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Successfully Flashed to JG5 - Here's what I did

Hi all,
Thanks to those who have helped along the way. None of this is my work, I am just putting it all in the one place for those who are in a similar situation as me - wanting to do get onto JG5, but not knowing how. Hopefully you can follow along!
This is the first time I've ever done anything to an Android phone, so consider me a noob! Here's all the files I used - multiupload.com/66CNCCTE4W (you will need to copy and paste the link into your address bar as I can't post links yet
Before you start, I did this on my Australian Samsung Galaxy S, so I'm not sure how different your model is!
Before starting, unzip the downloaded file above to your hard drive, and extract it to an easy to find folder - I'd suggest somewhere on your desktop.
1. Open the Odin3_v1.0 folder
2. Run Odin3_v1.0.exe program
3. Select the PIT, PDA, Phone and CSC files by clicking on the button, then locating the file in the I9000XWJG5 folder
a) PIT - s1_odin_20100512.pit
b) PDA - CODE_I9000XWJG5.tar
c) PHONE - MODEM_I9000XXJG1
d) CSC - CSC_I9000OXXJG4.tar
4. Remove the External MicroSD Card and the Sim Card
5. Turn the phone off
6. Get into download mode by pressing volume down + home key + power button
7. Connect the USB Cable from phone to computer
8. Wait for the drivers to be automatically installed.
9. Once drivers are fully installed, click START in Odin.
And that should be it!
P.s. I had to manually select my Network by going into Settings, Wireless and network, Mobile networks, and then selecting the Network (for me it was Optus). You will probably want to select Swype as the default input. To do this, press and hold a text input field, and press input and select Swype.
I hope this helps - please let me know how it goes for you!
*(Edited to include only flashing phone - I originally thought you had to root it first!)

You don't need to do step one and two.

lol,why bother about root ur device when u can straight away flash it like step 3??

Why do we need step one and two before ?
Since we are going to flash new rom and will need to do those again ????

Didnt work
So i tried to flash my SGS last night but it didnt turn out so well.
put all the bits and bobs in (.pit pda phone and modem) and then connected the phone in Download mode, seemed to connect to Odin, ID:COM 0:[COM20], clicked start, it seemed to be working so went to check on dinner and when i came back it didnt seem to be doing much, screen on the phone was blank and odin looked like it was tring to move across factoryfs.rfs, i look in the CODE file and saw that the factoryfs.rfs file was huge so thought id just leave it and wait. but nothing left it for 4-5 hrs then left the comp on all night when i cam back it was in the same spot but said removed and the phone was showing a phone then triangel with a ! inside the computer. so i unpluged it took out the bat and put it back tried turning it on, same thing, turned it off again and put into download mode seems to work but didnt get a chance to play with it at home, at work now and cant do it because it asks for admi privileges to install the drivers, so ill wait till im home again. anyone got ideas of what it might be? should i have connected to port 7?

Really? There ya go. Told you I was a noob! Sorry to confuse people. I have edited the original post so it only shows the flashing part.

#4 is not needed.
BTW: your tutorial is already stickied in the big faq (post 2).

I think alot of noobs will find this very useful. It's easier to follow for those who are flashing for the first time, i'm sure others wil appreciate your effort.

ZacJ said:
Really? There ya go. Told you I was a noob! Sorry to confuse people. I have edited the original post so it only shows the flashing part.
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Hey Zac,
Don't worry if the steps are already in post # 2. I find yours better and more direct. More importantly, your phone is also from Australia, same as mine.
Thank you for taking the trouble to post this. I've been helped. I'm a bigger noob I guess
The only problem is that I don't seem to be able to download it. It stops after a few bytes. Know of any alternative links?
Edit: On the other hand, after going through some of the comments on threads related to JG5, all the problems are still there, so I don't see any real advantage over JG3. Will stick to this, since I'm about to get a replacement for my phone soon.

Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!
I really want to thank you 4 this!! Damn you're the man!! This fixed my broked SGS immediately!! I can't thank you enough my best friend 4 ever!!
How do i get Superuser in to this?? And can i use Lagfix 2.0 too?? Please answer to me..i'm so so so damn gr8ful about all your hard work! Do i have to root my SGS again and where i can find the latest file update.zip which works with this your version?? I have already update.zip but it's kinda old file though.
Like i said earlier:
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
Thank you!!
PS: I gave 5 stars !!

Dude don't stress!
For rooting/superuser read my tutorial!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=728754
After that you can either apply One click lagfix or the CFLagFix 1.80!
I would recommend CFLagFix 1.80!
Buy me a beer if it works

LauncherPro problems
Hiya!!
U have any idea when i installed this jg5 my launcherpro won't work anymore at all, it just force closes all the time and i can't open my phone at all?? Why this is happening??
How do install this but still use LauncherPro??
( Though it works when i install it but immeadiately when i try ty restart my LauncherPro it starts to force close 24/7)
When i did a factory reset it didn't make it completely, it left something in in phone about this jg5...maybe that's why my LP is not working anymore...

Sorry but i'm a noob so don't judge me, i have a question now, where i can get "Stock 2.1 Eclair"?? I have now FRF91.372 2.2 in my phone it works like ****!! I don't even get LauncherPro work without continious force closes...i want that firmware where LP works without any force closes!!
Please help a noob...please, now i know how to use Odin, cause i have flashed already 3 times. But all the firmwares what i've tried have sucked.
PS: Is there any way i can do a raw clean for my SGS before install new firwmare, i ask cause i want to SGS completely empty before i install new firmware, is this possible?? I heard that if you swype your SGS empty new firmware will work much better...but this is just a rumour though

Gothic Touch said:
Sorry but i'm a noob so don't judge me, i have a question now, where i can get "Stock 2.1 Eclair"?? I have now FRF91.372 2.2 in my phone it works like ****!! I don't even get LauncherPro work without continious force closes...i want that firmware where LP works without any force closes!!
Please help a noob...please, now i know how to use Odin, cause i have flashed already 3 times. But all the firmwares what i've tried have sucked.
PS: Is there any way i can do a raw clean for my SGS before install new firwmare, i ask cause i want to SGS completely empty before i install new firmware, is this possible?? I heard that if you swype your SGS empty new firmware will work much better...but this is just a rumour though
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All the ROMs that are released by Samsung themselves are stock ROMs, e.g. JG5 is a Stock Eclair 2.1 ROM.

Get the NoDo Update right now!

Hint: Your phone must be unbranded or must have the "000-88" registry hack applied if branded ("registry unbranding"). Be sure you are running the latest version of Zune.
This should work for all retail WP7 devices! You should start this guide from OS version 7008! (This should be automatically installed on a [registry] unbranded phone)
"Force NoDo" (March 2011) WP7 Update Guide:
Solution 1: Using your regular internet connection (Credits go to user Noticed) (Give him a Thanks here)
1. Start Zune.
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2. Turn off data connection and Wi-Fi on the Phone.
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3. Connect the Phone to the PC (USB).
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4. Manually search for an update within Zune. ("Settings" > "Phone" > "Update")
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Important step 5.:
About 3 seconds later, disconnect your PC from the internet. (Turn WLAN/Ethernet off)
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6. The Update shows up!
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7. Reconnect to the internet and install the update.
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If it doesn't work try again starting from step 4 and vary the time you disonnect.
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Solution 2: Using a VPN dialup connection
1. Download USAIP.pbk from here, then open it and connect to EUROIP PPTP Hungary
with
USERNAME: demo
PASSWORD: demo
(This connection is automatically closed after 7 minutes! Check your firewall, if you have problems to connect!)
(If "Network Connections" doesn't open, apply the registry entry from here and reboot your PC)​
and connect your phone to the PC by USB.
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2. Disable Wi-Fi (WLAN) in your phone, but be shure that airplane mode is off and that in "Settings" > "phone update" both checkboxes are checked.
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3. Start Zune (if not already started) and keep it running all the time.
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4. Switch to cellular settings on the phone.
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5. Manually search for an update within Zune. ("Settings" > "Phone" > "Update")
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Important step 6.:
After a few seconds (about 10-15 seconds for me, but this could vary from 5 seconds to almost one minute!) disable data connection on the already opened settings tab on your phone.
For the right timing utilize the timing trick mentioned below.
--> The update shows up!
(You can now terminate the connection and download the update using your "normal" internet connection)
If it doesn't work (cognizable by the fact that you get a time out error) retry steps 5 and 6 and vary the time until you manually disable the data connection! (step 6)
Users report this tutorial works with WIFI! So if you aren't successful try to use your phone's WIFI connection instead of your cellular data connection (be sure to set the cellular data connection off this time).
(Thanks goes to vi3txlifv, mikmik111 and kapanak)​
A trick to get the right timing (thanks Hardmen):
Get a stopwatch and stop the time until you get the Zune update time out. Subtract 0.5 to 1 seconds and that's the time you have to shut off the data connection.​
Here is a nice video demonstrating the whole process. (watch after 3:00min) :
(Thanks goes to windowsphonehacker.com)​
NoDo alive...
Please share your experience in the update procedure and participate in the poll!​
Enjoy your phone!
Best Regards,
Bonebreaker (a.k.a. ulub81)
Thanks also goes to dawnrazr and xsiriusx!
Even Paul Thurrott uses this method!

