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Galaxy Tab dead!

Hallo,
sorry for my bad English. I have translate my Problem with promt . I have flash my Tab with JM6. After the flash my Tab do not boot. On the tab is a picture, a yellow triangle and a PC are indicated. Get with Odin 3 1.7 following error message.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> zImage
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
nothing functions. Over and over again mistake with Odin. I hope you can help me.

Have you tried recovery
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thank you for your answer.
no, what must i do?

wheel14 said:
nothing functions. Over and over again mistake with Odin. I hope you can help me.
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after you're flashing with Odin, then restating automatic in download mode, press the power button for 10 seconds (until tab will switch off), then restart by pressing the power button together with volume up. wait until finishing installing of CSC and then will restart by it self.
check my tread

sorry, but it dons´t work. I have this error....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071

wheel14 said:
sorry, but it dons´t work. I have this error....
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=888071
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I had the same situation, just take a look here. try to don't panic... try to follow my steps described in the tread and you might be succeed. I hope it help

I do not look though there sorry. I am in panic..which step....is the right?

i have flash the pit-file only. ist this right? and now?

wheel14 said:
I do not look though there sorry. I am in panic..which step....is the right?
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try to look here and here

thank you.. I have flah the pit File only. now i will flash the pda without the pit. re-partition will be not selected. is this right. thank you for your help

hallo, the flash is ok. but after he will not finalize the installation of CSC and PDA after restart with recovery modus.

wheel14 said:
hallo, the flash is ok. but after he will not finalize the installation of CSC and PDA after restart with recovery modus.
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I can't get you....can you describe a little what have you done? you're saying that you flash the firmware with Odin, right? and then? have you restarted in recovery mode? or you boot the phone loading the OS.....you should restart directly in recovery mode in order to finalize the installation of PDA and CSC....

Good Morning,
after flash from JMD and Pit i am flash the dbdata. At now the Tab works greatly. Thank you for your help.

wheel14 said:
Good Morning,
after flash from JMD and Pit i am flash the dbdata. At now the Tab works greatly. Thank you for your help.
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Welcome back in our family.

I bought a New Samsung Galaxy TAB, just two days back, from Amazon.com and was shipped to Washington DC. It's an unlocked version that has no Operator logos on it. It was indeed an awesome thing until I used my magic hands on it only 15 hours after I received.
I had a problem with Arabic Characters; they were disconnected and sometimes reversed. So, I searched over the net for one day and chose to install a ROM from Samfirmware.com. I chose the latest firmware from the table of arabic firmwares. It's P1000JPJM5. (P1000JPJM5 ## P1.PIT Version 2.2 2011 January), so here are the steps that I've gone through:
1. Download the firmware.
2. I use the Odin 1.7 and applied the PIT file first. It finished successfully in 11 seconds.
3. I put the Galaxy tab in the Download mode (decrease volume + Power).
4. I applied the PDA using the Odin 1.7, I chose the TAR file that came with the P1000JPJM5 downloaded file.
5. A light blue indicator started just below the Download logo, the indicator progressed cheerfully, but suddenly stopped. I checked the Odin, and found a "FAILED!" sign. I searched the log, and found the following error:
<ID:0/045> cashe.rfs
<ID:0/045> Modem.bin
<ID:0/045> Complete(Write) Operation failed
<ID:0/045> All threads completed. (Succeed 0/ Failed 1)
attached is a jpg file having the error exactly.
6. Regardless of the warning saying "Don't unplug the target" or whatever it said by that time, and since the application of the firmware stopped, I unplugged the USB cable. I did that after waiting for 20 minutes whereas the Galaxy Tab didn't show any response but that download logo and the non-moving indicator.
7. After I did that, the Galaxy Tab became dead. Whenever I attach it to the computer, it displays a 3 icons screen; a computer, a phone, and a warning triangle with an exclamation mark. I assume that this means that there is an error in the connection between the Tab and the computer.
8. No matter how many times I tried the Download, recovery or any other thing, the phone would only display one of two things, the 3 icons screen that I listed in the previous step, or the Battery screen showing a grey battery.
HELLLLLP!!!!
Regards,
Khatypically.

