[GUIDE][G900F] UPDATE TO G900FXXU1ANG2 + ROOT + KNOX 0x0 - Galaxy S 5 General

After several hours of research, fails, and a lot of hard work, I've found a way to upgrade your Galaxy S5 (G900F ONLY!) to the newest firmware (G900FXXU1ANG2), keeping root and knox counter on 0x0. And I decided to share it with you guys!
I tried this method with my device and worked flawlessly.
-If you already updated your firmware to ANG2 and didn't get root, you can downgrade to ANE2 (WON'T TRIP KNOX), root, and then follow this method. UPDATE: Or you can do it in a much easier way with THIS AWESOME AND EASIER METHOD (Post & Method by my friend @wajiman)
Notes:
-Make sure you have your S5 already rooted. (You can make this with Towelroot: https://towelroot.com/, this method will keep Knox 0x0) (Thanks @geohot for towelroot)
-Make sure of having at least 70% battery for security issues.
-Make sure you have BUSYBOX installed.
-Make sure KNOX is DISABLED.
-Make sure of having USB DEBUGGING ENABLED on developer options.
-Disable reactivation lock if it's switched on.
-I'M NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY DAMAGE/BRICK ON YOUR DEVICE, THIS STEPS ARE 100% CORRECT, BUT IF YOU DO SOMETHING WRONG IT'S YOUR FAULT.
1. First you need to download the firmware. http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=32652
2. Extract the md5 file and copy it to your EXTERNAL SDCARD.
3. Flash it with MOBILE ODIN PRO. (YOU NEED THE PRO VERSION OR YOU WON'T KEEP ROOT)
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=eu.chainfire.mobileodin.pro&hl=es
-Make sure you select the file in "Open File"
-Make sure you select the "Reboot into download mode after flashing" (THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!)
-DO NOT select the Wipe Dalvik Cache Option. (As some users are reporting that probably Mobile ODIN Pro has a bug on flashing boots straightly into download mode instead of flashing, didn't happen to me though)
-Make sure you have the "Everroot" option ticked (FOR KEEPING ROOT)
4. After flash, you should now be on Download Mode, connect your device to your PC and on Odin, flash this 2 files:
Bootloader ANG2: BL_G900FXXU1ANG2.tar.md5 https://www.dropbox.com/s/tdiu7rc3tbr02j9/BL_G900FXXU1ANG2.tar.md5
Modem ANG2: CP_G900FXXU1ANG2.tar.md5 https://www.dropbox.com/s/rl3gh2ppvi4c9ty/CP_G900FXXU1ANG2.tar.md5
-On odin place the bootlaoder on BL and modem on CP.
-Make sure Re-partition is NOT TICKED.
-Make sure Auto Reboot is NOT TICKED.
-Make sure F. Reset Time IS TICKED.
5. After Odin finishes flashing, disconnect your device and BOOT INTO RECOVERY. (Home+Vol Up+Power)
6. On recovery, wait until it finishes applying the csc files.
7. Reboot.​
That's it. Any question on the comments. If I can answer it, I WILL.
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"You probably paid $500US for your phone, think in the value that's added with root and this method." :angel:

You forgot to mention to disable reactivation lock if it's switched on or else Mobile Odin gets stucked in 2nd recovery AFAIK

Whoops!
wajiman said:
You forgot to mention to disable reactivation lock if it's switched on or else Mobile Odin gets stucked in 2nd recovery AFAIK
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You're right! Sorry my bad, it's my first post...
Already edited.

hmm, strange, for me it first booted into download mode and i dont think it flashed the firmware at all. now it keeps on booting into download mode
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@aguarello i repeated these steps 3 times already, i think there is a step which is missing because it keeps on booting into download mode no matter what i do.j
Found the issue:
i think its a bug in mobile odin. if you have selected "Wipe Dalvik Cache." the phone straight away boots into download mode without flashing the firmware and stays there forever unless you flash with PC ODIN
Finally succeeded

can i flash this on g900f hong kong tgy with instruction u told ?

navinash.avi said:
can i flash this on g900f hong kong tgy with instruction u told ?
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it can be flashed on any g900F

Worked painlessly.... Your a genius!

Why do we have to flash the bootloader and modem twice? Isn`t flashing the rom with Mobile Odin Pro with a data factory reset and wipe the caches enough? I downgraded from NG2 to NE2 yesterday with Odin and a flash and a data factory reset was enough, also for the modem and bootloader. Unlike custom roms where only the build (system) and kernel are flashed official firmware flash the whole package.

gee2012 said:
Why do we have to flash the bootloader and modem twice? Isn`t flashing the rom with Mobile Odin Pro with a data factory reset and wipe the caches enough? I downgraded from NG2 to NE2 yesterday with Odin and a flash and a data factory reset was enough, also for the modem and bootloader. Unlike custom roms where only the build (system) and kernel are flashed official firmware flash the whole package.
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I cannot activate usb debugging so if you are right I can skip to flash the bootloader and modem. This is only reason why till now I didn't follow this guide....

