[ODIN][TAR] Complete Device Wipe/Repartition and Emergency Recovery for VRUEMJ7 Build

[Surge1223]

"Complete(Write) operation failed" commonly occurs when you're trying to downgrade. That's weird, since you're flashing MJ7.

What does the phone say when the write fails? That's the detail that's needed to understand why the flash was rejected.

Why are you trying to re-flash? Why re-partition (the PIT file)?

Write fail is usually due to a partition being corrupt and/or the cache partition being newer than the build currently trying to flash (csc is extracted from cache) whatever the reason, reflashing with the pit file will fix this or using Heimdall. lol you were in one of the threads where we solved this very exact problem for someone http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2547728

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[jcwilliams]

will this still work even though im on mk2?
thanks

 

[Swimboy46163]

will this still work even though im on mk2?
thanks

Yes it does work on mk2. Just use mj7.

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[jcwilliams]

Yes it does work on mk2. Just use mj7.

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ok thanks

 

[Tydye]

Download Mode

As much as this thread is helpful, I could not get passed the "SetupConnection" part of the odin process. None of the instructions in this thread mention putting your phone in "download mode" (turn off the phone, then reboot it by holding power + volume down button) Once i figured it out, the process went smoothly however, I don't think it removed the unlock custom boot image in the boot process. Oh well.

Hope this small disclaimer helps someone.

EDIT: actually after the whole process completed, I noticed after a reboot, the custom open lock image while booting was in fact gone. I used the Vroot method to root, and some people said that the method makes it impossible to remove that image, but it is actually gone using the full wipe tar file. Not sure if any counter or fuse is still switched that says this phone was tampered with, but hey at least Verizon won't be able to tell from a reboot.

 

[bracketslash]

This is an ODIN factory image similar to the one posted here but this is an emergency recovery image that will help you recover and restore your device from nearly ANY possible soft-brick by entirely wiping, refreshing, and repartitioning your device to out-of-box OEM firmware.

WARNING: Please use this with caution as this will wipe your ENTIRE device with no chance of restoring back old data afterwords!

How to Use

• Download file from: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23203820527944861
• Unzip file to your computer (desktop or some location)
• Use ODIN v3.09 to flash in AP section once your device is connected

So.......can this take me from 4.3 to OEM?

 

[jcwilliams]

So.......can this take me from 4.3 to OEM?

What's your question? Lol what are you currently on?

 

[bracketslash]

What's your question? Lol what are you currently on?

I'm currenty on MK2. I guess I'd like to return to what my phone came with, but that probably isn't possible.

 

[jcwilliams]

I'm currenty on MK2. I guess I'd like to return to what my phone came with, but that probably isn't possible.

No mk2 is what your stuck with. No going back unfortunately.

 

[k1mu]

I'm currenty on MK2. I guess I'd like to return to what my phone came with, but that probably isn't possible.

You can use this to flash MJ7. That's the one exception to the "you can't downgrade" rule. MK2 to MJ7 is possible, but nothing else.

 

[atzille]

This is an ODIN factory image similar to the one posted here but this is an emergency recovery image that will help you recover and restore your device from nearly ANY possible soft-brick by entirely wiping, refreshing, and repartitioning your device to out-of-box OEM firmware.

WARNING: Please use this with caution as this will wipe your ENTIRE device with no chance of restoring back old data afterwords!

How to Use

• Download file from: http://www.androidfilehost.com/?fid=23203820527944861
• Unzip file to your computer (desktop or some location)
• Use ODIN v3.09 to flash in AP section once your device is connected

When trying to flash the file I get this error. Please help
<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

 

[gtab55]

I can confirm this worked on HyperDrive S4 with Safestrap root. Needed to sell this S4 so downloaded the MJ7 file, I was on MJ7, unchecked auto reboot and all is good. Thanks!

 

[heyyyitsjordan]

stuck... didn't work.

 

[k1mu]

When trying to flash the file I get this error. Please help
<ID:0/006> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1

90% likelyhood: You are trying to flash MK2 on a phone that was upgraded to NC5.
You apparently missed the frequent statements that you can't downgrade. The only downgrade possible is from MK2 to MJ7.

Please try it again, and look at your phone when the flash fails. What does it say? Reporting the error on the phone will tell why the write failed.

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stuck... didn't work.

I don't know if you're expecting any help with "didn't work", but it's kind of hard to suggest anything with just that.

What didn't work? What build are you on, and what were you trying to flash? What errors did you see (both in ODIN and on your phone)?
Is ODIN seeing your phone?

There's too many possible reasons that this could fail for anyone to be able to help you unless you provide some details.

 

[fclifton]

I have a rooted S4 that I want to trade in, and it has the unlocked symbol when it boots. I want to get rid of that. I used Odin to flash the file in the OP but I still have the unlocked symbol. Unfortunately, I don't remember what OS version was on the phone when I rooted it. Is there something different I need to do or flash to get rid of the unlock symbol? Thanks!

About phone shows
Android version 4.3
Baseband version I545VRUEMJ7
Kernel version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 Mon Oct 21 21:14:06 KST 2013
Build number JSS15J.I545VRUEMJ7
SE for Android status Enforcing SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0010
Secure boot status Type: Samsung
Hardware version I545.06

 

[k1mu]

I have a rooted S4 that I want to trade in, and it has the unlocked symbol when it boots. I want to get rid of that. I used Odin to flash the file in the OP but I still have the unlocked symbol. Unfortunately, I don't remember what OS version was on the phone when I rooted it. Is there something different I need to do or flash to get rid of the unlock symbol? Thanks!

About phone shows
Android version 4.3
Baseband version I545VRUEMJ7
Kernel version 3.4.0 [email protected] #1 Mon Oct 21 21:14:06 KST 2013
Build number JSS15J.I545VRUEMJ7
SE for Android status Enforcing SEPF_SCH-I545_4.3_0010
Secure boot status Type: Samsung
Hardware version I545.06

To clear the custom flag, you must boot a completely stock ROM, then wait a while for it to determine that it's stock.
It can take quite a while for the scanner to complete the update. Settings/More/About phone./Status/Device status
Once that no longer says "Custom", you're done.

 

[fclifton]

To clear the custom flag, you must boot a completely stock ROM, then wait a while for it to determine that it's stock.
It can take quite a while for the scanner to complete the update. Settings/More/About phone./Status/Device status
Once that no longer says "Custom", you're done.

Thanks! I rebooted after removing the battery and eventually it cleared. Just needed patience I guess

 

[SO_dank]

I've been looking all over anyone know where I can find an mdk Odin full wipe stock?? I found a no wipe but I want to reset the thing grin scratch...

 

[scootier]

I've been looking all over anyone know where I can find an mdk Odin full wipe stock?? I found a no wipe but I want to reset the thing grin scratch...

Did you try the download on this link? http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751461

It says NC5 under full wipe but I would guess that's an error as it is for 4.2.2.
Should be MDK

 

[SO_dank]

No never tried it bit then again not gonna
Take a gamble on losing mdk