Confusing galaxy note 5! - Galaxy Note5 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I bought a second hand galaxy note 5, on the back cover of the phone the model is written SM-N920C but in download mode is written SM-N920d ! Nevertheless when I check the model at "setting/about the device" the model was SM-N920I
The problem started when my note 5 was flashed with venom rom then I accidentally formated all system files so the phone stuck in Android logo, I tried to flash the phone using Odin and SM-N920c but Odin said FAILED just when I click start. Now the phone is off for the battery is dead and it couldn't be charged , please help me to find the right flash and is there any way to flash it without download mood?

Use Kies and do an emergency recovery. It'll also be able to determine the actual model number. You probably didn't update the bootloader when usong Venom or something. Usually you want to update to the official marahmallow and then flash after that.

Turbine1991 said:
Use Kies and do an emergency recovery. It'll also be able to determine the actual model number. You probably didn't update the bootloader when usong Venom or something. Usually you want to update to the official marahmallow and then flash after that.
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Thanks for your comment, I did that already but kies does not support emergency recovery for Note 5 SM-N920c!

I've used it once on my 920c when I initially messed something up. You may need to invoke download mode. Turn the phone off and hold home, volume down and power.
Oh, and there's a modern version of kies which works for modern Samsung phones only.
Did you install a custom recovery immediately after rooting? Always do this first.

Mohannad 14 said:
I bought a second hand galaxy note 5, on the back cover of the phone the model is written SM-N920C but in download mode is written SM-N920d ! Nevertheless when I check the model at "setting/about the device" the model was SM-N920I
The problem started when my note 5 was flashed with venom rom then I accidentally formated all system files so the phone stuck in Android logo, I tried to flash the phone using Odin and SM-N920c but Odin said FAILED just when I click start. Now the phone is off for the battery is dead and it couldn't be charged , please help me to find the right flash and is there any way to flash it without download mood?
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N920d or N9200?
In your case, I would go with what is mentioned in the download mode since the back glass can be replaced with another model and ROM flashing can alter model # sometimes.
PS: you need to be sure that it was an original Note 5, not just a copy. I'd recommend taking it to the nearest service center to have it checked out.

Turbine1991 said:
I've used it once on my 920c when I initially messed something up. You may need to invoke download mode. Turn the phone off and hold home, volume down and power.
Oh, and there's a modern version of kies which works for modern Samsung phones only.
Did you install a custom recovery immediately after rooting? Always do this first.
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How to do a custom recovery? Thanks for your help my friend.

RazorMC said:
N920d or N9200?
In your case, I would go with what is mentioned in the download mode since the back glass can be replaced with another model and ROM flashing can alter model # sometimes.
PS: you need to be sure that it was an original Note 5, not just a copy. I'd recommend taking it to the nearest service center to have it checked out.
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I went with what is mentioned in the download mode which is N920d but I didn't find this firmware at any site?

Mohannad 14 said:
I went with what is mentioned in the download mode which is N920d but I didn't find this firmware at any site?
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Because that firmware does not exist.
It's either 920C or 920CD (for dual-sim) or 9200 for Chinese models.
The first two will have similar firmwares but the 9200 uses different one.
Have you verified exactly which model it is? What does Kies mention when you connect?

RazorMC said:
Because that firmware does not exist.
It's either 920C or 920CD (for dual-sim) or 9200 for Chinese models.
The first two will have similar firmwares but the 9200 uses different one.
Have you verified exactly which model it is? What does Kies mention when you connect?
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Thanks for your help, Yes, it is SM-N920D and it really confusing! do you think that this phone is fake?

Mohannad 14 said:
Thanks for your help, Yes, it is SM-N920D and it really confusing! do you think that this phone is fake?
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As per my search on google, the n920D is Docomo variant.
I haven't been able to find the stock firmware anywhere as of yet.
Flash a custom recovery for your variant (TWRP>others) and then flash a custome ROM that is compatible with 920D.
There must be some on XDA itself.

