Hi, I'm new and do not know if I put the post in the right place. Forgive. I have a I9100 with 4.1.2 official rom, no root and no usb debugging enabled. One day is automatically restarted and stayed in bootloop. I had no access to recovery, but yes in download mode. I tried multiple ways I found on Google, but without success. I can not retrieve it with kies. probe reinstall the recovery again and nothing, try adb and not worked. With odin can not flash with pit. When turned on I get the message that there has been a problem with the firmware and recover with kies, but can not. It is impossible to save him?
Sorry with my English.
Thank you.
k7neptune said:
Hi, I'm new and do not know if I put the post in the right place. Forgive. I have a I9100 with 4.1.2 official rom, no root and no usb debugging enabled. One day is automatically restarted and stayed in bootloop. I had no access to recovery, but yes in download mode. I tried multiple ways I found on Google, but without success. I can not retrieve it with kies. probe reinstall the recovery again and nothing, try adb and not worked. With odin can not flash with pit. When turned on I get the message that there has been a problem with the firmware and recover with kies, but can not. It is impossible to save him?
Sorry with my English.
Thank you.
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You can flash custom recovery from bootloader mode
I do not have access to bootloader mode. Display show "Firmware Upgrade Encountered an issue ..." when I try to enter recovery mode / bootloader mode
k7neptune said:
I do not have access to bootloader mode. Display show "Firmware Upgrade Encountered an issue ..." when I try to enter recovery mode / bootloader mode
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In this case, perhaps a JTAG service might be able to help you. Try if there is one in your region.
If that doesn't work you can sell it by pieces.
Thanks for your ideas. I'll see what I do ...
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I have a N8000 purchased in China, which I (as being German) successfully “upgraded” to the German release of the official 4.1.2 firmware from sammobile. I only was able to use PC odin to change the recovery on this device. Reflashing the system never waworked with PC Odin, I only could reflash the firmware using Mobile Odin (light). Now, as the 44.2 for German devices is available on sammobile, I wanted to flash this. But Mobile Odin failed on “modem.bin”.
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Since now, the only message I see on the device is “Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies …”. The message is displayed in English and Chinese. I didn’t manage to activate the boot loader or the recovery system. Kies does not even recognize the device and Odin also does not connect.
I tried following the usual advices, as to reinstall USB drivers, using different USB ports and so on, but no success whatsoever.
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Is there anything, I can do to restore the device, or do I now own a quite expensive piece of plastic?
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Any hint is very well appreciated …
Regards
Stefan
stenny.schober said:
Hi,
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I have a N8000 purchased in China, which I (as being German) successfully “upgraded” to the German release of the official 4.1.2 firmware from sammobile. I only was able to use PC odin to change the recovery on this device. Reflashing the system never waworked with PC Odin, I only could reflash the firmware using Mobile Odin (light). Now, as the 44.2 for German devices is available on sammobile, I wanted to flash this. But Mobile Odin failed on “modem.bin”.
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Since now, the only message I see on the device is “Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies …”. The message is displayed in English and Chinese. I didn’t manage to activate the boot loader or the recovery system. Kies does not even recognize the device and Odin also does not connect.
I tried following the usual advices, as to reinstall USB drivers, using different USB ports and so on, but no success whatsoever.
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Is there anything, I can do to restore the device, or do I now own a quite expensive piece of plastic?
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Any hint is very well appreciated …
Regards
Stefan
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Can you get into download mode by pressing power and down button at the same time
sbdanish911 said:
Can you get into download mode by pressing power and down button at the same time
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yes, I can boot into recovery and bootload mode.
I'm planning to download a CWM zip and try to restore the system this way ...
stenny.schober said:
yes, I can boot into recovery and bootload mode.
I'm planning to download a CWM zip and try to restore the system this way ...
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upating the recovery and flashing an OmniROM helped to get the system back to live again. Seems the device needed a drained battery to be able to boot into recovery/bootloader again.
Does anybody know this "feature"?
stenny.schober said:
upating the recovery and flashing an OmniROM helped to get the system back to live again. Seems the device needed a drained battery to be able to boot into recovery/bootloader again.
Does anybody know this "feature"?
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Never heard of it
so your problem is solved ?
sbdanish911 said:
Never heard of it
so your problem is solved ?
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:victory: yes! Currently it seems, that I cannot longer flash stock firmware versions via MobileOdin. As long as the OmniROM is working, I can accept this.
Thanks for all the suport!
stenny.schober said:
:victory: yes! Currently it seems, that I cannot longer flash stock firmware versions via MobileOdin. As long as the OmniROM is working, I can accept this.
