Help..Firmware upgrade Encountered - Galaxy S III Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

addI was trying to install new radio and it would not finish process. Modem was green but stopped, no action for about ten minutes. I then unplugged it from the computer. pulled battery and tryed to start. " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again." I also tried to start in recovery and the same screen popped up. HELP I don't like using Odin, coming from an HTC where I just used CWM. What do I do???? Also, I am rooted via 66 method and Verizon

buff31 said:
addI was trying to install new radio and it would not finish process. Modem was green but stopped, no action for about ten minutes. I then unplugged it from the computer. pulled battery and tryed to start. " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again." I also tried to start in recovery and the same screen popped up. HELP I don't like using Odin, coming from an HTC where I just used CWM. What do I do???? Also, I am rooted via 66 method and Verizon
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66 method not seen that you would not be yet another one lost and in the wrong forum and maybe flashing wrong products for your phone ????
Read sticky if you are .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756338
jje

Help,, Firmware Upgrade Issue
I was trying to install new radio and it would not finish process. Modem was green but stopped, no action for about ten minutes. I then unplugged it from the computer. pulled battery and tryed to start. " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again." I also tried to start in recovery and the same screen popped up. HELP I don't like using Odin, coming from an HTC where I just used CWM. What do I do???? Also, I am rooted via 66 method and Verizon 1535.. Should I try to root again and how would I get the phone in download mode?[

buff31 said:
I was trying to install new radio and it would not finish process. Modem was green but stopped, no action for about ten minutes. I then unplugged it from the computer. pulled battery and tryed to start. " Firmware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies and try again." I also tried to start in recovery and the same screen popped up. HELP I don't like using Odin, coming from an HTC where I just used CWM. What do I do???? Also, I am rooted via 66 method and Verizon 1535.. Should I try to root again and how would I get the phone in download mode?[
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Do you have an International GS3 or a US model? If you have a US model go to the US thread.
What were you trying to install, a modem or a kernel?
What did you do exactly?

Also, I am rooted via 66 method and Verizon 1535.
I am seeing this as OP has trouble with reading >>>one my reply as to may be in wrong forum
jje

Firmware issue
JJEgan said:
66 method not seen that you would not be yet another one lost and in the wrong forum and maybe flashing wrong products for your phone ????
Read sticky if you are .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1756338
jje
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I was rooted properly with no issues. The issue came about when I tried to upgrade the radio and pulled the wire during process.

buff31 said:
I was rooted properly with no issues. The issue came about when I tried to upgrade the radio and pulled the wire during process.
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Do you have a US model or the International one? If you have a US model you`re in the WRONG thread.

InstallNew VRLG1 modem
I have the Verizon SIII and am rooted. I was attempting to install the VRLG1 modem/radio. I was inthe process of flashing all was going well , the box above modem was green but then it just hung ther for 10 minutes or so, I then unplugged the phone, HUGE MISTAKE, pulled the battery and tried to start and the screen " firmware encounter issue.... use Kies for recovery" I also tried to start into recovery with phone off (three buttons) and same screen appeared. Should i go to Kies if am rooted and what would I do? Bricked???

buff31 said:
I have the Verizon SIII and am rooted. I was attempting to install the VRLG1 modem/radio. I was inthe process of flashing all was going well , the box above modem was green but then it just hung ther for 10 minutes or so, I then unplugged the phone, HUGE MISTAKE, pulled the battery and tried to start and the screen " firmware encounter issue.... use Kies for recovery" I also tried to start into recovery with phone off (three buttons) and same screen appeared. Should i go to Kies if am rooted and what would I do? Bricked???
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I would like to help you you but look in the US forum, maybe you can find a solution there like reflash the whole stock rom an than reroot.
This however is the International forum, we have different hardware and software.

