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[Q] T-Mobile S4 & Odin

Well, I sure hope I didn't jack up my new phone for good.
I was using odin to get OUDHS CWM-Based Recovery 1.0.3.3 working.
I booted the phone into download mode, then connected and waited for my phone to be recognized. I selected the correct tar and hit start.
It failed on the first write section, and I couldn't get it to continue so i turned my phone off and tried to boot into download mode again. Now no matter what I do it gives me the "firmware upgrade failed" message and tells me to connect to Kies, but Kies will not detect my device.
Any ideas?
For reference I was following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260031 to the letter.
I will continue to work on this for awhile.

belisknerprime said:
Well, I sure hope I didn't jack up my new phone for good.
I was using odin to get OUDHS CWM-Based Recovery 1.0.3.3 working.
I booted the phone into download mode, then connected and waited for my phone to be recognized. I selected the correct tar and hit start.
It failed on the first write section, and I couldn't get it to continue so i turned my phone off and tried to boot into download mode again. Now no matter what I do it gives me the "firmware upgrade failed" message and tells me to connect to Kies, but Kies will not detect my device.
Any ideas?
For reference I was following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260031 to the letter.
I will continue to work on this for awhile.
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If you can still get into download mode try using odin to flash a complete firmware made for your specific device and obtained from sammobile.com
Sent from my GT-P7510 using xda app-developers app

re: Odin flash
belisknerprime said:
Well, I sure hope I didn't jack up my new phone for good.
I was using odin to get OUDHS CWM-Based Recovery 1.0.3.3 working.
I booted the phone into download mode, then connected and waited for my phone to be recognized. I selected the correct tar and hit start.
It failed on the first write section, and I couldn't get it to continue so i turned my phone off and tried to boot into download mode again. Now no matter what I do it gives me the "firmware upgrade failed" message and tells me to connect to Kies, but Kies will not detect my device.
Any ideas?
For reference I was following http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2260031 to the letter.
I will continue to work on this for awhile.
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If I were you I would forget about KIES and uninstall it along with any other samsung applications and drivers
you have on your computer, then reboot your computer and download only the Samsung USB Drivers.
Once you have the latest samsung usb drivers install it and restart your computer.
That way you will have a clean start, and if the screen of your phone displays
anything at all, especially if it displays something about kies then that proves that
your phone will go into download mode if it's done properly.
Press the volume down, home and the power button at the same time until the phone vibrates
and then let go of the power button first before letting go of the other two buttons.
Before you do any of this, you need to download the stock Samsung Jellybean
v4.2.2 M919 MDL Touchwiz Odin flash firmware.
Here is the link to download it: http://k0nane.info/rom/M919UVUAMDL_M919TMBAMDL_TMB.zip
Here is the latest Samsung USB Drivers download: http://downloadcenter.samsung.com/c...ng_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones_v1.5.14.0.exe

Well did finally get Kies to pick up the phone but it just gets stuck on connecting. How is anyone supposed to do a firmware recovery if the phone cant be connected to?
I will try what you said and uninstall and only install the usb drivers.
And to answer your question I can't get into download mode, it just skips right to the Firmware upgrade error.
Although in the top left of the screen I see this:
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SGH-M919
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Official
CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30
Write Protection: Enable
Does that mean anything?

belisknerprime said:
Well did finally get Kies to pick up the phone but it just gets stuck on connecting. How is anyone supposed to do a firmware recovery if the phone cant be connected to?
I will try what you said and uninstall and only install the usb drivers.
And to answer your question I can't get into download mode, it just skips right to the Firmware upgrade error.
Although in the top left of the screen I see this:
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SGH-M919
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Official
CSB-OEM_CONFIG_LSB: 0x30
Write Protection: Enable
Does that mean anything?
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Then do it the old fashion way, pull the battery out of the phone
and while pressing the volume down/home/power buttons put
the battery back in and see if that gets it into download mode.
(I hope your phone is a Tmobile M919 and not the international version or a variant like the M919V).

Misterjunky said:
Then do it the old fashion way, pull the battery out of the phone
and while pressing the volume down/home/power buttons put
the battery back in and see if that gets it into download mode.
(I hope your phone is a Tmobile M919 and not the international version or a variant like the M919V).
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Yes, it's is the T-Mobile version. It has the case branding and everything. I got it straight from them.
Ah, that did it! I'm now back in download mode. Thank you.
I'm downloading the stock firmware, it will take about an hour. Should I attempt to flash the OUDHS recovery again, or wait and just flash the stock JB firmware?

re: stock jb
belisknerprime said:
Yes, it's is the T-Mobile version. It has the case branding and everything. I got it straight from them.
Ah, that did it! I'm now back in download mode. Thank you.
I'm downloading the stock firmware, it will take about an hour. Should I attempt to flash the OUDHS recovery again, or wait and just flash the stock JB firmware?
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You are downloading the STOCK JB firmware now....
After your phone is up and running reboot into download mode and you will need to Odin flash the OUDHS recovery TAR file: http://d-h.st/jTk
Once that's flashed you will need to go into OUDHS recovery and flash this superuser.zip file: http://www.shabbypenguin.com/Android/Scripts/Nexus-Files/Root/Superuser-1.0.1.1.zip
After flashing the superuser.zip reboot the phone.
Just to play it safe, after you reboot the phone reboot it again in recovery and flash this:http://batakang.com/ftp/SGH-M919/ROOT_M919UVUAMDL.zip
This will setup your kernel to be 100% un-restricted so there will be no chance that you will loose root access.
NOTE: If you want to keep your phone STOCK then after odin flashing the JB stock firmware don't do anything else.
Good luck!

