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Urgent Help Needed - Softbricked the phone! :(

Ok, so get this. I followed the procedure from the sticky thread on how to flash, and Odin failed at flashing the firmware step. Don't know how. It just failed saying connection error.
Now, starting the phone gives a black screen which keeps on going like forever.
I tried to reflash, and same error at exact same step. So, I repackaged that tar file, and again flashed it, and Odin said Pass. I thought, it worked, but when powering up the system, still same issue. Just a freaking black screen.
So, now, I am confused as to what I missed?

try to flash your firmware again with latona 1st.. then flash your desired firmware.
Sent from my GT-I9003 using xda premium

I have only one folder, which is I guess for Phone files only. So, if I use PIT, won't it create problems later?
Anyways, anything is better than nothing. Will try to use latona.pit before flashing. Downloading a new firmware too, just to make sure firmware is not corrupt.
BTW, this is the exact log from ODin, if it helps.
<ID:0/007> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/007> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/007> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/007> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/007> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/007> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/007> param.lfs
<ID:0/007> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/007> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/007> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/007> normalboot.img
<ID:0/007> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/007> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/007> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/007> system.rfs
<ID:0/007> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/007> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Receive Response form LOKE
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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New update. Turns out, I was wrong. That one tar file was supposed to go for PDA, and not phone. Stupid Me.
Anywho, I downloaded a stock firmware with all the three packages, and flashing with that. It worked. Now, trying to flash the new firmware again. Lets hope, it works too.

Nice br'o, welcome to xda community .

Ok, so that new package is seriously bonkers. Why the hell is modem.bin added with rest of PDA files. But, phone works now, and the firmware is installed. So, lets forget it. First galaxy sl f/w update successful.
Mods, plz close the thread.

seizmos said:
Nice br'o, welcome to xda community .
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Been lurking around quite some time ago, but anyways, thanks.

jitendragarg said:
Ok, so get this. I followed the procedure from the sticky thread on how to flash, and Odin failed at flashing the firmware step. Don't know how. It just failed saying connection error.
Now, starting the phone gives a black screen which keeps on going like forever.
I tried to reflash, and same error at exact same step. So, I repackaged that tar file, and again flashed it, and Odin said Pass. I thought, it worked, but when powering up the system, still same issue. Just a freaking black screen.
So, now, I am confused as to what I missed?
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repacked? what did you unpack anyway.flash latona,restart download mode then flash xxkpe files with bootloader,restart download mod flash xxkph file as pda(no unpacking)
edit:nvm didnt refresh page didnt see you solved your problem

phone has no data and will not complete an odin flash

So basicallly yesterday i tried rooting my sgs4g. I read the bible and the noob flash guide but some how i still messed up. Using super one click i was able to root the phone without any problems. I hooked the phone up to odin 1.7 and tried flashing one of the stock roms recommended in the noob guide to flashing but odin would not finish the flashing sequence and only states that the complete write operation failed. I was freaking out after about four hours and was literally trying tons of .tar files ive tried two from whitehawx off here the two from the noob guide aand no dice i dont know. i know the phone is in download mode i got that down yesterday lol but i still can not complete the flash. I have both 32 and 64 bit drivers installed on my computer but i cannot complete any type of flash. I can turn the phone on but it has no data and vibrates almost every ten seconds. It does say its still on 2.21 but baseband is unknown and kernal is stock i believe. i can pull the number when i get home. I am lost at this point im just tryilng to get back to stock or anything that makes the phone usable again. thanks in advance to any one who helps i wil donate...lol

alberto7939 said:
So basicallly yesterday i tried rooting my sgs4g. I read the bible and the noob flash guide but some how i still messed up. Using super one click i was able to root the phone without any problems. I hooked the phone up to odin 1.7 and tried flashing one of the stock roms recommended in the noob guide to flashing but odin would not finish the flashing sequence and only states that the complete write operation failed. I was freaking out after about four hours and was literally trying tons of .tar files ive tried two from whitehawx off here the two from the noob guide aand no dice i dont know. i know the phone is in download mode i got that down yesterday lol but i still can not complete the flash. I have both 32 and 64 bit drivers installed on my computer but i cannot complete any type of flash. I can turn the phone on but it has no data and vibrates almost every ten seconds. It does say its still on 2.21 but baseband is unknown and kernal is stock i believe. i can pull the number when i get home. I am lost at this point im just tryilng to get back to stock or anything that makes the phone usable again. thanks in advance to any one who helps i wil donate...lol
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Start with the basics - a factory data reset. See if that helps.
Also, you should not have/need both 32-bit & 64-bit drivers on your PC. That potentially is a conflict within itself. What operating system are you on? If it's 32-bit, only have those drivers. If it's 64-bit, only use those. I'd uninstall them both and then reinstall a clean set based on your OS.
Look for ODIN 1.85. It's out here somewhere. I've had more luck with it than 1.7.
Let me know how things go with this. If you're not working after trying to go this route let us know and we'll push forward.

