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Hi,
I've got a serious problem with my smartphone SGSII. I wanted to get rid of the custom ROM I sued for some several months, Lite'ning ROM because something strange happened after the last update 6.1, my battery it was drained in 1 day without using the phone or something. So I decided to get back to the original Gingerbread rom, factory settings restore. SO I restored to the factory defautl settings, wipped via CWM all the user data and then still had the Lite'ning ROM installed. I used Odin and flashed the latest original ROM I think but when I start the mobile it's turning off and on again by itself.
I really need help and support to solve this issue. I want my original OS/firmware back. Can't use Kies because of the phone I can't turn it on.
Thanks in advance.
Factory restore = restore to last flashed rom = Lightning .
Boot to recovery wipe dalvik cache wipe cache Factory restore flash stock rom if needed via Odin .
jje
JJEgan said:
Factory restore = restore to last flashed rom = Lightning .
Boot to recovery wipe dalvik cache wipe cache Factory restore flash stock rom if needed via Odin .
jje
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Can u tell me step by step ... what dalvik? I don't have that option in the debbuger mode .. I have Volume Up to continue and volume down t ocancel.. otherwise I can't access my smartphone ...
Still waiting for a more detailed answer ... :/
Boot to recovery wipe cache
Advanced wipe Dalvik cache
back
Factory reset .
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Via Download mode
Install firmware .
I want my original OS/firmware back
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Restore your saved original firmware flash via Odin.
Not saved try branded roms post .
Or stock rom.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Still fails in recovery mounts and storage format data format cache format system format sd card
= totally empty phone
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Download mode install firmware
Still fails = service centre .
jje
JJEgan said:
Boot to recovery wipe cache
Advanced wipe Dalvik cache
back
Factory reset .
End
Via Download mode
Install firmware .
I want my original OS/firmware back
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Restore your saved original firmware flash via Odin.
Not saved try branded roms post .
Or stock rom.
Stock Roms .and csc
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
Still fails in recovery mounts and storage format data format cache format system format sd card
= totally empty phone
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Download mode install firmware
Still fails = service centre .
jje
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Ok thanks dude
I will try
Hey guys!!!
New galaxy S2 owner. I have done some searching in these forums and the threads answered many of my questions. However, I still have some newbie questions that I found unanswered. Please excuse me if my questions have been answered before but I got tired of searching
Here is the deal:
Yesterday, I flashed a CF Root with Odin3. Then used CWM to flash a wanamlite firmware. The firmware was great but I didn't like that it still had TW. So I dl'ed another firmware to the internal SD card and flashed again using CWM. I then flashed a couple of other ROMS and I noticed that after the first wanamlite flash, the new ROMs were unstable with many error messages that some OS processes have stopped etc.
I got back home, flashed to stock with Odin3 and the phone got stuck at the second samsung logo. I followed some community steps (thanks XDA) like disabling all kies processes from TM, wiping data/cache, then boot in DL mode and flash the stock ROM using Odin3 which worked.
I then Flashed a CF Root again and used CWM to flash a Spike Pure ICS ROM v5 which was great but I get occasional error messages like 'gallery stopped' or some other error message when I try to set contact photos. It just lags, blackscreen then comes back with the 'Unfortunately, the process had stopped'.
My questions: is this because of the previously flashed firmware that this is happening or is it that those ICS ROMs have these issues commonly? Did anyone have this experience before? What do you advice before flashing to a new ROM going back to stock or going straight from the current? Doesn't Odin3 technically wipe everything back to stock?
WIPE WIPE WIPE.
Go into recovery. Data/factory reset.
Advanced, Wipe dalvic cache. Mounts and storage, format system. Its a standard procedure going from one OS to another OS. You can then either flash a firmware zip from recovery or an .tar file from Odin.
Then to be on the safe side factory reset once again.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
Wich fw do you have?
Make a deep clean with odin an flash on the latest ics version (lp9 is a good one)..then flash (if you want) a custom rom..
My experience with custom roms: one of the best rom samsung based (ics 4.0.3) is the foxhound greyfox v2..if you want a pure ics rom flash the omega aokp rom (ics 4.0.4)..
Try then to change kernel..siyah is the best for both roms..
