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Bricked Galaxy S6 (SM-G920I) | New Zealand

Dear XDA Community,
I think my phone is soft-bricked (again). When powering on the device I see the Galaxy S6 logo and then straight after it shuts off (not a boot loop).
Goal: Fix phone via Odin without tripping Samsung KNOX or voiding warranty in any way
[Before] My phone came with Lollipop 5.0.2. I rooted it with Ping-Pong-Root.
[Current] Stock Lollipop 5.1.1
Everything has been perfect until yesterday. A friend of mine enabled KNOX Security and pressed reboot when prompted. The phone was stuck in a boot loop which was fixed by a factory reset via android recovery mode.
Once I had done the factory reset and everything was working, I decided to update my device to the latest firmware Lollipop 5.1.1. I enabled debugging mode. Yesterday I was trying to figure out if I could somehow back up data with adb when it was soft-bricked but the device was not recognized with the abd tool only Odin.
Today I noticed the phone was rebooting randomly. I read a post that said to try "wipe cache partition" which in hindsight I should have just done. Yesterday the option to "apply update from ADB" kept saying "Update from ADB is disabled". Me being inquisitive, I tried the option "apply update from ADB" (with no usb attached) thinking that if it worked this time, I could just cancel it by powering off the device. I was WRONG! This is what led to my current issue.
I have tried wipe data/factory reset like I did yesterday to fix the boot loop to no avail.
Current Status:
ODIN MODE
Product name: SM-G920F
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Official
Reactivation Lock: OFF
Secure Download: ENABLED
KNOX warranty void 0 (0x0000)
RP SWREV: B:2 K:2 S:2
In the android recovery menu it says at the bottom: " dm-verification failed... "
I have researched into flashing stock firmware. I have already tried Smart Switch with no luck. Once entering in the correct Model name and S / N number I get the error message: “Unable to find the serial number, model name, or IMEI on the server. Please check and try again.”
I have two other options:
Flashing stock firmware via Odin
Taking it back to my local store and sending it in for repairs
My main concern is hard-bricking the device and voiding the warranty.
I have read that flashing stock firmware through Odin will not void the warranty, can anyone please confirm this? I need to be 100% sure.
If I were to flash via Odin, the next obstacle I face is choosing the correct firmware.
I have some screenshots of my “About Device” page from when I was still on 5.0.2.
On the screenshot, it has Baseband version: G920IDVU1AOD1 .
There is a version with: G920IDVU2DOI2 . I assume I should get that one.
My current rom has the official Spark boot loader image, if I were to flash any of those roms, would I lose it?
Can Samsung see a firmware flash counter?
Medium case scenario:
Assuming that flashing via Odin does not trip KNOX, I flash one of the roms and it does not work. Will Samsung refuse to fix the phone if there was a firmware flash count of eg 2?
Worst case scenario:
The flash is successful but hard-bricks the device. KNOX also may be tripped.
Thank you in advance for your support!

Trystan34 said:
Dear XDA Community,
I think my phone is soft-bricked (again). When powering on the device I see the Galaxy S6 logo and then straight after it shuts off (not a boot loop).
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The Knox counter is not triggered when we flash a stock firmware through Odin, therefore the warranty will not be void.

Uzair40 said:
The Knox counter is not triggered when we flash a stock firmware through Odin, therefore the warranty will not be void.
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Thank you. I have successfully unbricked my Galaxy S6

how?

Im on the same boat right now.
But device is not being detected via Odin either..
Sorry btw if thread has been dead for a while.
How did you managed to unbrick it btw, would you mind sharing the steps you performed?

Trystan34 said:
Thank you. I have successfully unbricked my Galaxy S6
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Glad to hear that your problem is solved !

SM-G920F Bricked/Won't boot

Hello all, first time poster but I've been using xda for a while.
I was following a guys video on youtube on how to Android 6 using ODIN and got to the step of flashing my 5.1.1 bootloader, well it failed.
The phone rebooted and ODIN said FAIL in red.. I now get "SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 2 BINARY 1" with the Samsung Boot logo.
I've tried Samsung Kies & Smart Switch but it says the device cannot be initialized or something even though it's the correct model and serial number from my sticker.
I've downloaded the 5.1.1 STOCK firmware from SamMobile and selected the TAR file for AP in ODIN and then failed aswell, my phone rebooted and said the same error message "SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 2 BINARY 1"
Could someone please help me, I tried to flash TWRP and that fails too, I ain't bothered about losing everything, would just like my phone to work again please.
Much appreciated if anyone can help!
Curt

