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Tried to unroot, do I have a brick?

I was running CleanRom, and I have my device scheduled to be sent back to Samsung for repair (4G LTE will not work).
Regardless, I downloaded the official Note II Software, and flashed it through Odin 3.
It says its passed, but it is currently stuck on the Samsung logo. Its been flashing blue (so its not frozen) for a little bit, I'd say approx. 8 minutes.
Do I restart it? Do I let it sit? Is this device ****ed?
Here is the ODIN log, btw:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> KIES_HOME_I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_215287_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> cache.img
<ID:0/004> hidden.img
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

I havent restarted it yet.
Still letting it sit.

Reboot into recobery and factory reset. Should boot up after
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Doing that now. If this works I'd be happy to donate to you via paypal.

itsjakez said:
Doing that now. If this works I'd be happy to donate to you via paypal.
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So did it work?
Sorry for the late reply im at work.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app

itsjakez said:
Doing that now. If this works I'd be happy to donate to you via paypal.
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You always have to factory reset when going back to bone stock. Yhats how you device status goes back to normal
Sent from Admiral Ackbar's Galaxy Note II

itsjakez said:
I was running CleanRom, and I have my device scheduled to be sent back to Samsung for repair (4G LTE will not work).
Regardless, I downloaded the official Note II Software, and flashed it through Odin 3.
It says its passed, but it is currently stuck on the Samsung logo. Its been flashing blue (so its not frozen) for a little bit, I'd say approx. 8 minutes.
Do I restart it? Do I let it sit? Is this device ****ed?
Here is the ODIN log, btw:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> KIES_HOME_I317UCALJ2_I317ATTALJ2_215287_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img
<ID:0/004> modem.bin
<ID:0/004> cache.img
<ID:0/004> hidden.img
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
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Make sure you reset your custom software counter before u send it in.
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using Tapatalk 2

How do I do this?

itsjakez said:
How do I do this?
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Search triangle away
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda app-developers app

itsjakez said:
I was running CleanRom, and I have my device scheduled to be sent back to Samsung for repair (4G LTE will not work).
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curious to know how you determined that your 4G LTE is not working?

I only can connect to HSPA+/3G.
When I go dial *#*#4363*#* (or whatever it is) and try to change it to LTE, it auto switches back to WCDMA preffered.

itsjakez said:
I only can connect to HSPA+/3G.
When I go dial *#*#4363*#* (or whatever it is) and try to change it to LTE, it auto switches back to WCDMA preffered.
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Got it. Your issue reminded me of s similar problem I had with my SGS3; I called at&t and they did something to my account to correct the issue. Thanks for your reply and I hope you get your issue resolved.
Sent from my GN2 via Taptalk

Wait really?! Id much rather do that than wait for Samsung to send me a new device!
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Who did you call/what did you say?

itsjakez said:
Wait really?! Id much rather do that than wait for Samsung to send me a new device!
eek:
Who did you call/what did you say?
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first, made sure i was on a stock ROM with Stock recovery and a factory reset device (wasn't concerned about being rooted). second, i went to Settings-->About Device-->Status and confirmed Mobile Network type was not LTE:14. third, i used *#*#4636#*#* and selected LTE/GSM/WCDMA to confirm it would/would not stick. fourth called at&t and told them about my LTE connection troubleshooting steps (that didn't work) and asked them to confirm i had LTE enabled (e.g., playing dumb). requested they transfer me to Android team and that they did something to reset my data connection (i believe) and after a reboot, all was well. don't know if it will work for you, but it's at least worth a try.

itsjakez said:
Wait really?! Id much rather do that than wait for Samsung to send me a new device!
eek:
Who did you call/what did you say?
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I had a Nexus 4 before I got the note 2 and when i swaped sims my note 2 would not connect to LTE no matter how many times i rebooted or anything, so i went the next day to ATT and they changed my account to an LTE account since I had the N4 i was on a HSPA+ type of account.
After they did what they did, it connected to LTE after a couple of minutes.

