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(Factory Stock) If AdamOutlers Odin Package Fails. Restore from soft/hard brick.

If you did something stupid or flashed incompatable kernel with a rom and then tried to return to stock by following Adam's guide and it completed but get's stuck at the [email protected] screen and you think you are screwed well you aren't you just have to use kies but try this first: "Usually when you are stuck on the AT&T screen after Odin, you do not even have to use kies.
A lot of the time if you just boot into factory recovery and factory reset from there it will boot up fine after that. Actually this works just about every time" Thanks to "jthrasher47" for that. If that doesn't work for you than continue by using kies. And if all else fails we have one last option thanks to "ou812bkewl" It seems to be a last resort and probably the most not noob friendly but a very well written guide, here is the link: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43512474
Here is a guide:
First this will most likely work for all Gs4's Canadian and all But not tested. I used on my [email protected] and It restores it back to factory stock no issues whatsoever. Also I have noticed that you might not even have to put your GS4 into "Download Mode" Just plug in and turn it on if you have really f'd up your phone and then just follow these simple directions.
1.Write down your Model and Serial which is found behind the battery on the sticker.
2.Plug Phone into a Good USB with a Good Cable and start up phone in download mode ( Power button Plus Volume down, then hit Volume up to continue.
3.Download and install Kies http://storagecow.tk/index.php?dir=Xda%2FJohnMonsour%2FKies+SoftBrick+Recovery%2F
4.Start Kies and Click Tools-> Firmware upgrade and initilazation up in the top tabs.
5.Type in model of your phone for example if on US AT&T: SGH-I337 ( all in capital letters) click OK, that you wrote down from the first step and click OK
5.There will be info about firmware click OK
6.Info about software version. Put your phone in download mode by pressing volume down key, home button and power button then connect to PC using orginal USB cable, click OK
7. Follow info on screen.
8. Phone will reboot by itself when all is done correctly.
Good luck Hope this help's some people that have soft or hard bricked.

JohnMonsour said:
If you did something stupid or flashed incompatable kernel with a rom and then tried to return to stock by following Adam's guide and it completed but get's stuck at the [email protected] screen and you think you are screwed well you aren't you just have to use kies.
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Usually when you are stuck on the AT&T screen after Odin, you do not even have to use kies.
A lot of the time if you just boot into factory recovery and factory reset from there it will boot up fine after that. Actually this works just about every time
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

jthrasher47 said:
Usually when you are stuck on the AT&T screen after Odin, you do not even have to use kies.
A lot of the time if you just boot into factory recovery and factory reset from there it will boot up fine after that. Actually this works just about every time
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium
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Hmmmmmm Thanks, wish I would have tried that. But I couldn't even get into the factory recovery at one point in time and this has almost worked in every situation. But next time I odin back after trying some crazy stuff and I get stuck at that screen I'll give it a try. Thanks.

JohnMonsour said:
Hmmmmmm Thanks, wish I would have tried that. But I couldn't even get into the factory recovery at one point in time and this has almost worked in every situation. But next time I odin back after trying some crazy stuff and I get stuck at that screen I'll give it a try. Thanks.
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Added to the op and thanked you.

If this doesn't work, I have a boot loader Odin package here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43512474 I couldn't get Kies to fix me at all. It would fail every time.

ou812bkewl said:
If this doesn't work, I have a boot loader Odin package here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=43512474 I couldn't get Kies to fix me at all. It would fail every time.
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Added to the op and thanked you.
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No problem.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I337 using xda premium

Thanks for the thread OP. This is very useful info for those that soft-brick their phones.
I soft-bricked my SG4 using a hacked I9505 image (that had the apps-SD update) + I337M kernel & tried to move back to a factory image via odin roms (used the official roms & kernel from sammobile). Was nasty - tried everything to get unbricked from AOSP/ to stock roms to saved nandroids. All left the phone dead except for recovery & download modes.
I had actually found this procedure on my own before seeing this thread, but it was pretty much step-by-step the same thing I did. After doing this, my phone booted to the same state it was in when I brought the phone home from the Virgin store -- including all the 'official' tags showing on the download mode.