Thank you for the help. One question though, Do i continue to use the PDA button on odin for the JB flash like I was instructed for the other thing or do I use the phone button?

FWIW home button is not needed on the S4 to enter recovery or download mode. I love it Just hold down one of the volume buttons as its booting and voila

belisknerprime said:
Thank you for the help. One question though, Do i continue to use the PDA button on odin for the JB flash like I was instructed for the other thing or do I use the phone button?
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Use the PDA button. I *believe* the phone button is only for flashing modem files.

belisknerprime said:
Thank you for the help. One question though, Do i continue to use the PDA button on odin for the JB flash like I was instructed for the other thing or do I use the phone button?
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Yes. only use the PDA button

I'm trying to goto stock firmware MDL. Downloaded the right 1.7G file and the 3.07 version of odin.
Put the S4 in download mode,but I see auth fail once the ODIN process starts.
I'm reading this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380
Do I need to do the PIT step as well ? ( If yes, where do I find the stock pit files for the S4 US Tmobile?
I grabbed the SGH-M919-TMB-M919UVUAMDL-1366964131*.md5 to use in odin->pda section
My phone is still bricked. Pls help

didadi said:
I'm trying to goto stock firmware MDL. Downloaded the right 1.7G file and the 3.07 version of odin.
Put the S4 in download mode,but I see auth fail once the ODIN process starts.
I'm reading this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2483380
Do I need to do the PIT step as well ? ( If yes, where do I find the stock pit files for the S4 US Tmobile?
I grabbed the SGH-M919-TMB-M919UVUAMDL-1366964131*.md5 to use in odin->pda section
My phone is still bricked. Pls help
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Make sure your cable is good and try different USB port on pc.
Also which firmware are you on?
☞ Sent from here☜???

I've used 2 cables already and different USB. . I think the pit file is what I may have to check agian,as this seems debugging ODIN failures. Can somebody post me S4, Tmo 16GB stock pit file?
I'm on MK2 firmware. I'm trying to go back to stock firmware/4.2.2.
The exact err I'm getting is:
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<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1).
---
What is the way out here? Have I totally bricked my phone? xda or elsewhere not showing a workable solution yet. (Still searching)

SW REV CHECK FAIL : Fused 1 > Binary 0

I am trying to install the stock ROM for my T-Mobile Galaxy S3. When I use ODIN to flash a stock ROM, I get the following:
Code:
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.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> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Also, the error message appears in download mode:
Code:
SW REV CHECK FAIL : Fused 1 > Binary 0
I tried the root66_TMO_T999UVDMD5.tar and T999UVDMD5_T999TMBDMD5_T999UVDMD5_HOME.tar roms. My phone is useless right now because I deleted /system. Is there a solution to restore my phone?

What version of ODIN are you using ? More importantly, is your phone in Download mode ? (I suspect not to be)

Perseus71 said:
What version of ODIN are you using ? More importantly, is your phone in Download mode ? (I suspect not to be)
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Odin 3.07
I held down the volume down + home button + power button. Then the warning message comes up about how a custom OS can cause critical problems in phone and installed applications. Then I press volume up. Finally the Android logo appears with a few lines of small text at the top left of the screen. Below the Android logo, it shows "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!!"
I think that is download mode.

Hypersonic1 said:
Odin 3.07
I held down the volume down + home button + power button. Then the warning message comes up about how a custom OS can cause critical problems in phone and installed applications. Then I press volume up. Finally the Android logo appears with a few lines of small text at the top left of the screen. Below the Android logo, it shows "Downloading... Do not turn off target!!!"
I think that is download mode.
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What is current Rom & Android version ? Are you on Stock 4.3 update ?
Yes that is download mode. Connect to the pc with that mode. Let the drivers install completely. Then Launch Odin.

Perseus71 said:
What is current Rom & Android version ? Are you on Stock 4.3 update ?
Yes that is download mode. Connect to the pc with that mode. Let the drivers install completely. Then Launch Odin.
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Right now nothing is on this phone because I deleted system. I was using Cyanogenmod 10.2. Then I decided to sell the phone, so I wanted to restore my phone to stock. I downloaded the stock Android 4.3 ROM, and flashed it. It worked fine, but then I wanted to use Triangle Away to reset the binary count, so I had to root the phone. However, I could not root the phone because SuperSU would keep crashing because of some security protection in Samsung's 4.3 that would block that application.
So I never could root the phone. I also tried flashed Cyanogenmod again and then running Triangle Away from there, but I have been unsuccessful installing Cyanogenmod ever since.

