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[Q] returning rooted stock kitkat to stock for warranty repair

Hi everyone,
I am currently on root kitkat stock firmware, with dual recovery. I would like to return the phone back to original stock state so I can return the phone for warranty repair. Could someone provide some brief steps? thank you very much,.

download a stock ftf from here or with flashtool.
connect your phone in flashmode and use flashtool to flash the stock firmware

meaniez said:
download a stock ftf from here or with flashtool.
connect your phone in flashmode and use flashtool to flash the stock firmware
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thats exactly what i did ant it worked fine.
i also suggest to use the sony page to claim you warranty.

MarcraM90 said:
thats exactly what i did ant it worked fine.
i also suggest to use the sony page to claim you warranty.
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thank you both of you for your help.
what do you mean by claiming my warranty online? I called in, explained my issue, and they told me to send it in. Is that the same thing?

c19932 said:
thank you both of you for your help.
what do you mean by claiming my warranty online? I called in, explained my issue, and they told me to send it in. Is that the same thing?
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i dont know how its done in your country, in germany you are supposed to use w-support.com and if you want to send it to them you need to pay for the pakage and stuff.
but if you use the sony support page, you can gat a free pakage and you send it to them for free, and you dont even need a reciept.
pretty easy process instead of searching for a reciept, pay for the pakage and stuff in my opinion

HELP!! SM-T810 Not Booting

Hey,
Recently I tried to root my Tab S2 and I don't know where I screwed up.
I need help resetting my device back to stock, I cannot flash the stock roms/images. :crying:
It keeps failing, there is also a 'Kernal is not SEAndroid Enforcing' text in red on the boot screen and it stays stuck.
When I flash a stock rom, it says "SW Rev Check Fail Device : 2 Binary: 1"
If you need more information. just comment.
Hopefully you can help!

Well first of all you need to stop panicking and explain what state the device is in and what you did that caused the issue.
Also screenshots say a thousand words.

So, I tried rooting my device using this, http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/root-cf-autoroot-tab-s2-sm-t3187202
and it put my device into a boot loop. Then I think I flashed it with the http://forum.xda-developers.com/tab-s2/development/kernel-permissive-lollipop-5-1-1-kernel-t3205831 but I can't remember.
Now since it has ran out of battery it looks like this:
blob:https%3A//drive.google.com/5dd4cf24-c9b9-4a91-b27a-e2d280356b9c
and I can only enter 'Download Mode' and it no longer boots past this screen. After I did those 2 things I tried to look for some fixes like using the Stock Roms for it, and Samsung Kies but it didn't work.

You need to fix the Google link, not working.
Which device do you have is it running 5.1.1?
Did you flash the correct permissive kernel first then cf_autoroot?

It's running 5.0.2 and it's the SM-T810.
I think that may have been the problem flashing the 5.1.1 kernel by mistake. Is there a way to fix it. I don't think I can get it repaired as the warranty is probably voided.

SaiyanShivvy said:
It's running 5.0.2 and it's the SM-T810.
I think that may have been the problem flashing the 5.1.1 kernel by mistake. Is there a way to fix it. I don't think I can get it repaired as the warranty is probably voided.
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Sorry can't post the link as I'm A new member so it won't let me until I make 10 posts

SaiyanShivvy said:
It's running 5.0.2 and it's the SM-T810.
I think that may have been the problem flashing the 5.1.1 kernel by mistake. Is there a way to fix it. I don't think I can get it repaired as the warranty is probably voided.
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Here is this link, it might help did not read thru out the whole way through, just try to relax there is a way to fix it, if in the end if you cannot fix it just warranty it and play dumb it's worked for me more than once. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64137334

dislplin01 said:
Here is this link, it might help did not read thru out the whole way through, just try to relax there is a way to fix it, if in the end if you cannot fix it just warranty it and play dumb it's worked for me more than once. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=64137334
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Thanks for the help, I'll let you know of it works ! ???

At the end of the day this is completely fixable. All you need do is simply download the stock firmware for your device and region from SamMobile and flash with odin.
Don't wipe anything just flash.

ashyx said:
At the end of the day this is completely fixable. All you need do is simply download the stock firmware for your device and region from SamMobile and flash with odin.
Don't wipe anything just flash.
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Yeah, Thanks, I will see if I can, if I can't then I will send it for repairs.

SaiyanShivvy said:
Yeah, Thanks, I will see if I can, if I can't then I will send it for repairs.
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I promise you, you don't need to send it for repair.
You have several options to fix this.
The reason you get that error in Odin is simply because you are flashing the wrong firmware for your device.
Tell me the region you bought this device and I'll point you to the correct firmware.

ashyx said:
I promise you, you don't need to send it for repair.
You have several options to fix this.
The reason you get that error in Odin is simply because you are flashing the wrong firmware for your device.
Tell me the region you bought this device and I'll point you to the correct firmware.
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I live in New Zealand, so the region would be Oceania I guess?

SaiyanShivvy said:
I live in New Zealand, so the region would be Oceania I guess?
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Actually I think your region comes under Australia region XSA.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/database/SM-T810/XSA/

Best way to start new? Odin or reset to factory?

