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[Firmwares] Stock ND9 & NE2 firmwares for T230NU

Stock .tar firmwares for Galaxy Tab 4 7" T230NU Tablet
Latest Firmware Version Download
NE2 Click Here
Older Firmware Version Downloads
ND9 Click Here
Odin Downloads
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Installation Instructions
1. Download firmware
2. Download Odin (3.07 or 3.09 doesn't matter)
3. Put tablet into download mode by:
Turning tablet off.
Hold home button and volume down
Press and hold power button til Download mode warning
Release keys
Press volume up
4. Run Odin
5. Load firmware tar into PDA
6. Connect Tablet to pc via usb
7. Click Start
Firmwares provided by Sammobile.com Uploaded to Mega for faster download and no need for an account
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Knox Bootloader?
Do these include knox? My tablet does not have it. I am on nd5

ericf4646 said:
Do these include knox? My tablet does not have it. I am on nd5
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Didnt know there was an ND5. There wasnt even an ND5 when I downloaded the kernel source code from samsung. And nope, There like 2 knox files in the entire firmwares which is just left behind crap I believe. Absolutely does not give you a knox bootloader and crap tho. Do make sure your tablet is a T230NU model and not just a T230 model.

Thanks a lot for this. So if I'm rooted and want to install system updates I would first backup data to sd card via titanium ,(or to pc?) , then factory restore via settings, Odin with this firmware, install updates, then vroot + terminal supersu, then restore backups.... correct? I'm still trying to figure out what bloatware is safe to remove...a guide on how to clean a out of the box tab 4 7.0 would be greatly appricated....

Will this Root my T230NU?
Hi, I am new to the Android market and I was wondering if this "stock" image will root my Samsung Galaxy 4 T230NU.
I am a formerly iDevice owner and I am quite familiar with Jailbreaking.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Hello Ed,
I'm kind of new as well however I can tell you that this process will not root it. In my case, because I updated the software I had to use the stock Rom in order to downgrade and then root it. ShinySide explains the.. Rooting procedure in another post

thanks!

The downloads dont work
I try to donaload the file and it just stops and goeas from one percent to another and never finishes.....is their another way to get these files besides that crappy website?

MoEMuRk said:
I try to donaload the file and it just stops and goeas from one percent to another and never finishes.....is their another way to get these files besides that crappy website?
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Sure sammobile. It's super fast too.

I tried that 2
ShinySide said:
Sure sammobile. It's super fast too.
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i had someone try to get me a link their and it takes almost an hour to download it and it wont even let me extract it............

MoEMuRk said:
i had someone try to get me a link their and it takes almost an hour to download it and it wont even let me extract it............
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I just downloaded firmware from mega. There's nothing wrong with it.

It stops and does not work for me
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I had kies work for me just got it to install the firmware for me....I know how to get root any preferences for a Rom yet?

Works Great!
MoEMuRk said:
I try to donaload the file and it just stops and goeas from one percent to another and never finishes.....is their another way to get these files besides that crappy website?
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I just used these links to download the firmware and they worked great. Mega took 1/3 as much time to pull from as Sammobile. Thank you Shinyside! You are awesome. If I wasn't a broke college kid I'd would def donate.
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So I rooted my Tab 4 7" and then decided to switch to Nexus 7 and sell my Tab 4. Both great devices but the specs and updates draw me to try Nexus after the Tab. Anyway, I went to Sammobile to get the Stock rom and inadvertently ended up with the Nook version. OOOPS. Had to reflash but the second firmware I downloaded from Sammobile (at about 1 hour each, ugh) kept failing. Even after wiping the Cache and resetting I could not flash with Odin. Tried placing the image on the SD and installing in Recovery and still no luck. Then I turned to the ONLY source for self support of Android and found ShinySide with the stuff I needed. Downloaded with the Mega link which took 20+ min instead of an hour and it flashed straight away and my Tab 4 is back to being a Tab 4 instead of a Nook. Just wanted to give props to ShinySide for his efforts on behalf of the community and his patience to put up with noobs even when they do/say silly stuff!

Thank you so much!!
Ive been trying to download this file from all these crappy sites and they keep timing out thank you so much.

Thanks for the great info.
Will this restore stock recovery as well as remove root?
I need to return my device and thus need it fully stock
Thanks

fidorulz said:
Thanks for the great info.
Will this restore stock recovery as well as remove root?
I need to return my device and thus need it fully stock
Thanks
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Yes

What's the difference between the two images ND9 & NE2?

Pikeking83 said:
What's the difference between the two images ND9 & NE2?
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Actually they're both out of date (2014), take one of these instead (2015):
--SM-T230NU UEU0AOD1 XAR Region (USA)
--SM-T230NU UEU0AOD1 XAC Region (Canada)
--Nook Edition SM-T230NU OVU0AOG1 BNN Region (Nook Edition)
@ShinySide feel free to add these to the OP if you want

tried rooting and somone got stuck at loading screen with device name and powered by android screen....stuck there and got odin to load and apparently flash the stock but im still stuck...

thank you
HI so i tried installing twrp recovery for my SM-t230NU And it got stuck in bootloop after trying to load custom recovery. Not a single Tar file md5 file worked until i got this rom and USED odin to install it. Odin just kept crashing on me till I got here and used the md5 file provided. It pushed the files while in download mode and rebooted and even still had all my apps and email going.
Again thank you so much and please reply if you have the same device and need help. I thought i bricked my Christmas present.
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terrorine said:
tried rooting and somone got stuck at loading screen with device name and powered by android screen....stuck there and got odin to load and apparently flash the stock but im still stuck...
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Any luck i finally got my unbricked after 16 hours of searching.

[Q] n915p cf auto root fails?

