Hi all, i've got a little big problem on my one of pc's(the old one).When i am trying to flash via odin rom/kernel for my sgs2 ,the pc reboots / bsod(depends of ticking reboot when an error occures in windows options).The same happens on my sister's galaxy 3.Please help, i am searching on the internet and i didn't find anything that could help.
sorry for my english
Its a PC problem you need to read the BSOD and search the error .
Often a driver problem .
jje
i've made a picture of the bsod (attachments)
Maybe you should format your PC or something but I wouldnt flash anymore untill its fixed.If it reboots in the middle of a flash via Odin then you will brick your phone.
redolf said:
i've made a picture of the bsod (attachments)
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When a computer that is running Windows XP is accessing USB 2.0 hard disks under heavy stress conditions, you may receive a bugcheck 0xFE message similar to the following
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/331988
I guess you should consider upgrading your pc. Please dont brick your phone!!
thank., for ideas, i have already hard bricked and soft bricked, bu everytime solved.. that pc i use when I go to the countryside
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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I know, I know: First use the board-search and google...
I did that and I couldn't find anything useful for my issue.
I'm trying to update my HTC Prophet G4 to WM6.1...
I wanted to use SoftSPL and after executing the SPL.lnk the screen turns white as it should, but after that Windows XP doesn't recognize my phone anymore as connected.
I tried different USB-Ports, but the "ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4.exe" keeps telling me "Error 260" which means it couldn't connect to my phone.
I'm really desperate cause I've already tried to upgrade for some days...
So if anyone knows how to fix that plz write =D English and German are okay with me
mickgrand said:
I know, I know: First use the board-search and google...
I did that and I couldn't find anything useful for my issue.
I'm trying to update my HTC Prophet G4 to WM6.1...
I wanted to use SoftSPL and after executing the SPL.lnk the screen turns white as it should, but after that Windows XP doesn't recognize my phone anymore as connected.
I tried different USB-Ports, but the "ROMUpdateUtility_NV_G4.exe" keeps telling me "Error 260" which means it couldn't connect to my phone.
I'm really desperate cause I've already tried to upgrade for some days...
So if anyone knows how to fix that plz write =D English and German are okay with me
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=353547
Thanks for posting, but as I already told you: I did my research...
So I already tried different FlashingTools, like ProphetTools etc.
When I SoftSPL, I get to the whitescreen but i cannot make my pc recognize the phone at my usb-port.
When I enter the 3-Colored-Screen manually it shows the usb-connectivity, but I cannot update the ROM...
There was a way (I cannot remember anymore which way I did it, cause I really tried very often) I entered the 3-Colored-Screen and there was "RUU" written in the right upper corner of the screen. But then again the connectivity doesn't work...
Also tried different usb-ports and cables...
I could say that I'm feeling like a weirdo, cause upgrading a rom seems easy and still makes my day miserable xD
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Didn't see the "Lazy_Tool" at the first glance, but now after trying I still get the same error...
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Realized that the error-code could be useful^^ --> "Error[260]: Update Error" (Sth like that^^)
I had a similar issue. When your PC reports it cannot connect to the phone - does the phone restarts?
mickgrand said:
Thanks for posting, but as I already told you: I did my research...
So I already tried different FlashingTools, like ProphetTools etc.
When I SoftSPL, I get to the whitescreen but i cannot make my pc recognize the phone at my usb-port.
When I enter the 3-Colored-Screen manually it shows the usb-connectivity, but I cannot update the ROM...
There was a way (I cannot remember anymore which way I did it, cause I really tried very often) I entered the 3-Colored-Screen and there was "RUU" written in the right upper corner of the screen. But then again the connectivity doesn't work...
Also tried different usb-ports and cables...
I could say that I'm feeling like a weirdo, cause upgrading a rom seems easy and still makes my day miserable xD
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Didn't see the "Lazy_Tool" at the first glance, but now after trying I still get the same error...
//EDIT2:
Realized that the error-code could be useful^^ --> "Error[260]: Update Error" (Sth like that^^)
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260 IS A KIND OF CONNECTION ERROR,
PLEASE SOFTRESET AND TRY AGAIN!!!
