yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Galaxy S 4 General] KinetiClutch:
Quick Q.

Should i update from ME2 direct to MF8 or should I go to MEA to MF8. Or are all parts of prior updates included.

Asking because I went from ME2 to MF8 and didn't have an upgrade of camera firmware
[Galaxy S 4 General] AnalogX:
Samsung galaxy s4 i9505

SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 I9505 stuck on this screen no matter what i do,i can get download mode only but no matter what i flash it dont boot:crying:

any help please....not sure how i ended up at this point.
[Galaxy S 4 General] masterpiter:
Tnx :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] 4qman:
This is a really helpful guide, most appreciated.
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Yes you can

Did you wipe data and cache after flashing?

Reflash stock firmware

sent from my Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 General] z31unknown:
Hi All,

just a question. so does it mean i can flash any firmware that i want?

I got an factory unlocked s4 with firmware i9505zhuame3
[Galaxy S 4 General] LyuboA:
Hi guys can someone help me i'm stuck in a boot loop i try flashing stock rom its not working i try stock rom with pit file still not wortking i cant even

boot in recovery mode what can i do to fix my phone I9505 int. version unlocked

EDIT: Ok i figure it out guys it was the battery i change the battery with the one from my other I9505 everything is working just fine

and this is brand new phone is not used even a day what a luck
[Galaxy S 4 General] car154:
request for stock firmware for Australia- vodafone

.... @ Samersh72 - thank you for the list, I would like to request a stock firmware for Australia- Vodafone carrier - if possible thank you so much =) :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
yes

Australia I9505 Vodafone http://www.hotfile.com/dl/208800456/360ffd2/I9505XXUAMDE_I9505VAUAMD8_VAU.zip.html
[Galaxy S 4 General] ninehrcoma:
verizon i9505 united states

Can we get a version for verizon i9505 united states?
[Galaxy S 4 General] RSRAVI:
help

HI what firmware file do I need to put my debraned phone lte back to uk 3 firmware please

as there don't seem to be uk version out yet with SD option thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
UK H3G latest firmware http://www.hotfile.com/dl/226643788/8eba1e0/I9505XXUBMEA_I9505H3GBME3_H3G.zip.html
[Galaxy S 4 General] RSRAVI:
thank you so this will put me back to they way the phone was before debrand and kies will work for updates if need be thank you
[Galaxy S 4 General] valentinrascu:
Is possible to flash Cwm with this app https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=de.mkrtchyan.recoverytools (i have root)
[Galaxy S 4 General] gthethug:
rom needed

Hi, i tried to flash a new rom and since then i cannot use the wi-fi, the only way to revert is to use the original firmware + kernel, which i cannot find anywhere...it is the I9505XXUAMD7, found some parts of it on a chinese website...looks like it is a pre release rom or something.

Whatever i tried to flash, it fails at modem.bin, also with a .pit file gives a secure check error :pit.

Any ideas on how to proceed ? i guess i have a bootloader lock, although it is not a US phone.:confused:
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
I didnt test it yet. Why dont you flash using odin

Md7 is old

Wipe data and cache, choose mea firmware. Reflash with odin. Dont use pit. Kernel is included in the firmware.

sent from my Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 General] rudeboy1991:
Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] ba7rainyo0o:
guys i font way to rest flash counter in s4 gt i 9500

hi guys i found way to rest your flash counter to zero to the official on samsung galxy s4 gt i9500

its easy

first download the official firmware the orginal oki

then download odin 3.07 the new

then start odin and put the firmware by click on pda then find it and then

put click in Nand earse all you must put

then click start and your phone will bach to the orginal

i swear it will work no need to tringle way app

plz share it by my name bahrainyo0o

goodluck guys your warrnty will back
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
:confused::confused:

how did you know that counter is reseted since it is hidden???

checking Nand erase all probably will leads to a bootloop and somtimes to a brick!!!
[Galaxy S 4 General] andez:
Works great!

I just used your guide for unrooting and flashing offical firmware on my GT-I9505, after i have used the Android 4.3 ROM but it used alot of battery.. :(

So now im back on stock and it works great, i just had to use Triangle Away to get my flash counter reset and so on :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Please consider rating and thanking OP :good:

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[Galaxy S 4 General] Trek55:
question bout odin

When I am ready to flash on ODIN intstruction says check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time" do I also have to tick Nand Erase All? tks.. I wanted my phone back to factory..
[Galaxy S 4 General] malybru:
Hi,

The instructions say:

!!!!DO

NOT

CHECK "Nand Erase All" IN ANY WAY!!!!

