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i747 Hard Bricked: QHSUSB - DLOAD : Needing a debrick.img

SGH-I747 (4.1.2 i747's please)/ SGH-i747m( If you have a official 4.3 i747m, please post a debrick.img) only:
Hi, I recently hard bricked my phone into QHSUSB DLOAD and I am going to attempt repairing it through the SD Card boot method.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/editpost.php?do=editpost&p=47431259
I need a debrick.img to flash to the SD card in a Linux OS.
I would have gotten it myself but my phone is obviously dead. I found one before on XDA, but it did not work on my device and it gave me an error in the Linux terminal when it should not have.
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The end of the 3rd boot-loader stage in mmcblk0 is at 77.3 megabytes. If you are going to help out using your device, try to refrain from uploading an image with a different ROM other than root.
Code:
dd if=/dev/block/mmcblk0 of=/sdcard/backup.img bs=2m count=81054925
The count is the amount of bytes. I am not sure if it is meant to be 1000 bytes=kilobyte or 1024 bytes=kilobyte. The count above is for 1024.
I need someone to install the Galaxy S III unified toolkit, and pull the first 7 partitions from mmcblk0 ,which is where the third bootloader stage ends.(Don't upload a heavily modified device please) http://www.skipsoft.net/?page_id=213 Once you get the files, PM me.
If anyone has a link to a working one, please post that. If you want to get your own image to help me, go ahead.
Thanks guys.

Sorry for the bump... I just need the device running again since the state it's in, it CAN be unbricked.

99ytrewq9111 said:
Sorry for the bump... I just need the device running again since the state it's in, it CAN be unbricked.
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what happened?

winosxbuntu said:
what happened?
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I tried to unlock what I thought was a locked bootloader(I could only enter bootloader through ADB)
I found an article that says ezunlock works on all S III's.
It corrupted my bootloader,and my phone gives off no signs of life except "Device QHSUSB-DLOAD not recognized" when plugged in.
This means the motherboard/processor wasn't able to boot from the hard disk, so then it tries the SDcard if it matches the phone close enough.
I need someone to use their rooted i747 to dump the first 77.3 megabytes of "mmcblk0". That contains the firmware and bootloaders. With that, i can burn it to an sdcard in a linux operating system and plug it into my phone.

99ytrewq9111 said:
Sorry for the bump... I just need the device running again since the state it's in, it CAN be unbricked.
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99ytrewq9111 said:
I tried to unlock what I thought was a locked bootloader(I could only enter bootloader through ADB)
I found an article that says ezunlock works on all S III's.
It corrupted my bootloader,and my phone gives off no signs of life except "Device QHSUSB-DLOAD not recognized" when plugged in.
This means the motherboard/processor wasn't able to boot from the hard disk, so then it tries the SDcard if it matches the phone close enough.
I need someone to use their rooted i747 to dump the first 77.3 megabytes of "mmcblk0". That contains the firmware and bootloaders. With that, i can burn it to an sdcard in a linux operating system and plug it into my phone.
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find a download link for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665 (samsung galaxy s3 toolkit) which can help you fix your phone
if that does not help take it to mobiletechvideos.com and they will fix it for you REASONABLE PRICE
its XDA you will get the help you deserve PLUS i have never encounted that kind of problem HOPE TO GOD IDONT but again am sure an SD-CARD that can write firmware/system IS VALUABLE/USEFULL compared to nothing and that means there is hope left to fix bad code :laugh:

winosxbuntu said:
find a download link for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665 (samsung galaxy s3 toolkit) which can help you fix your phone
if that does not help take it to mobiletechvideos.com and they will fix it for you REASONABLE PRICE
its XDA you will get the help you deserve PLUS i have never encounted that kind of problem HOPE TO GOD IDONT but again am sure an SD-CARD that can write firmware/system IS VALUABLE/USEFULL compared to nothing and that means there is hope left to fix bad code :laugh:
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Thanks for that link! It looks very promising, and I can probably find a stock boot.IMG in there. I will work on tomorrow. If I succeed, I'll edit the OP and make a debrick guide for this drvice forum. A word of advice, try not to mess with your bootloader or you end up like me

winosxbuntu said:
find a download link for this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1746665 (samsung galaxy s3 toolkit) which can help you fix your phone
if that does not help take it to mobiletechvideos.com and they will fix it for you REASONABLE PRICE
its XDA you will get the help you deserve PLUS i have never encounted that kind of problem HOPE TO GOD IDONT but again am sure an SD-CARD that can write firmware/system IS VALUABLE/USEFULL compared to nothing and that means there is hope left to fix bad code :laugh:
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Hi, the toolkit didn't fix my phone, but its defiantly a step up. Since I'm assuming you have the toolkit installed that you suggested it, could you do me a favor?
It will be a bit easier using the toolkit to extract the partition files. If you could pull the first 7 partitions from "mmcblk0" of your device through the toolkit, it will probably set the next step to fix my phone. (Assuming you have a 16g i747... I don't really know)
You don't have to do this of course.
Thanks man.

