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[Q] HELP! Need guide to flash back to stock rom honeycomb using odin

anyone can help me with this? i'm stuck in the bootloop. please.

Flashing Firmware with Odin
Get Odin v3.04 from here:https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/8
(Just extract the Odin folder)
You will also need to install the Samsung USB drivers for the device if you haven't installed KIES. Get them from here:https://androidfirmwares.net/Tools/Download/9
(Just install like any Windows program)
1. Just download the firmware version you want from the second or third posts and extract the .tar or .tar.md5 file in the archive and save it somewhere,for samsung read here ;http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
2. Reboot your phone to download mode.
To get download mode shut down the device. After it shuts off completely simultaneously press the Down volume key + press the power button .
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You should see a warning asking you to press volume up if you want to continue or volume down to cancel, press volume up. You are now in download mode!
3. Start Odin
4. If your ROM is a single .tar.md5 package click on the PDA button and browse to the .tar or .tar.md5 file that you extracted in step 1 and select it. This should like like the image below
5. DO NOT PUT .PIT FILE AND DO NOT, I REPEAT, DO NOT TICK REPARTITION.
Regardless of firmware version it's still the same methodology
6. Connect the USB cable and wait for any required drivers to install and the ID:COM section to turn blue like below
7. Click start to flash. If Odin hangs at setting up connection just unplug the USB cable and re-attach it, Odin should now resume
8. Do not disconnect the cable or turn off the device once the flash has started, it will reboot when it finishes.
If the firmware is from this thread it will not wipe your phone if you flash as recommended UNLESS I state that the firmware is a "WIPE" version.
PDA refers to the build version of the software/firmware
Phone refers to the baseband/modem version
CSC is the consumer software customisation and is specific to geographical region and carriers. It contains the software packages specific to that region, carrier branding and also APN settings for data connection, MMS etc for your service provider.
CSC has nothing to do with what languages the firmware supports and it will not add keyboard language support either.
.PIT refers to the partition information table you only need it if you screw up your partition table or if the firmware specifically requires it because of a change in the partition table layout. It's very likely you may never have to use this.
If the package only contains one .tar archive then it will have everything, pda+phone+csc, in the one file.
If it has multiple .tar archive then:
The .tar with modem in the name is the phone/baseband bit of the package
.tar with csc/multi-csc in the name is the csc bit of the package
.tar with code/PDA in the name is the PDA part of the firmware package
If this is the case you will need to put these .tar archives in the specific areas of Odin to flash the update. Refer to the images below.
You do not need to root or unroot the device to update the firmware.
Please ensure that KIES is closed and not running in the system tray! Kies doesn't like Odin, it's like the big brother who's always jealous that his little brother is getting to flash all the phones so he starts to flash block.
Regarding change logs. Samsung thinks firmware should be like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get and that all a big part of the surprise user experience program so they don't publish any change logs.

can i flash this honeycomb from ics? like downgrade. last time i do it, it bootloop.

I downgraded to 4.0.4 from ICS Honeycomb 3.2, but I had no problem bootloop...

madkhaz said:
can i flash this honeycomb from ics? like downgrade. last time i do it, it bootloop.
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yes you can... make sure to wipe cache/factory reset if you have a bootloop.

oh, really? thanks guys

Root my NOTE 3 SM-N900 Lollipop 5.0 - Problems

First of all, I am newb, kindly ignore silly replies till I am used to technical stuff, Very new to Android World.
I have upgraded to lollipop 5.0 properly from KitKat. Now planning to root my device to try more..
I have succesfully done following with guidance of http://forum.xda-developers.com/member.php?u=5375117 :
1. I am using following files as recommended, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58648567&postcount=297
Using odin 3.10
2. Followed instructions from this post http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58732404&postcount=345
I used that CF method once and it ended up tripping my knox counter. So I will just stick to the su method I used.
Once you launch odin. Make sure only the Autoreboot and F.Reset time boxes are ticked on the left side of Odin.
Then head over to the right side,Tick the box just before AP and then navigate to where you've downloaded the CWM. select it.
Now boot your phone into download mode (press power+volume down+ home), connect it to the PC and once that part written ID COM on odin goes green, click on start and wait for odin to do its thing.
Upon completion, your phone will reboot.
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Was able to complete this task properly, without any issues.
Now make sure you copy the super su zip file to your device storage then reboot into recovery (press power+volume up+home button) and flash the zip file.
Thats it. Your sm-n900 will be rooted.
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After following the above method. I am getting "signature verification failed of entire file" continuously. I also retried after removing the battery and replacing it back. But getting the same error.
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Tried removing battery + renamed the file to update.zip but nothing works.
I got another suggestion:
hat means the zip file is corrupted. Disable signature verification in CWM
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But there is no way I can find an option to disable signature verification in CWM for NOTE 3 SM-N900
Looking for expert advice.
So far, being little more comforable with android compared to my DAY 1 here.
Regards,