RazorMC said:
As per my search on google, the n920D is Docomo variant.
I haven't been able to find the stock firmware anywhere as of yet.
Flash a custom recovery for your variant (TWRP>others) and then flash a custome ROM that is compatible with 920D.
There must be some on XDA itself.
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Thanks a lot. I appreciate your great efforts my friend. The problem still the same, no stock firmware for N920D

Related

SM-N9208 duos

Got this phone just today. Dual Sim and such. Put software page as an attachment if anyone is interested. Also got a fast wireless charger as pre-order "gift"
Quick question: what's this CROM thing?
hi can you please please please post screenshot of it's language menu?? (if it can read Hebrew / have keyboard and hebrew) please please is very important to me i want to buy it...
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amir84 said:
hi can you please please please post screenshot of it's language menu?? (if it can read Hebrew / have keyboard and hebrew) please please is very important to me i want to buy it...
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I have the same Phone, I did not find Hebrew or Ivrit in language menu.
But can it read hebrew? Will u ne so kind ro send e screenshot of the website of www.ynet.co.il ? Pleaseee
Have you been able to root the 9208? And if yes, how?
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See shot from using Chrome as browser
i was able to root my sm-n9208 .found it on chinese site
search n9208 root on google you will find eventually
wow thank you so very much !! so it can read hebrew!
will i be able to use odin to change the version to some sm n920i you think..??
rabbitweed said:
i was able to root my sm-n9208 .found it on chinese site
search n9208 root on google you will find eventually
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Source please.. I think I found that same site you're talking about, but I can't find the .tar file for odin.
root n9208
LouK said:
Have you been able to root the 9208? And if yes, how?
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scudzilla said:
Source please.. I think I found that same site you're talking about, but I can't find the .tar file for odin.
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http://www59.zippyshare.com/v/3owqzNPo/file.html
1-go Galaxy App store and download CROM service and unlock bootloader
2-then press and hold home + power + vol dowm simultaneously untill bootloader screen comes up,
3-then press vol up to enter odin mode. plug your smarthphone to your computer and open odin.
load files one bye one.there are 3 tar files to be loaded.(load files thru PDA box)(second box from top)first load N9208-Root(0901).tar then repeat steps 2-3 until loading finish
twrp is chinese unfortunately,
rabbitweed said:
http://www59.zippyshare.com/v/3owqzNPo/file.html
1-go Galaxy App store and download CROM service and unlock bootloader
2-then press and hold home + power + vol dowm simultaneously untill bootloader screen comes up,
3-then press vol up to enter odin mode. plug your smarthphone to your computer and open odin.
load files one bye one.there are 3 tar files to be loaded.(load files thru PDA box)(second box from top)first load N9208-Root(0901).tar then repeat steps 2-3 until loading finish
twrp is chinese unfortunately,
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you think it is possible to install a normal 920i version on the 9208 ??! so it work as a normal one sim note 5 ??
i have same question too... can i flash 920i 920c rom on SM-N9208?
Give me $800 and i will try it for you. No one is going to try that for you risking an $800 phone.
I have the SM-N9208 and I heard that you can flash any rom to it as long as you have root on the phone since the phone is no different then any other model besides software. BTW I seen someone post on another site that they have the N9208 running a t-mobile rom. I've been busy working and next week I have a few days off so I'll try it myself then
Detroitking02 said:
I have the SM-N9208 and I heard that you can flash any rom to it as long as you have root on the phone since the phone is no different then any other model besides software. BTW I seen someone post on another site that they have the N9208 running a t-mobile rom. I've been busy working and next week I have a few days off so I'll try it myself then
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please let us know !!!
anyway the sm n9208 come with google services right?
Detroitking02 said:
I have the SM-N9208 and I heard that you can flash any rom to it as long as you have root on the phone since the phone is no different then any other model besides software. BTW I seen someone post on another site that they have the N9208 running a t-mobile rom. I've been busy working and next week I have a few days off so I'll try it myself then
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any news?? did you manged to try? and does it not enught to use odin to flash 920i or 920f version on the 9208 ??
rabbitweed said:
i was able to root my sm-n9208 .found it on chinese site
search n9208 root on google you will find eventually
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what the root is good for?
is it possible to flash international version on the 9208...?? may be a normal 920i ?
please help...
amir84 said:
any news?? did you manged to try? and does it not enught to use odin to flash 920i or 920f version on the 9208 ??
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I been so busy with work but I couldn't get the english version of TWRP to flash correctly but I did get Philz Recovery (English) for N920T to flash on my N9208 here's the link https://www.fshare.vn/file/678BMU6Z8UBR remember to go into download mode and to flash your phone using odin. My next step now is to install a custom T-Mobile Rom which I will try later tonight or tomorrow.

