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[BOOTLOOP FIX][Stock firmware][GT-S7500]Repair Soft-Bricked Galaxy Ace Plus GT-S7500

GT-S7500 BootLoop Fixing​
Hello My Friends !!
Today i am gonna show you 2 ways on how to fix a bootloop on GT-S7500 galaxy Ace plus.
These methods are also for those who soft-bricked there phones.
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Method 1(easy):
SomeTimes,when you are trying to flash a Rom or making a nandroid backup and there is no memory space,you face a CWM bootloop (Rebooting to recovery again and again) and thats not a hard thing to fix,because you have only flash your recovery or any other recovery again !! Thatss very simple Hein??!
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Method 2(Advanced):
This Method is good when you Stuck at the Samsung Boot screen,The phone vibrates and then freez at the boot screen.
Fixing this is by flashing your original stock firmware.
Follow Me:
1)First you have to download the firmware from Here
2)Download Odin v 1.85 from attachements
3)Turn Off your phone and boot into download mode (Volume down+Home+Power) And Press volume Up to continue
Now your ace plus should look like this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
4)Now on your PC,open odin v.185 then select PDA and choose the firmware hat you have downloaded (Home.tar.md5) like this:
5)Now Connect your phone via USB Cable to your computer , ID:COM must turn Yellow like this:
6)Make sure That ONLY "Auto Reboot" And "F.reset Time" are checked ,and Repartition is UNCHECKED (Look to the pic)
7)Finaly,Hit the Start Button And the process to finish (About 3 min) and Odin will say PASS in Green.
Flashing Stock Firmware Success.
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Notes:First Boot May Take Some Time
It is advisble to do a Data reset after flashing
If Odin does nor recognize your phone,So install Samsung USB Drivers Or try with a Diffrent version of Odin
Disable your antivirus and Kies before Starting the mission
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Hit Thanks If I helped You!

Need Help?
danyznd123 said:
Hi,
Have you ever stuck in a cwm bootloop(reboot to clockworkmod again and again) or stuck at the boot screen in your GT-S7500?
I will show you how to fix it. (ONLY GT-S7500 NO OTHER VARIANTS !)
There is only one way to fix it:reinstall your stock firmware.
First,download needed files here:1)The firmware from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ and type in the Search option "GT-S7500" and choose your country
And if you want another firmware to another country search by google or www.samsung-updates.com This site is better due the shutdoen of hotfile,samsung-updates uploaded firmware to mirrors
2)odin3 v1.85
Extract files.
Now turn off you phone and go to download mode by pressing volume down+home+power
Connect your phone to your computer and open odin3.Wait until ID:COM turn yellow.
"Auto reboot" and "F.reset time" must be checked and "Re-partion" must be UNCHECKED.
Now press PDA in odin and choose the firmware that you have downloaded(the stock firmware must be a .tar or .md5 file) and press START.
Wait 4 to 5 minute to finish the process.And when it is finished you will see "PASS" in odin.
Now your phone will reboot.Wait until your phone finish rebooting and unplug your ace +
Thats it!your phone will turn on again now! Press thanks if i helped you.
Enjoy!!!:laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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IF someone need a help or need a firmware just comment and i will give you the link!
And if you fail to do the procedure just say and I will reply!!
Press Thanks if I helped you!!!!

danyznd123 said:
IF someone need a help or need a firmware just comment and i will give you the link!
And if you fail to do the procedure just say and I will reply!!
Press Thanks if I helped you!!!!
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Does anyone needs help??
Just comment!!

18 downloads and only 2 thanks?!
Btw I am now a senior! :angel:

lol

Er @danyznd123, all you have shown here is how to flash stock ROM, there already is a guide for that

mon_iker said:
Er @danyznd123, all you have shown here is how to flash stock ROM, there already is a guide for that
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Yes but the beginners will not know that to fix the cwm bootloop they have to flash the stck firmware...

danyznd123 said:
Yes but the beginners will not know that to fix the cwm bootloop they have to flash the stock firmware...
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its pretty obvious that if your phone doesn't boot you have to flash stock
or even restore a backup....that is easier

Is it zip file or tar file to put in odin? Because i downloaded the firmware and it's zip file. Can you help me?

