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Previously, I've talked about how I bricked my G920T by using an apk to try to root my phone.
Then I tried to do a factory reset with the stock recovery but it wouldn't even go into the stock recovery. So I flashed TWRP and wiped the whole phone including the system partition.
Then I tried to flash a stock 6.0.1 firmware to the phone but doing so did not improve the situation as my phone still won't boot. Even worse, when I power my phone, all I see is the blue LED indicator, no Samsung logo, nothing.
Then I tried to flash a custom ROM like XtreStoLite but that didn't fix anything either.
When I use TWRP or the stock recovery, the error "failed to mount /efs (invalid argument)" comes up on the log. I tried using the ADB method to fix it but my phone would not get recognized by ADB probably because USB debugging isn't on by default.
I cannot shut down the phone without having it charged to a power source then holding down PWR+DOWN VOLUME+HOME until the screen shuts off.
When I enter download mode, I don't see the warning screen, I enter the download mode directly.
It will warm you when you enter download. Or use TWRP and reboot into Download.Once in download flash the ROM using Odin. Get the latest one from SamFirm.
P.S. Next time root using CF Auto Root
yasteellutch said:
It will warm you when you enter download. Or use TWRP and reboot into Download.Once in download flash the ROM using Odin. Get the latest one from SamFirm.
P.S. Next time root using CF Auto Root
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It doesn't warn me when I enter download mode, that's one of the problems.
I tried flashing the official ROM using ODIN, it still won't boot because of the efs error.
1) Download the latest SmartSwitch
2) Click on more -> Emergency software recovery and initialization
3) Go into Device initialization, enter your model name, search for it and proceed as advised by the assistant
That should fix everything, otherwise:
1) Download the latest official firmware for your model, the 4-File (or 3-File) Version
2) Use latest ODIN, check repartition in options
3) Select all the files and flash it
If EFS or DRK is corrupted, flashing roms, custom or not won`t help, it can be fixed via repair box maybe (Octoplus/Z3X)
Try to flash CF auto root for your model, if it still won`t boot, then find someone with a box to try to help you remotely or not.
But Smart Switch emergency initialization with phone sn would be the first thing I would try.
Orginator said:
1) Download the latest SmartSwitch
2) Click on more -> Emergency software recovery and initialization
3) Go into Device initialization, enter your model name, search for it and proceed as advised by the assistant
That should fix everything, otherwise:
1) Download the latest official firmware for your model, the 4-File (or 3-File) Version
2) Use latest ODIN, check repartition in options
3) Select all the files and flash it
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Which mode should I be in when using SmartSwitch? No devices are shown when I have it plugged in during the bootup, and is so too in download mode but shows a not supported message.
brenner650 said:
If EFS or DRK is corrupted, flashing roms, custom or not won`t help, it can be fixed via repair box maybe (Octoplus/Z3X)
Try to flash CF auto root for your model, if it still won`t boot, then find someone with a box to try to help you remotely or not.
But Smart Switch emergency initialization with phone sn would be the first thing I would try.
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How can someone with a box help me remotely?
zheyizhu said:
Which mode should I be in when using SmartSwitch? No devices are shown when I have it plugged in during the bootup, and is so too in download mode but shows a not supported message.
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Download mode offcourse. Nevermind the not supported message.
Follow instructions from link below, I made it for such occasions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/how-to-smart-switch-emergency-t3383448
zheyizhu said:
How can someone with a box help me remotely?
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Well if you know someone who have a box, it doesn`t have to be remotely.
If not, it is possible to fix it remotely, with help of usb hub (FlexiHub or similar), tunneling (TeamViewer or similar) and box software (you connect phone to your computer, the other guy connects box to his computer, both of you are connected through a gateway to a wonderfull thing called internet, and everybody is happy ) .
Same as on site, just with few more things in between the phone, and the box.
brenner650 said:
Download mode offcourse. Nevermind the not supported message.
Follow instructions from link below, I made it for such occasions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/help/how-to-smart-switch-emergency-t3383448
Well if you know someone who have a box, it doesn`t have to be remotely.
If not, it is possible to fix it remotely, with help of usb hub (FlexiHub or similar), tunneling (TeamViewer or similar) and box software (you connect phone to your computer, the other guy connects box to his computer, both of you are connected through a gateway to a wonderfull thing called internet, and everybody is happy ) .
Same as on site, just with few more things in between the phone, and the box.