itsjakez said:
I was running CleanRom, and I have my device scheduled to be sent back to Samsung for repair (4G LTE will not work).
Regardless, I downloaded the official Note II Software, and flashed it through Odin 3.
It says its passed, but it is currently stuck on the Samsung logo. Its been flashing blue (so its not frozen) for a little bit, I'd say approx. 8 minutes.
Do I restart it? Do I let it sit? Is this device ****ed?
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OK, I have the same problem. I have been on Clean Rom for a couple months. I have never had LTE working correctly since my first flash. If I flash a new rom whether it is Clean or something else after the initial boot LTE works. If I reboot the phone it never comes back. I have tried all of the above tricks with no luck. Something is causing it to stop working. Anybody have any new ideas?
Thanks

verks said:
OK, I have the same problem. I have been on Clean Rom for a couple months. I have never had LTE working correctly since my first flash. If I flash a new rom whether it is Clean or something else after the initial boot LTE works. If I reboot the phone it never comes back. I have tried all of the above tricks with no luck. Something is causing it to stop working. Anybody have any new ideas?
Thanks
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This may sound obvious - and you probably already did this - but did you check the APN settings to be sure they were correct? I had this problem on a few roms - checked and corrected my APN settings and all is good...

mocsab said:
This may sound obvious - and you probably already did this - but did you check the APN settings to be sure they were correct? I had this problem on a few roms - checked and corrected my APN settings and all is good...
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Yes I have checked the APN. I have actually tried several different APN's but no such luck.
What kills me is LTE works right after a fresh flash. I get great speeds but as soon as I reboot bam its gone. No LTE. It's driving me crazy.

[Q] Possible Soft Brick. I'm a noob. Sorry. ANY HEEELPPP PLZZZZ.

galaxy note 2:
hi there guys. I am a practising noob. I am facing similar problems to a small portion of people here. Tried different PCs and cables.
when i attempt to go into recovery, my screen goes grey with horizontal lines across. I am able to get into download but cannot go any further.
I had Omega Rom v22 which was 4.3 installed and one day it froze on the logo screen. i turned it off and put it back on. no luck. Kies keeps trying to connect but doesn't recognise it.
now on the downloading screen, im displaying,
ODIN MODE (in red)
PRODUCT NAME:
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
Update:
N7100XXDMB2_N7100OXADMA5_N7100XXDLK7_FACTORY_XEF\N7100XXDMB2_N7100OXADMA5_N7100XXDLK7_FACTORY_XEF.TAR
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
Also this phone was bought through ebay and the warranty has expired, on top of that, somehow it was imported from UAE, but i was led to believe it was an UK product because i bought it from a UK seller. silly me lol.
Guys i want to thank you in advance with whatever help you can offer me. i have withdrawl symptoms without my phone.

XXM3G4XX said:
galaxy note 2:
hi there guys. I am a practising noob. I am facing similar problems to a small portion of people here. Tried different PCs and cables.
when i attempt to go into recovery, my screen goes grey with horizontal lines across. I am able to get into download but cannot go any further.
I had Omega Rom v22 which was 4.3 installed and one day it froze on the logo screen. i turned it off and put it back on. no luck. Kies keeps trying to connect but doesn't recognise it.
now on the downloading screen, im displaying,
ODIN MODE (in red)
PRODUCT NAME:
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
Update:
N7100XXDMB2_N7100OXADMA5_N7100XXDLK7_FACTORY_XEF\N7100XXDMB2_N7100OXADMA5_N7100XXDLK7_FACTORY_XEF.TAR
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
Also this phone was bought through ebay and the warranty has expired, on top of that, somehow it was imported from UAE, but i was led to believe it was an UK product because i bought it from a UK seller. silly me lol.
Guys i want to thank you in advance with whatever help you can offer me. i have withdrawl symptoms without my phone.
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Make sure you have usb debugging checked in developer options. I had thew same problem as you but once I selected usb debugging it worked..