You need custom recovery to flash that .zip file via recovery. Stock recovery requires certain signature in the file.
You can use the CF-Auto-Root to root your phone, you can find it in Original Development section. Requires Odin for that.

Someguyfromhell said:
You need custom recovery to flash that .zip file via recovery. Stock recovery requires certain signature in the file.
You can use the CF-Auto-Root to root your phone, you can find it in Original Development section. Requires Odin for that.
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Dear sir,
Request you to kindly help me through step by step instructions.
I am a newb for sure but will never give up.
User helping me said no to go for cf-suto-root for some knox counter issues.
Kindly help what right file to download and go ahead with right stuff.
We have few more mobile to test everything. We keep getting

SwiftKey keyboard messed around many options SORRY

CF-Auto-Root is pretty much only method for Lollipop at the moment. Yes, it does trigger the KNOX Warranty Void flag though, look it up if you want to know what it means (voids warranty in certain regions apparently, definitely not in EU).
Instructions are in the first post of the CF-Auto-Root topic - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466423
I can post better instructions tomorrow, no time today.

I followed the above method, phone rooted properly.
But now I end up with phone not booting.. due to some mistake.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-3/help/unfortunately-applications-stopped-t3027814

Possibly hard-bricked NXT-L29

Hello guys, hope this is the right place.
I have a Bootloader unlocked Huawei Mate 8 NXT-L29, no carrier, Italy. It used to have root permissions (SuperSU) and custom recovery (TWRP), but at some point I decided to update to the newest EMUI with Android Nougat in a Beta but very stable release.
Before doing that, I flashed all stock firmware which I had previously downloaded a copy of using fastboot and it worked. I set the phone up, ran an update which was required to update to Nougat Beta and then factory reset-ed the phone.
Eventually, to get root, I followed a guide that said to flash the correct version of TWRP (worked), open it (worked), flash the Nougat update data zip file. I searched the internet for it and found a zip package that contained two zip files, one of them was called something like "update data only". Since the guide said "data" I only flashed data (which actually goes on the system partition). Once that was done, I flashed phh superuser zip, wiped data and rebooted.
The phone was working... Except that many important system packages were missing (basically all Huawei apps). I had to get through the setup using a USB keyboard, then I headed to playstore and downloaded SwiftKey. Among the apps missing: the file manager, the clock, the themes, health...
So I realized I actually had had to flash BOTH the zip files, not only "data", but instead of flashing it too right away, I went to TWRP and wiped system, data and boot partitions, to start over, with the intention of reflashing all the original Android 6.0 IMGs via fastboot and redoing the update and all. The wiping of system crashed saying that the partition could not be erased.
I plugged the phone in the computer via USB and issued a fastboot flash command to the system partition with the stock ROM image. It failed flashing "sparse image". I tried to at least return to stock recovery; it flashed, but when I tried to open it, it hanged on the "Your device is booting now..." message.
Boot does not seem to flash either.
After flashing back to TWRP, the custom recovery is still working, but the official one or the phone itself are not.
I even tried the dload method:
I formatted an SD Card as MSDOS/MBR with only one, primary, partition with a FAT32 file system. I copied the UPDATE.APP file into a folder called dload, which is the one and only folder on the SD card. Here's what my phone says about it: "Software install failed! Incompatibility with current version. Please download the correct update package." above a button to reboot the mobile.
If I try to boot the device it gets stuck on the "Your device is booting now..." line.
Trying bootloader relock from fastboot only spits out an error: "root type is risk". I don't even know what that means.
I really hope there is some way to save my handset, or maybe it's just kissed this world goodbye [emoji26]
ANY kind of help is greatly appreciated! And thank you all in advance.
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Use the noghat roll back for your cust. It works for that

c|nder said:
Use the noghat roll back for your cust. It works for that
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Hello c|nder, first of all thank you very much for your post. I am a bit confused. Where do I find this "roll back" you mentioned, and how do I flash it/apply it?
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Search for noughat roll back there will be a few of them, download the one that applies to you example 636 or whatever location the phone is branded and unzip the download and copy the update.App to dload\ on sd card is there is no dload folder make one. After that turn off phone. Press and hold all 3 buttons for 10 seconds it will go into update mode and once finished just download a firmware applicable for ur phone model and update it via update again .