Hypersonic1 said:
Right now nothing is on this phone because I deleted system. I was using Cyanogenmod 10.2. Then I decided to sell the phone, so I wanted to restore my phone to stock. I downloaded the stock Android 4.3 ROM, and flashed it. It worked fine, but then I wanted to use Triangle Away to reset the binary count, so I had to root the phone. However, I could not root the phone because SuperSU would keep crashing because of some security protection in Samsung's 4.3 that would block that application.
So I never could root the phone. I also tried flashed Cyanogenmod again and then running Triangle Away from there, but I have been unsuccessful installing Cyanogenmod ever since.
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The problem is that once you install the 4.3 update you cannot use Odin to flash a downgrade ROM even an official Samsung ROM. You will need to install a custom recovery then flash a rooted rom, then use triangle away then Odin back to the 4.3 ROM.
Unfortunatley The warranty bit will not go away it will remain at 1 until a dev finds a way to get it back to 0 or a way to load an older bootloader.

toeshot said:
The problem is that once you install the 4.3 update you cannot use Odin to flash a downgrade ROM even an official Samsung ROM. You will need to install a custom recovery then flash a rooted rom, then use triangle away then Odin back to the 4.3 ROM.
Unfortunatley The warranty bit will not go away it will remain at 1 until a dev finds a way to get it back to 0 or a way to load an older bootloader.
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When I use the volume up + home + power combination, I enter ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.4.3. Is this a custom recovery? How do I use this to flash a rooted rom? What rooted rom should I use for triangle away?

Hypersonic1 said:
When I use the volume up + home + power combination, I enter ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.4.3. Is this a custom recovery? How do I use this to flash a rooted rom? What rooted rom should I use for triangle away?
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See my post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48012926&postcount=8

Hypersonic1 said:
Right now nothing is on this phone because I deleted system. I was using Cyanogenmod 10.2. Then I decided to sell the phone, so I wanted to restore my phone to stock. I downloaded the stock Android 4.3 ROM, and flashed it. It worked fine, but then I wanted to use Triangle Away to reset the binary count, so I had to root the phone. However, I could not root the phone because SuperSU would keep crashing because of some security protection in Samsung's 4.3 that would block that application.
So I never could root the phone. I also tried flashed Cyanogenmod again and then running Triangle Away from there, but I have been unsuccessful installing Cyanogenmod ever since.
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Stock Rom is notorious for such issues which is why I asked for your Rom and version. I suspected this to be the case. Now your best option is to
Sell it as is and forget Triangle away. Provided the phone works fine as is.
Hypersonic1 said:
When I use the volume up + home + power combination, I enter ClockworkMod Recovery v6.0.4.3. Is this a custom recovery? How do I use this to flash a rooted rom? What rooted rom should I use for triangle away?
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Yes CWM is Custom Recovery. If you really want to root, you can try and flash the ATT Insecure Kernel from Docholiday's thread. After that, flash Superuser Zip from its thread.

toeshot said:
See my post here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=48012926&postcount=8
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I successfully did step 1, but I don't know what adb is. How am I suppose to do step 2 without an OS?
2. Use adb to reboot recovery (adb reboot recovery)

Okay, I am trying to do step 2.
Code:
C:\adt-bundle-windows-x86_64-20131030\sdk\platform-tools>adb reboot recovery
* daemon not running. starting it now on port 5037 *
* daemon started successfully *
error: device not found
Am I suppose to be in Download mode to do this? I don't know any other modes to try this in. It is not finding the device.

Hypersonic1 said:
I successfully did step 1, but I don't know what adb is. How am I suppose to do step 2 without an OS?
2. Use adb to reboot recovery (adb reboot recovery)
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you need to have the android sdk installed on your pcand use the adb command. If you can use the Volume up and Home button while you powerup, you can get into recovery mode also and you won't need use adb

toeshot said:
you need to have the android sdk installed on your pcand use the adb command. If you can use the Volume up and Home button while you powerup, you can get into recovery mode also and you won't need use adb
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Thank you very much. I just copied those two ROM files to an external SD card, and pressed the install button in twrp. Then I restarted the phone and it is booting Android once again.
However, after I install and ran Triangle Away, I get the following message:
Could not locate magic header. This may be because you are not rooted, or your device is not supported. On many devices you need to be running Android 4.0 or newer.
If your device is not yet supported (but you are rooted), a dump file can be made that might help bring support to your device. Create a dump file?
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Then I tapped Create Dump, and the next message:
A file called "TriangleAway.zip" has been created on your internal storage (or sdcard). Please attach it to a post in the Triangle Away thread on XDA, with details about your device.
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I attached the file.

