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ON: Galaxy S3 4.4.2 Verizon(d2vzw) -->OK, I know you all may think I didn't read the other debrick threads, your wrong. I made this new thread because i HAVE tried endlessy every method of debrick on this forum and the internet, and no success. I was messing around with safestrap and decided to try and flash a rom called flashingdroid: for some reason. So i did as usual, boot into recovery(safestrap 3.75) and wipe current os and flash the new one. So i wiped my stock rom(after making a backup) and installed/flashed the new one(flashingdroid) and after seemingly a successful flash, i pressed reboot. Then it went downhill. One second after i pressed reboot, the screen flashed quickly, then shutoff, for good. I couldn't boot it or get into recovery or odin or ANYTHING. I tried the microsd method of debricking with minimal success. It will only give me one vibration, then black scree with that method. Nothing else has worked. I know this was a noob mistake somehow, but does anyone know any special tricks or something? Will a good jig maybe work? I have doubt verizon or samsung will accept it back(it was well rooted!). Please anything/anybody help! I really don't want to buy a new phone or jtag it. Thanks!:crying:
You may have read the debrick threads, but what you should have done from the beginning was read and pay attention to which forum you were in. You flashed a ROM for the International version of the S3 onto your Verizon S3. You almost certainly turned your phone into a shiny paper weight. JTAG may be your only hope. If you don't have one, check out mobiletechvideos.com. I'm not familiar enough with safestrap to know if that may have actually saved you since it is not a traditional recovery and I don't know if it touches all the partitions. In the future, research, research, and research, and pay very close attention to exactly what you are flashing onto your phone. For the Verizon S3, you should only flash ROMs from this sub-forum. And when using safestrap, you are restricted to only flashing ROMs with the same build number as what your phone is currently on in a stock condition.
Ok...Thanks
landshark68 said:
You may have read the debrick threads, but what you should have done from the beginning was read and pay attention to which forum you were in. You flashed a ROM for the International version of the S3 onto your Verizon S3. You almost certainly turned your phone into a shiny paper weight. JTAG may be your only hope. If you don't have one, check out mobiletechvideos.com. I'm not familiar enough with safestrap to know if that may have actually saved you since it is not a traditional recovery and I don't know if it touches all the partitions. In the future, research, research, and research, and pay very close attention to exactly what you are flashing onto your phone. For the Verizon S3, you should only flash ROMs from this sub-forum. And when using safestrap, you are restricted to only flashing ROMs with the same build number as what your phone is currently on in a stock condition.
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Im kinda tired of my so confined locked bootloader and phone model anyways. Im going to purchase a $20 JTAG service off ebay, hope that works.
Root Wizard said:
Im kinda tired of my so confined locked bootloader and phone model anyways. Im going to purchase a $20 JTAG service off ebay, hope that works.
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I'd be very careful with eBay, they tend to be junk. I've been an eBay member over 10 years and ran into a lot of it
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Try MicroSD 16GB (2GB not work)
Confused About What's Possible for Modding a Stock Verizon S3
Can someone please steer me in the right direction? I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 running 4.4.2 stock. I recently rooted my phone, but I realize I am very limited as to any mods I can make due to the locked bootloader. Am I able to modify my OS in some way at all (Safestrap) to make my phone run better, or am I just too late in going about this? I've read so much on this subject, but the more I read, it seems the more confused I get. I want to be careful not to brick my phone and would love to see some precise directions on what I could do. Thanks a million for any help at all!
straykat said:
Can someone please steer me in the right direction? I have a Verizon Galaxy S3 running 4.4.2 stock. I recently rooted my phone, but I realize I am very limited as to any mods I can make due to the locked bootloader. Am I able to modify my OS in some way at all (Safestrap) to make my phone run better, or am I just too late in going about this? I've read so much on this subject, but the more I read, it seems the more confused I get. I want to be careful not to brick my phone and would love to see some precise directions on what I could do. Thanks a million for any help at all!
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You should be able to install xposed but as far as mods your very limited to what you can do with it
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ShapesBlue said:
You should be able to install xposed but as far as mods your very limited to what you can do with it
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Hey, thanks a lot for that! As much as I've read, I've never heard of xposed. I'll research it and see what it takes and what it will do for my phone. If it helps at all, which I'm sure it will, that would be great. Thanks again for your reply!
straykat said:
Hey, thanks a lot for that! As much as I've read, I've never heard of xposed. I'll research it and see what it takes and what it will do for my phone. If it helps at all, which I'm sure it will, that would be great. Thanks again for your reply!
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Your very welcome. That's what xda is all about. Helping others
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XDA Forum - the best place for learning...
ShapesBlue said:
Your very welcome. That's what xda is all about. Helping others
Sent from my Nexus 5
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ShapesBlue-
It's hard to compare this forum with the others. I believe the people here are the most knowledgeable and, like you, very helpful. Funny enough, or not, I posed a related question on another site (initials AC), and it took over 150 views and a week later before anybody offered a reply. Anyway, I can see there is lots of information on this forum about xposed, so now I'll go and learn as much as I can about it. Thanks again for your help!