Go to samfirmware.com download the files for your device.
Select pit file then check repartition - flash
Select pda csc modem, uncheck repartition - flash.
Good luck! If you get any trouble send me a msg. on skype luc_de_mar
khatypically said:
I bought a New Samsung Galaxy TAB, just two days back, from Amazon.com and was shipped to Washington DC. It's an unlocked version that has no Operator logos on it. It was indeed an awesome thing until I used my magic hands on it only 15 hours after I received.
I had a problem with Arabic Characters; they were disconnected and sometimes reversed. So, I searched over the net for one day and chose to install a ROM from Samfirmware.com. I chose the latest firmware from the table of arabic firmwares. It's P1000JPJM5. (P1000JPJM5 ## P1.PIT Version 2.2 2011 January), so here are the steps that I've gone through:
1. Download the firmware.
2. I use the Odin 1.7 and applied the PIT file first. It finished successfully in 11 seconds.
3. I put the Galaxy tab in the Download mode (decrease volume + Power).
4. I applied the PDA using the Odin 1.7, I chose the TAR file that came with the P1000JPJM5 downloaded file.
5. A light blue indicator started just below the Download logo, the indicator progressed cheerfully, but suddenly stopped. I checked the Odin, and found a "FAILED!" sign. I searched the log, and found the following error:
<ID:0/045> cashe.rfs
<ID:0/045> Modem.bin
<ID:0/045> Complete(Write) Operation failed
<ID:0/045> All threads completed. (Succeed 0/ Failed 1)
attached is a jpg file having the error exactly.
6. Regardless of the warning saying "Don't unplug the target" or whatever it said by that time, and since the application of the firmware stopped, I unplugged the USB cable. I did that after waiting for 20 minutes whereas the Galaxy Tab didn't show any response but that download logo and the non-moving indicator.
7. After I did that, the Galaxy Tab became dead. Whenever I attach it to the computer, it displays a 3 icons screen; a computer, a phone, and a warning triangle with an exclamation mark. I assume that this means that there is an error in the connection between the Tab and the computer.
8. No matter how many times I tried the Download, recovery or any other thing, the phone would only display one of two things, the 3 icons screen that I listed in the previous step, or the Battery screen showing a grey battery.
HELLLLLP!!!!
Regards,
Khatypically.
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Thanks Lucian, This is exactly what I did in the first place. Used Odin 1.7 and applied the PIT file coming with it, then applied the P1000JPJM5 PDA and CSC modem file.
Unless the P1000JPJM5 is not for my device?? How to know?

Lucian, any clue?
My tab is dead after I tried to install an arabic firmware from samfirware.com. I bought my tab originally from the US. Now, I'll download the "suitable" firmware from samfirmware.com as you advised, but How would I ever know the suitable firmware given that my device is exactly this one (that's where I bought)(my devise is dead now and can only display the download mode):
www .amazon. com /GALAXY-TAB-P1000-16GB-UNLOCKED/ dp /B004AKOVIS/ ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1305378100&sr=8-1
Regards,
Khatypically, alive with a zoombie tab

totally unresponsive tab
I have been searching around forums looking for advice and have been unable to locate a solution so here seems as good a place as any to ask for help. I have an unlocked gtp-1000 that has been running overcome 1.4.5 for last month very nicely until tonight when I thought it would be a good idea to get some gingerbread goodness like I have been using on my nexus one. was going to flash Overcome ROM v2.0.0 BETA 2 and was following guide but only got halfway through flashing stock gingerbread with odin when laptop unexpectedly did a restart for an unknown reason while I was away getting a snack. was unsure whether flashing process had been completed so opened odin again and tried reflashing. couldnt get past
setup connection...
so tried to reboot into download mode and then powered down. now tab is dead. battery was at 80% when it died
before I take back to samsung tomorrow any ideas?
I have plugged into wall charger= nothing
plugged into laptop=nothing and not detected
held power and volume up=nothing
held power and volume down=nothing
held power and volume up & home=nothing
no sounds or anything at all on screen
truly bricked?