Bump. Can anyone help out? All I need is the first 7 partitions.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app

99ytrewq9111 said:
Bump. Can anyone help out? All I need is the first 7 partitions.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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either try using this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27239761 am pretty sure it works for all S3 models, either way on the I747 forum it has been removed, the download link does not work........ so use this
it will work, it may not work but for the time being use this toolkit and also search forums or Google on how to fix this without, i think i found some answers after i had an emmc brick with my S2 but i did not have an SD card to re-write firmware to work again on my phone so i bought the S3 and its awesome

winosxbuntu said:
either try using this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=27239761 am pretty sure it works for all S3 models, either way on the I747 forum it has been removed, the download link does not work........ so use this
it will work, it may not work but for the time being use this toolkit and also search forums or Google on how to fix this without, i think i found some answers after i had an emmc brick with my S2 but i did not have an SD card to re-write firmware to work again on my phone so i bought the S3 and its awesome
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The problem is I need a working phone to pull the partitions. :/ I tried to use the boot image, but it had an error writing while in the linux.

99ytrewq9111 said:
The problem is I need a working phone to pull the partitions. :/ I tried to use the boot image, but it had an error writing while in the linux.
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This one worked for me http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46258374&postcount=172

I have a similar problem Hard Bricked after update to 4.3 tried to flash my phone Backup 4.1.2 and died can not log in or recovery nor danlold.Is there any solution.

Bradkirk said:
This one worked for me http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46258374&postcount=172
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Did you use an i747 or a i747m device?
If a i747m image works on an i747, it will basically fix all of my problems.

spensa said:
I have a similar problem Hard Bricked after update to 4.3 tried to flash my phone Backup 4.1.2 and died can not log in or recovery nor danlold.Is there any solution.
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What message appears on your computer when you plug it in?
If it says QHSUSB-DLOAD, you are in faint light.
It stands for Qualcomm High Speed USD Download Mode.
What is means that your processor(qualcomm), is trying to boot, but it cannot find proper drivers for the hardware.
It will then look for something to boot from in the SDcard.
Here is a thread on how some other people were able to do it : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439367

I have an I747M technically. I went for an actual I747M image just in case there was a slight difference. in the thread that one came from though there should be one for the actual att device if you look through it.
and just to confirm, yes the phone was blank and unresponsive. showing up as QHSUSB-DLOAD before i loaded that img onto my external SDcard. and I am using the same phone currently.
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Bradkirk said:
I have an I747M technically. I went for an actual I747M image just in case there was a slight difference. in the thread that one came from though there should be one for the actual att device if you look through it.
and just to confirm, yes the phone was blank and unresponsive. showing up as QHSUSB-DLOAD before i loaded that img onto my external SDcard. and I am using the same phone currently.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app
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Unfortunately that's the download I found that didn't work.
Thanks for trying though

damn! the only other help I can offer then, is that there is a pretty good thread on this over in the d2tmo section. someone there wrote a little tool to easily download the relevant data. might help you on your quest. or at least make it so you could ask someone that doesnt know ADB. best of luck!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using xda app-developers app

99ytrewq9111 said:
What message appears on your computer when you plug it in?
If it says QHSUSB-DLOAD, you are in faint light.
It stands for Qualcomm High Speed USD Download Mode.
What is means that your processor(qualcomm), is trying to boot, but it cannot find proper drivers for the hardware.
It will then look for something to boot from in the SDcard.
Here is a thread on how some other people were able to do it : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439367
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when connected to the computer written QHSUSB-DLOAD,

spensa said:
when connected to the computer written QHSUSB-DLOAD,
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OK , take out your battery and tell me your model number(Behind battery). And what phone company do you use?
Did you possibly save a NANDROID on a computer?
( if you have i747m, you can fix your phone, but its hard to do( I havnt done it yet)
Download this image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46258374&postcount=172 (thanks to @Bradkirk )
Follow these directions using that image above^^^ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439367
You need to install a Linux operating system (Ubuntu works) to run the commands.
Edit:! According to the T-Mobile thread, you might need a debrick.IMG from a phone on 4.3
Once I know your phones model number, I can edit the main post and ask for you phone model's images.