P.s. sorry for my bad english
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After LP7 should be staple enough for daily use .However you are using custom roms and you should read carefully each roms thread before flashing .
You are probably suffering from flashing multiple roms and leaving bits behind as well = clean wipe .
jje.
Can someone give me a clear full wipe procedure? I always wiped data/factory rest/wiuped chaceh and dalvik... but what else? a step by step procedure would be helpful!!
I currently have Spike Pure ICS v 5.
What do you mean by Odin3 'deep clean'?
OJ77 said:
Can someone give me a clear full wipe procedure? I always wiped data/factory rest/wiuped chaceh and dalvik... but what else? a step by step procedure would be helpful!!
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Read my last post..
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
so:
1. Recovery mode > format user data > wipe cache > clear dalvik > format system (from moutns and storage)
2. Download mode > flash stock ROM using odin 3
Did I get it right? Was there something i didn't wipe?
Before you flash a new rom, make sure you answer the requirements.Some ICS roms need to be flashed in specific way.
The way of doing a full wipe is you go in Clockwork mode, wipe data/factory reset, you wipe cache partition, then go to advanced wipe Dalvik and Battery stats, then go in mounts and storage ( i think ) and you wipe the cache from there, but nothing else in mounts and storage.If you wipe anything else there's a high percent of bricking your phone.If this doesnt help you, I doubt that anyone could give you any clearer instructions.
Good luck.
DONT FORMAT SYSTEM.
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Followed by root and custom rom if you so wish .
jje
OK im confused now... do I format system directory in mounts and storage or no?
OJ77 said:
OK im confused now... do I format system directory in mounts and storage or no?
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i always do personally.
I got tempted and formatted system/cache/data but now i cannot flash from my internal sd card.. I get errors and 'installation aborted' if i try to do it from CWM... does that mean formatting those 3 means Odin3 is the only way? Cus I'm not home and I don't have odin3 on me.... LOL!
OJ77 said:
I got tempted and formatted system/cache/data but now i cannot flash from my internal sd card..
Did you format sd card and totally wipe the lot = nothing on the phone .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
At this point you have no OS on the phone nor kernel rooted nor CWM .
Hence
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
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JJ, you really need to learn how to quote you know, makes your posts so confusing to read sometimes
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JJ, you really need to learn how to quote you know, makes your posts so confusing to read sometimes
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Agree must try better .
Habit from replying to emails i guess .
jje
Thanks...
I did a 'full wipe' by doing t his:
1. Boot into CWM: wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik, wipe battery stats, wipe system/data/cache from mounts.
2. Reboot into DL mode, flash stock ROM using Odin3.
3. Repeat step 1
4. flashed spike ICS v 7.3 using CWM. Stable so far.
Thank you!
imho: the most stable ics release is the stock official, but with some.battery issues, my suggestion: stay on gingerbread, find a custom kernel to suits your need,
GT-I9100, official 2.3.6, hardcore's Speedmod
budi.hermawan said:
imho: the most stable ics release is the stock official, but with some.battery issues, my suggestion: stay on gingerbread, find a custom kernel to suits your need,
GT-I9100, official 2.3.6, hardcore's Speedmod
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I agree! I don't like ICS because is still unstable! My battery lasts very short with ICS and the phone overheats.
Moreover I hate the browser! I mean, The Galax S2 with GB still has the smoother browser of all the smartphones out there, and Samsung with ICS update messed it up! Now is laggy with micro stutters! Don't understand why!
OJ77 said:
The firmware was great but I didn't like that it still had TW.
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You didn't need to go through all that trouble just because you didn't want TW (which I also hate, btw).
You could simply have installed another launcher (such as Go Launcher EX, ADW, etc) from Play Store and, since you were already rooted, uninstalled TW using Titanium Backup afterwards. It has to be in that sequence (install new then uninstall old).
this way you can have whatever ROM + kernel combination you like, and still use whatever launcher you prefer.
i get an endless bootloop, i flashed a new firmware to try and fix it, but to no avail, any solutions?
do you think its bricked? i mean it powers on, i can access cwm, download mode
i tried this also
. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Go to Advanced
3. Choose "Wipe dalvik-cache"
4. Now go to "Mounts & Storage"
5. Choose "Wipe /cache"
6. Reboot your phone
if the problems still exists after doing that and you're sure it's not related to the rom, then you need to do this:
1. Start your phone in CWM Recovery
2. Now go to "Mounts & Storage"
3. Choose "Wipe /data"
4. Choose "Wipe /cache"
5. Reboot your phone
to no avail. lol. i guess i will have to be buying me a new s3
(other roms wont get past boot loop also)
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
First make sure you are in the correct forum and flashing your phones firmware .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Still problems use Triangle Away to set rom counter to zero flash original or stock firmware .
