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[Q] Trying to revert back to stock, ended up soft bricking my phone

I searched but seems like everyone else has a slightly different situation than I do and I don't want to screw my phone up any more.
I picked up a Galaxy S5 and wanted to give my Galaxy S3 to my mom.
(This next process happened almost a month ago, so I forgot many of the useful details, I'm really sorry about that)
I don't remember which ROM I was running, I'm fairly certain it was CM10 that hasn't been updated in almost a year. I ended up rebooting and flashing a stock rom that I had backed up on my computer. I flashed it and I got a weird message. The phone wouldn't boot to the ROM and kept going to the home screen. I tried a different stock ROM that I got online, got the same issue, so I tried another source's stock ROM. I got a weird error, phone shut down, and wouldn't power back up.
It would vibrate once when I held the power button, but it didn't do ANYTHING else. I tried doing the power+volume down trick, vibrated twice, did nothing more than that. I got fed up, took the battery out and the memory card, and let it sit in a drawer.
At this moment the only thing the phone does is a short vibration when I do either the power button or power button + volume down.
Today I decided to try to recover it and saw something about a USB Jig I can buy on eBay that may help.
Is this something that may work or is my phone permanently bricked? If the Jig does work, where should I get the stock ROM for this phone, and if it matters, how do I know which stock ROM to install?
It's an AT&T Galaxy S3 16gb model.

here is a thread for stock ROMs.
do you know your bootloader and baseband version?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2939781
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"

mrrocketdog said:
here is a thread for stock ROMs.
do you know your bootloader and baseband version?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2939781
"all i can really do , is stay out of my own way and let the will of heaven be done"
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I don't know any of that.
Also what's the difference between MJ2, LK3, LG1, and LEM?

Sounds like you flashed an incorrect ROM and/or bootloader onto your phone.
The bootloader is important because if you have the mjb and newer bootloader, flashing an older bootloader will brick the phone.

audit13 said:
Sounds like you flashed an incorrect ROM and/or bootloader onto your phone.
The bootloader is important because if you have the mjb and newer bootloader, flashing an older bootloader will brick the phone.
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I can see me flashing the wrong rom, but is the bootloader attached to the rom package?
If the bootloader is ****ed, will the jig work for me or am I out of luck?

Where did you get the last ROM you flashed? Provide a link if you can.
Have a look at the debrick thread as it may be helpful if your phone can't get into download mode. The jig may or may not help but it's good to have one for Samsung phones.

audit13 said:
Where did you get the last ROM you flashed? Provide a link if you can.
Have a look at the debrick thread as it may be helpful if your phone can't get into download mode. The jig may or may not help but it's good to have one for Samsung phones.
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I honestly have no clue, the only rom I could find in my downloads folder on my computer that I can't identify as a custom rom is "pac_d2lte", and I remember the d2lte part throwing me off even though thats what a few sites said to download.
The Jig worked, btw, I'm at the download screen with the phone plugged into my pc, should my PC be showing it as an external device? Cause it doesn't show it in "My Computer".

Can I just take an SGH-I747 rom off this page and flash it with ODIN?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33570269#post33570269

I would not flash any stock rom until you know the bootloader version on your phone.
Since you can get into download mode, flash philz touch recovery for the d2lte and flash a custom rom such as cm11 onto your phone to at least get it booted so you can confirm the bootloader and baseband.

netchemica said:
Can I just take an SGH-I747 rom off this page and flash it with ODIN?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33570269#post33570269
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I actually just did just that. It seemed to restore my phone to working condition. It seemed a little buggy during set up, but I don't know if it's because I was running it without a sim card or not. So far it looks like it's running just fine.
In other words, this is what I did (in case someone has the same problem and stumbles across this thread):
Purchased a Samsung Galaxy Jig from Amazon
Downloaded one of the LK3 ROMs from this thread
Downloaded Odin 307
Connected the Jig to my phone to allow it to boot to download mode
Once in download mode I unplugged the Jig and plugged the phone into my PC
I launched Odin and it found my phone right off the bat.
With the settings "Auto Reboot", "F. Reset Time", and "PDA" checked, I clicked on PDA and selected the ROM I just downloaded.
I clicked start, Odin did its magic, and my phone rebooted to the setup screen

audit13 said:
I would not flash any stock rom until you know the bootloader version on your phone.
Since you can get into download mode, flash philz touch recovery for the d2lte and flash a custom rom such as cm11 onto your phone to at least get it booted so you can confirm the bootloader and baseband.
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I didn't see your post before I flashed. I took a gamble and it seems to have worked.