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The S/N sticker on the back of the phone is long gone, is there any other way I can find it besides from going into settings because I can't do that?
EDIT: I am able to borrow a friend's serial and got the firmware installed.
The Samsung boot logo is back now, however, the device still won't boot. The efs error is still there but the download mode warning sign came back.
EDIT #2: Okay, I flashed TWRP now and ADB is working once again. Can I utilize this to fix the efs error?
Hello,
I wonder if someone would help me FRP unlock my phone. It is a T-mobile sm-J700t 2015. I have searched the forum but don't see a clear answer.
I have tried (from Youtube) the USB cable method, the camera method and flashing the 10/2016 stock firmware through ODIN. In Odin I get an error: "Complete(Write) operation failed". I cannot turn on USB debugging of course because I cannot get into the device. Haven't tried updating with Kies yet because I'm nervous they'll patch any additional back doors I could try.
I am somewhat experienced at flashing and such and I think there must be a way to completely wipe the device and flash new firmware but I don't see instructions for that.
Thanks in advance!
Odin v3.10.7 & v3.12.3
Recovery: Haven't changed
USB installed from Samsung Kies (made sure Kies isn't running)
Firmware: J700TUVU2APJ3_J700TTMB2APJ3_TMB.tar.md5
Where I got firmware: https://qc3.androidfilehost.com/dl/...224401143/J700TUVU2APJ3_J700TTMB2APJ3_TMB.zip
Anyone? Still locked out of my phone. :crying:
Reboot normaly > go to settings > developer setting > oem unlock check yes
#gggirlgeek
Reboot normaly > go to settings > developer setting > oem unlock > check yes
I can't get into the phone at all. It is FRP (Google) locked because I did a factory reset from recovery. I can only manipulate it from PC or stock recovery. I have ADB, Odin and Samsung Kies on my PC if that helps.
What is the reason I am getting the ODIN error: "Complete(Write) operation failed"? Is it due to the FRP lock?
If not, would flashing the same stock firmware even help? (I have read that it's not possible to flash older firmware versions.)
Is the boot partition where the FRP status is stored? Is it possible to flash a new boot image to reset it?
I assume flashing a custom recovery would be useless? I doubt it could be done without USB debugging/ADB being enabled anyway.
One of the reason for that odin error is flashing an old build of stock ROM, your guess is right
Even if you are able to flash a stock FW via ODIN you'll still not be able to boot to your OS.
You have to login using the same google id that was previously logged in
OR you have to bypass the Google Account Login Screen.
There are varous method on youtube (i know you saw them) to bypass that screen (Side Sync method worked for me at the 10th attempt) inorder to install a 3rd party app either to
1. enable the developer option or enable OEM unlock ( to flash custom ROM or custom recovery)
OR
2. to overwrite the previous google account saved with your new account details. (THIS ONE HELPED ME)
WITH FRP LOCK ON, ODIN SHOULD NOT GIVE YOU ERROR ONLY IF YOU ARE FLASHING STOCK ROM. BUT STILL YOU WILL BE LOCKED WITH GOOGLE ACCOUNT LOGIN SCREEN BECAUSE OF FRP LOCK ON AND STOCK ROM
FRP info. is saved in Sboot. Flashing a new sboot works only for devices those were never upgraded to Android 6. For J7 2015 that was upgraded to android 6, flashing Sboot bricks the phone as said by a cell phone repair agent
Regards,
Sid
@saddam.khan999 : Thank you so much for replying. This is helpful. :highfive:
What did you do to get the sidesync to work? Mine wouldn't even connect to Sidesync on my PC.
Tried different USB ports, and even different PC's to get it to pop up on the phone. Tried old usb drivers too. Sidesync never senses it, and My Computer only show MTP folder that won't accept any file pasted to it.
You did this with Android 6.0.1 October 2016 update? They fix more holes every time.
Also, can you give me the link to the unlock tutorial you used with Sidesync? Just want to compare my method.
Hi,
gggirlgeek said:
This is helpful. :highfive:
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How grateful I am to read the above line! Thanks :good:
gggirlgeek said:
You did this with Android 6.0.1 October 2016 update?
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Yes on Android 6.0.1 but i dont remember the build date.
gggirlgeek said:
Also, can you give me the link to the unlock tutorial you used with Sidesync?