99ytrewq9111 said:
OK , take out your battery and tell me your model number(Behind battery). And what phone company do you use?
Did you possibly save a NANDROID on a computer?
( if you have i747m, you can fix your phone, but its hard to do( I havnt done it yet)
Download this image http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=46258374&postcount=172 (thanks to @Bradkirk )
Follow these directions using that image above^^^ http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2439367
You need to install a Linux operating system (Ubuntu works) to run the commands.
Edit:! According to the T-Mobile thread, you might need a debrick.IMG from a phone on 4.3
Once I know your phones model number, I can edit the main post and ask for you phone model's images.
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I took it to a service to repair

[Q] SM-T320 Bootloader

I have a demo model Samsung SM-T320x i have flashed the right .pit file and got correct allocated storage but the final issue i have is that when the tablet starts up i get samsung live demo unit show. I believe this is part of the bootloader can anyone confirm this for me please? If so does anyone know how i can flash a new bootloader?
Thanks for everyone's help so far

Mike.Samsung.SM-T320 said:
I have a demo model Samsung SM-T320x i have flashed the right .pit file and got correct allocated storage but the final issue i have is that when the tablet starts up i get samsung live demo unit show. I believe this is part of the bootloader can anyone confirm this for me please? If so does anyone know how i can flash a new bootloader?
Thanks for everyone's help so far
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I suppose you flashed a ROM after you repartitioned your device.
Which one?
Also can you post screenshots to see what you mean?
Sent from my SM-T320 using Tapatalk.

thdervenis said:
I suppose you flashed a ROM after you repartitioned your device.
Which one?
Also can you post screenshots to see what you mean?
Sent from my SM-T320 using Tapatalk.
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I flashed the .pit file with official firmware from sammobile.com the flashed unofficial CM11 nightly.
I am unable to provide a screen shot of the actual device due to the live demo unit displaying at first startup. I have googled an image but of a different device to give you an idea.
Thanks again

Try the Samsung KIes emergency firmware recovery tool
Mike.Samsung.SM-T320 said:
I flashed the .pit file with official firmware from sammobile.com the flashed unofficial CM11 nightly.
I am unable to provide a screen shot of the actual device due to the live demo unit displaying at first startup. I have googled an image but of a different device to give you an idea.
Thanks again
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I don't know about that, but I have read in the forum about Knox resetting about a procedure that a guy used to restore his soft bricked phone. He states that "I used the Samsung KIes emergency firmware recovery tool!".
If flashing the Stock ROM via Odin didn't do your thing perhaps the mentioned procedure will. The tricky part is that "... it wants you to report a few numbers under the battery". Perhaps it's the Serial Number which you can get without removing the battery.
Perhaps what applied to Knox resetting will apply to your issue too. Let me know how it goes.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56869018&postcount=2099
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56893096&postcount=2101
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=56895119&postcount=2102

[Q] How to break Samsung Galaxy Tab S SM-T805 LTE fingerprint and pass code

HI
i have Samsung Galaxy Tab S SM-T805 LTE
and its protected with fingerprint and pass code
i purchased this online
Please help me how to break its pass code and fingerprint scans
Thanks

try to hard reset the tab in recovery
it should work

gabryrider94 said:
try to hard reset the tab in recovery
it should work
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when i trying to reset through recovery mode
then error "MDM not allowed to reset ........!!!"
and after that i tied to re flash it via odin
but nothing happen even i flashed it

Hafiz. said:
when i trying to reset through recovery mood
then error "MDM not allowed to reset ........!!!"
and after that i tied to re flash it via odin
but nothing happen even i flashed it
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Install a custom recovery. Like TWRP and than flash it with odin (download mode) then reboot to recovery and try to wipe everything with it.

Has anyone considered that the tablet may be stolen and we should not give ideas on how to recover it? Contact Samsung and with valid proof of purchase, they may help.

I think it's pretty likely the reactivation lock is activated which is precisely to prevent use of a stolen device. You can't do anything except contact the original owner. If it's legit they can disable the reactivation lock.
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Ramer said:
Has anyone considered that the tablet may be stolen and we should not give ideas on how to recover it? Contact Samsung and with valid proof of purchase, they may help.
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ashyx said:
I think it's pretty likely the reactivation lock is activated which is precisely to prevent use of a stolen device. You can't do anything except contact the original owner. If it's legit they can disable the reactivation lock.
Sent from my SM-T805 using XDA Free mobile app
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Totally agree with both.

