Galaxy S6 probably softbricked? Ran out of things to try, - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I've tried everything that i could find using google. Nothing has worked so far.
My friend has a S6 that was on 5.1.1 with root. It didnt received OTA updates so he tried to flash the new Nougat rom using ODIN. Alas the phone softbricked.
I can access download mode, but doesn't matter what firmware i try ODIN always end up failing. It's either sboot.bin, cm.bin so i think it has something to do with the bootloader? I'm not sure.
Tried to use SmartSwitch too but after it downloads the firmware it gives me an error and says to enter safe mode (????) so that's not working either.
Has anyone have an ideia of what to try next?
Thanks in advance.

M3gNa said:
I've tried everything that i could find using google. Nothing has worked so far.
My friend has a S6 that was on 5.1.1 with root. It didnt received OTA updates so he tried to flash the new Nougat rom using ODIN. Alas the phone softbricked.
I can access download mode, but doesn't matter what firmware i try ODIN always end up failing. It's either sboot.bin, cm.bin so i think it has something to do with the bootloader? I'm not sure.
Tried to use SmartSwitch too but after it downloads the firmware it gives me an error and says to enter safe mode (????) so that's not working either.
Has anyone have an ideia of what to try next?
Thanks in advance.
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Hold down all the buttens on the phone , it should eventually get to download mode , then flash twrp and then flash a rom and see if it boots that way

hairyfred said:
Hold down all the buttens on the phone , it should eventually get to download mode , then flash twrp and then flash a rom and see if it boots that way
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Already tried. Touchscreen on TWRP is not responsive.

Do you using latest Odin 3.12.7 and newest Samsung USB Drivers and latest right firmware for your model (the best way to get it is SamFirm)?

Softbricked S6, Only Download mode
Hi,
I'm facing the same issue. Tried multiple firmware from sammobile using latest version of odin. I can access only download mode and when not in download it boots till the samsung logo and goes into bootloop. https://imgur.com/a/9bJnM

tarun1188 said:
Hi,
I'm facing the same issue. Tried multiple firmware from sammobile using latest version of odin. I can access only download mode and when not in download it boots till the samsung logo and goes into bootloop. https://imgur.com/a/9bJnM
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Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot

hairyfred said:
Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot
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Touchscreen is not working on TWRP. I'm downloading a Custom ROM and will try to install it trough ADB using TWRP commands. Shot in the dark.

Ended up not working.
Tried PhilZ recovery and I got to flash Global Elite rom but it doesn't boot. Is PhilZ compatible with Nougat roms? What else can I try with this recovery.

hairyfred said:
Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot
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I flashed TWRP using odin and got "pass" message. But i cannot access recovering mode. I can access only recovery mode and after flashing with stock rom i get the message as "pass" in odin as always but same bootloop.

tarun1188 said:
I flashed TWRP using odin and got "pass" message. But i cannot access recovering mode. I can access only recovery mode and after flashing with stock rom i get the message as "pass" in odin as always but same bootloop.
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Download right newest firmware for your model, use SamFirm to get it. Then use Odin 3.12.7 with newest Samsung USB Drivers to full-flash stock ROM. Set also "Factory Reset" in Odin then START. If Odin shows you 'pass' then everything comes good.

rifek4 said:
Download right newest firmware for your model, use SamFirm to get it. Then use Odin 3.12.7 with newest Samsung USB Drivers to full-flash stock ROM. Set also "Factory Reset" in Odin then START. If Odin shows you 'pass' then everything comes good.
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Done that, No change. What else can i try to make this work ?

tarun1188 said:
Done that, No change. What else can i try to make this work ?
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Did you for sure used right firmware correctly for your model etc? Look HERE, try like that.

How is/was your reactivation lock? On or off. I had problems with odin when it was ON.
Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk

gmajnkek said:
How is/was your reactivation lock? On or off. I had problems with odin when it was ON.
Sent from my SM-G925F using Tapatalk
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It is OFF. See here => https://imgur.com/a/9bJnM I downloaded the right firmware for model. I'm sure of it now. Used samsung smartswitch to know my csc code using serial number. Still i'm facing the same issue. I'll try flashing it on another pc later today. Also, Should i change any odin setting while flashing ?? Like NAND erase or bootloader update etc

tarun1188 said:
It is OFF. See here => https://imgur.com/a/9bJnM I downloaded the right firmware for model. I'm sure of it now. Used samsung smartswitch to know my csc code using serial number. Still i'm facing the same issue. I'll try flashing it on another pc later today. Also, Should i change any odin setting while flashing ?? Like NAND erase or bootloader update etc
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Not necessary, just "Factory Reset" and that's it. I don't know why Odin shows you "pass
" and your phone still shows "system status: custom". Looks like Odin didn't flashing correctly.