Thanks for all the suport!
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Hi
I have the same problem as you, trying to get KitKat on my Note 10.1 also bought in China.
I found that flashing the original factory ROM solved my brick problem, the Omni rom does not support Snote as far as I could see what I had it running, and it was one of my main reasons for buying the tablet.
Try and download ODIN 1.83, as the newer versions never worked for me. And then download and flash the
Android 4.0.4 - N8000DDALH1_N8000ODDALH2_INU rom wich I believe is the factory rom.
It will reset your tablet back to when it was first released, but will allow for software updates through the settings menu (also called OTA).
That will, at leat, get you back to 4.1.2 and you might be lucky that you can then get the 4.4.2 upgrade from there as well. Although the kitkat didnt work for me.
Hello everyone! I was given a Samsung Galaxy S3(SCH-S968C) from TracFone that belonged to a now-deceased family member. I am trying to recover any pictures or videos on the phone but the phone is password-protected. I've tried different passwords that he had on his accounts but none are going through. I'm now on 8/10 failed attempts before the phone is wiped.
The phone hasn't been used in about six months as the family member moved to a different phone but I'm not certain they moved anything from the old phone.
It won't be a tragedy if we cannot recover but I was to get anything I can from the device.
Thank you for any advice!
can u go into download mode and recovery mode?
asadnow2k said:
can u go into download mode and recovery mode?
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Yes, I can boot it into recovery mode and it says "Downloading, Do Not Turn Off Phone". Has ODIN Mode in red at the top.
screen locked no debugging
asadnow2k said:
can u go into download mode and recovery mode?
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I have the same problem. I downloaded 3rd party software but this model was not supported. I have downloaded adb and odin but I don't know how to use them and debugging is not enabled on this device. From what I have managed to piece together, I may have to flash a recovery, then get in to adb and enable debugging or possibly delete the passkey file. Can anyone help a moron like myself save this phone? It is very important to my family. Thanks for any help.
Previously, I've talked about how I bricked my G920T by using an apk to try to root my phone.
Then I tried to do a factory reset with the stock recovery but it wouldn't even go into the stock recovery. So I flashed TWRP and wiped the whole phone including the system partition.
Then I tried to flash a stock 6.0.1 firmware to the phone but doing so did not improve the situation as my phone still won't boot. Even worse, when I power my phone, all I see is the blue LED indicator, no Samsung logo, nothing.
Then I tried to flash a custom ROM like XtreStoLite but that didn't fix anything either.
When I use TWRP or the stock recovery, the error "failed to mount /efs (invalid argument)" comes up on the log. I tried using the ADB method to fix it but my phone would not get recognized by ADB probably because USB debugging isn't on by default.
I cannot shut down the phone without having it charged to a power source then holding down PWR+DOWN VOLUME+HOME until the screen shuts off.
When I enter download mode, I don't see the warning screen, I enter the download mode directly.
It will warm you when you enter download. Or use TWRP and reboot into Download.Once in download flash the ROM using Odin. Get the latest one from SamFirm.
P.S. Next time root using CF Auto Root
yasteellutch said:
It will warm you when you enter download. Or use TWRP and reboot into Download.Once in download flash the ROM using Odin. Get the latest one from SamFirm.
P.S. Next time root using CF Auto Root
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It doesn't warn me when I enter download mode, that's one of the problems.
I tried flashing the official ROM using ODIN, it still won't boot because of the efs error.
1) Download the latest SmartSwitch
2) Click on more -> Emergency software recovery and initialization
3) Go into Device initialization, enter your model name, search for it and proceed as advised by the assistant
That should fix everything, otherwise:
1) Download the latest official firmware for your model, the 4-File (or 3-File) Version
2) Use latest ODIN, check repartition in options
3) Select all the files and flash it
If EFS or DRK is corrupted, flashing roms, custom or not won`t help, it can be fixed via repair box maybe (Octoplus/Z3X)
Try to flash CF auto root for your model, if it still won`t boot, then find someone with a box to try to help you remotely or not.
But Smart Switch emergency initialization with phone sn would be the first thing I would try.
Orginator said:
1) Download the latest SmartSwitch
2) Click on more -> Emergency software recovery and initialization
3) Go into Device initialization, enter your model name, search for it and proceed as advised by the assistant
That should fix everything, otherwise:
1) Download the latest official firmware for your model, the 4-File (or 3-File) Version
2) Use latest ODIN, check repartition in options
3) Select all the files and flash it
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Which mode should I be in when using SmartSwitch? No devices are shown when I have it plugged in during the bootup, and is so too in download mode but shows a not supported message.
brenner650 said:
If EFS or DRK is corrupted, flashing roms, custom or not won`t help, it can be fixed via repair box maybe (Octoplus/Z3X)
Try to flash CF auto root for your model, if it still won`t boot, then find someone with a box to try to help you remotely or not.