@aquarello
Very big thanks to you. Works fine for me. Now I have a rooted NG2 with KNOX 0x0. [emoji106]

wajiman said:
hmm, strange, for me it first booted into download mode and i dont think it flashed the firmware at all. now it keeps on booting into download mode
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@aguarello i repeated these steps 3 times already, i think there is a step which is missing because it keeps on booting into download mode no matter what i do.j
Found the issue:
i think its a bug in mobile odin. if you have selected "Wipe Dalvik Cache." the phone straight away boots into download mode without flashing the firmware and stays there forever unless you flash with PC ODIN
Finally succeeded
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Glad that you solve your issue.
navinash.avi said:
can i flash this on g900f hong kong tgy with instruction u told ?
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Yes, as long is a G900F, you can flash this.
gee2012 said:
Why do we have to flash the bootloader and modem twice? Isn`t flashing the rom with Mobile Odin Pro with a data factory reset and wipe the caches enough? I downgraded from NG2 to NE2 yesterday with Odin and a flash and a data factory reset was enough, also for the modem and bootloader. Unlike custom roms where only the build (system) and kernel are flashed official firmware flash the whole package.
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When in KitKat, and you don't flash this files seperately, the phone gets stuck in a bootloop (there's even a warning of this when you first open Odin Mobile), I've tried several times to do it without flashing seperately but as I told you, the phone gets stuck.
Flashing this files on the PC is not a big deal though, only 5 minutes and the files are very small...
*elmo* said:
I cannot activate usb debugging so if you are right I can skip to flash the bootloader and modem. This is only reason why till now I didn't follow this guide....
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Why can't you activate USB debugging? As I said, the phone will MOST PROBABLY stuck in a bootloop.

is any one tried this method
did worked ?
please any one make an video tutorials for fresher learners

edwardob said:
Worked painlessly.... Your a genius!
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did you have such problems as wajiman:
i think its a bug in mobile odin. if you have selected "Wipe Dalvik Cache." the phone straight away boots into download mode without flashing the firmware and stays there forever unless you flash with PC ODIN

navinash.avi said:
is any one tried this method
did worked ?
please any one make an video tutorials for fresher learners
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There are comments confirming that this DOES WORKS.(plus I did this the first time with MY device and had no issues)
I don't have the experience nor the time to do a video tutorial, if anyone wants to, they're free to do it. (Instructions are pretty clear though)

aguarello said:
There are comments confirming that this DOES WORKS.(plus I did this the first time with MY device and had no issues)
I don't have the experience nor the time to do a video tutorial, if anyone wants to, they're free to do it. (Instructions are pretty clear though)
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good work
but im worrying is im on g900f hk tgy
latest was g900f uk
as i readed in xda there is an error of repaertions while flashing

can i use firmware for my country/operater ( http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=33111 )?
and with that firmware i still use yours Bootloader and Modem files from dropbox? (yes, because bootloader and modem are the same for all countries?)

navinash.avi said:
good work
but im worrying is im on g900f hk tgy
latest was g900f uk
as i readed in xda there is an error of repaertions while flashing
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As I said, this works on every G900F device, and I haven't heard of that error... But is your decision man
Und3rtaker said:
can i use firmware for my country/operater ( http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/3/?download=33111 )?
and with that firmware i still use yours Bootloader and Modem files from dropbox? (yes, because bootloader and modem are the same for all countries?)
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Yes in theory you can.

aguarello said:
Yes in theory you can.
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why in theory? is there something special about your firmware or link to bootloader or modem?

yes yes yes
Und3rtaker said:
why in theory? is there something special about your firmware or link to bootloader or modem?
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Just saying I've only try this with that firmware, but YES, you CAN use one from another country as long is the same build (G900FXXU1ANG2)

aguarello said:
Just saying I've only try this with that firmware, but YES, you CAN use one from another country as long is the same build (G900FXXU1ANG2)
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much better answer for me THANK YOU

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[Q] can't flash LPF

when i use PC odin flash LPF rom in download mode i try this:
http://dl.xda-developers.com/attach...92816e6d85df/4fb57e17/1/0/6/7/6/0/3/n7000.jpg
i ready to change USB port,reinstall driver,change diff version odin 1.83,1.85,1.87
all version is got too.
my rom from I9220 repack(splash screen is i9220) -> LPY = current
but i usually my note. it not happen
how can i flash new bootloader and LPF
help me please..
sorry for my ba english
did you wipe, format, "factory reset" before that?
the picture tells the same story that is well known today: hardbricked phone.
sorry to tell you that.
Image says, you entered in dark world.
Able to enter recovery/Download mode?
Go here, to switch to another bootloader. You are on the repack bootloader that will cause all ODIN flashes to fail (Except Repack roms anyway)
You should then be good to go
hkgrob said:
You are on the repack bootloader that will cause all ODIN flashes to fail (Except Repack roms anyway)
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This is highly inaccurate.
I used PC Odin at least 5-6 times whilst on this or that Repack-based Rom, and each time it was a success.
chasmodo said:
This is highly inaccurate.
I used PC Odin at least 5-6 times whilst on this or that Repack-based Rom, and each time it was a success.
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OK, to clarify. He likely flashed LP5/6 repack. Therefore, he flashed the new I9220 bootloader, the same variety that Chainfire told everyone not to flash.
His symptom is that PC Odin wont flash anything. Therefore, as above...
EDIT: Chasmodo, I highly doubt that you flashed the full LP5/6 Repack ROM, bootloader and all ;-)
hkgrob said:
Go here, to switch to another bootloader. You are on the repack bootloader that will cause all ODIN flashes to fail (Except Repack roms anyway)
You should then be good to go
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i follow http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1660012
now my note is worked. and come back to N7000 loader
problem solved!
thank for any help
Glad it worked out raziliaz
See Chas... ;-)
hkgrob said:
Glad it worked out raziliaz
See Chas... ;-)
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I stand corrected.