Okay.. where is the download?
Edit:
Nevermind. Found it. Thought it was some kind of private file.
I'll try and report

It's [http: //] usaip.eu/en/USAIP.pbk .
Sorry I'm not able to post links at the moment, because of my posting status! :-(

is this for all phones? I have an AT&T Focus (unbranded)

open with which program? nothing associated with pbk files on mine

Omega Ra said:
is this for all phones? I have an AT&T Focus (unbranded)
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Yes, this works for all phones!

You got this working on a Focus???

Concerns
If you have had phone or carrier specific issues that might be addressed in a carrier update I would urge some caution. There may be some OEM updates in the ATT version that may not be included using this method, I suspect.

cxkx said:
open with which program? nothing associated with pbk files on mine
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If "Network Connections" doesn't open apply the registry entry from usaip.eu/en/ipsec.reg and reboot your PC

no dice on my phone. telus lg optimus 7 unlocked also whent in did the registry hack for no carrier any sugestions guys?

Now i'am downloading NoDo
Omnia 7 T-Mobile brand.
Bonebreaker you are the best

Wenner said:
Now i'am downloading NoDo
Omnia 7 T-Mobile brand.
Bonebreaker you are the best
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Thanks also goes to dawnrazr and xsiriusx!

kazman13 said:
no dice on my phone. telus lg optimus 7 unlocked also whent in did the registry hack for no carrier any sugestions guys?
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Optimus seems to be "NoDo" with this hack
It's the same with mine.

anyone succesfully do this on their focus yet???

holyfetzer said:
Optimus seems to be "NoDo" with this hack
It's the same with mine.
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you got it to work? or when you say "NoDo" in your reply you mean "NoGo" on lg phones. should i take my router out of the picture and be linked strait to my modem?

No surprises here, didn't work on my Panther.

just be patient.
follow the instructions, i waited longer than 10 seconds.. about 25.. its about timing.. play with it.. it definitely works!!

do i need to debrand my omnia first for this to work?

noodles222 said:
just be patient.
follow the instructions, i waited longer than 10 seconds.. about 25.. its about timing.. play with it.. it definitely works!!
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shoot man i have tried that but the times seem to vary.

TOA Duck said:
anyone succesfully do this on their focus yet???
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I tried earlier waiting various different times for data off part, no luck I give up. I rebranded my phone back to Rogers because I don't see them holding back NoDo, they are listed as scheduling on the MS chart. If Telus is starting the 29th hopefully Rogers is too.

[Q] Reset Smartwatch 2 [SOLVED!]

