Hi im having difficulty restoring my g900a back to stock. i think i found the stock firmware from zedomax and it works but im still having a problem. on his video he is extracting ONE file but when i download the att firmware there is 4 and im pretty sure i need all the fiels to be flashed. is there a way to do that? here is the file http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-stock-firmware/
when i unzip there is 4 tar files. i did the biggest one but i think im missing the bootloader, recovery ect. please help anyone ive tried different stock firmwares on xda and all of them just fail. thanks guys.
What method are you using to flash? Odin or safestrap? Do you have safestrap installed?
feelinfroggy23 said:
Hi im having difficulty restoring my g900a back to stock. i think i found the stock firmware from zedomax and it works but im still having a problem. on his video he is extracting ONE file but when i download the att firmware there is 4 and im pretty sure i need all the fiels to be flashed. is there a way to do that? here is the file http://galaxys5root.com/galaxy-s5-stock-firmware/
when i unzip there is 4 tar files. i did the biggest one but i think im missing the bootloader, recovery ect. please help anyone ive tried different stock firmwares on xda and all of them just fail. thanks guys.
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It might be the actual stock ROM (I didn't check that particular file you mentioned) but in general the stock ROM for this phone comes in four files which begin with the following:
AP, CP, CSC, BL
You can load those in their corresponding spots in Odin (BL in bootloader, and so on)
Or you can head over to sammobile and download the stock firmware, which is a Samsung Kies dump file. This is one giant tar ball ( like the one in the video) which you'll just load into the PDA section of Odin 3.09 and flash away.
When you're clicking on ODIN are you running it as Admin? Also see the guy in the video using a USB 2 cable.
yes i am running as admin. it only works when i only use pda. when i put in the bl and csc and cp is keeps failing. after if flashed the pda file the phone reboots and freezes on the samsung screen. should i try doing it one by one?
it wont work still failing. should i flash one by one?
I did but i cant load it. i only get to the samesung logo and it freezes. only thing i can get into is download mode and the stock recovery. is there a way to boot into safestrap when phone is off? im running out of ideas and ive tried to do it on different computers and cords.
it seems like the bootloader file is the only one not working. do you have any idea? please please please help guys
feelinfroggy23 said:
it seems like the bootloader file is the only one not working. do you have any idea? please please please help guys
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Don't flash the bootloader and you should be fine
I tried that and it still freezes on Samsung logo. Does anyone have a legit firemware I've tried the ones on here or does anyone know how to get the one from sammobile? Really appreciating the help
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Download the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar from here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712464416
Use Odin 3.09 and flash in AP slot. Once it is done then take the OTA for NG3 then OA1
Thanks to @muniz_ri
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Waiting4MyAndroid said:
Download the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar from here:
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712464416
Use Odin 3.09 and flash in AP slot. Once it is done then take the OTA for NG3 then OA1
Thanks to @muniz_ri
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the download says thats for the gs4?
feelinfroggy23 said:
the download says thats for the gs4?
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It is the right tar. I have used it many times to go back to stock after root.
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Can you walk me through your process please?
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feelinfroggy23 said:
I tried that and it still freezes on Samsung logo. Does anyone have a legit firemware I've tried the ones on here or does anyone know how to get the one from sammobile? Really appreciating the help
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Use the G900A_DOwngrade_to_NCE.tar from this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-galaxy-s5/general/how-to-root-g900aucu2aoa1-4-4-4-2-3-2015-t3021120 and flash in the pda. that should fix your problem.
feelinfroggy23 said:
Can you walk me through your process please?
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Download the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.rar. Unzip and you should get this file "G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar.md5". Now Run Odin 3.09 as admin, and put your phone in download mode. In Odin click on the AP icon and point to the G900A_Downgrade_to_NCE.tar.md5. Wait until Odin finishes loading the file it takes some time. Plug usb cable to your phone while in download mode. Once Odin is ready click start. Wait until Odin is done. Your phone will reboot once the flash is done. Please Thank @muniz_ri for his hard work.
Yea. Prolly should have checked this forum before you went on the journey.
