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Problems with my Gear S2

Hi. I recently purchased a second hand Gear S2. I managed to connect it to a Huawei P10, but after turning off the bluetooth by mistake and re-enabling it, the watch asks to do a Factory Reset in order to connect with a device that was already connected with it before . After that, I managed to connect it with my older Glaxy A3 2017 and tried to update the software, but surprise, a pop-up shows saying "Your Gear has been modified. Software Update is not avaible.". Ideas how to fix that? Or this issue is because my Gear S2 (purchased second hand) is a Live Demo Unit?

Live Demo Unit
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Look at Rear Case/Back Cover...
In theory you will find... NOT FOR SALE...
Anyway... if you know which exact model name...
SM-R720X
or
SM-R732X
or
You can flash Retail Firmware... via netOdin...
Better you choose correct Firmware, according to Model Name...
Only as info.
Best Regards

adfree said:
Look at Rear Case/Back Cover...
In theory you will find... NOT FOR SALE...
Anyway... if you know which exact model name...
SM-R720X
or
SM-R732X
or
You can flash Retail Firmware... via netOdin...
Better you choose correct Firmware, according to Model Name...
Only as info.
Best Regards
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Yeah, it says Not For Sale. Model number is SM-R720X. Can you please give me a link for firmware download?

Check first Firmware on Device... with this Code:
Code:
*#1234#
Problem with LDU... Live Demo Unit
Since EPK5 it looks like Firmware detect LDU... and disable WiFi for use with netOdin...
And for valid FOTA use... you need "valid" Sales Code/CSC + Firmware Combination... otherwise you can again not update via Samsung FOTA...
Best Regards

adfree said:
Check first Firmware on Device... with this Code:
Code:
*#1234#
Problem with LDU... Live Demo Unit
Since EPK5 it looks like Firmware detect LDU... and disable WiFi for use with netOdin...
And for valid FOTA use... you need "valid" Sales Code/CSC + Firmware Combination... otherwise you can again not update via Samsung FOTA...
Best Regards
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When entering the code *#1234#, the watch shows AP : R720XXU2AOIL and CSC : R720OXX2AOIL .
Also seem like the computer can find the AP connection from the watch and also it can connect, and netOdin does detect the watch too.

Try FIRST with older BOKK Firmware:
https://www.file-upload.net/download-12731427/smR720_BOKK_OXA.zip.html
Be carefully to download the 600 MB package... NOT any .EXE file.
I hope you will find netOdin + Instruction... otherwise ask...
Best Regards

adfree said:
Try FIRST with older BOKK Firmware:
I hope you will find netOdin + Instruction... otherwise ask...
Best Regards
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OK, after that, what do I need to do next?

If you successfully flashed BOKK Firmware...
You can check if valid Sales Code/SCS is set... and you have your languages...
Because you have now OXX region Firmware... and I have only OXA BOKK...
If BOKK is on device... check via Phone if you get FOTA Update...
If not... then post result...
So we could try something... to make it "compatible"...
Best Regards

adfree said:
If you successfully flashed BOKK Firmware...
You can check if valid Sales Code/SCS is set... and you have your languages...
Because you have now OXX region Firmware... and I have only OXA BOKK...
If BOKK is on device... check via Phone if you get FOTA Update...
If not... then post result...
So we could try something... to make it "compatible"...
Best Regards
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I successfully installed BOKK firmware and I have my language, which is in my case romanian, but in the Samsung Gear App, I still get the same error: Your Gear has been modified. Software updates are not available.

I still get the same error: Your Gear has been modified. Software updates are not available.
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Do you know SDB Tool?
You are able to work with it?
We could try to identify, why Gear Manager App detect some Modification...
Maybe they increased Security to identify SM-R720X...
Best Regards

adfree said:
Do you know SDB Tool?
You are able to work with it?
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No, I never heard of it so I don't know how it works.

As I can do the Samsung Gear in my rom custom .... to install it but try to run it tells me that the phone has been modified.

