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[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
So I was given a softbricked s6 edge from work to play with. Needs a bit of detective work as I have no idea about history of phone, only face values. Heres what i know;

boots in to odin mode

does not boot rom

does not boot recovery

when i try to flash stock roms through odin it gets stuck at initialisation

warranty void/binary samsung: official/sys status: official

What i want to know is what you would recommend trying in order to get the phone to boot stock rom, given the information i have. for example is there any way to narrow down or diagnose the issue? Anything goes and it doesn't matter if i hard brick the thing its just a mini project.

I will try methods and post results, hopefully they will help others in similar situations
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Chances are OEM Unlock and USB debugging was not enabled in developer options if this was a work phone.

Try to flash a stock firmware, I would start with a MM firmware first. What model of s6 edge is it? G925F/T/I/V/A? It will show you in download mode.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
odin mode

product name: sm-g925f

current binary: samsung official

system status: official

reactivation lock: off

secure download: enabled

Knox warranty void: 1 (0x0500

rp swrev: B:5 K:2 S:2

^ everything in odin mode. Which firmware should i flash? could you possibly link me to it?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Depends what model? Tell me what model you have and I can link firmware
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
I thought "sm-g925f" was the model?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
They come in different models. You need to make sure you have the correct model. Post a screenshot of Odin mode?

EDIT: I MISSED THAT POST WITH THE INFO.

http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=254B8532AE1511E6B04AFA163EE8F90B

Download and flash this one.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
currently cant post links or images but the information i replied to you was EVERYTHING it says in odin mode.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Check my edited post
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
Thanks! i believe i have tried this one though, but ill give it another go.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Try an updated firmware then. Maybe try a 7.0 firmware. When you flash it post the Odin log here.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
So its possible that the firmware version would be preventing it from progressing past initialisation
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
Is it also possible the carrier version could be the reason?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
None of them would be the reason. It's usually because USB debugging is disabled in developer options or USB port/cable

Download the firmware and insert it to odin and we will take it from there. Make sure you use the csc file and not home_csc.

Try with Odin v3.10.7 first.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
Will be able to do tonight, thanks for help so far
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
<ID:0/003> Added!!

<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..

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

<OSM> Please wait..

<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..

<OSM> Leave CS..

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1203)..

<ID:0/003> File analysis..

<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/003> Initialzation..

same story, gets here and nothing
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Try with odin v3.12.3......
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
same thing again. also when its charging i have realised there is no animation, just the static empty battery with a lighting bolt in it. idk if thats just cause of the rom or whatever just trying to compile info
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
shall i try flash the bl/ap/cp/csc separately?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Does the pc recognise it when it's plugged in? Try a different cable and port. Then flash the files separate. Use csc file not home_csc
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
yes it recognises but doesnt come up as a drive. also comes up in odin. what do you mean "Use csc file not home_csc"
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
In the firmware package there should be 5 files. If there isn't don't worry just put them in the correct places in Odin. Try a different cable also.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
should i repack them in to .md5 files. now using a original samsung cable
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
So what I have found to solve the issue of stuck on initialization is to use Odin 3.10.7 or 3.10.6 or remove the battery for 5 mins. However it's not that easy on s6 edge.

Try to 're install the drivers also.

---------- Post added at 10:37 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:36 AM ----------

Yes they need to be .md5

---------- Post added at 10:38 AM ---------- Previous post was at 10:37 AM ----------

It's not a problem with the firmware to be honest. It's the phone/Odin.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
tried all suggestions bar removing battery with same result. do you think the battery tip will work? since opening the phone to take it out will take a while

finally progressed past initialisation to say this:

<ID:0/004> Get PIT for mapping..

<ID:0/004> There is no PIT partition.

<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Download this pit file from here

https://mega.nz/#!rERH1LqK!QSYjirrXtPjKc1giOahnZI0BrWR2WXMg0GI3ZR3LLeY

Insert it into pit TAB in Odin. Then insert firmware to odin. Odin options should be auto Reboot checked f Reset time checked and 're partition checked. Then start
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
still nothing i am afraid
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Post the Odin log please
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
<ID:0/004> Added!!

<ID:0/004> Odin engine v(ID:3.1005)..

<ID:0/004> File analysis..

<ID:0/004> SetupConnection..

<ID:0/004> Initialzation..
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Try a different firmware see if it makes a difference.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rizapn:
I don't know it is miracle (because my situation is almost 100% same) or just the same phone (maybe the phone I just bought is this guy phone ... :p)

Now, the situations :

- able to flash any stock ROM 7 (nougat), 100% success. ==> Already try many different G925F version, and still try some others now ...

