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[Q] Failed Sprint Note 2 Root Stuck in Loop, Dev not answering

I attempted a root on Samsung Note 2 Sprint version (in white). Followed all steps, however phone got stuck in a reboot loop right after I put the option 2 (root only) Odin step in. Sprint ver LPH889 (I believe that is what Odin is calling it, option 72). Toolkit used was ADB 4.1.0.
Original symptoms were that the Android updater was looping trying to load everything; being new I made it worse and tried recoveries and reloads which also failed. Now it boots, goes to splash, circling blue oval image and...it stays there.
Good news: I have access to download mode and recovery reset mode (including sideloading).
Bad news: every thread I've followed has given me an issue.
I have recovery access but I need some idea of where to go from here and searches have shown near but not exact symptoms. I have unplugged it from the pc, removed the battery, done a factory reset, attempted to reflash via Odin (root) attempted to reflash stock via Odin and so far I am still stuck in a reboot loop. Windows detects the phone but shows a problem in device manager because possibly it won't stop rebooting. Any help you can provide is appreciated and if at all possible I need to recover some form of working phone here, and soon. My girl needs it for work and Sprint's network in my area barely works from day to day (which they admit but don't credit my account for). This phone has problems sending/receiving calls, they claim it's fine, and I was forced to try a root to get some form of working device. That failed too.
I'm a newb at this...it's been years since I flashed a phone (Razor v3), so...any help would be appreciated, otherwise I have to crawl to sprint/samsung and get it replaced, which I don't want to do. Thanks.

doesitwork? said:
I attempted a root on Samsung Note 2 Sprint version (in white). Followed all steps, however phone got stuck in a reboot loop right after I put the option 2 (root only) Odin step in. Sprint ver LPH889 (I believe that is what Odin is calling it, option 72). Toolkit used was ADB 4.1.0.
Original symptoms were that the Android updater was looping trying to load everything; being new I made it worse and tried recoveries and reloads which also failed. Now it boots, goes to splash, circling blue oval image and...it stays there.
Good news: I have access to download mode and recovery reset mode (including sideloading).
Bad news: every thread I've followed has given me an issue.
I have recovery access but I need some idea of where to go from here and searches have shown near but not exact symptoms. I have unplugged it from the pc, removed the battery, done a factory reset, attempted to reflash via Odin (root) attempted to reflash stock via Odin and so far I am still stuck in a reboot loop. Windows detects the phone but shows a problem in device manager because possibly it won't stop rebooting. Any help you can provide is appreciated and if at all possible I need to recover some form of working phone here, and soon. My girl needs it for work and Sprint's network in my area barely works from day to day (which they admit but don't credit my account for). This phone has problems sending/receiving calls, they claim it's fine, and I was forced to try a root to get some form of working device. That failed too.
I'm a newb at this...it's been years since I flashed a phone (Razor v3), so...any help would be appreciated, otherwise I have to crawl to sprint/samsung and get it replaced, which I don't want to do. Thanks.
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What method are you using to root.....I used the "toolkit" and had no problems at all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957155....try this if you haven't already

vel7wil said:
What method are you using to root.....I used the "toolkit" and had no problems at all.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1957155....try this if you haven't already
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I thought it would to but I did not want to dig through 70+ pages of the thread when searching failed...unless I really needed to. Most of it is old and doesn't apply.
I was directed by the referenced Youtube vid. I used the options referenced for the phone in this thread with that toolkit. I backed up existing files (not as one unit, but internal files and I think OS), went for the option 2, followed the instructions and things went great through odin...until android went to update and started looping with the 'updating files' percentages. At that point I tried to restore to basic and started clearing caches and such and that is how I got to where I am.
When that failed I started looking at the leaked stock flash and that failed on shoot.ini which that guy never addressed because he thought his international version was all versions (that's why I choose 'doesitwork?' as screen name ). So i'm down to sideloading or something. I really need guidance, and I emailed the toolkit author but I'm still waiting on a reply.
Any thoughts?

