SM-N920W8 Claro bootloop+FRP - GSM-Forum

toshik · 10-14-2018, 16:35

I have Claro N920W8 it bootloops and has FRP, can go into download and once in a while can go into recovery, firmware is still official and the Knox is still 0.
Firmware N920W8VLU4CQE2 Android 7.0 for Claro PR.
I did not find any ENG Boot for N920W8 7.0 and only found the original 4-file ROM the latest version VLU5CRF1
Where to start?

ashahzad_pk · 10-14-2018, 16:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by toshik

I have Claro N920W8 it bootloops and has FRP, can go into download and once in a while can go into recovery, firmware is still official and the Knox is still 0.
Firmware N920W8VLU4CQE2 Android 7.0 for Claro PR.
I did not find any ENG Boot for N920W8 7.0 and only found the original 4-file ROM the latest version VLU5CRF1
Where to start?

As far as i know. N920W8 is Canadian model and its not Claro. Becoz Claro is mexican

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toshik · 10-14-2018, 16:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by ashahzad_pk

As far as i know. N920W8 is Canadian model and its not Claro. Becoz Claro is mexican

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A bit off subject - if you'd google "N920W8VLU4CQE2" the very first line would bring up:

May 18, 2017 - Fast download latest Galaxy Note5 firmware SM-N920W8 from Puerto Rico with N920W8VLU4CQE2 and Android version 7.0.

souma_k · 10-14-2018, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by toshik

I have Claro N920W8 it bootloops and has FRP, can go into download and once in a while can go into recovery, firmware is still official and the Knox is still 0.
Firmware N920W8VLU4CQE2 Android 7.0 for Claro PR.
I did not find any ENG Boot for N920W8 7.0 and only found the original 4-file ROM the latest version VLU5CRF1
Where to start?

In the z3x support there is bit 4 and bit 5 combination download and flash boot from combination

ashahzad_pk · 10-14-2018, 17:08

Quote:

Originally Posted by toshik

A bit off subject - if you'd google "N920W8VLU4CQE2" the very first line would bring up:

May 18, 2017 - Fast download latest Galaxy Note5 firmware SM-N920W8 from Puerto Rico with N920W8VLU4CQE2 and Android version 7.0.

Well Carrier doesnt matter as long as u have correct firmware. Visit this site shell.boxwares.com

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toshik · 10-14-2018, 17:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by souma_k

In the z3x support there is bit 4 and bit 5 combination download and flash boot from combination

Thanks! Bit 4 and bit 5 means: 4API1 or 5ARA1 correct?

souma_k · 10-14-2018, 17:25

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Originally Posted by toshik

Thanks! Bit 4 and bit 5 means: 4API1 or 5ARA1 correct?

Yes flash bit 4 if phone has bit 4

toshik · 10-15-2018, 00:21

After flashing combination boot, go into the D/L mode and do "Reset FRP/React/EE" the phone says "Custom Binary(USERDATA) Blocked By FRP Lock" and phone freezes. Battery disconnect gives "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software".
Reading PIT unfreezes the phone and I'm back to step 1 :-(

Searching Samsung USB Flash interface... COM6 detected
Setup connection... OK
Reading PIT from phone... OK
Searching FRP lock... OK
Erasing FRP lock... OK
Reset done
For complete reset FRP, goto 'Backup and reset' and make 'Factory data reset'
Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.33.8

toshik · 10-15-2018, 00:43

If I do the hard reset phone is hanging in "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" screen.

toshik · 10-15-2018, 01:21

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Originally Posted by toshik

If I do the hard reset phone is hanging in "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" screen.

I mean if I keep the boot from combination file, as soon as I flash back the original boot I'm back to google lock...

toshik · 10-15-2018, 02:07

OMG! Did FRP with the UART cable. Now need to SIM unlock...

Operation: Unlock
Selected model: SM-N920W8
Selected port: COM131 Z3X BOX Serial Port
Software version: 33.8

Searching Samsung modem... detected COM139
Reading phone info...
Model: SM-N920W8
AP version: N920W8VLU5CRF2
CSC version: NONE
CP version: N920W8VLU4CQC9
Phone SN: RF8H1185GYP
IMEI: 353120071617376
Unique number: 1115FBEA94230905
Reading IMEI... OK
IMEI: 353120071617376 (SIGN: OK)
Reading data from phone... error (0)
Try downgrade modem if possible
Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.33.8

ashahzad_pk · 10-15-2018, 05:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by toshik

OMG! Did FRP with the UART cable. Now need to SIM unlock...

