Hello... I recently bricked my phone. I was running MrRobinsons root injected Bell ROM on my sasktel S3 (radio wouldn't work with the sasktel rom)... Everything was going great for months.... I had xposed framework installed and all was fine.... Had the Wanam Exposed module installed and the visual tweaks worked good too... I had the STATUS changed to OFFICIAL as it was showing custom (didn't think nothing of it just thought it was kewl I could change it cosmetically)....
So the KNOX counter was tripped so I couldn't install anything OTA... no big deal.... But when the update came out from sasktel for my phone it offered to update to Kitkat 4.4.2... I was shocked lol.... So I installed the update knowing I would lose root, but I wanted to try out Kitkat....
Everything seemed to work OK... Downloaded... Installed... Rebooted.... Had some errors (root access not granted)... I then Rebooted my phone.... Screen went black.... And that is where it sits.... No response to anything I do... Doesn't power on... Doesn't go into recovery MODE or download mode, doesn't even show if the battery is charging.... I bought a USB jig to try to get into download mode... That didn't work... Tried plugging into computer but gives driver error "QHSUSB_DLOAD".... Aside from replacing the board inside or sending away to get it jtag'd .... Is there anything else I could try? I'm assuming I screwed it up by trying to update a BELL rom with a sasktel update.... Any help or advice would be tremendously appreciated... Thank you
I'm not desperate to have it fixed as I replaced it with an S4 but wanted it for a spare or for my kids....
Night_1 said:
Hello... I recently bricked my phone. I was running MrRobinsons root injected Bell ROM on my sasktel S3 (radio wouldn't work with the sasktel rom)... Everything was going great for months.... I had xposed framework installed and all was fine.... Had the Wanam Exposed module installed and the visual tweaks worked good too... I had the STATUS changed to OFFICIAL as it was showing custom (didn't think nothing of it just thought it was kewl I could change it cosmetically)....
So the KNOX counter was tripped so I couldn't install anything OTA... no big deal.... But when the update came out from sasktel for my phone it offered to update to Kitkat 4.4.2... I was shocked lol.... So I installed the update knowing I would lose root, but I wanted to try out Kitkat....
Everything seemed to work OK... Downloaded... Installed... Rebooted.... Had some errors (root access not granted)... I then Rebooted my phone.... Screen went black.... And that is where it sits.... No response to anything I do... Doesn't power on... Doesn't go into recovery MODE or download mode, doesn't even show if the battery is charging.... I bought a USB jig to try to get into download mode... That didn't work... Tried plugging into computer but gives driver error "QHSUSB_DLOAD".... Aside from replacing the board inside or sending away to get it jtag'd .... Is there anything else I could try? I'm assuming I screwed it up by trying to update a BELL rom with a sasktel update.... Any help or advice would be tremendously appreciated... Thank you
I'm not desperate to have it fixed as I replaced it with an S4 but wanted it for a spare or for my kids....
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If the Jig isn't working, Jtag might be your your cheapest option.
I think the error happened cause you didn't remove root prior to flashing the update. That being said, it shouldn't have even let you install it while rooted.
Yeah... I know... Every time I checked for update before it said system had been modified and wouldn't allow it....
Then when the option to update popped up I was kind of shocked.... But figured I would OTA and reroot after if I wanted... Didn't think I would brick it, but sasktel update on a bell rom wasn't good I guess... Wasn't even thinking about that aspect hehe..
Is there anywhere reliable to send away to get it jtag'd?
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Night_1 said:
Yeah... I know... Every time I checked for update before it said system had been modified and wouldn't allow it....
Then when the option to update popped up I was kind of shocked.... But figured I would OTA and reroot after if I wanted... Didn't think I would brick it, but sasktel update on a bell rom wasn't good I guess... Wasn't even thinking about that aspect hehe..
Is there anywhere reliable to send away to get it jtag'd?
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mobiletechvideos.com is a very well known one around here that offers the service.
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mobiletechvideos.com is a very well known one around here that offers the service.