Hey,
I just want to completely reformat my phone. What would be the best way, flashing stock FW using Odin, or simply doing a reset to factory via settings? I don't care about data/time/etc just want the best way to start new on the latest FW (which the phone is currently on right now).
It's an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.
Thanks!

Blaze9 said:
Hey,
I just want to completely reformat my phone. What would be the best way, flashing stock FW using Odin, or simply doing a reset to factory via settings? I don't care about data/time/etc just want the best way to start new on the latest FW (which the phone is currently on right now).
Thanks!
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it helps to know the variant model you have now first. Is it unlocked abroad, or the states. Is it locked to carriers, or a mnvo. Odin can be a crap shoot, and no assurance of a custom rom working. Mainly KNOX security, thanks to samdumb does prevent roll backs, and i'm sure the next replies from others will guide you. Be sure, you know the risks. One WORD......BRICKED. Im not here to debate this, and until further info on present device model, not much can be said now. You can do a FDR via the button reset manner or menu UI driven. Odins for custom flashes of variants of firmware IF permissible.

Damn, totally forgot. This is an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.

Blaze9 said:
Damn, totally forgot. This is an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.
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Wait a few days until latest firmware with FM radio is available from somewhere and flash from scratch using Odin would be my suggestion

Blaze9 said:
Damn, totally forgot. This is an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.
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what are your intentions to improve its performance if needed or desired since its unlocked anyway. what isnt working or what do you want to add or change.

Blaze9 said:
Hey,
I just want to completely reformat my phone. What would be the best way, flashing stock FW using Odin, or simply doing a reset to factory via settings? I don't care about data/time/etc just want the best way to start new on the latest FW (which the phone is currently on right now).
It's an unlocked SM-N950U1 for the US market, direct from samsung.
Thanks!
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I have the Exynos model, but my rule of thumb is generally to flash firmware through Odin. Factory reset is fine too, but if things are still wonky then something could have become corrupted (in which case a clean Odin flash will replace those files with the proper ones and solve the issue).

No ota updates for a brand new Note 8

Hello everybody,
I bought new Note 8 to replace my Galaxy S8.Im very happy with the purchase but lack of updates worries meIm stuck with N950FXXU3CRB9 March security update and can't get any further updates at all. Can I do anything to get it sorted without flashing firmware?I can live without Volte and Samsung Pay but I would def like to receive security and other system updates.
Any help much appreciated
Tom

lord_belial78 said:
Hello everybody,
I bought new Note 8 to replace my Galaxy S8.Im very happy with the purchase but lack of updates worries meIm stuck with N950FXXU3CRB9 March security update and can't get any further updates at all. Can I do anything to get it sorted without flashing firmware?I can live without Volte and Samsung Pay but I would def like to receive security and other system updates.
Any help much appreciated
Tom
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Try a factory reset. This worked for me a while back.
Make sure to back-up data.

I'm going to do it now and I'll post how did I get on.Thanks

Unfortunately it didn't help still no OTA updates...

Go to Samsung Science put in model..build number will tell you if there is an update.
NOTE9...THE BEAST

butchieboy said:
Go to Samsung Science put in model..build number will tell you if there is an update.
NOTE9...THE BEAST
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I've tried that but my model is not on the list.(N950F)

butchieboy said:
Go to Samsung Science put in model..build number will tell you if there is an update.
NOTE9...THE BEAST
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lord_belial78 said:
I've tried that but my model is not on the list.(N950F)
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Samsung Science is only for the US version of the phone's. I wish they had a site like that for the international versions. But you can go to sammobile.com and check if your phone has any upgrades available. I doubt for the N950F that it doesn't have a newer software update, but on my phone the last update I got was in May which is the latest for my model unfortunately.

I have checked this and it looks like there are 3 updates available but I can't get them for some reason.I get a message that my phone is up to date all the time.

Sorry didn't realize you had International..my bad.
NOTE9...THE BEAST

Download the latest full ROM and flash with ODIN.
Just make sure you get the right ROM...

ultramag69 said:
Download the latest full ROM and flash with ODIN.
Just make sure you get the right ROM...
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Is there any risk I'll turn my phone into a brick?

There is always some risk, as with all things in life, (interrupted process, corrupted files,
wrong files, etc) but the problems commonly arise when flashing unofficial roms

winol said:
There is always some risk, as with all things in life, (interrupted process, corrupted files,
wrong files, etc) but the problems commonly arise when flashing unofficial roms
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I'm going to do my homework first as I have no clue how to pick the right rom nevermind flashing my phone.
Thanks a lot for help

I would recommend taking your device to a Samsung Service Center and let them take a look at it.

iceepyon said:
I would recommend taking your device to a Samsung Service Center and let them take a look at it.
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Not necessary, he can just flash latest rom for the device through Odin.

