SM-R845F bricked after flasing combination software with netodin - Samsung Galaxy Watch 3

Hi, I tried flashing my galaxy watch 3 (SM-R845F) with combination software (to then proceed to all the necessary steps in order to change CSC), but after all the flashing process went through, I received a fail message. Now my watch is bricked and I understand there could be an etoken issue that somehow needs to be taken care of, yet not sure if this applies to my specific case. Could anyone help? thx

More details...
For instance...
A
Filenames... because more then 1 file exists...
B
netOdin and also Odin "talks" to you... this called Logfile...
B.1
To capture this log...
Photo and or Screenshot...
B.2
This is f. text... you can Copy and Paste
C
Please define bricked... especially in your case...
Watch is not more swimming? Flying? Or cooking?
Tiny hint...
With Crystal Ball on...
Your Combination Firmware was still with meta-data folder...
Best Regards

Hi, thx for your help. Things have evolved a bit. I was following technoproz's video (
) to see if I could change my CSC in order to get samsung pay working on my SM-845F . I hence started flashing it with the combination file (COMBINATION FT55 R845FSQU1AUB1, I also tried with 3 or 4 earlier releases, same issue) but on reboot it would initially get to a splash screen (can't remember what it would say) and then was permanently hooked onto a boot loop . However, on reboot, it would allow me to access the reboot menu, get to wifi hotspot mode, and I was able to connect it to odin ( I use netodin 3, 1.0) . I reflashed it with it's firmware (R845FXXU1CTJ5 Tizen 4File) and the watch is now working again (maybe just a few changes from the version it initially came with). Unfortunately, when I check the logfile, it only registered the last activity, in this case, my firmware reflash (so nothing related to the previous combination flashing), which went fine. Was wondering wether the initial combination flashing bricking/boot loop issue could be related to some flags I would need to check on the otions tab in netodin..
However, my issue still remains unsolved, i still can't change my CSC to italy (that's where I am right now) to setup samsung Pay, but most of all to set up the esim.
Thanks for any suggestions

CSC Change: Model R845U -> Model R845F
Firstly, thanks to a lot of help from @Nmc_alves® @adfree @[email protected] and @technoproz (Link here). As well, most, if not all, of the files are provided by these guys & a big shoutout to them! Purpose of this post is to put the...
forum.xda-developers.com
You saw this thread?
Example how to remove useless crap meta-data from TAR...
No idea yet if somebody allready did it for COMBINATION-FT55_R845FSQU1AUB1...
Caution... maybe not more safe enough to use... Samsung Rollback Prevention crap ...
COMBINATION-FT55_R845USQU1ATL2_clean_v1.tar.md5
I am using 7Zip Tool to extract and repack TAR...
Good Luck.
Own Risk!
Best Regards

Thanks so much, I'll have a look at it asap

Hi, thx for all your help, looks like i finally made it. The only thing i still can't manage is to setup the esim (will try with my carrier, Vodafone). I don't know if you happen to have any ideas about that. But thx for everything, great result so far

You know this thread?
CSC Change - Model R845U
Hi guys, I really need some help please. I have the US model R845U LTE and I'd like to change the CSC to ITV (Italy) to get the latest updates as mine is stuck to R845USQU1BTK2. I am following the procedure of Technoproz but I need to be sure...
forum.xda-developers.com
And you choose ITV?
Or something else?
And you are sure changes are made...
IMHO you can pull the files again and check...
Best Regards

Itv absolutely, i changed values on both files

faby70 said:
Hi, thx for all your help, looks like i finally made it. The only thing i still can't manage is to setup the esim (will try with my carrier, Vodafone). I don't know if you happen to have any ideas about that. But thx for everything, great result so far
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U used combination file of 845U so the watch got unbricked? mine also bricked due to metadata error

Hi everybody, procedure that saved me is by USB...pinout like active 2, cable only Samsung worked for me
Good luck!

