hi,
my galaxy note 2, running on original firmware is stuck on bootloader. When I tried to put in recovery it shows :- Failed to mount system no such directory issue. I tried to use ODIN to root it but usb debugging was never activated. I'm stuck. What to do? Please help.
You do not need USB debugging to root via Odin.
I suggest starting over by first flashing a stock rom from sammobile.com using Odin.
karanvirkohli said:
hi,
my galaxy note 2, running on original firmware is stuck on bootloader. When I tried to put in recovery it shows :- Failed to mount system no such directory issue. I tried to use ODIN to root it but usb debugging was never activated. I'm stuck. What to do? Please help.
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Are you talking about recovery or 'download mode'. You need to be in download mode not recovery to use Odin from Windows.
Make sure you have the right version of Odin.
Just make sure you have the samsung phone drivers installed AND if you can avoid it don't install KEIS if you're going to use ODIN.
This causes problems.
It should come up in device manager.
Run Odin as administrator.
It shouldn't matter if USB debugging is activated or not.
If you're going to flash fresh firmware.
Just make sure if you're upgrading to stock (TW) Android 4.3 or above you don't downgrade back to 4.2.2
Make sure you read instructions on how to flash with ODIN.
Choose the firmware file in the wrong tab and you have a bricked device.
After flashing new firmware (if that's what needs doing) then flash custom recovery. Don't forget to wipe the right areas.
Wow I haven't done this for like 2 years it seems and I'm operating off memory.
Theres some nuggets of advice.
Good Luck
Transkryption said:
Are you talking about recovery or 'download mode'. You need to be in download mode not recovery to use Odin from Windows.
Make sure you have the right version of Odin.
Just make sure you have the samsung phone drivers installed AND if you can avoid it don't install KEIS if you're going to use ODIN.
This causes problems.
It should come up in device manager.
Run Odin as administrator.
It shouldn't matter if USB debugging is activated or not.
If you're going to flash fresh firmware.
Just make sure if you're upgrading to stock (TW) Android 4.3 or above you don't downgrade back to 4.2.2
Make sure you read instructions on how to flash with ODIN.
Choose the firmware file in the wrong tab and you have a bricked device.
After flashing new firmware (if that's what needs doing) then flash custom recovery. Don't forget to wipe the right areas.
Wow I haven't done this for like 2 years it seems and I'm operating off memory.
Theres some nuggets of advice.
Good Luck
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hey,
odin keeps failing! any help? .pit is my last resort!!
What Odin errors are you getting? You're using the original Samsung USB cable? Tried different USB ports?
audit13 said:
What Odin errors are you getting? You're using the original Samsung USB cable? Tried different USB ports?
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hey, this error!
Since it is stopping after the sboot file, it could be that the rom has an older bootloader than the bootloader on the phone or the rom is not made for the phone.
You're using the original Samsung USB cable to flash?
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Hey folks,
I have a note 2 gt-n7100 running ditto note 3 rom. I decided to go back to official rom so I plugged into kies and tried to do the firmware change via the tools and entering my serial number etc. The update failed for whatever reason and it said to try emergency recovery. I tried that and still failed. The worst thing now is that my phone does not boot up or go into recovery. Only works in odin mode. I had a rom which I tried to flash via odin but even odin keeps failing. I need help badly.
Thanks
Paul
Paul043 said:
Hey folks,
I have a note 2 gt-n7100 running ditto note 3 rom. I decided to go back to official rom so I plugged into kies and tried to do the firmware change via the tools and entering my serial number etc. The update failed for whatever reason and it said to try emergency recovery. I tried that and still failed. The worst thing now is that my phone does not boot up or go into recovery. Only works in odin mode. I had a rom which I tried to flash via odin but even odin keeps failing. I need help badly.
Thanks
Paul
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You need to uninstall Kies before flashing with Odin..
Uninstall Kies and ull be gd 2 go..
SayedMajeed said:
You need to uninstall Kies before flashing with Odin..
Uninstall Kies and ull be gd 2 go..
