Let me start off by saying I have already scoured this forum and other sources for a solution to this problem. I should add that I am somewhat bound by the confines of my experience, also.
Like many others here, my Samsung S4 mini GT-I9195 is stuck in a boot loop, unable to get into recovery mode. It can get to download mode, but is not recognized by my PC.
Things I've done so far:
1. tried to boot in recovery mode - doesn't work, says "Recovery starting..." then restarts into boot loop
2. checked battery - not it
3. dissasembled phone and checked power button - works fine
4. tried Samsung Kies - "Device is not responding. To resolve the issue, reboot the device." - no can do (note that I only just installed Samsung Kies on my PC for the first time after the boot loop started)
5. flashed firmware using Odin - PASS! - still in bootloop w/no recovery mode
6. flashed firmware again using Odin w/Auto-Reboot unchecked - PASS! - then attempted to reboot into recovery - no go, still in bootloop w/no recovery mode
The firmware I successfully flashed was Poland/T-Mobile version 4.4.2 downloaded from sammobile.
The one thing I have NOT tried is to repartition the pit file. Would this possibly make any difference? If it's worth a try, can I do this using the tar.md5 package above, or do I need a separate .pit file and if so, how do I know I have the right one???
After doing a little reading, I downloaded CSB_signed_SERRANOLTE_ONEPIT_OPEN_130523.pit, which was included in a 'repair firmware' .zip file that also included separate bootloader, code, csc and modem files. I actually did try flashing those files (except for the pit file) and that failed (of course) with error "Device 2, Binary 1", so I flashed the firmware above again and it passed again.
What else?
- Phone is not rooted
- I have no idea if USB debugging is turned on or not
- I was doing nothing with the phone when it first died. I figured the battery might have somehow rapidly drained to zero even though it should have been around 70%. I had last touched the phone about an hour earlier, to shut off my alarm. I tried plugging in to wall charger but phone would not turn on even after an hour or more of charging. I really don't remember exactly how or when the bootloop started.
ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9195
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
KNOX KERNEL LOCK: 0x0
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x0
CSB-CONFIG-LSB:0x30
BOOTLOADER AP SWREV: 2
WRITE PROTECTION: Enable
Anyone out there feel like helping out a noob today?
i have same problem
Actually , only one diferrent
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0x1
exactly same ,but i tried with pit 2 pit files and 2 diferent roms , and no result. Pleace help us!!!
Hello,
I've Samsung Galaxy SM-J701F/DS and i did factory reset and started getting into panic mode. So, I tried to flash stock ROM through odin and I only selected AP and left other files like Bl, CP and CSC. Thus it took longer time without any result so, I closed the odin. Since then my phone only boots in download mode.
And while trying recovery or normal boot I get " Error Cannot Update Software ".
I used this ROM:
https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/...-nxt/SM-J701F
And now my phone is showing as Samsung USB Modem while plugging in PC.
I own a Samsung SM-J500F/DS
I wanted to factory reset it but, I forgot my google password and i couldn't find it no matter what i tried.
I decided to hard reset it thinking that i can bypass the google password thing. It obviously came up afterwards and I realized I also forgot the google account.
AGAIN, i tried to flash a new firmware using Odin, but the FRP lock came up and blocked the installation. It showed failed and the phone was bricked.
I tried Kies and Smart Switch but both don't recognize my phone at all. I can't use the emergency recovery tool cause my phone literally doesn't show up anywhere. It does on Odin but i can't install the firmware i have downloaded.
Now it doesn't boot up at all and Just shows me the blue screen with "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software." All i can do is enter in download mode. In the upper right corner it says i have:
-the samsung official binary
-system from samsung too,
-FRP LOCK on obviously
-Qualcomm secure boot enabled
-RP SWERV: S1, T1, H1, R1, A1, P1
-SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE
Every possible help/solution is well appreciated. Thanks in advance!
Hi,
I can't use my tablet anymore tried Odin to re-install the origin firmware "SM-T825Y_1_20180122165040_zf84f94qoe_fac.zip" (new android 8 stock ROM) but it fails, Odin shows the transfer has PASSED but I still get this message in the screen:-
"Security Error: This device has been flashed with unathorised software & is locked.
Call your mobile operator for additional support. "
I wasn't planning flashing a custom ROM the only thing I did is put OEM Lock on, not sure why I did that.
When I put in Download Mode it shows this in the screen:-
ODIN MODE [High Speed]
PRODUCT NAME: SM-T825Y
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
FAP LOCK: ON
OEM LOCK: ON
DID: 03EA1E00AE16
WARRANTY VOID: 0x1 (Ox20C)
QUALCOM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE
AP SWREV: B3 (1, 1, 1, 1, 1) K2 S2
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE
CCIC: S2 MM005 HW: 4
BOOT: 6 MAIN: DS
Regards,
Sal.
1. It's FRP not FAP ya perv.
2. Reflash firmware with odin, do not go into download mode afterwards before 3.
3. The rest watch this video carefully, and next time you want to leave your device stock, leave it stock, if you want to install a custom rom or twrp, do not have auto reboot ticked.
4. here is link ---> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o0T-CR-KpfM
I did reflash with odin but I still get this message "Security Error: This device has been flashed with unathorised software & is locked.
Call your mobile operator for additional support. " There is another small message on top , "Custom binary blocked by FRP. (boot.img)"
Odin tells me its PASSED but the Tablet still says its locked FRP and OEM locked .
In download mode I am getting same info.
I just went to the Samsung Shop and they fixed it for free, they said they just put a new firmware not sure how they did it but I tried it myself with latest firmware but I couldn't get rid of the lock, I am missing something? like software? or just not enough info about about getting rid of locks?