curtblunt said:
Hello all, first time poster but I've been using xda for a while.
I was following a guys video on youtube on how to Android 6 using ODIN and got to the step of flashing my 5.1.1 bootloader, well it failed.
The phone rebooted and ODIN said FAIL in red.. I now get "SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 2 BINARY 1" with the Samsung Boot logo.
I've tried Samsung Kies & Smart Switch but it says the device cannot be initialized or something even though it's the correct model and serial number from my sticker.
I've downloaded the 5.1.1 STOCK firmware from SamMobile and selected the TAR file for AP in ODIN and then failed aswell, my phone rebooted and said the same error message "SW REV CHECK FAIL DEVICE 2 BINARY 1"
Could someone please help me, I tried to flash TWRP and that fails too, I ain't bothered about losing everything, would just like my phone to work again please.
Much appreciated if anyone can help!
Curt
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You could try using a genuine Samsung cable. I find that my other generic cable's are fine for transferring data, but don't play nice with Odin or Kies.
You could also check out this post.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/how-to-fix-rev-check-fail-device-2-t3146522
Zac

[RECOVERY FAILED TO FLASH] please help!

Hai all! I'm loosing hours finding a solution around! I've a G900F @ lollipop 5.0, I poot in download mode, connect ODIN, all is ok. It uploads and phone says SECURE CHECK FAIL: recovery.
Yes I've USB debug turned on, and as well the Samsung Reactivation Lock is unchecked!
Somewhere I read to "enable OEM unlock" in settings, but I can't find this setting anywhere!
I tried flash CWM, TWRP, different options, the phone simply doesn't want to accept the recovery!
What can I do? I'm really pissed off, lost hours to read everywhere.

are you sure it is g900f it is looking like an locked bootloader device ensure youre phone not fake g900f in download mode

sounds like you got a bum deal, dude. Check your model number in download mode

Hi, what you mean with "bum deal"? Yes it's a G900v, how can I solve the issue? Thank you a lot!!

Barabba11 said:
Hi, what you mean with "bum deal"? Yes it's a G900v, how can I solve the issue? Thank you a lot!!
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Try reflash stock rom via odin then try again but be cearful read what u flash

Settings>security >untick reactivation lock that simple

can't flash stock firmware neither twrp

Hi,
i recently bought this galaxy s6 i think it's from wind mobile italy
when i try to turn on it gives me "this device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset"
i looked in a couple of threads and i found that i should downgrade to 5.1.1 in order to access to phone
what i did ?
1-download 5.1.1 firmware and odin
2-try to flash via odin (PA)
it gives me this : "sw rev check fail device 3 binary 2" (failture)
3-then i tryed to install twrp via odin
and it gives me this :"custom binary blocked by r/l"
btw this is what i found writen in download mode :
____________________________________
-odin mode
-product name : SM-G920F
-current binary : samsung official
-system statusfficial
-reactivation lock : o,
-secure download: enabled
-knox warany void 0 (x0000)
-rp swrev b:3 k:2 s:2
___________________________________
please help me im stuck here

poursystem said:
Hi,
i recently bought this galaxy s6 i think it's from wind mobile italy
when i try to turn on it gives me "this device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset"
i looked in a couple of threads and i found that i should downgrade to 5.1.1 in order to access to phone
what i did ?
1-download 5.1.1 firmware and odin
2-try to flash via odin (PA)
it gives me this : "sw rev check fail device 3 binary 2" (failture)
3-then i tryed to install twrp via odin
and it gives me this :"custom binary blocked by r/l"
btw this is what i found writen in download mode :
____________________________________
-odin mode
-product name : SM-G920F
-current binary : samsung official
-system statusfficial
-reactivation lock : o,
-secure download: enabled
-knox warany void 0 (x0000)
-rp swrev b:3 k:2 s:2
___________________________________
please help me im stuck here
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Most probably because of reactivation lock is 'On'. When enabled, no factory reset allowed. Flash back to original firmware and try to enter the system. It's going to be a bit messy because I'm sure you don't remember the original firmware. Hope it doesn't has any screen lock.
Sent from my SM-G925F

thanks mate for the comment , i just dont know what you mean by screen lock , cuz i can't even power upthe phone :/

poursystem said:
thanks mate for the comment , i just dont know what you mean by screen lock , cuz i can't even power upthe phone :/
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Try to flash the firmware using smart switch[emergency firmware reinitialization) or odin.
Isn't it better to return it to the person who sold it?.
Sent from my SM-G925F

If u have mm as stock frimware thn u cant downgrade it if u want any help pm me with ur problem in detail and hit thanks button

bottom line , what's the way to turn on my phone withoutgetting the "this device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset" message

poursystem said:
bottom line , what's the way to turn on my phone withoutgetting the "this device is locked because of an abnormal factory reset" message
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The only way is flash mm firmware again. As you said it's from wind, flash the latest for wind. Smart switch probably will decide the best, so try with it.
Sent from my SM-G925F

S6 SM-G920F No recovery, and stuck in bootloop even after successful Flash.

