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I have the Korean SK Samsung Galaxy Note. I tried to root it tonight using the galaxy note II dev kit (was that my first mistake?) I picked the model number closest to mine and did everything as recommended. I got up to the Odin tool and followed those directions to a tee, but after that it just got stuck on the Samsung logo and wouldn't go anywhere after I closed the Odin tool.
I got the bright idea to hold the power button and the top volume buttton to hard reset. Now it is stuck on a drained battery screen with the loading logo just frozen in the middle of it.
Help?
activepassive said:
I have the Korean SK Samsung Galaxy Note. I tried to root it tonight using the galaxy note II dev kit (was that my first mistake?) I picked the model number closest to mine and did everything as recommended. I got up to the Odin tool and followed those directions to a tee, but after that it just got stuck on the Samsung logo and wouldn't go anywhere after I closed the Odin tool.
I got the bright idea to hold the power button and the top volume buttton to hard reset. Now it is stuck on a drained battery screen with the loading logo just frozen in the middle of it.
Help?
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what happens when you pull battery?
can you get download mode?
ALWAYS check your "Super Everything Thread".... it's in the General Forum. post#3 deals with Korean model
flashing wrong firmware usually results in brick. if you can get download mode, from what I understand, your OK.
go to super everything / rooting / read / read / read............I thought d/l mode was vol down and power. could be wrong.
follow instructions and let us know what happens. nothing worse than offering advice and not knowing if you helped.
Thanks for the advice. I did finally get into download mode but I can't really figure out what to do now. I think I just want to go back to stock. I tried doing it through KIES but that isn't working. If I use Odin, will it work?
activepassive said:
Thanks for the advice. I did finally get into download mode but I can't really figure out what to do now. I think I just want to go back to stock. I tried doing it through KIES but that isn't working. If I use Odin, will it work?
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don't let one bad experience ruin it.
not many are willing to follow the advice. I know your new here. the advice is always read, read, read. feel as confident as you can in what you are doing. it took me the better part of a month to work up the courage to flash anything.
first thing.............get rid of the Note 2 file that you flashed. don't need to go through that again.
read super everything again and again if needed. get all the files you need together. walk through the processes in your head.
you should have Odin opened up when you go into D/L mode. wait for phone to register "com #?"
make sure you run Odin as "administrator"
go slow..........its a marathon not a sprint. whats you hurry.
check Youtube for a tutorial......make sure everything is for YOUR model
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Odin is the best and easiest way to return to stock, but you still have the same process to go through
Okay I tried to flash stock with Odin through download mode and everything seemed to work perfectly. It boots past the Samsung logo but NOW it gets stuck on the spinning T (I think it's a Korean thing) that is floating in space. Ugh, this is so frustrating.
I just want to get my phone back to normal at this point...
activepassive said:
Okay I tried to flash stock with Odin through download mode and everything seemed to work perfectly. It boots past the Samsung logo but NOW it gets stuck on the spinning T (I think it's a Korean thing) that is floating in space. Ugh, this is so frustrating.
I just want to get my phone back to normal at this point...
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the T may be a Korean thing??? couldn't tell you for sure.
I may have gotten stuck at a similar point with my model.
I think 1 time I ran the Odin again and maybe another time I pulled battery and rebooted. but you have movement. we have had some files lately that just take longer to completely boot up.
patience
How long are you waiting for the spinning T to go away? It may take several minutes. Give it some time. And you are trying to install the stock SHV-E160 ROM and not something close?
Agoattamer said:
How long are you waiting for the spinning T to go away? It may take several minutes. Give it some time. And you are trying to install the stock SHV-E160 ROM and not something close?
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I'm trying to install the 160S rom from this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1899200
I've left the spinning T for about 20 minutes. SIt flashed okay in Odin but nothing is moving forward. I keep reading about the Tegrak rom and Clockwork recovery but I don't really know what those are. Should I try to read up more on that and try to that?
I'm not sure how that would work. I never saw or installed a rooted ROM using odin. I would think you would need a custom recovery first since all versions of superuser require it. Just guessing. So you have the E160S version? Try to use google to find a 100% stock (non rooted) ROM to install using Odin. I tried to search myself and found many links but was unable to read because of the different language. Maybe you will do better.
Also what version of odin did you use? Try to use the latest version 3.07
Root and recovery have nothing to do with each other.
You can be rooted with stock recovery,
Or have a custom recovery without root.