Return to service centre .
jje
Or try to flash back your old firmware.
If you can access CWM/Dl mode, your phone is still good to go
you the man
JJEgan said:
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Clean Slate for those that balls up the firmware .Or need to return to service or decide if its hardware/firmware problem .
First make sure you are in the correct forum and flashing your phones firmware .
Backup data first if phone is working .
Boot CWM recovery
Mounts and Storage
Format cache data system sd card .
Remove battery
Boot to download mode
Open Odin
Install correct stock firmware .
Still problems use Triangle Away to set rom counter to zero flash original or stock firmware .
Return to service centre .
jje
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OMG i love you, at first it didnt work, with cwm the wipe didnt work, so i flashed the firmware again and wiped using stock recovery!
thankyou also for you help @ hellow
Nop, nice to see you have recover your phone
I'll keep the thread on my bookmark, can be useful one day.
Hi, do you know which files left after flashing another stock rom into device? No matter system file or any type of any other file. What is the thing that flashing cannot change in device?
and
if there is, is it possible to reset ALL?
Flashing a stock rom will replace system files; files like music and videos etc should stay on the internal storage.
If you want to clear all items off your phone then you should:
1. Format the internal storage, can be done through Settings on the device
2. A factory reset from the recovery menu.
3. Clear Dalvik Cache if your recovery menu allows the option.
Edit: Some stock roms do not have modem files etc, if the stock rom you are about to flash does not have a modem file then the original modem file will remain.
Tufftoad said:
Flashing a stock rom will replace system files; files like music and videos etc should stay on the internal storage.
If you want to clear all items off your phone then you should:
1. Format the internal storage, can be done through Settings on the device
2. A factory reset from the recovery menu.
3. Clear Dalvik Cache if your recovery menu allows the option.
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When I flashed my stock ICS, the internal memory was formatted :silly: , so copy your stuff to sd card and remember to remove it before flashing :good:
Flashing a zip from recovery is not going to format anything, if you do not tell it to. However if you flash a custom rom it may not boot if you have not wiped your data.
hsrars-d said:
When I flashed my stock ICS, the internal memory was formatted :silly: , so copy your stuff to sd card and remember to remove it before flashing :good:
Flashing a zip from recovery is not going to format anything, if you do not tell it to. However if you flash a custom rom it may not boot if you have not wiped your data.
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Not sure if it's Android version related but have flashed stock firmwares before and have had photos (not in DCIM) remain on the phone.
Still, common sense to take anything off the phone that you want before clearing it down.
Thank you for replies,
I asked it because after I flashed a stock rom into my device, for awhile later system status changed from normal to modified although i didn't root or anything else to effect system. I think there are some files left after flashing and it causes my system to realize there are something changed. What I have to do to turn my device into never used status?
tvf_tez_e said:
Thank you for replies,
I asked it because after I flashed a stock rom into my device, for awhile later system status changed from normal to modified although i didn't root or anything else to effect system. I think there are some files left after flashing and it causes my system to realize there are something changed. What I have to do to turn my device into never used status?
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You need to use Triangle Away, here's the link to the original thread - [root] Triangle Away
Worked for me
Oops, this is the thread that I meant! - [2012.11.08][ROOT] TriangleAway v2.36
Tufftoad said:
You need to use Triangle Away, here's the link to the original thread - [root] Triangle Away
Worked for me
Oops, this is the thread that I meant! - [2012.11.08][ROOT] TriangleAway v2.36
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Have worked for me too but after using it I flashed a stock rom and now it is sometimes custom sometimes normal. what kind a stock rom should I flash
tvf_tez_e said:
Have worked for me too but after using it I flashed a stock rom and now it is sometimes custom sometimes normal. what kind a stock rom should I flash
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I flashed Wanamlite 3.7 custom rom and then went to I9300XXBLG8 (4.0.4 so I could officially update to JB). Before flashing I9300XXBLG8 I used Triangle Away and then flashed the firmware.
