Might have hardbricked my phone....help?

Might have hardbricked my phone....help? - AT&T Samsung Galaxy S 5

I was rooted in NCE and wanted to get 5.0. So i took it upon myself to download the rooted stock made by muniz. And now that i think about it i might have done the s5 active one.....i have and s5 and it will not boot at all now, no recovery, no download, nothing. Computer recognizes the phone as QHSUSB_BULK. Is there any possible way to fix this or am i just out of luck?

michaelatrix said:
I was rooted in NCE and wanted to get 5.0. So i took it upon myself to download the rooted stock made by muniz. And now that i think about it i might have done the s5 active one.....i have and s5 and it will not boot at all now, no recovery, no download, nothing. Computer recognizes the phone as QHSUSB_BULK. Is there any possible way to fix this or am i just out of luck?
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As you already hardbricked your phone, you should try below process once. Even it worked for me. (It wasn't at&t)
(Do at your own risk)
Make sure that the Samsung USB Drivers are installed on your computer.
Download Samsung USB Drivers for your PC from below link.
http:// android host.org/XIVsA
(Just delete spaces)
1.Now, go to SamMobile’s website from below link.
http:// www .sam mobile.com/firmwares/
(Delete spaces)
2.Create an account.
3.Then you need to use the ‘Search’ box and type in your Galaxy S5 model number.– the model number is listed under Settings > More > About Device > Build Number.– enter the correct build number.
4.Download one of the stock Android firmware files that matches your Galaxy S5 model.
5.Extract the contents of the zip file and save the files on your PC.– there should a .tar.md5 file, don’t extract any further than that.
6.Next, download Odin 3.09 from below link.
http:// android host.org/get/PVAIv
(Delete Space)
7.Extract ODIN zip contents and save the file on your PC.
8.Make sure that the phone is switched off.– remove its battery and then re-insert it after ten seconds.
9.Boot the Galaxy S5 in Download Mode.
(Turn off the device>With the device turned off, press Volume Down, Home and Power Buttons simultaneously>Once you see the warning message, release all buttons>Press Volume Up to enter download mode>Now your device should be in download mode)
10.Launch ODIN executable on your PC.
11.Connect your phone to your PC via USB data cable. – wait for ODIN to recognize your phone, then continue to the next step.
12.Go to ODIN window and click on the AP button.
13.Load the .tar.md5 file extracted in step 5.– that is the stock Android OS file.– don’t change any other default ODIN Settings, just make sure that ‘Re-partitioning’ is disabled.
14.Now you can press the START button for the installation to begin. Wait for ODIN to complete the flashing process of a new and stock Android ROM for your Samsung Galaxy S5.
After the phone boots you should be able to enter your default Gmail account and take control over your phone once again.
Hope that this way you start up your phone.
If you found this helpful, there's a thunbsup button (thanks button), just press it

hitman-xda said:
As you already hardbricked your phone, you should try below process once. Even it worked for me. (It wasn't at&t)
(Do at your own risk)
Make sure that the Samsung USB Drivers are installed on your computer.
Download Samsung USB Drivers for your PC from below link.
http:// android host.org/XIVsA
(Just delete spaces)
1.Now, go to SamMobile’s website from below link.
http:// www .sam mobile.com/firmwares/
(Delete spaces)
2.Create an account.
3.Then you need to use the ‘Search’ box and type in your Galaxy S5 model number.– the model number is listed under Settings > More > About Device > Build Number.– enter the correct build number.
4.Download one of the stock Android firmware files that matches your Galaxy S5 model.
5.Extract the contents of the zip file and save the files on your PC.– there should a .tar.md5 file, don’t extract any further than that.
6.Next, download Odin 3.09 from below link.
http:// android host.org/get/PVAIv
(Delete Space)
7.Extract ODIN zip contents and save the file on your PC.
8.Make sure that the phone is switched off.– remove its battery and then re-insert it after ten seconds.
9.Boot the Galaxy S5 in Download Mode.
(Turn off the device>With the device turned off, press Volume Down, Home and Power Buttons simultaneously>Once you see the warning message, release all buttons>Press Volume Up to enter download mode>Now your device should be in download mode)
10.Launch ODIN executable on your PC.
11.Connect your phone to your PC via USB data cable. – wait for ODIN to recognize your phone, then continue to the next step.
12.Go to ODIN window and click on the AP button.
13.Load the .tar.md5 file extracted in step 5.– that is the stock Android OS file.– don’t change any other default ODIN Settings, just make sure that ‘Re-partitioning’ is disabled.
14.Now you can press the START button for the installation to begin. Wait for ODIN to complete the flashing process of a new and stock Android ROM for your Samsung Galaxy S5.
After the phone boots you should be able to enter your default Gmail account and take control over your phone once again.
Hope that this way you start up your phone.
If you found this helpful, there's a thunbsup button (thanks button), just press it
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Thanks for the reply. The phone will not boot at all, even download mode.