I just got my hands on the sprint note edge (such an amazing device!) and i've been trying to root it with cf auto root but every time i flash with Odin, it fails with the progress bar on the phone only about halfway. Any suggestions? I'm on the latest firmware, nk1, which matches the version listed on the cf auto root site.
Thanks in advance
Edit:
HEY, YOU. YEAH YOU. READ THIS BEFORE YOU POST:
We figured out the solution quite a while back, but I know no one wants to read the entire thread, so here's a summary c/p'd from the end:
But to summarize, we've been able to get root by flashing CF auto root, letting it fail, then immediately flashing TWRP. To fix any issues encountered with xposed framework (stock sms not working, lagginess, installations taking forever, etc.), freeze with titanium/delete data for shealth, health services, and private mode, install securestorage module in xposed or use the equivalent option in Wanam, reboot, and unfreeze.
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Now if you've tried this and you're still having issues, then post ahead. If you haven't tried this, or need help with specifics, read the thread. There's a post by me halfway through or so with 4 XDA links in it. If you want more info on the problem with xposed, check out those links.

jooniloh said:
I just got my hands on the sprint note edge (such an amazing device!) and i've been trying to root it with cf auto root but every time i flash with Odin, it fails with the progress bar on the phone only about halfway. Any suggestions? I'm on the latest firmware, nk1, which matches the version listed on the cf auto root site.
Thanks in advance
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You may check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
Its for a Tmobile version, but it looks like they may have had the same issue, but figured it out... I haven't tried it yet, but am REAL close to giving it a shot. It looks to me that flashing TWRP after the fail, may be the key to making it successful? I have the Sprint model too, but am still on NJL build.

Does TWRP fully support the note edge yet? Some of those steps (disabling screen timeout) make it seem otherwise. I'm usually hesitant to go for workarounds rather than actual fixes... :/ tell me if you do try it out though.

Next1776 said:
You may check out this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/easy-steps-stock-odin-n915tuvu1anjl-sm-t2943993
Its for a Tmobile version, but it looks like they may have had the same issue, but figured it out... I haven't tried it yet, but am REAL close to giving it a shot. It looks to me that flashing TWRP after the fail, may be the key to making it successful? I have the Sprint model too, but am still on NJL build.
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I'm not sure about TWRP, but was going to try the Note 4 version. I updated to NK1 now, so may give it a whirl... Nah - You go first, lol. I'll post if I decide to go through with it.:good:

Next1776 said:
I'm not sure about TWRP, but was going to try the Note 4 version. I updated to NK1 now, so may give it a whirl... Nah - You go first, lol. I'll post if I decide to go through with it.:good:
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Too Funny.. I heard the note 4 files where working from an undisclosed source.. I haven't powered mine on yet, Still waiting on a screen protector and case.. Lol

z31k said:
Too Funny.. I heard the note 4 files where working from an undisclosed source.. I haven't powered mine on yet, Still waiting on a screen protector and case.. Lol
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to clarify, is that the SPRINT note 4 cf auto root files you're referring to?
Just checked. Sprint Note 4 cf auto root is for NIE. Is this even safe to try on the Edge?

jooniloh said:
to clarify, is that the SPRINT note 4 cf auto root files you're referring to?
Just checked. Sprint Note 4 cf auto root is for NIE. Is this even safe to try on the Edge?
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That's what I was told.. Sprint note 4 auto root...
I would wait up if you feel uneasy about it.. lol
at least until they have a edge auto root. I may try the note 4 sometime next week when the screen protector comes in..

z31k said:
That's what I was told.. Sprint note 4 auto root...
I would wait up if you feel uneasy about it.. lol
at least until they have a edge auto root. I may try the note 4 sometime next week when the screen protector comes in..
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There is an edge auto root. It just happens to be failing at the moment (for sprint anyways). There are workarounds for the T-Mobile auto root (which is also failing) but we're all too chicken here to try it on our new shiney Note Edges . . . Lol

jooniloh said:
There is an edge auto root. It just happens to be failing at the moment (for sprint anyways). There are workarounds for the T-Mobile auto root (which is also failing) but we're all too chicken here to try it on our new shiney Note Edges . . . Lol
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Lmfao!!

OK. I wasn't too chicken... and should have been! HELP!!!!!
I attempted the ODIN flash with the proper CF that states that it is for the Sprint Edge... and now have a soft (I hope) bricked phone. The message I have on the screen right now is:
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
Like I said.... HELP!!!!!
I'm not familiar with KIES but I guess I'll get that way....
Update: I am able to get into download mode... now now if I could just get my hands on a STOCK ROM to ODIN... ANYONE?

beejmeister said:
OK. I wasn't too chicken... and should have been! HELP!!!!!
I attempted the ODIN flash with the proper CF that states that it is for the Sprint Edge... and now have a soft (I hope) bricked phone. The message I have on the screen right now is:
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
Like I said.... HELP!!!!!
I'm not familiar with KIES but I guess I'll get that way....
Update: I am able to get into download mode... now now if I could just get my hands on a STOCK ROM to ODIN... ANYONE?
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Nope. That's what we all tried and it failed for us too. We're trying to figure out a fix or alternative to this. Anyways, to fix your device, take the .tar.md5 file found inside the CF auto root directory and open it with an archiver like 7zip. Extract the recovery.img to somewhere and run this tool on it. Then open up the odin included in CF auto root and choose the recovery.tar.md5 you created rather than the usual file. Flash in download mode and you're good to go.

jooniloh said:
Nope. That's what we all tried and it failed for us too. We're trying to figure out a fix or alternative to this. Anyways, to fix your device, take the .tar.md5 file found inside the CF auto root directory and open it with an archiver like 7zip. Extract the recovery.img to somewhere and run this tool on it. Then open up the odin included in CF auto root and choose the recovery.tar.md5 you created rather than the usual file. Flash in download mode and you're good to go.
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If there is one thing I've learned in my many years on XDA... DON'T PANIC! Someone will help you. I didn't panic... You helped me hugely. Figured I'd go home and reactivate my Note 3... but didn't even have to do that. THANKS jooniloh! Many thanks...

beejmeister said:
If there is one thing I've learned in my many years on XDA... DON'T PANIC! Someone will help you. I didn't panic... You helped me hugely. Figured I'd go home and reactivate my Note 3... but didn't even have to do that. THANKS jooniloh! Many thanks...
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No problem. Glad I could help. Now let's just hope for a stable root method soon! Out of curiosity, are you also on NK1? I wonder if anyone who didn't upgrade was able to get root successfully . . .

