Unbrand my note 8 - T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Questions & Answers

So I purchase this note 8 5 months ago it is a Tmobile Note 8. I recently updated to the latest security patch. I came across this unbrand tutorial and downloaded the patched Odin, XAA rom, BL,CSC, AP. While I try to flash my note 8 in download mode Odin just start and end in a few seconds. Nothing happening in my phone. No error code either.
So is it not possible to flash unbranded firmware now due to locked bootloader? I saw article that saying flashing carrier unlocked firmware will brick the phone.

Jia XL said:
So I purchase this note 8 5 months ago it is a Tmobile Note 8. I recently updated to the latest security patch. I came across this unbrand tutorial and downloaded the patched Odin, XAA rom, BL,CSC, AP. While I try to flash my note 8 in download mode Odin just start and end in a few seconds. Nothing happening in my phone. No error code either.
So is it not possible to flash unbranded firmware now due to locked bootloader? I saw article that saying flashing carrier unlocked firmware will brick the phone.
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Jia XL said:
So I purchase this note 8 5 months ago it is a Tmobile Note 8. I recently updated to the latest security patch. I came across this unbrand tutorial and downloaded the patched Odin, XAA rom, BL,CSC, AP. While I try to flash my note 8 in download mode Odin just start and end in a few seconds. Nothing happening in my phone. No error code either.
So is it not possible to flash unbranded firmware now due to locked bootloader? I saw article that saying flashing carrier unlocked firmware will brick the phone.
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1. You need patched Odin
2. PC needs recent Samsung USB drivers
3. Check the downloaded file's integrity (for corruption)
XAA can be flashed to any SD model. I used CSA1 on mine, but currently using TMO fw. Phones with locked loaders will generally accept signed packages.

Ace42 said:
1. You need patched Odin
2. PC needs recent Samsung USB drivers
3. Check the downloaded file's integrity (for corruption)
XAA can be flashed to any SD model. I used CSA1 on mine, but currently using TMO fw. Phones with locked loaders will generally accept signed packages.
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Do you know l what is the version of patched odin? I used the Prince's odin 3.1 version but it fail.

Jia XL said:
Do you know l what is the version of patched odin? I used the Prince's odin 3.1 version but it fail.
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That's the one. 3.13.1_3B. When does the process fail?

Ace42 said:
That's the one. 3.13.1_3B. When does the process fail?
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Assuming I have the right firmware, ap, black, CSC, and my phone in download mode, when I press start in Odin nothing happen on my phone nor the progress bar in odin. No error code for odin as well. It says something like fail to execute.

Ace42 said:
That's the one. 3.13.1_3B. When does the process fail?
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Alright I might download the 3.13.1_3B and try now. Does using home CSC affect the flags because I dont want to wipe my drive yet. I was hoping pie update will kinda fix what might be mess up during the flash

Jia XL said:
Assuming I have the right firmware, ap, black, CSC, and my phone in download mode, when I press start in Odin nothing happen on my phone nor the progress bar in odin. No error code for odin as well. It says something like fail to execute.
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Did it detect your phone? Normal Odin won't work for conversions.
Jia XL said:
Alright I might download the 3.13.1_3B and try now. Does using home CSC affect the flags because I dont want to wipe my drive yet. I was hoping pie update will kinda fix what might be mess up during the flash
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DON'T use home csc unless you're flashing the same carrier fw (tmo -> tmo). You need the other one (oym). And yeah, it'll erase everything.

Ace42 said:
Did it detect your phone? Normal Odin won't work for conversions.
DON'T use home csc unless you're flashing the same carrier fw (tmo -> tmo). You need the other one (oym). And yeah, it'll erase everything.
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I will have to wipe everything then. Another dumb question, is there anyway to backup the phone? I used to own a note 3 and it does through kies. Does note 8 backup through kies as well.

Ace42 said:
Did it detect your phone? Normal Odin won't work for conversions.
DON'T use home csc unless you're flashing the same carrier fw (tmo -> tmo). You need the other one (oym). And yeah, it'll erase everything.
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Okay so i back up my phone and downlaod latest patch odin and use a the CSC OYM but the odin say all threads complete (succeed 0/ failed 1).

Ace42 said:
Did it detect your phone? Normal Odin won't work for conversions.
DON'T use home csc unless you're flashing the same carrier fw (tmo -> tmo). You need the other one (oym). And yeah, it'll erase everything.
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Okay so i boot into recovery and factory reset the phone and boot into download mode still give me Succeed 0/ Failed 1 error.