Ramer said:
Has anyone considered that the tablet may be stolen and we should not give ideas on how to recover it? Contact Samsung and with valid proof of purchase, they may help.
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yes i agree with you but i purchased this online and the seller did't mention that problem
that's why i post this .
if i go to shop they will charge
and tell me what is my fault in this matter
if someone stole the device then he can go to shop and can repair it coz he is not pay any penny for purchasing this
but i purchased this device.
and here in my country no one use DEMO devises for kind of your information sir .
i think you understand my problem
thanks

Tkkg1994 said:
Install a custom recovery. Like TWRP and than flash it with odin (download mode) then reboot to recovery and try to wipe everything with it.
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thanks for responding
but i know how to use Odin but i did't use TWRP please guide me how to use this and where i can download this
but remember my device is protected with passcode and fingerprint scans
so how to instal TWRP
thanks

UpInTheAir said:
Totally agree with both.
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yes i agree with you but i purchased this online and the seller did't mention that problem
that's why i post this .
if i go to shop they will charge
and tell me what is my fault in this matter
if someone stole the device then he can go to shop and can repair it coz he is not pay any penny for purchasing this
but i purchased this device.
and here in my country no one use DEMO devises for kind of your information sir .
i think you understand my problem
thanks

Hafiz. said:
thanks for responding
but i know how to use Odin but i did't use TWRP please guide me how to use this and where i can download this
but remember my device is protected with passcode and fingerprint scans
so how to instal TWRP
thanks
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You can see in this thread:
TWRP

Tkkg1994 said:
You can see in this thread:
TWRP
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in this at the end you mention that instal app from play store but i told you my device is locked with pass code i cant open it coz i don't know its passcode
so now ??

Hafiz. said:
in this at the end you mention that instal app from play store but i told you my device is locked with pass code i cant open it coz i don't know its passcode
so now ??
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Dude, its called odin and download mode. So you flash it manually on your pc. Im not sure if the twrp recovery for T800 works on T805. Idk something will need to link you to that.
To enter download mode: power off device. Then hold power, home, vol down at the same time till a screen pops up. Click yes. Now your in download mode.
Open odin on your pc and connect your tab s to pc. Now click pda/ap in odin and select the tar recovery img you downloaded. Now click start and it should flash

you means that i can instal TWRP via odin just like to flash any firmware via odin
it's correct or not
sorry for disturbance but
very kind of both of ur response
thanks
if you have any of t800 then please tell me i'll try it also
thanks again

Hafiz. said:
you means that i can instal TWRP via odin just like to flash any firmware via odin
it's correct or not
sorry for disturbance but
very kind of both of ur response
thanks
if you have any of t800 then please tell me i'll try it also
thanks again
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Yes you can install twrp like flashing firmware
@Tkkg1994 what twrp did you use for T805?

Actually "Tkkg1994"
i purchased this online and he did't mention this problem and when i got my parcel
i was just shocked
i think he's got this from any abroad country i'm from Pakistan
and many people told me online that it's DEMO device
The problem is
screen is locked with pass code and fingerprint scans
and when i trying to hard reset through recovery mood then error " MDM not allowed to reset ...!"
even i flashed it with odin but nothing happen
ahhhh
that is my problem man (

If the seller is not willing to give the unlock code, then there's a possibility that you are in receipt of stolen goods. Why not disclose the seller's name and link to site?
If you can't do this, there is a possibility your case is suspicious and I wouldn't advise others to help until you prove you have bought the device legitimately.

i know that sir you are not willing to help me
but here in my country there no check and balance
and no one is responsible after that means that purchasing through individually
i'm not talking about ebay , amazon , etc and these are not working in my country
any thing else you want my purchasing i'll provide info MAN
thanks for replying at least

As your purchase seems suspicious to me and Im pretty sure you can buy one brand new from many known sites for really cheap, amazon, etc. Where exactly did you buy this tablet from? Did you get it from a website, or a person in real life. New tablets dont come with fingerprint locks. If you can give me that, then Ill go on in assisting you.

You have this options:
1. Give it to some IT specialist, who maybe can find out whose tablet it is. (maybe send it to samsung)
2. Try to reach the seller.
3. Download the chagallwifi twrp from here: Download link
4. Go to download mode, select AP/PDA and flash the file. it is a .tar file.

