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First off, I'd like to thank everyone for their very useful posts! I 'kinda' understand now what everyone here is talking about...Kinda...
Anyway, I just bought my 8.9 around two weeks ago and decided to upgrade my OS to 3.2. I tried it through Kies, but Kies was not able to recognize my device, tried OTA update but was not able to connect to server...So I tried manually updating it myself, and now, based on what I read here, I think I softbricked my GTAB...The boot screen keeps loading and it does not want to push through...
My TAB is not rooted, and based from the threads that I have read here, i need to root my TAB first but unfortunately, I could not do that anymore..
Can someone please help me out? Noob here...Would really appreciate a step-by-step Noob guide on how to fix my tab...Thank you so much in advance!
JRV78 said:
First off, I'd like to thank everyone for their very useful posts! I 'kinda' understand now what everyone here is talking about...Kinda...
Anyway, I just bought my 8.9 around two weeks ago and decided to upgrade my OS to 3.2. I tried it through Kies, but Kies was not able to recognize my device, tried OTA update but was not able to connect to server...So I tried manually updating it myself, and now, based on what I read here, I think I softbricked my GTAB...The boot screen keeps loading and it does not want to push through...
My TAB is not rooted, and based from the threads that I have read here, i need to root my TAB first but unfortunately, I could not do that anymore..
Can someone please help me out? Noob here...Would really appreciate a step-by-step Noob guide on how to fix my tab...Thank you so much in advance!
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Is this a 3G or Wi-Fi only model?
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3G model...
JRV78 said:
3G model...
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To restore functionality (and I mean to enter the ROM itself) you must use ODIN. There are several images to select in the Development forum for your 7300 unit. A how-to use it is also available in my signature's guide. Don't worry about your SDcard contents, ODIN doesn't touch them, but it does delete the apps.
ok, i tried odin3 v1.85 and I downloaded a stock rom from sammy thats suppose to be compatible for my region. ODIN status was fail after a few seconds and I got a 'binary' error message in my TAB.
I'll try and read your how-to use now..
My tabs not rooted...will that be a problem?
JRV78 said:
ok, i tried odin3 v1.85 and I downloaded a stock rom from sammy thats suppose to be compatible for my region. ODIN status was fail after a few seconds and I got a 'binary' error message in my TAB.
I'll try and read your how-to use now..
My tabs not rooted...will that be a problem?
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No, root is independent of the device's bootloader, so no, it is not related. You can try any image as long as it's 7300.
sorry, noob question...when you say 'image', your talking about the .tar file right? so as long as its 7300, it should work?
i have the: P7300XWKK5_P7300ODDKJ1_P7300XXKJ6_HOME.tar.md5
IT WORKED!!!!!!!
Thanks nirogu325!!! I will spread the word!!!
JRV78 said:
sorry, noob question...when you say 'image', your talking about the .tar file right? so as long as its 7300, it should work?
i have the: P7300XWKK5_P7300ODDKJ1_P7300XXKJ6_HOME.tar.md5
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Yes, the biggest-size file.
JRV78 said:
IT WORKED!!!!!!!
Thanks nirogu325!!! I will spread the word!!!
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No worries. Good to know it worked! Enjoy!
Hello,
Ik bricked my phone last week. Did something stupid, tried to format with CMW.zip. Very bad i know.
Because i needed the phone asap, i send it to samsung
Went to pick it up today, with the message that i lost my warranty. I can live with that.
When i turn on my device i get the message that there is no firmware installed and i need to connect it to samsung KIES.
What do you guys recommend? I can get in Download Mode, but not in CWM menu. Possible they removed the failed root i installed before.
I cannot connect to KIES, think you all know KIES is a sh*t program.
What do you guys advise me? Root again trough download mode and install CM, or try and connect to KIES with different PC.
Regards,
Joao
joaoo said:
Hello,
Ik bricked my phone last week. Did something stupid, tried to format with CMW.zip. Very bad i know.
Because i needed the phone asap, i send it to samsung
Went to pick it up today, with the message that i lost my warranty. I can live with that.
When i turn on my device i get the message that there is no firmware installed and i need to connect it to samsung KIES.
What do you guys recommend? I can get in Download Mode, but not in CWM menu. Possible they removed the failed root i installed before.
I cannot connect to KIES, think you all know KIES is a sh*t program.
What do you guys advise me? Root again trough download mode and install CM, or try and connect to KIES with different PC.