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Now, Instead of making sarcastic comments, I will provide some assistance. There is one thing left out of all of these tutes that took me a while to catch on to. As a result, my phone was doing the same thing.
When you follow the downgrade instructions, yes leave out the boot loader. Sometimes, the downgrade doesn't do the job properly, so you'll have to go to this thread, scroll to the very bottom post and you'll see a link for "G900A_NCE_Stock_Modem"
You will need to flash this along with the stock firmware. It should correct the boot issue. (Flash in PDA slot)
Furthermore, you will not be able to update via WiFi OTA. You'll have to download the official update files in .zip format.
Go to this thread for the " G900A_NCEtoNG3_OTA.zip" to update from NCE to NG3.
This next step is optional, but it won't hurt to try it. Go here and grab the stock NG3 modem and recovery. Flash each (one at a time) in the PDA slot.
My personal opinion of the 4.4.4 update is low. There are many issues with it. But if you're trying get the phone completely up to date then:
Go here for the final update.
You should now be set. Please thank @muniz_ri for his unrelenting dedication to helping others.
It is not my intention to be an ass, but you should begin with google, and then search entire AT&T forum before posting questions like this. Chances are, others have had the same problem, asked, and received a solution exactly like this.
Anyways, I hope I was able to guide you in the right direction...
Edit: It seems that both of the update zips are in the OA1 root guide thread.
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Your phone is from AT&T, right?
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I'm requesting someone find the Odin files to flash to an i537 model for KitKat 4.4.2, as I can't find it anywhere. If I can't, I'll go to Samsung at Best Buy and uh..... Ask for the Odin files(they use Odin there XD)
Please help as ODIN is the only way I have been able to update, OTAs fail and recovery install from cache, external SD fails. Everything but Odin fails, so anybody help?
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SGH-i537 AT&T running 4.3 Official Unrooted Stock
Thanks!!!
Have you tried flashing the 4.3 firmware then flashing the OTA? At this time I don't think they have released a full Odin 4.4.2
popfan said:
Have you tried flashing the 4.3 firmware then flashing the OTA? At this time I don't think they have released a full Odin 4.4.2
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Yeah, I tried it all my friend, I need the Odin files.
yes i too in fact need the odin files asap. I know nobody likes being asked for ETA's but how long does it usually take to get the ODIN files?
jimmietilt said:
yes i too in fact need the odin files asap. I know nobody likes being asked for ETA's but how long does it usually take to get the ODIN files?
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Considering we never got the Odin files for MF2 or MF3, we may never get Odin files for NC9.
Just do a hard reset (VOL+/HOME/POWER), boot your phone then do a Factory reset from within the phone with selecting format SD card option (back your stuff up!). Then go back, enable USB debugging and flash the stock ML2 firmware EXCEPT for the BL file! then re-enable USB debugging and download the 2400258.cfg file from here, rename it to update.zip and flash it via stock recovery, problem solved. As for the ODIN files, here's a good read on why @Devo7v is right with his assessment on not ever seeing them. More info on the stock SGH-i537 firmware here.
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Just do a hard reset (VOL+/HOME/POWER), boot your phone then do a Factory reset from within the phone with selecting format SD card option (back your stuff up!). Then go back, enable USB debugging and flash the stock ML2 firmware EXCEPT for the BL file! then re-enable USB debugging and download the 2400258.cfg file from here, rename it to update.zip and flash it via stock recovery, problem solved. As for the ODIN files, here's a good read on why @Devo7v is right with his assessment on not ever seeing them. More info on the stock SGH-i537 firmware here.
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I tried that. Didn't work XD The only thing that works for me is forcing the update through ODIN.
Devildude24 said:
I tried that. Didn't work XD The only thing that works for me is forcing the update through ODIN.
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How are you forcing the update through Odin? We don't have the Odin files for 4.4.2, so I'm not sure what you mean. Do you mean you can only flash the 4.3 files with Odin and you cannot get the cfg file to flash through stock recovery?
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How are you forcing the update through Odin? We don't have the Odin files for 4.4.2, so I'm not sure what you mean. Do you mean you can only flash the 4.3 files with Odin and you cannot get the cfg file to flash through stock recovery?
