hello all
i recently have this phone, but it seems no one have made roms and stuff for it .. i was wondering will it be a thread for this phone ? can soembody help me out with root procedure?
thanks upfront!
Yeah i would like to know too ..
i also got a samsung galaxy chat..............:laugh:
info
guys check out http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1936878
List Of Rom
Great thanks to buddy over sammobile & Also live.samsung-updates.com
whom hassle free upon my request for Flashable Odin
Therefore you may grab any of those from there or this few :
B5330XWALH3
B5330XWALI2
B5330XCALI1
Odin
Why Odin?It's to restore to stock frimware if anything goes wrong
How Boot B5330 Into Odin Mode?
Turn off your phone
Press the Home Key+Volume Down Key+Power Button until prompt a Warning Screen
Once you saw the warning prompted at your screen proceed press the Volume Up Key
After Press the Volume Up.You are now entering odin mode whereby the system will download all require driver for your device.
P/s: Recommended that you have install kies for your computer before entering odin mode
Here's the odin and pit files for the Galaxy Chat B5330 : Download
Credits :
Quote:
Great people over Sammobiles & live.samsung-updates.com
All involved in XDA
Any Suggestion Is Welcomed But Within Ability
This is an guide that not for you to copy on other place just for sake your publicity.
Extra info will be added when possible
This way of rooting works: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087316
Apparently there's a lot of people out there who bought the most international version of the Note3 in China: Galaxy Note 3 (China/WCDMA) SM-N9006. With scattered information on XDA and mostly information on the Chinese forums I thought I'd write up a quick rooting guide for all of the English speaking owners of this specific variant of the Note 3 phone.
WHY ROOT:
- Cause Stock Android nor the Samsung Experience isn't for everybody.
- The Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (China/WCDMA) SM-N9006 doesn't officially have Google Play, Gmail, and the essential lot of Google Services.
- I find a lot of Samsung bloatware reduction and battery / call quality / and other improvements from ROOTING an android phone.
- Great to have better control over your phone and most system related tweaking apps need ROOT.
- Besides, what's cooler than a newer custom built ROM?
>>> If you know of any solid Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9006 ROMS do share with others on the threads.
AM I ROOTED?:
Most likely no if you bought this phone from official sources. To check if your rooted use this app "Root Checker" its available on the Google Play market. If your on the stock android for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (China/WCDMA) SM-N9006 then you would need to look for some alternatives on its stock markets. After rooting your device you can use this same app to check if your rooted or not. If you follow these steps you should be rooted and have a much cooler experience with your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9006 phone.
IS THERE A SAFER EASIER METHOD TO ROOT?
Yes, Mobile ODIN by @ChainfireXDA here: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro I haven't tried it, as of me writing this our Note3 variant is not supported. The price may be worth it down the line when its added to the list.
DO YOU INCLUDE THE FILES NEEDED?
Yes, I have them attached in the post but put links in the guide as well.
CAN YOU SUMMARIZE YOUR PROCRESS?
It involves you installing CWM recovery for our devices via ODIN and flashing "CF-AutoRoot" through CWM recovery on your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9006.
CREDITS:
Go to all the sites with URLS listed on this guide and excellent team of developers on XDA. Also the team over at http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/ and ZOL.com http://samsung.zol.com.cn/278/98_2772226.html for visual guide to the root progress as well.
WARNING
++++++++++
- This guide assumes that you have the following phone model for the Note 3, and only this one.
SM-N9006
N9006ZCUBMJ3
Android 4.3 ( STOCK )
Go here to find out on how check your firmware for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 China Version SM-N9006 and update it: http://androidjinni.com/update-galaxy-note-3-chinawcdma-n9006zcubmj3-android-4-3-2417/
- DO NOT try this guide in any other Android devices it will work only with Galaxy Note 3 (China/WCDMA) SM-N9006.
- Check your device model number in: Settings » General » About Device
- This guide assumes that you have a factory unlocked Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9006 ( most of you should already as mine came unlocked ).
- This guide assumes that you are willing to take the risk of flashing your phone, I do not take responsibility for the mistakes you will make nor loss of your data.
