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[HOW] Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7 3G WIFI Official ROM Flashing and Rooting

HOW TO FLASH ROM
1. Download the Official ROM in https://sammobile.com REMEMBER::: You need account in this site to download the ROM.
2. Extract the firmware zip file.
3. Download Odin 3.09 and launch the program.
4. Boot your tab into the Download mode. To do it turn off your Tab and then press and hold the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons together for a few seconds. You’ll see a warning screen, just press the Volume Up key to enter Download mode.
5. Connect your Tab to your computer using USB cable.
6. The ID:COM port on Odin turns blue and “Added!” in the message box below will show if you have connected it correctly.
7. Click the AP button on Odin and select the firmware file with .tar.md5 extension.
8. Make sure that only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are checked on Odin.
9. Click the Start button on Odin. It will take about 5-10 Minutes.
After it finished flashing, these message should appear:
Added!!
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
T211XXBNH1_T211OLBBNH1_T211XXBNH1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
SingleDownload.
PBL.bin
NAND Write Start!!
param.lfs
loke_2nd.bin
loke_pxa988.bin
boot.img
recovery.img
system.img
radio.img
cache.img
hidden.img
RQT_CLOSE !!
RES OK !!
Remain Port .... 0
All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
10. CONGRATULATIONS you may not proceed in personalizing tour tab. It will take some time for your tab to open for the first time. The next boots will be faster.
HOW TO ROOT TAB 3 SM-T211 KITKAT
WARNING Rooting will void the warranty in your tab. I will not be responsible it your phone goes on fire or explodes, as it is on your discretion if you will root your tab or not.
STEP 1: Download the following
1. T211.TWRP.2.7.1.0.KK.tar.md5
2. UPDATE-SuperSUv2.01.zip
3. Odin 3.09
STEP 2: Proceed Cautiously!!
1. Boot your tab into the Download mode. To do it turn off your Tab and then press and hold the Volume Down + Home + Power buttons together for a few seconds. You’ll see a warning screen, just press the Volume Up key to enter Download mode.
2. Connect your Tab to your computer using USB cable.
3. The ID:COM port on Odin turns blue and “Added!” in the message box below will show if you have connected it correctly.
4. Click the AP button on Odin and select the firmware file with T211.TWRP.2.7.1.0.KK.tar.md5 extension.
5. Make sure that only Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options are checked on Odin.
6. Click the Start button on Odin. It will take about 1 Minute.
After it finished flashing, these message should appear:
Enter CS for MD5..
Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
Please wait..
T211.TWRP.2.7.1.0.KK.tar.md5 is valid.
Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
Leave CS..
Added!!
Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Initialzation..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
SingleDownload.
recovery.img
NAND Write Start!!
RQT_CLOSE !!
RES OK !!
Remain Port .... 0
All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
7. After flashing the tab will reboot to either the recovery mode or normal boot.
8. If the tab normally boots turn off the tab then press and hold the Volume Up + Home + Power buttons together for a few seconds. After the Samsung Tab logo first appears, release the Power Button and hold only the Volume Up + Home for a few seconds. You’ll see the TWRP icon and will enter into recovery mode. Make sure that you have first copied UPDATE-SuperSUv2.01.zip to your tab's sd or external sd.
9. Tap the INSTALL button and navigate and select UPDATE-SuperSUv2.01.zip to your tab's sd or external sd.
10. The SLIDE the CONFIRMATION button to flash SuperSU to your tab.
11. After that press the REBOOT button from your program option.
12. CONGRATULATION you have already rooted your phone. Happy Flashing..
Hit THANKS if it helps.. :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good: :good:

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can i use this because my tab3 is bricked

Help: My SM-G920F strange display and no flashing after root,

hi
hi,
phone came to me with 5.1.1 latest build of EE-UK
G920FXXU3QOJF_G920FEVR3QOJF_EVR
I root with
S6_UniKernel_v8-0001-ODIN
now download mode give strange issue here are pics
http://www.4shared.com/download/IOp...6ae669f7568a293d60885275688d80d795f&lgfp=3000
http://www.4shared.com/download/E9y...a9b8785cf4e8f45a6d864fc174d5cca195f&lgfp=3000
flashing is also giving error in odin3 v3.10
here are logs of flashing
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G920FXXU3QOJF_G920FEVR3QOJF_G920FXXU3COJ2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/010> sboot.bin
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> cm.bin
<ID:0/010> boot.img
<ID:0/010> recovery.img
<ID:0/010> system.img
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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I also try to recover with smart switch emergency recovery but failed, it gives me no emergency code
please suggest me as early possible, phone is brand new and just unbox it,
is it some kernel issue with new build ?
urgent help will be highly appreciated,
thanks regards