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i uninstalled kies and let the phone install the new drivers again. flashing still failed. any more advice?
official firmware
Paul043 said:
i uninstalled kies and let the phone install the new drivers again. flashing still failed. any more advice?
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samsung drivers different from those supplied by kies....install them first
then take the phone, enter download mode, select pda and flash a different official firmware from that one you tried earlier and did not work, maybe even a 4.3 one
i tried to upgrade my s3 i accidentally falshed with correpted file('i renamed the file .mb5 to .tar) it stuck and showing that needed to connect kies
.. and kies not detecting my device and it wont boot into recovery mode but after search i rooted again through cf auto root and then it can enter into recovery mode is it bricked/not what happend to my device currently it can enter into both recovery &download mode ......
pls help me with this
ghjsdf9 said:
i tried to upgrade my s3 i accidentally falshed with correpted file('i renamed the file .mb5 to .tar) it stuck and showing that needed to connect kies
.. and kies not detecting my device and it wont boot into recovery mode but after search i rooted again through cf auto root and then it can enter into recovery mode is it bricked/not what happend to my device currently it can enter into both recovery &download mode ......
pls help me with this
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Welcome to the forum! Your phone's hardly bricked if you can get to download and recovery modes. Flashing the correct (stock) firmware should get you back to working conditions. What Android version were you on prior to it being stuck and what were you trying to upgrade to?
Larry2999 said:
Welcome to the forum! Your phone's hardly bricked if you can get to download and recovery modes. Flashing the correct (stock) firmware should get you back to working conditions. What Android version were you on prior to it being stuck and what were you trying to upgrade to?
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THANKS FOR WELCOME PARTY:
and for the rly tooo.
i can get into both download mode as well as recovery mode ..... i'm not clear with my phones model-in odin mode it showing "PRODUCT NAME:-SGH-I747M" on starting it is running 4.1.2 (zsemc1) version i am not clear with baseband etc.
and i'm not clear with supported varient versions when i flashed with different version in odin mode it showing differnt causes for different version
ex: "unsupported dev type","secure check fail sb12",securechech fail aboot" for three different versions
ghjsdf9 said:
THANKS FOR WELCOME PARTY:
and for the rly tooo.
i can get into both download mode as well as recovery mode ..... i'm not clear with my phones model-in odin mode it showing "PRODUCT NAME:-SGH-I747M" on starting it is running 4.1.2 (zsemc1) version i am not clear with baseband etc.
and i'm not clear with supported varient versions when i flashed with different version in odin mode it showing differnt causes for different version
ex: "unsupported dev type","secure check fail sb12",securechech fail aboot" for three different versions
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i747M is for the Canadian and Mexican variants. If you were on stock 4.1.2, you should be able to Odin back to stock 4.1.1 or upgrade to 4.3 via custom recovery. You can go to the thread below to check the correct stock image for your phone based on carrier. Make sure you use the correct image as flashing the wrong version could hard brick your phone. Download to your PC and then flash. If you select the 4.3 version, you would need to flash custom recovery to your phone via Odin, save the file to a (micro) SD card and then flash via custom recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Let me know if this works for you.
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i747M is for the Canadian and Mexican variants. If you were on stock 4.1.2, you should be able to Odin back to stock 4.1.1 or upgrade to 4.3 via custom recovery. You can go to the thread below to check the correct stock image for your phone based on carrier. Make sure you use the correct image as flashing the wrong version could hard brick your phone. Download to your PC and then flash. If you select the 4.3 version, you would need to flash custom recovery to your phone via Odin, save the file to a (micro) SD card and then flash via custom recovery.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1739426
Let me know if this works for you.
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i'm Asian it worked for local networks before bricked so i'm not clear with choosing in versions... ["help me with it"]
ghjsdf9 said:
i'm Asian it worked for local networks before bricked so i'm not clear with choosing in versions... ["help me with it"]
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If we are going to flash a stock ROM, we would need to flash the correct version as there is risk of a worse brick if we flash the wrong one. When the phone was working normally, the old network would probably be showing during booting. If you got it from abroad, please check if you can get the information from the previous owner. If there is no way of telling the correct firmware, then you can flash custom recovery to the phone and try flashing a custom ROM via recovery. It's always tidier flashing a custom ROM to a device functioning normally but, unless we can be sure of the correct stock firmware to flash, your options may be limited.