Help with download mode Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Dual SIM 64GB SM-N950F korean

Hello all . I have problem with note8 . bought it few days ago , owner did wipe the phone thru recovery wipe data etc after that the phone normally turned on .
so i checked it and all worked without issue . turned off the phone then the guy removed hes simcard .
when i got home i put my own sim into it (same network as the guy i bought it from ) turned on and now all i am getting on the screen is " Please enter Privacy Protection password to unlock .
the previous owner vanished but i checked the imei and its clean .
After googling i found out that its asking for the password because the original sim was removed and the only way to bypass it its to flash it with other rom / firmware .
I got stock firmware corresponding to the model but i cant access download mode on it .
tried volume down + bixby + power no luck
volume down + bixby + power , release power but still holding the vol+bix brings me to screen with options i guess chinese ...
vol up+bix + power brings me to recovery
Can anyone help me with it ?
Try "USB JIG Emulator - Samsung 300K" to get access into download mode
szelingo said:
Hello all . I have problem with note8 . bought it few days ago , owner did wipe the phone thru recovery wipe data etc after that the phone normally turned on .
so i checked it and all worked without issue . turned off the phone then the guy removed hes simcard .
when i got home i put my own sim into it (same network as the guy i bought it from ) turned on and now all i am getting on the screen is " Please enter Privacy Protection password to unlock .
the previous owner vanished but i checked the imei and its clean .
After googling i found out that its asking for the password because the original sim was removed and the only way to bypass it its to flash it with other rom / firmware .
I got stock firmware corresponding to the model but i cant access download mode on it .
tried volume down + bixby + power no luck
volume down + bixby + power , release power but still holding the vol+bix brings me to screen with options i guess chinese ...
vol up+bix + power brings me to recovery
Can anyone help me with it ?
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Try second last option.. Version information.see what it says..
Tbh that looks like a clone and not a real samsung
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
vash_h said:
Try second last option.. Version information.see what it says..
Tbh that looks like a clone and not a real samsung
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
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Attached picture below with all the info .
Lets say that it is clone but it is still an android and it should let me turn on download mode ...
The way it starts up and all the boot screens look i dont see any things that may point out to a clone .
But i checked the serial number online and its legit .
I think someone flush wrong firmware into it and now its acting strange
szelingo said:
Attached picture below with all the info .
Lets say that it is clone but it is still an android and it should let me turn on download mode ...
The way it starts up and all the boot screens look i dont see any things that may point out to a clone .
But i checked the serial number online and its legit .
I think someone flush wrong firmware into it and now its acting strange
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First your phone is a galaxy s8 sm-G950F
Which imei number did you check the one on back of phone or when you dial *#06# in dialer to check?
I would check the imei from *#06# (not the serial number).
Download Phone Info Sam app from play store. See if the imei matches and that you have a exynos soc.
And yes you'll get a download mode and that Chinese letters is most likely your download mode options. Which might mean you got a pretty good fake galaxy s8.
As I know you can't flash sm-G9500 (snapdragon soc) onto a Sm-G950F (exynos soc). So don't know where the Chinese language popped up from or where you can change the language for download mode.
Check out the galaxy s8 forums for any info.
Not sure what's going on here.first screenshot is common for China phones, which is the base for all China cloned phones.
Second screenshot belongs to a samsung s8 phone.
But your title says note 8.
Either you are confused or the phone is confused.