But Smart Switch emergency initialization with phone sn would be the first thing I would try.
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How can someone with a box help me remotely?
zheyizhu said:
Which mode should I be in when using SmartSwitch? No devices are shown when I have it plugged in during the bootup, and is so too in download mode but shows a not supported message.
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Download mode offcourse. Nevermind the not supported message.
Follow instructions from link below, I made it for such occasions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/how-to-smart-switch-emergency-t3383448
zheyizhu said:
How can someone with a box help me remotely?
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Well if you know someone who have a box, it doesn`t have to be remotely.
If not, it is possible to fix it remotely, with help of usb hub (FlexiHub or similar), tunneling (TeamViewer or similar) and box software (you connect phone to your computer, the other guy connects box to his computer, both of you are connected through a gateway to a wonderfull thing called internet, and everybody is happy ) .
Same as on site, just with few more things in between the phone, and the box.
brenner650 said:
Download mode offcourse. Nevermind the not supported message.
Follow instructions from link below, I made it for such occasions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/how-to-smart-switch-emergency-t3383448
Well if you know someone who have a box, it doesn`t have to be remotely.
If not, it is possible to fix it remotely, with help of usb hub (FlexiHub or similar), tunneling (TeamViewer or similar) and box software (you connect phone to your computer, the other guy connects box to his computer, both of you are connected through a gateway to a wonderfull thing called internet, and everybody is happy ) .
Same as on site, just with few more things in between the phone, and the box.
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The S/N sticker on the back of the phone is long gone, is there any other way I can find it besides from going into settings because I can't do that?
EDIT: I am able to borrow a friend's serial and got the firmware installed.
The Samsung boot logo is back now, however, the device still won't boot. The efs error is still there but the download mode warning sign came back.
EDIT #2: Okay, I flashed TWRP now and ADB is working once again. Can I utilize this to fix the efs error?
I'm not sure if my phone is soft bricked or hard bricked. My phone was having some kind of firmware issues so like an idiot and not backing anything up, I tried to flash a stock firmware on my phone with odin and it failed. My phone is not rooted or anything it is complete stock and now when I try to boot up the phone I'm not sure if it goes into recovery automatically or what but when I turn it on it goes to this screen saying "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again.". If this is not recovery mode then I can only go in download mode I have tried going into recovery mode. I've tried odin several times, using different usb cables and different usb ports on my computer and still nothing, I have used Samsung Kies and Kies 3 they both fail and then tell me that I need to do emergency recovery from another computer with a code but it is just blank when it comes up it does not give me any codes. I've even went to Tools > Emergency firmware recovery and still shows no codes or anything it is still blank.
Suggestions?
I fixed it, for anyone who may have the similar problem this will help you: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4/general/guide-sm-s975l-twrp-4-4-2-custom-roms-t3009757
For me, all I needed to do was flash twrp recovery and my phone started working again so I decided not to mess with anything else
"Custom Binary blocked by FRP lock" & Odin/PC won't recognize the device
Okay so,
My phone has been rooted for a year, I disabled OEM Unlock by accident, my antivirus was always telling me its unsecure with this feature on and to 'click here' to disable it.. I forgot how important this was to have enabled while rooted and ended disabled it and that night rebooting my device.
I get this error when trying to boot my device:
"Custom Binary blocked by FRP lock"
I have the original stock firmware, and Odin and want to reset the phone but when I plug this device in ( while in download mode ) > the windows PC doesn't recognize it (no new device sound or any change in devicemanager) and therefore odin isn't recognizing anything either - - I can grab my other 2nd-device and boot it into download mode, plug it into the same setup and boom > recognized and 'Ready!' Status in odin almost immediately so I don't think it's my PC or the cables -- I don't think 1st-device has usb debugging enabled either and I'm not sure how to proceed ...
any help is much appreciated ...
Try to use Smart Switch (from Samsung website), which also has the latest drivers, to recover your phone. (Google "how to recover with smart switch")
Alright,
Forgot to mention I tried Samsung Kies but cannot find the serial number on the device, I'll give Smart Switch a try this evening on my other PC and report back... hopefully that PC recognizes it, my tablet connects to this laptop but not the phone.. could USB debugging being disable cause this?
How close to bricked is this?
I'm such a fool!
Thanks for the feedback so far..