HasbullRedBull said:
Is it zip file or tar file to put in odin? Because i downloaded the firmware and it's zip file. Can you help me?
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Yes jsut unzip the file that you have downloaded and you will get 2 files:
1)the firmware .tar.md5
2)A dll file
The .tar.md5 file is the firmware to put on odin

Thank you for your help!!! :good::good:

First off: This is my very first try.
Not sure if I did something wrong or I'm just too stupid to follow the instructions..
So, I visited that firmware-site, downloaded the german firmware and Odin.
turned my phone on via download mode and connected my phone to my laptop and started Odin.
no problems so far until Odin is running.. the ID:COM-thingy doesn't show anything up at all so I thought I might just click on "Start" anyway
log: <OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> S7500XXMC2_S7500DBTMC1_S7500XXMC2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0) ,
didn't work either. (I'm a new member so I can't post a link/picture of my Odin)
In download-mode (on my phone-screen) it says:
[ODIN3]
PRODUCT: GT-S7500
VERSION: S7500XXMC2
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
"Downloading... Do not turn off target !!"

Psychobay said:
First off: This is my very first try.
Not sure if I did something wrong or I'm just too stupid to follow the instructions..
So, I visited that firmware-site, downloaded the german firmware and Odin.
turned my phone on via download mode and connected my phone to my laptop and started Odin.
no problems so far until Odin is running.. the ID:COM-thingy doesn't show anything up at all so I thought I might just click on "Start" anyway
log: <OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> S7500XXMC2_S7500DBTMC1_S7500XXMC2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0) ,
didn't work either. (I'm a new member so I can't post a link/picture of my Odin)
In download-mode (on my phone-screen) it says:
[ODIN3]
PRODUCT: GT-S7500
VERSION: S7500XXMC2
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: NO
CURRENT BINARY: SAMSUNG OFFICIAL
"Downloading... Do not turn off target !!"
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Thats not a big problem:
Try these tow things:
1)Try with a different version of odin (like 3.04/1.87 ...)
2)If it didn't work you have to install samsung drivers or install kies

Ok, the ID:COM thingy is fixed now, thanks a lot!
Kies is updated to the latest version, it says FAIL! in Odin now, though.
Any way to fix that? I guess followed your steps corretly.. turned my phone on in download mode, pressed vol+, connected it to the cable.
Mobile says "downloading..." and the log says this:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> S7500XXMC2_S7500DBTMC1_S7500XXMC2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
---------- Post added at 10:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 PM ----------
Ignore my last post, just tried it with Odin 3.4 and IT FINALLY WORKS!!!!
IM SO THANKFUL RIGHT NOW!!!
THANKS SOOOO MUCH, I LOVE YOU SIR! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:

Psychobay said:
Ok, the ID:COM thingy is fixed now, thanks a lot!
Kies is updated to the latest version, it says FAIL! in Odin now, though.
Any way to fix that? I guess followed your steps corretly.. turned my phone on in download mode, pressed vol+, connected it to the cable.
Mobile says "downloading..." and the log says this:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> S7500XXMC2_S7500DBTMC1_S7500XXMC2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
---------- Post added at 10:27 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:15 PM ----------
Ignore my last post, just tried it with Odin 3.4 and IT FINALLY WORKS!!!!
IM SO THANKFUL RIGHT NOW!!!
THANKS SOOOO MUCH, I LOVE YOU SIR! :laugh::laugh::laugh::laugh:
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youe welcome

thread updated

Thanks a lot. It works :thumbup:
Inviato dal mio GT-S7500 con Tapatalk 2

magico18 said:
Thanks a lot. It works :thumbup:
Inviato dal mio GT-S7500 con Tapatalk 2
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You r welcom

bootloop fix zip
danyznd123 said:
Yes but the beginners will not know that to fix the cwm bootloop they have to flash the stck firmware...
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sir here i found this zip 1 or 2 weeks ago in some thread on xda developers only it was an attachment with a custom rom(its name i dont remember,but surely its not mine) i tried and it worked every time when i was stuck in bootloop
download zip here View attachment FIX_BOOTLOOP.zip

amritanshusingh3 said:
sir here i found this zip 1 or 2 weeks ago in some thread on xda developers only it was an attachment with a custom rom(its name i dont remember,but surely its not mine) i tried and it worked every time when i was stuck in bootloop
download zip here View attachment 2671263
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Yes but this zip is only for cwm v6

[Q] [HELP] Stuck at 'Samsung galaxy core 2' logo

So after replacing the digitizer I can't boot up the phone. As I've said in title, I'm stuck at the 'Samsung Galaxy Core 2, powered by android' screen.
I tried to re-flash the stock ROM via Odin, everything passes but i always get stuck at the same boot spot.
Power+VolUp+Home doesn't work, only Power+VolDown+Home work.
Does anyone have any suggestion what to do?

