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[Q] Bricked ? ? ?

SGH-I537 AT&T
1. Phone is never seen by or connects to Kies, just stays at Connecting. USB drivers are installed, and when connected to PC you get device connection tone, but phone is not seen in My Computer like normal.
When I enter the Model # SGH-I537 and the SN#, it comes back with...Please check the model name and enter it. Or it connects and message comes back from Samsung saying something like it can't verify the phone. For some stupid reason I can't find the latest official firmware for my phone 4.4.2, all I can find is 4.2.2.
Someone told me if you flash using Odin that you need to flash with the same firmware that is currently on your phone. I also hate to use Odin as I've heard of so many people bricking their phone with Odin. I'm not sure what's available for the I537, but once when I bricked my S2, I was able to connect a USB jig that shorted a couple of the pins, and this allowed me to boot into recovery. I wish I had something this simple of my S4 Active.
I'm in a bad way, I sold this phone, so I went into recovery to do wipe and reset the phone to factory, wipe was successful, but when rebooted it would only boot to Download mode. So then I tried to use Kies, and with Kies I never actually got into recovery, then the next time I rebooted, it went the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue for Kies, and is currently stuck there. I listed the phone online for sale and was purchased overnight. Now I have a phone that is worthless in its current state. Phone was only rooted, its never had anything else on it but stock firmware. I rooted it to use battery savers and get rid of some of the bloat.
I at updated it OTA to 4.4.2, and then rooted with towel. I tried to used Odin to push 4.3 I got off XDA official firmware, but that just failed. Anyone have an bright ideas? Help Please ! ! !
Log:
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_I537UCUBML2_2244695_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> AP_I537UCUBML2_2244695_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CP_I537UCUBML2_2244695_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CSC_ATT_I537ATTBML2_2244695_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

HC1Gunner said:
SGH-I537 AT&T
1. Phone is never seen by or connects to Kies, just stays at Connecting. USB drivers are installed, and when connected to PC you get device connection tone, but phone is not seen in My Computer like normal.
When I enter the Model # SGH-I537 and the SN#, it comes back with...Please check the model name and enter it. Or it connects and message comes back from Samsung saying something like it can't verify the phone. For some stupid reason I can't find the latest official firmware for my phone 4.4.2, all I can find is 4.2.2.
Someone told me if you flash using Odin that you need to flash with the same firmware that is currently on your phone. I also hate to use Odin as I've heard of so many people bricking their phone with Odin. I'm not sure what's available for the I537, but once when I bricked my S2, I was able to connect a USB jig that shorted a couple of the pins, and this allowed me to boot into recovery. I wish I had something this simple of my S4 Active.
I'm in a bad way, I sold this phone, so I went into recovery to do wipe and reset the phone to factory, wipe was successful, but when rebooted it would only boot to Download mode. So then I tried to use Kies, and with Kies I never actually got into recovery, then the next time I rebooted, it went the Firmware upgrade encountered an issue for Kies, and is currently stuck there. I listed the phone online for sale and was purchased overnight. Now I have a phone that is worthless in its current state. Phone was only rooted, its never had anything else on it but stock firmware. I rooted it to use battery savers and get rid of some of the bloat.
I at updated it OTA to 4.4.2, and then rooted with towel. I tried to used Odin to push 4.3 I got off XDA official firmware, but that just failed. Anyone have an bright ideas? Help Please ! ! !
Log:
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> BL_I537UCUBML2_2244695_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> AP_I537UCUBML2_2244695_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CP_I537UCUBML2_2244695_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> CSC_ATT_I537ATTBML2_2244695_REV06_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/004> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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Kies does not work with the i537, AT&T will not allow Samsung to release any of the firmware. You have nothing to worry about though, all you need to do is put the phone in download mode and use Odin to flash the ML2 package. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT LOAD THE BOOTLOADER IN ODIN, IT WILL FAIL TO FLASH. Flash the other 3 files in Odin, reboot the phone to stock recovery and flash the NE3 OTA.
You're fine, it'll be in working condition by the end of the night.

