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[Q] galaxy ace s5830D in BOOT LOOP, no access to 'RECOVERY'

Hi gals and guys, I bought a new galaxy ace s5830D (gingerbread) from Telus and decided to unlock it the following way:
1. root using Universal_GB_ROOT_v10.zip
2. installed SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse.zip on PC
3. installed Root Explorer (File Manager) v2.19.apk
4. used ADB shell on PC to read ST5L for unlock code
here is where the problem begins:
-- upon reboot phone goes in a bootloop (screen lights for a sec without Samsung logo)
-- I CANNOT put phone in recovery via home + power
--I CAN put phone in 'download' via power + home + vol dwn; or to RamDump with vol Up; or to Emergency Dload Mode by holding both up and dwn
I have tried the following:
-- flash stock telus rom S5830DTLKI4_S5830DTLSKI4_S5830DTLKI4_HOME.tar using ODIN. The flash goes successful but upon reboot goes back to bootloop? And still cannot enter 'recovery'
-- tried to flash cwm-recovery-ace.tar.md5 using ODIN. The flash is successful but on reboot goes to bootloop. Still no acess to 'recovery'
-- tried QtADB but cannot connect to phone
-- tried OneClickUnbrick but it will not recognize connection to phone either
-- tried AndroidSDK however cannot get to recognize device
So any ideas considering the main thing is I cannot get to 'recovery' and flashing with ODIN still results in bootloop.
Thanks for any advice

tedxdadevelopers said:
Hi gals and guys, I bought a new galaxy ace s5830D (gingerbread) from Telus and decided to unlock it the following way:
1. root using Universal_GB_ROOT_v10.zip
2. installed SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse.zip on PC
3. installed Root Explorer (File Manager) v2.19.apk
4. used ADB shell on PC to read ST5L for unlock code
here is where the problem begins:
-- upon reboot phone goes in a bootloop (screen lights for a sec without Samsung logo)
-- I CANNOT put phone in recovery via home + power
--I CAN put phone in 'download' via power + home + vol dwn; or to RamDump with vol Up; or to Emergency Dload Mode by holding both up and dwn
I have tried the following:
-- flash stock telus rom S5830DTLKI4_S5830DTLSKI4_S5830DTLKI4_HOME.tar using ODIN. The flash goes successful but upon reboot goes back to bootloop? And still cannot enter 'recovery'
-- tried to flash cwm-recovery-ace.tar.md5 using ODIN. The flash is successful but on reboot goes to bootloop. Still no acess to 'recovery'
-- tried QtADB but cannot connect to phone
-- tried OneClickUnbrick but it will not recognize connection to phone either
-- tried AndroidSDK however cannot get to recognize device
So any ideas considering the main thing is I cannot get to 'recovery' and flashing with ODIN still results in bootloop.
Thanks for any advice
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What ROM are you trying to flash with ODIN, because I couldn't find any on SamFirmware. Also in order to use ADB, you need the drivers, make sure you have them installed (they automatically install when you install Kies).

tedxdadevelopers said:
Hi gals and guys, I bought a new galaxy ace s5830D (gingerbread) from Telus and decided to unlock it the following way:
1. root using Universal_GB_ROOT_v10.zip
2. installed SuperOneClickv2.1.1-ShortFuse.zip on PC
3. installed Root Explorer (File Manager) v2.19.apk
4. used ADB shell on PC to read ST5L for unlock code
here is where the problem begins:
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The stl5 method might damage the efs partition. It's a coinflip, with 3 outcomes:
-all goes well and you get an unlocked ace.
-your imei becomes 00000000000000 in which case you get aa working ace, but many carriers deny service to that imei, so no calls, no sms, no movile data.
-completely f****d up efs partition. You loose your imei. That's it, you're toast. No amount of flashing fixes this, it's not a hardbrick, but no rom will boot appropriately.
Try and flash a full package with odin. Make sure you use the correct odin version for your model and have the correct firmware. Then go into recovery and wipe everything, see if it boots. If it boots, open up your call app and dial *#06#* to see your imei (to make sure its still there).
If you have successfully flashed with odin before, and still won't boot or go into recovery, then maybe your efs partition got messed up.

Return the phone to telus, just don't tell them what you did.

thanks for the suggestions.. few more questions
-- any suggestions as to what to tell telus that is believable that happened? (phone is 3 days old and i bought it outright)
-- also re Efs partition damage, is there any way to repartition the phone and rewrite imei (isn't it on the stickers behind the battery)?
with ODIN i flashed (several times - all successfully) the stock rom made for the TELUS D version on the Ace. Its someone that build it from a stock Ace. Its available if u google it and many ppl have returned their Telus phones to stock telus\koodoo status via that rom with proprtietary carrier startup screen and all. The Model D of the Ace is not at all available on the SamFirmware site.
I also flashed only the CWM Recovery - sucessfully and still no access to 'recovery' menu.
ODIN i am using is the right version according to all i have read (4.42); and the .ops file is made, as I understand it, for partitions of the D version of the Ace. (odin + ops + rom was all one package that many ppl from telus have said to have used sucesfully to return their phones to stock.)
-- should i try to flash with odin a cyannogen mode 7.2.0; could that make a difference vs stock rom, or does the cyannogen just go on top of the stock rom; ie will not function without a proper stock rom? (i guess what i am asking is cyannogen a complete self contained os?)
--If the efs partition is damaged does it make sense then, that the ADB, oneclick unblock etc.., will not recognize the phone? Am i supposed to be able to even connect to ADB when phone is in 'download mode'? or its made to work only when phone is already booted up?
thanks guys again.. T