So,

Only check "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time"

:)
[Galaxy S 4 General] koorosh_bsboys:
I'm wondering if there is a way to check for binary counter value on I9500?

anybody have a clue?

thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
AFAIK no.
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
since you are flashing stock official samsung firmware via odin, nothing will change regarding device status.

but it will change your product code to SER and i dont know if will have something to do with warranty
[Galaxy S 4 General] manu44:
Hi Samersh i flashed the latest Build using ODIN the way your tutorial says

After it restarted and turned on i still have all the apps that i had earlier and all the data also.. Is it normal or something to worry about?

Sorry consider me a noob in ODIN cases
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
it is normal, odin dont wipe your data, it replaces old system and recovery and kernel.... with new one.

you can perform wiping data and cache from recovery to have your new fresh flashed firmware
[Galaxy S 4 General] manu44:
well i did reset the phone after updating from backup and reset.. and have rooted it again with Cf root.. Thats all to be doen right?

Thanxs Samersh tans a ton buddy
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
you are good to go :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] mihir880:
hi

how the firmware and odin

but i am not able to get through the download mode instead there is some android recovery mode.

says 1. update though ADB

2 update from external storage

3 wipe data...

etc etc ,,,

dont know how is coming ,,, i have not rooted the phone also

pls help
[Galaxy S 4 General] gthethug:
already tried about 10 official rom's, all of them failed at modem.bin, it says authentication failed. I rooted it with cf autoroot (so the possibility that i had the bootloader locked like at&t devices, is off !!!) and i installed from internal sd the 4.3 leaked version, and wi-fi is working but has other issues, and anyway i want to return to stock.I reflashed stock firmware with the same results, the wi-fi is not working...so i guess the only thing remaining is to find the XXUMD7 version, which is impossible to find for me.
[Galaxy S 4 General] Aerys:
Verrrrrryyyyy slow download link if outside China. :mad::mad:

http://pan.baidu.com/share/link?shareid=381960&uk=1479066410&from=homehot
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
this is stock recovery mode.

for download mode hold volume down + home + power
[Galaxy S 4 General] shaddicom:
Really appreciate the thread but is there any chance of a mirror as it's taking literally forever to download for me atm :(
[Galaxy S 4 General] caled:
after a sucesfull flashing of oficial TTT - UBUAMDK firmware, i was hoping to get OTA updates from the menu in the phone. But it keep saying that i already have the latest updates.. which is not true, because there in a TTT - MF3 firmware already.

why is this happening?

device status: oficial

GT-I9500

never flashed any custom roms, just rooted the MF3 firmware (that was auto updated trhough phone menu) with cf-auto. and done that thing to recover oficial status. everything was fine. but i deleted some wrong apks trying to debloat the stock rom; when i decided to flash a stock firmware again to do a fresh start. chosed UBUAMDK because is the one that came with the phone from store.

other thing: i didn't flash any kernels

someone can help?
[Galaxy S 4 General] fmcarraro:
stuck at samsung boot logo

Hey guys, i followed the steps in OP post and flashed this version through odin:

Brazil ZTO (April 2013)

PDA: I9505VJUAMDM

CSC: I9505ZTOAMDM

Version 4.2.2

This is the firmware that came out of the box.... I get a clean pass in odin but I'm stuck at the samsung boot logo...been there for 15 mintes as I'm writing this. Did I do something wrong? Any way to fix this? Thanks for any help =)
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
boot into recovery and wipe data and cache
[Galaxy S 4 General] fmcarraro:
For some reason I'm not being able to enter recovery mode...when i release the three buttons the phone reboots =/
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
remove battery for a little time, insert it, reflash firmware with odin but do not tick "auto-reboot", when it say pass, unplug, remove battery for a while, re-insert it, try to boot into recovery, (volume up + power, or volume up + home + power) wipe data and cache, reboot.
[Galaxy S 4 General] fmcarraro:
no, still unable to reach recovery. Thank you so much for your help so far.

EDIT: i had kies open and tried to do it again...I also followed a reply from this thread http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2301045 and could get to recovery! Basically i had to wait for it to reboot after I let go of the buttons and press them again...I don't know if kies has anything to do with it
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
weird!

you can flash a custom recovery and see if you can do the wipe.

you have an option to re-partition you phone, using pit file with the firmware

EDIT: I see that you manage to recover your phone! cheers :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] fmcarraro:
Seriously man, thanks for all your help ;)

You guys here at xda kick ass!
[Galaxy S 4 General] mark182004:
Hi Guys,

Im think im right after reading this thread but want to DOUBLE CHECK first...