Updates:
Hi Guys,
I applied the p1000nubjm2 firmware. I downloaded it from samfirmware. It's the latest P1000L firmware for America/Australia. It failed in the PDA file: P1000NUBJM2_P1000NUBJM2_P1000NUUBJM2_HOME.TAR . I was planning to apply the gingerbread update after that.
Now to the results, As you know, before, I was able to reach the download mode, the startup Galaxy Tab/Samsung screen, and the battery displays when connecting the cable. Now, after application of this lovely firmware and failure, nothing (literally "Nothing") takes place. The device became more dead than it was before . It doesn't display anything and it doesn't respond to power or displays the battery. It became a black $500 cost brick No matter how much time I keep it charging (or what "should be" charging), it would never startup again (sigh!) The ODIN and samsung kies no more recognize the device when connected to the computer.
Any additional clues before I decide to convert it to a teacup base?
Regards,
ARK

[Q] is there a way back?

Good Day All :
I started up with Odin so i could update the Tab, but the program closed down about 1-2 sec. after. When I tried to turn on the tablet, there was ... no reaction (!)
Tried to go in "download mode", but no reaction or by factory-reset. just black screen ...
i also tried "Recovery Code" (Hold the Vol Down Key + Vol Up Key + Power Key for 15 seconds then release) but its same no reaction.
Can it really be true that I have ended up with a piece of useless plastic?
Pls your help is vevry important
thanks

Do not panic.
Better connect to wall charger for an hour first; then try recovery mode (volume up + power).
Regards
Kongar

thanks for the reply.
it was in the wall charger for an 7 hour . i just try ... nothing happend ...

It sounds like you have stopped it in the middle of loading the bootloaders... That almost the only way to hard brick your tab...
If you can't get it recognised by ODIN then the only thing available is to JTag it. You need to send it in to someone who can do this - look around the general forum, there was someone there doing it - most phone repair places will say it needs motherboard replaced, expensive.
If its still in warranty, you might be able to send back to samsung, tell them it happened while flashing through Kies.... Don't tell them you flashed with ODIN.
Seems like a few people are doing this...
Good Luck...

ok, now after i update the PIT the GT is boteabel but its hange in the startup page GALAXY Tap.
Note : Every time i but the GT in the Dawnloading Mode and try to flash a rom i get faild in kernel stage.
any help Pls ...
<ID:0/014> Added!!
<ID:0/014> Odin v.3 engine (ID:14)..
<ID:0/014> File analysis..
<ID:0/014> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/014> Initialzation..
<ID:0/014> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/014> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/014> zImage
<ID:0/014>
<ID:0/014> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

that is mean the kernel is not signed
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1133590
check here

thanks Dude for the information. i think my solution somewhere in that post but i am new with Samsung GT. i can’t understand anything of that post.
can someone Pls explain to me how to do it in step by step
Thanks

ok, i think i get it . i will do that way and i will see what happend with me ...

Fainaly My Tab Is working .......
thanks every one

ksadude said:
Fainaly My Tab Is working .......
thanks every one
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glad to see you up and running
an advice , if you are in froyo before flashing un Official roms\kernels please patch the bootloader apk before you go through anything , if you are now at gingerbread then flash wtf is coming in your way but only what made for your tab
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[Q] Samsung Galaxy S won't come on after flash

Hello All,
I tried flashing my phone (to I9000XXJVS)
I've only gotten to step 11, which flashes the phone.
In ODIN, I selected PIT, PDA, PHONE and CSC. All 4 had files.
I selected the following options:
Re-Partition, Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time
While flashing, I got the following messages
<ID:0/005> boot.bin
<ID:0/005> Sbl.bin
<ID:0/005> param.lfs
<ID:0/005> factoryfs.rfs
<ID:0/005> dbdata.rfs
<ID:0/005> cache.rfs
<ID:0/005> zImage
<ID:0/005> modem.bin
<ID:0/005> cache.rfs
<ID:0/005> dbdata.rfs
<ID:0/005> Completed..
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
<ID:0/005> Removed!!
I switched off the phone and tried to turn it back on.
It won't come one at all. It's not showing anything.
It won't even go into recovery mode.
It won't go into download mode.
Pls help.