Btw, here's a link for others like me who are clueless about xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299428
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ShapesBlue-
It's hard to compare this forum with the others. I believe the people here are the most knowledgeable and, like you, very helpful. Funny enough, or not, I posed a related question on another site (initials AC), and it took over 150 views and a week later before anybody offered a reply. Anyway, I can see there is lots of information on this forum about xposed, so now I'll go and learn as much as I can about it. Thanks again for your help!
Btw, here's a link for others like me who are clueless about xposed: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2299428
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I've been around the web going on nearly 20 years and I'd have to agree some are more helpful than others. I find xda to be a great resource for anything android or windows phone related. And yes I agree some are a lot more helpful than others. The guys and gals still lurking around the VZW S3 forums have been here since the beginning for this phone and even though mine is no longer active I still use it daily, mostly for games but will probably never give it up. It was my first true (I'm comparing it to the HTC thunderbolt) android phone
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Can't Believe What I - did! - - - Need Help Rebooting Phone
ShapesBlue said:
I've been around the web going on nearly 20 years and I'd have to agree some are more helpful than others. I find xda to be a great resource for anything android or windows phone related. And yes I agree some are a lot more helpful than others. The guys and gals still lurking around the VZW S3 forums have been here since the beginning for this phone and even though mine is no longer active I still use it daily, mostly for games but will probably never give it up. It was my first true (I'm comparing it to the HTC thunderbolt) android phone
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ShapesBlue-
I seem to have gotten into big trouble - I hope there's a solution. I learned all about Xposed and installed it along with about a dozen modules. Everything was working great, except the torch/flashlight... [I wanted that! ] so, I saw a download for a module on this forum to fix the flashlight... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-flashlight-fixer-fix-devices-t2867267 . Well, since doing that, I think I realized that I should have left the flashlight alone! When I tried to reboot after adding the module to xposed, I ended up in what i believe is a boot loop. The Samsung screen comes on, and then it gets stuck on the red Verizon screen. I never dreamed that a module installation could cause this; and I guess I figured if it ever happened I could get into recovery mode and restore everthing. Btw, I had done a complete backup of my phone using Titanium on my sd card.
So, here's what I can/can't do now. I can push "down-volume-button" + home + power to get to screen where you can download a cusom OS - then pushing volume-up-button goes to screen that says "Downloading...Do not turn off target!! (Nothing seems to happen from here.) - - - I cannot enter recovery mode by pressing "volume-up" + home + power keys. When I do that I get the big yellow triangle with message - System software not authorized...go to nearest Verizon store. hmmmm.... So, am I hard bricked or soft bricked? Do I have a way out? Thanks very much for any help with this!
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ShapesBlue-
I seem to have gotten into big trouble - I hope there's a solution. I learned all about Xposed and installed it along with about a dozen modules. Everything was working great, except the torch/flashlight... [I wanted that! ] so, I saw a download for a module on this forum to fix the flashlight... http://forum.xda-developers.com/xposed/modules/xposed-flashlight-fixer-fix-devices-t2867267 . Well, since doing that, I think I realized that I should have left the flashlight alone! When I tried to reboot after adding the module to xposed, I ended up in what i believe is a boot loop. The Samsung screen comes on, and then it gets stuck on the red Verizon screen. I never dreamed that a module installation could cause this; and I guess I figured if it ever happened I could get into recovery mode and restore everthing. Btw, I had done a complete backup of my phone using Titanium on my sd card.
So, here's what I can/can't do now. I can push "down-volume-button" + home + power to get to screen where you can download a cusom OS - then pushing volume-up-button goes to screen that says "Downloading...Do not turn off target!! (Nothing seems to happen from here.) - - - I cannot enter recovery mode by pressing "volume-up" + home + power keys. When I do that I get the big yellow triangle with message - System software not authorized...go to nearest Verizon store. hmmmm.... So, am I hard bricked or soft bricked? Do I have a way out? Thanks very much for any help with this!
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No problem. Your soft bricked and it seems your on the latest firmware, correct me if I'm wrong
4.4.2 NE1? If so you can use Odin to flash back to stock 4.4.2 and you should be ok
Sent from my Nexus 5
ShapesBlue said:
No problem. Your soft bricked and it seems your on the latest firmware, correct me if I'm wrong
4.4.2 NE1? If so you can use Odin to flash back to stock 4.4.2 and you should be ok
Sent from my Nexus 5
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ShapesBlue-
That's great news!!! Thanks!
I believe my phone was on 4.4.3. A file I used in my rooting process using Towelroot was I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW; I used Odin before for the root procedure, so the program of course is on my PC. Is there a thread around with instructions how to flash back to the stock firmware? Thanks again a million for getting back to me!
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ShapesBlue-
That's great news!!! Thanks!
I believe my phone was on 4.4.3. A file I used in my rooting process using Towelroot was I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW; I used Odin before for the root procedure, so the program of course is on my PC. Is there a thread around with instructions how to flash back to the stock firmware? Thanks again a million for getting back to me!
