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sw rev check fail device 5 binary 4

i have a galaxy s6 (SM-G920F)and it failed in an update and got stuck in a bootloop,i tried reflashing stock rom (6.0.1),ive tried smartswitch but nothing is working I cant get into recovery either,when I tried reflashing stock rom with odin it came up with sw rev check fail device 5 binary 4,any ideas what this means? as far as I can tell its a bootloader problem

god1980 said:
i have a galaxy s6 (SM-G920F)and it failed in an update and got stuck in a bootloop,i tried reflashing stock rom (6.0.1),ive tried smartswitch but nothing is working I cant get into recovery either,when I tried reflashing stock rom with odin it came up with sw rev check fail device 5 binary 4,any ideas what this means? as far as I can tell its a bootloader problem
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Use smartswitch emergency recovery , samsung have put in place some issues with the Bootloader, moreso if you're on a newer bootloader then you cannot install a firmware which has a lower bootloader

sofir786 said:
Use smartswitch emergency recovery , samsung have put in place some issues with the Bootloader, moreso if you're on a newer bootloader then you cannot install a firmware which has a lower bootloader
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ive tried smartswitch and it just says SM-G920F does not support initialization please contact customer services

same problem here, any luck finding a solution?

god1980 said:
ive tried smartswitch and it just says SM-G920F does not support initialization please contact customer services
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When you downloaded your firmware for odin, was it the very newest update? Or an old one, I've noticed some older firmwares fail to flash due to being on a newer bootloader

bogdanserban said:
same problem here, any luck finding a solution?
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I have same issue, all the stock software out there seem to be dated where can I new stock firmware? I have Samsung S 6 from tmobile SM-G920T1.

This is my problem:
device: galaxy s6 edge tmobile
system status: custom
sw rev. check fail. device:5, binary: 2
what should I do?

i solved same problem. Just flash full nougat 7.0 via odin, don't flash MM 6.0.1.

rezstrk said:
i solved same problem. Just flash full nougat 7.0 via odin, don't flash MM 6.0.1.
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from where to download?

dohcvtec said:
from where to download?
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here! have fun!
For 920F
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0b2ginGifb-U2VzdUtzRmJTYm8/view

rezstrk said:
here! have fun!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0b2ginGifb-U2VzdUtzRmJTYm8/view
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thanks. I'll get back to you and let you know what happened. thanks again!

dohcvtec said:
thanks. I'll get back to you and let you know what happened. thanks again!
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I also had the same issue on SW REV DEVICE 5 BINARY 4
I downloaded the Nougat 7.0 United Kingdom/Ireland and flashed using Odin and now my S6 is up and running. You can try it too.
I had tried other versions with no success.

Do you know wjere I can find Nougat for s6 edge, USA T-Mobile? Thanks

dohcvtec said:
Do you know wjere I can find Nougat for s6 edge, USA T-Mobile? Thanks
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Yo, did you get it fixed? My phone for tmobile cant get passed flashing

vandres1975 said:
Yo, did you get it fixed? My phone for tmobile cant get passed flashing
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Hey, nope. Didn't manage to get passed it. Nothing so far. Really looking for some help on that issue but no luck so far. If I come up with a solution, I will post it here.

Dang that sucks, idk what I'm going to do to unbrick it.

dohcvtec said:
Hey, nope. Didn't manage to get passed it. Nothing so far. Really looking for some help on that issue but no luck so far. If I come up with a solution, I will post it here.
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Hey, so I have the bootloader problem too and I think we have to wait for the nougat update for the type of phone you have. I have a galaxy s6 tmobile so I think I have to get nougat and flash that when it comes out for tmobile. You have to do the same I think but for now Im gonna send it to samsung and act dumb. Hopefully maybe they fix it and send it back. Do you think they will accept my phone though? It was rooted and had nemesis rom. for nougat port from s7 edge. Also current binary is: Samsung Official. System Status is: Custom. They can see knox is tripped since the counter is void: 1.