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk
BluePhnx said:
First your phone is a galaxy s8 sm-G950F
Which imei number did you check the one on back of phone or when you dial *#06# in dialer to check?
I would check the imei from *#06# (not the serial number).
Download Phone Info Sam app from play store. See if the imei matches and that you have a exynos soc.
And yes you'll get a download mode and that Chinese letters is most likely your download mode options. Which might mean you got a pretty good fake galaxy s8.
As I know you can't flash sm-G9500 (snapdragon soc) onto a Sm-G950F (exynos soc). So don't know where the Chinese language popped up from or where you can change the language for download mode.
Check out the galaxy s8 forums for any info.
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HI Hi am wondering if you could help with my Galaxy Note 8
I am able to install the firmware using ODIN without any errors on download mode but after ODIN is finished the phone turns off and does not boot.
I have taken the phone to a repair shop as well and they have confirmed that there is no hardware issues,
My model number is SM-950F , basically stuck on download mode
Yashfauuu said:
HI Hi am wondering if you could help with my Galaxy Note 8
I am able to install the firmware using ODIN without any errors on download mode but after ODIN is finished the phone turns off and does not boot.
I have taken the phone to a repair shop as well and they have confirmed that there is no hardware issues,
My model number is SM-950F , basically stuck on download mode
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Try getting into recovery mode and do a factory reset.
Or
In Odin use all 4 files AP, CP, BL, AND CSC (use the CSC file NOT the home-CSC ). (Try checking Nand erase all.)
Also you can do both if you want too.
I wonder if you need to re-partition your phone?
I would take the phone back to the service shop you took it too and tell them to get it working. I find it hard to believe they will tell you it's not a hardware fault when they can't get the phone to boot up! If they cant get it to boot they need to give you a new motherboard.
How did they check the phone without the phone booting up? Isn't that there first test to see if the phone starts up to home screen?
BluePhnx said:
Try getting into recovery mode and do a factory reset.
Or
In Odin use all 4 files AP, CP, BL, AND CSC (use the CSC file NOT the home-CSC ). (Try checking Nand erase all.)
Also you can do both if you want too.
I wonder if you need to re-partition your phone?
I would take the phone back to the service shop you took it too and tell them to get it working. I find it hard to believe they will tell you it's not a hardware fault when they can't get the phone to boot up! If they cant get it to boot they need to give you a new motherboard.
How did they check the phone without the phone booting up? Isn't that there first test to see if the phone starts up to home screen?
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No luck turning the phone on recovery mode only can use download mode and i have tried the same files with the Nand erase all, the same thing .. Odin installs all the files without any errors but does not boot up after installation is finished.
The service shop said they checked components on the motherboard and there is no damage or no IC has been damaged.
What do you suggest i do next?
Yashfauuu said:
No luck turning the phone on recovery mode only can use download mode and i have tried the same files with the Nand erase all, the same thing .. Odin installs all the files without any errors but does not boot up after installation is finished.
The service shop said they checked components on the motherboard and there is no damage or no IC has been damaged.
What do you suggest i do next?
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Take it back to the shop and have them install the firmware.
BluePhnx said:
Take it back to the shop and have them install the firmware.
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I just came from the shop and they have tried to install the same firmware but still doesnt work
Yashfauuu said:
I just came from the shop and they have tried to install the same firmware but still doesnt work
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Then you have a bad motherboard!
If they cant get it to boot then it is a bad motherboard and they need to replace it!

