TAB S T805 bricked while updating to LOLLIPOP 5.0.2 - Galaxy Tab S Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey everyone,
I just bricked my T805. I was following this guide:
[OFFICIAL] LOLLIPOP 5.0.2 /SM-T800/ SM-T805/ Firmwares T800XXU1BOCC / DOWNLOAD / ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/samsung-lollipop-range-tab-s-t3021612
Installing Lollipop Firmware
Instructions:
1. Download the needed firmware from above.
2. Download Odin_3.10.0 from the attached file below
3. Open Odin, select AP and than select your firmware.
4. Make sure you have installed all samsung drivers
5. Shut down your Tab S.
6. Open download mode by holding volume down, home button and power button.
7. Connect it to your PC.
8. LEAVE EVERY THING AS IT IS IN ODIN, OTHERWISE THERE WILL BE A CATASTROPHE (If you select something wrong.)
9. When your tablet is connected, there will be a blue box in odin.
10. Hit start and wait
11. It will reboot and you will get the latest firmware from samsung.
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So I was in Download mode, klicked on Start in ODIN.
After one minute, this is what followed:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
The Tab hangs in the Download mode screen...
USB connection does not work, PC is not recognizing the tab anymore.
Power off does not work, no chance to power down or reset the device (have to wail 'til battery is empty?)
Anyone knows what to do?
Thanks!

sheng1337 said:
Hey everyone,
I just bricked my T805. I was following this guide:
[OFFICIAL] LOLLIPOP 5.0.2 /SM-T800/ SM-T805/ Firmwares T800XXU1BOCC / DOWNLOAD / ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-tab-s/general/samsung-lollipop-range-tab-s-t3021612
So I was in Download mode, klicked on Start in ODIN.
After one minute, this is what followed:
The Tab hangs in the Download mode screen...
USB connection does not work, PC is not recognizing the tab anymore.
Power off does not work, no chance to power down or reset the device (have to wail 'til battery is empty?)
Anyone knows what to do?
Thanks!
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You didn't read the WHOLE THREAD. If you had you wouldn't have had to make this unnecessary post.

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californiarailroader said:
Your image isn't showing.
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Use a browser.

Got ya, it must be a bug with Tapatalk. It looks like you did everything right, I followed those same instructions to flash my SM-T700 and I had no issues. I'm sorry about the brick, I've done it once and it's upsetting for sure.
Edit- Did you make sure you had all the drivers installed correctly and the PC detected and installed everything?

californiarailroader said:
Got ya, it must be a bug with Tapatalk. It looks like you did everything right, I followed those same instructions to flash my SM-T700 and I had no issues. I'm sorry about the brick, I've done it once and it's upsetting for sure.
Edit- Did you make sure you had all the drivers installed correctly and the PC detected and installed everything?
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Hidden.img part of that file fails unless have a vodafone locked tablet. This was VERY well explained. Flash the latest T805 UAE firmware and it will be fine, no loss of data. READ BEFORE YOU FLASH!

lynxblaine said:
Hidden.img part of that file fails unless have a vodafone locked tablet. This was VERY well explained. Flash the latest T805 UAE firmware and it will be fine, no loss of data. READ BEFORE YOU FLASH!
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Dang, I missed that part. Ok so, that is the deal, but how do I reboot the device? It's stuck in Download Mode since yesterday evening. Any Idea on this?

Restart with the download mode 3 button combo then flash the UAE firmware.

sheng1337 said:
Dang, I missed that part. Ok so, that is the deal, but how do I reboot the device? It's stuck in Download Mode since yesterday evening. Any Idea on this?
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You're almost there, you have nothing more to do than boot to stock recovery then wipe the cache.
The tablet will then successfully boot to lollipop.
POWER +VOL DOWN + HOME to restart then immediately change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.

sheng1337 said:
Dang, I missed that part. Ok so, that is the deal, but how do I reboot the device? It's stuck in Download Mode since yesterday evening. Any Idea on this?
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For reboot you can also press and hold a few seconds only 2 buttons HOME and VOL-

lynxblaine said:
Restart with the download mode 3 button combo then flash the UAE firmware.
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Ok I finally managed to get into download mode again. So i'm in Odin Mode. But please, can you explain why I should flash the UAE version?

ashyx said:
You're almost there, you have nothing more to do than boot to stock recovery then wipe the cache.
The tablet will then successfully boot to lollipop.
POWER +VOL DOWN + HOME to restart then immediately change to VOL UP whilst still holding POWER + HOME.
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I can't boot to stock recovery. I only managed to get into download mode. Recovery is not working.