Bricked Galaxy TAB 8.9 (GT-7300) - $20 reward for working solution

Hi,
So, I got a Samsung Galaxy TAB 8.9 (GT-7300) WiFi+3G. Nordic/European version. I have a long history of rooting and running custom ROM's on my Android devices, but this time i f##ed up a bit.
1. Installed root_original.zip from this thread by copying it on to the tablet and applying it from stock recovery.
2. Booted and installed Superuser and ROM Manager from Market.
3. Used ROM Manager to install CWM for Galaxy Tab 10.1 (Yes, I know...).
4. Tab would not boot, but I could still get in to download mode. Browsed some XDA threads and came across this guy who seemed to have the same problem. I did not see that he had a P7310 (WiFi only) tablet. So, I used Odin 1.85 to install the bootloader, which was for the P7310, not for P-7300. Now, the tablet boots but the display is just flickering, like it is using a wrong refresh rate or wrong resolution. Not at all possible to read anything, but I can still get into Download mode.
5. Installed stock rom from here, specifically this one: P7300XWLA2------2012 January----P7300NEELA1-----Nordic countries----
Still no luck. The tablet boots into Android but the display is still flickering.
$20 for anyone who gets me out of this mess
Can you come in recovery ?
Than try this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1519564
There is an option in CWM under the mount and storage tab where stands mount usb connection click on that and move this to your tab after that install it
I hope it will work!
You could also try the Swedish firmware: http://hotfile.com/dl/146666862/13403b2/P7300XWKL4_P7300NSEKL1_NSE.zip.html
The NSE are usually pretty much the same as NEE with some swedish bloatware. Worth a try I guess.
Also see this guide for how to use Odin in case you did something wrong: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406137
One thing that I've noticed when flashing with Odin is that even if I check the F.reset checkbox it still does not do a factory reset (at least it did not do it for me). You should be able to do a factory reset using the stock recovery.
Oh and btw, my advice is for free.
Hi safariking,
I can get in to recovery, but I'm unable to read anything, as the display is just flickering. I would need a press-by-press guide in order to perform the steps correctly... :/
Thanks kallt_kaffe, I'll try the swedish firmware and follow the guide step-by-step
kallt_kaffe said:
You could also try the Swedish firmware: http://hotfile.com/dl/146666862/13403b2/P7300XWKL4_P7300NSEKL1_NSE.zip.html
The NSE are usually pretty much the same as NEE with some swedish bloatware. Worth a try I guess.
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Installs correctly but does not fix my display problem.
kallt_kaffe said:
Also see this guide for how to use Odin in case you did something wrong: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1406137
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I followed the guide step-by-step. No errors occured during flashing.
kallt_kaffe said:
One thing that I've noticed when flashing with Odin is that even if I check the F.reset checkbox it still does not do a factory reset (at least it did not do it for me). You should be able to do a factory reset using the stock recovery.
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I can't really verify the factory reset. I can get into stock recovery, but the display is still rubbish so I can't do a manual factory reset.
kallt_kaffe said:
Oh and btw, my advice is for free.
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I voted for you guys in ESC so I guess we're even
I have attached a photo of the tab in stock recovery so you can see what's wrong. This happens no matter if I start normally, recovery or download mode.
snubbel said:
Installs correctly but does not fix my display problem.
I followed the guide step-by-step. No errors occured during flashing.
I can't really verify the factory reset. I can get into stock recovery, but the display is still rubbish so I can't do a manual factory reset.
I voted for you guys in ESC so I guess we're even
I have attached a photo of the tab in stock recovery so you can see what's wrong. This happens no matter if I start normally, recovery or download mode.
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Wooow that looks not good man i think you must return it back to samsung
you can run a logcat maybe
snubbel said:
I have attached a photo of the tab in stock recovery so you can see what's wrong. This happens no matter if I start normally, recovery or download mode.
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If you turn it off and charge it, is the charging-mode-display also distorted?
Also if I were you I would leave it on in download or recovery mode and let the battery drain completely. Worth a shot I guess.
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kallt_kaffe said:
If you turn it off and charge it, is the charging-mode-display also distorted?
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If I turn it off it automatically turns back on and boots Android. So I can't see if the "charging while turned off" icon is also distorted.
kallt_kaffe said:
Also if I were you I would leave it on in download or recovery mode and let the battery drain completely. Worth a shot I guess.
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I left it in download mode last night, it's still turned on. I'll let the battery drain and see what happens when I connect the charger.
