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[Q] no battery pull precludes recovery

I tried to use chainroot, and got stuck on the logo screen. normally you'd battery pull, go to recovery and wipe data. but i can't find any way to shut down the phone, before doing power-upVol-home.
And now i've tried to odin a stock recovery to undo chainroot, odin fails. could re-run odin with auto-reboot off, but again, no way to shut off and go to recovery.
at this point i'm stuck with the blue screen asking me to use smart switch on PC to do emergency recovery. but smartswitch says the device is not recognized.
thoughts? thanks!

I was stuck rooting on the boot logo too. Had to use odin 3.10 and did "run as administrator". Also if this helps to reboot the stuck phone press vol down+power together until the screen blanks out. If you need to get into download mode, as soon as the screen blanks out, press and hold the Home button ( Don't let go of the vol down and power though ).
Good grief.... the non-removable battery has made these recovery tricks so difficult

thanks twisted_mind. at this point, i only get the blue screen asking me to do smartswitch recovery, and the one thing i CAN seem to do is volDown-power-home and it easily goes to download mode. i have not been able to get to recovery mode no matter what i do (including volUp-power-home, even before this smartswitch message came up after i tried to odin a stock recovery).
so i can still go to dload mode, and stick in a stock rom. the ones i've tried are from sammobile, and a potential issue is that i don't know the exact one to pick (this phone is a demo here in europe and i didn't note the details under settings when it was working). so the ones i try end in an odin FAIL. again, i've also tried odin unchecking auto-reboot, but then the phone is stuck at the very end of dload ("don't turn off target", etc), and i have no way to battery pull, etc.

Instead of holding power to shut off you have to hold power and vol down

jasonastley said:
I tried to use chainroot, and got stuck on the logo screen. normally you'd battery pull, go to recovery and wipe data. but i can't find any way to shut down the phone, before doing power-upVol-home.
And now i've tried to odin a stock recovery to undo chainroot, odin fails. could re-run odin with auto-reboot off, but again, no way to shut off and go to recovery.
at this point i'm stuck with the blue screen asking me to use smart switch on PC to do emergency recovery. but smartswitch says the device is not recognized.
thoughts? thanks!
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Hello
I'm stucked on the same corner, i used Chainroot with odin 3.10.6 with no luck, just as what
happened with you, my S6 international module stucked on logo screen.
where did you get S6 stock recovery from?
Thanks

ktetreault14 said:
Instead of holding power to shut off you have to hold power and vol down
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I have the turquoise screen that says "an error has occurred... use the emergency recovery function in smart switch...". if i do power + volDown there OR when the phone is stuck in download mode after the odin fail, the phone turns off but then comes right back on with the turquoise error screen. i've tried quickly going to the recovery key combo right when or right after the screen goes dark, but to no avail.
I can easily do power +volDown + home and go to dload mode. i just can't get into recovery mode no matter what i've tried so far.
if i could just find a stock rom that wouldn't fail in odin, or something else to use as AP/PDA in odin, i'd be set i think. wish i knew how to do this. hitting nand erase all in odin doesn't do the trick by the way.

ammsamm said:
Hello
I'm stucked on the same corner, i used Chainroot with odin 3.10.6 with no luck, just as what
happened with you, my S6 international module stucked on logo screen.
where did you get S6 stock recovery from?
Thanks
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got the stock rom from the sammobile site. but a problem is that they have many rom's listed for the G925F and i am not certain which variety i have, or if that matters: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-G925F/

jasonastley said:
got the stock rom from the sammobile site. but a problem is that they have many rom's listed for the G925F and i am not certain which variety i have, or if that matters
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I managed to root my G920F after "odin flashing" the UK version from Sammobile, release date 11-4-2015,
Then i flashed back the CF-Auto-Root.
Know my device is booting fine and rooted

ammsamm said:
I managed to root my G920F after "odin flashing" the UK version from Sammobile, release date 11-4-2015,
Then i flashed back the CF-Auto-Root.
Know my device is booting fine and rooted
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is the version you flashed the same version that you had prior (do the apps look the same, etc)?
so odin passed? (mine FAILs, with 4 different sammobile stock recoveries). I have the S6 Edge, maybe the S6 works fine and I just need the correct S6 Edge firmware.

