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Need Help, Bricked SM-T900

I bricked my SM-T900 Wifi while attempting to root it. Can anyone help me get it un-bricked?
Here's a step by step list of what I did and what happened:
1. Turned on USB debugging mode
2. Downloaded and installed Samsung kies
3. Downloaded the file for SM-T900 from autoroot [dot] chainfire [dot] eu/ (it won't let me post outside links)
4. Turn off tablet, get into custom firmware installation mode by holding power, volume-, and home, then confirm the warning
5. run Odin (v3.07, came in the zip file)
6. plug in tablet, tablet showed up as a com port but did NOT show any other information. I don't know if it was supposed to show anything else but I hadn't though about that at the time.
7. Clicked on PDA and selected the file CF-Auto-Root-v2wifi-v2wifixx-smt900.tar.md5
8. Clicked start
9. Waited, it said it was doing something with cache, I don't recall exactly what it said
10. after about 3 minutes the screen looked wrong, all the pixels were different colors, (rainbow static?)
11. Waited about 10 minutes just in case that was not a sign of failure, then Odin reported that it failed.
Now when I press the power button, I get the screen that says "Firmware upgrade encountered and issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again"
I tried using that in Kies but Kies can't connect to my tablet any more. When I try to use Odin using the recovery with power, vol-, home, it detects that I plugged it in but when I try to click start it fails and nothing happens.

I have exact the same problem.
I have read many articles, who said it was easy to root.
That's not true !!!!.
Maybe because the tablet became an update today ?
What I did to recover the tablet: (phew !!!)
Download this bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2591013&d=1392923580
Connect to Odin and flash it.
A few seconds, it says OK, reboots and voila: there's your tablet again revived !!!!.

rumaro said:
I have exact the same problem.
I have read many articles, who said it was easy to root.
That's not true !!!!.
Maybe because the tablet became an update today ?
What I did to recover the tablet: (phew !!!)
Download this bootloader:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=2591013&d=1392923580
Connect to Odin and flash it.
A few seconds, it says OK, reboots and voila: there's your tablet again revived !!!!.
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Unfortunately Odin fails before it manages to even connect to my tablet so I'm not sure it will work for me but I'll give it a try. It managed to connect before when I tried to flash the root files but now it fails every time. I'll update this when I get home and try flashing that.
Edit:
Got home, tried your fix. I am happy to report it worked and it only took a few seconds. Thanks!
Edit:
To anyone reading this thread, if you tried rooting your SM-T900 using the SM-T900 files for rooting, try using the SM-P900 files instead! I just tried that and it seems to be working fine.

I'm glad I could help. :good:
It's bad for your heart when you see that your expensive tablet is bricked.

Hello everyone. Where do I flash the bootloader in odin? Do I use PDA or Bootloader and do I need to check the bootloader update box? Just wanted to confirm before further messing up my tablet. Thanks!
Edit: Never mind, figured it out. Thanks for the help!

This method just worked for me. Flashed the bootloader with Odin after getting "stuck" and it booted right up.
Jim

sizedlemming65 said:
Hello everyone. Where do I flash the bootloader in odin? Do I use PDA or Bootloader and do I need to check the bootloader update box? Just wanted to confirm before further messing up my tablet. Thanks!
Edit: Never mind, figured it out. Thanks for the help!
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What did you do exactly to fix it? I'm having the same issue. Just sits at screen and says:
ODIN MODE
Product Name: SM-T900
Current Binary: Custom
System Status: Official
KNOX Warranty Void: 1
RP SWREV: A1
How do you use that recovery.img file?

For the top most problem flash cwm or TWRP recovery through Odin or through recovery mode then boot into cwm or TWRP recovery delete all files and install a supported rom.
If u want full explained steps mail me
- [email protected]
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it's 2022 & my T900 finally went into bootloop in model logo, does anyone know the real reason for this? is it hardware or software problem?
- I can flash any version via odin but still bootloops
- TWRP worked once after that can't get in anymore
- the only button working is for the download mode PWR + Vol Down
- before all this LED Stayed on until batt drained then bootloops
it's a good tab to watch movie while on a treadmill

[Fixed] I done messed up...

So I tried to install 4.4.4 through the safestrap method but I jumped the gun and didn't do all the instructions causing it act weird. So I tried to restore to my previous 4.4.2. When I did that It stayed 4.4.4 and continued to act weird. So I just tried to flash back to NG3 that also didn't work. So I just tried to restore to a backup I saved on my computer for emergencies. Doing that now my phone gets stuck showing the samsung start up.
after that happened I tried factory resetting, didn't work. Then I tried flashing the stock firmware( ap, cp, csc, whatever) still didn't work. Phone still says custom and now I don't have safestrap anymore. I tried wiping and flashing stock again, nothing.
Sorry for the unorganized post. I'm getting frustrated with this thing.
any help would be much appreciated.

