Help Galaxy S4 fail error with Odin

Kevyn Wagner · Jul 16, 2015

I have been trying to downgrade from 5.0.1 and have been getting a fail error. I have followed the instructions but still get the following error. Can anyone help? Thanks.

ID:0/004> Added!!
<ID:0/004> Removed!!
<ID:0/007> Added!!
<OSM> Enter CS for MD5..
<OSM> Check MD5.. Do not unplug the cable..
<OSM> Please wait..
<OSM> I545VRUEMJ7_I545VZWEMJ7_I545VRUEMJ7_HOME.tar.md5 is valid.
<OSM> Checking MD5 finished Sucessfully..
<OSM> Leave CS..
<ID:0/007> Odin v.3 engine (ID:7)..
<ID:0/007> File analysis..
<ID:0/007> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/007> Initialzation..
<ID:0/007> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/007> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/007> SingleDownload.
<ID:0/007> sbl2.mbn
<ID:0/007> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/007> sbl3.mbn
<ID:0/007> rpm.mbn
<ID:0/007> aboot.mbn
<ID:0/007> FAIL! (Auth)
<ID:0/007>
<ID:0/007> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)

scottysoftlad · Jul 18, 2015

try putting the file in odin first wait for that to be added then connect your phone it worked for me

dynomot · Jul 19, 2015

"FAIL(auth)" in your Odin log says it all. Your phone has reactivation lock ON. See my answer to the exact same problem on a Galaxy Note 3 here :

http://androidforums.com/threads/international-rooting-with-odin-failed-need-help.856788/

perez8312 · Nov 2, 2015

dynomot said:
"FAIL(auth)" in your Odin log says it all. Your phone has reactivation lock ON. See my answer to the exact same problem on a Galaxy Note 3 here :

http://androidforums.com/threads/international-rooting-with-odin-failed-need-help.856788/

perez8312 · Nov 2, 2015

Trying to downgrade to kitkat and odin fails on verizon gs4 any help

Jfalls63 · Nov 3, 2015

perez8312 said:
Trying to downgrade to kitkat and odin fails on verizon gs4 any help

Verizon S4 has locked bootloader and since introduction of Knox, can't downgrade. Can only flash what is currently on phone or higher android version.

perez8312 · Nov 3, 2015

Jfalls63 said:
Verizon S4 has locked bootloader and since introduction of Knox, can't downgrade. Can only flash what is currently on phone or higher android version.

Is the a way to unlock bootloader

Jfalls63 · Nov 3, 2015

Unfortunately no. I haven't found a way to root 5.0.1 yet either. Tried every version of Kingroot that was supposed to work, APK and desktop, no luck.

maharshi0509 · Mar 27, 2016

Hi Dyno,
I am having the same prob of AUTH fail, tried everything that is being told but still getting the same error.
can you please help.

Jfalls63 · Mar 27, 2016

What model S4 do you have and what are you trying to flash?

maharshi0509 · Mar 27, 2016

I have Note 3 N9005 international model n trying to flash poland lollipop firmware in it

Jfalls63 · Mar 27, 2016

Were you trying the most current by release date?
What firmware version was on phone?

maharshi0509 · Mar 27, 2016

Firmware version on my phone is N9005XXUENC2, and am trying to install GOA5 version lollipop

Jfalls63 · Mar 28, 2016

Not a lot of experience with international version of Samsung phones. Not sure if he's up on the Note but @ironass is pretty sharp on CSC and Product Codes that could be the issue. Maybe he will see this and be able to point you in the correct direction.

maharshi0509 · Mar 28, 2016

Thanks Jfalls, hope @ironass see this post soon

Jfalls63 · Mar 28, 2016

Can your phone boot up? If yes you can get Sammobile Device Info app at the Play Store and it will tell you your product and CSC code and maybe you can find firmware to match.
If all you have is download mode available, you might get Kies3 to work. It uses your model number and serial number to select the correct firmware for your device.

http://www.samsung.com/ca/support/skp/faq/1072789

Mizan Hosen · Sep 20, 2017

dynomot said:
"FAIL(auth)" in your Odin log says it all. Your phone has reactivation lock ON. See my answer to the exact same problem on a Galaxy Note 3 here :

http://androidforums.com/threads/international-rooting-with-odin-failed-need-help.856788/

reactivation lock in off but is not work i ary in many firmware but it's not work please help me

Jfalls63 · Sep 20, 2017

Mizan Hosen said:
reactivation lock in off but is not work i ary in many firmware but it's not work please help me

What is your complete model number and what are you actually trying to do, flash stock, downgrade, root or other?

nu2andy · Sep 20, 2017

Hi Jfalls63, do you know if this method works?
http://androidsigma.com/how-to-downgrade-samsung-galaxy-s4-from-android-lollipop-to-kitkat/

Jfalls63 · Sep 21, 2017

May depend on your model number and I would definitely research other sources.
If Odin fails to flash due to Software Revision Check fail. Phone should reboot from recovery into the current installed system.
Some root guides I've seen have you downgrade as part of the process, but again, based on model number.

nu2andy · Sep 21, 2017

Thanks.

tech newbie · Feb 19, 2018

Can we downgrade at s4 to kikat and use loki exploit to flash custom rom?

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