Phone doesn't turn on
colint3 said:
Make sure you have usb debugging checked in developer options. I had thew same problem as you but once I selected usb debugging it worked..
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Hi Colint3 thank you for the first person to reply. Much appreciated.
How can I select USB debugging if the phone doesn't come on for me to access the option.
Although if I remember correctly, I already had it on before this incident occurred.
Update 05/02/2014
<ID:0/005> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_N7100XXUEMK9_2138564_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> AP_N7100XXUEMK9_2138564_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CP_N7100XXUEMJ9_REV08_CL1423182.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> CSC_OXX_N7100OXXEMK4_2174777_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/005> Odin v.3 engine (ID:5)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/005> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
still nothing. Any further ideas guys?? thanks again.

XXM3G4XX said:
galaxy note 2:
hi there guys. I am a practising noob. I am facing similar problems to a small portion of people here. Tried different PCs and cables.
when i attempt to go into recovery, my screen goes grey with horizontal lines across. I am able to get into download but cannot go any further.
I had Omega Rom v22 which was 4.3 installed and one day it froze on the logo screen. i turned it off and put it back on. no luck. Kies keeps trying to connect but doesn't recognise it.
now on the downloading screen, im displaying,
ODIN MODE (in red)
PRODUCT NAME:
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: No
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
Update:
N7100XXDMB2_N7100OXADMA5_N7100XXDLK7_FACTORY_XEF\N7100XXDMB2_N7100OXADMA5_N7100XXDLK7_FACTORY_XEF.TAR
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
Also this phone was bought through ebay and the warranty has expired, on top of that, somehow it was imported from UAE, but i was led to believe it was an UK product because i bought it from a UK seller. silly me lol.
Guys i want to thank you in advance with whatever help you can offer me. i have withdrawl symptoms without my phone.
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i guess you have tick marked repartition..you should not do that..

all these roms all request pit files
iprabhsingh said:
i guess you have tick marked repartition..you should not do that..
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i have followed so many guides its unbelievable. some say to tick, some says dont.
any roms i try to put on always gets stuck around the partition section.
im looking for a good n7100 pit file thats pretty new and is known to work please. would be really helpful. thanks.

XXM3G4XX said:
i have followed so many guides its unbelievable. some say to tick, some says dont.
any roms i try to put on always gets stuck around the partition section.
im looking for a good n7100 pit file thats pretty new and is known to work please. would be really helpful. thanks.
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just tell me what you really want to do..do you want to install custom rom..or stock rom..was your device rooted before..??

iprabhsingh said:
just tell me what you really want to do..do you want to install custom rom..or stock rom..was your device rooted before..??
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My device was rooted. I want to get it to work. Doesn't matter with the roms. Any rom that makes it come on is good enough for me.
When I attempt to get it into recovery, all I get is a blank grey screen with white horizontal lines. Download menu doesn't show the device name and all other details are there.
I have tried everything that I've gathered from different threads as well. Keep on getting stuck on pit section.
I've spoken to samsung and sending it for repairs.
I've looked at other threads and from, that I've gathered its half sds and it's a hardware problem which according to the forums will be replaced as the technicians themselves cannot put roms on so they'll change the faulty parts, install a stock rom and send it back.
I could be wrong, so if there are anything else I could try, please advise. Many thanks.

XXM3G4XX said:
My device was rooted. I want to get it to work. Doesn't matter with the roms. Any rom that makes it come on is good enough for me.
When I attempt to get it into recovery, all I get is a blank grey screen with white horizontal lines. Download menu doesn't show the device name and all other details are there.
I have tried everything that I've gathered from different threads as well. Keep on getting stuck on pit section.
I've spoken to samsung and sending it for repairs.
I've looked at other threads and from, that I've gathered its half sds and it's a hardware problem which according to the forums will be replaced as the technicians themselves cannot put roms on so they'll change the faulty parts, install a stock rom and send it back.
I could be wrong, so if there are anything else I could try, please advise. Many thanks.
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In my opinion if you are not able to find anything from xda or any other site..i think you should go to samsung service center..
or i guess you have bad recovery..just try to flash a new recovery like cwm or philz recovery through odin..May be this might help you.