[Q] HELP with S6 Edge Brick/Flash!

Hey guys,
So today, I got a notification saying to update to 5.1 for my T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge. There was a error so I plugged it into my computer and used the Smart Switch app they recommended to install the update to my phone. After Smart Switch downloaded the update and installed it onto my phone, my phone is now stuck at the first bootup screen where is just says "Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, powered by Android"!! I don't know what to do now....I tried downloading the official 5.0.2 ROM for T-Mobile and flashing it using Odin 10.6 but it gives me a NAND Write Start FAIL! every time...I've been reading up on this forum for a couple hours now but my eyes have completely tired out. Was hoping I could get some suggestions/insight on what I might do. I believe there is ONE option which is to type the model # + serial # into the Smart Switch program which factory resets my phone but I was hoping to avoid that since I forgot to back up my photos recently (stupid I know..) Anyways, any help is appreciated.
Thanks!

JERRYHOYO said:
Hey guys,
So today, I got a notification saying to update to 5.1 for my T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge. There was a error so I plugged it into my computer and used the Smart Switch app they recommended to install the update to my phone. After Smart Switch downloaded the update and installed it onto my phone, my phone is now stuck at the first bootup screen where is just says "Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, powered by Android"!! I don't know what to do now....I tried downloading the official 5.0.2 ROM for T-Mobile and flashing it using Odin 10.6 but it gives me a NAND Write Start FAIL! every time...I've been reading up on this forum for a couple hours now but my eyes have completely tired out. Was hoping I could get some suggestions/insight on what I might do. I believe there is ONE option which is to type the model # + serial # into the Smart Switch program which factory resets my phone but I was hoping to avoid that since I forgot to back up my photos recently (stupid I know..) Anyways, any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
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You need to look into finding the official Odin package (it is likely that only the 5.1.1, or "OF6" version will work now) for your device, and using Odin to restore your phone to the correct firmware version.
One of the places you an get it is from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48252/G925TUVU2COF6_G925TTMB2COF6_TMB/
But there are alternatives/mirrors around here somewhere that might work better. Good luck.

Aou said:
You need to look into finding the official Odin package (it is likely that only the 5.1.1, or "OF6" version will work now) for your device, and using Odin to restore your phone to the correct firmware version.
But there are alternatives/mirrors around here somewhere that might work better. Good luck.
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Just downloaded the firmware from that website and was able to flash it using Odin (says PASS!) but it's still stuck at the galaxy s6 Edge screen for the bootup...any insight or suggestions on what I can do?
Thanks

JERRYHOYO said:
Just downloaded the firmware from that website and was able to flash it using Odin (says PASS!) but it's still stuck at the galaxy s6 Edge screen for the bootup...any insight or suggestions on what I can do?
Thanks
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Ouch, that doesn't sound good. Are you sure your device is the G925T ? To be absolutely certain, you can look on the back of the device, in fine print, it should show the model number (SM-G925T is technically the full model#).
Otherwise, there's some reports around here of this (or similar) problem when they've had their phone carrier-unlocked or otherwise have done anything with their IMEI stuffs in any fashion. I would browse through the forums here to see if there's a good solution. I'm not a good source for "that side of things."
Edit: You might look into this thread or, for another possible fix, this thread.
I can't vouch for the authenticity or safety of flashing anything but official stock firmware, but it sounds like the 2nd link is working for some.

Flash twice in download mode.
After first flash do not let phone reboot.
When phone starts to start up do button combination vol down, power & home button.
Pp.

