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No matter what I do, this phone will not return to a stock unrooted state.
I have tried Odin. It freezes on DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!! or cache.rfs no matter what I do, no matter which computer I run it on, no matter which USB port I plug it into.
Heimdall also fails. It starts, claims that it is updating factory filesystem, then stops with no error message. Reattempting results in the error message "failed to retrieve config descriptor."
No matter what I do, I can't return this phone to stock! This will make it harder to sell if I ever do sell it, and plus, not being able to clean the slate means any 2.2 ROMs I flash have had serious lag problems, leaving me stranded on Eclair!
Help?
i had the same problem, i sent mine to t-mobile and they mailed me a replacement soon after.
I can't actually do that... this phone was purchased second-hand.
have you tried other versions of odin?
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I've only tried Odin3v1.00 and Heimdall.
I can't find any downloads for other versions; all Google searches lead to v1.00.
look for the 1.3 in the bible section.
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synaesthetic said:
I've only tried Odin3v1.00 and Heimdall.
I can't find any downloads for other versions; all Google searches lead to v1.00.
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Try no version of odin. or close odin and reopen it, sometimes takes a few shots before it works
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have you tried other versions of odin?
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iynfynity said:
look for the 1.3 in the bible section.
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+1 for a newer version of Odin.
I thought I had perma-bricked my phone a month ago, but solved the flashing problem simply by using a newer version. Here is 1.7:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=821625
OK....check this out...imma noob and i forgot to turn on debugging mode. I also flashed a Super I/O kernel into the internal memory and not into the sd card(a couple days after flashing Nero v3 rom from TW). Now im stuck on the Vibrant screen loop. Can anyone PLEASE help me get back to the recovery screen?!
Can you enter recovery or download mode?
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i can only get into download mode
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i can only get into download mode
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Use odin to flash back to stock...your phone is fine
but ask someone else if u need eugenes froyo that doesnt brick first
SamsungVibrant said:
Use odin to flash back to stock...your phone is fine
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even when debugging mode is off?
ctabones said:
even when debugging mode is off?
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Even if its off but its rooted and you can enter download mode then you should be good
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Just odin to stock and you will be good.
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Just odin to stock and you will be good.
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dude...i had the same problem...thanx for helping out...
Everyone keeps saying use odin to fix my boot loop and to flash back to stock but it doesnt work and just keeps looping the vibrant screen. I can only get into download mode which i keep hearing thats good my phone will be fine if thats possible yet i cant get my phone back to stock.
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Everyone keeps saying use odin to fix my boot loop and to flash back to stock but it doesnt work and just keeps looping the vibrant screen. I can only get into download mode which i keep hearing thats good my phone will be fine if thats possible yet i cant get my phone back to stock.
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Did you flash the stock tar and pit files?
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Yes i did from 2 different people on 2 different computers( Home and work)
I even watched some youtube videos on how to do it so i couldnt possibly mess up the written directions
Try to flash a 2.2 voodoo kernel with odin. If the flash is successful, use three button method to get into recovery.
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where would i get the 2.2 from and how do i use odin to do it.
I know it sounds like a stupid question but i really want to make sure i dont mess up.
Thank you very much for your help
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=870480
Get into download mode and make sure odin sees your device. If it does, take one of the 2.2 odin kernel files found in that link above, and place it in the pda slot in odin. Flash and hope for the best.
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none of the links work it just keeps taking me to a blank page or the general xda forums
Sweet they work now for some reason or another..
and now instead of looping it just stays at the vibrant screen
I odined the new ed01 radio last night and all went well until I went to odin a new clock work. it says pass and everything but when I reboot into recovery with the three finger solute it's the same old blue clock work. Any ideas?
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Headcase8911 said:
I odined the new ed01 radio last night and all went well until I went to odin a new clock work. it says pass and everything but when I reboot into recovery with the three finger solute it's the same old blue clock work. Any ideas?
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Where did you get you cwm odin tar?
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Flash another kernel. Stock kernel reflashes stock recovery every boot.
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Where did you get you cwm odin tar?
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I downloaded your sexy new blue recovery. I'm using odin3 1.7 from nitro's evil fascination OP.
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Flash another kernel. Stock kernel reflashes stock recovery every boot.
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that's the problem I can't flash another kernel because I only have stock recovery. for some reason I can't oden a new recovery. it acts like it goes through but then I reboot with the 3 finger salute and it's in the stock recovery again.
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Flash another kernel. Stock kernel reflashes stock recovery every boot.