beejmeister said:
OK. I wasn't too chicken... and should have been! HELP!!!!!
I attempted the ODIN flash with the proper CF that states that it is for the Sprint Edge... and now have a soft (I hope) bricked phone. The message I have on the screen right now is:
"Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again."
Like I said.... HELP!!!!!
I'm not familiar with KIES but I guess I'll get that way....
Update: I am able to get into download mode... now now if I could just get my hands on a STOCK ROM to ODIN... ANYONE?
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Man, this is happening fast... I just got it done successfuly rooting my Sprint Edge. Don't freak, follow the instructions on this thread which works on Tmobile devices. I didn't install the SD card fix file yet, but may if I need it. You are basically starting at the FAIL point of that thread. Although you need the SU file on your phone, which you may be able to get it by putting it on a Microsd and accessing it from recovery that way. Good Luck, and don't panic, lol.
EDIT: See my post here : http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-edge/general/info-galaxy-note-edge-sm-n915-t2945942 for more details on what worked for me

jooniloh said:
No problem. Glad I could help. Now let's just hope for a stable root method soon! Out of curiosity, are you also on NK1? I wonder if anyone who didn't upgrade was able to get root successfully . . .
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Yup! On NK1. Did the update yesterday when I first got the phone. Guess we're seeing a pattern here!
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Next1776 said:
Man, this is happening fast... I just got it done successfuly rooting my Sprint Edge. Don't freak, follow the instructions on this thread which works on Tmobile devices. I didn't install the SD card fix file yet, but may if I need it. You are basically starting at the FAIL point of that thread. Although you need the SU file on your phone, which you may be able to get it by putting it on a Microsd and accessing it from recovery that way. Good Luck, and don't panic, lol.
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OK. Now I'll ask THE question: Next1776, are YOU on NK1?

Next1776 said:
Man, this is happening fast... I just got it done successfuly rooting my Sprint Edge. Don't freak, follow the instructions on this thread which works on Tmobile devices. I didn't install the SD card fix file yet, but may if I need it. You are basically starting at the FAIL point of that thread. Although you need the SU file on your phone, which you may be able to get it by putting it on a Microsd and accessing it from recovery that way. Good Luck, and don't panic, lol.
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Can you tell me exactly what you did step by step? Also are you on the latest sprint firmware?
And what version of TWRP did you use?

beejmeister said:
Yup! On NK1. Did the update yesterday when I first got the phone. Guess we're seeing a pattern here!
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OK. Now I'll ask THE question: Next1776, are YOU on NK1?
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NK1
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jooniloh said:
Can you tell me exactly what you did step by step? Also are you on the latest sprint firmware?
And what version of TWRP did you use?
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I actually downloaded the Chainfire file yesterday for the SM N915P, but was still too chicken to try it. After I saw this thread today, I decided to go for it. All I basically did was follow the instructions in TEKHD 's thread for the SM915T.
-Dowloaded Chainfire's Sprint AutoRoot file, Unzipped it.
-Put phone in download mode, selcted the Chainfire's Sprint AutoRoot tar file and hit Start.
-ODIN flashed "FAIL".
-I then flashed a 2.8.0.0 TWRP file for the Note 4, which ODIN said was successful, but it would not boot into recovery (so don't do that).
-I flashed the 2.8.1.1 Tmobile TWRP file from TEKHD's thread, ODIN said success.
-Booted into recovery, adjusted settings for brightness in TWRP, (TWRP was acting really flaky, but I pressed on) I couldn't find the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip file in recovery, (I put the file on my removable SD card) so I rebooted recovery, and this time was able to find the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip, and flashed it.
-Wiped cache/ Dalvik Cache. Hit Reboot-> System, TWRP said it didn't appear to have root, do I want to root? Hit yes, go , whatever, it rebooted, let settle for a few minutes, and ROOT was born!
Hope that helps and I didn't miss something, but thats how it went down for me.
To sum it up, Follow TEKHD's Tmobile thread, with the exception of the Tmobile Chainfire file, (use the Sprint one obviously) I also did not flash the SD card fix from that thread.
Let me know if you have questions, but I will have to bug out for a while here until this evening...
Good Luck everyone!

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NK1
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I actually downloaded the Chainfire file yesterday for the SM N915P, but was still too chicken to try it. After I saw this thread today, I decided to go for it. All I basically did was follow the instructions in TEKHD 's thread for the SM915T.
-Dowloaded Chainfire's Sprint AutoRoot file, Unzipped it.
-Put phone in download mode, selcted the Chainfire's Sprint AutoRoot tar file and hit Start.
-ODIN flashed "FAIL".
-I then flashed a 2.8.0.0 TWRP file for the Note 4, which ODIN said was successful, but it would not boot into recovery (so don't do that).
-I flashed the 2.8.1.1 Tmobile TWRP file from TEKHD's thread, ODIN said success.
-Booted into recovery, adjusted settings for brightness in TWRP, (TWRP was acting really flaky, but I pressed on) I couldn't find the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip file in recovery, (I put the file on my removable SD card) so I rebooted recovery, and this time was able to find the UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.16.zip, and flashed it.
-Wiped cache/ Dalvik Cache. Hit Reboot-> System, TWRP said it didn't appear to have root, do I want to root? Hit yes, go , whatever, it rebooted, let settle for a few minutes, and ROOT was born!
Hope that helps and I didn't miss something, but thats how it went down for me.
To sum it up, Follow TEKHD's Tmobile thread, with the exception of the Tmobile Chainfire file, (use the Sprint one obviously) I also did not flash the SD card fix from that thread.
Let me know if you have questions, but I will have to bug out for a while here until this evening...
Good Luck everyone!
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No need to flash the SD card fix. there's apps on the play store that will patch the necessary files for that (and you can delete the app afterwards). Interesting that the TMO twrp worked . . . Someone should try that with the SPRINT twrp 2.8.1.1 found here.
Edit: I tried repeatedly to flash both 2.8.1.1 and 2.8.1.0 versions of the SPRINT NOTE 4 twrp and odin consistently crashed on "File analysis".
Edit: I took the plunge and went with the tmobile method. Nothing went wrong. Everything seems to be working fine. The TMO Note 4 recovery is annoying though (two strips of white on both sides of the screen). I didn't have any issues with how it ran like Next1776 did though.
Edit: I'm experiencing some odd issues. The primary one is that anything I install through xposed or f-droid takes FOREVER to install. Anyone else getting this?

