yashsingh1/xdaforums huggingface dataset:
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] steparker1991:
will this work on the latest 4.4 kitkat update i deleted my DRM keys and not i have poor quality images :( hope this works
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] razashafique:
Well does it work?
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Magguz:
You dont need it with 4.4...

Sent with my Xperia Z
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] Seshan Kumar:
BE2 In Movies App Not Working.

It Is Not working on movies,Please Help Me
[Xperia Z Themes and Apps] alwaysonrush:
Sony xperia z c6602

is it work on android 5.1.1
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
Tried to install the polish 4.4.2 official polish update and failed.

Tried the 4 file unofficial 4.4.2 update as well, but that's failed too.

Phone shows PIT FAIL : TOTAL SECTORS (930777344)

Can anyone help me with a PIT file that I could use to fix this?

Phone is stuck at the initial screen that says Samsung Galaxy Note 3 SM-N9005

In recovery mode, there is a message at bottom that says E: failed to mount /system (invalid argument)

Please help! :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying: :crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Here ,

https://www.dropbox.com/s/83yop0y64ozt4vt/My-N9005.pit

Pit file credits [MENTION=2198172]mirek190[/MENTION] , please after you done share your experience is it fix ... and how
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
:crying::crying::crying:

Tried the PIT file. But still PIT FAIL. Wiped data/factory reset and Wipe cache partition before that.

Odin Log:

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

<ID:0/006> Removed!!

<ID:0/006> Added!!

<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/006> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/006> FAIL!

<ID:0/006>

<ID:0/006> Re-Partition operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

:crying::crying::crying::crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Wait 30 minutes will upload kitkat pit file
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
Thank you!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a2mftk3b2vcwh5q/HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit

Here is kitkat pit please must share your progress

Thanks

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https://www.dropbox.com/s/a2mftk3b2vcwh5q/HLTE_EUR_OPEN.pit

Must share your progress
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
Thank you.

Re-Partition operation failed again:crying::crying::crying:.

I tried with the multi file 4.4.2. Downloading the single file 4.4.2 now. Will try with that and update you.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
You select erase nand or not
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
No I did not. Should I?

Auto reboot Re Partition and F Reset Time selected.

PIT, BL, AP, CP and CSC files loaded.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Yes try but if it works then after rom installed you have to reset/wipe factory to format new partition
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
Tried selecting Nand erase all.

Same error again. Re-partition operation failed.:crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Try with official poland file in AP ...
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
Should I try selecting any of these : Phone Bootloader update, Phone EFS clear, Flash Lock, LED Contral, T Flash?

I dont want to hard brick my phone, so being very very careful.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Nooo phone Efs clear it will hard brickkkkk as it delete imei info

Just do enable phone bootloader update , nand erase(if using pit) and auto reboot

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Try enable bootloader update , auto reboot and nand clear *if using pit file) otherwise ask your problem in general forum thread official kitkar for n9005 to [MENTION=4232254]ValenteL[/MENTION] may be helps
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
Thanks newstar. I am trying with the PIT. Just to clarify:

Enabling:

1. Auto Reboot

2. Re-Partition

3. F Reset Time

4. Nand Erase All

5. Phone Bootloader update
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Yes ..

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If still no success then read

A lot user get recover from it

Read in detail dont sure ur problem is same or not

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2507403
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
Thank you.

I tried official Poland 4.4.2

No more recovery. :Shows Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again."

When in download mode and installing, it now stops at ext4 and says "Odin: Invalid ext4 image"

ODIN Log:

<ID:0/006> Added!!

<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Initialzation..

<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/006> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/006> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/006> tz.mbn

<ID:0/006> sdi.mbn

<ID:0/006> NON-HLOS.bin

<ID:0/006> boot.img

<ID:0/006> recovery.img

<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Ext4)

<ID:0/006>

<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

:crying::crying:
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
Change your version of ODIN - Drop down to 3.04 or 3.07 or even 1.85

Grab the leaked firmware from my signature, try and install it via ODIN. Report back what it says.

[OT]

I'm a little concerned with the amount of people experiencing this Ext4 Fail, seen quite a few post today alone about this and have tried to replicate and fix the error myself with no luck.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
What options u selected ? And try boot into recovery reset /wipe and then in download mode try process again

Btw what is ur phone region also try ask [MENTION=4232254]ValenteL[/MENTION]
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Only hongkong note owner getting effected , u try google pit file for n9005 honghong and use it

Download ur generic latest firmware .. and extract tar remove bootloader files and pack it and flash

May be this works
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
Issue is that when I tried flashing 4.4.2, the KitKat bootloader was flashed, and install failed after that process. The existing HongKong firmware is 4.3.