- Try this guide at your own risk. It is very unlikely that you will damage your device if you following the instructions properly. Please check that you followed the instructions before posting comments.
- This guide assumes that your going to backup your data prior to proceeding.
- This guide assumes you have access to a Windows XP (or above) PC. I have not rooted on virtualized software.
- This guide assumes that you are aware about the Flash Counter and Samsung Knox Warranty issue. This method is not safe (it will void your warranty status).
- Once your device is rooted you may not be able to receive any future OTA updates. You should be able to flash firmware updates manually by looking for them on official forums.
- I am not responsible for dead-links from the sites containing files needed for this guide. I do not take ownership of such files, credit goes to respective developers.
- This guide was written while I was having a few beers, some minor grammar and spelling mistakes to be expected.
- This guide assumes you chose "English" as the devices default language during setup...my instructions are in English and phone language is as well ( not that it makes any big difference ).
PRE-ROOTING
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1. Make sure you have at least 90% battery life remaining ( I recommend you fully charge the phone though - old habits die hard ).
2. Enable Debugging mode for your for Samsung Galaxy Note 3 China Version SM-N9006 in: Settings » General » About Device . Now tap the Build Number seven times. You will see a count down notification and a "your now a developer" which enables the Developer Options. Now go to Settings » General » Developer Options » USB Debugging ( check the USB Debuggging checkbox ).
3. Make sure you have unchecked the "Reactivation Lock" setting in: Settings » General » Security » Reactivation Lock
4. Make sure you use a PC running Windows XP and above with the latest USB Drivers for Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9006. Get drivers and other ADB tools from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2038555 You can skip this step if you have KIES installed on your PC.
5. Make sure use the latest version of ODIN. Get the current on here: https://hotfile.com/dl/248246506/848df76/Odin3_v3.09.zip.html Save this file because you will need it in the rooting guide.
6. Make sure you have downloaded CWM recovery and do not extract the .tar file, you will need it for later. https://hotfile.com/dl/246835247/21b6180/n9006-cwm-recovery-6.0.3.7(0922).tar.html
7. Make sure you have downloaded "CF-AutoRoot", thanks to @ChainfireXDA here: http://download.chainfire.eu/360/CF-Root/CF-Auto-Root/CF-Auto-Root-hlte-h3gduosctc-smn9009.zip and copy it to the SD card of the phone.
8. Make sure you backup your data. Since the phone is new I'm sure you won't need anything but your phone logs and sms. Head over here for instructions: http://androidjinni.com/how-to-take-complete-backup-of-android-phone-505/ . There's plenty of apps on Google Play to backup your phone and sms logs. Samsung Kies also helps.
ROOTING STEPS: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 China Version SM-N9006
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Step-1: Install the USB drivers for your Device from Point 4. above (I recommend you to have full admin rights when you install the .exe file) and test that your phone gets recognized when you plug it into your PC (you shouldn't get something like "driver failed"). You should be able to see the notification of a new device / drive if you were successful.
Step-2: Unzip the ODIN files from Point 5. above ( there should be a folder with an ODIN..exe file ) which you would need to copy to that folder and its files to your drive ( desktop would do ). Run the ODIN..exe file. It will not list any connected devices.
Step-3: Make sure you have backed data from your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 China Version SM-N9006 and you have at least 90% battery left. From this step you will be saying bye to your rooted phone state and possibly your important data.
Step-4: Turn off your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 China Version SM-N9006 and make sure its completely powered down.
Step-5: This part is a bit tricky for some people, you may need a try it several times. Its also a very crucial step. Make sure you have ODIN running on your PC. Place the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together. A warning screen will appear, like the one below:
Now press the Volume Up button to continue to enter Download Mode. Don't worry about the screen looking like something is broke like below.
When the phone is connected successfully an Added message will appear under Odin. Also, ID: COM box in Odin will turn blue with COM port number, indicating successful connection.
Note: If the Added message does not come then try another USB port, try the one located at the back side of the computer. If Odin still fails to recognize the device then re-install USB driver.
