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[Q] Softbrick, bootloop, TWRP Password

My girlfriends S3 (Bell, I747M, d2can) is currently boot looping. It had a custom ROM on it, but I'll be damned if I could tell you which one. It was working, then it wasn't. No updates, no flash/wipe/etc.
Now I turn on her phone, and it gets to the ROM's boot screen, and just as it's about to complete, it restarts again. I can enter TWRP (2.6.3.1) but it requires a password (which is a bug, afaik). I can press "cancel" and try to reset/wipe, but it won't mount or reset the cache partition, so it fails.
I used Odin (3.07, 3.09) to try and flash TWRP 2.6.3.0 and 2.7.0.0, and both failed. The result was Odin would reboot the phone, then it would enter the same bootloop, and the recovery would still be TWRP 2.6.3.1.
I tried downloading a stock S3 firmware and flashing it with Odin. Same problem.
I've tried new drivers. New cable. New USB port. I've tried using a different computer. Always the same result.
So a summary of what I can/can't do:
Can't use TWRP to reset/wipe
Can't use ADB Sideload
Can't modify device via ADB
CAN see the device via ADB
CAN enter download mode
Any help?
I pulled DMESG at some point during all this. Maybe it can help shed some light: http://pastebin.com/4c2uL3Qq

Dont know how much help it is but I quit using TWRP because of that bug, now I use CWM the philz touch version and haven't seen that again. When you are flashing the rcovery with ODIN you must absolutely uncheck the box for auto reboot. when you get the message that says the flash was successful you should then unplug the USB cable and do a battery pull, reinsert the battery, press the volume up key and the home key, press the power button until it vibrates then release the power button only, once the phone boots into recovery you may release the volume up and home buttons.
If you are trying to flash Stock roms be darn sure you have the right stuff IE AT&T phone using 4.3 you find here on XDA the correct odin flashable tar or for any other use www.sammobile.com if you have a canadian I747M go to www.sammobile.com and find the right one for the bootloaders currently on the phone. If you flash a phone that has 4.3 bootloaders on it with older bootloaders you will have an instant Hard Brick. Use Extreme Caution with bootloaders and ODIN tars. you could also use custom recovery to flash some stock or custom roms too those are alot safer and less likely to hard brick.
I think you are on the right track to trying to fix your ahem her phone, a little patience and reading go a long way IIRC the recovery thread instructions outline the need to uncheck the auto reboot box, with that being said you aren't the first one to over look it I have done it myself a few months ago. I wish you the best of luck and hope that a cache wipe will fix what you have going on if not try a factory reset, Good Luck.

theramsey3 said:
Dont know how much help it is but I quit using TWRP because of that bug, now I use CWM the philz touch version and haven't seen that again. When you are flashing the rcovery with ODIN you must absolutely uncheck the box for auto reboot. when you get the message that says the flash was successful you should then unplug the USB cable and do a battery pull, reinsert the battery, press the volume up key and the home key, press the power button until it vibrates then release the power button only, once the phone boots into recovery you may release the volume up and home buttons.
If you are trying to flash Stock roms be darn sure you have the right stuff IE AT&T phone using 4.3 you find here on XDA the correct odin flashable tar or for any other use www.sammobile.com if you have a canadian I747M go to www.sammobile.com and find the right one for the bootloaders currently on the phone. If you flash a phone that has 4.3 bootloaders on it with older bootloaders you will have an instant Hard Brick. Use Extreme Caution with bootloaders and ODIN tars. you could also use custom recovery to flash some stock or custom roms too those are alot safer and less likely to hard brick.
I think you are on the right track to trying to fix your ahem her phone, a little patience and reading go a long way IIRC the recovery thread instructions outline the need to uncheck the auto reboot box, with that being said you aren't the first one to over look it I have done it myself a few months ago. I wish you the best of luck and hope that a cache wipe will fix what you have going on if not try a factory reset, Good Luck.
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Appreciate all the help! I've tried pretty much every combination.
I've turned off auto-reboot, flashed, but Odin stops at:
<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> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> recovery.img
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/005> RES OK !!
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I assume that's where it's supposed to be. Then I enter recovery and it's still the same TWRP 2.6.3.1. Very strange.
I don't think her phone is using 4.3 bootloaders, as I don't remember them being available when I flashed this phone. I'm a Nexus guy, so maybe I'm doing something wrong this time.
EDIT: I also seem to recall on my phones that when I flashed something in Download/Fastboot mode, there was a progress bar of sorts on the phone itself indicating it was receiving something. On this phone it doesn't display anything to imply something's happening.

