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[Q] Made a n00b mistake on my 8.4 - How do I get back to Stock?

Hi all,
I made a dumb move and installed the CM11 port for my T320 without backing up my Samsung stock firmware. (I'd post over in the appropriate thread in the development section, but I haven't posted here frequently enough to be allowed over there). I want to go back to the Samsung UI for now because I am having some troubles with CM11 ... my tablet thinks it's a phone, so I'm not getting the tablet features and app versions. Plus something is off with my screen so that some apps (Flipboard, at least) runs everything off the right side and bottom of the screen. Anyway, does anyone have an idea of how to get me back to my Samsung UI? I can't get Kies to talk to my tablet (another thing that cropped up with this CM build) so I can't get that to reflash it for me.
I have downloaded an Odin-flashable Samsung stock firmware from Australia (I'm in the US) so I'm guessing that will work, but I'd rather find an easier option before I give my tablet a globetrotting split identity disorder or something.
Please understand, I've rooted, reflashed, and even unbricked devices before, so I'm not new to this, just made a dumb mistake.

I believe that is the only way to go. The good news is you can install twrp recovery now so it shouldnt be an issue again. Bad news is there isnt a flashable stock firmware that I know of yet. Im kinda hoping for cleanrom as he did a hell of a job on the note 3 and knows the system better than most.

fantasticrat said:
Hi all,
I made a dumb move and installed the CM11 port for my T320 without backing up my Samsung stock firmware. (I'd post over in the appropriate thread in the development section, but I haven't posted here frequently enough to be allowed over there). I want to go back to the Samsung UI for now because I am having some troubles with CM11 ... my tablet thinks it's a phone, so I'm not getting the tablet features and app versions. Plus something is off with my screen so that some apps (Flipboard, at least) runs everything off the right side and bottom of the screen. Anyway, does anyone have an idea of how to get me back to my Samsung UI? I can't get Kies to talk to my tablet (another thing that cropped up with this CM build) so I can't get that to reflash it for me.
I have downloaded an Odin-flashable Samsung stock firmware from Australia (I'm in the US) so I'm guessing that will work, but I'd rather find an easier option before I give my tablet a globetrotting split identity disorder or something.
Please understand, I've rooted, reflashed, and even unbricked devices before, so I'm not new to this, just made a dumb mistake.
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I've used Samsung Kies from my PC several time to go back to stock.
When using Kies you may have to switch your connection from MTP to the other option and of course check debug.
I went back and forth from CM11 several time plus I did what you did also except I used the New Zealand version

Here's what I did to restore stock from Kies.
Plug in the tablet, open Kies, and click Tools then Firmware upgrade and initialization. Type in SM-T320, hit okay, then add your serial number.
Basically just follow the steps it asks you and make sure your tablet is in download mode. It will download the stock firmware image and flash it to the device.
My instructions might now be 100% accurate, but that's basically the process I took to restore it to factory.

s4 Mini sm-s890l

greetings, i have been having an issue and literally spent all day looking for answers yet nothing is working. I have a SM-S890L S4 Mini from Straight Talk. Anyway, I backed up my stock rom and then flashed cm10.2. My computer no longer recognizes it via usb and the menu and back buttons are no longer active. Restored image before flash and same issues. And I accidentally deleted the backup when I factory restored the phone. I can still boot into recovery and Odin, but I am unsure what to do. My research led me to believe that the S890L and I91505 were the same. Anyway this stuff is fun to tinker with and the best learning method. but my phone being down is not. any information is appreciated.
edit: ok so this is where i am at. I discovered that any unbranded rom will work as far as returning to stock. Where can I find the csc and modem information for straight talk? I chose the 9195 because it is an LTE just like mine, root process went fine and was able to flash cm 10.2, however i get NO audio and my soft keys are not there, they do not work

I know this post is pretty far outdated, but this may help others experiencing similar issues.
S-890L CM Port

