PLEASE HELP THIS SAD NEWB!! Trying to fix my brother's S6 - Verizon Samsung Galaxy S6

Hello venerable XDA'ers:
I haven't been on this forum for years but a recent event has brought me back.
I recently found out my brother got a new iphone (sad I know...) and told me it was because his S6 (it is aVERIZON SMG920V) didn't work anymore. It basically just got stuck at the Samsung logo screen forever. To me, this sounded exactly like something the XDA community would know how to fix. So instead of letting the phone collect dust in the corner of his room, I asked if I could have it (and see if I could get it to work somehow).
After hours of research online, google, youtubing, forums, xda, etc., I came to the conclusion that I needed to get Odin. After seeing that the phone would just be forever stuck in "Samsung" logo screen, I took the following steps:
1) Put the phone into "Downloading..." mode
2) Download the Samsung drivers. Specifically the "SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.45.0"
3) Download Odin3_v3.10.6
4) Download "G925VVZW1AOC3_REV02_USER_LOW_SHIP.TAR.MD5"
5) After downloading those 3, I fired up Odin, clicked AP and loaded "G925VVZW1AOC3_REV02_USER_LOW_SHIP.TAR.MD5"
6) Once uploaded I hit Start and waited.
This is where I ran into problems and here's a copypasta of what transpired:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> ALL_VZW_G925VVRU1AOC3_G925VVZW1AOC3_CL4318389_QB4427174_REV02_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I also attached screenshots of both the Odin app and the phone for reference. The phone says "SECURE CHECK FAIL : (PIT)"
Can anyone please advise what i should do here? Any advice would be so greatly appreciated!! Normally, I'd probably just try to trial and error, but I heard that messing with the PIT file could really brick this thing.
All I'm trying to do is to get this thing to boot correctly and as a workable phone. I don't care if all the data gets wiped off.
Thanks so much in advance!!

One thing that jumps out to me is the g925, that is for the edge version of the phone. Try g920 firmware? Also do you know what version of the firmware was on the phone when it crapped out? If the phone is past aoe2 I'm not sure if you can go back to aoc3. If it's past those firmware versions you can try what ever version the phone was currently running if your friend can remember.

The OC3 firmware you had needed a eng kernel or bootloader to work. Also you had a g925v firmware too.
So downgrade to 6.0.1
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224405850
then download smart switch on your PC and follow the directions then press on the update button.
Also as a bonus you can use adhell v2 https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
to block ads and disable whatever bloatware you wany. Also you can use substratum to theme your phone.

Fe Mike said:
One thing that jumps out to me is the g925, that is for the edge version of the phone. Try g920 firmware? Also do you know what version of the firmware was on the phone when it crapped out? If the phone is past aoe2 I'm not sure if you can go back to aoc3. If it's past those firmware versions you can try what ever version the phone was currently running if your friend can remember.
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I unfortunately have no idea which version was used but I think with yours and the other poster's suggestion, I may have a solution. Thanks so much Mike.

xdanilva said:
The OC3 firmware you had needed a eng kernel or bootloader to work. Also you had a g925v firmware too.
So downgrade to 6.0.1
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=385035244224405850
then download smart switch on your PC and follow the directions then press on the update button.
Also as a bonus you can use adhell v2 https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/themes/adhell-2-rootless-ad-blocking-t3663559
to block ads and disable whatever bloatware you wany. Also you can use substratum to theme your phone.
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Hi xdanilva,
I'm not exactly sure what I'm supposed to do. So it makes total sense that I used the wrong firmware. I DLed the correct one with the link you sent. So do I just use this different firmware and put it through the paces on Odin just like I did in my original post?
Where does the smart switch come into to play (and how do I use it?) in the steps I need to take? Sorry if it seems like a silly question!
Thank you!!

CLTHD said:
Hi xdanilva,
I'm not exactly sure what I'm supposed to do. So it makes total sense that I used the wrong firmware. I DLed the correct one with the link you sent. So do I just use this different firmware and put it through the paces on Odin just like I did in my original post?
Where does the smart switch come into to play (and how do I use it?) in the steps I need to take? Sorry if it seems like a silly question!
Thank you!!
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Yeah you would put the BL file in the BL slot, The AP file in the AP slot, The CP file in the CP slot, And the CSC file in the CSC slot. For smart switch for pc after you install android 6.0.1 go to your notifications and go to mtp file transfer and turn that on and connect your phone to your pc and there's a button that says update available click on that and it will update your phone to the latest version of samsung's android nougat.

xdanilva said:
Yeah you would put the BL file in the BL slot, The AP file in the AP slot, The CP file in the CP slot, And the CSC file in the CSC slot. For smart switch for pc after you install android 6.0.1 go to your notifications and go to mtp file transfer and turn that on and connect your phone to your pc and there's a button that says update available click on that and it will update your phone to the latest version of samsung's android nougat.
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Thanks xdanilva! I did everything you told me to and it worked like a charm. I got a green PASS from Odin and the Log says "succeed 1".
However, when I reboot, it's still frozen on the Samsung Galaxy logo screen (although this time there's a unlocked padlock with "Custom" written below it).
Is this where I need to do the smart switch for pc? But shouldn't I be able to access the actual phone now?

Have you tried doing a factory reset by holding down power+vol up and home? and waiting for the recovery menu to show up?

xdanilva said:
Have you tried doing a factory reset by holding down power+vol up and home? and waiting for the recovery menu to show up?
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Yes. After it got stuck again, I went into the Maintenance Boot Mode and tried to Factory Reset it and it was still stuck. on the Samsung Logo screen.
Unless it takes time? But I'm assuming if it's factory resetting, it'll be telling me that it's the in process of resetting?

If all else fails unfortunately you're screwed...

xdanilva said:
If all else fails unfortunately you're screwed...
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:crying::crying::crying:
Ok, thanks for your help xdanilva nevertheless!
Does anyone else have any suggestions? :/

If your screen is loading for more than 20 minutes then turn your phone off
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If the booting screen lasts for 20 or more minutes power off your phone

xdanilva said:
If your screen is loading for more than 20 minutes then turn your phone off
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If the booting screen lasts for 20 or more minutes power off your phone
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I'm trying to charge it now because I putting it through Odin and re-installing firmware the past day or so.
For some reason, it always boots up whenever it's charging. Even after I shut it down. It'll re-start and get stuck on the logo screen when I plug in the charger. And it gets super hot

CLTHD said:
I'm trying to charge it now because I putting it through Odin and re-installing firmware the past day or so.
For some reason, it always boots up whenever it's charging. Even after I shut it down. It'll re-start and get stuck on the logo screen when I plug in the charger. And it gets super hot
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I think youre going to have to get a new phone or get it repaired at a local repair shop...

xdanilva said:
I think youre going to have to get a new phone or get it repaired at a local repair shop...
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BOOO :crying:...but I think you might be right

It's been a while since I used Odin, but from what I remember and the link im posting is a bookmark just incase I needed it. This link here has the firmware for aoc3,
http://www.androidrootz.com/p/galaxy-s6-stock-firmware.html?m=1
This link has directions on what to do with downloaded firmware. The previous poster directions should work but in this link you only need ap checked in Odin after you unzip the firmware. You got nothing to lose by trying it out.
http://www.androidrootz.com/2015/05/how-to-unroot-galaxy-s6-and-s6-edge.html?m=1

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[Q] Skyrocket Bricked odin stuck