jooniloh said:
No need to flash the SD card fix. there's apps on the play store that will patch the necessary files for that (and you can delete the app afterwards). Interesting that the TMO twrp worked . . . Someone should try that with the SPRINT twrp 2.8.1.1 found here.
Edit: I tried repeatedly to flash both 2.8.1.1 and 2.8.1.0 versions of the SPRINT NOTE 4 twrp and odin consistently crashed on "File analysis".
Edit: I took the plunge and went with the tmobile method. Nothing went wrong. Everything seems to be working fine. The TMO Note 4 recovery is annoying though (two strips of white on both sides of the screen). I didn't have any issues with how it ran like Next1776 did though.
Edit: I'm experiencing some odd issues. The primary one is that anything I install through xposed or f-droid takes FOREVER to install. Anyone else getting this?
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BUt just to confirm, jooniloh.... you do have confirmable root? Guess my clue should be that you are using xposed.... but just wanted to confirm before I went down the rabbit hole....

jooniloh said:
No need to flash the SD card fix. there's apps on the play store that will patch the necessary files for that (and you can delete the app afterwards). Interesting that the TMO twrp worked . . . Someone should try that with the SPRINT twrp 2.8.1.1 found here.
Edit: I tried repeatedly to flash both 2.8.1.1 and 2.8.1.0 versions of the SPRINT NOTE 4 twrp and odin consistently crashed on "File analysis".
Edit: I took the plunge and went with the tmobile method. Nothing went wrong. Everything seems to be working fine. The TMO Note 4 recovery is annoying though (two strips of white on both sides of the screen). I didn't have any issues with how it ran like Next1776 did though.
Edit: I'm experiencing some odd issues. The primary one is that anything I install through xposed or f-droid takes FOREVER to install. Anyone else getting this?
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Awesome. Glad you are able to join the party!
I'm not having any issues right now. I have installed Xposed and Wanam without any issues so far. I did disable Knox and Secure storage with Wanam (under security hacks) as another poster suggested. Maybe also try wiping Cache and dalvik in recovery ? Hopefully we will have a stable custom recovery available soon. I say stable, but I guess this one is "stable" - its just not real pretty...

[Q] AT&T S5 (G900A) Soft-Bricked / Freezes on Boot Logo using any ROM

I'd appreciate any help to get my phone working again. I've only had it for a couple of weeks and I'm hoping I haven't completely ruined it...
I'll try to recall the exact steps I took to get to this point:
First, towelroot wouldn't work to get root due to me accepting the OTA update to 4.4.4 android. So I found on a forum post that you can use Odin to flash the stock kernel and then towelroot will work. So I downloaded the stock kernel and flashed it successfully using Odin. Towelroot was then able to work with success. After that I installed SuperSU and busybox. Then I was using this guide (URL omitted due to forum rules) to install SafeStrap recovery as I'd read CWM recovery didn't work for the G900A model (AT&T). Safestrap seemed to install OK and when I rebooted I was able to get into the SafeStrap software interface. From there, I attempted to flash the CM12 nightly build to the "stock rom" slot (I'd read there was some trouble using the non-stock-rom slots in SafeStrap). That operation completed with success, but when I tried to reboot, it froze at the CM12 splash screen. I tried this with a few more custom ROMS and they all do the same thing (freeze up on boot logo / splash screen).
I've tried using Odin to flash back the stock firmware. As long as I didn't try to flash the bootloader (BL) Odin shows "PASS". However, when it reboots it again hangs on the Samsung splash screen.
So at this point, I've flashed all stock firmware to the phone (except BL) and it freezes and then goes black screen on the Samsung splash screen. Also, it no longer shows the SafeStrap "recovery / continue" bootup screen since I flashed the stock firmware.
Any ideas on how I can get back to a useable device?...

fix
use odin to fix this error will fix your phone
http://odindownload.com/
then follow these directions
Warning! Please find the right Tutorial before you starting the flashing
Do not forget to Backup your phone.
Download the correct and latest Odin versions
Install the Latest Samsung USB Driver
Download and confirm Custom ROM with your device.
Keep in mind that , Most of Samsung phones are different and each one requires various procedures to rooting & flashing with custom ROMs
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I will get the link for the att s5 original rom
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http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-stock-firmware/

Deltax82 said:
use odin to fix this error will fix your phone
http://odindownload.com/
then follow these directions
Warning! Please find the right Tutorial before you starting the flashing
Do not forget to Backup your phone.
Download the correct and latest Odin versions
Install the Latest Samsung USB Driver
Download and confirm Custom ROM with your device.
Keep in mind that , Most of Samsung phones are different and each one requires various procedures to rooting & flashing with custom ROMs
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I will get the link for the att s5 original rom
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http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-stock-firmware/
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@thebeav , @ up
"odindownload.com" will install a LOT of MALWARE (270MB) but NOT ODIN!!!!!!!!!!
Download ODIN (1MB) HERE
Original stock firmware (safe and tested) can be downloaded HERE
Connect your phone in "DOWNLOAD" mode (Power off and then press "Vol down + home + power" at the same time)
Open "ODIN" and select the downloaded firmware as "AP"
Press start (Progress will take about 10 minutes)
Phone will be fine again

LS.xD said:
"odindownload.com" will install a LOT of MALWARE (270MB) but NOT ODIN!!!!!!!!!!
Download ODIN (1MB) HERE
Original stock firmware (safe and tested) can be downloaded HERE
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I downloaded from odin.com that and fixed my brothers note 4 and all three of my virus and malware detecters didn't go off

Deltax82 said:
I downloaded from that and fixed my brothers note 4 and all three of my virus and malware detecters didn't go off
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Go for some working AV.
Avast internet security rings alarm.
And the installer itself looks quite suspicious lol

LS.xD said:
@thebeav , @ up
"odindownload.com" will install a LOT of MALWARE (270MB) but NOT ODIN!!!!!!!!!!
Download ODIN (1MB) HERE
Original stock firmware (safe and tested) can be downloaded HERE
Connect your phone in "DOWNLOAD" mode (Power off and then press "Vol down + home + power" at the same time)
Open "ODIN" and select the downloaded firmware as "AP"
Press start (Progress will take about 10 minutes)
Phone will be fine again
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link checker said your link was harmful virus maybe attached do not use this link
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LS.xD said:
Go for some working AV.
Avast internet security rings alarm.
And the installer itself looks quite suspicious lol
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that's the original odin installer website posted here on XDA by the main people that made this site do your research please