penguinjoe said:
Thanks for the thread OP. This is very useful info for those that soft-brick their phones.
I soft-bricked my SG4 using a hacked I9505 image (that had the apps-SD update) + I337M kernel & tried to move back to a factory image via odin roms (used the official roms & kernel from sammobile). Was nasty - tried everything to get unbricked from AOSP/ to stock roms to saved nandroids. All left the phone dead except for recovery & download modes.
I had actually found this procedure on my own before seeing this thread, but it was pretty much step-by-step the same thing I did. After doing this, my phone booted to the same state it was in when I brought the phone home from the Virgin store -- including all the 'official' tags showing on the download mode.
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Thanks for the confirmation and yeah hopefully this will help some people. If not we have a few options to try and they are all in this one place.

well, i now find myself needing to recover from a botched AROMA install using an I9505 ROM; device froze and rebooted before loki patch was installed. tried this method and the ODIN method using files from SamMobile but neither worked. any suggestions would be appreciated. thanks!
UPDATE: ODIN worked after i uninstalled KIES software, friggin driver issue .

Glad you got it working!
Sent from a fully Unlocked including bootloader SGS4 64gb Google edition. ROM: Changes almost everyday. Currently running stock 4.3 with CWM and super user.

thanks
THANKS for this you same me a lot work super
thanks JohnMonsour:good::good::good:

rantoca said:
THANKS for this you same me a lot work super
thanks JohnMonsour:good::good::good:
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Always a Pleasure.
Alright I'm about to write a in depth tutorial to you restore to stock on MF3 and an extensive how to guide. Can't believe this thread got dug back up..... I'm guessing 4.3 is out on [email protected] again over kies and OTA... If you have MF3 or MDB or MDL then you need to freeze the proper files asap before your device downloads and installs the new update. Idk though.... Sorry Rantoca? What base-band are you running and what did kies restore your phone to? MDL??? Or the New MJ9? Correct me if I am wrong But I think 4.3 official is MJ6 Or MJ9????? Right Anyways? Is it out once again. And instead of pulling up old threads. Just hit the Thanks under peoples Usernames instead of posting a comment. For future reference. And you are welcome. MF3 User's Do not install the new 4.3 as we are currently working on a g-fuse reset downgrade method. Or slowly but surly we are getting to the bottom of the encryption scheme. Now I am at 9457 Commits..... LOL. My friend has his jtag unit and we have two locked versions. Guess which variants? Anyone???? Big Red and Orange and Blue... HAHA. Then a Pink Variant and Also your favorite mullti-flavored Popsicle variant with a hint of vanilla.

Nevermind Read in your threads that you got stuck on the splash screen after flashing kit-kat. So Kies still has 4.2.2. AMDL.... But not for long. You are extremly lucky that they pulled the 4.3 Update off of Kies and OTA or you would have been up the creek..... I"ll Update that thread is obsolete and post a Multi-Recovery guide that uses Heimdall and Odin 3.04 My favorite version. On we go!!!

thanks
i was running on MDL and i was like crazy reading how i can get it back
maybe this one is the 3rd thanks for your info but help me a lot :good::good:

rantoca said:
i was running on MDL and i was like crazy reading how i can get it back
maybe this one is the 3rd thanks for your info but help me a lot :good::good:
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HAHAH. I am glad!