doesitwork? said:
I thought it would to but I did not want to dig through 70+ pages of the thread when searching failed...unless I really needed to. Most of it is old and doesn't apply.
I was directed by the referenced Youtube vid. I used the options referenced for the phone in this thread with that toolkit. I backed up existing files (not as one unit, but internal files and I think OS), went for the option 2, followed the instructions and things went great through odin...until android went to update and started looping with the 'updating files' percentages. At that point I tried to restore to basic and started clearing caches and such and that is how I got to where I am.
When that failed I started looking at the leaked stock flash and that failed on shoot.ini which that guy never addressed because he thought his international version was all versions (that's why I choose 'doesitwork?' as screen name ). So i'm down to sideloading or something. I really need guidance, and I emailed the toolkit author but I'm still waiting on a reply.
Any thoughts?
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When used the toolkit a year ago, I found that I had to turned off all firewalls and antivirus apps for it to work properly. Once I did that it worked fine....give it a shot...can't hurt......might even be able to repair what you've done so far.....Good Luck!!!

I'll give this my best shot...download a rooted rom from the development section and place it on your SD card.
Download toolkit from here (I take no credit for this) http://d-h.st/iu0
Put phone in download mode.
Open ODIN and uncheck "auto reboot". Then click "PDA" and add the .tar file (recovery).
Plug phone into PC (make sure to have samsung drivers installed).
Once ODIN sees the phone you can click "start".
When the recovery flash is complete, pull your battery to ensure power down.
Boot into recovery : volume up, home, power all at the same time.
Flash rooted rom.

Toolkit is an extra and unnecessary step.
http://rwilco12.com/downloads.php?d...ung Galaxy Note II (SPH-L900)/Stock ROMs/MC2/
Grab the one click flavor of choice. Use the one with 1090526 in the name as that's the full version.
Open in windows, put phone in download mode and flash. Easy Peasy.
Let me know if you have any issues with this.

Sorry for the late reply, I had some issues with the "catchpa".
The one click fix worked like a charm, thank you! I will soon be making a contrib to the site. It's a shame I couldn't root as easily :laugh: .
I know the level of work that goes into this stuff and the desire to keep on top of new gear while maintaining support for the old and I appreciate the community coming to my aid, so again, thank you!

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doesitwork? said:
Sorry for the late reply, I had some issues with the "catchpa".
The one click fix worked like a charm, thank you! I will soon be making a contrib to the site. It's a shame I couldn't root as easily :laugh: .
I know the level of work that goes into this stuff and the desire to keep on top of new gear while maintaining support for the old and I appreciate the community coming to my aid, so again, thank you!
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It is usually a pretty common courtesy to hit the "thanks button" when someone helps you out.
I am not at all trying to be mean, just letting you know.

garwynn said:
Toolkit is an extra and unnecessary step.
http://rwilco12.com/downloads.php?d...ung Galaxy Note II (SPH-L900)/Stock ROMs/MC2/
Grab the one click flavor of choice. Use the one with 1090526 in the name as that's the full version.
Open in windows, put phone in download mode and flash. Easy Peasy.
Let me know if you have any issues with this.
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hello @garwynn im trying to do this same thing.. its been so long since ive odin'd, how would i put TWRP on this now after these steps? i tried goomanager and that didnt work. (couldnt find recovery) and i tried flashing in stock recovery and got a fail . im kind of lost right now and am wondering if there is another way or do i have to do the toolkit? thanks
edit: for some reason, the tool kit links have been pulled by a mod. ..but this video helped me get twrp back. phew. zedomax to the rescue.. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7leb9OznhqY