alberto7939 said:
So basicallly yesterday i tried rooting my sgs4g. I read the bible and the noob flash guide but some how i still messed up. Using super one click i was able to root the phone without any problems. I hooked the phone up to odin 1.7 and tried flashing one of the stock roms recommended in the noob guide to flashing but odin would not finish the flashing sequence and only states that the complete write operation failed. I was freaking out after about four hours and was literally trying tons of .tar files ive tried two from whitehawx off here the two from the noob guide aand no dice i dont know. i know the phone is in download mode i got that down yesterday lol but i still can not complete the flash. I have both 32 and 64 bit drivers installed on my computer but i cannot complete any type of flash. I can turn the phone on but it has no data and vibrates almost every ten seconds. It does say its still on 2.21 but baseband is unknown and kernal is stock i believe. i can pull the number when i get home. I am lost at this point im just tryilng to get back to stock or anything that makes the phone usable again. thanks in advance to any one who helps i wil donate...lol
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Do you have multiple USB ports on your computer? Make sure you are plugged into one that goes directly to the CPU motherboard - one on the back. I have had issues trying to flash through USB ports that are on the front of a computer. Odin will recognize your phone, but it will freeze during flash. Just something to check.

I'm on windows 7. I have tried every usb on the laptop lol i've had a long time to try it out. So since I'm on windows 7 I should delete the 32 bit right? Thank both of you guys I'm on my way as we speak to fire up the laptop. I'll delete the drivers and search for the newer version of odin. Thank you guys again

alberto7939 said:
I'm on windows 7. I have tried every usb on the laptop lol i've had a long time to try it out. So since I'm on windows 7 I should delete the 32 bit right? Thank both of you guys I'm on my way as we speak to fire up the laptop. I'll delete the drivers and search for the newer version of odin. Thank you guys again
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Not necessarily. Win7 can be either 32 or 64-bit. If you're not sure, right-click on your Computer/My Computer icon, and go to Properties. I believe it tells you there. I don't have a Win7 PC in front of me so I can't be 100%.

ok i am on 64bit windows.i deleted everything i downloaded yesterday so im starting from complete scratch i also downloaded odin 1.85. I am going to try to flash the .tar that is listed in the noob guide to oden from krylon 360 [ROM-ODIN]T959VUVKB5.

alberto7939 said:
ok i am on 64bit windows.i deleted everything i downloaded yesterday so im starting from complete scratch i also downloaded odin 1.85. I am going to try to flash the .tar that is listed in the noob guide to oden from krylon 360 [ROM-ODIN]T959VUVKB5.
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Cool, let me know how it goes

do i have to change anything with the .pit file? im barely going to try the downloads from multiupload are taking really long lol

alberto7939 said:
do i have to change anything with the .pit file? im barely going to try the downloads from multiupload are taking really long lol
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I haven't looked at the KB5 ROM. Does it come with multiple files (pit, pda, csc, phone)? If so, all you should have to do is put the files in the right slots in ODIN, don't mess with the check boxes, and flash it.

<ID:0/015> Added!!
<ID:0/015> Odin v.3 engine (ID:15)..
<ID:0/015> File analysis..
<ID:0/015> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/015> Initialzation..
<ID:0/015> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/015> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/015> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/015> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/015> cache.rfs
<ID:0/015>
<ID:0/015> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
same thing:/

alberto7939 said:
<ID:0/015> Added!!
<ID:0/015> Odin v.3 engine (ID:15)..
<ID:0/015> File analysis..
<ID:0/015> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/015> Initialzation..
<ID:0/015> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/015> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/015> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/015> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/015> cache.rfs
<ID:0/015>
<ID:0/015> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
same thing:/
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Are you getting the phone into download mode?

