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[FIX] Release: 3-button combo fix for any firmware version

Yesterday Samsung released a update for Bell GT-I9000M which fixed the missing 3-button combo issue (i.e faulty secondary bootloader, SBL).
Unfortunately the fix is currently only available to Bell customers thru Kies, so a registry hack and excess flashing is needed to update the bootloader to another variants.
I have been working on a new P-SBL Redbend fix, but unfortunately I bricked my phone (three times actually ) while testing it.
It seems that Redbend cannot program multiple blocks in a single run, unless the OTA commands are used (they are currently unknown). I could program the two blocks but the phone turned in a brick after succesfull programming. The reason is unknown.
Thats why I decided to revert back to Odin method.
With the newest method it is unnecessary to flash XWJM5 firmware in first, as the compatible Primitive Bootloader is included in the same package and will be updated at the same time with the Secondary Bootloader.
So here is the procedure (once again):
Preparations: Make sure you have the drivers installed (i.e Kies is recognizing the phone), adb available and "USB Debugging" turned on in "Settings -> Applications -> Development" menu. Type *#0228# in the dialer and check Voltage value (without USB plugged in) is atleast 3800(mV).
1. Unplug the phone from the computer (if connected)
2. Kill all Kies related software (tray agent, etc)
3. Start Odin3 v1.3 Downloader
4. Plug in the phone to the computer
5. Start a new command prompt and navigate to the folder / drive where adb is located.
If you haven´t downloaded adb yet, get it here.
6. Type "adb reboot download" to the command prompt and press enter.
7. Move to Odin3 v1.3 downloader and select the "Aries_P-SBL.tar.md5" as PDA file. Make sure "Phone Bootloader Update" is ticked and re-partition is unticked. Do not select any other files but "Aries_P-SBL.tar.md5".
8. Press "Start" button to launch the update process. It will take around three seconds to complete. After the update phone will reboot automatically.
Download the fix: GT-I9000_P-SBL_RCVDL_FIX_ODIN.7z
Both bootloaders are the latest version and therefore compatible with each other.
UPDATE 10/02/2010: Previous methods replaced with the latest (& the safest). ZERO bricks reported so far.
UPDATE 10/18/2010: If you don't want to read, then skip to message 124 of this topic to get the version compatible for your phone, and read all messages that follow for all other releases.

Wow you champ! this should make lot's of people happy.. mine works fine...

Fantastic! worked like a charm! Nice one Richthofen!!

Try a T-Mobile Phone.
Flash is ok Phone goes Black for Reboot and don´t come back.
Powerbutton not working...

Richthofen said:
Phoenixdigital tested the version and for some reason he "semi-bricked" his phone. There is no obvious reason why this happened.
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Two things I didn't do from your instructions
1. didn't tick repartition
2. Only had Odin 1.0 (I think that is where is FAILED)
At least I know what to do if my phone comes back neutered.

GREAT NEWS!
So I assume that this method will also work on the international version of i9000, which was sold in europ and asia as far as I know.
Am I right? Anyone test it on an international version i9000 yet?

uveX said:
Try a T-Mobile Phone.
Flash is ok Phone goes Black for Reboot and don´t come back.
Powerbutton not working...
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uVex, but you did not use this method am I correct? You used KIES?
Like you said in the other thread: "Just try it with a German T-Mobile Galaxy.
I use Kies to make the Update. After flash phone goes black and stay black "

Is there someone who succeed to install this fix on a Belgian "Proximus" device.

the answer is probably obvious, but this fix should work for every firmware, and having installed a lagfix (RyanZA 2.3in my case) does not matter either ?

Lagfix will not change anything.
This fix writes only BML4 partition.

thought so, but thanks for confirming.

2 phones.
1 kies
2 odin
Both bricked
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

uveX said:
2 phones.
1 kies
2 odin
Both bricked
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk
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If Kies updates fail too then you have something wrong with your computer.

Hi there,
I wonder if anybody tried with a I9000XXJM1 model ?

funghi1970 said:
Hi there,
I wonder if anybody tried with a I9000XXJM1 model ?
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2x
They both had official I9000XXJM1/I9000OXAJM1

SuperVirusQ said:
GREAT NEWS!
So I assume that this method will also work on the international version of i9000, which was sold in europ and asia as far as I know.
Am I right? Anyone test it on an international version i9000 yet?
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I wasn't aware that there were i9000s outside of Bell's that had 3-button broken...

will this change my original branded firmware or is only the 1 file that needs to be updated?

It won´t touch the rom at all.

