[Q] Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 Brick Fix but cannot flash rom

atzille · Feb 4, 2014

Dear All,
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 bricked. So with RIFF box I fixed the boot-loader. Now I can boot into download mode.
I have downloaded two Roms and both gives error when flashing with Odin.

First Rom : I545VRUAME7_I545VZWAME7_I545VRUAME7_HOME.tar.md5 and when flash error
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I545VRUAME7_I545VZWAME7_I545VRUAME7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

And Second Rom VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.md5 and when flash error:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

When I go to download mode I see following:
Factory Mode
Product Name: SCH-i545
Curreny Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
Knox Karnel Lock: 0x0
Knox Warranty void: 0x0
Write Protection: Enable
eMMC Burst Mode Enable
Start)224,1440)
SW REV, CHECK FAIL : fused: 5, Binary :1 (I think the last two line appear after flash fail.)

Can anyone tell me which rom to flash and provide link to download. I bought it recently while its was dead so I have no previous info about set firmware or other details.

Thank you in advance.

Mistertac · Feb 4, 2014

atzille said:
Dear All,
Verizon Samsung Galaxy S4 bricked. So with RIFF box I fixed the boot-loader. Now I can boot into download mode.
I have downloaded two Roms and both gives error when flashing with Odin.

First Rom : I545VRUAME7_I545VZWAME7_I545VRUAME7_HOME.tar.md5 and when flash error
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I545VRUAME7_I545VZWAME7_I545VRUAME7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

And Second Rom VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.md5 and when flash error:
<ID:0/006> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> VRUAMDK_NoWipe.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<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> NON-HLOS.bin
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> FAIL! (Auth)
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

When I go to download mode I see following:
Factory Mode
Product Name: SCH-i545
Curreny Binary: Samsung Official
System Status: Custom
Knox Karnel Lock: 0x0
Knox Warranty void: 0x0
Write Protection: Enable
eMMC Burst Mode Enable
Start)224,1440)
SW REV, CHECK FAIL : fused: 5, Binary :1 (I think the last two line appear after flash fail.)

Can anyone tell me which rom to flash and provide link to download. I bought it recently while its was dead so I have no previous info about set firmware or other details.

Thank you in advance.

Looks to me like you have Knox on that phone. Mj7 was the first build to have that.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2507253

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joshm.1219 · Feb 4, 2014

Yupp "fused 5" means mj7 or mk2 I would try the tar image of one of those

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Mistertac · Feb 4, 2014

Figured he can't go wrong with the mj7 image since people have flashed between that and mk2 anyways

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atzille · Feb 4, 2014

Thank you. I am downloading the file "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20131023084910_v4vth34m5z_fac.zip" . I will inform after my first attempt to flash this file. Regards.

joshm.1219 · Feb 4, 2014

Mistertac said:
Figured he can't go wrong with the mj7 image since people have flashed between that and mk2 anyways

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Yeah shouldnt matter

atzille said:
Thank you. I am downloading the file "SCH-I545_VZW_1_20131023084910_v4vth34m5z_fac.zip" . I will inform after my first attempt to flash this file. Regards.

Nah you want to use one of the .tar files in this thread: http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2578209

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Mistertac · Feb 4, 2014

You unzip that one and the tar file is there. I've used that mj7 file he's talking about

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---------- Post added at 12:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:30 PM ----------

Unless you're saying surges is just the better file to go with...

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joshm.1219 · Feb 4, 2014

Mistertac said:
You unzip that one and the tar file is there. I've used that mj7 file he's talking about

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---------- Post added at 12:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:30 PM ----------

Unless you're saying surges is just the better file to go with...