Take the battery out for 15 minutes and then replace and see if it powers back on.
If it still wont turn on or go into download mode using the key combination then try using a USB JIG.
What rom did you try flashing?

I'm trying to go to Gingerbread 2.3.5 I9000XXJVS.
I waited 15 mins. Still nothing.
Even when I put in the cable through USB, nothing shows up. Normally it shows that it's charging.
See screenshot of my ODIN configuration while flashing:

Try and plug your phone into the PC and then try the 3 button combo with the cable attached.

No difference. Still won't come on.
I hope the board is not fried.

Very strange...
I cant view the image you posted at the moment to see if files were put in the right places because im on works ancient internet browser but from what you wrote in the OP the flash appears to have gone ok...
Might be worth getting a JIG and trying that. If that doesnt work maybe its time for the unbrickable mod.
REALLY stupid question but you have flashed the right firmware for your device right?
I would give the JIG a try. You can buy one from ebay for like less than £5 GBP or you can throw one together youself.
Did the phone reboot fully after the flash before you turned it back off?

Yes, the flash went OK.
What do you mean by the right firmware? I got the firmware from samfirmware. I actually new to this.
And what's a JIG? How do I put one together?
The phone didn't reboot. The screen was blank but kinda slightly lighted. So I tried powering it up but it didn't so I removed the battery.

I got the JIG. I'll try to build one myself.
I'll let you know if it works.
One more thing: the battery was kinda low when I started this operation.
I'm thinking maybe the battery ran out.
But it's not even charging when I plug it in.

What i mean is do you have an i9000 and not an i9000M or another variant of the i9000 and have tried to flash a firmware from an i9000 onto an i9000M or i9000B for example.
I wish i could see that picture you posted to have a better look.
In the PDA box you should have had a file called PDA or CODE... The modem box should have had MODEM or PHONE... and then CSC should have had CSC...
There should have been a PIT file in the PIT box...
You should have had repartion ticked... auto reboot ticked and auto F reset ( ithink its called that ) ticked.
The update bootloader and other check boxes that are below the 3 i mentioned should all have been unticked.

I use a GT-i9003
in PDA i have CODE...
in PHONE i have MODEM...
in CSC i have GT...
in PIT i have a .pit file
I had all three boxes ticked (Re-Partition, Auto Reboot, F. Reset Time)
All other checkboxes were unchecked.

It looks like you have flashed incompatible firmware onto your device.
You have flashed firmware for the i9000 which wont work on the i9003.
You have gone into the wrong section on Samfirmware.com. There is a seperate section for the i9003.
You can still try the JIG trick but im not sure if that will work either on your device as the hardware may be slightly different and require a different resistor value to force download mode but im not sure about that part...
It looks like you have flashed bootloaders onto your device that wasnt designed for it which could mean a hard brick.
Maybe the unbrickable mod will help you out.
Im not too sure how to help you from this point on im afraid if you cant get download mode working...
Have a good search through google and see if you can find any helpful information.
Other thing is to say you had an update for it and it broke your phone and try and play dumb and see what happens =/.
I hope you can get it sorted mate.

Stuck! Please help! Need to restore my phone urgently

Hello everyone!
I'm stuck in ultra power saving mode and I see no way through which I can get out of it. There are only a few options in the settings. I tried to dirty flash a stock ROM, but ODIN isn't detecting my phone in download mode. Please help me get out of it! Also, I'm not rooted

The error when I try to flash
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> FAIL!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Can you tell us more about what happened.
Odin must be recognising your phone at some point because the copy you have pasted above shows that it was added. Is the phone charging? Have you tried different cables?
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Vivek_Vivek said:
Hello everyone!
I'm stuck in ultra power saving mode and I see no way through which I can get out of it. There are only a few options in the settings. I tried to dirty flash a stock ROM, but ODIN isn't detecting my phone in download mode. Please help me get out of it! Also, I'm not rooted
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Update it via Smart Switch.