- BUT, after that the phone is looping with blinking "SAMSUNG Galaxy S6 edge" screen.

- Recovery button is not work (VOL-UP + HOME + POWER), POWER button is not work, only DOWNLOAD MODE is working perfectly (VOL-DOWN + HOME + POWER).

- Without charger plugged in, only download mode is doable. NO OTHER button or combination works.

- With charger plugged in, phone automatically turn on with "blinking" (or probably looping) "SAMSUNG Galaxy S6 edge" screen.

Any advice?

Thank you very much.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
Hey, i never did fix the phone and have given back now. I believe there is a problem with the micro usb port. Not sure wether firmware or hardware based, but if hardware it is fixable. Obviously this is a risk as its hard to do yourself and costs around $70 at a phone shop. So after you get it changed to find its firmware you are 70 down. Can still sell for the screen however. Dome places pay up to 120 for a good working order screen.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rizapn:
I believe there is no problem with the port, because I CAN FLASH IT until finish (ODIN status: SUCCESS). But still, the screen is looping or blinking, some seconds display "Galaxy S6 Edge" white text, and then some more seconds totally blank. It is continuing like that ...
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
Have you tried the pit partition flash as mentioned?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rizapn:
Yes, I did it. No ERROR when I flash any nougat firmware.

Here is an example of ODIN log :

<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<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> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> cm.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> cache.img
<ID:0/003> hidden.img
<ID:0/003> modem.bin
<ID:0/003> RQT_CLOSE !!
<ID:0/003> RES OK !!
<ID:0/003> Removed!!
<ID:0/003> Remain Port .... 0
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 1 / failed 0)

That was when I flash this file : G925FXXU5EQG3_G925FOXA5EQG3_G925FXXU5EQG3_HOME.tar ...
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
Normally wiping cache and factory reset fixes that, however if not try this firmware: http://updato.com/firmware-archive-select-model?record=2020C76552DC11E6B055FA163EE8F90B
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rizapn:
Sorry, any attempt to flash older firmware (current version is 7.x) resulting FAILED (cm.bin)
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] callumbr1:
Unpack the firmware and remove cm.bin

Repack and flash it again. It will pass cm.bin
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] rizapn:
Actually, not only cm.bin will produce error while downgrading from 7 to 6, but all .bin files : sboot.bin (BOOTLOADER failed) and modem.bin (RADIO failed).
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] safak75:
i have the same problem i cant solve it too
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] MoxieProxy:
I believe the problem turned out to be water damage. We cleaned the internals with iso and replaced the battery to fix it.
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phoenixsre86|:
Anyone find soution to this problem i have the same and i can too.

Help please
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] phoenixsre86|:
I changed the baterie a clean my phone but this didn't fix it. :crying:
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] unnamedquaker:
[HELP] Galaxy S6 edge - Odin stuck ant "system.img"

hi...

ill try to flash my phone but always get stuck at ... "system.img"

Flash tools Odinv3.12.7

Firmware i tried G925F_1_20180809104101_qr55subv5q_fac ----- SM-G925F_1_20180716174114_hxg9p8nitx_fac

log:

<ID:0/003> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/003> Odin engine v(ID:3.1207)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Initialzation..
<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> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/003> sboot.bin
<ID:0/003> param.bin
<ID:0/003> cm.bin
<ID:0/003> boot.img
<ID:0/003> recovery.img
<ID:0/003> system.img
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

thx for the help.

sorry for the double post. can i delete it?
[Galaxy S6 Edge Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting] iCrazyGaming:
I've seen you on a few of these forums about this model. Did you ever find a fix for this?
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] Deleted member 6814223:
First of all, thank you for paying attention to my question and sorry if my English is not good.

Hi, im from Chile and I bought a RN4x Global with Qualcomm, but the network works terribly slow. I just discovered that the phone originally had the China Rom (Box is half Chinese half English) but it was flashed to Global Rom by the man who sold it to me.

May that be the reason why it is so slow? (I mean, may the network be so slow because it doesnt work under the LTE band of my carrier?)

In short: If someone flashes Global Rom on a Chinese version phone, should it take the same bands as a originally Global version phone?

Thank you very much for your answers!
[Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Questions & Answers] CosmicDan:
Hardware wise, the Chinese and Global versions of mido (your device) are identical. They should both support the same modem bands no matter the ROM version. If the global firmware is installed then that is the best you can do. But you could always flash the global version yourself just to be sure, though I can't help with that - there are already heaps of guides out there for that.