Ok. So i'm trying to follow these directions with my s5 and have not had any luck. Im using this post for the unbrick file. I get past the part where it writes to the sd card but when it comes to the fdisk part im confused on which trigger to use cause the -1 does nothing on macosx. If anybody has had any luck trying this could they please help.

michaelatrix said:
Ok. So i'm trying to follow these directions with my s5 and have not had any luck. Im using this post for the unbrick file. I get past the part where it writes to the sd card but when it comes to the fdisk part im confused on which trigger to use cause the -1 does nothing on macosx. If anybody has had any luck trying this could they please help.
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would a usb jig get me into download mode? or am i just screwed? and aslo can someone one NCE follow these and give me the .img file for NCE?

An update if anyone is wondering. I have got it to boot from sd and have flashed 2 different stock files and the only way to boot is to have the sd card in. Still trying to find out how to boot without....

If you can get it to boot just use the downgrade to nce Odin file and start over

superp32 said:
If you can get it to boot just use the downgrade to nce Odin file and start over
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I have used the downgrade to NCE odin file but it still doesnt boot unless the sd card is in the phone.

michaelatrix said:
I have used the downgrade to NCE odin file but it still doesnt boot unless the sd card is in the phone.
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What happens if you put it in download mode, then pull the SD card. If you can do that then try the NCE firmware if it'll let you and see what happens. It's worth a try

superp32 said:
If you can get it to boot just use the downgrade to nce Odin file and start over
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dirtydodge said:
What happens if you put it in download mode, then pull the SD card. If you can do that then try the NCE firmware if it'll let you and see what happens. It's worth a try
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Thanks. But ive tried. It's really weird I can't think of a reason why is wont boot without having the sd card in.

Fixed

michaelatrix said:
Fixed
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How was you able to get it fixed. Might help others out if you post your steps.

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[Q] Unroot Samsung Galaxy S i9000

My phone is currently running Android version 4.2.2 (S4 Style) Custom Rom (had Xbean before) but it is very very slow/laggy etc (had this problem with xbean and even cyanongen mod before). How can I install back the Default Official Samsung software?
Thanks

1.) Download a stock rom from http://www.sammobile.com and make sure its for your device (ie. Don't download an I9000 firmware if you have an I9001). You'll get a zip file. Unzip it, and there should be a .tar file inside.
2.) Download dbsdata.rfs.tar (currently can't find a link). Also download Odin
3.) Put the phone into download mode- vol down, home and power
4.) Connect the phone to the PC by USB cable
5.) When Odin has registered the phone (a yellow box saying ID:COM4 or something similar), select PDA and select the stock rom .tar file. Don't touch anything else and let it flash.
6.) Once its finished, it'll boot into recovery. Just pull the battery and put the phone into download mode again.
7.) Connect it to the PC again, and under Odin select PDA and this time select dbsdata.rfs.tar. Again, don't touch anything else and let it flash through.
Done!
Sent from my GT-P7510

RiKKu28 said:
How can I install back the Default Official Samsung software?
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Visit My Android Collections link below, and you can use any rescue kit or upgrade kit and you will be on default Samsung firmware...that's it, does not need dbdata.rfs flashing...Best to copy your Internal SD card ( by mounting and copying everything in it, such tht you can use your saved content later and Format entire SD card First.

xsenman said:
Visit My Android Collections link below, and you can use any rescue kit or upgrade kit and you will be on default Samsung firmware...that's it, does not need dbdata.rfs flashing...Best to copy your Internal SD card ( by mounting and copying everything in it, such tht you can use your saved content later and Format entire SD card First.
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actually xsenman, i cant see ur link from mobile xda, so try provide link in da post
Sent from my GT-I9000 using xda premium

The problem with downloading my official samsung firmware is that when I try to check my phone's product code I get a connection problem or invalid MMI code error.

RiKKu28 said:
The problem with downloading my official samsung firmware is that when I try to check my phone's product code I get a connection problem or invalid MMI code error.
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as long as your Phone is i9000 , any i9000 rescue kit will do the job or a JVU Kit from My Android Collections

Soryuu said:
1.) Download a stock rom from http://www.sammobile.com and make sure its for your device (ie. Don't download an I9000 firmware if you have an I9001). You'll get a zip file. Unzip it, and there should be a .tar file inside.
2.) Download dbsdata.rfs.tar (currently can't find a link). Also download Odin
3.) Put the phone into download mode- vol down, home and power
4.) Connect the phone to the PC by USB cable
5.) When Odin has registered the phone (a yellow box saying ID:COM4 or something similar), select PDA and select the stock rom .tar file. Don't touch anything else and let it flash.
6.) Once its finished, it'll boot into recovery. Just pull the battery and put the phone into download mode again.
7.) Connect it to the PC again, and under Odin select PDA and this time select dbsdata.rfs.tar. Again, don't touch anything else and let it flash through.
Done!
Sent from my GT-P7510
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Just followed this and worked like a charm. Mobile is now running stock os THANK YOU

