I just got a Tab S 8.4 used on ebay.
I like the tab but lots of apps I use are not lollipop compatible even when side loaded.
I want to revert this Tab S 8.4 from lollipop to the stock samsung kitkat. (32gb Titanium, USA,. wifi only version)
I just found this link with instructions:
http://samsung-firmware.org/download/Galaxy Tab S 8.4 (WiFi)/5432/XAR/T700XXU1ANL2/T700XAR1ANL2/
Can I just download that and follow the instructions to get back to kitkat without any issue or tripping knox?
thanks.
Use this link: https://mega.nz/#!AYsCFaiY!aOJs57p3EV0HYzDYUxkE0QTgfW2ztCTzUYhtBKhhTZM
That is my own personal upload to Mega. It will probably be a faster download and I know it's safe.
Steps:
1. Place tablet in download mode (Turn tablet off, press and hold POWER, HOME, and VOLUME DOWN until you come to a warning screen. Click VOLUME UP to continue to download mode.)
2. Download zip file
3. Extract the file
4. Open Odin
5. Select AP
6. Select the file you just extracted
7. Click start
I've used these steps without issue. As far as KNOX is concerned, it is my understanding that flashing a custom ROM is what trips it and not stock firmware. I could be wrong on the KNOX issues.
thanks! it is a slow download.... yours is much quicker.
Any particular version of Odin to download? (3.10.6 work? or Samsung Odin 3.09?)
so installing this OVER the lollipop stock firmware I have...very little chance of bricking following the instructions if all goes well right?
I'm not new to flashing just want to make sure as I have heard someone say a samsung rep said you can't downgrade
Thanks very much!
I'm surprised at what you say, I haven't had a single issue with any app being incompatible with lollipop.
These must be pretty outdated apps.
3 of note:
simply note: you can't access it's menu system. (yes it is old, but it works the way I like just fine in kitkat)
xfinity tv go: no audio, freezes, crashes
Both Go Launcher HD & EX do weird things...unuseable.
The latest versions can't be setup the way I prefer and had on previous tablet or phone running kitkat.
all 3 run perfect in kitkat
Now granted all but the xfinity are old, but they work/config the way I want them to be.
I'd rather just have it the way I want then compromise if it all possible.
pdx1138 said:
thanks! it is a slow download.... yours is much quicker.
Any particular version of Odin to download? (3.10.6 work? or Samsung Odin 3.09?)
so installing this OVER the lollipop stock firmware I have...very little chance of bricking following the instructions if all goes well right?
I'm not new to flashing just want to make sure as I have heard someone say a samsung rep said you can't downgrade
Thanks very much!
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Version 3.10.6 is the version I use so you should be fine there. I have the same model as you, but mine is 16GB instead of 32. I seriously doubt that would make any difference. Yes, flashing over Lollipop is what I did. Ran into no issues whatsoever!
ok I did that and now it just boots to the samsung logo then holds there.
Tried turning off, won't do it.
held down vol power and home and it goes back into download mode.
I tried to flash again it does it successfully and reboots (just like first time) and it just freezes at samsung boot logo.
before that comes up it does show the green droid for a moment.
any ideas?
pdx1138 said:
ok I did that and now it just boots to the samsung logo then holds there.
Tried turning off, won't do it.
held down vol power and home and it goes back into download mode.
I tried to flash again it does it successfully and reboots (just like first time) and it just freezes at samsung boot logo.
before that comes up it does show the green droid for a moment.
any ideas?
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Boot into recovery mode and restore factory defaults. That should get you through the Samsung logo. Turn device off, hold POWER + VOLUME UP + HOME, select factory reset
ok i'm in setup now (like a new device)
thanks!
damn that made me sweat for a minute.
Thanks for the quick response
pdx1138 said:
ok i'm in setup now (like a new device)
thanks!
damn that made me sweat for a minute.
Thanks for the quick response
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Yea, I was freaking out when I first did that. I figured at that point it wouldn't hurt to give everything else a try. Enjoy your KitKat! I noticed that the colors seems to be more vivid with KitKat than Lollipop as well. That's one reason I went back.
Hi...can i have the link again?
TQ.