Hi boot tar flash odin frp lock of after stock rom flash
I went through this a few weeks back. I found my serial number (was a sticker originally on back of phone) and used smart switch to recover firmware. Then enabled developer options, oem unlock, flash TWRP thru ODIN etc etc.
So if I find the serial number, I save it .. good to know, thanks!
Hi boot tar flash odin frp lock of after stock rom flash
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Can you elaborate just a bit?
zerotrick said:
Okay so,
My phone has been rooted for a year, I disabled OEM Unlock by accident, my antivirus was always telling me its unsecure with this feature on and to 'click here' to disable it.. I forgot how important this was to have enabled while rooted and ended disabled it and that night rebooting my device.
I get this error when trying to boot my device:
"Custom Binary blocked by FRP lock"
I have the original stock firmware, and Odin and want to reset the phone but when I plug this device in ( while in download mode ) > the windows PC doesn't recognize it (no new device sound or any change in devicemanager) and therefore odin isn't recognizing anything either - - I can grab my other 2nd-device and boot it into download mode, plug it into the same setup and boom > recognized and 'Ready!' Status in odin almost immediately so I don't think it's my PC or the cables -- I don't think 1st-device has usb debugging enabled either and I'm not sure how to proceed ...
any help is much appreciated ...
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Hey man, im having the exact same issue with my S7 edge.
So I got my IMEI number, and with my number I went to imei. info / and I got my serial number through a warranty check through the site, you have to register to do it.
I used Smart Switch and I get an error when trying to use the emergency recovery "Model number cannot be initialized"
I'm also getting the error on my PC when trying to connect my device to odin saying that "USB device cannot recognize" and with that I cannot flash the stock firmware on the device.
So if you have gotten any solution to the FRP lock please let me know.
Serial number is engraved on back cover next to the imei number -,- @samuraichick0n about "Model number cannot be initialized" try to write it in diffrent forms eg. G935f or SM-G935f uppercase or lowercase.
Domino5 said:
Serial number is engraved on back cover next to the imei number -,- @samuraichick0n about "Model number cannot be initialized" try to write it in diffrent forms eg. G935f or SM-G935f uppercase or lowercase.
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Thank you for the response. I will give this a go when I get home later today.
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Thank you for the response. I will give this a go when I get home later today.
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If smartswitch doesn't work you can download latest firmware for you model number and flash using odin, should solve your issue very quick
dusterphil said:
If smartswitch doesn't work you can download latest firmware for you model number and flash using odin, should solve your issue very quick
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PC doesnt want to recognize my device, so Odin doesn't pick it up.
Try it with other usb cable. What is given together with the charger is incongruent, it happened to me, the same problem. (galaxy s6, s7)
And you need the newest odin. Excuse me my crappy English.
feri1969 said:
Try it with other usb cable. What is given together with the charger is incongruent, it happened to me, the same problem. (galaxy s6, s7)
And you need the newest odin. Excuse me my crappy English.
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I've tried everything, and I still cant get the PC to pickup the phone to flash with Odin.
samuraichick0n said:
I've tried everything, and I still cant get the PC to pickup the phone to flash with Odin.
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Tried a different PC?
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Tried a different PC?
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Yes, I've tried a different PC - "USB Device Malfunctioned /Device cannot be recognized"
Also a PSA: Smart Switch removed the recovery option for phones, you are ONLY able to get a recovery with the code from a previous backup.
samuraichick0n said:
Yes, I've tried a different PC - "USB Device Malfunctioned /Device cannot be recognized"
Also a PSA: Smart Switch removed the recovery option for phones, you are ONLY able to get a recovery with the code from a previous backup.
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Hardware fault with the phone then
Need same kind of help
samuraichick0n said:
Yes, I've tried a different PC - "USB Device Malfunctioned /Device cannot be recognized"
Also a PSA: Smart Switch removed the recovery option for phones, you are ONLY able to get a recovery with the code from a previous backup.
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Hi just wanted to no did you get it fixed and if so how I can’t find help anywhere. Thanks
ladyhypa said:
Hi just wanted to no did you get it fixed and if so how I can’t find help anywhere. Thanks
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Hello, after exhausting all options I had to take the device to Samsung themselves - eventually they had to replace the motherboard on the phone to fix it.
So check if your phone is under warranty and take it in.
I fixed this when I first rooted by flashing the stock bootloader, firmware etc everything through odin
Thanks
samuraichick0n said:
Hello, after exhausting all options I had to take the device to Samsung themselves - eventually they had to replace the motherboard on the phone to fix it.
So check if your phone is under warranty and take it in.
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Ok seems like what most people are saying but unfortunately mine is not under warranty but thanks for your reply anyway.