Help with bricked Note 2

Hello.. So today I attempted to flash a new version of TWRP for installing cleanrom and it bricked my phone. I can get into download mode though
So using ODIN i've been trying to install custom recoveries. Everytime it says pass, but I cannot get a recovery to show up. If I hold up, power and home buttons, the Galaxy note 2 will flash (as if its about to load a recovery) but then just goes back to galaxy note 2 screen. I can still make it to download mode, but cannot seem to get anywhere else.
Also, currently there is no rom on my phone.
Please help!
Thanks,
AC

AC2020x said:
Hello.. So today I attempted to flash a new version of TWRP for installing cleanrom and it bricked my phone. I can get into download mode though
So using ODIN i've been trying to install custom recoveries. Everytime it says pass, but I cannot get a recovery to show up. If I hold up, power and home buttons, the Galaxy note 2 will flash (as if its about to load a recovery) but then just goes back to galaxy note 2 screen. I can still make it to download mode, but cannot seem to get anywhere else.
Also, currently there is no rom on my phone.
Please help!
Thanks,
AC
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Maybe use odin to start over fresh? Is the recovery separate from the kernel in the Note II?
Sent from my Apple IIe

billyjed said:
Maybe use odin to start over fresh? Is the recovery separate from the kernel in the Note II?
Sent from my Apple IIe
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I think it is separate. The last thing I had was beanstalk with neak kernel. Then I wiped everything (not sure if that affect kernel or not) to prepare for cleanrom.
How do I use odin to start fresh?
Thanks!

AC2020x said:
I think it is separate. The last thing I had was beanstalk with neak kernel. Then I wiped everything (not sure if that affect kernel or not) to prepare for cleanrom.
How do I use odin to start fresh?
Thanks!
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Install a factory image (probably with root and custom recovery) then proceed to flash whatever from there.
Sent from my Apple IIe

billyjed said:
Install a factory image (probably with root and custom recovery) then proceed to flash whatever from there.
Sent from my Apple IIe
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Okay thanks,
I will have to try this after work. This may be a stupid question, but if anyone knows a good location where I can find this that would be really helpful.
I can search around for it more later.
Thanks

I bet Google knows.
Sent from my Apple IIe

SamMobile is a great site for firmwares.

After the screen turns on, let go of power and continue to hold up and home. Try it out.

johntortorella said:
SamMobile is a great site for firmwares.
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mertin said:
After the screen turns on, let go of power and continue to hold up and home. Try it out.
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Thanks.. I'm downloading from Sam Mobile now on my laptop at work.
And thanks for the tip. I will try this out as soon as I get home. I really hope my phone isn't pertinently bricked!

AC2020x said:
Thanks.. I'm downloading from Sam Mobile now on my laptop at work.
And thanks for the tip. I will try this out as soon as I get home. I really hope my phone isn't pertinently bricked!
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If you need something to follow, this will help too.
Link

when you're "bricked" that means you can NOT get into download mode, so you are NOT bricked....

wase4711 said:
when you're "bricked" that means you can NOT get into download mode, so you are NOT bricked....
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Oh sorry, I wasn't sure what the term bricked actually encompassed. I guess I was stuck in bootloop then.
Well, good and bad news. I got out of the bootloop, and finally got twrp installed on my phone. I did a recovery of beanstalk and also a fresh install of cleanrom. While they boot, they both have been going extremely slowly. Also just loading into recovery is taking super long. I don't know why. I am also not getting any signal, I can however connect to wifi. Anyone have any ideas or any thoughts on how to fix this?
Thanks again!

hey
if you can get into download mode try this find your provider and phone model and download the firware the nice thing this has root already installed so then you can just download goo and install twrp easy i always use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004650
make sure you read it all so you have no problems all done with odin make sure you double check the check mark boxes well read and you will know what i am talking about

bigtomcat said:
if you can get into download mode try this find your provider and phone model and download the firware the nice thing this has root already installed so then you can just download goo and install twrp easy i always use this
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004650
make sure you read it all so you have no problems all done with odin make sure you double check the check mark boxes well read and you will know what i am talking about
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Just tried it out and it had the same problem. installed with ODIN no problem, but I still have no signal and it is still running very choppy.
When I go to mobile networks in settings it tells me "Insert SIM card to access network services" I have a sim and have tried reinserting it multiple times. I don't know whats going on. Also, it seems I do not have any internal storage. It says 200mb in storage that are fully used. When I have cleared everything but the rom.
I may attempt to return the phone tomorrow.