[Q] ATT ZE500CL/Z00D Bricked After OTA Update - HELP (ZenFone 2E)

I have an ATT ZenFone 2E that I rooted successfully with this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3116531). Due to an error on my part(fat finger) I accidentally started the OTA update. Now when I try to boot the phone all I get is the AT&T logo/splash screen. I can get it to go into recovery mode and it also will connect via ADB. I have tried flashing the UL-ASUS_Z00D-WW-12.16.5.30-user.zip firmware via ADB fastboot but I get an error saying firmware is wrong carrier ATT (WW). Am I using the wrong firmware for AT&T? I have searched all over and cannot find any ZenFone 2 firmware other than WW, TW, and CN. Any help or suggestions much appreciated.

JRSouth said:
I have an ATT ZenFone 2E that I rooted successfully with this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3116531). Due to an error on my part(fat finger) I accidentally started the OTA update. Now when I try to boot the phone all I get is the AT&T logo/splash screen. I can get it to go into recovery mode and it also will connect via ADB. I have tried flashing the UL-ASUS_Z00D-WW-12.16.5.30-user.zip firmware via ADB fastboot but I get an error saying firmware is wrong carrier ATT (WW). Am I using the wrong firmware for AT&T? I have searched all over and cannot find any ZenFone 2 firmware other than WW, TW, and CN. Any help or suggestions much appreciated.
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i have the exact problem since saturday, you have to use the ATT firmware but i couldnt find it anywhere

also
please pm me if u fixed yours

Lactaid said:
please pm me if u fixed yours
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Still no luck. I'm sure if we could find the AT&T firmware we would be able to recover. Unfortunately it appears it is not available on ASUS support and AT&T doesn't even provide firmware. Our only hope may be from a backup of another device that isn't bricked.
Does anybody know if we could possibly use the temporary CWM recovery used in the root method to flash to another ROM that is compatible with this device? Any input would be greatly appreciated.

Are there any details I can provide that would be helpful in finding a solution to recover this device? I've seen a few other people are having the same issue as I am and I would like to help them as well if I can get mine fixed. Thanks

JRSouth said:
Are there any details I can provide that would be helpful in finding a solution to recover this device? I've seen a few other people are having the same issue as I am and I would like to help them as well if I can get mine fixed. Thanks
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ive literally tried everything, my device has been bricked for like 3 weeks now

Lactaid said:
ive literally tried everything, my device has been bricked for like 3 weeks now
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Just out of curiosity have you tried running the xoa_unroot.bat while your device is in recovery/fastboot mode? Im not sure if it will help but I've found in other threads that to avoid soft bricking your device you must run the unroot prior to applying the OTA update. I'm sure it's probably too late but maybe worth a shot. I'm going to try it when I get home from work today.

JRSouth said:
Just out of curiosity have you tried running the xoa_unroot.bat while your device is in recovery/fastboot mode? Im not sure if it will help but I've found in other threads that to avoid soft bricking your device you must run the unroot prior to applying the OTA update. I'm sure it's probably too late but maybe worth a shot. I'm going to try it when I get home from work today.
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i havent tried it yet, do you have a tutorial of it?

The truth hurts, your screwd. This is a budget phone. At&t will not support it. Throw away device my their standards.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3505774&d=1444776691 here the system image for the file maybe try to flash it to see if it helps

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=63323103&postcount=118
^^^This worked for me successfully!
Make sure to only restore system and disable MD5 Checksum Verification.

I have the same problem, what do I do with that file? How do I apply it through the SD, so I can apply update from SD? I forgot pin code to phone so i need to restore

need help
Lactaid said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3505774&d=1444776691 here the system image for the file maybe try to flash it to see if it helps
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how do I flash this?

Hola, alguien lo consiguió hacer..???

Lactaid said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3505774&d=1444776691 here the system image for the file maybe try to flash it to see if it helps
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Im getting an error that day footer is wrong :/