jasonastley said:
is the version you flashed the same version that you had prior (do the apps look the same, etc)?
so odin passed? (mine FAILs, with 4 different sammobile stock recoveries). I have the S6 Edge, maybe the S6 works fine and I just need the correct S6 Edge firmware.
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No its not the same version, mine was G920FZDAXSG and i flashed G920FXXU1AOCV, its a UK version, some Version
store apps was pre installed in the rom nothing more.
Odin passed normally with no issue.
i used two identical Odin v3.10.6 versions the second one i used is the one i flashed the rom and the root with.
Download the odin from this link:
samsungodindownload. com

ammsamm said:
No its not the same version, mine was G920FZDAXSG and i flashed G920FXXU1AOCV, its a UK version, some Version
store apps was pre installed in the rom nothing more.
Odin passed normally with no issue.
i used two identical Odin v3.10.6 versions the second one i used is the one i flashed the rom and the root with.
Download the odin from this link:
samsungodindownload. com
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umm, hey ammsamm, i went to the link you just mentioned, installed it and GOT SOME NASTY SPAMWARE INSTALLED on my machine from it. I'd normally flag you immediately as a bad user, but your other comments sound legit. do you have anything to say about this?

jasonastley said:
umm, hey ammsamm, i went to the link you just mentioned, installed it and GOT SOME NASTY SPAMWARE INSTALLED on my machine from it. I'd normally flag you immediately as a bad user, but your other comments sound legit. do you have anything to say about this?
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Actually this is not the link i downloaded the odin from i tried to
Atthach the one i have but faced with the upload limit, even
After ziping and spilting the the odin, upload failed,
So, you better find another odin 3.10.6 a version with all the buttons
are enabled.

Questions on Root and stock and custom 6.0.1 ROMs for SM-N915W8

Hello all.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915W8 on Rogers Wireless (Canada) running 6.0.1.
I'm at the point where I would like to root my stock ROM and I was wondering if it was better to factory reset, then root?
If I root first and then factory reset, does root stay or will I have to root again?
Also I found a set of instructions on rooting my phone and wanted to put them here and just get general feedback to see if I'm on the right track by following these steps:
For Non Rooted Users-Install TWRP Recovery In Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915W8 Canada 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Download Samsung USB driver
- Download Odin
- Download TWRP Recovery For Install TWRP Recovery In Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915W8 Canada 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Install the Samsung USB Driver in your PC
- Extract the Odin Files in your PC
- Copy the TWRP Recovery files in your PC
- Enable USB Debugging Mode->Tap 7-10 Times in Build Number->Enable USB debugging Mode
- Switch off your Mobile.Enter into Download mode->Volume Down+Home+Power Buttons
- After entering into Download Mode it will say Warning Press Volume Up button to continue
- Connect Your Mobile With PC via USB Cable
- Launch Odin Application.It Will Show the message added.If you did not get this message Repeat the above steps
- After Getting Added Message Select PDA Button then Browse for the TWRP Recovery file Select it.Tick the Auto reboot
- You can check the TWRP Recovery is Correctly installed or not by Entering into Recovery Mode->Switch off your Mobile->Volume Up+Home+Power Buttons
Install SuperSu In Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915W8 Canada 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Download SuperSu.Zip and Copy it into your Internal Memory
- Switch Off Your Mobile.Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up+Home+Power Button
- Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache,System,Data
- Return to Home of TWRP Select Install.Select SuperSu.Zip
- After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile
- Now You can Find the SuperSu in your Mobile Applications
I also have the original stock ROM from Rogers for my model and 6.0.1 for backup.
Any suggestions/comments welcome or let me know if I'm heading in the right direction would be spiffy
I would also be curious of custom ROMs but having looked around a bit, I don't see any 6.0.1 customs that work for N915W8.
Unless I'm just not looking deep/hard enough?
I found a list online of 5.1.1 custom ROMs that say they work on the Note Edge but I'm not sure if it includes N915W8 or whether the edge screen and edge screen apps still work.
I would love any suggestions or recommendations on customs that would work with my version of the Note Edge.