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Thank you very much
Related
[Have seen this in other forums but wasn't sure if the solutions there applied to the S4]
Anyways, the only thing I've done on my S4 is 1) sim-unlock the device via (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683) and 2) root the device via KIES.
I have not installed any custom firmware or whatnot, I've only done the above 2. When I try to hit System Update, I get the message "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available."
I even ran Triangle Away to bring my counter back down to 0 (even if I didn't install any custom firmware) and I'm still getting this error. Does anyone have any solutions?
Should I unroot the device and will that bring it back to normal?
Thanks in advance!
It's because you rooted your phone
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Just flash a new ROM. As software updates become available the devs will base ROMs off of the latest update.
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no updates
I got the same message. I removed root and tried to update and got the same thing. I was wondering if a factory reset would restore my updates.
Bell, GS4, Qualcomm
ElvinWasHere said:
[Have seen this in other forums but wasn't sure if the solutions there applied to the S4]
Anyways, the only thing I've done on my S4 is 1) sim-unlock the device via (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2282683) and 2) root the device via KIES.
I have not installed any custom firmware or whatnot, I've only done the above 2. When I try to hit System Update, I get the message "Your device has been modified. Software updates are not available."
I even ran Triangle Away to bring my counter back down to 0 (even if I didn't install any custom firmware) and I'm still getting this error. Does anyone have any solutions?
Should I unroot the device and will that bring it back to normal?
Thanks in advance!
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GnexMatic said:
I got the same message. I removed root and tried to update and got the same thing. I was wondering if a factory reset would restore my updates.
Bell, GS4, Qualcomm
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Try using Triangle-Away.
In triangle away there is an option to disable root for a minute or so when booting, this will have the stock rom think its not rooted, enabling software updates.
same issue
I had the same issue. I had rooted my phone and got that message when trying to update OTA.
I really wanted the ability to put apps on the sd card from the phone itself and not have to use some fancy app to do it for me and make symbolic links (Linux stuff)
What I did was goto settings-accounts-backup and reset- and selected factory data reset.
This completely returns your phone to stock like it came out of the box. afterward I didn't get the message but I kept getting server communication errors so I connected my phone through usb to kies and it is doing the firmware upgrade as I type and OMFG is it the slowest ****ing thing I have ever had the misfortune to do. Its been on for about 3 hours and its only at 42%
And strangely my phone is still completely usable while this is going on.
Wait, is the update available for the T-Mobile devices now?
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stevessvt said:
In triangle away there is an option to disable root for a minute or so when booting, this will have the stock rom think its not rooted, enabling software updates.
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Does anyone know if it works?
I've just rooted my phone a few days ago, and removed some Sumsang and t-mobile bloatware, and that message appeared.
Thanks in advance.
Anyone of us will be answer. Soon as an update is released. But in order to get an update, you MUST be completely stock, down to the bloatware.
your system has been modified
Hi, I have successfully installed cynogen mod 10.1 nightly. And I again restored my original 4.1.2 but now when I trying to check OTA update it says "your system has been modified, software update is not available. Please please please help me.
Jatin Ganatra said:
Hi, I have successfully installed cynogen mod 10.1 nightly. And I again restored my original 4.1.2 but now when I trying to check OTA update it says "your system has been modified, software update is not available. Please please please help me.
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You need to Odin back to totally stock. Use Triangle Away to clear your flash counter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336392
Thanks
baseballfanz said:
You need to Odin back to totally stock. Use Triangle Away to clear your flash counter.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2336392
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Thanks a lot Brother.. i will try it and hope it will work.. and will get back to you soon.. thanks again..
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Jatin Ganatra said:
Thanks a lot Brother.. i will try it and hope it will work.. and will get back to you soon.. thanks again..
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Hello brother, I guess there is some misunderstanding regarding device model. My question is for my samsung note 10.1 GT-N8000 . Should I follow the same steps to get back my original system ? Please suggest. Thanks.