Operation: Unlock
Selected model: SM-N920W8
Selected port: COM131 Z3X BOX Serial Port
Software version: 33.8

Searching Samsung modem... detected COM139
Reading phone info...
Model: SM-N920W8
AP version: N920W8VLU5CRF2
CSC version: NONE
CP version: N920W8VLU4CQC9
Phone SN: RF8H1185GYP
IMEI: 353120071617376
Unique number: 1115FBEA94230905
Reading IMEI... OK
IMEI: 353120071617376 (SIGN: OK)
Reading data from phone... error (0)
Try downgrade modem if possible
Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.33.8

U need modem from combination firmware. After that u can do direct unlock without root or without adb

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toshik · 10-15-2018, 14:36

10-4 thanks! Do I need to reflash the original modem back?

toshik · 10-15-2018, 15:39

One LAST :-) thing - I tired to Odin the original 4-file ROM, everything went fine but it got stock in "USERDATA" in the end.
As a result the phone lost "Claro" startup logo and all pre-installed apps :-) OMG and it's SIM-locked again!!

toshik · 10-15-2018, 16:11

Reflashed the combination modem, no-go either I do something wrong or the unlock is reversible...

Operation: Unlock
Selected model: SM-N920W8
Selected port: COM131 Z3X BOX Serial Port
Software version: 33.8

Waiting ADB device... OK
Reading phone info...
Model: SM-N920W8
Android version: 7.0
PDA version: N920W8VLU5CRF2
CSC version:
Phone version:
Product code:
CSC country code:
CSC sales code:
Phone SN: RF8H1185GYP
IMEI:
HW version:
RF cal date:
Chip name: EXYNOS7420
Modem board:
Security patch: 2018-06-01
Boot Warranty bit: 0
Checking Super user right... false
Root your phone manually and then repeat
Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.33.8

10-14-2018, 16:35	#1 (permalink)
toshik Freak Poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FLA, US Age: 47 Posts: 302 Member: 31969 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 13	SM-N920W8 Claro bootloop+FRP I have Claro N920W8 it bootloops and has FRP, can go into download and once in a while can go into recovery, firmware is still official and the Knox is still 0. Firmware N920W8VLU4CQE2 Android 7.0 for Claro PR. I did not find any ENG Boot for N920W8 7.0 and only found the original 4-file ROM the latest version VLU5CRF1 Where to start?

10-15-2018, 00:21	#8 (permalink)
toshik Freak Poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FLA, US Age: 47 Posts: 302 Member: 31969 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 13	After flashing combination boot, go into the D/L mode and do "Reset FRP/React/EE" the phone says "Custom Binary(USERDATA) Blocked By FRP Lock" and phone freezes. Battery disconnect gives "An error has occurred while updating the device software. Use the Emergency recovery function in the Smart Switch PC software". Reading PIT unfreezes the phone and I'm back to step 1 :-( Searching Samsung USB Flash interface... COM6 detected Setup connection... OK Reading PIT from phone... OK Searching FRP lock... OK Erasing FRP lock... OK Reset done For complete reset FRP, goto 'Backup and reset' and make 'Factory data reset' Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.33.8

10-15-2018, 00:43	#9 (permalink)
toshik Freak Poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FLA, US Age: 47 Posts: 302 Member: 31969 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 13	If I do the hard reset phone is hanging in "Samsung Galaxy Note 5" screen.

10-15-2018, 02:07	#11 (permalink)
toshik Freak Poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FLA, US Age: 47 Posts: 302 Member: 31969 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 13	OMG! Did FRP with the UART cable. Now need to SIM unlock... Operation: Unlock Selected model: SM-N920W8 Selected port: COM131 Z3X BOX Serial Port Software version: 33.8 Searching Samsung modem... detected COM139 Reading phone info... Model: SM-N920W8 AP version: N920W8VLU5CRF2 CSC version: NONE CP version: N920W8VLU4CQC9 Phone SN: RF8H1185GYP IMEI: 353120071617376 Unique number: 1115FBEA94230905 Reading IMEI... OK IMEI: 353120071617376 (SIGN: OK) Reading data from phone... error (0) Try downgrade modem if possible Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.33.8

10-15-2018, 14:36	#13 (permalink)
toshik Freak Poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FLA, US Age: 47 Posts: 302 Member: 31969 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 13	10-4 thanks! Do I need to reflash the original modem back?

10-15-2018, 15:39	#14 (permalink)
toshik Freak Poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FLA, US Age: 47 Posts: 302 Member: 31969 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 13	One LAST :-) thing - I tired to Odin the original 4-file ROM, everything went fine but it got stock in "USERDATA" in the end. As a result the phone lost "Claro" startup logo and all pre-installed apps :-) OMG and it's SIM-locked again!!

10-15-2018, 16:11	#15 (permalink)
toshik Freak Poster Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: FLA, US Age: 47 Posts: 302 Member: 31969 Status: Offline Thanks Meter: 13	Reflashed the combination modem, no-go either I do something wrong or the unlock is reversible... Operation: Unlock Selected model: SM-N920W8 Selected port: COM131 Z3X BOX Serial Port Software version: 33.8 Waiting ADB device... OK Reading phone info... Model: SM-N920W8 Android version: 7.0 PDA version: N920W8VLU5CRF2 CSC version: Phone version: Product code: CSC country code: CSC sales code: Phone SN: RF8H1185GYP IMEI: HW version: RF cal date: Chip name: EXYNOS7420 Modem board: Security patch: 2018-06-01 Boot Warranty bit: 0 Checking Super user right... false Root your phone manually and then repeat Done with Samsung Tool PRO v.33.8