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Root Verizon Galaxy S4 SCH-I545 VRUGOF1 De-Brick Guide

Apr 30, 2016
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Instructions:

Download firmware here: Firmware/Odin

Extract (unzip) the firmware file

Open Odin3 v3.10.7 (Other versions included JIC)

Boot device into Download Mode:
With the device powered down, press and hold Power & Volume Down buttons.
When warning appears, release and press Volume up to Enter Download (Odin) Mode.


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Connect device and wait until you get a blue tab in Odin, upper left below ID:COM

Click the AP button and navigate to the extracted firmware and select it. Odin will verify the md5. This may take a little while.


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Once verified click the start button. Sit back and wait. When finished you will see "PASS" and phone will reboot:
JOY

:)
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If you are Hard-bricked (unresponsive, not recognized by Odin
NO JOY

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See your local VZW dealer.

Or you could try this:

J-Tag
 
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