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If you’ve already soft-bricked it and the PC still recognizes it under Odin mode, that’s a good sign. You can still get data back later. But if the flash fails completely and it doesn’t get detected, you’ll need to look into data recovery software that can scan bricked phones once they’re at least partially functional again.
Yeah, don’t flash just the recovery next time. Re-flash BL + AP + CP + CSC (not HOME_CSC though, that one wipes). If you’re lucky, it’ll boot back normally and your data should still be intact.
If it’s looping back to that error screen, it’s probably a corrupted bootloader or recovery partition. You’ll need to re-flash the full stock firmware through Odin again — not just TWRP.
You can get the official firmware from SamMobile or Frija Tool, depending on your region. Just make sure you match your phone’s model number exactly.
Tried that combo, but it just goes back to the same screen again after reboot. I can’t reach recovery or download mode.
Classic Odin soft brick situation. You basically interrupted the firmware flash or used a mismatched TWRP image. The phone isn’t dead though..it’s just in a fail safe state.
Try holding Power + Volume Down for around 10 seconds; it should force a restart. Then immediately go into Download Mode (Power + Vol Down + Bixby).
Hey everyone,
So I was trying to install TWRP on my Samsung Galaxy A15 using Odin. Everything seemed fine at first, but after flashing, my phone rebooted and got stuck on this weird screen that says:
“An error has occurred while updating the software.”
It’s been like that for hours now — it won’t power off, won’t go into recovery, and I’m scared it’s gonna get screen burn if it stays like this much longer. Holding Power + Volume Down + Bixby isn’t helping either.
Any idea how to fix this? And more importantly, is there any way to save my data? I had tons of photos and notes that weren’t backed up 😩
The SSD issues reported with Windows 11 version 24H2 appear to be limited and not widespread. Microsoft and SSD maker Phison tested affected drives and found no evidence that the update was causing failures. The few reports that did appear are likely due to defective hardware rather than the update itself. While there’s no official fix, it’s recommended to keep SSD firmware and drivers updated, monitor announcements from Microsoft or the SSD manufacturer, and take precautions like pausing updates on critical systems or avoiding large file transfers on nearly full drives. Overall, most users are not affected.
On a clean Windows 11 install, the “Bad image” error when running the Dropbox installer usually points to a corrupted installer, missing or damaged system files, or interference from security software. Make sure the installer is downloaded directly from Dropbox and fully intact. Run sfc /scannow to check for and repair system files, and install any pending Windows updates. Temporarily disable antivirus or Windows Defender, as these can block installers. Use the Dropbox offline installer that matches your system’s architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and try running it in Windows 10 compatibility mode. If the problem persists, repairing Windows with DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth can resolve deeper system issues.
Your PC is having serious issues that affect both Windows and booting from a USB installer, which points to a hardware problem rather than Windows itself. The problem could be a failing drive, faulty RAM, or motherboard issues. To troubleshoot, disconnect all unnecessary peripherals, leaving only the keyboard, mouse, and monitor. If there are multiple drives, disconnect all but one and see if the USB installer boots, or test the drive on another PC. Try booting with one RAM stick at a time to rule out memory issues. Check the BIOS/UEFI to make sure drives are detected and reset settings to default if needed. Using a different USB port, preferably USB 2.0, can help if the installer hangs. If these steps don’t work, the drive or motherboard is likely failing and may need to be replaced.
Backing up your laptop or PC is important to protect your data from hardware failures or accidental deletion. There are several free tools available for different needs, from simple file backups to full system images.
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Got it — let’s break this down step by step. Could you clarify what kind of drive you’re working with: is it a USB flash drive, SD card, or something else? Also, are you trying to make a Windows recovery USB, or just make the drive writable again? This will help me give precise steps.
Are there any free tools that actually work for LTO tape data recovery?
What are the most common causes of LTO tape failure you’ve seen?
Do you think LTO tapes are cheaper than cloud storage in the long run?
I’ve had this exact thing happen on an A7 after a failed TWRP flash. What worked for me: disconnect battery for 5 minutes (if you can open the phone safely), reconnect, then immediately boot to download mode and re-flash full firmware.