rifek4 said:
Not necessary, just "Factory Reset" and that's it. I don't know why Odin shows you "pass
" and your phone still shows "system status: custom". Looks like Odin didn't flashing correctly.
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This was before i flashed using Odin. I tried flashing twrp first and then stock rom. Does this make any difference ?
P.S: I'm not able to access recovery mode, only ODIN is possible.

tarun1188 said:
This was before i flashed using Odin. I tried flashing twrp first and then stock rom. Does this make any difference ?
P.S: I'm not able to access recovery mode, only ODIN is possible.
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Make photo of bootloader after flashed stock via Odin.
BTW
First TWRP then stock? Why? xD

hairyfred said:
Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot
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This.

tarun1188 said:
This.
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Ok, but why stock? If you flashed TWRP then full-wipe and clean install for example Noble ROM. Try like that...

hairyfred said:
Flash twrp, flash a rom , should let it boot
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rifek4 said:
Ok, but why stock? If you flashed TWRP then full-wipe and clean install for example Noble ROM. Try like that...
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After i flash TWRP, Odin show 'pass' but i'm not able to access recovery mode. vol up + home + power button.

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S6 bricked after root, tried everything

Guys today i tried to root my s6 but it's now bricked.
I tried EVERYTHING: odin 3.10.6, odin 3.9, kies and smart switch (which says my device is not supported)
What can i do now?
Please help me
Speed™ said:
Guys today i tried to root my s6 but it's now bricked.
I tried EVERYTHING: odin 3.10.6, odin 3.9 kies and smart switch (which says my devie is not supported.
What can i do now?
Please help me
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You haven't tried everything. You have tried everything you know tho. If you had tried everything, there was no point asking.
First, was you on 5.1.1 and did you use CF-Autoroot?
Can you get into download mode and flash stock 5.1.1 from Sammobile?
Faspaiso said:
You haven't tried everything. You have tried everything you know tho. If you had tried everything, there was no point asking.
First, was you on 5.1.1 and did you use CF-Autoroot?
Can you get into download mode and flash stock 5.1.1 from Sammobile?
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Yes i tried everything i know
I was on 5.0.2 and tried cf autoroot
I downloaded 5.1.1 firmware but odin keeps saying FAIL.
I'm now downloading the same stock fw that was pre installed. Can i do something else?
Yes i can get into download mode
Speed™ said:
Yes i tried everything i know
I was on 5.0.2 and tried cf autoroot
I downloaded 5.1.1 firmware but odin keeps saying FAIL.
I'm now downloading the same stock fw that was pre installed. Can i do something else?
Yes i can get into download mode
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Well it's a soft brick then.
If I can't help you, someone else definitely know the answer.
Try follow this. This is a guide to flash a custom rom, but well, you just follow the bootloader and modem part and AFTER that you flash stock 5.1.1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60112855&postcount=3
You can't root on 5.1.1 tho. Not as of yet. Then you need a custom rom. But let's take that after your phone is fixed.
Do exactly as stated in the "guide". Flash modem + bootloader together and AFTERWARDS if it flash succesfully you flash 5.1.1 stock from Sammobile (you can't downgrade so 5.0.2 is not possible to flash anymore. It will fail.)
Just under the guide the bootloader and modem is for the difference models. Make sure to download the right one.
I will try it. I'm downloading the firmware right now (so slow)
Is there any way to turn off the phone? I hope it won0t suffer burn in effect because of the static image.
Faspaiso said:
Well it's a soft brick then.
If I can't help you, someone else definitely know the answer.
Try follow this. This is a guide to flash a custom rom, but well, you just follow the bootloader and modem part and AFTER that you flash stock 5.1.1.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60112855&postcount=3
You can't root on 5.1.1 tho. Not as of yet. Then you need a custom rom. But let's take that after your phone is fixed.
Do exactly as stated in the "guide". Flash modem + bootloader together and AFTERWARDS if it flash succesfully you flash 5.1.1 stock from Sammobile (you can't downgrade so 5.0.2 is not possible to flash anymore. It will fail.)
Just under the guide the bootloader and modem is for the difference models. Make sure to download the right one.
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I did exactly what you said but nothing. Odin completes all the processes but at the end says FAIL. I really dunno what to do guys. Is there a possibility to fix this?
Speed™ said:
I did exactly what you said but nothing. I really dunno what to do guys. Is there a possibility to fix this?
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you may want to try this flash this file: ''CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.tar.md5''
afehst said:
you may want to try this flash this file: ''CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltedv-smg920i.tar.md5''
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I don't think i would help because i neither flashed the firmware. Anyway thanks
Speed™ said:
I did exactly what you said but nothing. Odin completes all the processes but at the end says FAIL. I really dunno what to do guys. Is there a possibility to fix this?