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I tired two different tutorials of SideSync to crack it. Once I reach home in the next 10 hours from now. I'll search on youtube and give u the links. Right now I cannot remember it.
gggirlgeek said:
What did you do to get the sidesync to work? Mine wouldn't even connect to Sidesync on my PC.
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I followed below step to fix popup issue
1. Uninstall all samsung apps like, Kies, SmartSwitch, SideSync everything.
2. Uninstall Samsung USB drivers
3. Install SmartSwicth (to get best drivers)
4. Now install SideSync (latest)
5. Open SideSync and check for OTA updates in your PC (update it if available)
I give up. I'm going to pay somebody. He can use one of those low-level programs to unlock it remotely. It only costs $15. Well worth it. Wish me luck!
gggirlgeek said:
I give up. I'm going to pay somebody. He can use one of those low-level programs to unlock it remotely. It only costs $15. Well worth it. Wish me luck!
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@gsmDabbler this guy says he/she can solve FRP issue for 5$ on skype. I dont know if he's fake or real. Best of luck
1. At welcome screen push next.
2. Connect to wifi and push next.
3. Accept terms and conditions and push next
4. Attempt to sign in to your google account.
5. On loopback to sign in page, push back intel you see the welcome screen again.
6. Push emergency dialer.
7. Dial 112
8. Put in on speaker and when the disbatcher askes what is your emergency, quickly swipe where the speaker option is to your left and click on email.
9. Ask the disbatcher for the number for non-emergency. (EXTREAMLY IMPORTANT TO NOT SKIP THIS STEP)
10. Sign into your email.
11. Compose a new message.
12. On another device download drive.google.com/file/d/0B3quVdCaxqLfaG9VY2xjd3hhWmM/view?usp=drivesdk[/url]
13. Move this file to a microsd card, and put it into the j7.
14. Push attach
15. Locate your sdcard and select es file explorer.
16. Once attached to the email, click on the box inside the email that says es file explorer. If redirected to security setting check the box that says "Unknown Sources".
17. If then redirected to install screen for es file explorer, install app and skip the next step.
18. Push back intel your on the screen with your new composed email with attachment, and once again click on es file explorer, and then install...
19. After install, restart your phone.
20. On welcome screen, plug your j7 into a power source.
21. Toggle your power button off, and then back on.
22. Click on the far right last bubble.
23. On home screen of es file explorer, take the sdcard out of the j7 and put back into the extra device you downloaded es file explorer to, and download these 2 files.
drive.google.com/file/d/0B3quVdCaxqLfNVFvMHlOWnNnY2M/view?usp=drivesdk[/url]
&
drive.google.com/file/d/0B3quVdCaxqLfc0gyRTBTNGNXOTA/view?usp=drivesdk[/url]
24. Copy these files to your microsd card from earlier, and put back into your j7.
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gggirlgeek said:
Hello,
I wonder if someone would help me FRP unlock my phone. It is a T-mobile sm-J700t 2015. I have searched the forum but don't see a clear answer.
I have tried (from Youtube) the USB cable method, the camera method and flashing the 10/2016 stock firmware through ODIN. In Odin I get an error: "Complete(Write) operation failed". I cannot turn on USB debugging of course because I cannot get into the device. Haven't tried updating with Kies yet because I'm nervous they'll patch any additional back doors I could try.
I am somewhat experienced at flashing and such and I think there must be a way to completely wipe the device and flash new firmware but I don't see instructions for that.
Thanks in advance!
Odin v3.10.7 & v3.12.3
Recovery: Haven't changed
USB installed from Samsung Kies (made sure Kies isn't running)
Firmware: qc3.androidfilehost.com/dl/T2pLZbjUe0enTeLqQNLjsA/1482428974/385035244224401143/J700TUVU2APJ3_J700TTMB2APJ3_TMB.zip"]J700TUVU2APJ3_J700TTMB2APJ3_TMB[/URL].tar.md5
Where I got firmware: qc3.androidfilehost.com/dl/T2pLZbjUe0enTeLqQNLjsA/1482428974/385035244224401143/J700TUVU2APJ3_J700TTMB2APJ3_TMB.zip[/URL]
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gggirlgeek said:
Hello,
I wonder if someone would help me FRP unlock my phone. It is a T-mobile sm-J700t 2015. I have searched the forum but don't see a clear answer.
I have tried (from Youtube) the USB cable method, the camera method and flashing the 10/2016 stock firmware through ODIN. In Odin I get an error: "Complete(Write) operation failed". I cannot turn on USB debugging of course because I cannot get into the device. Haven't tried updating with Kies yet because I'm nervous they'll patch any additional back doors I could try.
