After trying to flash a kernel onto my Canadian S6 (SM-G920W8, Android 5.1.1), it failed in Odin. I closed Odin, so i do not have the error message unfortunately, and my phone is stuck in 'An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.' I tried going back into download mode, however the screen simply turns black before coming back to the same error screen. Also tried connecting to it via both Kies 3 and smart switch, however my device was not recognized by either of the programs. My PC is also giving me the error message 'The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it.' I tried to launch Odin to flash the stock firmware onto the device. Odin recognizes the phone as connected, but the attempt failed to work once i tried to flash it and there is an almost filled progress bar on my phone underneath the error message. If anyone could help me with this, it would be greatly appreciated, as this phone is crucial in my daily life.
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After trying to flash a kernel onto my Canadian S6 (SM-G920W8, Android 5.1.1), it failed in Odin. I closed Odin, so i do not have the error message unfortunately, and my phone is stuck in 'An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.' I tried going back into download mode, however the screen simply turns black before coming back to the same error screen. Also tried connecting to it via both Kies 3 and smart switch, however my device was not recognized by either of the programs. My PC is also giving me the error message 'The last USB device you connected to this computer malfunctioned, and Windows does not recognize it.' I tried to launch Odin to flash the stock firmware onto the device. Odin recognizes the phone as connected, but the attempt failed to work once i tried to flash it and there is an almost filled progress bar on my phone underneath the error message. If anyone could help me with this, it would be greatly appreciated, as this phone is crucial in my daily life.
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Thank you for using XDA Assist. First, please create an account so you can post in other forums.
After that, please post your question here:
Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting
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So ODIN recognises my phone (Kies doesn't), but I can't seem to flash anything. I got stuck at the "Firmware upgrade encountered error" message. I'm just trying to use Konane's method of getting back to stock but my ODIN only shows "Initialization" then sits and does nothing else.
Please help me out here - I'd rather not have to take my phone to AT&T...
This is the method I was following: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1340526
Spoke too soon - it's my bum-a$$ computer at the house that didn't recognise my phone every time I connected via USB. Love XDA!
Hello,
I have a new Lenovo A606, that came with a strange ROM (IMEI not recognized, some weird WIFI setup) from 2014. I was able to set it up and correct the problems (thanks to google), but I still had some language issues (the Lenovo Apps including dialer, contacts, sms, etc… were English only). I was able to root it fine, and no working problem.
I decided to install a clean stock ROM, ROW: the A606_USR_S036_1502271022_V3_MP_ROW that is more recent and fully supports multilanguage.
I took a PC with Windows XP, and installed the latest SP Flash Tool, following a tutorial.
I was able to install android adb drivers and the MTK driver from the ROM image. The phone was showing in the devices, then was disappearing, then showing again… I had an error, but then I tried again with the option to update the firmware, and the Flash Tool reached the end and said it flashed succesfully.
Problem: after that, the phone was totally bricked. It would not start at all. When I plug it on the PC, it shows sporadically a device called "VENDOR 0E8D - communication" that disappears very quickly. I cannot flash it again. I just lost my brand new phone…
I tried with SP Flash Tool, and Flash SPMDT, with different ROMs, CN only, ROW, different versions… But nothing. It always says that Flash failed. Even when the phone is not plugged, I have an error with Flash SPMDT, with all ROMs, saying that (1)COM ports number is repetitive or invalid, or (2) Brom and preloader have the same comport number! and it asks me to modify them in INI file or scan again. Of course, scan fails, when I plug the phone pressing vol up + vol down (only way to make the phone recognized by the computer without a battery), the progress goes to 100% then either stays stuck there, or says it failed. SP Flash Tools gives this error: 'BROM ERROR s_ft_enable_dram_fail (4032)'
I tried several drivers, to clean drivers with usbdview, I tried several versions of SP Flash Tools… I don't know what to do anymore. I hope that Lenovo has a warranty and that they could flash it back to normal.