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Oh my bad

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Mistertac · Feb 4, 2014

joshm.1219 said:
Oh my bad

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Lol its all good I know you've got an mdk s4 and probably never had the pleasure of dealing with Odin and mj7. Luckily I don't have to anymore either. Interested to see if this helped the op

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joshm.1219 · Feb 4, 2014

Mistertac said:
Lol its all good I know you've got an mdk s4 and probably never had the pleasure of dealing with Odin and mj7. Luckily I don't have to anymore either. Interested to see if this helped the op

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Exactly lol

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atzille · Feb 5, 2014

When trying to flash that file I get following error:
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I545VRUEMK2_I545VZWEMK2_I545VRUEMK2_HOME.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> Initialzation..
<ID:0/006> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/006> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/006> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/006> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/006> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/006> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/006> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/006> tz.mbn
<ID:0/006> boot.img
<ID:0/006> recovery.img
<ID:0/006> system.img.ext4
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1

Mistertac · Feb 5, 2014

Maybe someone like @Surge1223 can help you. I'm not sure myself other than seeing you need either mj7 or mk2 tar file... Maybe you need the pit file as well not sure

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atzille · Feb 6, 2014

I fixed it by flashing II545VRUEMK2_I545VZWEMK2_I545VRUEMK2_HOME.tar.md5. I think the rom I545VRUEMK2_I545VZWEMK2_I545VRUEMK2_HOME.tar.md5 also flash able. My main problem I was using VMWare windows 7 in Mac. Later I flash the first file in my friends windows laptop and everything working fine now. Thank you all for support.

Mistertac · Feb 6, 2014

Glad to hear you got it back.

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lorenzoraj · Jun 10, 2014

same issue

Mistertac said:
Looks to me like you have Knox on that phone. Mj7 was the first build to have that.
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2507253

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Please help i got the same issue with various odin versions. Tried flashing stock Rom to unbrick ME7, MDK2, MJ7, MDK no wipe with no luck. same log except status: official after fail flash i got fuse: 6 binary:5, which Stock rom should i flash through odin? i dont know what build number i had before it bricked.

Mistertac · Jun 10, 2014

lorenzoraj said:
Please help i got the same issue with various odin versions. Tried flashing stock Rom to unbrick ME7, MDK2, MJ7, MDK no wipe with no luck. same log except status: official after fail flash i got fuse: 6 binary:5, which Stock rom should i flash through odin? i dont know what build number i had before it bricked.

Fused 6

That means you need NC5 found here
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172

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lorenzoraj · Jun 12, 2014

Mistertac said:
Fused 6

That means you need NC5 found here
http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2735172

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Thanks for the prompt response, i will try out the link and odin process and will update soon.
I would like to put a quick question. I was having bootloader unlock and carrier unlock before my device brick, am i going to loose carrier unlock after stock firmware flash?

Mistertac · Jun 12, 2014

lorenzoraj said:
Thanks for the prompt response, i will try out the link and odin process and will update soon.
I would like to put a quick question. I was having bootloader unlock and carrier unlock before my device brick, am i going to loose carrier unlock after stock firmware flash?

Our Verizon S4s are already carrier unlockedb so no problems there.

What build were you previously on?, Your bootloader was unlocked?, so you had a Dev Edition ?

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lorenzoraj · Jun 12, 2014

Mistertac said:
Our Verizon S4s are already carrier unlockedb so no problems there.

What build were you previously on?, Your bootloader was unlocked?, so you had a Dev Edition ?

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i have no idea, i got this device as gift. Am a noob in this technical terms i just started reading lots when my device got bricked. Am not sure if i am having a dev edition. My bro told me its bootloader unlock, CWM recovery installed. It all started after new firmware update

Mistertac · Jun 12, 2014

lorenzoraj said:
i have no idea, i got this device as gift. Am a noob in this technical terms i just started reading lots when my device got bricked. Am not sure if i am having a dev edition. My bro told me its bootloader unlock, CWM recovery installed. It all started after new firmware update

Well if you had CWM recovery on it then it probably was an MDK phone that had a bootloader exploit.

Sadly though fused 6 means you updated it to Kit Kat... Locking that bootloader up for good.

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