Galaxy s6 sboot.bin error Odin (Softbricked) - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Galaxy s6 sboot.bin error Odin (Softbricked) - Galaxy S6 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I Tried multiple times to flash with odin but never with success, allays with the same error:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/010> sboot.bin
<ID:0/010> FAIL!
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Help would be appreciated.

Continue to try with diferent versions of sw. Also do try to instal twrp thru odin and see if that makes it boot
Have you tried to select nand erase all or bootloader update?
Until you have a successful flash do not try to select nand erase all or efs clear!
You could try bootloader update

lenovot said:
Continue to try with diferent versions of sw. Also do try to instal twrp thru odin and see if that makes it boot
Have you tried to select nand erase all or bootloader update?
Until you have a successful flash do not try to select nand erase all or efs clear!
You could try bootloader update
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Thanks for helping me.
I tried flashing it with twrp it gave me a PASS, but after that it booted to the samsung logo kept showing that. So stuck in boot logo.
I tried to boot ones with the Samsung animation boot screen. but after that it showed the Samsung boot loop again.
I have not use nand erase or bootloader update. But I have use The BL option when selecting a firmware, that may screwed it up.
[UPDATE] It works again!, well kinda .... I have no touchscreen input anymore haha well atleast one step closer

Try to find your region using the serial number on the back of the phone or your imei. After that download and flash the sw from that region if it boots but you still dont have touch imput, flash twrp again and see if that has a touch imput if does do a full backup, boot, system efs etc and save it as is by otg on a stick or on your pc.
if you get touch in twrp you could also try to flash a custom rom and see if that helps. Something like samstock.

lenovot said:
Try to find your region using the serial number on the back of the phone or your imei. After that download and flash the sw from that region if it boots but you still dont have touch imput, flash twrp again and see if that has a touch imput if does do a full backup, boot, system efs etc and save it as is by otg on a stick or on your pc.
if you get touch in twrp you could also try to flash a custom rom and see if that helps. Something like samstock.
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I have tried the factory reset option and now it just shows the boologo again, (invinite loop and the rtwp does not seem to fix it this time)
I have downloaded the https://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=6BE751A3C8BA11E69215FA163EE8F90B version
but my phone region was united emirates, and that does not seem to add up with the firmware...
I keep getting the same odin error and I am about to break the thing in 2
What should I do?

Have you tried smartswitch? At first if it doesn't connect try to install smartswitch on the phone. Install it on the phone and after that on your pc and see if it gives you an update

lenovot said:
Have you tried smartswitch? At first if it doesn't connect try to install smartswitch on the phone. Install it on the phone and after that on your pc and see if it gives you an update
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Yeah tried that did not work the device is not showing in the list of recovery devices, can't install anything on the phone anymore, because it stuck in bootloop.

Use samfirmware to find your fw, nougat eventually and flash it. If you have made a backup of your efs do try to make a repit. Be careful to use the pit file for your sw. You can try to repit it even with a diferent fw as long as they all match. Get the fw from samfirmware and find the pit for it flash it with nand erase all bootloader update after that if it boots and it.s ok then ok if not flash twrp, restore efs and flash again the fw normal without pit bl update and nand erase. This is what i did with mine when i was trying to brand it to a network.

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Help: My SM-G920F strange display and no flashing after root,

hi
hi,
phone came to me with 5.1.1 latest build of EE-UK
G920FXXU3QOJF_G920FEVR3QOJF_EVR
I root with
S6_UniKernel_v8-0001-ODIN
now download mode give strange issue here are pics
http://www.4shared.com/download/IOp...6ae669f7568a293d60885275688d80d795f&lgfp=3000
http://www.4shared.com/download/E9y...a9b8785cf4e8f45a6d864fc174d5cca195f&lgfp=3000
flashing is also giving error in odin3 v3.10
here are logs of flashing
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G920FXXU3QOJF_G920FEVR3QOJF_G920FXXU3COJ2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/010> sboot.bin
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> cm.bin
<ID:0/010> boot.img
<ID:0/010> recovery.img
<ID:0/010> system.img
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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I also try to recover with smart switch emergency recovery but failed, it gives me no emergency code
please suggest me as early possible, phone is brand new and just unbox it,
is it some kernel issue with new build ?
urgent help will be highly appreciated,
thanks regards

About the lights... i don't know what to say, it's strange.
Try to reboot to download mode again (Press Volume Down + Power for about 10 seconds to exit and after the screen goes black, press Volume Down + Home + Power to get into download mode again).
Download an Odin flashable custom recovery (TWRP or PhilZ) and flash it using Odin. In options tab of Odin UNCHECK Auto-Reboot. After installing, exit download mode and when the screen goes black again, press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power. Now you should boot into one of the recoveries you have just installed.
Now, download a custom kernel from XDA (it could be arter97 kernel, Adam kernel or any other) and install it in the recovery.
Now you should be able to boot.
P.S.: To install the custom kernel you have to transfer the file into the device somehow. So, if you install PhilZ, use sideload installation (it is located in the Install zip context in PhilZ) for the kernel zip, and if you choose TWRP, connect the phone to the PC, go to Mounts, disable MTP and then reenable it and your PC should now recognize the phone. Then transfer the kernel zip into internal memory and install.