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Yes, sorry for the confusion. I forced 4.3 through ODIN and the cfg file doesn't work, in all possible ways. And it won't work when renamed to update.zip either.
Devildude24 said:
Yes, sorry for the confusion. I forced 4.3 through ODIN and the cfg file doesn't work, in all possible ways. And it won't work when renamed to update.zip either.
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Did you check the MD5 to make sure that it downloaded properly? My suggestion would be to download it with a computer, rename it to "update.zip" on a computer, copy it to your internal memory on the phone, and flash it through stock recovery. This should work, what errors do you get when you try to flash it? You're on stock 4.3 when you try to update, correct? In order to flash the OTA you cannot be rooted or have modified the system in any way.
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Did you check the MD5 to make sure that it downloaded properly? My suggestion would be to download it with a computer, rename it to "update.zip" on a computer, copy it to your internal memory on the phone, and flash it through stock recovery. This should work, what errors do you get when you try to flash it? You're on stock 4.3 when you try to update, correct? In order to flash the OTA you cannot be rooted or have modified the system in any way.
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Good advice and I'll further add make sure when you rename the 2400258.cfg that you have known file extensions enabled and then right click and highlight the entire file "2400258.cfg" and then rename that to "update.zip"
Trust us, this will work.
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jkeuclid said:
Good advice and I'll further add make sure when you rename the 2400258.cfg that you have known file extensions enabled and then right click and highlight the entire file "2400258.cfg" and then rename that to "update.zip"
Trust us, this will work.
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Yeah, I tried that. I tried everything, literally everything. Like Samsung told me they couldn't help me unless I sent it in. (Probably just send a replacement or do a full reset with a new partition and data)
Devildude24 said:
Yeah, I tried that. I tried everything, literally everything. Like Samsung told me they couldn't help me unless I sent it in. (Probably just send a replacement or do a full reset with a new partition and data)
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I'm almost positive you're doing something wrong since you're the only one that is having this problem. I know @jkeuclid has already walked one person through this process step-by-step, I don't want to speak for him but he'd probably be willing to do the same for you.
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I'm almost positive you're doing something wrong since you're the only one that is having this problem. I know @jkeuclid has already walked one person through this process step-by-step, I don't want to speak for him but he'd probably be willing to do the same for you.
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Thank you. UPDATE-
I checked, my Baseband version and Build Number don't match.... MF1 vs. ML2. So that could be presenting some of the problem. I'm going to try to find a partition file for stick 4.3 then rehash everything through ODIN and attempt an update. Any other suggestions anyone?
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Thank you. UPDATE-
I checked, my Baseband version and Build Number don't match.... MF1 vs. ML2. So that could be presenting some of the problem. I'm going to try to find a partition file for stick 4.3 then rehash everything through ODIN and attempt an update. Any other suggestions anyone?
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Did you ever figured this out? I'm having the same issue. Can't update using the cfg file.
Just my quess but the OP and others in this thread have possibly problem understanding relationship of Odin with Stock Recovery
If your phone is stock 4.3 and you have the 444 MB update renamed to update.zip already moved over to microSD card.....
See if this little video helps you
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B8TOJkBOZfs
Please Help
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I'm requesting someone find the Odin files to flash to an i537 model for KitKat 4.4.2, as I can't find it anywhere. If I can't, I'll go to Samsung at Best Buy and uh..... Ask for the Odin files(they use Odin there XD)
Please help as ODIN is the only way I have been able to update, OTAs fail and recovery install from cache, external SD fails. Everything but Odin fails, so anybody help?
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SGH-i537 AT&T running 4.3 Official Unrooted Stock
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Please I need your help, I was trying to upgrade to 4.4 from 4.3 ML2, on i537, but when i did, I lost my wifi and camera and media, (I mean , I cant play any song, show me a message that cant play, "File not Suppoted') anyways, the help that I need is if you can help me with your stock rom, so I can flash my phone with your files, please. Im downgrade to 4.3 again and I used one backup that I did before upgrade, but still not work wifi and media, I already flashed the moden.bin from xda to fix wifi, but still not work, I want to try to flash a Real stock rom, and see what happen, cause Im very stress...
