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Hey guys, im new to the scene, and while fiddling around with my Galaxy S3, i have managed to brick it! Here is what happened.
I rooted the phone using a tutorial from here:
http://galaxys3root.com/galaxy-s3-r...gh-t999sgh-i747sph-l710-fail-proofnoob-proof/
Everything worked fine and the phone successfully rooted. But than i came across roms ... and i found a tutorial that told me how to install CyanogenMod 9:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1778165
I tried to follow the instructions, but i would get (Error 7), and i realized that this tutorial instructed me to install the ClockworkMod Recovery version 5.8.4.7. So i downloaded the file from ClockworkMod's website, and it was in a .img format. When i had rooted my phone and installed ClockworkMod i used a .tar version via Odin, and this time i had a .img. After going through many tutorials, i found someone that showed how to install the .img varient via Android Terminal Emulator. So i followed the instructions:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1363132
After i was finished following the instructions i rebooted the phone. And boom, it would not turn on. I tried all variants of holding the external buttons etc. Than i plugged the phone into a Windows PC. and the phone shows up in device manager as "QHSUSB DLOAD". So after tirelessly researching, i finally found the drivers for this and installed them. And know the phone shows up in Odin as COM10 in yellow. So i tried to flash the stock Image. I fire up Odin, select PDA, than the stock image, and click start. This is all that happens in the "Message Log":
<ID:0/010> Added!!
<ID:0/010> Odin v.3 engine (ID:10)..
<ID:0/010> File analysis..
<ID:0/010> SetupConnection..
(I have attached a screenshot of the above)
Please guys, i just got the phone and now it is bricked, any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!!
First download the correct version of Odin and drivers for s3's here ;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
Then download and flash the full stock rom from here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752729
Hopefully that will get your phone to boot.
Then once you have reapplied the rooted system image download "rom manager" from the market and flash the updated recovery from there to avoid the error you encountered when attempting to flash cm9.
Good luck!
Hi, Thanks for your reply. I tried using a "Jig" and it did not put the S3 into download mode. LIke i said previously. When the S3 is connected to my PC it shows up as "QHSUSB DLOAD". And no Samsung drivers would work with it. I had to research and find the drivers that finally worked and allowed Odin v1.85 to see the phone as "COM10", and i select the ROM under the PDA and click the "Start" button. But than it does not go past SetupConnection. I thought maybe the "Jig" was faulty and didnt work, but i tested it with another working Samsung Galaxy S2, and it worked exactly as it was supposed to. Should i still try your suggestion or is it pointless?
neubauej said:
First download the correct version of Odin and drivers for s3's here ;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
Then download and flash the full stock rom from here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752729
Hopefully that will get your phone to boot.
Then once you have reapplied the rooted system image download "rom manager" from the market and flash the updated recovery from there to avoid the error you encountered when attempting to flash cm9.
Good luck!
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Ouch.
It sounds like your bootloaders might be borked, so kinda pointless.
I would get ahold of Josh at www.mobiletechvideos.com as it sounds like jtag might be required.
Hey, Thanks for the info. But the image i flashed via the Android mobile terminal app on the phone, i was flashing a ClockworkMod v5.4.8.1, that was made for the AT&T i747 (I have the Bell i747M, which i am told is the same thing?) , is that the bootloader? I know someone here that is local that does the jTag repair. But im not sure if the problem i have is in relation to the bootloader. Please let me know. As the phone still does show up when connected to the PC.
neubauej said:
Ouch.
It sounds like your bootloaders might be borked, so kinda pointless.
Get ahold of Josh at as it sounds like jtag might be required.
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I tried your solution. The phone when connected to the PC with does not show up in Odin 3.07 (Correct version for my phone, from your link), But if i turn on Odin 1.85, the phone shows up fine in that as COM10 in yellow. So does my phone need a jTag? Samsung Canada told me to send the phone in for service and they will reset it and send it back. At the moment the phone does not turn on or go into download mode, and when connected to the computer it shows up as HS-USB QDLoader. So my question is: If i send it to Samsung, will they discover that i have Rooted it and void my warranty and not fix the phone?
neubauej said:
First download the correct version of Odin and drivers for s3's here ;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
Then download and flash the full stock rom from here;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1752729
Hopefully that will get your phone to boot.