I had the same issue after i installed a Xposed module. Had to reflash Pie Bootloader and Rom via odin. Now it boots, but i can't flash twrp anymore... It always fails.
How To Unlock Bootloader A21s.
Code:
*** Disclaimer
I am not responsible for any damage you made to your device
You have been warned
- Go to Settings -> About phone and find your build number.
- Tap on your build number 6 times until you see “You’re now a developer”.
- Go in Developer options > enable OEM unlocking.
- Shut Down your Phone
- Hold Vol + & Vol - and Connect the USB Cable
- Device will boot in DOWNLOAD MODE.
- Long press volume UP to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot your device!
- After Reboot the Bootloader is unlocked.
Can you root by patching the boot.img using Magisk?
The a20 GUIDE is here.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-a20/how-to/root-samsung-galaxy-a20-rooting-guide-t3954872
Thanks for thread.
i dont have the oem unlock option on my phone, how can i get that option?
thanks
dxtyle said:
i dont have the oem unlock option on my phone, how can i get that option?
thanks
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try to update and see if it there
important point. after confirming the desire to unlock and clear data, the bootloader really(!) unlocks only after the initial settings and when you see the gray immutable "OEM unlock" switch in the developer menu.
If you didn't see this item the first time, you need to enable the Internet and update the security policies, and at the same time disable them immediately.
This is the only reason for the appearance of the red inscription "only official ..." and this is the way to switching "rmm state" from prenormal to cheking.
kapternamys said:
important point. after confirming the desire to unlock and clear data, the bootloader really(!) unlocks only after the initial settings and when you see the gray immutable "OEM unlock" switch in the developer menu.
If you didn't see this item the first time, you need to enable the Internet and update the security policies, and at the same time disable them immediately.
This is the only reason for the appearance of the red inscription "only official ..." and this is the way to switching "rmm state" from prenormal to cheking.
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Hi,
Odin don't recognize phone when in download mode. However, it recognizes when it is in normal boot mode. Why?
My phone is on initial configuration (first time use, after restore factory), I formatted why my son forgot google and PIN password. Can I help me? Thanks.
i have the samsung a215u and dont have oem unlock option and ive tried the dare and update with no luck ..has anyone unlock the bootloader on this device
Tnx for this thread
[GUIDE] How to Root and Install TWRP
How to Root and Install TWRP on j7NXT TIP: READ EVERYTHING BEFORE DOING IT, AFTER READING DO IT WITH THE GUIDE. 0 - Download Odin and Drivers Samsung VCOM 0.1 - Download the Miracle Box Warning: Always download the most current version of...
forum.xda-developers.com
in case anyone has problems, take a look at this, don't use the files available here
I managed to OEM UNLOCK just reinstalling the system, then we have KgState which is solved in the link above.
How to sim unlock
roadkill42 said:
How to sim unlock
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did you find the way to sim unlock? i have the same question and can not find any answer for it...
can i unlock bootloader in downloading mode ? i can't turn on galaxy s9note and need to relock with pc+usb . is it possible ?
Thanks. Unlocked my SM-A217F/DS.
cldkrs said:
How To Unlock Bootloader A21s.
Code:
*** Disclaimer
I am not responsible for any damage you made to your device
You have been warned
- Go to Settings -> About phone and find your build number.
- Tap on your build number 6 times until you see “You’re now a developer”.
- Go in Developer options > enable OEM unlocking.
- Shut Down your Phone
- Hold Vol + & Vol - and Connect the USB Cable
- Device will boot in DOWNLOAD MODE.
- Long press volume UP to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot your device!
- After Reboot the Bootloader is unlocked.
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What can I do if this;
Go in Developer options > enable OEM unlocking.
Is not available?
Hey guys, my friend gave me his a21s to unlock it but I really can't find a way to do that.
The phone has a pattern lock that he doesn't remember it...
Also it doesn't have Developer mode enabled.
and in recovery mode, FactoryReset option is not available...
any idea?
denisxbr said:
Hi,
Odin don't recognize phone when in download mode. However, it recognizes when it is in normal boot mode. Why?
My phone is on initial configuration (first time use, after restore factory), I formatted why my son forgot google and PIN password. Can I help me? Thanks.
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I think you are booting your phone into bootloader mode.
You do not have to boot your phone into bootloader mode, instead you have to boot in Odin mode. For that, switch off your SAMSUNG phone. Afterwards, press both volume buttons and insert the data cable into your phone simultaneously. (Note: your device should be of samsung otherwise the Odin application will not recognize your device. Your data cable should be connected to pc to enter Odin mode). Then a blue coloured screen will appear. You have click the volume up button once and you will enter Odin mode.
Thanks!
cldkrs said:
How To Unlock Bootloader A21s.
Code:
*** Disclaimer
I am not responsible for any damage you made to your device
You have been warned
- Go to Settings -> About phone and find your build number.
- Tap on your build number 6 times until you see “You’re now a developer”.
- Go in Developer options > enable OEM unlocking.
- Shut Down your Phone
- Hold Vol + & Vol - and Connect the USB Cable
- Device will boot in DOWNLOAD MODE.
- Long press volume UP to unlock the bootloader. This will wipe your data and automatically reboot your device!
- After Reboot the Bootloader is unlocked.
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B.S! Done that like 10 times now, no OEM option still.. I have all the passwords and everything, still can't get it rooted ...
Hello i was needing the stock firmware to my s21 SM-A215U A215USQS6BUL1 TMK im actually try to downgrade it for android 11 to android 10 and if possible put TWRP on it if anyone could help me out i would really appreciate it thank you