Hi you all guys, few days ago i purshaced an skyrocket sgh i727 and it was working perfect, then when i was using the
internet browser my phone ramdomly turn off, i just powered on but it never boot up so i decide to boot it up on clockwork
mode and restore to factory data after that the phone did no boot anymore neither in clockwork mode, when i try to power it
on it shows the samsung splash but stuck there, the phone can be put on download mode which is a good signal however when i
try to install a stock rom from odin this does no start, it keep saying initializing step, i though my battery was
discharged and i tried the battery in a friend's phone but the battery was full charged, so i discarded that was a battery
issue, i installed the lastest kies driver, i got differents odin version, downloaded few times differents stock rom version and re tried to intalled; but odin keep sticking on initializing step, tried differents batteries (full charged), differents usb cables, differents computers, but its seems the phone is completely bricked i tried almost everything also i found that kies can make an emergency restore but when i try to do it, kies request me the error code to proceed, but i dont have such code since my phone never give me an error on installing, it just doest start the restore with odin, when i plug my phone its recognized from odin and shows as added, can you suggest me something? im tired of trying all what i described above and the phone does no have warranty since i purshaced it on ebay and the seller doesnt no accepted to be responsible since the phone worked when he sold it, i cant find any place to purshace a main board but before to purshace one i think there will be posibility to fix it since its still easy to power it on download mode without the JTAG, i cant get it on clockwork mode anymore http://forum.xda-developers.com/images/smilies/crying.gif
First off, I can't really make complete heads or tails of your problem. Please use sentences and paragraphs.
Second, is Odin recognizing your phone when you plug it in? Read the ODIN sticky.
Third, how long is your phone "stuck" on the Sammy splash for? You're definitely booting into CWM recovery and not factory recovery, right?
Honestly, if your phone turns on, it's not hard-bricked and it can be saved. There are lots of stickies here that walk you through how to root/unroot, restore to stock, use ODIN, etc. Read through those and that'll give you your best shot at finding an answer.
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Hi im sorry if i writed it with sentences and paragraphs, well actually odin does recognized the phone and shows as added, but when i start the restore the phone keep in download mode and odin just stuck in the step that says initializing.
I used another battery, another usb cable and other computer but odin keep sticking in that step.
I tried downloading differents odin versions and differents stock rom version from differents sites but i can see its not a corrupt download.
the phone had CWM but in the time i made a factory reset from the CWM the phone did no boot anymore on CWM neither the OS because it stuck on the Samsung splash, this splash stuck permanently maybe hours if i dont remove the battery.
I think im booting on CWM im not sure because (it does no appear the menu to install zips make factory reset, clear cache partition etc)
Kies recognize my phone also but unable me to make an emergency restore until i put the error code in the box that pop up (i dont have such error code since my phone does no give me any error the process just doesnt start)
i tried killing kies in the task manager because i read sometimes kies intefere with oding while restoring, i can make put the phone in download mode as i said but im not able to make the restore because ODIN Stuck on INITIALIZING MODE.
I read some forums and post before i post but i havent found nobody with the same issue i just found this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1240333 but this didnt work for me
jakeharriss said:
I think im booting on CWM im not sure
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In fairness, at least you're not out flashing ROMs and saying this.
How are you trying to boot into recovery? Are you holding both volume buttons and the power button down, and keeping them down until the Sammy splash comes up? Or are you just using the power button? If you're just pressing power, you're trying to boot a phone that has no ROM, and you'll have the same result every time.
Second, are you positive you're using the right version of Odin? v1.85?
Third, when you plug your phone into the computer and Odin, does the screen look like the screenshot in the OP of this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1773659
I'll be really honest, this screams of user error, and that's really the only explanation I can think of--especially because the phone can apparently still be forced into download mode. Maybe someone more experienced has seen this happen before and can help more than I can, but from the panicked style of posting and your asking questions about whether it's booting into recovery or not, I have to assume that it's user error. We just have to figure out what that error was.
thanks for your answer to my post i apreciate you all your time, well actually i use the both odin version the Odin v1.85 and the odin v3.04 also the odin rom installer (i mean the odin package that you just need to plug the phone and then press start to update it) yes i hold the both volume button + the power button and i release it when the samsung splash comes up but now it does no give me the CWM since i used it to factory reset the phone and i think neither the factory recovery menu, however i can hold the volume down + plug the phone and then start it on download mode by presing the volume up button.
When i turn the phone in download mode, the phone appear in my odin as added like in the screenshot you sent me, then i select in the pda checkbox, then i choose the stock rom from my desktop, i leave the other checkbox selected like when oddin start ( i mean selected the options on auto reboot and F. Reset Time) then i press start, odin verify the rom and when it follow to the next step, odin stuck on initializing procees but my phone stays on download mode and do not pop any error neither the odin, as i said i dont think is a corrupt rom because i downloaded different isc version isc 4.04 and isc 4.03 also android froyo 2.3.5 but nothing works also i used different computers and usb cables and tried with a friend battery full charged maybe i dont have the OS in my phone as you say but my question is how to reinstall it if oddin doesnt seems to work on my phone also i have a galaxy s3 and i installed the jelly bean without a problem in the same computer with the same odin and cable usb
jakeharriss said:
thanks for your answer to my post i apreciate you all your time, well actually i use the both odin version the Odin v1.85 and the odin v3.04 also the odin rom installer (i mean the odin package that you just need to plug the phone and then press start to update it) yes i hold the both volume button + the power button and i release it when the samsung splash comes up but now it does no give me the CWM since i used it to factory reset the phone and i think neither the factory recovery menu, however i can hold the volume down + plug the phone and then start it on download mode by presing the volume up button.
When i turn the phone in download mode, the phone appear in my odin as added like in the screenshot you sent me, then i select in the pda checkbox, then i choose the stock rom from my desktop, i leave the other checkbox selected like when oddin start ( i mean selected the options on auto reboot and F. Reset Time) then i press start, odin verify the rom and when it follow to the next step, odin stuck on initializing procees but my phone stays on download mode and do not pop any error neither the odin, as i said i dont think is a corrupt rom because i downloaded different isc version isc 4.04 and isc 4.03 also android froyo 2.3.5 but nothing works also i used different computers and usb cables and tried with a friend battery full charged maybe i dont have the OS in my phone as you say but my question is how to reinstall it if oddin doesnt seems to work on my phone also i have a galaxy s3 and i installed the jelly bean without a problem in the same computer with the same odin and cable usb
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read this, its a sticky for newbs, follow it to the t, read the the whole post 3x b4 you proceed http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1652398, if that doesnt work, either user error or hardware problem with nand
Make sure in Odin Only the reset time and reboot boxes are checked. Don't re partition.
Hmm... Well I occasionally have your initial problem, where my phone randomly turns off. Here, it doesnt boot right away, but I have to remove all power sources (battery, cable), put the battery back in, then it turns on fine, no questions asked.
What ROM were you using at the time? My phone started doing this after I installed the Liquid Beta 2Jellybean Rom. If you were using that at the time, it may have just been a ROM issue. Hope I helped...
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Brick LOGS PIT
Hi, well actually i was running the stock rom 2.3.5 GINGERBREAD, that was the rom that came with my phone, i tried the step to enter my skyrocket in recovery mode but im not able to do it, the odin keep sticking on initializing i have tried the steps you gave me, is there a way i can get an error code to try the emergency restore from kies? because i dont know where to get an error code,
i tried to re flash the CWM but odin also stick on initializing
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
and this is the log when i disconnect the phone from my computer
\<ID:0/007> Added!!
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
<ID:0/007> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
i have reading a post about PIT