There's a warning on the page that some firmwares will not reset.
I wrote a little guide on another forum for restoring the warranty on an S3, may help?
1) Carry out the usual procedures such as backing up anything you want to keep, contacts, sms, data etc.
2) Install and run Triangle Away on your device (please read the XDA thread and take note of the 'in app' warnings.
3) Once Triangle Away application has been used the phone will reboot. Turn off the phone and go into download mode, check the statuses say 'No' & 'Official'.
4) While in Download Mode boot straight into to Recovery Mode and Wipe data/factory reset, then wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache.
5) Put the phone into download mode.
6) Extract the Stock Firmware so that you have a .MD5 file.
7) Open Odin and click on the PDA field and select the .MD5 file. Leave all other options alone.
8) Plug the phone in using USB cable, wait for yellow 'com port' to appear and hit start.
9) Leave the PC and phone alone until the process has finished and the phone has fully booted.
Your phone should now have a valid warranty but we should check a few things to make sure this is the case.
Check your firmware is the same as the firmware you have downloaded:
Dial *#1234# to bring up the firmware version. If your CSC is incorrect then we will need to change this.
To change your CSC you will need your IMEI number.
Dial *#06# and note down the 15 digit number on a piece paper.
Dial *#272*yourIMEI# and install your relevant CSC (I'm in the UK and Network Unlocked so my CSC = BTU). Your phone will factory reset and reboot.
Your phone is pretty much ready now. If you wish to send off your phone for repair or any other reason that may require the warranty to be valid then continue on to make sure there is no sign of tampering with the phone.
Once the phone has booted up, format the internal storage from Menu > Settings > Storage > Format SD card
If you wish you can then connect the phone to Samsung Kies on the PC and check for any updates.
Double check that both the Binary Counters have been reset.
Your phone now has a valid warranty with Samsung.
Thank you very much for this guide, I will apply all the steps one by one. But before to begin I have a couple questions:
* I don't have anything about "Dalvik Cache" in my recovery menu, is this a problem?
* I dialed *#1234#, and it says:
AP: I9300XXDLJ4
CP: I9300XXDLID
CSC: I9300OXADLJ4 something wrong?
* I'm living in austria and was using austria rom, but flashed official UK (BTU) stock rom via Odin and it is still current rom in my device. But I've found a CSC included BTU stock rom too in this forum. If I flash it, is the all gonna be fixed, maybe?
tvf_tez_e said:
Thank you very much for this guide, I will apply all the steps one by one. But before to begin I have a couple questions:
* I don't have anything about "Dalvik Cache" in my recovery menu, is this a problem?
* I dialed *#1234#, and it says:
AP: I9300XXDLJ4
CP: I9300XXDLID
CSC: I9300OXADLJ4 something wrong?
* I'm living in austria and was using austria rom, but flashed official UK (BTU) stock rom via Odin and it is still current rom in my device. But I've found a CSC included BTU stock rom too in this forum. If I flash it, is the all gonna be fixed, maybe?
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No not a problem at all, the Dalvik Cache relates to installed apps and is just another step to ensure a complete wipe.
The option to wipe Dalvik Cache is usually found in CWM recovery, so if no CWM is installed then you are unable to do so.
Thank you for the info, so nothing to worry about Dalvik thing. Do you know something about my other two question too?
* I dialed *#1234#, and it says:
AP: I9300XXDLJ4
CP: I9300XXDLID
CSC: I9300OXADLJ4 something wrong?
* I'm living in austria and was using austria rom, but flashed official UK (BTU) stock rom via Odin and it is still current rom in my device. But I've found a CSC included BTU stock rom too in this forum. If I flash it, is the all gonna be fixed, maybe?
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tvf_tez_e said:
Thank you very much for this guide, I will apply all the steps one by one. But before to begin I have a couple questions:
* I don't have anything about "Dalvik Cache" in my recovery menu, is this a problem?
