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

If you are Hard-bricked (unresponsive, not recognized by Odin
NO JOY
See your local VZW dealer.
Or you could try this:
J-Tag
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.
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.
Once verified click the start button. Sit back and wait. When finished you will see "PASS" and phone will reboot:
JOY

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

See your local VZW dealer.
Or you could try this:
J-Tag
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