Same problem. Put phone into Ultra Power Saving Mode. No setting to get out.
Rebooted phone. Stuck at Boot Logo.
SM-N9208 unrooted Stock firmware
Any help please.
Really don't want to loose data. (Times like this you wish it was on the SD Card)

In case anyone else has this issue in the future, I found a way to fix it without factory reset. Click on the app drawer, drag the Google app up to the top of the screen where it says "app info", click on "More" at the top right, uninstall updates. Once I did this, it took me back to the UPSM screen and I could then disable it.
It must be an issue with using Google Now Launcher so once you get rid of it, it forces the phone to recognize it is in UPSM.

Addictional info, guys: because of the pdpro there is a problem with upsm or com.emergencylancher. NEVER use backup option for auto disable via xml file! Yhe reson is there is a bug and when recover the disabled apps, emergencylauncher always turns disable! Just use manual disable! The second thing - The upsm is merget somewhere in the packages in 6.0.1. There is no more separate package! Plus in MM you cannot debbug and no way to backup your pics, music and files! Im still in searching for addictional info.
This case is with Touchwiz and Pdp, I cannot guarantee about Gnow launcher. Post your answers and opinions. When youre in such situation, the oy escape is root and abd or disabler for reenable all aps. Peace

Cannot return SM-T713 to stock

Trying to return previously rooted SM-T713 to stock. Downloaded the original ROM T713XXU1APD9_T713XAR1APD9_HOME.tar.md5 from here
https://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/stock-official-t713-stock-firmware-t3392404
Also got Odin v3.10.7, and latest USB driver from Samsung. Device is correctly recognized on COM3. Per various instructions on web I load the .md5 file in the AP section of Odin and hit "Start". The process goes through mostly smoothly but fails at the very end
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> cache.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> hidden.img.ext4
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> adspso.bin
<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/003> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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The device screen reads
ODIN MODE (HIGH SPEED)
PRODUCT NAME: SM-T713
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
FRP LOCK: Off
WARRANTY VOID: 0x1 (2)
QUALCOMM SECUREBOOT: ENABLE (CSB)
RP SWREV: S1, T1, GH1, R1, A2, P1
SECURE DOWNLOAD: ENABLE
download mode !!
SW REV CHECK FAIL: [aboot]Fused 2 > Binary 1
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I have tried this a couple of time, Odin runs as admin. Any suggestions? At the moment I cannot boot to recovery (Pwr + Vol UP + Home does nothing) and if I try to boot to the OS I get
An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency reovery function on the Smart Switch PC software
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Update: while investigating the "FAIL! (Auth)" part of the message I read that Sammy does not let you install firmware that is older than the original firmware on the pad. So I tried XAR-T713XXU2BSA1-20190314170324 instead and it worked, but not the tab gets suck at the pulsating Sammy logo. The recommendation is to reboot to recovery and do a wipe/factory reset but I can't seem to get either the power button alone, or home + power + volume up to work. The only thing that seems to work is Power + home + volume down to get to fastboot. Argh!
After the firmware is flashed the Android logo and blue screen come up, it says "installing system update", gets to about 12%, then "erasing..." for a few seconds, then reboots to system, and gets stuck on the pulsating Samsung logo. Suggestions? I have tried re-flashing several times, and it is always the same song and dance.

Have tired half a dozen ROMs from various sources: XAR-T713XXU2APK6-20170109153313, SM-T713_1_20180216210827_n6ema2bn6h, XAR-T713XXU2BSA1-20190314170324, T713XXU2APJ1_T713XAR2APJ1_XAR, XAR-T713XXU1APD9-20160510111333. With the exception of the latter they all flash with Odin without issues but then the device goes into a bootloop. An initial blue screen appears that says "Installing system update", but that gets only till about 35% after which it switches to message "erasing" and the tab goes into a reboot only to get stuck on the pulsating "Samsung" screen. I have tried erasing NAND, flashing TWRN, and what not, to no avail. I can't get into recovery and the power button does not work either. Would be grateful any suggestions, otherwise this is going to the ewaste bin.