About the lights... i don't know what to say, it's strange.
Try to reboot to download mode again (Press Volume Down + Power for about 10 seconds to exit and after the screen goes black, press Volume Down + Home + Power to get into download mode again).
Download an Odin flashable custom recovery (TWRP or PhilZ) and flash it using Odin. In options tab of Odin UNCHECK Auto-Reboot. After installing, exit download mode and when the screen goes black again, press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power. Now you should boot into one of the recoveries you have just installed.
Now, download a custom kernel from XDA (it could be arter97 kernel, Adam kernel or any other) and install it in the recovery.
Now you should be able to boot.
P.S.: To install the custom kernel you have to transfer the file into the device somehow. So, if you install PhilZ, use sideload installation (it is located in the Install zip context in PhilZ) for the kernel zip, and if you choose TWRP, connect the phone to the PC, go to Mounts, disable MTP and then reenable it and your PC should now recognize the phone. Then transfer the kernel zip into internal memory and install.

Villa_Man said:
About the lights... i don't know what to say, it's strange.
Try to reboot to download mode again (Press Volume Down + Power for about 10 seconds to exit and after the screen goes black, press Volume Down + Home + Power to get into download mode again).
Download an Odin flashable custom recovery (TWRP or PhilZ) and flash it using Odin. In options tab of Odin UNCHECK Auto-Reboot. After installing, exit download mode and when the screen goes black again, press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power. Now you should boot into one of the recoveries you have just installed.
Now, download a custom kernel from XDA (it could be arter97 kernel, Adam kernel or any other) and install it in the recovery.
Now you should be able to boot.
P.S.: To install the custom kernel you have to transfer the file into the device somehow. So, if you install PhilZ, use sideload installation (it is located in the Install zip context in PhilZ) for the kernel zip, and if you choose TWRP, connect the phone to the PC, go to Mounts, disable MTP and then reenable it and your PC should now recognize the phone. Then transfer the kernel zip into internal memory and install.
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thanks for reply, I appreciate it
I install "twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroflte.img" than power of phone than boot into recovery, At recovery it shows trwp logo than black screen than logo(bootloop) but there is no recovery menu, I noted that color are showing normal when it shows twrp logo not like when it is download mode(good sign) ,
update: I flash stock recovery than instal twrp and result in successfully boot into twrp, when i try to install adam kernel it gives me error
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/sm-g920f_Adam.Kernel.2.0.cwp.zip
E: Error flashing zip '/sdcard/sm-g920f_Adam.Kernel.2.0.cwp.zip
Update partition details
E:unable to mount ' /system'
....done
than i wipe cache, dalvik cache and system , after that adam kernel successfully installed but problem is still there,
here is pic of in twrp , you can see display is normal
http://www.4shared.com/download/Jeh...c96207d729645cbd9ee34776c82af38e95f&lgfp=3000

nsnobel2 said:
thanks for reply, I appreciate it
I install "twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroflte.img" than power of phone than boot into recovery, At recovery it shows trwp logo than black screen than logo(bootloop) but there is no recovery menu, I noted that color are showing normal when it shows twrp logo not like when it is download mode(good sign) ,
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Don't use the .img. Install the .tar.md5 of TWRP 2.8.7.2. You can download it if you search for zeroflte on www.twrp.me (devices).
Or you can try arter97's PhilZ Touch Recovery in .tar format.

Thanks villa for your suggestion, I update my 2nd post , pls read and suggest me

nsnobel2 said:
Thanks villa for your suggestion, I update my 2nd post , pls read and suggest me
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Hmm, I guess the system partition was erased even if it failed in Odin.
Install a Custom ROM (like Arrow ROM or Crisscross which you can find at Edge forums) and it should be ok.
The kernel would have worked if you had the system partition intact.

Villa_Man said:
Hmm, I guess the system partition was erased even if it failed in Odin.
Install a Custom ROM (like Arrow ROM or Crisscross which you can find at Edge forums) and it should be ok.
The kernel would have worked if you had the system partition intact.
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I already start downloading this custom rom,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-pure-stock-extralite-v1-0-t3232498
hope this will work,

nsnobel2 said:
I already start downloading this custom rom,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-pure-stock-extralite-v1-0-t3232498
hope this will work,
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This is good, too.
I hope you will solve the problems.

Villa_Man said:
This is good, too.
I hope you will solve the problems.
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net was so slow why so I am replying late, I install this file and after reboot phone shows samsung logo than restart
now what should I do?