UAE as it flashes nicely it's got the highest change list and it's clean - no bloat. I flashed it earlier today.

lynxblaine said:
UAE as it flashes nicely it's got the highest change list and it's clean - no bloat. I flashed it earlier today.
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UAE is the country code for United Arabian Kingdoms, but I have a german device. Well it's not going to be worse than it is, so i will give it a try. Thanks, I will report back.
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

sheng1337 said:
I can't boot to stock recovery. I only managed to get into download mode. Recovery is not working.
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All you have to do is flash one.

I live in the UK, the firmware region makes little difference apart from that it can determine the bloatware you get. You will get offered the next OTA from the region you are in: but you can always manually flash any newer ROM.

Thank you very much all. I got it working, POWER+VOLDOWN to resrart, instantly HOME+VOLDOWN+POWER to switch to Download Mode. Connecting to PC, flashed UAE version with ODIN. TAB runs good now! Apps and Data were not cleared/wiped.
Thanks again!
Sent from my Nexus 5 using XDA Free mobile app

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Download the LG Mobile Launcher:
http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/80474003/file.html
Download an install the LG mobile driver:
http://www30.zippyshare.com/v/13539744/file.html
Note your phone model & serial number - it is located here:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Now boot your phone into download mode:
Put your Optimus G Pro into download mode by switching it off, holding both the up and down volume buttons at the same time and insert the usb cable into the phone; wait for the drivers to finish loading if doing it for the first time.
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Start the LG Launcher and click on Options -> Upgrade Recovery
enter your phone model & serial number:
Click on OK - It should now download the firmware (about 2gb) and flash it - this may take some time.
After that you should do a factory reset or you will stuck in a bootloop:
1. Turn the phone off.
2. Press and hold Volume Down Key + Power/Lock Key at the same time.
3. Release the keys when the FACTORY HARD RESET screen appears.
4. Read the warning and press the Power/ Lock Key to confirm. Press any other key to cancel.
5. Press the Power/Lock Key to confirm once more or press any other key to cancel.
6. Your device will perform a hard reset.
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bootloader
Will this method work if your on custom ROM and bootloader is unlocked?
n0rthstar88 said:
Will this method work if your on custom ROM and bootloader is unlocked?
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Yes, and your bootloader will be relock, your phone will be unroot.
low battery wront
Wootever said:
Download the LG Mobile Launcher:
http://www21.zippyshare.com/v/80474003/file.html
Download an install the LG mobile driver:
http://www30.zippyshare.com/v/13539744/file.html
Note your phone model & serial number - it is located here:
Now boot your phone into download mode:
Start the LG Launcher and click on Options -> Upgrade Recovery
enter your phone model & serial number:
Click on OK - It should now download the firmware (about 2gb) and flash it - this may take some time.
After that you should do a factory reset or you will stuck in a bootloop:
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Hi , I am trying but always I get low battery wront.. but the battery is full charged. Can you help me? My phone is f240k but the model info is E988AT. I am using win 7 64bit.
thanks in advance
Will this restore an IMEI number after a botched unlocking?
(The IMEI is good, legit, and mine--I messed up a step in FreeGee and now it reports as 0.)
nothing works always abort because battery not full, although battery is fully charged
lg-user45 said:
nothing works always abort because battery not full, although battery is fully charged
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seem... my OGP HAVEING TROUBLE SAME LIKE YOU, any solution??
lg-user45 said:
nothing works always abort because battery not full, although battery is fully charged
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kuwir said:
seem... my OGP HAVEING TROUBLE SAME LIKE YOU, any solution??
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I am getting the same error. Anybody know how to bypass the warning?
uppon2 said:
I am getting the same error. Anybody know how to bypass the warning?
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any solutions to the problem guys? or still the same?
tillicollide said:
any solutions to the problem guys? or still the same?
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Still the same.
So - this doesn't work.
uppon2 said:
Still the same.
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The LGMLauncher can't find the internet. yes, it was run as administrator (?)
Too bad.
MDMTahiti said:
The LGMLauncher can't find the internet. yes, it was run as administrator (?)
Too bad.
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I have never seen that error unless they had server maintenance. You might want to reinstall and try again mate
RecoverY?
Hi..
Just wonder if I'm using CWM recovery.. will this method work and the recovery image back to stock as well? Thanks!
MDMTahiti said:
The LGMLauncher can't find the internet. yes, it was run as administrator (?)
Too bad.
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herroyuy said:
Hi..
Just wonder if I'm using CWM recovery.. will this method work and the recovery image back to stock as well? Thanks!
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This is the one I have used the last 5 times under a variety of messed up situations and it always works. READ AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND TAKE YOUR TIME. It seems like a lot to do but it is not that bad after the first time you have all the files. Make a "Phone" folder on your computer and put all the files in there and keep everything nice and tidy. Follow the instructions and it will fix just about everything.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302660
P.S. When you get everything downloaded and unzipped..and you start flash tools with a # you found on the internet..maybe something like 39B0-IH19-4UAO-G6T8. you have checked manual mode on flash tools and put in the file locations in the top two slots, and you finally hit the yellow arrow at the top left....it will say "waiting" for about a minute. THIS IS NOT waiting on you to plug phone in!! You plug phone in when it says ready and that window with "waiting" goes away. Do not unplug the phone either just because it reboots. You need to wait until the bar turns blue and it says complete. This happens around 522 seconds or after.
this just saved my phone from being stuck on recovery! thanks!
I wonder if anyone has solved the battery issue with this method ????
Many users report that while using this method all goes well till around 45% complete and they get a message "Can not continue due to low battery level, please charge phone fully and try again".
This despite the phone being fully charged.
A very common problem it seems.
LL13-
Couldn't do it with this method.
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
lg-e980
stulzerl said:
Couldn't do it with this method.
Sent from my LG-E980 using XDA Premium 4 mobile app
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me neither i have tried evry methos just cant find a kdz file have tot file and dll file??? any help
wanted warranty back!! plz help
Is this method resets the binary counter on my device?? And do i get my warranty back! plz help.
the reason behind doing so is...
1. When i was on stock unrooted new phone all seemed good.. but after 3 months when i open gallery app half of the imaged is gone. i have to again tap on screen to get back the full image. half upper screen gets randomly colored including the status bar. i thought it was an rom issue. so i rooted and put the custom (g2 apps added) rom. but the problem still continues. so i decided to follow these instructions. but can i get my warranty back? please help!
I am doing this right now and it says it is downloading but I don't see the progress bar
Sent from my GT-P5210 using Tapatalk

