.
If you're using the .PIT (remember 32GB variant ONLY!!) On the left hand side, make sure auto reboot is checked, repartition is checked, F. Reset Time is checked and Phone Bootloader Update is checked.
Once all these details are entered correctly and you're happy to proceed, press start.
Let it do its business, it usually takes around 8-9 mins to complete. Once done you're running pure awesomeness on your device.
Please Note: I can't stress enough that the .PIT file is for the 32GB variant ONLY!!!!! if you're running the 16GB variant, DO NOT USE THE .PIT FILE!!!!!!!!
Also, I take no responsibility for bricked or damaged devices, by participating in the above, you take all responsibility for yourself and for your device. You have been warned my friends. Happy flashing!
A video guide can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe_mr9FsCgY thanks to android.zealot.fervor (Y)

No point making double post.

satslu said:
No point making double post.
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Where's the other thread?

speedyjay said:
Where's the other thread?
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2980039

satslu said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2980039
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It's not as in depth as my thread

does the room working perfectly ?
will it trip knox ?

Works like a treat mate. It won't trip knox because it's official Samsung

The Batterylife is, in my opinion, quiet amazing.
Got nearly 4 hours of screen time, with highest brightness, nearly 2 hours phone callin, more then one hour of skype, more then one hour 9gag and wlan/mobile data permanantly on.

Did anybody try the towelroot method by flashing the ND3 Kernel and reflashing back this kernel ?

what about video camera and playback of vids??Mine was freezing on startup and then rebooting

There's a thread for lollipop, why double thread? Who will measure depth?we or mod?
Sent from my SM-N910C using XDA Free mobile app

jdomadia said:
There's a thread for lollipop, why double thread? Who will measure depth?we or mod?
Sent from my SM-N910C using XDA Free mobile app
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Theirs already a Lollipop thread in the Android Development section but not in General.

Video recording freezes

illusion786 said:
Video recording freezes
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Video recording works fine here buddy

did you do full update ?
as in with the boot loader?

My BL,CP,CSC and UMS options in Odin 3.09 are shaded out and can't be selected.
Can I just add the zipped package to AP and flash that with the PIT file?
Windows 10 preview, Note 3 N9005 3UK

Does this ROM have pt-br language? Works normally in Brazil?

Official ROM or Leaked?
I can't quite figure out one thing, this ROM is an official one or a leaked one? Cause I don't see anything in sammobile for N9005

illusion786 said:
did you do full update ?
as in with the boot loader?
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Yes, full update

Does this ROM have pt-br language? Works normally in Brazil? Please someone can answer me?

Help: tried to flash recovery N8000, failed

Hello, here a plea for help.
I tried to flash my stock N8000 via this post: https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957002
I did try this several times, but it never completed: see the attached screen shot of what happens.
Now the device no longer boots normally. It begins to boot, then hangs on the Samsung logo.
Can someone help me here, as the original post seems dead....
thanks.

Start by flashing stock rom through Odin .

JJEgan said:
Start by flashing stock rom through Odin .
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Hello, and thanks for responding. Could you give me a hint/howto on where the standard ROM might be, and how to flash, or where to read up on that?
Sorry, a bit of a noob on this...
thanks.

Firmware Updato.com or sammobile.com
howto use odin
http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin

JJEgan said:
Firmware Updato.com or sammobile.com
howto use odin
http://updato.com/how-to/how-to-install-an-official-samsung-stock-firmware-using-odin
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Thanks. Am driving right now. I'll try this later this evening.
Sent from my SM-N920C using Tapatalk