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But of course. Check this out which should get you what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
Sent from my Nexus 5
Try kies
straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
That's great news!!! Thanks!
I believe my phone was on 4.4.3. A file I used in my rooting process using Towelroot was I535VRUDNE1_I535VZWDNE1_VZW; I used Odin before for the root procedure, so the program of course is on my PC. Is there a thread around with instructions how to flash back to the stock firmware? Thanks again a million for getting back to me!
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Instead of odin, you could try using samasung kies 3 and use its emergencey firmware recovery tool which dl's and intalls the correct, latest firmware on your device.
What you do:
Install kies 3 on your computer.
Boot to odin mode on your phone.
Click on tools in kies.
Select emergency firmware recovery option.
Follow on screen directions.
Hope I helped!
ShapesBlue said:
But of course. Check this out which should get you what you need
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2639337
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Shapes Blue & Root Wizard,
Thanks much for your replies. Is it possible for me, having had 4.4.3 on phone, to go to 4.3 instead of 4.4.2? Seems some people think that's an advantage, but I'm not sure. If I did do that, could I still run xposed?
Btw, RW, I tried using your idea, but when I was attempting to do the emergency Firmware Recovery, it asked for a computer code...??? So, that method doesn't seem to be a good route for me, but thanks for the tip!
You guys don't know how happy I am to have you come to the rescue! I've been using an old iPhone 4 for calls, etc.... during the day which I don't like at all! I'll be real glad to get back to AndroidLand. Thanks again!!!
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Shapes Blue & Root Wizard,
Thanks much for your replies. Is it possible for me, having had 4.4.3 on phone, to go to 4.3 instead of 4.4.2? Seems some people think that's an advantage, but I'm not sure. If I did do that, could I still run xposed?
Btw, RW, I tried using your idea, but when I was attempting to do the emergency Firmware Recovery, it asked for a computer code...??? So, that method doesn't seem to be a good route for me, but thanks for the tip!
You guys don't know how happy I am to have you come to the rescue! I've been using an old iPhone 4 for calls, etc.... during the day which I don't like at all! I'll be real glad to get back to AndroidLand. Thanks again!!!
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I'm 100% sure the last update on the VZW S3 was 4.4.2 NE1. As long as you can root the phone you should be able to run xposed without an issue
And no you cannot downgrade to anything other than what your currently on
Sent from my Nexus 5
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Root Wizard said:
Instead of odin, you could try using samasung kies 3 and use its emergencey firmware recovery tool which dl's and intalls the correct, latest firmware on your device.
What you do:
Install kies 3 on your computer.
Boot to odin mode on your phone.
Click on tools in kies.
Select emergency firmware recovery option.
Follow on screen directions.
Hope I helped!
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Kies won't always work as it should
Sent from my Nexus 5
Still Not Up & Running...
ShapesBlue-
Believe-it-or-not, I still haven't been able to get my s3 back up & running. When I open Odin3 v 3.09 and try to flash the firmware 1534VRUDNE1 . . . . .tar.md5 , it doesn't successfully load to the s3. I've attached a screenshot showing the Odin screen. It show "All threads completed. (succeed 0 failed 1) - btw, when I click on the firmware file within Odin, nothing appears in the box to the right of the AP field; is that correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
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ShapesBlue-
Believe-it-or-not, I still haven't been able to get my s3 back up & running. When I open Odin3 v 3.09 and try to flash the firmware 1534VRUDNE1 . . . . .tar.md5 , it doesn't successfully load to the s3. I've attached a screenshot showing the Odin screen. It show "All threads completed. (succeed 0 failed 1) - btw, when I click on the firmware file within Odin, nothing appears in the box to the right of the AP field; is that correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
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I can't open it. It's in the newest word format docx. I personally haven't had to do this myself and it's been awhile since I've used Odin. Damn MS having to have all files in there own format
Edit: trying to download docs by Google and seeing if it opens
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straykat said:
ShapesBlue-
Believe-it-or-not, I still haven't been able to get my s3 back up & running. When I open Odin3 v 3.09 and try to flash the firmware 1534VRUDNE1 . . . . .tar.md5 , it doesn't successfully load to the s3. I've attached a screenshot showing the Odin screen. It show "All threads completed. (succeed 0 failed 1) - btw, when I click on the firmware file within Odin, nothing appears in the box to the right of the AP field; is that correct?
Thanks for any guidance you can provide.
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Can you get into recovery?
I was able to open it once I downloaded docs by google. It's been so long since I used it though. I can't recall off hand how to use it to be honest
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After I rooted my Note 5 the phone will randomly restart/reboot. Sometimes it happens hours in between each other and sometimes it's minutes in between. I factory reset it I've tried unrooting through SuperSU I've flashed a different rom, the phone would still restart randomly after that. I'm just getting tired of my phone restarting during calls. Someone plz help me I don't want a refurbished phone from my cellular provider ...
ricosuave88 said:
After I rooted my Note 5 the phone will randomly restart/reboot. Sometimes it happens hours in between each other and sometimes it's minutes in between. I factory reset it I've tried unrooting through SuperSU I've flashed a different rom, the phone would still restart randomly after that. I'm just getting tired of my phone restarting during calls. Someone plz help me I don't want a refurbished phone from my cellular provider ...