Another Insert Sim Error

Hi guys, looking for some serious help here as I can't seem to find a definitive solution to this problem.
This occurred randomly a month ago whilst on unrooted stock 4.3 XXUEMK9 with MJ9 baseband. The first thing I tried was replacing the sim reader which did not solve the problem. I have tried a new sim along with other sims and all are not being read. I have tried custom ROMs and different radios which has not helped, my IMEI has remained present and correct throughout so I'm ruling out a corrupt EFS. Is it likely that the motherboard has failed. I'm out of warranty and not wanting to stump up the cost of repair.
If anyone has any suggestions, I would be very grateful.
Cheers.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
trippy1980uk said:
Hi guys, looking for some serious help here as I can't seem to find a definitive solution to this problem.
This occurred randomly a month ago whilst on unrooted stock 4.3 XXUEMK9 with MJ9 baseband. The first thing I tried was replacing the sim reader which did not solve the problem. I have tried a new sim along with other sims and all are not being read. I have tried custom ROMs and different radios which has not helped, my IMEI has remained present and correct throughout so I'm ruling out a corrupt EFS. Is it likely that the motherboard has failed. I'm out of warranty and not wanting to stump up the cost of repair.
If anyone has any suggestions, I would be very grateful.
Cheers.
Sent from my GT-N7100 using xda app-developers app
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Flash your official firmware by downloading it from sampro.pl or sammobile.com, flash it with PC Odin under PDA tab.
After you done, don't let reboot your phone, goto recovery by pressing vol up+ menu key then power key(continuously hold it until your restarts might be 4~8 secs.) Then check 'Wipe Cache Partition', and then reboot phone.
m.b.jikre said:
Flash your official firmware by downloading it from sampro.pl or sammobile.com, flash it with PC Odin under PDA tab.
After you done, don't let reboot your phone, goto recovery by pressing vol up+ menu key then power key(continuously hold it until your restarts might be 4~8 secs.) Then check 'Wipe Cache Partition', and then reboot phone.
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i have this same problem, but if i flash an official firmware from my country i have no recovery so i cannot go to ur step 2, and wipe cache , so im still with the same problem , can somebody help please? im going crazy with this problem.....sorry im a noob in this matter
Mano_60 said:
i have this same problem, but if i flash an official firmware from my country i have no recovery so i cannot go to ur step 2, and wipe cache , so im still with the same problem , can somebody help please? im going crazy with this problem.....sorry im a noob in this matter
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Every phone has a recovery, and with official firmware you've official recovery <<Android System Recovey 3e>>. Maybe you're leaving buttons so earlier.
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"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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m.b.jikre said:
Every phone has a recovery, and with official firmware you've official recovery <<Android System Recovey 3e>>. Maybe you're leaving buttons so earlier.
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sorry for the mistake, i was able to enter recovery and wipe cache, but the problem is the same, No Sim
Mano_60 said:
sorry for the mistake, i was able to enter recovery and wipe cache, but the problem is the same, No Sim
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I told you, "After you done, don't let reboot your phone". Go directly to recovery menu.
And how are you flashing your phone using PC Odin(With PDA tab) or Mobile Odin Pro?
m.b.jikre said:
I told you, "After you done, don't let reboot your phone". Go directly to recovery menu.
And how are you flashing your phone using PC Odin(With PDA tab) or Mobile Odin Pro?
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Using PC ODin pda tab, when i did it, it reboot because of a option on odin, will do it with no reboot
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i am very sorry repling again, keep flashing keep tryng to go to recovery and it doesn t go , keeps rebooting to the main scree with "Samsung N7105 LTE" and no recovey menu. Tried 3/4 times diferent ways all the same
m.b.jikre said:
Flash your official firmware by downloading it from sampro.pl or sammobile.com, flash it with PC Odin under PDA tab.
After you done, don't let reboot your phone, goto recovery by pressing vol up+ menu key then power key(continuously hold it until your restarts might be 4~8 secs.) Then check 'Wipe Cache Partition', and then reboot phone.
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I will give this a shot when I get some time tonight, I'm currently on Paranoid Android custom ROM with CMW recovery. Will let you know how it goes.
Sent from my Galaxy Note II using xda app-developers app

[Q] I have turned my Note 4 into a Brick trying to root for the 1st time. Help?