Ndvorak said:
So I tried to install 4.4.4 through the safestrap method but I jumped the gun and didn't do all the instructions causing it act weird. So I tried to restore to my previous 4.4.2. When I did that It stayed 4.4.4 and continued to act weird. So I just tried to flash back to NG3 that also didn't work. So I just tried to restore to a backup I saved on my computer for emergencies. Doing that now my phone gets stuck showing the samsung start up.
after that happened I tried factory resetting, didn't work. Then I tried flashing the stock firmware( ap, cp, csc, whatever) still didn't work. Phone still says custom and now I don't have safestrap anymore. I tried wiping and flashing stock again, nothing.
Sorry for the unorganized post. I'm getting frustrated with this thing.
any help would be much appreciated.
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Follow these instructions EXACTLY first you'll need to go into download mode on your phone then follow the instructions take your time its quite easy.
Make sure you have all the files OP supplies downloaded on your computer before starting.
Then I would seriously suggest you do a ton more reading after you get back to stock before you make that device a very expensive paper weight.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3021120

OPOfreak said:
Follow these instructions EXACTLY first you'll need to go into download mode on your phone then follow the instructions take your time its quite easy.
Make sure you have all the files OP supplies downloaded on your computer before starting.
Then I would seriously suggest you do a ton more reading after you get back to stock before you make that device a very expensive paper weight.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3021120
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I've tried that a couple times, but I'm still stuck in the bootloop. I can get to download mode and stock recovery.
I've tried doing this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2714455 a couple times, but that doesn't seem to work either.
odin mode says:
Product Name: Sm-G900A
Current Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
Reactivation Lock(KK): Off
Knox Warranty Void: 0x0
Qualcomm Secureboot: enable (CSB)
Ap Swrev: S1, T1, A1, A2, P1
Secure Download: enable:
Udc start.
I don't know if that helps... I thought I followed all instructions correctly (well except the very first one) but idk maybe I'm confusing something.

Thank you so much for your help. I was able to get it back to stock.

Ndvorak said:
Thank you so much for your help. I was able to get it back to stock.
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Pretty easy especially when you've done it a few times and it's actually a good practice.
Glad ya got it worked out

SM-G920T bootloop/bricked. Only have ODIN mode

Was streaming some music when my phone decided to shut down. I thought it was out of battery since it was low so I plugged into the charger. Now it only boots up to the Samsung logo and nothing else. I cannot access recovery, only Odin (download mode). I set it to download mode and tried the emergency recovery on Smart Switcher. No luck still boot loop. I then tried to flash the stock firmware via Odin 3.10.7 and still no luck. I was on G920TUVU3DOI1. I bought the phone pre owned on Swappa and the previous owner assured me it was not rooted or tampered with in any way. My system status reads Custom though. Knox is not tripped. Would attempting to flash via Odin have given me the custom status? Samsung store here won't touch the phone since it says Custom for system status. Since I wasn't planning on rooting this phone until after the warranty period I did not do any of the options in developer mode. So now I have FRP lock to contend with. It blocks me from installing a custom recovery. Does any one have any other suggestions I can try?
Thanks in advance!

Brunkhorse said:
Was streaming some music when my phone decided to shut down. I thought it was out of battery since it was low so I plugged into the charger. Now it only boots up to the Samsung logo and nothing else. I cannot access recovery, only Odin (download mode). I set it to download mode and tried the emergency recovery on Smart Switcher. No luck still boot loop. I then tried to flash the stock firmware via Odin 3.10.7 and still no luck. I was on G920TUVU3DOI1. I bought the phone pre owned on Swappa and the previous owner assured me it was not rooted or tampered with in any way. My system status reads Custom though. Knox is not tripped. Would attempting to flash via Odin have given me the custom status? Samsung store here won't touch the phone since it says Custom for system status. Since I wasn't planning on rooting this phone until after the warranty period I did not do any of the options in developer mode. So now I have FRP lock to contend with. It blocks me from installing a custom recovery. Does any one have any other suggestions I can try?
Thanks in advance!
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Have you tried downloading the official Firmware from sammobile and flashing through Odin? that's all essentially a store could do and that will not trip the counter as it is official, there is also a link in General if Sammobile is slow DL, which it often is. I would just to a full stock restore via ODIN and you should be good (unless there's something new with S6 and TMO I haven't been privy to)
Sammobile and Odin are your friend good luck

sleshepic said:
Have you tried downloading the official Firmware from sammobile and flashing through Odin? that's all essentially a store could do and that will not trip the counter as it is official, there is also a link in General if Sammobile is slow DL, which it often is. I would just to a full stock restore via ODIN and you should be good (unless there's something new with S6 and TMO I haven't been privy to)
Sammobile and Odin are your friend good luck
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yes I tried that after Smart Switcher failed to fix my phone. More and more I feel it is a hardware issue. I wasn't messing with the phone when it decided to die, it was just doing it mid stream of Pandora. Odin and the stock firmware from SamMobile did not help me. From anyone's experience will Samsung give you a hard time if your System says "Custom" when you send it in for service? Knox is NOT tripped.