Soryuu said:
1.) Download a stock rom from http://www.sammobile.com and make sure its for your device (ie. Don't download an I9000 firmware if you have an I9001). You'll get a zip file. Unzip it, and there should be a .tar file inside.
2.) Download dbsdata.rfs.tar (currently can't find a link). Also download Odin
3.) Put the phone into download mode- vol down, home and power
4.) Connect the phone to the PC by USB cable
5.) When Odin has registered the phone (a yellow box saying ID:COM4 or something similar), select PDA and select the stock rom .tar file. Don't touch anything else and let it flash.
6.) Once its finished, it'll boot into recovery. Just pull the battery and put the phone into download mode again.
7.) Connect it to the PC again, and under Odin select PDA and this time select dbsdata.rfs.tar. Again, don't touch anything else and let it flash through.
Done!
Sent from my GT-P7510
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Man THIS GUIDE IS THE BEST AND ONLY ONE WAY! THANK YOU VERY MUCH I HOPE EVERYONE FOLLOW YOUR GUIDE.

AT&T SM-G730A ROM issues? Please Help!

I'm a newbie with the rooting and custom rom installation, I've actually never done one before attempting in on my phone a SM-G730A mini S3, I have searched online and was unable to find the factory rom for this device or instructions how to install.
I was able to root my phone using king root, Then I started removing all the factory programs that ill never used. It was great until a few days ago I removed 2 programs that affected my phone operates. It now gets stuck on the at&t screen when powering on, but the funny thing is that if someone calls me, the screen pops up for me to answer.
Issues with my phone: gets stuck on at&t screen, no home screen at all, only way to access apps is through S voice.
I first started looking into the custom rom because I wanted wi-fi calling since the phone signal is low on this phone. I appreciate any help on this. Thanks

rotorholic said:
I'm a newbie with the rooting and custom rom installation, I've actually never done one before attempting in on my phone a SM-G730A mini S3, I have searched online and was unable to find the factory rom for this device or instructions how to install.
I was able to root my phone using king root, Then I started removing all the factory programs that ill never used. It was great until a few days ago I removed 2 programs that affected my phone operates. It now gets stuck on the at&t screen when powering on, but the funny thing is that if someone calls me, the screen pops up for me to answer.
Issues with my phone: gets stuck on at&t screen, no home screen at all, only way to access apps is through S voice.
I first started looking into the custom rom because I wanted wi-fi calling since the phone signal is low on this phone. I appreciate any help on this. Thanks
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Any guru's in here that can help?

rotorholic said:
Any guru's in here that can help?
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I think you should reflash your current firmware version via Odin3. You can get stock ROMs from sammobile.com/firmware. You will lose your root access and you will get these system apps back what you deleted before.

I download it to my SD card and then what? excuse my newbie questions

those stock roms from sammobile youll need to flash via odin / heimdall

rotorholic said:
I download it to my SD card and then what? excuse my newbie questions
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Firmwares from SamMobile are only flashable via Odin3 on your PC/Laptop. Move your downloaded firmware to your PC/Laptop and unzip it. Move the ...HOME.tar.md5 file to your desktop.
1. Now download Odin3 and install the drivers for your phone.
2. Open Odin3 as Admin to avoid errors or "Fail" messages while flash. (If you use Windows XP then open Odin like always) and make sure only "Auto reboot" and "F.reset" are checked.
4. Close all Samsung Kies process in task manager to avoid errors. (ignore this if you don't have Kies installed)
5. Tap on PDA/AP and choose the ...HOME.tar.md5 file (wait until Odin finish check the MD5 check sum)
6. Now on your phone. Turn off your device. Then hold volume down + home button + power button till you see a "Warning!!" screen and continue with volume up.
7. Connect your device to your PC/Laptop via USB.
8. Wait until Odin detect your device. (You will see a blue box) If your PC/Laptop install the drivers again then wait a moment.
9. If everything is OK then you can start flashing. (A flash process take up to 10 Min, so be patient)
10. Now your phone should reboot and you're done.
Don't forget you will lose ROOT access and you will get your system apps back what you deleted before.
DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
For more information visit this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159660

Success!
xXPR0T0TYPEXx said:
Firmwares from SamMobile are only flashable via Odin3 on your PC/Laptop. Move your downloaded firmware to your PC/Laptop and unzip it. Move the ...HOME.tar.md5 file to your desktop.
1. Now download Odin3 and install the drivers for your phone.
2. Open Odin3 as Admin to avoid errors or "Fail" messages while flash. (If you use Windows XP then open Odin like always) and make sure only "Auto reboot" and "F.reset" are checked.
4. Close all Samsung Kies process in task manager to avoid errors. (ignore this if you don't have Kies installed)
5. Tap on PDA/AP and choose the ...HOME.tar.md5 file (wait until Odin finish check the MD5 check sum)
6. Now on your phone. Turn off your device. Then hold volume down + home button + power button till you see a "Warning!!" screen and continue with volume up.
7. Connect your device to your PC/Laptop via USB.
8. Wait until Odin detect your device. (You will see a blue box) If your PC/Laptop install the drivers again then wait a moment.
9. If everything is OK then you can start flashing. (A flash process take up to 10 Min, so be patient)
10. Now your phone should reboot and you're done.
Don't forget you will lose ROOT access and you will get your system apps back what you deleted before.
DO IT AT YOUR OWN RISK.
For more information visit this thread : http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2159660
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I was finally able to load the stock rom via Odin3 v3.09, I re-rooted my phone and removed all of the att pre-loaded junk software,
I was stuck for a few days since my pc was not finding the phone so I re-installed the Samsung drivers and it worked!
Now im hoping to find a kitkat rom to install, Thanks for all your help guys:good:

touchwiz
rotorholic said:
I'm a newbie with the rooting and custom rom installation, I've actually never done one before attempting in on my phone a SM-G730A mini S3, I have searched online and was unable to find the factory rom for this device or instructions how to install.
I was able to root my phone using king root, Then I started removing all the factory programs that ill never used. It was great until a few days ago I removed 2 programs that affected my phone operates. It now gets stuck on the at&t screen when powering on, but the funny thing is that if someone calls me, the screen pops up for me to answer.
Issues with my phone: gets stuck on at&t screen, no home screen at all, only way to access apps is through S voice.
I first started looking into the custom rom because I wanted wi-fi calling since the phone signal is low on this phone. I appreciate any help on this. Thanks
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You probably uninstalled touchwiz. You can try installing a theme from the app store that might work.

Newbie Help
I am getting ready to do a first attempt at rooting on a Samsung S3 mini, G730A. I don't know how to get the Samsung USB driver onto the desktop because I'm not sure where it's actually located. I downloaded the Samsung Driver Zip and it's loaded on my C: drive but didn't find anything is there that seemed specific to that phone. I did locate what appears to be the generic Android device USB driver for this phone through Device Manager and put that on the desktop but not sure that is the one that I'll need when I go root. Any suggestions?
Thanks

[Q&A] [GT-I9070] [ROOT] Rooting your Galaxy S Advance without increasing the Binary

[Q&A] [GT-I9070] [ROOT] Rooting your Galaxy S Advance without increasing the Binary
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Rooting GT-I9070
Wishing you a very Happy and progressive new year!!!
Hi Diego, please help me achieve rooting my phone..
pda i9070ddtes
phone i9070ddlf1
CSC Unknown
Region KST
But I from India and want to root this phone

jodha said:
Wishing you a very Happy and progressive new year!!!
Hi Diego, please help me achieve rooting my phone..
pda i9070ddtes
phone i9070ddlf1
CSC Unknown
Region KST
But I from India and want to root this phone
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Its easy.....all you had to do was SEARCH !!
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2087424
EDIT: Flash the latest UBLPK (Argentina) Firmware, smoothest of all.via odin and then Root it with Shaan's Root package given in the above link.

rooting GT-I9070P
Hey, could you please help me root my phone
PDA: I9070PXXLF1
CSC: I9070PMOBLF1
region probably MOB (bought unlocked in Austria but originaly from A1)

REGION: ZTM (TIM Brasil) | PDA: I9070VJLD1 | CSC: I9070ZTMLD1
link ins't working, anybody got a mirror?

knurd said:
REGION: ZTM (TIM Brasil) | PDA: I9070VJLD1 | CSC: I9070ZTMLD1
link ins't working, anybody got a mirror?
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which link /

DaksAnkit said:
which link /
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http://bitshare.com/files/04xbtfk8/ROOTED_I9070VJLD1_I9070ZTMLD1.rar.html
impossible to download that, tried in every single browser

knurd said:
http://bitshare.com/files/04xbtfk8/ROOTED_I9070VJLD1_I9070ZTMLD1.rar.html
impossible to download that, tried in every single browser
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yea . man seems like the file does not exist anymore, tell you what just root your latest firmware delete the bloatware / stock apps i think its pretty much the same .

DaksAnkit said:
yea . man seems like the file does not exist anymore, tell you what just root your latest firmware delete the bloatware / stock apps i think its pretty much the same .
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The problem is that, i cant root it, my phone can't read sd card anymore, so I'm trying to root my device with odin, if I can at least change my recovery mode and read internal storage it would be great...