PanchoPlanet said:
Flash twice in download mode.
After first flash do not let phone reboot.
When phone starts to start up do button combination vol down, power & home button.
Pp.
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This is good advice. To elaborate, there's two ways to achieve this:
1) Uncheck the "Auto Reboot" option in Odin. It might be greyed out, in which case you can edit your .ini file to achieve the same. Once the stock package is completely finished flashing, you can manually reboot straight into download mode by holding down the buttons until it comes back on into download mode.
2) If you're quick enough, the "easier" way is to wait until the Odin flash is complete, and immediately upon its auto-reboot (goes to black screen on the device), hold down the buttons to force it into download mode.
And then, in either case, flash the package again. It should be taking a few minutes to flash - it's huge. Particularly the SYSTEM partition, which is over 3.5gb.

Aou said:
This is good advice. To elaborate, there's two ways to achieve this:
1) Uncheck the "Auto Reboot" option in Odin. It might be greyed out, in which case you can edit your .ini file to achieve the same. Once the stock package is completely finished flashing, you can manually reboot straight into download mode by holding down the buttons until it comes back on into download mode.
2) If you're quick enough, the "easier" way is to wait until the Odin flash is complete, and immediately upon its auto-reboot (goes to black screen on the device), hold down the buttons to force it into download mode.
And then, in either case, flash the package again. It should be taking a few minutes to flash - it's huge. Particularly the SYSTEM partition, which is over 3.5gb.
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Just tried to flash it twice with Odin but it's still stuck at the boot screen :\
Hopefully one of the links you posted above will help! Will update back soon.

Aou said:
This is good advice. To elaborate, there's two ways to achieve this:
1) Uncheck the "Auto Reboot" option in Odin. It might be greyed out, in which case you can edit your .ini file to achieve the same. Once the stock package is completely finished flashing, you can manually reboot straight into download mode by holding down the buttons until it comes back on into download mode.
2) If you're quick enough, the "easier" way is to wait until the Odin flash is complete, and immediately upon its auto-reboot (goes to black screen on the device), hold down the buttons to force it into download mode.
And then, in either case, flash the package again. It should be taking a few minutes to flash - it's huge. Particularly the SYSTEM partition, which is over 3.5gb.
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Well, the second link you posted in a previous post worked!! Thanks!!
Sadly, I wiped the data/factory reset once since it was suggested and I lost all my photos...(sigh) I imagine that there's no way of just getting those back?

Diskdigger, Google for free apk.
Or buy in playstore.
Pp.

Should of installed Google Photos app does automatic backups and has unlimited storage.
Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk

ztmike said:
Should of installed Google Photos app does automatic backups and has unlimited storage.
Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk
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Google is very invasive with your system, the cloud storage that came pre-installed works great or Dropbox even better.
Pp.

Not sure what your getting at being invasive.. Dropbox doesn't offer unlimited, and didn't even know there was a stock cloud storage app from Samsung pre installed, guessing though that's not unlimited either.
Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk

You get yours unlocked? I know people were having that issue when they got theirs unlocked
Sent from my SM-T337T using XDA Free mobile app

Aou said:
This is good advice. To elaborate, there's two ways to achieve this:
1) Uncheck the "Auto Reboot" option in Odin. It might be greyed out, in which case you can edit your .ini file to achieve the same. Once the stock package is completely finished flashing, you can manually reboot straight into download mode by holding down the buttons until it comes back on into download mode.
2) If you're quick enough, the "easier" way is to wait until the Odin flash is complete, and immediately upon its auto-reboot (goes to black screen on the device), hold down the buttons to force it into download mode.
And then, in either case, flash the package again. It should be taking a few minutes to flash - it's huge. Particularly the SYSTEM partition, which is over 3.5gb.
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Hey AOU,
I ran into this issue again recently after I tried to factory reset my phone.
It got stuck on the Galaxy S6 Edge screen.
I was going to use the second link like I did before but it seems like the megaupload file isn't available anymore...Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks!