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what if I pull the battery directly after oden finishes and then do the 3 finger to boot into recovery, would that keep it from going back to stock recovery?
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That'll work.
See, you aren't supposed to have the battery in when you use Odin anyways, that way, when it is done flashing, your phone just powers off making it easy to slap in the battery and do the three-finger into cwm at first boot.
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agsded said:
That'll work.
See, you aren't supposed to have the battery in when you use Odin anyways, that way, when it is done flashing, your phone just powers off making it easy to slap in the battery and do the three-finger into cwm at first boot.
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I'll try it thanks so much
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I'll try it thanks so much
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make sure you unplug the phone before you put the battery in. if not, it'll just boot as normal.
There is no ED01 radio that we have available, so I'd be wary of whatever radio file you're flashing. Also, Odin 1.7 doesn't always work properly, try using version 1.3.
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There is no ED01 radio that we have available, so I'd be wary of whatever radio file you're flashing. Also, Odin 1.7 doesn't always work properly, try using version 1.3.
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it's from adryns thread per his instructions. he calls it ed01, not sure. any idea where I could get odin 1.3?
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Side note on this, is there any practical barrier to bundling a kernel with a recovery Odin?
I noticed in the kernel packages that they generally modify /system when they install. So perhaps you would have to odin over data also to run in a script to complete the kernel install at boot. Meh, it would just be nice if installing recovery didn't require immediately wiping kernel and then odining recovery again.
I figured a compromise would be to CWM recovery with the kernel in the same step, then I noted I was just being lazy and it really isn't much trouble to go through once per factory restore.
Side note on this, is there any practical barrier to bundling a kernel with a recovery Odin?
I noticed in the kernel packages that they generally modify /system when they install. So perhaps you would have to odin over data also to run in a script to complete the kernel install at boot. Meh, it would just be nice if installing recovery didn't require immediately wiping kernel and then odining recovery again.
I figured a compromise would be to CWM recovery with the kernel in the same step, then I noted I was just being lazy and it really isn't much trouble to go through once per factory restore.
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So will the battery pull idea get me a new infinity recovery? I'm bloated here people!!!
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Headcase8911 said:
So will the battery pull idea get me a new infinity recovery? I'm bloated here people!!!
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I would download a CWM Odin file and one of the two odin files from here. Flash one of the two (doesn't matter which you do first) and once it completes, unplug the phone, and then plug it back in holding volume down to get back into recovery and flash the other file. You'll then have a stock kernel that won't re-flash recovery, so if you boot normally, it won't matter. You can also download Odin 1.3 from here
So will the battery pull idea get me a new infinity recovery? I'm bloated here people!!!
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I would download a CWM Odin file and one of the two odin files from here. Flash one of the two (doesn't matter which you do first) and once it completes, unplug the phone, and then plug it back in holding volume down to get back into recovery and flash the other file. You'll then have a stock kernel that won't re-flash recovery, so if you boot normally, it won't matter. You can also download Odin 1.3 from here
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Thank-you sir
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I am getting one of 2 screens comung up. One is the samsung screen stuck, and the other is the battery greyed out. It is a new battery, tried 2 of them.
I followed all steps to odin back... still same
I followed the all steps with odin and atlas and still no luck. after odin pass it gets stuck on samsung again..
i am out of options
thanks
List off exactly what ROM you tried to flash back with...and how did you do it?
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efan450 said:
List off exactly what ROM you tried to flash back with...and how did you do it?
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I followed this guide exactly
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1124391
Go back to that thread, grab eb01 and the pit if you don't have them already....pull your battery, enter download mode flash eb01 and the pit...make sure repartition is checked and run it, if Odin says pass, unplug you're phone from the pc, insert your battery and fire it up
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efan450 said:
Go back to that thread, grab eb01 and the pit if you don't have them already....pull your battery, enter download mode flash eb01 and the pit...make sure repartition is checked and run it, if Odin says pass, unplug you're phone from the pc, insert your battery and fire it up
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powered on after pass and stuck at solid 'samsung'
uggh
ty tho
I have one more suggestion...what version of windows are you running? And what Odin version? I use vista home basic, and Odin 1.7 and i've never bricked it hard enough that those files and that version of Odin/windows os combination wouldn't get me back running.
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I have one more suggestion...what version of windows are you running? And what Odin version? I use vista home basic, and Odin 1.7 and i've never bricked it hard enough that those files and that version of Odin/windows os combination wouldn't get me back running.