Jia XL said:
I will have to wipe everything then. Another dumb question, is there anyway to backup the phone? I used to own a note 3 and it does through kies. Does note 8 backup through kies as well.
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Before wiping anything manually unlink your Google account (frp) and Samsung account. You can backup most things with Smart Switch. Some apps or fames store files in /root/Android/. No clue about Kies, never tried it.
Jia XL said:
Okay so i back up my phone and downlaod latest patch odin and use a the CSC OYM but the odin say all threads complete (succeed 0/ failed 1).
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Something isn't right. Did you install the current Samsung drivers? You also need to fill everything (AP, BL, etc).
Edit: Try another USB port. Preferably USB2. Also check the archive you downloaded in 7zip, it might be corrupted.

Ace42 said:
Did it detect your phone? Normal Odin won't work for conversions.
DON'T use home csc unless you're flashing the same carrier fw (tmo -> tmo). You need the other one (oym). And yeah, it'll erase everything.
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Ace42 said:
Before wiping anything manually unlink your Google account (frp) and Samsung account. You can backup most things with Smart Switch. Some apps or fames store files in /root/Android/. No clue about Kies, never tried it.
Something isn't right. Did you install the current Samsung drivers? You also need to fill everything (AP, BL, etc).
Edit: Try another USB port. Preferably USB2. Also check the archive you downloaded in 7zip, it might be corrupted.
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Sadly all the usb port on my laptop is usb 3. I download the firmware from Samfirm twice, tried it both didnt work now checking it with 7zip as im typing.
Alright 7zip says no errors.
Just to clarify, the I have bootloader v5 does that inhibit my ability to flash unbranded firmware?
I have RMVP provisioned and RMVP fuse blown on the download screen and Qualcomm secure boot on, i dont know if it matter to the flash. I have read some thread windows 10 might be one of the reason it fails. I dont know. I might start from removing my google account and try.

Jia XL said:
Sadly all the usb port on my laptop is usb 3. I download the firmware from Samfirm twice, tried it both didnt work now checking it with 7zip as im typing.
Alright 7zip says no errors.
Just to clarify, the I have bootloader v5 does that inhibit my ability to flash unbranded firmware?
I have RMVP provisioned and RMVP fuse blown on the download screen and Qualcomm secure boot on, i dont know if it matter to the flash. I have read some thread windows 10 might be one of the reason it fails. I dont know. I might start from removing my google account and try.
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You need to get to a USB2 port. None of my Type C phones function correctly when plugged into the USB3 port.
Downgrading BL isn't possible, but you can switch to a fw with the same BL version. My N8 was on the Sept patch (TMB) before I moved to CRL2. Windows 10 can cause conflicts on some setups. I'm an insider so using a test build of W10, not the normal one.
The reason you should remove the account is just to avoid placing a Google lock on your own phone.

Jia XL said:
So I purchase this note 8 5 months ago it is a Tmobile Note 8. I recently updated to the latest security patch. I came across this unbrand tutorial and downloaded the patched Odin, XAA rom, BL,CSC, AP. While I try to flash my note 8 in download mode Odin just start and end in a few seconds. Nothing happening in my phone. No error code either.
So is it not possible to flash unbranded firmware now due to locked bootloader? I saw article that saying flashing carrier unlocked firmware will brick the phone.
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- To flash an unbranded firmware (U1) download this patched Odin https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=890129502657595813
- Then you can go from CRL1 to CRL2 flashing this firmware through Odin https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603907794 take a backup using Smart Switch, you can keep it in your sdcard, don´t forget to enable USB debugging in developer options, go to recovery manually or use adb reboot recovery to be sure that pc is detecting device properly, format data and reboot to bootloader (according recovery stock menu) and flash the files using CSC_OYM (you need to format your actual CSC).
- Till here is done and you´ll receive an OTA notification to update to the latest Oreo CSA1 (aproximately 46MB) but if you want to go to Pie betas don´t update it and download this zip and flash it in recovery https://androidfilehost.com/?fid=11410963190603909037
- And this is the latest Pie beta update available for unbranded Note8 https://firmware.science/download?url=00000/0000/SS-N950U1UEU5ZSAB-to-EU5ZSBB-UP

Ace42 said:
You need to get to a USB2 port. None of my Type C phones function correctly when plugged into the USB3 port.
Downgrading BL isn't possible, but you can switch to a fw with the same BL version. My N8 was on the Sept patch (TMB) before I moved to CRL2. Windows 10 can cause conflicts on some setups. I'm an insider so using a test build of W10, not the normal one.
The reason you should remove the account is just to avoid placing a Google lock on your own phone.
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THANK YOU! I tried again with another computer with USB 2.0 it work perfectly today Have a great day.

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[Q] HELP ME UNBRICK PLEASE. I have been trying for over 6 hours & Nothing.