I Need Help Updating My Note 8 to android 9

Please I need help with manual update to android 9.
OTA keeps saying processing failed
Below is my device info
Product Code SM-N950UZVAXAS
PDA N950USQU4CRF3
CSC N950UOYN3CRF2
Baseband N950USQS5CRKI
Bootloader N950USQS5CRKI
Messrben said:
Please I need help with manual update to android 9.
OTA keeps saying processing failed
Below is my device info
Product Code SM-N950UZVAXAS
PDA N950USQU4CRF3
CSC N950UOYN3CRF2
Baseband N950USQS5CRKI
Bootloader N950USQS5CRKI
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You cannot OTA update from Baseband N950USQS5CRKI. You need to manually flash the latest version using Odin.
MrMike2182 said:
You cannot OTA update from Baseband N950USQS5CRKI. You need to manually flash the latest version using Odin.
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Tell me how please. Never done it
Messrben said:
Tell me how please. Never done it
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It's quite simple.. You download the latest version of firmware for the device which is N950USQS6DSI3 after it's downloaded you need to unzip it one time and then boot the phone into download mode and connect it to the PC USB port and open Odin and put the files in their respective place and then flash.
MrMike good to see you bro
My SM-N950U Still Rooted Note 8
butchieboy said:
MrMike good to see you bro
My SM-N950U Still Rooted Note 8
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Thanks bro! Nice to see you too! How are you doing? Everything alright? I sent my Note 10 back because I just can't stand certain features or LACK of features namely the notification light being gone and the screen protectors breaking the fingerprint scanner so.. I don't know what phone to even get at this point now.
MrMike2182 said:
It's quite simple.. You download the latest version of firmware for the device which is N950USQS6DSI3 after it's downloaded you need to unzip it one time and then boot the phone into download mode and connect it to the PC USB port and open Odin and put the files in their respective place and then flash.
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I'm seeing different carriers (vzw, tmb, cct, usc,spr) except mine which ends in XAS. Which will work for me? Will any of these stop my device from supporting my sim??
Messrben said:
I'm seeing different carriers (vzw, tmb, cct, usc,spr) except mine which ends in XAS. Which will work for me? Will any of these stop my device from supporting my sim??
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Doesn't matter they're all the same just choose whichever and flash it the phone will choose the correct information on it's own!
Are there update limits? I usually get a new phone, root it, find a rom I like and stick with it a long time. I recently updated many apps and they are not working right. Only google maps will get the location from the GPS for example. Also trying to get it to work with my new car radio (kenwood) with wireless mirroring and android auto. Anyway, as much as I like root, I am thinking it may be time to just update. I am currently at N950USQS2BQK2. Yeah way back. Can I odin a current like N950UOYN7DSK3 or do I have to go in steps? Also how do I get an unlocked USA from sammobile? Just pick a USA that doesn't list a carrier? Any other gotcha's since 2017?
Thanks,
Bob

