I rooted my phone with Kingroot and wanted to switch it to Super User so that it would not unroot every time I rebooted.
When I switched it to Super User it told me to uninstall other Root Managers so I clicked Uninstall. It got stuck on uninstalling so I rebooted my device thinking I could just update the binary when my device rebooted. Now I am stuck on bootloop and I never downloaded CWM or TWRP. I have already tried factory reset and cache wipe to no avail. Please help I just bought this phone and honestly have no idea what I'm doing.
Just going to buy a new phone. Never touching anything root again. Wow. Something so silly just costed me $500 dollars.
I want to say I can use Odin on a windows computer to flash the original stock rom back into it but I don't have USB debugging on in my phone so something tells me that's a long shot and a giant headache. going to take it to a phone repair shop in town and see what they say. this sucks.
triiuzii said:
I'm not sure, but I don't think you need usb debugging enabled. I've flashed back to stock roms before without enabling it (on other phones).
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@triiuzii You are correct, you do not need USB debugging turned on as I forgot to turn it on once when testing root options on the j3, and I was still able to flash stock firmware through Odin. Odin is its own separate system to boot into. I don't think it's dependent on other settings. I think USB debugging is only for ADB. I could be wrong but this is just from my personal experience.
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I want to say I can use Odin on a windows computer to flash the original stock rom back into it but I don't have USB debugging on in my phone so something tells me that's a long shot and a giant headache. going to take it to a phone repair shop in town and see what they say. this sucks.
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Hi
As mentioned by others, you do not need usb debugging to odin flash in download mode.
This is fixable if you have the right firmware. Apologies for the late reply.
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Hi folks. I've tried searching on this subject and looks like every thread I've seen on this site related to a stuck Google screen was the result of trying to root the device. My situation is different. I have a stock phone given to me by Google (I'm a former Googler) and up until recently the phone started to go awry whenever I had to reboot it. It would stay stuck at the Google logo. I've tried recover, clearing the cache and also factory wipe and it will always restart and get stuck at the logo. I've found some threads on Google's support forums that mention it may be hardware related with faulty memory being the issue. I'm trying here as a last resort.
The phone is the regular Nexus S 3G for Tmobile. Please help before I smash this phone into the wall.
I'd try rooting and installing a custom rom. If it works after that and you want it to be stock again you could just reverse the process. If none of that works then I'm guessing it's similar to the other phones with hardware problems.
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Hi folks. I've tried searching on this subject and looks like every thread I've seen on this site related to a stuck Google screen was the result of trying to root the device. My situation is different. I have a stock phone given to me by Google (I'm a former Googler) and up until recently the phone started to go awry whenever I had to reboot it. It would stay stuck at the Google logo. I've tried recover, clearing the cache and also factory wipe and it will always restart and get stuck at the logo. I've found some threads on Google's support forums that mention it may be hardware related with faulty memory being the issue. I'm trying here as a last resort.
The phone is the regular Nexus S 3G for Tmobile. Please help before I smash this phone into the wall.
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have you tried manually flashing the stock signed by google rom through your stock recovery yet? it sounds like it got corrupted or has some corrupted data. id try to manually flash it.
aliiasgar said:
I'd try rooting and installing a custom rom. If it works after that and you want it to be stock again you could just reverse the process. If none of that works then I'm guessing it's similar to the other phones with hardware problems.
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I can't seem to root it. I've installed the adb drivers and windows detects it whenever I plug the USB in, but I can't unlock it to root it. When I run this command, "fastboot oem unlock" it just keeps trying to detect the phone but never does. I think it's because USB debugging isn't enabled and I can't enable it without being able to get back into the phone.
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I can't seem to root it. I've installed the adb drivers and windows detects it whenever I plug the USB in, but I can't unlock it to root it. When I run this command, "fastboot oem unlock" it just keeps trying to detect the phone but never does. I think it's because USB debugging isn't enabled and I can't enable it without being able to get back into the phone.
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you need the nexus s drivers go to the pdanet website http://junefabrics.com/android/ and download and install the free version on your desktop. then follow the on screen instructions and it will install the drivers for you. thats the easiest way to install the drivers.
simms22 said:
you need the nexus s drivers go to the pdanet website and download and install the free version on your desktop. then follow the on screen instructions and it will install the drivers for you. thats the easiest way to install the drivers.