PIT – the PIT file refers as ‘Partition Information Table’. This is only useful for fixing bricked devices if somehow something changed with the partition table layout of the phone’s system memory. But in normal flashing, you should not use this file, or you may screw up your phone if handed carelessly.
does anyone have any idea how can i remap my partition in my phone or if it nessesary?
also here i leave the log when i try to make a restore with odin to an stock rom
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_I727UCLF6_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation.. (in this step my phone stuck while trying to install and never advance)
when i unplug this is what appear
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_I727UCLF6_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Removed!!
<ID:0/007> There is no PIT partition. (It keep saying i dont have a PIT partition)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
do you all guys have any idea what is going wrong? i tried to turn in restore mode following this steps
ENTERING IN TO RECOVERY MODE IS THE SAME METHOD FOR BOTH STOCK AND A CUSTOM RECOVERY (CWM)
Now turn off your phone, unplugged(might work plugged in)
Press and keep both volume keys down
Then press the power button while still holding down the volume keys
When you feel the phone vibrate or see a logo on the screen, release the power button but not the volume keys.
When screen goes black release the volume keys.
Wait a few seconds to boot in to recovery
You are now in recovery mode
But when i release the power but and keep holding the volume button my screen keep stuck in the samsung splash even when i release the volume butto + the power button after the splash comes up
I appreciate your time and im sorry if i dont write in paragraph senteces etc i just tried to explain my issue as it was posible for me thanks
i think your problem was this "odin v3.04 also the odin rom installer", never heard of the odin rom installer used for our phones, you could of fracked up the partitions, but i dont know the fix for that, if there is even a way to fix it
edit: nvm, i read that it was a prob b4 you tried that, then its a bad nand, there might be a way to push a recovery back onto the phone using adb, just cant find the post on how
here it is, it will get you started, you need to learn how to use adb http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31172875&postcount=19
Can you explain me what does NAND mean please, well when i mean odin installer i mean a comprimed package of odin that comes with the rom but you dont need to download the rom separately because this package include exerything its the same like the other odin but instead of use the PDA box you just plug the phone and once is added, you just press start and this does everything, the only thing that looks weird for me is that the phone can be put on download mode without any problem, and you said that if the phone can be put in download mode without j tag this mean its not breaked, do you have any information about if if i can make a re partition in my phone and resolve the PIT issue that odin says?
jakeharriss said:
Can you explain me what does NAND mean please, well when i mean odin installer i mean a comprimed package of odin that comes with the rom but you dont need to download the rom separately because this package include exerything its the same like the other odin but instead of use the PDA box you just plug the phone and once is added, you just press start and this does everything, the only thing that looks weird for me is that the phone can be put on download mode without any problem, and you said that if the phone can be put in download mode without j tag this mean its not breaked, do you have any information about if if i can make a re partition in my phone and resolve the PIT issue that odin says?
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The thing you are taking about is an Odin one click.
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Yes, this is absolutely what im trying to say but i didnt know how to say it, tried to flash a leaked 4.04 isc, that previously worked perfect for 3 skyrockets i had and i updated them without a problem, the matter was i never meant to update this phone but i had to try it due in that moment the phone ramdomly turned off and it did no allow me to boot up my OS, so i got into CWM and press factory reset and then i reset the phone but it never boot up back it just keep sticking in the samsung splash, then i tried to go back to the CWM again but now i couldnt do it again, so i tried to install the rom leaked 4.0.4 with odin one click but it never passed, just stuck in the intializing step, then i tried to use the odin 1.85 and downloading an stock rom and putting in the box PDA, but also kept in sticking in the Intializing step never transfered anything to my phone my phone was always in download mode and never gave me an error, i did tried the odin 3.04 that i used to flash the rom in my galaxy s3 i9300 but also kept with the same issue, im not sure if it hard bricked because i can get into the download mode easily, but im unable to get in the recovery mode following the right steps, im thinking is a PIT issue here i found this threat for another model
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760107
this guy explain he had his phone hard bricked and flashed a PIT file to his phone and could restore it back
Do any of you all guys have ever flashed a pit file or have any idea about what is happening to my phone?
jakeharriss said:
Yes, this is absolutely what im trying to say but i didnt know how to say it, tried to flash a leaked 4.04 isc, that previously worked perfect for 3 skyrockets i had and i updated them without a problem, the matter was i never meant to update this phone but i had to try it due in that moment the phone ramdomly turned off and it did no allow me to boot up my OS, so i got into CWM and press factory reset and then i reset the phone but it never boot up back it just keep sticking in the samsung splash, then i tried to go back to the CWM again but now i couldnt do it again, so i tried to install the rom leaked 4.0.4 with odin one click but it never passed, just stuck in the intializing step, then i tried to use the odin 1.85 and downloading an stock rom and putting in the box PDA, but also kept in sticking in the Intializing step never transfered anything to my phone my phone was always in download mode and never gave me an error, i did tried the odin 3.04 that i used to flash the rom in my galaxy s3 i9300 but also kept with the same issue, im not sure if it hard bricked because i can get into the download mode easily, but im unable to get in the recovery mode following the right steps, im thinking is a PIT issue here i found this threat for another model
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1760107
this guy explain he had his phone hard bricked and flashed a PIT file to his phone and could restore it back
Do any of you all guys have ever flashed a pit file or have any idea about what is happening to my phone?
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We don't have a pit file for the skyrocket. At least as far as i know. You should be able to flash the stock firmware if you can get into dl mode. Use Odin 1.85 and follow vincoms guide
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Yes so do i think the same, however for any extrange reason everytime i put my phone in download mode my phone stick in this step
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I727UCLF6_I727ATTLF6_I727UCLF6_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation.. (in this step my phone stuck while trying to install and never advance)
i tried using differents odin version, differents stock roms, different usb cables, differents usb ports and computers, also reinstalled the right drivers for my phone and i verified it in the device manager from my computer, so i can say the issue is in the phone
i tried to reinstall the CWM but it also keep on the initializing step so if this dont pass there is no way to get in CWM and neither to the factory recovery mode, as i said everytime i try to get in factory recovery mode i cant due my phone stuck in the samsung splash and never goes black as it should to say that now is on factory recovery mode.
Install kies, Run odin as administrator, use sammobile stock firmware.
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xcrazydx said:
Install kies, Run odin as administrator, use sammobile stock firmware.
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I did it but keep sticking in download mode with the odin in initializing step even my kies download the emergency restore firmware and it stuck while trying to install is there a way a can make a dual boot without the cwm or factory recovery working?
I am having the exact same problem and have done just about all the same steps you outlined before I came across this thread. What was the final resolution for getting past the "Initialization.." phase in Odin?
UBetchYa said:
I am having the exact same problem and have done just about all the same steps you outlined before I came across this thread. What was the final resolution for getting past the "Initialization.." phase in Odin?
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Hi well i tried the whole method i could but i realized that would be quicker buying a new motherboard for the phone i got it on 50 usd on ebay it was a look that a guy tried to change his broken screen but he couldnt and decided to put his phone on auction i won and i repaired my phone however i send the mainboard to a friend of mine and he said the he couldnt repair it, i talked with a guy that said he could create the partition map again but i couldnt understand him maybe you can talk to him but he explained me that what killed my phone was to put a leaked firmware and make a wiping on the partition from the restore mode http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=3597010 this is the guy just send him a message wish you good luck with that