Question about tmobile G95TUVU3DOI1

Hi, I'm kinda new to rooting android phone.I just got a galaxy s6 edge from tmobile and I would lIke to root the phone. Searching around the forum but still doesn't ubderstand how's it work. So I got a galaxy s6 edge, baseband version G95TUVU3DOI1, come with 5.1.1 SMG 925T. Question is if I'm root the phone will i able to restore back to stock firmware, will tmobile able to find out if I rooted or not? Because I'm in Jump! Program and plan to switch new phone next year. And its there any easy step by step guide to root the phone. I don't really care about Samsung pay, would like to have fingerprint sensor if possible. Thank you

Before you do anything, understand that you WILL TRIP KNOX AND BREAK SAMSUNG PAY. Also, it is your choice to modify your device and this process seems to work differently for differnt people, so if anything happens, it's on you. However, there are several threads here that can help you if anything goes wrong
Okay, make a backup of all your stuff on SmartSwitch
You're going to want to download ODIN 3.10.7 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Then you're going to want to download UniKernel v8 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...d-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
Open ODIN on your computer and don't touch anything yet
Then you're going to put your phone into download mode by turning it off, then holding POWER+VOL DOWN+HOME until a blue screen appears.
Press VOL UP to enter download mode and connect your phone to your computer with the cable that came with your phone
Wait for the little box at the top left to turn blue
On ODIN, click the AP button and locate the UniKernel v8 file that you downloaded before
Once you've found it, double click it to fill in the AP field with the file
Click START and do not touch anything until it's done.
Your phone will restart and once it comes back up, you'll be rooted. It can take several minutes for it to fully boot, so give it time.
Now, this is optional, but if you want a custom recovery to flash custom ROMS, download TWRP onto your computer from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...recovery-twrp2-8-6-0-g925t-5-1-1-of6-t3143002
Flash that file through ODIN using the same process as you used to flash UniKernel.
This recovery will let flash custom ROMs. I recommend XstreStoLite as it is very good on battery life, but you will not be able to use WiFi calling or VOLTE. You can download it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968
Let me know how it goes.

Can I unroot in the future if I want to go back to stock?

Osui818 said:
Can I unroot in the future if I want to go back to stock?
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Yes. You'll just have to download the latest firmware from here or Sammobile.com and flash it using ODIN

Thank you. One last question, any chance using Odin will brick the device?

Osui818 said:
Thank you. One last question, any chance using OdinYes there will brick the device?
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Yes. There is a small chance, but the method I described is the exact same method I used on my device and I've had no issues. Even if you do, there is almost a 0% chance of a hard brick unless you touch something you're not supposed to touch, and if you do soft brick, there are a few threads here that should be able to help. More than likely flashing stock firmware will fix any problems you have.

thanks akw for the run through, I've been away from android for 4 months and ran back to it. just got this phone and wanna quickly root it.

eruscool said:
thanks akw for the run through, I've been away from android for 4 months and ran back to it. just got this phone and wanna quickly root it.
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No problem, buddy. Hope it goes well for you.

Akw6190 said:
No problem, buddy. Hope it goes well for you.
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i need help too. i am trying to use smart switch as my last resort but its not working(ish). after installing the factory firmware it says the device will restart, unplug and plug it again. on the phone it reset itself and then with the green android logo saying installing system then 1/3 of the loading bar it just says erasing then blacked out then back on bootloop. i can still boot to recovery mode and download mode.

godefroy28 said:
i need help too. i am trying to use smart switch as my last resort but its not working(ish). after installing the factory firmware it says the device will restart, unplug and plug it again. on the phone it reset itself and then with the green android logo saying installing system then 1/3 of the loading bar it just says erasing then blacked out then back on bootloop. i can still boot to recovery mode and download mode.
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Where are you getting the firmware from? What version of ODIN are you using? What port are you using in ODIN to flash the firmware?
There is a Mega download of the DOI1 firmware somewhere around here. I recommend downloading that and flashing using the AP port in ODIN 3.10.7, using the cable that came with your phone. This is the exact method I used to return to stock with no issues.