I followed the instructions listed here.
androidorigin. c o m /samsung-galaxy-note-4-root-how-to/
It did not work and I am now stuck on the screen that says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.
I tried Kies and it says it is not compatible.
Anyone have the stock rom or know of a way to get this root?
I am fairly tech savvy but this is my first time rooting.
travr6 said:
I followed the instructions listed here.
androidorigin. c o m /samsung-galaxy-note-4-root-how-to/
It did not work and I am now stuck on the screen that says "Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again.
I tried Kies and it says it is not compatible.
Anyone have the stock rom or know of a way to get this root?
I am fairly tech savvy but this is my first time rooting.
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There are no Roms or stock image files that I am aware of. When someone releases one or the other. Flash TWRP in Odin and flash new rom through TWRP or Odin stock image.
Sent from my SPH-L900 using XDA Free mobile app
http://shabbypenguin.com/?developer=Sprint_Note_4-trltespr&folder=Stock-NIE
^^^^ this guy just saved your ****!
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fatboypup said:
http://shabbypenguin.com/?developer=Sprint_Note_4-trltespr&folder=Stock-NIE
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when you flash via odin, do you see the message 1 succeeded and 0 failed of do you see 0 for both?
Thanks but I think I figured it out.
I tried using 4 different versions of ODIN.
I also used different versions of the MD5 files.
I finally got one to stick and I appear to be rooted.
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/
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"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
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travr6 said:
Thanks but I think I figured it out.
I tried using 4 different versions of ODIN.
I also used different versions of the MD5 files.
I finally got one to stick and I appear to be rooted.
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Anyway you could share what you did and which links worked for you? Don't be greedy with detailed info! =)
TheTOBster87 said:
Anyway you could share what you did and which links worked for you? Don't be greedy with detailed info! =)
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Just for everyone's info: the stock tar is located in the "general" section of this forum (Sprint galaxy note 4)... Easy to find.
Cf-auto-root is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2897428
Instructions are in the OP.
Just odin the one you need for your purposes (stock tar or auto root) and your good to go (Phone must be in download mode of course).
jhill110 said:
Just for everyone's info: the stock tar is located in the "general" section of this forum (Sprint galaxy note 4)... Easy to find.
Cf-auto-root is here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2897428
Instructions are in the OP.
Just odin the one you need for your purposes (stock tar or auto root) and your good to go (Phone must be in download mode of course).
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I already tried rooting before I found XDA, and now my Note 4 is bricked or soft bricked? idk. Can you or anyone provide the direct links to what I need to download?
http://androidromupdate.com/2015/03...axy-note-4-5-0-1-lollipop-stock-firmware-tar/
TheTOBster87 said:
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I already tried rooting before I found XDA, and now my Note 4 is bricked or soft bricked? idk. Can you or anyone provide the direct links to what I need to download?
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Stock OB7 tar here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3056478
Use Odin to flash it. If you can boot to custom recovery now... Do it and wipe everything but internal & external storage first x 3.
Then:
Odin Cf-auto-root as in my prior post
Then:
TWRP Recovery here:
https://twrp.me/
Use Odin to flash it. You WILL be good to go.
Now re-setup your phone.
Hard Bricked Note 4 Sprint
I have a hard Bricked note 4 from sprint that just landed in my possession. Phone appears dead but when I plug into the computer i get the Qualcomm driver not found. Wondering if anyone can point me to a solution. Thank you of course in aadvance.
gamethriller said:
I have a hard Bricked note 4 from sprint that just landed in my possession. Phone appears dead but when I plug into the computer i get the Qualcomm driver not found. Wondering if anyone can point me to a solution. Thank you of course in aadvance.
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If you can get into download mode (volume down, home button & power button at the same time) then go to this link, read the OP carefully, follow the instructions and and you should be ok.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3176288
jhill110 said:
If you can get into download mode (volume down, home button & power button at the same time) then go to this link, read the OP carefully, follow the instructions and and you should be ok.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3176288
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Ok guys Ive tried every post I can find on getting TWRP on my phone. I have the latest Odin3 v3.10.6.exe, the latest TWRP, twrp-2.8.7.0-trltespr.img.tar and tried, openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-trltespr.img.tar, I have followed the posts and pulled the usb, then the battery for 30 seconds. I have unchecked the auto reboot, left it checked, tried it in the AP and BL slots and I cant get a custom recovery to stick. Here is the stats on my phone, Im at my wits end with this any help or suggestions would be much grateful. Ive already bricked it with cf autoroot and reinstalled the stock rom. Im wondering if I shouldn't of let it auto activate? Does sprint have a kill mode now for TWRP?
Software Version, N910PVPU4COG5
HARDWARE VERSION N90P.O5
ANDROID VERSION 5.1.1
BASEBAND VERSION SAME AS SOFTWARE VERSION
KERNEL VERSION
3.10.40-530320
DPI!SWHE8820 #1
BUILD NUBMER
LMY47X.N910PVPU4COG5
SECURITY SOFTWARE VERSION
MDF V2.0 RELEASE 1
VPN V1.4 RELEASE 5.2
KNOX VERSION
KNOX 2.4.1
Where am I missing it???
jhill110 said:
If you can get into download mode (volume down, home button & power button at the same time) then go to this link, read the OP carefully, follow the instructions and and you should be ok.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=3176288
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No the phone won't get into anything or show anything. It's hard Bricked not soft bricked.
Johniex said:
Ok guys Ive tried every post I can find on getting TWRP on my phone. I have the latest Odin3 v3.10.6.exe, the latest TWRP, twrp-2.8.7.0-trltespr.img.tar and tried, openrecovery-twrp-2.8.5.0-trltespr.img.tar, I have followed the posts and pulled the usb, then the battery for 30 seconds. I have unchecked the auto reboot, left it checked, tried it in the AP and BL slots and I cant get a custom recovery to stick. Here is the stats on my phone, Im at my wits end with this any help or suggestions would be much grateful. Ive already bricked it with cf autoroot and reinstalled the stock rom. Im wondering if I shouldn't of let it auto activate? Does sprint have a kill mode now for TWRP?
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Ok, how exactly did you get to 5.1.1? OTA?