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I've already installed that. It won't detect the phone properly because I can't enable the USB thing within the android OS since I'm blocked from fully loading up the phone.
It sounds like the sdcard memory won't mount. This is a hardware issue.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium
Rem3Dy said:
It sounds like the sdcard memory won't mount. This is a hardware issue.
Sent from my Nexus S 4G using xda premium
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That's interesting you say that because I do notice an error during recovery and selecting data wipe. I had a colleague in the android dept tell me it's most likely bad flash memory.
"E:format_volume: make_extf4fs failed on /dev/block/platform/s3c-sdhci.0/by-name/userdata"
I'm gonna call Samsung tomorrow.
forgot to enable usb debug now i can only get into download mode. am i hard bricked?
Based on the information you posted, I'd have to say yes.
If you post more information, that yes might change to a no.
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jordanishere said:
Based on the information you posted, I'd have to say yes.
If you post more information, that yes might change to a no.
(Help us so we can help you)
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i have a s3 tryed to root it but forgot to enable usb debug now the only thing i can do is go into download mode. it wont let me go into recovery mode. is there still hope
Everything I've read on this forum says that if you can get into download mode you're not hard-bricked, because hard-bricked is when you CAN'T do that.
I'm sure there's something you can do to fix it. I'd just search for your device and what to do to recover from only download mode.
A quick Google search shows solutions to various problems that sound like this. Try that or go to your device's forum and describe the problem so that people there can tell you what you need to do for your specific device.
As much as I know from other samsung devices, you can use odin in download mode to flash a recovery (cwm or twrp).
then flash a new rom from that recovery and let it root.
I do not own an s3 but if you can get into download mode u can flash a diffrent rom using odin. Just look for it here xda.
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I have the same issue
Hey guys, I have the same issue.... do you fixed it?? I need some help.... I don´t know how I can do....
You need USB debugging
D4rkSoRRoW said:
As much as I know from other samsung devices, you can use odin in download mode to flash a recovery (cwm or twrp).
then flash a new rom from that recovery and let it root.
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You need USB debugging on to use those... i have the same problem and it really sucks, i think im gonna throw my phone out of the window and get a new one from the insurance...
sorry for bad grammar/spelling
Sliiipen said:
You need USB debugging on to use those... i have the same problem and it really sucks, i think im gonna throw my phone out of the window and get a new one from the insurance...
sorry for bad grammar/spelling
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In my experience, you don't need to turn USB Debugging on to flash via Odin or CWM. It is recommended to turn it on as a means of getting out of a brick/bootloop when things go wrong.
Which device do u have?
"To err is human, to forgive is divine"
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i forgot to enable usb debugging [solved!!!]
rangersfan said:
i have a s3 tryed to root it but forgot to enable usb debug now the only thing i can do is go into download mode. it wont let me go into recovery mode. is there still hope
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Dear
Today I got into same trouble and after lot of experiment was able to manage with my S3(I9300). It's very simple. Just remove the battery and keep for around 2 minutes. That's all. Put battery back and restart.:laugh::laugh::laugh:
Try this
Leave it in Firmware upgrade encontered an issue
Then use odin and do the same proccess
in the Firmware upgrade mode
Pls i need help i switched my samsung galaxy a5 to downloading mode while trying to root using odin3 and i totally forgot to turn on usb debbuging what to i do now, i cant access odin3
I have a massive problem, after days of research i have found NOTHING..
Ok so i had a rooted samsung galaxy s6, i was getting a bit tired of having it rooted (didnt really serve any purpose) so i decided to unroot via the superSU app then i restarted my phone and it hasn't been able to turn back on ever since.. it'll show the logo over and over again when i try to turn it on. I tried wiping the cache partition, wiping the data, rebooting it every single way possible, no luck..
So i decided i had to flash the Rom using the latest version of Odin but the problem with that is that now my phone isn't getting recognized by my computer i have tried installing the proper drivers, changing usb cables, ports, computers.. I even tried installing samsung smart switch and kies but nothing works.
If anyone knows how to solve this problem please help.
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I have a massive problem, after days of research i have found NOTHING..