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[Q] HOW to Update or reflash Galaxy s2 Bootloader

i have a problem with my galaxy s2 exactly like this: got a wierd problem. My galaxy S2 refuses to shut down.
When I shut the phone down without a USB cable connected then the phone turns black and the 'menu and 'return' button lights up then the phone vibrates. at this stage before the buttons turns black and the phone was totally shut down. now instead the buttons are still lit after the vibration and then the phone starts up again.
With a USB plugged in after the vibration when shutting down I get to the screen where the battery indicating charging is shown, but as soon i remove the USB cable the phone starts.
The power button is not stuck.
It's not rooted: cleared the cache in 3e recovery. No change.
I fully charged my battery. No change
I drained my battery to 0%. No change
I tried another battery. No change.
Well i thing i should Re-flash a Bootloder or install another one, is there any idea how to do that throw ODIN1.85 Please please please help me im just
First step back up data factory reset phone .
Do not start messing with bootloaders flash a full stock firmware if you have to .
jje
Bootloader via Odin available in intratechs thread. In post where ki3 is. Maybe 3rd post???
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1075278
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WELL....
Can you people be more clearly on Ur Tips Please, Do i have to Update Bootloader or Bootloader will Automatically update after i flash a Full firmware via Odin or during update a frimware do i need to click a tick there writting "UPDATE BOOTLOADER" or not or let me know any Solution pleaseeeeeeeeeee . English is my 3rd Langue so Please try to explane with a Simply English Brothers and sister. I feel sucks No one can fix my Problem here in Kosovo.
If you are going to flash New firmware via Odin from intratech you will automatically get the right (older) bootloader that lets you clear the flash counter with the jig.
If you have already flashed KI3 or KI8 from somewhere else chances are you will have the new bootloader flashed on your phone.
If that is the case intratech has the older bootloader that you can download and flash via Odin without having to flash the full firmware again.
Read the 1st few posts in his thread carefully for the exact steps to follow.
Good luck.
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@ aceofclubs and Others
Well i try Many of Roms to flash i try with older and newer Problem still there, i think i need to Change a Usb Port (Electronic Usb maybe i demage with a bad Charger or Who know). Is there any Idea where i can Buy&Purchase Galaxy s2 Electronic Parts
I has this same problem after flashing ki4. Would not shut off. Kept booting up every time I tried to switch off. After a bit of searching I found a fix got my phone. Just remove the battery for 30 seconds. Reinstall and try again. Might not work for you but won't cost anything to try.
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Just read. You already tried another battery do this won't help you. Sorry.
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YEAHH
dear Friend thanks for trying to help me, but i can not find a human being that can tell me how exactly to fix my problem i have this problem 1 month, for me it will be enough to know if is a Software or hardware problem. Problem is here in Kosovo we dont have a Samsung Store that can fix, only a solution is to send in Germany(1.441 Km ) , it will coast to me just a new Galaxy s2... i have exacly this problem like this guy in youtube here is a link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBB_3qtgj68
or check this thread: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1237228

[Q] HELP! My Samsung Galaxy S3 International I9300 is stuck in bootloop!