[Q] Odin FAIL at modem.bin

Hi,
I'm trying to flash another firmware for my GIalaxy Note 10.1 N8000. I have read all tutorials etc. and prepared all according to it.
I was able to succesfully root to Clockwork Recovery so i though flashing another firmware to turn the Note into a European one instead of Chinese would be easy too. WRONG!!
Every time i want to flash with Odin it fails in the beginning of the process, see below:
Is there anyone who could comment me on what to do? I was able to recover from the failed flash attempt but i really want to flash another firmware from Europe for this Chinese version.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N8000XXCLL3_N8000OXECLL1_N8000XXCLL1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> boot.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> cache.img
<ID:0/005> hidden.img
<ID:0/005> modem.bin
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I tried already two different Firmwares but both seem to fail at the same point. I only installed the USB drivers not KIES so i guess it is not the reason.
Any help what is going wrong or what i should try to do?
Thanks a lot far any help.
Dave
Usual reply would be a faulty firmware file download another .
Other reply would usually be try a different Odin try different motherboard usb port .
A guess is that Chinese one is somehow different if nothing works .
jje
JJEgan said:
Usual reply would be a faulty firmware file download another .
Other reply would usually be try a different Odin try different motherboard usb port .
A guess is that Chinese one is somehow different if nothing works .
jje
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Hi, thanks for your comment although it does not help me much.
I tried already 2 different firmwares which seemed to work with others and also tried different USB port.
As i mentioned both firmwares fail when reaching modem.bin however because the second firmware flashed in a different sequence doing the system.img before modem.bin it somehow added all the google apps on it and working so that's good news as it was not present before.
The PDA also shows the correct flashed version but CSC shows unkown now.
Anyway i want to be able to flash without any failures.
Also i thought that Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 would be the same nomather if its from China or elsewhere, just the firmware.
Now i'm stuck with what it seems a working Note with Google apps but with CSC unknown.
I still hope someone had this before and solved it.
Thanks for any comments.
davaze said:
Hi, thanks for your comment although it does not help me much.
I tried already 2 different firmwares which seemed to work with others and also tried different USB port.
As i mentioned both firmwares fail when reaching modem.bin however because the second firmware flashed in a different sequence doing the system.img before modem.bin it somehow added all the google apps on it and working so that's good news as it was not present before.
The PDA also shows the correct flashed version but CSC shows unkown now.
Anyway i want to be able to flash without any failures.
Also i thought that Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 would be the same nomather if its from China or elsewhere, just the firmware.
Now i'm stuck with what it seems a working Note with Google apps but with CSC unknown.
I still hope someone had this before and solved it.
Thanks for any comments.
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perhaps a different version of ODIN? just spit balling here
EDIT: oops jje already said that, wipe cache, dalvik, factory reset??
davaze said:
Anyway i want to be able to flash without any failures.
No such animal exists .
Also i thought that Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 would be the same nomather if its from China or elsewhere, just the firmware.
Lot different / fake / clone stuff from China posted on XDA that does not update flash or root properly .
Now i'm stuck with what it seems a working Note with Google apps but with CSC unknown.
CSC is not required to use a phone enter APN settings manually .
Try CSC changer from the market .
jje
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JJEgan said:
davaze said:
Anyway i want to be able to flash without any failures.
No such animal exists .
Also i thought that Galaxy Note 10.1 GT-N8000 would be the same nomather if its from China or elsewhere, just the firmware.
Lot different / fake / clone stuff from China posted on XDA that does not update flash or root properly .
Now i'm stuck with what it seems a working Note with Google apps but with CSC unknown.
CSC is not required to use a phone enter APN settings manually .
Try CSC changer from the market .
jje
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Hi thanks for your comments!
Is there anyway to flash without modem.bin? What does modem.bin include?
Rooting the device works with no problem, installed the clockwork recovery and SU succesfully.
When trying the CSC changer it gives me no options.
The device seems to work normal but i must say that i never cleared any cache before starting to flash. The reason is that in some tutorials it is not mentioned unitl after the flashing completed. Also i'm a little affraid now to try it before flashing because i don't know what will happen if it fails again and i cleared cache etc. before.
I'm still hoping someone experienced the same issue and found a reason or solution to this. Untill now i'll do nothing as it seems to work inlcuding the google apps. Not sure if the unknown CSC will cause any issues in the future with specific functions though.
Will keep following this topic to hopefully find someone with similar experience.
Thanks to all that leave some help or comments!
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Modem.bin is the radio you use to make and receive calls, use 3g internetsms and mms with. You should be able to flash a separate modem.bin file either through cwm or through ODIN...
I have similar issue. My tablet crashed outta nowhere when peel remote tried updating. My tablet never been unlocked or rooted. It stays stuck on nite 10.1 boot screen. Tried using Odin to reflash firmware. But it gets stuck on "NAND Write". I've left it there for hours/all night. I'm pissed because my tablet has performed flawless up till this point.
ODIN recognizes and confirms it connected/communicating. I properly unzipped firmware to show file with proper extension needed for flashing.
Can anyone give any insight or help. Or else I will have to call customer service since I'm still coveted under 1yr. Manufacturer warranty. I have so many pics n video of family on it. I really hope I don't loose anything. I may to try to install Odin on my second laptop to see if it makes a difference.
demandarin said:
I have similar issue. My tablet crashed outta nowhere when peel remote tried updating. My tablet never been unlocked or rooted. It stays stuck on nite 10.1 boot screen. Tried using Odin to reflash firmware. But it gets stuck on "NAND Write". I've left it there for hours/all night. I'm pissed because my tablet has performed flawless up till this point.
ODIN recognizes and confirms it connected/communicating. I properly unzipped firmware to show file with proper extension needed for flashing.
Can anyone give any insight or help. Or else I will have to call customer service since I'm still coveted under 1yr. Manufacturer warranty. I have so many pics n video of family on it. I really hope I don't loose anything. I may to try to install Odin on my second laptop to see if it makes a difference.
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ODIN 3.07 didn't work for me, switched to 3.04 and that worked, not sure the version you have
I have rooted, unrooted and flashed a bit on mine with no issues, you seem to have attention to detail, but just make sure it's the right firmware for your model some folks have flashed regular galaxy tab ROMs with tragic results
EDIT: does KIES recognize it?
Ill check which version I have. Nit sure. I do have the correct firmware for 8013 model.
Kies doesn't recognize it in regular mode anymore. Now if I put the tablet in recovery/download mode, it recognizes but hangs on connecting. Before I never had issue with kies. I was gonna try restore through lies but since it didn't work, I went Odin route. Now Odin recognizes and confirms its linked/communicating with tablet in download mode. The process starts off good then stops on "nand write". Ill try different version of Odin to see if that works.
Thanks for reply. I hope I can recover it.
edit: my version says Odin3 v1.85
where do i find the newer ones or the ones you used? i got mines from the sticky thread i believe.
update: i found the other versions. i tried 3.04. it got passed Nand Write start. but then said failed. it went straight from nand write to operation failed. i didnt see the other stuff in between like op has. at least its progress..lol ill try again then try a different usb port. if those still dont work then ill try to download another firmware file from somewhere. anyone has a link to latest jellybean firmware for 8013 model? one thats known to work.
demandarin said:
Ill check which version I have. Nit sure. I do have the correct firmware for 8013 model.
Kies doesn't recognize it in regular mode anymore. Now if I put the tablet in recovery/download mode, it recognizes but hangs on connecting. Before I never had issue with kies. I was gonna try restore through lies but since it didn't work, I went Odin route. Now Odin recognizes and confirms its linked/communicating with tablet in download mode. The process starts off good then stops on "nand write". Ill try different version of Odin to see if that works.
Thanks for reply. I hope I can recover it.
edit: my version says Odin3 v1.85
where do i find the newer ones or the ones you used? i got mines from the sticky thread i believe.