Ok so i had a rooted samsung galaxy s6, i was getting a bit tired of having it rooted (didnt really serve any purpose) so i decided to unroot via the superSU app then i restarted my phone and it hasn't been able to turn back on ever since.. it'll show the logo over and over again when i try to turn it on. I tried wiping the cache partition, wiping the data, rebooting it every single way possible, no luck..
So i decided i had to flash the Rom using the latest version of Odin but the problem with that is that now my phone isn't getting recognized by my computer i have tried installing the proper drivers, changing usb cables, ports, computers.. I even tried installing samsung smart switch and kies but nothing works.
If anyone knows how to solve this problem please help.
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Have you tried to get into download mode and run the emergency recovery feature via smartswitch?
I had the same issue with an old S6. The emergency recovery feature asks you the model and serial number of your device and immediately recovers it when you have a bad software restore.
Mr. Clown said:
Have you tried to get into download mode and run the emergency recovery feature via smartswitch?
I had the same issue with an old S6. The emergency recovery feature asks you the model and serial number of your device and immediately recovers it when you have a bad software restore.
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Thank you for answering.
The thing is i would try that if i knew what my phones serial number was, do you know how i can find out? Keep in mind i cant turn my phone on..
buckfuddy0758 said:
Thank you for answering.
The thing is i would try that if i knew what my phones serial number was, do you know how i can find out? Keep in mind i cant turn my phone on..
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If you can get to recovery mode, you should be able to get to download mode. Serial #s are easy to find with a simple google search. It will depend on what version of S6 you might have.
heyyy!!! im jerickypops05 i posted in this forum about a few months ago.... this is my new account in xda, because i forgot my password...this is the same problem i posted in my last account..
I installed TWRP on my Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 using Flashify....after the recovery installed ,i restarted my device and this message appear with a triangle (color yellow) and an exclamation point....
"system software not authorized by verizon wireless" and in the top-left corner was "Secure Fail: Kernel"
Please help me i tried all the possible solutions on google but no luck
i tried going into download mode but the key combination is not working
and when i tried the key combination the phone vibrates every second
the download mode message is not showing only black screen
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!:crying::crying::crying:
JeRiCkY_pOpS said:
heyyy!!! im jerickypops05 i posted in this forum about a few months ago.... this is my new account in xda, because i forgot my password...this is the same problem i posted in my last account..
I installed TWRP on my Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 using Flashify....after the recovery installed ,i restarted my device and this message appear with a triangle (color yellow) and an exclamation point....
"system software not authorized by verizon wireless" and in the top-left corner was "Secure Fail: Kernel"
Please help me i tried all the possible solutions on google but no luck
i tried going into download mode but the key combination is not working
and when i tried the key combination the phone vibrates every second
the download mode message is not showing only black screen
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!:crying::crying::crying:
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Read some Stickies, there's guides written to fix this. It's in Android development, called softbrick repair guide.
If you're still confused do a search, this question was answered 1000 times. It's an easy fix.
JeRiCkY_pOpS said:
heyyy!!! im jerickypops05 i posted in this forum about a few months ago.... this is my new account in xda, because i forgot my password...this is the same problem i posted in my last account..
I installed TWRP on my Verizon Galaxy S3 SCH-I535 using Flashify....after the recovery installed ,i restarted my device and this message appear with a triangle (color yellow) and an exclamation point....
"system software not authorized by verizon wireless" and in the top-left corner was "Secure Fail: Kernel"
Please help me i tried all the possible solutions on google but no luck
i tried going into download mode but the key combination is not working
and when i tried the key combination the phone vibrates every second
the download mode message is not showing only black screen
PLEASE HELP ME!!!!:crying::crying::crying:
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Your device has a locked bootloader, you can't flash TWRP on a device with a locked bootloader. Don't just assume you can flash anything on any device, there are factors that change what can be flashed or even if anything can be flashed at all.
Your only options are:
1) flash stock firmware via Odin
2) follow this thread to unbrick Verizon S3
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
3) send your device to a repair shop that offers a JTAG service.
4) replace the motherboard in your device
5) buy a new device.
Side note: the moderators/Admin here can remove your old account, they don't like members having more than one account, you need to let them know to remove it, post in the thread below to inform them so they can find it and remove it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976627
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BadUsername said:
Read some Stickies, there's guides written to fix this. It's in Android development, called softbrick repair guide.