Root with odin , no sd card
knurd said:
The problem is that, i cant root it, my phone can't read sd card anymore, so I'm trying to root my device with odin, if I can at least change my recovery mode and read internal storage it would be great...
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HERE : i think this will help you out , but be patience and use common sense when rooting also I AM JUST HERE TO HELP , so DO NOT BLAME ME IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE , BUT I CAN SAY THAT IF YOU FOLLOW STEPS YOU WON`T HAVE ANY TROUBLE,
DO DOWNLOAD ESSENTIALS BEFORE FOLLOWING STEPS, FIRTS READ ALL THEN MAKE YOU MIND HOW TO DO IT :
1: ORIGINAL FIRMWARE FROM HERE you will need it to extract original kernel after rooting, or if something goes wrong when rooting
2: SAMSUNG USB DRIVER FOR WIN/MAC.
Make sure that you have backup the data, apps and settings from your Samsung device such as SMS, MMS, Call Logs, Contacts, Images, Audios, Videos, Bookmarks, Wi-Fi, APN settings and MMS settings etc as this process is going to wipe every data from your device.
3. Check of security suites such as antivirus and firewall whether they are disabled on your Computer.
4. You need to turn on the Enable USB Debugging on your Samsung Galaxy S i9070. This can be done simply by following the path ‘Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging’ and ticking the USB Debugging option box.
5. Please put your battery in charge and make sure that it was charged to at least 80%.
Advice: Before going to start the root process you must go to phone settings->click about phone and look for basedband version number. Note down that number in notepad and save it on the desktop.
Steps and Procedure for Rooting Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070:
1. Download working ODIN FROM HERE AND Working root package only I9070 from attachement to PC.
2. Once you have downloaded the file, then you need to extract the zip file in the PC.
3. After extraction is done.
4. Launch the Odin application in the computer.
5. Turn off the device in order to enter into download mode. For that do like this press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons together and Power On the device simultaneously. After 1 min you will get a download mode with green android robot image.
6. Connect your device to the Computer via USB data cable while Odin is open. Once your device get connected, ID:COM section turns yellow in colour. If it doesn’t than you need to reconnect your device.
7. In Odin tool you need to two select two files into their respective fields.
NOW YOU WIL ALSO BE NEEDING A PIT FILE , i have attached both version 8gb and 16 gb PIT FILE choose from there if 8gb then 8gb and vice-versa
8.Click PIT tab and then select the GT-I9070_EUR_XX_8G/16GB.pit file from the extracted folder.
Once you selected the file left side Re-partition filed will be tick marked automatically. So you need to uncheck it manually. For more idea see the below picture.
b) Click PDA section and then select the rootkernel.tar.md5.
c) You need to uncheck all other option except ‘Auto Reboot’ and ‘F Reset Time’.
Click on ‘Start’ button and wait for the process to get completed. The Samsung Galaxy S device will reboot automatically.
9. Now you must try to install Superuser and Busybox from Google Play Store . Once you installed both apps then your device will be rooted successfully. check using root checker app.
Time to switch back to stock original kernel basedband firmware version number. Because above we used kernel for rooting the device have some problems like sudden reboots and lags. So that you need to install exact kernel to the device again. BUT IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO DO ALL THAT , JUST INSTALL ANY CUSTOM ROM / CM11 /cm10 etc ,which has tuned own kernel you will not be needing any of this in the follwoing steps.
HERE READ THIS XDA FORUM TO EXTRACT YOUR ORIGINAL FIRMWARE KERNEL
AFTER THAT AGAIN FOLLOW STEPS
1. Run the Odin application again in the PC.
2.Turn off the device and Boot into Download mode. For that press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons together and Power On the device.
3. Connect the device to PC via USB cable.
4. Click on PDA tab and select the file which you downloaded recently. I selected (YOURKERNEL).tar.md5 .
5. Click on Start and the process will be completed. The device will be reboot automatically.
That’s it your device is rooted perfectly without any problems. In case if you find any issues with above procedure comment here:good:
good luck