tedxdadevelopers said:
thanks for the suggestions.. few more questions
-- any suggestions as to what to tell telus that is believable that happened? (phone is 3 days old and i bought it outright)
-- also re Efs partition damage, is there any way to repartition the phone and rewrite imei (isn't it on the stickers behind the battery)?
with ODIN i flashed (several times - all successfully) the stock rom made for the TELUS D version on the Ace. Its someone that build it from a stock Ace. Its available if u google it and many ppl have returned their Telus phones to stock telus\koodoo status via that rom with proprtietary carrier startup screen and all. The Model D of the Ace is not at all available on the SamFirmware site.
I also flashed only the CWM Recovery - sucessfully and still no access to 'recovery' menu.
ODIN i am using is the right version according to all i have read (4.42); and the .ops file is made, as I understand it, for partitions of the D version of the Ace. (odin + ops + rom was all one package that many ppl from telus have said to have used sucesfully to return their phones to stock.)
-- should i try to flash with odin a cyannogen mode 7.2.0; could that make a difference vs stock rom, or does the cyannogen just go on top of the stock rom; ie will not function without a proper stock rom? (i guess what i am asking is cyannogen a complete self contained os?)
--If the efs partition is damaged does it make sense then, that the ADB, oneclick unblock etc.., will not recognize the phone? Am i supposed to be able to even connect to ADB when phone is in 'download mode'? or its made to work only when phone is already booted up?
thanks guys again.. T
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Hey again, changing IMEI is illegal in some countries:
Here is a link on how to change it though.
when I go to repair my phone, they normally don't ask why does this happen, they just ask what's the problem. ALso, you have to pretend you are really angry, because the phone broke just 3 days after buying it. That's all. Just be sure that the boot animation is from the stock ROM, as well as the currently installed ROM.

Good deal, had phone exchanged for a new one. That should serve as a lesson to those trying to screw with their efs/ that sometimes it may actually NOT work!!
Thanks guys Cheers!

[Q] My Galaxy Note(SHV-E160L) is bricked...

before writing, I'm so sorry for my pooooor English.
I live in Toronto, Canada. I bought my Galaxy Note(SHV-E160L) from Korea, so change sim card from LG U+ to Rogers.
but when I sleep, Note encounter Unlimited Reboot.
so I try to repair in 3-way.
first, Factory reset. but I could make Download mode only, couldn't make Recovery mode.
so I try Samsung Kies Recovery mode, but Kies show me binery Error.
last, I want to use ODIN, but ODIN show me Error Message, too.
"Complete(write) operation failed"
What this means?
If it can't be repaired, I must send my cell phone to Korea.
I'm very embrassed...
please help me!!
and Merry Christmas for you

Is it sticking on factoryfs.img in ODIN ? this usually means its bricked which kernel where you on when you did the factory reset ?
I had a similar issue last week, stuck in odin, everything failing, I was convinced it was bricked, I manage to repair it by (no joking here) flashing a million wrong things in ODIN.... But DO NOT TRY THIS lol
try to flash a safe kernel through ODIN, and then see if it bring back recovery, then you can wipe and flash a new rom (hopefully)
otherwise there is the pit file method to revive from a brick, which works well, but loses around 3gb of internal sd space

hello
hello bro...
try this method:
download a stock gingerbread rom then go into download recovery, flash it with odin, root your phone.
from here you can install any custom rom, this is how i do when i got bootloop.

Thanks for your reply
hanzo777 said:
hello bro...
try this method:
download a stock gingerbread rom then go into download recovery, flash it with odin, root your phone.
from here you can install any custom rom, this is how i do when i got bootloop.
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Thanks, but when I use ODIN, ODIN got a trouble..
when It start to flash, ODIN shows error message (Complete(write) operation failed)..
so even I can't try another Kernel Files..

Sigea said:
Thanks, but when I use ODIN, ODIN got a trouble..
when It start to flash, ODIN shows error message (Complete(write) operation failed)..
so even I can't try another Kernel Files..
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Perhaps should follow closely the guide for using odin from Dr ketan should help:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1424997
1. Installation
- Download stock ROM (should start with a GB rom), and extract it to .tar file
- Download Odin, open it
- select PDA tab and point to ROM file. Leave Re-partition, pit, CSC, Phone tab unticked.
- Switch off device, Put in download mode (Vol down + Home + Power)
- completely close kies, Anti virus if running
- Connect device to PC
- ID com port shud turn yellow (not shown in image)
Now hit Start
----
see how it goes.