Update to the issue NOW lol
Hi guys, hope all is well with everyone. I sent the phone to the service centre and got it back unresolved but better than originally. I have new issues which is explained in a new thread. Please advise and help if possible. Many thanks again guys. much respect.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2658220

[Q&A] [ROM][FND3][4.4.2][22 May]PhoeniX ROM V18.8 [OTA | Super Fast |S5 & Note 3 Fea

[Q&A] [ROM][FND3][4.4.2][22 May]PhoeniX ROM V18.8 [OTA | Super Fast |S5 & Note 3 Fea
Q&A for [ROM][FND3][4.4.2][22 May]PhoeniX ROM V18.8 [OTA | Super Fast |S5 & Note 3 Features!]
Some developers prefer that questions remain separate from their main development thread to help keep things organized. Placing your question within this thread will increase its chances of being answered by a member of the community or by the developer.
Before posting, please use the forum search and read through the discussion thread for [ROM][FND3][4.4.2][22 May]PhoeniX ROM V18.8 [OTA | Super Fast |S5 & Note 3 Features!]. If you can't find an answer, post it here, being sure to give as much information as possible (firmware version, steps to reproduce, logcat if available) so that you can get help.
Thanks for understanding and for helping to keep XDA neat and tidy!

The dialer app doen't work, can't hear people on the phone
The dialer app doen't work, can't hear people on the phone, any solutions ?
Thank's

Need help.
Hello and good day, I need some help about super wipe, i have a limited 2GB external SD for storage, and I'm trying to full wipe my phone. Is it possible to put the script first in the external SD card then full wipe the phone then afterwards, can i put the phoenix custom rom inside the phone memory after the full wipe? Will it delete the philtouchwiz(the CWM i use) after the full wipe? Really having troubles about these situations. Been reading a lot of threads and googling and i cannot seem to find the right answer. I hope you help me guys. Thanks in advance.

Answering calls by middle button
Hello,
I've got Phoenix ROM v18.8, previous v15. Rom is awsome, exellent work etc. ... BUT on previous Rom i was able to answer calls by clicking middle button on note, simply checking it in settigs, it was usefoul because my case is like flip cover with screen on it, and is easy to answer calls. Now i only have option to reject calls by clicking power button.
How to enable answer calls clicking middle button?
I checked all settigs parameters also Wanam Xposed

Need some advice on doing some tweeks
Hey guys, How are you doing..?
I have few questions on how to do these things. Please help me if you are free. Thank you guys.
1. The Current home screen wallpaper is a wide one. It moves when I slide to next screen. Is is possible to have one like stock. A fixed wallpaper.
2. I play a online game (Wifi only) for 2 hrs continuously and my battery drains very soon in 1.5 hours. Is there anything I can do to this.
3. When i press back in settings or any screen, the home screen background flashes a second and returns to the place where I need to. Especially while playing videos the other part of the screen where the gap is (in portrait mode) the background wallpaper will be displayed. Is this a lag on loading or should I do anything to fix this.
Thanks for your time guys.

WiFi not working on note2 LTE version GT-N7105 after installing DN3v5 ROM
I installed DT3 ROM v5 on my note2 LTE version GT-N7105
Got that famous issue with WiFi not working.
And my question is: how to fix this on the GT-N7105 ?
- cause the method described at the forum in here (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=47663390#post47663390) does not work in my case - both of those methods.
First of all I should mention that I have not found anywhere any note that these would work for the LTE version N7105 (only annotations that it works with n7100), but I also have not found a single annotation that would say that this would not - so I gave it a try.
Below I described shortly what I tried to do, and attached ODIN's message logs from each method.
1. I tried to apply Dr Ketan's fix via ODIN, but it would not work - once I pressed "start" it would start and after a short while finish with a red field "FAIL" message. Here is a complete log of messages for #1:
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> patch.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Initialzation..
<ID:0/009> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/009> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/009> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/009> tz.img
<ID:0/009> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/009> FAIL!
<ID:0/009>
<ID:0/009> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
2. I also tried to update the bootloader to MJ5, as instructed in the same thread - but once I pressed "start" button, I would get stuck for a looong while at "Setup connection" and then "FAILED" as well. Here is a complete log of messages for #2:
<ID:0/009> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_N7100XXUEMJ5_1903221_REV04_user_low_ship.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/009> Odin v.3 engine (ID:9)..
<ID:0/009> File analysis..
<ID:0/009> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/009> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Thanks a lot in advance.