Villa_Man said:
About the lights... i don't know what to say, it's strange.
Try to reboot to download mode again (Press Volume Down + Power for about 10 seconds to exit and after the screen goes black, press Volume Down + Home + Power to get into download mode again).
Download an Odin flashable custom recovery (TWRP or PhilZ) and flash it using Odin. In options tab of Odin UNCHECK Auto-Reboot. After installing, exit download mode and when the screen goes black again, press and hold Volume Up + Home + Power. Now you should boot into one of the recoveries you have just installed.
Now, download a custom kernel from XDA (it could be arter97 kernel, Adam kernel or any other) and install it in the recovery.
Now you should be able to boot.
P.S.: To install the custom kernel you have to transfer the file into the device somehow. So, if you install PhilZ, use sideload installation (it is located in the Install zip context in PhilZ) for the kernel zip, and if you choose TWRP, connect the phone to the PC, go to Mounts, disable MTP and then reenable it and your PC should now recognize the phone. Then transfer the kernel zip into internal memory and install.
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thanks for reply, I appreciate it
I install "twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroflte.img" than power of phone than boot into recovery, At recovery it shows trwp logo than black screen than logo(bootloop) but there is no recovery menu, I noted that color are showing normal when it shows twrp logo not like when it is download mode(good sign) ,
update: I flash stock recovery than instal twrp and result in successfully boot into twrp, when i try to install adam kernel it gives me error
E: Error executing updater binary in zip '/sdcard/sm-g920f_Adam.Kernel.2.0.cwp.zip
E: Error flashing zip '/sdcard/sm-g920f_Adam.Kernel.2.0.cwp.zip
Update partition details
E:unable to mount ' /system'
....done
than i wipe cache, dalvik cache and system , after that adam kernel successfully installed but problem is still there,
here is pic of in twrp , you can see display is normal
http://www.4shared.com/download/Jeh...c96207d729645cbd9ee34776c82af38e95f&lgfp=3000

nsnobel2 said:
thanks for reply, I appreciate it
I install "twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroflte.img" than power of phone than boot into recovery, At recovery it shows trwp logo than black screen than logo(bootloop) but there is no recovery menu, I noted that color are showing normal when it shows twrp logo not like when it is download mode(good sign) ,
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Don't use the .img. Install the .tar.md5 of TWRP 2.8.7.2. You can download it if you search for zeroflte on www.twrp.me (devices).
Or you can try arter97's PhilZ Touch Recovery in .tar format.

Thanks villa for your suggestion, I update my 2nd post , pls read and suggest me

nsnobel2 said:
Thanks villa for your suggestion, I update my 2nd post , pls read and suggest me
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Hmm, I guess the system partition was erased even if it failed in Odin.
Install a Custom ROM (like Arrow ROM or Crisscross which you can find at Edge forums) and it should be ok.
The kernel would have worked if you had the system partition intact.

Villa_Man said:
Hmm, I guess the system partition was erased even if it failed in Odin.
Install a Custom ROM (like Arrow ROM or Crisscross which you can find at Edge forums) and it should be ok.
The kernel would have worked if you had the system partition intact.
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I already start downloading this custom rom,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-pure-stock-extralite-v1-0-t3232498
hope this will work,

nsnobel2 said:
I already start downloading this custom rom,
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/development/rom-pure-stock-extralite-v1-0-t3232498
hope this will work,
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This is good, too.
I hope you will solve the problems.

Villa_Man said:
This is good, too.
I hope you will solve the problems.
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net was so slow why so I am replying late, I install this file and after reboot phone shows samsung logo than restart
now what should I do?

Does your phone shows the bootanimation or only SAMSUNG GALAXY S6?
Gesendet von meinem SM-G920F mit Tapatalk

justgamer01 said:
Does your phone shows the bootanimation or only SAMSUNG GALAXY S6?
Gesendet von meinem SM-G920F mit Tapatalk
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yes it shows "Samsng Galaxy S6 powered by android" and a red line upper left corner " Kernel is not seandroid enforcing"
here is pic you can see some blur
http://www.4shared.com/download/vkP...f010f2355f11851cda264c7acf955eab95f&lgfp=3000

nsnobel2 said:
net was so slow why so I am replying late, I install this file and after reboot phone shows samsung logo than restart
now what should I do?
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Did you wipe the Cache, Data and System before installing the file?
EDIT: After seeing the last image, I suggest reinstalling the bootloader. Something is not right with those lights.
https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list
Download this firmware. Before installing it with Odin, go in TWRP and wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data and System. And then close the recovery mode and enter download mode. Be sure to use the latest version of Odin which is 3.10.7 (you can download it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3446301&d=1440131361). After checking is everything is set up, put all the files provided in the zip into the correct place and start the operation. And a note, to be sure it will be alright, put the phone on a table or something while doing the operations and do not move the cable while it installs in Odin, it might give you a fail.
P.S.: If at the end it will give you an error at installing the modem, do not panic, restart download mode and install only the CP file which contains modem.bin.