Boot into download and let us know what it says on the download screen. If you have the 4.3 bootloader, try flashing a pre-rooted 4.3 Bell ROM using Odin 3.07. If you have a lower version bootloader, try flashing a pre-rooted 4.1.1 or 4.1.2 ROM.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/sho...mctr=(not provided)&__utmv=-&__utmk=139036464
In Odin, don't check auto reboot. When you see reset in the status windows, disconnect the USB cable and pull the battery. Boot into recovery and wipe cache, data, and reboot.

Thanks for the reply! I'm 99% sure it's a pre-4.3 bootloader. Here's what it shows in DL mode:
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: SHG-I747M
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (2 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
DUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
If I recall correctly, a 4.3 bootloader would show two more lines at the bottom.

Tried installing a 4.1.1 ROM (root66_BMC_I747MVLDLK4)
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> root66_BMC_I747MVLDLK4.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> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL!
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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4.1.2 (root66_BMC_I747MVLDMF1.7z)
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> root66_BMC_I747MVLDMF1.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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I feel it's worth mentioning again: At no point, while using Odin, does the phone display a transfer bar of any sort.

Try installing Philz Touch recovery via Odin and see if you can boot into recovery. Copy a custom ROM on an external SD card and see if you can flash that ROM from recovery.

audit13 said:
Try installing Philz Touch recovery via Odin and see if you can boot into recovery. Copy a custom ROM on an external SD card and see if you can flash that ROM from recovery.
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Tried Philz and Odin still doesn't seem to have flashed it.
I'll try with an SD card.

X04D said:
Tried Philz and Odin still doesn't seem to have flashed it.
I'll try with an SD card.
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Try this: when you flash with Odin, uncheck auto reboot, start the flash process. When you see the word reset in the status window, remove the USB cable, pull the battery, and boot into recovery.

stuck on boot screen with no recovery mode [SM-t320]

Hello Guys!! I'm hoping someone can give me a hand. I got a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (SM-T320) that is soft brick. If i'm not mistaken the device was been updated via OTA and crashed. Every time i try to turn on the device I get the following message "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again". For some reason I'm not able to boot the device into recovery mode. It seems the partition got damaged. Please note that I'm using the following commands to boot into recovery mode (volume up+home+power). I have tried connecting my tablet to Samsung Kies v2.6.3.14074_11 and use the option "Firmware Upgrade & Initialisation" but at the end of the procedure I get the following message "This version of the device cannot be updated". I have attempted to flash the device using Odin v3.07. The stock ROM I used was T320UEU1ANG1_T320XAC1ANG1_HOME.tar.md5. The Odin PASSED and reset device but the phone did not boot back up. It just gets stuck on the boot screen. I have also tried to flash the device with custom recovery cwmr-20140605.tar. but I didn't have any luck. If anyone has any ideas or solutions, please let me know. I'll greatly appreciated.

bmesta said:
Hello Guys!! I'm hoping someone can give me a hand. I got a Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 (SM-T320) that is soft brick. If i'm not mistaken the device was been updated via OTA and crashed. Every time i try to turn on the device I get the following message "firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again". For some reason I'm not able to boot the device into recovery mode. It seems the partition got damaged. Please note that I'm using the following commands to boot into recovery mode (volume up+home+power). I have tried connecting my tablet to Samsung Kies v2.6.3.14074_11 and use the option "Firmware Upgrade & Initialisation" but at the end of the procedure I get the following message "This version of the device cannot be updated". I have attempted to flash the device using Odin v3.07. The stock ROM I used was T320UEU1ANG1_T320XAC1ANG1_HOME.tar.md5. The Odin PASSED and reset device but the phone did not boot back up. It just gets stuck on the boot screen. I have also tried to flash the device with custom recovery cwmr-20140605.tar. but I didn't have any luck. If anyone has any ideas or solutions, please let me know. I'll greatly appreciated.
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Very strange.
Did you tried another firmware version using odin?

edlabh said:
Very strange.
Did you tried another firmware version using odin?
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I just attempted to use odin v3.09 but I'm still having the same problem. It keeps getting stuck on the samsung galaxy tab pro sm-t320 screen without recovery mode. I have attempted to flash cmw again but the problem persists. I also noticed the battery won't charge anymore. I'm not sure if this was due to a failed flash. Anyone has any other ideas?