JJEgan said:
Firmware Updato.com or sammobile.com
Hello, as the device no longer boots its difficult to tell exactly which device it is, as there are at least 4 devices that seem to fit my device description. I've got the N8000, from GErmany, i received it as part of a package from E-plus. From that information there are 4 device ROM's available....one as late as 2015. Which should i take?
thanks again.
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Hello,
I do need some help now. I believe i've followed all directions, but am not having success.
Again, my device is a Samsung N8000 Note 10.1. Purchased from Eplus Germany
I have read the directions in how to use Odin, and have followed them precisely.
Drivers installed.
Original Firmware downloaded (N8000XXUDNL1_N8000EPLDNL2_N8000XXUDNH1_Home.tar). But, in the compresesed file that I downloaded there was also another file (SS_DL.dll). Anyone know what this means?
I copied both files into the directory of Odin v3.12.13.
began Odin, then put the tablet into download mode, then connected it to my computer. There was a sound from my computer recognizing the tablet.
I then added the file firmware file (N8000XXUDNL1_N8000EPLDNL2_N8000XXUDNH1_Home.tar) into Odin under the AP tab. I checked that the re-partiton box was not checked, then klicked onto Start. But Odin failed after about 3 seconds.
Can anyone please help me here?
thanks.

Use tar file only .
<I copied both files into the directory of Odin v3.12.13.>Never heard of that before .
At a guess Odin cannot find the file or its not connected ID Box in odin shows as connected

Hello out there community...no one out there that can help me here? Please? ....
tjohnso1 said:
Hello,
I do need some help now. I believe i've followed all directions, but am not having success.
Again, my device is a Samsung N8000 Note 10.1. Purchased from Eplus Germany
I have read the directions in how to use Odin, and have followed them precisely.
Drivers installed.
Original Firmware downloaded (N8000XXUDNL1_N8000EPLDNL2_N8000XXUDNH1_Home.tar). But, in the compresesed file that I downloaded there was also another file (SS_DL.dll). Anyone know what this means?
I copied both files into the directory of Odin v3.12.13.
began Odin, then put the tablet into download mode, then connected it to my computer. There was a sound from my computer recognizing the tablet.
I then added the file firmware file (N8000XXUDNL1_N8000EPLDNL2_N8000XXUDNH1_Home.tar) into Odin under the AP tab. I checked that the re-partiton box was not checked, then klicked onto Start. But Odin failed after about 3 seconds.
Can anyone please help me here?
thanks.
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JJEgan said:
Use tar file only .
<I copied both files into the directory of Odin v3.12.13.>Never heard of that before .
At a guess Odin cannot find the file or its not connected ID Box in odin shows as connected
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Thanks for this. I will try this when i'm home this evening...hope it works. Thanks!

tjohnso1 said:
Thanks for this. I will try this when i'm home this evening...hope it works. Thanks!
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Hello, sorry but i need some more help here please.
I've downloaded what i believe is the stock firmware for my device from updato.com: GT-N8000_EPL_1_20150303173500_n47626s3xd
This is a zipped package with two file in it:
N8000XXUDNL1_N8000EPLDNL2_N8000XXUDNH1_Home.tar.md5
and
SS_DL.dll
I've put both of these files into the directory where ODIN is. I have downloaded and tried serveral ODIN versions: v1.85, v3.10.6, v3.12.7, v3.12.3, v3.07
None of them work. After loading the tar file, ODIN begins, then after about 3 seconds stops and show the message "fail".
Attached is a screen shot of ODIN once i've loaded the tar file, and one that shows after the fail.
I've also added a picture of my note 10.1 N8000 while in download mode.
Anyone can help me here?
thanks.

Download file .
Unzip file .
Put file on desktop .
Open Odin
Locate tar file only and add to PDA or AP
firmware that you are trying to install is a downgrade and the secure bootloader (sboot) is blocking it.

JJEgan said:
Download file .
Unzip file .
Put file on desktop .
Open Odin
Locate tar file only and add to PDA or AP
firmware that you are trying to install is a downgrade and the secure bootloader (sboot) is blocking it.
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Hello, and thanks.
What you have described above is exactly what i am doing. Are you saying that the reason it does not work is because the bootloader is blocking it? If so, how do i get around this?
I would really like to "upgrade", rather than downgrade. But at the moment i cannot find any other firmwares for my device. A few years ago I saw several ones, but not anymore.
Do you have a suggestion of which firmware I should install, and where i can get this?
Again, thanks so much for your help! I really appreciate it.

