S7 Stuck with Endless Boot Cycle after Firmware Update!

[sirstig]

Hey Everyone!

I tried updating my S7 Edge T-mobile version to the latest firmware 7.0, which I had downloaded directly from the carrier. However, the update failed and phone is stuck on an endless cycle of trying to load the "Samsung Logo". I cannot access safe mode or recovery mode to clear the cache/factory reset the phone.

I've tried downloading the current 7.0 firmware, original 6.0 firmware from sammobile.com and tried flashing it with Odin (Versions 12& 11) but neither worked. I had added all 4 firmware files to Odin (BL / AP/ CP/ CSC).


I've also tried the Smart Switch program in emergency mode to reinstate the original firmware but it still does not work. The phone remains stuck in the endless boot cycle, which freezes when loading the word Samsung.

I'd really appreciate any advice to fix the phone!

 

[Plonko]

If you're here in the US, see if your local BestBuy has a Samsung Experience shop inside. They are typically very helpful in recovering from these issues.

 

[sirstig]

If you're here in the US, see if your local BestBuy has a Samsung Experience shop inside. They are typically very helpful in recovering from these issues.

I'm in the US but my nearest Best Buy Geek Squad offers poor service and I wouldn't trust them to repair a calculator. My phone is out of warranty so, going to Samsung is a last resort.