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hi everyone i bought a chinese version of t700 and rooted with odin everything went well. Later I decided to flash it with the western stock rom
T700XXU1ANF7_T700XAR1ANF5_XAR with odin and got a failed message after hidden.img
now I'm stuck in a continuos loop of "firmware upgrade encountered an issue....." and since the battery is not removable I cant even shut it down. I Attempted to enter the download mode holding the 3 bottons but it results in a loop to "firmware upgrade encounter an issue..." message. So I can't even get into the download mode.
Please help!!
kaede15 said:
hi everyone i bought a chinese version of t700 and rooted with odin everything went well. Later I decided to flash it with the western stock rom
T700XXU1ANF7_T700XAR1ANF5_XAR with odin and got a failed message after hidden.img
now I'm stuck in a continuos loop of "firmware upgrade encountered an issue....." and since the battery is not removable I cant even shut it down. I Attempted to enter the download mode holding the 3 bottons but it results in a loop to "firmware upgrade encounter an issue..." message. So I can't even get into the download mode.
Please help!!
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Sounds like you softbricked it. Here's how to fix that (note the tablet MUST BE plugged into a PC to fix this) :
mitchellvii said:
If you have flashed a rom and your tablet "soft bricks", i.e. it gets stuck at the Samsung splash screen or boot loops Recovery there is an easy way to recover without having to reflash the original firmware in ODIN (assuming you were smart and made a NANDROID backup before flashing your rom).
TURNING THE DARNED THING OFF:
Here's the problem. If you are at the Samsung splash screen or boot looping Recovery, you cannot turn your tablet off by just pressing the power button and you can't pull the battery. This prevents you from getting back into Recovery and restoring your NANDROID backup. So here is what you do:
1) Plug your tablet into your computer (this is important!).
2) Hold down the home, volume down and power buttons until you boot into download mode. Once you are prompted, push the volume up button to enter download mode completely.
3) Now, once in download mode, hold down the power and volume down buttons (not the home button this time) until you screen goes blank (your tablet MUST be plugged into your computer for this to work!). Release the buttons and you will see the battery symbol on your screen. Your tablet is now off - thank god.
4) To enter Recovery mode, hold the home, volume up and power buttons down until Recovery loads.
5) Restore your NANDROID backup.
Disaster averted.
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Source: http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/help/to-event-soft-brick-disaster-t2838473/post54618555
I would recommend redownloading a stock ROM and flashing that using Odin. Good luck!
Stock roms are country specific. If you bought the device in China, you to have to install the Chinese version or else you will always be in a bricked loop state.
NixxonExxo said:
Stock roms are country specific. If you bought the device in China, you to have to install the Chinese version or else you will always be in a bricked loop state.
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Any idea where to find USA specific stock firmware? I've looked on Samsungupdate.com and sammobile.com with no luck.
Everytime it's the same:
people are experimenting with their expensive tablet/phone without knowing what the consequences are!
And then, when the experiment fails, they don't know what todo and other people may come with solutions!
Get first some more info before "playing" with your expensive gadget!
cubsrule17 said:
Any idea where to find USA specific stock firmware? I've looked on Samsungupdate.com and sammobile.com with no luck.
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This thread will help... forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2798835
henklbr said:
Everytime it's the same:
people are experimenting with their expensive tablet/phone without knowing what the consequences are!
And then, when the experiment fails, they don't know what todo and other people may come with solutions!
Get first some more info before "playing" with your expensive gadget!
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Good point. I'm a flashaholic with my phone but intended to leave my T805 unrooted. However, I couldn't accept the SD card limitations and not being able to choose which apps to have on my tablet. It should be my choice not Samsung's and this might be causing people to try rooting without the necessary knowledge. Rant over.
4braid said:
Good point. I'm a flashaholic with my phone but intended to leave my T805 unrooted. However, I couldn't accept the SD card limitations and not being able to choose which apps to have on my tablet. It should be my choice not Samsung's and this might be causing people to try rooting without the necessary knowledge. Rant over.
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Samsung is nothing to blame in this: Google is!