1. FLASH NVID FIRST,
2. LAZY TOOL TO HAVE THE JOB DONE.
dwizard said:
I had a similar issue. When your PC reports it cannot connect to the phone - does the phone restarts?
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If u want to know if I bricked the phone then no =) I can restart it and everythings fine^^
If u meant sth else plz specify your question a bit
@ dioxda2:
Ok I'll experiment a bit^^ I'll get my new hardware soon, so maybe the error won't be a problem^^ We'll see =)
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If u want to know if I bricked the phone then no =) I can restart it and everythings fine^^
If u meant sth else plz specify your question a bit
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OK, rephrasing: the problem I had with my phone was that while a ROM update was running the phone would restart and I got the same error you did.
It turned out the battery was at fault, after replacing it with a new one - it works great.
If u do as dioxda2 says all should be fine. He is right in saying 260 is a connection error. That means unplugging all usb devices out of ur machine. It also means disabling all other connection software, like my raspberry program that display device screen when active sync'd. I always disable my anti virus and firewall (make sure ur not connected to internet at time).
i always ensure that the flashing tool is on the root drive, not in many folders (so place flash tool direct on ur main hard drive in its folder as uve unzipped) this itself can cuase connection errors. Ensure battery is 50% min too.
Good luck
Hi all
I bought a new Galaxy SII and unfortunately discovered lately that it is GT-I9100G. I rooted the device successfully with no issues. My cousin told me about a good ROM (without knowing about compatibility issue) he sent it through his I9100 device's Wifi. when I booted my device from the discovery mode and followed all the steps to install the ROM I failed to have my device up. It keeps showing the dead screen (the yellow triangle) with no luck
I read a lot of posts related to this issue I found that it is possible to fix by removing the battery and putting it back, connecting the device to the USB cable and then booting it in Download mode but again it failed !!
Now my device is dead since more than a month ago and my PC is not discovering it even. Please help to get my device alive
suzuki2004 said:
Hi all
I bought a new Galaxy SII and unfortunately discovered lately that it is GT-I9100G. I rooted the device successfully with no issues. My cousin told me about a good ROM (without knowing about compatibility issue) he sent it through his I9100 device's Wifi. when I booted my device from the discovery mode and followed all the steps to install the ROM I failed to have my device up. It keeps showing the dead screen (the yellow triangle) with no luck
I read a lot of posts related to this issue I found that it is possible to fix by removing the battery and putting it back, connecting the device to the USB cable and then booting it in Download mode but again it failed !!
Now my device is dead since more than a month ago and my PC is not discovering it even. Please help to get my device alive
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You'd better read BEFORE flashing something... now you have to read A LOT for the finding a solution.
Are you sure your battery is charged enough?? Cause you said 'since a month'
Maybe it's bricked for ever...
My battery is full.
suzuki2004 said:
My battery is full.
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Ok, have you got KIES and ODIN on your PC? So your device can be recognized by odin. Then flash a stock rom from the forum ... Read How To flash with ODIN. (not the mobile version)
I have KIES and ODIN but when I connect my device to PC .. ODIN cannot recognize it.
suzuki2004 said:
I have KIES and ODIN but when I connect my device to PC .. ODIN cannot recognize it.
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Make sure KIES is not running at the back and that the Samsung USB driver is installed. Maybe delete KIES, install again but not updating KIES. Restart PC, fire up odin and put your phone to usb ... wait if you see the ID:COM turns yellow. If so, you can flash again.
Can you be more specific..your phone can enter in download mode?
Did you try on other computer to check ondin/kies connectivity?
Odia (all credits goes to him) wrote on another semi bricked phone this:
Uninstall the Samsung USB Driver from Control Panel
START/Control Panel/Programs and Features
Select "SAMSUNG USB Driver for Mobile Phones" and then uninstall
reboot your PC and then re-install the Samsung USB Driver from:-
C:\Program Files\Samsung\Kies\USB Driver
and run "SAMSUNG_USB_Driver_for_Mobile_Phones.exe"
Doing that will make sure there is no USB driver corruption.