vandres1975 said:
Hey, so I have the bootloader problem too and I think we have to wait for the nougat update for the type of phone you have. I have a galaxy s6 tmobile so I think I have to get nougat and flash that when it comes out for tmobile. You have to do the same I think but for now Im gonna send it to samsung and act dumb. Hopefully maybe they fix it and send it back. Do you think they will accept my phone though? It was rooted and had nemesis rom. for nougat port from s7 edge. Also current binary is: Samsung Official. System Status is: Custom. They can see knox is tripped since the counter is void: 1.
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Hey, it depends if you have warranty on the phone or not. If you have warranty, it will not cover your expenses because it's void after unlocking bootloader and rooting. If you don't have warranty and you are paying them anyways, they should have no trouble accepting it. Who would deny taking money. I hope they can fix it for you and I'm sorry we couldn't figure out how to. What you said about Nougat is true. I have checked that information as well. There is no Nougat for TMobile yet. We just have to wait. Again, in the mean time if I fix it, I will post my solution here.

dohcvtec said:
Hey, it depends if you have warranty on the phone or not. If you have warranty, it will not cover your expenses because it's void after unlocking bootloader and rooting. If you don't have warranty and you are paying them anyways, they should have no trouble accepting it. Who would deny taking money. I hope they can fix it for you and I'm sorry we couldn't figure out how to. What you said about Nougat is true. I have checked that information as well. There is no Nougat for TMobile yet. We just have to wait. Again, in the mean time if I fix it, I will post my solution here.
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Alright.

dohcvtec said:
Do you know wjere I can find Nougat for s6 edge, USA T-Mobile? Thanks
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Try the first one from the top from here http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?q=sm+g920t&exact=1
with Odin v3.12.3

Am I bricked ? pls HELP!!

Hi guys,
yesterday I made update of Renovate ROM like other days. First of all I updated new firmware (G950FXXU1AQG5) and restarted to recovery (via TRWP) again to make rom update. BUT...after firmware update my loved S8+ didnt reboot to recovery but freeze on Samsung LOGO. And now I can only start DOWNLOAD mode. There is no way to go to RECOVERY. No reaction on hotkeys, ADB command line doesnt work too...there is no way how to start RECOVERY mode.
I tried DOWNLOAD mode and ODIN to make firmware uploads again but ALWAYS Odin say <ID:0/007> FAIL! (DeviceInfo). So doesnt matter if I had try to upload firmware or complet stock rom or only BL and CL always ODIN give me error.
Please is there somebody who can help me with this terrible situation. I need my phone for everyday work....
Thanks 2 All

dc98 said:
Hi guys,
yesterday I made update of Renovate ROM like other days. First of all I updated new firmware (G950FXXU1AQG5) and restarted to recovery (via TRWP) again to make rom update. BUT...after firmware update my loved S8+ didnt reboot to recovery but freeze on Samsung LOGO. And now I can only start DOWNLOAD mode. There is no way to go to RECOVERY. No reaction on hotkeys, ADB command line doesnt work too...there is no way how to start RECOVERY mode.
I tried DOWNLOAD mode and ODIN to make firmware uploads again but ALWAYS Odin say <ID:0/007> FAIL! (DeviceInfo). So doesnt matter if I had try to upload firmware or complet stock rom or only BL and CL always ODIN give me error.
Please is there somebody who can help me with this terrible situation. I need my phone for everyday work....
Thanks 2 All
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Read this thread it might help ?
Read OP Post #1
Good luck
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s8/help/stuck-bootloop-flashing-aqg5-fix-t3636857

I'm no expert so take this as tip/question.
Are you using the latest Odin 3.12.3? http://odindownload.com/SamsungOdin/
You can download the bootloader AQF7 from here : https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195911671
Possible your tar/md5 is corrupt?
TWRP will be updated to work as soon as Samsung release the kernel source so that it can be updated to work. No ETA unfortunately

Flash a custom "Kernel"!

dc98 said:
Hi guys,
yesterday I made update of Renovate ROM like other days. First of all I updated new firmware (G950FXXU1AQG5)
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AQG5 isnt support yet, so phone dont start again like bootloop
download the old Bootloader : BL_G950FXXU1AQF7
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195911673
maybe CL : modem CP_G950FXXU1AQF7
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195911675
flash it over Odin , than restart the phone.
good luck

The new update locks the Exynos bootloader! Don't flash the new Bootloader!

B3501 said:
The new update locks the Exynos bootloader! Don't flash the new Bootloader!
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Same question as the other thread....where did you this information from?
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6

force70 said:
Same question as the other thread....where did you this information from?
sent from my Note FE, S8 plus, S7 edge or S6
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73084829
The best we can hope for is that its just enhanced security that can be overcome with the new sources when released. The worst outcome is they've locked the BL and its unlockable like the Snapdragon version which means we'll be stuck on the current BL and will be unable to install new updates that need a new BL.