Same problem as OP
Hello guys,
unfortunately, I have the same problem with my 32GB SHV-E160L as OP. Little backstory:
I bought the GNote in Korea and brought it back to my country. I successfully rooted it with one of the guides here on XDA (Tegrak kernel, no OC whatsoever). No problems so far, the phone worked for weeks and I was able to do what you can do with rooted phones. One day while surfing the net it just crashed and was stuck in a boot loop. This is where I am now.
I tried:
Go into tegrak recovery. result: It gets stuck on samsung logo, funnily the phone would establish a usb connection if plugged in (as if in download mode)
Reset from Kies. result: After beeing told by Kies to go into download mode, instead of flashing the new software it gives an error message in Korean about missing binaries (see attachment)
Flash from odin. result: the dreaded red box with "fail" appears after the NAND write command
Now, after doing my research here on XDA I found out that my emmc might have damaged partitions and I need a PIT file. Here's where I'm stuck.... I can't find a PIT file for my 32GB note, only for the N7000 or the I717. And I don't want to mess things further up... so if anyone here could provide me with a PIT file, or tell me how to fix the phone through other means I would be really grateful
Thanks in advance....

You should ask hg42 if he can make one - in his thread I read that he did this before even for other devices.
So try a pm or post in his thread. Good luck

Help Galaxy s3 mini

Hello and i wish i can find solution for this
i bought GS3 MINI from friend and he flashed it now when the phone boot to the main screen to put the config the phone turns off immediately and boot again
when i tried to put it in odin mode i found at the bottom of the screen something HW REV 0x5 when i try to flash it with odin something appeares (movi create card session) with red line and there is no problem in odin i tried with alots of FW and it's the same problem
i tried to ERASE NAND ALL not working stuck at erase.... and unsuccessful.
PS : i can't go to recovery ..
custom binary download: yes (4 counts)
current binary:Samsung official
system status: custom
HW REV 0x5

Help help help !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

6 Days with no help ?

Flash with PIT file and Re-partition box checked. PIT files are attached in the unroot/unbrick, flash stockrom, etc post

Chakapack said:
Flash with PIT file and Re-partition box checked. PIT files are attached in the unroot/unbrick, flash stockrom, etc post
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i did everything without result

Can you take potos?
Resume:
1. You download the stock firmware?
2. Then, put your phone in Download mode (volumen down + menú + power)?
3. Put .tar.md5 file on PDA slot?
4. Put PIT file in Pit slot option?
5. Then, f.reset, re-partition, and auto reboot are checked?
6. When you connect your phone in download mode, there is cheked in blue the ID:COM space?
7. When you press start everything go good and the proccess end?
8. What appears when the phone auto reboot after all the process?
I got the problem of partition encrypted corrupted (something like that) but pressing the reset button works for me. Try agaun everything and tell us whats happend

1. You download the stock firmware?
Yes
2. Then, put your phone in Download mode (volumen down + menú + power)?
Yes
3. Put .tar.md5 file on PDA slot?
Yes
4. Put PIT file in Pit slot option?
Yes
5. Then, f.reset, re-partition, and auto reboot are checked?
Yes
6. When you connect your phone in download mode, there is cheked in blue the ID:COM space?
Yes
7. When you press start everything go good and the proccess end?
Yes and with success and when check the phone its looks like nothing happened
8. What appears when the phone auto reboot after all the process?
normal and when he boots to configure the phone turns off immediately and reboots

Man that sounds like a hard brick. If after all this process the phone still with a bootloop I think, its dead.
Sorry but I cant help you :/

Chakapack said:
Man that sounds like a hard brick. If after all this process the phone still with a bootloop I think, its dead.
Sorry but I cant help you :/
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Thanks alots , atleast you replied

No problem. We are here to help!
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darkerthan said:
Thanks alots , atleast you replied
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Probably don't work but if you get a bootloop after all this process, try power off the phone (remove battery) and then try to access to Samsung recovery and do a wipe data.
I'll sell this phone and when I did a restore with Odin, I got a bootloop after this process but restarting the phone and getting access to Samsung recovery and doing a wipe date, it work.
Try it

Lose IMEI

I updated my phone to 6.0 is successful but I lose MY IMEI ,Now what can i do ?

. . .

Who can help me ?

tkp206093 said:
I updated my phone to 6.0 is successful but I lose MY IMEI ,Now what can i do ?
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How did you lose it? Because updating to 6.0.1 is not how this happened.
Please share some details - how did you buy the phone, who is your sim card operator, where are you located, and what did you do before you started seeing this error? Also did you contact ATT or Samsung?
This error message is usually caused by a sim card problem. Visit your dealer and get it replaced.