Step-6: In Odin, click the PDA button and select the CWM recovery file with .tar extension from the location you on your pc you put it in.
Step-7: Make sure that on Odin the "Verify Auto Reboot" and "F.Reset Time" checkboxes are selected. Uncheck the "Re-Partition" option.
Step-8: When everything is set, click the Start button in Odin and wait for Odin to flash the custom recovery on your phone. DO NOT unplug your phone. Hopefully you see a green pass.
Step-9: Once the flashing process is completed, the phone will restart automatically. And soon a PASS message with green background will appear in the extreme-left box at the top of Odin indicating successful installation. Now unplug the USB cable from the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9006 to disconnect it from the computer.
Step-10: Power off the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and boot it into recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together.
Step-11: In CWM recovery, select install zip from sdcard then select choose zip from sdcard. Navigate to the "CF-AutoRoot" zip file which was earlier copied to the SD card of the phone from Point.7 from the Pre-rooting section of this guide. Select it using the Power button and confirm installation
Step-12: Power off the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 and boot it into recovery mode by pressing and holding Volume Up and Power buttons together
Step-13: In CWM recovery, select install zip from sdcard then select choose zip from sdcard. Navigate to the SuperSU zip file which was earlier copied to the SD card of the phone. Select it using the Power button and confirm the installation.
Step-14: When the installation process is completed, return to the main recovery menu and reboot the phone by selecting "reboot system now"
Congratulations your Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9006 is now rooted. You can use the "Root Checker" app to verify this.
Looks like we can safely root this variant of the Note 3 without getting the Knox count :highfive:
Thanks to the devs @designgears & @Chainfire of the Root De La Vega [KNOX 0x0 Root - Lots of Versions - No Exynos]
Please choose the correct AP files and CSC files only for our phones, they should be:
AP Version: N9006ZCUBMJ3_VEGA.tar
CSC: N9006CHNBMJ3_CSC.tar.md5
Please head over to the link below for instructions and follow those directions precisely as described.:good:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2479952
New Stock Firmware N9006ZCUBMI5
To check your AP and CP version Dial *#1234# (If SuperSU opens, press the back button)
SM-N9006 (China).
Build Date: 11.09.2013 -> Region: CHN (China) PDA: N9006ZCUBMI5 Changelist: 1590669 Android: 4.3 Download Link or Download Kernel
Credits to: @AdamLange
# WARNING
# DO NOT # Root using Kingo App or VROOT app, I just found out they have malware and XDA community is banning their threads until they find out what is going on.
# This applies to our SM-N9006 / Samsung Galaxy Note 3 N9006
From XDA
Kingo and vroot have been determined to be malware and unsafe for use, as such all threads will be closed and links removed. Thank you
I am currently following the discussion here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=46595305
I hope we can have an app similar to Kingo App working, I realize it will make easier for normal folks to root our Note 3 with 1 click ( which is super easier but has some security risks ).
Hello,
I can't apply your tutorial... I can't boot in to Download Mode. When I try, I arrives in a menu with this:
Select Boot Mode:
[VOLUME_UP to select. VOLUME_DOWN is OK.]
[Recovery Mode] <<==
[Fastboot Mode]
[Normal Boot]
I can move cursor to all three possibilties, but can't choose anyone. And, there is no "Download Mode".
Is there a tips to enter in Download Mode ? Otherwise ?
Thank you in advance
luisfigueira said:
Hello,
I can't apply your tutorial... I can't boot in to Download Mode. When I try, I arrives in a menu with this:
Select Boot Mode:
[VOLUME_UP to select. VOLUME_DOWN is OK.]
[Recovery Mode] <<==
[Fastboot Mode]
[Normal Boot]
I can move cursor to all three possibilties, but can't choose anyone. And, there is no "Download Mode".
Is there a tips to enter in Download Mode ? Otherwise ?
Thank you in advance
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Strange its usually pretty simple, did you try doing this below? And is your phone SM-N9006? (sorry for asking a dumb question)
Place the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in Download Mode by pressing and holding Volume Down and Power buttons together. A warning screen will appear...Now press the Volume Up button to continue to enter Download Mode. Don't worry about the screen looking like something is broke..