Richthofen 2 different computers....
Dont think its the computer. Befor the odin brick is flashed jph to the phone via kies...
So there must be something with the tmobile germany phones
Sent from my GT-I9000 using Tapatalk

Richthofen said:
2x
They both had official I9000XXJM1/I9000OXAJM1
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Any RomManager or Root installed ?

[FACTORY STOCK] GS4 Stock Firmware Odin Package- Original Factory ROM

This will only work for Windows!
Downloads
Get the Odin Flashing Tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Get this Firmware Package (very large): http://www.hotfile.com/dl/210140535/c7c4d28/I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip.html
mirror: http://storagecow.eu/index.php?dir=Xda/AT&T+S4/Stock+Odin/
mirror: http://www.135.a.hostable.me/public/I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip
Instructions
extract I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip in your downloads folder
Open Odin
Click PDA
Navigate to where you extracted the firmware and select it
Hold Volume Down + Home + Power until your device enters Download(Odin) Mode, then press volume up.
Connect the device to the computer and hit Start in Odin.
Stand back from the device and the computer until its complete.
Flashing Tips
Always use a GOOD USB cable, preferably stock.
Always use a good USB port in the back of the computer.
Always set the device in a good position where it will not become disconnected or disturbed.
Above all, Always use Heimdall over Odin when it becomes available. It's not available yet.
How to make a firmware like this
I was actually uploading a copy from my own computer obtained via exploit from bfielding's device, and I decided to try kies. The official package is a much better idea. Samsung Kies requires that you put in your model and serial, then it downloads the firmware in an encrypted package, extracts it, flashes it and deletes it. There's a short window where you can get in and grab the firmware.
Kies downloads to a temporary file called (in my case) C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####.tmp (where # is an integer less than 10). When the firmware is extracted, it goes into a new folder called C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####\. Yank that and put it on hotfile .

Nice work as always sir!
Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I317 using xda premium

Just checked. The download for this is available on sammobile.com/firmware. It wasn't there a couple of hours ago, well sometime this afternoon.

creepyncrawly said:
Just checked. The download for this is available on sammobile.com/firmware. It wasn't there a couple of hours ago, well sometime this afternoon.
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There was alot going on and I had multiple windows up. I created one in Linux from bfielding's device, was uploading it to hotfile, uploading one from Kies, and was sent this link too somewhere in the mix. I guess I lost my upload link. Oh well, looks like we're using the Sammobile version.

creepyncrawly said:
Just checked. The download for this is available on sammobile.com/firmware. It wasn't there a couple of hours ago, well sometime this afternoon.
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I was waiting for it too.
Uploading it to my Server now for Faster download

Your a beast Adam!
Deviance runs in the blood...
BMS fueled.
4.2.2

we will make it a mirror link for faster download

Does this mean if we screw up we can go back to stock

Bradl79 said:
Does this mean if we screw up we can go back to stock
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Yes this is exactly what it means
sgh-i747(d2att)(sgs3) on latest cm10.1 or ultimatum

Bradl79 said:
Does this mean if we screw up we can go back to stock
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Yes thats the idea.

Rock on Adam, rock on! :good:

AdamOutler said:
Yes thats the idea.
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@AdamOutler, based on your video on the other thread, the motherboard of the ATT and the TMo version of the S4 are the same, does it mean that if flash the TMo version of the ROM on the ATT it may unlock the bootloader or are those two distinctive matters ?

CarpeNoctem said:
@AdamOutler, based on your video on the other thread, the motherboard of the ATT and the TMo version of the S4 are the same, does it mean that if flash the TMo version of the ROM on the ATT it may unlock the bootloader or are those two distinctive matters ?
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NO! the signatures are different. You'll brick your device, but I'm not sure to what extent.

Ninja'd

I was just talking to my friend who works at Koodo (Canada). They receive their S4s tomorrow, and I had make sure he places a hold on one of them for me!
Using the steps you provided in your OP, I'll upload Koodo's ROM tomorrow!

