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[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
Still didn't find anything...

I can go to a Samsung service center to reflash it, but i would like to have the firmware...
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
Google settings- imei #

I looked up how to get your imei # without going into your phone & it says that all you have to do to get it is to go to google settings & go into your android devices and itll pop up all the android devices that are connected to your gmail & there should be a list & the imei #s should be there too.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yu-san:
Same here.

I'll see if that works. Thank you for the info. :)

Edit: Okay, I've got some good news and some bad news.

The good news is that I found my IMEI number using the method described by Eker. Also, the IMEI number is on the sticker behind the battery but it doesn't say it's the IMEI number, so now we know that. It's the number above the long bar code with the slashes in it.

The bad news is that SmartSwitch says the device is unsupported and when picking "Emergency Software Recovery and Initialization" from the "MORE" menu at the top, nothing appears in the first tab and in the second tab, entering the phone model (SM-G530T1) brings up a new box asking for a serial number. I entered the IMEI number (with and without the slashes) but it says the serial number entered is not corrected. Same thing using Samsung Kies 2 & 3.

I don't know what to do :(
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
Same here... when i spoke to the customer service they took me serial number and said i can go into any service center and they'll do it for free....
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yu-san:
Damn, that sucks. I mean, that's not totally bad. It would just be better to get the firmware and do it ourselves. That way we can post the firmware here and other people who can't or don't want to go in to a service center can do it themselves. Hmmm...
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
Yup Yup Yup
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yu-san:
Just chatted with someone from Samsung and they said the firmware will not be available online. I'm not sure if they ever officially provide firmware to begin with though, so that may or may not be news. I guess the only way to get it is if someone else unofficially provides it...
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
They never release it officially... it's usually extracted from kies or smart switch...
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yu-san:
Ah, okay. I didn't know that XD I never really thought about it. Knowing that now, I wonder how we're going to get it. I mean, if Kies or Smart Switch won't recognize the SM-G530T1... how will someone be able to get the firmware? Unless they update either one or both of them to be able to recognize our device. I guess that's the only way... Interesting. I guess we'll have to play the waiting game.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
I guess there's other methods too...
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] atinder:
SM-G530T1

Even with serial number it wont be possible, smart switch just closes with serial number. Looks like samsung doesn't support smart switch recovery for this device.

s/n : R58GA0KRSFF

Let me know if it works on your side
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
How's that working out for you?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
Talking about the trap kernel or the backup that had the kernel?

When i flashed at first the kernel, everything went fine but then i tweaked with confidence and boom it bricked.
[MENTION=3280075]silentgumm[/MENTION] posted a Odin flashable stock rooted, but it has wifi issues and camera isn't working. (Oh and can only be flashed if OEM unlocking was enabled)

And that's where we are today.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
So... I Just need a new phone if I didn't have OEM Unlocking enabled or should I wait for [MENTION=7023617]ts_root78[/MENTION] 's firmware?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
Never give up!
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
Keeping Hope

Made My Day, Thanks
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Alright guys. Here's the deal. Tomorrow is Christmas Eve.. Metro may be busy. I am going to call them in a few hours to see if my phone got there yet.. Hoping it did because that would be a quick turnaround. Once it comes in, i'm hoping that we can all get on the same page and figure out the firmware extraction process so the camera and wifi works, among other things. The image posted by [MENTION=3280075]silentgumm[/MENTION] was a quick and dirty fix. I would like to know what exactly he did to get the firmware. Also, while the kernel is rooted, should I ever wish to sell this phone, how do I ever get the original kernel back? I would like to be able to get it back after rooting. Or if we could make the stock kernel with a root package that would allow us to root without the kernel modification? Anyone else whom can send links to videos and all, guys, that would be awesome. So, fill my inbox up or post them here. Again, thanks guys...
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
[MENTION=6227500]Newyork![/MENTION] has reached out for as a request that I look at the situation.

I do not have this device but I believe I can help you guys get to where you need and can also help those that are willing to learn

Rooting your device doesn't actually root the kernel itself.

The only reason for flashing a different kernel is to leverage different vulnerabilities that may be present in the kernel.