electrified said:
So after replacing the digitizer I can't boot up the phone. As I've said in title, I'm stuck at the 'Samsung Galaxy Core 2, powered by android' screen.
I tried to re-flash the stock ROM via Odin, everything passes but i always get stuck at the same boot spot.
Power+VolUp+Home doesn't work, only Power+VolDown+Home work.
Does anyone have any suggestion what to do?
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i have the same problem!!!!!
please if anyone knows help
---------- Post added at 11:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 AM ----------
i found the solution my friend,you have to let the phone boot with the old digitizer,then when the boot its complete,remove the lcd and digitizer,replace with the new digitizer but be carefull the phone has to stay on .and conect back the lcd and its works but if you reboot the phone will stuck again.this is my short fix.
i hope i helped

Hi guys same problem
have you found a solution ?

electrified said:
So after replacing the digitizer I can't boot up the phone. As I've said in title, I'm stuck at the 'Samsung Galaxy Core 2, powered by android' screen.
I tried to re-flash the stock ROM via Odin, everything passes but i always get stuck at the same boot spot.
Power+VolUp+Home doesn't work, only Power+VolDown+Home work.
Does anyone have any suggestion what to do?
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did u wipe the data?

Azhero said:
did u wipe the data?
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No, i couldn't access anything, and i haven't found any solution.. sold the phone as is.

electrified said:
No, i couldn't access anything, and i haven't found any solution.. sold the phone as is.
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do you still have the same problem? i fix somebody's phone last week with this kind of issue...

alexutpangsut said:
do you still have the same problem? i fix somebody's phone last week with this kind of issue...
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Yep i got this problem i can rec video
this all logs
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G355HXXU0ANJ3_G355HOXE0ANJ3_G355HXXU0ANJ3_REV04_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
______________________________________________________________________________
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_G355HXXU0ANHB_2631775_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> AP_G355HXXU0ANHB_2631775_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CP_G355HXXU0ANHB_2631775_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CSC_OXE_G355HOXE0ANHB_2631775_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
______________________________________________________________________________
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
View attachment 3245449

Similar Problem [PLEASE HELP]
electrified said:
So after replacing the digitizer I can't boot up the phone. As I've said in title, I'm stuck at the 'Samsung Galaxy Core 2, powered by android' screen.
I tried to re-flash the stock ROM via Odin, everything passes but i always get stuck at the same boot spot.
Power+VolUp+Home doesn't work, only Power+VolDown+Home work.
Does anyone have any suggestion what to do?
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I am experiencing a similar problem with my Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
I used Kingroot to root my device. I then continued to attempt to install a custom recovery which i eventually accomplished about three hours later, and then attempted to install a custom rom(I don't know if it worked or not!) 9 hours later, I tried to reboot my device. When i turned my phone back on, the screen froze and would not finish booting. (Volume Up+Home+Power and Volume Down+Home+Power both work. I can select different options in bootloader, but when i go to the download page it also freezes)
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"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
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"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
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"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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}

aadonald55 said:
I am experiencing a similar problem with my Samsung Galaxy Core Prime.
I used Kingroot to root my device. I then continued to attempt to install a custom recovery which i eventually accomplished about three hours later, and then attempted to install a custom rom(I don't know if it worked or not!) 9 hours later, I tried to reboot my device. When i turned my phone back on, the screen froze and would not finish booting. (Volume Up+Home+Power and Volume Down+Home+Power both work. I can select different options in bootloader, but when i go to the download page it also freezes)
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Don't worry
Just download stock firmware from sammobile.com and odin v3.0.9 and download samsung mobile drivers for pc. Then open download mod by pressing vol down +power+ home button and then open odin and choose downloaded firmware as pda and flash it. Now you can see a blue coloured progress bar on download mod. After it completes, it will reboot your device and it will boot successfully
Sent from my GT-I8262 using XDA-Developers mobile app