Then once you have reapplied the rooted system image download "rom manager" from the market and flash the updated recovery from there to avoid the error you encountered when attempting to flash cm9.
Good luck!
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If you send it to Samsung its unlikely they will notice or care that its rooted.
I have sent them 2 devices that I wanted them to reflash after I did stupid things and hardbricked, fully expecting to pay for it, and it was returned to me flashed and at no charge. This was after I told the customer service rep that I was flashing custom firmware and i screwed it up.
YMMV.
The worst case scenario there is they void your warranty and charge you a minimal fee to reflash it.
As for your bootloaders, you pushed a custom recovery that failed, corrupted, or was an incorrect application. The recovery lies in the bootloader..
If it doesn't power up, won't go into download mode, and Odin won't flash it I'd say its jtag or send it to sammy time.
I see, well i do not care if they charge me anything. Money is not an issue, Ok well i just got the email from Samsung with the shipping label. Thanks for your information.
neubauej said:
If you send it to Samsung its unlikely they will notice or care that its rooted.
I have sent them 2 devices that I wanted them to reflash after I did stupid things and hardbricked, fully expecting to pay for it, and it was returned to me flashed and at no charge. This was after I told the customer service rep that I was flashing custom firmware and i screwed it up.
YMMV.
The worst case scenario there is they void your warranty and charge you a minimal fee to reflash it.
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Goodluck!
Fyi 5.4.8.7 is the clockwork version I'm running.
After doing some more research, i found that another person with a different Samsung phone. Followed the same instructions to flash ClockworkMod via Android Mobile Terminal using the same instructions i did and got the same problem. On his post somebody told him that the flash was made to the wrong partition or something like that. So ... Lesson for next time. READ EVERYTHING BEFORE TRYING IT!
neubauej said:
Goodluck!
Fyi 5.4.8.7 is the clockwork version I'm running.
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Yeah just go to Samsung. Its too bad u never read that the newer versions of CWM recovery don't work on the 747m. The 747 and our m variants are close but still a bit different in a few ways although when coming here for rooms and stuff we have to use this at&t 747. Section. There is a great rooting post under the development stickies and it mentions the UNICERSAL VERSION OF CWM RECOVERY FOR 747m phones and that is the one I used and all of us 747m users should install. 5.4.0.4 or something like that. Definitely not 5.8.x.x. I could have told u that would brick your phone and most proper posts would too. And unfortunately yes the recovery resides in the boot loader area so it can cause a brick.. so keep that in mind when u get your phone fixed. Either use the earlier cwm rec version or just change to TWRP RECOVERY which I just did and many recommend now anyways.
Good luck and I'll come back to post the link with the best root and cwm rec install forOUR 747M phones and remember there are some differences and not all 747 mods will work for us so please read up first
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pchemerys said:
Yeah just go to Samsung. Its too bad u never read that the newer versions of CWM recovery don't work on the 747m. The 747 and our m variants are close but still a bit different in a few ways although when coming here for rooms and stuff we have to use this at&t 747. Section. There is a great rooting post under the development stickies and it mentions the UNICERSAL VERSION OF CWM RECOVERY FOR 747m phones and that is the one I used and all of us 747m users should install. 5.4.0.4 or something like that. Definitely not 5.8.x.x. I could have told u that would brick your phone and most proper posts would too. And unfortunately yes the recovery resides in the boot loader area so it can cause a brick.. so keep that in mind when u get your phone fixed. Either use the earlier cwm rec version or just change to TWRP RECOVERY which I just did and many recommend now anyways.
Good luck and I'll come back to post the link with the best root and cwm rec install forOUR 747M phones and remember there are some differences and not all 747 mods will work for us so please read up first
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I don't think the version he used was the issue as other Canadian users report that 5.8.x.x works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29664739
Edit: the link with instructions for terminal emulator on the op is for the lg thrill which writes the recovery onto block 6. On this phone it needs to be written to block 18.