Okay. Will try and let you know in a few minutes
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c|nder said:
Search for noughat roll back there will be a few of them, download the one that applies to you example 636 or whatever location the phone is branded and unzip the download and copy the update.App to dload\ on sd card is there is no dload folder make one. After that turn off phone. Press and hold all 3 buttons for 10 seconds it will go into update mode and once finished just download a firmware applicable for ur phone model and update it via update again .
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Does Russia/Asia/Middle East/Africa work for Europe, cause it's the only one I found
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Okay so the Russia one worked, though I had to dig a lot to find the Marshmallow file as Huawei thought it was a good idea to remove all official packages from the site. Now the phone is flashing. I'll update soon, but I believe it's gonna work now!
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Phone rebooted and is now on Huawei screen. Has been like this for a while. Is it normal?
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try factory reset
power + vol+

THANK YOU!!! THANKS THANKS THANKS! YOU SAVED MY PHONE! A thousand thanks! After factory reset it boots perfectly and all updates work
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HELP Galaxy s7 SM-G930F freezes on Samsung logo

I am with a Galaxy s7 flat that does not start, it only stays frozen in the Samsung logo. I already tried to install several versions of the Brazilian rom stock and it did not work. This appears when I put it in download mode. I am using the version of odin3 v3.12.3. I already tried installing the rom by the chimera tool too and it did not work. Sorry for my English. Can someone help me?
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Latest stock fw is bust

Smart Switch Emergency Recovery.

iwikd said:
Smart Switch Emergency Recovery.
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Smart Switch does not identify my cell phone

lipea said:
Smart Switch does not identify my cell phone
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Stock Option : Easy way is install kies on pc - plug in usb in handy and Pc and go to backup restore firmware.(something like that in kies options) I have german language an cant tell exactly.... enter your phone serial when pop up tells you-- and it goes on :good: after first start set in developer options FRP Unlock off. Now you can install TWRP Recovery (Root) with Odin "when you want"
Root -Second best option : Install Twrp 3.1.1.0 herolte (with Odin) -wipe everything and format everything check all points (chace , dalvic ,system, and format and enter y for yes- restart to twrp again- install Superman Rom 2.8.0- after sucessfull boot up download csc Selection.zip and flash it in twrp and select your provider country... Thats all for the moment bro

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Stock Option : Easy way is install kies on pc - plug in usb in handy and Pc and go to backup restore firmware.(something like that in kies options) I have german language an cant tell exactly.... enter your phone serial when pop up tells you-- and it goes on :good:
Root -Second best option : Install Twrp 3.1.1.0 herolte (with Odin) -wipe everything and format everything check all points (chace , dalvic ,system, and format and enter y for yes- restart to twrp again- install Superman Rom 2.8.0
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is not checked the option oem unlock, which one should I try?

lipea said:
is not checked the option oem unlock, which one should I try?
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You dont need that for the Kies option, i think try first. "You must first install a original rom to deactivate the FRP Lock in Developer Options to install TWRP Recovery"
after that you can flash TWRP WITH ODIN AND ALL THE STEPS FOR THE ROOTED SUPERMAN ROM
Its your choice.. what do you want? A rooted superman best ever S7 with a modded Camera with HDR in 4K and 60FPS QHD or a Standard Stock rom?