Regards,
Joao
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Download pre rooted rom at bodivas rom thread unzip it and flash thru pc odin.
Im just wonder why samsung gave you blank firmware. Samsung only replaced your mobo?
Should you need asists, please ask.
Good luck
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lee yun khong said:
Download pre rooted rom at bodivas rom thread unzip it and flash thru pc odin.
Im just wonder why samsung gave you blank firmware. Samsung only replaced your mobo?
Should you need asists, please ask.
Good luck
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Thanks for your reply, i have no idea why Samsung gave me a blank firmware back. Can i just update it with http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3
Here i can find the stock ROM's.
You think Samsung change the Motherboard? Because they told me i lost my warranty and i cannot update legaly anymore...
Regards
Samsung usually loads the firmware and returns the phone. Now sure why no in in this case.
Yes you can download the stock firmware from sammobile.com and flash via odin. But if you choosing ics make sure not to wipe till a safe kernel is installed. I would suggest philz. That way the phone will be rooted as well. Hope that have changed the mb.
Flash the firmware and hope for the best.
joaoo said:
Thanks for your reply, i have no idea why Samsung gave me a blank firmware back. Can i just update it with http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3
Here i can find the stock ROM's.
You think Samsung change the Motherboard? Because they told me i lost my warranty and i cannot update legaly anymore...
Regards
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Cannot update anymore?..nevermine...my note never have officially update since the 1st day i bought it.
Sure..you can go sammobile and download any stock rom and flash it thru pc odin.
Since your case a bit strange, let try it and see what happen.
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Hey guys,
I have a Samsung SIII 4G LTE that I bought in Dec which was a stock Orange UK phone.
It has come with stock Android 4.1.1 Jellybean to which I haven't been able to update since!
I've tried various drivers, uninstalling, re-installing and all variations of plugging the phone in; Kies (have tried various versions of this too, current latest installed) will notify that it needs to be updated, downloads the update and then it just hangs.
I've also tried all variations of MTP, PTP and USB Debugging.
Argh!!! I'm at my wits end and all I want to do is update it; is there a manual way for me to do so and how do I make sure I have the correct firmware to update to?
Any help would be greatly appreciated as I have tried literally everything and no luck whatsoever.
Thanks,
Beans.
Orange updates not Samsung .
Ask Orange if they have updated the firmware .
OTA or via Kies .
Manual update yes but you need to read and understand the basics first .
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
BE AWARE YOU HAVE I9305
stock firmware is usually found on sammobile.com
Thanks JJEgan,
I've contacted Orange and all they say is "Use Samsung Kies to update".
Also, Orange is now EE so is there an EE firmware I should be updating to? Or do I stick to the stock Orange firmware?
Beans
Have you rooted the phone? Rooted phones wont update via ota or kies...
Enviado do meu GT-I9305 utilizando Tapatalk 4
mzKas said:
Have you rooted the phone? Rooted phones wont update via ota or kies...
Enviado do meu GT-I9305 utilizando Tapatalk 4
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WRONG they will update vie Kies .
I have not rooted or done anything to the phone.
I bought it stock.
BeanheadUK said:
I have not rooted or done anything to the phone.
I bought it stock.
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just go to sammobile, and donwnload the latest firmware of orange and flash with odin. much much better
Did you try settings/about device/software update?
danieldp1990 said:
just go to sammobile, and donwnload the latest firmware of orange and flash with odin. much much better
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Hi Daniel; there's no option for an Orange 4.1.2 firmware update or later for that matter, which one do I choose?
Is there a walkthrough for updating using Odin please?
MystaMagoo said:
Did you try settings/about device/software update?
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Tried that, there's no over WiFi option, seems a bit bizarre as I assumed this was phased out after 4.1.2...
BeanheadUK said:
Hi Daniel; there's no option for an Orange 4.1.2 firmware update or later for that matter, which one do I choose?
Is there a walkthrough for updating using Odin please?
Tried that, there's no over WiFi option, seems a bit bizarre as I assumed this was phased out after 4.1.2...
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Start reading from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942150&page=23
Worked ok for me,now on stock with root.
flashing a new rom soon as I'm also now CWM'd
I have the same problem last week. My phone is blocked on Vodafone Romania. I install a custom rom and i'm very happy with it.
Thanks Daniel/Maharu,
Am I correct in thinking I need the 4.1.2 Stock Odin Package from this thread?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1942150
Does it come with Odin, or do I need to install this separately? Where can I find it? Do I need any special drivers? Does it do a clean install or do I need to backup everything and restore it post flash with firmware?