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Well if you did some more research you would see that it's your kernel causing problems. I won't tell you what kernel to flash because that would be too easy.
ricosuave88 said:
After I rooted my Note 5 the phone will randomly restart/reboot. Sometimes it happens hours in between each other and sometimes it's minutes in between. I factory reset it I've tried unrooting through SuperSU I've flashed a different rom, the phone would still restart randomly after that. I'm just getting tired of my phone restarting during calls. Someone plz help me I don't want a refurbished phone from my cellular provider ...
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Bro when u asking for help give all the info u have. Are u using a Rom any mods. When issue occurs how long does it take to happen. More info is better or your gonna get told to search.
BADASS NOTE 5 & 4 & LG G4
ricosuave88 said:
After I rooted my Note 5 the phone will randomly restart/reboot. Sometimes it happens hours in between each other and sometimes it's minutes in between. I factory reset it I've tried unrooting through SuperSU I've flashed a different rom, the phone would still restart randomly after that. I'm just getting tired of my phone restarting during calls. Someone plz help me I don't want a refurbished phone from my cellular provider ...
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Try skyhigh kernel 2.1 and you're laughing. [emoji5] [emoji5]
I'm having that same issue. I rooted using the guide on here, using Oden, TWRP, and the Noble root Kernal. The phone is only rebooting while making phone calls. It usually happens right around 1 minute into the phone call. I have searched on here and tried coming up with something onew google. From what I have read is it something wrong with the kernal? Just hoping someone can point me in the right direction on how to correct this problem, and is all that needs to be done is flash a different kernal? If so what kernel should I use. Sorry for hijacking your thread, just didn't want to make another one asking the same question. Any help is greatly appreciated
It's a kernel issue, guys. Flash a different one and you should be good.
That's kinda what I gathered, just wanted to verrify that was the issue before I went screwing around and messed something up, thanks for the reply though.
What kernel should we try ? I'm on a tmobile note 5
Well I'm running forever Loco rom no mods except for what comes with rom as stated b4 I have went back to stock backup and still the same problem if anyone who posted in the thread would be so kind to tell me which kernel I should try would be gladly appreciated
ricosuave88 said:
Well I'm running forever Loco rom no mods except for what comes with rom as stated b4 I have went back to stock backup and still the same problem if anyone who posted in the thread would be so kind to tell me which kernel I should try would be gladly appreciated
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Arter's is currently the most stable. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347814397
Akw6190 said:
Arter's is currently the most stable. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347814397
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+1 that's the one 1 flashed and haven't had any reboots since flashing.
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shooter445 said:
+1 that's the one 1 flashed and haven't had any reboots since flashing.
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Same here. Use a new kernel and that problem will be gone.
can i flash kernel with odin pls because i have the same issue with noble kernel
thanks in advance
soulless angel said:
can i flash kernel with odin pls because i have the same issue with noble kernel
thanks in advance
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Yes you can
soulless angel said:
can i flash kernel with odin pls because i have the same issue with noble kernel
thanks in advance
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Twrp flash. Come on people!
shooter445 said:
That's kinda what I gathered, just wanted to verrify that was the issue before I went screwing around and messed something up, thanks for the reply though.
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If you don't know what you're doing then you should do plenty of research... You shouldn't ever "screw around" if you don't know what you're doing. Keep reading and learn how to properly flash everything before you do this stuff or else you'll end up with a fancy paperweight.
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If you don't know what you're doing then you should do plenty of research... You shouldn't ever "screw around" if you don't know what you're doing. Keep reading and learn how to properly flash everything before you do this stuff or else you'll end up with a fancy paperweight.
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Exactly why I did read and ask for confirmation that I was going in the right direction. Thanks
same here Back to stocks
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Couldnt find the way to instal
arter97-kernel-n920tw8-4.3.zip
how to intall this ,,, odin is not recognizing ,
kindly guide me,
alee.tariq said:
arter97-kernel-n920tw8-4.3.zip
how to intall this ,,, odin is not recognizing ,
kindly guide me,
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You need to flash that file through custom recovery. You have to download it to your phone then boot into your custom recovery to install it. Just follow the directions on aryer97's thread where you downloaded the kernal.
