[Q] need to restore t stock firmware vibrant - Vibrant Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

the phone was in 2.2 vibrant i am trying to flash it to stock but now it turns on i am able to see the logos and everything except the words on the icons i suppose i will need the pda modem and csc and pit file for the same version to recover it.. i am searching but i am only able to find the pit and the pda..
can someone help me ..

All u need is the pit and pda to go back to stock with odin
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA Premium App

i have used both of them but i still have problems.. one of the wrong things i did is to use the three butom fix with my phone.. how should i revert this flash? i used flash phone bootloader.. i tought it was same to the galaxy i9000 but its not.. i have the jtag to put it in download mode

ODIN
ownage said:
the phone was in 2.2 vibrant i am trying to flash it to stock but now it turns on i am able to see the logos and everything except the words on the icons i suppose i will need the pda modem and csc and pit file for the same version to recover it.. i am searching but i am only able to find the pit and the pda..
can someone help me ..
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You will also need Odin, just search for it....
Here's working links:
ODIN: http://sourceforge.net/projects/stockodinjfd/files/Odin3 v1.7.exe/download
PIT File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/stockodinjfd/files/s1_odin_20100512.pit/download
TAR/PDA File: http://sourceforge.net/projects/stockodinjfd/files/T959UVJFD.tar/download
Just watch the video once and you should be good to go.
Video on youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uGMDycXJ2i0

sorry but i have all those files but after i flash it only show me the icons and no name on it..

i think that i need the vibrant original bootloader that i changed flashing the i9000 three butom fix..

No icons
ownage said:
sorry but i have all those files but after i flash it only show me the icons and no name on it..
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I think I can help you further if you answer these questions for me:
1. Can you clarify what you mean by no name on icons.
2. Could you possibly attach a screenshot?
3. Are you able to boot up and get into the stock ROM with no problems except the no-names-on-icons problem?
4. Are you trying to stay with the stock ROM or flash another ROM onto your phone in which case I might be able to help you with directions.

i has been trying to fix it flashing the stock rom .. so i will not be able to give you the screenshot..
phone was working.. fine with 2.2 ..
i flashed the three butom fix with odin cheked update bootloader for the i9000 and after it.. i flashed the stock firmware vibrant 2.1 the phone turns on.. i can see everything but there was no letters.. on the options i can only see the bars and the icons but no description..
i think that i have all the correct stuff except the vibrant stock bootloader

Froyo Bootloader
ownage said:
i think that i have all the correct stuff except the vibrant stock bootloader
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You could try to flash the stock bootloaders for froyo by following this guide by adyscorpius:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1117990
Be warned, this stuff is risky and you may very well brick your phone.

nvm i flashed again with the files and everything works.. :S maybe the first flashing was not completely succesful

ownage said:
nvm i flashed again with the files and everything works.. :S maybe the first flashing was not completely succesful
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I'm glad it worked...

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[Q] Where can I find the original SGH-T959 bootloader for my Vibrant?

Ok, so I'm a fan of lidroid ROMs, but I also like other things as well. One of the things about them that concerns me is the fact that once flashed, you are using the GT-I9000 bootloader instead of the standard SGH-T959 bootloader. While everything works fine, I just wanted to point out that I can't get the old bootloader back, even when ODINing back to stock JFD through AIO Vibrant Toolbox. Does someone have the SGH-T959 bootloader, or does anyone know where I could find it?
The reason I need the old bootloader back (even though I personally like the GT-I9000 bootloader better) is because it causes CM7 or any variation of it to not be able to find the external SD card.
Not sure but this may be what you need? Its the Sbl for T959. Originally to get folks into 3 button Recovery / download mode.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=812434
Edit:
Not sure if its a fix so be careful.
Here you go: (see attached) I use these daily and can verify they work.
thanks man, do I just flash the .rar as-is or do I have to manually flash the boot.bin and sbl.bin inside of it? and if so, where do I flash them on ODIN? The "Bootloader" section only accepts .tar and .md5
help i think i broke my phone
i flash the zip file i found oun the link using rom manager. after flashing reboot my phone and didnt went back on. i try to press the pwer button but nothing happen. help me ou please....
I have the tar file on my computer at home and can upload it when I get back.
I did the same thing and here's what I found out:
There are 2 bootloaders. sbl.bin and boot.bin (?) (sbl = second boot loader). You need to flash both of your bootloaders at once or else it could permenantly brick your phone, where you can't get into recovery or downloading mode.
Also don't flash with rom manager it isn't safe, use odin.
can I just un-RAR the .rar file that is listed in the post above, re-compress it as a .TAR file and flash it?
i think i bricked my phone man... is there anyway to get it fix? can u guys help me out? pleasee......
Should. Work I'll. try
Sent from my SGH-T959 using XDA App
joseph050607 said:
i think i bricked my phone man... is there anyway to get it fix? can u guys help me out? pleasee......
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I realize this isn't helpful now, but you should be far more careful when flashing bootloaders and think first. You should also not flash them for the hell of it.
Are you able to get any screen on power on? Have you tried the battery trick and have you ever been able to get into download before doing this?
is there anyway to get may phone fix? my phone dont turn on @ all. just black screen...