Does your phone shows the bootanimation or only SAMSUNG GALAXY S6?
Gesendet von meinem SM-G920F mit Tapatalk

justgamer01 said:
Does your phone shows the bootanimation or only SAMSUNG GALAXY S6?
Gesendet von meinem SM-G920F mit Tapatalk
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yes it shows "Samsng Galaxy S6 powered by android" and a red line upper left corner " Kernel is not seandroid enforcing"
here is pic you can see some blur
http://www.4shared.com/download/vkP...f010f2355f11851cda264c7acf955eab95f&lgfp=3000

nsnobel2 said:
net was so slow why so I am replying late, I install this file and after reboot phone shows samsung logo than restart
now what should I do?
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Did you wipe the Cache, Data and System before installing the file?
EDIT: After seeing the last image, I suggest reinstalling the bootloader. Something is not right with those lights.
https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list
Download this firmware. Before installing it with Odin, go in TWRP and wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data and System. And then close the recovery mode and enter download mode. Be sure to use the latest version of Odin which is 3.10.7 (you can download it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3446301&d=1440131361). After checking is everything is set up, put all the files provided in the zip into the correct place and start the operation. And a note, to be sure it will be alright, put the phone on a table or something while doing the operations and do not move the cable while it installs in Odin, it might give you a fail.
P.S.: If at the end it will give you an error at installing the modem, do not panic, restart download mode and install only the CP file which contains modem.bin.

Villa_Man said:
Did you wipe the Cache, Data and System before installing the file?
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I did not but it ask for during flash the rom,
Dont know what happened but suddenly phone starts and go to main menu, it is normal but when I start the phone same error occurs, no normal start with splash screen and same strange screen in download mode

nsnobel2 said:
I did not but it ask for during flash the rom,
Dont know what happened but suddenly phone starts and go to main menu, it is normal but when I start the phone same error occurs, no normal start with splash screen and same strange screen in download mode
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I edited my last post, look at the words I added.

Villa_Man said:
Did you wipe the Cache, Data and System before installing the file?
EDIT: After seeing the last image, I suggest reinstalling the bootloader. Something is not right with those lights.
https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list
Download this firmware. Before installing it with Odin, go in TWRP and wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data and System. And then close the recovery mode and enter download mode. Be sure to use the latest version of Odin which is 3.10.7 (you can download it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3446301&d=1440131361). After checking is everything is set up, put all the files provided in the zip into the correct place and start the operation. And a note, to be sure it will be alright, put the phone on a table or something while doing the operations and do not move the cable while it installs in Odin, it might give you a fail.
P.S.: If at the end it will give you an error at installing the modem, do not panic, restart download mode and install only the CP file which contains modem.bin.
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I have this file in my pc
G920FXXU3COI9_G920FBTU3COJ1_G920FXXU3COI9_HOME.tar.md5
but it is only 1 file not 3 or 4 files including bootloader file? is you file consists of 4 files? and should i use pit file too?

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System.img cannot complete flash it gives error, flashing stuck here almost 3-4 minutes than failed, here is pic
http://www.4shared.com/download/iCK...10754c07a4a514e5830f94c352d25d5595f&lgfp=3000
I did not use pit file , should I?
update: Just flash csc file and than flash all 4 files again and result was same as you told me that at the end it will give error at installing modem here are logs
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/010> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/010> sboot.bin
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> param.bin
<ID:0/010> cm.bin
<ID:0/010> boot.img
<ID:0/010> recovery.img
<ID:0/010> system.img
<ID:0/010> modem.bin
<ID:0/010> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/010> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/010> FAIL!
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Receive Response from boot-loader
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/010> Removed!!
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later I install cp file but still failed here are logs
<ID:0/010> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/010> modem.bin
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/010> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/010> FAIL!
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Receive Response from boot-loader
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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now at phone startup following message shows with yellow triangle
" An error has occurred while updating the device software us the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software"

nsnobel2 said:
now at phone startup following message shows with yellow triangle
" An error has occurred while updating the device software us the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software"
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There must be a way to install the modem...
Try to extract the modem.bin from the CP zip and rename it to modem.bin.tar. Try to install it then in the same AP or CP slot in Odin (you can try to install it either on AP or CP and see which one works).

Villa_Man said:
There must be a way to install the modem...
Try to extract the modem.bin from the CP zip and rename it to modem.bin.tar. Try to install it then in the same AP or CP slot in Odin (you can try to install it either on AP or CP and see which one works).
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I just install that custom rom again and phone is again in menu , PhoneInfo.apk shows following details of softare
Bootloader version:
G920FXXU3COI9
BASEBAND VERSION
G920FXXU3COJ2
PDA
G920FXXU3QOKX
CSC
G920FOJP3QOL1
if u need any details than tell me pls

nsnobel2 said:
I just install that custom rom again and phone is again in menu , PhoneInfo.apk shows following details of softare
Bootloader version:
G920FXXU3COI9
BASEBAND VERSION
G920FXXU3COJ2
PDA
G920FXXU3QOKX
CSC
G920FOJP3QOL1
if u need any details than tell me pls
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So now your phone works?
Well if now everything is ok, I guess I don't need anything more.