GroovyGeek said:
Have tired half a dozen ROMs from various sources: XAR-T713XXU2APK6-20170109153313, SM-T713_1_20180216210827_n6ema2bn6h, XAR-T713XXU2BSA1-20190314170324, T713XXU2APJ1_T713XAR2APJ1_XAR, XAR-T713XXU1APD9-20160510111333. With the exception of the latter they all flash with Odin without issues but then the device goes into a bootloop. An initial blue screen appears that says "Installing system update", but that gets only till about 35% after which it switches to message "erasing" and the tab goes into a reboot only to get stuck on the pulsating "Samsung" screen. I have tried erasing NAND, flashing TWRN, and what not, to no avail. I can't get into recovery and the power button does not work either. Would be grateful any suggestions, otherwise this is going to the ewaste bin.
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The one I used the last few times I needed returned to stock has the same date as one of yours (20180206) but a different name both in the original XAR zip (XAR-T713XXU2BRB2_T713XAR2BRB2-20180206) and the extracted .tar (T713XXU2BRB2_T713XAR2BRB2_HOME.tar). I do not remember what site I got it from, but it took about a half day to download.. That was probably about a year ago. If you have somewhere that I can upload it to, I can put a copy of one or both there. Otherwise, you can at least search Google by name of a known working file.

sliding_billy said:
The one I used the last few times I needed returned to stock has the same date as one of yours (20180206) but a different name both in the original XAR zip (XAR-T713XXU2BRB2_T713XAR2BRB2-20180206) and the extracted .tar (T713XXU2BRB2_T713XAR2BRB2_HOME.tar). I do not remember what site I got it from, but it took about a half day to download.. That was probably about a year ago. If you have somewhere that I can upload it to, I can put a copy of one or both there. Otherwise, you can at least search Google by name of a known working file.
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Thanks, I found the file on samsung-firmware.org. Says it will take 3 hrs to download. At this point I am not too hopeful, but will give it a go. Thank you for the tip!
P.S. For completeness sake, the link to this file is https://samsung-firmware.org/download/GALAXY__Tab__S2__/45bx/XAR/T713XXU2BRB2/T713XAR2BRB2/

GroovyGeek said:
Thanks, I found the file on samsung-firmware.org. Says it will take 3 hrs to download. At this point I am not too hopeful, but will give it a go. Thank you for the tip!
P.S. For completeness sake, the link to this file is https://samsung-firmware.org/download/GALAXY__Tab__S2__/45bx/XAR/T713XXU2BRB2/T713XAR2BRB2/
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Good luck.

Alas the behavior of this known good ROM is identical to every other one I have tried - the system update proceeds till about the 35% mark, then it switches to a message "Erasing" after which the tab reboots and gets stuck on the pulsating Samsung logo. I guess it is going to the ewaste bin.
Edit: finally successful in getting past the Samsung logo. Per instructions from another thread got into recovery, wiped data and cache. That did not resolve the issue on the first try, but after a couple of cycles of flashing firmware and wiping data + cache things all of a sudden started working. Not sure why or how.
One important note that is far from clear online is the process of getting into recovery. It often stated as "press home /vol up/power" which does NOT work. The correct process is
1) press vol dn / power /home
2) as soon as the screen goes black release vol dn and press vol up while continuing to hold the other two buttons

GroovyGeek said:
Alas the behavior of this known good ROM is identical to every other one I have tried - the system update proceeds till about the 35% mark, then it switches to a message "Erasing" after which the tab reboots and gets stuck on the pulsating Samsung logo. I guess it is going to the ewaste bin.
Edit: finally successful in getting past the Samsung logo. Per instructions from another thread got into recovery, wiped data and cache. That did not resolve the issue on the first try, but after a couple of cycles of flashing firmware and wiping data + cache things all of a sudden started working. Not sure why or how.
One important note that is far from clear online is the process of getting into recovery. It often stated as "press home /vol up/power" which does NOT work. The correct process is
1) press vol dn / power /home
2) as soon as the screen goes black release vol dn and press vol up while continuing to hold the other two buttons
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Glad you eventually got it working.

So there is no clean way of downgrading from Nugot 7.0 to Marshmellow 6.0?