Hypersonic1 said:
Thank you very much. I just copied those two ROM files to an external SD card, and pressed the install button in twrp. Then I restarted the phone and it is booting Android once again.
However, after I install and ran Triangle Away, I get the following message:
Then I tapped Create Dump, and the next message:
I attached the file.
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look in your app drawer and see if you have SU (Superuser) and see if it runs.
also make sure you installed the kernel I had posted in the instructions.
If you didn't install that kernel PM me and I will give you my FTP server to download it.

toeshot said:
look in your app drawer and see if you have SU (Superuser) and see if it runs.
also make sure you installed the kernel I had posted in the instructions.
If you didn't install that kernel PM me and I will give you my FTP server to download it.
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Yes SuperSU is installed. It runs, and Triangle Away is listed in the Apps list of SuperSU. Access for Triangle Away is set to Grant.
I did install that kernel.

Hypersonic1 said:
Yes SuperSU is installed. It runs, and Triangle Away is listed in the Apps list of SuperSU. Access for Triangle Away is set to Grant.
I did install that kernel.
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I installed the kernel again, and this time Triangle Away worked. Last time I added two zips to be installed. I assume I was suppose to install them separately.

Hypersonic1 said:
I installed the kernel again, and this time Triangle Away worked. Last time I added two zips to be installed. I assume I was suppose to install them separately.
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Yes installed separately or make sure ROM installs first then the Kernel

Now I am trying to use ODIN to flash to a stock ROM that is unrooted.
I tried installing T999UVDMD5_T999TMBDMD5_T999UVDMD5_HOME.tar but ODIN is still failing just like it was in the beginning. I don't know if this ROM is Android 4.3. Does it have to be? If so, then I will need an Android 4.3 stock ROM, but host hotfile is down.

Hypersonic1 said:
Now I am trying to use ODIN to flash to a stock ROM that is unrooted.
I tried installing T999UVDMD5_T999TMBDMD5_T999UVDMD5_HOME.tar but ODIN is still failing just like it was in the beginning. I don't know if this ROM is Android 4.3. Does it have to be? If so, then I will need an Android 4.3 stock ROM, but host hotfile is down.
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Yes since you had the original 4.3 all you can odin back to an older ROM. It is because of the 4.3 bootloader and KNOX. Samsung will not let you download to an older ROM or wipe the Bootloader. Just the way it is right now.
I can put the ROM on my FTP server but it will take an hour or more to download (sorry I have a slow line until I get a new router)
Did you try and download the ROM from SamMobile.com?

toeshot said:
Yes since you had the original 4.3 all you can odin back to an older ROM. It is because of the 4.3 bootloader and KNOX. Samsung will not let you download to an older ROM or wipe the Bootloader. Just the way it is right now.
I can put the ROM on my FTP server but it will take an hour or more to download (sorry I have a slow line until I get a new router)
Did you try and download the ROM from SamMobile.com?
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I just checked on SamMobile.com.
Hotfile has been shudown. A download link to Terafile.co will be presented as soon as the firmware is uploaded. We are busy uploading all files to the new host. We apologize for the inconvenience.
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The new link has not been posted yet. Downloading it from your FTP server will be fine. I am not in a hurry. Thank you.

How to update 16 gig AT&T SGH-I747 to UCUFNE4_4.4.2

The development for the AT&T I747 has been discontinued by the developer. Thank you for your support.
WARNING: YOU WILL PROBABLY BRICK YOUR PHONE! The possibility is very real. Samsung made it difficult to update the firmware with the introduction of Knox.
This is a full firmware update!
I'm not the best at giving directions. I do expect a certain level of knowledge and skill on your end.
I did try my best to safeguard you from bricking your phone. The install scripts will fail with an error 7 if something is wrong.
More then likely if it fails... you are on very old firmware version. I suggest you double check your bootloader version and if it is older then the latest Odin update available on http://www.sammobile.com/devices/specs/SGH-I747/ Update to DLK first.
Or try updating the firmware incrementally. If your firmware is MJ2 or below, it is safe to flash any previous firmware without fear.
All available recovery flashable firmware that I have https://www.androidfilehost.com/?w=files&flid=10522
Firmware list: oldest to newest
747UCALEM
I747UCALG1
I747UCDLK3
I747UCDMG2
I747UCUEMJ2
============
Knox firmware
I747UCUEMJB
I747UCUFNE4
1747UCUFNJ1
Need a 16 gig AT&T I747 with a custom recovery.
usb debugging turned on.
adb and a rooted device.
proper drivers for phone installed on your pc
Knowledge of flashing and using Odin.
Checking the bootloader.
If your not sure what bootloader your on.
Code:
adb shell
getprop ro.bootloader
exit
exit <--- the second exit is to completely terminate the shell connection.
Or in a terminal emulator on your phone.
Code:
su
getprop ro.bootloader
1. In a custom recovery flash MJB bootloaders https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285
Reboot phone fully then reboot back into your custom recovery.
2. In a custom recovery flash the MJB to NE4 firmware update. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358559161
3. Wipe and install UCUFNE4 in custom recovery.
Stock + Root: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347765735
DeOdex + Root: https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=95916177934549032
4. (Optional) Flash the stock recovery in your custom recovery. https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23681161096070493
While working with spagman72 on debricking devices we figured out no amount of ODIN will be as effective as a full wipe in the stock S3 recovery.
A wipe in the stock S3 recovery will also fix any sdcard encryption issues as well.
Now reboot back into the stock recovery and do a factory reset.
5. Use Odin and flash your preferred custom recovery again.