B3501 said:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=73084829
The best we can hope for is that its just enhanced security that can be overcome with the new sources when released. The worst outcome is they've locked the BL and its unlockable like the Snapdragon version which means we'll be stuck on the current BL and will be unable to install new updates that need a new BL.
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Well considering that we can downgrade back to the previous BL....we know its not locked. Common sense really.
no need to start posting all over the board the BL is locked unless you have proof of it 100%.

force70 said:
Well considering that we can downgrade back to the previous BL....we know its not locked. Common sense really.
no need to start posting all over the board the BL is locked unless you have proof of it 100%.
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You can't downgrade unless you button mash which is most likely a bug. It's pretty obvious Samsung are trying to stop bootloader unlocking on the Exynos.

Batfink33 said:
You can't downgrade unless you button mash which is most likely a bug. It's pretty obvious Samsung are trying to stop bootloader unlocking on the Exynos.
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Im not sure what you mean exactly...i was talking about simply flashing the previous BL in Odin which people are doing.
And the exynos bootloaders do not and have never required unlocking because they are not locked to begin with.
Further to that this isnt the first time samsung pushed an update that broke twrp and root...its happened lots of times on sammy devices over the years... they will get it fixed no doubt.
Now that's not to say that they arent trying to prevent us from modding our devices...and it may happen at some point that the exynos does get locked...time will tell

force70 said:
Im not sure what you mean exactly...i was talking about simply flashing the previous BL in Odin which people are doing.
And the exynos bootloaders do not and have never required unlocking because they are not locked to begin with.
Further to that this isnt the first time samsung pushed an update that broke twrp and root...its happened lots of times on sammy devices over the years... they will get it fixed no doubt.
Now that's not to say that they arent trying to prevent us from modding our devices...and it may happen at some point that the exynos does get locked...time will tell
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It would ruin a lot of peoples phones if they did lock the Exynos versions and would be a very shady move.

Batfink33 said:
It would ruin a lot of peoples phones if they did lock the Exynos versions and would be a very shady move.
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Damn straight it would...No one loves sammy phones more than me but if they do that i wont buy another sammy device.

[ SM-G965U | SM-G965U1 ] ENG Boot files

SM-G965U
SM-G965U1
both on RBA firmware version
as Title says .
Still not tried by myself on my SM-G965U1

Would this give us root?

I heard the boot.img needs to match with corresponding firmware and userdata etc. or else phone won't boot. Maybe a wise soul would be able to find a solution!

do you flash these files using a modified odin or what? also do you flash to the AP slot or BL

I've read that if you have an MD5 file that it just goes into the AP slot. Haven't tried it yet.

Some brave souls need to try this ASAP

Having Engboot is nice but from last year's experience it may just mean flashing this will get SE Linux to be in permissive mode. Someone will still need to "inject" root and publish the method for the rest of us.

I flashed this "Engboot" and now my phone is complaining "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with unauthorized software & is locked. Call your mobile operator for additional support. Please note that repair/return for this issue may have additional cost.
Any ideas?

Odin back to original firmware
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Yes, thanks I am back to factory again. But wanted to see anything else that can be done to boot the "Engboot" as a path towards root.

I'm coming from a rooted galaxy s5 and I know we had to flash the ENG firmware to get root on 5.0
Sent from my SM-G965U using Tapatalk

Is ANYONE messing around with this? Or am I the only one?

I have flashed these already but there was binary mismatch error. I will be glad to test further if someone wants to guide specially since Samsung has patched the Samfail exploit.

VICosPhi said:
I have flashed these already but there was binary mismatch error. I will be glad to test further if someone wants to guide specially since Samsung has patched the Samfail exploit.
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How did you flash it?

Through ODIN. It flashed fine but phone was showing unauthorized software error and won't boot
Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk

Well I have a s9+ as a secondary phone right now so I could technically flash something if we are trying to obtain a root method. I'd want to have a pro to help me unbrick/fix my device if needed lol. Is there any root development going on right now?

How to flash? I tried odin but it says invalid. (Edit: Nevermind. Can't flash using usb c cables yet had to use c to a cable. Of course I got the same error. I am your test dummy I'll try anything what you got for me?