Villa_Man said:
Did you wipe the Cache, Data and System before installing the file?
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I did not but it ask for during flash the rom,
Dont know what happened but suddenly phone starts and go to main menu, it is normal but when I start the phone same error occurs, no normal start with splash screen and same strange screen in download mode

nsnobel2 said:
I did not but it ask for during flash the rom,
Dont know what happened but suddenly phone starts and go to main menu, it is normal but when I start the phone same error occurs, no normal start with splash screen and same strange screen in download mode
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I edited my last post, look at the words I added.

Villa_Man said:
Did you wipe the Cache, Data and System before installing the file?
EDIT: After seeing the last image, I suggest reinstalling the bootloader. Something is not right with those lights.
https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list
Download this firmware. Before installing it with Odin, go in TWRP and wipe Cache, Dalvik Cache, Data and System. And then close the recovery mode and enter download mode. Be sure to use the latest version of Odin which is 3.10.7 (you can download it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3446301&d=1440131361). After checking is everything is set up, put all the files provided in the zip into the correct place and start the operation. And a note, to be sure it will be alright, put the phone on a table or something while doing the operations and do not move the cable while it installs in Odin, it might give you a fail.
P.S.: If at the end it will give you an error at installing the modem, do not panic, restart download mode and install only the CP file which contains modem.bin.
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I have this file in my pc
G920FXXU3COI9_G920FBTU3COJ1_G920FXXU3COI9_HOME.tar.md5
but it is only 1 file not 3 or 4 files including bootloader file? is you file consists of 4 files? and should i use pit file too?

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System.img cannot complete flash it gives error, flashing stuck here almost 3-4 minutes than failed, here is pic
http://www.4shared.com/download/iCK...10754c07a4a514e5830f94c352d25d5595f&lgfp=3000
I did not use pit file , should I?
update: Just flash csc file and than flash all 4 files again and result was same as you told me that at the end it will give error at installing modem here are logs
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/010> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/010> sboot.bin
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> param.bin
<ID:0/010> cm.bin
<ID:0/010> boot.img
<ID:0/010> recovery.img
<ID:0/010> system.img
<ID:0/010> modem.bin
<ID:0/010> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/010> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/010> FAIL!
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Receive Response from boot-loader
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/010> Removed!!
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later I install cp file but still failed here are logs
<ID:0/010> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/010> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/010> Initialzation..
<ID:0/010> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/010> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/010> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/010> modem.bin
<ID:0/010> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/010> Transmission Complete..
<ID:0/010> Now Writing.. Please wait about 2 minutes
<ID:0/010> FAIL!
<ID:0/010>
<ID:0/010> Receive Response from boot-loader
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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now at phone startup following message shows with yellow triangle
" An error has occurred while updating the device software us the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software"

nsnobel2 said:
now at phone startup following message shows with yellow triangle
" An error has occurred while updating the device software us the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software"
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There must be a way to install the modem...
Try to extract the modem.bin from the CP zip and rename it to modem.bin.tar. Try to install it then in the same AP or CP slot in Odin (you can try to install it either on AP or CP and see which one works).

Villa_Man said:
There must be a way to install the modem...
Try to extract the modem.bin from the CP zip and rename it to modem.bin.tar. Try to install it then in the same AP or CP slot in Odin (you can try to install it either on AP or CP and see which one works).
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I just install that custom rom again and phone is again in menu , PhoneInfo.apk shows following details of softare
Bootloader version:
G920FXXU3COI9
BASEBAND VERSION
G920FXXU3COJ2
PDA
G920FXXU3QOKX
CSC
G920FOJP3QOL1
if u need any details than tell me pls

nsnobel2 said:
I just install that custom rom again and phone is again in menu , PhoneInfo.apk shows following details of softare
Bootloader version:
G920FXXU3COI9
BASEBAND VERSION
G920FXXU3COJ2
PDA
G920FXXU3QOKX
CSC
G920FOJP3QOL1
if u need any details than tell me pls
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So now your phone works?
Well if now everything is ok, I guess I don't need anything more.

[Help] I soft bricked my phone, i am desperate.