Hi,
I have the exact same problem as some of the other bootlooped/bricked Galaxy S3's, i was on a custom samsung 4.1.2 rom for about a month and while browsing the net today it crashed went in bootloop now i cant get out, went into cwm recovery mode and factory reseted but didnt do anything.
The problem now is i cant go back into clockwork mod at all, so i went into download mode by pressing power + voloume down and menu button and went into download mode and opened odin flashed a stock rom, however it just keeps saying fail after nand write.
I now tried a custom rom and the same issue occurs and it fails, now when i pull the battery out and turn it back on all i get is a error message saying 'firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again' can somebody please helppppp me i literally have no phone at use at the moment!
Thanksssss :highfive:
Vishs87 said:
Hi,
I have the exact same problem as some of the other bootlooped/bricked Galaxy S3's, i was on a custom samsung 4.1.2 rom for about a month and while browsing the net today it crashed went in bootloop now i cant get out, went into cwm recovery mode and factory reseted but didnt do anything.
The problem now is i cant go back into clockwork mod at all, so i went into download mode by pressing power + voloume down and menu button and went into download mode and opened odin flashed a stock rom, however it just keeps saying fail after nand write.
I now tried a custom rom and the same issue occurs and it fails, now when i pull the battery out and turn it back on all i get is a error message saying 'firmware upgrade encountered an issue please select recovery mode in kies and try again' can somebody please helppppp me i literally have no phone at use at the moment!
Thanksssss :highfive:
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If you have a jig you might be able to bring it back to life and get in downloadmode and retry flashing a stock rom again. Pull the battery for a minute, reinsert it and use a jig. If you don`t have one try to buy one. Good luck
factory reset is your only way
yes a reply!
gee2012 said:
If you have a jig you might be able to bring it back to life and get in downloadmode and retry flashing a stock rom again. Pull the battery for a minute, reinsert it and use a jig. If you don`t have one try to buy one. Good luck
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heyyy thanks for the reply, i'm going to attempt to try flash another custom rom, worth a go, by the way what is a jig? also could you possible send me a link as to where i could by it, if i were to send it back to Samsung would they repair it you think?
Thanks buddy!
I'm haveing the same issue my friend. I was going to send it into mobiletechvideos.com, they have jigs for sale too. I'm about to try and flash another rom or something, it just keeps failing. I think we both have SDS or something. I can't even flash CWM through odin without it FAILING! I f I fix it I'll let you know, please do the same, I'll try different versions of odin and see what happens.
i tried a factory reset but
XeactorZ said:
factory reset is your only way
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i tried a factory reset in cwm when i managed to get it running by pressing volume up menu and power but it did not do nothing brought it back to boot loop again this thing is going to ruin my weekend :crying:
finally there is two of me!!
navymoss35 said:
I'm haveing the same issue my friend. I was going to send it into mobiletechvideos.com, they have jigs for sale too. I'm about to try and flash another rom or something, it just keeps failing. I think we both have SDS or something. I can't even flash CWM through odin without it FAILING! I f I fix it I'll let you know, please do the same, I'll try different versions of odin and see what happens.
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of course if i make a break-through i will definatley let you know, btw are your from the states.. because i'm from the UK, is yours an international S3 to? let me know how you get on, i will check out mobiletechvideos to but if they are based in the states then i'm in trouble lol :good:
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of course if i make a break-through i will definatley let you know, btw are your from the states.. because i'm from the UK, is yours an international S3 to? let me know how you get on, i will check out mobiletechvideos to but if they are based in the states then i'm in trouble lol :good:
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Yea, I'm in the states. I have the International version. I'm having th eexact same issue as you my man, even with the CWM not doing a Wipe. There has got to be a fix. I Know if I can get ODIN to stop failing then we can flash, but it's not working. I'm about to give up. Been calling everyone with Google voice on my computer.
damnnn
navymoss35 said:
Yea, I'm in the states. I have the International version. I'm having th eexact same issue as you my man, even with the CWM not doing a Wipe. There has got to be a fix. I Know if I can get ODIN to stop failing then we can flash, but it's not working. I'm about to give up. Been calling everyone with Google voice on my computer.