Larry2999 said:
If we are going to flash a stock ROM, we would need to flash the correct version as there is risk of a worse brick if we flash the wrong one. When the phone was working normally, the old network would probably be showing during booting. If you got it from abroad, please check if you can get the information from the previous owner. If there is no way of telling the correct firmware, then you can flash custom recovery to the phone and try flashing a custom ROM via recovery. It's always tidier flashing a custom ROM to a device functioning normally but, unless we can be sure of the correct stock firmware to flash, your options may be limited.
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and finally i found the correct version and when tried to flash through odin i came across this problem
it stuck at "initialization..." [more than hour..] help pls......
ghjsdf9 said:
and finally i found the correct version and when tried to flash through odin i came across this problem
it stuck at "initialization..." [more than hour..] help pls......
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Sounds like a partition problem. Please let me know the firmware version you are trying to flash.
Larry2999 said:
Sounds like a partition problem. Please let me know the firmware version you are trying to flash.
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it's version 4.3(I747MVLUEND2_I747MOYBEND2_SPC) at sammobiles.com............
and once "i tried with pit file by marking re partition" will this effect ??????????????
ghjsdf9 said:
it's version 4.3(I747MVLUEND2_I747MOYBEND2_SPC) at sammobiles.com............
and once "i tried with pit file by marking re partition" will this effect ??????????????
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I've seen this particular problem reported several times and it's always been a problem with the pit file. Flashing a complete stock system should fix all partition problems though. If the stock file you are using is an Odin flashable file, you may try using Odin 3.09. Otherwise, I'd suggest you find a recovery flashable image and flash via (custom) recovery.
Help! I just updated the firmware on my GT-N5110 to US Cellular South 4.4.2 (from 4.2.2), both downloaded from SamMobile. I used Mobile Olin to do the update, and everything seems to work, except I can't turn on the WIFI - the software switch simply won't turn on. I even wiped the data and restored to factory settings, but still no WIFI.
I had made a backup copy of my 4.2.2 install which is on my ext storage, but I lost root, and my ROM manager install, so I'm unable to restore the backup, and booting to stock system recovery doesn't recognize my backup.
I installed Kies on my Win7 laptop, but the laptop doesn't seem to recognize the tablet when I plug it in, so it doesn't seem that I can use Olin 3.07 to re-flash 4.2.2.
So, I need some help,
Thanks in advance!
kiault said:
Help! I just updated the firmware on my GT-N5110 to US Cellular South 4.4.2 (from 4.2.2), both downloaded from SamMobile. I used Mobile Olin to do the update, and everything seems to work, except I can't turn on the WIFI - the software switch simply won't turn on. I even wiped the data and restored to factory settings, but still no WIFI.
I had made a backup copy of my 4.2.2 install which is on my ext storage, but I lost root, and my ROM manager install, so I'm unable to restore the backup, and booting to stock system recovery doesn't recognize my backup.
I installed Kies on my Win7 laptop, but the laptop doesn't seem to recognize the tablet when I plug it in, so it doesn't seem that I can use Olin 3.07 to re-flash 4.2.2.
So, I need some help,
Thanks in advance!
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Mobile odin doesn't flash the new bootloader which is required for wifi to work on the new 4.4.2 roms. You can either flash the new bootloader through Odin for PC, or flash Civato's custom kernel which fixed wifi without needing to flash the new bootloader. Check Civ's thread in the dev section.
sefrcoko said:
Mobile odin doesn't flash the new bootloader which is required for wifi to work on the new 4.4.2 roms. You can either flash the new bootloader through Odin for PC, or flash Civato's custom kernel which fixed wifi without needing to flash the new bootloader. Check Civ's thread in the dev section.
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Sounds like he can't flash because no root or custom recovery. Can't Odin because no root and PC won't recognize the device.
I would wonder why the PC can't recognize the device and work on fixing that. Did you try uninstalling/re-installing the PC driver, different USB ports, different PC, etc? You don't need Kies installed for Odin to work as long as the PC has proper drivers and recognizes the device.