I am so lost as to what to do next, i really need guidance.
I am offering a bitcoin tip or a paypal tip to whomever helps me get my phone to work ASAP.
So i was attempting to root my phone [GALAXY S6 - SM-G920F]
Got the file from: https://autoroot.chainfire.eu/ which should've matched my Phone.
First attempt failed, got back into my phone everything is fine. Tried the same thing again, failed this time i get this message:
An error has occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software." The logs for the times it has failed:
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-zeroflte-zerofltexx-smg920f.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<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> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
Tried connecting with Kies and Smart switch, none can find the device just keeps buffering and for smart switch it just say it's not supported. I am able to get into downloading mode, but that's it.
Got newest Kies, odin 3 v.10.7.exe however on my first go i noticed i had odin3 v.10.6 but now i got the latest i believe. After reading around i decided to try to fix it back to normal, so i downloaded my countries [sweden] firmware this one: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/confirm/57869/G920FXXU3COI9_G920FVDS3COI6_VDS/
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
And now i am here, i am truely nervous that i wont be able to get it to work.
Please Xda your my only hope. All i wanted was to free up space on my phone.. That's it.. :crying:
Ps. Worth mentioning, sometimes my usb is not recongnized and it flickers on and off (connectiong) but seems
to be fine most of the times and during the odin trials.

To root your phone, couldn't you simply flash twrp and then unikernel, like the guides say?
However, I'd try doing the following:
First of all, download the stock firmware for your version from samfirmware, then flash it via Odin (make sure the versione you download is the same you had before, or at least a more recent one).
From your logs, the problem seems to be pit file, so try reading here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
If not, completely delete odin and download it again, maybe trying with a different firmware.
If everything goes well, let it boot into setup wizard, then you will able to root it again, this time following the standard procedure with odin:
- Make sure "Auto reboot" flag is NOT checked;
- Flash the twrp odin-flashable file (can't post links here, but you'll find them in General section);
- Manually reboot into recovery (Hold power+home+volume up).
- Once you're into twrp, flash unikernel and reboot.
Your phone will be rooted

Nicolò98 said:
To root your phone, couldn't you simply flash twrp and then unikernel, like the guides say?
However, I'd try doing the following:
First of all, download the stock firmware for your version from samfirmware, then flash it via Odin (make sure the versione you download is the same you had before, or at least a more recent one).
From your logs, the problem seems to be pit file, so try reading here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
If not, completely delete odin and download it again, maybe trying with a different firmware.
If everything goes well, let it boot into setup wizard, then you will able to root it again, this time following the standard procedure with odin:
- Make sure "Auto reboot" flag is NOT checked;
- Flash the twrp odin-flashable file (can't post links here, but you'll find them in General section);
- Manually reboot into recovery (Hold power+home+volume up).
- Once you're into twrp, flash unikernel and reboot.
Your phone will be rooted
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I just begain with youtubing easy way to root and i just said download odin, get the right firmware plug in an click odin.
That has failed and it's bricked, however i have tried to get my countries firmware, it didint work and produced my last log that i posted.
I am downloading another one there is two for Sweden however the other one says Sweden tre which is an operator over here and not one that i use so i doubt that will work?
i will attempt to download it but it takes 3h due to the limited speed at sammmobile.
So summarize, the sweden firmware from sammobile failed ;_;
What i do is, put phone in download mode, open odin, get the AP [Sweden from sammomobile] it finds it and press start, quickly after it says failed and i am back to square one.
I was reading the link you gave me about the pit files, it appears the error could be related to me having the wrong firmware?
I am seriously offering a bitcoin tip or a paypal tip to whomever helps me get my phone to work.

There are firmwares here for VDS.
Uninstall Kies and reboot your PC before using Odin.

blud7 said:
There are firmwares here for VDS.
Uninstall Kies and reboot your PC before using Odin.
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Should i try all of those or just take the latest?
3H download, jesus my fiber is crying.

If you were on 5.1.1, then get 5.1.1
You can try the file you dl before. Just uninstall Kies before using Odin.

WaDoDem said:
Should i try all of those or just take the latest?
3H download, jesus my fiber is crying.
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You dont need to download another rom dude...the problem is your usb dont get recognized and after a while it will disconnect...it happened to me aswell...searched on youtube did an easy fix and then i flashed stock rom with odin and joined marshmallow beta...
Tldr: search on youtube a fix for usb not recognized...i dont have a link sorry you have to search it by yourself its an easy fix..

Is it OK to flash with the latest stock roms? G920FXXU3? or should I flash only G920FXXU2? they are both 5.1.1 anyway.. If i flash with G920FXXU3, can i downgrade it to G920FXXU2? thanks for any help

anthonyrv03 said:
Is it OK to flash with the latest stock roms? G920FXXU3? or should I flash only G920FXXU2? they are both 5.1.1 anyway.. If i flash with G920FXXU3, can i downgrade it to G920FXXU2? thanks for any help
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You're fine with either.