faby70 said:
Hi, thx for all your help, looks like i finally made it. The only thing i still can't manage is to setup the esim (will try with my carrier, Vodafone). I don't know if you happen to have any ideas about that. But thx for everything, great result so far
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Please, which files did you use? I try multiple and multiple times with different files ... Nothing works it's frustrating..I tried with all combination files with firmware CTJ5, but at the end always fails ..

adfree said:
CSC Change: Model R845U -> Model R845F
Firstly, thanks to a lot of help from @Nmc_alves® @adfree @[email protected] and @technoproz (Link here). As well, most, if not all, of the files are provided by these guys & a big shoutout to them! Purpose of this post is to put the...
forum.xda-developers.com
You saw this thread?
Example how to remove useless crap meta-data from TAR...
No idea yet if somebody allready did it for COMBINATION-FT55_R845FSQU1AUB1...
Caution... maybe not more safe enough to use... Samsung Rollback Prevention crap ...
COMBINATION-FT55_R845USQU1ATL2_clean_v1.tar.md5
I am using 7Zip Tool to extract and repack TAR...
Good Luck.
Own Risk!
Best Regards
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Thanks that's solves the problem with combination firmware...f*** meta data folder was the problem, when I deleted and repack, all combination firmwares work and I've be able to put into Spanish region and PHE to work with Samsung pay

mario_isp said:
Thanks that's solves the problem with combination firmware...f*** meta data folder was the problem, when I deleted and repack, all combination firmwares work and I've be able to put into Spanish region and PHE to work with Samsung pay
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This night another time Samsung or banco Santander locate my smartwatch (Spain region and PHE) and erase my card... So they locate the serial number I think, so for me it's nothing to do...

mario_isp said:
Thanks that's solves the problem with combination firmware...f*** meta data folder was the problem, when I deleted and repack, all combination firmwares work and I've be able to put into Spanish region and PHE to work with Samsung pay
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Could you please send me your combination file as mine seems to close odin when I click on start.

Hrishabh2005 said:
Could you please send me your combination file as mine seems to close odin when I click on start.
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Of course, but how can I send you? (I don´t have clouds)

mario_isp said:
Of course, but how can I send you? (I don´t have clouds)
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you could try to use this: https://send-anywhere.com/
Just upload it there and then send me the key code. I greatly appreciate this man