Thanks for the replies and feedback. Is there a thread that explains how to install Windows drivers without using Kies?
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CCallahan said:
Sounds like he can't flash because no root or custom recovery. Can't Odin because no root and PC won't recognize the device.
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Strange, root shouldn't be required to flash with PC Odin. Like you said, he just needs the correct windows USB drivers and to put the device in download mode.
kiault said:
Thanks for the replies and feedback. Is there a thread that explains how to install Windows drivers without using Kies?
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Just Google "Samsung USB drivers" and you should be able to find the file. Once you do, download it and install on your PC. Then put your device in download mode, start Odin, connect the device to your PC via USB and try to flash again.
I have the same problem, after 4.4.2 OTA update, wifi is not working.
sefrcoko said:
Strange, root shouldn't be required to flash with PC Odin. Like you said, he just needs the correct windows USB drivers and to put the device in download mode.
Just Google "Samsung USB drivers" and you should be able to find the file. Once you do, download it and install on your PC. Then put your device in download mode, start Odin, connect the device to your PC via USB and try to flash again.
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Same here, upgraded to 4.4.2 OTA and lost wifi then after.
I was trying to install the latest firmware on my son's M919 via Odin 3.09. I downloaded M919UVUFNB4_M919TMBFNB4_TMB from SAMMOBILE and went to Odin to install. The installation failed. The error said Fail (auth). Now when the phone boots, it goes to a screen that says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again." I downloaded both versions of Kies, but neither one can see the phone in Firmware emergency recovery. I can still get into Download mode, but have been unable to successfully flash any stock firmware. I notice on the screen that the phone says SYSTEM STATUS: Official and WRITE PROTECTION: Enable. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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I was trying to install the latest firmware on my son's M919 via Odin 3.09. I downloaded M919UVUFNB4_M919TMBFNB4_TMB from SAMMOBILE and went to Odin to install. The installation failed. The error said Fail (auth). Now when the phone boots, it goes to a screen that says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again." I downloaded both versions of Kies, but neither one can see the phone in Firmware emergency recovery. I can still get into Download mode, but have been unable to successfully flash any stock firmware. I notice on the screen that the phone says SYSTEM STATUS: Official and WRITE PROTECTION: Enable. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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It is possible that the file you downloaded from sammobile did not finish correctly and is corrupt. Try redownloading it and try it again. I dont think it will make any difference but I usually will use odin 3.07.
mremghz said:
It is possible that the file you downloaded from sammobile did not finish correctly and is corrupt. Try redownloading it and try it again. I dont think it will make any difference but I usually will use odin 3.07.
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I have downloaded files a couple of times. Even downloaded the file from the post in the General section of this forum. Used 3.09 and 3.07, all with the same results. I am using Windows 8 if that makes a difference. May try it on Windows 7 when I get a chance.
RangerLG said:
I have downloaded files a couple of times. Even downloaded the file from the post in the General section of this forum. Used 3.09 and 3.07, all with the same results. I am using Windows 8 if that makes a difference. May try it on Windows 7 when I get a chance.
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I used to have that a problem with my desktop that has windows 8. Recently I have been using my windows 7 laptop. There are different drivers needed when you are in download mode, plug it in when the phone is in download mode and let it search and find the drivers. You might even want to reinstall the samsung mobile drivers. I would also recommend to use the usb cable that came with the device. Best of luck.
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I used to have that a problem with my desktop that has windows 8. Recently I have been using my windows 7 laptop. There are different drivers needed when you are in download mode, plug it in when the phone is in download mode and let it search and find the drivers. You might even want to reinstall the samsung mobile drivers. I would also recommend to use the usb cable that came with the device. Best of luck.
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It finds the drivers. I have done this on my Note 8.0 without issue. Not sure why this phone is giving me such grief.
The phone does show up in Odin in the com box correct? Even so I would still just do it on a Windows 7 computer.