So no responses? I guess what I posted is correct? I guess I'll just have to attempt it...
JMPal said:
Hello all.
I have a Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915W8 on Rogers Wireless (Canada) running 6.0.1.
I'm at the point where I would like to root my stock ROM and I was wondering if it was better to factory reset, then root?
If I root first and then factory reset, does root stay or will I have to root again?
Also I found a set of instructions on rooting my phone and wanted to put them here and just get general feedback to see if I'm on the right track by following these steps:
For Non Rooted Users-Install TWRP Recovery In Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915W8 Canada 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Download Samsung USB driver
- Download Odin
- Download TWRP Recovery For Install TWRP Recovery In Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915W8 Canada 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Install the Samsung USB Driver in your PC
- Extract the Odin Files in your PC
- Copy the TWRP Recovery files in your PC
- Enable USB Debugging Mode->Tap 7-10 Times in Build Number->Enable USB debugging Mode
- Switch off your Mobile.Enter into Download mode->Volume Down+Home+Power Buttons
- After entering into Download Mode it will say Warning Press Volume Up button to continue
- Connect Your Mobile With PC via USB Cable
- Launch Odin Application.It Will Show the message added.If you did not get this message Repeat the above steps
- After Getting Added Message Select PDA Button then Browse for the TWRP Recovery file Select it.Tick the Auto reboot
- You can check the TWRP Recovery is Correctly installed or not by Entering into Recovery Mode->Switch off your Mobile->Volume Up+Home+Power Buttons
Install SuperSu In Samsung Galaxy Note Edge SM-N915W8 Canada 6.0.1 Marshmallow
- Download SuperSu.Zip and Copy it into your Internal Memory
- Switch Off Your Mobile.Boot it Into recovery mode->Volume Up+Home+Power Button
- Now it Will Boot into TWRP Recovery Mode.Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache,System,Data
- Return to Home of TWRP Select Install.Select SuperSu.Zip
- After the Installation Reboot Your Mobile
- Now You can Find the SuperSu in your Mobile Applications
I also have the original stock ROM from Rogers for my model and 6.0.1 for backup.
Any suggestions/comments welcome or let me know if I'm heading in the right direction would be spiffy
I would also be curious of custom ROMs but having looked around a bit, I don't see any 6.0.1 customs that work for N915W8.
Unless I'm just not looking deep/hard enough?
I found a list online of 5.1.1 custom ROMs that say they work on the Note Edge but I'm not sure if it includes N915W8 or whether the edge screen and edge screen apps still work.
I would love any suggestions or recommendations on customs that would work with my version of the Note Edge.
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JMPal said:
So no responses? I guess what I posted is correct? I guess I'll just have to attempt it...
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Sounds about right.
I just did mine after an update to 6.01.
Man is that system loaded with crap!
It's taken me a few evenings to pare it right down,but it's looking real good.
No wonder people are complaining about bad battery life.
I would start by going through all the settings menus and turn off all the auto update and report back stuff in the different sections.
There's LOTS of it.
My download came directly from Samsung and I used Kies,NOT Kies 3 as Samsung suggested.
I got what I wanted and install was a breeze.
My home computer uses Windows 7 Ultimate.
I don't know if that's what made things different
I also found Titanium backup gave me some headaches when I was debloating.
I got an error on reboot and ended up doing a total reinstall.
Oh well.
It's flying real fast so far.
I also found there "vendor entries" in Data that corresponded to Rogers as well as others.
My provider is Bell.
I'm betting that Samsung is using a generic ROM for all the Canadian phones.

Going to try
going to try this tonight, Rogers phone but I'm on Koodo.
Goal is to purge this phone of all bloat, what app do you use to do that with?
Is there a guide you followed? I think I can do it with just the steps listed above, I've rooted my S2 and Note2 before... Still, links would be nice...
any tips?
The Radius Kid said:
Sounds about right.
I just did mine after an update to 6.01.
Man is that system loaded with cap!
It's taken me a few evenings to pare it right down,but it's looking real good.
No wonder people are complaining about bad battery life.
I would start by going through all the settings menus and turn off all the auto update and report back stuff in the different sections.
There's LOTS of it.
My download came directly from Samsung and I used Kies,NOT Kies 3 as Samsung suggested.
I got what I wanted and install was a breeze.
My home computer uses Windows 7 Ultimate.
I don't know if that's what made things different
I also found Titanium backup gave me some headaches when I was debloating.
I got an error on reboot and ended up doing a total reinstall.
Oh well.
It's flying real fast so far.
I also found there "vendor entries" in Data that corresponded to Rogers as well as others.
My provider is Bell.
I'm betting that Samsung is using a generic ROM for all the Canadian phones.
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Tips?
I use CWM recovery now,not TWRP.
I couldn't reduce the brightness in TWRP and wound up with two vertical pink bars in either side of my screen.
I did love the features built into it though....too bad about the GUI.
I use four things for removing apps'.
SD Maid Pro ....my primary.
Titanium backup.
ES File explorer Pro....very final at what it does
System app remover pro.
As you can tell,I always go pro.....I hate advertizing.
These all work in slightly different ways,but I always make sure Titanium has a backup of them first.
You can start debloating by getting rid of crap like Facebook,etc.
It's not like you can't get there through your normal browser....really Samsung,does it need it's own app' ?
Try turning off all the auto sync' ware such as the one in photo gallery,error reporting,locations,etc.
That should get you started.