Samsung galaxy sm j727p - (boost mobile)

Hey there everyone,
I have a Samsung Galaxy SM J727P (Boost Mobile) - I am not quite sure what happened; however I sometimes power my phone off by pulling the battery. This time... at the very wrong time or the right time. I am guessing it was doing a system update; however I didn't select that and didn't get a notification.
When I powered it back up, it gave me an error and wouldn't boot.
I since then accidentally pressed some buttons and the screen loaded Android Recovery screen. I would flash it with ODIN however I don't want to lose any data. My SIM Card has my contacts I believe for the most part. I would like to save as much as possible.
Does anyone have any ideas what this error could mean for my data situation? I never once rooted this phone or changed stock ROM.
Here it is: (Also has cracked screen from running it over with my car):
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Thank you for your time and LORD Bless! :good:
Best Regards,
Brandon

csc Home
BrandonKastning said:
Hey there everyone,
I have a Samsung Galaxy SM J727P (Boost Mobile) - I am not quite sure what happened; however I sometimes power my phone off by pulling the battery. This time... at the very wrong time or the right time. I am guessing it was doing a system update; however I didn't select that and didn't get a notification.
When I powered it back up, it gave me an error and wouldn't boot.
I since then accidentally pressed some buttons and the screen loaded Android Recovery screen. I would flash it with ODIN however I don't want to lose any data. My SIM Card has my contacts I believe for the most part. I would like to save as much as possible.
Does anyone have any ideas what this error could mean for my data situation? I never once rooted this phone or changed stock ROM.
Here it is: (Also has cracked screen from running it over with my car):
Thank you for your time and LORD Bless! :good:
Best Regards,
Brandon
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yes you need to dowmload the next firmware version an flash it threw odin but use the CSC Home file when do so flash all four files AP BL CP an the CSC Home file this should save your Data ! P.S IF you are rooted you will still have to reinstall twrp an Magisk after flashing firmware !

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peter couniaz said:
yes you need to dowmload the next firmware version an flash it threw odin but use the CSC Home file when do so flash all four files AP BL CP an the CSC Home file this should save your Data !
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peter couniaz,
Would you agree that "J727PVPU6BSF2" would be the next version to flash it to correctly from the existing J727PVPU4BRK4 version of firmware?
I found the following direct links to the above mentioned firmware:
AP:
androidfilehost dot com/?w=file-thanks&fid=818070582850488362&mid=254&download_id=ac2523d3c5746caecae78252005a1a0a&tid=1578746727&hc=a557bb807dd4fbbf33973d2e1e7b4779e2bbc3cc71ecb7ade855cf0892403cf0
BL:
androidfilehost dot com/?fid=673956719939815291
CP:
androidfilehost dot com/?fid=890129502657578821
CSC:
androidfilehost dot com/?fid=890129502657578822
Do you think these are the correct versions? I remember the Developers here on XDA were using these back in 2016-2017 and I never had a problem then.
Thanks again! :good:
~ Brandon

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BrandonKastning said:
peter couniaz,
Would you agree that "J727PVPU6BSF2" would be the next version to flash it to correctly from the existing J727PVPU4BRK4 version of firmware?
I found the following direct links to the above mentioned firmware:
AP:
androidfilehost dot com/?w=file-thanks&fid=818070582850488362&mid=254&download_id=ac2523d3c5746caecae78252005a1a0a&tid=1578746727&hc=a557bb807dd4fbbf33973d2e1e7b4779e2bbc3cc71ecb7ade855cf0892403cf0
BL:
androidfilehost dot com/?fid=673956719939815291
CP:
androidfilehost dot com/?fid=890129502657578821
CSC:
androidfilehost dot com/?fid=890129502657578822
Do you think these are the correct versions? I remember the Developers here on XDA were using these back in 2016-2017 and I never had a problem then.
Thanks again! :good:
~ Brandon
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You may need to download from another site the J727PVPU6BSF2 will work but you need the CSC Home file to try to save your data !
Try this link
https://samfrew.com/model/SM-J727P/
Or try the sammobile site !

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peter couniaz said:
You may need to download from another site the J727PVPU6BSF2 will work but you need the CSC Home file to try to save your data !
Try this link
samfrew dot com/model/SM-J727P/
Or try the sammobile site !
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Thank you again peter,
I was able to solve this by doing as you said and using the following firmware:
samfrew dot com/download/Galaxy__J7__Perx__/tadn/BST/J727PVPU4BRK4/J727PSPT4BRK4/
NOTE: If you are using Boost Mobile and an American like myself; Don't hesitate using Regional Firmware: (BST). It's the Boost Mobile Branding that's the true differential.
I flashed with ODIN revision Current.13 and it worked wonderfully!
Best Regards,
Brandon :good: