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Help! Galaxy S3 crashed

I have a stock Galaxy S3 from T-mobile SGH-T999.A few days ago the phone began to randomly turn off. Yesterday when I went to restart the phone it got stuck in a boot loop. It will display the Samsung logo then keep trying to reboot until I pull the battery. The power button is not stuck. I have tried removing the battery, micro sd card & sim card. When I try to go into recovery mode I get KERNEL PANIC UPLOAD MODE on the screen. I can get into download mode. I believe my firmware is either 4.1.1 or 4.1.2. I tried several versions of Odin and flashing 3 versions of the firmware 4.1.1, 4.1.2 & 4.3 Each time I get a fail message from Odin:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T999UVDMD5_T999TMBDMD5_T999UVDMD5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Write)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any ideas? Thank you!

If you put the battery in and it tries to boot up on its own, is almost definitely the power button.
Aside from that, if you have kies installed on your computer, uninstall it. It interferes with odin and prevents it from flashing.

DocHoliday77 said:
If you put the battery in and it tries to boot up on its own, is almost definitely the power button.
Aside from that, if you have kies installed on your computer, uninstall it. It interferes with odin and prevents it from flashing.
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Thanks for the reply. The phone does not try to restart when I put the battery in. I uninstalled Kies but no luck. I have tried on a Windows 7 computer and a Windows XP computer too. Could the pit file be corrupt? Any real way to tell if it's hardware or software related?

You can try to flash with re-partition checked. I dont think youd need a pit file since Odin sees and looks like it can use the one already on your device. You can use the .pit file if you like. Shouldnt hurt anything to try. If that doesnt help it take, it may be a hw problem after all. Its hard to be certain though...

DocHoliday77 said:
You can try to flash with re-partition checked. I dont think youd need a pit file since Odin sees and looks like it can use the one already on your device. You can use the .pit file if you like. Shouldnt hurt anything to try. If that doesnt help it take, it may be a hw problem after all. Its hard to be certain though...
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Still no luck.
Would the error message on the recovery screen help? This is what i see when I try to boot into recovery mode.
I get the android dude in the middle of the screen with the message KERNEL PANIC UPLOAD MODE
At the top of the screen it reads:
Kernel Panic!
KRAIT INFO
Panic caller: ext4_handle_error+0x8c/0x98
Panic msg: EXT4-fs (device mmcblk0p14): panic forced after err
Thread: e2fsck:116
Wait...
Done!

Ive never seen that before tbh, and this is just a guess, but judging by the Panic caller and Panic msg the filesystem is corrupted. I would think the re-partitioning would have solved that though. (Did you try both with and without the actual PIT file?)
And just in case you didn't already know, mmcblk0p14 is the system partition. (Where the OS is located)
If you are still under warranty you may not want to try this, but see if you can just flash TWRP recovery from Odin. If you can, we can attempt to format the partition manually. I dont have high hopes that it would work since Odin should do this anyway, but it may be worth a shot.
If you are still under warranty though, you should probably try to get a replacement that way.
Also, and this is a long shot, you could try different versions of Odin. You can find them through the link in my sig. Try 3.07, 3.09 and 1.85. Probably wont make a difference, but you never know.
There is a high possibility you are dealing with a hardware failure though. If that is the case theres really not much we will be able to do. Lets hope for a little luck!

DocHoliday77 said:
Ive never seen that before tbh, and this is just a guess, but judging by the Panic caller and Panic msg the filesystem is corrupted. I would think the re-partitioning would have solved that though. (Did you try both with and without the actual PIT file?)
And just in case you didn't already know, mmcblk0p14 is the system partition. (Where the OS is located)
If you are still under warranty you may not want to try this, but see if you can just flash TWRP recovery from Odin. If you can, we can attempt to format the partition manually. I dont have high hopes that it would work since Odin should do this anyway, but it may be worth a shot.
If you are still under warranty though, you should probably try to get a replacement that way.
Also, and this is a long shot, you could try different versions of Odin. You can find them through the link in my sig. Try 3.07, 3.09 and 1.85. Probably wont make a difference, but you never know.
There is a high possibility you are dealing with a hardware failure though. If that is the case theres really not much we will be able to do. Lets hope for a little luck!
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The phone is out of warranty, it's almost 2 years old. I have tried several versions of Odin, different computers, different USB cables. I did try both ways, with and without the actual PIT file.
How do I flash TWRP recovery? Could you provide instructions as I'm a newbie at this!
Thank you for your time and effort helping me!

Download the recovery from the link in my sig. (The .tar or .tar.md5) then flash with Odin exactly as you would with the firmware.
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If that works you can then use the built in file manager to backup any important files to your external sd card if you still need to do this.
You will also want to download a stock based rom and put that on the external sd card.

DocHoliday77 said:
Download the recovery from the link in my sig. (The .tar or .tar.md5) then flash with Odin exactly as you would with the firmware.
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If that works you can then use the built in file manager to backup any important files to your external sd card if you still need to do this.
You will also want to download a stock based rom and put that on the external sd card.
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Thanks Doc, which recovery file do you recommend I use?

Its personal preference really. I prefer TWRP, but theres nothing wrong with CWM. Use the latest.

Samsng Tab 3 7.0 probably hard bricked

My Samsung SM-T210R is in trouble . It all started after flashing a rom, I believe it was TranchidaKat v 4.3, However after that I have tried so many things that the start means little now.
Situation:
The tablet does not boot either to regular boot or into recovery. It actually appears pretty dead when trying, unless one pays attention to the back lighting of the screen.
Eventually I managed to consistently boot into download (actually ODIN) mode although without the large texting with the warnings and the instruction to press the up volume button (which I do nonetheless).
The report on screen upper left says:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SMT210R
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
HW REV: 0x5
From there attempting to flash a number of roms including stock fails. The MD5 checks are always successful. The failure modes are 2 different ones.
The first involves a PIT Partition missing. It happens when attempting to flash non stock roms
The second, flashing a stock rom (the latest: T210RUEU0COB1 and also: T210RUEAMK1 ) or also TWRP Recovery shows:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection.. (It hangs at this point for a very long time)
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I did a lot of searching for a pit file for my tablet model without coming up with it.
Can someone help me to solve this please?