Hey man! Nice write up! Does this modded ota preserve root? Ive been trying to get one working all day here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53554046
For some reason it keeps failing to flash. My first attempt was in post #47 of that thread, but TWRP gave an error that the binary was incompatible (or something to that effect).
I changed the updater-binary but it still isnt working. Did you change yours? Just curious if you had any ideas. If yours preserves root though, I guess I don't need to worry about it anymore, but still wondering why it wouldnt work. If you have any thoughts I would love to hear them!
Thanks!

DocHoliday77 said:
Hey man! Nice write up! Does this modded ota preserve root? Ive been trying to get one working all day here... http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=53554046
For some reason it keeps failing to flash. My first attempt was in post #47 of that thread, but TWRP gave an error that the binary was incompatible (or something to that effect).
I changed the updater-binary but it still isnt working. Did you change yours? Just curious if you had any ideas. If yours preserves root though, I guess I don't need to worry about it anymore, but still wondering why it wouldnt work. If you have any thoughts I would love to hear them!
Thanks!
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I didn't miss anything did I? [emoji3]
it's important that the directions are followed to a t.
I didn't replace the binary I only renamed the file and the extension from cfg to zip. then I just deleted the checks in the installer script. I didn't see anything that would get rid of root but with as easy as it is to obtain again it's really a moot issue.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

enewman17 said:
I didn't miss anything did I? [emoji3]
it's important that the directions are followed to a t.
I didn't replace the binary I only renamed the file and the extension from cfg to zip. then I just deleted the checks in the installer script. I didn't see anything that would get rid of root but with as easy as it is to obtain again it's really a moot issue.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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ohhh well i did not select repartition and my device updated to kit kat oked. is it a must to select repartition @enewman17?
Sent from my SM-G900T using Tapatalk

enewman17 said:
I didn't miss anything did I? [emoji3]
it's important that the directions are followed to a t.
I didn't replace the binary I only renamed the file and the extension from cfg to zip. then I just deleted the checks in the installer script. I didn't see anything that would get rid of root but with as easy as it is to obtain again it's really a moot issue.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk
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Sorry, I might not have been completely clear. It wasn't yours that didn't flash, it was min in the thread I linked. Was just trying to understand why my own modded versions don't work.
The first attempt I only preserved root, and removed the recovery flash. That one was reported to error due to the binary.
Replaced it with a different binary and it seems to have other issues now. (I tried replacing the binary in one and another also removed all the file checks.)
You're right about rooting being easy enough. Just didn't think it'd be so problematic when I started with it. Anyway, no worries. Don't want to take your thread off track any more than I already have!

THANK YOU!!!
A million thanks for the easy to follow write up! I've been waiting for this for what seems like forever lol.On the last steps now and everything has been smooth as butter. More or less.

Is this a stock firmware can I jus install it in recovery mode if I don't wanna backup
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Flashed it this morning, running flawlessly so far..followed every step down to a T !! Thanks man, great work! :good::good::good:

enewman17 said:
This is how I updated to 4.4.2
Need a device with a custom recovery.
usb debugging turned on.
adb and a rooted device.
proper drivers for phone installed on your pc
Knowledge of flashing and using odin.
Checking the bootloader.
If your not sure what bootloader your on.
Code:
adb shell
su *grant super user permission on phone.*
getprop ro.bootloader
exit
exit
Or in a terminal emulator on your phone.
Code:
su
getprop ro.bootloader
Step 1: Backup
Backup your internal Sdcard.
Backup all personal info, apps, data, pictures, ect...
If your already on MJB bootloaders continue to step 4
Step 2: Custom recovery.
were going to go ahead and use Odin 3.0.7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
and were going to use TWRP 2.6.3.1 just because I know it works. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/d2att/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-d2att.tar
Make sure phone is in download mode. With power off. Hold Volume down, Home, and Power till you see a warning screen. Then press up or adb reboot bootloader
Open Odin
Load the TWRP tar file in the pda slot and then press start and wait for phone to reboot.
Enter recovery by holding Volume up, Home and Power or adb reboot recovery
Step 3: Flash MJB bootloaders.
If your not already on the I747UCUEMJB bootloaders then you need to update them first.
Flash this in the custom recovery we just flashed.
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23269279319197285
Reboot your phone. Hopefully all is well and your on the new bootloaders. Check again by using the code above.
Step 4: Flash stock tar file.
Download 4.3 tar http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23329332407590581
Unzip the file and you will find I747UCUEMJB_2024954_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5
Reboot your phone into download mode.
Open Odin 3.0.7
IMPORTANT! Make sure only Auto Reboot and Re-Partition are checked.
Check and load the tar.md5 file in the PDA slot. Wait a minute till its done verifying the md5
Start flash and wait till the phone reboots.
You can go through the set up once the phone boots up if you want and get it out of the way.
Step 5: Flash custom recovery.
Reboot phone into download mode and repeat step 2.
Step 6: Flash OTA.
Reboot into TWRP 2.6.3.1 and flash this modified 4.4.2 OTA zip
http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23501681358549454
If you want root continue to step 7
At this point once you reboot you will have a phone that is now completely updated to TW 4.4.2
Step 7: Root.
Before you reboot out of recovery flash SuperSu.
http://download.chainfire.eu/450/SuperSU/UPDATE-SuperSU-v2.00.zip?retrieve_file=1
Step 8: Reboot.
Reboot your phone and verify the update.
Step 9: Flash custom recovery.
If you want a custom recovery...
Reboot phone into download mode and repeat step 2. Except this time use whatever recovery you prefer.
Or if you rooted you could use GooManager or ROM Manager to flash TWRP or CWM.
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Will this wipe out internal SD or just overwrite?
Thanks.
Never mind my question. I followed steps 2 and 6 and was able to update my phone to 4.4.2. Thank you enewman17 and DocHoliday77 for all the help.
thanks.