* I dialed *#1234#, and it says:
AP: I9300XXDLJ4
CP: I9300XXDLID
CSC: I9300OXADLJ4 something wrong?
* I'm living in austria and was using austria rom, but flashed official UK (BTU) stock rom via Odin and it is still current rom in my device. But I've found a CSC included BTU stock rom too in this forum. If I flash it, is the all gonna be fixed, maybe?
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1. The firmware shouldn't be a problem, it's for the UK S3 but the modem is European...your phone is network unlocked isn't it?
2. It shouldn't be a problem and if you do encounter problems then I would jut flash the LJ4 firmware again.
I was searching about it right now. And I realized that my phone was network locked. I used an app called GalaxSim Unlock and now it is unlocked
Tufftoad said:
3) Once Triangle Away application has been used the phone will reboot. Turn off the phone and go into download mode, check the statuses say 'No' & 'Official'.
4) While in Download Mode boot straight into to Recovery Mode and Wipe data/factory reset, then wipe cache and wipe dalvik cache.
5) Put the phone into download mode.
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Step 3 was succesfully. But after I did 4th and came back into download mode, counter was 1 and status was custom. That's why I had to do all once again and this time skipped the 4th step. So I flashed the stock rom without wiping data, cache and dalvik cache. Does it make a problem?
tvf_tez_e said:
Step 3 was succesfully. But after I did 4th and came back into download mode, counter was 1 and status was custom. That's why I had to do all once again and this time skipped the 4th step. So I flashed the stock rom without wiping data, cache and dalvik cache. Does it make a problem?
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Not sure if the firmware LJ4 is giving you the problem but you could try flashing I9300XXBLG8 and then updating through Kies to LJ4?
Hi,
I've had a good search round for 20 minutes and can't find any solutions to my prob..
I've tried the efs and modem update route but it doesn't seem like I have that issue.. please read on for my current issue
I have also tried returning to stock, flashing mg2 and mg4 modems...
I've a screen of my current install (ignore my signature)
I'm having the exact same symptoms on the stock as with custom rom
Problem
I'm not able to use any data, even though the data lights are up and running and indicating traffic being sent and recieved (orang and green arrows), I'm not able to do anything via data.
Calls are working and sms, but if I make a call the microphone doesn't work, but my headset mic does.
Wondered if anyone has any ideas?
Wipe phone flash stock rom via recovery but you must read the basics first .
Stock rom check correct CSC correct modem and apn settings .
JJEgan said:
Wipe phone flash stock rom via recovery but you must read the basics first .
Stock rom check correct CSC correct modem and apn settings .
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Hi JJ...
Gone into the basics sticky and refreshed myself, so I understand the principle of what your saying, however I can't find a stock rom to install by recovery only odin... I've tried EMH1 and MG4 both by odin before and there is no change to my symtoms... Am I missing something in the basics sticky?
When you say wipe phone, I asume you're meaning to wipe factory reset in recovery.
Currently my recovery is running the latest philz recovery, is that a good idea or should I revert to the stock recovery first...
Thanks for you help and guidance on this...
can't find a stock rom to install by recovery
NO you wont find .
When you say wipe phone, I asume you're meaning to wipe factory reset in recovery
NO wipe the phone as per the faqs and guides .
Currently my recovery is running the latest philz recovery, is that a good idea
YES wipe phone in recovery mounts and storage format sd card system cache and preload .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via Odin .
JJEgan said:
can't find a stock rom to install by recovery
NO you wont find .
When you say wipe phone, I asume you're meaning to wipe factory reset in recovery
NO wipe the phone as per the faqs and guides .
Currently my recovery is running the latest philz recovery, is that a good idea
YES wipe phone in recovery mounts and storage format sd card system cache and preload .
Boot to download mode flash stock rom via Odin .
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Hi ... okay thanks for pointing me in the right direction, no real need to shout though, I was only asking as above you say to flash stock rom via recovery....
Sneaker22 said:
Hi ... okay thanks for pointing me in the right direction, no real need to shout though, I was only asking as above you say to flash stock rom via recovery....
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still no joy
Followed instructions to the letter, and still same symptom...
Shout ???
suit yourself
Goodbye
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Shout ???
suit yourself
Goodbye
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capital letter = shout
cheers