[Solution in Post #7]
Dear Xda,
I really need some help:
Here is the situation, my Smartwatch 2 started freaking out after the previous update. (locking up, random reboots)
Now none of my apps work, I can access settings, go to reset, but it wont let me click confirm.
Also I cannot set it to pairing mode to link it to another phone.
Even NFC pairing does not work with another phone.
It still does connect to my current phone, I tried repairing my phone, but now apps show up multiple times.
The software is pretty much FUBAR.
I hoped the new update would reset the memory, but to no avail....
I there any other way to reset the watch other than via settings?
Via DFU or something???
Any help is much appreciated!

Hi,
Last time my SW2 start to freak out (something like in your case) I started charging it via external charger (from my phone) and it just restart instantly. Give it a try.

maciej.bialorucki said:
Hi,
Last time my SW2 start to freak out (something like in your case) I started charging it via external charger (from my phone) and it just restart instantly. Give it a try.
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Thank you for your answer!
So you mean charging it with my phone using an otg cable?
I'll try it, I'll keep you posted.

If you connect to a different bluetooth device it shoudl reset most of the settings, its just about the same as doing a reset I think.

ngoonee said:
If you connect to a different bluetooth device it shoudl reset most of the settings, its just about the same as doing a reset I think.
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I tried that numerous times.
Well thats the thing, it refuses to connect to another device, I cant enable pairing on the watch, i wont let me click confirm.
Even with nfc on another device, it does not connect.
I'm afraid i am out of options...
Plus the charging via OTG gave no results.

Yet tryin to power on pressing down button for maybe 30s to enter in pairing mode for new phone ?

dersie said:
Yet tryin to power on pressing down button for maybe 30s to enter in pairing mode for new phone ?
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That does not work either.
Yesterday I contacted Xperia support.
I performed a software reset with PC Companion.
Even tough you cannot select Smartwatch 2 It is Supported.
It works as follows:
- No device connected.
- Go to support zone.
- Choose accessories software update
- Choose Smartwatch 3 (yes 3)
- Then connect your Smartwatch 2 in DFU mode (connect usb cable then immediatly press power button for 0,5s)
- Then it is detected, let the driver install, PCC proposed to reinstall latest software.
There, I hope this helps anyone facing similar issues.
My watch works again as before!

Thank you, Sir.
Looks good so far. Now I can delay the purchase of a new smartwatch a little longer.

Tried this today to unbrick my SW2, but even selecting the SW3 option PCC says that there is no update available for my device.
So, isn't there any way anymore to reflash the watch?
Thanks
edit: seems that PCC has been updated to a newer version... maybe this makes the proposed solution useless now?

8an05 said:
Tried this today to unbrick my SW2, but even selecting the SW3 option PCC says that there is no update available for my device.
So, isn't there any way anymore to reflash the watch?
Thanks
edit: seems that PCC has been updated to a newer version... maybe this makes the proposed solution useless now?
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Same here. The watch is stuck in boot-loope, and the PCC says no update is available for that device.
Any other ideas?
Is there a way to flash new / different firmware?

eirh said:
Same here. The watch is stuck in boot-loope, and the PCC says no update is available for that device.
Any other ideas?
Is there a way to flash new / different firmware?
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At the time I wrote this, the solution worked.
Now it unfortunately no longer works , Sony should add support for SW2 in PC Companion...
My advice, contact Sony Chat support, and see what they have to say!
http://support.sonymobile.com/gb/contactUs/

Brainpower said:
At the time I wrote this, the solution worked.
Now it unfortunately no longer works , Sony should add support for SW2 in PC Companion...
My advice, contact Sony Chat support, and see what they have to say!
http://support.sonymobile.com/gb/contactUs/
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Thanks for making things clear... I did contact them per email, still no answer. I just tried the chat, and I was told that I should send the watch to the official service. They say there is no way to flash new firmware on the watch via cable, while I know there used to be a way.

eirh said:
Same here. The watch is stuck in boot-loope, and the PCC says no update is available for that device.
Any other ideas?
Is there a way to flash new / different firmware?
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No hope i guess. I managed to return and get my money back since the service returned it with a proposed solution of "waiting till next fix".
I wont be buying even a matchstick from sony anymore...