I don't know if it is a problem accessing the META mode on the phone, or bad roms… I tried on one computer with XP, and another with Windows 8.1, and the problem is the same.
ANY HELP would be appreciated, thank you!
Hi, thank you for using XDA Assist. It sounds like you've tried everything possible. Since it sporadically shows up on your pc try a different USB cable. If that doesn't work then I think it is bricked and you'll have to check with whomever you purchased the device from to see if they can fix it.
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Ok. So I was attempting to unroot my phone earlier, so I downloaded a stock firmware and used odin to put it on my phone (don't know the technical term). When is was going through all of the things in odin, it said it failed and said 'Complete(Write) operation failed'. I then tried to download a stock firmware from another site, and the same error popped up. I kept retrying and sooner or later I realised that my phone was saying that there was an error updating and I need to use emergency recovery thing in smart switch. I tried this, and neither smart switch, or Kies recognised my device. I then tried to use odin to flash this TWRP thing I have from something I did a while ago. This worked somewhat as I can now access this thing call team win recovery project. I can also enter download mode. Does anyone know how to help me?
Thanks
Hi
I discovered my Samsung S III stuck on the Samsung screen. I have done all that was suggested but still no luck. It was suggested for me to use Odin to flash it with the original Android system. I read the instructions. I am very new to this. I have Kies my computer. When I plug my wifes phone in it sees it when I plug mine in it says installing drivers then fails. Even if I use Odin will the computer recognize my phone or is it a lost cause?
TIA
Crabb said:
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I discovered my Samsung S III stuck on the Samsung screen. I have done all that was suggested but still no luck. It was suggested for me to use Odin to flash it with the original Android system. I read the instructions. I am very new to this. I have Kies my computer. When I plug my wifes phone in it sees it when I plug mine in it says installing drivers then fails. Even if I use Odin will the computer recognize my phone or is it a lost cause?
TIA
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look up how to put your S3 into download mode and try Odin it should work if you have the current Odin and firmware files ready and correct USB drivers installed. I have a newer Samsung so I only use Odin, but I make sure it's in download mode first...
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Crabb said:
Hi
I discovered my Samsung S III stuck on the Samsung screen. I have done all that was suggested but still no luck. It was suggested for me to use Odin to flash it with the original Android system. I read the instructions. I am very new to this. I have Kies my computer. When I plug my wifes phone in it sees it when I plug mine in it says installing drivers then fails. Even if I use Odin will the computer recognize my phone or is it a lost cause?
TIA
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You must place your phone in download mode, simultaneously press the keys, volume up, home, and on, a screen with the android logo will appear, press the volume key up and enter download mode, then with the odin already open and the File of the original rom loaded, connect the usb cable to your phone and start downloading the rom to the phone .. :good:
The following links is a little Helper with a video on how to enter Download Mode on a Galaxy S3.
How to enter download mode on Samsung Galaxy S3 - Android Geeks
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Hello,
two days ago I tried to flash a new recovery (TWRP) and a new ROM on my Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F). I used Heimdall-Frontend 1.4.0 and also have Heimdall installed. Flashing the recovery perfectly worked, but when I tried flashing the boot.img, the process got up to about 30% and then said "FAILED!". Now my phone only shows a blue screen with this on it: "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software."
I can still get the phone into Download mode, but the problem is that neither Heimdall nor ADB does recognise my phone. "heimdall detect" gives "ERROR: Failed to detect compatible download-mode device." and "adb devices" gives just nothing at all, although the device is in Download mode and I have installed the latest drivers. I've tried it on other laptops as well but it didn't work.
What is also weird is that the phone immediately turns off when unplugging it from USB, even though it was charging for hours.
So what should I do now?
Thanks in advance.
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Hello, two days ago I tried to flash a new recovery (TWRP) and a new ROM on my Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F)......
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I don't have this device but, your best bet is to post this question within the following Q&A thread that's specific to your device and variants.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3110220
Good Luck!
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