Bricked Phone After Update To Marshmallow

Hi, everyone! I have an unrooted, stock firmware (well, not anymore), Verizon Galaxy Note 4 (N910V).
Now, after I attempted to update, through the prompt in my status bar... everything went haywire. I can't even do a factory reset from recovery, and all I can get to is the Verizon logo as it turns on. And nothing else. I went to a Samsung Tech Center in a Best Buy, but because my phone (somehow, never rooted it and did a factory reset after I tried and failed) says Custom on the first bootup screen, the guy wouldn't touch it. How can I fix this myself? I have Odin, and the Samsung Drivers. I have searched around the web, but I have been unable to find a STOCK version of 6.0.1 to flash using Odin. If someone could help me find a way to fix this, even if it doesn't involve flashing, I'd be greatly appreciative. I've searched around on countless forums, including this one, and I haven't found any ways to fix this so I was attempting to do it myself. But, being unable to find a stock version of 6.0.1 for the device itself, or, at least my specific version, I can't do anything right now and I have now been without a phone for two days. Not a huge amount of time, but when you're waiting on a call for a job interview, it's nerve wracking. Thanks in advance!

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CodytheFox said:
Hi, everyone! I have an unrooted, stock firmware (well, not anymore), Verizon Galaxy Note 4 (N910V).
Now, after I attempted to update, through the prompt in my status bar... everything went haywire. I can't even do a factory reset from recovery, and all I can get to is the Verizon logo as it turns on. And nothing else. I went to a Samsung Tech Center in a Best Buy, but because my phone (somehow, never rooted it and did a factory reset after I tried and failed) says Custom on the first bootup screen, the guy wouldn't touch it. How can I fix this myself? I have Odin, and the Samsung Drivers. I have searched around the web, but I have been unable to find a STOCK version of 6.0.1 to flash using Odin. If someone could help me find a way to fix this, even if it doesn't involve flashing, I'd be greatly appreciative. I've searched around on countless forums, including this one, and I haven't found any ways to fix this so I was attempting to do it myself. But, being unable to find a stock version of 6.0.1 for the device itself, or, at least my specific version, I can't do anything right now and I have now been without a phone for two days. Not a huge amount of time, but when you're waiting on a call for a job interview, it's nerve wracking. Thanks in advance!
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hsbadr has all the firmware listed here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...mware-firmware-kernel-modem-recovery-t2942937, he has uploaded the full Odin flashable firmware for Retail N910v in that thread Full Firmware: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24588232905720218
Hope that helps you.

CodytheFox said:
Hi, everyone! I have an unrooted, stock firmware (well, not anymore), Verizon Galaxy Note 4 (N910V).
Now, after I attempted to update, through the prompt in my status bar... everything went haywire. I can't even do a factory reset from recovery, and all I can get to is the Verizon logo as it turns on. And nothing else. I went to a Samsung Tech Center in a Best Buy, but because my phone (somehow, never rooted it and did a factory reset after I tried and failed) says Custom on the first bootup screen, the guy wouldn't touch it. How can I fix this myself? I have Odin, and the Samsung Drivers. I have searched around the web, but I have been unable to find a STOCK version of 6.0.1 to flash using Odin. If someone could help me find a way to fix this, even if it doesn't involve flashing, I'd be greatly appreciative. I've searched around on countless forums, including this one, and I haven't found any ways to fix this so I was attempting to do it myself. But, being unable to find a stock version of 6.0.1 for the device itself, or, at least my specific version, I can't do anything right now and I have now been without a phone for two days. Not a huge amount of time, but when you're waiting on a call for a job interview, it's nerve wracking. Thanks in advance!
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With a "Custom" on the opening splash screen, someone's been messing with the phone. When you can come clean with what you did to your phone, we might be able to help. Otherwise, use the search function to find out how to fix your phone when you've screwed it up.

Why LIE about what you did to the phone to XDA? Sure, lie to Samsung, VZ, BestBuy, etc, but what possible reason would you have to lie here when you are asking for help?