lirex said:
How did you lose it? Because updating to 6.0.1 is not how this happened.
Please share some details - how did you buy the phone, who is your sim card operator, where are you located, and what did you do before you started seeing this error? Also did you contact ATT or Samsung?
This error message is usually caused by a sim card problem. Visit your dealer and get it replaced.
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I bought this phone from the second hand website. When I first tried the phone for a week, it was normal without any error.
Then, I saw this website: https://mega.nz/#F!lJQj3JyR!Jky5Fhv0HySHIizJK-K1CA
This website can root my mobile which is for 5.1.1
I have followed these steps but then my phone was in reactivation lock.
I have tried so many methods to unlock it.
I paid for someone to control my computer to unlock it. It was successful.
After unlocked the phone, it was under the situation of losing IMEI.
I had not checked it after unlocked and updated it to 6.0 immediately.
Someone said that he could help me to rewrite it but he could only help me if I go to his place.
However, I am living in Hong Kong that I could not leave to find him.
This phone cannot be rooted.
I had called internet service centre to help me, but they said that it had been out of their service area.
Although they told me to go to their shop to ask for help, my phone is second hand.
I am afriad that they would not help me.
Do you have any other methods to help me?

tkp206093 said:
I bought this phone from the second hand website. When I first tried the phone for a week, it was normal without any error.
Then, I saw this website: https://mega.nz/#F!lJQj3JyR!Jky5Fhv0HySHIizJK-K1CA
This website can root my mobile which is for 5.1.1
I have followed these steps but then my phone was in reactivation lock.
I have tried so many methods to unlock it.
I paid for someone to control my computer to unlock it. It was successful.
After unlocked the phone, it was under the situation of losing IMEI.
I had not checked it after unlocked and updated it to 6.0 immediately.
Someone said that he could help me to rewrite it but he could only help me if I go to his place.
However, I am living in Hong Kong that I could not leave to find him.
This phone cannot be rooted.
I had called internet service centre to help me, but they said that it had been out of their service area.
Although they told me to go to their shop to ask for help, my phone is second hand.
I am afriad that they would not help me.
Do you have any other methods to help me?
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This problem is very common when updating/flashing roms using recovery. It happend a couple of times on my old galaxy s3. Becouse we dont have CWM or TWRP yet to backup EFS partitions (that is where IMEI is stored) before flashing/updating,there is only one solution to this problem. And it has only 50% chance to work. You must flash original stock firmware using Odin(old one,before you updated to 6.0,for you that is 5.1.1).This will wipe your phone and every data you have on it, so backup your data.
Here you can download firmware.First one is very slow, dont know for second.
https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G890A/region/ATT/
or
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G890A
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttosn together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up.
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn yellow and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) unzip the downloaded firmware, u will get a tar file.
Step 5) click on AP in Odin and choose the file ".tar"
Step 6) check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the flashing process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Reset " then a "Pass". your phone will restart (first boot will take a longer time so don't panic)
It is recommended to make hard reset after flashing to have a fresh official firmware
I hope this solves your problem, if it doesnt,im very sory, but i belive there is nothing you can do.(for now)

pavijan123 said:
This problem is very common when updating/flashing roms using recovery. It happend a couple of times on my old galaxy s3. Becouse we dont have CWM or TWRP yet to backup EFS partitions (that is where IMEI is stored) before flashing/updating,there is only one solution to this problem. And it has only 50% chance to work. You must flash original stock firmware using Odin(old one,before you updated to 6.0,for you that is 5.1.1).This will wipe your phone and every data you have on it, so backup your data.
Here you can download firmware.First one is very slow, dont know for second.
https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G890A/region/ATT/
or
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G890A
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttosn together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up.
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn yellow and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) unzip the downloaded firmware, u will get a tar file.
Step 5) click on AP in Odin and choose the file ".tar"
Step 6) check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the flashing process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Reset " then a "Pass". your phone will restart (first boot will take a longer time so don't panic)
It is recommended to make hard reset after flashing to have a fresh official firmware
I hope this solves your problem, if it doesnt,im very sory, but i belive there is nothing you can do.(for now)
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You said this is high risk, Can I try this ? I was not should download this 5.1.1 G890AUCU3BOJE?

pavijan123 said:
This problem is very common when updating/flashing roms using recovery. It happend a couple of times on my old galaxy s3. Becouse we dont have CWM or TWRP yet to backup EFS partitions (that is where IMEI is stored) before flashing/updating,there is only one solution to this problem. And it has only 50% chance to work. You must flash original stock firmware using Odin(old one,before you updated to 6.0,for you that is 5.1.1).This will wipe your phone and every data you have on it, so backup your data.
Here you can download firmware.First one is very slow, dont know for second.
https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G890A/region/ATT/
or
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G890A
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttosn together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up.
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn yellow and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) unzip the downloaded firmware, u will get a tar file.
Step 5) click on AP in Odin and choose the file ".tar"
Step 6) check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the flashing process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Reset " then a "Pass". your phone will restart (first boot will take a longer time so don't panic)
It is recommended to make hard reset after flashing to have a fresh official firmware
I hope this solves your problem, if it doesnt,im very sory, but i belive there is nothing you can do.(for now)
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Thanks for your help, I tried but this method is not successful