HELP, i've downloaded countless versions of the Stock recovery MD5 file and none are working to unbrick my Verizon galaxy S4 Firmware ver:*VRUAME7 (came stock with this firmware when purchased) and nothing is working. I was trying to install the recovery files from "sxtpdevelopers"
After successfully rooting using the microSD card method, I stupidly installed GooIM and then tried to install twrp.. I forgot that this version of firmware didn't have the bootloader unlocked yet and when the I booted into recovery it took me straight to " firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." *I already tried KIES recovery but it asks for serial number. THERE NO DAMN serial numbers anywhere on the phone, battery, or box that work. (including IMEI)
I then figured DOWNLOAD MODE worked so let me flash the stock odin file but I keep getting a FAIL installation every time.
FYI; I'm using parallels for mac and windows 8 to run odin. all the com ports are ok and I know there isn't a connection problem.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS.*
galannyc said:
HELP, i've downloaded countless versions of the Stock recovery MD5 file and none are working to unbrick my Verizon galaxy S4 Firmware ver:*VRUAME7 (came stock with this firmware when purchased) and nothing is working. I was trying to install the recovery files from "sxtpdevelopers"
After successfully rooting using the microSD card method, I stupidly installed GooIM and then tried installing twrp.. I forgot that this version of firmware didn't have the bootloader unlocked yet and when the I booted into recovery it took me straight to " firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." *I already tried KIES recovery but it asks for serial number. THERE NO DAMN serial numbers anywhere on the phone, battery, or box that work. (including IMEI)
I then figured DOWNLOAD MODE worked so let me flash the stock odin file but I keep getting a FAIL installation every time.
FYI; I'm using parallels for mac and windows 8 to run odin. all the com ports are ok and I know there isn't a connection problem.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS.*
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Yeah download mode IS the bootloader that is locked... sorry buddy but you either turn it in hoping they don't notice your screw up or use it as a paperweight
Sent from my SCH-I545 using xda app-developers app
galannyc said:
HELP, i've downloaded countless versions of the Stock recovery MD5 file and none are working to unbrick my Verizon galaxy S4 Firmware ver:*VRUAME7 (came stock with this firmware when purchased) and nothing is working. I was trying to install the recovery files from "sxtpdevelopers"
After successfully rooting using the microSD card method, I stupidly installed GooIM and then tried to install twrp.. I forgot that this version of firmware didn't have the bootloader unlocked yet and when the I booted into recovery it took me straight to " firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again." *I already tried KIES recovery but it asks for serial number. THERE NO DAMN serial numbers anywhere on the phone, battery, or box that work. (including IMEI)
I then figured DOWNLOAD MODE worked so let me flash the stock odin file but I keep getting a FAIL installation every time.
FYI; I'm using parallels for mac and windows 8 to run odin. all the com ports are ok and I know there isn't a connection problem.
Any help would be appreciated. THANKS.*
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i brick mine two days ago and i had the same problem trying to restore it bak, i went to this site "droidviews(dot)com/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/comment-page-4/" and i scroll down to where it said "Where to Download the Firmware for Galaxy S4?" right below that you should see SCH-I545 and it also have a Note to it, download that zip file "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" and unzip it and u should be able to restore it bak to stock on Odin.
shadowshin said:
i brick mine two days ago and i had the same problem trying to restore it bak, i went to this site "droidviews(dot)com/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/comment-page-4/" and i scroll down to where it said "Where to Download the Firmware for Galaxy S4?" right below that you should see SCH-I545 and it also have a Note to it, download that zip file "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" and unzip it and u should be able to restore it bak to stock on Odin.
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THANK YOU SO MUCH!.. The funny thing is I had downloaded "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" already in my trials and tribulations. Probably the one I downloaded was corrupt because this one installed with a breeze. The one located on that site worked instantly. Now if we can just get that bootloader unlocked. I wish was a programming genius sometimes, I would unlock it; then take that ransom and donate it. Thanks again
Just wanted to say thanks. I was able to use that link + Odin3 to get my friend's Verizon Galaxy S4 back to normal. Best Buy and a Samsung rep at the store were unable to handle this lol
shadowshin said:
i brick mine two days ago and i had the same problem trying to restore it bak, i went to this site "droidviews(dot)com/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/comment-page-4/" and i scroll down to where it said "where to download the firmware for galaxy s4?" right below that you should see sch-i545 and it also have a note to it, download that zip file "sch-i545_vzw_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" and unzip it and u should be able to restore it bak to stock on odin.
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oh my god ur a life saver
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Just a quick question, when installing that zip with ODIN, do you just use PDA?
Stijntje09 said:
Just a quick question, when installing that zip with ODIN, do you just use PDA?
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Yes. Make sure that auto reboot and reset time are checked. Load the zip/tar using PDA and let Odin do its thing.
thank it work with odin
shadowshin said:
i brick mine two days ago and i had the same problem trying to restore it bak, i went to this site "droidviews(dot)com/how-to-install-latest-official-firmware-on-samsung-galaxy-s4-all-models/comment-page-4/" and i scroll down to where it said "Where to Download the Firmware for Galaxy S4?" right below that you should see SCH-I545 and it also have a Note to it, download that zip file "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20130613171315_24s13crny1_fac.zip" and unzip it and u should be able to restore it bak to stock on Odin.
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I brick my verizon galaxy nexus and now thank to this im working agains thank

Am i hard bricked?