THANK YOU!!
AdamOutler said:
This will only work for Windows!
Downloads
Get the Odin Flashing Tool: http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1168421&d=1341114315
Get this Firmware Package (very large): http://www.hotfile.com/dl/210140535/c7c4d28/I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip.html
Instructions
extract I337UCUAMDB_I337ATTAMDB_ATT.zip in your downloads folder
Open Odin
Click PDA
Navigate to where you extracted the firmware and select it
Hold Volume Down + Home + Power until your device enters Download(Odin) Mode, then press volume up.
Connect the device to the computer and hit Start in Odin.
Stand back from the device and the computer until its complete.
Flashing Tips
Always use a GOOD USB cable, preferably stock.
Always use a good USB port in the back of the computer.
Always set the device in a good position where it will not become disconnected or disturbed.
Above all, Always use Heimdall over Odin when it becomes available. It's not available yet.
How to make a firmware like this
I was actually uploading a copy from my own computer obtained via exploit from bfielding's device, and I decided to try kies. The official package is a much better idea. Samsung Kies requires that you put in your model and serial, then it downloads the firmware in an encrypted package, extracts it, flashes it and deletes it. There's a short window where you can get in and grab the firmware.
Kies downloads to a temporary file called (in my case) C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####.tmp (where # is an integer less than 10). When the firmware is extracted, it goes into a new folder called C:\Users\Adam\AppData\Local\Temp\tmp####\. Yank that and put it on hotfile .
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AdamOutler said:
NO! the signatures are different. You'll brick your device, but I'm not sure to what extent.
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Thanks but let's take an stupid case scenario:
ATT device
TMo odin ROM
try to flash 2 onto 1
Fail or succeed
if succeeds -> bootloader unlocked ?
if fails -> can we flash back ATT odin rom now we have it?

If it flashed, which it wont, then you would now uave bootloaders with the wrong signature and would need to jtag it

You the man Adam!

jcase said:
If it flashed, which it wont, then you would now uave bootloaders with the wrong signature and would need to jtag it
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ok, so basically the signature is check before the flash of the rom. so if my understanding is correct the solutions would be to
disable the check of the signature
have the TMo rom with the ATT signature to flash the unlocked bootloader
change the bootloader with a non-signed version
Please correct me if I am wrong, I am new at this and I am trying to understand what Adam explains in the other thread but I am sometime very confused (and not knowledgeable enough)

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How do i get a rom on my note 4 i have sprint running N910PVPS4DPE

peterogg said:
How do i get a rom on my note 4 i have sprint running N910PVPS4DPE
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Did you try Samsung Kies on. PC?

jimmbomb said:
Did you try Samsung Kies on. PC?
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Hey I always use TWRP to flash Supersu to root but I was wondering cause Ive been asked several times what easiest way to root. My question is = Does CF Auto Root still work for our device or is it just for older firmware? Thanks in advance!

What's the best way to update to the latest OTA on a rooted phone without losing data or root?
Sent from my SM-N910P using XDA-Developers mobile app

skanndelus said:
What's the best way to update to the latest OTA on a rooted phone without losing data or root?
Sent from my SM-N910P using XDA-Developers mobile app
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With systemless root can't we just flash back stock kernel and recovery, to accept ota. Or does phone still not pass system check for ota. I've never tried myself so I was wondering.

My phone is on PD1 via OTA update.
Unrooted and stock as bones in a bag.
Yet, Now it refuses to check for updates anymore.
Manually or auto update checks via wifi.
Im locked out of latest updates.
Any ideas?
Even keis says up to date, even though the PE1 has been out for a while.
Any id
Thanks.

peterogg said:
How do i get a rom on my note 4 i have sprint running N910PVPS4DPE
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First step is to use Odin to flash twrp or cwm ( I use twrp)
After that boot to twrp and create a back up (always do a back up)
Then go to wipe, advanced wipe and wipe dalvik, system,data, and cache.
From there go to install and select the rom you want to install and swipe to to install. Make sure your phone is on the correct baseband and firmware version to run the rom otherwise you will have issue like WiFi not turning on and camera not focusing! Reading the OP of the rom is very important. Being on PE1 you would probably have to downgrade to OK1 or PC1/PD1 for majority of roms for now. Freeze has a page where he has all the firmwares and their baseband, you can just dl them and flash them through Odin. Let me know if you need anything explained. If you mean how to literally get the rom onto the phone, I usually will just download or put the SD card into my computer. Another good option is samsung side sync/android file transfer
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jimmbomb said:
My phone is on PD1 via OTA update.
Unrooted and stock as bones in a bag.
Yet, Now it refuses to check for updates anymore.
Manually or auto update checks via wifi.
Im locked out of latest updates.
Any ideas?
Even keis says up to date, even though the PE1 has been out for a while.
Any id
Thanks.
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Did you manually unroot? Or did you flash back to a stock? You need to completely flash a stock firmware to take an OTA.
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aaron74 said:
Hey I always use TWRP to flash Supersu to root but I was wondering cause Ive been asked several times what easiest way to root. My question is = Does CF Auto Root still work for our device or is it just for older firmware? Thanks in advance!
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I would say go with manually flashing root. CF auto root hasn't worked for me in a long time. Besides majority if roms you'll find are prerooted anyway so there's no reason to really have to flash a root. Unless of course you're rooting stock.