m1chb3ltr3 said:
Im getting an error that day footer is wrong :/
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Wait, are you bricked and tried using that as the fix? I cant post links but Check out Asus, They have Firmware, Kernel (havent checked but read it earlier today), and Boot Unlock that you can get right from (assuming you have an account) My Products.
Also... Has anyone used that method recently?
Cathaterfish said:
Sorry I will give credit to DavePmer for his guide in minute, but qouting him for some reason wouldnt let me post, even when I removed the links? anyways I'll edit and give credit I promise
So my phone is stuck on the Asus Logo, I downloaded all of this and followed the instructions all the way up to:
11) now the fun part. open your microsd card and check the folder TWRP\BACKUPS see if it has a folder named
01234567890123456789 if it does great if not, not a problem just copy all the system files from the folder
you extracted TWRP-zf2e-ATT_12.16.10.7 to your microsd card TWRP\BACKUP\01234567890123456789\ whatever folder you have next\ in other words, replace your system.ext4.win000 files with my system.ext4.win000 file.
Replace your system.ext4.win001 with mine, and replace system.ext4.win00.md5 with mine as well as system.ext4.win001.md5 when done safely dismount the microsd card.
It then occurred to me that i should be more careful this time around... This was from October and although I ran across links saying for the most part that this was a good shot for fixing my ZE500CL, Z00D or whatever. But things have changed since then and I was wondering if this is still the best/easiest/safe route. I learned pretty quick that over looking things like OTA/Root or in my case Making assumptions is a fast path to really doing a number on your phone. (Honestly I just started even giving thought to rooting my phone, just considered them back ups I kept in a box). I now have the itch to do this right so hoping to fix this and go about this the right way.
Thanks for any input.
Currently DLing RussaiNBeaR, went and bought a card reader/writer. I was going to Download the firmware, kernel and boot unlock tool but currently staying at a place where im getting 160kbs on my DL's. So if I can get away with davepmer's guide that would be great, or something other or smaller than downloading 4gbs on this Internet Connection.
EDIT: Forgot to add that I haven't completed this step yet because the wording kind of tripped me up. And I want to do this right. When he says "in other words replace your system.ext4.win000 files with my system.ext4.win000 file." and then goes on and 3 more to the list. Does that mean only copy and replace those 4? or does that include all system.(whatever).(extension) files? Im sure it sounds really dumb or noobish but the fact that the next step is using twrp to restore using system only makes me afraid to do this part wrong.
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Samsung galaxy S20 Ultra Super Image needed?

Hi,
Can anyone help... I bricked my S20 Ultra SM-G9880 and tried using odin3 to flash firmware but it is asking for the Super Image so fails the process.
It say on screen; An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software but when I download this it says the S20 is not compatible.
Please can anyone help it was a lot of money?

[email protected] said:
Hi,
Can anyone help... I bricked my S20 Ultra SM-G9880 and tried using odin3 to flash firmware but it is asking for the Super Image so fails the process.
It say on screen; An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch PC software but when I download this it says the S20 is not compatible.
Please can anyone help it was a lot of money?
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first off, what did you do to brick an expensive phone? Is it because you can't wait for the update to come along that you tried switching different Firmware without back reading some threads beforehand?? i'm not here to offend you or belittle you, in fact we have the same device and variant, HK- SM-G9880 to be precise.

mimsiroll said:
first off, what did you do to brick an expensive phone? Is it because you can't wait for the update to come along that you tried switching different Firmware without back reading some threads beforehand?? i'm not here to offend you or belittle you, in fact we have the same device and variant, HK- SM-G9880 to be precise.
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I was trying to change rom to HK instead of Taiwan because I thought it might get rid of the chinese writing and be more western friendly... Wasn't really thinking... it was an expensive mistake.
Is there away to fix?

[email protected] said:
I was trying to change rom to HK instead of Taiwan because I thought it might get rid of the chinese writing and be more western friendly... Wasn't really thinking... it was an expensive mistake.
Is there away to fix?
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You probably have to read this topic about samkey so just dig this thread and read about the samkey. How it can fix your phone depends on what youll choose otherwise i can still suggest using samsung switch from pc and do an emergency installation but as always find a topic about it first and do the most suitable thing for you.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s20/how-to/free-csc-change-apk-s20-t4116015

really? lol
hes not brick bricked.. that screen is an odin download mode screen.. he can simple use odin to reflash stock firmware to the device lol

elliwigy said:
really? lol
hes not brick bricked.. that screen is an odin download mode screen.. he can simple use odin to reflash stock firmware to the device lol
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Hi thanks for comment... I flashed odin but it didn't remove lock. Maybe because it is a modern phone? I have given it to a local phone repair shop so hopefully they will fix for me.

[email protected] said:
Hi thanks for comment... I flashed odin but it didn't remove lock. Maybe because it is a modern phone? I have given it to a local phone repair shop so hopefully they will fix for me.
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dunno wat lock u mean

Hi Folks,
I posted this thread and just wanted to thank everyone who offered advice. I have managed to fix the phone now.
I flashed latest firmware with Odin and included .PIT file i extract from the CSC file.
So pleased to have it back!

Many thanks to @[email protected], this method worked as a charm.