TEOKARAFOU said:
i have the same problem!!!!!
please if anyone knows help
---------- Post added at 11:32 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:43 AM ----------
i found the solution my friend,you have to let the phone boot with the old digitizer,then when the boot its complete,remove the lcd and digitizer,replace with the new digitizer but be carefull the phone has to stay on .and conect back the lcd and its works but if you reboot the phone will stuck again.this is my short fix.
i hope i helped
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it's work....thx...just use old digitizer first...then change with new digitizer..phone stay on
---------- Post added at 06:22 PM ---------- Previous post was at 06:16 PM ----------
lupo77 said:
Hi guys same problem
have you found a solution ?
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just use old digitizer / touchscreen .... and you can do hard reset (power + up key + home key)
......try change new touchscreen phone stay on (insert battery)

electrified said:
So after replacing the digitizer I can't boot up the phone. As I've said in title, I'm stuck at the 'Samsung Galaxy Core 2, powered by android' screen.
I tried to re-flash the stock ROM via Odin, everything passes but i always get stuck at the same boot spot.
Power+VolUp+Home doesn't work, only Power+VolDown+Home work.
Does anyone have any suggestion what to do?
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See the phone model back to the cover.. Maybe you have galaxy core 2 sm-355hn and you have ordered digitizer for sm-355h that it doesn't fit

[ROM][ODIN][ROOT] Android 6.0 Marshmallow Note 5 - N920T | Full BL/AP/CP/PIT

Update 01/13/2015: Test Deodex N920TUVU2DOK5 - Android M
Thank @danon.brown for Android M system dump & update.zip
Seems update.zip file has some problems and it is not easy for everyone. I created a Odin Rom (.tar.md5) include Bootloader(BL), System & Kernel (AP), Modem(CP) Android M. Easy flash it with Odin from any existing firmware version
Knox trip, AT YOUR OWN RISK !!!
Download: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B40ItdHKfkyQQnA2ZE1KQV9WbjQ&usp=sharing
- If Odin failed, let's enable OEM unlock
- If have a "dm-verity verification failed..." in recovery. Wipe data/cache, then reboot!
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
# FOR ROOT
- Stock Kernel, modified ramdisk only
Code:
Keep SELinux enforcing
Patched sepolicy
Fix bootloop
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B40ItdHKfkyQMENPQVJsZUtlU3c/view?usp=sharing
- Flash kernel via Odin
- Flash custom recovery (Phliz Touch or TWRP)
- Into recovery, flash BETA-SuperSU-v2.52.zip

Are we using the pit file also
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

Manh_IT said:
Thank @danon.brown for Android M system dump & update.zip
Seems update.zip file has some problems and it is not easy for everyone. I created a Odin Rom (.tar.md5) include Bootloader(BL), System & Kernel (AP), Modem(CP) Android M. Easy flash it with Odin from any existing firmware version
I can not check Knox trip, I'm not sure about it. AT YOUR OWN RISK !!!
Download: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=0B40ItdHKfkyQQnA2ZE1KQV9WbjQ&usp=sharing
- If Odin failed, let's enable OEM unlock
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Fails to boot. "dm-verity verification failed..."

darkjedi said:
Fails to boot. "dm-verity verification failed..."
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Did you use the pit file also?
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

Will this trip knox?
Sent from my SM-N920T using XDA Free mobile app

gharris040604 said:
Did you use the pit file also?
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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That was it. Thanks.

The PIT file keeps suggesting that I Re-Partion my device? Am I suppose to?
I'm also Rooted and Currently running DarthStalkerRom v4, and I keep getting sent back to my TWRP Recovery. My guess is that I have to be set to stock and then flash this

As the kernel you've provided is set to permissive, would this work on International N920I ?

Damm wondering if this trip Knox.. hmm
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

Would this by any chance work on N920G?

When I try to flash the kernel in Odin - I get an MD5 Error and Odin won't accept the file. I have tried downloading the file several times and it won't work -
error message in ODIN:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid
<OSM> KERNEL_N920T(2DOK5)-M_01.tar (1).md5 is invalid.
<OSM> End...
Suggestions?

mocsab said:
When I try to flash the kernel in Odin - I get an MD5 Error and Odin won't accept the file. I have tried downloading the file several times and it won't work -
error message in ODIN:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid
<OSM> KERNEL_N920T(2DOK5)-M_01.tar (1).md5 is invalid.
<OSM> End...
Suggestions?
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I'm getting the same thing for the kernal.

Does anyone have signal problem
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

Has anyone flashed this with it working perfectly?