sefrcoko said:
Not necessary, he can just flash latest rom for the device through Odin.
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How can I be sure that I picked the right rom?And my csc is Malaysian but I have UK/Ireland firmware XEU/XEU/XME.Maybe that's a reason I can't get any updates?Can somebody advise?
Thanks a lot
Tom

lord_belial78 said:
How can I be sure that I picked the right rom?And my csc is Malaysian but I have UK/Ireland firmware XEU/XEU/XME.Maybe that's a reason I can't get any updates?Can somebody advise?
Thanks a lot
Tom
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OS Updates are released in batches. Different countries will get them at different times. You should get it soon.

iceepyon said:
OS Updates are released in batches. Different countries will get them at different times. You should get it soon.
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No he won't...If he is still stuck on the March update (see post 1) then he is not getting updates at all. It's not a question of staggered releases for different countries, it's likely because his CSC doesn't match.
lord_belial78 said:
How can I be sure that I picked the right rom?And my csc is Malaysian but I have UK/Ireland firmware XEU/XEU/XME.Maybe that's a reason I can't get any updates?Can somebody advise?
Thanks a lot
Tom
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You can search updato.com or sammobile for the proper firmware for your device and flash it with the latest Odin. If, for example, you have an N960F, then search for that and then download the most recent specific country firmware that matches your original csc (XME). This will install the latest firmware and should also allow future updates. Suggest reading around a bit before you flash for the first time to be sure you're comfortable with the process. Better to be sure

sefrcoko said:
No he won't...If he is still stuck on the March update (see post 1) then he is not getting updates at all. It's not a question of staggered releases for different countries, it's likely because his CSC doesn't match.
You can search updato.com or sammobile for the proper firmware for your device and flash it with the latest Odin. If, for example, you have an N960F, then search for that and then download the most recent specific country firmware that matches your original csc (XME). This will install the latest firmware and should also allow future updates. Suggest reading around a bit before you flash for the first time to be sure you're comfortable with the process. Better to be sure
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Many thanks for this.Im in the UK and would like to have the UK firmware.Can I flash my phone with the UK firmware or I have to use Malaysian one.I bought this phone online brand new unlocked but it is Asian version with Exynos.There was a sticker on the box saying about using the phone for 5mins to remove regional lock.This was done by the seller as I can use any sim.I just can't get any updates at all even using smart switch.
Many thanks again
T

lord_belial78 said:
Many thanks for this.Im in the UK and would like to have the UK firmware.Can I flash my phone with the UK firmware or I have to use Malaysian one.I bought this phone online brand new unlocked but it is Asian version with Exynos.There was a sticker on the box saying about using the phone for 5mins to remove regional lock.This was done by the seller as I can use any sim.I just can't get any updates at all even using smart switch.
Many thanks again
T
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The 5 minute call for regional locks in a one time thing. You shouldn't have to worry about that ever again, regardless of what firmware you flash.
Now you can install the latest UK firmware, but not sure if OTA updates will work that way. If not, you can just repeat this process whenever new firmware is released.
Otherwise, flashing original firmware for your device (Malaysia) should fix OTAs if that's what you want

Cant Download Android 9

I have a Note8 thats an old AT&T but currently using a Straight Talk sim and service. Been trying to upgrade from 8.0 to 9.0 but telling me no more updates are available... should i be doing something different.

erichamby said:
I have a Note8 thats an old AT&T but currently using a Straight Talk sim and service. Been trying to upgrade from 8.0 to 9.0 but telling me no more updates are available... should i be doing something different.
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You could try a factory reset, as this can sometimes sort no OTA coming through. I think you will have to download each update released in order though.
You could just download the latest filmware for your device from SamMobile and flash the filmware with Odin (using Odin 13.3.1)

stonedpsycho said:
You could try a factory reset, as this can sometimes sort no OTA coming through. I think you will have to download each update released in order though.
You could just download the latest filmware for your device from SamMobile and flash the filmware with Odin (using Odin 13.3.1)
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This is exactly what you need to do. If you have a u variant grab the carrier-specific copy of what carrier you are currently on. Realisitically speaking, it doesn't matter which version you grab as they're all the same, but different carriers.
My N950u wouldn't upgrade once I put a Verizon sim in it, and downloading the Verizon fw made it actually want to work. Despite researching extensively, I wasn't able to find the answer to this until I had tried it for myself.
Good luck!

I suggest using Frija tool for downloading the firmware. I have a paid account for Sammobile for fast downloads and it still takes 5hrs. Frija takes minutes.
Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk

butchieboy said:
I suggest using Frija tool for downloading the firmware. I have a paid account for Sammobile for fast downloads and it still takes 5hrs. Frija takes minutes.
Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk
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Tried your way but Frija cant find the update. SM-N950U CSC=OYN

vynncentm said:
This is exactly what you need to do. If you have a u variant grab the carrier-specific copy of what carrier you are currently on. Realisitically speaking, it doesn't matter which version you grab as they're all the same, but different carriers.
My N950u wouldn't upgrade once I put a Verizon sim in it, and downloading the Verizon fw made it actually want to work. Despite researching extensively, I wasn't able to find the answer to this until I had tried it for myself.
Good luck!
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Any idea what i need here? Its an AT&T phone on a straight Talk service. https://www.sammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-note-8-us/firmware/SM-N950U/