Deltax82 said:
link checker said your link was harmful virus maybe attached do not use this link
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that's the original odin installer website posted here on XDA by the main people that made this site do your research please
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PLease get me link to the post you're talking about.

odin
Hi
Well there are many places to get it. I often go here:
http://androidcentral.us/2013/11/download-odin/
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Administration
xda-developers.com

Deltax82 said:
Hi
Well there are many places to get it. I often go here:
http://androidcentral.us/2013/11/download-odin/
Regards
Administration
xda-developers.com
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Pretty good, but its a completely different website as you posted before. Its not related to "http://odindownload.com" in any kind.
BTW, you're funny, sending me a PM and i can't answer you as you disabled receiving PMs. OMG

LS.xD said:
Pretty good, but its a completely different website as you posted before. Its not related to "http://odindownload.com" in any kind.
BTW, you're funny, sending me a PM and i can't answer you as you disabled receiving PMs. OMG
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its the same program dude go to both and you will see wow im done with this conversation

Deltax82 said:
its the same program dude go to both and you will see wow im done with this conversation
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Don't be mad. Its all about learning and you have great potential doing so...

When I tryto flash the PDA file I downloaded from @lsxD 's link with Odin I get the error "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > Binary 1"

thebeav said:
When I tryto flash the PDA file I downloaded from @lsxD 's link with Odin I get the error "SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 2 > Binary 1"
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Googled the error. Solution is to flash the firmware with PIT file. Only problem is that someone has to give you a working pit file.
MATCHING THREAD
Same problem with other Samsung phone and description for the solution --> CLICK ME

I'm still stuck... I'm just looking to get back to a usable device. I really don't care if it's a stock or custom rom at this point. Any help is appreciated.

I tried flashing with the full firmware package I downloaded (4.4.2 G900A stock firmware) which included a *.pit file inside one of the tarballs. I used the PIT/re-partition option and everything succeeded except it still freezes at the Samsung boot logo.

Anyone? I'm getting desperate here...

thebeav said:
Anyone? I'm getting desperate here...
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Looking not taht good. I tried my best with no success May be at this point or in some days in case no one here is able to help you, you could think about checking ebay for "bootloader repair" should be about 40$

Help with Bricked phone

I need help fixing this problem I'm having, I've tried everything I can think of, in the first pic this is what the phone reboots to after flashing official firmware with Odin and the second pic is what I get when I try to factory wipe. Please help me!!!!

JrTech said:
I need help fixing this problem I'm having, I've tried everything I can think of, in the first pic this is what the phone reboots to after flashing official firmware with Odin and the second pic is what I get when I try to factory wipe. Please help me!!!!
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Try first to install TWRP recovery instead of Samsung recovery using odin with the phone in the downloading mod
Then wipe every thing using Twrp
Then flash that rom using twrp

I installed twrp 3.0.3-0 and i still can't wipe anything, unable to mount data,storage and cache,tried changing the data partition type to vfat but no matter what I try it all ends with unable to mount data, storage and cache

Bro flash 4 firmware file that 100% it will be fix
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/development/j700h-marshmallow-update-method-rom-t3399433
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Just flash 4 firmware AP. CP. BL. CSC and tell me bro..

amarshah said:
Bro flash 4 firmware file that 100% it will be fix
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j7/development/j700h-marshmallow-update-method-rom-t3399433
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Just flash 4 firmware AP. CP. BL. CSC and tell me bro..
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Hey thanks for the input, sorry I haven't replied, but believe it or not everything I do on the internet is with my mobile data and I had no data,I'm in a remote area at the moment but I should be in the city tomorrow, there I'll have access to the WiFi and I'll download and let you know what happens:fingers-crossed:

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Hey thanks for the input, sorry I haven't replied, but believe it or not everything I do on the internet is with my mobile data and I had no data,I'm in a remote area at the moment but I should be in the city tomorrow, there I'll have access to the WiFi and I'll download and let you know what happens:fingers-crossed:
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Ok bro try it and say me?

Hey bro I tried it and got the same result, so here I go again downloading another one, will let u know what happens.

JrTech said:
Hey bro I tried it and got the same result, so here I go again downloading another one, will let u know what happens.
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I'm beginning to think this is hardware related, I've already flashed four different firewares including the one you told me to use and the phone boots up rite back to the same error!!! I'm kinda sceptical though because the Odin flashing always goes well, everything loads until Odin says pass.

JrTech said:
I'm beginning to think this is hardware related, I've already flashed four different firewares including the one you told me to use and the phone boots up rite back to the same error!!! I'm kinda sceptical though because the Odin flashing always goes well, everything loads until Odin says pass.
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Sounds like your partitions are jacked up, might try flashing a new pit file
Sent from my SM-J700P using Tapatalk

JrTech said:
I'm beginning to think this is hardware related, I've already flashed four different firewares including the one you told me to use and the phone boots up rite back to the same error!!! I'm kinda sceptical though because the Odin flashing always goes well, everything loads until Odin says pass.
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Flash the firmware with the PIT file and check re-partition.
How did the device arrive at this state?

ashyx said:
Flash the firmware with the PIT file and check re-partition.
How did the device arrive at this state?
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Hey thanks for the input guys, this phone got wet and when it was dried and turned on again this is the state its started in. I took out the logic board and checked for any damage from the water (corrosion) and its all clean, I even sprayed it with WD (water displacement), allowed it to drain and then heated it with the heat gun which vaporized the WD. I flashed with the pit file and all goes well, but it just reboots back to same errors. Fellas feel free to msg me on WhatsApp +5926792003 anytime. I'm just happy to know there is a place I can ask for help and get it! Here in Guyana the few phone techs I've talk to don't seem to be this in depth with some of the stuff I've learned from here, all these Guyanese tell me to do is change the board but I'd rather be sure that its beyond repair before I invest my hard earned money which is not easy to come by. The cost of the board is around 23000 Guyana dollars, which would be about 105 USD.
I forgot to mention, when I flashed twrp, in the advance wipe option, when I choose repair, I can see an actual size on the system and cache partition, but all other partitions show 0mb.

