Odin Fails to flash my device

[Eddie_Brock]

Hi Everyone, I actually have a SGH-I317m (Rogers Note 2), but thought I would post here since this gets more traffic.

I have been having constant problems with Odin trying to flash files to my Note 2.
Currently using the factory Samsung USB cable, disconnecting any other USB devices connected (BT gamepad) to my computer, and being sure to run Odin as "Administrator" in Windows 7 (64bit).

I've used the recommended Odin 1.85 as well as the latest Odin 3.x, with the newest release being somewhat more reliable.

Basically I've grown too paranoid to try and flash custom roms, and even the root package to my phone in fear of a permanent soft brick. KIES failed to update my phone to stock 4.3, so I then used Odin to flash it. I recently tried to flash a root package, which failed every time, then my stock image, which failed about 14 out of 15 tries. Once the Stock ROM flashed successfully, I breathed a sigh of relief and gave up.

Is there something specific that could be causing Odin to fail so consistantly? My phone is stock 4.3,recovery, unrooted, with locked bootloader and SIM.

 

[Eddie_Brock]

I've seen recommendations that a Factory Reset be performed after flashing a new ROM, which I have not done. What is the logic behind this?
I'd be willing to try, but without root (aka without Titanium BackUp) a Wipe is not ideal. That being said, if I put all these flashing issues behind me, I'd happily give it a try.

I am curious to try Mobile Odin as well, which of course requires root.

The fact that both Odin and Kies failed to flash my device is curious. I'd like some suggestions on how to proceed.
I'd be happy not flashing custom ROMs, however I do feel that root access is a requirement for my usage.

 

[Eddie_Brock]

Anyone?

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[edan1979]

what root package did you use?

 

[Eddie_Brock]

The one found in http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2004650this thread, which is for my device.


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[edan1979]

search for newest samsung mobile usb driver... make sure its the latest one and download it

uninstall the good for nothing kies software... reboot your pc and install the samsung mobile usb driver.

then connect your device and let windows reinstall the driver....

then try odin again.

 

[Eddie_Brock]

Thanks. I ditched Kies once it failed to flash my device, then failed to recover it.

I will try reinstalling the driver. The one I have installed likely came from the "Galaxy Note 2 Toolkit", which hasn't been updated awhile.

I will try and report back.

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[Eddie_Brock]

Interesting. Samsung's Canadian site does not have USB drivers, and the US version doesn't include my model... I will keep digging.

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[Eddie_Brock]

Ok, I've resolved my issues and will post here for others should they have the same. My issue was caused by usb drivers. Uninstall Kies, and any Samsung drivers you may have installed. Reboot your pc, and install the latest Samsung drivers from here, for your device.

http://m.samsung.com/us/support/owners/product/SGH-I317TSAATT

After, plug in your phone, and let Windows install what it needs. Then proceed with Odin as normal.


Thanks to everyone for their help.

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