I am somewhat experienced at flashing and such and I think there must be a way to completely wipe the device and flash new firmware but I don't see instructions for that.
Thanks in advance!
Odin v3.10.7 & v3.12.3
Recovery: Haven't changed
USB installed from Samsung Kies (made sure Kies isn't running)
Firmware: J700TUVU2APJ3_J700TTMB2APJ3_TMB.tar.md5
Where I got firmware: https://qc3.androidfilehost.com/dl/...224401143/J700TUVU2APJ3_J700TTMB2APJ3_TMB.zip
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Its simple. Just flash the latest firmware through odin and you'll be booted on stock.
Don't forget to turn on OEM unlock next time
?guys...no.. just Go to settings tap build 7 times go to developer options, turn on oem unlock, turn on usb debugging.ta dah.
mohitmallick17 said:
Its simple. Just flash the latest firmware through odin and you'll be booted on stock.
Don't forget to turn on OEM unlock next time
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^^^^^^ Does flashing the latest firmware really work
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victhesunshine said:
^^^^^^ Does flashing the latest firmware really work
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Just take out your battery and reboot, turn oem unlock on and do whatever.its simple.
gggirlgeek said:
Hello,
I wonder if someone would help me FRP unlock my phone. It is a T-mobile sm-J700t 2015. I have searched the forum but don't see a clear answer.
I have tried (from Youtube) the USB cable method, the camera method and flashing the 10/2016 stock firmware through ODIN. In Odin I get an error: "Complete(Write) operation failed". I cannot turn on USB debugging of course because I cannot get into the device. Haven't tried updating with Kies yet because I'm nervous they'll patch any additional back doors I could try.
I am somewhat experienced at flashing and such and I think there must be a way to completely wipe the device and flash new firmware but I don't see instructions for that.
Thanks in advance!
Odin v3.10.7 & v3.12.3
Recovery: Haven't changed
USB installed from Samsung Kies (made sure Kies isn't running)
Firmware: J700TUVU2APJ3_J700TTMB2APJ3_TMB.tar.md5
Where I got firmware: https://qc3.androidfilehost.com/dl/...224401143/J700TUVU2APJ3_J700TTMB2APJ3_TMB.zip
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Saw a same issue please check & follow this steps if it helps you some way.
Download the latest samfirm tool available on xda.
Open the samfirm tool. Enter model and region. Tick Auto and binary nature.
Click on Check update. It will show the latest firmware available on samsung server.
Then click on download. It will download four file full firmware. Then flash it through odin.
You need a strong internet connection to download the file.
fullofhell said:
Just take out your battery and reboot, turn oem unlock on and do whatever.its simple.
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Not so simple.
During FRP Lock you are restricted to the google sign in page, locked out of everything else. Cannot even pull down the status bar. So no way to get to settings.
This can be done via ADB , but only if you had USB Debugging enabled prior.
I just obtained a used J7000T1 and FRP lock is activated , Even on the bootloader it displays "FRP Locked" . USB Debugging was never enabled .
If I find a way , I'll post. Any one have luck yet?
Once " FRP Locked " is off the bootloader, I'm sure we can just load a recovery / rom via Odin .... But that's where I am a stuck of course.
hightech316 said:
Not so simple.
During FRP Lock you are restricted to the google sign in page, locked out of everything else. Cannot even pull down the status bar. So no way to get to settings.
This can be done via ADB , but only if you had USB Debugging enabled prior.
I just obtained a used J7000T1 and FRP lock is activated , Even on the bootloader it displays "FRP Locked" . USB Debugging was never enabled .
If I find a way , I'll post. Any one have luck yet?
Once " FRP Locked " is off the bootloader, I'm sure we can just load a recovery / rom via Odin .... But that's where I am a stuck of course.
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I had this happen last Feb when I got the phone and was trying to install twrp, and it says frp lock when I tried flashing the recovery tar via odin. I literally took out the battery rebooted back into the OS and turned on oem unlock and USB Debugging and it was fine then when I flashed twrp. I have never heard of this other issue u speak of. The phone has an unlocked bootloader to begin with. If u are stuck in a Google sign in page, I would download the Samsung z3 tool and make sure u have drivers installed and unlock the frp that way.it does have an option for frp lock
fullofhell said:
I had this happen last Feb when I got the phone and was trying to install twrp, and it says frp lock when I tried flashing the recovery tar via odin. I literally took out the battery rebooted back into the OS and turned on oem unlock and USB Debugging and it was fine then when I flashed twrp. I have never heard of this other issue u speak of. The phone has an unlocked bootloader to begin with. If u are stuck in a Google sign in page, I would download the Samsung z3 tool and make sure u have drivers installed and unlock the frp that way.it does have an option for frp lock
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Thanks.