Looking at sammobile and updato last firmware is .
N8000XXSDQA7 android 4.4.2 .( the last version for note is 4.4.2 )
But they don't list bootloader versions .

JJEgan said:
Looking at sammobile and updato last firmware is .
N8000XXSDQA7 android 4.4.2 .( the last version for note is 4.4.2 )
But they don't list bootloader versions .
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Hello, i'm not sure what this means. Which version should i use? and how?

That one flashed through Odin and hopefully its a later bootloader

JJEgan said:
That one flashed through Odin and hopefully its a later bootloader
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Hello,
i tried to flash N8000XXSDQA7, but it also failed. Similar to all the others that i've tried to flash. I must be doing something fundamentally wrong, as the fail happeds after only about 3 seconds.
Any help you can offer? Really appreciate it.
thanks

I think that the bootloader section of your Note is damaged.The picture you posted shows right method of Odin flash

JJEgan said:
I think that the bootloader section of your Note is damaged.The picture you posted shows right method of Odin flash
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Ok, but what do i do if the bootloader is damaged? Can i fix it or flash it with another bootloader?
thanks.

Yes if you can get another bootloader .
Further steps are beyond my knowledge but have a look here .
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=x...x-b&gfe_rd=cr&dcr=0&ei=he5VWrvpOOqstgeTsYaICA

Galaxy S4 GT 19505 bricked?

Hi guys,
I am having trouble recovering my galaxy s4. I have downloaded odin and stock firmware and followed the tutorial to reflash firmware but it always fails with the same message Deviceinfo fail. I have attached a ic of the screen. The phone originally had German firmware on it at level 5.0.1 lollipop. I can get the phone into the right state to flash and have tried several different BG firmwares
GT-I9505_1_20161201163515_lgwvgkwp4u
I9505XXUGNG8_I9505YXYGNH2_BTU
I always end up with the same error. It would be great if some guru could give me a hint on what I am doing wrong. BTW I am running windows 10 the Galaxy drivers I am using are 1.7.43.0 and Odin3 is V3.14.4.
Cheers Guys
Steve

Here is your solution:
Boot into download mode by pressing ( Volume Down + Power + Home button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (Volume Down + Power + Home button)
Press continue.

XDHx86 said:
Here is your solution:
Boot into download mode by pressing ( Volume Down + Power + Home button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (Volume Down + Power + Home button)
Press continue.
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Thanks for response but that doesnt fix it . It just puts the phone into the firmware updae state

That's download mode....
If you're new to this stuff, please don't. Don't waste time and a good working phone for whatever youtube tutorial you saw.

XDHx86 said:
That's download mode....
If you're new to this stuff, please don't. Don't waste time and a good working phone for whatever youtube tutorial you saw.
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I have flashed images before with no problem. This had German firmware on it and was trying to get a UK image on it. I followed the process posted here on this forum not a youtube tut. I would have thought tutorials on this forum should be good???

steve67474 said:
I have flashed images before with no problem. This had German firmware on it and was trying to get a UK image on it. I followed the process posted here on this forum not a youtube tut. I would have thought tutorials on this forum should be good???
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Tutorials here are revised and trustworthy, what's not trustworthy is the user who's is flashing the phone. As I specifically said "If you're new to this" which means if anything goes awry, it's your fault and no one is responsible. Of course someone here would help you if that happens and you ask nicely.
Flashing UK variant might cause issues with the SIM services on the device, like issues with calls, messages, etc.
Flashing a different ROM doesn't necessarily mean you have a better device.