Have anyone reached out and found a solution then? 👨🏻‍🦯👨🏻‍

GEAR S3 Classic stuck on Startup screen

hi guys,
my watch is stuck on "Samsung Gear S3 Classic" startup screen after trying to change the CSC code via reflashing by this thread:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/how-to/succesfully-changed-csc-to-xar-to-t3718236
I have tried recovery mode and it still comes back to this screen.
I have tried reflashing it with NetOdin but the wireless downloading screen is stuck and never actually gets past the initial Wireless download screen with the pinwheel thing.
Whatever i do, it is stuck at the gear s3 classic screen and will not go past it.
is there any way to reset/reflash the gear without using the wireless download mode??
please help

Sorry...
Seems you are here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/help/wireless-mode-enter-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3710855
To change settings in netOdin is WRONG suggestion... but now is too late...
For reanimation you need USB cable...
Best Regards

adfree said:
Sorry...
Seems you are here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/help/wireless-mode-enter-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3710855
To change settings in netOdin is WRONG suggestion... but now is too late...
For reanimation you need USB cable...
Best Regards
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I managed to get the motherboard replaced by samsung.
Is there another thread i can follow to change the CSC code of the watch to USA? I am trying to get samsung pay in canada. may have been able to follow this thread and do it.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gea...ar-to-t3718236

Please check Link... is not working...
Meanwhile we have other method to change CSC...
With SDB Tool... no Flashing of Firmware required...
Code:
launch_app csc-manager.csc-pre-configuration
SDB Tool is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74585286&postcount=330
USA is XAR
Best Regards

adfree said:
Please check Link... is not working...
Meanwhile we have other method to change CSC...
With SDB Tool... no Flashing of Firmware required...
Code:
launch_app csc-manager.csc-pre-configuration
SDB Tool is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=74585286&postcount=330
USA is XAR
Best Regards
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does this method void my warranty? is this essentially ROOTing it?

Gear S3 will not boot after update

I had an update start on my gear S3, and I realized after a while it was apparently in a boot loop.
I tried a reset and that didnt work.
I got into the boot menu and got it into recovery, but that didnt boot wither. One time it said resetting but again stopped doing anything.
Anyone have any suggestions on a fix?

Model Name is important to know...
So you can try to flash Firmware with netOdin...
SM-R760?
SM-R765A?
Or something else?
Best Regards

Its model
SM-R760
adfree said:
Model Name is important to know...
So you can try to flash Firmware with netOdin...
SM-R760?
SM-R765A?
Or something else?
Best Regards
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netOdin + Instruction + Videos:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=73503787&postcount=150
Tizen 3 CQL1 Firmware for SM-R760 is here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/development/rom-samsung-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3755374
Best Regards

Samsung Gear S3 Sensors not working.

Hi,
After last update, the sensors are not working. I used Netodin to install the lower version but still it comes out that it did not solve the problem either. I guess I should stop looking for the solutions desperately as neither Samsung nor I can do anything about it. Bought this watch from Canada and have been desperately looking and following the forums where people are facing similar issue.
If any of you guys have any lead, Please keep this post updated. Samsung is simply ignoring the issue,

You could try if Combination Firmware maybe "resets" reinit Sensors...
Samsung has other "priority"...
As I still not know your Model Name...
So I have NO idea if maybe latest CRK2 do some "magic"... sensor related...
Still I have not killed my Sensors as it seems... So I have no idea how to help...
Still I suggest to increase research "skills"...
We can log if we want... with SDB Tool or by typing:
Code:
*#9900#
Nobody of use have Crystal Ball nor can smell Bits and Bytes...
Best Regards

model number SM-R760.

where can I find the combination firmware. I installed 2.3.2.4 by following the steps.

For SM-R760 Combination Firmware for instance here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/development/rom-samsung-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3746522
This is Tizen 3 CQL1...
WARNING!
This is Service/Factory Firmware... it looks different and so on...
But MAYBE it could reset Sensor problem.
MAYBE untested theory...
Combination Firmware is SINGLE file... only 1 file instead 3...
Simple select in netOdin for instance under AP...
OWN RISK!
Risk to brick is similar to flash any other Firmware through netOdin...
NOT try wrong Firmware... Really try only CQL1 Tizen 3...
And/or BQC2 FTMA Tizen 2.3... is valid:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/development/rom-samsung-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3588082
Suggestion...
A
Try CQL1 FT30 Combination Firmware...
B
Then flash BQC2 FTMA Combination
C
Then you can flash back to Stock Firmware of your choice...
Maybe try CQL1 Stock Firmware from here:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/gear-s3/development/rom-samsung-gear-s3-sm-r760-t3755374
The idea behind this "funny" chain...
Downgrade from Tizen 3 -> 2.3
Maybe Combination fix automatic something... but it is hard to test...
You can try by pressing these funny Icons... somewhere is Sensor test...
So hopefully after 3 times flashing with netOdin... maybe Sensors are alive again.
Sorry, only theory.
Untested...
And not 10000 % risk free...
Good luck.
Best Regards