Hello & Happy Holidays. I have my t-mobile galaxy note 5 (n920t) that i bought off someone but its frp locked. I can't get an otg cable right now to use that bypass method. I tried to flash the stock rom but didn't work. Tried to flash individual parts of another stock rom (the bl and ap files from the PAC Firmware), still nothing. Tried to flash custom recovery, but blocked by frp. Adb only picks up my phone when it's in recovery mode as sideload, not even being able to reboot or anything from adb. I've been tearing my head out get this damn lock off for 3 weeks now, and i can't find the person i brought it from so i'm feeling hopeless right now. Can anyone please help? Any assistance is greatly appreciated.:fingers-crossed:
I can remove it send me a pm
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re: FRP
mannyfresh2k4 said:
Hello & Happy Holidays. I have my t-mobile galaxy note 5 (n920t) that i bought off someone but its frp locked. I can't get an otg cable right now to use that bypass method. I tried to flash the stock rom but didn't work. Tried to flash individual parts of another stock rom (the bl and ap files from the PAC Firmware), still nothing. Tried to flash custom recovery, but blocked by frp. Adb only picks up my phone when it's in recovery mode as sideload, not even being able to reboot or anything from adb. I've been tearing my head out get this damn lock off for 3 weeks now, and i can't find the person i brought it from so i'm feeling hopeless right now. Can anyone please help? Any assistance is greatly appreciated.:fingers-crossed:
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If you can get into download mode here is good news for you:
Odin Flashing the official stock 5.1.1 Samsung N920T Tmobile
firmware will get your phone running properly again..
You can download the official stock firmware at http://sammobile.com
Be sure to flash using Odin v3.10.7 (older versions may not work.)
Good luck,
Have a great day!
I flashed the stock firmware, the latest one to be exact. It is still locked. Do i have to wait 3 days for frp to be removed like i've heard on previous forums? Should i just try to flash it again? Im dying over here. lol
mannyfresh2k4 said:
Hello & Happy Holidays. I have my t-mobile galaxy note 5 (n920t) that i bought off someone but its frp locked. I can't get an otg cable right now to use that bypass method. I tried to flash the stock rom but didn't work. Tried to flash individual parts of another stock rom (the bl and ap files from the PAC Firmware), still nothing. Tried to flash custom recovery, but blocked by frp. Adb only picks up my phone when it's in recovery mode as sideload, not even being able to reboot or anything from adb. I've been tearing my head out get this damn lock off for 3 weeks now, and i can't find the person i brought it from so i'm feeling hopeless right now. Can anyone please help? Any assistance is greatly appreciated.:fingers-crossed:
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same thing happened to me too about 2 weeks ago. couldn't get past the google log in screen. The only way i was able to get around it was to use the Samsung bypass apk that is floating around on the web. I just bought an otg flash/usb drive for about $12 and used that to install the apk on the phone. worked perfectly. Hopefully you can get your hands on an otg flash drive soon and your problem should be solved my friend.
Good luck.
mannyfresh2k4 said:
I flashed the stock firmware, the latest one to be exact. It is still locked. Do i have to wait 3 days for frp to be removed like i've heard on previous forums? Should i just try to flash it again? Im dying over here. lol
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Have you fixed it ?
Don't panic. You're not screwed.
This happened to me. Odin flash the correct firmware (so if you were on COI5, you need to flash official T-Mobile COI5). It will reboot into Android and when you're going through the setup wizard it will say something like "this phone was previously locked, please enter your Google account to unlock it." Put in the google account you had on the phone before and the password and voila; it will work.
In the future keep OEM unlocking enabled to avoid this
Disregard that, I can't read
brashmadcap said:
Don't panic. You're not screwed.
This happened to me. Odin flash the correct firmware (so if you were on COI5, you need to flash official T-Mobile COI5). It will reboot into Android and when you're going through the setup wizard it will say something like "this phone was previously locked, please enter your Google account to unlock it." Put in the google account you had on the phone before and the password and voila; it will work.
In the future keep OEM unlocking enabled to avoid this
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He bought the phone from someone, how would he know that?
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darkjedi said:
He bought the phone from someone, how would he know that?
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Whoops I can't read
I still didn't fix it, no. I had a good feeling that i can do it without that damn otg cable, but it seems like i don't have a choice. Spent money, now i gotta spend some more. Smh.....
I can remove it for you.
Misterjunky said:
If you can get into download mode here is good news for you:
Odin Flashing the official stock 5.1.1 Samsung N920T Tmobile
firmware will get your phone running properly again..
You can download the official stock firmware at http://sammobile.com
Be sure to flash using Odin v3.10.7 (older versions may not work.)
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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mannyfresh2k4 said:
I still didn't fix it, no. I had a good feeling that i can do it without that damn otg cable, but it seems like i don't have a choice. Spent money, now i gotta spend some more. Smh.....
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Did you do what @Misterjunky posted? You do not need an OTG for this.
Can you get into recovery?
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OTG cable and the apk is the best route to go on this one. cheap too. I just did this.
So what needs to be done to deter this from happening??
recepo1 said:
So what needs to be done to deter this from happening??
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Avoid buying phones from people via Craigslist. If they aren't stolen, chances are the former owner is scamming some other way.
Simple way to tell the seller's motivation: If they know what they're doing, they'll use Swappa, if they've stolen or otherwise borked the phone, they'll use Craigslist.
I've had that same error , ended up i believe. ...that time (been so many soft bricks ) ...I actually used smartswitch emergency recovery mode. Try that or odin
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help with lg and samsung frp lock
I have sboot.bin files i can help you just flash with odin and bam its unlocked.....
You can splice some old USB cables together together a working otg cable. I've had one I did work for years now hooked up to my nexus player
the OTG and apk method was patched already.
gimmemiggy said:
the OTG and apk method was patched already.