I have never rooted. Always bone stock since new and always have OTA the updates. 3 maybe so far.
Still cant OTA anymore

hi every one
i have a question
i just bought a sprint galaxy note 4 and im living outside USA and my problem is that i have this annoying message of handsfree activation and i cant also select cdma or lte i just can use gsm
my android version is marshmallow 6.0.1
and my device isnt rooted
so please help me to unlock my phone and what is the best way to root it safely

Hi, mine it's the same situation, anybody can help us with that because the gsm speed is to slow for navigate, thanks in advance.

I don't know if this thread is still active.
Okay,
So I have a Sprint 32gb model Note 4 SM-N910P UD, I was experiencing the random reboot issue so I removed the sim card, thought it was fixed and tried to install a sprint pushed update via the phones normal process. It power cycled in the update and now it's pretty bricked, I can't do a factory reset or clear cash. If I turn it on it goes straight into the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen"
Now I try to be pretty self sufficient so I did some reading and downloaded two versions of Kies (both of which don't recognize my device) I downloaded three versions of Odin and have been attempting to restore with stock platforms. This is where I ran into my problem, I know nothing about this stuff and I am completely lost. I tried to go to Best Buy and their Samsung techs couldn't help me.
I've tried searching the site, but all the links people provide are to multiple versions of TWRS and basebands, but I don't know what those are or which ones I am supposed to download or what slot or order they are supposed to go into in Odin to re-flash this device, I keep getting "need PIT file" or other errors.
So I am throwing myself at the mercy of the court, is there an idiots guide to how I get this phone back up and running in a basic configuration? I don't need the latest update, or to even save the data that was on it before, I just need it to run like normal and I'll never download an update again. If you can link me to the thread of just tell me "look dummy download this files and install them in this order" I will be forever in your debt.

The_Malhavoc said:
Okay,
So I have a Sprint 32gb model Note 4 SM-N910P UD, I was experiencing the random reboot issue so I removed the sim card, thought it was fixed and tried to install a sprint pushed update via the phones normal process. It power cycled in the update and now it's pretty bricked, I can't do a factory reset or clear cash. If I turn it on it goes straight into the "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue screen"
Now I try to be pretty self sufficient so I did some reading and downloaded two versions of Kies (both of which don't recognize my device) I downloaded three versions of Odin and have been attempting to restore with stock platforms. This is where I ran into my problem, I know nothing about this stuff and I am completely lost. I tried to go to Best Buy and their Samsung techs couldn't help me.
I've tried searching the site, but all the links people provide are to multiple versions of TWRS and basebands, but I don't know what those are or which ones I am supposed to download or what slot or order they are supposed to go into in Odin to re-flash this device, I keep getting "need PIT file" or other errors.
So I am throwing myself at the mercy of the court, is there an idiots guide to how I get this phone back up and running in a basic configuration? I don't need the latest update, or to even save the data that was on it before, I just need it to run like normal and I'll never download an update again. If you can link me to the thread of just tell me "look dummy download this files and install them in this order" I will be forever in your debt.
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Sounds like you need the 4 file repair firmware. At least this is where i would start. I'll try to find you the links and guide. Give me some time and I'll get back to you.

aaron74 said:
Sounds like you need the 4 file repair firmware. At least this is where i would start. I'll try to find you the links and guide. Give me some time and I'll get back to you.
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I really appreciate it, take as much time as you need I'm just happy to have help from someone more experienced than me.

@The_Malhavoc
Ok, so this is what i would try first, since you said Odin gives Pit file error.
To start, uninstall all Samsung software (like kies) from your pc. Also uninstall Odin. I guess Odin don't install, but use the one in this post.
Download and install Samsung drivers from here to your pc.
Now download Odin 3.11.1 from here!
Unzip odin to your desktop.
Download the N910P repair firmware here! You'll need to unzip this. See below.
Ok now I provided all the files here. But now continue to this post and read carefully and follow directions!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68854735&postcount=1
I hope this helps and all you have is a software issue!
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The_Malhavoc said:
I really appreciate it, take as much time as you need I'm just happy to have help from someone more experienced than me.
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Fyi, i can't guarantee this will work. I personally have never needed to use it, or try it. But i know it has the pit file in this. So i figured it'd might help.
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@The_Malhavoc
Before you try this, respond back to me. So i know You didn't start yet. I'm trying to find you another solution.

aaron74 said:
@The_Malhavoc
Ok, so this is what i would try first, since you said Odin gives Pit file error.
To start, uninstall all Samsung software (like kies) from your pc. Also uninstall Odin. I guess Odin don't install, but use the one in this post.
Download and install Samsung drivers from here to your pc.
Now download Odin 3.11.1 from here!
Unzip odin to your desktop.
Download the N910P repair firmware here! You'll need to unzip this. See below.
Ok now I provided all the files here. But now continue to this post and read carefully and follow directions!
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=68854735&postcount=1
I hope this helps and all you have is a software issue!
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Fyi, i can't guarantee this will work. I personally have never needed to use it, or try it. But i know it has the pit file in this. So i figured it'd might help.
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I understand completely about no guarantee it'll work, but its more than I had so I'll give it a go. I wasn't expecting a reply so quickly and left my stuff at the office. Ill get it a shot tomorrow and report back, thank you so much for taking the time to help out a lost newbie have a great day!