Am I hard bricked?
I accidently tried flashing the wrong rom onto my phone.
Now it says to use samsung emergency recovery, which doesnt work.
I lost the paper that had all the info about my phone on it..
Ive tried using ODIN to flash multiple different stock roms for the g925a and it always says FAIL.
Ive tried not flashing the boot loader.
Ive tried using the appropriate PIT
Tried different cables and usb ports as well.
edit: the phone was encrypted and had the reactivation lock on as well
Thanks for any replies
Hello,
Where can you boot ? Normal - Download - Recovery
Which PIT file have you flashed to your device ?
What was the ROM you flashed on your device ?
Where does Odin fails while flashing ?
iDroid27210 said:
Hello,
Where can you boot ? Normal - Download - Recovery
Which PIT file have you flashed to your device ?
What was the ROM you flashed on your device ?
Where does Odin fails while flashing ?
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ODIN mode only
ZEROLTE_USA_ATT - Tried with, and without
OE2, OF3, OCE, OJ9,BOI2 stock i have tried them all to no avail
Sadly I dont know what ROM was originally on the phone, I lost that paper with the info..
Odin will fail at different files, like sboot and others. Ive tried flashing with BL and without.
Thank you
c19o said:
ODIN mode only
ZEROLTE_USA_ATT - Tried with, and without
OE2, OF3, OCE, OJ9,BOI2 stock i have tried them all to no avail
Sadly I dont know what ROM was originally on the phone, I lost that paper with the info..
Odin will fail at different files, like sboot and others. Ive tried flashing with BL and without.
Thank you
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Oh, you have got the phone like that?
Mm... Use SamFirm to download a full-wipe firmware (binary nature ticked).
Flash firmware with your PIT with Repart and Nand Erase All ticked in Odin
iDroid27210 said:
Oh, you have got the phone like that?
Mm... Use SamFirm to download a full-wipe firmware (binary nature ticked).
Flash firmware with your PIT with Repart and Nand Erase All ticked in Odin
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I tried flashing all of those stock firmwares above after it bricked and none seem to work.
Your program says "could not fetch info"
Im guessing I just havent got the right firmware to flash and I dont know what to use because I lost that paper with all the phones info.
What's your model and country ?
Have you put infos about device on SamFirm ?
iDroid27210 said:
What's your model and country ?
Have you put infos about device on SamFirm ?
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SM-G925A bought in the US from the carrier "ATT".
Yes I tried SamFirm, it doesnt work for me. Unless I got the country code wrong.
Oh... If you have the AT&T version there's only the AT&T version.
Put "ATT" for the region.
iDroid27210 said:
Oh... If you have the AT&T version there's only the AT&T version.
Put "ATT" for the region.
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I am using SM-G925A and ATT.
Could not fetch info
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You can boot into download mode on the phone?
Holding the volume down and power button at the same time? If so..
Use kies air, it will say that the phone is unsupported but still navigate to emergency firmware upgrade and put in the device model and S/N number located on the back of the phone or on the box, hope this works for you
Jigsaw350 said:
You can boot into download mode on the phone?
Holding the volume down and power button at the same time? If so..
Use kies air, it will say that the phone is unsupported but still navigate to emergency firmware upgrade and put in the device model and S/N number located on the back of the phone or on the box, hope this works for you
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I appreciate the help, but Ive tried that, and Smart Switch too. Just gives me an error after entering the serial number.