I've released a pre-rooted custom Rom .tar for use from going from bones stock to that Rom.
Not saying this isn't broken, just that it's doable.
Agoattamer said:
How long are you waiting for the spinning T to go away? It may take several minutes. Give it some time. And you are trying to install the stock SHV-E160 ROM and not something close?
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I'm not sure how that would work. I never saw or installed a rooted ROM using odin. I would think you would need a custom recovery first since all versions of superuser require it. Just guessing. So you have the E160S version? Try to use google to find a 100% stock (non rooted) ROM to install using Odin. I tried to search myself and found many links but was unable to read because of the different language. Maybe you will do better.
Also what version of odin did you use? Try to use the latest version 3.07
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I've used 3.07 and 1.85 trying to flash the rooted rom I posted. I haven't been successful in finding a 100% stock ROM either. I do have E160S. I will keep looking for a 100% stock ROM
Ok so I was on Albe95 galaxy s6 Rom and i was experiencing alot of lag and got tired of not being able to rotate my screen so I was going back to stock OF1 and I forgot to use FlashFire instead of odin and just installed the the stock rom before wiping the S6 Rom off the system now I get stuck on the verizon Splash screen and Can't do anything is there anyway to fix this?
Rone215 said:
Ok so I was on Albe95 galaxy s6 Rom and i was experiencing alot of lag and got tired of not being able to rotate my screen so I was going back to stock OF1 and I forgot to use FlashFire instead of odin and just installed the the stock rom before wiping the S6 Rom off the system now I get stuck on the verizon Splash screen and Can't do anything is there anyway to fix this?
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Do you have the Verizon Galaxy s4 software assistant installed. If not then you're screwed.
Pixi43 said:
Do you have the Verizon Galaxy s4 software assistant installed. If not then you're screwed.
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No did i need it before hand, im using my girlfriends old galaxy s4 SCH-I545 right now if thats any help
I'm also in this same mess. Deleted a few too many Knox-related files when not paying attention, got stuck on the redscreen during boot, and then proceeded to royally muck things up with a bad (read: incorrect) PIT and failed downgrades to OC1. No g/f to pull the Software Assistant from, and the (presumably) older version that I managed to find online never detects the device is present.
I'm still able to get into download mode, so I suspect that a full (good) OF1 bundle for Odin would make things right with the world again. Proper attempts with various OC1 bundles are being met with SW REV CHECK hate.
I should have just gone to bed at a reasonable time...
Use samsung kies. It's the easiest way to get back to OF1. It has instructions in the program.
Kies wasn't recognizing the device when I connected it. I finally found a copy of OF1 from AndroidRomUpdate and was able to get it on using Odin 3.10.7, it was even nice enough to keep my data Now to re-root...
Links to OF1 stock: http androidromupdate.com/2015/08/25/i545vrugof1-stock-android-5-0-1-verizon-galaxy-s4-sch-i545-ota-update-with-loads-of-fixes/
(Be warned, the download is SLOW...)
whowatchlist said:
Use samsung kies. It's the easiest way to get back to OF1. It has instructions in the program.
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Thanks man kies worked for me it erased all my data but im getting my s7 edge in 2 days for Tmobile
gosherm said:
Kies wasn't recognizing the device when I connected it. I finally found a copy of OF1 from AndroidRomUpdate and was able to get it on using Odin 3.10.7, it was even nice enough to keep my data Now to re-root...
Links to OF1 stock: http androidromupdate.com/2015/08/25/i545vrugof1-stock-android-5-0-1-verizon-galaxy-s4-sch-i545-ota-update-with-loads-of-fixes/
(Be warned, the download is SLOW...)
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For future reference there already is a thread(s) on xda with the download link for the tar
whowatchlist said:
For future reference there already is a thread(s) on xda with the download link for the tar
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Doh! I must have missed it then, all I could find was the zip file for a non-Odin install (from a working phone), I forget what the framework was called...
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For future reference there already is a thread(s) on xda with the download link for the tar
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Link? I need this
Sent from my SCH-R970 using XDA-Developers mobile app
Linkhttp://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-verizon/general/stock-of1-firmware-t3338303
Hi all
My S6 Edge (G925F) has to go in for a warranty repair tomorrow so, to be on the safe side, I used Odin to go back to Stock MM. The problem is, I completely forgot that I had changed the boot logo. Reverting to stock doesn't seem to set it back.