Rooted Elephone P8000 stucks at Boot Logo after OTA Update

Hi there,
The phone is rooted.
I've proceeded with the latest update today (~12mb size), don't remember the exact version.
It said it fixes some system bugs, etc.
After the update installed the phone won't load, stucks on the changing color logo.
Cannot access the recovery mode option in the boot menu (Vol+Power), says "no command", if press and hold Vol+ and Power again the phone restarts and enter the boot logo again.
Has anyone ideas how this can be fixed?
vagifn said:
Hi there,
The phone is rooted.
I've proceeded with the latest update today (~12mb size), don't remember the exact version.
It said it fixes some system bugs, etc.
After the update installed the phone won't load, stucks on the changing color logo.
Cannot access the recovery mode option in the boot menu (Vol+Power), says "no command", if press and hold Vol+ and Power again the phone restarts and enter the boot logo again.
Has anyone ideas how this can be fixed?
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See http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/help/boot-loop-ota-upgrade-t3246203.
Post #16 describes how get into recovery from the 'no command' screen, and my post #12 describes how I managed to get it flashed using the SP Flashtool.
(Note my point no,5 - all I needed to do is press 'Download' first, THEN attach the powered off phone.)
Good luck!
kevvyboy said:
See http://forum.xda-developers.com/elephone-p8000/help/boot-loop-ota-upgrade-t3246203.
Post #16 describes how get into recovery from the 'no command' screen, and my post #12 describes how I managed to get it flashed using the SP Flashtool.
(Note my point no,5 - all I needed to do is press 'Download' first, THEN attach the powered off phone.)
Good luck!
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Thanks a lot fot pointing this out.
Managed to get the recovery options menu.
However wiping the cache didn't help.
After doing the "root integrity check" got this:
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do you think this can be fixed w/o reflashing an entire rom?
Oooh. Brighter minds than mine might correct me, but I think the bootloop is only fixed with a ROM flash
kevvyboy said:
Oooh. Brighter minds than mine might correct me, but I think the bootloop is only fixed with a ROM flash
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Sad... anyway would you please direct me to where I can download the flash tool and stock ROM? Thanks.
kevvyboy said:
Oooh. Brighter minds than mine might correct me, but I think the bootloop is only fixed with a ROM flash
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Actually, what you need to do is format the data partition or write the empty data.img file over the data partition which in effect does the same thing. And the later one is also what happens when your download entire rom using sp flash.
pitrus- said:
Actually, what you need to do is format the data partition or write the empty data.img file over the data partition which in effect does the same thing. And the later one is also what happens when your download entire rom using sp flash.
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I've proceeded with "wipe data/factory reset" option - no effect...or are we talking about different things?
vagifn said:
I've proceeded with "wipe data/factory reset" option - no effect...or are we talking about different things?
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In that case you probably need to flash the system.img and maybe even the boot.img from the latest rom. Elephone really should stop sending out these broken OTAs...
pitrus- said:
In that case you probably need to flash the system.img and maybe even the boot.img from the latest rom. Elephone really should stop sending out these broken OTAs...
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I believe the case is that my phone is rooted and this is not the Elephone team's fault...anyways thanks for trying to help me.
vagifn said:
I believe the case is that my phone is rooted and this is not the Elephone team's fault...anyways thanks for trying to help me.
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You belive this b***** that feed you on official forum? OTA should work on any device software config.
ruonim said:
You belive this b***** that feed you on official forum? OTA should work on any device software config.
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I didn't read official forum. However you do loose your warranty if device is rooted, thus the device manufacturer owes you nothing. OTA worked fine before I rooted my device.
Btw, I got my phone back to life by re-flashing the entire ROM, just in case.
Hello my friend
vagifn said:
Hi there,
The phone is rooted.
I've proceeded with the latest update today (~12mb size), don't remember the exact version.
It said it fixes some system bugs, etc.
After the update installed the phone won't load, stucks on the changing color logo.
Cannot access the recovery mode option in the boot menu (Vol+Power), says "no command", if press and hold Vol+ and Power again the phone restarts and enter the boot logo again.
Has anyone ideas how this can be fixed?
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The only thing you need to do is reinstall the añl the system with spflashtool. Never and remember never you can update any android with a ota if you are a rooted user.
If you speak spanish you can search in the youtube channel AndroidMxL to ser how you can reinstall the original ROM on your android.
allianzcred said:
The only thing you need to do is reinstall the añl the system with spflashtool. Never and remember never you can update any android with a ota if you are a rooted user.
If you speak spanish you can search in the youtube channel AndroidMxL to ser how you can reinstall the original ROM on your android.
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Already did, thanks. Will never combine Root and OTA together again