"Simple" Lineage os install guide

Here used to be a bad guide please don't follow it I learned that people where rightfully pissed at me and I have decided to replace it with this Im gonna flash lineage again and document my exact procedure and try to make a better guide than the garbage I posted here.

error : can't load losq-v
hey man,
Thanks for the effort but I only got one problem that whenever I enter this command "fastboot flash system losq-v lineage.img" I get the error saying "can't load losq-v" so what should I do.
Thanks in advance

KFC99 said:
hey man,
Thanks for the effort but I only got one problem that whenever I enter this command "fastboot flash system losq-v lineage.img" I get the error saying "can't load losq-v" so what should I do.
Thanks in advance
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The reason is losq-v is the start of the filename pretty sure you can just press tab and it will autocomplete so the command would be "fastboot flash system losq-v"(after losq-v type rest of your filename or press tab to autocomplete (do not add a space in between losq-v and rest of filename))
Sry for forgetting that I did it like that to future proof the guide

camera not working

kamilkamjy said:
camera not working
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Well it should. Ask the guys in the a71 group

Can it flash on U3 ui2.5 or 2.1?

Blocklisted said:
Well it should. Ask the guys in the a71 group
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LoL
Posting "tutorials" in XDA is something else than copy and paste things you expect to work but never tested yourself.
Two persons get in trouble by the crap you copy and pasted here, and instead of take responsibility when things go bad, the only crap you can say is: ask THE GUYS in telegram rofl
What age are you? 12?
I hope no one follow this crappy " tutorial" here...

Odin Recovery Fails
I go step by step but when I hit start on Odin to flash recovery I get two error messages
1. one in Odin in the log section with the following message "failed (auth)"
2. the other on the phone in the download mode in red something along the lines "you can only install official binaries"
I searched the forums and found a few suggestions, turning on USB debugging, applying magisk patches etc.... I never saw anyone confirming any method that would have worked. Whatever I tried to do it either didn't work or I couldn't do it because of lack of skills or it wasn't possible. For example when I tried to use magisk in the descriptions I had install buttons in the manger but I'm missing these on my phone so I suspect that recovery is required first to make those patches or there's something that I don't know how to do it. Either way following the instructions doesn't work for me and I tried a bunch of things and none worked. Different versions of Odin 3.14.1, 3.14.4. If anyone has any idea please help. I reset the whole phone to factory hoping it would help, there's no data on it right now but I still get the same error.
Thanks

rb1979 said:
I go step by step but when I hit start on Odin to flash recovery I get two error messages
1. one in Odin in the log section with the following message "failed (auth)"
2. the other on the phone in the download mode in red something along the lines "you can only install official binaries"
I searched the forums and found a few suggestions, turning on USB debugging, applying
《Cutting》
Either way following the instructions doesn't work for me and I tried a bunch of things and none worked. Different versions of Odin 3.14.1, 3.14.4. If anyone has any idea please help. I reset the whole phone to factory hoping it would help, there's no data on it right now but I still get the same error.
Thanks
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To back to original Android:
-Odindownload.com last Odin
- https://github.com/ivanmeler/SamFirm_Reborn/releases download samfirm reborn and use it to get latest original Samsung firmware
Unzip it with 7-ZIP !!!!!! www.7-zip.org
On the Odin website there is a YouTube video how to proceed. But do NOT use any PIT file you find somewhere like the vid shows in example, you will almost for sure brick it if you don't know exact exactly what you r doing! Be warned!
After unzipping you see files beginning with AP BL CP CSC , put them in Odin where they should be.
Under options ONLY mark AutoReboot and F reset time and nothing else.
I hope you get your phone back to working state with this, remember you will not be able to get updates OTA any more since you broke the Efuse.
From there on if I were you I only would root the phone and wait till official TWRP is out, or hopefully some day an official LineageOS.
So far nothing official means lack of maintanance after a while, no updates, bugs, bad assistance and more crap, just like this thread is written by someone who gathered info from just here and there and made this "tutorial" with copy and paste and added b.s. for trying to become a star on Telegram-ish group and look populair there.
Just Root it, debloat it and live with it.