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yeah ima about to give up to, got to wait another 35mins for my rom to download, if it dont work gonna go bed try tomorrow its approaching 11pm here in London, let me know what your plan b is! :good:
Vishs87 said:
yeah ima about to give up to, got to wait another 35mins for my rom to download, if it dont work gonna go bed try tomorrow its approaching 11pm here in London, let me know what your plan b is! :good:
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It's only 2pm here in Cali, I'll be trying all night. Plan b is to send it into Mobiletechvideos, they do international shipping too, 5 star rating. But in the mean time, I'm going to do some ODIN trouble shooting, maybe try the Mac OSX alternative, Heimdall, and see if I can get it to connect.
cool check this out:
navymoss35 said:
It's only 2pm here in Cali, I'll be trying all night. Plan b is to send it into Mobiletechvideos, they do international shipping too, 5 star rating. But in the mean time, I'm going to do some ODIN trouble shooting, maybe try the Mac OSX alternative, Heimdall, and see if I can get it to connect.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZNaQfdOi56E
someone managed to do it, give it a go, i"ll try it tomorrow, if it doesnt work hit me back with a message so i know not to try tomorrow, have a good day homie!
That's three of uss folks
I relate to you guys for that's exactly the same problem I'm going through. After successfully updated to the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 UK BTU international version and beautifully restored all my apps via Titanium backup I then proceeded to restore as well my EFS folder through a program named kTool, ignoring its warning message cuz I was just following a tutorial put out on a S3 Brazilian forum believing there was no danger at all.
Well, to my sadness and despair it returned on a bootlooping mode, if you will, and I did everything firstly tried to recover then wiped cache, dalvik, data, formatted the whole stuff and finally installed again via odin in download mode the same jelly bean 4.1.2 all to no avail
Now I got the bootlooping and when I press volume up + power + home I get a screen with a seemingly dead robot with a exclamation sign in its chest. Please what do I do in order to fully recover my S3?? this situation is killing me.
check the youtube link
Elban73 said:
I relate to you guys for that's exactly the same problem I'm going through. After successfully updated to the Jelly Bean 4.1.2 UK BTU international version and beautifully restored all my apps via Titanium backup I then proceeded to restore as well my EFS folder through a program named kTool, ignoring its warning message cuz I was just following a tutorial put out on a S3 Brazilian forum believing there was no danger at all.
Well, to my sadness and despair it returned on a bootlooping mode, if you will, and I did everything firstly tried to recover then wiped cache, dalvik, data, formatted the whole stuff and finally installed again via odin in download mode the same jelly bean 4.1.2 all to no avail
Now I got the bootlooping and when I press volume up + power + home I get a screen with a seemingly dead robot with a exclamation sign in its chest. Please what do I do in order to fully recover my S3?? this situation is killing me.
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hey mate try the youtube link, almost worked for me it actually flashed after continously getting nand write fail, however after i flashed factory reseted and got the same error, still trying to find a way round, i suggest avoiding factory reset and reboot straight away after trying that flash on the youtube link, let me know how u get on
I've already watched the YT vid.
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hey mate try the youtube link, almost worked for me it actually flashed after continously getting nand write fail, however after i flashed factory reseted and got the same error, still trying to find a way round, i suggest avoiding factory reset and reboot straight away after trying that flash on the youtube link, let me know how u get on
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Dude, I've watched that vid but haven't tried that procedure so far, matter of fact I will do that however flashing an earlier version of the ROM, perhaps JB 4.1.1 or 4.0.4 or yet the current one from another country since the UK BTU version I downloaded was somehow corrupted. Anyhow thanks for the heads up to avoid factory reset and reboot it instead, hopefully I'm going to manage to get the CWM recovery screen cuz now I get only this:
Android system recovey <S3>
Volume up/down to move to highlight:
power button to select.
Reboot system now
apply update from ADB
Apply update fom external storage
wipe data/factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
Right below it appears, along with the fallen/dead robot, the folowing message:
# MANUAL MODE #
Applying Multi-CSC....
Applied the CSC-code: ZTO
Succesfully applied multi-CSC.
Solved
Here is the solution:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=38780087#post38780087