[Solved] I lost the IMEI when flashing a wrong file

Hi.
I have downloaded and installed by TWRP this BL file;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261628198
That by mistake I wanted to install this other BL;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603901376
And now it turns out that when I start I don't have IMEI. How can I solve it?
My device is a;
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F.
Android 8.
I have tried to install a 5-file ROM (BL, AP, CP, CSC AND USER DATA) and ODIN gives me FAIL. When the phone is in DOWNLOAD mode I get a red letter on the bottom that says; SW REV. CHECK FAIL (BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: 8. BINARY: 5.
Please help!!
D-Mak said:
Hi.
I have downloaded and installed by TWRP this BL file;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=4349826312261628198
That by mistake I wanted to install this other BL;
https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603901376
And now it turns out that when I start I don't have IMEI. How can I solve it?
My device is a;
Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950F.
Android 8.
I have tried to install a 5-file ROM (BL, AP, CP, CSC AND USER DATA) and ODIN gives me FAIL. When the phone is in DOWNLOAD mode I get a red letter on the bottom that says; SW REV. CHECK FAIL (BOOTLOADER) DEVICE: 8. BINARY: 5.
Please help!!
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When I have lost IMEI before, flashing stock filmware has resolved it for me.
You are getting that error in Odin as you are trying to flash bootloader 5 over bootloader 8. You can't downgrade the bootloader version. You need to download the latest filmware.
I take it you updated your phone in the last couple of days to be on bootloader 8. Just download that same filmware and it should flash fine.
stonedpsycho said:
When I have lost IMEI before, flashing stock filmware has resolved it for me.
You are getting that error in Odin as you are trying to flash bootloader 5 over bootloader 8. You can't downgrade the bootloader version. You need to download the latest filmware.
I take it you updated your phone in the last couple of days to be on bootloader 8. Just download that same filmware and it should flash fine.
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It works now!
I have downloaded the last available ROM and I have flashed it with Odin and to start everything went well.
Thank you very much @stonedpsycho :good:
hi
I have Galaxy Note 8 - N950F DOUS , my mobile used to restart on its own two to three times a day, so I thought I need to change my present rom which was -{ [Note 8][OneUI Pie][JetBlackUI][06Apr-2020][v50] LightROM}so first I tried LineageOS17 but it did not install so I did a clean wipe and reflashed the Oneui Pie Light Rom again, I noticed no network so after checking the phone info I saw both my IMEI is showing NA , yes the problem of restarting did go but both my both -IMEI numbers are also gone, I reflashed it a few times but its same, I reinstalled my backup but still no IMEI, I tried everything I cannot get back my IMEI, I do have it on the box and back of my phone but I don't know what to do, any help please , its been three days my phone is dead no IMEI, please advice, I am not a phone expert just know basics, Please don't mind , if I have to install the original rom or something please , Please give me links. Thanks in advance. Guys please Help. oh, I installed it throw USB is that a problem ?
Samad.
zdarkstranger said:
hi
I have Galaxy Note 8 - N950F DOUS , my mobile used to restart on its own two to three times a day, so I thought I need to change my present rom which was -{ [Note 8][OneUI Pie][JetBlackUI][06Apr-2020][v50] LightROM}so first I tried LineageOS17 but it did not install so I did a clean wipe and reflashed the Oneui Pie Light Rom again, I noticed no network so after checking the phone info I saw both my IMEI is showing NA , yes the problem of restarting did go but both my both -IMEI numbers are also gone, I reflashed it a few times but its same, I reinstalled my backup but still no IMEI, I tried everything I cannot get back my IMEI, I do have it on the box and back of my phone but I don't know what to do, any help please , its been three days my phone is dead no IMEI, please advice, I am not a phone expert just know basics, Please don't mind , if I have to install the original rom or something please , Please give me links. Thanks in advance. Guys please Help. oh, I installed it throw USB is that a problem ?
Samad.
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First off, did you back up your EFS folder before flashing a rom? You should always do this. If you did, try restoring the EFS with TWRP.
If that fails, flash stock filmware with Odin. The thread below gives you all the information you need to do this. At the end of post number 2, you can download Samfirm, this is an excellent program for Pc that will allow you to download the filmware much faster than a free SamMobile account or Updato.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
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First off, did you back up your EFS folder before flashing a rom? You should always do this. If you did, try restoring the EFS with TWRP.
If that fails, flash stock filmware with Odin. The thread below gives you all the information you need to do this. At the end of post number 2, you can download Samfirm, this is an excellent program for Pc that will allow you to download the filmware much faster than a free SamMobile account or Updato.
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-8/how-to/official-stock-firmware-update-odin-t3677072
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there is no backup of EFS, I just pressed backup and got three options then, - Boot, System and Data.
zdarkstranger said:
there is no backup of EFS, I just pressed backup and got three options then, - Boot, System and Data.
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Try flashing stock filmware then, this will usually resolve this issue. All you need to know on how to do this is in the link I posted above.
stonedpsycho said:
Try flashing stock filmware then, this will usually resolve this issue. All you need to know on how to do this is in the link I posted above.
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HI AGAIN I tried using Samfirm, I put in SM-N950F and Region Middle east as the country in phone is United Arab Emirates, but its asking to please verify input or use manual, but where can I find information for ( PDA, CSC AND PHONE ) and do I use Middle East ? thanks