I had a s3 on vodafone wanted stock btu so downloaded and flashed with odin. Thinking of buying the s4 on tmobile uk will it be same procedure? as cant stand operator branding.

many thanks :)
[Galaxy S 4 General] exsing:
Yep! Same procedure. Just flash the unbranded firmware you want.
[Galaxy S 4 General] BigSilver:
WiFi not working?

Hi, I flashed this through Odin and it did rescue my phone as I was stuck in a bootloop trying to flash PACman rom, but now the WiFi will not turn on? I read through the replies to this and cant see anyone else with the same problem? Please help :crying:
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
try to reflash stock firmware or another stock one, wipe data and cache, reboot.
[Galaxy S 4 General] BigSilver:
Thankyou sooo much :D This was the 3rd stock firmware I tried but I didnt wipe data/cache last times. Again thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] waqassultan:
Need help regarding s4

my s4 locked on three.uk. During unlocking i start getting imei null and baseband version unknown. so i am thing install official rom please give me the s4 three carrier rom.
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
http://www.hotfile.com/dl/226643788/8eba1e0/I9505XXUBMEA_I9505H3GBME3_H3G.zip.html

http://www.hotfile.com/dl/223630332/b11f79b/I9505XXUAME2_I9505EVRAMDB_EVR.zip.html

sent from my Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 General] Shironeko1:
Rooting and Flashing Queries on JDQ39.I9500ZHUAMDE

Before even making this query, I tried to find the build number all over the forums and nothing showed up, even on the complete build list for the GT-i9500. Which is why I am now addressing this question to you:

Is it possible for me to root my phone or even flash it with stock rom? I have asked since I saw other clone owners have foolishly rooted their phones without knowing some facts, and they ended up bricking their devices. Anyways, here are the facts:

Seller claims that this is made in Korea/Vietnam. However, the build does not appear anywhere so I suppose this is a clone...

Model No:

GT-i9500

Android Version:

4.2.2

Baseband Version:

MAUI.11AMD.W12.22.SP.V17 2013/05/08 11:12

Kernel Version:

3.0.13

1313 V15

Tue Jun 4 18:57:47 CST 2013

Build Number

JDQ39.I9500ZHUAMDE

Custom Build Version

1370339772

I still asked since I wanted to at least root the phone anyway...

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[Update]

This even makes it weirder... I have found a Hong Kong Stock ROM with Build I9505ZHUAMDE, but what I have is an I9500ZHUAMDE... Will I use that instead?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
no idea how to root clone S4. as far as i know, clone phone can not boot into download mode, if yes dont try to flash samsung firmware since they differ.
[Galaxy S 4 General] _Android_Freak_:
The ID:COM box on ODIN isn't turning blue (or yellow) and is NOT showing the COM port number.. What am I doing wrong or forgetting? Please respond asap..
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Uninstall kies or driver, reboot the pc, then install kies, reboot the pc

sent from my Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 General] _Android_Freak_:
Doesn't work, did try that also, have tried out everything.. the strange thing is, that my COM3 port is shown and always detected by Odin (any version, have try diff versions) when my s4 is plugged in my pc on normal power Online/Active mode, but doesNT get detected by Odin when its in Download mode (Recovery boot menu [with blue and yellow letters]) and another thing is.. that when I'm in Rec. Mode, it wont let me wipe my cache, after I select 'wipe cache partition' with my power button, it first shows: erasing data and right afterwards it says Error =/

So I don't know actually how to continue any further, I've started to think there's something wrong with my phone or something?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Are you on mf8 firmware? Because it is almost a common issue regarding recovery.