Hello! I am trying to root my Note Edge as well (Rogers) and am having some difficulty. I followed the steps outlined; however, keep getting the TWRP Menu on rebooting (not entering recovery). Is someone able to assist? Thank you!

ESYLD said:
Hello! I am trying to root my Note Edge as well (Rogers) and am having some difficulty. I followed the steps outlined; however, keep getting the TWRP Menu on rebooting (not entering recovery). Is someone able to assist? Thank you!
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Which version of TWRP did you install?

The Radius Kid said:
Which version of TWRP did you install?
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Hello! I was able to fix the problem. I believe the issue is with this step: "Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache,System,Data." This wiped the OS from my phone, which is why it seemed to always boot into the TWRP Recovery menu. Instead, I chose "Wipe->Format Data," after reinstalling the OS, I also deselected "Auto Reboot," prior to installing SuperSU. Also, the version of SuperSU has to be greater than 2.76. Thanks for responding.

ESYLD said:
Hello! I was able to fix the problem. I believe the issue is with this step: "Select Wipe->Advance Wipe->Select Cache,System,Data." This wiped the OS from my phone, which is why it seemed to always boot into the TWRP Recovery menu. Instead, I chose "Wipe->Format Data," after reinstalling the OS, I also deselected "Auto Reboot," prior to installing SuperSU. Also, the version of SuperSU has to be greater than 2.76. Thanks for responding.
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Glad you got it sorted out.

hi. i did the exact steps mentionned in the OP , just got the sm-n915w8 from my father. only difference is im from bell canada. only reason i wanna root is the remove the network lock . and this softbricked my phone . im currently reflashing the stock firmware with keyes. but im wondering if anyone has any other alternatimes.
i used odin 3.10.6
its a packaged zip i got with a file named CF-Auto-Root-tbltecan-tbltecan-smn915w8.tar.md5
odin progress bar goes all the way to the end but the progress bar on the phone is only halfway and then odin says failed . usb debugging is turned ON .
could anyone help me??

Ridingmac said:
hi. i did the exact steps mentionned in the OP , just got the sm-n915w8 from my father. only difference is im from bell canada. only reason i wanna root is the remove the network lock . and this softbricked my phone . im currently reflashing the stock firmware with keyes. but im wondering if anyone has any other alternatimes.
i used odin 3.10.6
its a packaged zip i got with a file named CF-Auto-Root-tbltecan-tbltecan-smn915w8.tar.md5
odin progress bar goes all the way to the end but the progress bar on the phone is only halfway and then odin says failed . usb debugging is turned ON .
could anyone help me??
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I had the same issue as well when installing the CF-Auto-Root file, it would brick the phone and Odin give the Fail error message. What I did was installed the stock ROM from SamMobile, then installed TWRP - booted directly into the TWRP menu and installed SuperSU. Phone is now rooted and working well. Hope this helps.

Bricked S7?

So I went to flash a Rom with Odin and now I can't get past the recovery screen. The phone will not show up when I plug into USB either. Is this phone officially toast?

Our crystal ball here at XDA is on the blink, unfortunately you're going to have to manually provide more information

Wlane1979 said:
So I went to flash a Rom with Odin and now I can't get past the recovery screen. The phone will not show up when I plug into USB either. Is this phone officially toast?
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Hi mate
You said past recovery screen in recovery mode?
What firmware you flashed with odin , which files ?
If you can get into download mode there is hope still... can you? , go to recovery factory reset see if you can boot now , if not flash again firmware with odin , to avoid losing data use your home_csc file if that does not work flash again this time using CSC and checking re partition option in Odin

The phone orginally was stuck in a boot loop so I downloaded what I thought was a working Rom to fix it. Apparently something went wrong because now all I can do is get to hard reset recovery screen. I can wipe cache and format and all but it does not do anything.
I tried to plug the phone onto my computer and nothing happens now where as before it would recognize as a s7 and would recognize in Odin.