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Devo7v said:
Kies does not work with the i537, AT&T will not allow Samsung to release any of the firmware. You have nothing to worry about though, all you need to do is put the phone in download mode and use Odin to flash the ML2 package. MAKE SURE YOU DO NOT LOAD THE BOOTLOADER IN ODIN, IT WILL FAIL TO FLASH. Flash the other 3 files in Odin, reboot the phone to stock recovery and flash the NE3 OTA.
You're fine, it'll be in working condition by the end of the night.
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Thanks for you help on this holiday weekend! I will give this a try tomorrow and cross my fingers. I was able to download the ML2 package, but I'm not sure about the NE3 OTA, I'm getting a lot of different hits when I do a search for it. Could you possible reply back with a link? I not sure what NE3 is, was that an update? I basically want to leave the phone stock for the new owner. Or are you saying that the ML2 flash will fix my phone, and after I have successfully booted my phone, I can go into settings/about phone/ software update, and this will give me NE3 OTA?
I see two different files:
ML2 to NE3 OTA File 444 MB
NC9 to NE3 OTA File 66.4 MB
BTW, I read somewhere in a post that if you are going to run/use odin, then you can not have Kies installed on your PC, any truth to this?

HC1Gunner said:
Thanks for you help on this holiday weekend! I will give this a try tomorrow and cross my fingers. I was able to download the ML2 package, but I'm not sure about the NE3 OTA, I'm getting a lot of different hits when I do a search for it. Could you possible reply back with a link? I not sure what NE3 is, was that an update? I basically want to leave the phone stock for the new owner. Or are you saying that the ML2 flash will fix my phone, and after I have successfully booted my phone, I can go into settings/about phone/ software update, and this will give me NE3 OTA?
I see two different files:
ML2 to NE3 OTA File 444 MB
NC9 to NE3 OTA File 66.4 MB
BTW, I read somewhere in a post that if you are going to run/use odin, then you can not have Kies installed on your PC, any truth to this?
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I've never heard about the Kies / Odin issue, although that doesn't mean it's not true in certain cases.
NE3 is the latest firmware, you mentioned you were already on 4.4.2, so this will ensure that you're back on 4.4.2, and should fix some of the bugs with the original 4.4.2 OTA that was pushed a couple months ago.
The 2 OTA files you referenced are for updating from different firmware. So since your phone will be on ML2 and you're going to update it to NE3, you need to download the 444MB file and flash it through stock recovery.

softbricked at&t galaxy s5

my sisters s5 was in the process of updating and failed. it's now stuck in a boot loop saying a custom rom installed and there hasn't been. only on mine anywyays im getting these error messages when i go to flash the stock firmware and im not sure what they mean or what im doing wrong.

jondabomb541 said:
my sisters s5 was in the process of updating and failed. it's now stuck in a boot loop saying a custom rom installed and there hasn't been. only on mine anywyays im getting these error messages when i go to flash the stock firmware and im not sure what they mean or what im doing wrong.
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this is the phone screen

jondabomb541 said:
this is the phone screen
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What stock firmware did you try to flash?

shortydoggg said:
What stock firmware did you try to flash?
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G900AUCU1ANCE_G900AATT1ANCE_ATT\G900AUCU1ANCE_G900AATT1ANCE_G900AUCU1ANCE_HOME.tar.md5

jondabomb541 said:
G900AUCU1ANCE_G900AATT1ANCE_ATT\G900AUCU1ANCE_G900AATT1ANCE_G900AUCU1ANCE_HOME.tar.md5
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That's the wrong file to flash to that phone.
I suggest you try the OI5 part of this guide, first since she wants the update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785185

shortydoggg said:
That's the wrong file to flash to that phone.
I suggest you try the OI5 part of this guide, first since she wants the update.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2785185
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<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Binary Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> sbl1.mbn
<ID:0/004> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/004> tz.mbn
<ID:0/004> sdi.mbn
<ID:0/004> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/004> boot.img
<ID:0/004> recovery.img
<ID:0/004> system.img.ext4
It gets stuck right here, which is normal but it's been here for an hour. should i try a different file?