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Frowben said:
I don't think the version he used was the issue as other Canadian users report that 5.8.x.x works fine.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=29664739
Edit: the link with instructions for terminal emulator on the op is for the lg thrill which writes the recovery onto block 6. On this phone it needs to be written to block 18.
Sent from my HTC One S using xda app-developers app
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Ah yes..that makes sense. That would pooch the phone. As for cwm it appears I was mislead as I read on few posts that newest versions don't work or not recommended for Canadian variant but it appears u might be right and I'm now seeing more and more report that it is installable. I'll have to check it out. Thanks
You flashed a recovery for the LG Thrill 4G. At what point in time did you assume it was the same phone as the I747M? You have bricked your phone. It needs JTAG service. Samsung will probably cover it under warranty, or you can pay someone that has the equipment to do it. You have no other options at this point. When you get it back from repairs, make sure you only flash AT&T/Bell/Telus/Rogers I747(M) software to the phone....
Ya i got the phone back from Samsung after waiting 3 weeks. They had to change the motherboard on the phone. Yes, it was the wrong instructions i followed which screwed me over! Since than i re-rooted how i did the first time i got the phone. Just a few days ago i saw the new CyanogenMod 10 M1 Rom, which i wanted to install. And again like last time in order to install it i had to upgrade my CWM to the newest version. This time i did not rush into it like last time and consulted with my buddy who is an expert in Android. The problem i had last time was i downloaded the new CWM in an .img file, and this time i ended up finding the newest CWM in a .tar and used Odin to flash it successfully. Than i just installed the rom and was good to go. My main reason for wanting to install a custom rom was i was getting absolutely HORRIBLE battery life from my S3. I ended up buying a juice pack which greatly helped me out. But now that i have CM10 my battery life is phenomenal, + the juice pack i now go maybe 2 days without having to charge. Now my sister who has the Wind Mobile S3 T999V wants me to upgrade her rom to the same as mine. I have found the T-Mobile CWM for her phone, and all the relevant software, but i am still hesitant to install the CWM on her phone. The T-Mobile CWM 6.0.1.2 is compatible with the Wind Mobile S3 T999V right? Or do i have to use a different version?
just to be clear about where you went wrong (im sure its been said already)
the guide you followed to install cwm is from the lg thrill forum. so the command dd if=... of=... had the wrong device id which is the most common cause of a brick
its actually pretty difficult to mess up your phone as long as you don't use mods designed for other devices
jefferson9 said:
just to be clear about where you went wrong (im sure its been said already)
the guide you followed to install cwm is from the lg thrill forum. so the command dd if=... of=... had the wrong device id which is the most common cause of a brick
its actually pretty difficult to mess up your phone as long as you don't use mods designed for other devices
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Yes, i know that. I realized after i had done everything that the instructions where for another phone. Now im trying to find the CWM 6.0.1.2 for my sister phone T-Mobile S3 T999V that is in a .tar file already. Any suggestions on where i can get it?
I use cwm 5.8 .0.4 i think and it works fine go to the dev stickies and its there
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JB calhoun said:
I use cwm 5.8 .0.4 i think and it works fine go to the dev stickies and its there
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Ya for my sisters phone i have that version as a flashable tar, however to install CM 10 M1 i need to install CWM 6.0.1.2.
Did u try rom manager
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I have a SGS3. But it's from Metro PCS. The model is SCH-R530M.
Android Version 4.1.2
I used odin and the cf root SGS3-6.4
It got to nand and couldn't write.
So now I'm on firmware upgrade please connect Kies. I can't put in the Serial number, because on this Metro phone, there is no S/N and the meid does not work. Kies also times out.
I can get into download mode with no problem, but after that, I'm screwed. I tried the fcc id. the WH: and the 14 numbers across the barcode starting with 990. Kies keeps telling me it's not correct.
I'm sorry post in here, but I couldn't find a Metro forum on SGS3. And I know that ATT models come very close. is there another file I can flash in odin to correct this or finish??