Hey guys,
So today, I got a notification saying to update to 5.1 for my T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge. There was a error so I plugged it into my computer and used the Smart Switch app they recommended to install the update to my phone. After Smart Switch downloaded the update and installed it onto my phone, my phone is now stuck at the first bootup screen where is just says "Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, powered by Android"!! I don't know what to do now....I tried downloading the official 5.0.2 ROM for T-Mobile and flashing it using Odin 10.6 but it gives me a NAND Write Start FAIL! every time...I've been reading up on this forum for a couple hours now but my eyes have completely tired out. Was hoping I could get some suggestions/insight on what I might do. I believe there is ONE option which is to type the model # + serial # into the Smart Switch program which factory resets my phone but I was hoping to avoid that since I forgot to back up my photos recently (stupid I know..) Anyways, any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
JERRYHOYO said:
Hey guys,
So today, I got a notification saying to update to 5.1 for my T-Mobile Galaxy S6 Edge. There was a error so I plugged it into my computer and used the Smart Switch app they recommended to install the update to my phone. After Smart Switch downloaded the update and installed it onto my phone, my phone is now stuck at the first bootup screen where is just says "Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, powered by Android"!! I don't know what to do now....I tried downloading the official 5.0.2 ROM for T-Mobile and flashing it using Odin 10.6 but it gives me a NAND Write Start FAIL! every time...I've been reading up on this forum for a couple hours now but my eyes have completely tired out. Was hoping I could get some suggestions/insight on what I might do. I believe there is ONE option which is to type the model # + serial # into the Smart Switch program which factory resets my phone but I was hoping to avoid that since I forgot to back up my photos recently (stupid I know..) Anyways, any help is appreciated.
Thanks!
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You need to look into finding the official Odin package (it is likely that only the 5.1.1, or "OF6" version will work now) for your device, and using Odin to restore your phone to the correct firmware version.
One of the places you an get it is from here: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/48252/G925TUVU2COF6_G925TTMB2COF6_TMB/
But there are alternatives/mirrors around here somewhere that might work better. Good luck.
Aou said:
You need to look into finding the official Odin package (it is likely that only the 5.1.1, or "OF6" version will work now) for your device, and using Odin to restore your phone to the correct firmware version.
But there are alternatives/mirrors around here somewhere that might work better. Good luck.
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Just downloaded the firmware from that website and was able to flash it using Odin (says PASS!) but it's still stuck at the galaxy s6 Edge screen for the bootup...any insight or suggestions on what I can do?
Thanks
JERRYHOYO said:
Just downloaded the firmware from that website and was able to flash it using Odin (says PASS!) but it's still stuck at the galaxy s6 Edge screen for the bootup...any insight or suggestions on what I can do?
Thanks
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Ouch, that doesn't sound good. Are you sure your device is the G925T ? To be absolutely certain, you can look on the back of the device, in fine print, it should show the model number (SM-G925T is technically the full model#).
Otherwise, there's some reports around here of this (or similar) problem when they've had their phone carrier-unlocked or otherwise have done anything with their IMEI stuffs in any fashion. I would browse through the forums here to see if there's a good solution. I'm not a good source for "that side of things."
Edit: You might look into this thread or, for another possible fix, this thread.
I can't vouch for the authenticity or safety of flashing anything but official stock firmware, but it sounds like the 2nd link is working for some.
Flash twice in download mode.
After first flash do not let phone reboot.
When phone starts to start up do button combination vol down, power & home button.
Pp.
PanchoPlanet said:
Flash twice in download mode.
After first flash do not let phone reboot.
When phone starts to start up do button combination vol down, power & home button.
Pp.
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This is good advice. To elaborate, there's two ways to achieve this:
1) Uncheck the "Auto Reboot" option in Odin. It might be greyed out, in which case you can edit your .ini file to achieve the same. Once the stock package is completely finished flashing, you can manually reboot straight into download mode by holding down the buttons until it comes back on into download mode.
2) If you're quick enough, the "easier" way is to wait until the Odin flash is complete, and immediately upon its auto-reboot (goes to black screen on the device), hold down the buttons to force it into download mode.
And then, in either case, flash the package again. It should be taking a few minutes to flash - it's huge. Particularly the SYSTEM partition, which is over 3.5gb.
Aou said:
This is good advice. To elaborate, there's two ways to achieve this:
1) Uncheck the "Auto Reboot" option in Odin. It might be greyed out, in which case you can edit your .ini file to achieve the same. Once the stock package is completely finished flashing, you can manually reboot straight into download mode by holding down the buttons until it comes back on into download mode.