Lol, still waiting for a stock ROM user to be a test dummy here to see if KNOX remains intact. TIA.

farfromovin said:
Lol, still waiting for a stock ROM user to be a test dummy here to see if KNOX remains intact. TIA.
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This will void. Knox its flashing a costumer recovery..
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk

mocsab said:
When I try to flash the kernel in Odin - I get an MD5 Error and Odin won't accept the file. I have tried downloading the file several times and it won't work -
error message in ODIN:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> MD5 hash value is invalid
<OSM> KERNEL_N920T(2DOK5)-M_01.tar (1).md5 is invalid.
<OSM> End...
Suggestions?
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rename to KERNEL_N920T(2DOK5)-M_01.tar.md5

JonathanRAZ said:
Does anyone have signal problem
Sent from my SM-N920T using Tapatalk
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re-check baseband

any chance this will work on n920i?

I've tried flashing this and I keep getting the "dm-verity verification failed..." Error after flashing it. I am using the PIT file by selecting it in the PIT tab. Then I flash, everything runs fine and the it send me to recovery saying the message "dm-verity verification failed..."

Can't Get Odin to Go Past "Initialization"

Samsung S7 SM-930F. Rooted and running Lineage0S 15.1 for past year without problem. I've noticed over the past few weeks that it had rebooted when charging overnight.
Now it only loads to the Samsung screen. I've tried restarting it, taking the SD card out but the only screen I can access apart from the logo screen is the download mode. It won't turn off using the power button either.
I've used Odin 3.12.3 and a few other versions along with different cables and PC's but every time I try to install a stock rom (tried a few) Odin gets to this stage and nothing else happens..
<ID:0/003> 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..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
Do you think there is a fault with one of the chips on the system board?

alfarom said:
Samsung S7 SM-930F. Rooted and running Lineage0S 15.1 for past year without problem. I've noticed over the past few weeks that it had rebooted when charging overnight.
Now it only loads to the Samsung screen. I've tried restarting it, taking the SD card out but the only screen I can access apart from the logo screen is the download mode. It won't turn off using the power button either.
I've used Odin 3.12.3 and a few other versions along with different cables and PC's but every time I try to install a stock rom (tried a few) Odin gets to this stage and nothing else happens..
<ID:0/003> 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..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
Do you think there is a fault with one of the chips on the system board?
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This model is really easy to flash and shouldn't give too many issues. The latest Odin for this model is 3.13.1 so try that first.
I've noticed myself going back to any ROM after Lineage can sometimes cause problems.
Got TWRP installed? Then put the ROM on the SD card and flash with TWRP
Want to flash stock? then use UK BTU unbranded flash with Odin,
To turn off when in download mode >>>>power+home+volume down. Once the phone goes off power+home+volume up to boot into TWRP is thats what you want.

I've tried the latest ODIN with the same results. The phone won't shutdown no matter what I try. Power + Home + Volume Up doesn't boot into twrp either (which is already installed). Just brings me to the screen where I can continue, which brings the logo screen up or press Volume Up to get to Downloading screen. The only way it turns off is by running the battery down.
I can't access the SD card either. The phone is recognised by ODIN but doesn't show up on the PC at all.

alfarom said:
I've tried the latest ODIN with the same results. The phone won't shutdown no matter what I try. Power + Home + Volume Up doesn't boot into twrp either (which is already installed). Just brings me to the screen where I can continue, which brings the logo screen up or press Volume Up to get to Downloading screen. The only way it turns off is by running the battery down.
I can't access the SD card either. The phone is recognised by ODIN but doesn't show up on the PC at all.
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Ok, I've been here too but before you get the hardware looked at can i just check the following which may or may not make a difference. I know some questions may sound stupid but as i can't see the phone, please answer.
Is FRP lock on or off?
Is OEM enabled
Does holding down just the power button turn the phone off (i've never once not been able to force restart any android device when stuck on download screen).
Try a combination of different buttons to force start for example AND in this order
* home+volume down+power
* volume up+power (only)
* home+power (only)
If any of these work, as soon as the phone shuts off release power then quickly press volume up+home+power
Does Odin "add" the phone in download mode?
Before you press "volume Up" to continue to download mode, what text appears in the top left of the screen, please post a picture here if you can.
What exact firmware are you trying to flash and where did you get it from?
Is the firmware your trying to flash in 4 parts or just one .md5 file?
Do you know how to use SamFirm Tool?
Do you have Smartswitch running or installed on your PC?
Do you have antivirus running?
Also re flash TWRP via odin
Sorry for the interrogation but i need to eliminate possible causes.