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Just downgrade firmware to October update of lollipop and it should work
Hello everybody!
I tried several methods for repairing my phone, but without success.
* I have not bin files or bak files in /efs folder.
how to fix this issue?
Thanks all
sangtiet said:
Hello everybody!
I tried several methods for repairing my phone, but without success.
* I have not bin files or bak files in /efs folder.
how to fix this issue?
Thanks all
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Is your phone just rebooting constantly with no signal bars or imei/baseband info showing as unknown in phone status?
droseofc said:
Is your phone just rebooting constantly with no signal bars or imei/baseband info showing as unknown in phone status?
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Yes, It's.
Rom cook: My phone just rebooting constantly with no signal bars or imei/baseband info showing as unknown in phone status.
Rom stock: My phone unbootable because dm-verity verification failed.
Put your phone in download mode and let it die completely after it dies wait 10 minutes, then plug in to your charger and turn on, it should work
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Yes, It's.
Rom cook: My phone just rebooting constantly with no signal bars or imei/baseband info showing as unknown in phone status.
Rom stock: My phone unbootable because dm-verity verification failed.
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^what he said. Deff works.
What did you do to cause it to happen because i can't remember what caused me to get the same thing. I got my battery replaced before i known about the letting the battery die but that do work.
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For me just flashing in general. First time was flashing root on stock mm. 2nd time was flashing a kernel on custom rom. 3rd time was flashing root after i had fixed it for the 2nd time so i just let die again and it was good again.
please help me... i have been trying for 2 months now...flashed MM odin from OI6 then tried to flash Smoars Rom.... now efs unable to mount and i tried letting phone die..but i think my situation is different. leeting phone die from download mode is for bootlooping note 5,mine doesnt bootloop.it just doesnt boot.it goes back to recovery and says unable to mount efs..dm verity verification failed..please help me./ ive been looking to 5 forums now and i cant still find a solution
You might want to try flashing stock OGD.
fail...
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You might want to try flashing stock OGD.
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failed// SW REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE 2 BINARY 1
..i tried OGD,OI6,OK3,PC3 all of them...all of them flashes successfully except OGD.but when its successful it stays on samsung logo..until it dies.then when i open..its the same thing
Checked with Google. Try using this forum (using note 5 rom and twrp) http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/how-to-fix-rev-check-fail-device-2-t3146522 or try "Odin flash the team win recovery. Then flash the stock rom." I don't know if either will work, just trying to help.
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Checked with Google. Try using this forum (using note 5 rom and twrp) http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/how-to-fix-rev-check-fail-device-2-t3146522 or try "Odin flash the team win recovery. Then flash the stock rom." I don't know if either will work, just trying to help.
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tried that too...idk what to do..samsung wont fix it coz i rooted it..sprint wont give me a refurbished one in exchange of this one
redninja007 said:
tried that too...idk what to do..samsung wont fix it coz i rooted it..sprint wont give me a refurbished one in exchange of this one
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Sprint hooked me up with a brand new one when something happened to mine (software wise) the tech tried flashing everything and claimed it was dead and I used my insurance
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nice!
rayraycarter4 said:
Sprint hooked me up with a brand new one when something happened to mine (software wise) the tech tried flashing everything and claimed it was dead and I used my insurance
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the prob is i dont have insurance..what if i activate y insurance then wait a couple of days then bring it to them?will that work?im dying here i need my note5 back
redninja007 said:
the prob is i dont have insurance..what if i activate y insurance then wait a couple of days then bring it to them?will that work?im dying here i need my note5 back
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Yeah i didnt have it either but I put it on and then claimed, I never told them I rooted, I said it happened after I took an update
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rayraycarter4 said:
Yeah i didnt have it either but I put it on and then claimed, I never told them I rooted, I said it happened after I took an update
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hahaha that might work! ill try it and i will let u know
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redninja007 said:
hahaha that might work! ill try it and i will let u know
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tried it but sprint said. " there is nothing we could do because your phone is rooted"
WTF sprint? really nothing you can do for a 6 years customer that has 5 lines? is there anyone who can help me with this? im frustrated
Being rooted I don't take it to sprint something happens I can't fix I just lose the phone and claim it as lost
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Being rooted I don't take it to sprint something happens I can't fix I just lose the phone and claim it as lost
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my phone is on lease from sprint.if i claim it as lost should i pay for it?or wll they give me another one?sorry..i dont know what to do anymore...ill give a $50 reward to anyone that could help me fix my phone
MY BAD, PLEASE MOVE THIS TO THE CORRECT SECTION. I'M REALLY SORRY.
Hello!, my mother bought this phone for her in the US and from day 0 it has been having problems. She couldn't use wifi or bluetooth for example, and sometimes it just kept restarting till it worked again, but without any connectivity functions, except mobile data.
I tried to fix this updating the phone using Samsung Smart Switch to the last build (AQL1) but now the phone is stuck on the boot screen no matter what I do.