[Q] Odin can't read PIT

Phone Stats
Sprint Galaxy S3 (SPH-L710)
Cyanogenmod 10.2 (Stable)
Last ROM update flash was months ago, no issues
TWRP latest
Can not get into recovery
Can get into download mode (using HOME+VOL-DOWN+POWER)
Using Odin 3 (1.85)
Phone was sitting on table, just started boot looping.
Tried to flash (everything) - stock Sprint image, CM ROM, etc.
Odin fails when it gets to reading the PIT information.
I looked everywhere for a Sprint GS3 PIT file, only found one, but it was labeled "i710" (probably by accident) and did not work.
If anyone has or can dump an image of their partition information (PIT) I would be extremely grateful, and willing to compensate you, because I'm an Android developer and kinda need my phone =)
More information:
Yes drivers are all installed and working. Phone is recognized as usual on three different laptops.
Yes phone was charged at least over 80% when trying anything.
Yes, tried multiple cables and USB ports (esp. powered ones) - phone connects fine.
Brought it to Sprint - they actually tried to flash it for me (nice guys!) but the software denied b/c of the custom binary.
Yes, I read every post here/elsewhere containing the keywords "PIT", "S3", and "brick" - many solutions would work, except for the fact that Odin won't get past reading the PIT.
No, I didn't do anything dumb like flashing GSM, international, custom crap, or by checking "repartition" or anything like that.
Not using any custom kernel or anything else - only the recovery (TWRP) and ROM (CM10) are custom.
Even more information (yes, I'm desperate!):
I tried all methods I could find - literally days worth of searching - including reinstalling the drivers, installing drivers while in download mode, connecting from Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1, and Linux (Ubuntu - Mint).
Tried flashing stock recovery.
Tried flashing stock Sprint/Samsung image.
Tried flashing various PIT files claiming to be Sprint SGS3.
I basically gave in and was going to buy a new phone, but the dude at Sprint even said "this is fixable - you just need that PIT file", so I'd like to give it one last try before calling it. The phone really has been good to me, otherwise.
Any help is greatly appreciated! If you read all of this, you're a saint =)

Adding Odin output

CorporalMaxSterling said:
Adding Odin output
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Relevant thread for anyone following:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=48376031#post48376031

DELETE: I see you have another thread about this already
sent from my GS3

joeyhdownsouth said:
DELETE: I see you have another thread about this already
sent from my GS3
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Thanks. That's real helpful. It's not my thread, it's a related one I found after I posted, and this info is still relevant.

[Q] Set Up Has Stopped Working...Help?

So I rooted my Note 8, and was deleting the bloatware when I think what I did is I deleted something that should not have been deleted.
The tablet reset, and was stuck on the pulsing SAMSUNG screen. I did a hard reset and it brought me through the setup wizard, and at the end I recieve the error "Unforunately, The Setup Wizard Has Stopped Working". After this, the main screen is still blank, although the drop down settings menu is still there.
I have done factory reset, re-flashed ODIN, had it delete the entire cache and reset...still doing the same thing.
Any advice on this? Thanks!

dearsergio said:
So I rooted my Note 8, and was deleting the bloatware when I think what I did is I deleted something that should not have been deleted.
The tablet reset, and was stuck on the pulsing SAMSUNG screen. I did a hard reset and it brought me through the setup wizard, and at the end I recieve the error "Unforunately, The Setup Wizard Has Stopped Working". After this, the main screen is still blank, although the drop down settings menu is still there.
I have done factory reset, re-flashed ODIN, had it delete the entire cache and reset...still doing the same thing.
Any advice on this? Thanks!
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You need to flash a proper factory ROM to recover. You probably deleted a system file, anything you delete in root will not recover from a factory reset.
I suggest being more careful when you recover to stock.
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!

gooberdude said:
You need to flash a proper factory ROM to recover. You probably deleted a system file, anything you delete in root will not recover from a factory reset.
I suggest being more careful when you recover to stock.
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!
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Yeah I understand I wasn't as careful as I should have been. A factory ROM meaning like the entire OS?
I think i found the proper Kit Kat ROM, downloading that now.