Official PJ2 Stock Firmware

This Firmware is taken right from the SamFirm Tool so its as Official as it can be
WARNING, ONCE YOU TAKE THE PJ2 UPDATE, YOU CANNOT ROLL BACK TO ANY OLDER FIRMWARE!!
How to Install:
Download and Install Samsung Drivers
Download the Firmware below and Unzip
PrinceCosmy Odin 3.12 Here and Unzip
Place appropriate files in Odin: BL, AP, CP, CSC or Home_CSC
CSC will full wipe partitions to factory reset, Home_CSC flashes firmware but preserves user data
Click Start to start the process
First boot may take awhile so be patient!
In rare events of issues with incomplete firmware installations, you may need to try a different USB cable.
Download Link: G930PVPS4APJ2
colin0998 said:
This Firmware is taken right from the SamFirm Tool so its as Official as it can be
WARNING, ONCE YOU TAKE THE PJ2 UPDATE, YOU CANNOT ROLL BACK TO ANY OLDER FIRMWARE!!
How to Install:
Download and Install Samsung Drivers
Download the Firmware below and Unzip
PrinceCosmy Odin 3.12 Here and Unzip
Place appropriate files in Odin: BL, AP, CP, CSC or Home_CSC
CSC will full wipe partitions to factory reset, Home_CSC flashes firmware but preserves user data
Click Start to start the process
First boot may take awhile so be patient!
In rare events of issues with incomplete firmware installations, you may need to try a different USB cable.
Download Link: G930PVPS4APJ2
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What exactly do you mean when you say you can't roll back after taking PJ2? Do you mean that I wouldnt be able to flash earlier versions with odin, even if i wipe the phone?
TheChap said:
What exactly do you mean when you say you can't roll back after taking PJ2? Do you mean that I wouldnt be able to flash earlier versions with odin, even if i wipe the phone?
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PJ2 uses Bootloader 4 so you can only flash firmware that uses that Bootloader. Like the Latest Version of the G930U can be flashed.
So you wouldn't be able to flash earlier ones correct even if you wipe
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colin0998 said:
PJ2 uses Bootloader 4 so you can only flash firmware that uses that Bootloader. Like the Latest Version of the G930U can be flashed.
So you wouldn't be able to flash earlier ones correct even if you wipe
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Ok thanks!
TheChap said:
What exactly do you mean when you say you can't roll back after taking PJ2? Do you mean that I wouldnt be able to flash earlier versions with odin, even if i wipe the phone?
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I can confirm this, I was stock and took the pj2 update. Decided to tinker with an eng boot loader and it went south. Wasn't able to odin and previous versions and ended up going to sprint for them to flash pj2. Now we have pj2 to download ( thanks @colin0998 ) so, onward with more tinkering.
Please bold and highlight the difference between CSC and Home CSC. I accidentally read past it (at my own fault) and reset my device. I understand that this is my own doing but please do something to draw attention towards it so others dont make the same mistake.
eisawi99 said:
Please bold and highlight the difference between CSC and Home CSC. I accidentally read past it (at my own fault) and reset my device. I understand that this is my own doing but please do something to draw attention towards it so others dont make the same mistake.
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Will do right now. Thanks
I know everybody hates sammobile.com, but PJ2 is up on there now as well:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/download/109925/G930PVPS4APJ2_G930PSPT4APJ2_SPR/
can u upload only home csc ?
please
Has this rom been rooted and if so, where?
Thank you.
I needed this badly. I had rooted my s7 with the engineering boot loader and it decided that it would not participate in the carrier network AND reboot at will. Then it decided to spin on the LTE Full Speed splash screen until the battery drained. I did have root over adb and it did work, but something went sideways. I will skin this cat but the day is not today.
One thing to note: The Odin supplied in the download link did not work for me. It would start and then exit very quickly with some unidentified unicode dialog box. I had to go and find another copy of Odin 3.12 from elsewhere which did work.
I'm back to stock and everything is more or less calm with the exception of the sprint and samsung bloatware. I mean, seriously, why are one or more shopping apps in the priv-app install anyway?
:good:
Has anyone been able to root this firmware yet?
custom
i installed the eng root also and went back to this one but it still says custom..any suggestions? thanks
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bacardi2001 said:
i installed the eng root also and went back to this one but it still says custom..any suggestions? Thanks
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disregard had to wait for reboot
I cant get any cellphone signal on the device after flashing this... What should I do?
EDIT: It says "Invalid SIM Card".
hiperim said:
I cant get any cellphone signal on the device after flashing this... What should I do?
EDIT: It says "Invalid SIM Card".
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Are you using the right Sprint SIM card? Using the wrong model one can cause that
colin0998 said:
Are you using the right Sprint SIM card? Using the wrong model one can cause that
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Im not using Sprint SIM card. I dont live in the US, and was able to use my SIM card normally before flashing this.
If I flash the 930U compatible with bootloader 4, will I get cellphone signal?
hiperim said:
Im not using Sprint SIM card. I dont live in the US, and was able to use my SIM card normally before flashing this.
If I flash the 930U compatible with bootloader 4, will I get cellphone signal?
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Were you originally on 930U before flashing PJ2? If so, was your S7 already unlocked or did you have it unlocked?
colin0998 said:
Were you originally on 930U before flashing PJ2? If so, was your S7 already unlocked or did you have it unlocked?
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I bought an unlocked sprint cellphone on ebay and shipped it to Brazil. It came with sprint rom, and i flashed 930U PEH.
After that, I tried flashing 930P PF2, without success.
Then I tried flashing 930U PEH again, still no success.
Then I flashed this PJ2, it booted normally, but no more cellphone signal.
hiperim said:
I bought an unlocked sprint cellphone on ebay and shipped it to Brazil. It came with sprint rom, and i flashed 930U PEH.
After that, I tried flashing 930P PF2, without success.
Then I tried flashing 930U PEH again, still no success.
Then I flashed this PJ2, it booted normally, but no more cellphone signal.
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You probably lost your unlock during all of that. This has happened to me before. I had an unlock done on 930P then went to 930U and the unlock was still there. But once i went back to 930P I had lost the unlock so had to have it done again.
You might be in the same situation where after all of those flashes back and forth it became locked again. Suggestion is to install 930P PJ2, root it, then use an unlock service. Once done it will be unlocked. You can install 930U if you want afterwards if you do not want the Sprint bloat.
colin0998 said:
You probably lost your unlock during all of that. This has happened to me before. I had an unlock done on 930P then went to 930U and the unlock was still there. But once i went back to 930P I had lost the unlock so had to have it done again.
You might be in the same situation where after all of those flashes back and forth it became locked again. Suggestion is to install 930P PJ2, root it, then use an unlock service. Once done it will be unlocked. You can install 930U if you want afterwards if you do not want the Sprint bloat.
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Wich rooting method you suggest? And wich unlock service?
Thank you in advance.