My S6 has been bricked for months,i cant get to the recovery menu tried flashing twrp recovery and stock recovery but didnt work. All i can get is the SAMSUNG screen and odin download mode. I then tried to flash the stock 6.0 for my S6 (G920FXXS4DPH8_G920FOJV3DPC1_G920FXXS4DPG3_HOME.tar.md5) , all flashing attempt seems to finish successfully on odin but doesnt end up booting up nor having a recovery when the phone restarts. the flashing procedure was done using odin3.10.6
i have been a fan of this site for years, and just ended up registering due to this problem. loool
Help please

Try different versions of odin.

P J said:
My S6 has been bricked for months,i cant get to the recovery menu tried flashing twrp recovery and stock recovery but didnt work. All i can get is the SAMSUNG screen and odin download mode. I then tried to flash the stock 6.0 for my S6 (G920FXXS4DPH8_G920FOJV3DPC1_G920FXXS4DPG3_HOME.tar.md5) , all flashing attempt seems to finish successfully on odin but doesnt end up booting up nor having a recovery when the phone restarts. the flashing procedure was done using odin3.10.6
i have been a fan of this site for years, and just ended up registering due to this problem. loool
Help please
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Take a break from ODIN and install "Smart Switch for PC or Mac". Go to "more" on top right corner and do a software reinitialize. Type in your phone's model e.g. SM-G920F, hit search, type in your phone's serial number, and it will download and flash the latest ROM straight from Samsung.
Search this in Google for a YouTube video "samsung smart switch initialization" to get the picture of how easy this is going to be.
If it doesn't work, then go back to odin, assuming you have the proper ROM, and check the nand erase option. Do not check the repartition option!!!
BTW, @ronnie498, this thread probably belongs to the Q&A section, not the general section. Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA-Developers mobile app

Commodore 64 said:
Take a break from ODIN and install "Smart Switch for PC or Mac". Go to "more" on top right corner and do a software reinitialize. Type in your phone's model e.g. SM-G920F, hit search, type in your phone's serial number, and it will download and flash the latest ROM straight from Samsung.
Search this in Google for a YouTube video "samsung smart switch initialization" to get the picture of how easy this is going to be.
If it doesn't work, then go back to odin, assuming you have the proper ROM, and check the nand erase option. Do not check the repartition option!!!
BTW, @ronnie498, this thread probably belongs to the Q&A section, not the general section. Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Thank You very much for your reply, but that didnt work. Smart switch keeps saying "Please Check the model name and S/N, and enter them again" doe i put the right S/N printed at the back of my S6. As for re-trying odin with the "nand erase all" option checked, odin passed but my S6 SM-G920F is still stuck in a bootloop with no recovery. Just ODIN download mode.
:crying: :crying:

920F is international, but there are so many variations of those. Is it a European version? UK model? Maybe try Samung Kies3 this time. Before you uninstall Smart Switch to install Kies3, try the SM-G920F and your S/N once more making sure all letters are CAPs and things like the letter o is not miss typed by a zero or visa versa. If it says mismatch again, uninstall Smart Switch and try Samsung Kies3 this time.
Meanwhile, do you remember what ROM your phone was on when it was working? Was it Android 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 or 6.0.1? Any other info on the original ROM or last working one?
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA-Developers mobile app

Commodore 64 said:
920F is international, but there are so many variations of those. Is it a European version? UK model? Maybe try Samung Kies3 this time. Before you uninstall Smart Switch to install Kies3, try the SM-G920F and your S/N once more making sure all letters are CAPs and things like the letter o is not miss typed by a zero or visa versa. If it says mismatch again, uninstall Smart Switch and try Samsung Kies3 this time.
Meanwhile, do you remember what ROM your phone was on when it was working? Was it Android 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 or 6.0.1? Any other info on the original ROM or last working one?
Sent from my SM-G920F using
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Samsung Kies doesnt even recognize the model name, as for Smart Switch yh; it still gives me "Please Check the model name and S/N, and enter them again" and i ensured i typed the S/N accurately.
and its a UK model, and No i do not have an idea of the ROM that initially on it before the crash.

What are you writing for model name?