untamed1 said:
My Samsung SM-T210R is in trouble . It all started after flashing a rom, I believe it was TranchidaKat v 4.3, However after that I have tried so many things that the start means little now.
Situation:
The tablet does not boot either to regular boot or into recovery. It actually appears pretty dead when trying, unless one pays attention to the back lighting of the screen.
Eventually I managed to consistently boot into download (actually ODIN) mode although without the large texting with the warnings and the instruction to press the up volume button (which I do nonetheless).
The report on screen upper left says:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SMT210R
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
HW REV: 0x5
From there attempting to flash a number of roms including stock fails. The MD5 checks are always successful. The failure modes are 2 different ones.
The first involves a PIT Partition missing. It happens when attempting to flash non stock roms
The second, flashing a stock rom (the latest: T210RUEU0COB1 and also: T210RUEAMK1 ) or also TWRP Recovery shows:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection.. (It hangs at this point for a very long time)
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I did a lot of searching for a pit file for my tablet model without coming up with it.
Can someone help me to solve this please?
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Are you tried the search Funktion?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2625163
Here are what you want.

bierma32 said:
Are you tried the search Funktion?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2625163
Here are what you want.
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Thank you for your response.
First if with search function you mean by using google, I have done a lot of of that, but so far with no luck.
I am pretty good with this stuff but not good enough. I would like to find someone who has either a lot of knowledge or has resolved a situation like mine and is willing to help.
The link you suggested is probably good, but does not totally relate to my situation. They had a working device they were simply trying to root. I instead don't have a working device and not even access to recovery mode. I don't even know right now what files and folders are on my device.
Thank you for the pit file though; now I have to find out whether repartitioning with it would be good, or whether it would push me down deeper in the hole.

You can also use the search Funktion here at this forum.
All wath you must do is simular to flash a recovery with Odin.
Download the Stockton from sammobile.com
Boot your tab into download mode
Startup odin
Check autoreboot , repartion and factory reset.
Under Pit you select the Pit.file
Under PDA you select your downloaded Stockrom what you have unziped,so that have a *.tar.md5 extension.
Press Start and Walt some minutes and the Tab will reboot.

bierma32 said:
You can also use the search Funktion here at this forum.
All wath you must do is simular to flash a recovery with Odin.
Download the Stockton from sammobile.com
Boot your tab into download mode
Startup odin
Check autoreboot , repartion and factory reset.
Under Pit you select the Pit.file
Under PDA you select your downloaded Stockrom what you have unziped,so that have a *.tar.md5 extension.
Press Start and Walt some minutes and the Tab will reboot.
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Bierma32,
first of all thank you for spending the time to assist me it is very much appreciated. I followed your procedure and unfortunately it went nowhere fast. This is the report from Odin:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T210RUEU0COB1_T210RXAR0COB1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
This is what happened earlier with the only difference being the "Set PIT file" command.
Any idea?

It looks like that Pit.file isnt working. Take a look in this link for a other Pit.file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722948

Hi. Im not able to help you, but im having issues aswell. I tried flashing some different things trying to root my device.. it seems it worked, but it never rooted it or anything even though my system status is Custom and the build number ****ing changed. Could you please tell me where you found your stocks for your device? To unroot.. i'd really appreciate it. I can't find any.

Rom's for Samsung Tab 3 7.0 SM-T210R
Doom1337 said:
Hi. Im not able to help you, but im having issues aswell. I tried flashing some different things trying to root my device.. it seems it worked, but it never rooted it or anything even though my system status is Custom and the build number ****ing changed. Could you please tell me where you found your stocks for your device? To unroot.. i'd really appreciate it. I can't find any.
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For non stock ROM's:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-3/development-7
For Stock ROM's:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
For stock there are faster download sources also, do some google searching. By the way my issue has nothing to do with rooting.

bierma32 said:
It looks like that Pit.file isnt working. Take a look in this link for a other Pit.file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722948
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I had found another PIT file as well, that looked very promising but did not work. I will try these two. Thanks.
:fingers-crossed:

Continuation
bierma32 said:
It looks like that Pit.file isnt working. Take a look in this link for a other Pit.file
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2722948
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Tried both PIT files at that link with no success. Thanks for you help anyway. I am starting to loose hope and to wonder whether the problem is really not with the PIT file and partition tables. I just wish I knew linux.

untamed1 said:
Tried both PIT files at that link with no success. Thanks for you help anyway. I am starting to loose hope and to wonder whether the problem is really not with the PIT file and partition tables. I just wish I knew linux.
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When you connect charger do tab shows battery charging.
If it shows then probably your kernel is working.
(i don't know about Samsung too much as they have download mode instead of fastboot.)
Sent from my D2212 using XDA Free mobile app

No battery picture
vinay said:
When you connect charger do tab shows battery charging.
If it shows then probably your kernel is working.
(i don't know about Samsung too much as they have download mode instead of fastboot.)
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No, I am at a lower level than the kernel, I am sure. The only thing ever showing is the wording at the download mode screen.
Another curious thing that seems to be happening is that the battery seems to discharging or not charging since I can only enter download mode only while or after connecting the charger.
Any way thanks for your response.

untamed1 said:
No, I am at a lower level than the kernel, I am sure. The only thing ever showing is the wording at the download mode screen.
Another curious thing that seems to be happening is that the battery seems to discharging or not charging since I can only enter download mode only while or after connecting the charger.
Any way thanks for your response.
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you just hard bricked your device.
but download mode is working so still a hope.(untill power end)
which version of odin are you using.?