3 most recent odin flashable bootloaders and modems For S5 G900T&T3 From 12/16 - 4/17

3 most recent odin flashable bootloaders and modems For S5 G900T&T3 From 12/16 - 4/17
These were created from the stock roms and tested on my g900T using odin 3.11.2
So,if you want to update your bootloader and modem without having to flash the stock rom,then these are what you need.
Instructions:
Turn off your phone completely and manually boot into download mode.
Open odin 3.11.2,then plug your phone into your usb,and make sure odin sees it.
Load the bootloader into the BL tab of odin.
Load the modem into the CP tab of odin,and check the reboot
Hit start.....
The G900T will NOT work with the G900T3,If you need the G900T3 files,please download the right ones,towards the bottom of the page
As always,flashing is risky,so i am not responsible if you blow up your device..
G900TUVS1GPK3 Modem --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862710896
G900TUVS1GPK3 Bootloader --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862710897
G900TUVS1GQA2 Modem --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298939131
G900TUVS1GQA2 Bootloader --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298939132
G900TUVU1GQC2 Modem --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120722406
G900TUVU1GQC2 Bootloader --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=529152257862717494
(G900T3 ONLY) G900T3_GPK3_Bootloader--> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=745425885120743020
(G900T3 ONLY) G900T3_GPK3_modem--> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=889764386195910331
(G900T3 ONLY) G900T3_GQC2 Bootloader--> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=817550096634777324
(G900T3 ONLY) G900T3_GQC2 Modem --> https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298962831
Here is the link to the Full TMB-G900TUVU1GQC2 stock rom.Extract the zip and load the md5 in CP tab of odin.
https://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=673368273298945491
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Good work Bro
Thanks
X_Mojahed said:
Good work Bro
Thanks
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your welcome,glad you made use of them..
Thanks for this, i needed a way to update those without going the long way.
Jhfreeze said:
Thanks for this, i needed a way to update those without going the long way.
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NP,i updated the long way,then decided to learn how to create these.Of course,i tested them on my own device first.If any newer ones come out,i'll make those and post them here also. Thanks
Are these from stock marshmallow roms?
SuperBrolySSJ said:
Are these from stock marshmallow roms?
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Yes they are,all marshmallow.....
This is driving me nuts...I'm following the instructions. Odin is recognizing modem and my phone...but when I hit "start" it's giving me a "fail" message immediately after "now writing...please wait about 2 minutes" I've tried 3 USB ports and 3 cords. I have a 5.1.1 modem and can't flash to 7.x unless I update my modem to MM. I have no idea what to do.
DickyG said:
This is driving me nuts...I'm following the instructions. Odin is recognizing modem and my phone...but when I hit "start" it's giving me a "fail" message immediately after "now writing...please wait about 2 minutes" I've tried 3 USB ports and 3 cords. I have a 5.1.1 modem and can't flash to 7.x unless I update my modem to MM. I have no idea what to do.
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Your using the G900T right??Are you running a custom rom?Try downloading the file again.Also,what odin version are you using?
bobbylo said:
Your using the G900T right??Are you running a custom rom?Try downloading the file again.Also,what odin version are you using?
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Yes...G900T...currently running CM13.0 but would like to upgrade to one of the Nougat ROM's. My Odin version is 3.11.1...I know you call for 3.11.2...I'll download it if you think it will really make a difference.
Thanks...
DickyG said:
Yes...G900T...currently running CM13.0 but would like to upgrade to one of the Nougat ROM's. My Odin version is 3.11.1...I know you call for 3.11.2...I'll download it if you think it will really make a difference.
Thanks...
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Yeah,try using Odin 3.11.2...Also,try turning the phone off,remove the battery for a minute,then boot into download mode.Also,are your USB drivers up to date on your computer?...If you can't get it to work still,you may have to flash the latest stock rom to get the modem and boot update,then just reflash TWRP,and restore your backup...
bobbylo said:
Yeah,try using Odin 3.11.2...Also,try turning the phone off,remove the battery for a minute,then boot into download mode.Also,are your USB drivers up to date on your computer?...If you can't get it to work still,you may have to flash the latest stock rom to get the modem and boot update,then just reflash TWRP,and restore your backup...
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For some reason or another, Norton is kicking 3.11.2 off my computer...but I've even tried a newer version...3.12.3...still didn't work. I always do a battery pull before flashing and (according to Windows) my USB drivers are current. I thought about flashing a stock rom but that requires Odin and if I can't flash a modem, I certainly can't flash a ROM. Geez...the phone gods hate me!
DickyG said:
For some reason or another, Norton is kicking 3.11.2 off my computer...but I've even tried a newer version...3.12.3...still didn't work. I always do a battery pull before flashing and (according to Windows) my USB drivers are current. I thought about flashing a stock rom but that requires Odin and if I can't flash a modem, I certainly can't flash a ROM. Geez...the phone gods hate me!