I'm stck in engineering mode :/
wolfgart said:
SM-G965U
SM-G965U1
both on RBA firmware version
as Title says .
Still not tried by myself on my SM-G965U1
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I flashed this along with the CSC and it actually booted! Got lot's of cool info. But now I'm stuck and can't odin back to stock! I get the sha256 error and modified odin won't work. What do?

Try the patched ODIN that someone posted in another thread v3.13.1
Sent from my SM-G965U1 using Tapatalk

I'm confused
Guess I'm coming from Europe where the only model of the the phone we use is "F" eg.sm-g955f, sm-g 965f..
I'm now in the us and I got a galaxy s9 sm-g965U1 ulocked online from the samsung store..
I then found out there is a sm-g965U... which is also unlock and unbranded for the USA... some one please tell me what difference is there between these two models... And If there is no difference why does it exist?

S7 in system install bootloop (I have read and tried what I could find)

Hello, My Sprint S7 was frp locked and I wanted to sim unlock it. I downloaded odin v3.12. ADB does not see the phone. I flashed with a firmware file. It is now in a boot loop where it says system install. At one time it came up and said it failed and to use Smart Switch emergency repair. I downloaded smart switch and it says unsupported device. I can put the phone in download mode. I have searched and gotten firmware. Everything I try fails in odin. Is it bricked for good or is there a way to fix it? Are there reputable companies that can unbrick it for a small fee? This site is tough to navigate and everytime I search it seems I come up with another place. One had a link to download firmware to flash and fix bricked phone but when I tried to open it my antivirus said it was full of adware. The phone is SM-G930P running 7.0. I was going to flash to a universal one or at&t. I can try odin and screenshot the results if I need to. I am willing to try about anything. Thanks in advance for any help. I have another one (they came as a pair) it is not frp locked but is simlocked. Not blacklistedd but it does show an unpaid balance. I cannot get a hold of the person I bought them from. I know what to check now though. Lesson learned.

KeithSherley said:
Hello, My Sprint S7 was frp locked and I wanted to sim unlock it. I downloaded odin v3.12. ADB does not see the phone. I flashed with a firmware file. It is now in a boot loop where it says system install. At one time it came up and said it failed and to use Smart Switch emergency repair. I downloaded smart switch and it says unsupported device. I can put the phone in download mode. I have searched and gotten firmware. Everything I try fails in odin. Is it bricked for good or is there a way to fix it? Are there reputable companies that can unbrick it for a small fee? This site is tough to navigate and everytime I search it seems I come up with another place. One had a link to download firmware to flash and fix bricked phone but when I tried to open it my antivirus said it was full of adware. The phone is SM-G930P running 7.0. I was going to flash to a universal one or at&t. I can try odin and screenshot the results if I need to. I am willing to try about anything. Thanks in advance for any help. I have another one (they came as a pair) it is not frp locked but is simlocked. Not blacklistedd but it does show an unpaid balance. I cannot get a hold of the person I bought them from. I know what to check now though. Lesson learned.
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If its stopping on sboot.bin install samfirm and download latest firmware then flash again

kpwnApps said:
If its stopping on sboot.bin install samfirm and download latest firmware then flash again
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Hey. Thanks for responding. I downloaded samfirm. It says device not supported. I have been searching around to make sure I try to flash the correct software. At this point I am not as concerned about sim unlocking as just getting it to boot up again. Is it possible I tried to go further back and an older bootloader bricked it? Thanks

KeithSherley said:
Hey. Thanks for responding. I downloaded samfirm. It says device not supported. I have been searching around to make sure I try to flash the correct software. At this point I am not as concerned about sim unlocking as just getting it to boot up again. Is it possible I tried to go further back and an older bootloader bricked it? Thanks
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Install firmware from updato.com and try again

kpwnApps said:
Install firmware from updato.com and try again
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Hey. I have been trying to download from updato. I guess the free download is not very good. It says 2 days and keeps disconnecting. Fianlly aborted when about halfway through. I have found another site to give a shot. Maybe I just did not have the correct file the first time. Thanks for checking in. I appreciate any input or ideas.
Btw, the other s7 I have is working. It is sim locked from Sprint. It is not listed as stolen or lost. To flash to Sprint would I just use the latest download? Thanks