Related

Canadian Galaxy Tab S with german software

Hello guys,
i have a Canadian Galaxy Tab S, but in germany we have also Amazon Instant Video. The problem is, i am a prime member for Amazon germany and if i want login into instant video, i get automatically connected to the american one and there im not prime member.
What can i do to get maybe complete german system on my device?
Its allready rooted but yeah the problem seem to be the canadian software.
Thank you!!!
Try to flash it with german firmware. You can find it on sammobile and flash it with odin. I flash France firmware on my canadian tab S whithout problem and I see some differents apps on it. Maybe this will solve your problem.
mr_einsa said:
Hello guys,
i have a Canadian Galaxy Tab S, but in germany we have also Amazon Instant Video. The problem is, i am a prime member for Amazon germany and if i want login into instant video, i get automatically connected to the american one and there im not prime member.
What can i do to get maybe complete german system on my device?
Its allready rooted but yeah the problem seem to be the canadian software.
Thank you!!!
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blandinebigard said:
Try to flash it with german firmware. You can find it on sammobile and flash it with odin. I flash France firmware on my canadian tab S whithout problem and I see some differents apps on it. Maybe this will solve your problem.
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Hi,
very much thanks i will try it.
mr_einsa said:
Hi,
very much thanks i will try it.
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Just to be finicky you don't have a W version of your Tab do you? (i.e. T805W or T705W).
If you do I'd be a little careful before flashing software for a different Tab.
1. Make SURE you backup the /efs partition before you start.
2. Make SURE you backup the /efs partition before you start.
3. Make SURE you backup the /efs partition before you start.
I realise I'm being a bit anal but if you bork your /efs partition you may not be able to recover the tab later.
The Canadian W versions of the TAB support a different frequency set for 3G/4G/LTE connections, it's therefore possible that both the firmware itself and the modem files have differences so I'd proceed with a little caution.
pinsb said:
Just to be finicky you don't have a W version of your Tab do you? (i.e. T805W or T705W).
If you do I'd be a little careful before flashing software for a different Tab.
1. Make SURE you backup the /efs partition before you start.
2. Make SURE you backup the /efs partition before you start.
3. Make SURE you backup the /efs partition before you start.
I realise I'm being a bit anal but if you bork your /efs partition you may not be able to recover the tab later.
The Canadian W versions of the TAB support a different frequency set for 3G/4G/LTE connections, it's therefore possible that both the firmware itself and the modem files have differences so I'd proceed with a little caution.
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Thank you for your tipps, no i have just the wlan version so i think there is no W(if im at home i will check it), if i dont have a W there, do i have to backup the /efs partition?
Thank you very much.
I have some other questions.
What i done to flash it:
1. Downloaded and installen the usb driver package
2. Started Tab with Home + Vol UP + Power
- HERE IS THE PROBLEM:
- Im not sure if im in the download mode because there is no text that say that im in the download mode, there are 4 or 5 things to select but nothing with download.
3. I start Odin and it do not detect the Tab
What iam doing wrong?
Thank you
I flashed it with a german firmware, but amazon instant video is continue connecting to amazon.com
No one has an idea?
Have a read of this paying attention to changing your CSC code.......but as with all things with firmware.
1. TREAD CAUTIOUSLY and CAREFULLY, make sure you've read and understood everything before starting.
2. Have a search around other threads about CSC to read what has gone wrong for other people.
3. Understand that changing CSC can brick your tablet and certainly invalidates your warranty.
Good luck
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356325

[Q] Lost My Phone to New OJ3 Update its N9208.