2) If you're quick enough, the "easier" way is to wait until the Odin flash is complete, and immediately upon its auto-reboot (goes to black screen on the device), hold down the buttons to force it into download mode.
And then, in either case, flash the package again. It should be taking a few minutes to flash - it's huge. Particularly the SYSTEM partition, which is over 3.5gb.
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Just tried to flash it twice with Odin but it's still stuck at the boot screen :\
Hopefully one of the links you posted above will help! Will update back soon.
Aou said:
This is good advice. To elaborate, there's two ways to achieve this:
1) Uncheck the "Auto Reboot" option in Odin. It might be greyed out, in which case you can edit your .ini file to achieve the same. Once the stock package is completely finished flashing, you can manually reboot straight into download mode by holding down the buttons until it comes back on into download mode.
2) If you're quick enough, the "easier" way is to wait until the Odin flash is complete, and immediately upon its auto-reboot (goes to black screen on the device), hold down the buttons to force it into download mode.
And then, in either case, flash the package again. It should be taking a few minutes to flash - it's huge. Particularly the SYSTEM partition, which is over 3.5gb.
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Well, the second link you posted in a previous post worked!! Thanks!!
Sadly, I wiped the data/factory reset once since it was suggested and I lost all my photos...(sigh) I imagine that there's no way of just getting those back?
Diskdigger, Google for free apk.
Or buy in playstore.
Pp.
Should of installed Google Photos app does automatic backups and has unlimited storage.
Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk
ztmike said:
Should of installed Google Photos app does automatic backups and has unlimited storage.
Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk
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Google is very invasive with your system, the cloud storage that came pre-installed works great or Dropbox even better.
Pp.
Not sure what your getting at being invasive.. Dropbox doesn't offer unlimited, and didn't even know there was a stock cloud storage app from Samsung pre installed, guessing though that's not unlimited either.
Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk
You get yours unlocked? I know people were having that issue when they got theirs unlocked
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Aou said:
This is good advice. To elaborate, there's two ways to achieve this:
1) Uncheck the "Auto Reboot" option in Odin. It might be greyed out, in which case you can edit your .ini file to achieve the same. Once the stock package is completely finished flashing, you can manually reboot straight into download mode by holding down the buttons until it comes back on into download mode.
2) If you're quick enough, the "easier" way is to wait until the Odin flash is complete, and immediately upon its auto-reboot (goes to black screen on the device), hold down the buttons to force it into download mode.
And then, in either case, flash the package again. It should be taking a few minutes to flash - it's huge. Particularly the SYSTEM partition, which is over 3.5gb.
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Hey AOU,
I ran into this issue again recently after I tried to factory reset my phone.
It got stuck on the Galaxy S6 Edge screen.
I was going to use the second link like I did before but it seems like the megaupload file isn't available anymore...Do you have any suggestions?
Thanks!
My home button has not worked in about six months due to water damage. So how do I manage to get into download or recovery mode when my phone is stuck in a boot loop without the use of a home button? It won't load into android and I can't get adb to force it to load into download mode.
select Bootloader from the reboot menu in recovery if you have custom.
if not, idk but honestly I've always been able to get to it with just power and volume down on Sprint devices...
Sterist said:
select Bootloader from the reboot menu in recovery if you have custom.
if not, idk but honestly I've always been able to get to it with just power and volume down on Sprint devices...
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Thank you. I guess at this point the phone is just borked. I have TWRP on the phone but it will not let me get into either recovery or download mode. I already purchased a S5. At this point I'd just like to get into the Note so I can factory reset it and sell it for parts.
joshuar9476 said:
Thank you. I guess at this point the phone is just borked. I have TWRP on the phone but it will not let me get into either recovery or download mode. I already purchased a S5. At this point I'd just like to get into the Note so I can factory reset it and sell it for parts.
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I'm pretty sure there are apps on the play store that will let you reboot into recovery, but you might need to have a rooted phone for them to work.
DaggettBeaver said:
I'm pretty sure there are apps on the play store that will let you reboot into recovery, but you might need to have a rooted phone for them to work.
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I normally use titanium to boot into recovery. Problem is that the phone is stuck into a boot loop so i can get into the OS.
joshuar9476 said:
Thank you. I guess at this point the phone is just borked. I have TWRP on the phone but it will not let me get into either recovery or download mode. I already purchased a S5. At this point I'd just like to get into the Note so I can factory reset it and sell it for parts.