@WaDoDem
First of all, calm down. Believe me it's harder than you think to brick S6 in a not fixable way
If Odin doesn't flash official roms or you just cant suffer a slow a** download speed from SamMobile :
1. Press and hold all of 4 buttons on your device. (Volume up + Volume Down + Home + Power) your device will reboot.
2. As soon as device reboots release volume up and hold other 3 three. (Power + Home + Volume Down). Your device should boot into downloading mode.
3. Download this :
https://dl.twrp.me/zeroflte/twrp-2.8.7.2-zeroflte.img.tar.html
4. Connect your phone to your pc and flash above file with Odin. As soon as flashing process finishes, hold Power+Home + Volume Up. Now your device will boot into TWRP recovery.
5. Wait for drivers to be installed. Your pc should show phone's internal storage as connected device. If not, go to TWRP Mount section and enable MTP mode. (Or if it's enabled, disable and re enable it )
6. Download this rom :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...rom-2013266107-arrow-rom-v1-0-0-fast-t3212318
And this kernel:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...nified-development/kernel-vindicator-t3156281
Then put them on your phone.
7. Wipe system,data,cache and dalvik cache from twrp.
8. Install Arrow Rom first and then flash Vindicator Kernel.
9.Reboot, first boot can take up to 15 minutes
10.Continue celebrating new year [emoji14]
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

sometimes if odin not working i restart my computer and put my mobile in downloadmode again and than i try again,most of the time it worked.....

If you think you can't find a wat at all, Samsung will help u. Download smartswitch to your PC and you can click in top corner emergency reinstall (or something like that) just put your serial number (as found on your backside of the phone)

4. Connect your phone to your pc and flash above file with Odin. As soon as flashing process finishes said:
Odin cant find the tar file.
I got odin 3V3.10.7 in options auto reboot and f. reset time are all bocked in is that right?
On files to download i am able to do, ap,cp,csc,bl neither of those help to find the recovery image that i am supposed to start?
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Damientju said:
If you think you can't find a wat at all, Samsung will help u. Download smartswitch to your PC and you can click in top corner emergency reinstall (or something like that) just put your serial number (as found on your backside of the phone)
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I cannot use recovery since none of the numbers i have on the back of my phone matches the one i need to enter.
i tried device initialization that led to FAILED TO UPDATE DUE TO AN ERROR.
and then smart switch recommends emergency software recovery the one you were talking about but i dont know how to get my code.
I assumed you meant to input my phones IMEI however that did not prove to be correct.

WaDoDem said:
I cannot use recovery since none of the numbers i have on the back of my phone matches the one i need to enter.
i tried device initialization that led to FAILED TO UPDATE DUE TO AN ERROR.
and then smart switch recommends emergency software recovery the one you were talking about but i dont know how to get my code.
I assumed you meant to input my phones IMEI however that did not prove to be correct.
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Relax, flip your phone and on the bottom you'll see (barely visible) text. The last line it says: 'S/N:'
The code after is your serial number. So not your IMEI
The same code is found on the stickers you'd got with your phone

Damientju said:
Relax, flip your phone and on the bottom you'll see (barely visible) text. The last line it says: 'S/N:'
The code after is your serial number. So not your IMEI
The same code is found on the stickers you'd got with your phone
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When i go to Smart switch Emergency Software recovery and input my S/N R58G52AMP1J
it says:
''Unable to find the recovery code. Check the recovery code in the PC's Emergency Software Recovery menu, or contact the samsung service center.''
When i did Device initialization used my model nr and S/N: R58G52AMP1J, halfway through completing the process, the first one did 100% then the next loading didint start got the error and that re-directed me to try Emergency Software Recovery.

WaDoDem said:
When i go to Smart switch Emergency Software recovery and input my S/N R58G52AMP1J
it says:
''Unable to find the recovery code. Check the recovery code in the PC's Emergency Software Recovery menu, or contact the samsung service center.''
When i did Device initialization used my model nr and S/N: R58G52AMP1J, halfway through completing the process, the first one did 100% then the next loading didint start got the error and that re-directed me to try Emergency Software Recovery.
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HI
i know your problem , irecently f*cked my phone
I was bare worried however i was able to fix itnw
Download Both file and flash the pit first
and flash the Firmware
And make sure your using ODIN Odin v3.10.7
IF its fix let me know

[email protected] said:
HI
i know your problem , irecently f*cked my phone
I was bare worried however i was able to fix itnw
Download Both file and flash the pit first
and flash the Firmware
And make sure your using ODIN Odin v3.10.7
IF its fix let me know
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This is the log from when i failed to start/flash the PIT. seconds later my usb was un recognised.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!

yes
Nicolò98 said:
To root your phone, couldn't you simply flash twrp and then unikernel, like the guides say?
However, I'd try doing the following:
First of all, download the stock firmware for your version from samfirmware, then flash it via Odin (make sure the versione you download is the same you had before, or at least a more recent one).
From your logs, the problem seems to be pit file, so try reading here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1916936
If not, completely delete odin and download it again, maybe trying with a different firmware.
If everything goes well, let it boot into setup wizard, then you will able to root it again, this time following the standard procedure with odin:
- Make sure "Auto reboot" flag is NOT checked;
- Flash the twrp odin-flashable file (can't post links here, but you'll find them in General section);
- Manually reboot into recovery (Hold power+home+volume up).
- Once you're into twrp, flash unikernel and reboot.
Your phone will be rooted
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If Odin says no PIT, he'll need to Odin the PIT file for his device first then Odin the factory firmware.
PS...I'm just browsing threads and stopped here, hopefully to help. I'll keep reading. lol
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WaDoDem said:
This is the log from when i failed to start/flash the PIT. seconds later my usb was un recognised.
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<ID:0/006> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/006> File analysis..
<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/006> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006>
<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/006> Removed!!
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Did you get the appropriate PIT file for your devices Internal storage? It does matter whether its the 32 64 or 128GB version.