I am using 3.06. Battery is not really a problem, other than for the unknown reason why it discharges or does not charge completely. I am questioning whether all the trial and errors I have done, since the issue occurred, may have caused some collateral damage. In any case, I can still start download mode after a short time charging

untamed1 said:
I am using 3.06. Battery is not really a problem, other than for the unknown reason why it discharges or does not charge completely. I am questioning whether all the trial and errors I have done, since the issue occurred, may have caused some collateral damage. In any case, I can still start download mode after a short time charging
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When this happen.
What was you doing.
Like
Your tab was running you turned off and it won't turn on. Or you flashed a rom/kernel and it won't turn on.
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Vinay, as I said in my first post...
. . . . . . . It all started after flashing a rom, I believe it was TranchidaKat v 4.3, However after that I have tried so many things that the start means little now.
Situation:
The tablet does not boot either to regular boot or into recovery. It actually appears pretty dead when trying, unless one pays attention to the back lighting of the screen.
Eventually I managed to consistently boot into download (actually ODIN) mode although without the large texting with the warnings and the instruction to press the up volume button (which I do nonetheless). . . . . . . . .
I hope you have some specific ideas or suggestions on what I can try. Without that I have pretty much given up.

untamed1 said:
Vinay, as I said in my first post...
. . . . . . . It all started after flashing a rom, I believe it was TranchidaKat v 4.3, However after that I have tried so many things that the start means little now.
Situation:
The tablet does not boot either to regular boot or into recovery. It actually appears pretty dead when trying, unless one pays attention to the back lighting of the screen.
Eventually I managed to consistently boot into download (actually ODIN) mode although without the large texting with the warnings and the instruction to press the up volume button (which I do nonetheless). . . . . . . . .
I hope you have some specific ideas or suggestions on what I can try. Without that I have pretty much given up.
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First of all update your odin to 3.09 or higher if there is. And try flashing again.
(btw is that rom was made for your variant)
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same issue
i also have an unresponsive sm-t210r that has the OP's issues of a broken looking download screen, no boot and no recovery
pit file problems in odin and timeouts and now not postitive if my device made it to the 4.4.2 locked bootloader. looking to get it back to stock.
will help with files, time etc.
-ty

SOLVED
got my tab(SM-T210R) back up and running,,
been at it a few hours a day all this week,
kies firmware upgrade and initializaton somewhat didnt work. it installed it but always booted a black screen and backlight no sound. no vibiration,
so i am back to help the OP' and all others with this specific issue of dirty flashing directly to 4.4.2 from a rooted custom recovery tab3 that now have a messed up black screen problem but can still sneek into download mode thats looking all messed up> with the fallowing message
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SMT210R
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
HW REV: 0x5
and then get PIT file errors and setup connection hangs.
please be shure you dont still have your custom recovery. you just have to hold home and vol+ ten seconds longer then usual after releasing the power button when the backlight appears. i thot i didnt have mine. until after i did this. now im just not shur if i held the buttons long enough then.
(if you need to get your current binary to offical please use odin's firmware and initialization process.. it will go thru and your binary will be changed to official but you will still have the black screen boot even though kies installed everything. proceed to next)
to get your brick back to being a useful loaf
this is what you need.
factory usb cable
odin 3.07
LT02.pit file from a 4.4.2 firmware (not 100%on that) ask me for the one i extracted if all eles fails
and T210.TWRP.2.8.0.0.tar.md5
start with opening odin
set your pit file and load the twrp recovery_
you want repartition checked for this (loading pit file should automatically fill the check box)
also autoreboot and f.reset time , checkboxes are checked
get your bricked device into download mode and connect
confirm odin sees the device and flash
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T210.TWRP.2.8.0.0.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/005> RES OK !!
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
at this point within 15 seconds after the reboot i got a splash screen and it booted up into 4.4.2 checked the status, device status of custom.
restarts and power offs are safe at this point. just take 5 seconds longer than normal.
so now we have an operating tablet with recovery and a messed up but working download mode.
checked download mode screen STILL CORRUPTED with the same weird message
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SMT210R
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
HW REV: 0x5
i checked for twrp to operate it did. just took longer to boot it
PLEASE DO NOT AT THIS POINT wipe everything. it only got me back to the black screen with no booting.
and not being able to odin the .md5 package stock firmwares
it put me back an hour to get back to where these instructions end.
if this happends to you run keis firmware and intialize, to get the stock package back in and return to the corrupted download mode to see binary samsung offical.. then continue my odin instructions.
FALLOW UP:
had some time to experiment. i got back to %100 official system/binary and normal download mode with the green android guy being back.
i had updated to the latest TWRP and rooted.
i then unrooted with the super su app
then with the new kies program called SMARTSWITCH i again did the firmware and initialize and it went through and booted. without a hitch.
try it then go ahead and check for stock recovery and android man in download mode
-your welcome
b.t.w it seems in all the mess im still HW-rev 0x5 and it never installed the knox warraty bit..., blessing in disguise?
if this works for people somebody wanna make a sticky and add it to a 4.4.2 unbricking guide?
be aware that this is what worked for me. if you feel a different recovery or pit file may work go ahead. this is my results and wont be held accountable for what happens to you.
> DISCLAIMER> TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK< I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE

kal swift said:
got my tab(SM-T210R) back up and running,,
been at it a few hours a day all this week,
kies firmware upgrade and initializaton somewhat didnt work. it installed it but always booted a black screen and backlight no sound. no vibiration,
so i am back to help the OP' and all others with this specific issue of dirty flashing directly to 4.4.2 from a rooted custom recovery tab3 that now have a messed up black screen problem but can still sneek into download mode thats looking all messed up> with the fallowing message
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SMT210R
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
HW REV: 0x5
and then get PIT file errors and setup connection hangs.
please be shure you dont still have your custom recovery. you just have to hold home and vol+ ten seconds longer then usual after releasing the power button when the backlight appears. i thot i didnt have mine. until after i did this. now im just not shur if i held the buttons long enough then.
(if you need to get your current binary to offical please use odin's firmware and initialization process.. it will go thru and your binary will be changed to official but you will still have the black screen boot even though kies installed everything. proceed to next)
to get your brick back to being a useful loaf
this is what you need.
factory usb cable
odin 3.07
LT02.pit file from a 4.4.2 firmware (not 100%on that) ask me for the one i extracted if all eles fails
and T210.TWRP.2.8.0.0.tar.md5
start with opening odin
set your pit file and load the twrp recovery_
you want repartition checked for this (loading pit file should automatically fill the check box)
also autoreboot and f.reset time , checkboxes are checked
get your bricked device into download mode and connect
confirm odin sees the device and flash
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T210.TWRP.2.8.0.0.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/005> RES OK !!
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
<ID:0/005> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
at this point within 15 seconds after the reboot i got a splash screen and it booted up into 4.4.2 checked the status, device status of custom.
restarts and power offs are safe at this point. just take 5 seconds longer than normal.
so now we have an operating tablet with recovery and a messed up but working download mode.
checked download mode screen STILL CORRUPTED with the same weird message
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SMT210R
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
HW REV: 0x5
i checked for twrp to operate it did. just took longer to boot it
PLEASE DO NOT AT THIS POINT wipe everything. it only got me back to the black screen with no booting.
and not being able to odin the .md5 package stock firmwares
it put me back an hour to get back to where these instructions end.
if this happends to you run keis firmware and intialize, to get the stock package back in and return to the corrupted download mode to see binary samsung offical.. then continue my odin instructions.
FALLOW UP:
had some time to experiment. i got back to %100 official system/binary and normal download mode with the green android guy being back.
i had updated to the latest TWRP and rooted.
i then unrooted with the super su app
then with the new kies program called SMARTSWITCH i again did the firmware and initialize and it went through and booted. without a hitch.
try it then go ahead and check for stock recovery and android man in download mode
-your welcome
b.t.w it seems in all the mess im still HW-rev 0x5 and it never installed the knox warraty bit..., blessing in disguise?
if this works for people somebody wanna make a sticky and add it to a 4.4.2 unbricking guide?
be aware that this is what worked for me. if you feel a different recovery or pit file may work go ahead. this is my results and wont be held accountable for what happens to you.
> DISCLAIMER> TRY AT YOUR OWN RISK< I AM NOT RESPONSIBLE
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I still cant get it working, i keep getting stuck with it saying it doesnt have a pit file even when i try to load it