Seems like you should be asking this question in right forum then.
Im having the same issue after using triangle away. Everything says official and flash count is at 0. Any ideas? Also, with flash count set at 0 and everything listed as official, does this mean i will be ok for warranty? Im having an issue with my touchscreen working and the Tmobile place had to send me a new phone
Edit: Done a factory reset after using triangle away and i got the "Your device is up to date." Message. Still somewhat worried about warranty though.
JudgeHudge said:
Im having the same issue after using triangle away. Everything says official and flash count is at 0. Any ideas? Also, with flash count set at 0 and everything listed as official, does this mean i will be ok for warranty? Im having an issue with my touchscreen working and the Tmobile place had to send me a new phone
Edit: Done a factory reset after using triangle away and i got the "Your device is up to date." Message. Still somewhat worried about warranty though.
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If you have used Triangle away and flash counter shows 0 plus everything show "Official" you shouldn't have a problem
Wow I had never seen that before... I'm totally stock though...
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The link provided is for T-Mobile GS4 only, please do not try it on any device other than T-Mobile GS4. You will need to find similar procedure for your device. I would recommend looking into the specific device forum.
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Jatin Ganatra said:
Hello brother, I guess there is some misunderstanding regarding device model. My question is for my samsung note 10.1 GT-N8000 . Should I follow the same steps to get back my original system ? Please suggest. Thanks.
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The link provided is for T-Mobile GS4 only, please do not try it on any device other than T-Mobile GS4. You will need to find similar procedure for your device. I would recommend looking into the specific device forum.
Someone has already tested this?
Universal Unroot @ Google Play
Hey there!
So here's my situation: I recently got rid of a Rogers cellphone plan and decided to sell my GS3. Someone I know, immediately showed interest and decided to buy it from me. Good! At that moment, the device was locked to Rogers and was running stock Samsung GS3 (SGH-i747M) firmware.
That person decided to play with the phone, try to root it, flash Cyanogenmod or whatever it may be, and having failed several times, he decided to return the phone and get his money back. I shouldn't have accepted to reimburse him knowing how much he fiddled with it but I did.
Anyways too late now. The good thing is that I believe the phone is 100% functional (it boots, runs perfect and under system info shows everything as usual except under Status > Device Status, it shows modified.
I am not 100% sure of that what means but I believe it has something to do with a modified ROM or something like that.
That person supposedly unlocked the device because he was with another carrier.
Now I am putting the phone in the classifieds. Obviously I would like to have the phone back to 100% factory settings and ROM, no aftermarket stuff whatsoever BUT I'd like to keep it unlocked (if that's possible).
That way, it will be easier to resell.
So here's my questions:
What does "Device Status: Modified" really means?
How can I find out if the phone has been altered in any ways?
If it has been altered, is there a LINUX based procedure to restore EVERYTHING back to factory?
If I restore whatever has to be restored, will it re-lock the device?
As you can see, I am a total noob in that field. I would appreciate if someone can help me to prepare this device to be resold.
I don't want to cause any problems to anyone, that wouldn't be fair.
I appreciate. Thanks!!!
Okay a lot of questions, you can download the stock firmware from Samsung updates and if it is rooted you can get triangle away on the play store and reset the counter the using kies or the Samsung galaxy s3 toolkit from mskip's to flash the original firmware, your phone should be unlocked as none of the procedures should/could reloj the simple card
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jimchee said:
Okay a lot of questions, you can download the stock firmware from Samsung updates and if it is rooted you can get triangle away on the play store and reset the counter the using kies or the Samsung galaxy s3 toolkit from mskip's to flash the original firmware, your phone should be unlocked as none of the procedures should/could reloj the simple card
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Ok I have verified with an app called Root Checker Basic, and it said that the device wasn't rooted. I wonder if this is reliable.
I wiull check mskip's toolkit or Kies to restore the stock firmware.
What a pain..
Thanks jimchee for replying!!