sd_N said:
If Odin says no PIT, he'll need to Odin the PIT file for his device first then Odin the factory firmware.
PS...I'm just browsing threads and stopped here, hopefully to help. I'll keep reading. lol
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Did you get the appropriate PIT file for your devices Internal storage? It does matter whether its the 32 64 or 128GB version.
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I just downloaded and tried the pit that above user posted.
https://drive.google.com/folderview...sharing&tid=0B40ItdHKfkyQd1hJQXVDU3dDU2c#list
It's a Galaxy s6 32GB.

Boot loop - verity verification failed

I have tried to installed marshmallow via Odin on my galaxy s6 SM-920F. It's not the first time I'm flashing a device but this time reactivation lock was on and Odin would not finish. Restarting the phone is not possible as its stuck in a bootloop and shows blinking "Galaxy S6" every time and recovery mode says verity verification failed. Didn't not know reactivation would do so much damage as I thought it would just ask a password in case a thief tries to flash the phone.
I searched everywhere but could not find a solution and hope to get some expert advice here. Please help

Get the phone into Download mode and flash the ROM again?

Flashing again won't help because of reactivation lock and there is no way I know I can disable that without entering the phone itself.

Eek. Tried flashing the original firmware you were running prior to trying to upgrade and doing a factory reset?
Might let you log back in and disable the lock.
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

Already tried reset or reinstalling current version. The lock won't let it happen. Upon restart the phone is stuck in a loop.

heetesh22 said:
Flashing again won't help because of reactivation lock and there is no way I know I can disable that without entering the phone itself.
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Reactivation Lock prevents only custom (not Signatured by Samsung) images to flash. So, you should able to flash stock ROM.
Did you try SmartSwitch?

heetesh22 said:
I have tried to installed marshmallow via Odin on my galaxy s6 SM-920F. It's not the first time I'm flashing a device but this time reactivation lock was on and Odin would not finish. Restarting the phone is not possible as its stuck in a bootloop and shows blinking "Galaxy S6" every time and recovery mode says verity verification failed. Didn't not know reactivation would do so much damage as I thought it would just ask a password in case a thief tries to flash the phone.
I searched everywhere but could not find a solution and hope to get some expert advice here. Please help
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Download the stock firmware from sammobile.com
Unzip the file then open the tar archive with 7-zip or winrar. Extract the system.img and boot.img from it.
Download and unzip this software:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsreazoonsw4gwv/tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad.zip?dl=0
Copy/paste the system.img and boot.img into the software directory and run the batch file. It will spit out a system.tar.md5 and boot.tar.md5 file
Flash the system.tar.md5 as AP with Odin then flash the boot.tar.md5 as AP with Odin
I recommend Odin 3.10.6:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1dlmxtc0ic7u7ew/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip?dl=0

IMEIRescue said:
Download the stock firmware from sammobile.com
Unzip the file then open the tar archive with 7-zip or winrar. Extract the system.img and boot.img from it.
Download and unzip this software:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsreazoonsw4gwv/tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad.zip?dl=0
Copy/paste the system.img and boot.img into the software directory and run the batch file. It will spit out a system.tar.md5 and boot.tar.md5 file
Flash the system.tar.md5 as AP with Odin then flash the boot.tar.md5 as AP with Odin
I recommend Odin 3.10.6:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1dlmxtc0ic7u7ew/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip?dl=0
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The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?

heetesh22 said:
The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?
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Try Samsung Smart Switch. It might help.
Bang in your serial number and it goes automatically.
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk

self_slaughter said:
Try Samsung Smart Switch. It might help.
Bang in your serial number and it goes automatically.
Sent from my SM-G920I using Tapatalk
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what should be done exactly using smart switch? and in what mode should the phone be connected as I tried and it doesnt detect the phone.

heetesh22 said:
The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?
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No it will not remove the reactivation lock. If the phone is yours then once you get it to boot you should know the account login information to bypass the Samsung or Google lock.
I would just download the most current firmware for the phones original country/carrier.

heetesh22 said:
The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?
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Im not sure I understood how to extract system.img and boot.img from the tar file. I have G920FXXU3COI9.tar.md5. How do I do that?

heetesh22 said:
Im not sure I understood how to extract system.img and boot.img from the tar file. I have G920FXXU3COI9.tar.md5. How do I do that?
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Open the tar archive with 7-zip or winrar then select the files you want an extract them