DaksAnkit said:
HERE : i think this will help you out , but be patience and use common sense when rooting also I AM JUST HERE TO HELP , so DO NOT BLAME ME IF YOU BRICK YOUR PHONE , BUT I CAN SAY THAT IF YOU FOLLOW STEPS YOU WON`T HAVE ANY TROUBLE,
DO DOWNLOAD ESSENTIALS BEFORE FOLLOWING STEPS, FIRTS READ ALL THEN MAKE YOU MIND HOW TO DO IT :
1: ORIGINAL FIRMWARE FROM HERE you will need it to extract original kernel after rooting, or if something goes wrong when rooting
2: SAMSUNG USB DRIVER FOR WIN/MAC.
Make sure that you have backup the data, apps and settings from your Samsung device such as SMS, MMS, Call Logs, Contacts, Images, Audios, Videos, Bookmarks, Wi-Fi, APN settings and MMS settings etc as this process is going to wipe every data from your device.
3. Check of security suites such as antivirus and firewall whether they are disabled on your Computer.
4. You need to turn on the Enable USB Debugging on your Samsung Galaxy S i9070. This can be done simply by following the path ‘Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging’ and ticking the USB Debugging option box.
5. Please put your battery in charge and make sure that it was charged to at least 80%.
Advice: Before going to start the root process you must go to phone settings->click about phone and look for basedband version number. Note down that number in notepad and save it on the desktop.
Steps and Procedure for Rooting Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070:
1. Download working ODIN FROM HERE AND Working root package only I9070 from attachement to PC.
2. Once you have downloaded the file, then you need to extract the zip file in the PC.
3. After extraction is done.
4. Launch the Odin application in the computer.
5. Turn off the device in order to enter into download mode. For that do like this press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons together and Power On the device simultaneously. After 1 min you will get a download mode with green android robot image.
6. Connect your device to the Computer via USB data cable while Odin is open. Once your device get connected, ID:COM section turns yellow in colour. If it doesn’t than you need to reconnect your device.
7. In Odin tool you need to two select two files into their respective fields.
NOW YOU WIL ALSO BE NEEDING A PIT FILE , i have attached both version 8gb and 16 gb PIT FILE choose from there if 8gb then 8gb and vice-versa
8.Click PIT tab and then select the GT-I9070_EUR_XX_8G/16GB.pit file from the extracted folder.
Once you selected the file left side Re-partition filed will be tick marked automatically. So you need to uncheck it manually. For more idea see the below picture.
b) Click PDA section and then select the rootkernel.tar.md5.
c) You need to uncheck all other option except ‘Auto Reboot’ and ‘F Reset Time’.
Click on ‘Start’ button and wait for the process to get completed. The Samsung Galaxy S device will reboot automatically.
9. Now you must try to install Superuser and Busybox from Google Play Store . Once you installed both apps then your device will be rooted successfully. check using root checker app.
Time to switch back to stock original kernel basedband firmware version number. Because above we used kernel for rooting the device have some problems like sudden reboots and lags. So that you need to install exact kernel to the device again. BUT IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO DO ALL THAT , JUST INSTALL ANY CUSTOM ROM / CM11 /cm10 etc ,which has tuned own kernel you will not be needing any of this in the follwoing steps.
HERE READ THIS XDA FORUM TO EXTRACT YOUR ORIGINAL FIRMWARE KERNEL
AFTER THAT AGAIN FOLLOW STEPS
1. Run the Odin application again in the PC.
2.Turn off the device and Boot into Download mode. For that press and hold the Volume Down + Home buttons together and Power On the device.
3. Connect the device to PC via USB cable.
4. Click on PDA tab and select the file which you downloaded recently. I selected (YOURKERNEL).tar.md5 .
5. Click on Start and the process will be completed. The device will be reboot automatically.
That’s it your device is rooted perfectly without any problems. In case if you find any issues with above procedure comment here:good:
good luck
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couldn't find PDA on Odin3 v3.10, i installed with Odin3 v1.87 and i got bootloop after step 8c

@knurd : in latest version PA is same as PDA , AND DID ODIN SHOWED SUCCESS after finishing installation of root kernel ?
if you getting boot loop just go to recovery ,clear/delete cache and reboot 99 out of 100 times it solves bootloop.

DaksAnkit said:
@knurd : in latest version PA is same as PDA , AND DID ODIN SHOWED SUCCESS after finishing installation of root kernel ?
if you getting boot loop just go to recovery ,clear/delete cache and reboot 99 out of 100 times it solves bootloop.
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yes, success...
i did the instalation with odin and still with boot loop, and the sad part is, i can't get into recovery...

knurd said:
yes, success...
i did the instalation with odin and still with boot loop, and the sad part is, i can't get into recovery...
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oh man , flash the stock ROM in download mode , and post steps by step how u tried to flash root.kernel,
i think some more experienced person would be able to help you i am too semi-noob here ! I have no idea why i didn`t worked.
to root you can try this method .
YOU CAN TRY ROOTING BY APP ROOTGENIUS
good luck :good:

Security Error: This phone has been flashed with an unauthorized software.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ShahX said:
Hi I'm unable to connect my phone to pc unfortunately and Now I believe this is hardware problem as when I decided to get my phone unlocked the person who was unlocking couldn't connect either so he'd suggested me that it's a hardware problem and couple of days later I was able to connect to PC till today. so I think I won't be able to perform repartition my phone until and unless I get my connectivity back. Thank You so much for your help anyway. I'd definitely give it a try as soon as I get my connectivity back and will update you.
Reinstall samsung kies/samsung usb drivers
Restart phone again to download mode.
Try different usb cable.
Right click on odin and open as administrator.
Hopefully it will connect.
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Trex888 said:
ShahX said:
Hi I'm unable to connect my phone to pc unfortunately and Now I believe this is hardware problem as when I decided to get my phone unlocked the person who was unlocking couldn't connect either so he'd suggested me that it's a hardware problem and couple of days later I was able to connect to PC till today. so I think I won't be able to perform repartition my phone until and unless I get my connectivity back. Thank You so much for your help anyway. I'd definitely give it a try as soon as I get my connectivity back and will update you.
Reinstall samsung kies/samsung usb drivers
Restart phone again to download mode.
Try different usb cable.
Right click on odin and open as administrator.
Hopefully it will connect.
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I just tired, and nothing worked out. the place where I took my phone to unlock he actually changed the charging and connecting port to check if it's port problem but the result was same until it gets back connectivity on it's own. I just changed the cable reset phone couple of times. It's not even connecting as a media device.
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galaxy s10 stuck on an error has occurred while updating device software