update: i found the other versions. i tried 3.04. it got passed Nand Write start. but then said failed. it went straight from nand write to operation failed. i didnt see the other stuff in between like op has. at least its progress..lol ill try again then try a different usb port. if those still dont work then ill try to download another firmware file from somewhere. anyone has a link to latest jellybean firmware for 8013 model? one thats known to work.
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does auto play pop up when you plug the tablet in? that's how I manage my media anyway. I only use KIES if I have to, only recognizes the note like every third time I plug it in. and it says that my gs3 is unsupported. I feel like the Samsung drivers get screwy sometimes
EDIT: just curious can you get into recovery mode?
jaydubbbbs said:
does auto play pop up when you plug the tablet in? that's how I manage my media anyway. I only use KIES if I have to, only recognizes the note like every third time I plug it in. and it says that my gs3 is unsupported. I feel like the Samsung drivers get screwy sometimes
EDIT: just curious can you get into recovery mode?
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i get the notification thing on computer going off only when tablet is in recovery mode. by recovery mode you mean by pressing power and volume down at same time. then when it gets on warning screen you press volume up. then it goes into ODIN/Downloading mode. i can get there. i tried 3.04 and 3.07. both give me same deal. After Nand Write goes through its paces then itll say all threads or operations complete. Write Nand Failed. then itll show Failed up top in that other box also. i tried different usb ports also. so not sure what in the world is the deal. the firmware i got from the official firmware download thread. then i got the one for 8013. its a zip. i extracted it so the file with proper md5 extension would be visible.
before all this, i had no issues with KIES with my Note 10.1 or SG3. now KIES wont recognize it. Only ODIN will, once tablet is in ODIN MODE.
demandarin said:
i get the notification thing on computer going off only when tablet is in recovery mode. by recovery mode you mean by pressing power and volume down at same time. then when it gets on warning screen you press volume up. then it goes into ODIN/Downloading mode. i can get there. i tried 3.04 and 3.07. both give me same deal. After Nand Write goes through its paces then itll say all threads or operations complete. Write Nand Failed. then itll show Failed up top in that other box also. i tried different usb ports also. so not sure what in the world is the deal. the firmware i got from the official firmware download thread. then i got the one for 8013. its a zip. i extracted it so the file with proper md5 extension would be visible.
before all this, i had no issues with KIES with my Note 10.1 or SG3. now KIES wont recognize it. Only ODIN will, once tablet is in ODIN MODE.
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recovery is hold power and volume up, I added a pic of what it looks like. A factory reset will erase everything on your tablet. I'm not a pro, but thats why I asked if you could access the tablets files through auto play
EDIT: I need to learn ADB there might be a way to fix your problem through that. wish I could be more helpful
EDIT 2: it always takes me a couple times to get into recovery, it seems to be a timing thing
jaydubbbbs said:
recovery is hold power and volume up, I added a pic of what it looks like. A factory reset will erase everything on your tablet. I'm not a pro, but thats why I asked if you could access the tablets files through auto play
EDIT: I need to learn ADB there might be a way to fix your problem through that. wish I could be more helpful
EDIT 2: it always takes me a couple times to get into recovery, it seems to be a timing thing
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ok...nope...cant reach that screen. when i try it tells me "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again" only mode that works is ODIN mode from pressing power and volume down.
hmm....i kinda know how to adb from my Nexus7 usage as i recovered one of my n7 that had a similar crash. but i havent seen a guide or whatever for commands to enter in for galaxy note 10.1. or any kind of tool like n7 has. ill check the other tools i have loaded as i think some were capatilble with more than one device. ill keep trying to see if i can get in recovery mode. i had redownloaded and extracted the correct firmware. so ima see if that changes anything.
demandarin said:
ok...nope...cant reach that screen. when i try it tells me "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again" only mode that works is ODIN mode from pressing power and volume down.
hmm....i kinda know how to adb from my Nexus7 usage as i recovered one of my n7 that had a similar crash. but i havent seen a guide or whatever for commands to enter in for galaxy note 10.1. or any kind of tool like n7 has. ill check the other tools i have loaded as i think some were capatilble with more than one device. ill keep trying to see if i can get in recovery mode. i had redownloaded and extracted the correct firmware. so ima see if that changes anything.
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like I said, it takes me like three tires to get the timing on the recovery mode. wish I knew more, good luck!
since i cant get into recovery, i tried using ODIN to reflash stock recovery. everything goes fine at first. then it says Write failed. for some reason anything i try to write to my tablet is failing. i see in odin 3.07 version they have an option called Nand erase/reset or something. i guess thats to erase everything i have on NAND. but i thinking that would clean tablet clean of everything. do you know anything about that option?
just tried a second time to flash stock recovery. its failing. i think i might be left with no choice but to call samsung customer service for a warranty claim.
this is crazy because my tablet was pure stock. no root or unlocking. and a simple update of that damned peel remote app crashed my $%^^ and put it in the state its in now. this is the only issue ive ever had since owning the tablet since summer time. makes no sense!
i appreciate the ideas though.
demandarin said:
since i cant get into recovery, i tried using ODIN to reflash stock recovery. everything goes fine at first. then it says Write failed. for some reason anything i try to write to my tablet is failing. i see in odin 3.07 version they have an option called Nand erase/reset or something. i guess thats to erase everything i have on NAND. but i thinking that would clean tablet clean of everything. do you know anything about that option?
just tried a second time to flash stock recovery. its failing. i think i might be left with no choice but to call samsung customer service for a warranty claim.
this is crazy because my tablet was pure stock. no root or unlocking. and a simple update of that damned peel remote app crashed my $%^^ and put it in the state its in now. this is the only issue ive ever had since owning the tablet since summer time. makes no sense!
i appreciate the ideas though.
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No idea about the NAND options, ODIN 3.07 didn't work for me, I have 3.04 and haven't used it since I updated to 4.1.2. That sucks that the peel update borked your %¢#! . Especially because it's a stock app! I updated peel about a week ago with no issue. Not being able to get into recovery is probably a bad sign. I keep hoping someone smarter than I would chime in. I hope Samsung takes care of you
thank you for the suggestion to use another version of ODIN....i have been screwing with this for a day and half thinking that every version of stock rom that i tried was broken in some way....turned that ODIN v3.07 does not work so well...found ODIN v3.04 and worked perfectly.
Recovery mode is easy, from power off hold down volume up and power. Hold both buttons in until you see the samsung logo, release power but keep holding volume up until recovery appears... Works everytime...
Same problem - half solved
davaze said:
Hi,
I'm trying to flash another firmware for my GIalaxy Note 10.1 N8000. I have read all tutorials etc. and prepared all according to it.
I was able to succesfully root to Clockwork Recovery so i though flashing another firmware to turn the Note into a European one instead of Chinese would be easy too. WRONG!!
Every time i want to flash with Odin it fails in the beginning of the process, see below:
Is there anyone who could comment me on what to do? I was able to recover from the failed flash attempt but i really want to flash another firmware from Europe for this Chinese version.
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N8000XXCLL3_N8000OXECLL1_N8000XXCLL1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> boot.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> cache.img
<ID:0/005> hidden.img
<ID:0/005> modem.bin
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I tried already two different Firmwares but both seem to fail at the same point. I only installed the USB drivers not KIES so i guess it is not the reason.
Any help what is going wrong or what i should try to do?
Thanks a lot far any help.
Dave
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Hi Dave and all
I am i EXACTLY the same situation - Just bought n8000 in china with chinese firmware and wanted to change for European. I encounterted the same problem.
After formum research and many tests of softwares/ usb ports/ odin versions. I got to a point when after crashing during instalation (like in davids situation) i couldnt turn on the device anymore (black screen saying that i should do recovery via kies)
I installed CWM via Odin and it helped.
The tablet started again with european system and applications and seemd to work well.
UNFORTUNATELY: The S note is crashing before it's even loaded and while using tablet i experiece lags for ex when typing address in internet app.
I made a factory reset and cleaned cache - still nothing.
Please help if you have any ideas.
David: How did you managed to solve your problem? Did you managed to finish the update withou a crash?
Best regards
Filip