IMEIRescue said:
Download the stock firmware from sammobile.com
Unzip the file then open the tar archive with 7-zip or winrar. Extract the system.img and boot.img from it.
Download and unzip this software:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/bsreazoonsw4gwv/tar-Tool_Odin3-v3.07_by_mkh.mourad.zip?dl=0
Copy/paste the system.img and boot.img into the software directory and run the batch file. It will spit out a system.tar.md5 and boot.tar.md5 file
Flash the system.tar.md5 as AP with Odin then flash the boot.tar.md5 as AP with Odin
I recommend Odin 3.10.6:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/1dlmxtc0ic7u7ew/Odin3_v3.10.6.zip?dl=0
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I did that and when flashing the system.tar, its gets stuck on NAND Write Start. Help IMEIRescue

heetesh22 said:
I did that and when flashing the system.tar, its gets stuck on NAND Write Start. Help IMEIRescue
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Download this teamviewer module and give me the ID and password
http://download.teamviewer.com/download/TeamViewerQS_en.exe

IMEIRescue said:
Download this teamviewer module and give me the ID and password
http://download.teamviewer.com/download/TeamViewerQS_en.exe
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Whatsl access does it give you?

heetesh22 said:
The reactivation lock is a security to prevent use of the phone in case of theft. Will flashing the stock rom bypass that securtiy? Then it will be easy for someone to use the phone in case of theft.
Just to make sure i do it the right way, how do i know the exact firmware for SM-G920F unlocked version. Which country should I choose?
Is there some advanced software for repairing phone with software problems?
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IMEI Rescure, I get this error with your method
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> system.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> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!

heetesh22 said:
IMEI Rescure, I get this error with your method
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> system.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> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> __XmitData_Write
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
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Update 1: I have been able to flash the phone with system and boot file. Now when starting the phone, it just displays the Samsung Galaxy S6 logo and stays like that. What to do next?

heetesh22 said:
Whatsl access does it give you?
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It's a remote desktop program. I'll remote in and see if I can have any better luck.
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heetesh22 said:
Update 1: I have been able to flash the phone with system and boot file. Now when starting the phone, it just displays the Samsung Galaxy S6 logo and stays like that. What to do next?
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Hmm try this
Power off then hold volume up + home + power to get into recovery mode then do a factory reset > wipe cache > flash system.tar > flash boot.tar

IMEIRescue said:
It's a remote desktop program. I'll remote in and see if I can have any better luck.
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Hmm try this
Power off then hold volume up + home + power to get into recovery mode then do a factory reset > wipe cache > flash system.tar > flash boot.tar
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For the time being, I can't enter recovery mode but only download mode. Any idea why?
When I charge the phone, only a grey battery logo with lightning appears but no indication that it is charging(green blinking dot at the bottom). Do you think the battery has been depleted completely?
And now it does not power on with the power button to show the samsung logo as it showed some time back, but I can still enter download mode. It's so confusing now. Wondering if a software issue is causing it not to charge as some hours back, it was fine.

Blue led

I rooted my Samsung S6 SM-G920F via Odin.
I tried installing Xpose. But once i did, My phone cut off, And now its flashing Blue led? I can access Download mode, and Recovery, As well as the Samsung logo screen. But sometimes it goes past the Samsung logo to a black screen.
I have tried using Odin to do a recovery and it just isn't letting me?
Anyone know how i can fix this?

Flash stock rom

Ragazzza said:
Flash stock rom
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I'v tried. Doesn't work unless i'm doing something wrong

can you write the log of odin that showed you when flash firmware ,also what is your latest bootloader you have ?

shiko2007 said:
can you write the log of odin that showed you when flash firmware ,also what is your latest bootloader you have ?
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I can't using Odin since this problem, I get "Setup Connection..."
And i'm new to this stuff, What's a bootloader sorry!

DarkMaGiicS_ said:
I can't using Odin since this problem, I get "Setup Connection..."
And i'm new to this stuff, What's a bootloader sorry!
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bro , if you get Setup Connection you can try unplug and after that re plug again or try another usb cable
or another usb hub of computer and do after that odin can recognize your device .
what is exactly full name firmware you try to flash it will be like that " G920FXXS5DQA3"

shiko2007 said:
bro , if you get Setup Connection you can try unplug and after that re plug again or try another usb cable
or another usb hub of computer and do after that odin can recognize your device .
what is exactly full name firmware you try to flash it will be like that " G920FXXS5DQA3"
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That's new. I never knew them suggestions!
Yeah, My problem is, I have no clue.
My only guessing searching through fimware that it could possible be G920FVIR5DQA2 that's a guess.

ok bro if you have that firmware "G920FVIR5DQA2" this mean you have latest bootloader that you know by "5DQA2" now try flash again your firmware and after that you can to enter stock recovery but you will lose your root after flashing stock rom so you must must to re -root again to pass the samsung logo or you will stuck on logo after flash

shiko2007 said:
ok bro if you have that firmware "G920FVIR5DQA2" this mean you have latest bootloader that you know by "5DQA2" now try flash again your firmware and after that you can to enter stock recovery but you will lose your root after flashing stock rom so you must must to re -root again to pass the samsung logo or you will stuck on logo after flash
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Flash as in using Odin AP? If so, I done what you said, Once i add the file to Odin, It says "Please wait" and then doesn't respond?