[Q] emergency firmware recovery stuck at 0%

Hey, i rooted my galaxy s3 using CF-root and it worked fine.
Then the update (don't know what version) came out and i couldn't update, i decided to just get stock rom back on it and remove the root.
So i used the easiest way and just updated my firmware in Kies. This of course lead to emergency firmware recovery and this would let me restore it to stock ROM. The problem now is that it's stuck at 0% doing the emergency firmware recovery. I understand that a fix might be to run Kies as an administrator but that would require me to first exit Kies and try again. The problem is that it is stuck at 0% and it won't give me an error. How do i get out of emergency recovery mode to run it as an administrator?
One other thing that might be related, my phone has been freezing randomly a lot lately. I know how this is caused and this is why i also decided to just restore stock rom. I'm wondering if it has something to do with it being stuck at 0%.
It's also possible the screen it's displaying now (the phone) has just frozen and that may be what's causing the 0% stuff.
I'm just going to leave it at the 0% screen until i get a response telling me how to get out of this screen.
It's been on 0% for well over 30 minutes.
The phone model is the international version (GT-19300)
as far as i know there is a software update for my phone, at least i got prompted for an update and in Kies i also get a prompt for an update.
I don't really care what the update's version is, but i know there is an udate and the version is probably irrelevant.
Update for 4.2.2 please clarify as its not released as far as we know .
Please what phone model as well .
jje
JJEgan said:
Update for 4.2.2 please clarify as its not released as far as we know .
Please what phone model as well .
jje
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The model is the GT-19300 (international version) and for the software update, i don't know what version it is but i assumed it was 4.2.2
I guess i was wrong about the exact version but anyway there was a software update.
Flash stock rom via Odin
Kies sorry not a product i know or use .
jje
JJEgan said:
Flash stock rom via Odin
Kies sorry not a product i know or use .
jje
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Okay, i just got an error message from kies which is good since that means it's stopped trying.
Can i just flash it from emergency recovery mode? Every tutorial out there tells me to get into download mode which i can't get into.
I'm going to try it the Kies-way one more time while running it as an administrator and see if that works in the meantime.
Yes!, i just tried it using the "use the recovery code" or something button and it's actually counting now.
Thanks for the help anyway.
dapwnager said:
Okay, i just got an error message from kies which is good since that means it's stopped trying.
Can i just flash it from emergency recovery mode? Every tutorial out there tells me to get into download mode which i can't get into.
I'm going to try it the Kies-way one more time while running it as an administrator and see if that works in the meantime.
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Let us know if the Kies-way is Working..
I don't really know what happened now but it seems to be stuck again at 0%, maybe i mistook the unpacking binaries-screen for the installing screen. Anyway it's still at 0%...
I'll try a few more times and see if anyone else knows what to do.
Otherwise i guess i'll take it to a store or contact samsung or something even though it had root on it.
Root voids warranty .
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Root voids warranty .
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Yeah i know but i'll have few other options... also it's been at 0% for around 2 hours now...
guess i'll just disconnect the cable soon and try with a different USB port and diferfent cable or something.
Well there's one positive thing, it still gets into emergency recovery mode.
Hooray! it's now actually installing it and i didn't mistake it for downloading this time. I switched USB ports and now it works apparently.
Also something people that do this in the future should know: if you unplug the cable, it just gives you the error message saying that it couldn't find it which shouldn't cause any trouble. BUT only do this once it is stuck at 0%.