bmesta said:
I just attempted to use odin v3.09 but I'm still having the same problem. It keeps getting stuck on the samsung galaxy tab pro sm-t320 screen without recovery mode. I have attempted to flash cmw again but the problem persists. I also noticed the battery won't charge anymore. I'm not sure if this was due to a failed flash. Anyone has any other ideas?
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Get the cwmr tar file (unzip the zip). Flash it in Odin. When it starts to flash it, hold the volume up key until it shows the galaxy tab pro splash screen and says something like "warranty bit set: recovery".
That should get you back to recovery. If that doesn't work, post a screen shot of Odin after the flash.
If your kernel is broken, which it sounds like it is, it's normal that it won't charge because it needs to boot the kernel to charge even when you "power off".

crpalmer said:
Get the cwmr tar file (unzip the zip). Flash it in Odin. When it starts to flash it, hold the volume up key until it shows the galaxy tab pro splash screen and says something like "warranty bit set: recovery".
That should get you back to recovery. If that doesn't work, post a screen shot of Odin after the flash.
If your kernel is broken, which it sounds like it is, it's normal that it won't charge because it needs to boot the kernel to charge even when you "power off".
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I managed to get my tablet to charge by tearing down the device and reconnecting the battery. After doing this, i plugged it directly to the wall. I got this idea from a youtube video. Im going to leave the battery charging all night. Hopefully tom its a good day and i have a working device

bmesta said:
I managed to get my tablet to charge by tearing down the device and reconnecting the battery. After doing this, i plugged it directly to the wall. I got this idea from a youtube video. Im going to leave the battery charging all night. Hopefully tom its a good day and i have a working device
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Wow!
just now I realize this problem with non-removable battery. This really sucks!
How did you charge the battery? Maybe a lipo charger?

edlabh said:
Wow!
just now I realize this problem with non-removable battery. This really sucks!
How did you charge the battery? Maybe a lipo charger?
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Im really happy to say that now i got a working tablet. I guess removing the battery did the trick.
'edlabh' thanks for all your help. I was able to charge the battery by plugging it directly to the wall. Please note that i had to take the entire tablet apart and disconnect the batteryfor 15 min before reconnecting it. Thank god im good with teardowns and i dont give up that easy

crpalmer said:
Get the cwmr tar file (unzip the zip). Flash it in Odin. When it starts to flash it, hold the volume up key until it shows the galaxy tab pro splash screen and says something like "warranty bit set: recovery".
That should get you back to recovery. If that doesn't work, post a screen shot of Odin after the flash.
If your kernel is broken, which it sounds like it is, it's normal that it won't charge because it needs to boot the kernel to charge even when you "power off".
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Hello, I was wondering if you would help with the kernel... Idk how to do it. I have done everything he did and even opened my tablet and took out the battery but it still did not work. :crying:
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crpalmer said:
Get the cwmr tar file (unzip the zip). Flash it in Odin. When it starts to flash it, hold the volume up key until it shows the galaxy tab pro splash screen and says something like "warranty bit set: recovery".
That should get you back to recovery. If that doesn't work, post a screen shot of Odin after the flash.
If your kernel is broken, which it sounds like it is, it's normal that it won't charge because it needs to boot the kernel to charge even when you "power off".
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I already tried flashing TWRP, CWM, CF Autoroot (to be able to install a custom recovery). I opened it and removed the battery for 15 mins. unlike this guy, it didnt work for me. I also tried flashing CM12. The tablet wont turn on without being plugged in and I can only access "Downloading Mode"
Perhaps the kernel is broken, but how do I fix it?
This is Odin's message, after flashing stock firmware.
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T320UEU1ANG1_T320XAC1ANG1_HOME.tar.md5 is invalid.
<OSM> End...
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T320UEU1ANG1_T320XAC1ANG1_HOME.tar.md5 is invalid.
<OSM> End...
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T320XXU1BOC1_T320UVS1BOC1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<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> 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> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/003> tz.mbn
<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
But it still wont boot past the splash screen nor can I access recovery mode.

Install Kies 3 from Samsung and try the tools -> emergency firmware recover option before anything else gets messed up.
Odin is not safe to mess around with, if you accidentally check a wrong option or use any field other then AP, you might end up with perm brick
Sometimes the vol keys are reversed try Power + the other vol key

otyg said:
Install Kies 3 from Samsung and try the tools -> emergency firmware recover option before anything else gets messed up.
Odin is not safe to mess around with, if you accidentally check a wrong option or use any field other then AP, you might end up with perm brick
Sometimes the vol keys are reversed try Power + the other vol key
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Also, another thing is the when I plug it in and press the power button it lights up and shows the battery icon with no charge stuck in a loading icon that is not animated.
I will try your suggestion but I had already try (on Kies) Update and Recovery but it didnt work (perhaps because of the tablet being in Downloading mode?)
UPDATE: Kies 3 wont recognize tablet, even in Downloading mode (which is the only mode I can access).
Thanks!