hey
AC2020x said:
Just tried it out and it had the same problem. installed with ODIN no problem, but I still have no signal and it is still running very choppy.
When I go to mobile networks in settings it tells me "Insert SIM card to access network services" I have a sim and have tried reinserting it multiple times. I don't know whats going on. Also, it seems I do not have any internal storage. It says 200mb in storage that are fully used. When I have cleared everything but the rom.
I may attempt to return the phone tomorrow.
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nope a lot of people have that problem you have to remove your sim card and sd card and flash again then reboot i have seen people do this 3 times to clear all the bad flashes stuck on there phones make sure to factory reset too after by being off then hold down home power and volume up when you see the words pop up let go of all but volume up get into the system setting there factory all and restart then once you give it about 10 min put you sim card and sd card back and before wipe the sd card it has been know to cause some problems if that all doesn't work then ya maybe there is something else
good luck

[Q] And I mannage to soft brick....

Hey guys me again, I have been trying since 2 hours to unbrick my 2 days old Galaxy tab s 10.5, After successfully rooting my new tablet I decided to make a back up of my stock system, I used TWRP recovery to do so, after booting successfully on TWRP, I wanted to make sure I will have a clean image, I manually erased every possible thing on my table by selecting every option on TWRP, once done and on my way to reboot, before quitting TWRP warn me that there wasnt any system, and even with this warning I quit. Result I bricked my tablet hopefully "soft", to get even better I remembered that I didnt had a micro sd card on my tablet and by consequence I must have erase TWRP and every possible restore solution, the table get stuck with the Boot logo and thats it... I can get at least into download mode,. I tried Kies 3 but Im getting an error that my device is not recognized and for Odin I do think is connected but I dont know how to use or what to install or what to do. And I don't get it why my program seems so buggy and I can´t select any of those options.
at least I could root my phone easily.
ps: I did try every possible combination to get into recovery mode and is just impossible there is no way.
if anybody rescue me I seriously cant thank you enough I googled around and did search a lot on the XDA forums, I'm now more scared to tweak around and make things worst , and maybe if not to late permanently dammage it.

lleresche said:
Hey guys me again, I have been trying since 2 hours to unbrick my 2 days old Galaxy tab s 10.5, I mannaged to root my device before usb debugging was on all good tablet was perfect etc... And than I did the stupidest thing ever... I installed TWRP Recovery and in order to make a clean back up of my system I selected Wipe out everything.... So the big problem is that after I manually selected every option System etc... can´t remenber but I do know I did wipe out EVERY SINGLE THING, And I did exit even receiving a WARNING you dont have a SYSTEM.... and I did yes quit.... Than to find myself stuck on the samsung logo and being totally blocked since than, I discovered with regret that I actually DIDNT had a Micro SD card and I did wipe out everything including the Restore program if Im getting it right.... I dont know if its already to late and I can go cry on a corner for waisting 500$ in 2 days or is there anything I could do ???, I can get at least into download mode,. I tried Kies 3 but Im getting an error that my device is not recognized and for Odin I do think is connected but I dont know how to use my Zip unofficial downloaded rom and install. And I dont get it why my programm sems so buggy and I can´t select any of those options.
at least I could root my phone easyly.
ps: I did try every possible combination to get into recovery mode and is just impossible there is no way.
if anybody rescue me I seryouslly cant thank you enough I googled around and did search a lot on the XDA forums, Im now more scared to go depeer and maybe if not to late permanently dammage it.
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Hi have you read this thread. http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/to-event-soft-brick-disaster-t2838473

maxal said:
Hi have you read this thread.
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Hey maxal, thx for replying, my English is really not the best, if you think its not understandable I will re edit and try again.