pavijan123 said:
This problem is very common when updating/flashing roms using recovery. It happend a couple of times on my old galaxy s3. Becouse we dont have CWM or TWRP yet to backup EFS partitions (that is where IMEI is stored) before flashing/updating,there is only one solution to this problem. And it has only 50% chance to work. You must flash original stock firmware using Odin(old one,before you updated to 6.0,for you that is 5.1.1).This will wipe your phone and every data you have on it, so backup your data.
Here you can download firmware.First one is very slow, dont know for second.
https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G890A/region/ATT/
or
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=SM-G890A
Step 1) Turn OFF your mobile and go to Download Mode by pressing and holding the Volume Down + Home Buttosn together for few seconds followed by Power button then proceed with volume up.
Step 2) Now open ODIN on your PC and connect your Galaxy to your computer.
Step 3) Once your phone is successfully connected to your PC, the ID:COM box on ODIN will turn yellow and will show the COM port number.
Step 4) unzip the downloaded firmware, u will get a tar file.
Step 5) click on AP in Odin and choose the file ".tar"
Step 6) check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" options and make sure that "Re-Partition" is unchecked
!!!!DO NOT CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!
Step 7) Click on Start button in ODIN window to start the flashing process. The process will take few minutes to complete.
DO NOT UNPLUG USB CABLE WHILE EXECUTING THE PROCESS, YOU MAY BRICK YOUR PHONE!
Step 8) When the installation is completed, you read a "Reset " then a "Pass". your phone will restart (first boot will take a longer time so don't panic)
It is recommended to make hard reset after flashing to have a fresh official firmware
I hope this solves your problem, if it doesnt,im very sory, but i belive there is nothing you can do.(for now)
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I repair my IMEI by SamsungToolPRO

tkp206093 said:
I repair my IMEI by SamsungToolPRO
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I'm having the same problem with IMEI 350000000006. Idk what was the cause, I just switch the sim card then when I switch it back the IMEI gone.
I had SamsungToolPRO 24.3 here but it requires root to fix.
Can you or anyone else help me?

if you lose imei in update your phone you can get orignal imei number instant..!
Write Cert File To Fix Network.!
If you need Root I Can Help with both Of Version Root 5.0 Or 5.1 Or 6.0
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Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software.

Hello Everyone,
I bought my Note 4 (T-Mobile) from USA and Unfortunately I am not in USA anymore and My phone is keep restarting itself every 5-10 mins and goes to an error Modem Fail "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software &amp is locked." even though I have never rooted this phone, it's in original state as it was bought, my phone was locked to T-Mobile so I thought this could be the reason I'm getting this error and couple of days back I got it unlocked from a shop and still gets the same error, I have tried reinstalling the stock firmware from Smart Switch, tried Hard Rest and Almost Everything but can't get my phone working, Can anyone help me out with this error please? what do I do to get my phone back. Please find the attachment for the Error I'm getting.
Thank You Everyone,
Looking forward to a Kind reply.

ShahX said:
Hello Everyone,
I bought my Note 4 (T-Mobile) from USA and Unfortunately I am not in USA anymore and My phone is keep restarting itself every 5-10 mins and goes to an error Modem Fail "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software &amp is locked." even though I have never rooted this phone, it's in original state as it was bought, my phone was locked to T-Mobile so I thought this could be the reason I'm getting this error and couple of days back I got it unlocked from a shop and still gets the same error, I have tried reinstalling the stock firmware from Smart Switch, tried Hard Rest and Almost Everything but can't get my phone working, Can anyone help me out with this error please? what do I do to get my phone back. Please find the attachment for the Error I'm getting.
Thank You Everyone,
Looking forward to a Kind reply.
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try putting a new, fully charge battery

Elpidio said:
try putting a new, fully charge battery
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Thank you so much for your reply, but unfortunately I just bought a new battery couple of days back too. So I don't think so it could be battery's problem.

ShahX said:
Hello Everyone,
I bought my Note 4 (T-Mobile) from USA and Unfortunately I am not in USA anymore and My phone is keep restarting itself every 5-10 mins and goes to an error Modem Fail "Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software &amp is locked." even though I have never rooted this phone, it's in original state as it was bought, my phone was locked to T-Mobile so I thought this could be the reason I'm getting this error and couple of days back I got it unlocked from a shop and still gets the same error, I have tried reinstalling the stock firmware from Smart Switch, tried Hard Rest and Almost Everything but can't get my phone working, Can anyone help me out with this error please? what do I do to get my phone back. Please find the attachment for the Error I'm getting.
Thank You Everyone,
Looking forward to a Kind reply.
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Flash latest stock firmware via odin tool.
Once flashed do factory reset from stock recovery and reboot.

Trex888 said:
Flash latest stock firmware via odin tool.
Once flashed do factory reset from stock recovery and reboot.
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Thank You so much for your reply? can you please give me some link or where to download latest stock firmware? and how do I reflash it?

ShahX said:
Thank You so much for your reply? can you please give me some link or where to download latest stock firmware? and how do I reflash it?
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What is your exact model number so i can give you correct files links ?
For example T-mobile note 4 has 3 models (SM-N910T / SM-N910T2 / SM-N910T3 .which 1 of these 3 you got?
You can simply check your model number by pressing 3 button combo while device is switched off (volume down+home+power) will boot into odin download mode press volume up to continue there you can see your device model number on top left corner.
It will be better if you can take a photo of your device while in odin download mode and and upload it so i can see what else will require to fix.
Let me know and I'll get back to you.