I have found a ton of TWRP flashable zips that will do it, but as I am now back on Stock recovery, I don't have that option. I did read somewhere to use ODIN and flash the param.bin file. Would anyone be able to explain how this is done? I have been searching around, but can't seem to find the info on how to do it. Or, if there is a way to convert from TWRP flashable to Stock recovery flashable (update.zip?)
Many thanks in advance
Dave
PureLoneWolf said:
Hi all
My S6 Edge (G925F) has to go in for a warranty repair tomorrow so, to be on the safe side, I used Odin to go back to Stock MM. The problem is, I completely forgot that I had changed the boot logo. Reverting to stock doesn't seem to set it back.
I have found a ton of TWRP flashable zips that will do it, but as I am now back on Stock recovery, I don't have that option. I did read somewhere to use ODIN and flash the param.bin file. Would anyone be able to explain how this is done? I have been searching around, but can't seem to find the info on how to do it. Or, if there is a way to convert from TWRP flashable to Stock recovery flashable (update.zip?)
Many thanks in advance
Dave
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Im pretty sure you will need at least root to replace the boot animation with stock samsung ones.
I would root. Replace the .qmg for the boot animations then just flash back stock. Should only take a 20 minutes or so.
If you need the stock .qmg let me know
Thanks for the info - I was hoping to avoid that if possible. If it makes a difference, it's the boot logo (Black Splash Screen that says Android and S6 Edge), not the Samsung animations. I have seen people say to flash param.bin with Odin, but noone explains how unfortunately.
PureLoneWolf said:
Hi all
My S6 Edge (G925F) has to go in for a warranty repair tomorrow so, to be on the safe side, I used Odin to go back to Stock MM. The problem is, I completely forgot that I had changed the boot logo. Reverting to stock doesn't seem to set it back.
I have found a ton of TWRP flashable zips that will do it, but as I am now back on Stock recovery, I don't have that option. I did read somewhere to use ODIN and flash the param.bin file. Would anyone be able to explain how this is done? I have been searching around, but can't seem to find the info on how to do it. Or, if there is a way to convert from TWRP flashable to Stock recovery flashable (update.zip?)
Many thanks in advance
Dave
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Restore using smartswitch it will replace everything to stock even bootlogo
PureLoneWolf said:
Thanks for the info - I was hoping to avoid that if possible. If it makes a difference, it's the boot logo (Black Splash Screen that says Android and S6 Edge), not the Samsung animations. I have seen people say to flash param.bin with Odin, but noone explains how unfortunately.
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Im really not sure. Its just the .qmg that need replacing but you will need root to do it. Its the only way i can think of. Let me know if you need the files.
PureLoneWolf said:
Thanks for the info - I was hoping to avoid that if possible. If it makes a difference, it's the boot logo (Black Splash Screen that says Android and S6 Edge), not the Samsung animations. I have seen people say to flash param.bin with Odin, but noone explains how unfortunately.
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Right. It's in param.bin. It has to be in tar.md5 format so that it can be flashed with odin(linked to AP). Personally I never try with odin. Just with twrp.
Find an odin flashable param bin.tar.md5. Remove the param.bin from the .tar.md5. Insert new param.bin. Use 7zip to do remove and reinsert the bin file.
At you own risk. If you did something wrong, probably need to odin the whole stock firmware.
Sent from my SM-G925F
Rosli59564 said:
Right. It's in param.bin. It has to be in tar.md5 format so that it can be flashed with odin(linked to AP). Personally I never try with odin. Just with twrp.
Find an odin flashable param bin.tar.md5. Remove the param.bin from the .tar.md5. Insert new param.bin. Use 7zip to do remove and reinsert the bin file.
At you own risk. If you did something wrong, probably need to odin the whole stock firmware.
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I have this on mine. Its in root > system > media.
There is a thread somewhere on here regarding s6 edge boot animations.
callumbr1 said:
I have this on mine. Its in root > system > media.
There is a thread somewhere on here regarding s6 edge boot animations.
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Boot logo is the first screen when power on the phone. Not the glowing 'samsung'.
Sent from my SM-G925F
Rosli59564 said:
Boot logo is the first screen when power on the phone. Not the glowing 'samsung'.
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It was my knowledge that
bootsamsung.qmg is the galaxy s6 edge powered by android.
Bootsamsunglogo.qmg is the coloured samsung logo
Bootsamsungmini.qmg is the black and white samsung logo just before phone boots.
callumbr1 said:
It was my knowledge that
bootsamsung.qmg is the galaxy s6 edge powered by android.