I didn't flash these files because I'm running hyperdrive and I like my set up. Whoever uses these odin files can let everyone know if they're 100% working or if they have any problems.
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B6Lj6PgrbSjibXdaTFlRSWw4NVk&export=download
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I didn't flash these files because I'm running hyperdrive and I like my set up. Whoever uses these odin files can let everyone know if they're 100% working or if they have any problems.
https://docs.google.com/uc?id=0B6Lj6PgrbSjibXdaTFlRSWw4NVk&export=download
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Where did you find these because I posted these a little earlier than your post same exact file name?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-active/help/link-to-sgh-i537-stock-4-4-odin-files-t2823709
dynamiclynk said:
Where did you find these because I posted these a little earlier than your post same exact file name?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s4-active/help/link-to-sgh-i537-stock-4-4-odin-files-t2823709
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It's a coincidence that we had the same files. Well my friend Dung (pronounced Young) sent me a link through my email.
Confirmed
Just recovered from a soft brick with them. phone working fine
YAY 4.4 ODIN!!!
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Just recovered from a soft brick with them. phone working fine
YAY 4.4 ODIN!!!
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Nice! :good:
Worked with no problems!
Flashed all 4 files using Odin 3.07 over stock, unrooted, NC9 OTA , which in turn I had flashed over stock, unrooted, ML2 through stock recovery. I had used the same Odin 3.07 to flash ML2 over MF3 (which came with the phone).
I had rooted the MF3 and installed Safestrap on it at some point. Once I decided a couple of days ago to try to upgrade all the way to NE3, I uninstalled Safestrap, all other programs I had installed and unrooted with SuperSu and did a factory reset in preparation for the ML2 flash with Odin (the phone still said custom when it booted after that, but once I flashed the ML2 Odin files, the phone was back to the stock boot animation).
I actually was stuck on the stock, unrooted, NC9 yesterday because after trying to flash the NE3 OTA through the stock recovery, the OTA seemed to be applied, but upon reboot the phone was still at NC9? And today, the solution! Thanks to all involved!:good:
By the way, I checked my knox counter when I entered Download (Odin) Mode before I flashed NE3 and it was at 0x0, so it seems that neither rooting nor installing Safestrap on MF3 changed the knox counter to 0x1
Next step, root with Towelroot, see how that goes (Thank you Geohot!):good:
flashed successfully from nc9. working phone, data, GPS and camera.
Can anybody who has successfully flashed this package post the MD5 for the zip file? I want to make sure people are not trying to flash a corrupt file.
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Can anybody who has successfully flashed this package post the MD5 for the zip file? I want to make sure people are not trying to flash a corrupt file.
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If you tell me how get the MD5 from it, I'll give it a try.
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Can anybody who has successfully flashed this package post the MD5 for the zip file? I want to make sure people are not trying to flash a corrupt file.
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I found a program by the name of MD5 Checker V4.0.0. This is the MD5 that it gave me: 59E84894B0C760E21955F1194392E61A
this porgram for android phones md5
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tet1 said:
this porgram for android phones md5
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If your question was about my last post where I posted the MD5 for the SGH-I537UCUCNE3_v4.4.2_ATT_ALL.zip file that I got using the program Checker V4.0.0.? The program is a Windows program, not an Android App.
yes I know that windows program and I said md5 file for android Samsung phobes not program app ... and the odin files 4.4.2 NE3 worked good without problems
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59E84894B0C760E21955F1194392E61A
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59e84894b0c760e21955f1194392e61a confirmed using Microsoft File Checksum Integrity Verifier v2.05
OK, I'm in over my head I have i537ucucne3. I flashed s5 conversion v5+ deodex_me. I'm a noob and I didn't make a back up first. Now I just want to get back to stock. If I flash the firmware in this thread, will that put me back to stock? Any help is much appreciated , please, and thank you.
jeffrausa said:
OK, I'm in over my head I have i537ucucne3. I flashed s5 conversion v5+ deodex_me. I'm a noob and I didn't make a back up first. Now I just want to get back to stock. If I flash the firmware in this thread, will that put me back to stock? Any help is much appreciated , please, and thank you.
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Yeah, if you flash this firmware you will be completely stock. It week completely wipe your phone and you will have to reroot.