Actually it's pretty easy but you can probably sell it just as easy if it's rooted and that way you can clear the counter, there is also a post in the Samsung sIII THREAD for AT&T that will walk you through restoring to stock, just make sure you download the file for your device the link is also in the att thread, if you have any trouble pm me and I can help, I am just a tinkerer but been doing it since my 1st original Motorola Droid
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Probably the easiest approach would be to look for the Samsung S3 V7.0 toolkit post. This is a flash (programming) tool. It would easily root your phone if it needs that. Then you can use the app referred to earlier to reset the phone to an "unmodified" status.
Then finally go to the Samsung updates site as suggested and flash the phone with a stock Rogers firmware. I'd recommend a 4.1.1. version. Probably your phone will still be unlocked at this point. But if not, the stock v 4.1.1. Rogers firmware will allow you to unlock it again from an onscreen menu (search for "S3 unlock code *#197328640#"). And your phone will report an unmodified status at the end.
mrwhite0732 said:
Hey there!
So here's my situation: I recently got rid of a Rogers cellphone plan and decided to sell my GS3. Someone I know, immediately showed interest and decided to buy it from me. Good! At that moment, the device was locked to Rogers and was running stock Samsung GS3 (SGH-i747M) firmware.
That person decided to play with the phone, try to root it, flash Cyanogenmod or whatever it may be, and having failed several times, he decided to return the phone and get his money back. I shouldn't have accepted to reimburse him knowing how much he fiddled with it but I did.
Anyways too late now. The good thing is that I believe the phone is 100% functional (it boots, runs perfect and under system info shows everything as usual except under Status > Device Status, it shows modified.
I am not 100% sure of that what means but I believe it has something to do with a modified ROM or something like that.
That person supposedly unlocked the device because he was with another carrier.
Now I am putting the phone in the classifieds. Obviously I would like to have the phone back to 100% factory settings and ROM, no aftermarket stuff whatsoever BUT I'd like to keep it unlocked (if that's possible).
That way, it will be easier to resell.
So here's my questions:
What does "Device Status: Modified" really means?
How can I find out if the phone has been altered in any ways?
If it has been altered, is there a LINUX based procedure to restore EVERYTHING back to factory?
If I restore whatever has to be restored, will it re-lock the device?
As you can see, I am a total noob in that field. I would appreciate if someone can help me to prepare this device to be resold.
I don't want to cause any problems to anyone, that wouldn't be fair.
I appreciate. Thanks!!!
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Give this a shot.........works well. I've used it a number of times on both my phones ( SH-I747M/SH-I747 )
[ROM/RESTORE][AT&T/ROGERS/TELUS/BELL]Return to UNROOTED STOCK WITH FLASH COUNT RESET
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2363882
Once the phone is unlocked it will stay that way whether you go back to stock or not.
I tried to downgrade the ota 4.3 update, i didnt know you couldnt upgrade..
Now im stuck at the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen..
Kies 2 will start saying "connecting" but thats as far as it gets.. then Kies 3 says that the device thats plugged in isnt compatible with kies 3.
IDK what to do xD
Johnnysauur said:
I tried to downgrade the ota 4.3 update, i didnt know you couldnt upgrade..
Now im stuck at the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen..
Kies 2 will start saying "connecting" but thats as far as it gets.. then Kies 3 says that the device thats plugged in isnt compatible with kies 3.
IDK what to do xD
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Place your cell in Download mode, then use Odin to insert the official android 4.3 package.
andyistic said:
Place your cell in Download mode, then use Odin to insert the official android 4.3 package.
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You wouldn't happen to have a dl link for official would you?
Johnnysauur said:
You wouldn't happen to have a dl link for official would you?
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Start up Kies (no cellphone connected), then go to Tools / Firmware Upgrade
It will ask you for the model number, so put that in.
Then it will ask you for either the serial number or MEID, so put that in, too.
Then it should download a big-ass android package (around 1.5 gigabytes).
After the package is decrypted, copy it from the temp directory to some safe place on your local hard drive.