JrTech said:
Hey thanks for the input guys, this phone got wet and when it was dried and turned on again this is the state its started in. I took out the logic board and checked for any damage from the water (corrosion) and its all clean, I even sprayed it with WD (water displacement), allowed it to drain and then heated it with the heat gun which vaporized the WD. I flashed with the pit file and all goes well, but it just reboots back to same errors. Fellas feel free to msg me on WhatsApp +5926792003 anytime. I'm just happy to know there is a place I can ask for help and get it! Here in Guyana the few phone techs I've talk to don't seem to be this in depth with some of the stuff I've learned from here, all these Guyanese tell me to do is change the board but I'd rather be sure that its beyond repair before I invest my hard earned money which is not easy to come by. The cost of the board is around 23000 Guyana dollars, which would be about 105 USD.
I forgot to mention, when I flashed twrp, in the advance wipe option, when I choose repair, I can see an actual size on the system and cache partition, but all other partitions show 0mb.
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Bro don't ever flash the pit. Go to www.sammobile.com and download the J700TUVU2APK6 firmware. Extract the zip on your PC and open Odin. Now go to Options (2nd tab) and unclick auto reboot. Click bootloader update, Nanderase all and reset time. Put the tar in the AP slot and flash it. When it completes flashing pull your battery. Boot into recovery holding the right buttons and let the phone erase and update the system. When it finishes it should boot into recovery by itself, if it doesn't pull your battery and boot into recovery again. Then let the phone boot and you're good to go. When you root this time and install TWRP make sure OEM unlock and USB debugging are ticked in developer options this time.

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Bro don't ever flash the pit. Go to www.sammobile.com and download the J700TUVU2APK6 firmware. Extract the zip on your PC and open Odin. Now go to Options (2nd tab) and unclick auto reboot. Click bootloader update, Nanderase all and reset time. Put the tar in the AP slot and flash it. When it completes flashing pull your battery. Boot into recovery holding the right buttons and let the phone erase and update the system. When it finishes it should boot into recovery by itself, if it doesn't pull your battery and boot into recovery again. Then let the phone boot and you're good to go. When you root this time and install TWRP make sure OEM unlock and USB debugging are ticked in developer options this time.
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Hey thanks bro, going to try this now, will post what happens.

Metabolic12 said:
Bro don't ever flash the pit. Go to www.sammobile.com and download the J700TUVU2APK6 firmware. Extract the zip on your PC and open Odin. Now go to Options (2nd tab) and unclick auto reboot. Click bootloader update, Nanderase all and reset time. Put the tar in the AP slot and flash it. When it completes flashing pull your battery. Boot into recovery holding the right buttons and let the phone erase and update the system. When it finishes it should boot into recovery by itself, if it doesn't pull your battery and boot into recovery again. Then let the phone boot and you're good to go. When you root this time and install TWRP make sure OEM unlock and USB debugging are ticked in developer options this time.
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Please don't make statements when you're not sure what it is your advising.
Flashing the firmware hasn't worked as already posted.
The device is beyond simply flashing the firmware. It is fine to flash the PIT file with the state the device is already in.
@JrTech
It seems your partitions are damaged. There is hope if the system partition can be mounted which means the EMMC isn't totally dead.
Boot to TWRP and save the recovery log. Post the recovery.log file here (not the output).

ashyx said:
Please don't make statements when you're not sure what it is your advising.
Flashing the firmware hasn't worked as already posted.
The device is beyond simply flashing the firmware. It is fine to flash the PIT file with the state the device is already in.
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I was just checking on the firmware he advised to download and wondering how would this be compatible with my j700h, because this is a T-Mobile update

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I was just checking on the firmware he advised to download and wondering how would this be compatible with my j700h, because this is a T-Mobile update
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Exactly, it's the wrong firmware.
Did you ensure to check Re-partition when flashing?

ashyx said:
Please don't make statements when you're not sure what it is your advising.
Flashing the firmware hasn't worked as already posted.
The device is beyond simply flashing the firmware. It is fine to flash the PIT file with the state the device is already in.
@JrTech
It seems your partitions are damaged. There is hope if the system partition can be mounted which means the EMMC isn't totally dead.
Boot to TWRP and save the recovery log. Post the recovery.log file here (not the output).
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Cool will post the log in a few mins

ashyx said:
Exactly, it's the wrong firmware.
Did you ensure to check Re-partition when flashing?
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Yes I did, and I do think when I add the pit file Odin automatically checks re-partition, I checked to make sure and it is set to re-partition, all with the same result as before.

Hey ashyx I'm out running an errand, but I'll post the log as soon as I get back in. Thanks for your help and patience bro!

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Hey ashyx I'm out running an errand, but I'll post the log as soon as I get back in. Thanks for your help and patience bro!
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No rush, I'm at work for the next few hours, so won't be able to examine the log until then.

Repair firmwares??