Awesome, thank you much for the reply.
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Wait. . Do I flash with safestrap, or do I need to use odin
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I figured it out. Flashed the files with odin. It's running great. thanks again for the help. You guys are geniuses.
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Hello, friends, but when I flash the firmware, Odin says fail ? Please help MEEEEE !
JUst need the odin restore files. seprate if there available. reason is,i keep getting messed up DLs
i keep downloading these 4.4.2 files and none of them have what i need to fill slots in odin. i need ap bl csc and one other one but point is im downloading these 1.4 gig files and none of them have what i need. ive watched some youtube on the restore matter and it shows those guys using just one slot......the ap slot.. ive tried it and it just fails..... ive used odin more than enuff to know,you need all slots filled....... correct? and just to be clear,i was stock rooted with safestrap... nothing more... i wiped the phone via safstrap and it would not boot from there.... so i know how to restore, my problem is i cant get the correct files...
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i keep downloading these 4.4.2 files and none of them have what i need to fill slots in odin. i need ap bl csc and one other one but point is im downloading these 1.4 gig files and none of them have what i need. ive watched some youtube on the restore matter and it shows those guys using just one slot......the ap slot.. ive tried it and it just fails..... ive used odin more than enuff to know,you need all slots filled....... correct? and just to be clear,i was stock rooted with safestrap... nothing more... i wiped the phone via safstrap and it would not boot from there.... so i know how to restore, my problem is i cant get the correct files...
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Wasn't hard to find took me 2 seconds
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3077652
yea it took me prolly less time than you..... CAN YOU FIND ONE THAT WORKS???? that link works but his dl is broke
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yea it took me prolly less time than you..... CAN YOU FIND ONE THAT WORKS???? that link works but his dl is broke
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This thread is closed but the links are still good
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2862299
harley1rocker said:
yea it took me prolly less time than you..... CAN YOU FIND ONE THAT WORKS???? that link works but his dl is broke
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The guy was trying to help, why be rude? Anyways, it is only supposed to go into the PDA/AP section. Boot into download mode and flash it. If it fails, make sure you're using the cable from Samsung that came with your phone. If you don't have it, get one (Not a cheap one). If it happens to say fail again, please tell us what it says in that little box so we can at least know what's up. Thank you.
EDIT: Also make sure you don't have the OTA update for 5.0. Otherwise you're stuck and not downgrading any time soon.
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The guy was trying to help, why be rude? Anyways, it is only supposed to go into the PDA/AP section. Boot into download mode and flash it. If it fails, make sure you're using the cable from Samsung that came with your phone. If you don't have it, get one (Not a cheap one). If it happens to say fail again, please tell us what it says in that little box so we can at least know what's up. Thank you.
EDIT: Also make sure you don't have the OTA update for 5.0. Otherwise you're stuck and not downgrading any time soon.
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watta yea mean ota update? when i softbricked,it was on 4.4.2... you mean the dl? i just waited another 2 hrs 4 the same dl. ......fail again. i have 2 samsung cables. 1 that came with my N3 and one that came with my s5. windows 7..
If you extract one of the files it has the folders to go in all four Odin slots but it won't fix your problem find the tar version which someone was nice enough to post for you .
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Ok just put this file into the ap slot in odin and flash . I just checked and the download is working . Make sure you know how to use odin and it will act like odin is not responding but the file is so big it takes a min to load it . Good luck . https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23622183712464416 . thats just the st8 link from the links that were provided .