hi all...i got a second hand galaxy s10 g973f/ds that was stuck on the screen an error has occurred while updating the device software.use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software..
here are where the issues are starting..by going to smart switch app the app doesnt recognize my device..it says unsupported device.so i cant follow any suggestions found on this forum like selecting the more option and then emergency recovery function cos the phone isnt recognized..theres only an option to recover using recovery code but unfortunately i dnt have that code.the other problem is that by using odin i dont know the exact firmware file that was installed previously on the phone so when i try to flash with odin a ramdomly downloaded firmware it fails if i use modded odin or it gets stuck on recovery.img if i use not modded odin..
i have to say that i cant get to download mode by the pressing of any combinations of keys..the only screen that appears is the above mentioned error..even that apoears only when connected to power supply or usb through pc..otherwise if cable is disconnected theres no way of getting it on..
now i would appreciate anyone who can suggest a solution for my problem or if anyone can tell me if theres a way to get to know the original factory installed firmware through the imei or serial number of the phone..
i thank in advance anyone who would spend his her time to help me..

joyjuayasinghe84 said:
hi all...i got a second hand galaxy s10 g973f/ds that was stuck on the screen an error has occurred while updating the device software.use the emergency recovery function in the smart switch pc software..
me..
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Were you able to get it sorted out? Did you bring it to a Samsung Repair Center?
Look on the back of the phone and you will see the phone model number. Confirm that it is SM-G937F/DS so you will at least have the right firmware when you download it. It would probably be best to get the latest Android 10 firmware linked below. Download the latest Odin 3.14 if you weren't already using it.
You can download your firmware from here. I have the A70SM/DS and the original manual had Spanish on it and I was told it was the Latin America version. TCE is supposed to have the latest software patches at least for my A70. I do not know about the S10.
After your firmware is downloaded extract it to a folder. Copy the CSC to your desktop and delete the .md5 extension from the file. Use 7zip or PeaZip to open your CSC on your desktop and extract the PIT file. Save it in the original firmware (.tar.md5) folder. Delete the copied CSC from your desktop.
Open Odin with Admin privileges and connect the phone. Select all 5 of the downloaded files (BL, AP, CP, CSC and USERDATA). Select the Pit option and use the extracted pit from in your firmware folder. In the options menu select Auto Reboot, Nand Erase, Re-Partition, and F. Reset Time. ONLY USE NAND ERASE AND RE-PARTITION IF YOUR PHONE GETS PUT INTO EMERGENCY RECOVERY MODE. Start the flashing and wait for the phone to start up on its own. It might take up to 10 minutes on the first boot.

s10 stuck on an error has occurred while updating device software
hi cealaska.tnx for reaching out..m sorry that i didnt showed up on the forum for so long and couldnt reply to the message you hv sent...i still couldnt fix my s10...ill try your method in a while and keep you posted..really appreciate ur effort in trying to help me..

Hi! I have a s20 that is in exact same state. Have anybody any clue what to do?

I was stuck on this error and couldn't turn off the phone. Tried all the possible button combinations.
This method worked for me on the first try.
Thank you!

Don´t know why it doesnt work by me but i am the brick king or so. If ya realy fckd up the flash at odin won´t go over Partion in the BL to get there out again i can just put it out and it goes by it self on again when nothing help i had to use Reiboot for Android would be nice if someone can figuere out how the programm put it back out of the Emergency Recovery Mode. tool is free in the test version so you have just to brick ya phone btw did it on a SM-G973F D/S hope you are smarter and didn´t even have to read this not just cause of ma english skills
happend on android 11 with twrp on magisk 23 cause forgot the decrypt thing img

cealaska said:
Were you able to get it sorted out? Did you bring it to a Samsung Repair Center?
Look on the back of the phone and you will see the phone model number. Confirm that it is SM-G937F/DS so you will at least have the right firmware when you download it. It would probably be best to get the latest Android 10 firmware linked below. Download the latest Odin 3.14 if you weren't already using it.
You can download your firmware from here. I have the A70SM/DS and the original manual had Spanish on it and I was told it was the Latin America version. TCE is supposed to have the latest software patches at least for my A70. I do not know about the S10.
After your firmware is downloaded extract it to a folder. Copy the CSC to your desktop and delete the .md5 extension from the file. Use 7zip or PeaZip to open your CSC on your desktop and extract the PIT file. Save it in the original firmware (.tar.md5) folder. Delete the copied CSC from your desktop.
Open Odin with Admin privileges and connect the phone. Select all 5 of the downloaded files (BL, AP, CP, CSC and USERDATA). Select the Pit option and use the extracted pit from in your firmware folder. In the options menu select Auto Reboot, Nand Erase, Re-Partition, and F. Reset Time. ONLY USE NAND ERASE AND RE-PARTITION IF YOUR PHONE GETS PUT INTO EMERGENCY RECOVERY MODE. Start the flashing and wait for the phone to start up on its own. It might take up to 10 minutes on the first boot.
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Fixed my phone!
I've been trying for days to fix my bricked phone that was stuck in Emergency Recovery Mode after a bad flash. The major points I learned is to try several different usb ports and cables (original cable is better), get the correct and region specific firmware (The Samsung s10+ G975F/DS is the same as G975F), keep trouble shooting and retrying many, many times after Odin errors/failures, and to use this provided guide above.
Samsung Smart switch didn't help but this post did. This information saved my phone! I couldn't find this information anywhere else after hours of searching. Thank you very much!
Other people may find this tip helpful:
Q: My device is in bootloop, I can't acces download mode or recovery, no combo works, how do I get out ?
A: You can try following:
- Plug your phone in the PC with the USB cable. Then press/hold Bixby + Volume Down and hopefully it will boot to download-mode.
Otherwise try (still plugged in) force shutdown/restart by pressing/ holding Volume Down + Power - as soon as the screen turns off shift to pressing/ holding Bixby + Volume Down for download-mode. Try it at few times as its all about timing.
- If still no luck, unplug your phone and let the battery run out. Then press/hold Bixby + Volume Down and plug in to get to download-mode. This may take some time as the phone needs to recharge a little before it reacts.
- Once in download-mode flash your software before the update via Odin - I would use Home_CSC first trying to save your data.