*[HELP]* Need help unbricking Galaxy Note 10.1

Hi guys,
My galaxy note 10.1(2013) is was on <Stock> Android Kitkat .
Out of curiosity of rooting, i flashed CF Auto Root using odin.
The device restarted, and features seemed fine with new Root App too.
In few minutes however, device rebooted.. and went into a bootloop. :crying:
which still is, as long as device is on - has battery.
SUMMARY:
1. Recovery mode is not accessible now - device goes into recovery mode and restarts.
2. Normal boot is going into bootloop.
3. Download mode - HOWEVER is available !
PROBLEM :
-on trying to reflash stock rom/any Tar File for my device using odin,
odin fails with message :
NAND WRITE START
FAIL
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Please help solve.
I do not want my beloved<soft bricked> device to die a sudden death .
Will appreciate you guys putting life back in it !
Oh, that's weird. Try updating your drivers and using Odin 3 1.85. Tell me if that helps.
chrismin13 said:
Oh, that's weird. Try updating your drivers and using Odin 3 1.85. Tell me if that helps.
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Having the exact same problem.
Tryed:
Flashing a 4.0.4 stock rom trough odin: sucess flash but still bootloop
Flashing a 4.0.4 stock rom trough odin + pit file for 8010 4.0.4: sucess flash but still bootloop
Flashing CWM and TWRP trough ODIN with auto-reboot and without autoreboot checked: sucess flash but still bootloop and no access do recovery
Flashing 4.1.2 or 4.4.2 stock: same error as OP
Getting pretty desperate now
chrismin13 said:
Oh, that's weird. Try updating your drivers and using Odin 3 1.85. Tell me if that helps.
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will get back with update tomorrow.
glorifiedg said:
Having the exact same problem.
Tryed:
Flashing a 4.0.4 stock rom trough odin: sucess flash but still bootloop
Flashing a 4.0.4 stock rom trough odin + pit file for 8010 4.0.4: sucess flash but still bootloop
Flashing CWM and TWRP trough ODIN with auto-reboot and without autoreboot checked: sucess flash but still bootloop and no access do recovery
Flashing 4.1.2 or 4.4.2 stock: same error as OP
Getting pretty desperate now
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.. mine is not exactly the same.
you are able to write/flash onto NAND .. odin success for you.
My nand write itself fails.
End result is same, true there.
Anand.prashar said:
.. mine is not exactly the same.
you are able to write/flash onto NAND .. odin success for you.
My nand write itself fails.
End result is same, true there.
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'Cause you probably didn't try the 4.0.4. I have nand write fail with the most recent versions also :S
Suggestion to no avail
chrismin13 said:
Oh, that's weird. Try updating your drivers and using Odin 3 1.85. Tell me if that helps.
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<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N8000XXUDNE6_N8000ODDDNE4_N8000DDUCNE2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Flashing OS failed.
What could be hindering or preventing NAND write ?
Anand.prashar said:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N8000XXUDNE6_N8000ODDDNE4_N8000DDUCNE2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> system.img
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Flashing OS failed.
What could be hindering or preventing NAND write ?
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You have the N8000. Correct? If you're working on a desktop try plugging the tablet in the back ports of your pc without using a USB hub or a usb 3.0 port. It sounds weird, I know, but that was the problem multiple times for me because the front ports of the computer use a usb hub that sometimes creates issues. And if you flash twrp what happens? I hope that it's not the chipset that's damaged. Also, what does download mode say? Does it write in binary status official? If yes, then flash stock frimware and recovery and try going it for warranty replacement. They won't understand what has happened I believe. And if all of this doesn't do anything try a different computer and a new usb cable. A computer with an OS older than Windows 8 would be great and without usb 3.0 ports. You can also try re-downloading all the files. Have you seen zedomax's video about unbricking our tablet? It covers everything I told you and much more so here's a link. http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-10-1-2/how-to-unrootunbrick-galaxy-note-10-1-factory-firmware. Another idea is to use a toolbox for our device. Just tell me if anything of all of these methods works. I hope something does the trick!
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Wow. Have you realized how many people have issues with kitkat? So many people report broken devices and they all run kitkat. That's wierd.
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chrismin13 said:
You have the N8000. Correct? If you're working on a desktop try plugging the tablet in the back ports of your pc without using a USB hub or a usb 3.0 port. It sounds weird, I know, but that was the problem multiple times for me because the front ports of the computer use a usb hub that sometimes creates issues. And if you flash twrp what happens? I hope that it's not the chipset that's damaged. Also, what does download mode say? Does it write in binary status official? If yes, then flash stock frimware and recovery and try going it for warranty replacement. They won't understand what has happened I believe. And if all of this doesn't do anything try a different computer and a new usb cable. A computer with an OS older than Windows 8 would be great and without usb 3.0 ports. You can also try re-downloading all the files. Have you seen zedomax's video about unbricking our tablet? It covers everything I told you and much more so here's a link. http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-10-1-2/how-to-unrootunbrick-galaxy-note-10-1-factory-firmware. Another idea is to use a toolbox for our device. Just tell me if anything of all of these methods works. I hope something does the trick!
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Wow. Have you realized how many people have issues with kitkat? So many people report broken devices and they all run kitkat. That's wierd.[/QUOTE
same problem here but i thing we need to clear all those built up cache in order to proceed right? but no boot recovery just the Odin downloading image. now if we can find a way to clear all those cache i'm sure'll work but don't know how to clear it from the "downloading do not turn off target" unless somebody figure this out.
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* Serious issue awaiting resolution *
chrismin13 said:
You have the N8000. Correct? If you're working on a desktop try plugging the tablet in the back ports of your pc without using a USB hub or a usb 3.0 port. It sounds weird, I know, but that was the problem multiple times for me because the front ports of the computer use a usb hub that sometimes creates issues. And if you flash twrp what happens? I hope that it's not the chipset that's damaged. Also, what does download mode say? Does it write in binary status official? If yes, then flash stock frimware and recovery and try going it for warranty replacement. They won't understand what has happened I believe. And if all of this doesn't do anything try a different computer and a new usb cable. A computer with an OS older than Windows 8 would be great and without usb 3.0 ports. You can also try re-downloading all the files. Have you seen zedomax's video about unbricking our tablet? It covers everything I told you and much more so here's a link. Another idea is to use a toolbox for our device. Just tell me if anything of all of these methods works. I hope something does the trick!
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Wow. Have you realized how many people have issues with kitkat? So many people report broken devices and they all run kitkat. That's wierd.
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Sorry for delay, work kept busy.
You have the N8000. Correct?
-Yes
If you're working on a desktop ?
-No
- On laptop :
same laptop i used to root my tab using CF-Auto Root.
and have flashed ones in past on the older rom for this tab.
- Port : used USB 2.0
TWRP recovery ?
- Getting same error on odin as stock Rom.
<< I am attaching 3 snapshots >>
- Odin desktop Software in work
- Download mode of device
- Texts on download mode screen of device
<i believe it says custom, coz i had already 'seemingly' rooted stock rom>
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It would be worthwhile to mention the last flashing trial.
- it was upgraded to Kitkat released for this device
2 months ago : using Odin [as i had rooted the previous Default firmware too]
- having gotten bored with non-SU controls,
i flashed CF Auto Root
that would give me "SuperSU app" control without changing existing Firmware.
- Device rebooted after flashing (hopefully correct steps, i think)
"Super SU" app was available for me.
- Note : Upon opening app, i was prompted with a message
"KNOX has been detected on this device... would i like to remove/disable ?"
- I hit Yes.
Got a popup soon, that KNOX was successfully removed.
- and then, it went FINE for about an hour.
AND THEN CAME THE BOOTLOOP all of a sudden.
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Summary:
I am not able to figure out what could have caused this...
flashing/knox/ anything else ?
I have the same problem except that I can get too Recovery mode, but it's useless. It's been since April, so far no hope.
ayeladawy said:
I have the same problem except that I can get too Recovery mode, but it's useless. It's been since April, so far no hope.
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Did you already tried to flash the 4.4 leaked version with the 5 files over odin?
And also the pit file provided there.
That solved my problem a couple of months ago.
ayeladawy said:
I have the same problem except that I can get too Recovery mode, but it's useless. It's been since April, so far no hope.
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hey,
what do you mean by "useless" ?
please explain clearly.
i just got one of these the other day,gt-n8013, maybe it's possible to whip up a fix.
a thought i have is that a boned odin install may take on the same behaviour
as a certain kernel function where a temporary kernel to be booted to
may be being stored into ram, meaning when you reboot to odin mode
you basically pick up where you left off. poweroff your tab and then plug in
your charger like normal. if your battery image shows up then, your kernel is intact or mostly so.
if that's the case maybe running your battery dead or disconnecting it will
work like pulling the cmos battery in a pc to correct a bad bios configuration.
meaning after the power is finally and truly off then ram will clear completely and when
you recharge and reboot back to odin you will be at baseline again.
the above approach has worked with some lower end tabs i've owned
including the galaxy tab 2 7.0
m
Hey, I ran the battery dead on it and when plugged there no charging indictor but instead it power back on but blank black screen no boot logo or nothing what does that mean?
dough30i said:
Hey, I ran the battery dead on it and when plugged there no charging indictor but instead it power back on but blank black screen no boot logo or nothing what does that mean?
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okay, try for odin now, but try recovery first.
@dough30i
going back through this thread if you did the same thing with cf-root-crap you may have
damaged you bootloader. which is very not good. if you've gotten recovery up let me know.
you will need to get adb running and just for verification i need your model i.d.
No recovery but I can get into Odin.see I done try all the step and every step no go. It something got to do with NAND FILE it won't write or something...
dough30i said:
No recovery but I can get into Odin.see I done try all the step and every step no go. It something got to do with NAND FILE it won't write or something...
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okay, are you trying to write a full firmware image or just a recovery or boot tar.md5?
or is it flat out no go?
Full Firmware..oh i forget to mention at the beginning I had recovery boot logo, but then my stupid ass just had to mess with it more in the Odin to PC thing while I was trying to fixed it -_- my dumb ass got to anxious so I thought that when "NAND file not writing" I figure ohh maybe I needed to clear cache right so in the Odin I check repartition and I think that's why I have no samsung logo and recovery and now I back to somewhat square if u call it that. -__-
dough30i said:
Full Firmware..oh i forget to mention at the beginning I had recovery boot logo, but then my stupid ass just had to mess with it more in the Odin to PC thing while I was trying to fixed it -_- my dumb ass got to anxious so I thought that when "NAND file not writing" I figure ohh maybe I needed to clear cache right so in the Odin I check repartition and I think that's why I have no samsung logo and recovery and now I back to somewhat square if u call it that. -__-
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okay,
first, we do not put ourselves down. technology is unnatural, we make mistakes.
second, we do not panic or act rashly.
that being said if you can still get into odin, all is not yet lost. while i am pulling the pit file from
my device you will need to look up the correct way to write it to your device using odin.
i will be back in about 10 - 15 minutes.
use the force.
m
@dough30i
okay,
this is the pit file pulled from my n8013 . what i've read it should do the trick.
however, let's be clear.
1 you are in a bad situation, with nothing to lose.
2 this may not work but, then again it might.
3 you are the the final say as to wether or not you will attempt this
4 you have secured the correct knowledge on applying the pit file and writing in odin.
if yes to all of the above, download the attached file and remove the .txt extension
m
this is the thread i pulled the information from
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2268735

Is my s6 bricked?