KeithSherley said:
Hey. I have been trying to download from updato. I guess the free download is not very good. It says 2 days and keeps disconnecting. Fianlly aborted when about halfway through. I have found another site to give a shot. Maybe I just did not have the correct file the first time. Thanks for checking in. I appreciate any input or ideas.
Btw, the other s7 I have is working. It is sim locked from Sprint. It is not listed as stolen or lost. To flash to Sprint would I just use the latest download? Thanks
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The saga continues. I did download stock firmware. It still failed when trying to flash with Odin. I can get it to load the recovery menu and the download menu now. Before the recovery menu would not load. on the log the last two things say
xbl.elf
FAIL! (Auth)
I tried Kies and Switch, neither support the device. I am currently downloading a stock rom from SamFirm, once I figured out the exact way to type on model and region code. I will try that in a little while and search for odin auth fials for the s7.
Thanks again for the help. I have learned quite a bit and it is fascinating. Any thoughts on the fail would be greatly appreciated. I hope after I get the stock rom back I can find the correct process to unlock it.

S8+ g955f stuck at Samsung logo, bad flash

Hey everyone hope you're all well. I have an s8 plus that's not booting. Here's the events that transpired....
My nephew wanted it wiped so I went into recovery and it immediately started to install an update for some reason and wouldn't boot, so I told his brother to flash a stock ROM which he did and booted fine, but with one issue, it showed as 16gb instead of 64gb. At this point I downloaded a pit file and flashed it. I then flashed the stock ROM and it won't get past the Samsung logo.
This is the stock ROM I flashed, AP_G955FXXSADTI1_CL18920278_QB34109287_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9
I'm guessing I need to flash the correct pit file and then the stock ROM?
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks!

thedan55 said:
Hey everyone hope you're all well. I have an s8 plus that's not booting. Here's the events that transpired....
My nephew wanted it wiped so I went into recovery and it immediately started to install an update for some reason and wouldn't boot, so I told his brother to flash a stock ROM which he did and booted fine, but with one issue, it showed as 16gb instead of 64gb. At this point I downloaded a pit file and flashed it. I then flashed the stock ROM and it won't get past the Samsung logo.
This is the stock ROM I flashed, AP_G955FXXSADTI1_CL18920278_QB34109287_REV00_user_low_ship_meta_OS9
I'm guessing I need to flash the correct pit file and then the stock ROM?
Any advice would be appreciated
Thanks!
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Flash full firmware not just AP file. Flashing AP file only is more than likely the reason for difference in storage size.
No need for pit file. If it is needed it can be exacted from the firmware that you have downloaded.

I did flash all 4 files not just the ap. I only wanted to show the version etc
Now when I try to flash Odin says failed

What Odin version are you using
What errors in Odin
Can you post a copy of download mode and error in Odin

spawnlives said:
What Odin version are you using
What errors in Odin
Can you post a copy of download mode and error in Odin
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Absolutely. Odin3 3.13
I've also attached a picture of the rom files. For some reason there's 2 CSC files. I tried using both but same issue.

thedan55 said:
Absolutely. Odin3 3.13
I've also attached a picture of the rom files. For some reason there's 2 CSC files. I tried using both but same issue.
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1. CSC files
CSC file will wipe all apps and data ( same as out of the box )
HOME_CSC file will keep apps and data
2. The reason Odin is failing is you are trying to downgrade your firmware.
You are on bootloader version 11 the firmware you are flashing is on version 10. You can check in download mode to check bootloader version. There will be a line saying AP SWREV. The number after the letter B is your bootloader number.
Also in download mode down the bottom ( in red ) will tell the reason why it is failing.
You will have to find what firmware was flash before or wait for samsung to upgrade it's bootloader version.

spawnlives said:
1. CSC files
CSC file will wipe all apps and data ( same as out of the box )
HOME_CSC file will keep apps and data
2. The reason Odin is failing is you are trying to downgrade your firmware.
You are on bootloader version 11 the firmware you are flashing is on version 10. You can check in download mode to check bootloader version. There will be a line saying AP SWREV. The number after the letter B is your bootloader number.
Also in download mode down the bottom ( in red ) will tell the reason why it is failing.
You will have to find what firmware was flash before or wait for samsung to upgrade it's bootloader version.
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I see. The strange thing is that this is the firmware that my nephew flashed after it initially failed and it flashed with no errors. The errors only occurred after I tried to flash the pit file, which I'm guessing was a big mistake.
Right so I need to find a stock ROM with bootloader 11. Is there an indicator in the filename that will tell me the bootloader version?