If somebody has a fully working device that is rooted I can have them extract everything for me and we can figure out a fix for the wifi and camera issues.

It seems like you guys are well on your way to having this beat.

These issues are exactly the issues we all see when a device first comes out.

But you guys need a true recovery built for your device instead of one that kind of works as it appears.

Somebody will need to pick up that development by researching your partitions and building a recovery specific to the mount points in your device.

but a working system is necessary to fix the bugs. so does anybody have a working stock rooted system? regardless of recovery. that is not necessary for what i need right now.

Need someone with fully working stock rooted system that is able to follow instruction and comfortable with terminal with some available space on their device (also must be able to upload large files)
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
Thank you very much!!

I can extract my device but this one is with the wifi and camera issues, would it be helpful?

My question is, if we just wanna bulid a stock firmware that we will be able to flash even when we have the FRP lock, is it even possible?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Hey man, I will help. I am getting a stock on Monday through metro. Just pm me and let's get this rolling... I pickup pretty quick and can find programs that maybe needed or what have you. I already have android sdk, odin, keis, smart switch, and cygwin as well as a vm running the latest stable Debian and a server running debian, though a bit older. I'm a pc expert and am good at most things. I've flashed routers and wiis, as well as taking things apart and fixing them. So, please, hit me up man. I want to ensure I can revive my phone whenever. And others having that same "reset switch" would be nice too.

* I just found here on xda a link to the 350T source code. tmobile galaxy grand prime 5.1.1
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
I will need to look more into FRP lock but it should be possible.

I read the whole thread but was not able to determine if the package provided by [MENTION=3280075]silentgumm[/MENTION] was able to be flashed with FRP lock.

I don't know for sure if it is possible but since he was able to get one to work that is prerooted that leads me to believe that it is entirely possible.

Only way to know is trial and error. since there is a package that works mostly there is hope and a way to get out of a brick.

[MENTION=7023617]ts_root78[/MENTION] once you get your new device in we will need root and nothing more.

let me know when it comes in and we can go through the process of pulling all we can from it.

thanks.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
Devices that didn't have OEM unlocking enabled before bricking where not able to flash that package.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Ok man.. I will let you know when that happens... Which will hopefully be Monday, if not tomorrow... I'm calling now...
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
We can at least try
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
I believe it will work even with the FRP lock.

Other Samsung devices that do not even have the option work. its just a matter of making sure the stock dump is completely stock.

I will need to remove any and all traces of root before packaging into Odin flashable.

This will take time but I'm sure we can manage it.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Hey, I found some tweaks for the build.prop file that makes a few, in my opinion, very nice changes. Would we be able to make these changes ahead of time so that, when the rom is installed, it makes changes such as auto usb debug and it does not have the pop-up for it shown.. A few dialing tweaks and DNS tweaks, for those whom browse the web, in addition to the other uses of their phone. I'm willing to post what I have here and tell you how I edited the file, if that is needed. But, I do believe the majority of us sould be able to find said tweaks considering I found them here. Note, I've looked at other android sites, and this is the first I come to. I do like the help we can get here, with tutorials and all. I also like that it is member driver, and everyone here seems to be good hearted people. To everyone whom has helped, thanks.. and those that are continuing to do so, or are beginning to, thanks also.. You guys are great and I want to say Happy Holidays to one and all...
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Kathie612:
Hello I have a WORKING MetroPCS phone never rooted

Hello. First time poster so forgive me if I am doing it wrong. BTW this whole thread is so informative and helpful. I have a WORKING MetroPCS phone never rooted and another that my son rooted with King Root. His phone now has the FRP lock error. I am wondering if I use the Smart Switch to backup my phone, will I be able to plug his in and some how backup my info to his phone? Also, when I plug his phone into Smart Switch and try to do an emergency firmware restore it tells me that the serial number is wrong. I tried the long 000 number and the number with the /.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
in the twrp backup you posted earlier is that with the stock kernel? or another?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Stock, but I had removed a few things. Such as bloatware....

*edit- METRO JUST CALLED!!!
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
ok the system partition didnt backup at all. is the kernel the same that came on the phone though?

what android version is it and what is the full build number?

could i get a screenshot of the about phone screen?