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Thank you for your prompt answer.
Yes, I have:
Model:
SM-N9006
Build Number:
JSS15J.N9006ZCUBMI5
My phone came rooted but without CMW. I want install CMW to install Gapps 4.3
I'm agree with you, normally it's very easy and goes well, but this time, I don't know what happens... :crying:
Anyway, I'm happy that you try to help me !
(and sorry for my english, not always good ^^)
luisfigueira said:
Thank you for your prompt answer.
Yes, I have:
Model:
SM-N9006
Build Number:
JSS15J.N9006ZCUBMI5
My phone came rooted but without CMW. I want install CMW to install Gapps 4.3
I'm agree with you, normally it's very easy and goes well, but this time, I don't know what happens... :crying:
Anyway, I'm happy that you try to help me !
(and sorry for my english, not always good ^^)
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Oh, your question is on installing CMW...my post is about rooting. There's instructions on this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2474697 which talks about Gapps for the N9006 and N9002
Let me know if that helps you
Hi,
Not working... I'm always blocked at screen:
Select Boot Mode:
[VOLUME_UP to select. VOLUME_DOWN is OK.]
[Recovery Mode] <<==
[Fastboot Mode]
[Normal Boot]
I tried to flash new firmware, or reflash same firmware, but SP Flash Tool doesn't detecte my phone
I think I read all tutorials in internet...
same here stuck at samsung logo cant enter download at recovery mode
same here stuck at samsung logo cant enter download at recovery mode
How to reflash
I have chinese Samsung Note3 named Kaswah.
Model:
SM-N9006
Build Number:
JDQ39.N9006ZCUBMHJ
First, I can't uncheck Reactivation Lock because there's not such an option in menu.
By pressing volume up + power button, I get the same menu mentioned above by luisfigueira. However scrolling to Recovery Mode and confirming gets me to see the construction Android robot and a triangle, which is one step before getting into Download Mode as mentioned in "How to update your Android device Firmware" . I am not allowed to post outside link here.
Afterwords pressing power button should get me into Download Mode. But nothing happens. I tried to connect to PC at the moment with running ODIN, but the phone wasn't recognised.
On the other side by pressing volume down + power button gets me to "Factory mode". I get tiny menu with 7 different items in left top corner. Everything in the menu is in chinese though. At the end of sixth item in menu is "e MMC". The only thing I can read. No clue what to choose or how to confirm.
Any help would be very appreciated since the phone is working "erratically". No data connection, despite label under battery saying 3G.
I think that reflashing would solve strange behavior, but first I need to know how to get there.
Hello there, i may wan to ask i not sure my clone phone is it from china. But when i go to the factory mode, it display all the chinese words. Can i use your firmware to root my phone? SM-N9006 N9006XXUAMF5 android 4.3 kernel 3.4.5
petokato said:
I have chinese Samsung Note3 named Kaswah.
Model:
SM-N9006
Build Number:
JDQ39.N9006ZCUBMHJ
First, I can't uncheck Reactivation Lock because there's not such an option in menu.
By pressing volume up + power button, I get the same menu mentioned above by luisfigueira. However scrolling to Recovery Mode and confirming gets me to see the construction Android robot and a triangle, which is one step before getting into Download Mode as mentioned in "How to update your Android device Firmware" . I am not allowed to post outside link here.
Afterwords pressing power button should get me into Download Mode. But nothing happens. I tried to connect to PC at the moment with running ODIN, but the phone wasn't recognised.
On the other side by pressing volume down + power button gets me to "Factory mode". I get tiny menu with 7 different items in left top corner. Everything in the menu is in chinese though. At the end of sixth item in menu is "e MMC". The only thing I can read. No clue what to choose or how to confirm.
Any help would be very appreciated since the phone is working "erratically". No data connection, despite label under battery saying 3G.
I think that reflashing would solve strange behavior, but first I need to know how to get there.