andreoide said:
To back to original Android:
-Odindownload.com last Odin
- https://github.com/ivanmeler/SamFirm_Reborn/releases download samfirm reborn and use it to get latest original Samsung firmware
Unzip it with 7-ZIP !!!!!! www.7-zip.org
On the Odin website there is a YouTube video how to proceed. But do NOT use any PIT file you find somewhere like the vid shows in example, you will almost for sure brick it if you don't know exact exactly what you r doing! Be warned!
After unzipping you see files beginning with AP BL CP CSC , put them in Odin where they should be.
Under options ONLY mark AutoReboot and F reset time and nothing else.
I hope you get your phone back to working state with this, remember you will not be able to get updates OTA any more since you broke the Efuse.
From there on if I were you I only would root the phone and wait till official TWRP is out, or hopefully some day an official LineageOS.
So far nothing official means lack of maintanance after a while, no updates, bugs, bad assistance and more crap, just like this thread is written by someone who gathered info from just here and there and made this "tutorial" with copy and paste and added b.s. for trying to become a star on Telegram-ish group and look populair there.
Just Root it, debloat it and live with it.
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Thanks andreoide for your honest answer :good:
My phone's working, I didn't get far with it, never broke it, just unlocked it. I guess the installation failed during the validation before actually doing any physical changes because my Samsung stock system still runs. The phone is given to me by my company. I just took out the sim card and put it in my private dual-sim phone. So this phone is on the shelf, it's been there for the last few months. I wish I could use it it's higher end than my personal but can't deal with Samsung stock system. I had two phones with lineage (and whatever the name was before) and loved it so I'm hoping I can use it again.
Anyway, it was just explaining my situation, I guess I'll be checking this forum and hoping for more positive news. Meanwhile the phone goes back on the shelf and waits for better times, thanks again for straitening things up for me. :good:

Blocklisted said:
Here used to be a bad guide please don't follow it I learned that people where rightfully pissed at me and I have decided to replace it with this Im gonna flash lineage again and document my exact procedure and try to make a better guide than the garbage I posted here.
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Well, since you come clear and admit the guide you posted before was pure crap, i have to rise my thumbs up to you.
I think this is a mature respond.
:good:

Question Can't use OTA update or Smart Switch - fail at 25%

Hi! I got a Samsung Galaxy A52s 5g that i bought from a store as second hand. They give a 14 days waranty but I don't really have the time to send the phone to service.
My problem is this... The phone right now has android 12 one ui 4.0 with Android security patch level from march 1, 2022. I want to upgrade it to android 13, but everytime I try thru OTA it fails at 25% and comes back to original saying Failed to install update, contact a samsung service center. Or something similar.
I found on the web that updating thru Samsung Smart Switch should work, but for me it doesn't. It downloads 7.3 gb of updates, after that phone enters download mode and I get after some time a NOTICE on the computer that "failed to recognize software update mode" and instructs me to reboot device and try again. I even enabled USB debug mode and I get the same NOTICE on the computer. And after that I reboot phone from downloading mode and everything is back to original.
The phone was charged 50%+ everytime i tried, also I got enough rom memory, I checked. Changed usb cable to another USB on the laptop and I get the same result from Smart Switch.
Phone model is SM-A528B/DS. I will provide more info if needed.
What I can do to succesfully update the software on my A52s 5g? I searched on the web to no result to my Smart Switch error. Also I've seen that are alot of cases where thru OTA the phone fails at 25%, but either they succesfully updated thru Smart Switch or no response.
I want to try installing the official rom from sammobile but I really don't know what firmware I should pick.
Thank you in advance!

A528BXXS2DWB5

Unreal_Hawkz said:
A528BXXS2DWB5
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Does it matter from what carrier did the phone come from? The baseband is different from the file that you posted. Or doesn't matter? Anyway, downloaded it, now i'm looking for a tutorial on how to flash the rom. Thanks!

Unreal_Hawkz said:
A528BXXS2DWB5
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Can I use update from SD card from recovery mode? It's easier i guess.

I just flashed the rom you provided. Hurray! It works just fine with odin. If anybody got the same problem with their phone, flashing with odin does a great job!
God bless you Unreal_Hawkz!