(PS. is on a pc with widowsn7)
hope that it will help you to recover ur device.
Best regards
Ur options r:-
if phone can enter download mode then use odin to flash correct rom
If it doesnt work then pull out the battery connect phone to charger ...hold buttons for entering download mode and while holding the buttons put the battery in
If this doesnt work buy a usb jig and then while u have the battery pulled out put in the jig and then put in the battery and see if it enters download mode
If none of these things work then my friend ur phone is completely hard bricked
Ur only options r to go to samsung guys n get it repaired there...if they give u crap about losing ur warranty coz u flashed a custom rom then its better to go for jtag repair as that will be cheaper than the amount samsung guys r gonna ask for repair
Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
Thank you very much fatjivi. You solved my problem. My device is alive now
I followed your second "if" .. I pulled out the battery . held the buttons for entering the download mode and while holding the buttons I put the battery back
Thanx also to ITRC & hhhans1 who tried their best in resolving my issue.
I really appreciate it guys
glad to have it back alive...SGS2 is such a great device,...almost cannot be bricked....from this samsung did a great job..
suzuki2004 said:
Hi all
I bought a new Galaxy SII and unfortunately discovered lately that it is GT-I9100G. I rooted the device successfully with no issues. My cousin told me about a good ROM (without knowing about compatibility issue) he sent it through his I9100 device's Wifi. when I booted my device from the discovery mode and followed all the steps to install the ROM I failed to have my device up. It keeps showing the dead screen (the yellow triangle) with no luck
I read a lot of posts related to this issue I found that it is possible to fix by removing the battery and putting it back, connecting the device to the USB cable and then booting it in Download mode but again it failed !!
Now my device is dead since more than a month ago and my PC is not discovering it even. Please help to get my device alive
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what a tragedy
Hello guys,
I really really need your help, I have spend like two weeks reading articles and possible solutions to my problem and none of them worked.
My cell is the international version GT-I9100 and my PC has W7 Ultimate installed
I have my phone in USB debug mode and have installed USB drivers with KIES
2 weeks ago I was able to get to download mode by using the 3 buttons method with no problems... so I decided to try to install the latest ICS I9100XXLPQ with ODIN
Odin did recognized the cellphone and the yellow label appeared and show the message accepted... so far so good, put the I9100XXLPQ file in PDA, check the Auto Reboot and F. Reset Time options and hit the Start button but the problem started there.... it just sits at setup connection and wont do a thing. wait for more than 30 mins and nothing just sits there.
So I unplugged the cellphone from the cable thinking that it would be ok since Odin didn´t started with the flashing process (or at least that what i thought)... there´s the problem, now my cellphone does not came up and I´m not even able to get into download mode. I just get a black screen (see attachment)
I have tried with the 3 buttons, with One-Click Unbrick and with the Jig cable and none of them worked, I just keep getting the same screen.
(by the way... i tried with One-Click Unbrick but it still saying that the drivers are not installed properly so it keep installing the drivers over and over and I have not been actually able to use it.)
Odin is still able to recognized the cellphone so I tried to re-flash the cellphone doing the same thing this time it passed the connection setup and seems that it will worked but after 5 to 10 mins it failed but with no error message. I guess that it wont do anything since the cell is not in download mode.
Any ideas or suggestions would be more than appreciate!
Regards...
I once had the same problem. When odin sees the mobile even if its not in download mode. This means its connected but the bootloader is broken.
To fix this u need to use some program called hamedal or hamidal or something. I used it to unbrick my galazy tab. you can flash the boot section (bootloader image) manually thru it and it will fix your mobile.
Try to google about it and how to use it. If you don't find anything. Pm me and I will try to help u .
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
try to use a JIG,it will force the phone to enter the download mode
fearkillerr said:
I once had the same problem. When odin sees the mobile even if its not in download mode. This means its connected but the bootloader is broken.
To fix this u need to use some program called hamedal or hamidal or something. I used it to unbrick my galazy tab. you can flash the boot section (bootloader image) manually thru it and it will fix your mobile.
Try to google about it and how to use it. If you don't find anything. Pm me and I will try to help u .