Odin Fails with eMMC write fail error.

Hello everyone.
I just purchased a Sprint Note 4 (SM-n910P) that has Android 5.1.1 currently installed. While I know there is no current chainfire autoroot for this version of android, I was planning on downloading to 5.0.1 using the ROM file from SamMobile that I downloaded. So I enabled developer mode, enabled USB debugging, and used Odin to flash and downgrade to 5.0.1. I used vol down, Power, and Home to go into the Odin Mode on the phone, plugged it into a Windows 10 PC using Odin 3.10.6. Odin recognizes the com port and I load up the correct .tar.md5 file. I press start and immediately receive a FAIL inside of Odin. This is on the Odin screen:
<OSM> N910PVPU3BOF5_N910PSPT3BOF5_N910PVPU3BOF5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
While on the phone I receive the following:
SW REV CHECK FAIL : [about]Fused 4 > Binary 3
[1] eMMC write fail: ABOUT
Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? I am experienced at rooting and flashing roms on my HTC Evo 4G and my Note 2 which I've had for a combined 5+ years. I've tried Odin 3.07, 3.10, older Samsung USB Cable, newer USB cable. I have Kies installed with the latest USB drivers installed.
Is this an issue with my computer or with the phone itself? After it fails numerous times I'm able to reboot the phone back into the normal settings and continue using it as if nothing happened. CAN I downgrade this to 4.4.4 through 5.0.1 if I choose too? Or does 5.1.1 somehow magically prevent all of that from happening? Advice? Comments? Suggestions??
Thanks!

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bawalker said:
Hello everyone.
I just purchased a Sprint Note 4 (SM-n910P) that has Android 5.1.1 currently installed. While I know there is no current chainfire autoroot for this version of android, I was planning on downloading to 5.0.1 using the ROM file from SamMobile that I downloaded. So I enabled developer mode, enabled USB debugging, and used Odin to flash and downgrade to 5.0.1. I used vol down, Power, and Home to go into the Odin Mode on the phone, plugged it into a Windows 10 PC using Odin 3.10.6. Odin recognizes the com port and I load up the correct .tar.md5 file. I press start and immediately receive a FAIL inside of Odin. This is on the Odin screen:
<OSM> N910PVPU3BOF5_N910PSPT3BOF5_N910PVPU3BOF5_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
While on the phone I receive the following:
SW REV CHECK FAIL : [about]Fused 4 > Binary 3
[1] eMMC write fail: ABOUT
Can anyone tell me what I am doing wrong? I am experienced at rooting and flashing roms on my HTC Evo 4G and my Note 2 which I've had for a combined 5+ years. I've tried Odin 3.07, 3.10, older Samsung USB Cable, newer USB cable. I have Kies installed with the latest USB drivers installed.
Is this an issue with my computer or with the phone itself? After it fails numerous times I'm able to reboot the phone back into the normal settings and continue using it as if nothing happened. CAN I downgrade this to 4.4.4 through 5.0.1 if I choose too? Or does 5.1.1 somehow magically prevent all of that from happening? Advice? Comments? Suggestions??
Thanks!
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You cant downgrade when on android 5.1.1 og5, seems to be the trending thing nowadays, so if your on 5.1.1 your stuck, we have root, roms, and xposed is working. Good luck on your quest!

Iceburn1 said:
You cant downgrade when on android 5.1.1 og5, seems to be the trending thing nowadays, so if your on 5.1.1 your stuck, we have root, roms, and xposed is working. Good luck on your quest!
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Well that just totally sucks. I was hoping to get down to 5.0.1 to use chainfire root. The Beastmode root kernel patch seems to have slowness and lag issues introduced after installing that kernel patch which I really wanted to avoid.
I used to do roms and such back earlier on in my smart phone days, but I've found Stock to be best, even with touchwhiz. When I root I just want root access, maybe twrp, but even that's not a requirement as the only things I use are wifi tether when on job sites and titanium backup to freeze things like knox, remove bloatware, etc. That's all I ever use root for. So I'm kinda bummed right now over not downgrading. What is Samsung thinking?!

@bawalker,
You'll need to use the correct root method found in post below. Also, refer to OP of that thread to understand the reasons; OG5 update blocked root at kernel level. And bootloader blocks downgrade to lower versions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62241991
Flash TWRP then try the Beastmode kernel and SuperSU zip in recovery with cache and dalvik-cache wipe. If it doesn't boot, you may need the OG5 stock tar and start over.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

samep said:
@bawalker,
You'll need to use the correct root method found in post below. Also, refer to OP of that thread to understand the reasons; OG5 update blocked root at kernel level. And bootloader blocks downgrade to lower versions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62241991
Flash TWRP then try the Beastmode kernel and SuperSU zip in recovery with cache and dalvik-cache wipe. If it doesn't boot, you may need the OG5 stock tar and start over.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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Thanks for that link, I read that last night in passing. I've also still be reading that those who do this root method and after adding the line to the bottom of the build.prop file still experience lag and in some cases, some complained it was severe. If I'm going to have performance issues with a phone I use for my business every day then I'm hesitant of even doing it. Esp after seeing that using Odin to put a 5.1.1 tar.md5 rom back on isn't working right.