I'd say start over, but this time do not flash the BL file. Do the AP, CP, and CSC files only.

May Update

Hi,
I promised myself that I won't be rooting nor toying around with my S10 (GM-973F). but since I got it on the 30th of April, I still didn't get any security update. it is saying that I'm running G973FXXU1ASD5 since I got it but it is with April security patch level.
I don't know but I think that My CSC is set for TKD/XSG, don't know what region that is.
Can anyone help me getting the official update without using Odin
Thanks

algnerd said:
Hi,
I promised myself that I won't be rooting nor toying around with my S10 (GM-973F). but since I got it on the 30th of April, I still didn't get any security update. it is saying that I'm running G973FXXU1ASD5 since I got it but it is with April security patch level.
I don't know but I think that My CSC is set for TKD/XSG, don't know what region that is.
Can anyone help me getting the official update without using Odin
Thanks
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Why not using Odin? I have flashed first May update, and last night second May update ( the fixed one ) without any problem. Using HOME_CSC I managed to keep all my data and I am getting a much better SOT with this May update now. Just download latest SamFirm on your PC, type the model of your device ( SM-G973F ) , type the AUT in the Region section, make sure that Auto, Check CR32 and Decrypt automatically are enabled. Super easy.

thefatal90 said:
Why not using Odin? I have flashed first May update, and last night second May update ( the fixed one ) without any problem. Using HOME_CSC I managed to keep all my data and I am getting a much better SOT with this May update now. Just download latest SamFirm on your PC, type the model of your device ( SM-G973F ) , type the AUT in the Region section, make sure that Auto, Check CR32 and Decrypt automatically are enabled. Super easy.
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When using Phone info, it says that my active CSC is TKD and I have a bunch of available ones like AUT and XSG, should I just donwload AUT and flash it using odin and I'll keep my data? because I don't want to set my phone up once again.

algnerd said:
When using Phone info, it says that my active CSC is TKD and I have a bunch of available ones like AUT and XSG, should I just donwload AUT and flash it using odin and I'll keep my data? because I don't want to set my phone up once again.
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Yes, just download AUT version and when you download it and extract the .zip on your Desktop you will see a files named: AP_ , BL_ , CP_ , CSC_OMC_OMX and HOME_CSC_OMC.... Make sure you have selected the HOME_ CSC and not the CSC_OMC.... , that way nothing will change and your data will be intact.

thefatal90 said:
Yes, just download AUT version and when you download it and extract the .zip on your Desktop you will see a files named: AP_ , BL_ , CP_ , CSC_OMC_OMX and HOME_CSC_OMC.... Make sure you have selected the HOME_ CSC and not the CSC_OMC.... , that way nothing will change and your data will be intact.
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Hi, I have Exynos S10 / T-Mobile / Czech rep. Can I also download AUT version and use that "HOME_CSC" without wiping device? Attached screenshot from my info About phone.
Sent from my SM-G973F using XDA Labs

rmn.br said:
Hi, I have Exynos S10 / T-Mobile / Czech rep. Can I also download AUT version and use that "HOME_CSC" without wiping device? Attached screenshot from my info About phone.
Sent from my SM-G973F using XDA Labs
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I have Exynos as well. You can do the same as I did, you data will be safe. Make sure you know how to use Odin and to boot into download mode.

I'm not able to get into download mode, I get the Samsung galaxy S10 powered by knox then I have a samll vibration and go back the same screen

algnerd said:
I'm not able to get into download mode, I get the Samsung galaxy S10 powered by knox then I have a samll vibration and go back the same screen
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When I finaly managed to get the phone into download mode
there are odin's logs all in under 2 sec
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> param.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> up_param.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> cm.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> keystorage.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> uh.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> vbmeta.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> boot.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> recovery.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> dt.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> dtbo.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> system.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> vendor.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> vbmeta.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> userdata.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> dqmdbg.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> modem.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> modem_debug.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> cache.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> product.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
and no update installed
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I was able to flash (using Odin 3.13.1) the latest AUT firmware but still having TKD as CSC :/