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again, most Sprint devices do not require the use of Home in the button combination.
my old s2 and s4 did not, note 4 does not, but I don't know about with the s3 s5 s6
my wifi-only G note 10.1 2014 & note pro 12.2 do not require Home
some other **non-sprint** s4's, s5's, note 3's that I've handled but not owned in the past I did notice requires Home
when people post the instructions on the forum they probably just say to hold home anyways, to reduce/eliminate the "it's not working!" complaints or have come from a different carrier and haven't yet realized Home is not necessary.
if your note 4 is in fact Sprint, and neither Download mode, Recovery mode, or OS will boot, then the issue you are experiencing is far more severe than a faulty button. it might be the result of flashing a rom designed for a different carrier's version of a note 4 (via odin?)
btw is typically easier to get into either mode when USB cables are not connected -- the power off charging mode can be a minor nuisance when trying to do the correct order
I appreciate everyone's input. I really do. Holding down up or down and power without the home button does not work for me. Perhaps it was just time for the phone to stop working. I got about 5 months out of it after falling in the water. I was doing the 5.1.1 update from freeza from here. Along the way it broke. I'm no rookie at flashing, as I've been doing it since the Samsung Moment was out. Oh well, you live and learn. Thank you again.
Hi, I'm kinda new to rooting android phone.I just got a galaxy s6 edge from tmobile and I would lIke to root the phone. Searching around the forum but still doesn't ubderstand how's it work. So I got a galaxy s6 edge, baseband version G95TUVU3DOI1, come with 5.1.1 SMG 925T. Question is if I'm root the phone will i able to restore back to stock firmware, will tmobile able to find out if I rooted or not? Because I'm in Jump! Program and plan to switch new phone next year. And its there any easy step by step guide to root the phone. I don't really care about Samsung pay, would like to have fingerprint sensor if possible. Thank you
Before you do anything, understand that you WILL TRIP KNOX AND BREAK SAMSUNG PAY. Also, it is your choice to modify your device and this process seems to work differently for differnt people, so if anything happens, it's on you. However, there are several threads here that can help you if anything goes wrong
Okay, make a backup of all your stuff on SmartSwitch
You're going to want to download ODIN 3.10.7 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2711451
Then you're going to want to download UniKernel v8 from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...d-development/kernel-stockmod-kernel-t3100395
Open ODIN on your computer and don't touch anything yet
Then you're going to put your phone into download mode by turning it off, then holding POWER+VOL DOWN+HOME until a blue screen appears.
Press VOL UP to enter download mode and connect your phone to your computer with the cable that came with your phone
Wait for the little box at the top left to turn blue
On ODIN, click the AP button and locate the UniKernel v8 file that you downloaded before
Once you've found it, double click it to fill in the AP field with the file
Click START and do not touch anything until it's done.
Your phone will restart and once it comes back up, you'll be rooted. It can take several minutes for it to fully boot, so give it time.
Now, this is optional, but if you want a custom recovery to flash custom ROMS, download TWRP onto your computer from here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/tmo...recovery-twrp2-8-6-0-g925t-5-1-1-of6-t3143002
Flash that file through ODIN using the same process as you used to flash UniKernel.
This recovery will let flash custom ROMs. I recommend XstreStoLite as it is very good on battery life, but you will not be able to use WiFi calling or VOLTE. You can download it here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...xtrestolite-deodexed-mod-edition-1-3-t3119968
Let me know how it goes.
Can I unroot in the future if I want to go back to stock?
Osui818 said:
Can I unroot in the future if I want to go back to stock?
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Yes. You'll just have to download the latest firmware from here or Sammobile.com and flash it using ODIN
Thank you. One last question, any chance using Odin will brick the device?
Osui818 said:
Thank you. One last question, any chance using OdinYes there will brick the device?
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Yes. There is a small chance, but the method I described is the exact same method I used on my device and I've had no issues. Even if you do, there is almost a 0% chance of a hard brick unless you touch something you're not supposed to touch, and if you do soft brick, there are a few threads here that should be able to help. More than likely flashing stock firmware will fix any problems you have.
thanks akw for the run through, I've been away from android for 4 months and ran back to it. just got this phone and wanna quickly root it.
eruscool said:
thanks akw for the run through, I've been away from android for 4 months and ran back to it. just got this phone and wanna quickly root it.