Use Odin in Download Mode to install this package.
The package should end with .tar.md5
If you accepted the official OTA 4.3 update, and you tried to revert your bootloader back to before KNOX... you're lucky since that should have completely hard-bricked your phone. I think, given to your description and assuming you've got the KNOX bootloader now, your best bet would be to try to repair the install by doing what I think is referred to as a "dirty" flash... which basically means you don't format or wipe your data before you attempt another installation of the same version.
I don't know for sure though, so don't take my word without someone who knows more verifying or refuting this.
Good luck, I'll be interested in seeing what you wind up working out.
-Zen
FallenZen said:
If you accepted the official OTA 4.3 update, and you tried to revert your bootloader back to before KNOX... you're lucky since that should have completely hard-bricked your phone. I think, given to your description and assuming you've got the KNOX bootloader now, your best bet would be to try to repair the install by doing what I think is referred to as a "dirty" flash... which basically means you don't format or wipe your data before you attempt another installation of the same version.
I don't know for sure though, so don't take my word without someone who knows more verifying or refuting this.
Good luck, I'll be interested in seeing what you wind up working out.
-Zen
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I downloaded the mk3 modem, and flashed it in odin, it fixed the softbrick. i rooted it with cf-auto and it went through no issue. disabled knox no problem, and now got cwm working.
hey fellas. I have rooted (towelroot) long ago and have been stuck on 4.4.2 at this point I am knox 0x0 and id like to stay that way (used for work) however my wifi calling completely stopped working about the same time lollipop came out. I think t Mobile did this intentionally and I wish I could proove it, but none the less.... im going on a trip to a very rural area and I must get my wifi calling working. I think the best way is to update. I have mobile odin pro and have xposed cut off. but im lost in what to download and the steps to do it. (info over load on this site) can anyone give me a quick hand? thanks!
Mad_Scientist_565 said:
hey fellas. I have rooted (towelroot) long ago and have been stuck on 4.4.2 at this point I am knox 0x0 and id like to stay that way (used for work) however my wifi calling completely stopped working about the same time lollipop came out. I think t Mobile did this intentionally and I wish I could proove it, but none the less.... im going on a trip to a very rural area and I must get my wifi calling working. I think the best way is to update. I have mobile odin pro and have xposed cut off. but im lost in what to download and the steps to do it. (info over load on this site) can anyone give me a quick hand? thanks!
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I followed this: http://forum.xda-developers.com/not...icial-lollipop-n900tuvufob5-t-mobile-t3046295
It worked for me and Wifi calling works too.
I didnt think that was the latest update?
and I have no idea which firmware to use.
OK I unrooted and wiped the phone . I still cannot update. It fails at 26%. I don't know what else to do. I don't want to use Odin or modified roms. Just want the factory software on my phone. ... what now
Using Odin on the computer will not trip Knox. Flashing the lollipop tar file is the easiest and safest way to update to the newest software. Do you have access to a computer?
I have a Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE Tablet from AT&T. This device had been updated via OTA to version 4.4.2.
A relative of mine had been borrowing this tablet on a vacation to FL, and when I got it back, they had loaded it with a ton of stuff.
As I've done in the past, instead of going through the tablet, and getting rid of everything, I plugged it into my PC, and fired up Kies.
Like I said, I've done this before... I selected "Upgrade and Initialization". I typed in the Model: SGH-I467, and the Serial Number.
Like before it said it was going to revert the tablet back to 4.1.2. I hit upgrade, and the process started.
It got to 100% completed, and then errored out. The tablet said "Invalid Magic Number", and Kies was telling me I needed to do an "Emergency Recovery". However it did not have a Recovery Code, nor did it list my tablet in the box.
I rebooted the tablet, and tried again with the same error results.
Of course I cannot find a stock firmware file for 4.4.2, nor can I flash 4.1.2 with Odin because the tablet has Knox installed.