i was...after that now i have the phone---!----computer logo. odin still reads it but that flash it had the yellow triangle with android inside it
i just tried again but
<ID:0/015> Odin v.3 engine (ID:15)..
<ID:0/015> File analysis..
<ID:0/015> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/015> Initialzation..
<ID:0/015> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/015> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/015> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/015> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/015> cache.rfs
<ID:0/015>
<ID:0/015> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

What files are you using and where are you putting them?
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda premium

I've never used KB5 before. What if you were to try something a bit more updated?
If you want to stay Froyo you can grab the stock KD1 from:
http://hotfile.com/dl/120929051/0ea3e13/T959VUVKD1.rar.html
IF you want to go Gingerbread, you can grab chadster's KG4 from:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1183413
Like Exodian alluded to, you have to make sure you have the files in the right places. Let us know what you're doing. If you can snag a screen shot of ODIN and post it, that might help too.

T959VKB5-Custom (1) in the pda file

k i am downloading both

Yeah kg4 is better than froyo. Well, wifi excluded. Just make sure the files are in the correct spot.
Sent from my SGH-T959V using xda premium

alberto7939 said:
k i am downloading the kg4.
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Cool. That was the first Gingerbread leak that came with the right boot loaders. What you're going to want to do is:
- Put CODE_T959VUVKG4_CL1385158_REV00_user_low_noship.tar.md5 into PDA
- Put hawk_Sidekick_VibrantPlus_831.pit into PIT
- Put SGH-T959V-CSC-TMB-VIBRANTP.tar.md5 into CSC
- Put T959VUVKG4-Phone-CL1037720.tar.md5 into Phone
Don't mess with any of the check boxes, and flash.
Let us know how it goes.

i will, sorry for the delay multiupload is taking forever today. thank you guys i should be able to try this in about 11 min

No rush on our part, man. Just hope you get it working.

[Q] odin not flashing modem or BL

so im having trouble as the title says with odin flashing modems or bootloaders. ive tried running both omegadroid and wanam, downloaded their individual modems/bootloaders they link for you, and tried flashing through odin and it always fails saying this
Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
FAIL! (Auth)
Receive Response from boot-loader
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1
i even downloaded odin mobile and it fails as well and tells me 'memory protection is in place, triangle away may fix this'
ive tried using both cwm and twrp to flash roms and do everything, wiped phone clean/format. tried both omegadroid 4.3 and 4.4 no change and wanam 4.4...tried all sorts of way to get this to work but nothing ive google all over checked forums, im sure im missing something, not doing something right idk but i need some help lol. i can't have my phone rooted until i find a fix because everytime i root i have the issue where my phone signal and internet signal drop everytime i put phone in standbye. if anyone needs any more info to help me out ill post whatevers needed.

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Use triangle away as suggested
Say if it works. Thanks!
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TheKindleMCPEGuy said:
Use triangle away as suggested
Say if it works. Thanks!
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sorry forgot to mention that. does the latest version of triangle away work with galaxy s4? i used appdroid to download an older version and it ran everything like it was suppose to but it wasnt working, my count didnt change 'says im at 5'

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I used on the last modem (gng8) and worked very well. You must download last version of triangle away from xda. Steps are:
1. If you have an rooted S4 then you must instal with Odin original ROM (stock).
2. Root with CF-Autoroot.
3. Instal Triangle Away and run.
4.Install again Stock ROM.
With this your knox (if you have) will be tripped.
If you have problem with install stock ROM , you must do this:
1.Install last driver
2.Change USB cable
3.Change USB port.
I hope to help you!
Chears.
Sent from my GT-I9505 using Tapatalk 2

did everything like you said. used triangle away, count set to 0, but phone still refuses to install modem and bootloader via odin 3.09. heres what it does:
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/004> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Receive Response from boot-loader
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
does it matter what version of odin i use?

GloMouse said:
did everything like you said. used triangle away, count set to 0, but phone still refuses to install modem and bootloader via odin 3.09. heres what it does:
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/004> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Receive Response from boot-loader
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
does it matter what version of odin i use?
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Where are you loading the file to?
From my understanding you should be selecting either BL or AP in Odin 3.09 for the bootloader
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GloMouse said:
did everything like you said. used triangle away, count set to 0, but phone still refuses to install modem and bootloader via odin 3.09. heres what it does:
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/004> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Receive Response from boot-loader
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
does it matter what version of odin i use?
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I have used both Odin 3.07 and Odin 3.09 with my Samsung S5, although I did have a little trouble at the start as I didn't have the correct USB (Samsung) drivers installed.