Need Stock Rom for 5.0 USA

Can't seem to find a link to download the stock rom for the US 5.0 Galaxy Player. I flashed a new rom thinking I did a CWM backup, but apparently I only thought I did.
I've searched around and can't seem to find an ODIN tar or a ZIP that I can flash for the US version other than a file hosted on Multiupload which no longer works. I didn't post in general being that this seems more Development related.
If anyone can help me out I'd appreciate it.
....................
EDIT: It was a pain to find, but I found the multiupload link, googled it, found the cached page, found the name of the file, googled the name of the file and downloaded from fileserve. I then uploaded to my server. You can download it from there if anyone needs it.
DOWNLOAD: http://timcordova.com/iamtimmah/android/YP-G70_UEKI8_MIN.rar
Found it. Posted mirror in first post.
Thank you for finding it. I would like to ask you if you have tried it already.
I don't flash custom ROMs because
until now, I didn't have a stock recovery ROM to restore in case something goes wrong or I didn't like the new ROM. And I don't think Best Buy would want to replace a device with a cracked screen if custom software is installed.
Please, let me know.
Thank you in advance.
Sent from my YP-G70
SirRhor said:
Thank you for finding it. I would like to ask you if you have tried it already.
I don't flash custom ROMs because
until now, I didn't have a stock recovery ROM to restore in case something goes wrong or I didn't like the new ROM. And I don't think Best Buy would want to replace a device with a cracked screen if custom software is installed.
Please, let me know.
Thank you in advance.
Sent from my YP-G70
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I have tried it. I just flashed back to stock. I had to Wipe data via CWM before flashing back. On the first boot it took me to Stock recovery where I wiped data and wiped the cache. It's now working perfect.
As far as I know there seems to only be one custom rom for the US 5.0. Various kernels to try though.
So, in case I just want to restore to stock with the file you made available, I need to have a custom kernel so I can use CWM?, or I can do it from the stock recovery window?.
And the only two options to flash a kernel and a ROM I see for the SGP 5.0 are "Entropy's Daily Driver" and "Eryigit-GB-2.3.6 G70ZCKPA ROM", have you found other options?
Thank you.
@iamtimmah
do i need to flash the pit file or just the pda will do
and if the pit is needed then what are the flash instructions
akashsgpgi said:
@iamtimmah
do i need to flash the pit file or just the pda will do
and if the pit is needed then what are the flash instructions
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The pit is included in the file.
i was asking whether we need to flash only pda file or both pda and pit files in odin
akashsgpgi said:
i was asking whether we need to flash only pda file or both pda and pit files in odin
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Normally you only need to flash the pda, but if you want to re-partition your device then use the pit file as well.
RValentinF said:
Normally you only need to flash the pda, but if you want to re-partition your device then use the pit file as well.
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ya i know that ..but if i flash the pit then how do i go back into download mode as we do not have removable battery
akashsgpgi said:
ya i know that ..but if i flash the pit then how do i go back into download mode as we do not have removable battery
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When you turn it off just hold the volume down button before turning it on and you should get there in a couple of seconds.
after flashing i got bootloops, but i did factory reset and wipe partion cache , and it worked well
wow this rom is pre rooted
can some1 tell me the step by step procedure?
ken2kold said:
can some1 tell me the step by step procedure?
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Welcome to the Dev section for the Galaxy Player. This is for development, not for installation help. You should be able to ask in General.
Flashing ROMs can be scary at first, but the Dev board is best left for software development, feedback, etc. It makes it easier for the Devs not to have to wade through a field of nonsense.
tl;dr:
Post questions in General, not in Dev. It's a common mistake, don't worry too much.
I just want it to be as if it just came in a box because I'm selling it, how do I have it stock and unrooted?
tradeJmark said:
I just want it to be as if it just came in a box because I'm selling it, how do I have it stock and unrooted?
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Flash the stock rom found here via Odin3 and if it is rooted, download Root Browser from play store and and delete superuser.apk in system/app and delete su binary in system/bin and after you delete these two, reboot and uninstall root browser and you should be good.
Sent from my YP-G70 using xda app-developers app
I keep going into a bootloop and it wont shut off. What do i do?
Edit: I fixed it
What did you do to fix the bootloop?
Can someone please miror this? I get stuck on the download with greatly increasing time left. will greatly appreaciate it
nevermind i'll use gmillz's
Rom doesn't work.