I'm at a complete lose at what happened, or what to do. I've read that some people were able to have a tech at Best Buy re-flash the tablet, but the nearest Best Buy store to me is 4 hours away.
Can anyone give me any advice or point me in the right direction?
I downloaded the Open Source KitKat file from the Samsung Site, but I've never compiled from source before, and have no idea where to start.
Has anyone else compiled the OpenSource KitKat files from the Samsung Site for the SGH-I467? If so I would be very very happy if someone could share that with me.
- Thanks in advance for your help!
What do you mean with
chrisxrussell said:
nor can I flash 4.1.2 with Odin because the tablet has Knox installed.
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In my knowledge, you can still flash firmware via odin even your tablet have Knox.
Once you update to kit kat 4.4.x , you cant go back. The kk bootloader is locked.
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Once you update to kit kat 4.4.x , you cant go back. The kk bootloader is locked.
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..and the only stock firmware file available is 4.1.2. Looking like I'm pretty much SOL huh? SOL or drive 4 hours to get to Best Buy. Maybe someday!
I was able to get Samsung to repair my i467 which was bricked in the same fashion. It took 3 times shipping it to their repair center and back before I finally got an upper level manager to override the "Warranty Void" status and do a flash to fix it. Pain in the butt but worth it. They do a lot of insisting it was your fault, and they won't fix, etc. etc. - In my case it was actually a failed OTA that caused the brick.
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I was able to get Samsung to repair my i467 which was bricked in the same fashion. It took 3 times shipping it to their repair center and back before I finally got an upper level manager to override the "Warranty Void" status and do a flash to fix it. Pain in the butt but worth it. They do a lot of insisting it was your fault, and they won't fix, etc. etc. - In my case it was actually a failed OTA that caused the brick.
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@Da_G
@K1979C20 figured out that kingroot 4.1 works to root 4.4.2 on the sgh-i467. After rooting, I used an app called "supersu me" to remove kingroot and install supersu. Now I'm rooted and have supers installed!
Now we need to figure out a few things... like how to pull the factory 4.4.2 image and create a flashable or odin image for getting out of a jam in the future... then maybe how to port/flash a rom...
I have signed up to beta test for the flash fire app from @Chainfire, so even though we don't have a Normal recovery like twrp/cwm... we still have the possibility to flash a rom using flashfire.
chrisxrussell said:
I have a Galaxy Note 8.0 LTE Tablet from AT&T. This device had been updated via OTA to version 4.4.2.
A relative of mine had been borrowing this tablet on a vacation to FL, and when I got it back, they had loaded it with a ton of stuff.
As I've done in the past, instead of going through the tablet, and getting rid of everything, I plugged it into my PC, and fired up Kies.
Like I said, I've done this before... I selected "Upgrade and Initialization". I typed in the Model: SGH-I467, and the Serial Number.
Like before it said it was going to revert the tablet back to 4.1.2. I hit upgrade, and the process started.
It got to 100% completed, and then errored out. The tablet said "Invalid Magic Number", and Kies was telling me I needed to do an "Emergency Recovery". However it did not have a Recovery Code, nor did it list my tablet in the box.
I rebooted the tablet, and tried again with the same error results.
Of course I cannot find a stock firmware file for 4.4.2, nor can I flash 4.1.2 with Odin because the tablet has Knox installed.
I'm at a complete lose at what happened, or what to do. I've read that some people were able to have a tech at Best Buy re-flash the tablet, but the nearest Best Buy store to me is 4 hours away.
Can anyone give me any advice or point me in the right direction?
I downloaded the Open Source KitKat file from the Samsung Site, but I've never compiled from source before, and have no idea where to start.
Has anyone else compiled the OpenSource KitKat files from the Samsung Site for the SGH-I467? If so I would be very very happy if someone could share that with me.
- Thanks in advance for your help!
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Unbricked SGH-I467 SUCCESSFULLY
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8-0/help/sgh-i467-4-4-2-unbrick-softbrick-t3668031
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8-0/help/i467-4-4-2-t3537302
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