Trex888 said:
What is your exact model number so i can give you correct files links ?
For example T-mobile note 4 has 3 models (SM-N910T / SM-N910T2 / SM-N910T3 .which 1 of these 3 you got?
You can simply check your model number by pressing 3 button combo while device is switched off (volume down+home+power) will boot into odin download mode press volume up to continue there you can see your device model number on top left corner.
It will be better if you can take a photo of your device while in odin download mode and and upload it so i can see what else will require to fix.
Let me know and I'll get back to you.
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it's SM-N910T and Yeah Sure You can check the attachment, Let me know if you need anything else. I just need to get my phone back. Thank You So much!

ShahX said:
it's SM-N910T and Yeah Sure You can check the attachment, Let me know if you need anything else. I just need to get my phone back. Thank You So much!
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Allright so here are the steps you have to follow exactly.
Things you will require .
1.windows pc.
2.usb cable 2.0
3.phone battery must be charged minimum 50%.
4.download all the files given links below.
How to flash.
1.run samsung kies file on your pc until it finish.
2.extract the firmware zip file.
3.open odin tool in your pc.
4.now click on ( AP ) tab in odin and upload firmware file that you extracted dont touch anything else.odin will hang for a while around 4to5 minutes until it upload the file so be patient. Firmware file is around 4gb so it will take time to upload.
5.put your phone into odin download mode.(3 buttom combo)
6.connect your device to your pc.
7.now hit start in odin tool.
It will take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
VERY IMPORTANT .
once odin finish flashing your device will reboot automatically so dont let it reboot just remove battery and after 15 seconds insert again.
Now the final step you have to put your device into recovery mode by pressing ( volume up+home+power) press 3 buttons for 4 seconds until you will see blue color letters on top left corner then let go all buttons.
Here you have to navigate by volume buttons.
Go down where it says wipe cache and press power button to delete old cache files.
Navigate to wipe data factory reset and hit power button to confirm navigate to YES press power button to factory reset.
Reboot and wait 15 to 20 minutes leave the device dont touch anything until setup screen shown up.
Latest firmware file link.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767156038
Samsung kies link.
http://kies.youmobile.org
Odin tool link.
http://androidhost.org/PVAIv
You will require win zip or winrar on pc to extract the firmware file so just in case I'll give you link if you dont have already installed.
http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GOOD DAY.

Trex888 said:
Allright so here are the steps you have to follow exactly.
Things you will require .
1.windows pc.
2.usb cable 2.0
3.phone battery must be charged minimum 50%.
4.download all the files given links below.
How to flash.
1.run samsung kies file on your pc until it finish.
2.extract the firmware zip file.
3.open odin tool in your pc.
4.now click on ( AP ) tab in odin and upload firmware file that you extracted dont touch anything else.odin will hang for a while around 4to5 minutes until it upload the file so be patient. Firmware file is around 4gb so it will take time to upload.
5.put your phone into odin download mode.(3 buttom combo)
6.connect your device to your pc.
7.now hit start in odin tool.
It will take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
VERY IMPORTANT .
once odin finish flashing your device will reboot automatically so dont let it reboot just remove battery and after 15 seconds insert again.
Now the final step you have to put your device into recovery mode by pressing ( volume up+home+power) press 3 buttons for 4 seconds until you will see blue color letters on top left corner then let go all buttons.
Here you have to navigate by volume buttons.
Go down where it says wipe cache and press power button to delete old cache files.
Navigate to wipe data factory reset and hit power button to confirm navigate to YES press power button to factory reset.
Reboot and wait 15 to 20 minutes leave the device dont touch anything until setup screen shown up.
Latest firmware file link.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767156038
Samsung kies link.
http://kies.youmobile.org
Odin tool link.
http://androidhost.org/PVAIv
You will require win zip or winrar on pc to extract the firmware file so just in case I'll give you link if you dont have already installed.
http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GOOD DAY.
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Thank You so much!! I'll get back to you as soon as I am done with your guide. Again thank you so much!

Trex888 said:
Allright so here are the steps you have to follow exactly.
Things you will require .
1.windows pc.
2.usb cable 2.0
3.phone battery must be charged minimum 50%.
4.download all the files given links below.
How to flash.
1.run samsung kies file on your pc until it finish.
2.extract the firmware zip file.
3.open odin tool in your pc.
4.now click on ( AP ) tab in odin and upload firmware file that you extracted dont touch anything else.odin will hang for a while around 4to5 minutes until it upload the file so be patient. Firmware file is around 4gb so it will take time to upload.
5.put your phone into odin download mode.(3 buttom combo)
6.connect your device to your pc.
7.now hit start in odin tool.
It will take around 5 to 10 minutes to complete.
VERY IMPORTANT .
once odin finish flashing your device will reboot automatically so dont let it reboot just remove battery and after 15 seconds insert again.
Now the final step you have to put your device into recovery mode by pressing ( volume up+home+power) press 3 buttons for 4 seconds until you will see blue color letters on top left corner then let go all buttons.
Here you have to navigate by volume buttons.
Go down where it says wipe cache and press power button to delete old cache files.
Navigate to wipe data factory reset and hit power button to confirm navigate to YES press power button to factory reset.
Reboot and wait 15 to 20 minutes leave the device dont touch anything until setup screen shown up.
Latest firmware file link.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=457095661767156038
Samsung kies link.
http://kies.youmobile.org
Odin tool link.
http://androidhost.org/PVAIv
You will require win zip or winrar on pc to extract the firmware file so just in case I'll give you link if you dont have already installed.
http://www.win-rar.com/download.html?&L=0
GOOD LUCK AND HAVE A GOOD DAY.
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Hey Bro, Just tried everything as you said step by step with very carefully I flashed my phone again. but the error is still there but what I noticed is the error pops up after 20-30 mins now instead 5 mins as it was before and another thing I forgot to mention my phone heats up alot whenever I try to download any app or use it for more then 10 mins it goes upto 70-85C (CPU Monitor App).
Thank You So much for your help, Is there any other thing you can suggest to get my phone back please?