Is FRP lock on or off?
Is OEM enabled
Don't know as I can't get into phone now.
Does holding down just the power button turn the phone off (i've never once not been able to force restart any android device when stuck on download screen).
Try a combination of different buttons to force start for example AND in this order
* home+volume down+power
* volume up+power (only)
* home+power (only)
Nothing seems to turn the phone off
Does Odin "add" the phone in download mode?
Yes, it shows up in Odin
Before you press "volume Up" to continue to download mode, what text appears in the top left of the screen, please post a picture here if you can.
I think it just has the standard text in the top left but I'll check when I get to the phone, shortly.
What exact firmware are you trying to flash and where did you get it from?
Is the firmware your trying to flash in 4 parts or just one .md5 file?
Tried various firmwares (all 4 parts) without success
Do you know how to use SamFirm Tool?
Do you have Smartswitch running or installed on your PC?
Do you have antivirus running?
Also re flash TWRP via odin
Haven't tried the SAMFIRM tool yet
SmartSwitch wouldn't work when I tried it.
Only AV running is Microsoft's built in product.

alfarom said:
Is FRP lock on or off?
Is OEM enabled
Don't know as I can't get into phone now.
Does holding down just the power button turn the phone off (i've never once not been able to force restart any android device when stuck on download screen).
Try a combination of different buttons to force start for example AND in this order
* home+volume down+power
* volume up+power (only)
* home+power (only)
Nothing seems to turn the phone off
Does Odin "add" the phone in download mode?
Yes, it shows up in Odin
Before you press "volume Up" to continue to download mode, what text appears in the top left of the screen, please post a picture here if you can.
I think it just has the standard text in the top left but I'll check when I get to the phone, shortly.
What exact firmware are you trying to flash and where did you get it from?
Is the firmware your trying to flash in 4 parts or just one .md5 file?
Tried various firmwares (all 4 parts) without success
Do you know how to use SamFirm Tool?
Do you have Smartswitch running or installed on your PC?
Do you have antivirus running?
Also re flash TWRP via odin
Haven't tried the SAMFIRM tool yet
SmartSwitch wouldn't work when I tried it.
Only AV running is Microsoft's built in product.
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Ok, So Sanfirm Tool is easy to use and gets the files from Samsung servers much faster than Sammobile.
If Odin sees the phone i would first suggest flashing the latest TWRP for OREO again via Odin and hopefully you can boot into TWRP recovery and see whats actually still on the device. If you can get into TWRP then we're on our way
With regards to not being able to turn the phone, how long are you holding volume down+home+power for?
Also SD card....can you place it in your pc to drag and drop files to it?
Uninstall smartswitch as a precaution but ensure Samsung USB drivers are installed.

Odin sees the phone but I can't flash Twrp to it. It just stops on the initialization screen. Also, I can't access the phone through the PC even though you hear it connect and shows up in Odin.
I've tried every button combination I can think of and held them down for minutes at a time.
I'll try the SanFirm tool next.

I think I am using the wrong model and region in SamFirm. I've entered SM-G930 and XA but get this message
Could not fetch info for SM-G930/XA. Please verify the input or use manual info
I've found this link for UK Region..
United Kingdom: ---> BTU, BTC, CPW, EVR, H3G, O2U, ORA, OXA*, TMU, TSC, VIR, VOD, XEU

Just realised I should have been using SM-G930F. I'm downloading the H3G one now but should it be another if the phone was previously locked to Plusnet in the UK?

Downloaded firmware using SM-G930F and H3G but Odin still stops at Initialization.
Also, FTP Lock is Off according to the phone. Pic Attached..

Do you think this phone has a hardware issue, maybe a problem with the eMMC chip?

alfarom said:
Downloaded firmware using SM-G930F and H3G but Odin still stops at Initialization.
Also, FTP Lock is Off according to the phone. Pic Attached..
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BTU is UK unbranded
It may have a hardware fault yes but unless it been dropped hard or got wet etc it's very rare for it to be hardware related

Just tried BTU with same result.

alfarom said:
Just tried BTU with same result.
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Yeah i been chatting to a mate, you absolutely need to reboot into download mode every time a flash fails or it will get stuck at initialization. Is this the error you keep getting?
Also have you tried different usb port? and are you running Odin as Admin?

I can reboot into download mode without any problem but can't turn the phone off at all. Volume Down and Power buttons restarts as far as the logo screen and that's about it as far as I can do anything.

alfarom said:
I can reboot into download mode without any problem but can't turn the phone off at all. Volume Down and Power buttons restarts as far as the logo screen and that's about it as far as I can do anything.
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Ok so that what i needed to know, if you can only reboot into download then yes that's what happens the phone just won't go off.
So what error are you getting in Odin when you attempt to flash, can you post a pic of what files are going where in Odin before you flash?