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Uninstall kies and try again. You can also try different USB ports
RangerLG said:
I was trying to install the latest firmware on my son's M919 via Odin 3.09. I downloaded M919UVUFNB4_M919TMBFNB4_TMB from SAMMOBILE and went to Odin to install. The installation failed. The error said Fail (auth). Now when the phone boots, it goes to a screen that says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again." I downloaded both versions of Kies, but neither one can see the phone in Firmware emergency recovery. I can still get into Download mode, but have been unable to successfully flash any stock firmware. I notice on the screen that the phone says SYSTEM STATUS: Official and WRITE PROTECTION: Enable. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Had you previously been using the modem/baseband from a firmware that you weren't officially on? i.e. NB4 modem/baseband on either MDL or MK2 bootloader? If so, revert just the modem to your bootloader version and then attempt the Odin flash again.
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Had you previously been using the modem/baseband from a firmware that you weren't officially on? i.e. NB4 modem/baseband on either MDL or MK2 bootloader? If so, revert just the modem to your bootloader version and then attempt the Odin flash again.
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Honestly, I am not sure which version he was on. I had assumed the latest or at least 4.3. How would I install just the modem?
mremghz said:
The phone does show up in Odin in the com box correct? Even so I would still just do it on a Windows 7 computer.
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Yes, Odin sees that there is a device on the COM port.
Success. Windows 7, 4.4.2, and Odin 1.85. Flashed without issue. Thanks everyone.
Thread closed at OP's request.
I have my T-Mobile S4 that I think is useless, however I would like to flash LineageOS to the device. When I turn on the device, it says that the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. When I load up kies on my PC it doesn't detect my device. When going into boot mode it just says Downloading. Is there any way to fix my device?
Flash the latest stock ROM using Odin.
Getting an error
audit13 said:
Flash the latest stock ROM using Odin.
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I have the stock ROM, however it keeps failing at around 90% completion.
What is the Odin error? Tried using different usb cables and usb ports?
If the phone was running the latest stock ROM, you could use Odin to flash TWRP and a custom ROM.
Link to Twrp: https://twrp.me/samsung/samsunggalaxys4tmobile.html
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2263001
flashing stock rom...
audit13 said:
Flash the latest stock ROM using Odin.
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Audit13..., how do i flash the rom..? i only have odin and i can't get anything on my internal SD card... What kind of Rom do i need..? A .tar.., can't find one... I have a .zip , 14.1 that i downloaded... Don't know how to get odin to recognize it or how to load it... Everyone keeps wanting to have the rom and gapps already IN the phone on the SD card... Not sure what to do... I can get into download mode on the phone, green man, says downloading... I do get a PSS with TWRP (3.0.2-0) but i can't get it to load once installed... Any help..., anyone..????????
It's a S4 m918...
lentmain said:
Audit13..., how do i flash the rom..? i only have odin and i can't get anything on my internal SD card... What kind of Rom do i need..? A .tar.., can't find one... I have a .zip , 14.1 that i downloaded... Don't know how to get odin to recognize it or how to load it... Everyone keeps wanting to have the rom and gapps already IN the phone on the SD card... Not sure what to do... I can get into download mode on the phone, green man, says downloading... I do get a PSS with TWRP (3.0.2-0) but i can't get it to load once installed... Any help..., anyone..????????
It's a S4 m918...
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Is your phone bricked?
What exactly are you trying to do?
audit13 said:
Flash the latest stock ROM using Odin.
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Can you please post the link of the stock ROM and give a detailed guide on how to do flash it because I have the same problem?
Edit: Also please specify the Odin I need to use to flash.
MastetKitty78 said:
Can you please post the link of the stock ROM and give a detailed guide on how to do flash it because I have the same problem?
Edit: Also please specify the Odin I need to use to flash.
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The latest T-Mobile firmware can be downloaded from here: https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s4/firmware/#SGH-M919
After downloading, unzip the file once using a unzip program such as 7zip.
You will need a Windows PC and Odin: https://odindownloader.com/download/odin3-v3-07
Instructions: https://odindownloader.com/tutorials/use-odin-downloader
It's been a very long time since I have flashed a Samsung s4. There's always a risk that something goes wrong. Best advice: be prepared to try again with different methods if the instructions don't work for your phone.