plz help? galaxy player 4.0 brick

hi im new and i need some help with this , idk whats wrong?
ok so i flasheda new kernal on my phonemy phone wouldnt boot so i tried everything and it wiped with apparently no rom it has a pic of a phone and a computer so i tried to flash stock with odin and now i see the samsung symbol then it turns off again. what should i do? im so frustrated!
(i was folloewing what was on the forums)
ok so i flasheda new kernal on my phonemy phone wouldnt boot so i tried everything an
noob262 said:
hi im new and i need some help with this , idk whats wrong?
ok so i flasheda new kernal on my phonemy phone wouldnt boot so i tried everything and it wiped with apparently no rom it has a pic of a phone and a computer so i tried to flash stock with odin and now i see the samsung symbol then it turns off again. what should i do? im so frustrated!
(i was folloewing what was on the forums)
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Try flashing the STeVEs-3.0-USA.tar kernal it will put cwm back on your device. use odin w/ this pit file insert this file in pit section. make sure before you click start click on repartition selection. SamsungGalaxyPlayer4.0U.S.8GB.pit and put this rom in pda section of odin. YPG1USFullRestoreFinal.7z
if it works please hit thanks.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31143005&postcount=10
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=31057836&postcount=4
Hope it helps !

Problematic Bootloop, recovery screwed , .PIT required?