algnerd said:
When I finaly managed to get the phone into download mode
there are odin's logs all in under 2 sec
<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> skip file list for home binary
<ID:0/004> sboot.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> param.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> up_param.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> cm.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> keystorage.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> uh.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> vbmeta.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> boot.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> recovery.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> dt.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> dtbo.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> system.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> vendor.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> vbmeta.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> userdata.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> dqmdbg.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> modem.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> modem_debug.bin.lz4
<ID:0/004> cache.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> product.img.lz4
<ID:0/004> Home Binary Download
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/004> RES OK !!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/004> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
and no update installed
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I was able to flash (using Odin 3.13.1) the latest AUT firmware but still having TKD as CSC :/
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You need to flash WITHOUT sim and memory cards. When done let the phone turn on. When boot up you will see Let's start! on screen, now insert your sim and let the phone restart.

Rexton270 said:
You need to flash WITHOUT sim and memory cards. When done let the phone turn on. When boot up you will see Let's start! on screen, now insert your sim and let the phone restart.
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What if I don't want to lose my data?

I have the same issue. On csc NZC, tried flashing update with csc BTU and it looked successful in odin, but the phone didn't actually update.
Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

Fixed it for me - I used AUT as the CSC for downloading from the Frija tool, rather than BTU.
Flashed successfully, even with simcard in.
Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

awojtas said:
Fixed it for me - I used AUT as the CSC for downloading from the Frija tool, rather than BTU.
Flashed successfully, even with simcard in.
Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk
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Did you use home_csc or just csc?

algnerd said:
Did you use home_csc or just csc?
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Home_csc, no wipe

did your CSC stayed the same? or changed to AUT?

Csc is the same, but update applied. Carrier stuffs like voice over WiFi still work.
Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk

flashed it, works. thanks

awojtas said:
Csc is the same, but update applied. Carrier stuffs like voice over WiFi still work.
Sent from my SM-G973F using Tapatalk
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I thought you managed to change the csc :/
I did apply the update but it is still the same csc for me

algnerd said:
I thought you managed to change the csc :/
I did apply the update but it is still the same csc for me
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If you want to change CSC you need to flash the CSC file, not home_CSC.

algnerd said:
What if I don't want to lose my data?
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Do back up. If successful it's worth it...

Need help PLEASE! Samsung Galaxy Note 8 SM-N950N Exynos 8895 STUCK IN DOWNLOAD MODE

So I am a poor guy that has a dream of using a Note 8 for this is my dream phone. Somebody post a listing in Facebook that his note 8 is somewhat useless for he don't know what is the problem and he is selling it as a bargain so I grab it.
Now I am stuck with this phone that won't turn on (unless you go and place it on a wireless charger then it will turn on by itself), won't do anything and is stuck with download mode(see photo 1).
I try to flash a SM-N950N firmware using Odin v3.13.1 but I am getting an error:
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1301)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 4226 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> FAIL!
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
(see photo 2)
Please help me. I really want to have this note 8.
Unfortunately, XDA forums won't allow me to upload pics. You can email me @ [email protected]

Could be that the internal storage is faulty and needs repaired.

iceepyon said:
Could be that the internal storage is faulty and needs repaired.
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What do you mean internal storage? like the emmc?

eunszette said:
What do you mean internal storage? like the emmc?
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Yes.

iceepyon said:
Yes.
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That is sad. Well I try to do it again and I am getting a different error which is
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Odin v.3 engine (ID:4)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

Flash the root file via odin. That is the easiest way to repartion. This worked for me.
Sent from my SM-N950F using Tapatalk

where is that root file via odin @yashthemw ?

iceepyon said:
Could be that the internal storage is faulty and needs repaired.
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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,

truenitos said:
where is that root file via odin @yashthemw ?
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Just wondering if you got the issue fixed, I have the exact same problem
Many thanks for the help in advance