Thanks
The Beav
MunchNBeaver said:
I have a SGS3. But it's from Metro PCS. The model is SCH-R530M.
Android Version 4.1.2
I used odin and the cf root SGS3-6.4
It got to nand and couldn't write.
So now I'm on firmware upgrade please connect Kies. I can't put in the Serial number, because on this Metro phone, there is no S/N and the meid does not work. Kies also times out.
I can get into download mode with no problem, but after that, I'm screwed. I tried the fcc id. the WH: and the 14 numbers across the barcode starting with 990. Kies keeps telling me it's not correct.
I'm sorry post in here, but I couldn't find a Metro forum on SGS3. And I know that ATT models come very close. is there another file I can flash in odin to correct this or finish??
Thanks
The Beav
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http://www.shabbypenguin.com/OUDstuff/Samsung/Metro/R530M/Stock/MB2/R530MVQAMB2.tar
Plug in while on the fw update encountered an error screen and flash in PDA slot of odin
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http://www.shabbypenguin.com/OUDstuff/Samsung/Metro/R530M/Stock/MB2/R530MVQAMB2.tar
Plug in while on the fw update encountered an error screen and flash in PDA slot of odin
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Ok, so just turn on regular, and when asks for Firmware upgrade, connect to Odin, and add this file? Don't put into download mode correct?
Just want to make certain.
And thank you.
billard412 said:
http://www.shabbypenguin.com/OUDstuff/Samsung/Metro/R530M/Stock/MB2/R530MVQAMB2.tar
Plug in while on the fw update encountered an error screen and flash in PDA slot of odin
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Seems to be working, thank you.
Could you point me to the correct post about rooting this? Samsung Galaxy S3 LTE SCH-R530M from Metro PCS.
I'm afraid of messing it up again.
Thank you so much.
Here's a thread worth looking over: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2176496
Cf auto root was a good choice I've never had an issue. If that stock tar worked fine then download and reflash cf auto root.
billard412 said:
Cf auto root was a good choice I've never had an issue. If that stock tar worked fine then download and reflash cf auto root.
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Wanted to thank everyone who helped. I flashed the original stock back on it.
I tried cf auto root once again, and again I had the same exact problem. Gets to nand and fails.
Had to flash the stock again.
Afraid to use the oneclick method.
MunchNBeaver said:
Wanted to thank everyone who helped. I flashed the original stock back on it.
I tried cf auto root once again, and again I had the same exact problem. Gets to nand and fails.
Had to flash the stock again.
Afraid to use the oneclick method.
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Give one of these a shot
AUTO ROOT D2MTR - This is Just like cf auto root but I made the package myself.
PREROOTED SYSTEM ODIN IMAGE - This .tar is identical to the one I supplied that you used to fix your phone. Only exception is root access is already in it. And it WILL NOT wipe the device like the one already supplied.
(THIS IS ZIPPED UP TO MAKE IT SMALLER SO UNZIP BEFORE LOADING IN ODIN)
Neither should have any problem working for you.
I recently upgraded to this wonderful phone, the I747, but it's so bloated I'd like to get rid of a few apps. Will someone please direct me to the easiest thread to root my phone please and thank you!
http://www.xda-developers.com/android/how-to-root-the-samsung-galaxy-s-iii-xda-developer-tv/
Lots of info here, check it out, read everything 3 times so u are comfortable with it!! Good luck!
Download Odin
Download pre-rooted stock ROM
Flash it thru Odin
Done.
If you want to keep going further.
Once rooted
Download Goo.IM app from market
Flash Team Win Recovery Project recovery thru the app
And start flashing ROMs.