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Get rid of Norton,uninstall it...Its got to be norton....No one else has had a problem flashing these files...try uninstalling norton,then try again..Got to be something on your computer..What windows are you using?
bobbylo said:
Get rid of Norton,uninstall it...Its got to be norton....No one else has had a problem flashing these files...try uninstalling norton,then try again..Got to be something on your computer..What windows are you using?
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Well, I tried disabling Norton...same result. Using Windows 10. The computer is new...Christmas present...but that doesn't mean its foolproof. Tomorrow I'm gonna download Odin and a couple modem files to my wife's laptop and try again. I think your instructions are fine...I've used every port and every USB cord I can find...maybe my computer has some sort of glitch...who knows.
DickyG said:
Well, I tried disabling Norton...same result. Using Windows 10. The computer is new...Christmas present...but that doesn't mean its foolproof. Tomorrow I'm gonna download Odin and a couple modem files to my wife's laptop and try again. I think your instructions are fine...I've used every port and every USB cord I can find...maybe my computer has some sort of glitch...who knows.
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Well,can't speak for windows 10. don't like anything past windows 7. I run a dual boot windowsXP-windows 7 PC,I use the windows 7 to do all flashing.What OS is your wife's laptop? Let me know how it turns out.
bobbylo said:
Well,can't speak for windows 10. don't like anything past windows 7. I run a dual boot windowsXP-windows 7 PC,I use the windows 7 to do all flashing.What OS is your wife's laptop? Let me know how it turns out.
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Failed again...tried on wife's laptop (windows 8.1)...made sure to use 3.11.2 and Samsung USB cord...recognized phone and failed as it always does...right after "writing...wait 2 minutes". Got to be a glitch in my phone somewhere and I don't think I want to go through the aggravation of doing a complete system wipe. I do have an old Dell desktop running XP in the closet...maybe I'll break it out and try it...but like I said, I think it's my phone. Thanks for all your help.
DickyG said:
Failed again...tried on wife's laptop (windows 8.1)...made sure to use 3.11.2 and Samsung USB cord...recognized phone and failed as it always does...right after "writing...wait 2 minutes". Got to be a glitch in my phone somewhere and I don't think I want to go through the aggravation of doing a complete system wipe. I do have an old Dell desktop running XP in the closet...maybe I'll break it out and try it...but like I said, I think it's my phone. Thanks for all your help.
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I find it hard to believe its your phone...i don't think windows XP will work,Tryed it once,and its just too old of a operating system...If you know someone with a windows 7 computer,you can try that..Mine always works find when i boot into windows 7 and flash.Its very possible its those newer windows versions that are doing it..But i can't say for sure.Good luck with it,and let me know how it turns out.
You did try with all the modems and bootloaders i posted here,right?
bobbylo said:
I find it hard to believe its your phone...i don't think windows XP will work,Tryed it once,and its just too old of a operating system...If you know someone with a windows 7 computer,you can try that..Mine always works find when i boot into windows 7 and flash.Its very possible its those newer windows versions that are doing it..But i can't say for sure.Good luck with it,and let me know how it turns out.
You did try with all the modems and bootloaders i posted here,right?
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I've let this sit for a few days and am pretty much out of options. I've used every port on my Windows10 desktop and wife's Windows 8.1 laptop...multiple Samsung cords (including the original one), multiple Odin versions, every posted modem. Windows says my drivers are up to date and Odin recognizes my phone every time. The only thing I can think of is that somehow my phone has developed a glitch..doesn't seem logical because it is working fine...but who knows. Have even tried to flash with Norton disabled, bluetooth disabled..and who knows what else. Not even thinking of trying to flash back to stock since I can't even flash a modem. But what about bootloaders? Have not tried to flash the comparable bootloader because I don't see how that effects the modem..but what do you think?
DickyG said:
I've let this sit for a few days and am pretty much out of options. I've used every port on my Windows10 desktop and wife's Windows 8.1 laptop...multiple Samsung cords (including the original one), multiple Odin versions, every posted modem. Windows says my drivers are up to date and Odin recognizes my phone every time. The only thing I can think of is that somehow my phone has developed a glitch..doesn't seem logical because it is working fine...but who knows. Have even tried to flash with Norton disabled, bluetooth disabled..and who knows what else. Not even thinking of trying to flash back to stock since I can't even flash a modem. But what about bootloaders? Have not tried to flash the comparable bootloader because I don't see how that effects the modem..but what do you think?
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Yeah,What bootloader are you running?
bobbylo said:
Yeah,What bootloader are you running?
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FOG6...same as the modem...came with the phone...supports 5.1.1. Haven't tried to flash the comparable bootloader yet because: 1. I never thought about it and 2. I figured if Odin didn't let me flash a modem, probably wouldn't let me flash a bootloader either.