Not supporting certain LTE bands that you carrier needs won't make it slow - it will either work or it won't at all. Problem must be elsewhere.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] Sefhyr:
Helllo i've a samsung galaxy a3 (SM-a300fu) with android 6.0.1

I wanted to try to root the phone, and i was trying to install twrp.

I went to developer options, and i clicked "usb debugging", but there is not any option called "oem unlock"

So i tried just with usb debugging, but nothing happened and in recovery i don't see twrp.

What can i do to solve the problem?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] pedrolucasbp:
You just have to flash TWRP via Odin without "auto reeboot" option and then reboot the device manually pressing VolDown+Home+Power, when the screen goes blank press VolUp+Home+Power.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] Ep1cF4il:
I have the same issue with the same device. There is no OEM unlock option. When I try flashing any recovery, the device complains that the image is too large, which I read somewhere (can't remember where) means i need to do the OEM unlock. Am I just boned here or is there another way?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Alfie94:
Hi, I had been using BatMan rom for a few months, then wanted to try renovate ice, so I flashed it via TWRP, and now when I boot my phone is stuck on the Samsung Galaxy S8 splash/boot screen. I can no longer boot into TWRP. I can't use my phone at all, I can only boot into download mode. I then tried flashing a new version of the bootloader, and now I can't even flash TWRP via Odin. fastboot devices doesn't return anything when my phone is plugged in and in download mode.

What can I do to fix this?

Please let me know if you need additional information to help me solve this.
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] partcyborg:
Reinstall twrp from scratch
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] kinnolkf:
I face the same issue on Renovate ice 5.0 too. Stuck on splash screen, but i am coming from stock rom. Also have download and installed AQH3 firmware through TWRP.

I did not do bootloader update from Odin, and my twrp is still working.

Did it work for you after install twrp from scratch?
[Samsung Galaxy S8 Questions and Answers] Alfie94:
Okay, so I had to do the work around for odin, where you go into download mode after flashing and then flash again and I got TWRP installed and then installed renovate ice and it worked.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] ehab rashad:
i need to tranfere from firmware Russia csc A720FOXY2AQF8 to firmware Egypt csc A720FOJV1AQF1 by using odin 3 but talled me that fail to complete.
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] Naikkon:
how you figure out >!?
[Samsung Galaxy A3, A5, A7 (2017) Questions & Answe] shafez:
Use version A520FXXS2AQH1. it will work fine, Download from the following link:

https://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/galaxy-a5/SM-A520F/EGY/download/A520FXXS2AQH1/185136/
[Shield Tablet Android Development] hacktrix2006:
Nvidia FaceLock Fix For Nvidia Shield Tablet K1 for Android 7.0 OTA 5.2​

This Module will fix issue where FaceLock will crash after doing a Factory Wipe or Factory Restore.

You will need Magisk Version 13 and a Custom recovery in order to use said fix.

Simply reboot into TWRP or custom recovery of choice and flash the Zip file attached to this post.

Then Wipe Dalvik Cache and Cache followed by a reboot.

Its that easy.
[Shield Tablet Android Development] jirka607:
I have 5.2 and i dont even have faceunlock anywhere in the system? Will this enable it?
[Shield Tablet Android Development] hacktrix2006:
So long as you have magisk installed and my module yes it will work
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] oldwolf613:
I just checked my Magisk 13.3-rooted Sprint htc u11, running 1.13.651.6 for htc s/w updates & d/l'ed the update abt 750Mb, which is said contained a security update & it was supposed to bring me to 1.28.651.3.

After d/l & clicking on install, it went thru 20% on the "gas gauge" progress bar, before the screen went black & 5 second

screen came up as usual & then the twrp main screen came up.

Not knowing what to do, I decided playing it safe was best, I simply rebooted the system & all went fine. I got a msg telling me that I have a system update & I chose to put installation off & chose to be reminded in 4hrs. In 4hrs, the fone will be off. I'm going to be AFK fm the fone - as I have to be away & the fone has to be of until Sat. nite when I'm done w/the other stuff I'm doing until then.

I'm not sure what to do, or why it rebooted, showed the 5 second screen & then went into the twrp main screen. I did nothing to make that happen. In the past I obviously unlocked the BL, installed twrp, & rooted w/Magisk 13.3 & Magisk Mgr. 5.11- carefully following posted instructions, but I have no idea why reboot went fm 5 second screen to main twrp screen & equally no idea if that should have happened- or what in hindsight I should have done.