Sorry for many questions just trying to gather as much info as i can.

thanks.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
See edit above... Effectively, no... i am going to get stock in 20. In an hiur i will be home.

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I am using the default browser to reply. My wife wanted to shop today and I am tagging along. We should be leaving in the next hour to get home. I do have the stock now and have not signed into Google yet.

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The version was 5.1.1 kernel was trap. I can send you a shot of my current phone. The other I was not able to due to the recovery wiping the phone. [MENTION=7158590]Kathie612[/MENTION] we are working towards fixing the phone now.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
Ok. That's what I was wondering.

A screen of the current software would be good. Like I said I'm just gathering information.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Ok man, check your messages. I just took two screenshots. I can send them to you in hangouts, can I not?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
Yes I just sent you an invite.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] silentgumm:
user Maxnificent in this thread was the original rom creator. i posted links since he was unable to.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] dbreed53:
Hi, again. Been a while since rooting my Droid Razr, like summer of 2012. Anyways, I now have an SM-G530T and I'm trying to solve the problem RW access problem with the SDCard. I've not seen a viable solution yet, other than rooting. If I could have control to modify the platform.xml, that might work. But rooting is the only way I know to get access to edit.

Any suggestions? ?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
Ok thanks to [MENTION=7023617]ts_root78[/MENTION] we have the stock kernel extracted and packaged for Odin.

But I prefer to test it before publicly posting the link.

It is my understanding you root with a custom kernel so this will definitely cause you to lose root.

Are we thinking that those with the FRP lock need to flash the stock kernel in order to get back into their phones?

from what i can tell it only requires you to login with the last google account after a factory reset is performed.

Edit: is there anybody that is rooted but does not have the a custom recovery installed?

I need the stock recovery file or someone that has it still installed on their device.

If it is in the odin package that has been posted previously that is fine too but I need to know if it is the true stock recovery.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
So... With the FRP Lock we need to flash it then login with their google account. And happily ever after?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
that's my understanding. I know you are one that is stuck with this issue. I will pm you a link to it.

what error did odin give you when you flashed the odin package that is already foating in this thread?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
The Trap Kernel? I didn't flash I'm just waiting on this stock one and this one will have no root or custom recovery?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
Just sent you a pm. This is only the kernel. No recovery and no root. Completely stock.

I can't guarantee this will fix it but it's worth a try.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
[MENTION=7044799]kenny54[/MENTION] if you need a replacement system, then we are working that way right now m8. I hope what we are doing is helpful to everyone!! I'm happy it is getting done.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
TEts_root78;64462734][MENTION=7044799]kenny54[/MENTION] if you need a replacement system, then we are working that way right now m8. I hope what we are doing is helpful to everyone!! I'm happy it is getting done.[/QUOTE]

Thank you for everything! I'll be testing it out HOPEFULLY tomorrow and giving updates ASAP. I ask of you one more thing. What samsung drivers do i install before running the process and what version of odin do i use? Latest version right? And I put it in the AP Slot aswel? Anything else i need to know?

-Kenny54

ps. Please pray that everything works in our favor
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yu-san:
I'm rooted but do not have the custom recovery installed. It won't flash through Odin, unfortunately.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
Great! I will pm you instructions in order to extract it.

Thanks.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
When you say its only kernel it just the kernel to fix the lock? Or the entire system image
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
We are working on system now....
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
kernel as in kernel.....

I have a separate one for system i just finished. waiting on it to be tested.

I will send that one to you as well.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
Since the kernel is a md5 I put it in the PDA slot and flash?

BTW the I need the latest version of odin Right?

And where can I get the Samsung drivers to install and use before flashing?

Anything else I need to know?

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Sorry for the confusion... And Thank you
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Ok... Make sure your unlocked and usb debugging if you can. Install Kies or smartswitch for drivers. Restart the phone using vol up home, and power. That should put you in odin. Then flash in ap slot. I will upload driver to my drive momentarily if not.