Bootsamsunglogo.qmg is the coloured samsung logo
Bootsamsungmini.qmg is the black and white samsung logo just before phone boots.
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Right except the powered by android isn't in /media.
And only exynos phones can be changed. Snapdragon variants/phones the image is somewhere in bootloader. Nobody dares to mess up with booloader, hence SD ain't changeable.
Sent from my SM-G925F
My S6 edge has this weird issue where it only has 16gb interna storage after flashing the nexify custom rom. How can i fix this? Do i need to flash stock?
Thanks in advance!
jockep said:
My S6 edge has this weird issue where it only has 16gb interna storage after flashing the nexify custom rom. How can i fix this? Do i need to flash stock?
Thanks in advance!
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Is it showing as only 16GB capacity or 16GB free memory left? Sometimes rarely flashing custom rom can mess up partitions. Flashing stock will fix this.
Stock is the way to go then i guess, thanks. Yes partition seems messed up.
jockep said:
Stock is the way to go then i guess, thanks. Yes partition seems messed up.
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I would just flash stock. Did you do a clean install of the rom?
callumbr1 said:
I would just flash stock. Did you do a clean install of the rom?
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Hi sorry for reviving this thread. i am having the same issue as OP and wanted to ask. i have an s6 edge plus and i rooted it to make it easier for me and wanted to go back to stock rom. so my cousin brother flashed it for me and it ended up having 16gb storage like the OP.
I was wondering is that the same thing as flashing stock or thats another thing?
I used odin3 3.12 today to flash saudi arabia version and it still shows 16gb. If its not the same thing as flashing stock rom, how do i go about doing it?
Thank you very much
shairaf said:
Hi sorry for reviving this thread. i am having the same issue as OP and wanted to ask. i have an s6 edge plus and i rooted it to make it easier for me and wanted to go back to stock rom. so my cousin brother flashed it for me and it ended up having 16gb storage like the OP.
I was wondering is that the same thing as flashing stock or thats another thing?
I used odin3 3.12 today to flash saudi arabia version and it still shows 16gb. If its not the same thing as flashing stock rom, how do i go about doing it?
Thank you very much
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What you need to do is flash the correct pit file with the rom to repartition the device.
Whats the model of the device?
The firmware and region you want?
The android version?
Tell me these and ill link you to the correct files and info how to do it.
callumbr1 said:
What you need to do is flash the correct pit file with the rom to repartition the device.
Whats the model of the device?
The firmware and region you want?
The android version?
Tell me these and ill link you to the correct files and info how to do it.
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Model Number = SM-G928C
Firmware = I am not sure what is firmware number, is it Baseband version (G928FXXU3BPI9) or Build Number (MMB29K.G928CXXS3BPL3).
Region = I am not entirely sure if i can install any region. this mobile was bought from saudi arabia, medina. So any suitable version should be fine?
Android version = 6.0.1
Hope i answered correctly.
Thank you very much for the help you are providing
shairaf said:
Model Number = SM-G928C
Firmware = I am not sure what is firmware number, is it Baseband version (G928FXXU3BPI9) or Build Number (MMB29K.G928CXXS3BPL3).
Region = I am not entirely sure if i can install any region. this mobile was bought from saudi arabia, medina. So any suitable version should be fine?
Android version = 6.0.1
Hope i answered correctly.
Thank you very much for the help you are providing
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Is your phone network unlocked? Or can use any sim card?
callumbr1 said:
Is your phone network unlocked? Or can use any sim card?
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I believe yes, since this phone was bought from Saudi, but i am able to use it in Maldives using Dhiraagu (ISP) sim card.
shairaf said:
I believe yes, since this phone was bought from Saudi, but i am able to use it in Maldives using Dhiraagu (ISP) sim card.
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EDIT: FLASH THIS ONE
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/116752/G928CXXS3BPL3_G928COJV3BPJ1_PAK/
Along with this PIT file
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-YraR6_UzhUMFZRTldXd1FfczA/view?usp=drivesdk
8nsert the pit in odin in PIT. Odin options should be auto reboot checked, f reset time checked and repartition checked.
Let me know of any errors.
callumbr1 said:
Download and flash this through odin.
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/109815/G928CXXU3BPJ5_G928COJV3BPJ1_XFU/
Do you need instructions how to flash?
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Wow thanks, only difference im seeing is that i used the latest update one for saudi and it does not say (STC). is that the reason?