The_Malhavoc said:
I understand completely about no guarantee it'll work, but its more than I had so I'll give it a go. I wasn't expecting a reply so quickly and left my stuff at the office. Ill get it a shot tomorrow and report back, thank you so much for taking the time to help out a lost newbie have a great day!
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Ok great. Cause I'm trying to find you an easier firmware to try first. So don't try that just yet. I'll post back shortly.
Edit. What's your current firmware?

The_Malhavoc said:
I understand completely about no guarantee it'll work, but its more than I had so I'll give it a go. I wasn't expecting a reply so quickly and left my stuff at the office. Ill get it a shot tomorrow and report back, thank you so much for taking the time to help out a lost newbie have a great day!
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Ok Im back. Before You do what I first told you. I want you to follow this guide. It will download you a firmware with a pit file. I actually have the file but it will take 8 hours for me to upload. so just do this.
First, All these links are from this post here. Its an old program "SamFirm" but it still works.
But Im providing shortcuts here for you. To simplify this process.
1. Download Samfirm0.3.6.zip Here!
2. It requires .NET Framework 3.5 (Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable Package (x86) and Microsoft Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable Package (x86) installed)
3. So Download and Install above Links!
4. Unzip samfirm into its own directory.
5. Open it up and run as an Admin!
Now in Samfirm put in following info: (check pics)
Model== SM-N910P
Region== XAS (or if you want sprint default logo at boot then use SPR)
Check the box== Auto
and also box== Binary Nature
Then Click Check Update
It should show it found firmware SM-N910P/XAS/N910PVPS4DPK1/N910PSPT4DPK1/N910PVPS4DPK1/N910PVPS4DPK1
Make sure both boxes == Check CSC && Decrypt are both selected and Click Download!!!
IT'LL Download and Decrypt a special binary firmware, that will contain a PIT file. When you flash this file with Odin, It will completely wipe your device.
When its done just unzip the file. And then you will have a TAR.MD5 file to use with Odin!!
In Odin, Load this file to AP slot. Only select 'F.Reset Time' & 'AutoReboot' the first time, just like a normal flash.
Hope This Helps Ya!!! If This file doesnt solve your problem, you could try that other file from previous post, if you wish!
But just try this and let me know what happens!!
Good Luck!!

No luck,
I downloaded ALL_SPT_N910PVPS4DPK1_N910PSPT4DPK1_CL9120850_QB11420407_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar .md5 from Samfirm then extracted it.
Downloaded and installed odin 3.11.1 from the above link and ran as administrator.
Checked the AP box and linked it to the extraced md5 file, made sure autoreboot and f. reset time were the only things checked.
Started phone in download mode using vol down + home + power, then pressed up to enter download mode and plugged the usb into the computer.
Once Odin registered my phone with the "added" notification I clicked start.
Odin read:
<id:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1101)...
<id:0/003> File analysis..
<id:0/003> SetupConnection..
<id:0/003> Initialization..
<id:0/003> Set PIT file..
<id:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<id:0/003> FAIL!
<id:0/003>
<id:0/003> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> ALl threads completed. (succed 0/ failed 1)
Meanwhile my Note read:
ddi: mmc_read failed
ODIN MODE (High Speed)
etc. etc.
Secure download: enable
UDC Start
ODIN: flash read failure
Error: There is no pit binary.
so barring any failure on my part (which I'll be the first to admit is very likely) I may have to try again using the first message you suggested. I'll hold off for now just to see if I did anything wrong, considering I've heard that if I manually try flashing a PIT I could hard brick my phone permanently and it should only be as a last resort.
In any case no matter how it works out, thanks again Aaron for taking the time to help me out. I just saw how to add thanks to the posts, so I'll be doing that now.

The_Malhavoc said:
No luck,
I downloaded .
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Ok, well it definitely sounds like you got the emmc problem that i see floating around here.
I don't have any experience with it. But a couple more suggestions.
1. Try this file again. But in Odin select 'F.Reset' & 'Re- partition'. And don't select ' auto reboot '. Let it flash, and if successful, when done pull battery and reboot to recovery then wipe and reset.
2. If that is no go. Try the first solution i pointed you to.
If neither these work. Then its beyond me. Sorry.
Hope you get one of these to work for you. :fingers-crossed:
Edit. I should have mentioned, if your phone has twrp and you can boot to it. You should make a complete backup especially the efs. And copy and save it off phone.
Edit 2. You could try posting your question to that first thread i mentioned to you.