Bricked Galaxy S6

Hello all, I was hoping that someone could provide a bit of guidance here as I have not done much rooting since the S3, and was never super involved even at that time so I know just enough to get me into trouble.
My wife has an S6 that bricked either on its own, or she did something and won't own up to it. Since the phone will not boot, I cannot find what version of Sprint firmware she was on, and I've even tried to download 3 or 4 that were supposedly different, but all ended up being identical, and for those that know..the sites available to download from take forever. When I try to flash the newest Sprint firmware, I get an error about a software mismatch or something similar, so I am guessing that perhaps the version on the phone or the bootloader version does not match what is in any of the firmware I downloaded so I am stuck. She is now using her old S4, but I was hoping to save this one because it is fairly new to us.
Is there a way to tell what version of the firmware I need? I am guessing no, but then what are my other options? Seems the phone initially lost control of the capacitive buttons, then the notification light would stay solid all the time when the screen was off, but it did not blink at all if the phone was awakened and actually stays lit when the phone is completely powered off and not plugged in. When she asked me to look at it, I can get to download mode, but the phone will often get stuck in a boot loop if I try to just reboot, and even if I just try to shut down. Is there anything I can try to get this phone working again? It is recognized in Odin, so I am guessing I could try to flash a customer recovery and go from there, but I have no clue what version the phone is to know if I will cause other issues. Any help would be much appreciated.

when you put in download mode phone's display will show some text on the left up corner, about model number and binary firmware details, post those details here or make a photo and let us know

Thank you for the reply. I will be able to post the requested info later tonight when I get home from work.

I always have the latest available firmware here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...uide-links-files-update-root-restore-t3366862
Grab QB1 (I have a fast link posted) and use a current version of Odin. 3.10.7 should work.

Sorry for the delay guys, it's been a crazy week for me.
I did initially try the latest tar file I believe and it failed because of the software mismatch. I also was using the latest version of Odin, so maybe it's just not able to be brought back. I plan to get a screenshot as requested tonight, and will also download the suggested file and try that again as well. Will update afterwards, and thanks again for the guidance.

koop1955 said:
I always have the latest available firmware here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/sp...uide-links-files-update-root-restore-t3366862
Grab QB1 (I have a fast link posted) and use a current version of Odin. 3.10.7 should work.
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I grabbed the firmware and was able to flash it no problem. Unfortunately now the phone will start to initialize update, install update then go to the x eyed Droid with the yellow exclamation point then reboot and do the same thing. Perhaps the phone is actually just shot?
anthony86 said:
when you put in download mode phone's display will show some text on the left up corner, about model number and binary firmware details, post those details here or make a photo and let us know
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I included a screenshot of the phone in Odin mode prior to flashing anything.

Galaxy S20 Ultra stuck in Recovery Mode after failed Smwart Switch Update

Hi guys,
I attached my brand new Galaxy S20 Ultra to my PC and started Smart Switch today. The Software showed an update for my device so I downloaded it and started the update process. Unfortunately, Smart Switch got stuck during the update process at 68%. Nothing happened, cables and all still attached. It just didn't proceed any further for hours.
I decided to take the path of stopping the process, using the key combination shown on my device. It now said, recover your device software with Smart Switch Emergency recovery function. I started this and guess what: it also stopped at 68%.
I "rebooted" the device (volume down + power for approx. 10 seconds) and it starts again in recovery mode.
I manually filled in the recovery code and it seemed like Smart Switch was downloading the OS again. Started the recovery process and it is stuck at 68% again.
Now I am just super afraid that I bricked the device by using Samsungs original software.
Anyone her to help or have similar experiences?
Thanks for any advice on how to proceed.
Julius

What exactly were you trying to do? I mean normally you hook up old phone and use smart switch to update new phone. So why was you connected to a PC? It does sound like you bricked it.
So now you probably need to flash the ROM.

I read that smart switch is a good and valid source to check for updates. I never thought that an official Samsung software can be so bad at something so basic, resulting in bricking my phone...

