The message "Exynos USB Device 4000 Verified" typically appears on Samsung smartphones (which use Exynos processors) when the device enters a low-level bootloader or recovery state, often referred to as Download Mode or Odin Mode.
Rarely, you might see the verified status but the phone screen remains black. This occurs when the display panel is dead but the SoC is alive. In this case, the verified state is real—you can still flash firmware blindly by using Odin’s auto-reboot option. After 3–5 minutes, the phone will vibrate indicating a successful flash. exynos usb device4000 verified
For most developers, the easiest path is to intentionally corrupt the bootloader’s second stage (e.g., bl2 signature), then reboot with USB connected. The message "Exynos USB Device 4000 Verified" typically