[Help] I soft bricked my phone, i am desperate.

I am so lost as to what to do next, i really need guidance.
I am offering a bitcoin tip or a paypal tip to whomever helps me get my phone to work ASAP.
So i was attempting to root my phone [GALAXY S6 - SM-G920F]
Got the file from: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ which should've matched my Phone.
First attempt failed, got back into my phone everything is fine. Tried the same thing again, failed this time i get this message:
An error has occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software." The logs for the times it has failed:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
Tried connecting with Kies and Smart switch, none can find the device just keeps buffering and for smart switch it just say it's not supported. I am able to get into downloading mode, but that's it.
Got newest Kies, odin 3 v.10.7.exe however on my first go i noticed i had odin3 v.10.6 but now i got the latest i believe. After reading around i decided to try to fix it back to normal, so i downloaded my countries [sweden] firmware this one: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/confirm/57869/G920FXXU3COI9_G920FVDS3COI6_VDS/
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
And now i am here, i am truely nervous that i wont be able to get it to work.
Please Xda your my only hope. All i wanted was to free up space on my phone.. That's it.. :crying:
Ps. Worth mentioning, sometimes my usb is not recongnized and it flickers on and off (connectiong) but seems
to be fine most of the times and during the odin trials.

To root your phone, couldn't you simply flash twrp and then unikernel, like the guides say?
However, I'd try doing the following:
First of all, download the stock firmware for your version from samfirmware, then flash it via Odin (make sure the versione you download is the same you had before, or at least a more recent one).
From your logs, the problem seems to be pit file, so try reading here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
If not, completely delete odin and download it again, maybe trying with a different firmware.
If everything goes well, let it boot into setup wizard, then you will able to root it again, this time following the standard procedure with odin:
- Make sure "Auto reboot" flag is NOT checked;
- Flash the twrp odin-flashable file (can't post links here, but you'll find them in General section);
- Manually reboot into recovery (Hold power+home+volume up).
- Once you're into twrp, flash unikernel and reboot.
Your phone will be rooted

Nicolò98 said:
To root your phone, couldn't you simply flash twrp and then unikernel, like the guides say?
However, I'd try doing the following:
First of all, download the stock firmware for your version from samfirmware, then flash it via Odin (make sure the versione you download is the same you had before, or at least a more recent one).
From your logs, the problem seems to be pit file, so try reading here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
If not, completely delete odin and download it again, maybe trying with a different firmware.
If everything goes well, let it boot into setup wizard, then you will able to root it again, this time following the standard procedure with odin:
- Make sure "Auto reboot" flag is NOT checked;
- Flash the twrp odin-flashable file (can't post links here, but you'll find them in General section);
- Manually reboot into recovery (Hold power+home+volume up).
- Once you're into twrp, flash unikernel and reboot.
Your phone will be rooted
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I just begain with youtubing easy way to root and i just said download odin, get the right firmware plug in an click odin.
That has failed and it's bricked, however i have tried to get my countries firmware, it didint work and produced my last log that i posted.
I am downloading another one there is two for Sweden however the other one says Sweden tre which is an operator over here and not one that i use so i doubt that will work?
i will attempt to download it but it takes 3h due to the limited speed at sammmobile.
So summarize, the sweden firmware from sammobile failed ;_;
What i do is, put phone in download mode, open odin, get the AP [Sweden from sammomobile] it finds it and press start, quickly after it says failed and i am back to square one.
I was reading the link you gave me about the pit files, it appears the error could be related to me having the wrong firmware?
I am seriously offering a bitcoin tip or a paypal tip to whomever helps me get my phone to work.

There are firmwares here for VDS.
Uninstall Kies and reboot your PC before using Odin.

blud7 said:
There are firmwares here for VDS.
Uninstall Kies and reboot your PC before using Odin.
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Should i try all of those or just take the latest?
3H download, jesus my fiber is crying.

If you were on 5.1.1, then get 5.1.1
You can try the file you dl before. Just uninstall Kies before using Odin.

WaDoDem said:
Should i try all of those or just take the latest?
3H download, jesus my fiber is crying.
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You dont need to download another rom dude...the problem is your usb dont get recognized and after a while it will disconnect...it happened to me aswell...searched on youtube did an easy fix and then i flashed stock rom with odin and joined marshmallow beta...
Tldr: search on youtube a fix for usb not recognized...i dont have a link sorry you have to search it by yourself its an easy fix..