Well, I guess you are already further along than I thought. I guess a custom rom would do, just I thought you wanted stock.
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!

gooberdude said:
Well, I guess you are already further along than I thought. I guess a custom rom would do, just I thought you wanted stock.
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!
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I'm DLing flexbeam too which is going much faster, so I'll probably flash that one first and see if that solves my issues. If I feel like a change I'll see if that KitKat file I downloaded works well.
Thank you!

dearsergio said:
I'm DLing flexbeam too which is going much faster, so I'll probably flash that one first and see if that solves my issues. If I feel like a change I'll see if that KitKat file I downloaded works well.
Thank you!
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Now I'm confused. I downloaded the FLEXBEAM ROM but it is a Disc Image file. I assumed it would be a MD5 / TAR file that I could use with ODIN to flash to my device. I'm not sure what to do with this Disc Image file. The directions on the thread I downloaded it from are very vague, they just say "flash to device".

I am so confused. None of these custom ROMS are .tar files that ODIN can open. I know I am missing something but none of the installation instructions are idiot proof.
I tried to find the original firmware to install on the device but I cannot for the LIFE of me find a US version. There is every other country in the world but U.S. What I would really like to do is upgrade to KIT KAT but I can't find any firmware for my model/region.
It's starting to make me crazy. I need some help here.

dearsergio said:
Now I'm confused. I downloaded the FLEXBEAM ROM but it is a Disc Image file. I assumed it would be a MD5 / TAR file that I could use with ODIN to flash to my device. I'm not sure what to do with this Disc Image file. The directions on the thread I downloaded it from are very vague, they just say "flash to device".
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Did you by any change extract the tar file??? If so that would be your problem, you have to put that zip file on your SD card and "Flash" with CUSTOM recovery (Philz or TWRP) on your DEVICE, go to INSTALL ZIP and locate the file, select the zip and it will be Flashed on your device.
NOT with Odin.
AND DO NOT extract that file!!!
dearsergio said:
I tried to find the original firmware to install on the device but I cannot for the LIFE of me find a US version. There is every other country in the world but U.S. What I would really like to do is upgrade to KIT KAT but I can't find any firmware for my model/region.
It's starting to make me crazy. I need some help here.
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Assuming you have the WIFI ONLY N5110 device you can go here http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-N5110 for Stock Firmware look far "XAR" this will be the "US version" download the file and use Odin to flash it to your device and you be all set to go.
Here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ you can also find Stock Firmware they don't have "XAR version" here but the "BTU" will work also as that is the "UK version".
Hoping this helps
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium

This is the US version... for some reason sammobile lists it as Cellular South

DizzyDen said:
This is the US version... for some reason sammobile lists it as Cellular South
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Yes this is correct XAR = Cellular South = US version, this is what confuses the hell out of a lot of people, ya would think they could come up with an easier code
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium

DizzyDen said:
This is the US version... for some reason sammobile lists it as Cellular South
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Ya, don't get it, but it works.
Sent from my SPH-L710 using xda app-developers app

I tried flashing 4.2.2 but I got a failure through ODIN about 80% of the way through.
I will give a custom ROM a shot as well, but it's looking like this might become a 300$ paperweight. Oops!

dearsergio said:
I tried flashing 4.2.2 but I got a failure through ODIN about 80% of the way through.
I will give a custom ROM a shot as well, but it's looking like this might become a 300$ paperweight. Oops!
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You should have used saferoot.zip after setting USB debugging enabled. Way too many Note 8.0 peeps following the leader on rooting through Odin. It is not the best way to root, nor is it 100% fool proof.
I don't know if you have done anything before you rooted, such as flashing a custom recovery, or flashing a custom ROM.
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!

gooberdude said:
You should have used saferoot.zip after setting USB debugging enabled. Way too many Note 8.0 peeps following the leader on rooting through Odin. It is not the best way to root, nor is it 100% fool proof.
I don't know if you have done anything before you rooted, such as flashing a custom recovery, or flashing a custom ROM.
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!
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I did nothing. I rooted, then I used titanium backup to delete the bloatware. I remember specifically deleting something that had to do with Yahoo before my device reset itself and got stuck in the infinite loop.
Can you give me a little more insight into Saferoot?