all the odin files ive downloaded from this xda are not working... i wait an hour for the dl and when its done, i try to unzip...nothin. try to load in odin... i cant... DOES ANY ONE KNOW WERE I CAN FIND ALL 4 FILES??? JUST THE AP CSC BL AND WATEVR ELSE. PLEASE GOD THATS ALL I NEED.. IVE BEEN DLing FOR 3 DAYS.... NONE WORK. I WAS ON 4.4.2..... ROOTED STOCK. GOT BOOT LOOPED WEN I WIPED TO SELL PHONE. NOW BOOT LOP...... PLS OHH PLS JUST GIVE ME A WORKING DL LINK. NOT MUNIZ... HIS DOESNT WORK. NO I DIDNT TAKE 5.0. YES IM ATT
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all the odin files ive downloaded from this xda are not working... i wait an hour for the dl and when its done, i try to unzip...nothin. try to load in odin... i cant... DOES ANY ONE KNOW WERE I CAN FIND ALL 4 FILES??? JUST THE AP CSC BL AND WATEVR ELSE. PLEASE GOD THATS ALL I NEED.. IVE BEEN DLing FOR 3 DAYS.... NONE WORK. I WAS ON 4.4.2..... ROOTED STOCK. GOT BOOT LOOPED WEN I WIPED TO SELL PHONE. NOW BOOT LOP...... PLS OHH PLS JUST GIVE ME A WORKING DL LINK. NOT MUNIZ... HIS DOESNT WORK. NO I DIDNT TAKE 5.0. YES IM ATT
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OK slow down take a deep breath and tell me exactly what you're trying to do.
Panicking is only going to make it much worse as long as you can get to download mode it's fixable. What exactly did you do and what files did you download? Which Odin are you using?
OPOfreak said:
OK slow down take a deep breath and tell me exactly what you're trying to do.
Panicking is only going to make it much worse as long as you can get to download mode it's fixable. What exactly did you do and what files did you download? Which Odin are you using?
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im using somones elses comp. so i go a week without a phone. i have it for the next hour or so.. ive tried all odin versions .. 1.85 is best i hear. all the you tube vids and even the write ups say.....and i qoute, just put the file in AP slot. NO that doesnt work. ivee used odin for 4 years and NEVER have i heard..."just use the AP slot" no,they all have to be filled...please guys,i just need all for files.
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im using somones elses comp. so i go a week without a phone. i have it for the next hour or so.. ive tried all odin versions .. 1.85 is best i hear. all the you tube vids and even the write ups say.....and i qoute, just put the file in AP slot. NO that doesnt work. ivee used odin for 4 years and NEVER have i heard..."just use the AP slot" no,they all have to be filled...please guys,i just need all for files.
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3.09 is the best in my opinion so download and use it and no they DON'T have to all be filled.
Go to this thread in the notes part #3 and download the downgrade to NCE tar and flash it in the AP slot
It DOES work I've done it many times.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2862299
OPOfreak said:
3.09 is the best in my opinion so download and use it and no they DON'T have to all be filled.
Go to this thread in the notes part #3 and download the downgrade to NCE tar and flash it in the AP slot
It DOES work I've done it many times.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2862299
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i did download that file. i waited till 12 midnight for it to finish and when i opened odin, clicked on the pda/ap slot,it would not browse to the file. so odin wont recognize
nevermind,thats the wrong one to tho. i was on 4.4.2. i dont want 5.0... i believe what im looking for is NCE.... because thats what i was on.... the thread you sent me to is the "keep root" thread. i was on 4.4.2 .....nce....isnt there a file out there anywere that has all the stuff i need? like the csc and the ap and the bl and so on and so forth? the "select one slot" is still got me... it keeps failing everytime i fill just one slot. and thats if i can make odin recognize the file
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nevermind,thats the wrong one to tho. i was on 4.4.2. i dont want 5.0... i believe what im looking for is NCE.... because thats what i was on.... the thread you sent me to is the "keep root" thread. i was on 4.4.2 .....nce....isnt there a file out there anywere that has all the stuff i need? like the csc and the ap and the bl and so on and so forth? the "select one slot" is still got me... it keeps failing everytime i fill just one slot. and thats if i can make odin recognize the file
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Did you even read the OP? under notes #3 it says to download the Downgrade to NCE tar. That's the tar you need.
Use 3.09 and place that tar in the AP slot it WILL WORK I didn't give you the 5.0 keep root thread.
That tar is the NCE stock firmware I've used it many times as chief tester when I've soft bricked my device.