Wlane1979 said:
The phone orginally was stuck in a boot loop so I downloaded what I thought was a working Rom to fix it. Apparently something went wrong because now all I can do is get to hard reset recovery screen. I can wipe cache and format and all but it does not do anything.
I tried to plug the phone onto my computer and nothing happens now where as before it would recognize as a s7 and would recognize in Odin.
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Model S7?
ROM you Flashed?
Download mode should still work no matter what you do with firmware tbh

It was a live demo stuck in boot loop. G930x
I'm not sure I remember the file name but it was the stock ldu rom

Wlane1979 said:
The phone orginally was stuck in a boot loop so I downloaded what I thought was a working Rom to fix it. Apparently something went wrong because now all I can do is get to hard reset recovery screen. I can wipe cache and format and all but it does not do anything.
I tried to plug the phone onto my computer and nothing happens now where as before it would recognize as a s7 and would recognize in Odin.
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But what did you try to flash a custom rom or a stock firmware?
What did you format in recovery?
Sometimes during bootloops getting into download mode is tricky , keep trying
@*Detection* sorry mate i did not see your replies

MAX 404 said:
@*Detection* sorry mate i did not see your replies
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Don't worry, two heads are better than one
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Yea OP, as above, getting into DL mode sometimes takes a few attempts, keep Volume Down & Home & Power pressed until the phone reboots twice, after the second reboot keep them pressed and see if it boots into download mode
AFAIK with the demo units you need to flash the G930F firmware to them to unlock
But still no modem or fingerprint reader even after that iirc

But I can't used my pc to flash anymore. It does not show a device connected like if I plug in my s8.

The picture shows where I am stuck

Ok I got past that screen in dl Mode and found the right firmware or so I believe. Odin freezes when trying to add AP file. Without it my phone stays on the load screen. Help!

Wlane1979 said:
Ok I got past that screen in dl Mode and found the right firmware or so I believe. Odin freezes when trying to add AP file. Without it my phone stays on the load screen. Help!
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Wait, ODIN takes a long time to load AP, and looks like it has frozen, just wait and it will add eventually

Can someone point me to the correct thing I need to download then? There are so many. What do I need since its a sm-g390x?

Wlane1979 said:
Can someone point me to the correct thing I need to download then? There are so many. What do I need since its a sm-g390x?
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Maybe you can use the emergency recovery from samsung.. with serial number it will flash the correct firmware.

I'm not sure being a live demo unit

Wlane1979 said:
I'm not sure being a live demo unit
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G930F firmware for demo units

*Detection* said:
G930F firmware for demo units
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There are many of the 930f I have found but none of which for the United States.

Wlane1979 said:
There are many of the 930f I have found but none of which for the United States.
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That's because it's an International firmware, use United Kingdom (BTU)

I did the firmware flash. Everything seemed to go smoothly but now I am stuck on a flashing Samsung screen

Wlane1979 said:
I did the firmware flash. Everything seemed to go smoothly but now I am stuck on a flashing Samsung screen
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Did you use CSC rather than HOME_CSC?
Try booting into recovery and factory reset

Soft Brick - I don't know what to try anymore - S6 - SM-G920I

Hello partners. I'm new to the forum, so please, if you are using a term I don't know let me know.
So, this all started back in December. I flashed my S6 (SM-G920I) with Nougat 7.0 and all went really good.
And a few days ago I decided that I wanted to try to install Oreo 8.0 from Nexus Team (https://forum.xda-developers.com/ga...nt/g92xx-android-o-samsung-galaxy-s6-t3663901)
I did it, although the post specifically said that they didn't know if my device was supported.
I'll guide you through the steps I made.
1 - I updated TWRP (As I hadn't done it since December)
2 - I flashed the Oreo ROM (All went well, but I didn't erase data)
3 - I think this is an error based in the fact that I hand't erased the data: My phone got stuck at the Oreo loading screen.
4 - I tried to get to recovery so I could erase all the things I'd forgotten and flash again.
5 - I can't enter recovery mode - Somehow it got troubled with the OS, and I can't acces to it anymore.
6 - I say "Well, maybe I can try downloading Android 7.0 and flashing through Odin"
7 - I did, but as I'm not able to erase data, it got conflicted again. Now stuck at Samsung logo.
So, I can enter download mode, but I can't enter any other mode (Bootloader, Recovery) to erase the data that has been left from other OSes (Now like three different ones).
I just don't know what to do. I can't get my phone to a technician till Monday, so that's the time I have to try and figure it out. Now I'm downloading the Android Studio, but I think it doesn't matter much because I can't enter to the bootloader mode.
I swear, I'm so frustrated not being able to do anything. I'm not that much of a mobile person, I'm more from PC, I'm pretty new in this "Flashing" community, so that's why I made a huge mistake by not erasing the data.
So TL;DR: Didn't erase data, soft bricked, can't enter recovery or bootloader, only download mode. Phone stuck at Samsung loading logo.
Hope you can help guys, as I don't know what to do anymore.
Thanks beforehand.