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easiest and safest way to root with no hustle, worrying or getting your hands dirty with clockworkmod recovery as in flashing using clockworkMod recovery which is easy but for newbies i recommend casual Root Developed/credit to/by Adam Outlier
follow the link below
http://www.pcnexus.net/2013/03/how-to-root-at-samsung-galaxy-s3-i747-with-casual.html
its not a thread but its also really helpful ....................happy rooting
if yu brick your phone MobileTechVideos.com is there for yu
down below is a thread LINK that contains everything yu want/need to know about rooting
FOR AT&T GALAXY S3 i747
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1725839
please follow everything that is stated on that thread PLZZZ dont skip or leave any detail because that can cost yu a new phone or money even your WARRANTY FOR YOUR PHONE ............AGAIN HAPPY ROOTING
Synergy Rom 4.1.2 w/ Ziggy kernel using ATT GALAXY S3
BIG Noob Questions
Hi, I am unfamiliar with Samsung Phones. I currently have a LG phone without all this stuff about variants. I have a Rogers phone but I am unlocking it to run on Telus. That said can I run a Telus rooted firmware? Or does it not really matter what firmware is on the phone. Is it worth while to update the radio?
Sorry for all the questions. Thanks for any answers that you can give.
daroco said:
Hi, I am unfamiliar with Samsung Phones. I currently have a LG phone without all this stuff about variants. I have a Rogers phone but I am unlocking it to run on Telus. That said can I run a Telus rooted firmware? Or does it not really matter what firmware is on the phone. Is it worth while to update the radio?
Sorry for all the questions. Thanks for any answers that you can give.
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Then you might want to go ask in the LG forums.
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jayRokk said:
Then you might want to go ask in the LG forums.
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Sorry the question was not specific enough. I was only saying I currently have a LG phone. The questions were regarding the SGSIII.
thanks.
daroco said:
Sorry the question was not specific enough. I was only saying I currently have a LG phone. The questions were regarding the SGSIII.
thanks.
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Telus firmware with Telus phone
Regers firmware with Rogers phone
ATT firmware with ATT phone.
Just change the APNs to the desired network and you should be fine.
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DMF1977, I tried your way. I downloaded Odin and root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar. As soon as I loaded the root66 file, I didn't even get a chance to hit start, both times Odin froze. Then I saw "Check MD5....Do not unplug the cable...Please wait". I had no choice but to shut my phone down because Odin froze and wasn't doing anything. I tried it twice. Then after I unplugged and shut my phone down I saw this in the box " root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5 is valid. Checking MD5 finished successfully. Leave CS..."
I remember last year having a problem with Odin conflicting with something on my laptop when I rooted my Captivate. I ended up having to root it a different way.
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DMF1977, I tried your way. I downloaded Odin and root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar. As soon as I loaded the root66 file, I didn't even get a chance to hit start, both times Odin froze. Then I saw "Check MD5....Do not unplug the cable...Please wait". I had no choice but to shut my phone down because Odin froze and wasn't doing anything. I tried it twice. Then after I unplugged and shut my phone down I saw this in the box " root66_ATT_I747UCDLK3.tar.md5 is valid. Checking MD5 finished successfully. Leave CS..."
I remember last year having a problem with Odin conflicting with something on my laptop when I rooted my Captivate. I ended up having to root it a different way.
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
This is the method that I used back when I first rooted... I don't know if its the best/easiest way, but as long as u follow the directions, it's simple enough. I had zero issues..
DMF1977 said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665
This is the method that I used back when I first rooted... I don't know if its the best/easiest way, but as long as u follow the directions, it's simple enough. I had zero issues..
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It was easy except when Odin froze. I've seen other people have issues with Odin and Kies conflicting. Everything else on the computer was shut down when I did this.
southernblonde said:
It was easy except when Odin froze. I've seen other people have issues with Odin and Kies conflicting. Everything else on the computer was shut down when I did this.
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I'm sorry, I don't know how else to help, other than try again or try a different method. I've heard casual was pretty easy, but I couldn't get it to work, so I went a different way.
Anyone else feel free to chime in here?? Lol...
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I'm sorry, I don't know how else to help, other than try again or try a different method. I've heard casual was pretty easy, but I couldn't get it to work, so I went a different way.
Anyone else feel free to chime in here?? Lol...