Self reboot when connecting charger
Hello!
First of all, huge thanks to Tamira for this fantastic rom, and to all the peoples providing help here on xda.
Here's a problem that I couldn't find on any forum yet...
When powered off, my phone boot itself as soon as I plug the charger.
Very annoying when battery is empty, keeps on booting then turning off, booting again...
Here my specs:
Note 2 int gt7100
Phoenix rom 18.8
mj5 bootloader
Did full wipe with philz touch
Tried 2 clean intalls, same result.
Thanks for any advice!

PhoeniX rom 18,8
Yes, I have a same problem. PhoeniX rom 18,8 is a piece of junk. ALWAYS problems, fixes, and still dont work right. Rolled back to official firmware 4.4.2

mightygandi said:
Hello!
First of all, huge thanks to Tamira for this fantastic rom, and to all the peoples providing help here on xda.
Here's a problem that I couldn't find on any forum yet...
When powered off, my phone boot itself as soon as I plug the charger.
Very annoying when battery is empty, keeps on booting then turning off, booting again...
Here my specs:
Note 2 int gt7100
Phoenix rom 18.8
mj5 bootloader
Did full wipe with philz touch
Tried 2 clean intalls, same result.
Thanks for any advice!
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Well, You must use 2A charger because Yours has too low current stream, or charge it before it get 1% battery. If Your phone turn off because battery, and You dont have 2A charger, try to enter to bootloader menu when charging - it take much lower energy and phone shouldnt turn off.

whether the work it for SHV-E250S?

Problem in downloading
Tried downloading this rom 4 times. Every time it downloads approx 600 to 750 mb and then gives an error message that the server is not available !

satdrbe said:
Tried downloading this rom 4 times. Every time it downloads approx 600 to 750 mb and then gives an error message that the server is not available !
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+1
says it has a virus

md5 eror for ota
there is a md5 eror. OTA doesn't work.....

OTA update
Hi all, I cant download 18.8 version through OTA... There is an error message: MD5 is wrong... downloaded file is not valid ( in fact no file was downloaded ) Can you give me advice, please? Thanks

s4 mini won't boot

I have a Samsung S4 Mini on the Verizon network (SCH-i435). I restarted my phone this morning and it took a much longer than usual to boot. My screen showed the Verizon logo for about 5-10 minutes and when the phone finally booted I was greeted with the utility to set up the phone (pick language, setup email, etc. etc.). I was confused because I had done this already a few months ago when I bought the phone. I skipped the steps and I was greeted with the stock home screen (all my custom shortcuts and widgets were gone). All my marketplace apps were still installed, but some of them had been reset (had to reconfigure waze, winamp, etc). My best guess is that there was an OTA update or some security patch that reset everything. Finally I got things running again the way I liked them. I was using my phone and suddenly it went dead. I tried to restart it but nothing showed on the screen. Oddly enough the phone just vibrates over and over again, but the screen remains black. No matter what I do I can't boot it. The only way I could stop it from vibrating was to pull out the battery. Is there any hope to recover this phone? Thanks.

Did you try to enter recovery mode?

Yes, I followed the instructions on the manufacturer site. I held down the home button, up volume, and powered the device on. A small bit of text appeared for a split second, it was so fast I couldn't read it. It disappeared and the screen went black and the same vibrate pattern started up again.

I got a video camera and managed to capture the text that was being displayed. Here is a screenshot...
It looks like...
MMC: mmc_read fail
Movinaand Checksum Confirmation Fail
Any hope of fixing this?

I asked for recovery cause it was easier to reset to factory the phone. If that's not working, i don't know if there's hope for it to enter download mode, for manual flashing with odin.

I'm able to get into download mode. Is there a ROM I can flash with? This S4 Mini is the Verizon phone so it is the SCH-i435, I didn't think there were any custom roms I could use with this phone.