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> Very strange, I have the Note 3 version and firmware displayed in my XDA signature. Reactivation Lock is in:
" Settings> General> Security > Reactivation Lock "
> You should be able to easily get into Download mode, its a bit tricky. I will try and post a better explanation when I get time.
> Flashing your phone via ODIN or KIES is simple, just find the firmware you need to flash specifically for this phone. Note you will void your warranty. I have posted a link to a recent firmware on here somewhere.
hausam said:
Hello there, i may wan to ask i not sure my clone phone is it from china. But when i go to the factory mode, it display all the chinese words. Can i use your firmware to root my phone? SM-N9006 N9006XXUAMF5 android 4.3 kernel 3.4.5
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Note sure about this, I have rooted on: SM-N9006 / N9006ZCUBMJ3 and it looks like something is different with your firmware as others have reported issues with getting to "download mode" so do it at your own risk.
I mentioned:
WARNING
++++++++++
- This guide assumes that you have the following phone model for the Note 3, and only this one.
SM-N9006
N9006ZCUBMJ3
Android 4.3 ( STOCK )
Attention rooters
I have rooted on: SM-N9006 / N9006ZCUBMJ3 and it looks like something is different with some firmware versions of N9006 as others have reported issues with getting to "download mode".
I have not tried rooting on other firmware variants of N9006.
I mentioned:
WARNING
++++++++++
- This guide assumes that you have the following phone model for the Note 3, and only this one.
SM-N9006
N9006ZCUBMJ3
Android 4.3 ( STOCK )[/QUOTE]
1 Click Rooting SM-N9006 ( Warranty Safe )
As you all know KingoApp is still under investigation on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47158184 but I helped my friend root this N9006 model / info below and it works brilliantly!!!!! You get to keep all your apps, no flashing needed or download mode fiddling.
SM-N9006
N9006ZCUBMJ3
Android 4.3 ( STOCK )
Just go to the KingoApp website, pick our phone model under Samsung N9006, download the app on your windows native machine ( I used Windows 8.1), run the app as "admin" and follow its instructions, that's all, really super awesomely simple I got my friend loving his Note3 rooted and laughing at my old method
I'm not promoting KingoApp, but I double checked on his phone after rooting with it. There was no strange Apps running on the background.
Earlier reports had pointed out some strange apps running on the background and rooting error messages pertaining to access permissions after installing KingoApp. But it looks like KingoApp has been updated because my friend's phone is clean. Zero permission errors and no strange background apps running.
Knox is 0x0, warranty is safe so that's good, he has not frozen or messed with any system apps yet (at least I didn't advise him to until a solid rom comes out).
My friend is Chinese of course, so if you don't mind all the warnings I'd like to say that you can use KingoApp but......like all things, at your own risk.:laugh:
michael1982t said:
As you all know KingoApp is still under investigation on XDA: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47158184 but I helped my friend root this N9006 model / info below and it works brilliantly!!!!! You get to keep all your apps, no flashing needed or download mode fiddling.
SM-N9006
N9006ZCUBMJ3
Android 4.3 ( STOCK )
Just go to the KingoApp website, pick our phone model under Samsung N9006, download the app on your windows native machine ( I used Windows 8.1), run the app as "admin" and follow its instructions, that's all, really super awesomely simple I got my friend loving his Note3 rooted and laughing at my old method
I'm not promoting KingoApp, but I double checked on his phone after rooting with it. There was no strange Apps running on the background.
Earlier reports had pointed out some strange apps running on the background and rooting error messages pertaining to access permissions after installing KingoApp. But it looks like KingoApp has been updated because my friend's phone is clean. Zero permission errors and no strange background apps running.
Knox is 0x0, warranty is safe so that's good, he has not frozen or messed with any system apps yet (at least I didn't advise him to until a solid rom comes out).
My friend is Chinese of course, so if you don't mind all the warnings I'd like to say that you can use KingoApp but......like all things, at your own risk.:laugh:
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Thanks for the detailed instructions.
But I am having some problems.
CWM installed successfully. In recovery mode I go successfully.
But when installing Avto-Root takes what the error is related to verification and the device reboots.