Quit using Odin 1.85 and use Odin 2.09
Or use this thread
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785185
just waited another 3 hrs to watch it fail...... im almost sure i can get the phone back if i could just pls be directed to the csc,ap etc files... not zipped. or zipped. doesnt matter. the 3 hr file i just downloaded was unzipped and only had 1 file. put it in the ap/pda.....FAIL....is there files out there like this? not the same file ive dl 3 times,the files i asked for the 1st time. im just getting frustrated cuz ive been at this for a week solid. no go......pls just the 3 files....not the bl,just the other 3.... loading just 1 isnt working 4 me... pls just the link
harley1rocker said:
just waited another 3 hrs to watch it fail...... im almost sure i can get the phone back if i could just pls be directed to the csc,ap etc files... not zipped. or zipped. doesnt matter. the 3 hr file i just downloaded was unzipped and only had 1 file. put it in the ap/pda.....FAIL....is there files out there like this? not the same file ive dl 3 times,the files i asked for the 1st time. im just getting frustrated cuz ive been at this for a week solid. no go......pls just the 3 files....not the bl,just the other 3.... loading just 1 isnt working 4 me... pls just the link
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I gave you another thread. Read that one
harley1rocker said:
all the odin files ive downloaded from this xda are not working... i wait an hour for the dl and when its done, i try to unzip...nothin. try to load in odin... i cant... DOES ANY ONE KNOW WERE I CAN FIND ALL 4 FILES??? JUST THE AP CSC BL AND WATEVR ELSE. PLEASE GOD THATS ALL I NEED.. IVE BEEN DLing FOR 3 DAYS.... NONE WORK. I WAS ON 4.4.2..... ROOTED STOCK. GOT BOOT LOOPED WEN I WIPED TO SELL PHONE. NOW BOOT LOP...... PLS OHH PLS JUST GIVE ME A WORKING DL LINK. NOT MUNIZ... HIS DOESNT WORK. NO I DIDNT TAKE 5.0. YES IM ATT
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When I downloaded the files, they save with a " .tar.md5 " extension on the file name. I had to delete the " .md5 " on the file name to get them to work. Also, a couple of the files save as a " .rar " which you will need to unzip to have access to the " .tar " file that Odin needs. Other than that, I used Odin 3.10 to gain root and used 3.09 to flash back to latest build. No reason why, I just thought I'd try it. Also, be sure to note that the " PDA " is now called " AP " in Odin 3.09 and up.
hey everyone...this is my first post on xda, i need a little help with my sisters in laws phone. basically shes got some crazy ex who has rooted her phone and im trying to fix it for her since hes making her life difficult. i can tell he has a custom bootloader installed. when i boot into recovery its odin not the normal bootloader. i can still boot into download mode but the phone wont boot up...when it does it just says that the firmware update encountered a problem and to use kies in recovery. im not super technically saavy but have flashed a tablet or too. nothing major. any help would be greatly appreciated. i just want this thing back to stock bootloader and firmware like when it came from att. does that sound like its possible. i tried to use some write ups i found online to rewrite the stock firmware and thats when it quit booting up. thanks in advance for any help people!
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hey everyone...this is my first post on xda, i need a little help with my sisters in laws phone. basically shes got some crazy ex who has rooted her phone and im trying to fix it for her since hes making her life difficult. i can tell he has a custom bootloader installed. when i boot into recovery its odin not the normal bootloader. i can still boot into download mode but the phone wont boot up...when it does it just says that the firmware update encountered a problem and to use kies in recovery. im not super technically saavy but have flashed a tablet or too. nothing major. any help would be greatly appreciated. i just want this thing back to stock bootloader and firmware like when it came from att. does that sound like its possible. i tried to use some write ups i found online to rewrite the stock firmware and thats when it quit booting up. thanks in advance for any help people!
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Scroll down to the notes section in the OP of this link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3149146
Grab ye file from step for and follow instructions. If she is rooted then this will work. It'll take her back to 4.4.2 unrooted.
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Scroll down to the notes section in the OP of this link. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3149146
Grab ye file from step for and follow instructions. If she is rooted then this will work. It'll take her back to 4.4.2 unrooted.
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Thanks for taking the time to help with this issue. that file didnt work, i flashed the G900A_OC4_Stock_Partitions firmware and its at least working again. thanks again to everyone who looked and especially dirtydodge for taking time.