Hello Everyone.
I lost my phone after Installing New OJ3 Upadate.
Got My Phone Rooted.
Installed Arter 7 Beta 1.
After Trying to Delete Some Unwanted Apks From System Lost My Phone To Bootloop. So Tried to Download Software From Sam Mobile and that was Older OH4. Googled and Downloaded OJ3 And Tried to Flash Via ODIN 3.10.7 But to No Luck and It Failed.
Since Then I am Stuck at NOTE 5 Screen and No Matter What I do Cannot Get it Sorted.
Now Please Help Me And Provide Detailed HOW TO to Restore My Phone.
My Regards and Respects to All.
first of all you should know that newer samsung phones are not be downgradable to older fw.. So fw version which is installed on your device and fw newer than that can only be flashed.. And, second, what were ur steps during odin flash???
Switch to download mode then make sure latest odin and samsung usb drivers are installed on ur pc,disable keis if installed.. Then connect ur device, tick factry reset and auto reboot and untick re partition..click ap and select the downloaded firmware.. Once md5 check finished click flash..
Ur phn will reboot after flashing and you are goot to go.
arbaz.kagzi said:
first of all you should know that newer samsung phones are not be downgradable to older fw.. So fw version which is installed on your device and fw newer than that can only be flashed.. And, second, what were ur steps during odin flash???
Switch to download mode then make sure latest odin and samsung usb drivers are installed on ur pc,disable keis if installed.. Then connect ur device, tick factry reset and auto reboot and untick re partition..click ap and select the downloaded firmware.. Once md5 check finished click flash..
Ur phn will reboot after flashing and you are goot to go.
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I will Surely Give it a Go.
I have Been Rooting Phones Since G1
But This Has Never Happened To me.
Even The OJ3 Downloaded Firmware is Not Getting Flashed.
To My Knowledge I need PIT file
Which I cannot Get FRom Anywhere On Internet.
If Someone Can Provide Me PIT file.
I will be ever grateful to that Person.
I thank you for your kind Reply
talpur1 said:
I will Surely Give it a Go.
I have Been Rooting Phones Since G1
But This Has Never Happened To me.
Even The OJ3 Downloaded Firmware is Not Getting Flashed.
To My Knowledge I need PIT file
Which I cannot Get FRom Anywhere On Internet.
If Someone Can Provide Me PIT file.
I will be ever grateful to that Person.
I thank you for your kind Reply
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Try checked at this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/note5/general/project-noble-firmware-pit-file-galaxy-t3179529
Good luck.
talpur1 said:
I will Surely Give it a Go.
I have Been Rooting Phones Since G1
But This Has Never Happened To me.
Even The OJ3 Downloaded Firmware is Not Getting Flashed.
To My Knowledge I need PIT file
Which I cannot Get FRom Anywhere On Internet.
If Someone Can Provide Me PIT file.
I will be ever grateful to that Person.
I thank you for your kind Reply
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fw with pit file is available on note5 xda general thread..the thread is sticky..
arbaz.kagzi said:
fw with pit file is available on note5 xda general thread..the thread is sticky..
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I have Seen That Thread But I do Not See N9208 Model Firmware or Any Files
I have Got No Idea If Any Other Pit File Would Work Or Not
So Still Waiting With My Bricked Phone for Samsung to Release XME OJ3 Firmware
If Anyone Knows Or Can Guide I will Be Thankful.
Regards
as an advice, you can google how to extract pit file from samsung phones..then ask in n9208 page if anyone could provide pit file for you (remember to check correct model no. and internal storage, it matters)
arbaz.kagzi said:
as an advice, you can google how to extract pit file from samsung phones..then ask in n9208 page if anyone could provide pit file for you (remember to check correct model no. and internal storage, it matters)
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Dear Sir.
My Phone is Dead
I cannot Extract From it.
If Someone Can provide Me With Pit File That Would Be Great.
And Many People Have Asked for N9208 Pit Files But None Is Provided By The OP.
Regards
any n9208 user can provide you the file.. All you need is a rooted phone
---------- Post added at 11:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 PM ----------
www.droidviews.com/how-to-extract-pit-file-from-samsung-galaxy-devices/
try this.. its a really helpful article..
arbaz.kagzi said:
any n9208 user can provide you the file.. All you need is a rooted phone
---------- Post added at 11:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 11:45 PM ----------
www.droidviews.com/how-to-extract-pit-file-from-samsung-galaxy-devices/
try this.. its a really helpful article..
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Dear Arbaz
I have Seen and Read The Article.
And Requested IN many Threads For PAC Firmware or Pit File.