Is it OK to flash with the latest stock roms? G920FXXU3? or should I flash only G920FXXU2? they are both 5.1.1 anyway.. If i flash with G920FXXU3, can i downgrade it to G920FXXU2? thanks for any help

anthonyrv03 said:
Is it OK to flash with the latest stock roms? G920FXXU3? or should I flash only G920FXXU2? they are both 5.1.1 anyway.. If i flash with G920FXXU3, can i downgrade it to G920FXXU2? thanks for any help
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You're fine with either.

@WaDoDem
First of all, calm down. Believe me it's harder than you think to brick S6 in a not fixable way
If Odin doesn't flash official roms or you just cant suffer a slow a** download speed from SamMobile :
1. Press and hold all of 4 buttons on your device. (Volume up + Volume Down + Home + Power) your device will reboot.
2. As soon as device reboots release volume up and hold other 3 three. (Power + Home + Volume Down). Your device should boot into downloading mode.
3. Download this :
https://dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/twrp-2.8.7.2-zeroflte.img.tar.html
4. Connect your phone to your pc and flash above file with Odin. As soon as flashing process finishes, hold Power+Home + Volume Up. Now your device will boot into TWRP recovery.
5. Wait for drivers to be installed. Your pc should show phone's internal storage as connected device. If not, go to TWRP Mount section and enable MTP mode. (Or if it's enabled, disable and re enable it )
6. Download this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...rom-2013266107-arrow-rom-v1-0-0-fast-t3212318
And this kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nified-development/kernel-vindicator-t3156281
Then put them on your phone.
7. Wipe system,data,cache and dalvik cache from twrp.
8. Install Arrow Rom first and then flash Vindicator Kernel.
9.Reboot, first boot can take up to 15 minutes
10.Continue celebrating new year [emoji14]
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

sometimes if odin not working i restart my computer and put my mobile in downloadmode again and than i try again,most of the time it worked.....

If you think you can't find a wat at all, Samsung will help u. Download smartswitch to your PC and you can click in top corner emergency reinstall (or something like that) just put your serial number (as found on your backside of the phone)

4. Connect your phone to your pc and flash above file with Odin. As soon as flashing process finishes said:
Odin cant find the tar file.
I got odin 3V3.10.7 in options auto reboot and f. reset time are all bocked in is that right?
On files to download i am able to do, ap,cp,csc,bl neither of those help to find the recovery image that i am supposed to start?
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Damientju said:
If you think you can't find a wat at all, Samsung will help u. Download smartswitch to your PC and you can click in top corner emergency reinstall (or something like that) just put your serial number (as found on your backside of the phone)
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I cannot use recovery since none of the numbers i have on the back of my phone matches the one i need to enter.
i tried device initialization that led to FAILED TO UPDATE DUE TO AN ERROR.
and then smart switch recommends emergency software recovery the one you were talking about but i dont know how to get my code.
I assumed you meant to input my phones IMEI however that did not prove to be correct.

WaDoDem said:
I cannot use recovery since none of the numbers i have on the back of my phone matches the one i need to enter.
i tried device initialization that led to FAILED TO UPDATE DUE TO AN ERROR.
and then smart switch recommends emergency software recovery the one you were talking about but i dont know how to get my code.
I assumed you meant to input my phones IMEI however that did not prove to be correct.
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Relax, flip your phone and on the bottom you'll see (barely visible) text. The last line it says: 'S/N:'
The code after is your serial number. So not your IMEI
The same code is found on the stickers you'd got with your phone

Damientju said:
Relax, flip your phone and on the bottom you'll see (barely visible) text. The last line it says: 'S/N:'
The code after is your serial number. So not your IMEI
The same code is found on the stickers you'd got with your phone
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When i go to Smart switch Emergency Software recovery and input my S/N R58G52AMP1J
it says:
''Unable to find the recovery code. Check the recovery code in the PC's Emergency Software Recovery menu, or contact the samsung service center.''
When i did Device initialization used my model nr and S/N: R58G52AMP1J, halfway through completing the process, the first one did 100% then the next loading didint start got the error and that re-directed me to try Emergency Software Recovery.

WaDoDem said:
When i go to Smart switch Emergency Software recovery and input my S/N R58G52AMP1J
it says:
''Unable to find the recovery code. Check the recovery code in the PC's Emergency Software Recovery menu, or contact the samsung service center.''
When i did Device initialization used my model nr and S/N: R58G52AMP1J, halfway through completing the process, the first one did 100% then the next loading didint start got the error and that re-directed me to try Emergency Software Recovery.
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HI
i know your problem , irecently f*cked my phone
I was bare worried however i was able to fix itnw
Download Both file and flash the pit first
and flash the Firmware
And make sure your using ODIN Odin v3.10.7
IF its fix let me know

[email protected] said:
HI
i know your problem , irecently f*cked my phone
I was bare worried however i was able to fix itnw
Download Both file and flash the pit first
and flash the Firmware
And make sure your using ODIN Odin v3.10.7
IF its fix let me know
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This is the log from when i failed to start/flash the PIT. seconds later my usb was un recognised.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!