If you're still confused do a search, this question was answered 1000 times. It's an easy fix.
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i will try that.........thank you:angel:
Droidriven said:
Your device has a locked bootloader, you can't flash TWRP on a device with a locked bootloader. Don't just assume you can flash anything on any device, there are factors that change what can be flashed or even if anything can be flashed at all.
Your only options are:
1) flash stock firmware via Odin
2) follow this thread to unbrick Verizon S3
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166
3) send your device to a repair shop that offers a JTAG service.
4) replace the motherboard in your device
5) buy a new device.
Side note: the moderators/Admin here can remove your old account, they don't like members having more than one account, you need to let them know to remove it, post in the thread below to inform them so they can find it and remove it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1976627
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i'll let them know about my old account...thanks for sharing that.:good::good:
Is my device Hard-Bricked??
i dont want to go to a repair shop, i dont have enough money....
JeRiCkY_pOpS said:
i'll let them know about my old account...thanks for sharing that.:good::good:
Is my device Hard-Bricked??
i dont want to go to a repair shop, i dont have enough money....
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It's just softbricked, you don't need to use JTAG or the hard brick guide, just follow the softbricked guide with a ne1 stock ROM. The one by the pagel works perfectly.
BadUsername said:
It's just softbricked, you don't need to use JTAG or the hard brick guide, just follow the softbricked guide with a ne1 stock ROM. The one by the pagel works perfectly.
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i followed all your instructions, but i see in this thread "https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319" that it is needed to go to download mode to debrick the soft-bricked Verizon galaxy s3..... and as i said i can't go to download mode......and when i go to this thread "https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166" this fix work on hard bricked devices for example "the device wont turn on at all, no odin mode, no download mode"
But i think my device is softbricked and also hard bricked because i can turn it on (like softbrick) and stating the message "system software not authorized by verizon", and also can't go to odin/download mode (like hardbricked)
What's happening in my Device?? :crying::crying::crying:
JeRiCkY_pOpS said:
i followed all your instructions, but i see in this thread "https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319" that it is needed to go to download mode to debrick the soft-bricked Verizon galaxy s3..... and as i said i can't go to download mode......and when i go to this thread "https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166" this fix work on hard bricked devices for example "the device wont turn on at all, no odin mode, no download mode"
But i think my device is softbricked and also hard bricked because i can turn it on (like softbrick) and stating the message "system software not authorized by verizon", and also can't go to odin/download mode (like hardbricked)
What's happening in my Device?? :crying::crying::crying:
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The boot from SD card method that I gave you a link to might work in your situation.
Or, you can try buying a USB jig from eBay for $3-5, it's a tool designed to force your device into download mode. It isn't guaranteed to work but if it does you can flash the firmware. If it doesn't then you only lose $5.
If you can't fix it yourself then a JTAG service is your best option, it isn't guaranteed to work either and it usually costs around $50 plus it has to be shipped to the shop, repaired and then shipped back to you.
Or you can buy another motherboard and put the new one in your device. This is an option you can do yourself of you're careful.
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JeRiCkY_pOpS said:
i followed all your instructions, but i see in this thread "https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319" that it is needed to go to download mode to debrick the soft-bricked Verizon galaxy s3..... and as i said i can't go to download mode......and when i go to this thread "https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166" this fix work on hard bricked devices for example "the device wont turn on at all, no odin mode, no download mode"
But i think my device is softbricked and also hard bricked because i can turn it on (like softbrick) and stating the message "system software not authorized by verizon", and also can't go to odin/download mode (like hardbricked)
What's happening in my Device?? :crying::crying::crying:
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There's no reason why you can't get into download mode.
USB jig, or use ADB and force it into download mode.
There is absolutely no way you're hard bricked, booting from an SD card won't work in this case because your phone turns on normally. Just keep trying every method you can find to force your phone into download mode and work from there.
BadUsername said:
There's no reason why you can't get into download mode.
USB jig, or use ADB and force it into download mode.
There is absolutely no way you're hard bricked, booting from an SD card won't work in this case because your phone turns on normally. Just keep trying every method you can find to force your phone into download mode and work from there.
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I agree, I don't see any reason why it can't get to download mode. Something should work.