Bricked Note 4, User Death Imminent

Hello.
So, I rooted my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 4. It went flawlessly. I flashed TWRP and rooted it without a hitch. Now fast forward a few months, to today. I decide to restart my phone again. Nothing has changed, except that my "helpful" antivirus "conveniently" turned off USB Debugging. I restart it and it brings up a screen. It has a "caution" sign with the exclamation mark. Some text is there as well, saying:
Custom binary blocked by FRP.
SECURE FAIL: KERNEL
Granted, I was upset. My phone won't boot up. I've tried booting into TWRP, but the same screen appears. I can't use Odin because USB Debugging was forcibly shut off by my antivirus.
If I don't have my cell phone, I will struggle in school, as the only other device I have is this laptop which has no working battery and runs on outlet power alone. I don't have the money to purchase a new device, and I feel like I'm out of options, so if I don't get some help, I'm a dead man. If anyone could help, I'd be very grateful. On the Odin Mode screen, info is as follows:
ODIN MODE (HIGH SPEED)
PRODUCT NAME: SM-N910T3
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
FRP LOCK: ON
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0X1 (2)
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
RP SWREV: S1, T1, R1, A1, P1
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE
UDC START
I don't know how much of that is relevant.
Help me, XDA Developers. You're my only hope.
Thanks,
A stupid Wizard with a bricked phone.

Did you try to use Odin to reflash twrp or the stock firmware? You dont need usb debugging on to reflash stock firmware. If you were on stock, i would just reflash with Odin, tuen on usb debugging and reroot. If u were on custom rom, you might have to odin back to stock, and then do factory reset from recovery.

RaySCLA said:
Did you try to use Odin to reflash twrp or the stock firmware? You dont need usb debugging on to reflash stock firmware. If you were on stock, i would just reflash with Odin, tuen on usb debugging and reroot. If u were on custom rom, you might have to odin back to stock, and then do factory reset from recovery.
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I tried to reflash the TWRP, but it failed. An error message appears:
Custom Binary(recovery) Blocked By FRP Lock

ShadowedWizard said:
Hello.
So, I rooted my T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 4. It went flawlessly. I flashed TWRP and rooted it without a hitch. Now fast forward a few months, to today. I decide to restart my phone again. Nothing has changed, except that my "helpful" antivirus "conveniently" turned off USB Debugging. I restart it and it brings up a screen. It has a "caution" sign with the exclamation mark. Some text is there as well, saying:
Custom binary blocked by FRP.
SECURE FAIL: KERNEL
Granted, I was upset. My phone won't boot up. I've tried booting into TWRP, but the same screen appears. I can't use Odin because USB Debugging was forcibly shut off by my antivirus.
If I don't have my cell phone, I will struggle in school, as the only other device I have is this laptop which has no working battery and runs on outlet power alone. I don't have the money to purchase a new device, and I feel like I'm out of options, so if I don't get some help, I'm a dead man. If anyone could help, I'd be very grateful. On the Odin Mode screen, info is as follows:
ODIN MODE (HIGH SPEED)
PRODUCT NAME: SM-N910T3
CURRENT BINARY: CUSTOM
SYSTEM STATUS: CUSTOM
FRP LOCK: ON
KNOX WARRANTY VOID: 0X1 (2)
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
RP SWREV: S1, T1, R1, A1, P1
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE
UDC START
I don't know how much of that is relevant.
Help me, XDA Developers. You're my only hope.
Thanks,
A stupid Wizard with a bricked phone.
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FRP is referring to "Factory Reset Protection" , that means you had the Samsung Reactivation Lock turned on and the phone detected a change in the software preventing it from booting up. Now there are two ways to get the phone back up, first try going into download mode (Holding power button+volume down) then restart it by holding down power+volume up) if by chance this doesn't work then the other option would be to use odin and reinstalling the stock rom but it would need to be the same version currently installed.

glm0025 said:
FRP is referring to "Factory Reset Protection" , that means you had the Samsung Reactivation Lock turned on and the phone detected a change in the software preventing it from booting up. Now there are two ways to get the phone back up, first try going into download mode (Holding power button+volume down) then restart it by holding down power+volume up) if by chance this doesn't work then the other option would be to use odin and reinstalling the stock rom but it would need to be the same version currently installed.
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How would one install a ROM directly from Odin? I know how to do it from the recovery, but I can't access it.
EDIT: After more research and a helpful PM, I am using Kies to wipe everything and restore the stock ROM.
EDIT 2: Success! After resetting using Kies, I was able to reflash TWRP and get rooted again. Thanks to everyone who helped.