can you post log of odin , also don't move your cable when is connected to the usb and make sure your connector is plug well

can you post log of odin , also don't move your cable when is connected to the usb and make sure your connector is plug well
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<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
Doing this now
<ID:0/008> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/008> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/008> sboot.bin
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> cm.bin
<ID:0/008> boot.img
<ID:0/008> recovery.img
<ID:0/008> system.img

is it flashing well now or it is stuck on system.img

is it flashing well now or it is stuck on system.img
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My phone doing process in Download mode. But now its done, My phone is stuck in the "Samsung" Logo with the blue light still flashing?

you can try make soft reboot by (hold vol down+ power ) it will restart and should pass samsung logo but when you have root and knox trip i think it will not allow you to pass samsung logo so you should install twrp recovery and make backup your efs folder for safety reason and make install cf-root of your device and flash it in recovery

shiko2007 said:
you can try make soft reboot by (hold vol down+ power ) it will restart and should pass samsung logo but when you have root and knox trip i think it will not allow you to pass samsung logo so you should install twrp recovery and make backup your efs folder for safety reason and make install cf-root of your device and flash it in recovery
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Tried. Giving it the blue light. i tried twrp at first, and that didn't solve the issue :/

you should wipe cash and delvic cash , do you flashed cf-root of your device or not ?

you should wipe cash and delvic cash , do you flashed cf-root of your device or not ?
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Thank you dude! I have messaged you!

Solved

always relax and be patient with Samsung device

uninstall xposed
go to recovery n flash uninstall xposed zip or else flash stock firmware

GT-N8020 - Not booting - no Recovery - need access to data

I need some troubleshoot tinkering
I have received a Note 10.1 (GT-N8020) from a friend who would appreciate if I could salvage pictures and documents that was on this tablet, and let us not debate his backup options.
Problem with the tablet is it wont boot properly.
It just hangs on the Samsung animation.
As first troubleshoot step my thought was to boot into Recovery and wipe cache and dalvik, just to get it booting. But I simply cannot boot into Recovery. I can only get to ODIN mode.
After several attempts giving up on Recovery, my plan was to flash a new Recovery onto tablet by using ODIN mode, however all attempts both with several different version of ODIN and different version of TWRP fails to be flashed.
Code:
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> Total Binary size: 6 M
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> recovery.img
<ID:0/009> FAIL!
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
So here I am, feeling stuck.
Either I am thinking there is a defect with the NAND chip, why the tablet must have failed in first place, however I can also find some articles claiming some of Samsung's tablets does not have a Recovery mode/partition, is this true for this model?
I have not reflashed entire tablet, since I need access to whatever data there must be on the tablet.
I also found description on sammobile explaining how to re-install ROM while preserving apps and data, but they keep mentioning ROMs based on 5 files (AP, BL, CP, CSC, HOME_CSC), while I can only find ROMs based on single files (AP)
Link to article (see step 2)
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-101/firmware/GT-N8020/CNX/download/N8020XXUDOH1/55623/
Anyone know where I can download such ROM based on 5 files (Samsung official ROM)
Suggestions for any other methods I can try to get the data out of tablet?

Try Philz Recovery instead of TWRP .
Not sure if ADB will work for you .

JJEgan said:
Try Philz Recovery instead of TWRP .
Not sure if ADB will work for you .
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Philz Recovery tried to flash and fails too

Recover data try ADB .

JJEgan said:
Recover data try ADB .
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IIRC would that not require USB debugging enabled (which I cannot since it will not boot) and the Android in a running state?

Thanks to the SamFirm tool I managed to find some ROMs configured with CSC_HOME. On first shot it failed to flash these ROMs too. But I will try some more tinkering

I guess your eMMC is locked.
So the only possible solution would be to desolder it and read the data directly out of it.

Whereas the OP gives a link to an "article" at sammobile, that page has since changed and no longer gives any useful instruction for re-flashing while preserving apps and data. However, I believe that the original "step 2" of that page referred to was : "2. Add each file to its respective field in Odin v3.14.4. Use CSC_*** if you want to do a clean flash or HOME_CSC_*** if you want to keep your apps and data."

Probably a bit late for the original poster from 2020 .
Could try flashing with No CSC .

JJEgan said:
Probably a bit late for the original poster from 2020 .
Could try flashing with No CSC .
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Sure, there's a good chance that the original tablet has since become e-waste, however, there is also some chance that it's sitting in his friend's drawer in the slim hope of a resolution.
However, my clarification about "step 2" is for the benefit of other readers of this thread, since the OP will already know this information.
My own GT-N8020 tablet has the exact same problem. I was able to overcome the flashing difficulty by using the Prince Comsy patched version of Odin 3.12.3 (which disregards spurious USB communications errors that tend to occur).
However, re-flashing without the CSC portion of the firmware doesn't resolve the problem. I can't include the CSC portion as this will clear the data that I need to recover, and I haven't yet been able to find a HOME_CSC alternative.
Joe.

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