So im wondering if anyone has repair firmwares for the USA SM_G955U. i recently installed a U2QK4 update OTAusing ADB from the ATT section and everything went bad from there. I was told i may not be able to downgrade but thats not the problem. I CANT DO ANYTHING WITH MY PHONE NOW! IT HAS NO RECOVERY AT ALL IT JUST FLICKERS THE BLUE SCREEN WITH THE ANDROID AND A TEXT APPEARS OCCASIONALLY ON THE FLICKERING SCREEN WITH A WHOLE BUNCH OF FAILS. THERE IS NO UPLOAD MODE AT ALL. I CAN ONLY ACCESS DOWNLOAD MODE WHICH MAKES NO SENSE TO FLASH ANYTHING CAUSE NOTHING WORKS. THE ONLY THING THAT IS FLASHABLE ON NON-MODDED AND MODDED ODIN IS CP! I DONT EXACTLY UNDERSTOOD WHAT HAPPENED. EVERYTHING WAS OPERABLE AND THEN THE PHONE ENCRYPTED ITSELF,REBOOTED ANDA BLUE SCREEN WITH A CARD WAS FLASHING AND ALL WENT TO HELL. TRIED REBOOTING AND THATS WHERE IT ALL BEGAN! I HAVE NEVER EXPERIENCED THAT ON A PHONE BEFORE!
ITS BEEN DAYS SINCE THIS HAPPENED AND I WAS TOLD THE FIRMWARE WAS BEING UPDATED FROM THE OP AND STILL NOTHING! I DONT THINK PEOPLE SHOULD POST THINGS TO FLASH WITH JUST A WARNING ON HERE, THEY SHOULD TEST IT BEFORE POSTING BECAUSE PEOPLE LIKE ME GET CURIOUS AND WANT TO FLASH THINGS,BUT, THE POSTER DOESNT HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT IT DOES!NOT HIS FAULT AS I AM TO BLAME,
ILL SAY IT HERE AGAIN SO PEOPLE DONT THINK IM BLAMING ANYONE,
I I AM TO BLAME!!!!
OKAY, BUT, NOW I AM STUCK WITH A $950 PAPERWEIGHT! AND HONESTLY I WANTED TO BRICK IT, BUT, I THOUGHT WARRANTY OR INSURANCE WOULD COVER IT IN WHICH THEY WONT BECAUSE ATT IS GETTING CRAPPY WITH THEIR CUSTOMER SERVICE. IT SEEMS I HAVE BEEN LEFT IN THE DARK WITH NO CLUES OR HELP.
SORRY FOR CAPITAL LETTERS FORGOT TO TURN IT OFF AND AM NOT ABOUT TO RE-TYPE.
IF ANYONE KNOWS WHAT TO DO OR HOW TO FIX THIS PLEASE HELP.
(AND GETTING A NEW PHONE WONT HELP, SO THAT RESPONSE IS SHOT)
LOOKING FOR A FIX. THANKS IN ADVANCE

Please, don't SHOUT!

dalanik said:
Please, don't SHOUT!
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Haha I didn't know text could be so loud shoot I even hurt my ears while I typed this hahaha

podagee said:
Haha I didn't know text could be so loud shoot I even hurt my ears while I typed this hahaha
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Few things:
U2QK4? I don't think that's a model number for a firmware... We certainly haven't seen a U2 g955/0u firmware yet...
And sammobile has it as u1aqk3 for vzw so tmb should be u1qk4.
Can you double check what you flashed?

podagee said:
So im wondering if anyone has repair firmwares for the USA SM_G955U. i recently installed a U2QK4 update OTAusing ADB from the ATT section and everything went bad from there. I was told i may not be able to downgrade but thats not the problem. {screaming redacted }
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1. A good, new odin that will flash an official package.
https://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.12.3.zip
2.Not the latest firmware, but a solid base (which you can then use to OTA updated to the latest patches)
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U/ATT/download/G955USQU1AQC9/129108/
Download both, use the former to flash the latter. Let us know how it goes!
EDIT: AND IF IT DOESN'T WORK! Please attach a screenshot of Odin and a picture of your phone (if you can). It'll help us get you squared away.

partcyborg said:
Few things:
U2QK4? I don't think that's a model number for a firmware... We certainly haven't seen a U2 g955/0u firmware yet...
And sammobile has it as u1aqk3 for vzw so tmb should be u1qk4.
Can you double check what you flashed?
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I'm pretty sure norbarb, the provider of the U2BQK4 firmware knew that it was for the N950(note 8) and posted it in his adb update thread. I bought a new motherboard and will not ever update from that person again because of what has happened. I am not bashing him I just don't want to go through this mess again. and so far I've gotten a bootloader's to flash by using the.elf files from a u2b file from the note 8. Still no recovery and stuck at the bootloader's screen. Can still get into download mode.
The quickest fix I know is for a new motherboard.
Thanks guys

podagee said:
I'm pretty sure norbarb, the provider of the U2BQK4 firmware knew that it was for the N950(note 8) and posted it in his adb update thread. I bought a new motherboard and will not ever update from that person again because of what has happened. I am not bashing him I just don't want to go through this mess again. and so far I've gotten a bootloader's to flash by using the.elf files from a u2b file from the note 8. Still no recovery and stuck at the bootloader's screen. Can still get into download mode.
The quickest fix I know is for a new motherboard.
Thanks guys
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You wouldn't be able to flash n8 firmware on a s8. Secure boot / Knox would stop you

partcyborg said:
You wouldn't be able to flash n8 firmware on a s8. Secure boot / Knox would stop you
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Well idk know ALL I KNOW IS HE PROVIDED A U2BQK4 FILE AND I CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE ELSE EXCEPT ON A NOTE 8 !

podagee said:
Well idk know ALL I KNOW IS HE PROVIDED A U2BQK4 FILE AND I CANT FIND IT ANYWHERE ELSE EXCEPT ON A NOTE 8 !
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Lol no need to capslock everywhere. Just download and flash stock and it will be fine. You can get to download mode right?
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1. A good, new odin that will flash an official package.
https://odindownload.com/download/Odin3_v3.12.3.zip
2.Not the latest firmware, but a solid base (which you can then use to OTA updated to the latest patches)
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-s8/SM-G955U/ATT/download/G955USQU1AQC9/129108/
Download both, use the former to flash the latter. Let us know how it goes!
EDIT: AND IF IT DOESN'T WORK! Please attach a screenshot of Odin and a picture of your phone (if you can). It'll help us get you squared away.
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All due respect but aqc9 is ancient and full of bugs that will make your experience with your phone sub par. Just go to updato.com and download the latest version for your carrier and device. By default updato is slow but if you use a download manager it flies. I can get 3MB/s easily

i honestly dont think people read in these forums. But everyone surely knows everything.
I am starting to get annoyed with that. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY:
1. i have flashed a rom provided by norbarb in the AT&T forums(he took it down) G955USA1US2BQK4,
2. after installing that update, phone went haywire, encrypted and erased everything except download mode,
3. ABSOLUTELY NO RECOVERY AT ALL,
4. nothing will flash over, NOTHING!! phone error: SW REV ablFAILED 1>binary >2 ODIN error. FAIL(AUTH) and FAIL dismatch model in non-modded ODIN and modded odin.
5. i got a bootloader to flash using abl files from a U2b (meaning bootloader 2) from another file U2BQK5 provided from a third party pm.
6. stuck in a bootloop at bootloader screen,
7. STILL NOTHING FLASHES OVER.
8. EDL cable needed per eli, went ahead and ordered another motherboard.
IF ANYONE CARES OR DECIDES TO BADGER ABOUT REPAIR FIRMWARE, PLEASE CHECK OUT GSM FORUMS, THERE ARE OTHER FORUMS WITH USEFUL INFORMATION ABOUT REPAIR FIRMWARES.
thank you all for your help. i just went ahead and ordered another motherboard cause i found it easier and less stressful to deal with less people who do not read the OP.