S9+ One UI manual update questions

Hi!,
I have an S9+ duos version and still have to received the androp p update. Actually I've never received any update since i bought the phone last Year June.
I would like to know what should I check for if im downloading the os and installing it through odin.
Will installing theough odin trip knox?
Can the knox counter be untripped?
Please help guys. New to the whole thing (obviously ?)
flashing stock ROM using odin will not trip knox
make sure to flash the ROM for the same model
Stock Firmware Help
I've downloaded an android 9 firmware before it came to my phone model (SM-G965F/DS) and flashed it. When I check under Software Update in settings it says "Your current software version isn't supported visit a service center".
Is there a way to go back to the factory firmware it came with through smart switch or.... how do i find the correct firmware to flash with odin? Because i dont have any version details from before...
Please help!
breakneck001 said:
I've downloaded an android 9 firmware before it came to my phone model (SM-G965F/DS) and flashed it. When I check under Software Update in settings it says "Your current software version isn't supported visit a service center".
Is there a way to go back to the factory firmware it came with through smart switch or.... how do i find the correct firmware to flash with odin? Because i dont have any version details from before...
Please help!
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I believe as long as you do a full clean flash, the software update will function normally. By full clean flash I mean flashing the CSC and not HOME_CSC, and flashing userdata if that was included in your firmware, although I'm not sure if that part affects this or not. But the CSC, which will wipe your data by the way, should set everything straight I believe. It has worked for me.
YrrchSebor said:
I believe as long as you do a full clean flash, the software update will function normally. By full clean flash I mean flashing the CSC and not HOME_CSC, and flashing userdata if that was included in your firmware, although I'm not sure if that part affects this or not. But the CSC, which will wipe your data by the way, should set everything straight I believe. It has worked for me.
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Sorry im not familiar on how to do it. Can you pks please let me know how that is done?
breakneck001 said:
Sorry im not familiar on how to do it. Can you pks please let me know how that is done?
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Oh, you said you flashed the firmware package, so did it have four or five different files inside the package, like AP, BL, CSC etc? You put each file in the respective slot in Odin, and instead of using HOME_CSC, use CSC, which will wipe your data but it will line up the customer code with the firmware so that updates should work as normal.
YrrchSebor said:
Oh, you said you flashed the firmware package, so did it have four or five different files inside the package, like AP, BL, CSC etc? You put each file in the respective slot in Odin, and instead of using HOME_CSC, use CSC, which will wipe your data but it will line up the customer code with the firmware so that updates should work as normal.
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Oh ok. Thank you so much! Will try it out and update. :good:
YrrchSebor said:
Oh, you said you flashed the firmware package, so did it have four or five different files inside the package, like AP, BL, CSC etc? You put each file in the respective slot in Odin, and instead of using HOME_CSC, use CSC, which will wipe your data but it will line up the customer code with the firmware so that updates should work as normal.
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@YrrchSebor it worked! Thanks again :good::good::good:
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@YrrchSebor it worked! Thanks again :good::good::good:
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You're welcome, thanks for the good news ?

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