But Until Samsung Officially Releases N9208XXOJ5 Malaysian Firmware.
Till Then I or Any One Else Who Are in the Same Boat As Mine Will Have to Sleep Over It
Regards
talpur1 said:
Hello Everyone.
I lost my phone after Installing New OJ3 Upadate.
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I do not know about the pit file being included while using Smart Switch but I would sure give that a try. I have mentioned it to others as fix but they did not seem to be able to figure out how to use it correctly so I will list the procedure out for you and you can try and see.
Put your phone in Download Mode
Open Smart Switch on your PC
Click More in Smart Switch
Click Emergency software recovery and initialization
Click the Device Initialization tab
Type in your model number using caps for any letters in your model and using the dash where appropriate
Click Search
Type in your serial number again using caps for all letters
You will see a pop up saying that it can be initialized or something like that, click OK
A new pop up will tell you which version it will be initialized to
Click OK then it will start downloading some files
Another pop up will come up telling you how to enter download mode
Connect your phone to the PC and click OK
It will download the firmware from Samsung
If you followed those steps exactly it will work unless you really do need another pit file that Smart Switch does not provide but I do not see why it would not.
Good luck
talpur1 said:
Dear Arbaz
I have Seen and Read The Article.
And Requested IN many Threads For PAC Firmware or Pit File.
But Until Samsung Officially Releases N9208XXOJ5 Malaysian Firmware.
Till Then I or Any One Else Who Are in the Same Boat As Mine Will Have to Sleep Over It
Regards
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sorry if samsung havnt released fw yet..there is no way other than to wait..
EDIT:avove mentioned solution using smart swirch might help you..give it a try
also,when smart switch completes downloading files then try for searching the fw files in samsung folders (obviously whole firmware is fownloaded on your pc for reinstalling os)
arbaz.kagzi said:
sorry if samsung havnt released fw yet..there is no way other than to wait..
EDIT:avove mentioned solution using smart swirch might help you..give it a try
also,when smart switch completes downloading files then try for searching the fw files in samsung folders (obviously whole firmware is fownloaded on your pc for reinstalling os)
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I have Tried Smart Switch but it starts downloading OH4.
So Its A No Go
if you have an unlimited plan then give it a go, after all doing something is much better than doing nothing. Also, i think it might work..
arbaz.kagzi said:
if you have an unlimited plan then give it a go, after all doing something is much better than doing nothing. Also, i think it might work..
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I have Tried Installing OH4 with ODIN but it Failed.
Even Flshing OJ5 Taiwan ROM Failed
try again with smart switch it might work..
arbaz.kagzi said:
try again with smart switch it might work..
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At Last I got the Firmware and its Being Downloaded.
Will Update After Flashing
h-t-t-p://samsung-firmware.org/download/Galaxy%20Note5/4l5d/XME/N9208XXU2AOJ5/N9208OLB2AOJ3/
And PAC Firmware is also Available but its not free.
Have to Pay 6 Dollars.
did flashing new AOJ5 helped???
arbaz.kagzi said:
did flashing new AOJ5 helped???
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Thanks for Your Help.
I really Appreciate It.
YES YES YES.
I got My Phone Back.
CodeNameRedNeck said:
I do not know about the pit file being included while using Smart Switch but I would sure give that a try. I have mentioned it to others as fix but they did not seem to be able to figure out how to use it correctly so I will list the procedure out for you and you can try and see.
Put your phone in Download Mode
Open Smart Switch on your PC
Click More in Smart Switch
Click Emergency software recovery and initialization
Click the Device Initialization tab
Type in your model number using caps for any letters in your model and using the dash where appropriate
Click Search
Type in your serial number again using caps for all letters
You will see a pop up saying that it can be initialized or something like that, click OK
A new pop up will tell you which version it will be initialized to
Click OK then it will start downloading some files
Another pop up will come up telling you how to enter download mode
Connect your phone to the PC and click OK
It will download the firmware from Samsung
If you followed those steps exactly it will work unless you really do need another pit file that Smart Switch does not provide but I do not see why it would not.
Good luck
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What is the Serial Number?
I put IMEI / MAc , literally all the numbers on the box and it says wrong S/N number
Thanks