This thread is very old. But I've the same problem, stuck at samsung logo and only get into download mode. Accessing the twrp recovery mode is not possible. I've not flashed the device and the battery had over 90% percent. I started the device suddenly it turned of and it was not possible to start it again. Has anyone solved this problem?

I didn't thought that the battery was the problem, because one time the devices started and showed about 90%, but it was the battery. The batteries are very bad for this device, this is my third one.

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.)
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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!

Downgrade !
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?
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk
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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.
Sent from my SM-N910P using Tapatalk

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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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.
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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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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

Memory Damaged message, won't reset, recovery mode fails (red triangle,Android down )

Hi, I've searched hi and low for help, but can't find anything that seem to apply to my phone or case. I have a Canadian Mobilicity S3 model SGH-T999V that just bricked itself. Everything is official other than I unlocked it to switch to Wind: Binary Count = 0.
The Story: Last week (Tuesday Sep 22nd 2015) The phone restarted a few times for no apparent reason, then the next day errors about missing files started to pop up to the point that I had to reset the phone to be able to use it. Start fresh all good for a week, then one restart yesterday (Sep 30) and this morning I have a screen that says: "Device Memory Damaged - the data partition has been corrupted.you need to reset your device to factory defaults.this will erase all your date. (reset device button)" I press the button nothing happens, so I take out the battery, leave it while at work, then try again: same thing - I try to reboot into recovery but fail: I get a down android with an open belly cover and a red triangle picture for a bit and the phone reboots back to the damaged memory screen. I can get into the download mode, but Odin doesn't see the phone.
Any advice on how to proceed from here would be greatly appreciated.
I've used Odin before on my Nexus S, but that was many moons ago, it's dead now...
Thanks in advance.

Can you get into download mode? If you can, yet flashing the stock ROM from sammobile.com and flash it using Odin.

Thanks for the reply.
Odin doesn't see the phone and I don't remember exactly how to use it either, but I know it's very model specific, as to files and ROMs to download and install, hence the advise seeking. I guess I'm hoping someone in the know can tell me "follow the instructions for such [more popular] model #, that will work on the 999"...

The T999v is a very popular model in Canada as it was used by Wind and Videotron.
Are you able to boot the phone into download mode? The Samsung drivers are installed? Are you using a Win7 machine?

Yes it boots into Download mode but not into recovery. I have Kies installed along with the drivers, could reinstall that just in case. Running Windows 10 Pro Preview, in the process of upgrading to the final release.

I recommend grabbing the latest firmware from sammobile.com for the phone and flash it in Odin 3.07 with the phone in download mode. I would not bother with Kies.

I've updated my build of Windows 10, that may have been one of my problems, now Odin reacts to the phone but fails:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> T999VVLUFNH2_T999VYVLFNH2_T999VVLUFNH2_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Phone says in red: "Secure Check Fail: aboot
So much for that! guess it's fried at the hardware level.

I'm thinking you are suffering from a hardware failure as stated by the message you mentioned before. It has happened to others and I can't recall anyone having much success in restoring functionality.
If you want to try again though, uninstall kies from your computer as it interferes with Odin. There is also a newer version of Odin, but I doubt that would make much difference on the S3.
If you are unable to get it working again and want a relatively cheap fix, search ebay for a used motherboard or a device that has a broken screen but otherwise works. Then swap out the board.
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The update is failing because the ROM you are flashing has a bootloader that is older than the version currently installed on the phone as verified by the following stop error in Odin:
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!

I have a feeling DocHoliday77 is probably right, I've bought a new phone from my provider for 9$ (Alcatel onetouch Pop D3) and posted a wanted ad for broken S3 ... not ready to completely give up on the S3 just yet, but neither do I have high hopes.
Getting rid of Kies
The firmware is the most recent for the SGH-T999V on sammobile.com - I can try without the V maybe

Only T999V firmware will work on the T999V.
If you are selling it and it has a good working display you should be able to get a decent amount for it still. Not sure how much they are going for these days but it's always been the most expensive and in demand part for the device.