After several unsuccessful tries at updating with the OTA, I used this routine and I have successfully updated to 4.4.2.
I had gone back to stock 4.3 using the routine in enewman's thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486 I tried with the phone rooted and unrooted. With CWM recovery and stock recovery. The phone would find the OTA update when checking for update and it would download. When I tried to run the update it would get to 24% and then fail. This morning I found this guide and found success.
Thanks enewman for providing this guide.
Thanks button clicked.

Thank you so much for making this post! I ended up using this guide and it works very well.
Any chance we will get a Stock SGH-I747 AT&T 4.4.2 Odin *.tar file?

jfishel said:
Any chance we will get a Stock SGH-I747 AT&T 4.4.2 Odin *.tar file?
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not sure if making one will be possible yet. missing a cache image that will be crucial to making a working tar.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

poppo101 said:
After several unsuccessful tries at updating with the OTA, I used this routine and I have successfully updated to 4.4.2.
I had gone back to stock 4.3 using the routine in enewman's thread - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658486 I tried with the phone rooted and unrooted. With CWM recovery and stock recovery. The phone would find the OTA update when checking for update and it would download. When I tried to run the update it would get to 24% and then fail. This morning I found this guide and found success.
Thanks enewman for providing this guide.
Thanks button clicked.
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if fails because it looks at the bootloader for the warranty bit info. when it sees it is tripped it stops. 24% is around that time in the script when it checks that after verifying the system integrity.
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

Can I go back to using AOSP ROMS after flashing this? I have one backed up but I don't wanna restore before knowing that its safe to do so

Step 2: Custom recovery.
were going to go ahead and use Odin 3.0.7 http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1722686
and were going to use TWRP 2.6.3.1 just because I know it works. http://techerrata.com/file/twrp2/d2att/openrecovery-twrp-2.6.3.1-d2att.tar
Make sure phone is in download mode. With power off. Hold Volume down, Home, and Power till you see a warning screen. Then press up or adb reboot bootloader
Open Odin
Load the TWRP tar file in the pda slot and then press start and wait for phone to reboot.
Enter recovery by holding Volume up, Home and Power or adb reboot recovery
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In step 2, what boxes in Odin should/shouldn't be checked?

bronsonelliott said:
In step 2, what boxes in Odin should/shouldn't be checked?
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auto reboot and f.reset
Sent from my HTC One_M8 using Tapatalk

shad876 said:
Can I go back to using AOSP ROMS after flashing this? I have one backed up but I don't wanna restore before knowing that its safe to do so
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Should be fine. Worst that will happen is you'll have to go back on this when it hangs on boot or doesn't get signal/wifi.

shad876 said:
Can I go back to using AOSP ROMS after flashing this? I have one backed up but I don't wanna restore before knowing that its safe to do so
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Well I flashed the latest AICP nightly and it seems all is well.
I also flashed S3Rx but I did have to use the MJ2 kernel to get working WiFi.

enewman17 said:
Well I flashed the latest AICP nightly and it seems all is well.
I also flashed S3Rx but I did have to use the MJ2 kernel to get working WiFi.
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talkingmonkeys said:
Should be fine. Worst that will happen is you'll have to go back on this when it hangs on boot or doesn't get signal/wifi.
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Ok, thanks. I restored it without any issues whatsoever!

For some reason TWRP won't flash. This is what I get.
<ID:0/017> Added!!
<ID:0/017> Odin v.3 engine (ID:17)..
<ID:0/017> File analysis..
<ID:0/017> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/017> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Alright what I had to do to fix that was reboot my computer and do a factory reset and I wiped the cashe too.
But anyways enewman17, You're the man! I'd like for you to take a bath with my two twin daughters, they could learn somethin from you!

How to Root SM-G925T G95TUVU3DOI1?