***BTW, I have an icon in my notification bar fm the Updater program that is telling me I have a System Update Ready & I should tap on the notice to install.***

PLEASE ADVISE!

Is there any problem taking the 1.13.651.6 -> 1.28.651.3 update w/unlocked BootLoader & twrp & root that will damage my fone, the setup, or Bootloader, twrp, or root?

What should I do when I power-on & restart fone on Sat. nite when I will ostensibly get the update process kicking in after the 5 Second screen & then progressing to 20% of the update & then the Update process reboots & reboots me back to 5 second screen & then the twrp main screen (or maybe another prompt)? Or can I do something to prevent / remove the update if there are any problems.

Would going into a diff mode fm 5 second screen, like bootloader, download, or recovery mode & then have to do something else to get the System Update to work?, or do I have to do something else - related to unrooting, &/or removing twrp, &/or re-locking the bootloader ? - (please don't let it be any of that!), & how would I do whatever I have to do?. Or do I have to somehow avoid the update - don't know how to do that either- I've played w/this kind of stuff on a # of prev devices, but not on an htc device & I'm sorta like a newbie w/htc 'under the hood' stuff. ***Thanks very much in advance***. This is the only Sprint device I have… so I can't just switch to another fone & do whatever I have to do on this fone w/out any stress & plenty of time to sort out the details.

Again, TIA, oldwolf
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] schmeggy929:
You cannot update the phone while rooted. You need to be on an Untouched System image. There is quite a few threads explaining this. Did you do a twrp System image and boot.img backup? If not, there are a few different ways to update. You can flash(a few different ways to flash the signed firmware update in BadBoys ROM/Firmware thread. RUU(wipes everything) and then take the OTA. Flash the OTA in TWRP, however you will still have to manually flash firmware.zip inside the OTA. You could have saved yourself the trouble of writing this page long explanation and read through a few threads, lol.

Since you are on Sprint, there is BadBoyz ROM/Firmware thread HERE. 5m4r7ph0n36uru's firmware HERE
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] oldwolf613:
Schmeggy929, thanks so much!

If I knew why I got that result I would've searched threads for an answer. I turned on my U11 tonite & told it to cancel update. It told me install would be removed. Whew! Was afraid I keep getting prompted to do update, or worse, I'd not be given the chance to remove!

So far, I've only unlocked BL (htc provided step by step), rooted, & installed twrp (courtesy of Capt Throwback's guide) so that's the extent of my htc dev experience / knowledge.

You mentioned flashing OTA in twrp. Did a quick search & scanned thru replies, got basic idea; but need to ask, will that wipe my 3d party apps & data & settings? I'm guessing not... also, in which mode would I flash? Recovery, Download, Bootloader? Also, you asked if I did a twrp system image & boot.img backup & if not you listed those approaches. What should I do if Ihad done twrp backup? Usually I b/u everÿhing but the cache & will be doing that soon, along w/my homework i.e. looking up threads…

I'll do w/out the update until I'm better prepared.

I've been considering going to BadBoyz ROM, but would be curious to see what main screens look like & I see you are a recognized themer & on Team BadBoyz; would itbe possible to please send me some screen captures of the rom via PM; looked in ROM thread but didn't find any…

TIA, Oldwolf
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] schmeggy929:
Taking OTA, whether normal or flashing will not wipe apps. From what I gather you can (if you are stock and untouched System Image) can download OTA, Extract Firmware.zip , then back to OTA install, let it install(will reboot to TWRP and install) then reboot to Download Mode and fastboot flash Firmware zip.

If you did make a System, Recovery and Boot Image backup(even better) Boot to TWRP and restore those backups, reboot and take the OTA normal(as you would with a completely stock phone).

Or easier, download the updated signed firmware from BadBoyz Thread HERE. Flash with either scard method or computer fastboot method. Then download The latest ROM for 1.28.651.3.

None of these will wipe you apps and Data. Badboyz ROM is nothing more than a Stock ROM with great Tweaks. Other than my Boot animation , the two BadBoyz apps and some bloatware missing, you would never know the difference, except for performance and extra goodies.
[HTC U11  Questions & Answers] OMJ:
this is the easiest way I've found to install a ota...preparation

-from 100% stock, unlock bootloader, flash twrp

-on 1st twrp boot, keep ready only & immediately do a system & boot img backup

-once backup is done, copy stock recovery into the twrp/backup stock imgs folder & rename it recovery.emmc.win

-flash rom, magisk, supersu, whatever changes u want

-when a ota is available, boot to twrp, & restore your system/boot/recovery imgs backup

-boot to OS, download & install ota

repeat steps from top :)