Will 4.3 work with 4.4 bootloader?

Also, how can i identify bootloader files?
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Andrewtst:
Your phone is Hong Kong one? Then it won't help. Hong Kong phone cannot flash any others country official ROM and since the bootloader is update, you can't flash back any 4.3 Hong Kong ROM.

What you can do now probably is wait until Hong Kong release 4.4.2 KitKat ROM and then you flash over to solve the issue. Another way visit service center or wait any expert can sort it out.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] m1ndst0rm:
The

Here is the solution for invalid image problem:

http://xdaforums.com/showpost.php?p=49426283&postcount=14
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
Yeah right ... but he has 16 gb that pit works for him ? I think he need 16 tb pit file

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I think he tried that method as 2nd pit file I upload for him is leaked rom pit file found in csc

He tried leak rom files with pit

The problem is he has 16 gb version I think he need proper 16 gb pit
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rinuvimal:
4.4.2 will not work with 4.3 bootloader. Also, cannot downgrade to 4.3 once 4.4.2 bootloader is flashed. Looks like Hong Kong handsets do not accept other region firmwares and vice versa.

Only solution appears to be to wait till 4.4.2 rolls out for hong kong :(
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] newstar:
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?p=94

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http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2487425
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Mguttsche:
I got The same problem. My solution where these.

Use the Poland rom which has 4 files. Use the pitfile which was post earlier. The one for kk.

Use Odin 3.09 and set as follow. Pit to pit and the 4 other files as they named.

Than check repartion, auto reboot, f reset and bootloader update. (After this you can't atm step back to an earlier rom)

Than start the progress (be sure your phone is in dl mode an Odin shows you the correct com port, do not connect any other phones or Linux devices to your pc)

After that keep your fingers cross and hope it works.

For me it works very well.

Than let your phone boot (recovery must start)

After that you can root your rom and install a custom recovery as well.<--- I did so.

Post replay if that works for you.

Kind regards
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] cosakevin:
Same problem with rinuvimal. I have also 16GB HK Note 3. :((
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] radicalisto:
HK Notes seem to not be playing nice with 4.4.2 - unfortunately there seems to be no fix currently until either a leaked HK or the official HK firmware comes out. For now those who have HK 16gb notes please do NOT Flash!
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Zeus65:
Soft Brick

Hi Everyone

Just figured out my own issue... never use Odin under vmware fusion!

After seeing all the guides on upgrading using odin to 4.4.2 I thought it would be an easy process.

Odin continually fails, I have tried both the XEO and OXX version roms. Could my Note 3 which had N9005XXUDMJ6 XFV South africa Vodafone Stock rom on be the hong kong version?

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> AP_N9005XXUENA6_340325_REV03_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.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> Erase...

<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..

<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!

<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..

<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.

<ID:0/003> aboot.mbn

<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!

<ID:0/003> sbl1.mbn

<ID:0/003> rpm.mbn

<ID:0/003> tz.mbn

<ID:0/003> sdi.mbn

<ID:0/003> NON-HLOS.bin

<ID:0/003> boot.img

<ID:0/003> recovery.img

<ID:0/003> system.img.ext4

<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

I Also tried installing my original stock firmware N9005XXUDMJ6 XFV South africa Vodafone.

Now I got a red error for SW Rev Fail message

I tried with the HK pit file earlier to no avail

Thanks

Jason
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] humbala:
Solved my problem by using Poland firmware for 32GB version

I encounter the same problem, got the Australian Note 3 32gb trying to flash 5.0 HK firmware, get the ext 4 error

I have fixed by simply reboot the phone, and flash the firmware using Poland firmware, works straight away :D

I cannot post the link directly as I am new user, but you can find that from SamMobile

Model	SM-N9005

Model name	GALAXY Note 3 LTE

Country	Poland

Version	Android 5.0

Changelist	3643614

Build date	Tue, 20 Jan 2015 14:05:43 +0000

Product code	XEO

PDA	N9005XXUGBOA5

CSC	N9005XEOGBOA4
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Nomi1987:
Bro look at your mobile screen there is clearly showing that your phone reactivation lock is on.you can,t write any firmware till you off reactivation lock.
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] wraymunds:
SAMSUNG Note 3 Odin, ext4 error message

Hi, please help! =)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 0)

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> AP_N9005XXUGBNL8_CL3643614_QB3415922_REV00_user_low_ship_MULTI_CERT.tar.md5 is valid.