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
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I think that you are taking about Heimdall
One Click Unbrick is the same thing.... (Heimdall One-Click project)
I tried that already... but thanks
I haven't worked much with i9000 or i777 to figure out heimdall compatibility. Your option is Odin right now.
Your only solution is a USB JIG.
shesho07 said:
I think that you are taking about Heimdall
One Click Unbrick is the same thing.... (Heimdall One-Click project)
I tried that already... but thanks
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Just open that program, install the usb drivers for it while connecting your phone and try to flash the zimage.img into the phone manually. I believe it will work. I've fixed many bricked galaxy devices with that.
Sent from my GT-I9100 using xda premium
Hello Every All!
I have this device name s2 hd lte shv-e120L. Which Is Brick by my mistake. it was a rooted device and i was copying these files
"1. /system/lib/libril.so
2. /system/lib/libsec-ril.so
3. /system/lib/libsecril-client.so
4. /system/lib/libsecril-client-sap.so(4.0.4+)
5. /system/bin/drexe" unfortunately i moved the files to another folder. when the device restart it gives me a logo some thing like that. then i connect the device with pc. and run the odin 3.07 . and select the md5 file which worth about 950 mb.(which has included rom firmware every thing full package). the odin flash modem amss.bin sucessfuly but was stop at when it was flashing system .i retries many times. i change the odin version. odin 3.05 or odin 1.85 but nothing happens i change the flash package. i download the orignal firmware from sammobile. and try to flash. but i was getting some thing like xml...write faild error at the start. then i decide to flash cwm recovery backup. which i has already made before some days. the odin shows some thing like coppying files 2 minutes remaining. getting reponse 2 minutes left. etc . i stoped the flashing and then suddenly my cell was turned off.. and when ever i connect my device it shows me Qhsusb_dload. i installed the drivers. device manager shows me Qualcomm HS-USB Dloader 9008 (com3)..
Then I Take A Serach And Read Out Many Threads . at Last I Go to Vendor And Got The Live Desktop Cd Of Ubunto 12.4 . I Installed. And Download the files Brickfix 1 . Brickfix 2.1 .Pythone. Etc . I Read The Method Posted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914359&page=7
.i open the Qpst As Admin. Add A Port Name com 3. then i opened the sw name emmcswdownload as admin. i copy paste the files mentioned in the procedure.as i post screenshot. but when ever i click on the download i got the error like that cookie not present , mentioned in the screen shot.i need the sollution of it. i did nt have any jtag. also not able to use this service. i have usb cable s2 (bricked) .internet. pateince.
Plz Suggest me What To Do. If u dont know the situation. plz dont reply.i am really in problem. i needs every kind of help. senior members. developers. and many other freinds welcome to read my thread. still waiting for your replies,
usm125 said:
Hello Every All!
I have this device name s2 hd lte shv-e120L. Which Is Brick by my mistake. it was a rooted device and i was copying these files
"1. /system/lib/libril.so
2. /system/lib/libsec-ril.so
3. /system/lib/libsecril-client.so
4. /system/lib/libsecril-client-sap.so(4.0.4+)
5. /system/bin/drexe" unfortunately i moved the files to another folder. when the device restart it gives me a logo some thing like that. then i connect the device with pc. and run the odin 3.07 . and select the md5 file which worth about 950 mb.(which has included rom firmware every thing full package). the odin flash modem amss.bin sucessfuly but was stop at when it was flashing system .i retries many times. i change the odin version. odin 3.05 or odin 1.85 but nothing happens i change the flash package. i download the orignal firmware from sammobile. and try to flash. but i was getting some thing like xml...write faild error at the start. then i decide to flash cwm recovery backup. which i has already made before some days. the odin shows some thing like coppying files 2 minutes remaining. getting reponse 2 minutes left. etc . i stoped the flashing and then suddenly my cell was turned off.. and when ever i connect my device it shows me Qhsusb_dload. i installed the drivers. device manager shows me Qualcomm HS-USB Dloader 9008 (com3)..