You will need to find and download your firmware from Sammobile http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T800/BTU/
and use odin to reflash your stock firmware.
Read this too. http://theunlockr.com/2014/08/09/how-to-unroot-the-samsung-galaxy-tab-s-10-5-wifi/
TURNING THE DARNED THING OFF:
Here's the problem. If you are at the Samsung splash screen or boot looping Recovery, you cannot turn your tablet off by just pressing the power button and you can't pull the battery. This prevents you from getting back into Recovery or download mode to restore your nandroid backup or use Odin
So here is what you do:
1) Plug your tablet into your computer (this is important!).
2) Hold down the home, volume down and power buttons until you boot into download mode. Once you are prompted, push the volume up button to enter download mode completely.
3) Now, once in download mode, hold down the power and volume down buttons (not the home button this time) until you screen goes blank (your tablet MUST be plugged into your computer for this to work!). Release the buttons and you will see the battery symbol on your screen. Your tablet is now off - thank god.
4) To enter Recovery mode, hold the home, volume up and power buttons down until Recovery loads.
5) Restore your nandroid backup if you have one.

maxal said:
You will need to find and download your firmware from Sammobile http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T800/BTU/
and use odin to reflash your stock firmware.
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Thank you so much Maxal I will do it so, indeed the text was terribly written I tried to make it better and more understandable, I read that actually Kies was the way to go for flashing back a bricked device, and odin was actually a risky thing, is that right ?

lleresche said:
Thank you so much Maxal I will do it so, indeed the text was terribly written I tried to make it better and more understandable, I read that actually Kies was the way to go for flashing back a bricked device, and odin was actually a risky thing, is that right ?
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I believe kIes is for stock unrooted devices and Odin is for rooted devices, I may be wrong. I did get my self in a mess and I was stuck on the Samsung logo and with the help of the forum and what I have told you I managed to get my Tab S to turn off, I then boot in to download mode and used Odin to flash stock firmware again

all right almost done downloading the firmware, could you give me the tutorial you followed for bringing your tablet back to life ? or any good tutorial, Helping me to get out
thx again

lleresche said:
all right almost done downloading the firmware, could you give me the tutorial you followed for bringing your tablet back to life ? or any good tutorial, Helping me to get out
thx again
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Ok, read my second post I have added a second link for you, follow the unroot instructions.

maxal said:
Ok, read my second post I have added a second link for you, follow the unroot instructions.
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Got it super cool, wish me luck going for it. I write later if I succeed

Good luck :good:

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Good luck :good:
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Ok I was about to flash and a quick question pop out, I am almost done downloading SamMobile firmware, My question is if there is a exactly firmware for my device ?, there is information like CSC MODEM PDA; I have absolutely not a clue how to obtain this info, I downloaded the first one because it was the newest, does it make a difference should I be carful ? giving I dont have information about the system how could I find those info giving I cant acces anything ? thx

lleresche said:
Ok I was about to flash and a quick question pop out, I am almost done downloading SamMobile firmware, My question is if there is a exactly firmware for my device ?, there is information like CSC MODEM PDA; I have absolutely not a clue how to obtain this info, I downloaded the first one because it was the newest, does it make a difference should I be carful ? giving I dont have information about the system how could I find those info giving I cant acces anything ? thx
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I don't know which firmware you should have as I don't know where you are from, but I don't think it should make much difference, the firmware I gave the link for is the UK one.
Maybe someone else can help with a link for the correct firmware for you.

lleresche said:
Ok I was about to flash and a quick question pop out, I am almost done downloading SamMobile firmware, My question is if there is a exactly firmware for my device ?, there is information like CSC MODEM PDA; I have absolutely not a clue how to obtain this info, I downloaded the first one because it was the newest, does it make a difference should I be carful ? giving I dont have information about the system how could I find those info giving I cant acces anything ? thx
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Is your model the galaxy tab s 10.5 wifi? Also what country did you get yours tab s

