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Galaxy S6 not booting (after using Dr fone Lock Screen removal), how can I fix this?

Hi,
My Galaxy S6 fingerprint scanner stopped working and I could not remember my backup password (as I was not using any Google account or Samsung account on this phone, these 2 backup options were not possible) .
As I have important photos in my Galaxy S6 internal memory, I purchased and used the tool Wondershare Dr fone Lock screen removal (https://drfone.wondershare.com/android-lock-screen-removal.html). The website says: "Remove Android lock screen in 5 minutes.", "Work for Samsung Galaxy S/Note/Tab series."
It did not remove the screen lock, although my Galaxy S6 G920F model is listed as compatible by dr.fone. I got the message "Flash recovery package failed.":
The worst is that now my phone is not booting ! My phone is blocked on this screen:
with this message: "Recovering...
Your device will be in the recovery mode all though the recovery process.
Tip: If the data recovery is completed but your device keeps in frozen stat. Please restart our product and connect your deice, the program will prompt you to exist recovery mode"
I can still go into 'Download mode', but I can no longer go into 'Recovery mode'.
What should I do to be able to boot again from my Galaxy S6 ? (If I am still able to retrieve my photos great, but it is not an issue now as I have an even worst problem as this phone is not working any more :'( )
Regards, Chris

Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G920F
Region: XEF
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Selected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Download" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press BL and select file which starts with BL from downloaded (from Samfirm) and extacted zip folder.
Do the same thing for AP, CP, CSC.
When you set 4 files to Odin, connect your phone to your PC in download mode and click "Start" on Odin.
It'll wipe your device and the issue.

XEF have many Bugs as many ppl clamied!
CYV have newer Change list!

I have just looked what is Samfirm and I have found this:
"Note: Samfirm tool is deprecated. Please use fw.updato.com ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/updato-largest-online-firmware-archive-t3413785 )" (cf https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647 )
What is the difference between Samfirm and Updato?
If I am correct, your proposition will also modify my Android OS, is that correct?
Is it possible to solve my Galaxy S6 issue by keeping the Android OS I had?

chris247 said:
I have just looked what is Samfirm and I have found this:
"Note: Samfirm tool is deprecated. Please use fw.updato.com ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s7/how-to/updato-largest-online-firmware-archive-t3413785 )" (cf https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/tool-samfirm-samsung-firmware-t2988647 )
What is the difference between Samfirm and Updato?
If I am correct, your proposition will also modify my Android OS, is that correct?
Is it possible to solve my Galaxy S6 issue by keeping the Android OS I had?
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You already modified the Android OS using the application that you've bought.
SamFirm is an Windows executable to download factory firmware for Samsung devices directly from Samsung servers. So, my procedure will restore your Android OS completely to stock.

forumber2 said:
So, my procedure will restore your Android OS completely to stock.
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Thank you! I have been able to restore my phone thanks to your advice to use ODIN and Samfirm to get the stock firmware.
I was very surprised, my photos were still present on my phone internal memory, despite the new firmware flash. Which memory is overwritten during the flash of a new firmware?

Stuck on "Recovering..." screen
chris247 said:
Thank you! I have been able to restore my phone thanks to your advice to use ODIN and Samfirm to get the stock firmware.
I was very surprised, my photos were still present on my phone internal memory, despite the new firmware flash. Which memory is overwritten during the flash of a new firmware?
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Same EXACT problem! Glad I found this page. But how did you get Odin to flash your S6 with the phone stuck on the green android with the "Recovering...." screen? Odin adds my phone and begins "file analysis" and "setup connection" but then stays like that for hours. I can't seem to get my phone to the download screen at all. I have tried disconnected the battery and reconnecting it too.