Prompt if you had a similar problem? How do you cope with it?
Thanks in advance for your reply.
michael1982t said:
I have rooted on: SM-N9006 / N9006ZCUBMJ3 and it looks like something is different with some firmware versions of N9006 as others have reported issues with getting to "download mode".
I have not tried rooting on other firmware variants of N9006.
I mentioned:
WARNING
++++++++++
- This guide assumes that you have the following phone model for the Note 3, and only this one.
SM-N9006
N9006ZCUBMJ3
Android 4.3 ( STOCK )
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[/QUOTE]
Hi,
My name is Daniel and I am from Malaysia.
Just 2 days ago i bought a Samsung Note 3 clone from a night market costing RM600 (US186.7).
Everything works fine, except there are some options not available from the settings, like the power saver option. And it can't add Google Account for my contacts synchronization. Does rooting solve this problems?
And i have read through the whole thread but cant find any rooting file on my phone specification. I attached herewith 'About My Device" information for your information.
Thank you.
Daniel
Its not a note 3, its a cheap china copy...no firmware for note 3 will work on it...
Teleported from my SM-N9005 from the Enterprise
Hello dude, can you provide a flashable version of your rom SM-N9006 N9006ZCUBMJ3? can you do this for us? i think it's about 10 minuts
My S6 has been bricked for months,i cant get to the recovery menu tried flashing twrp recovery and stock recovery but didnt work. All i can get is the SAMSUNG screen and odin download mode. I then tried to flash the stock 6.0 for my S6 (G920FXXS4DPH8_G920FOJV3DPC1_G920FXXS4DPG3_HOME.tar.md5) , all flashing attempt seems to finish successfully on odin but doesnt end up booting up nor having a recovery when the phone restarts. the flashing procedure was done using odin3.10.6
i have been a fan of this site for years, and just ended up registering due to this problem. loool
Help please
Try different versions of odin.
P J said:
My S6 has been bricked for months,i cant get to the recovery menu tried flashing twrp recovery and stock recovery but didnt work. All i can get is the SAMSUNG screen and odin download mode. I then tried to flash the stock 6.0 for my S6 (G920FXXS4DPH8_G920FOJV3DPC1_G920FXXS4DPG3_HOME.tar.md5) , all flashing attempt seems to finish successfully on odin but doesnt end up booting up nor having a recovery when the phone restarts. the flashing procedure was done using odin3.10.6
i have been a fan of this site for years, and just ended up registering due to this problem. loool
Help please
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Take a break from ODIN and install "Smart Switch for PC or Mac". Go to "more" on top right corner and do a software reinitialize. Type in your phone's model e.g. SM-G920F, hit search, type in your phone's serial number, and it will download and flash the latest ROM straight from Samsung.
Search this in Google for a YouTube video "samsung smart switch initialization" to get the picture of how easy this is going to be.
If it doesn't work, then go back to odin, assuming you have the proper ROM, and check the nand erase option. Do not check the repartition option!!!
BTW, @ronnie498, this thread probably belongs to the Q&A section, not the general section. Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA-Developers mobile app
Commodore 64 said:
Take a break from ODIN and install "Smart Switch for PC or Mac". Go to "more" on top right corner and do a software reinitialize. Type in your phone's model e.g. SM-G920F, hit search, type in your phone's serial number, and it will download and flash the latest ROM straight from Samsung.
Search this in Google for a YouTube video "samsung smart switch initialization" to get the picture of how easy this is going to be.
If it doesn't work, then go back to odin, assuming you have the proper ROM, and check the nand erase option. Do not check the repartition option!!!
BTW, @ronnie498, this thread probably belongs to the Q&A section, not the general section. Thanks.
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA-Developers mobile app
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Thank You very much for your reply, but that didnt work. Smart switch keeps saying "Please Check the model name and S/N, and enter them again" doe i put the right S/N printed at the back of my S6. As for re-trying odin with the "nand erase all" option checked, odin passed but my S6 SM-G920F is still stuck in a bootloop with no recovery. Just ODIN download mode.