Note 10+ SM-N975F/DS very very HARD BRICK --- Advice?

After years of flashing roms (and lurking here, especially DrKetan´s thread), I hard bricked my brand new SM-N975F. When I power it on, it goes to the screen that tells me the bootloader is unlocked, then to a welcome screen, and that is where it stays. (see pics).
I have tried the following:
1) All possible hardware combinations. (I tried at least 100 times all combinations between the keys): always the same.
2) Odin3 does not detect the phone in either screen.
3) Samsung Tool 300K does not detect the phone.
4) ADB does not detect the phone. (adb devices comes empty)
I am about to get a hammer and wreck the little guy, but I decided to ask you first.
Any ideas?
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i think if u post what firmware u was and what did u flashed or what u did ,,, its better that maybe someone can help
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carlitobahsoun said:
i think if u post what firmware u was and what did u flashed or what u did ,,, its better that maybe someone can help
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Thank you! I was on stock ROM (Q), with an unlocked bootloader. I was flashing TWRP for Android Q with Odin. It "Pass"ed, and when I rebooted it bricked. Tried every key combination, I can´t get into download mode and the phone is not recognized when connected to the laptop. Tried several cables, too.
dk1965 said:
Thank you! I was on stock ROM (Q), with an unlocked bootloader. I was flashing TWRP for Android Q with Odin. It "Pass"ed, and when I rebooted it bricked. Tried every key combination, I can´t get into download mode and the phone is not recognized when connected to the laptop. Tried several cables, too.
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i think ur fault was when u let it reboot / u must after odin twrp forced to reboot to custom twrp recovery and do as i think format data , well never root my samsung mobiles 3 years ago , i advice u to be cool + send private msg to dr ketan to get help OR if u have telegrams u can join many group and i know u will get help.
iam out of telegram 1 years ago too so i dont know any groups for n10+ .
try first dr ketan by pm him and wait till anyone read here and help
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you should put the phone in download mode and reflash stock from odin.
reboot [down+pwr] when the screen shut down immediately put the usb cable in the phone usb port (the other already in the port of the pc) keeping the vol down till enters in download mode.
you cannot flash just the twrp partition, you have to flash the disable verity check as well. otherwise the bootloader dont't allow the bootstrap as the integrity check fails.
follow the dr.ketan instructions (carefully).
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ziotom2 said:
you should put the phone in download mode and reflash stock from odin.
reboot [down+pwr] when the screen shut down immediately put the usb cable in the phone usb port (the other already in the port of the pc) keeping the vol down till enters in download mode.
you cannot flash just the twrp partition, you have to flash the disable verity check as well. otherwise the bootloader dont't allow the bootstrap as the integrity check fails.
follow the dr.ketan instructions (carefully).
Inviato dal mio SM-N975F utilizzando Tapatalk
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Thank you! I tried Dr Ketan´s instructions, but no matter how hard I try, I can´t get to the download mode. I followed your instructions but the phone does not go to download mode, it just shows the "bootloader modified" screen, then the other one. Odin (nor Samsung Tool 300K) do not recognize the phone at any time, not even for a second, so I can´t flash anything to it.
Sm-n975f hard brick - solved
I hard bricked my SMN975F by uploading the wrong TWRP. The bootloader was already unlocked, but the new TWRP for Q bricked it.
I solved it by sending the phone to a Samsung repair shop. It took them 24 hours (and about 70 dollars), but they were able to flash the bootloader, and the stock Q rom.
Moral of the story: if your Note 10+ is hard bricked, there is a solution. You can try the advice given to me above by these useful members, but if that fails do not toss the phone. Go to a Samsung service store, and they will be able to fix it. Thank you all for their help!
dk1965 said:
I hard bricked my SMN975F by uploading the wrong TWRP. The bootloader was already unlocked, but the new TWRP for Q bricked it.
I solved it by sending the phone to a Samsung repair shop. It took them 24 hours (and about 70 dollars), but they were able to flash the bootloader, and the stock Q rom.