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I uninstalled kies just in case but this worked for me (all three methods work) but this was the easiest as far as time
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2189536
southernblonde said:
I recently upgraded to this wonderful phone, the I747, but it's so bloated I'd like to get rid of a few apps. Will someone please direct me to the easiest thread to root my phone please and thank you!
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Use Chainfires CF-Auto-Root here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1963790
I uninstalled my USBs, rebooted and reinstalled the samsung drivers and then Odin finally worked. Woot! Easy, easy! Thank you everyone!
southernblonde said:
I uninstalled my USBs, rebooted and reinstalled the samsung drivers and then Odin finally worked. Woot! Easy, easy! Thank you everyone!
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Good to hear!! Now it's time to get rom'd up!!
Does anyone have a stock firmware of their S6 Edge T-Moible? that's ODIN flashable. I bricked my S6 trying to root it and had the KNOX security on. Now it just boot loop. :crying:
Protomize said:
Does anyone have a stock firmware of their S6 Edge T-Moible? that's ODIN flashable. I bricked my S6 trying to root it and had the KNOX security on. Now it just boot loop. :crying:
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hey you're not alone! a lot of people are in your situation right now including me. we have to wait until there is a firmware available on Sammobile. hang tight.
samanbabah said:
hey you're not alone! a lot of people are in your situation right now including me. we have to wait until there is a firmware available on Sammobile. hang tight.
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I managed to find a solution. Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ow-to-brick-s6-s6-edge-knox-security-t3075720
Protomize said:
I managed to find a solution. Go here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...ow-to-brick-s6-s6-edge-knox-security-t3075720
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That doesn't fix issues for those of us that need to have the full stock firmware to re-Odin with. Guess those of us in the same boat wait a week or so. My problem was removing the knox files with root explorer. Bad move. Makes the phone unbootable. Called Samsung tech support and they confirmed that. Rooting no problem. Recovery screen totally blank. Never get to see the the white/green screen some say they have for a recovery screen. The magic use volume up keys 7 times etc I have seen posted don't work for me. Samsung specifically told me the stock firmware is proprietary, so they wouldn't give it to me. I can wait a week or so for developers to get their hands on appropriate files, including a custom recovery that actually works...like good old TWRP :victory:
Protomize said:
Does anyone have a stock firmware of their S6 Edge T-Moible? that's ODIN flashable. I bricked my S6 trying to root it and had the KNOX security on. Now it just boot loop. :crying:
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have you tried to flash the S6 file? not the S6 edge but the S6. Try to get yourself in download mode and do that. Make sure you are using the correct odin. That is what happened to me and I was able to obtain ROOT.
If you can get into download mode, you can now use Kies to install the stock firmware. Just did it about 3 mins ago.
SuperSport said:
If you can get into download mode, you can now use Kies to install the stock firmware. Just did it about 3 mins ago.
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Where did you get the stock firmware. I'm not talking rooting file. I'm talking the full on tar to use to ODIN and flash the complete full stock firmware.
Docmjldds said:
Where did you get the stock firmware. I'm not talking rooting file. I'm talking the full on tar to use to ODIN and flash the complete full stock firmware.
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I used Kies to restore the Firmware. Unfortunately, I was unable to find the Firmware file on my computer (Or could not figure out how to use it). I did see a temp file that was the correct size, but it's name and extension were wrong. I tried to open the file using 7-Zip and WinRar, but neither would open it. At that point, I just allowed Kies to do it's job, and it worked well. Removed ROOT and am now running Stock Firmware and Stock Recovery. KNOX is still tripped, but I don't care at this point.
In Kies, use the option: "Firmware Upgrade and Initialization". You will need your Model Name and Serial Number. Found on the box or in Settings if you can get there. I've got a T-Mobile Edge, so my Model Name is SM-G925T. Your serial will be unique.
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I used Kies to restore the Firmware. Unfortunately, I was unable to find the Firmware file on my computer (Or could not figure out how to use it). I did see a temp file that was the correct size, but it's name and extension were wrong. I tried to open the file using 7-Zip and WinRar, but neither would open it. At that point, I just allowed Kies to do it's job, and it worked well. Removed ROOT and am now running Stock Firmware and Stock Recovery. KNOX is still tripped, but I don't care at this point.