DUHAsianSKILLZ said:
Is your model the galaxy tab s 10.5 wifi? Also what country did you get yours tab s
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I got from Germany I downloaded the newest from Germany, I flashed with Odin, and my tablet IS BAACK TO LIFE!!!!. I will now root again and install a custom rom properly. thank you very much everybody, for a second I really tough I trowed 500$ on the bin :laugh:

lleresche said:
I got from Germany I downloaded the newest from Germany, I flashed with Odin, and my tablet IS BAACK TO LIFE!!!!. I will now root again and install a custom rom properly. thank you very much everybody, for a second I really tough I trowed 500$ on the bin :laugh:
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Well done, and now that you have a copy of your firmware should you have any problems in the future

lleresche said:
Hey guys me again, I have been trying since 2 hours to unbrick my 2 days old Galaxy tab s 10.5, After successfully rooting my new tablet I decided to make a back up of my stock system, I used TWRP recovery to do so, after booting successfully on TWRP, I wanted to make sure I will have a clean image, I manually erased every possible thing on my table by selecting every option on TWRP, once done and on my way to reboot, before quitting TWRP warn me that there wasnt any system, and even with this warning I quit. Result I bricked my tablet hopefully "soft", to get even better I remembered that I didnt had a micro sd card on my tablet and by consequence I must have erase TWRP and every possible restore solution, the table get stuck with the Boot logo and thats it... I can get at least into download mode,. I tried Kies 3 but Im getting an error that my device is not recognized and for Odin I do think is connected but I dont know how to use or what to install or what to do. And I don't get it why my program seems so buggy and I can´t select any of those options.
at least I could root my phone easily.
ps: I did try every possible combination to get into recovery mode and is just impossible there is no way.
if anybody rescue me I seriously cant thank you enough I googled around and did search a lot on the XDA forums, I'm now more scared to tweak around and make things worst , and maybe if not to late permanently dammage it.
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Sir please let me know exactly what you can take on your tablet Download mode for use Odin? I do not understand it well from the description of your problem.
PS: Sorry, but my this question was asked late. I see that already it isn't actual.

porcelana said:
Sir please let me know exactly what you can take on your tablet Download mode for use Odin? I do not understand it well from the description of your problem.
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Hey Porcelana, I basically bricked my new Tablet, I was only able to acces Download mode, (Odin mode) I than Used Odin 3.09 from my computer to flash my device again.
The issue is fully solved and my tablet is back to life. thank you all again

lleresche said:
Hey Porcelana, I basically bricked my new Tablet, I was only able to acces Download mode, (Odin mode) I than Used Odin 3.09 from my computer to flash my device again.
The issue is fully solved and my tablet is back to life. thank you all again
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OK, Thanks.
But please keep in mind for the future that the load to your Tab better the original firmware that corresponds to its original CSC Region code. This can help you avoid some of the problems in the firmware flashing. How it may be defined, you can read in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/how-to-select-correct-firmware-tablet-t3016068/post58500430
Regards

porcelana said:
OK, Thanks.
But please keep in mind for the future that the load to your Tab better the original firmware that corresponds to its original CSC Region code. This can help you avoid some of the problems in the firmware flashing. How it may be defined, you can read in this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/how-to-select-correct-firmware-tablet-t3016068/post58500430
Regards
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Hi Porcelana, Can you tell me can you use Kies to down load firmware if you are on a rooted rom?

maxal said:
Hi Porcelana, Can you tell me can you use Kies to down load firmware if you are on a rooted rom?
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Hi maxal,
Download via KIES will not check root If you do not connect the tablet to a PC. It only checks the serial number and model type of your Tab for search new updates firmware with determine the correct CSC Region code. You can even download the correct firmware by KIES to your PC without having to connect the tablet and then save the file firmware (this requires some tricks) and flash it via Odin. To do this, you need only enter the serial number and model type of the device in KIES menu Tools -> Firmware Upgrade and Initialisation. More details have here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58527780&postcount=5
In this case you no need connect the tablet to PC. It also confirms ashyx here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=58535945&postcount=7
Regards