Kernel+Rom
bawalker said:
Thanks for that link, I read that last night in passing. I've also still be reading that those who do this root method and after adding the line to the bottom of the build.prop file still experience lag and in some cases, some complained it was severe. If I'm going to have performance issues with a phone I use for my business every day then I'm hesitant of even doing it. Esp after seeing that using Odin to put a 5.1.1 tar.md5 rom back on isn't working right.
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Im using stock rom Hybrid 3.0...http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-4-sprint/development/rom-t2956667....with emotion kernel.....http://emotroid.com/touchwiz-kernel/, use app called Synapse to control kernel, link is below emotion kernel to playstore. You said you liked stock, and this will give you that and the emotion kernel is great, no lag for me at all, use synapse to fine tune it.

I have n910f , i try to flash it but always get odin fails
Any solution to repair it

hbs131415 said:
I have n910f , i try to flash it but always get odin fails
Any solution to repair it
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Lots of reasons for Odin to fail. Some can be easily remedied but others aren't so easy. Could you post the full Odin log and include the screenshot of phone display or describe fully as the OP did in post 1?
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

samep said:
Lots of reasons for Odin to fail. Some can be easily remedied but others aren't so easy. Could you post the full Odin log and include the screenshot of phone display or describe fully as the OP did in post 1?
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<ID:0/028> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_N910FXXU1ANK4_CL3311829_QB3005660_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CP_N910FXXU1ANK4_REV00_CL_1795169.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CSC_OXA_N910FOXA1ANK4_CL3311829_QB3005660_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> AP_N910FXXU1ANK4_CL3311829_QB3005660_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/028> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/028> File analysis..
<ID:0/028> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/028> Initialzation..
<ID:0/028> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/028> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/028> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/028> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/028> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/028> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/028> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/028> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/028> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/028> tz.mbn
<ID:0/028> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/028> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/028> boot.img
<ID:0/028> FAIL! (Write)
<ID:0/028>
<ID:0/028> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

hbs131415 said:
<ID:0/028> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_N910FXXU1ANK4_CL3311829_QB3005660_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CP_N910FXXU1ANK4_REV00_CL_1795169.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CSC_OXA_N910FOXA1ANK4_CL3311829_QB3005660_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT_.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> AP_N910FXXU1ANK4_CL3311829_QB3005660_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/028> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/028> File analysis..
<ID:0/028> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/028> Initialzation..
<ID:0/028> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/028> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/028> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/028> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/028> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/028> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/028> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/028> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/028> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/028> tz.mbn
<ID:0/028> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/028> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/028> boot.img
<ID:0/028> FAIL! (Write)
<ID:0/028>
<ID:0/028> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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And what does your phone display indicate when you get this failure?
Just an observation, I think you're trying to Odin KitKat which may not be possible in Odin if you've updated to Lollipop 5.1 Other 5.0 stock tars attempted may also get blocked to downgrade of bootloader as well like my SM-N910P will. My phone won't get as far as yours did when Odin of KitKat or Android 5.0 stock tar is attempted so that may not be the issue; maybe you haven't had that phone upgraded beyond beyond Android 5.0 yet?
If you had updated to Android 5.1 or higher, you might consider trying a newer stock tar, 5.1 or higher.
They're may be a more logical reason given on your screen at time of failure.
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here the message in the phone
here screenshoot

samep said:
@bawalker,
You'll need to use the correct root method found in post below. Also, refer to OP of that thread to understand the reasons; OG5 update blocked root at kernel level. And bootloader blocks downgrade to lower versions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62241991
Flash TWRP then try the Beastmode kernel and SuperSU zip in recovery with cache and dalvik-cache wipe. If it doesn't boot, you may need the OG5 stock tar and start over.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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Out of curiosity? Keep getting conflicting. Does this device have a bad hostory of emmc failures. I got one doing it. But this things seems to have loads of weird issues. I will get some logs together tonight when i get. Home. Im goi. To try to flash latest mm firmware tonight. When i try to start up anything other than dl mode. I get the connect to kies. The fiwmware update went wrong select emency recovery. Kies 3 doesnt work for this device or it says it dont. And i get a side by side configuration error when installing older odin. Got windows 10

hbs131415 said:
here the message in the phone
here screenshoot
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That's not good but I'm still not sure if you can flash that KitKat stock tar or not.
If you've had updates greater than Android 5.0 on that phone, I'd suggest not trying to flash that anymore. If that applies, try the latest stock tar.
The eMMC write error could be component failure but I'm thinking it could also be refusing to downgrade the bootloader to a less secure one which would apply if the phone is currently on a higher bootloader. Could you get the bootloader version by running this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
You can use Galaxy Tools if you have that. Of course that requires the phone to be booted. If you can post, a screenshot.
Something to consider: it's risky so do only after determining the proper stock tar fails even using Odin default settings. So If you continue to have the eMMC write error, the PIT can be found on Sammobile in the Note 4 PIT thread (posted at bottom of this post). In order to determine if flashing error or component failure, power down, pull battery for a minute or more, and first try the suggested tar with Odin defaults. If it fails with eMMC write error again, you can try to flash with repartition and PIT with "nand erase all" and stock tar loaded, all at same time. Important: Always have the right PIT loaded with repartition option checked. Don't forget the battery pull prior to download mode.
If the last step fails, you most likely have the a component failure. If it's just a boot issue, nand erase all sometimes causes that: try factory reset in stock recovery, pull battery and flash the tar again with Odin defaults.
Before beginning, first determine which stock tar to flash. I'd recommend latest if your bootloader is Android 5.1 or higher. The Sprint version started getting the updated bootloader before Android 5.1, so only the initial Lollipop release had the less secure bootloader.
Find PIT here:
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?p=137840
You can find recommended safe versions of Odin here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51767811&postcount=1
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TheMadScientist420 said:
Out of curiosity? Keep getting conflicting. Does this device have a bad hostory of emmc failures. I got one doing it. But this things seems to have loads of weird issues. I will get some logs together tonight when i get. Home. Im goi. To try to flash latest mm firmware tonight. When i try to start up anything other than dl mode. I get the connect to kies. The fiwmware update went wrong select emency recovery. Kies 3 doesnt work for this device or it says it dont. And i get a side by side configuration error when installing older odin. Got windows 10
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Maybe my reply above helps you?
IMO, the Note 4 does a lot of eMMC failures. Not scientific or statistical data comparisons but I'm seeing recommendations to get TEP (insurance) in close circles on my Sprint version, especially if sluggishness starts or trying to hold out until 2017 phones are available for upgrade.
Having the phone boot to download mode is an indicator of eMMC hardware failure. Some time ago, Samsung had an ongoing to-do list that included flash errors on Odin and OTA. I have a theory that it may discovered by updating phone but may just be hardware failure.
The suggested flash with PIT and repartition and nand erase all with stock tar loaded in AP slot is only a troubleshooting step to eliminate the possibility of a bad flash or update causing the initial error. It's been proven redundant many times and some feel attempting more flashes only worsens the severity. But it is ultimately severe failure at some point so use with appropriate caution. The many eMMC failures makes me weary of updates. Time to consider TEP; $0 deductible for hardware failure without losing an upgrade on line, if available.
Main board replacement or eMMC replacement is another alternative. The local uBreakItiFixIt quoted me $10 labor to replace main board with one that I'd have to obtain myself. I've seen certified used ones on eBay and Amazon.
Hopefully mine lasts. I plan to keep it but planning to upgrade my line in 2017.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