Samsung Galaxy S3 - Many issues :(

Hello everybody,
I have ran into lot of issues in my Samsung Galaxy S3 I-9300. I bought it from UK(unlocked) two years ago.
The issue started with the recharge issues. It shows as it is charging but it doesn't charge and some times the battery suddenly increases by 30-50% on phone restart. And then one day I started encountering phone restart issue. I started losing files that I had copied or created during those times on my external SD card. I once saw that I had android robot fallen with red exclamation mark in the recovery screen. And then one day my phone won't go ahead of Samsung logo so I did a factory reset. After factory reset I thought everything will be fine but still I had few issues so I installed Kies and did a firmware upgrade from the Samsung site. But the recovery robot was still down with red exclamation mark. I thought rooting will help me in fixing it so I rooted the phone but no help. I finally installed stock recovery from odin and it fixed it. Everything looked fine. But I still had files getting deleted from SD card and phone auto restart issue. And recharging issue resurfaced as well and I was not able to recharge from wall charger. I had to switch off my mobile and recharge it from USB cable. I keep it overnight for approx. 8-9 hours at a stretch ans still charging would be around 60-70%. Yesterday my phone restarted on its own and now its getting stuck at Galaxy logo screen. Its not even going to Samsung screen. I can't go to recovery mode but I can still go to download mode. I tried installing stock recovery firmware today from odin and it failed. I can install stock image from odin but I want some solution as I can't keep on doing it again and again.
P.S: I did factory reset twice and after factory reset every time I restart few old applications were getting installed automatically which I had not selected.
Please help me guys.
Update:
Tried flashing stock recovery and stock rom. Nothing worked. Have took capture of the ODIN screen to give more clear idea. Thanks.
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I have added screenshot. Please take a look and help me people. I am really stuck. Thanks.
Can anybody please help me ? Atleast tell if it is possible to recover my mobile or not. Thanks and Happy New Year!!
Can somebody please give me a link to S3 Original Kernel file so that can try flashing it. Thanks
crazy access said:
Can somebody please give me a link to S# Original Kernel file so that can try flashing it. Thanks
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Try the rescue firmware here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735 << there are two versions you will find the pit file in the 4.1 version download. If this fails or issues come back then it will need service repair.
Bro, it isn´t a software problem, its your battery, it needs to be changed
adaltavo said:
Bro, it isn´t a software problem, its your battery, it needs to be changed
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I agree he may have a battery problem but that would not explain all the other issues with Odin and recovery etc. I would still recommend flashing rescue firmware first before paying out for a new battery.
Yeah, I guess he might have some problems with his rom, but is kinda wierd too. Hey Crazy Access, have you tried access to recovery from an apk?, some of them do it, like Quick Reboot, or quick boot, search for them in Google play, take a look on it
Thanks for the replies tallman43 and adaltavo.
Adaltavo, my phone is not booting at all. It's not going beyond S3 screen to Samsung logo so I can't try recovery from any apk.
I am going to try recovery method in the link provided by tallman43 and will come back with the results.
Meanwhile, if you have any other tips do tell me.
Thanks.
adaltavo said:
Yeah, I guess he might have some problems with his rom, but is kinda wierd too. Hey Crazy Access, have you tried access to recovery from an apk?, some of them do it, like Quick Reboot, or quick boot, search for them in Google play, take a look on it
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Hi. I tried following the steps in rescue link and still was not able to fix it. I have attached screenshot of the error. Hope it gives you more clarity where I am stuck.
Any help is appreciated.
In ODIN Mode my screen reads:
PRODUCT NAME: GT-I9300
CUSTOM BINARY DOWNLOAD: Yes (2 counts)
CURRENT BINARY: Samsung Official
SYSTEM STATUS: Official
Ring a bell ??
crazy access said:
Hi. I tried following the steps in rescue link and still was not able to fix it. I have attached screenshot of the error. Hope it gives you more clarity where I am stuck.
Any help is appreciated.
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You did not read the instructions in the rescue thread I gave you!! Are you seriously trying to brick your device? Why have you got nand erase all ticked in Odin this is a bad move where does it say to tick this!
Sorry to be harsh but you need to read instructions fully before attempting anything with your phone.Ttry again with Odin and follow the instructions exactly as posted in the screenshot in the rescue thread also maybe try Odin 1.85. But it looks like you have messed up your device even more. (Recommend Service repair) :crying:
Hi tallman. Thanks for the response. I actually downloaded the file from the link you gave, and there were four files but there was no pit file in it. So when I did search again in the forum for pit file I got another link where a user had the same problem and he did ticked the options so I tried that as well. And you were not harsh. It is irritating when you are trying to help and I didn't read the instructions carefully
I will try again and post results here.
Thanks for the help once again
tallman43 said:
You did not read the instructions in the rescue thread I gave you!! Are you seriously trying to brick your device? Why have you got nand erase all ticked in Odin this is a bad move where does it say to tick this!
Sorry to be harsh but you need to read instructions fully before attempting anything with your phone.Ttry again with Odin and follow the instructions exactly as posted in the screenshot in the rescue thread also maybe try Odin 1.85. But it looks like you have messed up your device even more. (Recommend Service repair) :crying:
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After trying everything the ODIN still failed, so went to service station where they told that internal memory is corrupt and I need to replace motherboard. Thanks tallman and adaltavo for trying to help me out. Appreciate it. Hunting for new phone now.