No, i kind of learned by watching sammobile youtube guide. so i can do it
Thank you once again, i will let you know how it goes. takes 2-3 hours to download cause im a free sammobile user. hehe
Thank you very much.
EDIT01: ok, i am downloading the Pakistan version and the google drive PIT. thank you
shairaf said:
Wow thanks, only difference im seeing is that i used the latest update one for saudi and it does not say (STC). is that the reason?
No, i kind of learned by watching sammobile youtube guide. so i can do it
Thank you once again, i will let you know how it goes. takes 2-3 hours to download cause im a free sammobile user. hehe
Thank you very much.
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Check my other post above. You need to download and flash the 2nd one along with the pit file.
Try that one first. If it does not work try the first link, the saudi one
callumbr1 said:
Check my other post above. You need to download and flash the 2nd one along with the pit file.
Try that one first. If it does npt work try the first link, the saudi one
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hehe. got it. i also editted my post a second before this post
will do.
shairaf said:
hehe. got it. i also editted my post a second before this post
will do.
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Keep me updated
callumbr1 said:
Keep me updated
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I Shall.
I also wanted to ask when i click on odin3 3.12 Pit tab, it says its only for Engineers. That kind of caught my eye.
Is it a risky thing using a pit file? as in a chance of bricking the phone or its just a warning odin3 gives?
shairaf said:
I Shall.
I also wanted to ask when i click on odin3 3.12 Pit tab, it says its only for Engineers. That kind of caught my eye.
Is it a risky thing using a pit file? as in a chance of bricking the phone or its just a warning odin3 gives?
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Its just a warning. Dont worry about it. As long as you only flash it with the PAK firmware it will be fine. Its a message that will always pop up when you click on pit.
callumbr1 said:
Its just a warning. Dont worry about it. As long as you only flash it with the PAK firmware it will be fine. Its a message that will always pop up when you click on pit.
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Sorry for the late response, it took 7 hours to download PAK version from Sammobile.
I just tried re flashing with PAK version and including the pit provided. but it shows the same result. storage as 16gb.
im downloading ARABIC (STC) one now to try.
Will put it to download and go to work and give you a headsup after trying within 4 hours (If the download has completed).
Thank you very much.
EDIT01:
http://imgur.com/a/6cdAH
Sorry i could not figure out how to post image using the forum one :S
EDIT02:
I just tried to flash my phone with the IRAN one where we had 4 files totally (this was the one we used when we went from rooted s6 edge plus to stock rom) but used only AP. This time i tried with all 4 and it says (Success 0/ Failure1).
So i just reflashed Saudi one i used before and now downloading Saudi (STC) from Sammobile. will let you know after i try it
Oh and i also wanted to ask. reflashing phone a number of time a day will pose any risk to it? or you can just do it any amount of time?
shairaf said:
Sorry for the late response, it took 7 hours to download PAK version from Sammobile.
I just tried re flashing with PAK version and including the pit provided. but it shows the same result. storage as 16gb.
im downloading ARABIC (STC) one now to try.
Will put it to download and go to work and give you a headsup after trying within 4 hours (If the download has completed).
Thank you very much.
EDIT01:
http://imgur.com/a/6cdAH
Sorry i could not figure out how to post image using the forum one :S
EDIT02:
I just tried to flash my phone with the IRAN one where we had 4 files totally (this was the one we used when we went from rooted s6 edge plus to stock rom) but used only AP. This time i tried with all 4 and it says (Success 0/ Failure1).
So i just reflashed Saudi one i used before and now downloading Saudi (STC) from Sammobile. will let you know after i try it
Oh and i also wanted to ask. reflashing phone a number of time a day will pose any risk to it? or you can just do it any amount of time?
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The one you tried to flash with 4 files you need to flash all files not just one. Thats why it failed.
I have seen this happen before and it should flash the partition back to 32GB after flashing stock with pit.
Before you flash the next one reply here so i can guide you.
And dont worry about the amount of times you flash it. It will do no harm no matter how many times you flssh it.
callumbr1 said:
The one you tried to flash with 4 files you need to flash all files not just one. Thats why it failed.
I have seen this happen before and it should flash the partition back to 32GB after flashing stock with pit.
Before you flash the next one reply here so i can guide you.
And dont worry about the amount of times you flash it. It will do no harm no matter how many times you flssh it.
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Hi, im currently at work and will be home within an hour.