yes
Nicolò98 said:
To root your phone, couldn't you simply flash twrp and then unikernel, like the guides say?
However, I'd try doing the following:
First of all, download the stock firmware for your version from samfirmware, then flash it via Odin (make sure the versione you download is the same you had before, or at least a more recent one).
From your logs, the problem seems to be pit file, so try reading here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
If not, completely delete odin and download it again, maybe trying with a different firmware.
If everything goes well, let it boot into setup wizard, then you will able to root it again, this time following the standard procedure with odin:
- Make sure "Auto reboot" flag is NOT checked;
- Flash the twrp odin-flashable file (can't post links here, but you'll find them in General section);
- Manually reboot into recovery (Hold power+home+volume up).
- Once you're into twrp, flash unikernel and reboot.
Your phone will be rooted
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If Odin says no PIT, he'll need to Odin the PIT file for his device first then Odin the factory firmware.
PS...I'm just browsing threads and stopped here, hopefully to help. I'll keep reading. lol
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WaDoDem said:
This is the log from when i failed to start/flash the PIT. seconds later my usb was un recognised.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
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Did you get the appropriate PIT file for your devices Internal storage? It does matter whether its the 32 64 or 128GB version.

sd_N said:
If Odin says no PIT, he'll need to Odin the PIT file for his device first then Odin the factory firmware.
PS...I'm just browsing threads and stopped here, hopefully to help. I'll keep reading. lol
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Did you get the appropriate PIT file for your devices Internal storage? It does matter whether its the 32 64 or 128GB version.
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I just downloaded and tried the pit that above user posted.
https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list
It's a Galaxy s6 32GB.

Boot loop - verity verification failed

I have tried to installed marshmallow via Odin on my galaxy s6 SM-920F. It's not the first time I'm flashing a device but this time reactivation lock was on and Odin would not finish. Restarting the phone is not possible as its stuck in a bootloop and shows blinking "Galaxy S6" every time and recovery mode says verity verification failed. Didn't not know reactivation would do so much damage as I thought it would just ask a password in case a thief tries to flash the phone.
I searched everywhere but could not find a solution and hope to get some expert advice here. Please help

Get the phone into Download mode and flash the ROM again?

Flashing again won't help because of reactivation lock and there is no way I know I can disable that without entering the phone itself.

Eek. Tried flashing the original firmware you were running prior to trying to upgrade and doing a factory reset?
Might let you log back in and disable the lock.
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

Already tried reset or reinstalling current version. The lock won't let it happen. Upon restart the phone is stuck in a loop.

heetesh22 said:
Flashing again won't help because of reactivation lock and there is no way I know I can disable that without entering the phone itself.
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Reactivation Lock prevents only custom (not Signatured by Samsung) images to flash. So, you should able to flash stock ROM.
Did you try SmartSwitch?

heetesh22 said:
I have tried to installed marshmallow via Odin on my galaxy s6 SM-920F. It's not the first time I'm flashing a device but this time reactivation lock was on and Odin would not finish. Restarting the phone is not possible as its stuck in a bootloop and shows blinking "Galaxy S6" every time and recovery mode says verity verification failed. Didn't not know reactivation would do so much damage as I thought it would just ask a password in case a thief tries to flash the phone.
I searched everywhere but could not find a solution and hope to get some expert advice here. Please help
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Download the stock firmware from sammobile.com
Unzip the file then open the tar archive with 7-zip or winrar. Extract the system.img and boot.img from it.
Download and unzip this software:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsreazoonsw4gwv/tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad.zip?dl=0
Copy/paste the system.img and boot.img into the software directory and run the batch file. It will spit out a system.tar.md5 and boot.tar.md5 file
Flash the system.tar.md5 as AP with Odin then flash the boot.tar.md5 as AP with Odin
I recommend Odin 3.10.6:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1dlmxtc0ic7u7ew/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip?dl=0

IMEIRescue said:
Download the stock firmware from sammobile.com
Unzip the file then open the tar archive with 7-zip or winrar. Extract the system.img and boot.img from it.
Download and unzip this software:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsreazoonsw4gwv/tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad.zip?dl=0
Copy/paste the system.img and boot.img into the software directory and run the batch file. It will spit out a system.tar.md5 and boot.tar.md5 file
Flash the system.tar.md5 as AP with Odin then flash the boot.tar.md5 as AP with Odin
I recommend Odin 3.10.6:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1dlmxtc0ic7u7ew/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip?dl=0
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The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?