I have flashed CRB1 FT30 Combination Firmware...
If I click on Icon with HW...
I can click around... and find if I want few usefull tests...
See Screenshots...
So in theory you can click in BQC2 FTMA Firmware and in CQL1 FT30 to check if something is diffferent or still "damaged"...
Most important info is on Pic 10...
PASS sounds good IMHO.
Please check your result...
Best Regards

Hi adfree,
Thank you so much. I am willing to flash that version. However, I did not understand what you said in second post with screen shots. Can you explain ut again? Thanks though.

I thought it is self explaining...
Flash Combination Firmware... then you will see these Icons...
Click Icon labeled with HW...
In theory simple task(s)...
Maybe if I have time.
I will flash BQC2 FTMA Combination Firmware... and check "Pic 10"...
In Tizen 2.3 if I remember correct I am able to capture Video...
Best Regards

Hi,
I flashed the firware. It shows fail in HW. Any other idea? I am flashing it back to previous software

I flashed the firware.
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Which?
CQL1 or BQC2?
Can you make Photo...
So we have something to compare.
Best Regards
Edit 1.
Look into this Thread/Post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77321440&postcount=7
The only difference between our watch is MCU version (checked using test mode, sensor hub, *#0*#):
My MCU version is BRO10 (Status: Fail) where as his MCU version is BR0118032200 (Status: Pass).
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Used the first link for CQL1

Your 10th image in which it says pass, mine says fail.

I missed the part where you said I should try CQL from a different link. Should I go for it?

Your 10th image in which it says pass, mine says fail.
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But in this Screenshot you see other text + digits... this is more important to know as Pass or Fail...
Look again into this post:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=77321440&postcount=7
Can you please complete text what you can see?
I have no Crystal Ball.
Thanx in advance.
Later I can check what I can see if I flash BQC2 FTMA Firmware...
No idea if output text not differ...
Maybe Sensor Hardware also have this Rollback Prevention sh i t...
And you can only update to higher Firmware... not downgrade...
I mean NOT Firmware for netOdin...
Sensors have also Firmware inside Firmware package...
Best Regards

I flashed CQL1 from the very first link you provided. I missed the part when you mentioned that i should use another link instead. Should i do it again?

Ill flash it again in some time and send you the screenshot

Wait for my next Screenshots... then more clear why...
I hope.
I need few hours before I have result...
Best Regards

Sure,
Ill wait for your reply. Thanks for helping.

Hi adfree,
Currently in the stock firmware. It shows the exact same screen when i installed that firmware.

Screenshot is taken from my SM-R760...
Some Google search leads to:
https://www.broadcom.com/products/wireless/gnss-gps-socs/bcm4774/
Location Hub chip integrates a GNSS receiver with a second-generation sensor hub function in a single chip.
It simultaneously supports Galileo, GPS, GLONASS, SBAS, QZSS and BeiDou satellite systems.
The unique architecture of the Location Hub and extra memory compared to BCM4773 (first generation) extends the battery life of the mobile device. The BCM4774 offloads the data calculations from the system applications processor (AP), enabling the AP to sleep for longer periods of time. Compared to the previous generation, the BCM4774 further improves the on-chip location accuracy. This enables a very efficient and accurate low-power background location.
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Seems this Combo chip is less 10 $ available
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-Pcs-BCM4774IUB2G-For-Samsung-S7-wifi-IC-module-chip-/142883725481
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1pcs-BCM47...007&algo=SIM.MBE&ao=1&asc=20131231084308&meid
%3Db694ce6d3b7343a6814dc7727b29345d%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D5%26rkt%3D12%26sd%3D142883725481%26itm%3D332725821408&_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109
IMHO
If WiFi still work... so not the whole chip dead... "only" Sensor part...
No idea if also higher Battery consum/draining...
On my Screenshots I can see... Sensor Hub Firmware changes for "every" Firmware...
Compared with CQL1 and BQC2...
If this chip is also in many other Samsung products...
Maybe answer is also in other Threads...
How to repair broken Firmware manually...
1pcs BCM4774IUB2G BCM47741UB2G wifi ic chip For Samsung S7
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Maybe search in Samsung S7 threads...
Code:
Template... clean
SENSORHUB
SELFTEST
INT Check:
Firmware Check
MCU Firm Version:
Bin Firm Version:
MCU name:
Combination FT30 CRB1
SENSORHUB
SELFTEST
INT Check:eek:K
Firmware Check
MCU Firm Version:BRO117120400
Bin Firm Version:BRO117120400
MCU name:BCM4774IUB2G
Combination FTMA BQC2
SENSORHUB
SELFTEST
INT Check:
Firmware Check
MCU Firm Version:BRO117032300
Bin Firm Version:BRO117032300
MCU name:BCM4774IUB2G
My results and template as text...
I know Broadcom Firmware is inside Firmware... rootfs.img
Combination FT30 CRB1 as example:
Code:
/usr/lib/firmware/BCM43012B0_002.001.021.0136.0140.hex
HEX file is ca. 150 KB
Questions only...
Has chip own memory for Firmware update of Chip?
Is it possible to manually "flash" ... maybe by Commands or Code or simple replace file
Need more time for study.
Best Regards