Tried flashing with Odin, it worked, but the phone is still on boot loop. I read somewhere in this forum that you can install an older version of the bootloader to take the phone out of this hell and I did it, using the build AQK2 bootloader but no luck, same problem.
Also, the phone doesn't have USB debugging enable nor OEM unlock either. I can access both recovery and download mode though.
At this point I'm out of ideas, can someone help me with this one?
Thanks in advanced.
fefin
fefin said:
MY BAD, PLEASE MOVE THIS TO THE CORRECT SECTION. I'M REALLY SORRY.
Hello!, my mother bought this phone for her in the US and from day 0 it has been having problems. She couldn't use wifi or bluetooth for example, and sometimes it just kept restarting till it worked again, but without any connectivity functions, except mobile data.
I tried to fix this updating the phone using Samsung Smart Switch to the last build (AQL1) but now the phone is stuck on the boot screen no matter what I do.
Tried flashing with Odin, it worked, but the phone is still on boot loop. I read somewhere in this forum that you can install an older version of the bootloader to take the phone out of this hell and I did it, using the build AQK2 bootloader but no luck, same problem.
Also, the phone doesn't have USB debugging enable nor OEM unlock either. I can access both recovery and download mode though.
At this point I'm out of ideas, can someone help me with this one?
Thanks in advanced.
fefin
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Have you reached out to Samsung yet?
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Have you reached out to Samsung yet?
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Thanks for answering. Where I live there is not a single Samsung Service, only at like 1800km from here, that's why I'm trying to solve this by myself but seems that this is a hard one... I hope someone can help me to deal with this as it was a big investment :/
Thanks again!, if someone knows a way to help please tell me.
fefin
fefin said:
Thanks for answering. Where I live there is not a single Samsung Service, only at like 1800km from here, that's why I'm trying to solve this by myself but seems that this is a hard one... I hope someone can help me to deal with this as it was a big investment :/
Thanks again!, if someone knows a way to help please tell me.
fefin
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I mean have you called or emailed Samsung?
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I mean have you called or emailed Samsung?
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No I haven't, I will give a try soon through web chat.
I mean, this shouldn't be happening, it's a brand new phone, all over the internet are people with the same problems as me and looks like so far there is no solution.
Maybe it's a faulty phone/hardware? My knowledge is not enough in this matter.
See you!,
Federico.
I need a couple things from you
1. What model does it say on the back of the phone i understand you posted it in the header but please for safety sake .
2. Go into download mode for me so i can see what carrier it lists
3. Try wiping data cache in recovery
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I need a couple things from you
1. What model does it say on the back of the phone i understand you posted it in the header but please for safety sake .
2. Go into download mode for me so i can see what carrier it lists
3. Try wiping data cache in recovery
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Thanks for answering!, here it goes:
1. It says SM-G955U1
2. Carrier: XAA
3. Done, still the same.
An update from my last post:
After a few bootloops the FRP screen showed up, as the phone can't use wifi yet I managed to access using mobile data and enabled the USB debugging, but after trying to enable wifi the phone froze and went on bootloop again, so still the same but with the USB debugging enabled. I'm currently on the build AQK2.
Thanks again, and I hope we can fix this.
Update 2:
I cleared the cache, after a few bootloops the phone actually boots (gets to the lock screen), and it restarts again while the message "Android is starting" is loading, so now it's a different type of bootloop I guess. It does the same even in safe mode.
I will turn it off for now.
fefin said:
Thanks for answering!, here it goes:
1. It says SM-G955U1
2. Carrier: XAA
3. Done, still the same.
An update from my last post:
After a few bootloops the FRP screen showed up, as the phone can't use wifi yet I managed to access using mobile data and enabled the USB debugging, but after trying to enable wifi the phone froze and went on bootloop again, so still the same but with the USB debugging enabled. I'm currently on the build AQK2.
Thanks again, and I hope we can fix this.
Update 2:
I cleared the cache, after a few bootloops the phone actually boots (gets to the lock screen), and it restarts again while the message "Android is starting" is loading, so now it's a different type of bootloop I guess. It does the same even in safe mode.
I will turn it off for now.
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Ok i want you to do a couple things for me
1.Download this file http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F837B5F2EC0611E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B this is the latest update for the G955U1
2. extract the zip file using 7zip so you have 5 .tar.md5 files
3. go to the CSC_OYM_G955U1OYM2AQL1_CL12513005_QB15986651_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 and right click on the file and goto 7-zip and then click open archive
4. you will see a file called DREAM2QLTE_USA_SINGLE.pit i want you to extract it to the folder you have Odin in if not quick search forums for it
5. Open odin and go to the the pit tab it will do a pop up just click ok and ignore
6. click the pit button and find the pit file that you extracted and select it
7. now go to options tab
8.check to make sure you have auto reboot, re-partition, and f reset timer checked
9.Load BL,AP,CP,CSC in respective slots on right side
10. click start and let the phone flash, as soon as it is done hold volume up bixby and power button wait for recovery to load and wipe data and factory reset.
11. reboot and let it boot if you are still in a bootloop after these steps pm me and i will help you the last way i know how to fix these phones.