Then I Take A Serach And Read Out Many Threads . at Last I Go to Vendor And Got The Live Desktop Cd Of Ubunto 12.4 . I Installed. And Download the files Brickfix 1 . Brickfix 2.1 .Pythone. Etc . I Read The Method Posted
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914359&page=7
.i open the Qpst As Admin. Add A Port Name com 3. then i opened the sw name emmcswdownload as admin. i copy paste the files mentioned in the procedure.as i post screenshot. but when ever i click on the download i got the error like that cookie not present , mentioned in the screen shot.i need the sollution of it. i did nt have any jtag. also not able to use this service. i have usb cable s2 (bricked) .internet. pateince.
Plz Suggest me What To Do. If u dont know the situation. plz dont reply.i am really in problem. i needs every kind of help. senior members. developers. and many other freinds welcome to read my thread. still waiting for your replies,
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Ok...first i need to know certain things...
1. Does you device boot into download mode??....if it does then it is not brick its only soft brick and can be revived....:fingers-crossed:
A device that is truly Bricked will not even turn on....it will simply not show anything on the screen...no matter what !!
So if your device boots into download mode then don't worry and don't lose hope...:good:
2. Tell me if it boots into recovery....??
if not ... then try to flash a recovery using odin....
if it does ... then first of all Wipe Data/Cache and Dalvik Cache
copy a rom on your sd card and flash it through the recovery... and then Wipe Data/Cache and Dalvik Cache again...
Let me know if anything helped ... and let me know other updates.... Hope things work for you...
Thanks
Shrewdy said:
Ok...first i need to know certain things...
1. Does you device boot into download mode??....if it does then it is not brick its only soft brick and can be revived....:fingers-crossed:
A device that is truly Bricked will not even turn on....it will simply not show anything on the screen...no matter what !!
So if your device boots into download mode then don't worry and don't lose hope...:good:
2. Tell me if it boots into recovery....??
if not ... then try to flash a recovery using odin....
if it does ... then first of all Wipe Data/Cache and Dalvik Cache
copy a rom on your sd card and flash it through the recovery... and then Wipe Data/Cache and Dalvik Cache again...
Let me know if anything helped ... and let me know other updates.... Hope things work for you...
Thanks
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Thanks Bro For Your Reply. But My Device Is Totally Hard Bricked. it Does not Turn ON. As i Said i am getting. Qhsusb_dload Mode. that means my device is totally ****ed off.
usm125 said:
Thanks Bro For Your Reply. But My Device Is Totally Hard Bricked. it Does not Turn ON. As i Said i am getting. Qhsusb_dload Mode. that means my device is totally ****ed off.
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I am not sure... but you can try this guide here ...
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1840030
Since it is already bricked... you can take all the chances to revive it....
And i searched on the internet and there is a lot of stuff available for Qhsusb_dload Mode you mentioned above.... take the chances ...:good:
my dear the link you send me is for those phones whose are getting into download mode and turned on. but my phone is dead. bettry is charged.but when ever i am connecting my phone to pc.it does not shows me in odin. the drivers and every thing is properly installed. i needs some one's help who is understanding about my problem. my device is hard brick. it is not going to turn On. also not going into any download mode or recovery...i know there is no way without jtag. but currently jtag is not in my range. so i want turn on it my self. there is alot of members who is eligible to solve my problem. but i think they are busy some where that's why they are not helping me. but i am still waiting ....
Motheboard replacement or JTAG.
MistahBungle said:
Motheboard replacement or JTAG.
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i am sorry to say but there is a members who can able to fix these problems have a proof take a look here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1914359&page=10
the member name darkspr1te is able to fix my problem and the member E.V.A Too.
1) I call bull**** on that (for the SGS2 at least).
2) If those people are fixing it for you, why are you posting in this thread ?
Bottom line is, if the phone won't boot, you ain't fixing it.
The end.
MistahBungle said:
1) I call bull**** on that (for the SGS2 at least).
2) If those people are fixing it for you, why are you posting in this thread ?
Bottom line is, if the phone won't boot, you ain't fixing it.
The end.