This morning i used IRAN (4 file one) and used all 4 files on odin. Here is what i did in detail.
1. Opened Odin 3 v3.12
2. Uploaded BL (1st), AP (2nd), CP (3rd) and CSC (Last)
3. Under options - > only Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time was ticked.
4. I hold volume down, menu button and power button at same time and pressed volume up button.
5. I connected the phone to Computer.
6. Odin3 recognized phone and i clicked start.
Within 2-3 seconds it said it has failed, and i used the SAUDI file to reflash back to normal (As i was late for work).
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For the PAK file with the PIT you provided, i did everything almost the same other than it had only AP file and i had Re-partition ticked as well. It flashed fine but showed the same 16gb storage limit.
I will be home soon and post here beforehand if its easier for you and allowed in forum to use skypecall or such, that is indeed fine for me as well.
Thank you very much.
shairaf said:
Hi, im currently at work and will be home within an hour.
This morning i used IRAN (4 file one) and used all 4 files on odin. Here is what i did in detail.
1. Opened Odin 3 v3.12
2. Uploaded BL (1st), AP (2nd), CP (3rd) and CSC (Last)
3. Under options - > only Auto Reboot and F.Reset Time was ticked.
4. I hold volume down, menu button and power button at same time and pressed volume up button.
5. I connected the phone to Computer.
6. Odin3 recognized phone and i clicked start.
Within 2-3 seconds it said it has failed, and i used the SAUDI file to reflash back to normal (As i was late for work).
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For the PAK file with the PIT you provided, i did everything almost the same other than it had only AP file and i had Re-partition ticked as well. It flashed fine but showed the same 16gb storage limit.
I will be home soon and post here beforehand if its easier for you and allowed in forum to use skypecall or such, that is indeed fine for me as well.
Thank you very much.
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Okay.... what error did you get in odin when trying to flash the 4 files?
I have whatsapp and facebook messenger, pm me when you are free after work
Long story short, I was trying to install a new rom onto my phone and odin failed. Now I can't do anything but access the download menu. Smart switch says my phone is unrecognizable and I can't get anything to pass on odin. I don't know what to do and I'm at a wits end. I spent over $400 on this phone which is a ton of money for me. If anybody can help me get out of this mess, I would be so grateful.
Lumenatrum said:
Long story short, I was trying to install a new rom onto my phone and odin failed. Now I can't do anything but access the download menu. Smart switch says my phone is unrecognizable and I can't get anything to pass on odin. I don't know what to do and I'm at a wits end. I spent over $400 on this phone which is a ton of money for me. If anybody can help me get out of this mess, I would be so grateful.
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So what firmware are you trying to flash? What model do you have? Which region are you in, is the phone carrier locked? Answer these and we will take it from there
callumbr1 said:
So what firmware are you trying to flash? What model do you have? Which region are you in, is the phone carrier locked? Answer these and we will take it from there
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Well, I managed to fix it on my own, but I probably screwed it up even worse now. I have the SM-G925; it's international as well and unlocked. Unfortunately, when I fixed it I got mad because it said it was still rooted, and I checked up nand erase all on Odin like an idiot. Now it's stuck on the samsung logo and won't boot after I try to install new firmware. (I have the firmware I need) is there anything I can do, or do I have a new brick?
EDIT: I don't know if this helps, but I can install TWRP on it and access the download menu. I've been reading that I need a pit file or something, right?
Lumenatrum said:
Well, I managed to fix it on my own, but I probably screwed it up even worse now. I have the SM-G925; it's international as well and unlocked. Unfortunately, when I fixed it I got mad because it said it was still rooted, and I checked up nand erase all on Odin like an idiot. Now it's stuck on the samsung logo and won't boot after I try to install new firmware. (I have the firmware I need) is there anything I can do, or do I have a new brick?
EDIT: I don't know if this helps, but I can install TWRP on it and access the download menu. I've been reading that I need a pit file or something, right?
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What firmware are you trying to flash and I can post you the PIT file? How long are you leaving it on the Samsung logo at boot? I as because the first time it can take around 10-15 minutes to boot
callumbr1 said:
What firmware are you trying to flash and I can post you the PIT file? How long are you leaving it on the Samsung logo at boot? I as because the first time it can take around 10-15 minutes to boot
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I'm actually so stupid. I just waited a lot longer this time and it seemed to go through. I felt like it was taking a lot longer than a usual firmware flash. It went through this time. Thanks for your patience, however.