Unfortunately, it now has "Firmware update encountered an issue" error, and it is flashing.
I can get it to the download menu, still flashing, but I'm out of ideas.
Thanks for all your help! Maybe I'll sell it to a blind kid.

dearsergio said:
I did nothing. I rooted, then I used titanium backup to delete the bloatware. I remember specifically deleting something that had to do with Yahoo before my device reset itself and got stuck in the infinite loop.
Can you give me a little more insight into Saferoot?
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Do a search on saferoot... I don't have a link but I did put a download on one of the threads in the Note 8.0 sections... Q&A I think.
Make sure you have Odin 3.07, have your note 8.0 set to download in recovery.
Use the proper stock ROM for your note.
Make sure your USB cable is good. A few have had Odin issues with some USB cables. Also I have replaced my Samsung cable twice, now I use only Sony/Ericson and Blackberry as they seem to be more durable and much longer and can fast charge with the Samsung charger without any issues.
You should be able to flash the replacement ROM and set USB Debug on to root with Saferoot.
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!

gooberdude said:
Do a search on saferoot... I don't have a link but I did put a download on one of the threads in the Note 8.0 sections... Q&A I think.
Make sure you have Odin 3.07, have your note 8.0 set to download in recovery.
Use the proper stock ROM for your note.
Make sure your USB cable is good. A few have had Odin issues with some USB cables. Also I have replaced my Samsung cable twice, now I use only Sony/Ericson and Blackberry as they seem to be more durable and much longer and can fast charge with the Samsung charger without any issues.
You should be able to flash the replacement ROM and set USB Debug on to root with Saferoot.
GT-N5110 & GT-N5120 - 64GB 633x on board, Status Official on SafeRooted OEM ROMs with Wanam Xposed and RootCloak. The only way to fly 8+ hours!
This badboy don't play with Play & Triangle away!
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Thanks for the help but I can't even run saferoot. The only screens I can access are the Firmware Error message and the ODIN Mode download screen, neither which will get through saferoot. I tried flashing the stock ROM again, and I got a failure once more.

dearsergio said:
Thanks for the help but I can't even run saferoot. The only screens I can access are the Firmware Error message and the ODIN Mode download screen, neither which will get through saferoot. I tried flashing the stock ROM again, and I got a failure once more.
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What model do you have???
Because if you download the proper firmware for your Model!!! You should NOT be getting a firmware error.
And once AGAIN do NOT extract the downloaded file!!! Place that file in the PDA slot of Odin let it MD5 check and hit start.
Hoping this helps
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium

Harjan112 said:
What model do you have???
Because if you download the proper firmware for your Model!!! You should NOT be getting a firmware error.
And once AGAIN do NOT extract the downloaded file!!! Place that file in the PDA slot of Odin let it MD5 check and hit start.
Hoping this helps
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium
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Yeah, it was the correct firmware. 5110.
I think I'm SOL!

dearsergio said:
I think I'm SOL!
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No, your not!
Write down the exact steps you take and we'll see where it goes wrong.
And just for giggles, re-download that firmware again you might have a bad download.
Once it is downloaded extract it ONCE!!! it will create a folder with the MD5 file.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using xda premium

[Q] Note 2 Root fails - seems like I've tried everything.