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As long as you can get into download mode, it's just soft bricked. Try different PC's and USB ports. That have helped me more than once when getting stuck on Odin.
But what were you on when you tried to root? 5.0.2 or 5.1.1? Can't see why flashing stock firmware should fail. You sure you do everything right?
Faspaiso said:
As long as you can get into download mode, it's just soft bricked. Try different PC's and USB ports. That have helped me more than once when getting stuck on Odin.
But what were you on when you tried to root? 5.0.2 or 5.1.1? Can't see why flashing stock firmware should fail. You sure you do everything right?
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I was on 5.0.2.
I used odin 3.10.6, clicked on AP, swlected the TAR file then clicked start. Everything goes OK until the end when odin displays FAIL. Really dunno what problem coulb be
Bring your S6 back to Samsung for warranty repair.
What recovery u are on?
Can u get to the recovery screen and the odin screen?
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app
Cyanandroid said:
What recovery u are on?
Can u get to the recovery screen and the odin screen?
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app
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I can,t access to recovery but can access to odin mode (download mode)
Then why u are crying simply flash a philz recovery or twrp recovery and problem will be solved.
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app
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If not then just download the samsung galaxy stock rom zip amd flash it using philz.U can also root ur system using philz recovery as it has an built in rooting option...
Hope it helps
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app
Speed™ said:
I can,t access to recovery but can access to odin mode (download mode)
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If you can acces Download, you can access recovery aswell. Hold down home button + volume down + power button until it starts a reboot. Once the screen go black, release all buttons and then fast volume up + homebutton + power button at the same time and there you go, you're in recovery.
The reason you think you can only get into download mode is because the same button combination that gets you into download mode restarts your phone.
So yes, try flash TWRP from Odin.
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Cyanandroid said:
Then why u are crying simply flash a philz recovery or twrp recovery and problem will be solved.
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He is simply asking for help. How should he know?
Faspaiso said:
If you can acces Download, you can access recovery aswell. Hold down home button + volume down + power button until it starts a reboot. Once the screen go black, release all buttons and then fast volume up + homebutton + power button at the same time and there you go, you're in recovery.
The reason you think you can only get into download mode is because the same button combination that gets you into download mode restarts your phone.
So yes, try flash TWRP from Odin.
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He is simply asking for help. How should he know?
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I flashed twrp with odin. Process OK but i really can't access recovery. Appears a red text on top left : Recovery is not seandroid enforcing
I think i'm doing something wrong. Or not?
I attached an image of the error.
Try flashing philz recovery.i actually prefer it.
Sent from my A0001 using XDA Free mobile app
Speed™ said:
I flashed twrp with odin. Process OK but i really can't access recovery. Appears a red text on top left : Recovery is not seandroid enforcing
I think i'm doing something wrong. Or not?
I attached an image of the error.
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Well if you succesfully flash 5.1.1 your phone works again. No idea what's wrong with your Odin tho. Try delete all the Odin files and download it again (https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934555153).
I THINK you're on 5.1.1 bootloader and modem as I got the same error as you. I flashed 5.1.1 bootloader and modem and could not start phone before 5.1.1 firmware was flashed.
You COULD try follow this again STEP FOR STEP when re-downloaded Odin (and deleted all the old Odin files). http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=60112855&postcount=3 REMEMBER to download the right version for your device. Like if you have SM-G920F it's JUST below the guide, else scroll further. Remember the bootloader and modem should be flashed at the SAME time and is not for the PDA slot. If it succesfully flash them, then try 5.1.1 stock firmware now.
But step for step the guide and be aware of those (DO NOT connect your phone before this step, otherwise it won't work!).
If you don't want to try that all over again (as I THINK you're on 5.1.1 bootloader and modem) you could try download download Odin again (as linked) and try different USB ports + PC's. If you try to flash bootloader + modem again, then try different PC's and USB ports too.
Wait wait guys... I just flashed a newer versione of twrp (
Why the hell i was flashing an older version??? ) and BOOM...it restarted and surprise...5.1.1 upgrade with my data and files (nothing touched and deleted).
I can't figure it out why root on 5.0.2 didn't work...
Finally i got it back working at least.
Thank you guys form you quick support and thank you Faspaiso for the help
Btw, root on 5.1.1 not already available?
Smells like reactivation lock.