ShahX said:
Hey Bro, Just tried everything as you said step by step with very carefully I flashed my phone again. but the error is still there but what I noticed is the error pops up after 20-30 mins now instead 5 mins as it was before and another thing I forgot to mention my phone heats up alot whenever I try to download any app or use it for more then 10 mins it goes upto 70-85C (CPU Monitor App).
Thank You So much for your help, Is there any other thing you can suggest to get my phone back please?
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What kind of error pops up ?
Do factory reset 1 more time.after reset let phone completly cool down dont touch anything .
then you complete setup.
Use high speed microsd card if microsd card is not good it can cause issues and lag to whole device.
Download wake lock app from playstore and open the app you have to click on partial wake lock as shown in screenshot below.it will manage your cpu to run more efficient.
If issue still remains you have to erase old nandroid completly by using PIT FILE and repartion your internal memory to flash fresh nandroid.
Try first the things that i mention and use your device for 2 days.if it didnt work after that you can try erasing nandroid with my guide.
Wake lock app download link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.wl

Trex888 said:
What kind of error pops up ?
Do factory reset 1 more time.after reset let phone completly cool down dont touch anything .
then you complete setup.
Use high speed microsd card if microsd card is not good it can cause issues and lag to whole device.
Download wake lock app from playstore and open the app you have to click on partial wake lock as shown in screenshot below.it will manage your cpu to run more efficient.
If issue still remains you have to erase old nandroid completly by using PIT FILE and repartion your internal memory to flash fresh nandroid.
Try first the things that i mention and use your device for 2 days.if it didnt work after that you can try erasing nandroid with my guide.
Wake lock app download link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.thedarken.wl
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Thanks again for your reply, I am talking about the same error Modem Fail: Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software. and I don't use SD Card. what I noticed is when I try to install apps or update apps from playstore or use my phone for 10-20 mins my phone restart itself and goes to this error the one I mentioned. I'll try again what you've said and will let you know.
Thank you.

ShahX said:
Thanks again for your reply, I am talking about the same error Modem Fail: Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software. and I don't use SD Card. what I noticed is when I try to install apps or update apps from playstore or use my phone for 10-20 mins my phone restart itself and goes to this error the one I mentioned. I'll try again what you've said and will let you know.
Thank you.
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you can fix this problem permanently by erasing old corrupted nandroid and if this method also fail then might your device has some hardware issues.
Let me know if you want to do that i will guide you.
HAVE A GOOD DAY

Trex888 said:
you can fix this problem permanently by erasing old corrupted nandroid and if this method also fail then might your device has some hardware issues.
Let me know if you want to do that i will guide you.
HAVE A GOOD DAY
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I think I'd rather go with that option as I just tried what you mention in earlier message and still gets the same error. Can you help me out with erasing old corrupted nandroid. Let's give this one a try cuz till now I tried almost every thing and yeah I just noticed another thing which is my phone's ICCID is also Unknown. I am not sure but do you think this might be causing problem?
Thank You Once again for so much help.

ShahX said:
I think I'd rather go with that option as I just tried what you mention in earlier message and still gets the same error. Can you help me out with erasing old corrupted nandroid. Let's give this one a try cuz till now I tried almost every thing and yeah I just noticed another thing which is my phone's ICCID is also Unknown. I am not sure but do you think this might be causing problem?
Thank You Once again for so much help.
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN BE PATIENT AND FOLLOW STEP BY STEP AS I MENTIONED OTHERWISE A MISTAKE CAN HARD BRICK YOUR DEVICE COMPLETELY AND YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO USE AGAIN AND I WON'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF YOUR DEVICE.
Ok for this method you will require all same files that i gave you earlier.
Firmware file
Odin
PIT FILE
Battery charged 50%
MOST IMPORTANT YOUR DEVICE MUST BE IN COOL TEMPERATURE OR YOU CAN REMOVE BATTERY AND PUT IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 30 TO 60 MINUTES.IF YOUR DEVICE IS HOT DURING PROCESS IT CAN CAUSE EMMC CHIP FAILURE (INTERNAL MEMORY).
1.open odin
2.upload firmware in AP tab.
3.download PIT FILE from link below.
4.in odin you have TAB named "PIT" (right next to the options) click on it and upload pit file along with firmware file.
5. go to options in odin and check on "Nand Erase All" and "Re-partition" dont touch anything else in options.
6.do factory reset in your phone.
7.remove sd card and sim card from device.
8.go to download mode in your phone.
9.connect your phone to pc via usb cable.
9.HIT START IN ODIN.
10.once odin shows PASS DO NOT DISCONNECT USB CABLE let it reboot wait 15 minutes and complete setup now you can disconnect usb cable.
11.go to settings and do factory reset for 1 last time.
HOPEFULLY YOU WILL HAVE FRESH OPERATING SYSTEM WITHOUT ANY ERRORS.
GOOD LUCK AND LET ME KNOW.
PIT FILE FOR N910T TMOBILE NOTE 4.
https://mega.nz/#!yE0QkRgR!8DvGvAauRkb-2xmtH_3ZluoYwCvqNaaSOnXMLYB_CAI