Ok, first of all, new to rooting and all that follows. However, I'm not new to forums and if this is in the wrong category, or if I overlooked a similar post, I am sorry. Feel free to redirect me to wherever you see fit. I know just too well how similar posts can be annoying, but I feel like I've exhausted Googlesearching and looked everywhere I can think of.
So, I have a Note II. N7100, Android 4.4.2 and I want to root it. Googlesearching has found me a lot of nice looking ROMs, and besides looks the added functions tempt me. Wont be long until I upgrade to a Note 4 or 5 anyway, figure I might as well. For what its worth, I live in Norway, and AT&T does not exist over here, nor does any other major american carrier. USB debugging was on the entire time.
I got the Odin V3.10, and appropriate clockworksmod files, and thought everything was peaches. Into download mode (after backing up ofc), Odin finds it, I upload everything and Odin says "PASS" in nice, green letters. When it reboots, it looks the same as before, but.. "Unfortunately, SuperUser has stopped", Titanium backup does not work since it apparently isnt rooted. Root Checker says the same. However, when checking for updates my phone displays "The operating system on your device has been modified in an unautorized way. Try downloading software updates using Samsung KIES on your PC, or visit a customer service center."
Read alot about devices having to be unlocked from carrier, however all google searches on "how to check for carrier lock on Note 2" yields numbersequences I have to input into the dialler and dial. None of the sequences give anything other than "Connection problem or invalid MMI code". I honestly dont remember if its carrier locked or not.
I came across an article here on XDA saying that with the later versions of android, KNOX has become an issue when trying to root, but someone had found a way around it. I downloaded MJ5BLPatch.tar.md5, uploaded to my phone via Odin, and here it fails, looses connection with the device and cant reconnect. Phone displays something alon the lines of "Invalid magic code" or the similar in red text.
I am the newb here, looking for help, and if I screwed up big somewhere I am cool with a little flaming. I just want to squeeze this for what use I can before upgrading, and probably rooting that too.
Any help as to how I can root it and load custom ROMs? I appreciate any and all help, sincerely.

Forget that MJ5 bootloader related stuff.
Reflash CWM using Odin and untick auto reboot, run through and reboot manually.
After reboot into recovery flash SuperSu.zip, start supersu after reboot system and disable knox by following the advices from app.

Thank you very much. i feel exceedingly stupid, I had been using the guide found on Note2root.com, when I applied step by step from this guide (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2143479) everything worked out. hope this may be of help to anyone having the same issues.
Again, thank you very much for your help.

Note 7 SM-N930F bricked / / need help!

I flashed TWRP with odin.
After that I was not able to boot or start recovery.
Only download mode is possible.
In download mode it shows
warranty void 1 (0x030c)
I also cannot flash anything in odin anymore.
After initializing, it immidiatly stops with the error:
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (DeviceInfo)
Can anybody help me, how to get this beautiful phone running again?
Thanks so much!
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TEKHD

bill340 said:
I flashed TWRP with odin.
After that I was not able to boot or start recovery.
Only download mode is possible.
In download mode it shows
warranty void 1 (0x030c)
I also cannot flash anything in odin anymore.
After initializing, it immidiatly stops with the error:
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (DeviceInfo)
Can anybody help me, how to get this beautiful phone running again?
Thanks so much!
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This member is talking about this.
TEKHD
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try to download the firmware from http://samfirm.net/threads/official-rom-full-galaxy-note-7-sm-n930f-n930fxxu1apg7-xxv-23-07-2016.98/ and try to flash via odin.
Never ever try to flash anything till the time there is no evidence of success.

I tried that, but the problem is that I always get this error in Odin when trying to flash...

Did you check OEM unlock before you flash as per the instructions? not doing so will result in a boot loop.

Try different cable and USB port. I had trouble with both that had me running in circles.
Sent from my SM-N910T using Tapatalk

Yes, I did OEM unlock before the flash.
Different cable and USB port makes no difference...

Usually when I have issues I try to uninstall all drivers related to phones and only install the one I need. Then after a restart and forcing the phone into Odin I'm able to flash without issues.

It might be failing because of a Partition size error. Have you tried the Samfirm Tool to download a firmware from your region?
Have you tried Emergency Device Recovery from SmartSwitch PC ?
Also, I'm doubtful whether this is a new trick up from Samsung's sleeve. This Phone is still new, so it's quite a learning process. Maybe Samsung has implemented something to block these unofficial flash attempts. However I thank you taking the risk and trying the recovery first.