When I flash a complete ROM with Odin (e.g. the Swedish ROM you suggested) - is there anything left to flash that could be causing this? If I were to return the tablet to the dealer, will there be any evidence of dumb-user-flashing?
snubbel said:
When I flash a complete ROM with Odin (e.g. the Swedish ROM you suggested) - is there anything left to flash that could be causing this? If I were to return the tablet to the dealer, will there be any evidence of dumb-user-flashing?
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I honestly do not know.
Have you tried flashing the PIT file (in the PIT section) along with the ODIN image (in the PDA section)? You can download the PIT file so you can click on Repartition, right here. It's a very small file. Be sure you have F.Reset Time checkmarked too. Best of lucks.
If you flash a bootloader for P7310 so when you trying to flash P7300 ROM with odin, the bootloader will mapping all file just like P7310 with their partition Layout.. I think the pit file is not the solution..
First you need turn back the bootloader to original form.. I dont know where I can find P7300 bootloader..
After you finish with the bootloader, try to install P7300 Stock rom, with pit file and repartition..
I dont know if this post will help you.. but it worth to try..
EDIT:
maybe you can use firmware from P7300ZSKH5 from this link
This file include with bootloader and pit file..
Flash with Odin like image below
Sorry for my english..
nirogu325 said:
Have you tried flashing the PIT file (in the PIT section) along with the ODIN image (in the PDA section)? You can download the PIT file so you can click on Repartition, right here. It's a very small file. Be sure you have F.Reset Time checkmarked too. Best of lucks.
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Re-partitioning with the PIT file along with the ROM did not help :/
suwandiapr said:
If you flash a bootloader for P7310 so when you trying to flash P7300 ROM with odin, the bootloader will mapping all file just like P7310 with their partition Layout.. I think the pit file is not the solution..
First you need turn back the bootloader to original form.. I dont know where I can find P7300 bootloader..
After you finish with the bootloader, try to install P7300 Stock rom, with pit file and repartition..
I dont know if this post will help you.. but it worth to try..
EDIT:
maybe you can use firmware from P7300ZSKH5 from this link
This file include with bootloader and pit file..
Flash with Odin like image below
Sorry for my english..
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Thanks for your suggestion, but unfortunately: no luck.
Just to be sure this isn't a compatibility issue on my computer, I set up a clean install Win7. I'm using x64, could this be an issue?
snubbel said:
Thanks for your suggestion, but unfortunately: no luck.
Just to be sure this isn't a compatibility issue on my computer, I set up a clean install Win7. I'm using x64, could this be an issue?
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As long as you have the right drivers installed, no. That's my setup.
I had a similar issue. It occured only when I turned display off and on, both in android and in battery charging mode while powered off. I just went back to the store and got it replaced. xD
Anyway the flickering began to show up after flashing 3.2 back from a 4.0 rom... So I think there was something wrong with the bootloader.. Didnt find any tar file containing the original bootloader.. Perhaps someone here can make it for you
hey,
i got same problem after i tried to install cm9. now i cant install nothing (i formated cash, data, system and preload) no data factory reset working. i have nonstop bootloops and format cache and dalvik not working but cwm ist starting but not working really. but can start download mode too ... so i think its not a super-brick for my gt 7300 from switzerland.
so, i will try to download from samMobile the original firmware and to flash with odin. anybody knows a tutorial with odin for gt 7300? cant find nothing for pit, csc, tar ...
please help me
thx sophie from switzerland
suwandiapr said:
If you flash a bootloader for P7310 so when you trying to flash P7300 ROM with odin, the bootloader will mapping all file just like P7310 with their partition Layout.. I think the pit file is not the solution..
First you need turn back the bootloader to original form.. I dont know where I can find P7300 bootloader..
After you finish with the bootloader, try to install P7300 Stock rom, with pit file and repartition..
I dont know if this post will help you.. but it worth to try..
EDIT:
maybe you can use firmware from P7300ZSKH5 from this link
This file include with bootloader and pit file..
Flash with Odin like image below
Sorry for my english..
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I have to say, I was about to send the tablet to samsung, it was dead, no rom, no boot, no partition, no USB connection to store, what save me was the Odin up load that you recommended me, the tablet was really crashed.
I Think that is a sollution for actually almost any problem on the tablet (a complete format, sure, but still a good solution for ROM problems).
anyway, Many Thanks!!!!!!
Newbie try to help.
Have you try to install another CMW version using odin? Maybe it's caused by wrong CMW version. Try CMW v5.5.0.4 here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1312218