I decided to unroot my samsung galaxy s6. I did this through the SuperSU 'unroot tool'. Now my device is in a boot loop. However, I went into downloading mode and whenever I try and leave it, it says "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software". I have tried and smart switch doesn't recognise my device. So i then tried and installing fresh firmware, and odin says fail.
Please help me
Thanks
Rob
robwhitby912 said:
I decided to unroot my samsung galaxy s6. I did this through the SuperSU 'unroot tool'. Now my device is in a boot loop. However, I went into downloading mode and whenever I try and leave it, it says "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software". I have tried and smart switch doesn't recognise my device. So i then tried and installing fresh firmware, and odin says fail.
Please help me
Thanks
Rob
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The problem is quit amazing to me but, there is a trick you can try, but as far as you say Odin also failed, i'ld suggest you to recheck if you have proper drivers installed for your specific device.
And also you shouldn't try the single file firmware for your device's recovery process, try to find out the PIT file of your device (that's used to reformat your device's partitions) and all the other required four files which are AP, CP, BL and CSC.
And here my trick is, just load the PIT file to its relevant place in Odin and the CP file at CP bar & be 100% sure your device is, "in download mode" and is detected by Odin, then press start button to flash these 2 files and let your device restart in whatever mode it goes for, now disconnect the phone from the computer and restart it in download mode again to flash other files. Here you can again include the CP file too if you want to, but may be you don't need it.
It's just a trick I have used on a galaxy grand prime. I can't say for sure whether it will work for your device or not but I think it won't make it worse if not better, because you device is already half dead. And try to download files that are a number below then the firmware your device was before crash. Like if it was on Lollipop download Kitkat file for recovery.
Press thanks button if I helped you any way otherwise God bless you.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
talvigi said:
The problem is quit amazing to me but, there is a trick you can try, but as far as you say Odin also failed, i'ld suggest you to recheck if you have proper drivers installed for your specific device.
And also you shouldn't try the single file firmware for your device's recovery process, try to find out the PIT file of your device (that's used to reformat your device's partitions) and all the other required four files which are AP, CP, BL and CSC.
And here my trick is, just load the PIT file to its relevant place in Odin and the CP file at CP bar & be 100% sure your device is, "in download mode" and is detected by Odin, then press start button to flash these 2 files and let your device restart in whatever mode it goes for, now disconnect the phone from the computer and restart it in download mode again to flash other files. Here you can again include the CP file too if you want to, but may be you don't need it.
It's just a trick I have used on a galaxy grand prime. I can't say for sure whether it will work for your device or not but I think it won't make it worse if not better, because you device is already half dead. And try to download files that are a number below then the firmware your device was before crash. Like if it was on Lollipop download Kitkat file for recovery.
Press thanks button if I helped you any way otherwise God bless for not doing so.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
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Would you be able to post some links? I do not know which ones to download. My carrier is 3 UK.
On another note, my device is unlocked, so would it matter which firmware I download? Or is there a unlocked specific firmware?
Thanks for your reply,
Rob
robwhitby912 said:
Would you be able to post some links? I do not know which ones to download. My carrier is 3 UK.
On another note, my device is unlocked, so would it matter which firmware I download? Or is there a unlocked specific firmware?
Thanks for your reply,
Rob
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This is my odin log:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G920FXXU3QOLD_G920FH3G3QOJ1_G920FXXU3QOJB_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
robwhitby912 said:
I decided to unroot my samsung galaxy s6. I did this through the SuperSU 'unroot tool'. Now my device is in a boot loop. However, I went into downloading mode and whenever I try and leave it, it says "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software". I have tried and smart switch doesn't recognise my device. So i then tried and installing fresh firmware, and odin says fail.
Please help me
Thanks
Rob
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Same problem fixed with Odin - AP flash.
Windforce0511 said:
Same problem fixed with Odin - AP flash.
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I try it and it still says fail
robwhitby912 said:
Would you be able to post some links? I do not know which ones to download. My carrier is 3 UK.
On another note, my device is unlocked, so would it matter which firmware I download? Or is there a unlocked specific firmware?
Thanks for your reply,
Rob
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OK, Could you please tell me the exact model number of your device, i mean from the settings and about device,
Sorry you can't access your settings!
What about reboot into recovery? shut down the phone press VOL UP + HOME BUTTON + PWR BUTTON
OR simply, if you have box of the device?
talvigi said:
OK, Could you please tell me the exact model number of your device, i mean from the settings and about device,
Sorry you can't access your settings!
What about reboot into recovery? shut down the phone press VOL UP + HOME BUTTON + PWR BUTTON
OR simply, if you have box of the device?
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Is it sm-g920f?
robwhitby912 said:
Is it sm-g920f?
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OK, there is a place androidfilehost.com do you know about it.
It has some 436 files for your device, head to that website search for the best suited file for your device. You said your service is with 3 UK I really don't have any specific info about that carrier, but for me the G920f is a globale phone, which means it's unlocked to all around the world.
These are the PIT files for galaxy S6
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30173
And here is the xda-developers page for pit files http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/g920f-pit-file-banded-firmwares-t3118459
I suggest xda ones
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talvigi said:
OK, there is a place androidfilehost.com do you know about it.
It has some 436 files for your device, head to that website search for the best suited file for your device. You said your service is with 3 UK I really don't have any specific info about that carrier, but for me the G920f is a globale phone, which means it's unlocked to all around the world.
These are the PIT files for galaxy S6
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?t=30173
And here is the xda-developers page for pit files http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/g920f-pit-file-banded-firmwares-t3118459
I suggest xda ones
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Would this be suitable?
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862673464
robwhitby912 said:
Would this be suitable?
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862673464
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May be, not sure but this is one of them which are used for these kind of problems
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talvigi said:
May be, not sure but this is one of them which are used for these kind of problems
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
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It downlaoded onto my phone using odin. However, when odin is done, the phone says installing system update but it keeps rebooting or something. Is it in a bootloop or something?
talvigi said:
May be, not sure but this is one of them which are used for these kind of problems
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N910A using Tapatalk
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uh oh, not good. When I go to unplug my phone, the 'sasmung galaxy s6' logo literally fades away. Now, it is going into android recovery after saysing installing updates after plugging it back in
robwhitby912 said:
uh oh, not good. When I go to unplug my phone, the 'sasmung galaxy s6' logo literally fades away. Now, it is going into android recovery after saysing installing updates
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Basically i'm now in android recovery, which option do i select?
robwhitby912 said:
Basically i'm now in android recovery, which option do i select?
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You should immediately try the wipe cache partition and also wipe data/factory reset. And reboot and please wait for your device to take its time and setup itself it must be charged full or connected to a wall socket.
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robwhitby912 said:
Basically i'm now in android recovery, which option do i select?
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You should immediately choose wipe cache and also wipe data/factory reset the device and reboot. And let your device take its time to load all the necessary files. It's should either be charged fully or must be connected to a wall socket.
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talvigi said:
You should immediately try the wipe cache partition and also wipe data/factory reset. And reboot and please wait for your device to take its time and setup itself it must be charged full or connected to a wall socket.
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You should immediately choose wipe cache and also wipe data/factory reset the device and reboot. And let your device take its time to load all the necessary files. It's should either be charged fully or must be connected to a wall socket.
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Thank you so so so much! It worked! Can't express how thankful I am. From the bottom of my heart, thank you
robwhitby912 said:
Thank you so so so much! It worked! Can't express how thankful I am. From the bottom of my heart, thank you
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Please come again, this forum is for you there are hundreds of guys ready to help you anytime anyway. Just ask any thing about your smart devices but in the right thread.
Press thanks button and be happy.
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Soft bricked my Galaxy S7 SM-G930F, I need help.