I was able to go to download mode by pressing Home+Power button for 2s as good as I can remember. I had no difficulty to go to download mode.

chris247 said:
I was able to go to download mode by pressing Home+Power button for 2s as good as I can remember. I had no difficulty to go to download mode.
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Thanks. I tried, but power + home doesn't do anything on mine. home + power + volume down doesn't do anything either. I'm still stuck on the green android with "Recovering..." I have tried all button combinations, by now, I think. Pressing power + volume down restarts the phone, or at least goes back to the Samsung startup screen, but it always brings me back to the android with "Recovering...."
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mrcmburnsreleasehounds said:
Thanks. I tried, but power + home doesn't do anything on mine. home + power + volume down doesn't do anything either. I'm still stuck on the green android with "Recovering..." I have tried all button combinations, by now, I think. Pressing power + volume down restarts the phone, or at least goes back to the Samsung startup screen, but it always brings me back to the android with "Recovering...."
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Finally got into download mode somehow, replaced the os with odin. However now I see a generic Samsung screen/phone without any of my photos? How do I get my photos and videos back?

forumber2 said:
Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G920F
Region: XEF
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Selected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Download" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press BL and select file which starts with BL from downloaded (from Samfirm) and extacted zip folder.
Do the same thing for AP, CP, CSC.
When you set 4 files to Odin, connect your phone to your PC in download mode and click "Start" on Odin.
It'll wipe your device and the issue.
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Hi! I tried what you explained, but when i did it, it told me this: Could not fetch info for SM-G920I/XEF. Please verify the input or use manual info. And when i did it manually, it told me this:
Checking firmware for SM-G920I/ESP/G920IDVS3EQC1/ G920IPSN3EQC2/G920IDVU3EPL1/G920IDVS3EQC1
Error loading library: 14001
Please make sure "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)" and "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)" are installed
Error: Could not send BinaryInform. Status code 200/401
Authorization failed
I hope you can help me, please it's urgent. Thank you.

Ilham98 said:
Hi! I tried what you explained, but when i did it, it told me this: Could not fetch info for SM-G920I/XEF. Please verify the input or use manual info. And when i did it manually, it told me this:
Checking firmware for SM-G920I/ESP/G920IDVS3EQC1/ G920IPSN3EQC2/G920IDVU3EPL1/G920IDVS3EQC1
Error loading library: 14001
Please make sure "Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)" and "Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)" are installed
Error: Could not send BinaryInform. Status code 200/401
Authorization failed
I hope you can help me, please it's urgent. Thank you.
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Install
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)
and
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)

forumber2 said:
Install
Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86)
and
Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86)
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Omg it worked, thank you so much!!

Hi i having same issue on my samsung s6 SM-G9201 model.
I follow given setup by setup but unable to download the firmware and getting error like " could not fetch info for SM-G9201/XEF. Please verify the input or use manual info"
Please advise what is Region for SM-G9201. Very urgent

Stock ROM cannot be flashed at all

I have gone through several xda forums. But I think my problem ia different. Whenever I try to flash stock ROM through ODIN into my Samsung Galaxy S6 (SM-G920F) It checks everything as it would normally. When I press start, it goes very fast showing system.img recovery.img and blah blah all. But all of a sudden, it fails
While flashing, it doesn't even take enough time that is required to flash a normal Galaxy S6. All those texts are written in the ODIN window within 10 seconds.
I flashed Noble Nougat Experience 3.1 by @AlexisXDA
But OTG isn't working. So I wanted to revert. But now, I can't. Any help would be appreciated

What's the error in Odin when it fails?
This can determine where the fault lies, also try another usb cable as I've had flash fails due to usb cable.
In the mean time you could try one of the other stock custom roms, otg doesn't work in NNE because of the kernel.

Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G920F
Region: XEF
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Selected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Download" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press BL and select file which starts with BL from downloaded (from Samfirm) and extacted zip folder.
Do the same thing for AP, CP, CSC.
When you set 4 files to Odin, connect your phone to your PC in download mode and click "Start" on Odin.

_s.w.a.p.n.i.l_ said:
I have gone through several xda forums............................ But now, I can't. Any help would be appreciated
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Hey Swapnil, use SmartSwitch on PC and go for Device Initilization, your problem will be solved.

forumber2 said:
Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G920F
Region: XEF
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Selected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Download" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press BL and select file which starts with BL from downloaded (from Samfirm) and extacted zip folder.
Do the same thing for AP, CP, CSC.
When you set 4 files to Odin, connect your phone to your PC in download mode and click "Start" on Odin.
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Thanks man. This tutorial really woked. I don't know why it couldn't intake firmware from sammobile through normal ODIN. But it's back to stock finally. Thanks again. Thanks everyone.