Stop using smart switch to update your phone. You haven't hard bricked it because you still have recovery. It's called a soft brick. Download Odin 13.3_3B from here on xda. Do not use the 13.4 because it's suspected to have a fishy call back to a server from a dll that's in the program folder. Download the atch firmware for your model from sammobile or get it in this s20 ultra forum. You should be able to flash the new firmware.

Thanks @freebee269. Does flashing the firmware with Odin void my warranty or does this only count for rooting devices? (Sorry for stupid questions)

Julius_GER said:
Thanks @freebee269. Does flashing the firmware with Odin void my warranty or does this only count for rooting devices? (Sorry for stupid questions)
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Odin uses official firmware from Samsung so no warranty voided.

Julius_GER said:
Hi guys,
I attached my brand new Galaxy S20 Ultra to my PC and started Smart Switch today. The Software showed an update for my device so I downloaded it and started the update process. Unfortunately, Smart Switch got stuck during the update process at 68%. Nothing happened, cables and all still attached. It just didn't proceed any further for hours.
I decided to take the path of stopping the process, using the key combination shown on my device. It now said, recover your device software with Smart Switch Emergency recovery function. I started this and guess what: it also stopped at 68%.
I "rebooted" the device (volume down + power for approx. 10 seconds) and it starts again in recovery mode.
I manually filled in the recovery code and it seemed like Smart Switch was downloading the OS again. Started the recovery process and it is stuck at 68% again.
Now I am just super afraid that I bricked the device by using Samsungs original software.
Anyone her to help or have similar experiences?
Thanks for any advice on how to proceed.
Julius
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What kind of USB Port did you use?
Try again using a USB 2.0 port, Samsung always had problems with it's software and USB 3.0 ports.
Use USB 2.0 and try again.

Hi guys, i have a similar problem as (xReem).
Attached my GT SM-T515/10.1 tab to smart switch where the software was unable to recognise my device!? Was advised to use the Emergency Code function but i have no code due to backing up my data to sd card! I have Magisk and TWRP installed where my device was working beforehand, but since attaching to smart switch, my device is now totally "dysfunctional"!!!
Error message as follows...
...An error as occurred while updating the software. Use the Emergency Recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software. ...
Like i sad, i have no code!!!
I am able to get to the device unlock choice screen and if i choose to restart, my device always boots to the Smart Switch Emergency Code screen?! If i choose the device unlock or download screens, both screens are accessible! Tried to flash my original firmware (BTU-T515XXU3ASK5-20191224095700) using Odin3_v3.14.1 and twrp-3.3.1-6-T515XXU3ASK5-20200215 with no joy (Fail!)
Although i'm totally @"#$%* off about this, as its a new device, i am also curious if someone has ever cracked this... 'Smart Switch No Code' problem before. Hmm...
Anyways, any help appriciated...
Oh! Cannot access recovery at all...
Any help appriciated.

klantee said:
Hi guys, i have a similar problem as (xReem).
Attached my GT SM-T515/10.1 tab to smart switch where the software was unable to recognise my device!? Was advised to use the Emergency Code function but i have no code due to backing up my data to sd card! I have Magisk and TWRP installed where my device was working beforehand, but since attaching to smart switch, my device is now totally "dysfunctional"!!!
Error message as follows...
...An error as occurred while updating the software. Use the Emergency Recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software. ...
Like i sad, i have no code!!!
I am able to get to the device unlock choice screen and if i choose to restart, my device always boots to the Smart Switch Emergency Code screen?! If i choose the device unlock or download screens, both screens are accessible! Tried to flash my original firmware (BTU-T515XXU3ASK5-20191224095700) using Odin3_v3.14.1 and twrp-3.3.1-6-T515XXU3ASK5-20200215 with no joy (Fail!)
Although i'm totally @"#$%* off about this, as its a new device, i am also curious if someone has ever cracked this... 'Smart Switch No Code' problem before. Hmm...
Anyways, any help appriciated...
Oh! Cannot access recovery at all...
Any help appriciated.
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Did you ever get things working ? If not, when you flashed with Odin - did you use the PATCHED Version ? THis is necessary when flashing firmware via Odin on the S20 Ultra.....
You can download Odin 3.14.1_3b here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
Be sure to download the PATCHED version of 3.14.1_3b (it is located as an attached file at the bottom of the first post in the OP at the link above. Hope this helps.