[Q] Help update to ics and root for unlock

Hi and sry if my post is like many others, but i need strait answers for my particular software version.
So i am running Galaxy Note N7000 is rooted and unlocked with Galaxy_S Unlock apk i think (was locked on SRF France)
Android Version :2.3.6
Baseband version :N7000BUKK1
Kernel version : 2.6.35.7-N7000XXKKA-CL726566
[email protected] #2
Build number :GINGERBREAD.XXKKA
My question is:
Can i upgrade the software from the phone menu Software Upgrade? it is always asking me if i want to install or not.
Can i brick my phone using this method?
If i manage to get ICS on the device will i still be able to use unlock .apk on 4.0.x ?
I use vodafone romania sim
Should i use Odin or Kies or phone upgrade from menu?
Ihave downloaded all the stock roms for my country and carrier (Vodafone)
BTW mobile odin said there is something wrong with my partition, and emmc check will leave black screen and crash after a few seconds (is this something to be worried?)
What method do you guys recommend ?
Thanx in advance !
bustard83 said:
Should i use Odin or Kies or phone upgrade from menu?
Ihave downloaded all the stock roms for my country and carrier (Vodafone)
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from the phone it becomes OTA and lot of chances that the phone gets screwed up
BTW mobile odin said there is something wrong with my partition, and emmc check will leave black screen and crash after a few seconds (is this something to be worried?)
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if emmc check crashes or hangs that means there are corrupted blocks.
What method do you guys recommend ?
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it is best to upgrade via odin .. then comes kies but i am not sure if installing it will lock ur device again.
nokiamodeln91 said:
from the phone it becomes OTA and lot of chances that the phone gets screwed up
if emmc check crashes or hangs that means there are corrupted blocks.
it is best to upgrade via odin .. then comes kies but i am not sure if installing it will lock ur device again.
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So i should go ahead and put the stoc ics firmware for my country and update with odin over my rooted gb 2.3.6, no harm will occur?
Should i put the .pit for 16GB when using odin or just put the fw in PDA and hit Start?
I asked if the unlock apk is compatible with ICS also...but i will find out soon )
Thanx
Just read first line on my signature and flash ICS using Odin
I recommend go clean(first wipe cache and data before flashing ICS) and don't wipe once you are on ICS stock kernel
After this find second link on my sign and use method 1A/1B to root.
No need to use pit, though detail instruction is there on my thread
I asked if the unlock apk is compatible with ICS also...but i will find out soon )
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go thru this thread.. althou no personal exp
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1806486
dr.ketan said:
Just read first line on my signature and flash ICS using Odin
I recommend go clean(first wipe cache and data before flashing ICS) and don't wipe once you are on ICS stock kernel
After this find second link on my sign and use method 1A/1B to root.
No need to use pit, though detail instruction is there on my thread
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Let me get this right:
1 go to CMWR and clear data and cash, then exit, reboot
2.go into download mode vol - + home+ power
3 connect odin and select the rom into pda
4 hit start and let it do its job, it will reboot into the new ics after that.
then my phone will probably have ICS running but no root and so i cannot use unlock apk, only if i IMEI unlock it so i can stay on stock all the way.
So after i flash stock ics using odin i shall never do a hard reset on my phone even if i do not root it?
thanx for patience and help
correct me if i am wrong at any steps.
thanx again
bustard83 said:
Let me get this right:
1 go to CMWR and clear data and cash, then exit, reboot
2.go into download mode vol - + home+ power
3 connect odin and select the rom into pda
4 hit start and let it do its job, it will reboot into the new ics after that.
then my phone will probably have ICS running but no root and so i cannot use unlock apk, only if i IMEI unlock it so i can stay on stock all the way.
So after i flash stock ics using odin i shall never do a hard reset on my phone even if i do not root it?
thanx for patience and help
correct me if i am wrong at any steps.
thanx again
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1. yes You are on GB ROM, so safe
2.OK
3.OK
4.Not probably but it will boot to ROM which you have flash.
If you have network lock, then you have to Root your device to unlock it.
For that use 2nd link on my signature to root it.
Again here one more thin i have to clear
If you select ICS 4.0.4 to flash, then direct network unlock won't work.
For this refer to 'Toolbox' in my signature and follow tool No 18 and then 17
In case of 4.0.3, Tool No 17 only will be fine.
dr.ketan said:
1. yes You are on GB ROM, so safe
2.OK
3.OK
4.Not probably but it will boot to ROM which you have flash.
If you have network lock, then you have to Root your device to unlock it.
For that use 2nd link on my signature to root it.
Again here one more thin i have to clear
If you select ICS 4.0.4 to flash, then direct network unlock won't work.
For this refer to 'Toolbox' in my signature and follow tool No 18 and then 17
In case of 4.0.3, Tool No 17 only will be fine.
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hmm mine is not CMWR is Android System recovery 3e... would that make any difference? in the process mentioned by you?
You mean after flashing ics?
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dr.ketan said:
You mean after flashing ics?
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No, now on GB 2.3.6 ! I pushed vol up home and power
and it rebooted in Android System Recovery (3e)
GB is safe for wipe, even you are on stock 3e recovery, wipe cache and data/factory reset
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dr.ketan said:
GB is safe for wipe, even you are on stock 3e recovery, wipe cache and data/factory reset
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Should i flash Hydracore v5 kernel with odin after my odin upgrade to stock ics just to be sure that no brick bug will happen to my note if i ever do a HW reset?
Yes safe kernel always safe.
Flashing kernel with Odin raise flash counter.
You can flash phillz kernel (which is also safe) from stock recovery. If you want to flash hydracore or any other later you can flash with phillz recovery without raising counter.
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please help, soft brick fix. only download mode is accessible