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HI AGAIN I tried using Samfirm, I put in SM-N950F and Region Middle east as the country in phone is United Arab Emirates, but its asking to please verify input or use manual, but where can I find information for ( PDA, CSC AND PHONE ) and do I use Middle East ? thanks
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Leave it on auto, put the model number in the Model section, for region put XSG, which I believe is correct for UAE.
zdarkstranger said:
HI AGAIN I tried using Samfirm, I put in SM-N950F and Region Middle east as the country in phone is United Arab Emirates, but its asking to please verify input or use manual, but where can I find information for ( PDA, CSC AND PHONE ) and do I use Middle East ? thanks
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ok got it ,Region - yes UAE is (XSG) Thanks again , downloading now .
stonedpsycho said:
Leave it on auto, put the model number in the Model section, for region put XSG, which I believe is correct for UAE.
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Just I quick question, I can flash it in TWRP right ? or do I need Odin ?
Thank you so much .:good:
zdarkstranger said:
Just I quick question, I can flash it in TWRP right ? or do I need Odin ?
Thank you so much .:good:
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Odin. You can also find the download for that in the thread link I posted to you.
stonedpsycho said:
Odin. You can also find the download for that in the thread link I posted to you.
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Thanks you and I already have it installed. :good:
stonedpsycho said:
Odin. You can also find the download for that in the thread link I posted to you.
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Hi man, am in trouble, that samfirm downloader is a pain, its downloaded more then one GB and stopped when i choose to append download it said connection lost , start again, happened 3 times and then I tried to download by Jdownloader from other sites, and I downloaded a firmware but it's not installing, I was using android 9 and maybe I downloaded android 8 , really internet has become hell, most downloads are scams and spam, anyway I don't know where to download the latest firmware, if you could please give me a link, terrible here because the internet is so slow I started download yesterday and today just got completed, sorry to disturb you but I really don't understand where to download the latest firmware from, thank you again.
zdarkstranger said:
Hi man, am in trouble, that samfirm downloader is a pain, its downloaded more then one GB and stopped when i choose to append download it said connection lost , start again, happened 3 times and then I tried to download by Jdownloader from other sites, and I downloaded a firmware but it's not installing, I was using android 9 and maybe I downloaded android 8 , really internet has become hell, most downloads are scams and spam, anyway I don't know where to download the latest firmware, if you could please give me a link, terrible here because the internet is so slow I started download yesterday and today just got completed, sorry to disturb you but I really don't understand where to download the latest firmware from, thank you again.
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You can download from SamMobile, you will have to create a free account so you can download. I suggest using ADM (advanced download manager) as your internet is not good, it should let you carry on downloading if it gets interrupted.
Here is the filmware link (SamMobile is safe to use)
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-8/firmware/SM-N950F/XSG/download/N950FXXSADTB1/325565/
If the download in Samfirm stops at any point the download becomes corrupted, and you have to start again! So this way should be better for you (SamMobile)
stonedpsycho said:
You can download from SamMobile, you will have to create a free account so you can download. I suggest using ADM (advanced download manager) as your internet is not good, it should let you carry on downloading if it gets interrupted.
Here is the filmware link (SamMobile is safe to use)
https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-8/firmware/SM-N950F/XSG/download/N950FXXSADTB1/325565/
If the download in Samfirm stops at any point the download becomes corrupted, and you have to start again! So this way should be better for you (SamMobile)
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Thank you, I have a free account, but this site is very annoying, just does not allow free download, like force buy, that will never happen, I WILL buy another Mobile if I have to but will never pay to download from SamMobile site. :good:
zdarkstranger said:
Thank you, I have a free account, but this site is very annoying, just does not allow free download, like force buy, that will never happen, I WILL buy another Mobile if I have to but will never pay to download from SamMobile site. :good:
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Maybe it has changed, I have not used it for a good while, you used to be able to download for free but at a very slow speed.
You could try Updato.com, but I'm not sure if it has the latest firmware.
stonedpsycho said:
Maybe it has changed, I have not used it for a good while, you used to be able to download for free but at a very slow speed.
You could try Updato.com, but I'm not sure if it has the latest firmware.
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Thank you so much again, you are a great person, I got a super site, lets you download the ROm like free ans super fast, I used Jdownloader , I could not find proper ADM most were viruses as soon as it got downloaded the Antivirus blocked it saying virus. Anyway the download speed was 15. mb plus, and it installed and my IMEI is back, again I thank you so much.
I put up the link if anyone else needs to download the Firmware in the future. here's the link -
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Note8__/zfm4/XSG/N950FXXSADTB1/N950FOXMADTB1/
zdarkstranger said:
Thank you so much again, you are a great person, I got a super site, lets you download the ROm like free ans super fast, I used Jdownloader , I could not find proper ADM most were viruses as soon as it got downloaded the Antivirus blocked it saying virus. Anyway the download speed was 15. mb plus, and it installed and my IMEI is back, again I thank you so much.
I put up the link if anyone else needs to download the Firmware in the future. here's the link -
https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Note8__/zfm4/XSG/N950FXXSADTB1/N950FOXMADTB1/
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I apologise that ADV seemed to be a virus for you I won't recommend that ever again to someone. It seemed to work fine for Windows Defender...
Really glad you have fixed your issue though :highfive:

Note 9 official ROM installation problem

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Good evening, I bought a second hand Note 9 which rooted, I tried to unroot, it crashed, it did not turn on and remained BLOCKED on SAMSUNG. I downloaded firmware which are in android 8.1 -9 and 10. Nothing. Bad manipulation, a cable that comes loose and voila that nothing works. I tried the emergency RECOVERY with Smart Switch, nothing. I tried again through odin I got the error message on the attached capture (sw rev check fail bootloader device 3 binary). Help me please. thank you in advance
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Good evening, I bought a second hand Note 9 which rooted, I tried to unroot, it crashed, it did not turn on and remained BLOCKED on SAMSUNG. I downloaded firmware which are in android 8.1 -9 and 10. Nothing. Bad manipulation, a cable that comes loose and voila that nothing works. I tried the emergency RECOVERY with Smart Switch, nothing. I tried again through odin I got the error message on the attached capture (sw rev check fail bootloader device 3 binary). Help me please. thank you in advance
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Well, have you any knowledge about how to flash firmware and the right choice file decision on Odin mode, chose latest Android 10 by the way, if you know the device origin, then chose that firmware origins, try to find out what model phone is that, is it SM-N960F, SM-N960N or what, then chose that kind of firmware to flash.
The phone will not let you flash SM-N960N on device SM-N960F, and if you can't find out what model phone is, then chose several different firmware's one by one till it succeed.
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Well, have you any knowledge about how to flash firmware and the right choice file decision on Odin mode, chose latest Android 10 by the way, if you know the device origin, then chose that firmware origins, try to find out what model phone is that, is it SM-N960F, SM-N960N or what, then chose that kind of firmware to flash.
The phone will not let you flash SM-N960N on device SM-N960F, and if you can't find out what model phone is, then chose several different firmware's one by one till it succeed.
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Thanks you very much. I will try.
I have more informations about a model (photos)
FERLIHAS said:
Thanks you very much. I will try.
I have more informations about a model (photos)
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I see now, it's Korean model SM-N960N, it is possible already rooted, I guess this firmware link is for your phone https://samfrew.com/download/Galaxy__Note9__/hkqz/KOO/N960NKSU3FTK1/N960NOKR3FTK1/

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