:crying: :crying:
920F is international, but there are so many variations of those. Is it a European version? UK model? Maybe try Samung Kies3 this time. Before you uninstall Smart Switch to install Kies3, try the SM-G920F and your S/N once more making sure all letters are CAPs and things like the letter o is not miss typed by a zero or visa versa. If it says mismatch again, uninstall Smart Switch and try Samsung Kies3 this time.
Meanwhile, do you remember what ROM your phone was on when it was working? Was it Android 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 or 6.0.1? Any other info on the original ROM or last working one?
Sent from my SM-G920F using XDA-Developers mobile app
Commodore 64 said:
920F is international, but there are so many variations of those. Is it a European version? UK model? Maybe try Samung Kies3 this time. Before you uninstall Smart Switch to install Kies3, try the SM-G920F and your S/N once more making sure all letters are CAPs and things like the letter o is not miss typed by a zero or visa versa. If it says mismatch again, uninstall Smart Switch and try Samsung Kies3 this time.
Meanwhile, do you remember what ROM your phone was on when it was working? Was it Android 5.0.1 or 5.1.1 or 6.0.1? Any other info on the original ROM or last working one?
Sent from my SM-G920F using
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Samsung Kies doesnt even recognize the model name, as for Smart Switch yh; it still gives me "Please Check the model name and S/N, and enter them again" and i ensured i typed the S/N accurately.
and its a UK model, and No i do not have an idea of the ROM that initially on it before the crash.
What are you writing for model name?
Hi all, last week I found the s2 SMR720 used by my daughter stuck in a bootloop. We don't know the cause of the bootloop (the watch was given to her as a gift and has never been used frequently ... actually I think it was left on the table for one month without being used... it was purchased in the UK and used in Italy) so i tried to reset it using the recovery option in the "boot menu". Well...the watch terminated the recovery with the message 1EE6 "WDS_STU_BODY_INSTALL_P1SS_ON_YOUR_PHONE_N_NGALAXY_PHONES_C_NDOWNLOAD_IT_FROM_P2SS_N_NOTHER_PHONES_C_NDOWNLOAD_IT_FROM_P3SS" and stays that way forever. Any suggestion? Should I try to flash it (unfortunately I have never done that .... I just read some theads here).
Thanks for the support,
Ernesto
Can you post Picture from Download Mode?
Example like this Picture from Gear S3..
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73607036&postcount=1
Best Regards
Hi, unfortunately I do not manage to upload an image (cannot find the attachment button, I am still studying how to use the PC interface). Anyway, I get an image quite similar to the one you showed. The main info displayed is:
SN-R720
K - Official
P - Official
R/L - Off
S/D:1
V/V:0 (or maybe it's Y/V:0)
R/P:B2
followed by the msg: "Downloading....Do not turn off target!"
You have no Reactivation Lock. This is good.
:good:
You could try to flash Firmware.
Instruction you can find here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s2/general/tutorial-downgrade-gear-s2-sport-t3334123
Or look into this PDF:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73503787&postcount=150
Try FIRST BOKK Firmware... is older but better for experiments:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73948041&postcount=178
Good Luck.
Best Regards
Ok thanks. I'll try it and post the results.
Any kind of progress?
I found your text string in Firmware:
Code:
usr_share_locale\en\LC_MESSAGES\[B]b2-setup-wizard.mo[/B]
At the moment I am not smart enough to read *.mo files proper... so with text editor...
Code:
Install %1$s app on phone from %2$s or %3$s. Install %1$s on your phone.
Galaxy phones:
Download it from %2$s.
Other phones:
Download it from %3$s
Hmmmmmmm...
No idea if this is the standard Screen... only with corrupted text...
Will check Youtube Videos or maybe Photos... or maybe I reset my SM-R732...
Best Regards
Edit 1.
You have tried to simple connect with your Phone? With Gear Manager Software?
I mean Samsung "great" Samsung Gear App?
I have Factory Reset my SM-R732... and for me it looks like this is the Welcome Text...
IMHO you see before the Welcome Screen...