Hey,
I have somehow managed to brick my phone, here's how it happened..
I was using it, it was quite alright.. But then suddenly, the power button menu started appearing for no reason.. Then i couldnt use the power button at all.. But it got automatically resolved in the evening.
I found my camera to be very unsatisfying, so i updated the camera fw, and it was successful. No issues in the phone as such.
The next day, i found the phone stuck in a hard bootloop, unsolvable by taking the battery out and all.. The recovery mode resets into boot after like 3 seconds.
I put the phone in download and flashed a single file official rom from intratech's thread , that didnt solve anything.
So i thought that i had no option but to flash a .pit file and repartition the phone.
Now, i have an indian gt-i9100, and i looked everywhere for a .pit file , but i cant find a comprehensive guide which includes the .pit file.
I found this- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458&page=1
It has all the files, modem, code, and csc. Even the bootloader. But after downloading the package, i couldnt find a .pit file.
So i carried on with the multi file flash, voila, no recovery for me now. The phone still goes into download mode though.
I can carry on with the bootloader flash, but i wanted to try and clear and partitioning problems there might be, if any.
Please help.
Details of recent multi flash- XXLPH with the modem and csc files.
EDIT--
Just got the .pit file from the post mentioned above.. did the repartioning.. still the same problem ..
tharkimaa said:
Hey,
I have somehow managed to brick my phone, here's how it happened..
I was using it, it was quite alright.. But then suddenly, the power button menu started appearing for no reason.. Then i couldnt use the power button at all.. But it got automatically resolved in the evening.
I found my camera to be very unsatisfying, so i updated the camera fw, and it was successful. No issues in the phone as such.
The next day, i found the phone stuck in a hard bootloop, unsolvable by taking the battery out and all.. The recovery mode resets into boot after like 3 seconds.
I put the phone in download and flashed a single file rom, that didnt solve anything.
So i thought that i had no option but to flash a .pit file and repartition the phone.
Now, i have an indian gt-i9100, and i looked everywhere for a .pit file , but i cant find a comprehensive guide which includes the .pit file.
I found this- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458&page=1
It has all the files, modem, code, and csc. Even the bootloader. But after downloading the package, i couldnt find a .pit file.
So i carried on with the multi file flash, voila, no recovery for me now. The phone still goes into download mode though.
I can carry on with the bootloader flash, but i wanted to try and clear and partitioning problems there might be, if any.
Please help.
Details of recent multi flash- XXLPH with the modem and csc files.
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You simply need to flash a stock firmware that will wipe your phone.
If you don't know where to find it, let me know
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
You simply need to flash a stock firmware that will wipe your phone.
If you don't know where to find it, let me know
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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i did that.. reread post. i flashed xxplh stock, with the csc , modem and code files..
tharkimaa said:
Hey,
I have somehow managed to brick my phone, here's how it happened..
I was using it, it was quite alright.. But then suddenly, the power button menu started appearing for no reason.. Then i couldnt use the power button at all.. But it got automatically resolved in the evening.
I found my camera to be very unsatisfying, so i updated the camera fw, and it was successful. No issues in the phone as such.
The next day, i found the phone stuck in a hard bootloop, unsolvable by taking the battery out and all.. The recovery mode resets into boot after like 3 seconds.
I put the phone in download and flashed a single file official rom from intratech's thread , that didnt solve anything.
So i thought that i had no option but to flash a .pit file and repartition the phone.
Now, i have an indian gt-i9100, and i looked everywhere for a .pit file , but i cant find a comprehensive guide which includes the .pit file.
I found this- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458&page=1
It has all the files, modem, code, and csc. Even the bootloader. But after downloading the package, i couldnt find a .pit file.
So i carried on with the multi file flash, voila, no recovery for me now. The phone still goes into download mode though.
I can carry on with the bootloader flash, but i wanted to try and clear and partitioning problems there might be, if any.
Please help.
Details of recent multi flash- XXLPH with the modem and csc files.
EDIT--
Just got the .pit file from the post mentioned above.. did the repartioning.. still the same problem ..
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Bump .. Need help here people ..
btw, i went through with the guide completely .. still having the same problem ..
tharkimaa said:
Bump .. Need help here people ..
btw, i went through with the guide completely .. still having the same problem ..
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No. You read my post wrong.
I said, you need to flash a special stock firmware that will wipe everything, including data on your phone. Stock firmwares naturally don't wipe data etc after flashing.
I'll post you the link as soon as possible
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
Jokesy said:
No. You read my post wrong.
I said, you need to flash a special stock firmware that will wipe everything, including data on your phone. Stock firmwares naturally don't wipe data etc after flashing.
I'll post you the link as soon as possible
Swyped from my Samsung Galaxy SII
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I tried flashing XXLPQ from intratech's thread.. Single file flash.. Still not working. It brought back recovery though, But it resets into boot again. Like after 3 seconds.
I m out of my wits here.. What the hell should i do to get this phone to work?
Is it hardbricked? Is it time for me to pay for the repairs at the nearest service center?
tharkimaa said:
I tried flashing XXLPQ from intratech's thread.. Single file flash.. Still not working. It brought back recovery though, But it resets into boot again. Like after 3 seconds.
I m out of my wits here.. What the hell should i do to get this phone to work?
Is it hardbricked? Is it time for me to pay for the repairs at the nearest service center?
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Visit here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
tharkimaa said:
Now, i have an indian gt-i9100, and i looked everywhere for a .pit file , but i cant find a comprehensive guide which includes the .pit file.
I found this- http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458&page=1
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Jokesy said:
Visit here: forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1457458
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
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Haha .Look at that now. And I completed whatever was written then only.. Still no luck.
tharkimaa said:
Haha .Look at that now. And I completed whatever was written then only.. Still no luck.
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BUMP!
Hello people... Need Some help here...
Cmon. its not like its gone completely.. There must be something i can do.
tharkimaa said:
BUMP!
Hello people... Need Some help here...
Cmon. its not like its gone completely.. There must be something i can do.
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ok here try this
pit : http://www.mediafire.com/?pu1nh622wudgzey
Firmware: http://hotfile.com/dl/146748985/809318f/I9100XXLPH.zip.html
Kernel : http://www.mediafire.com/?65a5a59666hdopx
PASSWORD FOR EXCTRATING KERNEL : [email protected]
First flash pit .. once done remove usb , remove battery again get the phone in download mode
flash only kernel in pda once done remove usb , remove battery again get the phone in download mode
after that then flash pit and the firmware together
in firmware u will find 3 files
CODE -> PDA
MODEM -> PHONE
CSC -> CSC
I think you should choose flashing the stock firmwares, where you should wipe everything: caches, dalvik cache, factory reset; however, backup your files.
Flash the firmwares that'd give you that "fresh new feeling"
If flashing it once won't work, i think you could try flashing it again.
But i think you screwed up somewhere in the steps.. mmmm you could try using simple fw's.. ones where all the files are in one PDA file
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium

[Q] I9300 is stuck on white samsung screen, Help please!