Trex888 said:
BEFORE YOU BEGIN BE PATIENT AND FOLLOW STEP BY STEP AS I MENTIONED OTHERWISE A MISTAKE CAN HARD BRICK YOUR DEVICE COMPLETELY AND YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO USE AGAIN AND I WON'T BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGES OF YOUR DEVICE.
Ok for this method you will require all same files that i gave you earlier.
Firmware file
Odin
PIT FILE
Battery charged 50%
MOST IMPORTANT YOUR DEVICE MUST BE IN COOL TEMPERATURE OR YOU CAN REMOVE BATTERY AND PUT IN REFRIGERATOR FOR 30 TO 60 MINUTES.IF YOUR DEVICE IS HOT DURING PROCESS IT CAN CAUSE EMMC CHIP FAILURE (INTERNAL MEMORY).
1.open odin
2.upload firmware in AP tab.
3.download PIT FILE from link below.
4.in odin you have TAB named "PIT" (right next to the options) click on it and upload pit file along with firmware file.
5. go to options in odin and check on "Nand Erase All" and "Re-partition" dont touch anything else in options.
6.do factory reset in your phone.
7.remove sd card and sim card from device.
8.go to download mode in your phone.
9.connect your phone to pc via usb cable.
9.HIT START IN ODIN.
10.once odin shows PASS DO NOT DISCONNECT USB CABLE let it reboot wait 15 minutes and complete setup now you can disconnect usb cable.
11.go to settings and do factory reset for 1 last time.
HOPEFULLY YOU WILL HAVE FRESH OPERATING SYSTEM WITHOUT ANY ERRORS.
GOOD LUCK AND LET ME KNOW.
PIT FILE FOR N910T TMOBILE NOTE 4.
https://mega.nz/#!yE0QkRgR!8DvGvAauRkb-2xmtH_3ZluoYwCvqNaaSOnXMLYB_CAI
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Hey Mate, just one question In Odin option there is already 2 checked boxes one is Auto Reboot and Other one is F. Reset time should I unchecked them or not?

ShahX said:
Hey Mate, just one question In Odin option there is already 2 checked boxes one is Auto Reboot and Other one is F. Reset time should I unchecked them or not?
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No just leave them as they are checked.

Trex888 said:
No just leave them as they are checked.
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Hi I'm unable to connect my phone to pc unfortunately and Now I believe this is hardware problem as when I decided to get my phone unlocked the person who was unlocking couldn't connect either so he'd suggested me that it's a hardware problem and couple of days later I was able to connect to PC till today. so I think I won't be able to perform repartition my phone until and unless I get my connectivity back. Thank You so much for your help anyway. I'd definitely give it a try as soon as I get my connectivity back and will update you.
Thanks

ShahX said:
Hi I'm unable to connect my phone to pc unfortunately and Now I believe this is hardware problem as when I decided to get my phone unlocked the person who was unlocking couldn't connect either so he'd suggested me that it's a hardware problem and couple of days later I was able to connect to PC till today. so I think I won't be able to perform repartition my phone until and unless I get my connectivity back. Thank You so much for your help anyway. I'd definitely give it a try as soon as I get my connectivity back and will update you.
Reinstall samsung kies/samsung usb drivers
Restart phone again to download mode.
Try different usb cable.
Right click on odin and open as administrator.
Hopefully it will connect.
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Trex888 said:
ShahX said:
Hi I'm unable to connect my phone to pc unfortunately and Now I believe this is hardware problem as when I decided to get my phone unlocked the person who was unlocking couldn't connect either so he'd suggested me that it's a hardware problem and couple of days later I was able to connect to PC till today. so I think I won't be able to perform repartition my phone until and unless I get my connectivity back. Thank You so much for your help anyway. I'd definitely give it a try as soon as I get my connectivity back and will update you.
Reinstall samsung kies/samsung usb drivers
Restart phone again to download mode.
Try different usb cable.
Right click on odin and open as administrator.
Hopefully it will connect.
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I just tired, and nothing worked out. the place where I took my phone to unlock he actually changed the charging and connecting port to check if it's port problem but the result was same until it gets back connectivity on it's own. I just changed the cable reset phone couple of times. It's not even connecting as a media device.
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