Touch Input is totally messed up

Hey guys I have a g920f and was just messing around yesterday
I installed this rom https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-revolution-note7-port-t3461397 with TWRP and now my touch input is all messed up, even in TWRP. I cant swipe in twrp so I flashed some old version of philz where i managed to format everything, I even reflashed my pit and reflashed TWRP but the touch input is still totally messed up
I can't even swipe in TWRP so if I cant fix this my phone is going to be a brick. **** xD
Anyone encountered this before?

Also I cannot restore via Smart Switch or Kies because it says unsupported device. I guess its because i didn't play by samsung rules?

Eklondh said:
Also I cannot restore via Smart Switch or Kies because it says unsupported device. I guess its because i didn't play by samsung rules?
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Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G920F
Region: XEF
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Selected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Download" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this Odin (even if you have another one);
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press BL and select file which starts with BL from downloaded (from Samfirm) and extacted zip folder.
Do the same thing for AP, CP, CSC.
When you set 4 files to Odin, connect your phone in download mode.
After that, press Start. When Odin done the installation, phone will restart. When it is restarted, disconnect the cable.
After 1-2 minutes, phone will boot up as completely refreshed device.
When your device is ready to set up, try to setup it. You need to go to dialer application.
And then dial *#2663# in the dialer and update the thouch screen penal firmware by selecting 'TSP FW update (General)' button.
Original contributer for this fix is @Wuby986

forumber2 said:
Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G920F
Region: XEF
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Selected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Download" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this Odin (even if you have another one);
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press BL and select file which starts with BL from downloaded (from Samfirm) and extacted zip folder.
Do the same thing for AP, CP, CSC.
When you set 4 files to Odin, connect your phone in download mode.
After that, press Start. When Odin done the installation, phone will restart. When it is restarted, disconnect the cable.
After 1-2 minutes, phone will boot up as completely refreshed device.
When your device is ready to set up, try to setup it. You need to go to dialer application.
And then dial *#2663# in the dialer and update the thouch screen penal firmware by selecting 'TSP FW update (General)' button.
Original contributer for this fix is @Wuby986
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Holy **** it worked!! Omg Man u really saved my phone.. ****
If I'm ever in Turkey Im gonna buy u a beer for sure!!
Also, this post should be stickied somewhere I mean its pretty damn important if anyone happens to mess up their phone.
A thousand thanks again dude, You are the ****ing best!!

Stock rom

Since I can't find the thread about How to return to stock here. I've decided to follow instructions on youtube. Downloaded the right variant for my model. Followed the procedures on Odin (using the latest version). Everything is okay until I'm kinda stuck at the logo for a couple of minutes. What could go wrong? Installation by odin was successful (PASS!).
SM-G925K variant

I assume that your device is SM-G920F.
Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G925K
Region: KTC
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Selected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Download" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this Odin (even if you have another one);
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press BL and select file which starts with BL from downloaded (from Samfirm) and extacted zip folder.
Do the same thing for AP, CP, CSC.
When you set 4 files to Odin, connect your phone in download mode.
After that, press Start. When Odin done the installation, phone will restart. When it is restarted, disconnect the cable.
After 1-2 minutes, phone should boot up as completely refreshed device.

[SM-G920F] How to go back from pie ?

Can anyone help me with downgrading from Pie? I would be very grateful for a link to a guide/tutorial how to flash stock mm/nougat/oreo ?
Thank you

Download and run this;
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
When you open the program, type the values given here;
Model: SM-G920F
Region: XSG
Auto: Selected
Manual: Unselected
Binary Nature: Selected
Check CRC32: Selected
Decrypt automatically: Selected
When you write and select options given above, press "Check Update" and then press "Download" to download factory firmware for your device.
Once the download has been finished, extract the zip file that you've downloaded via SamFirm.
After unzip it, download and run this Odin (even if you have another one);
https://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3804544&d=1467772303
When you open it, press BL and select file which starts with BL from downloaded (from Samfirm) and extacted zip folder.
Do the same thing for AP, CP, CSC.
When you set 4 files to Odin, connect your phone in download mode.
After that, press Start. When Odin done the installation, phone will restart. When it is restarted, disconnect the cable.
After 1-2 minutes, phone should boot up as completely refreshed device.

Samsung may have updated the bootloader to prevent rolling back to a previous version of Android.

Sanrell said:
Samsung may have updated the bootloader to prevent rolling back to a previous version of Android.
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You can't downgrade to Lollipop but you can downgrade to Marshmallow or Nougat.

i get error on flashing hidden.img... please help