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/006> Added!!

<ID:0/006> Odin v.3 engine (ID:6)..

<ID:0/006> File analysis..

<ID:0/006> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] audit13:
Does Odin assign a com port to the phone in download mode? Tried different USB ports and USB cables?
[Android General] sciallo:
Thread dedicated to hardware specific findings for 4.1 android head units.

General discussion found on this thread forked here to avoid making an already super long thread too much longer with hardware details most people don't really care about.

OP is a Placeholder for now, will expand and keep updated with any findings later.
[Android General] sciallo:
Pics

Preliminary closeups uploaded to flicker.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/114497256@N08/

In my urge to take closeups and readable pics of chips I managed not to snap any picture of the whole boart, especially the top part of the board. I believe [MENTION=1915855]KID52[/MENTION] had some pics posted early on either in the OUKU thread or the AN-21 U thread...

The Android daughterboard is soldered on the bottom side, we can see a couple of unpopulated headers, one of which could be a possible ADB...

Also we can see the GPS antenna connects directly to that board, as opposed to BT board (sorry no good pic yet, we can see a corner of it on the right side of this image), TV, DVD, and just about everything else...

A few good shots of the MCU chip STM8AH 6189TAKIT. From the spec sheet we can see it's a FLASH no EPROM type 64Kb flash memory 64 pin LQFP package rated -40 to 85 Celsius (not the best for automotive if you ask me).

Also we can see that the reset and swim (pins 1 and 58) connect to nothing, killing the hope that Conn 6 could be a programmer connector for the mcu (following traces, that seems to be a video input)

Also interesting is U9: 74HC4052 4-channel analog multiplexer/demultiplexer
[Android General] KID52:
From the other thread.
[Android General] sciallo:
Thanks! Glad to see that the mainboard seems Identical to mine even though it's from a different face model. I'm sure the electronics for color change are in the face board wich is significantly different but connects the same way.

If thee is no other options a replacement board shouldn't be too expensive considering there is single knob units out there for ~$300 complete :)
[Android General] donaldta:
Wow. Thanks you guys. I must have missed KID52's post from the other thread somehow. But, it definitely gives me better context. It looks like the "MCU" is actually the main board and the "ARM (Android)" is a daughterboard to it. I am now beginning to wonder if the units prior to this had the similar internals and the "MCU" was just disguised to look like Windows CE.

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I know this is not a picture of an AN 21-U variant but here's the innards of the S150 where someone was able to figure out how to connect via ADB to the Android board on the unit. There are more pictures and useful information linked to the picture below. Maybe it will help someone get an idea of the possibilities to interact with the individual components.
[Android General] sciallo:
I'm kind of thinking in our case it might be easier than that, the empty pads on the bottom right of the daughterboard kind of look like a usb connector... Am I going to have the balls to test that theory?.... Not sure, unless I end up with a spare board if the MCU doesn't get fixed by the upcoming update...

Kind of funny the size of that daughterboard is about the size of a smartphone...
[Android General] Black6spdZ:
Just from looking at it I don't think its USB pinout.. you can see pin-2 is connected to ground, my guess is TTL serial.. power, ground and rx/tx perhaps. Could just be a serial I/O for the GPS since it's in such close proximity
[Android General] sciallo:
I see your point....

Kind of hard to follow traces without being able to see the other side... Not about to ohm traces out either as that has burned me before. Multimeters (at least any of the ones I have) do apply a small amount of voltage to ohm things out... In circuits like these, enough to throw things off...
[Android General] donaldta:
You never want to measure resistance on a live circuit. That's a "don't do" multimeter 101 lesson. Not only do you get false readings, you can also end up damaging the multimeter. If you need to get the impedance on a live circuit, the proper thing is to extrapolate it through VIR equation. Using the measurement of the voltage pressure and current as variables.

In any case, if you are interested here is an article, "Reverse Engineering Serial Ports", that describes a way of identifying serial ports. And if you're looking for an awesome tool, check out the Bus Pirate and the JTAGulator.
[Android General] sciallo:
Well, I was talking non live circuit either, no power to the board, the multimeter puts enough on it to mess things up ins some rare cases...