All Odin does is stop when it comes to INITIALIZATION. Nothing happens after that no matter how long I leave the phone connected. I've added the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into the appropriate boxes in ODIN. It never comes up with FAIL or any other sign of anything happening.

alfarom said:
All Odin does is stop when it comes to INITIALIZATION. Nothing happens after that no matter how long I leave the phone connected. I've added the BL, AP, CP and CSC files into the appropriate boxes in ODIN. It never comes up with FAIL or any other sign of anything happening.
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Are you using the HOME_CSC file or CSC in Odin?
Have you also got a firmware in .md5 format? (one file?)
Swapped usb cables and ports on pc?

Tried HOME_CSC and just CSC. Haven't got an .md5 file. I couldn't find one. Swapped cables and pc.

Trying to flash a TWRP tar file using the AP option just stops at INITIALIZATION.

Odin Flashing Failure

Hello,
I've been trying for the past 3 days to flash the latest version of Android 9.0 on my S8+ (SM-G955U) from Verizon, since updates for it have never come.
The baseband of the firmware I've been trying to flash on my S8+ through Odin is G955USQU5DSD3, but it keeps giving me this 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..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1303)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 4920 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Needless to say, I went on a Googling spree to try to fix this problem with no avail.
It apparently has something to do with my Laptop not being able to communicate with my phone, so I tried utilizing every other port it had, didn't work.
Then tried with different cables, even bought new ones, also didn't work. Utilized all sorts of different versions of Odin3 in Administrator Mode, such as v3.13.1, v3.13.1_3B, v3.13.3 and PrinceComsy, no dice.
And yes, I have the Samsung ADB Drivers installed, SmartSwitch uninstalled and USB Debugging on.
The OS my phone is currently running is the Android 9.0 Beta (G955USQU5DRL5) that leaked back in December and I installed doing this tutorial: https://bit.ly/2T7LhD0
I've tried all sorts of other methods such as https://bit.ly/2H7V7jY, but they didn't work. Heck, I've even tried downgrading the OS to G950USQS5CRK1 and G955USQS5CRL1 but again, same error, so at least I don't think its because of the firmware.
Any suggestions?

Arcane35 said:
Hello,
I've been trying for the past 3 days to flash the latest version of Android 9.0 on my S8+ (SM-G955U) from Verizon, since updates for it have never come.
The baseband of the firmware I've been trying to flash on my S8+ through Odin is G955USQU5DSD3, but it keeps giving me this 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..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1303)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> Total Binary size: 4920 M
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Needless to say, I went on a Googling spree to try to fix this problem with no avail.
It apparently has something to do with my Laptop not being able to communicate with my phone, so I tried utilizing every other port it had, didn't work.
Then tried with different cables, even bought new ones, also didn't work. Utilized all sorts of different versions of Odin3 in Administrator Mode, such as v3.13.1, v3.13.1_3B, v3.13.3 and PrinceComsy, no dice.
And yes, I have the Samsung ADB Drivers installed, SmartSwitch uninstalled and USB Debugging on.
The OS my phone is currently running is the Android 9.0 Beta (G955USQU5DRL5) that leaked back in December and I installed doing this tutorial: https://bit.ly/2T7LhD0
I've tried all sorts of other methods such as https://bit.ly/2H7V7jY, but they didn't work. Heck, I've even tried downgrading the OS to G950USQS5CRK1 and G955USQS5CRL1 but again, same error, so at least I don't think its because of the firmware.
Any suggestions?
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Not sure I can help since you have done most of the of what I was going to suggest
Has odin worked before on your PC?
Try installing latest Samsung USB drivers on your PC ( not ADB drivers)
Try a different PC

I know you said you have tried everything but in the link you posted the technique seemed a littled different than what worked for me after about 4 days of trying everything.
I am trying to find the post that I got this from but there are so many to sort thru so I'm still looking. I'll try and give credit when i find it.
Make sure odin is closed and I just close everything honestly so i know there isnt any kind of interference.
So first step is reboot to download using the volume down, bixby button and power. Once there do not press any other buttons. Simply plug in your usb cord to the phone and set it down.
Next open odin as an administrator and load the firmware files to their slots.
Once that is finished and its not thinking anymore go ahead and push volume up.
Soon as you see "COM:XX" pop up hit start and cross your fingers. I bet I tried about 10 times before it finally worked. It would fail differently so I knew I was on the right track. My model is a SM-G955U but it would not accept that firmware. I ended getting the SM-G955U1 firmware that was from a month past the last firmware my phone had on it to work.
You may have tried all and like me thought it was a load of crap but it for real worked with a little perseverence, rode a unicorn to catch a leprachaun, under a falling store on my birthday while the birthday candle was still lit and it worked!!!
Good luck bro,
FreshOut