Sorry for the stupid questions, but I'm pretty new to all this.
Beans.
Basics read first.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2344125
Critical you read the first two posts .
beanheaduk said:
hey guys,
i have a samsung siii 4g lte that i bought in dec which was a stock orange uk phone.
It has come with stock android 4.1.1 jellybean to which i haven't been able to update since!
I've tried various drivers, uninstalling, re-installing and all variations of plugging the phone in; kies (have tried various versions of this too, current latest installed) will notify that it needs to be updated, downloads the update and then it just hangs.
I've also tried all variations of mtp, ptp and usb debugging.
Argh!!! I'm at my wits end and all i want to do is update it; is there a manual way for me to do so and how do i make sure i have the correct firmware to update to?
Any help would be greatly appreciated as i have tried literally everything and no luck whatsoever.
Thanks,
beans.
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kies will update your phone. Follow these instructions.
1 start kies go to firmware upgrade and initialisation
2 enter model number and serial number (serial no can be found in settings or under the battery)
3 put phone in download mode vol down+home+power when it asks if you want to download press vol up
4 connect your phone to the pc
5 follow instructions and do not detatch phone until upgrade is complete
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kies will update your phone. Follow these instructions.
1 start kies go to firmware upgrade and initialisation
2 enter model number and serial number (serial no can be found in settings or under the battery)
3 put phone in download mode vol down+home+power when it asks if you want to download press vol up
4 connect your phone to the pc
5 follow instructions and do not detatch phone until upgrade is complete
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Thanks Ashraf, is this a clean install or will my data be saved?
the program does say data will be lost but that has not happened to me when i used it. however you can just move anything you want to the external sd card and then remove it before upgrading the phone. also if you want you can save to kies your contacts pictures music video and podcasts before upgrading and then restore after
ashraf sharif said:
the program does say data will be lost but that has not happened to me when i used it. however you can just move anything you want to the external sd card and then remove it before upgrading the phone. also if you want you can save to kies your contacts pictures music video and podcasts before upgrading and then restore after
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so have you been able to update? @BeanheadUK
any problems?
Hi Ashraf,
I just tried it now and Kies froze before I even got a chance to connect the Samsung in Download mode; looks like it wasn't the phone but Kies after all :crying:
So is it a case of using Odin to update now?
Beans
EDIT: Just tried it on another PC and success! Clean install of Android 4.1.2; SUCCESS!!!
Thanks guys, I had all my stuff backed up on my laptop so just restored everything and installed all my apps again.
It's now saying this is the latest firmware, this correct?
Beans
I upgraded latest Kitkat 4.4.2 but I don't like it. So I want to back on Jellybean 4.3. is it possible to downgrade Official Kitkat to Official Jellybean 4.3??? Please reply as soon as possible.
Thanks
gulu20072010 said:
I upgraded latest Kitkat 4.4.2 but I don't like it. So I want to back on Jellybean 4.3. is it possible to downgrade Official Kitkat to Official Jellybean 4.3??? Please reply as soon as possible.
Thanks
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You must love 4.4.2
Not possible
d8389 said:
You must love 4.4.2
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Actually I'm using AT&T version in India, device find network in very late and call some time going or sometime not,internet some time working or sometime not, I don't know why is it happened????I also chaged network mode to GSM only but same problem I face. thats why I'm thinking that if OS problem then downgrade may be solve my problem. Jellybean 4.3 also Knox lock and Kitkat also Knox locked then why not possible Kitkat to Jellybean downgrade???
Because of different bootloader. It's not because of Knox, Google made it like that I think. On every other phone is so. Like on Pc you cant go back from pre-installed Windows 8 to Windows 97. Try to factory reset from settings, you will loose all data but it may be fix your problem
gulu20072010 said:
Actually I'm using AT&T version in India, device find network in very late and call some time going or sometime not,internet some time working or sometime not, I don't know why is it happened????I also chaged network mode to GSM only but same problem I face. thats why I'm thinking that if OS problem then downgrade may be solve my problem. Jellybean 4.3 also Knox lock and Kitkat also Knox locked then why not possible Kitkat to Jellybean downgrade???
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Because the bootloaders are different. Samsung will not let you downgrade the bootloader and the bootloader does perform some functions on the kernel level which can cause issues. Contrary to what others have said it is possible to downgrade back to 4.3, however nearly everybody has reported WiFi and bluetooth issues when doing that. If you really want to downgrade to 4.3, follow the instructions in this thread. You can always flash back to 4.4.2 if you want. Good luck.