ShadowedWizard said:
I am using Kies to wipe everything and restore the stock ROM.
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No. You should have used ODIN (from your desktop / laptop PC) to restore a stock ROM so that you could have kept your data

Anonymously_Unknown said:
No. You should have used ODIN (from your desktop / laptop PC) to restore a stock ROM so that you could have kept your data
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I had attempted to do restore the stock ROM, and I recieved the same error as with reflashing the recovery.
I restored to stock with Keis, then flashed TWRP, re-rooted, and installed a new ROM. I then restored my important data (contacts, app info, etc.) from a Titanium Backup on a microSD.

And don't turn on factory reset protection. Useful for casual users who don't root and install cudtom ROMs, but a real problem for those who do.

I believe there is a null/dummy ODIN file floating around you can flash in Odin that will clear that message and get it to boot again.
You're getting it because your lock is on and it's trying to flash something, and will continue to try every time you reboot, there doesn't seem to be a way for it to clear itself after unsuccessful attempts.
edit: pretty sure this is the one I used, but I'd recommend doing your own research before blindly taking my advice:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1766399

RiverCity.45 said:
And don't turn on factory reset protection. Useful for casual users who don't root and install cudtom ROMs, but a real problem for those who do.
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What is a good way to get that same protection that for a rooted/custom rom user?

blindskater39 said:
What is a good way to get that same protection that for a rooted/custom rom user?
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There an app floating around that bypasses the reactivation lock.

gal419 said:
There an app floating around that bypasses the reactivation lock.
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I am wondering if there are security app made for rooted devices to prevent a thief from stealing flashing or getting sensitive information in the device.

Is there a way to disable the FRP so it doesn't accidentally get turned on?

soft-bricked odin passes same result

so i recently got a note 3 from a friend to fix for her. it boots to the samsung logo then vibrates and reboots over and over, recovery just says "booting recovery" then it goes blank and reboots to the same booting recovery screen, shes doesnt know what version it had prior to bricking. she said one day it was working then turned off and never back on again, the odin mode screen had a2, a3 on it ill post a pic later anyway i can get into download mode so i figured id just flash with odin and be good, i tried to narrow down the proper firmware with the a3, but after flashing nc2, nl1, oc1, im still stuck odin says everything passed, i tried flashing the big main file, tried flashing them in each box at the same time, even tried it with the pit file, tried flashing with odin 3.9 and 3.10.7. same result odin says passed still cant access recovery or os. any help would be greatly appreciated. thanks

Open Odin, uncheck everything except f reset time, flash rom. When you see reset on the statutes window, remove USB cable from the phone, remove battery, wait 5 seconds, replace battery, boot directly into recovery, perform a factory wipe, reboot.

does it matter what version i flash? since im not really sure what version it had prior?

I can't figure out how to upload a photo I have xda 4.0, and can't post outside links yet. Anyway
It says
Product name:N900A
Current binary: Samsung official
System status official
Knox void status 0x0
Qualcomm Secureboot enabled(csb)
Ap swrev s2 t2 a2 a3 p2
Secure download enable
Udc start
Hope that helps

Ran Odin again with the settings you said, after the battery pull the phone says recovery booting, then turned off vibrated twice then same screen again and again. Thanks for the suggestion though any our ideas? I was searching and thought I seen somewhere that to unbrick it it needs to be the same firmware it had before, but I don't know what that was.

ghost5825 said:
Ran Odin again with the settings you said, after the battery pull the phone says recovery booting, then turned off vibrated twice then same screen again and again. Thanks for the suggestion though any our ideas? I was searching and thought I seen somewhere that to unbrick it it needs to be the same firmware it had before, but I don't know what that was.
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You should probably ask her if she had Lollipop. If she did then that narrows it down to OC1 or OC2.

She doesn't know, not very phone literate as far as software, any ideas? I read in another thread to flash a modified version of nc2 but can't seem to find that version, this is the thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2703006
Don't know if I can't find it, kinda confusing as far as what I need, like I said I've tried everything except oc2 cant find a link I've tried googling, and that thread says Odin files but can't find a full one for oc2, there's ones for safestrap but can't find Odin