New to flashing/upgrading

Hi folks,
I'm after some information. My Nexus 4 is about kaput now with the battery lasting about 4 hours or so with a full charge so I am looking to move over to my S4 mini for a while before buying an upgrade.
However i don't fancy rolling back to 4.4.2 from 5.1.1 as have got accustomed to it now. so there for I am looking to upgrade/flash it or whatever.
I am quite the novice and have not done this on any phone before so I am looking for a bit of help,
I have looked over xda and read some bits but think someone just telling me would be better, i'm not a tech dunce but I am not 100% confident in this at the moment as there seems to be more than one way of doing this.
What do i need to do first and foremost to make the process go as planned?
I take it I need to "root" the phone first (what does this do ? give me access to the firmware level? is that it?) using a "recovery tool" as they are called (is that right?)
Then after I have done that I can install a fresh ROM onto the phone and basic app's etc.
I have seen these guides:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2364980
and
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...i9190-i9195-cyanogenmod-13-0-s4-mini-t3276141
Is it just a matter of following them or are there other things I need to do first, in between or after?
I am not bothered about anything being saved on the s4 mini it can be wiped clean and start a fresh, I don't need any of my data on it backed up
A quick bullet guide or acknowledgement of the two threads above or pointing me towards some better ones would be great and any pointers or descriptions of the acronyms or places in menu's which may have had their names changed or have been moved.
Many thanks Everyone,
Dahools

Hi!, you dont need to worry about anything, the only thing that you need is follow these guides, but make sure if you have the correct variant.

First Install Kies and connect your phone to it( For correct phone drivers). And after phone connect wells, Close kies from task manager.
You Need Odin to install a recovery software in your phone(TWRP, Clock Recovery, Philip). I only used twrp now.
Here is link below with instruction. Download recovery for your variant(i9190,i9192 or i9195 base on your model).
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2678420
Suppose if you install TWRP. Boot into recovery, And click Wipe, Do a factory reset , Clear Devil cache, Then go back and install your Firmware(cm12.1 or cm13 for your intended model). And flash Gapps as well. Then reboot. And you are done.
I have tried TWRP for both i9190 and i9192 model. and installed custom roms. Work fine.
Good Luck.

thanks fellas
I went for it with the original links and it worked. (eventually) A bit of user error on my part missing recovery mode on reboot first time and thinking it was done when it wasn't. Only putting the first bit in (root kit v2) then not realising how to flash the next parts. A bit of persistence paid off.
I have a I9195 model and rooting with that clockwork worked then loading the CM13 and then the Gapps. All one after the other in one go finally worked for me! so so far so good, just getting used to Android 6 now I think everything is working though, not put my sim in yet. will do that tomorrow.
If anyone was to follow what I did the big tip I would say is copy everything onto the SD card before you start anything, not as I did at first just putting the first bit on then thinking I can copy the next bit on later . . .

No OS on galaxy n4 sprint. No back up or restore point

No OS installed. I have twrp installed. So literally when i turn it on it goes directly into recovery menu. Apparently I have no back up or restore point. This is a Sprint galaxy note 4. Does anyone have any suggestions. I have been looking for a factory reset firmware somewhere online cant find one. Funny thing is my wife has the same exact phone. I thought making a back up and restore point for her phone would work on mine, but it didnt lol. Please I would be very grateful for help.

Hello, you could get the official software and use odin to get it back all the way to stock, or you can also just flash a custom rom since you already have twrp. To install a custom rom, all you need to do is download the rom and place it on a micro sd card, boot into twrp, and flash the rom from the micro sd.

Thank you for your reply how ever my trouble is finding an OS that works for my note 4 sprint device. I have downloaded dozens and dozens of different roms and so called " factory firmware" but seem to have no lucks. i have the recovery software installed twrp. when i go into there and try to load rom i still get error that says no os installed..

Thanks for the input i will close this thread now. my problem was not being patient at the bootload screen. I automatically assumed that something was wrong because it was stuck at the sprint spark yellow screen how ever little did i know a little bit of patients would have saved me numerous amounts of hours of research. Lost sleep, called off of work, and canceled weekend plans due to a little lack of patience. Well you live and you learn i really appreciate you taking time out to reply.