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i already said in my post if the people's who dont know about my problem should not reply in my thread,
Unfortunately you don't get that option on XDA, you put a thread up, anyone can reply (unless it's a development thread, which this isn't).
My earlier diagnoses of motherboard replacement or JTAG stand.
MistahBungle said:
Unfortunately you don't get that option on XDA, you put a thread up, anyone can reply (unless it's a development thread, which this isn't).
My earlier diagnoses of motherboard replacement or JTAG stand.
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These Things Are Not in MY Range.
Then your phone stays busted *shrugs*
MistahBungle said:
Then your phone stays busted *shrugs*
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i needs help not a sadness..
Was trying to go from GB 2.3.3 to OmniROM 4.4.4 on a friend’s S2 (GT I-9100).
I rooted using Framaroot (the first version, the latest wouldnt work), got root, checked with RootChecker. Then I tried to install CWM.
Spent hours trying, I wanted to do everything "on device" rather than use Heidal or ADB (use inux on my desktop), tried MobileOdin, but there was no "recovery" option, so tried ROM Manager using a guide ( http://luvis.se/tipstricks/root-and-install-kitkat-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-without-a-computer/ ), but kept failing cos of E signature verification, even though ROM Manager said it was installed.
I d spent hours and hours on the internet looking for how to install, seems its difficult because the device was GB.
So I tried MobileOdin again and just installed the "CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100.zip" I downloaded from the above guide using the "install update.zip" option, I cancelled it when the warning came up about firmware can brick your device, but then hit "ok" (partly in frustration and partly cos I ve never bricked a device before as I m (USUALLY) always careful).
Now it just boots the the Samsung Galaxy S2 screen, then the screen goes blank after 10 seconds or so. Stupid, stupid me.
So can anyone help me recover it using ADB, Android Studio or maybe Heimdal or direct me to a guide on how to ? Everything I read uses Odin and assumes you can get into recovery. All that time trying to avoid connecting it to a pc and now I ve deffo got to.
typos1 said:
Was trying to go from GB 2.3.3 to OmniROM 4.4.4 on a friend’s S2 (GT I-9100).
I rooted using Framaroot (the first version, the latest wouldnt work), got root, checked with RootChecker. Then I tried to install CWM.
Spent hours trying, I wanted to do everything "on device" rather than use Heidal or ADB (use inux on my desktop), tried MobileOdin, but there was no "recovery" option, so tried ROM Manager using a guide ( http://luvis.se/tipstricks/root-and-install-kitkat-on-samsung-galaxy-s2-i9100-without-a-computer/ ), but kept failing cos of E signature verification, even though ROM Manager said it was installed.
I d spent hours and hours on the internet looking for how to install, seems its difficult because the device was GB.
So I tried MobileOdin again and just installed the "CWM-KitKatCompatible-i9100.zip" I downloaded from the above guide using the "install update.zip" option, I cancelled it when the warning came up about firmware can brick your device, but then hit "ok" (partly in frustration and partly cos I ve never bricked a device before as I m (USUALLY) always careful).
Now it just boots the the Samsung Galaxy S2 screen, then the screen goes blank after 10 seconds or so. Stupid, stupid me.
So can anyone help me recover it using ADB, Android Studio or maybe Heimdal or direct me to a guide on how to ? Everything I read uses Odin and assumes you can get into recovery. All that time trying to avoid connecting it to a pc and now I ve deffo got to.
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Can you get into download or recovery mode?
noppy22 said:
Can you get into download or recovery mode?
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Cant get into recovery but can get into download mode. Tried One-click Unbrick and it cant connect to device, which reminded me that when I connected it to my (Ubuntu) pc (before I bricked it) I got an error message saying it couldn’t mount Android device (I got rid of my S2 a couple of years ago but it always connected to my pc with no problems). Which seems to me like a real problem - how can I un-brick it if I cant connect via USB ?
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Cant get into recovery but can get into download mode. Tried One-click Unbrick and it cant connect to device, which reminded me that when I connected it to my (Ubuntu) pc (before I bricked it) I got an error message saying it couldn’t mount Android device (I got rid of my S2 a couple of years ago but it always connected to my pc with no problems). Which seems to me like a real problem - how can I un-brick it if I cant connect via USB ?