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No problem, buddy. Hope it goes well for you.
Akw6190 said:
No problem, buddy. Hope it goes well for you.
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i need help too. i am trying to use smart switch as my last resort but its not working(ish). after installing the factory firmware it says the device will restart, unplug and plug it again. on the phone it reset itself and then with the green android logo saying installing system then 1/3 of the loading bar it just says erasing then blacked out then back on bootloop. i can still boot to recovery mode and download mode.
godefroy28 said:
i need help too. i am trying to use smart switch as my last resort but its not working(ish). after installing the factory firmware it says the device will restart, unplug and plug it again. on the phone it reset itself and then with the green android logo saying installing system then 1/3 of the loading bar it just says erasing then blacked out then back on bootloop. i can still boot to recovery mode and download mode.
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Where are you getting the firmware from? What version of ODIN are you using? What port are you using in ODIN to flash the firmware?
There is a Mega download of the DOI1 firmware somewhere around here. I recommend downloading that and flashing using the AP port in ODIN 3.10.7, using the cable that came with your phone. This is the exact method I used to return to stock with no issues.
Hello, just picked up a used tab s t705w bell in good shape. Ive tried to flash the original 5.02 as well as autroot and another original image as well. All of them fail. Im using the latest version of Odin. The connection says its ok as per com port than when it gets to boot.img it stops and fails. Ive tried 2 USB cables as well as all my USB ports to no avail. Please help as to what I'm doing wrong, thanks.
Heres a pic
Update: tried with laptop still same thing, is there anybody that can offer a suggestion? I even unplugged the battery and plugged back in. I also tried several older versions of Odin.
Well since nobody knows what to do my research indicates possibly nand chip has failed meaning hardware issue. Gonna look at returning it.
cesandoid said:
Well since nobody knows what to do my research indicates possibly nand chip has failed meaning hardware issue. Gonna look at returning it.
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Hi,
Did you end up fixing the issue? I think I have the same issue as yours on a SM T800. It came with 4.4.2 so when I tried to update to Marshmellow it failed and it restarted fine, and it told me to update via my pc using Kies or smarth switch. So I did so and guess what happened Smart Switch failed as well but now it bricked the tablet. So when Smart switch tries to install the recovery, same thing. So I now have a brick! So I am trying to find out if there was a solution or not. If not I will just have to wear it.
Thanks.
hello, identical problem ,ODIN does not complete the procedure,Tablet locked in the emergency screen.... no key combination works........
any ideas?
TEX
tex_kit said:
hello, identical problem ,ODIN does not complete the procedure,Tablet locked in the emergency screen.... no key combination works........
any ideas?
TEX
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You're saying you can't get it back into the Odin download mode?
Hold HOME+ VOLUME UP+VOLUME DOWN+POWER. (Keep holding)
When the Samsung splash screen comes up, let go of the VOLUME UP button.
When the Odin warning screen comes up, let go of all buttons and click VOLUME UP.
Even when I was sure mine was soft-bricked, I was able to get it into Odin download.
wellersl said:
You're saying you can't get it back into the Odin download mode?
Hold HOME+ VOLUME UP+VOLUME DOWN+POWER. (Keep holding)
When the Samsung splash screen comes up, let go of the VOLUME UP button.
When the Odin warning screen comes up, let go of all buttons and click VOLUME UP.
Even when I was sure mine was soft-bricked, I was able to get it into Odin download.
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thanks ,executed the procedure and finally I’m back in the Odin screen.Unfortunately the error has recurred ........ the end of the procedure shall be interrupted .....
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end of the test.
More info:last update to Android 6...enter in Odin Mode . I manage to start the installation but towards the end of lock , tried both with FIR. OMN-T805XXU1ANFB-2014,(European generic), both with OMN-T805XXU1CPL1_T805OMN1CPK1-20161212(dedicated version
tex_kit said:
thanks ,executed the procedure and finally I’m back in the Odin screen.Unfortunately the error has recurred ........ the end of the procedure shall be interrupted .....