Devo7v said:
Because the bootloaders are different. Samsung will not let you downgrade the bootloader and the bootloader does perform some functions on the kernel level which can cause issues. Contrary to what others have said it is possible to downgrade back to 4.3, however nearly everybody has reported WiFi and bluetooth issues when doing that. If you really want to downgrade to 4.3, follow the instructions in this thread. You can always flash back to 4.4.2 if you want. Good luck.
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I don't want downgrade but network problem is very bi issue for me. Do you think that after downgrade network problem can solve??? or I can reinstall the kitkat can solve the problem?????
gulu20072010 said:
I don't want downgrade but network problem is very bi issue for me. Do you think that after downgrade network problem can solve??? or I can reinstall the kitkat can solve the problem?????
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The first thing I would do is factory reset the phone and see if that works. If it doesn't, then reinstall the NE3 firmware. Other than those 2 options, I don't think there's anything else you can do.
Devo7v said:
The first thing I would do is factory reset the phone and see if that works. If it doesn't, then reinstall the NE3 firmware. Other than those 2 options, I don't think there's anything else you can do.
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I do hard reset but the problem is same and thats why I want to downgrade and check thats its os problem or not. But now I face some critical Problem. I download Jellybean 4.3 and try to install through Odin but its fail,some knox reason and then I restart mobile its working good then I try reinstall Kitkat NE3 Firmware but same problem arise and then when I restart mobile its shown "Firmware Upgrade Encounter:. What should I do now???? If Kitkat can't reinstall again then what is the solution????I think samsung this type of service can change people mind and they 1000 think to buy samsung mobile. Please tell how can I reinstall Kitkat?????
Loop
Devo7v said:
Because the bootloaders are different. Samsung will not let you downgrade the bootloader and the bootloader does perform some functions on the kernel level which can cause issues. Contrary to what others have said it is possible to downgrade back to 4.3, however nearly everybody has reported WiFi and bluetooth issues when doing that. If you really want to downgrade to 4.3, follow the instructions in this thread. You can always flash back to 4.4.2 if you want. Good luck.
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Strange you @Devo7v didn't ask if @gulu20072010 has i537 or i9295 before you advise him to your thread to install i537 rom. :banghead:
There is a high risk of turning the S4 Active into a useless brick when you have advised him to Odin install wrong ROM. :screwy:
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Loop
Strange you @Devo7v didn't ask if @gulu20072010 has i537 or i9295 before you advise him to your thread to install i537 rom. :banghead:
There is a high risk of turning the S4 Active into a useless brick when you have advised him to Odin install wrong ROM. :screwy:
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That's because he said he was using the AT&T version in his second post ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55545855).
Devo7v said:
That's because he said he was using the AT&T version in his second post ( http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=55545855).
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Sorry @Devo7v , that passed my sleepy eyes. You are absolutely correct to advice him like you did.
I promise to thoroughly slap the little annoying thread police deputy that hypnotized me into this unforgivable attack on this thread
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Loop
Strange you @Devo7v didn't ask if @gulu20072010 has i537 or i9295 before you advise him to your thread to install i537 rom. :banghead:
There is a high risk of turning the S4 Active into a useless brick when you have advised him to Odin install wrong ROM. :screwy:
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My friend pls help me out from the trouble, now I can't installl Kitkat through Odin, its give error message and installation FAIL,then restart shown Firmware Upgrade Encounter. What should I do now???? I read many thread that same problem solve from kies but when I download Kies 3 and give the Model no kies shown model not found. Please my friend give me suggestion. My phone is totally stop workin and stop the Firmware Encounter. Pls pls pls reply me and suggest me the solution if you know or if your friend or any one knows the solution.
Thank you.
When flash with Odin you can not have Kies active on the computer. Kies will interfere the pure USB connection you need to have between Samsung phone and Odin.
Don't connect USB to any hub, only powered connection directly from computer!
Haven't read complete Devo7v thread, but this mandatory fact was not in his OP where expected.
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When flash with Odin you can not have Kies active on the computer. Kies will interfere the pure USB connection you need to have between Samsung phone and Odin.
Don't connect USB to any hub, only powered connection directly from computer!
Haven't read complete Devo7v thread, but this mandatory fact was not in his OP where expected.