Yashfauuu said:
Just wondering if you got the issue fixed, I have the exact same problem
Many thanks for the help in advance
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Here it is, flash it via odin in AP tab.
https://mega.nz/#!ft0mWAJB!DbVu2omeZIHpXvYPGVBJZmKE1ga5_dH4oIUx5WXhkck

Here it is, flash it via odin in AP tab.
https://mega.nz/#!ft0mWAJB!DbVu2omeZ...dH4oIUx5WXhkck
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I have the same problem. Only download mode available. Cannot turn on the phone after restarting, the phone turns on automatically after about 1 hour.
The above file stops at:
<ID:0/011> Added!!
<ID:0/011> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/011> File analysis..
<ID:0/011> Total Binary size: 6116 M
<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/011> Initialzation..
<ID:0/011> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/011> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/011> Re-Partition operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

did it will work forme ( N950N) u5
the file in meag is encrypted could you pleasegive us the decription password
my phone stops also like this

Please help!!! My phone is not working right now! Please help!

I tried to root my phone today and I failed and my phone is not working right now. Does anybody know how to fix it? Can someone please help me? Please!!! Thank you so much.

hxsports said:
I tried to root my phone today and I failed and my phone is not working right now. Does anybody know how to fix it? Can someone please help me? Please!!! Thank you so much.
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My phone current is look like this. And I tried Odin flash and the process is failed.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 332 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> abl.elf
<ID:0/004> xbl.elf
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

hxsports said:
My phone current is look like this. And I tried Odin flash and the process is failed.
<ID:0/004> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1401)..
<ID:0/004> File analysis..
<ID:0/004> Total Binary size: 332 M
<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
<ID:0/004> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/004> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/004> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/004> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/004> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/004> abl.elf
<ID:0/004> xbl.elf
<ID:0/004> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/004>
<ID:0/004> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
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My phone stuck in Download mode right now and it shows
partition vbmeta
Reason vbmeta: Error verifying vbmeta image:
0_0INDIVLDUMT_EDRHS_IMTHSGAUEMSAC

if your phone won't boot because of verified boot, either flash back to stock or flash vbmeta_disabled.tar
if you tried to patch your boot.img this wouldn't really be a problem because magisk patches vbmeta for you when you patch.
if you tried to flash a magisk zip you should have followed instructions for twrp which requires flashing vbmeta_disable.tar in Odin. in other words you couldn't have followed instructions.

hxsports said:
I tried to root my phone today and I failed and my phone is not working right now. Does anybody know how to fix it? Can someone please help me? Please!!! Thank you so much.
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bootloader is locked!! You got a US phone version, you can not Root neither install a custom Rom or TWRP.
Download the last official Rom for your phone, and flash it through Odin. Then your phone will work again.

3mel said:
if your phone won't boot because of verified boot, either flash back to stock or flash vbmeta_disabled.tar
if you tried to patch your boot.img this wouldn't really be a problem because magisk patches vbmeta for you when you patch.
if you tried to flash a magisk zip you should have followed instructions for twrp which requires flashing vbmeta_disable.tar in Odin. in other words you couldn't have followed instructions.
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I can't flash anything into it because it say OEM lock and

hxsports said:
I can't flash anything into it because it say OEM lock and
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flash the correct stock firmware for your phone and nothing else. if you have an American FE there's NOTHING ELSE that will work on it.

3mel said:
flash the correct stock firmware for your phone and nothing else. if you have an American FE there's NOTHING ELSE that will work on it.
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Correct. There are sites, from where you may download the last available firmware for your phone!
Download it and flash it correctly with Odin, and it will work.
Download SM-G781U1 / Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G SM-G781U1 XAA in Samfw - Samsung firmware download
SM-G781U1 / Galaxy S20 Fan Edition 5G SM-G781U1 XAA samsung firmware download all model, lastest, fast update, completely free and fast speed in Samfw.com ✅
samfw.com
Download the latest one for US version for this phone, currently they jumped to bootloader v.7
Carreful, I gave you a link for S20 FE 5G !! If you got S20 FE 4G, download the adequate one.