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More info:last update to Android 6...enter in Odin Mode . I manage to start the installation but towards the end of lock , tried both with FIR. OMN-T805XXU1ANFB-2014,(European generic), both with OMN-T805XXU1CPL1_T805OMN1CPK1-20161212(dedicated version
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In my limited experience with Odin, I find it to be a very stable, robust, and reliable application. Having said that, and not knowing what version you're using, the usual suggestions are:
Try another (older) version of Odin.
Try another USB cable.
Always use a USB 2 port.
Try a different firmware package making *certain* it's for your model tab. (<- This is what's most suspect - IMHO.)
As long as you can still invoke the Odin downloader on your tab, there's still hope.
Good morning, Sir
News update, detailed search carried out, found the latest specific Samsung Firmware, (XEH-T805XXU1CPL1-20170111202424 with MM.)
The procedure with Odin has been successfully completed. (end of good news) At the end of the operation the tablet remains with the logo samsung bright intermittently . performed hard reset but remains stuck on the initial logo samsung always bright intermittently.
Suggestions?
TEX
tex_kit said:
Good morning, Sir
News update, detailed search carried out, found the latest specific Samsung Firmware, (XEH-T805XXU1CPL1-20170111202424 with MM.)
The procedure with Odin has been successfully completed. (end of good news) At the end of the operation the tablet remains with the logo samsung bright intermittently . performed hard reset but remains stuck on the initial logo samsung always bright intermittently.
Suggestions?
TEX
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PM SENT.
Yup. Been there. Done exactly that. I fixed it by subscribing to SamMobile, then paying for and downloading the OEM firmware. That's probably the best news, You can always get back to a box-stock condition. If you have the patience, you can download the firmware for free.
EDIT: Once I got back to stock, I looked for and found:
DAMMIT! I keep forgetting we have two different tabs. Obviously Klimtwifi is wrong for you.
lineage-14.1-20200321-UNOFFICIAL-klimtwifi, installed it with Odin3_v3.11.2 (Not sure it matters.)
Then rooted it using Odin: https://android.gadgethacks.com/how-to/android-basics-root-with-cf-auto-root-0167401/
And, once rooted, installed the Official TWRP app from Google Play. I always use the next older version of TWRP (twrp-3.3.0-0-klimtwifi) because TWRP doesn't like me much.
Then, rebooted into recovery and flashed GApps (open_gapps-arm-9.0-nano-20200417)
FWIW - This is from feeble memory, and I still have all the files - both those that worked and those that didn't - all in the same folder. So if something doesn't work for you, I've got what worked for me.
All said, getting LineageOS on this thing was far, far simpler that trying to get it back to stock.
All said, getting LineageOS on this thing was far, far simpler that trying to get it back to stock.???
IS A build guide available ??
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE is no longer maintained.
I just thought I’d switch to android 4.4 ....
The problem comes from the loss of boot files?
TEX
tex_kit said:
All said, getting LineageOS on this thing was far, far simpler that trying to get it back to stock.???
IS A build guide available ??
The Samsung Galaxy Tab S 10.5 LTE is no longer maintained.
I just thought I’d switch to android 4.4 ....
The problem comes from the loss of boot files?
TEX
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This should get you where you want to be: http://www.lineageosdownloads.com/download-galaxy-tab-s-10-5-lte-lineage-os/
I'm not sure what caused the problem in the first place. I was just very relieved to see it boot when i got the stock ROM back on it.
Did you restore yours back to stock? It's good practice.
wellersl said:
This should get you where you want to be: http://www.lineageosdownloads.com/download-galaxy-tab-s-10-5-lte-lineage-os/
I'm not sure what caused the problem in the first place. I was just very relieved to see it boot when i got the stock ROM back on it.
Did you restore yours back to stock? It's good practice.
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Good morning,
The tablet is Hungarian (made search via samsung and s n), I install unique files (extension .md5).
installed the version K.K. 4 , the only novelty the presence during the first restart of the colored logo, performed manual restart and hard reset /wipe ,
At the end it remains with the Samsung logo bright intermittently (Samsung logo power etc.etc.). Found the multifile firwarware.
Odin does not recognize extension . enc4 and (oddly ) I find nothing to extract Files...
