I accidentally installed an insecure kernel while attempting to backup my phone (SKT SHW-M440S 3G). Now, I can only go to download mode and phone won't boot. I was able to successfully root my phone be before this happened. I also tried to install the factory ROM posted here but still won't do. Help!!!
Reflash stock rom mate via download mode
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try this official firmware
[FW] SHW-M440S Region:SKT (South korea), V:M440SKSALG2 (4.0.4) DIRECT DL & TORRENTS
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Hi there,
I had Cyanogenmod 7 installed on my unbranded Galaxy S2 up until yesterday where I got stuck in a never ending (or at least >30mins) bootloop on the Cyanogenmod splash screen.
Not having access to the internet at that point, I tried a few things including flashing a different kernel onto it using Odin, complete reset, and now it's stuck on the Galaxy S II splash screen.
It is still recognised when I connect it via USB, and can access the download mode and Android system recovery, but to be honest I have no idea how to proceed from here.
Have I bricked it?!
Thanks for any help.
Try flashing original Samsung stock firmware,I had this issue yesterday and only stock firmware resolved my problem.
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Which firmware did you use? XXKI4 isn't working for me.
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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 .
jje
I get the stock recovery mode when I boot. I have flashed the two kernels I had saved on my laptop (the insecure and stock ones I used when rooting) through Odin and still get stuck at the Galaxy S II Boot screen...
condieboy said:
Which firmware did you use? XXKI4 isn't working for me.
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Go to sammobile and search for your
Firmware, download it and flash via Odin. Worked for me.
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condieboy said:
I get the stock recovery mode when I boot.
You require a root and CWM install to use Clockwork Recovery .
Root + CWM .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1103399
jje
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bubba949 said:
Go to sammobile and search for your
Firmware, download it and flash via Odin. Worked for me.
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Massive e-props! After one wrong firmware, second shot got the job done!
Thanks a lot for all the help!
Glad to hear it.
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hi there
i was trying to update galaxy s2 o ics 4.0.3 using odin. but wen i click start it starts and ended up saying failed. my phone in download mode says upgrade encounter an issue please go to kiess and use recovery mode.. but i cant find it anywhere. plz help me m very nervous about it.
Re-download you old stock firmware, reboot into download mode and flash with Odin but make sure you read the Odin flashing instructions correctly.
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After you reflash back to your original firmware flash the correct cfroot kernel to root your device.
Then make a backup using CWM. This can be restored later if you choose to downgrade from ics.
Then find the thread that has CWM flashable ics versions and download one then flash it via CWM.
If it's no good for you can simply restore your backup via CWM and you will be back where you started.
Enjoy.
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Hey all
I have an Australian SGS3 on the Optus network. Recently, our devices had Jellybean rolled out but I can't update to it.
What happens is, I hit install, device reboots and starts unzipping the update, once it gets to 31% and the lying down android appears, it reboots and I'm required to download the update again.
Mods are:
CWM + unsecured boot image + root installed via SGS3 toolkit.
Stock recovery and boot image flashed via above toolkit before update install.
Any ideas?
Download firmware from Sam mobile and flash via Odin. Easy.
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May I please request a link and a quick refresher on what to do?
here is starting point:
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/
Thanks
So after reading up in the forum a bit, I learned that I'm not supposed to try flash the ROM with odin before rooting.
But it happened. Now the phone won't boot and gets stuck at "SAMSUNG" screen.
Trying to go to recovery mode will only reboot the phone.
Before I lose the access to the recovery mode, I did the factory reset thing (wiping data and partition)
What should I do to unbrick it? (The model is SCH-R960U)
drcirno said:
So after reading up in the forum a bit, I learned that I'm not supposed to try flash the ROM with odin before rooting.
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Really? I don't think that the case, you don't need to be rooted to flash the ROM via Odin.
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Did you try to flash a firmware or a custom ROM? Firmware can be flashed in ODIN without root. Custom ROMS can only be flashed when phone is rooted and should be flashed via a custom recovery (cwm or twrp).
I have the MetroPCS version Mega so I'm not sure if your phone has firmware, root, or custom recoveries available.You have to search the forums to find out.
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I followed this guide: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2355680
Hello,
My phone can't update the latest firmware via settings > more > phone-info > software-update. It will download and reboot in update/download mode, but then stops updating and reboots normal. It says can't update firmware, try via Kies or a Samsung Centre. Kies says the phone is not supported...
Latest firmware info (SamMobile)
PDA: I9300XXUGNA5
CSC: I9300PHNGMK1
MODEM: I9300XXUGNA8
Added: 2014-03-26
I've rooted my phone in the past, but im now back on the Netherlands stock rom (see the image below). I would like to have my phone original (no root et cetera). I had problems with my IMEI (previous topic).
Should I flash CWM Recovery (via this tut) and root my phone (via this tut), backup EFS/IMEI (via one of the backup/restore apps in the topic) and flash stock rom again (via this tut) OR should I just follow this tut. I'm afraid I lose my IMEI this way.
Thanks!
Please help!
Hey
Boot your phone in download mode (vol down+ home+ power) then hit vol up when prompted..
Tell me what you see there..
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ODIN MODE
PRODUCT NAME: GT-19300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (2 Counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Custom
SYSTEM STATUS: Custom
It says 2 because of CWM and Root I just flashed. Before I also had a CWM, root en Custom rom but when I went back on stock I lost my IMEI because of the basebands. Then I flashed the UK stock rom (that one had a newer baseband the Netherlands one). After the Netherlands got the new baseband, I flashed that one, but around 28 march there came a new update available and that's when I found out it won't update... I think it has to do with the past of my phone...
Hey
You are right..use an app called Triangle Away made by Chainfire..Google it..
Then try to flash stock ROM via odin..but u need to be rooted first..
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tchindalia said:
Hey
You are right..use an app called Triangle Away made by Chainfire..Google it..
Then try to flash stock ROM via odin..but u need to be rooted first..
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My phone is rooted now. Should I back up my IMEI first and then flash the stock rom after I Used Triangle Away? Im afraid to lose my IMEI again... I Could also follow this tut maybe?
Hey
It would be safer that's all..try using philz recovery for that..
Also u need not flash a stock recovery before a full flash, as told in the guide..but you can just follow it word to word..
I always use triangle away and then directly flash firmware using Odin..
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Hey
Can u boot into recovery and tell me what u see now?
Do you have your phone serial number written down? It's under the battery, just above where the IMEI is written down. If you plug in KIES, and select the option "Emergency Firmware Recovery", with your phone on, then enter in your serial number, and the model number of the phone, (GT-I9300), you will be able to download the OEM firmware. It will wipe EVERYTHING from the phone, so make sure you have all of your crucial data backed up. If you can't get KEIS to work, you can restart the phone in download mode, and flash the OEM ROM with ODIN.
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Hey
Check if the firmware is kies supported i.e; if it was official released via kies to the phone..
tchindalia said:
Hey
Check if the firmware is kies supported i.e; if it was official released via kies to the phone..
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How do I check this?
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