And with this Message in theory you should see the yellow Gear Logo... and text:
Gear S2 (12345orotherDigits)
Example for "normal" looking Welcome Screen:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2bVpAItyzWE
You should hopefully see the Gear Logo... then you can also try this... if you have no Smartphone for test...
You are right: that was sort of a welcoming message. So I followed the instructions on the youtube clip and apparently the watch works correctly. Only problem is that i keep getting tutorial messages in what looks like an internal format (that is "WDS_xxxxx"). I think that the recovery procedure did not recover the appropriate message set. Maybe I need to try and connect it on my daughter's phone (when she comes back home).
I am attaching a pic showing the kind of messages i keep getting each time i try to do something.
Thanks,
Ernesto
Recovery is misleading...
This is simple Factory Reset.
A.
You need Smartphone... with installed Samsung Gear App...
Then Factory Reset again... connect and configure with handset...
Language change is not possible without handset...
B.
Before you could try to enter this Code:
Code:
*#1234#
Maybe you can see Firmwareversion...
Ehm, then tell us what this Code show you?
C.
As background info...
Language is not correct selected... this happens to few users also on Gear S3... with latin/spain/espanol...
Ignore it... FIRST connect with handset and init wtih Gear Manager Software...
Best Regards
Edit 1.
Here as example...
Happens to few users... you are not alone and this is not your fault...
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/help/gear-s3-sm-r760-problem-lenguage-t3591569
Well ... I connected my phone and completed the installation. Unfortunately the situation does not change..always get the same messages. I also tried to change the language on my phone and then did a factory reset followed by a software reinstall from the gear app...always same result. The fw version now installed is R720CXU2DPFB ( i checked it using the gear settings app...i do not know how to access a keyboard on the gear). Btw the gear app finds a new fw version available ota...version R720XXU2EQC1 but the installation fails.
version R720XXU2EQC1 but the installation fails.
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
If FOTA update also fails... then Software on your SM-R720 is corrupted...
So repair attempt still:
Flash BOKK Firmware with WiFi Odin.
Sorry, no other way...
FOTA aka Firmware update over the air can only successfully finished... if R720CXU2DPFB is 100 % okay.
You could go to Service Center for Flashing Firmware... but this could cost money...
Flashing with Odin is really no Rocket Science...
Your choice.
Best Regards
I downloaded the BOKK firmware zip file ....but it contains only an .exe. Should I just double-click on it while connected to the watch via Odin, and it will take care of everything?
Be carefully!
NO .exe file inside.
Be sure you download 600 MB ZIP file.
https://www.file-upload.net/download-12731427/smR720_BOKK_OXA.zip.html
3 MD5 files inside... Looks like this:
Code:
AP_R720XXU2BOKK_usr.tar.md5
BL_R720XXU2BOKK_usr.tar.md5
CSC_OXA_R720OXA2BOKK_usr.tar.md5
Best Regards
First of all thank you for your help...
So i followed the instructions to install both ODIN and the downloaded firmware version (BOOK) but i think i have problems connecting via WiFi. I connect my PC to the SID displyed and the leased IP address appears on the watch. On the ODIN window I do not get any indication that it is actually connected to the watch and infact the watch start displaying red messages "Connection timed out: failed to connect". Of course nothing happens when i push the Start button on Odin. Any suggestion?
PS: I do not have any firewall on my PC.
Connection timed out: failed to connec
Click to expand...
Click to collapse
In theory this is no panic... simple not connected...
Did you read PDF I posted earlier?
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73503787&postcount=150
I have managed my funny Home Network in this case...
Old Notebook + USB WiFi from Fritz...
So my USB stick direct communicate with my SM-R732...
The "problem" is static IP...
Read again the PDF...
I hope this could help you...
To play with Router and so on is maybe more complicated... as if you use Notebook and interenal WiFi or you have USB WiFi Stick...
Or you have friends or family who can help you...
Best Regards
Eventually i managed to flash the BOKK firmware which solved the original problem. The connection issue between odin and gear was caused by a wrong odin version. Thanks everybody for the support.
Ernesto