XDHx86 said:
Tutorials here are revised and trustworthy, what's not trustworthy is the user who's is flashing the phone. As I specifically said "If you're new to this" which means if anything goes awry, it's your fault and no one is responsible. Of course someone here would help you if that happens and you ask nicely.
Flashing UK variant might cause issues with the SIM services on the device, like issues with calls, messages, etc.
Flashing a different ROM doesn't necessarily mean you have a better device.
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Thanks for the info and accept what you say. it maybe I have tried to flash the wrong image on the phone and got myself in this position as I didnt want the german image with its apps. We all have to learn somewhere and have had no issues other times but I am trying to recover from this now and XDA is where I am looking for support.
Cheers

steve67474 said:
Thanks for the info and accept what you say. it maybe I have tried to flash the wrong image on the phone and got myself in this position as I didnt want the german image with its apps. We all have to learn somewhere and have had no issues other times but I am trying to recover from this now and XDA is where I am looking for support.
Cheers
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XDHx86 said:
Here is your solution:
Boot into download mode by pressing ( Volume Down + Power + Home button) and stop at the screen of continue and reboot.
Quickly boot back into download mode by pressing (Volume Down + Power + Home button)
Press continue.
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I already gave you the solution, this should put your device in download mode and solve the problem with odin.
After following these steps, just flash ROM files.

XDHx86 said:
I already gave you the solution, this should put your device in download mode and solve the problem with odin.
After following these steps, just flash ROM files.
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Odin fails to load the image it checks the cjhecksum ok but when you press start then it fails to load. See my first post I posted an image of the failure
Regards
Steve

steve67474 said:
Odin fails to load the image it checks the cjhecksum ok but when you press start then it fails to load. See my first post I posted an image of the failure
Regards
Steve
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I think you may have to format the partitions and flash the ROM. Doing so will delete everything on your device.

XDHx86 said:
I think you may have to format the partitions and flash the ROM. Doing so will delete everything on your device.
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Thanks will give that a go
Cheers
Steve

steve67474 said:
Thanks will give that a go
Cheers
Steve
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Just in case you don't know how to:
Extract PIT file from CSC file.
Open Odin and put the PIT file in the PIT tab.
Check re-partition option in options tab.
Put BL, AP, CP and CSC files and flash.
To extract the PIT file from the CSC file:
Rename the CSC file extension from MD5 to ZIP then extract it in a folder.
Rename the CSC file extension back from ZIP to MD5.
Only put files from the UK variant or whatever ROM your going to flash.

XDHx86 said:
Just in case you don't know how to:
Extract PIT file from CSC file.
Open Odin and put the PIT file in the PIT tab.
Check re-partition option in options tab.
Put BL, AP, CP and CSC files and flash.
To extract the PIT file from the CSC file:
Rename the CSC file extension from MD5 to ZIP then extract it in a folder.
Rename the CSC file extension back from ZIP to MD5.
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Cheers XDHx86 will give this a go

Hi XDHx86 I think I know what's going wrong here. All the images I have downloaded have 1 x.MD5. and 1 x.dll in them.
EG: I9505XXUHOJ2_I9505BTUHOJ1_I9505XXUHOJ2_HOME.tar.md5 and SS_DL.dll. Although some of the downloads say there should be 4 files. BL AP CP & CSC. I dont see any of these? In odin I have been clicking on AP and pointing to the md5 fil which fails. I think I need to get an image that has those 4 files.
Thanks again for your help on this
Steve

steve67474 said:
Hi XDHx86 I think I know what's going wrong here. All the images I have downloaded have 1 x.MD5. and 1 x.dll in them.
EG: I9505XXUHOJ2_I9505BTUHOJ1_I9505XXUHOJ2_HOME.tar.md5 and SS_DL.dll. Although some of the downloads say there should be 4 files. BL AP CP & CSC. I dont see any of these? In odin I have been clicking on AP and pointing to the md5 fil which fails. I think I need to get an image that has those 4 files.
Thanks again for your help on this
Steve
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You can get your firmware from here. Whether it's stock or other variants that you want.

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You can get your firmware from here. Whether it's stock or other variants that you want.
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Thanks for all your help. I resolved it in the end it was my cable. It was not a genuine charger cable. got my mitts on a proper one and it flashed no probs. Again thankd for advice.
Steve

steve67474 said:
Thanks for all your help. I resolved it in the end it was my cable. It was not a genuine charger cable. got my mitts on a proper one and it flashed no probs. Again thankd for advice.
Steve
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Haha, that's really unexpected situation. I don't think anyone would have predicted that.
Anyway glad it worked out in the end.