Moral of the story: if your Note 10+ is hard bricked, there is a solution. You can try the advice given to me above by these useful members, but if that fails do not toss the phone. Go to a Samsung service store, and they will be able to fix it. Thank you all for their help!
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happy they solve it but let me be honest with u , in my country LEBANON middle east i KNOW and more knowledge than SAMSUNG'S guys inside , some small questions they wasent able to answer....so u are lucky guys that in ur country they are good knowledge to fix....
happy new year and keep enjoy ur n10+
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You f##ked it real good but not a hard brick as far as I'm aware. (I may be wrong)
Hard brick is only fixable with a new motherboard.
Well done on getting it sorted and that's great service from sammy
I know you said you tried 100 times, different combinations, by any chance was this - Press and hold the Volume Up + Bixby / Power buttons. - one of them? It should boot into recovery mode not download mode. I had a similar issue, I had to try and try until I was able to get into recovery, from there did wipe data/factory reset several time, and then select reboot to bootloader, then flash the latest firmware(since you probably wont know which booltloader you have on it). Also remember to used the recommended Odin by the XDA team.
Try following alternate way.
- Turn Off Phone, if unable to turn off, wait till battery drain and off itself.
- Press and hold the Volume up and the Power keys at the same time for 3-4 seconds.
- This will bring you to Recovery Screen.
- Use Volume Up and Down Button to Navigate and choose Reboot to bootloader by pressing the power button.
- You are now at Download Mode.
Note 10+ SM-N975F/DS very very HARD BRICK --- Advice?
Andrewtst said:
Try following alternate way.
- Turn Off Phone, if unable to turn off, wait till battery drain and off itself.
- Press and hold the Volume up and the Power keys at the same time for 3-4 seconds.
- This will bring you to Recovery Screen.
- Use Volume Up and Down Button to Navigate and choose Reboot to bootloader by pressing the power button.
- You are now at Download Mode.
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Thank you for your feedback. I had tried that, but the recovery screen did not come up. The method you suggest will work for most cases, but in my case I had screwed up the recovery itself by flashing the wrong TWRP.
Moral of the story: do not flash the wrong TWRP, because it may corrupt your recovery, and then getting to download mode is a lot more complicated.
exocetdj said:
You f##ked it real good but not a hard brick as far as I'm aware. (I may be wrong)
Hard brick is only fixable with a new motherboard.
Well done on getting it sorted and that's great service from sammy
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I agree with you, real good. It may not be a complete hard brick, as the repair guys did not open the phone nor changed the motherboard. Still, it was as bad as a soft brick can get....
ust buy a z3 and fix it lol
Samsung Smart Switch
As far as I know, Samsung Smart Switch is the only method to recover your phone. Download it on your pc. Launch the app and connect your phone. Choose to recover bricked phone.
I bricked about 8 different phones with the new A/B thing before I learned TWRP doesn't work and the fix was to flash the stock boot.img to both partitions with:
./fastboot flash boot --slot all <nameofboot.img>
Download the modded version of Odin. Here's a link to it in my Google Drive: https://drive.google.com/folderview?id=10F5bh4YmD0vAduSMfuqF7jQl4ho1s83a
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Did it work buddy?
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I have the same issue
Sm-n975f hard brick - solved
Guys I solved it. I pressed Volume down + Power, as soon as the screen turned off I quickly pressed Volume up +Volume down as I inserted the cable and voila! Download mode. Now I can reflash stock firmware
That was a very close call.
Plz delete
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vs|porkchop said:
Sm-n975f hard brick - solved
Guys I solved it. I pressed Volume down + Power, as soon as the screen turned off I quickly pressed Volume up +Volume down as I inserted the cable and voila! Download mode. Now I can reflash stock firmware
That was a very close call.
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YEAH you saved my ass!!!
Thank you wherever your are :victory:
God bless you :angel:

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