I have the international edition of the S3 that a was messing around with, and I ended up installing some rom and now I can't even get into recovery. I've searched around and tried multiple methods of fixing it. The only thing I can access is download mode. Can anyone help?
same my condition ..... it's looks like sudden death ..... try flash any recovery files ... if not ... ur last hope doing PIT then if u failed to 100% successfully .... need a new MotherBoard ... replace it if warranty recover
ps: act like fool and tell them u have sudden Death and u didnt play with anything (dont mention ur flash custom rom/firmware ....it will cancel ur warranty)
sry for lose man , u not the only one ... i cant even replace it with warranty due to bought from another country
good luck
speedman2202 said:
same my condition ..... it's looks like sudden death ..... try flash any recovery files ... if not ... ur last hope doing PIT then if u failed to 100% successfully .... need a new MotherBoard ... replace it if warranty recover
ps: act like fool and tell them u have sudden Death and u didnt play with anything (dont mention ur flash custom rom/firmware ....it will cancel ur warranty)
sry for lose man , u not the only one ... i cant even replace it with warranty due to bought from another country
good luck
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Do you know where I could find instructions on how to flash a PIT?
this is file come from sammobile.com website
providing u the right PIT file with flasher
http://www.mediafire.com/?ddfpfkk2pb8326k
connect ur mobile , open odin program and then press on PIT button and navigate PIT files then (as i think) choose the latest PIT file with name i9300 (ur mobile Model) and latest date and then hit start ..... good luck but i recommend u send it to ur Samsung repair center if warranty cover
good luck
stop!
before messing with pit files, which is extremely dangerous, flash a stock ROM through Odin and then do a factory reset from recovery
Glebun said:
stop!
before messing with pit files, which is extremely dangerous, flash a stock ROM through Odin and then do a factory reset from recovery
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Exactly this^^^^....pit file flashing is an absolute last resort, not a first solution
did you tried flashing 4.0.4 stock rom with odin?
same thing happened to me 2 weeks ago, flashing 4.0.4 and after that flashing 4.1.2 fixed it.
try to do not mess with pit especially if you didn't backup your efs folder. it is not needed.
redstreetwalker said:
it is not needed.
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moreover, it can render your phone irreparable
Ganjasaur said:
now I can't even get into recovery. The only thing I can access is download mode.
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Glebun said:
stop!
before messing with pit files, which is extremely dangerous, flash a stock ROM through Odin and then do a factory reset from recovery
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he cant go to Recovery mode ......(same like my condition) , he just can go to download mode
Glebun said:
stop!
before messing with pit files, which is extremely dangerous, flash a stock ROM through Odin and then do a factory reset from recovery
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I've already tried to flash a stock firmware, but I still couldn't get it into recovery. I'm not sure if it was the right one though. I have a regular unbranded SIII, is there a specific firmware I should flash?
speedman2202 said:
he cant go to Recovery mode ......(same like my condition) , he just can go to download mode
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okay? the first thing to do here is just flash a stock ROM, no need for pit files
Mine was stuck before than samsung logo, on the model number screen. Almost 1 second or less after opening the device.
Then i flashed 4.0.4 and magically it opened without any loop or something. Its useless to flash 4.1.2 or any other jb stock rom, for some reason it seems not fixing the loop issue.
Again, there is no problem related with pit files.
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium
It's all individual, what worked for you might not work for others. Don't say that flashing JB is useless, because it's not
I flashed stock 4.0.4 firmware through odin. The operation was successful, but I was still unable to enter recovery. What am I doing wrong?
Ganjasaur said:
I flashed stock 4.0.4 firmware through odin. The operation was successful, but I was still unable to enter recovery. What am I doing wrong?
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Follow the steps to root and flash your custom ROM again as if you just got your phone. The same thing happened to my T999, and it took me 3 tries doing this to finally get back into Recovery.
try to flash in odin stock rom then root use cwm then try to go to recovery..
My cousin's having the same exact issue and we've been unable to find the proper rom. Can anyone please tell me where to get one? I've downloaded some "international" ones but when i try to upload it it keeps telling me failed, i've tried at least 4 or 5 different roms.
ANY help would be greatly appreciated!!
Phone is:
GT-i9300
using it in the US with StraightTalk in the US (been working like a charm for ~6 months, all of a suddent when into this weird limp mode)
Phone was running jellybean 4.1.1 (through kies) and not rooted
Try several times before giving up. Sometimes it works after when the device feels that you've had enough stress and fear.
I mean the problem is common but it's solved in different ways or different repeats.
But it seems that your problem is a software problem that can be solved.
Glebun said:
It's all individual, what worked for you might not work for others. Don't say that flashing JB is useless, because it's not
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Sorry for the misunderstanding, i mean flashing jb was useless for me in that situation. Thanks for the correction
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda premium

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