Geekser said:
Did you ever get things working ? If not, when you flashed with Odin - did you use the PATCHED Version ? THis is necessary when flashing firmware via Odin on the S20 Ultra.....
You can download Odin 3.14.1_3b here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572
Be sure to download the PATCHED version of 3.14.1_3b (it is located as an attached file at the bottom of the first post in the OP at the link above. Hope this helps.
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No, to answer your first question, and yes used the patched version of Odin you state but with no joy.
(would another version of Odin be better for my device model?)
I just need to find a way to flash the original stock recovery. Having the TWRP installed as mentioned earlier is blocking my path, and I have now tripped knox! So no more options available to access the unlock oem screen. Now frp is off, oem is on!
Also, I was wondering if anyone had thought about a totally updated version of the old "ALL IN ONE TOOL" which was available for some earlier makes of phone devices? I think due to manufacturers security upgrades of today's phones we could all do with something like this?
I heard you can do a NAND/Reset wipe via the Odin options screen which would allow you to install a new rom???
Oh, my predicament was based on Julius's post, not xReem. Sorry for the confusion.

klantee said:
No, to answer your first question, and yes used the patched version of Odin you state but with no joy.
(would another version of Odin be better for my device model?)
I just need to find a way to flash the original stock recovery. Having the TWRP installed as mentioned earlier is blocking my path, and I have now tripped knox! So no more options available to access the unlock oem screen. Now frp is off, oem is on!
Also, I was wondering if anyone had thought about a totally updated version of the old "ALL IN ONE TOOL" which was available for some earlier makes of phone devices? I think due to manufacturers security upgrades of today's phones we could all do with something like this?
I heard you can do a NAND/Reset wipe via the Odin options screen which would allow you to install a new rom???
Oh, my predicament was based on Julius's post, not xReem. Sorry for the confusion.
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Sorry for your troubles - wish I could help you but you have done everything I would have tried. Maybe, if you haven't already done this - leave the phone on until the battery runs out completely. Then, recharge the phone for a while so the battery has some juice again and then get the phone back into download mode by pressing volume up and volume down at the same time - then plug in the USB - it shoul.d launch into download mode again - then try flashing again with the patched odin.
If you have already done this - then I don't know how what else to suggest.
I wish you luck and hope you are able to get things working again.

Geekser said:
Sorry for your troubles - wish I could help you but you have done everything I would have tried. Maybe, if you haven't already done this - leave the phone on until the battery runs out completely. Then, recharge the phone for a while so the battery has some juice again and then get the phone back into download mode by pressing volume up and volume down at the same time - then plug in the USB - it shoul.d launch into download mode again - then try flashing again with the patched odin.
If you have already done this - then I don't know how what else to suggest.
I wish you luck and hope you are able to get things working again.
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Thanks for the advice. I'll try what you suggest and see what happens. Stay well!