My galaxy s6 is stuck on bootloop nothing works please help.

Hello I am so new to this things, my S6 got stuck on installing system update. I downloaded official firmware and tried installing it with odin, it passed but then again got stuck installing system update. Can someone please help me, I am from El Salvador and I saved so much to buy this phone. When I go into recovery mode I get TWRP but i dont know what to do.
try downloadmode and install rom again wirh odin??
lambik333 said:
try downloadmode and install rom again wirh odin??
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I did, same thing it gets stuck on installing system update screen
dbuyck1 said:
I did, same thing it gets stuck on installing system update screen
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sometimes you have to wait for 10 mins......same as custom rom..
lambik333 said:
sometimes you have to wait for 10 mins......same as custom rom..
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I waited for almost 5 hours nothing happened
dbuyck1 said:
I waited for almost 5 hours nothing happened
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If you flashed a stock firmware successfully it will not boot into twrp, flashing a stock firmware will install stock recovery, which means the stock firmware did not flash properly. Have you tried smart switch at all? Are you sure you have the correct firmware to flash through odin?
sofir786 said:
If you flashed a stock firmware successfully it will not boot into twrp, flashing a stock firmware will install stock recovery, which means the stock firmware did not flash properly. Have you tried smart switch at all? Are you sure you have the correct firmware to flash through odin?[/QUOTE
Yes I am sorry I didn't explained that. Atfer I tried to install stock ROM it got stuck, then smart switch didn't recognize the device but I manage to do the emergency recovery thing with model number and s/n but same thing it got stuck on the same installing system update screen. After that I installed TWRP via Odin to try to push a custom ROM zip, I did that but when I tried to install it failed.
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Download Samsung SmartSwitch and from the upper menu select Emergency Recovery Mode, put your phone in Download Mode and connect it to your computer, enter your model number and S/N when asked, and it will download and install latest firmware for your model.
Sorry, i haven't seen that you already tried that.
dbuyck1 said:
sofir786 said:
If you flashed a stock firmware successfully it will not boot into twrp, flashing a stock firmware will install stock recovery, which means the stock firmware did not flash properly. Have you tried smart switch at all? Are you sure you have the correct firmware to flash through odin?[/QUOTE
Yes I am sorry I didn't explained that. Atfer I tried to install stock ROM it got stuck, then smart switch didn't recognize the device but I manage to do the emergency recovery thing with model number and s/n but same thing it got stuck on the same installing system update screen. After that I installed TWRP via Odin to try to push a custom ROM zip, I did that but when I tried to install it failed.
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That means TWRP works and Fastboot/Download works. What is the actual Galaxy S6 model? Mine is G920F.
What custom ROM did you try?
What version of TWRP are you using? The wrong one can create issues.
Did you wipe the phone trough TWRP first? Twice? Including internal memory?
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA Labs
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Problem when flashing the Stock ROM

Hey everyone,
right now I'm running XtreStoLite MM on my G920F but I tried to return to stock ROM for different reasons. As usual I went into the download mode and opened Odin. I loaded in the Stock ROM but the first problem is, that after trying to flash hidden.img it fails. I already found a solution for that, that I have to flash it seperatley. But after flashing the hidden.img, my phone just shows "Galaxy S6" two times and then goes into the TWRP Recovery. When I try to restart the phone it will just go into the recovery again.
What am I doing wrong?
Crabsi said:
Hey everyone,
right now I'm running XtreStoLite MM on my G920F but I tried to return to stock ROM for different reasons. As usual I went into the download mode and opened Odin. I loaded in the Stock ROM but the first problem is, that after trying to flash hidden.img it fails. I already found a solution for that, that I have to flash it seperatley. But after flashing the hidden.img, my phone just shows "Galaxy S6" two times and then goes into the TWRP Recovery. When I try to restart the phone it will just go into the recovery again.
What am I doing wrong?
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Which version of Odin are you running?
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
jr866gooner said:
Which version of Odin are you running?
Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk
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Sorry for the late answer, I used Odin 12.5
Crabsi said:
Sorry for the late answer, I used Odin 12.5
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bro , try odin 3.11.1 and try flash another stock country rom
shiko2007 said:
bro , try odin 3.11.1 and try flash another stock country rom
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Gonna do that

G955f issues......help!???!