r35gtr said:
Where are you loading the file to?
From my understanding you should be selecting either BL or AP in Odin 3.09 for the bootloader
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I have used both Odin 3.07 and Odin 3.09 with my Samsung S5, although I did have a little trouble at the start as I didn't have the correct USB (Samsung) drivers installed.
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ive used both oding 3.07 and 3.09 as well, and Bootloaders i always use BL kinda a given and modems i tried in both AP and CP always a fail no matter what lol. however for now i may just stick with the simep CF-AutoRoot. its not wanam or omegadroid but its the only one so far that allows me to have root and keep my phone and internet signal as well lol. and with it i can still download root apps to do all the tweaking i want

[Q] It's Dead Jim..... SM-N915P Rom downgrade failure,,

I am hoping that someone can help. I am a bit of a mild Panic. See I had this wonderful idea, that I could downgrade my phone back to 4.4.4. So I booted into twrp to do a system reset, and am now unable to boot the phone at all (I think I may have deleted the system by mistake.). It comes up to a firmware update failure. I have searched the forums to find a solution and now feel like I am going around in circles. When I try to use ODIN to reload the original firmware I get the following trace:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N915PVPU1ANJL_N915PSPT1ANJL_N915PVPU1ANJL_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
According to the searches I have performed, I need to use Odin to flash the PIT file, but I cannot find were to download a copy of the pit file. I thought that I could extract a copy of the pit file from the ROM, but the tools/steps that are given to extract the img files don't seem to work. Does anyone know of where I can obtain a copy of the PIT file so I can reinstall the 4.4.4 Rom?

You'd have to get aomeone with kitkat to create a pit and send it to you... they have to know how. It really isnt hard at all.. but its the issue of findin someone who is willing to help..

I am installing the Android SDK which gives me a virtual android device. I am hoping I can import the ROM for kitkat ad create the PIT file from that.

Well if anyone has a PIT file for this phone they can email to me, that would be Wonderful. I found a android emulator, but I can't run it because i have a crappy built in video cart that only supports OpenGl 1.1.x and the emulation software won't work without version 2.0. So I am kind of stuck right now.

Ok... this is getting bad
Ok, I guess this should have been posted in the Q & A forum... sorry about that. I am really staring to loose hope.. I have been searching for 2 days to find a pit file for the Note Edge. I find pit files for other note series, but no the note edge, and right now, I can't load any firmware on the device, nada. The partition information has been completely corrupted. I don't know if a pit file for another note series, such as note 3 note 4 would work either. I was hoping I could use a virtual android but I can't seem to find a way to load the rom I want on the virtual android to then extract the pit. Any suggestions, aside from jumping off a cliff (no cliffs around), or taking a large hammer to the phone is welcome.
(At least I still have my humor)

PackRatDragon said:
Ok, I guess this should have been posted in the Q & A forum... sorry about that. I am really staring to loose hope.. I have been searching for 2 days to find a pit file for the Note Edge. I find pit files for other note series, but no the note edge, and right now, I can't load any firmware on the device, nada. The partition information has been completely corrupted. I don't know if a pit file for another note series, such as note 3 note 4 would work either. I was hoping I could use a virtual android but I can't seem to find a way to load the rom I want on the virtual android to then extract the pit. Any suggestions, aside from jumping off a cliff (no cliffs around), or taking a large hammer to the phone is welcome.
(At least I still have my humor)
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Post in Q and A and hope that some kind soul links you with a .pit file..
Make sure to add the instructions to your posts..
In Terminal Emulator type "su"
Then type in "dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/sdcard/out.pit bs=8 count=580 skip=2176"
Then look for the .pit in your SD Card..
Good Luck to you sir. I would have posted it if I had KK.

I mean, it's REALLLLLLY DEAD
So I tried to download the pit file, and that pit file failed. I think that the partition table was so screwed up that the only hope was to rebuild it manually. Since I was getting /data errors when I was in twrp, I figured that I would try to create the file structure manually. I used adb shell to get to a bash (command prompt) and issued a make_ext4fs command. It took the command just fine. Then about 30 seconds later, the system shut down, and that was it. The unit will not turn back on. Period, full stop. I took the phone in to the service center and they could not get it to turn on either. Since it is still under warranty and since I have insurance, they are replacing it.
I doubtful that my make_ext4fs command killed it. when I tried to mount /data I got an error that /dev/block/blah blah was not found, and I used that when I entered the make_ext4fs command. So I think something else was seriously wrong with the device. I hope to get the new phone tomorrow or thursday and with any luck, it will still have 4.4 on it.
Thanks for all those that helped.