Hey XDA,
I just got my hands on Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge T-Mobile , its really an awesome phone. I am on Android 5.1.1 with baseband version G95TUVU3DOI1. I tried searching for couple of days to find a way to root the phone but was not successful. Is there a way to root S6 Edge, if not how to get back to older version of 5.1.1 android.
I have already tried to get back to older version of 5.1.1 with OH6 but had lots of errors like Enhanced feature stopped, Gapps has stopped and all kinds of other errors.
I hope anyone has the solution to root or downgrade the device.
Thank you

Right now it's impossible to downgrade, but if you don't care about KNOX, you can flash a custom kernel that has auto-root included (most do). I used UniKernel v8 over in the unified development section to obtain root, but again, THIS WILL TRIP KNOX AND BREAK SAMSUNG PAY. Worth it in my opinion, though.

is it possible to flash TWRP and run custom roms?

tehsu said:
is it possible to flash TWRP and run custom roms?
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Yes. you should be able to flash TWPR before the kernel, and then just flash the kernel through TWRP, but I flashed the kernel first through ODIN, then ODIN flashed TWRP, so I can confirm that it works in that order. Once you've got TWRP, you can use that to flash whatever ROM you like, as long as it's compatilbe, of course.
EDIT: I'm currently running XtreStoLite 2.4 right now. Great for battery life with the included UniKernel v9, however some people are having issues with v9 so you may want to check out v8 instead. v9 works fine for me though.

Thanks, works great. For reference, I flashed unikernel then twrp then installed xtrestolite through twrp, this does void knox.

tehsu said:
Thanks, works great. For reference, I flashed unikernel then twrp then installed xtrestolite through twrp, this does void knox.
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Awesome. Enjoy.

I'm in the same boat here. Bought a used S6 Edge and the KNOX was already tripped. However for the life of me I can't find a tutorial that could root the phone. Can anyone just provide the link for this exact version? (OI1). Also, did anyone noticed that phone is lagging a bit from time to time?

EDIT: ENABLE OEM UNLOCKING IN DEVELOPER OPTIONS
All the things I used on my OI1
Download everything, last one is the ROM if you want to flash it, its 10000x better than stock.
Put the kernel into AP and flash then put twrp into AP and flash and then flash the rom through TWRP
ODIN 3.10.7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
UniKernel v8-0002 ODIN
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347808101
TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/zeroltetmo/twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroltetmo.img.tar
XtreStoLite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968

The only reason I want the stock rom is pretty much the reason I got the phone: WiFi calling, TV remote, side night clock, etc. I managed to root the phone after bricking it this morning after flashing twrp, then flashing stock again and rooting it again. For now I'll manage without twrp since I'm not flashing roms anytime soon.

tehsu said:
All the things I used on my OI1
Download everything, last one is the ROM if you want to flash it, its 10000x better than stock.
Put the kernel into AP and flash then put twrp into AP and flash and then flash the rom through TWRP
ODIN 3.10.7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
UniKernel v8-0002 ODIN
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347808101
TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/zeroltetmo/twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroltetmo.img.tar
XtreStoLite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968
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Thanx man it worked like a charm!!. but before doing those steps make sure you enable OEM Unlocking in developer settings.

Hello ,
i cannot get it to work,
Odin Failed to flash the kernel ... i get error on phone screen (Blocked by FRP Lock)
<ID:0/027> Added!!
<ID:0/027> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/027> File analysis..
<ID:0/027> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/027> Initialzation..
<ID:0/027> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/027> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/027> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/027> boot.img
<ID:0/027> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/027> FAIL!
<ID:0/027>
<ID:0/027> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Edit: Solved the problem by turning FRP lock OFF from my Developer Optiones by turning ON OEM UNLOCKING .Thanks

tehsu said:
All the things I used on my OI1
Download everything, last one is the ROM if you want to flash it, its 10000x better than stock.
Put the kernel into AP and flash then put twrp into AP and flash and then flash the rom through TWRP
ODIN 3.10.7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
UniKernel v8-0002 ODIN
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347808101
TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/zeroltetmo/twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroltetmo.img.tar
XtreStoLite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968
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Sobaro said:
Hello ,
i cannot get it to work,
Odin Failed to flash the kernel ... i get error on phone screen (Blocked by FRP Lock)
Edit: Solved the problem by turning FRP lock OFF from my Developer Optiones by turning ON OEM UNLOCKING .Thanks
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Thats what i mentioned in my earlier post, got to your developer settings (if you havent enable it, enable it buy tapping 7 or more times on your build number in about phone) and enable OEM Unlocking in developer settings and keep it Enable. It should work.