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win7 and 1.7 so essentially the same...just my luck
thx for the help
Anyone else have any ideas?
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I was re-reading your op and Someone else just recently had a similar problem with a new battery...it may be a dumb question but have you plugged in your new battery and let it sit and charge for a few hours? Could just be a completely dead battery cause if your getting pass you shouldn't be boot looping or frozen at the Samsung screen.
Try charging for a while and try flashing again.
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Unfortunately I tried 2 batteries already..Ty tho
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are you getting into download mode with the battery in or out?
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are you getting into download mode with the battery in or out?
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both battery in and out
Hello i have an sgs2 from At&t and i was trying to root but was unsuccesful and now i have this message on my screen when i turn it on " Frimware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again". I could use any advice or help. I have search and tried alot of things but no luck. Please thanks.
What method did u use to root?
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And importantly did you attempt the recovery through kies?
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i used the "how to easily root your sgs2" method using odin. I tried to use the recovery through kies but it asks for a code and it wont connect to my phone.
It sounds like your phone is still half functioning. Try booting into recovery,
With the phone off hold down both volume keys and power button until you see the first screen, then let go of the power button.
If it's stock recovery you'll be able to do a factory restore(wipe). If CWM choose wipe data factory reset.
After rebooting it might work.
Worst case you can put it back in download mode and try odin again.
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If you can't get it into download mode you may have serious issues.
Might need to build a usb jig or buy one.
Contemplate a return.
If you tried everything, and I mean everything to get it into download mode, i.e. jig, "adb reboot", then neither can they. Can't see anything you did.
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I just tried that but all i get is the firmware error screen. And i would try reflashing through odin but i dont know what to reflash the kernal that i was trying to root or something else??
and i have thought about returning it but i want to eventually root it so i would like to know what im doing wrong or how to fix it. thanks for all the help
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and i have thought about returning it but i want to eventually root it so i would like to know what im doing wrong or how to fix it. thanks for all the help
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You never did tell us what KIES has to do with ROOTING ?
I would definitely flash back to stock. Stock will never further mess it up. Not to mention there is the stock rom that's prerooted. By using that one you won't get a yellow triangle on boot. Nor will the counter go up from changing the kernel.
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Can you get into download mode?
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You never did tell us what KIES has to do with ROOTING ?
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It doesnt but i was trying to go back to stock and i tried to do it from kies.
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I would definitely flash back to stock. Stock will never further mess it up. Not to mention there is the stock rom that's prerooted. By using that one you won't get a yellow triangle on boot. Nor will the counter go up from changing the kernel.
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Can you point in the direction of that prerooted stock rom, cuz i couldnt find it. thanks, i will try that once i find the right rom
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Can you get into download mode?
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Yes!!! thanks for all the help, i hope i can get it up and running and rooted
gr8hairy1 said:
It sounds like your phone is still half functioning. Try booting into recovery,
With the phone off hold down both volume keys and power button until you see the first screen, then let go of the power button.
If it's stock recovery you'll be able to do a factory restore(wipe). If CWM choose wipe data factory reset.
After rebooting it might work.
Worst case you can put it back in download mode and try odin again.
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If he downloaded an international rom then he can't use the stock recovery as the power button on the international roms aren't the select key. They have an actual hardware button to select. I found that out the hard way.
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@stalked_r/t Good point, I forgot about that happening to some people.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1286432
Here's the link you want.
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If he downloaded an international rom then he can't use the stock recovery as the power button on the international roms aren't the select key. They have an actual hardware button to select. I found that out the hard way.
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That is probably true cuz i downloaded a 1900 or something odin file to get back to stock but it was not the right one as i now know it should have been I777.
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At least you got download mode working. With that working there should be no issue about fixing your phone.
Just keep in mind depending on if "everything flashed from the international version you possibly will also need to flash the right modem.
I wouldn't worry about that until you got the phone up and working.
It's best to keep each step as simple as possible, especially for the first time you're trying it.
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ok so i downloaded the stock rooted rom and im using odin 1.85 but it stops at factoryfs.img, any ideas??? thanks again for all the help
Not good. I wish I could offer more help. At least it didn't stop at flashing the bootloaders.
There's not too much you can do at this point. You can try waiting seeing if it changes.
You can hope if you do unplug it that you can get it back into download mode. Then try odin again. Though I'd make sure the checksum of the download matches up to make sure it downloaded properly.
No one wants to be the one to say unplug it in the middle of an odin procedure, but if no progress is being made after a reasonable amount of time, there's not much left to do.
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