Samsung Galaxy Tab Pro 8.4 SM-T320 will not boot into operating mode.

[BassikEd]

Hello,
During a program/system update, the process was interrupted and cancelled. Now, I only can boot into a startup screen, (music, Samsung logo) and then it freezes. I can boot into safe mode and have done a factory reset, as well as cache clean. The tablet will not shut down unless the battery fails. I need to plug in and then I can boot up.
I am open to suggestions as to loading a new OS via a microSD card, such as stock android but as I have never done this before, links to things would help. I understand that due to limitations of hardware, it can only be updated so far.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

 

[belodion]

Try a Cache Partition wipe. If no go, see this: https://forums.androidcentral.com/a...w-flash-stock-rom-via-odin-new-interface.html

 

[B. Diddy]

It sounds like the OP already tried wiping the cache partition (unless "cache clean" was referring to app caches only).

You mentioned being able to boot into Safe Mode -- do you mean it actually reached the homescreen, and you were able to use preinstalled apps without difficulty?

 

[BassikEd]

HI.
Thanks for the quick replies. I have tried recovery mode and re-setting to factory but no go. I can get to the ODIN screen and get out of it. It hangs or freezes right after I boot normally and the music/logo screen show right before it would go to a home page. It gets stuck on "SAMSUNG" logo.
belodian: I reviewed your suggestion but due to the remark about Malware in context to Odin, I am concerned about loading it onto my desktop.. Has a newer version come out? The post was from 2015.
Anything else?

 

[belodion]

I simply linked that as a guide to flashing the stock firmware via Odin, which is how it's done on Samsungs. I'm not a Samsung user but so far as I know there's no other way of doing it, and that remains the normal method. No doubt there have been several versions of Odin since then.

 

[B. Diddy]

I don't mean to sound like a broken record, but I didn't see you mention anything about Safe Mode in your last post. Can you confirm that you're still unable to complete the boot process in Safe Mode?

 

[BassikEd]

B.Diddy..
Sorry. Didn't understand that "Safe mode" was different than "Recovery mode". I have now tried to boot to Safe mode and I there is no difference. It still hangs on Samsung logo.. I think I need to re-install the OS via my computer.
1 last question:
Since I need to install something, would you install the original OS or go with stock android or something else? (Considering the age of the tablet) Thanks

 

[belodion]

It would be safest and easiest to flash the latest version of the firmware available for the device.