samep said:
That's not good but I'm still not sure if you can flash that KitKat stock tar or not.
If you've had updates greater than Android 5.0 on that phone, I'd suggest not trying to flash that anymore. If that applies, try the latest stock tar.
The eMMC write error could be component failure but I'm thinking it could also be refusing to downgrade the bootloader to a less secure one which would apply if the phone is currently on a higher bootloader. Could you get the bootloader version by running this app?
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vndnguyen.phoneinfo
You can use Galaxy Tools if you have that. Of course that requires the phone to be booted. If you can post, a screenshot.
Something to consider: it's risky so do only after determining the proper stock tar fails even using Odin default settings. So If you continue to have the eMMC write error, the PIT can be found on Sammobile in the Note 4 PIT thread (posted at bottom of this post). In order to determine if flashing error or component failure, power down, pull battery for a minute or more, and first try the suggested tar with Odin defaults. If it fails with eMMC write error again, you can try to flash with repartition and PIT with "nand erase all" and stock tar loaded, all at same time. Important: Always have the right PIT loaded with repartition option checked. Don't forget the battery pull prior to download mode.
If the last step fails, you most likely have the a component failure. If it's just a boot issue, nand erase all sometimes causes that: try factory reset in stock recovery, pull battery and flash the tar again with Odin defaults.
Before beginning, first determine which stock tar to flash. I'd recommend latest if your bootloader is Android 5.1 or higher. The Sprint version started getting the updated bootloader before Android 5.1, so only the initial Lollipop release had the less secure bootloader.
Find PIT here:
http://www.sammobile.com/forum/showthread.php?p=137840
You can find recommended safe versions of Odin here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=51767811&postcount=1
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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Maybe my reply above helps you?
IMO, the Note 4 does a lot of eMMC failures. Not scientific or statistical data comparisons but I'm seeing recommendations to get TEP (insurance) in close circles on my Sprint version, especially if sluggishness starts or trying to hold out until 2017 phones are available for upgrade.
Having the phone boot to download mode is an indicator of eMMC hardware failure. Some time ago, Samsung had an ongoing to-do list that included flash errors on Odin and OTA. I have a theory that it may discovered by updating phone but may just be hardware failure.
The suggested flash with PIT and repartition and nand erase all with stock tar loaded in AP slot is only a troubleshooting step to eliminate the possibility of a bad flash or update causing the initial error. It's been proven redundant many times and some feel attempting more flashes only worsens the severity. But it is ultimately severe failure at some point so use with appropriate caution. The many eMMC failures makes me weary of updates. Time to consider TEP; $0 deductible for hardware failure without losing an upgrade on line, if available.
Main board replacement or eMMC replacement is another alternative. The local uBreakItiFixIt quoted me $10 labor to replace main board with one that I'd have to obtain myself. I've seen certified used ones on eBay and Amazon.
Hopefully mine lasts. I plan to keep it but planning to upgrade my line in 2017.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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Thank you good sir. Both posts clarify well. Sometimes mine stips about where last posters is. Sometimes it flashes 1/4 of the system before failing. I obtained this device stuck in qloader mode and outa nowhere decided to work. I flashed a few files and all was great. Im thinking. Im flashing a older bl on the newer one hopefully. If not im not out nothing. Not a sprint customer so no innsurance.

TheMadScientist420 said:
Thank you good sir. Both posts clarify well. Sometimes mine stips about where last posters is. Sometimes it flashes 1/4 of the system before failing. I obtained this device stuck in qloader mode and outa nowhere decided to work. I flashed a few files and all was great. Im thinking. Im flashing a older bl on the newer one hopefully. If not im not out nothing. Not a sprint customer so no innsurance.
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Makes me wonder if the issue with eMMC is cold solder joints?
I used to work in a manufacturing facility. It's rare to happen but unless tight solder wave standards are in place, failures could be more frequent. It happens with even the tightest standards.
Reflow the solder is the fix but have to be careful not to overheat or short electrodes.
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samep said:
Makes me wonder if the issue with eMMC is cold solder joints?
I used to work in a manufacturing facility. It's rare to happen but unless tight solder wave standards are in place, failures could be more frequent. It happens with even the tightest standards.
Reflow the solder is the fix but have to be careful not to overheat or short electrodes.
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Same issue as lgg4 but with cores on the prossessor.
Mine keeps failing as a flash write failure makes it to system flashing then fails