heetesh22 said:
The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?
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Try Samsung Smart Switch. It might help.
Bang in your serial number and it goes automatically.
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

self_slaughter said:
Try Samsung Smart Switch. It might help.
Bang in your serial number and it goes automatically.
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk
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what should be done exactly using smart switch? and in what mode should the phone be connected as I tried and it doesnt detect the phone.

heetesh22 said:
The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?
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No it will not remove the reactivation lock. If the phone is yours then once you get it to boot you should know the account login information to bypass the Samsung or Google lock.
I would just download the most current firmware for the phones original country/carrier.

heetesh22 said:
The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?
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Im not sure I understood how to extract system.img and boot.img from the tar file. I have G920FXXU3COI9.tar.md5. How do I do that?

heetesh22 said:
Im not sure I understood how to extract system.img and boot.img from the tar file. I have G920FXXU3COI9.tar.md5. How do I do that?
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Open the tar archive with 7-zip or winrar then select the files you want an extract them

IMEIRescue said:
Download the stock firmware from sammobile.com
Unzip the file then open the tar archive with 7-zip or winrar. Extract the system.img and boot.img from it.
Download and unzip this software:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsreazoonsw4gwv/tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad.zip?dl=0
Copy/paste the system.img and boot.img into the software directory and run the batch file. It will spit out a system.tar.md5 and boot.tar.md5 file
Flash the system.tar.md5 as AP with Odin then flash the boot.tar.md5 as AP with Odin
I recommend Odin 3.10.6:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1dlmxtc0ic7u7ew/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip?dl=0
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I did that and when flashing the system.tar, its gets stuck on NAND Write Start. Help IMEIRescue

heetesh22 said:
I did that and when flashing the system.tar, its gets stuck on NAND Write Start. Help IMEIRescue
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Download this teamviewer module and give me the ID and password
http://download.teamviewer.com/download/TeamViewerQS_en.exe

IMEIRescue said:
Download this teamviewer module and give me the ID and password
http://download.teamviewer.com/download/TeamViewerQS_en.exe
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Whatsl access does it give you?

heetesh22 said:
The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?
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IMEI Rescure, I get this error with your method
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> system.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!

heetesh22 said:
IMEI Rescure, I get this error with your method
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> system.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
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Update 1: I have been able to flash the phone with system and boot file. Now when starting the phone, it just displays the Samsung Galaxy S6 logo and stays like that. What to do next?

heetesh22 said:
Whatsl access does it give you?
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It's a remote desktop program. I'll remote in and see if I can have any better luck.
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heetesh22 said:
Update 1: I have been able to flash the phone with system and boot file. Now when starting the phone, it just displays the Samsung Galaxy S6 logo and stays like that. What to do next?
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Hmm try this
Power off then hold volume up + home + power to get into recovery mode then do a factory reset > wipe cache > flash system.tar > flash boot.tar

IMEIRescue said:
It's a remote desktop program. I'll remote in and see if I can have any better luck.
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Hmm try this
Power off then hold volume up + home + power to get into recovery mode then do a factory reset > wipe cache > flash system.tar > flash boot.tar
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For the time being, I can't enter recovery mode but only download mode. Any idea why?
When I charge the phone, only a grey battery logo with lightning appears but no indication that it is charging(green blinking dot at the bottom). Do you think the battery has been depleted completely?
And now it does not power on with the power button to show the samsung logo as it showed some time back, but I can still enter download mode. It's so confusing now. Wondering if a software issue is causing it not to charge as some hours back, it was fine.

[Help] Samsung Galaxy S7 (SM-G930W8) bricked by Nougat update?