[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
stonedpsycho said:
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
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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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 Combination file - What to do with it?

So i´ve been locked in the KG State Prenormal for about 2 months now, two weeks of it i kept the phone connected without rebooting or removing the SIM...
I´m on my limit right now, just a few sights of the word "Prenormal" away of smashing this pieceof sh*t (1000 euros piece of...) against a wall... the use of an hammer also crossed my mind...
I´m about to give up, and sell this pos to buy a phone that actually would belong to me and not to the brand that sold me... Cause Samsung is NOT that brand, also i might never buy anything from these control freaks psichos again... anyway i digress...
After testing all guides i could find, flashed several ROMs i realized that the mistake i made was to update to binary 4... now i´m stuck...
Anyway, after all this, i stumbled upon this file "COMBINATION_FAC_FA81_N960FXXU4ASJ2_FACFAC_CL13996359_QB26885160_REV00_user_mid_noship.tar" that i actualy can flash, but can´t do much else with it...
It has binary 4 and is a very slimed down version of Oreo 8.1. I can install custom binaries, including TWRP, but can´t boot to it.. the phone just reboots.
I can even flash the magisk_patched AP i got, but then the phone wont boot at all. Can´t overlapped it with my stock rom cause then i got the error that the binaries are mixed up...
Not even with the Oreo ROM cause the binaries wont match...
Once in the OS i can access lots of hardware tools, but can´t install any apk...
So i wonder, What is this crap for? How can i use this?
Anyone here used a Combination file before? For what?
As i guess i have a few more tries before i just smash this phone, any new tips regarding the KG issue are also welcome.
Special thanks to bober10113 for the incredible patience he has proven to have...
Also to Mr. Ketan, that despite his very detailed and awesome guides, i just can´t seem to get rid of this crap... Thank you for all your amazing work that certainly saved a lot of other users... just not me...
And people, DON´T GIVE REMOTE ACCESS TO YOUR PC TO ANYONE CLAIMING THAT HE CAN HELP YOU.... You know who you are! Scammer!
No Hangouts chats! If this sorry excuse for a human had a real solution, he should share it with the community, not pull you over aside...
RSGI (over and out)
Combination file is used mainly to remove google account locks or some other kind of locks, also to downgrade fw versions.
xxspokiixx said:
Combination file is used mainly to remove google account locks or some other kind of locks, also to downgrade fw versions.
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Thanks for replying
Can you explain HOW can make a downgrade of fw?
I updated to version U4, and at this moment can´t flash fw U3, because Samsung...
I tried to to flash U3 fw over this Combination file, but always got the error "...Device 4 Binaries 3..." even without the BL file on Odin.
In fact, even when flashed individually, BL, AP, CP and CSC give that error.
So, how can this file help me?
RSGI said:
Thanks for replying
Can you explain HOW can make a downgrade of fw?
I updated to version U4, and at this moment can´t flash fw U3, because Samsung...
I tried to to flash U3 fw over this Combination file, but always got the error "...Device 4 Binaries 3..." even without the BL file on Odin.
In fact, even when flashed individually, BL, AP, CP and CSC give that error.
So, how can this file help me?
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thats because u cant downgrade.... each new rev u flash sets a fuse in the system that u cant reset.. sort of like knox warranty except it increments each new rev
elliwigy said:
thats because u cant downgrade.... each new rev u flash sets a fuse in the system that u cant reset.. sort of like knox warranty except it increments each new rev
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So this file is useless, to me...
Might be useful for other issues, but not for me....
anyone know where to get one for u7?
xp500 said:
anyone know where to get one for u7?
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on the internet

MDM error, tablet T713 stuck on bootloop.