No idea what is going on with DL mode

sent from my Galaxy
[Galaxy S 4 General] _Android_Freak_:
I have xxuame2 still, but want to flash german mf8 dbt, which I still cant thnx to odin.. so im kinda givin up.. spent half my day today to get it done, but with no result. Odin and phone are both still malfunctioning, not working as theyre supposed to.. guess I should wait until the next stock firmware for my region (Netherlands)
[Galaxy S 4 General] jsl95:
I have the EE GS4 LTE, with firmware ending AME2 but want to flash the new H3G firmware with apps to sd and I am just a bit confused about what to do concerning the CSC, and will I still have LTE ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
flash any unbranded new firmware MEA or MF8.

the csc will change. you can reflash EE firmware whenever you want.

it does not affect LTE
[Galaxy S 4 General] Ceog89:
Claro Guatemala

hi! sorry to bother you, but do you have the firmware for Claro Guatemala available? Thank you!
[Galaxy S 4 General] elbarto0:
Hello have flash the tar with odin

becours i have a soft briked

now the phone isnt booting i only see the galaxy s4 logo

pleas help me i wait now for 5 min to start

with flashing ODIN all seems ok

<ID:0/011> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> I9505XXUBMF8_I9505OXABMF8_I9505XXUBMF8_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/011> Odin v.3 engine (ID:11)..

<ID:0/011> File analysis..

<ID:0/011> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/011> Initialzation..

<ID:0/011> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/011> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/011> sbl2.mbn

<ID:0/011> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/011> sbl3.mbn

<ID:0/011> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/011> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/011> tz.mbn

<ID:0/011> boot.img

<ID:0/011> recovery.img

<ID:0/011> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/011> modem.bin

<ID:0/011> NON-HLOS.bin

<ID:0/011> cache.img.ext4

<ID:0/011> hidden.img.ext4

<ID:0/011> RQT_CLOSE !!

<ID:0/011> RES OK !!

<ID:0/011> Removed!!

<ID:0/011> Remain Port .... 0

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)
[Galaxy S 4 General] mughal90:
Do u have official firmware for malaysian carrier DIGI ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
no claro firmware I9500 for Guatimala.

available firmwares for Guatimala are: unbranded: TGU, PGU. branded: (Tigo) CGU.

boot into recovery after flash and wipe data and cache, reboot

I9500 or I9505?

anyway, there is only unbranded firmware for Malaysia product code: XME
[Galaxy S 4 General] AF85:
Superb, thank you very much.
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Dear users,

the phone needs to be unlocked (for warranty matter) in order to flash unbranded firmwares in second and third posts

if you want to flash firmware for special carrier (branded) (that i did not post in this thread), no need to unlock.
[Galaxy S 4 General] oxfordmark:
Hey

How do you mean unlocked? How can i tell if it is unlocked?

I assumed that my phone from EE was branded with their software as i did not get the latest update for the BTU rom. So i installed it with ODIN following your guide.

I am confused :s
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
i meant by unlocked, unbranded to any carrier (can accept any sim)

AFAIK locked phone to EE must flash only EE firmware, i guess

EDIT: did you flash your phone locked to EE with BTU??
[Galaxy S 4 General] oxfordmark:
Ah ok, i dont know if my phone is unlocked to allow any sim. I will test it tomorrow.

I am pretty sure my software was EE's own firmware, but i installed BTU fine.
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
it means that your phone was not locked to EE
[Galaxy S 4 General] oxfordmark:
Ok, not locked meaning any SIM can go into the phone?

So if a phone is locked to a network, the flashing will not work?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
1) yes

2) if locked then i think the carrier firmware must be flashed. (to stay on warranty)
[Galaxy S 4 General] oxfordmark:
Hello

I will have a test to see whether the phone is sim locked or not. Not sure when/if i can do it though.
[Galaxy S 4 General] LKN007:
Hi.

Got my phone from Vodafone today. Its got some VF stock apps but inhave just tried a 3 sim and its unlocked. If i flash stock Rom fot BTU would it void warranty?? Also would it change my flash counter?

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] popeur:
Please help,

I just had a brick, I followed each steps of this tutorial perfectly, each time I try I have this error: "

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I9505XXUAMDM_I9505OXAAMDM_I9505XXUAMDM_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<ID:0/003> Added!!"

on download mode:

Please help, I tried so many things to unbrick it since 48h,,,
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Yes you can since it is unlocked. But if you want to get back warranty, you must flash vodafone fw for your country.

Flashing signed official fw will not increase binary Counter.

Need more explanation.

Did you flash proper firmware for your variant?

Did you disable all activities of kies in task manager?

Did you try to change usb port and usb cable?

Try to uninstall and reinstall driver.

If you can go to recovery, wipe data and cache before flashing.

Maybe partition is corrupted, search for pit file for your variant and flash it.
[Galaxy S 4 General] susdiehl:
Do you use the ORGINAL USB Cable?

I´ve read about a Guy who has the same error and he tried it with 4 USB Cables, with every Cable the Phone was recognized but Odin comes up with the same error message that you have.