spawnlives said:
Not sure I can help since you have done most of the of what I was going to suggest
Has odin worked before on your PC?
Try installing latest Samsung USB drivers on your PC ( not ADB drivers)
Try a different PC
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When I installed the Beta back in December, I did it on my old desktop PC. So technically no, Odin hasn't worked before on the Laptop I'm using right now, it's in fact the first time I try to use it there. Tried the Samsung USB drivers suggestion, looks like I already had those installed.
Using a different PC seems like the only thing left for me to try, which I unfortunately can't for a while, hence why I'm trying to find other solutions so desperately

2FrEsH99 said:
I know you said you have tried everything but in the link you posted the technique seemed a littled different than what worked for me after about 4 days of trying everything.
I am trying to find the post that I got this from but there are so many to sort thru so I'm still looking. I'll try and give credit when i find it.
Make sure odin is closed and I just close everything honestly so i know there isnt any kind of interference.
So first step is reboot to download using the volume down, bixby button and power. Once there do not press any other buttons. Simply plug in your usb cord to the phone and set it down.
Next open odin as an administrator and load the firmware files to their slots.
Once that is finished and its not thinking anymore go ahead and push volume up.
Soon as you see "COM:XX" pop up hit start and cross your fingers. I bet I tried about 10 times before it finally worked. It would fail differently so I knew I was on the right track. My model is a SM-G955U but it would not accept that firmware. I ended getting the SM-G955U1 firmware that was from a month past the last firmware my phone had on it to work.
You may have tried all and like me thought it was a load of crap but it for real worked with a little perseverence, rode a unicorn to catch a leprachaun, under a falling store on my birthday while the birthday candle was still lit and it worked!!!
Good luck bro,
FreshOut
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Hey man thanks for the suggestion, been trying to do just as you say and honestly I'm not seeing any difference in the process, it's still giving me the same error just like it would if I had done it normally, no "failing differently" every attempt.
I'm guessing that each time it fails, you unplug and restart the phone as well as close Odin for another attempt?

i cant flash anything on drl4. tried everything also.

Arcane35 said:
Hey man thanks for the suggestion, been trying to do just as you say and honestly I'm not seeing any difference in the process, it's still giving me the same error just like it would if I had done it normally, no "failing differently" every attempt.
I'm guessing that each time it fails, you unplug and restart the phone as well as close Odin for another attempt?
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Yeah each time it failed I would hold the three button combo down until it rebooted to the download mode confirmation screen and then start the whole process over again. One thing I did forget to mention but I'm not sure if it played a part in finally being able to flash with odin is that i completely disabled my firewall so that all ports were wide open. I read somewhere about the firewall causing issues so eliminated it while I was trying to use odin.
I was messing around with the same phone some more since I posted and still had issues with odin so im not sure exactly what Im doing differently sometimes. Im ready to crash out now but I will try and take a screenshot of my drivers when I flash with odin again so you can compare it to yours.
Hope you get it figured out man. Frustrating as hell I know!!! I was ready to smash the thing into into a wall and count how many pixels there really are lol. Good luck bro!!
P.S. One last thing I completely spaced. Im on a laptop also. (Acer Nitro 5 with AMD....) I have a powered USB 3.0 hub running off a my USB 3.0 port and its only when I was plugged into the fast charging with a 3.0 cable that I finally got success. Everything Ive read says flashing thru a hub is a no no but IDGAF anymore and it worked. Try at your own risk but that does seem to be what affected my whole debauchle.

Oh my god it finally worked.
I tried doing what was in this link again: https://bit.ly/2H7B9FW , which I remember trying before and not working. In my desperation I attempted to do it again and the rest is history.
I had turned my Firewall off, in case that did anything. Good luck to anyone else having this problem!

So I just use my SS10 usb 3.1 ports for odin and that takes care of the problems with odin. not sure which odins im using. maybe prince cosmy. but changing usb ports have solved all my odin issues and flashes on the s8+. Im now operating on G955U1UES6DSI1, the latest firmware on the unlocked 955u1.