Phone is working again guys but was wondering if anyone knows why it keeps giving me this security notice pop up...says that unauthorized actions have been detected and gives me the option to restart or cancel. Sounds like it has something to do with KNOX from my searching. Trying to solve this without rooting. When i check the KNOX counter in D/L mode it says 0x0. Ive updated firmware and security updates to latest versions and it hasnt helped. Anyone have any pointers? As always any help is greatly appreciated. Searched around the web and xda and didnt find what i was looking for.
@wigglesrewind. Chances are is that the phone is still rooted and that's why your getting the notification. Go to the pay store and download "root checker" and see what it says. Also what is your version & baseband. I'm not sure why the "downgrade to nce" file didn't work for you. It might have been a bad download but you should be able to use it if your still on 0C4.
Thanks again dirtydodge for contributing. I did a check with root checker and it says root is not installed. Also used terminal emulator and get a dollar sign in the terminal, not the hash tag. Any ideas?
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Thanks again dirtydodge for contributing. I did a check with root checker and it says root is not installed. Also used terminal emulator and get a dollar sign in the terminal, not the hash tag. Any ideas?
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I'm not familiar with terminal emulator. The only time I've ever gotten the notification that you talking about is when i have root apps on the phone and certain things aren't froze. But you need to be rooted and have titanium backup to freeze them. What version is on the phone.
Sorry, forgot to add that in the last post...
Baseband version oc4
Kernel 3.4.0
Build number LRX21T.G900AUCU4BOF3
Let me know if you need any other info. Like i said im not very experienced in this
But thanks again for your help. Its greatly appreciated.
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Sorry, forgot to add that in the last post...
Baseband version oc4
Kernel 3.4.0
Build number LRX21T.G900AUCU4BOF3
Let me know if you need any other info. Like i said im not very experienced in this
But thanks again for your help. Its greatly appreciated.
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Ok well it sounds like your on the latest firmware version. The phone may still have a trace of root somewhere. After you flashed the oc4 Kernel did you do a factory reset. Other than that I'm not sure what to do. But that does explain why you can't use the "downgrade to nce" file. The oc4 build can not be downgraded. I'd do a factory reset from the stock recovery menu and then wipe the cache. If that don't fix it then I'm out of options. Lol. Hope this helps.
Ive tried everything you mentioned except wiping the cache so I'll give that a try. Cross your fingers for me!
you flashed oc4 firmware which is why your baseband is oc4 (baseband is modem.)
What you need to do is download and odin a full odin tar file.. this will wipe everything clean and make it brand new...
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If i were to find a full tar file would i just use the ap box in odin or would i have to do it differently? Usually those full dowloads have multiple files in them (BL and whatever the other ones are... CS maybe? Cant remember and not near the computer right now. Is that what your talking about?
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If i were to find a full tar file would i just use the ap box in odin or would i have to do it differently? Usually those full dowloads have multiple files in them (BL and whatever the other ones are... CS maybe? Cant remember and not near the computer right now. Is that what your talking about?
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Yup.. youre build is of3 or w.e which to my knowledge not downgradeable.. if you dont plan on keeping it rooted then you can flash latest full tar in odin using the AP slot..
I would recommend trying the oc full tar first if you plan on rerooting it.. the full tar will have multiple files including system, csc, boot etc.
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Thanks alot! I'll find a full tar on here and odin it and see if that fixes it
does anyone have that oc4 one click file or know where i can find it. see it in my searchs but its always the same google drive share and they all say the file doesn't exist.
what do you mean one click?
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what do you mean one click?
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G900AUCU3BOC4_OneClick..exe was the file name i kept coming across with links to a google drive account but the file is no longer on there. I'll keep looking. I appreciate you guys lending a hand. I know it can be frustrating trying to help someone with limited understanding of something remotely. You guys are great.
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G900AUCU3BOC4_OneClick..exe was the file name i kept coming across with links to a google drive account but the file is no longer on there. I'll keep looking. I appreciate you guys lending a hand. I know it can be frustrating trying to help someone with limited understanding of something remotely. You guys are great.
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i understand.. just dont know if thatll work for you lol.. you need a full odin tar.. the one click might just be for root.. try to find a full oc4 tar file