The one thing no one said about your attempt to downgrade was that when uou went to lollipop you changed the bootloader. You had to to get it installed. Your attempt to go back to KK was going to fail. Ive not yet seen any attempt to go back successful. Did you try reinstalling lollipop? Or were you only trying to get KK? And with as much as happened with your phone they are actually replacing it? You rooted and bricked your phone. That's amazing

PackRatDragon said:
So I tried to download the pit file, and that pit file failed. I think that the partition table was so screwed up that the only hope was to rebuild it manually. Since I was getting /data errors when I was in twrp, I figured that I would try to create the file structure manually. I used adb shell to get to a bash (command prompt) and issued a make_ext4fs command. It took the command just fine. Then about 30 seconds later, the system shut down, and that was it. The unit will not turn back on. Period, full stop. I took the phone in to the service center and they could not get it to turn on either. Since it is still under warranty and since I have insurance, they are replacing it.
I doubtful that my make_ext4fs command killed it. when I tried to mount /data I got an error that /dev/block/blah blah was not found, and I used that when I entered the make_ext4fs command. So I think something else was seriously wrong with the device. I hope to get the new phone tomorrow or thursday and with any luck, it will still have 4.4 on it.
Thanks for all those that helped.
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That sucks, thats whats up on the replacement.. Would you kindly post the .pit file when you get a chance... assuming that they leave the device on KK.. i still want to give it another go. I would Appreciate it!!
Sent from my SM-N915P using XDA Free mobile app

Yep mine is dead as well flashed the autoroot and then superuser would boot loop then i flashed a 5.0.1 rom and same thing boot loop I am screwed

joselv456 said:
Yep mine is dead as well flashed the autoroot and then superuser would boot loop then i flashed a 5.0.1 rom and same thing boot loop I am screwed
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What version of android are you on? Did you make a CWM/TWRP backup??

Now on 5.1.1, and no stupid me did not make a backup before i flashed the SUupdate. I guess lesson learned lol

joselv456 said:
Now on 5.1.1, and no stupid me did not make a backup before i flashed the SUupdate. I guess lesson learned lol
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https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6opNIGQWcVYY3dybGN5aGY5dU0
Flash this via ODIN see if it works for you...

z31k said:
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B6opNIGQWcVYY3dybGN5aGY5dU0
Flash this via ODIN see if it works for you...
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Okay I am downloading currently will update soon:good:
Sorry if noob question but can odin flash img files??
Nope no luck thanks though

joselv456 said:
Yep mine is dead as well flashed the autoroot and then superuser would boot loop then i flashed a 5.0.1 rom and same thing boot loop I am screwed
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After flashing 5.01 I would've rebooted into recovery and cleared cache and it would boot then.

http://androiding.how/sprint-note-edge-android-5-1-1-ota-update-rolling-out-build-n915pvpu4cofe/ warnings enclosed

So, back to the original issue. If someone updates to LP, and then wants to flash BACK to a KK firmware, even if they have the appropriate KK PIT file, the flash will fail as the bootloader CANT be downgraded?

Rooted, bricked, Trying to Flash back to Stock but Odin keeps failing, details inside

He howdy ho,
Like it says in the title, I rooted my phone (using galaxys7root.com tutorial) a while back with the intent to get access to Hosts so I could keep myself off reddit at least on mobile. Everything was working fine for a couple weeks, but then this morning a lot of my apps kept crashing (not even while they were being used, just in the background. Repeat offenders were google maps, facebook and google play services). Thinking all I needed was a reboot, I restarted my phone and now its stuck in a boot loop. No big deal, I could just reflash to stock with Odin and be done with it.
Downloaded Odin 3.12.3 and grabbed the T-Mobile stock firmware from galaxys7root.com and started the process in Odin. Except it keeps failing and I don't know why. Here's what odin is saying:
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> emmc_appsboot.mbn
<ID:0/005> lksecapp.mbn
<ID:0/005> xbl.elf
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
screenshot --> i.imgur.com/HnVy5YX.png
Information on phone screen reads:
SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 3 > Binary 2
[1]eMMC write fail: aboot
EDIT: Tried re-doing it after a fail in a different USB port, gets past initialization, but now its hung up on "SET PARTITON"
Odin log now looks like this:
<ID:0/008> Removed!!
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<ID:0/009> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/009> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> emmc_appsboot.mbn

Hi, it's been a while since I have done rooting on galaxy's. But, I'm still using odin. I'm not sure about that galaxys7root.com or how reliable is, but I suggest you visit sammobile.com and get the firmware that's right for your phone, check for phone model or carrier and also the firmware version that matches the one that was on your phone when rooted. Get Odin from them too and follow the instructions on how to flash at the bottom on the download page.