Why my SM-N910P the FRP couldn't activated.
I did a lot of factory resets but that FRP didn't activated at all.
I am on 6.0.1 PJ1 and bought it as a second hand device not new.
Why this happened... Could somebody explain this weird thing to me?

Bricked Galaxy A3 2017

Hello everyone, I decided to root my phone today. First I enabled OEM unlock and then installed TWRP, no problems with that. Then I tried to install CF autoroot through recovery and everything seemed fine. When I tried to boot up my phone it said something like integrity check failed and I had to do a factory reset to be able to even start the phone. I did not do that but tried to install official samsung oreo firmware through odin but it won't install, just fails. Then i got other error message saying "an error occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software". The only thing I can do now is enter download mode and nothing else but odin does not let me flash anything. I'm desperate here so any suggestion would be great. Model is SM A-320FL btw. Sorry for my english and lengthy post

Jura_11 said:
Hello everyone, I decided to root my phone today. First I enabled OEM unlock and then installed TWRP, no problems with that. Then I tried to install CF autoroot through recovery and everything seemed fine. When I tried to boot up my phone it said something like integrity check failed and I had to do a factory reset to be able to even start the phone. I did not do that but tried to install official samsung oreo firmware through odin but it won't install, just fails. Then i got other error message saying "an error occured while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software". The only thing I can do now is enter download mode and nothing else but odin does not let me flash anything. I'm desperate here so any suggestion would be great. Model is SM A-320FL btw. Sorry for my english and lengthy post
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What kind of error do you get in Odin?
Is it the one that says something like "SW Rev. check fail"?
If so than for me it worked to flash the bootloader and modem of Oreo and the after that i reinstalled the OS without any problems.

First it was just a red fail for BL, CSC and those other things and later it just won't even start. When I try to install TWRP it goes to half and stays there. Thanks for the suggestion though.

Jura_11 said:
First it was just a red fail for BL, CSC and those other things and later it just won't even start. When I try to install TWRP it goes to half and stays there. Thanks for the suggestion though.
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Was your device from a carrier, if so, try to flash the firmware that your device came with. If you can't solve this, PM me, so that we can try to resolve this on Telegram, Discord etc. :highfive:

MartinYTCZ said:
Was your device from a carrier, if so, try to flash the firmware that your device came with. If you can't solve this, PM me, so that we can try to resolve this on Telegram, Discord etc. :highfive:
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Thank you for the reply, I don't think it was from carrier, when I tried to flash firmware I downloaded latest firmware from my current carrier so I think that shouldn't be a problem. I'll contact you tomorrow because i'm just too tired now. And update, I can flash TWRP now if that is of any help.

It is solved now, thanks everyone for your help

Jura_11 said:
It is solved now, thanks everyone for your help
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Hi. Glad to see you got this sorted, but it may be useful for other users to see what you did to resolve this.

Yes, how did you solved that.
Looking at two A320F I found one difference:
One has AP SWREV B:2 K:0 S:0
the other one (that makes trouble): AP SWREV B:3 K:1 S:1
What exactly does it mean.
Flashing with Odin gave me erros (on device, Odin just say "failed") depending on flashing BL (SW Rev Check failed )Bootlader Device: 3, binary: 2 , while flashing AP gives Kernel Rev check fail.
So, how to go on? I was able to flash TWRP, but not Stock (neither an old 6.0 nor 8.0).

Ok, solved it. Flashing stock will probably only work to same or newer versions, not for downgrade (at least not without any special tricks that I don't know).
After downloading the latest stock FW , odin passed.
Now I still have the problem, that I can't transfer data partion from one A3 to another one.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78062070&postcount=71

My first error was that I downloaded wrong firmware for my phone and because of that odin gave me errors. Second error was that I tried to wipe data through advanced wipe, but I needed to format it by pressing format data button. After doing that I was able to flash official stock ROM, install TWRP and root my phone. User MartinYTCZ helped me greatly with this, big thanks to him again. :victory:

starbright_ said:
Ok, solved it. Flashing stock will probably only work to same or newer versions, not for downgrade (at least not without any special tricks that I don't know).
After downloading the latest stock FW , odin passed.
Now I still have the problem, that I can't transfer data partion from one A3 to another one.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=78062070&postcount=71
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Can't you backup your internal storage on PC or SD card, contacts, messages, phone calls, settings on samsung account and apps and data with titanium backup? When I flashed stock ROM I lost all data from my phone so be careful with that.

