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Here is a short guide on how to get an ODIN flashable file for your version of Galaxy S6/S6 Edge using Kies on OSX. Figured this out while trying to fix my soft-bricked device.

Requirements:

• Kies for OSX


• Galaxy S6/Edge and USB cable

NOTE: Ignore any "This device is unsupported by KIES" warnings. You can press OK and continue on with the guide.

Instructions:

1. Start by installing Kies on OSX. Let the computer reboot after install.


2. Once it is installed, fire up Kies and let it detect your device.


3. Select "Tools" from the menu bar and then select Firmware Upgrade and Initialization.


4. Enter the Model Name of your device. (SM-G925W8, SM-G925T, etc..)


5. When prompted, enter the Serial Number of your device. This can be found on the box your phone came in.


6. Once you enter it, press OK on the next popup. It is informing you that all data will be wiped from the device in this process and the device will be returned to factory state.


7. After you press Yes, Another popup window will show up with the Initializing Firmware's PDA, PHONE and CSC. These correspond to your localized version of the firmware installed by your carrier.


8. If the information looks correct, press OK.


9. After you press Yes, Kies will ask you to put your phone in download mode. DO NOT do this unless you actually want to perform a factory restore of the firmware.


10. Once the download finishes, Force quit the app and disconnect your phone.


11. Open up Terminal and type in
    
    

    Code:

    
    

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    open ~/Library/"Application Support"/.FUS

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12. A Finder window will pop up with the location where Kies stores the FW file temporarily.


13. The filename will be <Model No>_1_<Date>_<characters>.zip or .zip.enc4


14. Copy the zip file to another location and unzip it. This will provide you with the AP/BL/CP/CSC .tar.md5 files that can be flashed using ODIN


15. You can further extract the files using 7Zip and get the image files directly. Convert them to ODIN flashable files individually using the zip package from http://forum.xda-developers.com/show....php?t=2446269 and then flash via ODIN.


16. Make sure you flash the files in the corresponding files in the correct modes in ODIN. I am not responsible for you bricking your device if you flash incorrectly!

Content List of Image file:

• AP: system.img, boot.img, recovery.img


• BL: cm.img, param.bin, sboot.bin


• CP: modem.bin


• CSC: cache.img, <Model>_<Region>_<CSC>.pit (Partition table - Ex: ZEROLTE_CAN_RWC.pit )

DISCLAIMER: Do this at your own risk. I am not responsible for damage caused by improper flashing or other actions.