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My drive that has the drivers... Unrar with winrar and install.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
well i knew that i wasn't unlocked or debugged threw the setting :crying: so i can use these drivers from your drive instead of installing kies or smart switch?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Yes. They are the ones I have been using.I had to reinstall them after using another program earlier... So, I know they work perfectly.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexresen:
So guys have ya been able to find a solution to our problem?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
We made some progress. We used the cwm recovery to get stock kernel and a couple of the other files. We did find the system and are going toward a recovery rom. I believe we have made some progress.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexresen:
Ah I see well I am just about done trying to fix this problem been going at it all morning with odin and kies but i ran into the same problem everyone did. Do you think if i take it to a metro store the would fix it for free or would i need to pay?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Can you enlighten me as to the nature of your problem? If you desire a phone that does not have a camera, and wi-fi but works otherwise I'd suggest the fix posted earlier and to have some patience. We have most, if not all, of what we need for a stock rom. Then we are also going to work on a recovery for the phone. We are looking for a phone with a stock recovery that is rooted. We need the stock recovery to build a custom recovery. If you take it to metro, they may charge you 15$ if you've had the phone for 30+ days. If you have insurance, they should fix it. They would order you another handset. It would take them till the 30th, at least, to get it back if you went today. Unless they are fast. They tell you a week. If the fix I mentioned earlier does not work, then go to metro for sure. Otherwise, patience seems to be key here.

*edit* A tar file for flashing was finished last night. We do need someone, or some bodies, to test it.

*edit* I removed link as Eker tested the file. The file was a test copy and not a final copy.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
I'll be your tester :D im in the progress of downloading , I'll let you know what happens when im all done bro :D
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Note that that is the system only. No recovery or kernel. So if it flashes, it should restore folders. Likee I said, system only. Once we know system works we are moving onto other things.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexresen:
I think ill just be patient. So what do i have to download to make my phone work again without wifi and camera?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
This tar is also completely untested. Any and all users will be flashing this at their own risk.

If it does not work you may flash the other tar that is floating around.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
It looks like its flashing , hopefully it fully flashes , no problems yet

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Its like 70% right now , looks like the tar file is flashing
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Look through earlier posts in this thread. You will find the fix. If you do not, tell me. I may have it and can put it on my drive. If that be the case I'll post you a link.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
It successfully flashed through odin , my phone restarted and its optimizing apps at the moment :D
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] kenny54:
you had the kernel frp lock?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
It worked :D !!!!

Camera works perfect & it lets you go into wifi settings , but doesn't seem like it connects to wifi.
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
Eker05, should it boot, test wifi and camera?
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
It boots perfectly bro , the camera works perfectly , & wifi works but it wont connect to wifi it just keeps saying "connecting" once i put in my password
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
Here are two pics
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
Are you on stock kernel? That may be holding you back from connecting with wifi
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Yu-san:
No luck with the system.tar.md5 here. FRP Lock is such a pita.

<ID:0/005> Odin engine v(ID:3.1100)..
<ID:0/005> File analysis..
<ID:0/005> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/005> Initialzation..
<ID:0/005> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/005> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/005> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/005> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/005> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/005> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/005>
<ID:0/005> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] PalmCentro:
I think the frp error in Odin means that OEM unlocking wasn't enabled
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
I dont think i am , it says shinyside trap kernel & still and it still says its a sm-g360t1 not sm-g530t1 phone the baseband is AOF8
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
I just tried flashing the kernel you gave me yesterday , it flashes successfully but it still says trap kernel
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] klabit87:
Hmm... I know that's the stock kernel. And stock system

Both of which pulled directly from ts_root78 phone

As long as we can get wifi working now it would be fine.

Those edits can be done in build.prop
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] Eker05:
Yeah bro that seems like the only issue now, ill wait for further instructions from you guys if you guys want me to try anything i will , btw thanks so much for this , thanks to you & Ts_root as well for the work you guys put in ! I really appreciate guys. :D
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexresen:
ts_root78 do you mind posting that link? The link that lets you use your phone with the expections of wifi and camera
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] ts_root78:
[MENTION=7161974]alexresen[/MENTION] This is the one I found on page 10 of this thread... https://drive.google.com/file/d/0Bwc0-nq1NcZcM0wwSWpHakUyTjQ/view
[Galaxy Grand Prime Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] alexresen:
Thank you i really do appreciate it