REALLY interesting tools! I'll have to do some more reading...
[Android General] donaldta:
Heh, heh... I just noticed the silk screen next to the back fabric tape.
[Android General] Black6spdZ:
Nice! I was looking at the pic last night and surprised I missed that
[Android General] sciallo:
I noticed that, how do we figure out what kind of rx tx those are... couldn't that be about anything? I2C, serial, USB... Again, If I end up witha MCU less spare I won't be too afraid to mess with it heavily...
[Android General] donaldta:
Well... it wouldn't be I²C because that it is a bidirectional bus with two lines; Serial DAta (SDA) and Serial CLock line (SCL) to interconnect the devices. Whereas most analog serial use unidirectional data lines, most commonly paired with Transmit (TX) and Receive (RX). It would not be USB since that uses a pair of bidirectional differential signaling lines; D+ (Data High) and D- (Data Low). However, if you think those labels are misleading then that's where a Bus Pirate or a JTAGulator comes in to play.
[Android General] sciallo:
Ok, I'm with you on that logic, so it wouldn't be our ADB port right? at least not usb... I can't begin to guess what it would be, seems like maybe analog serial, but I wouldn't know what to begin to think as far as what to do with it...
[Android General] donaldta:
Well, technically there's no such thing as an "ADB port" per se. Unless of course, you're referring to Apple Desktop Bus. In Android devices, it is really just a USB client port that has access to Android Debug Bridge daemon running on the device.

As far as what you would do with it, I did link the tutorial, "Reverse Engineering Serial Ports" to give you an idea.
[Android General] sciallo:
finally got around to reading that... It sure could be something to try for kicks.

I remember doing that to rescusitate a friends router, though I had a file I could push through the serial connection once I got the Jtag connected... In this case I guess we can hope to be able to pull a backup of the bootloader or who knows what... Could be interesting to see what that gives access to.
[Android General] sciallo:
Well, I don't know how much of my board is still working if at all but I'm willing to experiment with it as it's already as bad as I can immagine it would be short of getting a fire started :)... Anyway, from what I understand about this type of serial communication, I couldn't hook it straight up to a computer's serial port right? would this type of adapter do the trick? http://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/e1140...tem=271342746958&ssPageName=ADME:L:OC:US:3160

It sais RS232 on the title but it seems it will support a wide range of voltages. Getting a little confused on the subject...
[Android General] sciallo:
Also, I see you circled the RST pad too... What role would that play in a serial connection?
[Android General] donaldta:
Reset. Typically use as a reset button for the microprocessor. It is mainly used for development.
[Android General] dragoescu:
Hello,

I want to move front USB via a female USB cable to the back of the unit. Since I did not opened the unit can anyone tell me if there is an USB connector on the board for front USB or do I have to solder the female extension cable directly to the USB front panel?

Thanks,
[Android General] sciallo:
In the first picture of this post you can see where one cable connects to the front board (right below the Mic pads) and one goes out to the rear usb connector from the same Molex on the main board. Keep in mind connectors and location of connectors change from model to model and from board revisions. My first an-21 only had one usb port in the back and one in the front. The second one had 2 in the back, one board had one long Molex (10 pin if I remember right) for two ports, another had a shorter Molex for each usb port. I'd crack it open to see... You will need the right Molex (mini or micro I don't remember) connectors, the right crimpers and crazy good eyes :)
[Android General] dragoescu:
Got it, thanks!
[Android General] hallo dare:
What's the copper coil with the black plastic over it? Thanks
[Android General] dragoescu:
Hello,

It's a voltage step-down regulator. From 12V to 5V
[Android General] hallo dare:
Hi all,

Anyone know of a site where i can purchase a replacement board for my android radio? Mine went to crap fir aome reason and the seller is refusing to reply to me. Need to replace the board asap. Thanks
[Android General] picozzo:
Hello,

I have a big problem. I installed the MCU wrong and now the radio is boot loop with black screen.

It is possible to reset the radio.

I'm desperate!!!! HELP THANKS
[Android General] dragoescu:
Basically from what i saw, NO.

If the firmware update procedure is not working (with sdcard insert press reset and any button, hold and press power), then you have to replace the mainboard.
[Android General] dragoescu:
Hello,

I disassembled the unit and here are some pictures...it seems that i do not have multiple plugs for usb (front).
[Android General] sciallo:
Few more pics

Board out again, getting ready to play with it some more.

I figured I'd take a few more pics and look at it a bit closer.

First off, complete board pics I didn't take last time around...

More coming...
[Android General] donaldta:
I know this is going to make me sound lascivious, but would you mind lifting the GPS wire's "skirt" and taking a few snapshot of what lies underneath it?

Also, bigger picture for the bottom of the board. Looks like there are a few nice test pads on there that are pretty well labeled.