Can you help me, where I can get this?
Have you tried Emergency Device Recovery from SmartSwitch PC ?

bill340 said:
Can you help me, where I can get this?
Have you tried Emergency Device Recovery from SmartSwitch PC ?
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Download and install SmartSwitch for PC. Then follow this Video.

I really have no luck here...
Any idea?
Googled already, but did not really find anything besides reinstalling...

I dont think theres a fix for this issue yet. There's also no subtantiated literature in the larger cummunity pertaining to rooting the Note 7.
I am guessing this is an additional precaution taken by Samsung therefore the rooting process needs a very specific set of steps in order to circumnavigate the systems Sammy has put in place. The thread itself says WIP, so I applaud you for your courage.
Nonetheless my suggestion is to instead of waiting for an answer which no one can provide, go to Sammy and bull**** to them that u plugged in the computer and it became a brick.
Theres is no possible senario whereby the internet can help you because we know next to nothing about Note 7.
I sincerely hope that you can come out of the situation with a working Note 7 in your hands whilst not burning a hole in your wallet due to the repairs. God-speed my friend, God-speed.

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I really have no luck here...
Any idea?
Googled already, but did not really find anything besides reinstalling...
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This seems to be an issue in your drivers, Please uninstall all samsung related and flash box related (if exists) in your PC and try installing it again.
Alternatively, you can just walk into a Samsung Care store and get it done while you wait.

I did that already... No luck. I will try on a different pm next.

Bill sad to see this happened to you
I am exactly coming for the same forum and was following the same steps thought u were, but u took one more step forward and flashed the vitanamese firmware, your phone just messed up there. Was actually about to do the same thing but then read your comments. My phone starts but with errors and has battery drainage , i havent lost anything as it is still virgin and havent transfered anything to it yet. Will wait probably 4 to 5 days more for the official firmwares to release and fire it in.
Sorry to say but u had become the test subject...
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The recovery mode cannot be accessed, no matter how hard you try
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I just was in the Samsung Care Center in Singapore with my bricked phone.
After 1 hour waiting time, a Samsung guy explained me, that they cannot do anything about it, because they don't have parts ? for this phone in Singapore because it was not launched yet and also there is no international warranty on it.
He had no idea about any software recovery or anything and suggested to get back to Dubai, where I got the phone from.
Really a bad Customerservice experience.
I also want to thank all of you for your great help and suggestions!
I think I will send the phone back to the store in Dubai now.

Well tht will be a good choice
But if u give it three more days and wait for the official firmwares to release would save you some time.
I am still following up with it.
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I really doubt, that this will help, since I cannot flash anything in odin. After initialization I always get the error "FAIL (DeviceInfo)"

bill340 said:
I just was in the Samsung Care Center in Singapore with my bricked phone.
After 1 hour waiting time, a Samsung guy explained me, that they cannot do anything about it, because they don't have parts ? for this phone in Singapore because it was not launched yet and also there is no international warranty on it.
He had no idea about any software recovery or anything and suggested to get back to Dubai, where I got the phone from.
Really a bad Customerservice experience.
I also want to thank all of you for your great help and suggestions!
I think I will send the phone back to the store in Dubai now.
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Same here in (Dubai) Mate, They don't even have the parts, or Tools to open the device up. If you remember me, I screwed up my Note 7 a week back, Just after two days from launch, and I still didn't receive it. They are still unable to sort it out.
I'm sure when a proper firmware for XSG (Dubai - Same as your device) and a proper ODIN is released to flash the Note 7, this will be a piece of a cake. Just hope for the best, As just like you - I too took a leap of faith and did something stupid.
Anyway, Wishing you luck !

I am not sure if this will help....
What happens when you try a older version of Odin?
Its worked for me in the past, with my s6 edge.