Stock rom.
Try http://www.sammobile.com/firmware and see if your firmware is there.

Download this for KitKat: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31291/I435VRUBNE1_I435VZWBNE1_VZW.zip/
Download this for Jelly Bean (If you had KitKat DO NOT flash the Jelly Bean) :
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/27312/I435VRUAMK5_I435VZWAMK5_VZW.zip/
If you don't know what you had, flash the KitKat one.
Download Odin, Extrect the downloaded file, Press PDA in Odin and insert the extracted tar.md5 file. Make sure your phone is read with the "COM:**" and start. For detailed info, search on google. Good Luck.

RoyaLKurTx3 said:
Download this for KitKat: http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/31291/I435VRUBNE1_I435VZWBNE1_VZW.zip/
Download this for Jelly Bean (If you had KitKat DO NOT flash the Jelly Bean) :
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/27312/I435VRUAMK5_I435VZWAMK5_VZW.zip/
If you don't know what you had, flash the KitKat one.
Download Odin, Extrect the downloaded file, Press PDA in Odin and insert the extracted tar.md5 file. Make sure your phone is read with the "COM:**" and start. For detailed info, search on google. Good Luck.
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Thanks for the links. I got the files you said and googled for tutorials. I found quite few and followed the instructions., but I keep getting the error message.... There is no PIT partition. Here is the Odin readout...
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I435VRUBNE1_I435VZWBNE1_I435VRUBNE1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any ideas? I googled around for a bit but didn't find anything. Is there a PIT file specific for the SCH-i435?

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Thanks for the links. I got the files you said and googled for tutorials. I found quite few and followed the instructions., but I keep getting the error message.... There is no PIT partition. Here is the Odin readout...
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I435VRUBNE1_I435VZWBNE1_I435VRUBNE1_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
Any ideas? I googled around for a bit but didn't find anything. Is there a PIT file specific for the SCH-i435?
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I am not sure since this is the first time for me with experience with that phone...
In Odin, make sure Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time check boxes are only two that are selected. DO NOT SELECT ANY OTHER OPTION! Click the AP/PDA button and select that file you downloaded earlier with extension I435VRUBNE1_I435VZWBNE1_VZW.tar.md5 Click the CSC button and select file with CSC in its name. Ignore if there is no such file. Click the PIT button and select the .pit file. Ignore if there is no such file. (You should have this file, do it if you are having that error) Now, once you are ready, hit the START button to begin the flashing process.
If you have any other problems please ask.

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(You should have this file, do it if you are having that error)
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Where do I get this file from? I looked at many Odin tutorials but none of them seem to say where I can get it. My phone is dead so if it's something that I need to extract/transfer from my phone then I'm out-of-luck.
I think I'll just contact Verizon and see if my phone is under warranty and if they can send me a new one. It may be easier than combing the web for a tutorial that more fully explains what this PIT file is and why I need it.
In the future should I disable Verizon OTA updates? I suspect a error during the update is what caused this problem in the first place.

droid2501 said:
Where do I get this file from? I looked at many Odin tutorials but none of them seem to say where I can get it. My phone is dead so if it's something that I need to extract/transfer from my phone then I'm out-of-luck.
I think I'll just contact Verizon and see if my phone is under warranty and if they can send me a new one. It may be easier than combing the web for a tutorial that more fully explains what this PIT file is and why I need it.
In the future should I disable Verizon OTA updates? I suspect a error during the update is what caused this problem in the first place.
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The file should be one of the extracted files in the file you have downloaded from my links. If the file is not there, then most probably Verizon modded the phone to not be able to flash via Odin Mode.
The error during the update may have happened because of low battery, making your phone shut down during the update, which is serious.
You can check yourself if your phone is under warranty (excluding the warranty period)
-Just go to download mode and you will see: KNOX WARRANTY VOID: [if it is 0x0, than it you are still under warranty, but if it says 0x1, you are not.]
Yeah, you should go to the place you have bought the phone from, if none of the above steps worked for you.
Good Luck.