What am I doing wrong? - Korean Note SHV-E160s

Hello everyone.
A few months ago my Korean Samsung Note 1 (SHV-E160S) bricked while updating an application. I left the phone as it updated an application over wifi. When I came back the screen was black. I pulled the battery and after that the phone would not fully boot. It would go into download and recovery mode only.
I have flashed (using Odin) the original firmware downloaded from various different websites. Every time however the loading bar would get to around 80-90% and would fail. When I power the phone up after the fail it would show a yellow triangle with Korean text stating that the upgrade was not completed and please connect to Kies. No access to download or recovery. I have tried restoring through Kies but Kies does not recognize the phone.
I have tried flashing all the different versions of original firmware(for SHV-E160S) I could find(as I do not know the version of the firmware that was on the phone before it bricked). I have also tried 4 different computers, 3 different USB cables, many different USB ports and multiple versions of Odin. Always fail.
I have even tried a suggestion to flash using the PIT file after flashing the PDA file. When I do that the Samsung screen comes up with the blue loading bar but the loading sometimes gets stuck or the phone reboots. But I do have access to download and recovery when using the PIT file.
This phone has caused me much stress. I am at the point I should just buy a new phone as I have already spent many hours trying to revive this phone.
Please if someone has any other suggestions I would appreciate it very much.
Hope this helps
kafeero said:
Hello everyone.
A few months ago my Korean Samsung Note 1 (SHV-E160S) bricked while updating an application. I left the phone as it updated an application over wifi. When I came back the screen was black. I pulled the battery and after that the phone would not fully boot. It would go into download and recovery mode only.
I have flashed (using Odin) the original firmware downloaded from various different websites. Every time however the loading bar would get to around 80-90% and would fail. When I power the phone up after the fail it would show a yellow triangle with Korean text stating that the upgrade was not completed and please connect to Kies. No access to download or recovery. I have tried restoring through Kies but Kies does not recognize the phone.
I have tried flashing all the different versions of original firmware(for SHV-E160S) I could find(as I do not know the version of the firmware that was on the phone before it bricked). I have also tried 4 different computers, 3 different USB cables, many different USB ports and multiple versions of Odin. Always fail.
I have even tried a suggestion to flash using the PIT file after flashing the PDA file. When I do that the Samsung screen comes up with the blue loading bar but the loading sometimes gets stuck or the phone reboots. But I do have access to download and recovery when using the PIT file.
This phone has caused me much stress. I am at the point I should just buy a new phone as I have already spent many hours trying to revive this phone.
Please if someone has any other suggestions I would appreciate it very much.
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You have to use quincyatt roms for you phone, im guessing you have a sgh-i717 att,tmobile,Rogers,Fido, or Telus ?
never use a korean rom on these phones because there for our phones. I've tried this rom and it didnt work so I had to pull out the battery and go to recovery mode and flash it to my rom I used before.
As for trying to flash your phone back to stock, if odin isnt working, use the flashable zip and flash it through twrp or cwm.
Hope this helps
- Cheers
Actually as stated in my post I am using the Korean Note SHV-E160s.
I am downloading a custom rom called SayanogenMod and also CWM and will see what happens.
kafeero said:
Actually as stated in my post I am using the Korean Note SHV-E160s.
I am downloading a custom rom called SayanogenMod and also CWM and will see what happens.
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Ohh sorry....
Try getting the Sgh- i717, I herd they're problems with that phone.
TeamAndroid14 said:
Ohh sorry....
Try getting the Sgh- i717, I herd they're problems with that phone.
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No problem. I'm actually thinking of getting a Galaxsy S5 soon if I can't fix the note.
So the Sayanogen did not work. CWM does the same thing that Odin does. It gets to like 90% and then the screen just goes black and stays that way until I pull the battery. Then after reboot the phone freezes on blue bar loading screen...
This is so frustrating....
kafeero said:
No problem. I'm actually thinking of getting a Galaxsy S5 soon if I can't fix the note.
So the Sayanogen did not work. CWM does the same thing that Odin does. It gets to like 90% and then the screen just goes black and stays that way until I pull the battery. Then after reboot the phone freezes on blue bar loading screen...
This is so frustrating....
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Thats kinda weired, I've always run into problems with my note and I've always use odin and it works perfecly.
try downloading this rom, im guessing its the custom rom for your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-att/general/rom-galaxy-note-korean-shv-e160k-s-t2873791 , flash it with odin and make sure you use the latest versions of odin. see if that would work
Hope it helps :good:
TeamAndroid14 said:
Thats kinda weired, I've always run into problems with my note and I've always use odin and it works perfecly.
try downloading this rom, im guessing its the custom rom for your phone http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-note-att/general/rom-galaxy-note-korean-shv-e160k-s-t2873791 , flash it with odin and make sure you use the latest versions of odin. see if that would work
Hope it helps :good:
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I am currently downloading the files and am going to try that rom. Will update when finished. Thanks.
So I have at this point also downloaded multiple custom roms and none have worked. I have at this point started looking for another phone.
kafeero said:
So I have at this point also downloaded multiple custom roms and none have worked. I have at this point started looking for another phone.
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Oh snap that sucks, the same thing happened to me and I got it fixed by using odin.
Some times it can be the usb port. If you do want another Samsung note 1, you can try buying it off ebay, really cheap.

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