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I didn't know that would cause issues, I will add it to the OP.
Hi,
I'm trying to upgrade my phone from android 5.1.1 to 6.0.1. I have follow this thread to do this.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...e/downloading-flashing-att-galaxy-s6-t3260744
I was able to upgrade my phone from G890AUCU2AU2AOF4 to G890AUCU3BOJE using ODIN. But I can't upgrade from G890AUCU3BOJE to a newer firmware.
I get the error below when I try to apply this upgrade "SS-G890AUCU3BOJE-to-U3BPB3-UP"
adb like in option 3
Code:
Option 3 - v3 (G890AUCU3BOJE) to v4 (G890AUCU3BPB3) update file (85,9 MB)
I'm getting the error below
Code:
"/system/SW_Configuration.xml" has unexpected contents
E: Error in /sideload/package.zip
(Status 7)
I have read your link regarding thet status 7 error, but I don't find a solution.
Can you help me ?
You can see a screenshot of the error using the address below :
Code:
www .eriaxis . com / SM-G890A_update_error . jpg
Thanks,
Check this out, it might help you!
http://www.droidviews.com/fix-status-7-error-while-installing-ota-update-or-roms/
Just use smart switch. It is safest and fastest method for upgrading.
l.hieunghia1999 said:
Check this out, it might help you!
http://www.droidviews.com/fix-status-7-error-while-installing-ota-update-or-roms/
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Hi,
Thanks for your answer. I have already read the post and try the link (http://www.droidviews.com/fix-status...pdate-or-roms/). I haven't find an answer to my problem.
I have try factory reset and apply all the upgrade without configure anything, I still have the same error.
Regards,
forumber2 said:
Just use smart switch. It is safest and fastest method for upgrading.
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Hi,
Thanks for your answer.
I can't upgrade my phone using Smart Switch. I don't have an AT&T card and I live outside USA.
Regards,
villegente said:
Hi,
Thanks for your answer.
I can't upgrade my phone using Smart Switch. I don't have an AT&T card and I live outside USA.
Regards,
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Oh, OK.
Messed up CSC configuration causes this error. Try this;
Flash the latest Odin-Flash available FW via Odin. After you've flashed, do factory reset from stock recovery. Then, when the phone boots up, just reboot to bootloader and flash the latest Odin-Flash available FW via Odin again. When the phone boots up, do factory reset from Settings application. After the phone boots up, try to install update via ADB.
forumber2 said:
Oh, OK.
Messed up CSC configuration causes this error. Try this;
Flash the latest Odin-Flash available FW via Odin. After you've flashed, do factory reset from stock recovery. Then, when the phone boots up, just reboot to bootloader and flash the latest Odin-Flash available FW via Odin again. When the phone boots up, do factory reset from Settings application. After the phone boots up, try to install update via ADB.
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My issue is a little different, I have ATT and live in here in the US. Im on android 5.1.1 with build lmy47x G890AUCS3BPDS.
When i try to update using smartswitch but it says my device is up to date. how do i get 6.0.1 to load in this case?
crustysmooth said:
My issue is a little different, I have ATT and live in here in the US. Im on android 5.1.1 with build lmy47x G890AUCS3BPDS.
When i try to update using smartswitch but it says my device is up to date. how do i get 6.0.1 to load in this case?
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We have to wait until ATT makes it available to get the OTA or update via Smart Switch.
There's another thread in here on how to use Odin and load MM, but it's not the 'official' way.
forumber2 said:
Oh, OK.
Messed up CSC configuration causes this error. Try this;
Flash the latest Odin-Flash available FW via Odin. After you've flashed, do factory reset from stock recovery. Then, when the phone boots up, just reboot to bootloader and flash the latest Odin-Flash available FW via Odin again. When the phone boots up, do factory reset from Settings application. After the phone boots up, try to install update via ADB.
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Hi,
I just test your solution. Unfortunatly, this doesn't solve my problem. Do you know if I can download an ODIN version of the firmware for Android 6 and the Galaxy S6 Active ?
Regard,
villegente said:
Hi,
I just test your solution. Unfortunatly, this doesn't solve my problem. Do you know if I can download an ODIN version of the firmware for Android 6 and the Galaxy S6 Active ?
Regard,
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I don't know, maybe you should try SamFirm;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
forumber2 said:
I don't know, maybe you should try SamFirm;
http://forum.xda-developers.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3803841&d=1467715462
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It seems that samfirm doesn't have the latest firmware.