Finally his last try with the original USB Cable solve the Problem. :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] breezerx:
Any idea where to find that i-9505 pit file. Can't find it on google.... :(

---------- Post added at 07:48 AM ---------- Previous post was at 06:49 AM ----------

Is this any good?

http://www.tsar3000.com/Joomla/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=894:how-to-update-samsung-i9505-galaxy-s4-lte-firmware-version-full-firmware-update-package&catid=57:how-to&Itemid=104
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
If it is posted in tsar, so it is the right pit
[Galaxy S 4 General] breezerx:
Can i just use any country's firmware on my unlocked i-9505 ?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
Yes. But why you want to flash pit file?
[Galaxy S 4 General] artnada:
My GT-I9505 was branded to Three and sim locked to Three. I flashed an unbranded stock ROM and all was ok. The phone dos not "need" to be carrier sim unlocked to flash stock ROM.

The phone simply remains sim locked after.
[Galaxy S 4 General] breezerx:
I made a mistake in rooting my s4.

Now i can't boot into my phone but i can boot into download mode.

Flashing firmware always fails (some error about pit missing or something) which makes me think i need to have a pit file.

Can't find any on the google...
[Galaxy S 4 General] susdiehl:
Ehm.... Have you used the original white cable?
[Galaxy S 4 General] mughal90:
I9500. Wt u mean by unbranded ? Is it that they don't belong to any carrier ? But still official rt...
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
yes.

there is no special carrier firmware for Malaysia

there is only this firmware http://www.hotfile.com/dl/226520478/4df8036/I9500XXUBMEA_I9500OLBBMEA_XME.zip.html
[Galaxy S 4 General] mughal90:
Ok thanx. Downloading now.........
[Galaxy S 4 General] imamul:
How would i flash a new modem onto my Galaxy S4 GT I9505? Its on the MEA modem where the service mode is restricted, i need to flash an earlier modem to gain access so i can then sim unlock the phone. Thanks..
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
choose the modem from here http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2192025
[Galaxy S 4 General] imamul:
Thanks, and then just take it into Odin and flash through there right? So no need to root the phone?
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
no need to root when flashing with odin :good:
[Galaxy S 4 General] imamul:
Thank you very much!
[Galaxy S 4 General] cowmixtoo:
For those who accidentally accepted the new update from ATT?

Can this method be used to revert the phone back to the pre-unpatched exploit state?
[Galaxy S 4 General] pemulacupu:
need help :(:(:(. my I9500 draining battry n heating just in seconds. it wont change until i power off the phone.

using I9500XWUBMG1

already clear the cache n factory reset but nothing change

thx
[Galaxy S 4 General] markat14:
need help guys..

i have this sgh m919 t mobile galaxy s4,. i already unlock it..

can i flash my phone with XXUMBF8? if not,. is there any other way?

thanks.. ^^
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
no, firmwares i this thread are for I9500 and I9505

for your variant, there is only one stock firmware http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/1/?model=SGH-M919&pcode=0#firmware
[Galaxy S 4 General] manuel_melgar:
Firmware trouble

Can I flash a firmware called "I9500UBUAMDE_I9500TFGAMDE_CRM" on a Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 locked to Claro Argentina?

Thanks in advance.
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
it is an open firmware, no specific region.

since it is for I9500, yes you can

but it is not supported by kies. and why would you flash an old firmware?
[Galaxy S 4 General] manuel_melgar:
Firmware trouble

I took the risk and flashed it, but it is locked to Movistar. I think I'll flash the Argentina firmware: I9500UBUAMDK_I9500UUBAMDK_ARO, I think is newer than the one I flashed.
[Galaxy S 4 General] HyperHysteria:
Need Firmware For I9500ZKAAFG

Sorry for my English.

I,

I bricked my S4(I9500ZKAAFG) and don't find the right firmware to unbrick it.

I bought it Yesterday Vodafone carrier in French Polynesia.

Ps;The first language use on the Box is Arabic, if that can help find the firmware.

Thanks
[Galaxy S 4 General] samersh72:
can you elaborate how did you brick it?

any way, AFG stands for Afghanistan http://www.hotfile.com/dl/230524800/93b5055/I9500XXUBMEA_I9500OJVBMEA_AFG.zip.html
[Galaxy S 4 General] HyperHysteria:
Briked S4

I Again,

Thanks for the reply.

I think i briked when i tryed to root. But i took the root for the i9505.

I can go to Odin mode and Downloading mode but my baterry isnt charging anymore.