Why do I get this message every day? Throw the darn thing out already.

thedan55 said:
I see. The strange thing is that this is the firmware that my nephew flashed after it initially failed and it flashed with no errors. The errors only occurred after I tried to flash the pit file, which I'm guessing was a big mistake.
Right so I need to find a stock ROM with bootloader 11. Is there an indicator in the filename that will tell me the bootloader version?
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Flashing the pit file should only fix the partition size and is generally not needed. Flashing the wrong pit file will cause issues. Doesn't effect the issue of trying to downgrading firmware.
As far I'm aware official samsung firmware is up to bootloader 10. Firmware should be downloaded from official site like sammobile or updato or pc apps like samfirm or frija
In regards to bootloader version ( official firmware ) it can be found in the firmware being downloaded.
Bootloader version will be the fifth number/letter from the right of firmware name.
eg:
G955FXXSADTI1 - A - bootloader version 10. I'm assuming the next bootloader version number will start with B
G955FXXU9DTF1 - 9 - bootloader version 9
The higher the number the higher the bootloader version.
Due to samsung anti róll back bootloader version cannot be downgraded.

Buy your nephew a damn phone

thedan55 said:
I see. The strange thing is that this is the firmware that my nephew flashed after it initially failed and it flashed with no errors. The errors only occurred after I tried to flash the pit file, which I'm guessing was a big mistake.
Right so I need to find a stock ROM with bootloader 11. Is there an indicator in the filename that will tell me the bootloader version?
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pego99 said:
Buy your nephew a damn phone
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I did buy him this phone. Just because it's a little messed up right now doesn't mean I should just thrown it out. This entire forum is dedicated to invigorating devices and keeping them going. XDA didn't accept the philosophy of throwing out devices when they can be repaired. I've been here long enough to know that.
Ffs people are still developing for the hp touchpad and m7 Windows devices!
Unsubscribe from this thread mate. Delete your replies so you don't notifications.
There's no need for your unhelpful comments when others are trying to be of assistance.

spawnlives said:
Flashing the pit file should only fix the partition size and is generally not needed. Flashing the wrong pit file will cause issues. Doesn't effect the issue of trying to downgrading firmware.
As far I'm aware official samsung firmware is up to bootloader 10. Firmware should be downloaded from official site like sammobile or updato or pc apps like samfirm or frija
In regards to bootloader version ( official firmware ) it can be found in the firmware being downloaded.
Bootloader version will be the fifth number/letter from the right of firmware name.
eg:
G955FXXSADTI1 - A - bootloader version 10. I'm assuming the next bootloader version number will start with B
G955FXXU9DTF1 - 9 - bootloader version 9
The higher the number the higher the bootloader version.
Due to samsung anti róll back bootloader version cannot be downgraded.
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Thank you very much for your replies. It's very much appreciated mate.
I did flash the pit file and subsequently got errors in odin. I want aware that I was trying to downgrade. I've download from official site and will try flashing today.
Again thanks for the help. Been a while since I've had to do this lol I think the last device I was rooting and roming was my note 3! The support for it is still going strong though!
Cheers

I guess at some point its best to move on. My grandsons S8 had the digitizer go bad tried to fix unsuccessfully bought him a used on on fleabay for $150.

@spawnlives thank you very much. Phone is back up running perfectly. Appreciate it mate
@pego99 that's a judgment call. Fair enough buying an s8 screen is 100 and new is 150 it would be reasonable to buy a new device. However this was a software issue which costs nothing to fix. Your posts in this thread are redundant and useless.

thedan55 said:
@spawnlives thank you very much. Phone is back up running perfectly. Appreciate it mate
@pego99 that's a judgment call. Fair enough buying an s8 screen is 100 and new is 150 it would be reasonable to buy a new device. However this was a software issue which costs nothing to fix. Your posts in this thread are redundant and useless.
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OK it costs nothing money wise but time but time is valuable. i.e. If you spend the next 6 months on this has it cost anything? Nope no out of pocket but a lot of time and nephew has no phone to use. BTW If you bought the phone in working condition how did it get screwed up anyway?

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OK it costs nothing money wise but time but time is valuable. i.e. If you spend the next 6 months on this has it cost anything? Nope no out of pocket but a lot of time and nephew has no phone to use. BTW If you bought the phone in working condition how did it get screwed up anyway?
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It took less than an hour to fix this phone, that's a cost I can stomach.
if you had actually READ the post instead of commenting asinine remarks them you would know how the phone for corrupted in the first place.
Please stop replying to this now.