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First, I don't have any experience with ubuntu, so I would suggest connecting to a windows pc via usb, making sure you install the drivers for the s2, then download odin. Once you have odin setup, I would flash a stock rom .tar from sammobile.com. From there you can flash a kernel such as philz to gain root access, and then omni or other rom.
noppy22 said:
First, I don't have any experience with ubuntu, so I would suggest connecting to a windows pc via usb, making sure you install the drivers for the s2, then download odin. Once you have odin setup, I would flash a stock rom .tar from sammobile.com. From there you can flash a kernel such as philz to gain root access, and then omni or other rom.
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Heimdal on Ubuntu (or a Mac) will do the same job as Odin on Windows (and is more reliable), but I have this USB problem I mentioned above, so I m not sure anything is going to work if theres a problem with USB on the device (USB debugging was enabled). One-Click Unbrick cannot connect to it and nor can my pc.
typos1 said:
Heimdal on Ubuntu (or a Mac) will do the same job as Odin on Windows (and is more reliable), but I have this USB problem I mentioned above, so I m not sure anything is going to work if theres a problem with USB on the device (USB debugging was enabled). One-Click Unbrick cannot connect to it and nor can my pc.
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Probably obvious, and you've maybe tried already, but will a different usb data cord work? And I would try a different pc just to rule it out.
Here is something to read as well about recovering from soft bricks. Hope it helps -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/guide-fix-unflashable-soft-bricked-gsii-t1449771
noppy22 said:
Probably obvious, and you've maybe tried already, but will a different usb data cord work? And I would try a different pc just to rule it out.
Here is something to read as well about recovering from soft bricks. Hope it helps -
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/general/guide-fix-unflashable-soft-bricked-gsii-t1449771
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Thanks, already read that, its not the cable as I use it on other devices without problems.
typos1 said:
Thanks, already read that, its not the cable as I use it on other devices without problems.
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Mate, the only thing I can suggest is make sure you have drivers for the phone(although the message saying can't mount device indicates a problem like corrupted partitions or nand, rather than missing drivers), and try a different pc. The fact you can get into download mode at least suggests you can flash a kernel or something, but you need a connection to the pc to do that(as you already know). I hope someone else has some other ideas
noppy22 said:
Mate, the only thing I can suggest is make sure you have drivers for the phone(although the message saying can't mount device indicates a problem like corrupted partitions or nand, rather than missing drivers), and try a different pc. The fact you can get into download mode at least suggests you can flash a kernel or something, but you need a connection to the pc to do that(as you already know). I hope someone else has some other ideas
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I wont need drivers as Linux has drivers built into it - it works out of the box, no messing around installing them like with Windows.
I just gotta spend some time getting the firmware and finding instructions on doing it with Heimdall, theres so many versions of the S2 it makes finding the right software complex.
And I ve just got to hope there isnt a problem with the usb port on the device or I m really buggered
typos1 said:
I wont need drivers as Linux has drivers built into it - it works out of the box, no messing around installing them like with Windows.
I just gotta spend some time getting the firmware and finding instructions on doing it with Heimdall, theres so many versions of the S2 it makes finding the right software complex.
And I ve just got to hope there isnt a problem with the usb port on the device or I m really buggered
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Lol, I forgot that on Samsung devices you have to press home as well as power and vol up for recovery, found this out while trying to fins out how to unbrick it !
It wouldnnt boot but it WOULD boot to recovery, CWM recovery !
So flashed a CM kernel then Omni and all is fine, OmniROM installed !
typos1 said:
Lol, I forgot that on Samsung devices you have to press home as well as power and vol up for recovery, found this out while trying to fins out how to unbrick it !
It wouldnnt boot but it WOULD boot to recovery, CWM recovery !
So flashed a CM kernel then Omni and all is fine, OmniROM installed !
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Haha! The simple things in life....
noppy22 said:
Haha! The simple things in life....
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Yeah !
Ta for your input !
Try flashing official frimware with odin or flash siyah kernel with heimdal
Should fix your problem