Julius_GER said:
Hi guys,
I attached my brand new Galaxy S20 Ultra to my PC and started Smart Switch today. The Software showed an update for my device so I downloaded it and started the update process. Unfortunately, Smart Switch got stuck during the update process at 68%. Nothing happened, cables and all still attached. It just didn't proceed any further for hours.
I decided to take the path of stopping the process, using the key combination shown on my device. It now said, recover your device software with Smart Switch Emergency recovery function. I started this and guess what: it also stopped at 68%.
I "rebooted" the device (volume down + power for approx. 10 seconds) and it starts again in recovery mode.
I manually filled in the recovery code and it seemed like Smart Switch was downloading the OS again. Started the recovery process and it is stuck at 68% again.
Now I am just super afraid that I bricked the device by using Samsungs original software.
Anyone her to help or have similar experiences?
Thanks for any advice on how to proceed.
Julius
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Hey Julius, did you get your phone to work. I am having the same issue.
Update:
I am good now. I was using the thunderbolt cable that came with the phone and update would get stuck at the same point everything with odin 3.13 and 3.14.
I used a USB 3 to thunderbolt cable that I had from an older phone and it work.
What I used:
Windows 10 x64 1909
USB 3 to thunderbolt cable
USB driver downloaded from Samsung support. I think it is the same driver that comes with smart switch because when I installed it, it prompted
to reinstall driver.
Odin3 v3.13.3_3B_PatcheD from here https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572. ( I think 3.14 will work too.
I really think the cable was the only problem)
Firmware downloaded with SamFirm

klantee said:
Thanks for the advice. I'll try what you suggest and see what happens. Stay well!
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Open Odin as administrator and if using a stock AP file always use the HOME-CSC of the same firmware in CSC slot. Sometimes Odin plays the fool and gets stuck.

ASHLEY117 said:
Open Odin as administrator and if using a stock AP file always use the HOME-CSC of the same firmware in CSC slot. Sometimes Odin plays the fool and gets stuck.
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Wow! This nearly worked!!!
Managed to get a (((PASS))) on Odin and my tab actually rebooted into the Samsung logo!!!
Soon after this though tab immediately Boots back into download mode??? Tried the same steps but without any progress???
I feel I'm close to cracking this but need some more advice on how to build on such "progress"!?
Many thanks for your advice...

klantee said:
Wow! This nearly worked!!!
Managed to get a (((PASS))) on Odin and my tab actually rebooted into the Samsung logo!!!
Soon after this though tab immediately Boots back into download mode??? Tried the same steps but without any progress???
I feel I'm close to cracking this but need some more advice on how to build on such "progress"!?
Many thanks for your advice...
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Try with all slots filled but with CSC file not HOME-CSC. That may help as it flashes pit file to factory reset

ASHLEY117 said:
Try with all slots filled but with CSC file not HOME-CSC. That may help as it flashes pit file to factory reset
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Tried your suggestion with no joy. Will keep trying though as I feel this issue can be cracked. Many thanks...

Geekser said:
Sorry for your troubles - wish I could help you but you have done everything I would have tried. Maybe, if you haven't already done this - leave the phone on until the battery runs out completely. Then, recharge the phone for a while so the battery has some juice again and then get the phone back into download mode by pressing volume up and volume down at the same time - then plug in the USB - it shoul.d launch into download mode again - then try flashing again with the patched odin.
If you have already done this - then I don't know how what else to suggest.
I wish you luck and hope you are able to get things working again.
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(((SUCCESS)))!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Done what you suggested by waiting until my battery ran out!
I downloaded a different software version and as soon as I plugged my tab into my PC with USB, i flashed the new software with no problems!!!
Flashed TWRP, Magisk and Multidisabler problemless the same!
The lesson learnt here...
...(ONLY FOR THOSE WHO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING)...
...is to probably only have 30% battery when flashing!!! This way you won't have to wait weeks for such a large capacity battery to run down, like I did!
I knew I'd crack it!

klantee said:
(((SUCCESS)))!!! :laugh::laugh::laugh:
Done what you suggested by waiting until my battery ran out!
I downloaded a different software version and as soon as I plugged my tab into my PC with USB, i flashed the new software with no problems!!!
Flashed TWRP, Magisk and Multidisabler problemless the same!
The lesson learnt here...
...(ONLY FOR THOSE WHO KNOW WHAT THEY ARE DOING)...
...is to probably only have 30% battery when flashing!!! This way you won't have to wait weeks for such a large capacity battery to run down, like I did!
I knew I'd crack it!
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Glad I could hel;p- I know how frustrating it is when things seem like you can never get things to work - anyway - best of luck - and be sure to hit thanks If I helped you.

Hi Do you lose your data (vids and pics) via this method? i have had same thing happen on my s20+