PR_Grim said:
Hi, it's been a while since I have done rooting on galaxy's. But, I'm still using odin. I'm not sure about that galaxys7root.com or how reliable is, but I suggest you visit sammobile.com and get the firmware that's right for your phone, check for phone model or carrier and also the firmware version that matches the one that was on your phone when rooted. Get Odin from them too and follow the instructions on how to flash at the bottom on the download page.
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Thanks, I didn't know about Sammobile, I'm downloading everything from there right now, will update when I have tried it out (I'm using a free account so the download speed is abhorrent). Thanks for the reply!

Also what version of Odin are you using? Theres a special version that i was told to be used for the galaxy s7 - Odin3 v3.12 by PrinceComsy. Make sure its the PrinceComsy version.
Let us know if you need any more additional help!

It's working now, I used Odin 3.11 I got from SamMobile. No longer bricked and now its got stock firmware on it. Awesome, thanks guys!

Hey I badly need to know which firmware you used? SamMobile only has it for the sm-935f? I need it for the sm-930t, the stock firmware. I'm bricked too.

boobteg2 said:
Hey I badly need to know which firmware you used? SamMobile only has it for the sm-935f? I need it for the sm-930t, the stock firmware. I'm bricked too.
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It's better to use kies...at least for this firmware for some reason when I downloaded the firmware from Sam mobile it wouldn't give me lte just 4g+ so use kies

elitemodsquad said:
It's better to use kies...at least for this firmware for some reason when I downloaded the firmware from Sam mobile it wouldn't give me lte just 4g+ so use kies
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Thanks i will give it a try and report back what happens for information for anyone else with this problem.

PR_Grim said:
Hi, it's been a while since I have done rooting on galaxy's. But, I'm still using odin. I'm not sure about that galaxys7root.com or how reliable is, but I suggest you visit sammobile.com and get the firmware that's right for your phone, check for phone model or carrier and also the firmware version that matches the one that was on your phone when rooted. Get Odin from them too and follow the instructions on how to flash at the bottom on the download page.
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Do you know if there's a fix for this without having to go back to stock ???

elitemodsquad said:
It's better to use kies...at least for this firmware for some reason when I downloaded the firmware from Sam mobile it wouldn't give me lte just 4g+ so use kies
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Call me naive, but how do I just go about "using kies" to restore my firmware. I downloaded the latest version already.
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elitemodsquad said:
Do you know if there's a fix for this without having to go back to stock ???
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Theres no true fix yet, and anyone trying to Root a U.S. varient S7 with these methods should be warned

boobteg2 said:
Hey I badly need to know which firmware you used? SamMobile only has it for the sm-935f? I need it for the sm-930t, the stock firmware. I'm bricked too.
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Here is the link
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G930T/
Use the tools provided there. Follow the instructions. You should be able to restore back to stock. Regarding root, my advice is not to try it.

PR_Grim said:
Here is the link
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G930T/
Use the tools provided there. Follow the instructions. You should be able to restore back to stock. Regarding root, my advice is not to try it.
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How can I give you 1000 thanks. I searched the better part of the weekend and Friday looking for this correct compilation of firmware. Dude, in all sincerity, you just saved me from having to claim insurance and get a different one, which isn't cheap. Took 2 hours to download but still, you are the man in my book today my friend. Thank you.
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boobteg2 said:
How can I give you 1000 thanks. I searched the better part of the weekend and Friday looking for this correct compilation of firmware. Dude, in all sincerity, you just saved me from having to claim insurance and get a different one, which isn't cheap. Took 2 hours to download but still, you are the man in my book today my friend. Thank you.
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I even crawled all over sammobile.com. Man thanks. It booted flawlessly.

Glad to here you were able to fix it. Any time.

DJskittles said:
It's working now, I used Odin 3.11 I got from SamMobile. No longer bricked and now its got stock firmware on it. Awesome, thanks guys!
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Did you use the special odin?