Installed aqg5, flashed twrp now it wont boot. Wont do anything in odin. Odin fails. Cant boot to twrp. What do i do?
Phone is my lifeline....
Help plz!?!?!?
this.guy.lol said:
Installed aqg5, flashed twrp now it wont boot. Wont do anything in odin. Odin fails. Cant boot to twrp. What do i do?
Phone is my lifeline....
Help plz!?!?!?
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You can flash ur mobile using spflash tools with stock rom n that will definitely work.
skkethwas said:
You can flash ur mobile using spflash tools with stock rom n that will definitely work.
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I got it fixed. Had to look for like 20 mins but I'm back! Guess twrp has no AQG5 support. Guess I'm stuck on the AGQ7 for now
this.guy.lol said:
I got it fixed. Had to look for like 20 mins but I'm back! Guess twrp has no AQG5 support. Guess I'm stuck on the AGQ7 for now
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If you stuck on boot screen then you have to try to go in recovery mode and flash stock rom.if it doesn't work then you have to flash your device with stock rom.
skkethwas said:
If you stuck on boot screen then you have to try to go in recovery mode and flash stock rom.if it doesn't work then you have to flash your device with stock rom.
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I got it fixed. There's no twrp for AQG5 get. Had to force and glitch basically to get it back to what it was prior to my unknowing. Not a noob by any means but this brick gave me a scare....$1000+ device literally a brick for 20 mins....had me on edge and back again
My Guid to fix the odin fail issue
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8+/how-to/odin-flash-fail-fixed-solutions-t3650073

Odin fails and Smart Switch emergency recovery doesn't recognise device

So I was flashing a ROM to my Galaxy A8 2018 when Odin failed and after that I was greeted with a screen on the device stating "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.".
So I downloaded the software and opened it and it said "unsupported device". I clicked on MORE > Emergency Software Recovery and my device didn't show in the list. I also tried flashing with Odin again but it just kept failing. I tried 2 different ROMs and even Prince Comsy Odin but nothing worked.
Please someone SAVE ME
Or I'll just return it to Amazon and get a replacement
Zipdox said:
So I was flashing a ROM to my Galaxy A8 2018 when Odin failed and after that I was greeted with a screen on the device stating "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software.".
So I downloaded the software and opened it and it said "unsupported device". I clicked on MORE > Emergency Software Recovery and my device didn't show in the list. I also tried flashing with Odin again but it just kept failing. I tried 2 different ROMs and even Prince Comsy Odin but nothing worked.
Please someone SAVE ME
Or I'll just return it to Amazon and get a replacement
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Which version of Odin3 are you using? Did you installed Samsung USB Drivers?
BlackMesa123 said:
Which version of Odin3 are you using? Did you installed Samsung USB Drivers?
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Odin3_v3.13.1 and I did install the drivers yes. I was previously successful in flashing TWRP but now it won't flash anything anymore. When I try flashing it just fails withing seconds.
Zipdox said:
Odin3_v3.13.1 and I did install the drivers yes. I was previously successful in flashing TWRP but now it won't flash anything anymore. When I try flashing it just fails withing seconds.
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In odin, did you flash the whole thing(ap, bl, cp ,csc/home_csc)?
HarizNaim said:
In odin, did you flash the whole thing(ap, bl, cp ,csc/home_csc)?
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Yes, and I tried flashing them individually but it fails constantly.
Zipdox said:
Yes, and I tried flashing them individually but it fails constantly.
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Are you trying to update your phone or downgrading it?
HarizNaim said:
Are you trying to update your phone or downgrading it?
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The ROM is completely f***ed so I'm trying to flash it again. I tried 2 different ROMs and everything fails.
Zipdox said:
The ROM is completely f***ed so I'm trying to flash it again. I tried 2 different ROMs and everything fails.
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Are you able to install twrp?
Zipdox said:
The ROM is completely f***ed so I'm trying to flash it again. I tried 2 different ROMs and everything fails.
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What are the errors from the Odin log window?
audit13 said:
What are the errors from the Odin log window?
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You know what I already got the return label I won't even bother.
I'm actually facing this problem, anytime i try to flash via Odin the stock firmware it just gives me "Complete(Write) operation failed.", i managed to install TWRP but don't know what to do from that point
EDIT: Flashing the exact version i had previously seemed to work, Odin gave no errors and everything is working fine, so if anyone has this issue, don't flash a previous build/update or it might fail, go for the one you had or a newer and everything will go as planned

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