One last question Please, Does the rom u provided support Arabic Language not only writing but also Menus ?
Thanx in advance!

flashing TWRP
HI,
I am self teaching myself all this and I just bought a locked 925t edge I just need to know the last part how do I "flash the rom through TWRP, it's right through the phone on final reboot after ap flashing the first 2??
tehsu said:
All the things I used on my OI1
Download everything, last one is the ROM if you want to flash it, its 10000x better than stock.
Put the kernel into AP and flash then put twrp into AP and flash and then flash the rom through TWRP
ODIN 3.10.7
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
UniKernel v8-0002 ODIN
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=24052804347808101
TWRP
https://dl.twrp.me/zeroltetmo/twrp-2.8.7.1-zeroltetmo.img.tar
XtreStoLite
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968
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Click to collapse

Mannon said:
HI,
I am self teaching myself all this and I just bought a locked 925t edge I just need to know the last part how do I "flash the rom through TWRP, it's right through the phone on final reboot after ap flashing the first 2??
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Have you flashed the TWRP? If so, copy the ROM zip file to phone's internal memory, enter TWRP, then go to WIPE and do a factory reset, or manually wipe cache, system, data. After that, go to INSTALL, find your ROM zip and flash it. Then reboot the phone.

copying TWRP to phone
sorry if I seem stupid, but i am confused on the flashing of TWRP, when I flash the first 2 that would put TWRP in the phone? if not then I just need to copy it to the phones internal memory utilizing smartswitch type app??
xxhaimbondxx said:
Have you flashed the TWRP? If so, copy the ROM zip file to phone's internal memory, enter TWRP, then go to WIPE and do a factory reset, or manually wipe cache, system, data. After that, go to INSTALL, find your ROM zip and flash it. Then reboot the phone.
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If you flashed the TWRP with ODIN successfully, then you just need to enter recovery with combination of keys: Turn off your phone. HOLD power + home + volume up keys at the same time. It will ask you to confirm and you would push Vol up again and then enter TWRP recovery.
Personally, my phone bricked after flashing TWRP and I decided not to try it again. The stock ROM is excellent and has tons of features that integrate the phone's design. All I needed is to root it.

cant see files
there is a problem I can see the files I extracted the rom image and twrp, but when I open Odin and put the phone download mode and select AP those files dont show, they are supposed to show as MD5 tar files correct. maybe I have the wrong versions for this phone model SM-G925T baseband G925TUVU2COF8 ON 5.1.1..... MY BOOTLOADER IS LOCKED SO i AM TRYING TO ROOT TO UNLOCK THE BOOTLOADER BY FLASHING A CUSTOM ROM...i AM DEF DOING SOMETHING WRONG...
xxhaimbondxx said:
If you flashed the TWRP with ODIN successfully, then you just need to enter recovery with combination of keys: Turn off your phone. HOLD power + home + volume up keys at the same time. It will ask you to confirm and you would push Vol up again and then enter TWRP recovery.
Personally, my phone bricked after flashing TWRP and I decided not to try it again. The stock ROM is excellent and has tons of features that integrate the phone's design. All I needed is to root it.
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When add the files you will be flashing in ODIN, you should see something like this:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
Then you click START and wait for the success/fail message.

Correct files dont show to flash
YES i UNDERSTAND ALL THAT BUT i CAN CHOOSE THE FILES NEEDED TO FLASH BECAUSE THEY SHOW IN THE FOLDER SEARCH BUT NOT WHEN CONNECTED TO ODIN AND i CLICK AP, THERE THEY DONT SHOW IN ORDER TO FLASH THE PHONE...I GIVE UP...
xxhaimbondxx said:
When add the files you will be flashing in ODIN, you should see something like this:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
Then you click START and wait for the success/fail message.
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Flashing Question. Please Help.

Hey guys. Got my ATT fold today and would like to flash the 'unlocked' firmware onto it. I've downloaded the newest ODIN file and the U1 file for firmware. I have my phone in download mode and connected to the PC.
I can launch ODIN and load the files but when I attempt to run the program I get a error message...FAIL SHA256 Is Invalid. If I hit start again I get...Complete Write Operation Failed.
Any help? Thanks.

Did u installed drivers ?

Can you link me to the unlocked firmware I want to flash mine also

Would like to see updates on this as well. On the fence of getting the att fold if I can flash u1 firmware

I just flashed mine hou need the patched Odin. Let me know if you need any help

svickory, I tried to download the patched Odin but seems like the download link is dead. Can you send me the patches Odin if have it? Thx

harsaphes said:
Hey guys. Got my ATT fold today and would like to flash the 'unlocked' firmware onto it. I've downloaded the newest ODIN file and the U1 file for firmware. I have my phone in download mode and connected to the PC.
I can launch ODIN and load the files but when I attempt to run the program I get a error message...FAIL SHA256 Is Invalid. If I hit start again I get...Complete Write Operation Failed.
Any help? Thanks.
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Are you trying to flash "U1"-firmware to an "U"-device?
THAT's the problem: NOT possible!

actually U1 to U is possible using patched Odin. I just did the conversion using an Odin version that I used for a Note 9 that I had. i can't remember where I got it from but here's a thread that has the same version (per the file name) that I used: https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/patched-odin-3-13-1-t3762572

Hello,
Where can I download the firmware?
Edut: found it in another section. Thanks anyways.