I looked at the links you sent me and I searched the samsung site but I could not find that PIT file. I bought it back into my local Verizon store and they gave me a new S4 Mini. The tech didn't say much about why it broke, he only said that it was still under warranty so I was covered. To avoid something like this happening again I wanted to disable updates on my new S4 Mini. I rooted my new phone, purchased Titanium Backup, and Froze SDM. Is there anything else I have to do?

droid2501 said:
I looked at the links you sent me and I searched the samsung site but I could not find that PIT file. I bought it back into my local Verizon store and they gave me a new S4 Mini. The tech didn't say much about why it broke, he only said that it was still under warranty so I was covered. To avoid something like this happening again I wanted to disable updates on my new S4 Mini. I rooted my new phone, purchased Titanium Backup, and Froze SDM. Is there anything else I have to do?
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You got the same version of your previous phone?

Yes, that's all they would do for free. They did offer me a Droid Turbo for and extra $100.00 but I really don't like the large phones they're coming out with these days so I declined.

Then you shouldn't get OTA Updates. I don't think that it was needed since the problem you got earlier was because of a faulty firmware from Verizon, which is unlikely or your phone had no battery while your phone was updating.

Rooting a Verizon Samsung Note 4. HELP!!!!

I'm trying to root my Note 4 that is currently running 5.1.1 and im using Odin3 - 3.10.6 and CF-Auto-Root-trltevzw-trltevzw-smn910v.tar.md5.
I try running it and cannot get passed the FAIL! i get the text below:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CF-Auto-Root-trltevzw-trltevzw-smn910v.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Same problem here. My understanding after doing a lot of research is that with the boot-loader locked we can not root using CF-Auto-Root. So currently and for the foreseeable future you, I, and all the other lucky souls with the SMN-910V are screwed! Verizon are bastards and that is about all I have to say about that...

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JustaBowla said:
Same problem here. My understanding after doing a lot of research is that with the boot-loader locked we can not root using CF-Auto-Root. So currently and for the foreseeable future you, I, and all the other lucky souls with the SMN-910V are screwed! Verizon are bastards and that is about all I have to say about that...
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There is not permanent root for the retail Verizon Note 4. Nor the AT&T Note 4. There are still developers working on it. It is that the boot-loader is locked and in the boot loader is a verifying routine/program call DM-verity. It looks for a key or something ( i am not programmer just a power user) and with this routine and verification process, if the key is not found you can not write to the /system directory. It is in read only mode. With out the System directory being writable, you can't have root.

I believe the boot loader on the Verizon S4 was also locked, but it was still rootable. I still have my S4 from before I got my Note 4, and there was a way to root it. I basically kept it stock, with the only notable difference being the hotspot icon in the notification panel. I'm not sure how it was done, but maybe, and I understand this is a BIG maybe, someone could look into how it was done on that phone and do something similar with ours. Like the last user in the last post, I'm no programmer, just someone who loves Android and still gets plenty of use out my phone, even though we can't root it yet, so I apologize if I'm way off here. Possibly just grasping at straws

A simple search of the Forums will show you many posts stating that the Note 4 does NOT have Permanent Root. Only the Developer Edition has Perm Root.

And after that search of the forums, if you read the posts you'll see what they have already tried. Needless to say those are very long threads.
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app

RedsonRising said:
And after that search of the forums, if you read the posts you'll see what they have already tried. Needless to say those are very long threads.
Sent from my SM-N910V using XDA Free mobile app
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Yep... I think that a lot of folks are just now buying this device and are bypassing the older threads altogether.
C'mon folks. S E A R C H.

The note3 has root, and is very similar to the Note4. I was lucky enough to sell my retail Note4 when it was new. It sold for almost what it cost for the Note4 Dev edition. Nowdays, when I see a dev ed Note4 go up on Ebay, it goes for $500-$900. This might be the last phone I buy for a long time. Honestly, if I can't get a phone with a replaceable battery, mSD card slot and root, then I might as well get an iPhone. At least Apple is able to keep Verizon from putting uninstallable crapware on their phone, and they do a good job in curating a good user experience.