How to bypass Google Account Lock on SM-T830 (with latest Combination ROM)

So I found this Tab S4 on eBay... and I got it for $330! And the only reason why it was so cheap is because it had a Google Account Lock, and no S Pen or accessories or anything (but mostly because of the Google account lock).
*And by the way: Mod's, if you're not okay with this post, just get rid of everything except the combination ROM*
He titled it "* BROKEN Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 64GB, Wi-Fi, 10.5 in - Black, SM-T830, AS-IS" and listed it as "For parts or not working." which... who knows why when it's not broken or anything, but he put in the description "This unit is Google Account Locked due to an abnormal factory reset. We cannot get past the Google account screen to test any further. It could have other problems. It is sold for Parts use only.", but I knew I could bypass it myself. I've had experience with people locking themselves out, or buying something locked. But if it had Samsung Reactivation Lock, I wouldn't of been able to pass it.
Anyways... I was looking for a combination ROM but the only one I found was on a paid website called Firmware Gem Flash, so I'm going to upload it to a cloud sharing website so you can get it for free since that's not even okay that you have to pay for a file made by Samsung even though I did, but uploaded by a different person. And I'm not sure if that's even allowed. (The combination ROM here at the time of this is the latest Combination ROM for the latest installed update which works on older update's: U2)
So here's how to bypass the Google Account Lock. If you have a different model number, let me know in the comments below, and I'll download & upload the file for you. I still have their subscription package.
Step 1: Download the files (Combination firmware (broken link updated... if the link is broken again, go here), stock firmware, and modded Odin, then extract the ZIP's.
NOTE: There are now 4 combination ROM files in the OneDrive folder. There's U1, U2, U3, and U4. Whatever version your Galaxy Tab is (the binary version, aka the number that shows after the letter U, download that file. The U number is near the end of the file name. You can find out which binary version you have by going to recovery and looking at the top.)
Step 2: Power your Tab S4 down and press and hold the volume up and down buttons at the same time, then plugging it into the computer. When a blue screen appears, press volume up
Step 3: Flash the combination ROM firmware in Odin in the AP slot on your Tab S4, and when it's finished, reset it through recovery by pressing and holding volume up + power
Step 4: When it boots up, get to the settings by getting to the notifications, and tapping settings. Then, look for reset. And reset it.
Step 5: Once it boots up again after the reset, power it down, then press and hold volume up + down, then plugging in the cable again into the computer. When the blue screen appears, press volume up.
Step 6: Reset Odin by clicking reset at the bottom, load the stock firmware files by clicking BL and selecting the file with BL, and so on. Ignore the HOME file. Then flash. Tip: You should see the FRP status be "Off" at the top left of the tablet. That means you're in the clear!
After that, you should be able to use your Tab. So if you run into a situation where you find one of these on eBay, or you forget your password and lock yourself out, this should help. Thanks for reading! Hope I helped!

i found this page with U4 base https://firmwarex.net/samsung-tab-s4-sm-t830-9-0-official-firmware/ Wrong link delete post please

question about step 3
Step 3: Flash the combination ROM firmware in Odin on your Tab S4, and when it's finished, reset it through recovery by pressing and holding volume up + power
What is the combination ROM firmware and where do I get it?
I went through all the steps and still have the google lock

marvinc said:
Step 3: Flash the combination ROM firmware in Odin on your Tab S4, and when it's finished, reset it through recovery by pressing and holding volume up + power
What is the combination ROM firmware and where do I get it?
I went through all the steps and still have the google lock
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It's there now.

I got to the factory binary .. but cant load the final files
the combination rom downloaded and install and I get the factory biniary boot
the XEF-T80xxuar ..... will not download in windows with firefox
when I download in linux and transfer it it will not install.
I seems to be downloading now with chrome
nothing will install ... I am using odin v.3.13.1 might that be the problem?
Modded Odin v3.13.1 Raymonf.zip

I was able to reload the combination file again ... no problem
when I tried to install the other files
this is what happened :

The firmware that you posted the link to was too old for my tab S4 I downloaded the latest version and it worked
I now have the latest US version, others can save the 4 to 8 hrs of download
XAR-T830XXU2ARK4_T830OXM2ARK4-20181203.zip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hvf4ge2o0UkzOcAzEjKFkuEzrJP1OTjK/view?usp=sharing
thanks for the help
The tab S4 is a great table ... a step up form the S3