In Kies, use the option: "Firmware Upgrade and Initialization". You will need your Model Name and Serial Number. Found on the box or in Settings if you can get there. I've got a T-Mobile Edge, so my Model Name is SM-G925T. Your serial will be unique.
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I deleted via root explorer a slew of knox fies. Samsung told me by doing this, it renders the phone non bootable. That is why I need a full stock firmware tar file I can use in Odin, to flash the original complete firmware for my 925 Edge.Removing root, re-rooting, will not help. Chainfire said that SamMobile rleased the firmware files but all I get is web page not available. Grrrrr. Really wish someone would post the file in the Development sections or at least provide a working link.
Docmjldds said:
I deleted via root explorer a slew of knox fies. Samsung told me by doing this, it renders the phone non bootable. That is why I need a full stock firmware tar file I can use in Odin, to flash the original complete firmware for my 925 Edge.Removing root, re-rooting, will not help. Chainfire said that SamMobile rleased the firmware files but all I get is web page not available. Grrrrr. Really wish someone would post the file in the Development sections or at least provide a working link.
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I had also removed all of the KNOX files, and most of the Samsung Files trying to get close to AOSP, but it became unstable. Kies re-installed the COMPLETE firmware again and all the stock files returned. I don't mean it removed ROOT only, it flashed the complete firmware. Kies uses ODIN internally to do the flash.
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I had also removed all of the KNOX files, and most of the Samsung Files trying to get close to AOSP, but it became unstable. Kies re-installed the COMPLETE firmware again and all the stock files returned. I don't mean it removed ROOT only, it flashed the complete firmware. Kies uses ODIN internally to do the flash.
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it's weird I can't use Kies at all.
samanbabah said:
it's weird I can't use Kies at all.
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I can't use Kies either. Says phone not supported. I get the same exact error message. Oh my life savings for a nice .tar file to odin with
Wait
I think you should wait until pushed ODIN firmware over web...
dreamytricks said:
I think you should wait until pushed ODIN firmware over web...
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Well, someone (Pagel) already posted the 920 stock tar file in the S6 thread. so there MUST be a source currently. Wish I knew why Sammobile web site returns errors for me about unable to open web page. That's the source most state is where to go.
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I can't use Kies either. Says phone not supported. I get the same exact error message. Oh my life savings for a nice .tar file to odin with
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Okay I was able to find a workaround on how to restore my phone through Kies without getting an error.
do the following: 1) open Kies, click on tools, Firmware upgrade and initialisation, enter your model number and serial number and let it download the firmware, after an hour or so depending on your connection speed the firmware will be downloaded and your phone will reboot into recovery to install the firmware. done
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Okay I was able to find a workaround on how to restore my phone through Kies without getting an error.
do the following: 1) open Kies, click on tools, Firmware upgrade and initialisation, enter your model number and serial number and let it download the firmware, after an hour or so depending on your connection speed the firmware will be downloaded and your phone will reboot into recovery to install the firmware. done
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That's exactly what I was saying to do a few posts back. Did it yesterday and it worked fine.
EDIT: I'm going to run through it again and see if I can find the downloaded file. I believe I found it last time, but it was not a TAR file, rather a temp file specific to MY phone. But I'll try again, and if I get it, will post it here.
SuperSport said:
That's exactly what I was saying to do a few posts back. Did it yesterday and it worked fine.
EDIT: I'm going to run through it again and see if I can find the downloaded file. I believe I found it last time, but it was not a TAR file, rather a temp file specific to MY phone. But I'll try again, and if I get it, will post it here.
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oh OK I didn't see your previews post.
samanbabah said:
oh OK I didn't see your previews post.
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No problem, as long as we all get there at some point. The temp file that Kies downloads is called tmpE635.tmp It ends up being about 1.6GB in size. I tried to open it using 7-Zip and WinRar, but neither will open it. I'll post it in case anyone wants to try using it in ODIN. I don't know if it is specific to MY phone, or the T-Mobile S6 Edge in general (SM-G295T).