i am stuck in a bootloop, i cant even get to recovery. its been like this for weeks, i odin flashed stock firmware like 50 times. i have the stock firmware from sammobile, if you can help that will be great, i pretty sure i tired everything i know of. help would be nice.
re: bootloops
proman505 said:
i am stuck in a bootloop, i cant even get to recovery. its been like this for weeks, i odin flashed stock firmware like 50 times. i have the stock firmware from sammobile, all i need (i hope) is the bootloader and baseband. if you can help that will be great, i pretty sure i tired everything i know of so help would be nice.
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Which version of the firmware did you odin flash? I have download links for
the baseband and bootloader but I do not want to post the wrong versions.
I am certain of one thing though, your problem is not related at all to the baseband or the bootloader.
If you have successfully odin flashed the proper version of the N910T firmware then you already have
the bootloader and baseband in your phone.
What you really need to do is to go into download mode and odin flash the proper version of twrp.
Then pull the battery and replace it, once it's replaced hold down the volume-up, home key and
the power button at the same time until you feel the phone vibrate, then let go of all the buttons
and the phone will go into twrp recovery.
Once you get there do a full wipe:
System,data, cache and dalvik cache and last but not least do a factory reset.
Once that's done let twrp reboot your phone and you should be good to go except
you will need to odin flash cf-autoroot if you want root access.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
Misterjunky said:
Which version of the firmware did you odin flash? I have download links for
the baseband and bootloader but I do not want to post the wrong versions.
I am certain of one thing though, your problem is not related at all to the baseband or the bootloader.
If you have successfully odin flashed the proper version of the N910T firmware then you already have
the bootloader and baseband in your phone.
What you really need to do is to go into download mode and odin flash the proper version of twrp.
Then pull the battery and replace it, once it's replaced hold down the volume-up, home key and
the power button at the same time until you feel the phone vibrate, then let go of all the buttons
and the phone will go into twrp recovery.
Once you get there do a full wipe:
System,data, cache and dalvik cache and last but not least do a factory reset.
Once that's done let twrp reboot your phone and you should be good to go except
you will need to odin flash cf-autoroot if you want root access.
Good luck,
Have a great day!
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N910TUVU1ANK4_N910TTMB1ANK4_N910TUVU1ANK4_HOME.tar
That's the one i am flashing via odin. i opened kies restored everything i put my model # and serial # it installed the latest version of the stock firmware, i still have the same problem. my model # (on the back of the phone) SM-N910T
Okay, you don't need the bootloader or the base band.
Follow the instructions I posted for you.
Good luck!
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Misterjunky said:
Okay, you don't need the bootloa der or the base band.
Follow the instructions I posted for you.
Good luck!
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i did, same problem. it seems like im the only one having this problem, nothing is helping.
proman505 said:
i did, same problem. it seems like im the only one having this problem, nothing is helping.
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Okay, then odin flash the "N910TUVU1ANK4_N910TTMB1ANK4_N910TUVU1ANK4_HOME.tar"
again, reboot the phone into download mode but before you do, remove and replace the battery.
Once in download mode go ahead and odin flash the "N910TUVU1ANK4_N910TTMB1ANK4_N910TUVU1ANK4_HOME.tar".
Then go back into download mode and odin flash the twrp recovery. (first remove and replace the battery)
Be SURE you use the proper version of twrp before you odin
flash it, the proper version for N910T is "twrp trtetmo 2.8.7.0" ...
If the above don't work for you then you must not be following
the instructions 100% to a "T" ...
Good luck!
Misterjunky said:
Okay, then odin flash the "N910TUVU1ANK4_N910TTMB1ANK4_N910TUVU1ANK4_HOME.tar"
again, reboot the phone into download mode but before you do, remove and replace the battery.
Once in download mode go ahead and odin flash the "N910TUVU1ANK4_N910TTMB1ANK4_N910TUVU1ANK4_HOME.tar".
Then go back into download mode and odin flash the twrp recovery. (first remove and replace the battery)
Be SURE you use the proper version of twrp before you odin
flash it, the proper version for N910T is "twrp trtetmo 2.8.7.0" ...
Good luck!
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i'll try that. thanks in advance
Misterjunky said:
Okay, then odin flash the "N910TUVU1ANK4_N910TTMB1ANK4_N910TUVU1ANK4_HOME.tar"
again, reboot the phone into download mode but before you do, remove and replace the battery.
Once in download mode go ahead and odin flash the "N910TUVU1ANK4_N910TTMB1ANK4_N910TUVU1ANK4_HOME.tar".
Then go back into download mode and odin flash the twrp recovery. (first remove and replace the battery)
Be SURE you use the proper version of twrp before you odin
flash it, the proper version for N910T is "twrp trtetmo 2.8.7.0" ...
If the above don't work for you then you must not be following
the instructions 100% to a "T" ...
Good luck!
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i did exactly what it says, same problem. odin says pass on every flash. im about to go throw this phone in the trash this is really pissing me off
Just call tmobile tell them that the phone died and get a replacement. OK, why don't you try installing an older firmware?
justice26 said:
Just call tmobile tell them that the phone died and get a replacement. OK, why don't you try installing an older firmware?
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i did they said i voided the warranty. i guess this note 4 is gonna be my new coaster
Quick question, what firmware version were you at before this started and have you tried installing an older or newer version like LP for example?. Also verify you are downloading the correct version for your model.