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@marvinc do you think you could share that file via google drive?
marvinc said:
The firmware that you posted the link to was too old for my tab S4 I downloaded the latest version and it worked
I now have the latest US version if you tell me where and how to post it, others can save the 4 to 8 hrs of download
XAR-T830XXU2ARK4_T830OXM2ARK4-20181203.zip
thanks for the help
The tab S4 is a great table ... a step up form the S3
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I now have the latest US version if you tell me where and how to post it, others can save the 4 to 8 hrs of download
XAR-T830XXU2ARK4_T830OXM2ARK4-20181203.zip
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hvf4ge2o0UkzOcAzEjKFkuEzrJP1OTjK/view?usp=sharing

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@marvinc Do you have a google drive link for this firmware? XAR-T830XXU2ARK4_T830OXM2ARK4-20181203.zip

XAR-T830XXU2ARK4_T830OXM2ARK4-20181203.zip
@smack22
sorry I uploaded the wrong one. This is the correct one :
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hvf4ge2o0UkzOcAzEjKFkuEzrJP1OTjK/view?usp=sharing

Hey if your still able to obtain it could you get me a link for the combination file for a sm-t837t tab 4, I would really appreciate it, thank you... I cant find one anywhere

dannydmit said:
Hey if your still able to obtain it could you get me a link for the combination file for a sm-t837t tab 4, I would really appreciate it, thank you... I cant find one anywhere
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The one I used is listed in the first post of this thread "Step 1".

marvinc said:
The one I used is listed in the first post of this thread "Step 1".
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The onedrive folder is empty and does not contain the combination rom. I attempted to download it also.

Problems with SM-T837P
Can anyone help me find the firmware for the SM-T837P model of the Samsung Galaxy tab S4? I just got one that was locked for 190$, but am having trouble finding the firmware, and going through the process of flashing it. Thanks ahead of time!

Is there an new combination Rom for devices on Android 9.0 pie the COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU1ARG4 Rom seems be failing for me is there a newer one out?

I'm looking for the combination ROM too. Will appreciate a download link.
I also picked up the S4 Tab from a second hand shop in the Middle East and hence do not know which country's ROM is on it. I guess the country will not matter for now as I can always put on another ROM later, right?
After a bit of a search, for Combination File Samsung S4 Tab, I managed to get hold of 2 combination files for my T835. The files were named:
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T835XXU1ARG4 &
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T835XXU2ARI2
Would someone let me know which of the 2 is the latest and will the method in post 1 work for the T835?
For those looking for the combination files, I got it from here:
https://combinationfirmware.com/combination-samsung-galaxy-tab-s4/

As mentioned above, I got those 2 combination files (about 2.5GB each) and am currently downloading the stock firmware for my T835.
Can someone please let me know in odin, do I load the combination file under BL or AP or CP or CSC?
The stock firmware I note has to be loaded through BL.
Edit: I just finished downloading the stock firmware and see that it includes the BL, AP, CP, CSC & HOME files. Do I load each in their respective slot or should I just flash only the BL file?
Please help. Thanks
Edit 2: Ok! Never mind ... I got to do it myself. Checked out a video on Youtube in a language I did not understand but still managed to figure out that the combination file has to be selected from AP in Odin.
A big thank you to the original poster from whom I understood the possibility of doing it this way.

i have been trying to fix my tab s4 by flashing T830XXU1ARG4 but keep getting FAIL! (Auth) errors. can anyone help? my tab is a SM-T830 wifi usa model. i have found a few other combination ROMs but im too confused atm.
Combination for SM-T830:
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU4ASH1
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU3ASG1
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU2ARI2
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU1ARH2

droidbot1337 said:
i have been trying to fix my tab s4 by flashing T830XXU1ARG4 but keep getting FAIL! (Auth) errors. can anyone help? my tab is a SM-T830 wifi usa model. i have found a few other combination ROMs but im too confused atm.
Combination for SM-T830:
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU4ASH1
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU3ASG1
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU2ARI2
COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU1ARH2
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Hello, I just finished the process with some difficulties but in the end I succeeded.
My tablet is SM-T830 WIFI only
To perform the first step: did the thing, "Factory binary" I had to used the file COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU2ARI2, Because the file COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_T830XXU1ARH2 failed for me. Always shows something like check fail device 2 binary 1.
Than i downloaded this T830XXU2ARK4_T830OLM2ARK4_XNZ using odin.

Compatible Firmware versions
Hello, I just joined and have been doing research on FRP bypass. I can't seem to find the info I need . I'm trying to find the right firmware for my Galaxy tab S4, wifi only 64GB. It is model t830xxu4bsj6.
I see different stock and combination roms in this thread and elsewhere but none match my exact model: t830xxu4bsj6. Can anyone confirm that other T830 roms will work with this version and/ or know of a specific one that has worked in the past.
Thank you for any help you can provide!