JeRiCkY_pOpS said:
i followed all your instructions, but i see in this thread "https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2586319" that it is needed to go to download mode to debrick the soft-bricked Verizon galaxy s3..... and as i said i can't go to download mode......and when i go to this thread "https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2581166" this fix work on hard bricked devices for example "the device wont turn on at all, no odin mode, no download mode"
But i think my device is softbricked and also hard bricked because i can turn it on (like softbrick) and stating the message "system software not authorized by verizon", and also can't go to odin/download mode (like hardbricked)
What's happening in my Device?? :crying::crying::crying:
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Have you tried pulling the battery out, then holding the volume down+home+power then inserting the battery to "bump" it into download mode?
It's a little tricky but has been known to work pretty reliably.
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I agree, I don't see any reason why it can't get to download mode. Something should work.
Have you tried pulling the battery out, then holding the volume down+home+power then inserting the battery to "bump" it into download mode?
It's a little tricky but has been known to work pretty reliably.
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it does not work...:crying::crying:
BadUsername said:
There's no reason why you can't get into download mode.
USB jig, or use ADB and force it into download mode.
There is absolutely no way you're hard bricked, booting from an SD card won't work in this case because your phone turns on normally. Just keep trying every method you can find to force your phone into download mode and work from there.
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how can i force this to download mode using ADB if the PC can't detect my device??
JeRiCkY_pOpS said:
how can i force this to download mode using ADB if the PC can't detect my device??
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USB jig, or keep trying the power + volume down combination.
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USB jig, or keep trying the power + volume down combination.
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im gonna try USB JIG i'll tell you if it works.....thanks
iT WORKS NOW!!!!! I am using it now while replying......:laugh: I used USB JIG and it works....thank you all for helping me..I appreciate it so much:victory:
Edit: It seemed as it solved itself, look in the replies for details
So i have had my gs7 rooted for a year or longer. Yesterday i rebooted my phone and got the error message "Custom binary blocked by FRP lock". Sadly, when i enter download mode and plug it into a pc with odin installed, it is not recognised. Odin does not say anything about a phone plugged in, and windows says the usb is not recognized.
What i think have caused this:
I downloaded an app that allowed me to record internal audio
I turned off developer options, and my stupid ass did not realize that is where oem unlock is located.
What i have tried:
Resetting to factory settings (from recovery mode)
Deleting cache (from recovery mode)
Using odin, but odin does not even recognize my phone
Tried using another computer with odin
tbh, looking at the other posts, i think i messed up. I dont want to send it in for repairing because i will have to pay a lot of money. I have tried sending it in for repairing a while ago. Then my problem was that i could not call with it, but they wanted me to pay the price for a new phone to repair my old phone, since i had rooted it. I did not accept it so i got my phone back, and managed to fix the issue myself. I hope i manage to fix the issue this time aswell.
There are lots of guides online on how to resolve this issue, please Google and read. Please make sure you have Samsung USB drivers installed on your pc
cooltt said:
There are lots of guides online on how to resolve this issue, please Google and read. Please make sure you have Samsung USB drivers installed on your pc
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I have samsung usb drivers installed, and download mode has always been working and has always been recognized by odin ever since this happened. And online all i find is that i should boot into download mode and try using odin, but odin does not recognize my phone, nor does my computer.
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I have samsung usb drivers installed, and download mode has always been working and has always been recognized by odin ever since this happened. And online all i find is that i should boot into download mode and try using odin, but odin does not recognize my phone, nor does my computer.
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Please pay attention to guides when messing about with your phone, OEM and Debugg are critical to being able to modify.
Look here for a solution.
https://www.mobikin.com/android-backup/computer-does-not-recognize-android-phone.html
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There are lots of guides online on how to resolve this issue, please Google and read. Please make sure you have Samsung USB drivers installed on your pc
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SOLVED!
The issue fixed itself, im not sure what i did. I was suddenly able to connect my phone to odin. Just incase someone reads this with the same problem. This is what i did: installed smart switch and rebooted my computer. Uninstalled and reinstalled samsung usb drivers.
Before i did those things the issue was still there, i was ready to use smart switch, but i tried odin one last time and it worked. Now samsung pass tells me my phone is rooted, even though it is not (my root dissapeared after resetting my phone), its not that big of an issue, just thought id let you know