Question Watch 4 Classic (42mm)

Hello my friends
Please i need some help
I have Watch 4 Classic (42mm)
Model Number: SM-R885UZKAXAA
I need to flashing by oden becose is bricked
I need rom and and photo How to connect the USB cable to the watch
Please help me
Thank you in advance

I can try to help you...
Maybe first try to explain "bricked"...
?
Dead in black nothing on screen?
I am asking because meanwhile few variants of "bricked" known... also with Photos...
Best Regards

adfree said:
I can try to help you...
Maybe first try to explain "bricked"...
?
Dead in black nothing on screen?
I am asking because meanwhile few variants of "bricked" known... also with Photos...
Best Regards
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Thank you for helping me... The problem is that the watch does not work completely. It does a continuous restart with the Samsung logo only and restarts. At first I thought the problem was the battery. I replaced it and still the same problem... Many attempts were made to fix it, but to no avail I wanted to try flashing the ROM, hoping it would work with it.

You can enter Reboot Menu? By holding both keys...
I was able to kill my SM-R870 with stupid tests... then infinity loop and no chance to enter Download Mode...
Will try to find my Video...
USB Pinout should the same:
SM-R765F Teardown
Dear friends, I found that the LTE connection is very useful when you have to leave your mobile somewhere and you can get calls and notifications through mobile connection. I bought a Gear S3 LTE (R765) from a Singapore site because in Italy it...
forum.xda-developers.com
I have forgotten if i have Firmware... Need to look at my HDD...
Best Regards

Found my Video...
Rooting Galaxy Watch4
I've unlocked bootloader, got boot.img(hashes match in update.zip and my boot.img + it boots fine), patched it and vbmeta in tar by magisk 24.3, but when i flash new boot.img, it throws me "SECURE FAILED: BOOT" error on watch and system doesn't...
forum.xda-developers.com
I killed Recovery/Security and was not able to enter Download Mode... then killed by short circuit... because all soooo f%&ing tiny...
Only as Info.
Best Regards

Code:
COMBINATION_FAC_FBR0_R885USQU1AVJ1_FACFAC_CL25273841_QB57442443_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
I have only Combination Firmware... NO Stock Firmware.
And this FACtory Firmware is useless without eToken...
Sorry.
Best Regards

adfree said:
You can enter Reboot Menu? By holding both keys...
I was able to kill my SM-R870 with stupid tests... then infinity loop and no chance to enter Download Mode...
Will try to find my Video...
USB Pinout should the same:
SM-R765F Teardown
Dear friends, I found that the LTE connection is very useful when you have to leave your mobile somewhere and you can get calls and notifications through mobile connection. I bought a Gear S3 LTE (R765) from a Singapore site because in Italy it...
forum.xda-developers.com
I have forgotten if i have Firmware... Need to look at my HDD...
Best Regards
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First, thank you very much for everything you do for me.
* Yes i can enter to reboot menu and from and Among the options from the list I choose only download usb (Only this option works at the moment)
* About USB pinout I think is same and
I am professional in the welding issue. so I am not afraid of his problems.
Now I only need the Frimware file SM-R885

adfree said:
Code:
COMBINATION_FAC_FBR0_R885USQU1AVJ1_FACFAC_CL25273841_QB57442443_REV00_user_mid_noship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5
I have only Combination Firmware... NO Stock Firmware.
And this FACtory Firmware is useless without eToken...
Sorry.
Best Regards
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Please If you can upload this Firmware i will to try with it .