Flash G920FXXU5EQH6_G920FXEO5EQH2_XEO via Odin

masterofreal said:
Flash G920FXXU5EQH6_G920FXEO5EQH2_XEO via Odin
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But isn't that rom for a G920F? Mine is a G920I

Just install again the recovery through download mode and then erase all your data

Glackstone said:
But isn't that rom for a G920F? Mine is a G920I
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G920F/G920I are the same. Both international, I is just Australia/Oceania

dargon17 said:
Just install again the recovery through download mode and then erase all your data
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I did it. I installed last TWRP version, but I can't access Recovery through Vol. Down + Home + Power. Not either can I force it through ADB 'cause USB Debugging is off.
Visera said:
G920F/G920I are the same. Both international, I is just Australia/Oceania
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Ok, I'll try, I have till Monday to figure something out.

S10e Literally stuck in bootloops after 2020 Update

So i updated my phone automatically yesterday from the latest update, after it was done, i haven't been able to access my phone in anyway, it keeps on looping samsung logo and a window that says "This phone's bootloader is unlocked´and its software integrity can't be verified" and so on, ive tried to enter either Download mode and recovery mode, but none of the methods seems to have an affect on the phone at all, please help, thanks

Hmm if u have PC download Smart Switch and do Emergency Firmware recovery. That should fix it totally.

FakerS3 said:
Hmm if u have PC download Smart Switch and do Emergency Firmware recovery. That should fix it totally.
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- The phone does not show up on the pc either

Was your phone rooted? That could explain it.

riggerman0421 said:
Was your phone rooted? That could explain it.
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Yes

thorius95 said:
Yes
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Same issue here. s10e stuck in boot loop (between samsung logo and warning about the bootloader being unlocked) after yesterday's update.
So far I had no success putting the phone into recovery or download mode.
The phone was rooted, then flashed with custom ROM, then flashed again with stock firmware. I kept the bootloader unlocked because I read it was risky to re-lock the bootloader.
So, is it now hopelessly bricked?

chibuche said:
Same issue here. s10e stuck in boot loop (between samsung logo and warning about the bootloader being unlocked) after yesterday's update.
So far I had no success putting the phone into recovery or download mode.
The phone was rooted, then flashed with custom ROM, then flashed again with stock firmware. I kept the bootloader unlocked because I read it was risky to re-lock the bootloader.
So, is it now hopelessly bricked?
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Thats a good question, far as i know, my phone is unable to get any form of connection to the pc, not able to start up in recovery or download mode either. What i know for sure, there is a way out, we just have to find the way

Never attempt to update if you have rooted and made any changes to the system, deleted or added system apps, modified kernel, changed boot logo,etc.

thorius95 said:
Thats a good question, far as i know, my phone is unable to get any form of connection to the pc, not able to start up in recovery or download mode either. What i know for sure, there is a way out, we just have to find the way
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So, here's how I put the phone in download mode.
I left the battery to drain completely, then without pressing the power button, I pressed the volume down and Bixby button; and only then I plugged the cable. Without pressing the power button, the phone started straight into Download mode.
Now Odin sees the phone, I'm about to flash it with the stock firmware and see what happens.

thorius95 said:
Thats a good question, far as i know, my phone is unable to get any form of connection to the pc, not able to start up in recovery or download mode either. What i know for sure, there is a way out, we just have to find the way
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Maybe this thread helps: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s10/help/galaxy-s10-bootloop-updte-to-android-10-t4023201
It's probably Samsung's vaultkeeper that caused the bootloop.

thorius95 said:
Thats a good question, far as i know, my phone is unable to get any form of connection to the pc, not able to start up in recovery or download mode either. What i know for sure, there is a way out, we just have to find the way
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I just wanted to give an update of how I rescued my phone and kept all the information on the phone memory intact (this was one of the challenges, as I had some photos on it).
I put it in download mode by draining the battery, then tried to flash the updated firmware. It didn't work, leading once again to boot loop and all I could do was boot to the stock Android recovery - not helpful.
So I got it to download mode again and flashed the stock firmware it originally came with (prior to the update). In Odin, I put HOME_CSC in the CSC field, to keep the phone memory from being erased. This solved it.
Hope this info can help someone having the same issue.