Hello everyone,
I have my tablet SM-T713 which finds itself completely blocked following a dumpling on my part:
I had activated a software which prevented the installation of software etc on the tab and wanting to simply reset, I had the ingenious idea of ​​making a Wipe data and attempted an installation of a full firmware via Odin above .
Fatal error ! Unable to write on it (MDM) and I find myself in bootloop without the possibility of writing on it or anything.
I tried the TWRP flash without success, I cannot try in ADB or SD : refused.
Is there a tiny hope or can I use it freezbie?
Thank you really much by advance.
Jonathan
Hey,
i have a question: can i use a full nand erase on Odin ? Maybe it's the good solution to repair my tablet?
Thank you !
kurtspirit said:
Hey,
i have a question: can i use a full nand erase on Odin ? Maybe it's the good solution to repair my tablet?
Thank you !
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Just read something about EDL I didn't know anything about before.
Perhaps this helps.
https://www.the***********.com/qualcomm-edl-mode-guide/
This adress seems censored so you have to replace the star by (custom) followed directly by (droid).
bmwdroid said:
Just read something about EDL I didn't know anything about before.
Perhaps this helps.
https://www.the***********.com/qualcomm-edl-mode-guide/
This adress seems censored so you have to replace the star by (custom) followed directly by (droid).
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Hello,
really interesting ! I think that could be the way to recover my device but it still one big problem : find the QPST firmware :/
I check it on the web and i don't find it for T713 Samsung.
Maybe someone here know if it's possible to find it or have a way to "build" it ?
All help will be really aprreciated !
Best regards
kurtspirit said:
Hello,
really interesting ! I think that could be the way to recover my device but it still one big problem : find the QPST firmware :/
I check it on the web and i don't find it for T713 Samsung.
Maybe someone here know if it's possible to find it or have a way to "build" it ?
All help will be really aprreciated !
Best regards
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Well I don't know how to build it (yet?) but as I'm interested to know as well, I've asked for how-to on that specific page.
Downloaded a stock T713 ROM and unpacked it.
It contains .mbn files but no .edf I can't identify all what the .mbn are for, if these would be sufficient or more/others are needed.
And of course don't know if the found ones could usefully be flashed with the QPST.
Hope the guy from that page will give positive answers.
bmwdroid said:
Just read something about EDL I didn't know anything about before.
Perhaps this helps.
https://www.the***********.com/qualcomm-edl-mode-guide/
This adress seems censored so you have to replace the star by (custom) followed directly by (droid).
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bmwdroid said:
Well I don't know how to build it (yet?) but as I'm interested to know as well, I've asked for how-to on that specific page.
Downloaded a stock T713 ROM and unpacked it.
It contains .mbn files but no .edf I can't identify all what the .mbn are for, if these would be sufficient or more/others are needed.
And of course don't know if the found ones could usefully be flashed with the QPST.
Hope the guy from that page will give positive answers.
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Ok thank you. I hope too. I'm stuck with this tablet . I have a riff box , i try to contact support and i have a good return but i need to find the jtag points on motherboard...
Thank you again for your help.
Have a good day.
Jonathan
kurtspirit said:
Ok thank you. I hope too. I'm stuck with this tablet . I have a riff box , i try to contact support and i have a good return but i need to find the jtag points on motherboard...
Thank you again for your help.
Have a good day.
Jonathan
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The guy wrote an answer but not helpful at all:
<Hi. In case of Samsung devices, the only thing that will work is the Odin program. It’s hard to see a Samsung device getting hard bricked, just because Samsung has all those critical partitions blocked from being flashed. If you ever come across a soft-brick, you can just use Frija to download the latest Odin-flashable firmware and push it through Odin.>
So sorry.
bmwdroid said:
The guy wrote an answer but not helpful at all:
<Hi. In case of Samsung devices, the only thing that will work is the Odin program. It’s hard to see a Samsung device getting hard bricked, just because Samsung has all those critical partitions blocked from being flashed. If you ever come across a soft-brick, you can just use Frija to download the latest Odin-flashable firmware and push it through Odin.>
So sorry.
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Hello,
bad news Anyway, thank you for your help , i really appreciate that you tried to find a solution for me.
I'll try to find a way to resolve this problem.
Thank you again and have a really good day
Jonathan
@kurtspirit hope that you'll manage to revive it.
Keep us updated.
Good luck.
kurtspirit said:
Hello everyone,
I have my tablet SM-T713 which finds itself completely blocked following a dumpling
.........
Is there a tiny hope or can I use it freezbie?
Thank you really much by advance.
Jonathan
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lots of good info on "edl mode" and howto use it. If someone could give you a "dump"
you could write to your device. .
[GUIDE] How to dump and write back the storage on most of Qualcomm devices
This is a generic guide that could be suitable for many Qualcomm based devices, once the phone can be triggered to EDL mode. To make sure this guide will work as expect, following requirements are needed: - Know how to trigger the phone to EDL...
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