TEX
tex_kit said:
Good morning,
The tablet is Hungarian (made search via samsung and s n), I install unique files (extension .md5).
installed the version K.K. 4 , the only novelty the presence during the first restart of the colored logo, performed manual restart and hard reset /wipe ,
At the end it remains with the Samsung logo bright intermittently (Samsung logo power etc.etc.). Found the multifile firwarware.
Odin does not recognize extension . enc4 and (oddly ) I find nothing to extract Files...
TEX
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Did you find your model number on the SamMobile website? That's really where you need to start. Once you have the correct OEM firmware, using Odin to install it is a no-brainer. You need to get back to stock before you can move on to custom.
What is your complete model number?
Send me a private message. I think I may be confused and am causing you extra confusion.
wellersl said:
Did you find your model number on the SamMobile website? That's really where you need to start. Once you have the correct OEM firmware, using Odin to install it is a no-brainer. You need to get back to stock before you can move on to custom.
What is your complete model number?
Send me a private message. I think I may be confused and am causing you extra confusion.
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Good morning,
Downloaded and installed the latest version SM-T805_t805xxu1cpl1_marshmallow(Android 6.0.1)_Xeh_factory Rom (4 File)_20170111.zip.enc4. (decrypted with an earlier version of samfirm (3.9 ).
the installation procedure of the 4 files, AP, BL, CP, CSC, does not involve problems.
Unfortunately at the end of the procedure the Tablet does not restart automatically, and after its hard wipe reset remains locked on the initial logo samsung always bright intermittently.
During the tests I noticed that holding down the power button tries to start. The second samsung logo stands out completely but does not pass the stage.
The feeling he can’t make it.
A new PIT file?
Tex
wellersl said:
Did you find your model number on the SamMobile website? That's really where you need to start. Once you have the correct OEM firmware, using Odin to install it is a no-brainer. You need to get back to stock before you can move on to custom.
What is your complete model number?
Send me a private message. I think I may be confused and am causing you extra confusion.
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Good morning, first of all
I want to thank you for your patience and time.
Performed yet another installation test with Odin this time with Android 5 (XEH-T805XXU1BOJ1-20151111094815) similar result, you have precedents.
But with a novelty
.At the end of the installation, the tablet remains off, as in the pretending tests, I try to start it normally but nothing, in addition to the ever-present Logo (Samsung Galaxy tab S) flashing intermittently.
I press the power button for several seconds with the result of making the second samsung logo appear (colored) with an Android loading start, release the button, the device turns off.
By re-activating the flashing logo (Samsung Galaxy tab S) normally.
Holding down the power button starts
Android update - optimization of the accompanying application (192 tot), a few minutes later always with the power pressed, the process ends and the installation of applications begins, after a few seconds, the first APP starts., the tablet turns off.
By turning it on again and the intermittent luminous logo (Samsung Galaxy tab S) reappears.
Repeating the procedure (power button pressed continuously) you get colored samsung logo and the writing (alkalmazàsok telepitèese) installation of applications and turns off.
I perform a wipe data / factory reset obtaining:
--wiping data—
Formatting / data ...
Formatting / cache ...
Formatting / sbfs ....
E: unknow volume for path [/ sbfs]
E: unknow volume "/ sbfs"
Complete data wipes.
I run reboot system now.
The tablet turns on with the intermittently lit Logo (Samsung Galaxy tab S).
By repeating the whole procedure previously described, no changes are obtained.
TEX
alkalmazàsok telepitèese?
Neither Google nor I understand that phrase. Do you?
Irrespective of that, I'm at my wit's end. And, assuming you're following the published directions, you may be looking at a hardware failure.
Just to confirm, before all this started for you, this was a working tablet?
wellersl said:
Neither Google nor I understand that phrase. Do you?
Irrespective of that, I'm at my wit's end. And, assuming you're following the published directions, you may be looking at a hardware failure.
Just to confirm, before all this started for you, this was a working tablet?
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good morning,
the tablet was working, during a game session started to reboot, always and only with the logo (Samsung Galaxy tab S) bright intermittently, performed hard reset, I did not fix anything. The only news, these days, after Odin, is the complete installation of android 5 with the power key pressed all the time.releasing the tablet key turns off . At the next power on I get the logo (Samsung Galaxy tab S) bright intermittently.
thank you for your patience and professionalism
Tex
This is the screen you see *before* you invoke Odin and connect the tab to your PC?
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