I have a G970F which got stuck at 8% while flashing Ubuntu Touch system image to the SYSTEM partition with Heimdall on a Linux laptop. I think my laptop USB hardware isn't as good as it used to be. Anyway, am stuck on the error screen shown in the photo. Note that in the upper left corner of the screen is red text which is partially obscured by the curved screen corner, it says something then "Level [3921]". I have had no luck entering Download mode again with button combo + USB cable.
The device was stock Android 12 then has the Ubuntu Touch BOOT and VENDOR partitions flashed to it before it got stuck flashing the SYSTEM partition.
Is it possible to enter Download mode somehow again to begin the unbrick process?

zpunout said:
I have a G970F which got stuck at 8% while flashing Ubuntu Touch system image to the SYSTEM partition with Heimdall on a Linux laptop. I think my laptop USB hardware isn't as good as it used to be. Anyway, am stuck on the error screen shown in the photo. Note that in the upper left corner of the screen is red text which is partially obscured by the curved screen corner, it says something then "Level [3921]". I have had no luck entering Download mode again with button combo + USB cable.
The device was stock Android 12 then has the Ubuntu Touch BOOT and VENDOR partitions flashed to it before it got stuck flashing the SYSTEM partition.
Is it possible to enter Download mode somehow again to begin the unbrick process?
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same here with my galaxy a50... cannot enter into download mode not in recovery. samsung smart switch pc software says it cannot connect to device...

zpunout said:
I have a G970F which got stuck at 8% while flashing Ubuntu Touch system image to the SYSTEM partition with Heimdall on a Linux laptop. I think my laptop USB hardware isn't as good as it used to be. Anyway, am stuck on the error screen shown in the photo. Note that in the upper left corner of the screen is red text which is partially obscured by the curved screen corner, it says something then "Level [3921]". I have had no luck entering Download mode again with button combo + USB cable.
The device was stock Android 12 then has the Ubuntu Touch BOOT and VENDOR partitions flashed to it before it got stuck flashing the SYSTEM partition.
Is it possible to enter Download mode somehow again to begin the unbrick process?
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Similar situation here with an Exynos S10e (G970F), but it was already rooted with TWRP and a custom ROM, though I couldn't boot into recovery.
Unfortunately, the Linux situation seems bad at the moment. The only thing that worked for me was to try and plug the device into a Windows 7 VMware with Odin there. I could power off the screen for short moment with Vol+Power, and then VolDown+Power to get into a "fictionnal" download mode (because the screen didn't change) that would allow me to start flashing things with Odin.
With Odin in the VMware, I flashed the BL and the CL from the latest stock ROM from samfw.com, and the patched vbmeta.img (in CP slot) at the second reboot with the vbmeta warning. I then flashed a custom AP (with the boot.img of my custom ROM repacked and lz4-compressed, but without the gigangtic system.img; full content was "boot.img.lz4 dqmdbg.img.lz4 dtbo.img.lz4 dt.img.lz4 vbmeta.img.lz4 vendor.img.lz4"). From there, I could finally boot into TWRP and flash the .zip of my custom ROM.

I wonder if this would apply to my issue here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/t/samsung-s10-bootloop-erase-fail-read-only.4260661/
Please check out the uploaded photos of the above link in order to match the problem and find a solution

I remember that I got the phone working shortly afterwards back in January, but I cannot remember exactly how I did it. I think I might have used a Windows computer with Odin to return the device to the stock OS. I think download mode was working while the error screen was showing. I recommend reading about flashing stock firmwares on Samsung devices before attempting to do it so one doesn't accidentally wipe IMEI.
I also recommend taking photos of the phone screen when it is displaying serial numbers, firmware version numbers etc... before experimenting with it.

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