Drivers are installed.
Just cannot move from the google sign in.
There is a guide that shows how to use a USB drive with a shortcut apk on it , hooked up via OTG and is able to open settings. Although that did not work for me as well...
Maybe N version is different than MM ?
Almost the same problem here.....but in my j700f, I can't boot to recovery at all...can't flash stock firmware also due frp locked
Hi, I own a samsung galaxy s7, running Superman-ROM and using TWRP recovery. Recently I was mucking around with some friends and decided it would be a good idea to install a ****ty game as firmware (through Lucky Patcher). After asking me to reboot I did and it is now soft-bricked. It says "custom binary blocked by FRP lock". The problem is that both OEM unlock & USB debugging were off, so I cannot connect to my PC. The only thing I can access is Download mode, but I am not able to enter recovery mode to wipe it. I have tried reinstalling both TWRP & Samsung's default ROM through Samsung Odin (I do have USB drivers) and they both fail. Is this fixeable or would I have to give it to a professional?
Thanks in advance, Lucien
This once happened to me and I had to end up wiping everything on my phone with Odin.
Hi,
A friend of mine bought a Samsung J700T1 in a second-hand shop, which happens to be locked by FRP.
I tried various things to unlock FRP, and now I'm in a situation where I have a blue screen error when I start the phone: "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software".
I've tried with Smart Switch, but it's asking for a code which I don't have.
I'm able to boot the device in Download mode, but that's all. When I plug the phone to my PC, a Samsung modem is detected, but is not recognized by ADB.
What would be the next steps? Is it possible to flash a rom or will I be blocked by FRP anyway?
Thanks in advance
I reflashed the system, boot, recovery using Odin (in a rush) on a j700t. Now it has the custom binary FRP error and wont boot. I cant get it to go past the download warning screen either. Vol+ or Vol- dont do anything.
I usually use Linux. Now I cant get it to show up with dmesg or lsusb, so no adb or heimdall. Does anyone know how to get back into this phone?
Thanks
Revision 1
S7 edge(G935F, exynos model)
Android 8.0.0(Oreo)
rooted = yes, using odin and cf-autoroot file
dev options = turned off
USB debugging = off
OEM unlock = locked
carrier = when bought it isn`t tied to any carriers, now it don`t have any SIM card
SD card = Inside, but broken
What happened?
I try to root the phone. This is the first I`ve root a phone. I follow the instructions exactly and it worked. Then the OS notifies me that I have to restart my phone because of security issues. I restarted it, but it won`t boot. There`s a message in the top corner of the screen that says "custom binaries blocked by FRP", I looked it up and saw how to fix it, found it from imyfone.com (
[2023] Fix “Custom Binary Blocked by FRP Lock” - 100% Work
Stuck on 'custom binary blocked by frp lock' error on your Android device? Find the latest & easiest way here to fix it quickly!
www.imyfone.com
), follow it, when I need to input my carrier and country, imyfone don`t list my country (Indonesia) and don`t have the options to select no carrier so I can`t proceed because it already warns me that if I got the info wrong, I will brick my phone. Then I try to brainstorm an idea by myself and found if I redownloads the rooted tar.md5 to my phone, it will boot again. I boot it to the download mode, prepares Odin, ADB, an USB driver, connect it to this computer and start downloading. Odin says it failed to download but the phone is still stuck on the download mode, and I disconnected the USB several times (What do you need USB for if the download has failed?)
What have I tried? (Not in chronological order)
- ReiBoot, to get out of the download mode and fix the phone
- Factory Reset
- Restarting from the original recovery mode
- redownloads the tar.md5 file to my phone
What I think is the solution?
1. Give up and admit that the phone is broken (not recommended), or
2. Wait until the battery dies and try to boot it again
additional info
[If there`s a need for revision(s) like more infos, just ask in this discussion]
the rooting guide is from tenorshare.com (https://www.tenorshare.com/android-root/how-to-root-samsung-galaxy-s7-or-s7-)