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.

help please

Hello,
I havent been here since my s7 edge, but im in need of some help. I did a update today on my stock sprint S9 and it was updating and got stuck at 35%. Okay cool, so just go into bootloader and factory reset right? No, I boot into the bootloader than it automatically loops back to " system install update" and starts the progressing update and gets stuck again or somehow, it loops into the "power by android logo" if that makes sense..
I'm not sure how to get my phone to work again, but im asking for your assistance. Havent updated or root my s9, so I currently have no idea of rooting or anything here. Also, its not possible to enter developer mode since the phone does not fully boot, but loop. Is it possible to get the phone to fully boot again w/o any rooting, etc? Its been awhile lol.
Thank you for your time, Tuan.

tuan971803 said:
Hello,
I havent been here since my s7 edge, but im in need of some help. I did a update today on my stock sprint S9 and it was updating and got stuck at 35%. Okay cool, so just go into bootloader and factory reset right? No, I boot into the bootloader than it automatically loops back to " system install update" and starts the progressing update and gets stuck again or somehow, it loops into the "power by android logo" if that makes sense..
I'm not sure how to get my phone to work again, but im asking for your assistance. Havent updated or root my s9, so I currently have no idea of rooting or anything here. Also, its not possible to enter developer mode since the phone does not fully boot, but loop. Is it possible to get the phone to fully boot again w/o any rooting, etc? Its been awhile lol.
Thank you for your time, Tuan.
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See if you're able to get into download mode and Odin the latest CSAB firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1huOYnY6_7Rpjlj-8lDAo68lOJ-_usULs/view
This link comes from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/official-s9-pie-t3844616

How long did you wait for it when it was stuck?
Grab the latest firmware from the samfirm tool here on XDA (Or link above will be quicker)
Boot the phone into Download Mode "Volume Down & Bixby & Power" from a powered off state
Load the 4 sections of firmware into Odin 3.13.1 (Use CSC not HOME_CSC)
Connect phone to PC USB
Hit start and wait for it to complete
All being well it should reboot the phone into Android

DildoMaster said:
See if you're able to get into download mode and Odin the latest CSAB firmware: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1huOYnY6_7Rpjlj-8lDAo68lOJ-_usULs/view
This link comes from this thread: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s9/how-to/official-s9-pie-t3844616
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I'm able to get into download mode yes. Do I need to be rooted or anything to flash the odin?
*Detection* said:
How long did you wait for it when it was stuck?
Grab the latest firmware from the samfirm tool here on XDA (Or link above will be quicker)
Boot the phone into Download Mode "Volume Down & Bixby & Power" from a powered off state
Load the 4 sections of firmware into Odin 3.13.1 (Use CSC not HOME_CSC)
Connect phone to PC USB
Hit start and wait for it to complete
All being well it should reboot the phone into Android
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Waited about 30minutes when it was installing the "system update" and it loop for hrs until the phone died. When trying to get into bootloader it loops the system install and updates something instead of going to bootloader.

Phone is up and running. Thank you both so so much, you do not know how much I appreciate the help getting my phone back and running.
Thank you again, Tuan.

tuan971803 said:
Phone is up and running. Thank you both so so much, you do not know how much I appreciate the help getting my phone back and running.
Thank you again, Tuan.
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No problem! Were you able to eventually Odin flash the CSAB firmware?

DildoMaster said:
No problem! Were you able to eventually Odin flash the CSAB firmware?
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Yes,
I was able to flash the firmware with the link you provided and it worked perfectly. Thank you again, wouldnt know what to do still if it wasnt for both of you.

tuan971803 said:
Phone is up and running. Thank you both so so much, you do not know how much I appreciate the help getting my phone back and running.
Thank you again, Tuan.
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tuan971803 said:
Yes,
I was able to flash the firmware with the link you provided and it worked perfectly. Thank you again, wouldnt know what to do still if it wasnt for both of you.
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Awesome, glad it worked!