TheMadScientist420 said:
Same issue as lgg4 but with cores on the prossessor.
Mine keeps failing as a flash write failure makes it to system flashing then fails
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You get the eMMC write error each time?
If not, have you tried different USB cables and ports? Different Odin versions? I've seen some users revert to 3.10.6 or 3.10.7 for flash issues. You do have Samsung driver from Samsung support installed, right? Windows 10 doesn't seem to require run as administrator to flash successfully but you might try with and without it just in case.
I forgot to mention earlier that KIES may not work for rooted phones. There may be exceptions for users that started using it before they rooted but I get that inquiry for serial number that cannot doesn't satisfy the inquiry with valid number. I've seen the emergency recovery but never attempted to use it so I don't know if KIES is partially functional or not.
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samep said:
You get the eMMC write error each time?
If not, have you tried different USB cables and ports? Different Odin versions? I've seen some users revert to 3.10.6 or 3.10.7 for flash issues. You do have Samsung driver from Samsung support installed, right? Windows 10 doesn't seem to require run as administrator to flash successfully but you might try with and without it just in case.
I forgot to mention earlier that KIES may not work for rooted phones. There may be exceptions for users that started using it before they rooted but I get that inquiry for serial number that cannot doesn't satisfy the inquiry with valid number. I've seen the emergency recovery but never attempted to use it so I don't know if KIES is partially functional or not.
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Mine just says flash write failure. Cant flash twrp cant mount. Tried a factory wipe in fact recovery. Failed cannot mount system. Exception error.
Odin said something while trying to flash twrp. Alongs the lines of no pit for mapping. When i flashed pit ot passes. It acts like the partition table is messed up

TheMadScientist420 said:
Mine just says flash write failure. Cant flash twrp cant mount. Tried a factory wipe in fact recovery. Failed cannot mount system. Exception error.
Odin said something while trying to flash twrp. Alongs the lines of no pit for mapping. When i flashed pit ot passes. It acts like the partition table is messed up
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Did you try loading the PIT from Sammobile and a recent tar with options repartition and nand erase all? If the tar doesn't include PIT, you might consider PC1 stock tar from the stock tar thread in general forum. Check the md5 against zip before extracting the tar.md5
If you can reach recovery, factory reset. Then power down and pull battery prior to Odin.
Have you tried any of this with a new battery? Historically, from what you describe, you may have been on borrowed time with the functionality you had. All the above is a long shot because typically, updates should happen without error. If you can't flash and boot without error; that just isn't normal if you've taken the appropriate steps to ensure success. Sorry if that's the case.
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samep said:
Did you try loading the PIT from Sammobile and a recent tar with options repartition and nand erase all? If the tar doesn't include PIT, you might consider PC1 stock tar from the stock tar thread in general forum. Check the md5 against zip before extracting the tar.md5
If you can reach recovery, factory reset. Then power down and pull battery prior to Odin.
Have you tried any of this with a new battery? Historically, from what you describe, you may have been on borrowed time with the functionality you had. All the above is a long shot because typically, updates should happen without error. If you can't flash and boot without error; that just isn't normal if you've taken the appropriate steps to ensure success. Sorry if that's the case.
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I have tried most of that. This thing does have a weird battery issue. Its no loss to me. I got this thing cheap the other day. I keep getting failed to repartition errors. Which seems to come back to the fail to mount system.
I hate to buy a battery. I dont buy cheappies. Due to high failure quality rateS.
I used the pit from samobiles.
Even factory recovery will wip cache. But thats when i get the failed to mount system
new update so i flashed the developer firmware minus the system and data parts. so basicly modem and other partitions included in boot and that takes every time now it litrely fails when i try to flash something to the system partition. when i flash twrp i get failure says no pit for mapping.
even the pit files is failing says there is no pit partition
id say im donr now just saw a mmc read fail on device in dl mode

Galaxy Note 4 Sprint boot loop

Hey Everyone,
I have a huge problem. I have been searching the Web and even this forum for answers. Tried multiple things but I am still having trouble. I heard this was the place to go.
So I attempted to CF-Root my galaxy note 4 from sprint (Model # SM-N910P). I've rooted many of my andriod devices in the past (including samsung products) and have never experienced what I'm about to tell you.
Using Odin I attempted to root this device. It says it was successful then it rebooted. However, it hasn't stopped rebooting since. It's stuck in a boot loop. It loads past the "Galaxy Note 4" logo screen , then past the "Samsung" screen. But once it reaches the "Sprint" screen it stops there for a few seconds then reboots all over again starting with the "Galaxy Note 4" screen.
Here is everything I have tried so far:
- I took out the battery, waited a few mins. Put it back in turned it on. Same thing occurs
-I attempted to re-root. Still says successful. But still boot looping occurs.
-I then did a factory reset. Still occurs
-I then in the recovery menu wiped the data AND the cache partition. Still boot looping.
-Now I have read a fix of having to flash the stock firmware. Basically starting from scratch. I did this through 2 methods. First I found the stock rom file for the variant and specific model. Using Odin attempted to install it (via pda) It failed. (Don't recall what it said)
-Now I found a thread in this forum using its own stock tar file. Attempted to install that. It still failed. I will list the results from that below. I also wanna say I did make sure I had the right updated samsung USB drivers installed before I attempted to install these files. Plus Odin recognized the device no problem anyway.
Here are the results:
(ODIN RESULTS):
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> N910PVPU1BOB7_N910PSPT1BOB7_N910PVPU1BOB7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
AND here is what the results are on the Note 4 itself:
(In red text):
ODIN MODE (HIGH SPEED)
(In white text):
PRODUCT NAME: SM-N910P
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
REACTIVATION LOCK: OFF
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 01 (4)
(In gray text):
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (csb)
AP SWREV: S1, T3, R1, A4, PM
(In blue text):
SECURE DOWNLOAD : ENABLE
(In red text):
UDC START
SW REV CHECK FAIL : [aboot]Fused 4 > Binary 1
[1] eMMC write fail : ABOOT
Not sure if this matters but before the root and this boot loop I enabled developer mode and enabled usb debugging.
So this is everything I've tried so far and the results. I've also re downloaded the file and have attempted this about 4 times already with no luck. Still getting the same fail with the same results and same boot loop. Can anyone give me any more tips here? Or is my phone a goner? I've already wiped this thing. So losing data is no longer a concern for me. I just really need some help. I've tried to be as descriptive as I could cause I know even the smaller details can matter here. If I missed anything feel free to ask me. This is my last resort. Thank you so much in advamce!
I appreciate all and any help on this!