So I tried flashing Nougat BTU firmware on my S7
I'm pretty sure I forgot to enable OEM unlock, because the odin flash failed and after that I got the screen "an error has occurred while updating the device software use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software"
So I tried going to "Emergency Software Recovery and Initialization" and then Device initialization", the first problem was I didn't have my S/N, because I stupidly peeled off the sticker on the phone and thew it away, then I found a random S/N through google for the my phone model, I tried it and it seemed to work at first, It download just fine, but when it came to "Software update and initialization for Galaxy S7 is in progress" it just stayed on 0% until it asked me to unplug the usb and try again. One time after several tries it moved to 4% then stopped and asked me to use the recovery code and try again from another PC, but it didn't give me a recovery code, so I was stuck on the in download mode, with only a tiny part of the progress done, as I couldn't continue the progress I restarted and tried again, no luck.
When I try to flash the firmware now, whether it's flashing Nougat or my orginal phones firmware I get the following after it FAILED:
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
At this point I don't know what to do, I screwed up big time, is there anything to do here? Any help is extremely appreciated.
let me know if you need any more info
EDIT: Also is there any way I can turn of my device? I'm thinking of calling it a night and try again when I wake up
Vol - Home and Power. Hold and when prompted to press for recovery - Press HOME button, to display your serial. Press it again to go to download. BTW, serial is engraved on the bottom of backplate.
voolandis said:
Vol - Home and Power. Hold and when prompted to press for recovery - Press HOME button, to display your serial. Press it again to go to download. BTW, serial is engraved on the bottom of backplate.
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Thanks for the suggestion, I tried with my own S/N but it didn't make a difference, it still stuck on 0% on "Software update and initialization for Galaxy S7 is in progress" after downloading.
zaneyk said:
So I tried flashing Nougat BTU firmware on my S7
I'm pretty sure I forgot to enable OEM unlock, because the odin flash failed and after that I got the screen "an error has occurred while updating the device software use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software"
So I tried going to "Emergency Software Recovery and Initialization" and then Device initialization", the first problem was I didn't have my S/N, because I stupidly peeled off the sticker on the phone and thew it away, then I found a random S/N through google for the my phone model, I tried it and it seemed to work at first, It download just fine, but when it came to "Software update and initialization for Galaxy S7 is in progress" it just stayed on 0% until it asked me to unplug the usb and try again. One time after several tries it moved to 4% then stopped and asked me to use the recovery code and try again from another PC, but it didn't give me a recovery code, so I was stuck on the in download mode, with only a tiny part of the progress done, as I couldn't continue the progress I restarted and tried again, no luck.
When I try to flash the firmware now, whether it's flashing Nougat or my orginal phones firmware I get the following after it FAILED:
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
At this point I don't know what to do, I screwed up big time, is there anything to do here? Any help is extremely appreciated.
let me know if you need any more info
EDIT: Also is there any way I can turn of my device? I'm thinking of calling it a night and try again when I wake up
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Can you charge the device and download the official nougat firmware from sammobile. The download speed is really slow and should give you that two hours to charge the device.
Can you put the device in download mode and flash it via odin to see what happens. There are times when the firmware flash goes correctly on second or third time. Use HOME_CSC rather than the file starting with CSC if you do not want to lose your data.
I have the BTU (UK unlocked) firmware and can share it with you via Google drive which will give you better download speed.
kamranali44 said:
Can you charge the device and download the official nougat firmware from sammobile. The download speed is really slow and should give you that two hours to charge the device.
Can you put the device in download mode and flash it via odin to see what happens. There are times when the firmware flash goes correctly on second or third time. Use HOME_CSC rather than the file starting with CSC if you do not want to lose your data.
I have the BTU (UK unlocked) firmware and can share it with you via Google drive which will give you better download speed.
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I tried to flash the BTU Nougat firmware from http://live.samsung-updates.com don't know if it's any different from the one on sammobile?
Anyways, I tried flashing the one from live.samsung, and it just seems to be stuck right now, with this odin log:
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/008> param.bin
<ID:0/008> modem_debug.bin
<ID:0/008> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
What version of odin are you using. Try 3.12.3.
I updated odin to 3.12.3 and changed the cable is was using, and I'm now running Nougat, thank you for taking the time to reply to my problem.
Btw for all of you I had to do the same and SamMobile speeds are verrrry slow but I found a site called UPDATO.com and it owned by and xda-developers member and I tried it and it works absolutely fine.If you ever need to do this again go there
Odin Cant open serial(com)port
I have a Samsung s7 phone - sm-G930F. It is stuck on the front title page with frp lock due to the fact I did something wrong when putting a custom rom in. Pretty much every time I use any type of odin, it either says "Cant open serial(com)port" for the most part or it stops just after sb.boot and says cant finish writing or something to that affect. I have tried every version of odin from 6 to 13. And every stock standard firmware for that phone that I can find. Including ones specifically for my phone company Optus. NOTHING WORKS. I am beginning to think I may have to buy a new phone. Please help. Tell me what I am doing wrong
help an idiot
Please help me!
I've been a complete moron and tried to flash my s7 g930f without actually knowing what i was doing.
I have followed so many different guides and walkthroughs and it keeps leading me deeper into nothing with a reboot loop that won't stop on normal boot up.
At the moment, I've got it as far as working TWRP but i have no idea what i need to download and where it should go in Odin or on the SD.
Any help would be life saving - i've got old family pictures that are very dear to me on the phone and would hate to lose them.
locotoro said:
Please help me!
I've been a complete moron and tried to flash my s7 g930f without actually knowing what i was doing.
I have followed so many different guides and walkthroughs and it keeps leading me deeper into nothing with a reboot loop that won't stop on normal boot up.
At the moment, I've got it as far as working TWRP but i have no idea what i need to download and where it should go in Odin or on the SD.
Any help would be life saving - i've got old family pictures that are very dear to me on the phone and would hate to lose them.
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Did you confirm that the model # is g930f in download mode? I recommend performing this step before flashing anything to the phone as flashing the wrong ROM can cause further issues.
Do you know which is currently on the phone?
The phone has TWRP installed? If yes, boot into TWRP, mount the data parition, and try to copy off your data.
audit13 said:
Did you confirm that the model # is g930f in download mode? I recommend performing this step before flashing anything to the phone as flashing the wrong ROM can cause further issues.
Do you know which is currently on the phone?
The phone has TWRP installed? If yes, boot into TWRP, mount the data parition, and try to copy off your data.
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yes it is g930f as confirmed in the download mode.
I had TWRP installed (one of the steps i tried to follow to fix but i think the later steps i have taken (of which i have no idea what i was doing) may have removed TWRP. So im trying to reinstall TWRP to remove the data - but once i do that what do i do.
Currently im waiting for a very slow download of the stock ROM for 8.0 to give it a try
locotoro said:
yes it is g930f as confirmed in the download mode.
I had TWRP installed (one of the steps i tried to follow to fix but i think the later steps i have taken (of which i have no idea what i was doing) may have removed TWRP. So im trying to reinstall TWRP to remove the data - but once i do that what do i do.
Currently im waiting for a very slow download of the stock ROM for 8.0 to give it a try
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You want to copy the data or remove the data?
Flashing TWRP will allow you to mount the data partition to copy off the data.
Stock firmware can be downloaded from updating.com or samsung-firmware.org.
locotoro said:
yes it is g930f as confirmed in the download mode.
I had TWRP installed (one of the steps i tried to follow to fix but i think the later steps i have taken (of which i have no idea what i was doing) may have removed TWRP. So im trying to reinstall TWRP to remove the data - but once i do that what do i do.
Currently im waiting for a very slow download of the stock ROM for 8.0 to give it a try
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i've managed to download a copy of the stock rom for 8.0 but all the guides i seem to be following don't seem to be working.
i may have to take it to a shop and pay for them to do it for me.

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