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Ok i want you to do a couple things for me
1.Download this file http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=F837B5F2EC0611E7A5F9FA163EE8F90B this is the latest update for the G955U1
2. extract the zip file using 7zip so you have 5 .tar.md5 files
3. go to the CSC_OYM_G955U1OYM2AQL1_CL12513005_QB15986651_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 and right click on the file and goto 7-zip and then click open archive
4. you will see a file called DREAM2QLTE_USA_SINGLE.pit i want you to extract it to the folder you have Odin in if not quick search forums for it
5. Open odin and go to the the pit tab it will do a pop up just click ok and ignore
6. click the pit button and find the pit file that you extracted and select it
7. now go to options tab
8.check to make sure you have auto reboot, re-partition, and f reset timer checked
9.Load BL,AP,CP,CSC in respective slots on right side
10. click start and let the phone flash, as soon as it is done hold volume up bixby and power button wait for recovery to load and wipe data and factory reset.
11. reboot and let it boot if you are still in a bootloop after these steps pm me and i will help you the last way i know how to fix these phones.
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Sadly it didn't work. The phone is still loading till "android is starting" sign and then restarting again.
I will write you so you can help me through pm, could this be a faulty hardware?
I'd like to know the other solution too.
I will tell you all what todo as a last resort.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOUR DEVICE STOPS WORKING OR DOES NOT TURN ON!!!
Follow all previously said steps i outlined but when you go into the options tab select nand erase all also then flash device.
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try installing PartCyborgRom
@fefin -Sorry to hear that you're having issues - But I'd like to clear one thing up - Your comment that this is an issue "all over the internet" sim isn't true... I don't know how many Millions of S8 / S8+ have been sold - But your post is the first that I've ever heard of anything like this... I concur with the recommendation that you call or Chat with Samsung Technical Support - Preferably before you find the phone completely unable to Boot into Download Mode - Get Samsung to help you - or you may risk voiding the warranty if Samsung determines that you are ultimately responsible for the state of the phone ??
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I will tell you all what todo as a last resort.
IF YOU CHOOSE TO DO THIS I TAKE NO RESPONSIBILITY IF YOUR DEVICE STOPS WORKING OR DOES NOT TURN ON!!!
Follow all previously said steps i outlined but when you go into the options tab select nand erase all also then flash device.
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Thanks for your help! Much appreciated.
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try installing PartCyborgRom
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Thanks for your suggestion, I will look into it.
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@fefin -Sorry to hear that you're having issues - But I'd like to clear one thing up - Your comment that this is an issue "all over the internet" sim isn't true... I don't know how many Millions of S8 / S8+ have been sold - But your post is the first that I've ever heard of anything like this... I concur with the recommendation that you call or Chat with Samsung Technical Support - Preferably before you find the phone completely unable to Boot into Download Mode - Get Samsung to help you - or you may risk voiding the warranty if Samsung determines that you are ultimately responsible for the state of the phone
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Thanks for answering!, sorry for my late response.
Well, if you check samsung's official forum there are a few threads with 15+ pages of people complaining about wifi issues (https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/GS8QA/thread-id/862/page/1 and https://us.community.samsung.com/t5/forums/v3_1/forumtopicpage/board-id/GS8QA/thread-id/30601/page/1) about bootloop problems, (https://us.community.samsung.com/t5...id/GS8QA/thread-id/3920/highlight/true/page/1) also there is a post on another webpage talking about bootloops on this model and how to fix them (https://thedroidguy.com/2017/12/sol...p-issue-s8-turns-screen-remains-black-1079013).
I know it's not representative, as you said, millions of phones has been sold, but what I meant when I said "all over the internet" is that you can easily find people with this same problem. This shouldn't be happening, not on any phone even less on such an expensive phone.
I think the phone is officially dead, I took it to a well known local technician and even him couldn't fix it. My nearest official samsung service is 1600km away. On the other hand, my aunty got for herself an S8 and it's working perfect, so it's just bad luck for my mom I guess.
The phone had issues since she bought it (wifi and bluetooth didn't worked at all, but she is not really a tech person so she thought it was fine), the phone was working with some bootloops from time to time and after a while it fell from and got a little crack on the top but it didn't change the behavior of the phone, it was still ****ed up. That's the thing, because of the crack I'm pretty sure they won't take it back or even try to fix it (for free at least), they will say the problem is because of the fall. I'd been reading a lot about this and seems that I'm pretty screwed D:
I will sell the phone for parts. At least I will recover 60% of the initial investment.
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That's the thing, because of the crack I'm pretty sure they won't take it back or even try to fix it (for free at least), they will say the problem is because of the fall. I'd been reading a lot about this and seems that I'm pretty screwed D:
I will sell the phone for parts. At least I will recover 60% of the initial investment.
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If you have some 'proof' the problem existed, before the crack, and can prove when the crack occurred, or reasonable determinate approximation, small claims court will vindicate you, and Samsung will have to pay.
Sad to say would take a little time of yours to get them there, but it is an easy process, and with reasonable ability to determine/evidence those two things, a sure win.
But still a PITA.