But, honestly, I would suggest you use Kies yourself so you are positive to get the correct file. You WILL get the error message that says Kies does not support your phone, just ignore that and keep going.
Phone Serial Number
I just realized that the Serial Number Kies is asking for is not on my Box. It's in the settings/about/status menu, and also on a sticker that is stuck to the Plastic Wrap that was around the phone in the box. Looks sort of like this: R58G31D1PBA. So, if you cannot get into your settings, or don't have that plastic, I'm not positive how you will get it to start the download. Maybe if you just use someone elses serial number, that will start the download???
EDIT: Link to the Temp File from Kies (not sure you'll be able to do anything with it)
https://mega.co.nz/#!39gwRAKS!H81yfo1vCQkMOujTaQJaU2INXoPNtUF6cgnF46jAfXI
WTF
Had the download stall on me twice, 35 and 47 percent.
Product name: SM N910A
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Official
Reactivation Lock: ON
Knox Warranty Void: 0x0
QualComm secureboot; enablr (csb)
Secure download : enable
UDC start
I can pull recovery mode and download mode but I am unable boot the phone up and remove the activation lock making odin very difficult to use.
I am desperate at this point ive tried everything I can think off
please help
sorry for the lack of info I just spent the last 12 hours trying to fix this issue. I'm exhausted. I attempted to root my phone and obviously failed if anyone can help it be very much appreciated
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sorry for the lack of info I just spent the last 12 hours trying to fix this issue. I'm exhausted. I attempted to root my phone and obviously failed if anyone can help it be very much appreciated
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We need some details. Not simple to help if you give no details on what you w0anted to do, what you did (steps?) and what happened
sm-N910A
im having the same issue i tried rooting my phone with kingroot. well a temp root is what it was suppose to be. it finished downloading on my phone i installed it and afterwards i went to use uninstall tool.my phone rebooted and said kernel fail message as well. i can get to bootloader and downloader but need assistance
What you need to do is download the latest ODIN software, then install all the drivers on your computer for you phone (through Samsung website / support), then head over to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63431559 and download the files and follow the instructions and you will be good to go. BTW, I hope that you backed up everything before you attempted root because you will have a fresh clean OS when this is done. Hope this helps. Take care.
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What you need to do is download the latest ODIN software, then install all the drivers on your computer for you phone (through Samsung website / support), then head over to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63431559 and download the files and follow the instructions and you will be good to go. BTW, I hope that you backed up everything before you attempted root because you will have a fresh clean OS when this is done. Hope this helps. Take care.
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thank you. i hope i can figure it out with this info. its been bricked a couple days and at&t nor best buy tech support would even try to help
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What you need to do is download the latest ODIN software, then install all the drivers on your computer for you phone (through Samsung website / support), then head over to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63431559 and download the files and follow the instructions and you will be good to go. BTW, I hope that you backed up everything before you attempted root because you will have a fresh clean OS when this is done. Hope this helps. Take care.
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only did the ap file. and its working again thanks so much
jrc8747 said:
only did the ap file. and its working again thanks so much
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Your welcome, glad could help.
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Your welcome, glad could help.
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thanks again. and im trying to find a way to root this device properly. I WILL NOT USE KINGROOT AGAIN.
it seems the sm-n910A model isnt easy to root?
jrc8747 said:
thanks again. and im trying to find a way to root this device properly. I WILL NOT USE KINGROOT AGAIN.
it seems the sm-n910A model isnt easy to root?
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At this very moment it is imposible to root.
Thanks
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What you need to do is download the latest ODIN software, then install all the drivers on your computer for you phone (through Samsung website / support), then head over to this post: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=63431559 and download the files and follow the instructions and you will be good to go. BTW, I hope that you backed up everything before you attempted root because you will have a fresh clean OS when this is done. Hope this helps. Take care.
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Thank you I did all 4 files works great
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Thank you I did all 4 files works great
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Sorry was off for the weekend. You are welcome, glad I could help. Take care.