Thank you for using XDA Assist. I am moving your thread to the Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Q&A forum so hopefully someone there can help. Good luck!
xda-developers - Sprint Samsung Galaxy Note 4 - Sprint Galaxy Note 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

You'll need to use the correct root method found in post below. Also, refer to OP of that thread to understand the reasons; OG5 update blocked root at kernel level. And bootloader blocks downgrade to lower versions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62241991
Flash TWRP then try the Beastmode kernel and SuperSU zip in recovery with cache and dalvik-cache wipe. If it doesn't boot, you may need the OG5 stock tar and start over.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62230599&postcount=1
Note: if TWRP doesn't flash, wipe cash and dalvik-cache, reboot recovery, wipe again and flash the kernel and SuperSU zip.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

IT WORKED!
samep said:
You'll need to use the correct root method found in post below. Also, refer to OP of that thread to understand the reasons; OG5 update blocked root at kernel level. And bootloader blocks downgrade to lower versions.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=62241991
Flash TWRP then try the Beastmode kernel and SuperSU zip in recovery with cache and dalvik-cache wipe. If it doesn't boot, you may need the OG5 stock tar and start over.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=62230599&postcount=1
Note: if TWRP doesn't flash, wipe cash and dalvik-cache, reboot recovery, wipe again and flash the kernel and SuperSU zip.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THIS! I clicked the link and followed the steps. TWRP wouldnt load so I used CWM Recovery. To get beast mode, I installed it onto an old sd card I had using someone else's phone. Using CWM Recovery I installed beast mode kernel, rebooted and viola! It's out of boot loop and gotta start from scratch. That's ok though. Turns out I backed everything up and didn't realize. It's running smoothly! I truly appreciate your help on this! After everything I've tried this was my last resort. Thought I was going to lose my phone. Thanks again! :good:

Formatted Device

So somehow I deleted everything on my device except for TWRP. I have a refurbished sapphire black 64gb Tmobile s6 edge. Is there a way I could restore it back to normal?

Commanderdrag said:
So somehow I deleted everything on my device except for TWRP. I have a refurbished sapphire black 64gb Tmobile s6 edge. Is there a way I could restore it back to normal?
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What do you mean by "normal"?
Do you restore all the files that were deleted?
No, unless you made a back folder on another storage area, like a usb-otg flash drive or copied to your pc, those file are gone!
Have you deleted everything including the OS? Meaning your phone will not boot up?
If so, then you will need to download either the full odin tar file to Flash the stock rom using odin with your pc or download, transfer to your phone and flash a custom rom.
That's basically it.
Unfortunately unless you backed up your personal files from your phone that are lost forever.
It sounds like maybe you recently got the phone and hopefully didn't have much on it so take this as a lesson and definitely be careful when checking things in TWRP.
Good luck and sorry to hear that.
There isn't much as far as development in the Tmo S6 Edge forum, but you can check the Tmo S6 Flat forum or check the International Flat S6 forums.
My OZOP Rom is actually build from official Tmo S6 Edge firmware and would suit your devices compatibility perfectly.
Also pretty much any Flat rom will work on your device, just make sure you go slow and read all the instruction and steps posted my the OP.
We write these steps for you, we know how to install our work so again, the instructions are written for users benefit and we take no enjoyment in writing this stuff, especially if you don't read it and post problems!
Major no no! But happens all the time! Very annoying!

stangdriver44 said:
What do you mean by "normal"?
Do you restore all the files that were deleted?
No, unless you made a back folder on another storage area, like a usb-otg flash drive or copied to your pc, those file are gone!
Have you deleted everything including the OS? Meaning your phone will not boot up?
If so, then you will need to download either the full odin tar file to Flash the stock rom using odin with your pc or download, transfer to your phone and flash a custom rom.
That's basically it.
Unfortunately unless you backed up your personal files from your phone that are lost forever.
It sounds like maybe you recently got the phone and hopefully didn't have much on it so take this as a lesson and definitely be careful when checking things in TWRP.
Good luck and sorry to hear that.
There isn't much as far as development in the Tmo S6 Edge forum, but you can check the Tmo S6 Flat forum or check the International Flat S6 forums.
My OZOP Rom is actually build from official Tmo S6 Edge firmware and would suit your devices compatibility perfectly.
Also pretty much any Flat rom will work on your device, just make sure you go slow and read all the instruction and steps posted my the OP.
We write these steps for you, we know how to install our work so again, the instructions are written for users benefit and we take no enjoyment in writing this stuff, especially if you don't read it and post problems!
Major no no! But happens all the time! Very annoying!
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I have backups of the original files on my device so I'm not worried about that, I have been trying odin and TWRP flashing and neither have worked, to clarify the phone would show the s6 edge logo go black and repeat until eventually going to TWRP. after I had booted it to TWRP once when I press power off in TWRP it would show the log go black and then go into TWRP. in TWRP I able to boot it into a download mode it only showed the ""Downloading . . ." and "Do not turn off target" and an error in the top left saying "SW. REV. CHECK FAIL. DEVICE: 4. BINARY: 1" From this screen I plugged it into my computer and tried to flash a stock rom and odin would give me the error
"<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> G925TUVU1AOCG_G925TTMB1AOCG_G925TUVU1AOCG_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> sboot.bin
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
"
Once this failed I was able to turn off the phone by holding volume down + home + power. it then showed the charging image even after unplugged until I held volume up + home + power for it to boot into download mode, this time saying
"ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SM-G925T
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
FRP LOCK: OFF
Secure Download: Enabled
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 1 (0x0500)
RP SWREV: B:4 K:3 S:3" in the top left corner
after trying to flash the same rom with odin I got the same error in odin as the one before and another line on the phone saying "SW REV: CHECK FAILED DEVICE: 4. BINARY: 1"

UPDATE: I reinstalled the firmware using ODIN, and found the problem I was getting in download mode was due to the firmware being wrong/not compatible. the firmware that did work is found here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/confirm/89343/G925TUVS4EPH2_G925TTMB4EPH2_TMB/ (posting for anyone who has this problem in the future.)
thanks to stangdriver44 for the push in the right direction.