[SOLVED ] HELP!!! Lost IMEI & Hard bricked Note =8 SM-N950F/DS

HELP!!! Lost IMEI & Hard bricked Note 8 SM-N950F/DS.
I flashed back my Note8 via Kies3 to stock rom, while updating the process got stuck at 24%. I left it overnight but the phone kept looping to the Installing Update screen then to recovery and on and on.
Then I flashed TWRP recovery through odin and wiped dalvik cache, cache, data and factory reset. The same thing kept on happening but instead of stock recovery it now ends up on TWRP recovery. Then I flashed dm-noverity. After that the phone booted up but there is no IMEI and phone signal. Please help.
mohiminul said:
HELP!!! Lost IMEI & Hard bricked Note 8 SM-N950F/DS.
I flashed back my Note8 via Kies3 to stock rom, while updating the process got stuck at 24%. I left it overnight but the phone kept looping to the Installing Update screen then to recovery and on and on.
Then I flashed TWRP recovery through odin and wiped dalvik cache, cache, data and factory reset. The same thing kept on happening but instead of stock recovery it now ends up on TWRP recovery. Then I flashed dm-noverity. After that the phone booted up but there is no IMEI and phone signal. Please help.
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Hey. Try download your phone firmware from Sammobile the correct make N950F then use Odin to flash the firmware.
http://www.**********.com/download-odin-tool-for-samsung-galaxy-devices-all-versions/
Hope this helps
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AwesomeARC said:
Hey. Try download your phone firmware from Sammobile the correct make N950F then use Odin to flash the firmware.
http://www.**********.com/download-odin-tool-for-samsung-galaxy-devices-all-versions/
Hope this helps
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Try this link
https://m.wikihow.com/Recover-a-Bricked-Samsung-Galaxy
Hope it helps
AwesomeARC said:
Hey. Try download your phone firmware from Sammobile the correct make N950F then use Odin to flash the firmware.
http://www.**********.com/download-odin-tool-for-samsung-galaxy-devices-all-versions/
Hope this helps
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Try this link
https://m.wikihow.com/Recover-a-Bricked-Samsung-Galaxy
Hope it helps
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Brother I have tried the above method as per your suggestion but no result.
mohiminul said:
Brother I have tried the above method as per your suggestion but no result.
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Try
https://www.fonepaw.com/bricked/fix-bricked-android-phone.html
You need Combination file to fix it
lost emei
this happened to me. I lost imei and could not make calls. what network were you on. I downloaded software for that network from sammobile and installed via odin, the imei returned and I was able to make calls again. I think what happened in my case was I rooted phone and put a rom on it. in aroma I selected t mobile America so it installed the file for that. I was on o2. my phone was unlocked. it did not recognise my simcard
Flash different modems
Hi
It has happened to me too many times with different phones including note 8
Just flash different modems and bootloaders to find the proper one.
androidfilehost .com/?w=files&flid=221868
*:Remove the space bofore .com
You can use both odin and twrp but if you want to stay stocked try odin mode.
If none of the above files worked for you look for other modems.
Odd that you can connect note 8 to kies3.. and not switch..
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I have literally tried everything. No results . I have possibly narrowed down the problem. My bootloader (OEM) is locked. If it was unlocked I could have flashed TWRP and then dm-verity no encrypt mod. Anyone with any suggestions. @holifo I got hold of a few combination files but none of them seems to boot beyond the screen FACTORY BINARY.
mohiminul said:
I have literally tried everything. No results . I have possibly narrowed down the problem. My bootloader (OEM) is locked. If it was unlocked I could have flashed TWRP and then dm-verity no encrypt mod. Anyone with any suggestions. @holifo I got hold of a few combination files but none of them seems to boot beyond the screen FACTORY BINARY.
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Have you tried this one COMBINATION_FA71_N950FXXU1AQK2
While flashing combination file you need to flash HOME_CSC_OXM with it
mohiminul said:
I have literally tried everything. No results . I have possibly narrowed down the problem. My bootloader (OEM) is locked. If it was unlocked I could have flashed TWRP and then dm-verity no encrypt mod. Anyone with any suggestions. @holifo I got hold of a few combination files but none of them seems to boot beyond the screen FACTORY BINARY.
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Jtag
holifo said:
Have you tried this one COMBINATION_FA71_N950FXXU1AQK2
While flashing combination file you need to flash HOME_CSC_OXM with it
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Flashed COMBINATION_FA71_N950FXXU1AQK2 Factory binary from 2 sources along with HOME_CSC_OXM. No improvement. :crying:
so your phone is soft bricked. Its less of an issue since you have access to:
-recovery
-dl mode
go to updato.com and grab about 3 different stock firmwares.
1-the oldest one compatible with your phone you can find. forget about your region just be sure its an early FW and its for N950F. f or ds dosent matter.
2-again same as above but try one from south America.
3- same as #1 but from france or north west europe region.
before flashing, enter recovery and wipe data and cashes.
after wipe dont let the phone boot, have it go straight to DL mode.
now use latest odin and flash the firmwares above. if one of the flashes fail in odin Check your cables and usb port if any of the firmware flashes get stuck or give errors. Be sure to flash all BL AP CP and CSC files. for csc I think HOME csc has the pit file so you might also want to try repartition/bootloader update option if nothing else works. Since your phone is probably out of warranty by now.( might want to check if you can simply get it fixed before trying anything of the above first)
edit:
i saw you said having used kies 3 to do the emergency recovery. Im not sure how that were possible. do you mean smartswitch? if you have not used it, then go dl it and do the recovery from smartswitch. I dont even think kies support the note 8.
Ask him - https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...x-box-free-t3648947/post73222755#post73222755
mohiminul said:
Flashed COMBINATION_FA71_N950FXXU1AQK2 Factory binary from 2 sources along with HOME_CSC_OXM. No improvement. :crying:
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And this file is flashed via odin til the end - with green PASS? Strange.
Hi mate, i know your feelings.
Ok, i just can tell about my issue. I was on a QK6 custom rom with a QKG bl/modem and fell back in jail So i had to flash stock but only the AP (QK6 bc QKG was at work :angel and CSC file. It booted up with the data of the custom rom and worked quite good. Except the gallery. So i decided to flash the QK6 bl/modem. The flash with odin crashed at the bootloader part. The phone booted without connections, no imei, no baseband...an exclusiv paperweight.
I tried a lot all a disaster. I searched for imei repair with the intencion to pay a lot of money but nothing. Even imei gurus said it's impossible for now to fix the imei for the note 8 with knox 0x1 by software.
Last thing i thought before i went crying to bed was the incomplet flash of the bootloader. So i downloaded over night the whole QKG package and flashed it in the morning.
AND all was fine again. I think the culprit is the Bootloader you can't downgrade from QKG. In the Iron Rom thread are the same issues after flashing the QK6 Bootloader with the rom over a QKG bootloader - all have lost there imei and baseband. They also fixed it than by flashing QKG BL (and modem).
This was my story and i hope it would help to fetch your problem.
I have same problem with your case, its made me sick 1 day but here is my success solution worked like charms !!
1. Download newest stock firmware via SAMFIRM ( for me i used XXVN code) extract it you will have AP and CSC using on this case
2. Download BL and CP via this link: (remove space before .com) You will have BL and CP
androidfilehost .com/?w=files&flid=244051
3. Open Odin chose BL, CP download from Androidfilehost. AP and CSC form stock firmware
Flash them and your Note will be back !! Reply me if u success !!
Ps: This case will upgrade ur blootloader to BRA2
And i heard that cant be rooted again, however my Note 8 is undead so im gonna sell it away better than bricked
Good luck from VietNam
Nice !!!! Its worked !! after i got check fail device 3, binary 2. I could flash ap,cp,csc but BL so now my Note is back to stock
Cheer
mohiminul said:
HELP!!! Lost IMEI & Hard bricked Note 8 SM-N950F/DS.
I flashed back my Note8 via Kies3 to stock rom, while updating the process got stuck at 24%. I left it overnight but the phone kept looping to the Installing Update screen then to recovery and on and on.
Then I flashed TWRP recovery through odin and wiped dalvik cache, cache, data and factory reset. The same thing kept on happening but instead of stock recovery it now ends up on TWRP recovery. Then I flashed dm-noverity. After that the phone booted up but there is no IMEI and phone signal. Please help.
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Does the imei appear as uknown? or a bunch of zeros?
THORMUNZ said:
Does the imei appear as uknown? or a bunch of zeros?
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The post you are responding to is 5 months old !
Just saying...
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THORMUNZ said:
Does the imei appear as uknown? or a bunch of zeros?
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It used to come as unknown. I figured out a solution. Used https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qI8L3y1GkSlQu_Q03dsZr0DfBkb0ZRcs/view?usp=sharing this combination rom and this eng_boot https://1drv.ms/u/s!Aq07ytE0dzjkhv0iFXiB216r10pAvw
my phone booted to factory repair mode and then just went to IME option and dialed *06#

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