partcyborg said:
Lol no need to capslock everywhere. Just download and flash stock and it will be fine. You can get to download mode right?
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All due respect but aqc9 is ancient and full of bugs that will make your experience with your phone sub par. Just go to updato.com and download the latest version for your carrier and device. By default updato is slow but if you use a download manager it flies. I can get 3MB/s easily
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yes i can but nothing will flash

podagee said:
yes i can but nothing will flash
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My friend. You keep saying you download stuff from PM or from other sources yet it doesn't seem like you have bothered to try any of the links I or others on here have posted for you. Especially trying the latest Odin can help with software mismatch errors.
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Lol no need to capslock everywhere. Just download and flash stock and it will be fine. You can get to download mode right?
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All due respect but aqc9 is ancient and full of bugs that will make your experience with your phone sub par. Just go to updato.com and download the latest version for your carrier and device. By default updato is slow but if you use a download manager it flies. I can get 3MB/s easily
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No you're right it is ancient BUT it does have a direct update path straight to last month's security patch. And, maybe most importantly, OP could be using an older ODIN and hasn't tried the new one so I figured an older firmware has best shot at being compatible, he can OTA from there.

eregev said:
My friend. You keep saying you download stuff from PM or from other sources yet it doesn't seem like you have bothered to try any of the links I or others on here have posted for you. Especially trying the latest Odin can help with software mismatch errors.
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No you're right it is ancient BUT it does have a direct update path straight to last month's security patch. And, maybe most importantly, OP could be using an older ODIN and hasn't tried the new one so I figured an older firmware has best shot at being compatible, he can OTA from there.
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hey bro, just to clarify with you i have flashed every file that there is from the links provided and from the forums i have about 8 copies of each file haha looks like i wont be running out soon. seems like the reason it crashed is the memory test that the rom i flashed inflated too much. i think it damaged my board which is okay i have another coming.

podagee said:
hey bro, just to clarify with you i have flashed every file that there is from the links provided and from the forums i have about 8 copies of each file haha looks like i wont be running out soon. seems like the reason it crashed is the memory test that the rom i flashed inflated too much. i think it damaged my board which is okay i have another coming.
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Say what now? What made you think it was the memory test? What made you think it was the board or an actual hardware issue with the phone? A memory test can't 'inflate' anything much less can it damage your memory or the actual board.
I had a problem with my device from a badly restored backup where my modem would crash the machine to upload mode moments after booting on anything but a stock rom, and even that the radio didn't work and it would rebolt about 30 times to get to a state where it finished booting at all.
Needless to say I fixed it (I'm still here) but I essentially had to implement my own repair procedure and after about 30 hours total of working in it over two days I managed to get it working enough that I could get a rooted os booted and could then do another restore with a good backup.
If you problem sounds similar (iirc it was in the same general area) and it is then I'm afraid you wasted your money, as all you need is a restore of those partitions outside the rom part of your nvram.

partcyborg said:
Say what now? What made you think it was the memory test? What made you think it was the board or an actual hardware issue with the phone? A memory test can't 'inflate' anything much less can it damage your memory or the actual board.
I had a problem with my device from a badly restored backup where my modem would crash the machine to upload mode moments after booting on anything but a stock rom, and even that the radio didn't work and it would rebolt about 30 times to get to a state where it finished booting at all.
Needless to say I fixed it (I'm still here) but I essentially had to implement my own repair procedure and after about 30 hours total of working in it over two days I managed to get it working enough that I could get a rooted os booted and could then do another restore with a good backup.
If you problem sounds similar (iirc it was in the same general area) and it is then I'm afraid you wasted your money, as all you need is a restore of those partitions outside the rom part of your nvram.
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I've been messaging with Eli and he said an EDL cable would fix the problem as it needs the deep flash. What would be your suggestion? I have been trying everything and I noticed somewhere saying windows 8 had problems with Odin software so I am currently installing a fresh copy of windows 10. Any suggestions would be appreciated

podagee said:
I've been messaging with Eli and he said an EDL cable would fix the problem as it needs the deep flash. What would be your suggestion? I have been trying everything and I noticed somewhere saying windows 8 had problems with Odin software so I am currently installing a fresh copy of windows 10. Any suggestions would be appreciated
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Snapdragon right?

partcyborg said:
Snapdragon right?
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Yes snapdragon G955U AT&T

podagee said:
I've been messaging with Eli and he said an EDL cable would fix the problem as it needs the deep flash. What would be your suggestion? I have been trying everything and I noticed somewhere saying windows 8 had problems with Odin software so I am currently installing a fresh copy of windows 10. Any suggestions would be appreciated
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I thought windoze 10 was the "worst" because of the driver signing gotcha . This was true of me and my alibaba smart watch . For me, I had to resurrect an old h.d. with windoze 7 . . .

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I thought windoze 10 was the "worst" because of the driver signing gotcha . This was true of me and my alibaba smart watch . For me, I had to resurrect an old h.d. with windoze 7 . . .
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Yeah windows 7 is the best but I kinda like the metro theme with 8 and 10, though 8 is bad........

partcyborg said:
Say what now? What made you think it was the memory test? What made you think it was the board or an actual hardware issue with the phone? A memory test can't 'inflate' anything much less can it damage your memory or the actual board.
I had a problem with my device from a badly restored backup where my modem would crash the machine to upload mode moments after booting on anything but a stock rom, and even that the radio didn't work and it would rebolt about 30 times to get to a state where it finished booting at all.
Needless to say I fixed it (I'm still here) but I essentially had to implement my own repair procedure and after about 30 hours total of working in it over two days I managed to get it working enough that I could get a rooted os booted and could then do another restore with a good backup.
If you problem sounds similar (iirc it was in the same general area) and it is then I'm afraid you wasted your money, as all you need is a restore of those partitions outside the rom part of your nvram.
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still waiting on a reply from you