UPDATE: I wasn't able to fix it and ended up having to send it in to Samsung. There was something wrong with the motherboard and they fixed it pretty quickly. It only took about a week to get it back.
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S7
Phone Model: SM-G930W8
Carrier: Sasktel (Canada)
My girlfriend's phone started spontaneously bootlooping this morning. The timing seems to correspond with the release of Nougat in our area. My assumption is that the update got rolled out to her phone and has somehow softbricked it.
I tried booting into recovery and selecting "Wipe data/factory reset" but I keep on getting the following message:
-- Wiping data. . .
E: format_volume: make ext4 failed on /dev/block/platform/155a0000.ufs/by-name/USERDATA with 1(I/O error)
-- Set Factory Reset Done. . .
Data wipe failed.
-- Applying Multi-CSC. . .
Applied the CSC-code : BWA
Successfully applied multi-CSC
-- Set Factory Reset done. . .
Successfully verify for dmverity hash tree
-- Start Factory Reset. . .
-- Wiping Data. . .
Formatting /data. . .
E: format_volume: make ext4 failed on /dev/block/platform/155a0000.ufs/by-name/USERDATA with 1(I/O error)
-- Set Factory Reset done. . .
Data wipe failed.
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I've tried choosing "Wipe cache partition" but that doesn't seem to have an effect on the issue.
Next I tried to use Odin to flash the firmware from here
I tried flashing G930W8VLU2BQB6 (Android 7.0) as well as G930W8VLU2APK3 (Android 6.0.1) via Odin v3.11. Here is the log from Odin:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
After the phone restarts it goes straight to the Android Recovery screen. If I choose the "Reboot now" option the phone will boot to a black screen. I'm able to adjust volume and the soft keys light up but I can't do anything but click the reset button at the bottom. The black screen message says:
Device storage corrupt
The data partition has been corrupted. You need to reset your device to factory default settings. This will erase all your data.
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Then there's a button at the bottom that says "RESET". After rebooting the phone goes to a blue screen with an android logo and the phone just says "Erasing". After a few minutes I get an error screen of a dead Android guy on a blue background with a big yellow triangle with an exclamation mark above him. Then the phone reboots and I just get the same error message from above that says
E: format_volume: make ext4 failed on /dev/block/platform/155a0000.ufs/by-name/USERDATA with 1(I/O error)
E: Data wipe failed
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I've also tried installing TWRP via Odin but I get the following message on the phone:
Custom Binary(RECOVERY) Blocked by FRP Lock
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Here is the log from Odin:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete (Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
So yeah, I'm completely stumped and any help would be greatly appreciated.

BloodAudible said:
Phone: Samsung Galaxy S7
Phone Model: SM-G930W8
Carrier: Sasktel (Canada)
My girlfriend's phone started spontaneously bootlooping this morning. The timing seems to correspond with the release of Nougat in our area. My assumption is that the update got rolled out to her phone and has somehow softbricked it.
I tried booting into recovery and selecting "Wipe data/factory reset" but I keep on getting the following message:
I've tried choosing "Wipe cache partition" but that doesn't seem to have an effect on the issue.
So yeah, I'm completely stumped and any help would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi mate
When you flashed with odin what did you use CSC or home_csc file?
CSC will factory reset and should and should clean all your partitions, if you flash a differnt CSC than the one you have you may have to check re-partition option under PIT (odin) , check here
Factory reset before you flash...

MAX 404 said:
Hi mate
When you flashed with odin what did you use CSC or home_csc file?
CSC will factory reset and should and should clean all your partitions, if you flash a differnt CSC than the one you have you may have to check re-partition option under PIT (odin) , check here
Factory reset before you flash...
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I tried using both CSC and home_csc but the result is the same. I've tried checking re-partition under options as well. I'm not sure what you meant by PIT.
Factory reset doesn't work as per my original error.

try to flash 6.0.1 with pit file and make repartition in odin

AntonPres said:
try to flash 6.0.1 with pit file and make repartition in odin
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Will try this once the (very slow) download finishes. Are PIT files specific to versions of Android or is it just per model? I found a PIT file here

BloodAudible said:
I tried using both CSC and home_csc but the result is the same. I've tried checking re-partition under options as well. I'm not sure what you meant by PIT.
Factory reset doesn't work as per my original error.
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AntonPres said:
There is only one pit for g930w8 model, so no need to worry about csc version. If you need fast download link for firmware (google drive link) you can check here: https://simunlockremote.com/galaxy-s-series-firmware/
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Hi mate
PIT = Partition Information Table , it has the information need to format all partition , CSC file contains the right partition

yes, but as you can see on pit list you can notice that pit files are for specific csc

AntonPres said:
yes, but as you can see on pit list you can notice that pit files are for specific csc
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That is right , as I said the CSC has the right PIT table also what is said in the link i posted
Same information different words
6. Installing another country CSC or a network CSC will usually need the system partition size changing.
For this select PIT and this setting
If you are installing a multi csc firmware, and your existing CSC is in that firmware, then DO NOT select Re-partition.
You can check if your firmware is multi-csc by installing this app:

AntonPres said:
There is only one pit for g930w8 model, so no need to worry about csc version. If you need fast download link for firmware (google drive link) you can check here: https://simunlockremote.com/galaxy-s-series-firmware/
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Thanks for the link. Finding links for these firmwares is brutal.
I downloaded this one and flashed it but I'm still stuck in the same loop. It always ends up on the blue screen that says "installing system update" then it will change to "Erasing" before ending up with the dead android and exclamation point. And then it boots to Recovery and says Data wipe failed. Any other ideas? Recovery does say Android version 6.0.1 again, but same issue as before.

If flash didn't helped your phone might have motherboard issues

AntonPres said:
If flash didn't helped your phone might have motherboard issues
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I've asked for help in a few places and everyone seems to come to that conclusion. What a bummer. She only got the phone back in December.

Many s7 models have been reported with motherboard issues, looks like samsung have made some mistakes