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Hi guys, so I just bought an SIII and after a long and fruitful relationship with my SII, I decided to flash stock and sell the thing.
Unfortunately it won't boot. I was previously running ASNET MIUI on the thing, just downloaded a stock 4.0.3 firmware and flashed it, but it just doesn't go past the S logo on the boot animation. I've tried flashing about 6 different firmwares through Odin, unbranded, O2 branded and frankenstein, and none get past the boot animation.
Download mode still works and recovery works. I've tried just flashing different kernels through Odin as well but doesn't work.
So I've got no idea how to get the thing to boot and it's no longer rooted so no CWM to flash a custom ROM over it, and thinking I'd just wipe the thing and go back to stock I wiped all the internal memory meaning losing all my back ups etc so can't just restore.
Any help guys? It's O2 locked which is why I tried flashing some O2 branded firmwares. Just wanna sell the damn thing already.
You must flash 3 file stock firmware with repartition (and correct, newest pit of cource).
But be aware of repartitioning risk.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
SirKunon said:
You must flash 3 file stock firmware with repartition (and correct, newest pit of cource).
But be aware of repartitioning risk.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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What'd you mean? :s
I mean that repartition could be risky if it fail. I never had any problem with any of my sgs line phone but if it stuck at bootloader flashing than you will hardbrick your phone. But I don't won't to scare you. Probably everything will be flashed without any problems. Some roms changing stock partition layout and that why you need do repartition it while backing to stock firmware.
SirKunon said:
You must flash 3 file stock firmware with repartition (and correct, newest pit of cource).
But be aware of repartitioning risk.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
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SirKunon said:
I mean that repartition could be risky if it fail. I never had any problem with any of my sgs line phone but if it stuck at bootloader flashing than you will hardbrick your phone. But I don't won't to scare you. Probably everything will be flashed without any problems. Some roms changing stock partition layout and that why you need do repartition it while backing to stock firmware.
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Oh no I get that part, I mean what do you mean by 3 file stock firmware? Usually everytime I've ever Odin'd something it's just the one file in PDA?
Firmware with separate PDA, CSC and modem. Those firmwares usualy have full wipe commands implemented in scripts.
This is the best solution if you like to have absolutly stock factory state without any junks from previous soft.
i9.0.1.3k galaxy imperator
You don't need a 3 part Odin package, just go to intratechs post & grab the single file Cf root kernel & stock XEU firmware
Simples
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Omg, no comment.
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blade30p said:
You don't need a 3 part Odin package, just go to intratechs post & grab the single file Cf root kernel & stock XEU firmware
Simples
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Tried all the firmwares. Dont want it rooted either as I want to sell it soooo....
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If you stock at boot logo just go to recovery mode and wipe cache and dalvick cache and reboot
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bennycop said:
If you stock at boot logo just go to recovery mode and wipe cache and dalvick cache and reboot
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Just don't do it on stock 4.0.4 ROM.
Format /system from recovery before flashing from Odin. That works for many.
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Spiralzz said:
Format /system from recovery before flashing from Odin. That works for many.
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Tried all these things, still stuck at boot....only thing I haven't tried is flashing .pit
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dairymasta said:
Tried all these things, still stuck at boot....only thing I haven't tried is flashing .pit
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Well, be cautious when you flash it. It could ruin your phone if you flash the wrong one. I personally haven't ever used it because of that risk.
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Spiralzz said:
Well, be cautious when you flash it. It could ruin your phone if you flash the wrong one. I personally haven't ever used it because of that risk.
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Yeah decided notnto do it. Flashed another o2 rom and after a fzctory reset its booting now.
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This is slightly off topic, but I desperately need help.
I put ICS on my Dads Samsung Galaxy a few days ago, and left him to it after that. He decided he didn't like it and without asking me about it, decided to restore it back to GB through CWM recovery. He's now stuck on the boot screen every time he starts his phone.
I'd really appreciate some help here guys.
Thanks in advance.
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try wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot from recovey...
if no hope try wipe data factory reset and do again a restore..
I like your dad's decision - the way he went about it is obviously flawed...
Standard bootloop? Flash stock etc. Backup?
zaheedahmed said:
try wipe cache and dalvik cache and reboot from recovey...
if no hope try wipe data factory reset and do again a restore..
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I've done all of the above. Still stuck on the 'Galaxy S GT-I9000' screen :/
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Wipe data/cache from the recovery menu and then try a restore.
if doesnt work probably there are some corrupt files in the backup so wipe and then flash the rom you(your dad ) want.
WARNING : Wiping data would make you loose all your apps but amything in the 'sdcard' wont get effected
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B3311 said:
I like your dad's decision - the way he went about it is obviously flawed...
Standard bootloop? Flash stock etc. Backup?
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He's such an idiot some times.
It's not even a boot loop to be honest...its just permanently stuck on one screen :/
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Ba7rani123 said:
Wipe data/cache from the recovery menu and then try a restore.
if doesnt work probably there are some corrupt files in the backup so wipe and then flash the rom you(your dad ) want.
WARNING : Wiping data would make you loose all your apps but amything in the 'sdcard' wont get effected
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I've done all the possible wipes.
I'm unable to access the SD card or internal storage through cmw...
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The only thing I can think of is flashing ICS through Odin on my PC..?
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are you able to access your back up?
flash a ROM from ODIN....
I know. Could you find me a link to the from I need please? I'm unsure as to what one I would need...
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http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
choose a rom from above,
guide for ODIN flash is there in my signature
zaheedahmed said:
are you able to access your back up?
flash a ROM from ODIN....
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I agree with zaheedahmed, I think if u cant access using cwm, try flashing a ROM using ODIN
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zaheedahmed said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
choose a rom from above,
guide for ODIN flash is there in my signature
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Thanks a lot! Once it's been downloaded and flashed I'll get back to you! Thanks so much. You saved me ass big time!
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you are most welcome buddy
feel free to ask more...
make sure keis not runnig, kill it before open ODIN....
zaheedahmed said:
you are most welcome buddy
feel free to ask more...
make sure keis not runnig, kill it before open ODIN....
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Will do!
Also, the reason for him wishing to restore was something to do with the fact his phone calls weren't working. He said he posted on here through this account and got no reply so decided to try and restore it.
He can make and answer calls, but he can't hear or be heard by the other person.
Any idea?
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now the things are already on the midway...lets see after flashing the new ROM,
Odin froze and closed. The phone is now unresponsive. Help!?!?!?!?!?!?
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zaheedahmed said:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
choose a rom from above,
guide for ODIN flash is there in my signature
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OP, I thought you said your dad's phone is a Galaxy S, not an S2? Well this is a link to S2 firmwares.
Edit: went back and read... Yup, you said he is stuck on the i9000 screen. You are better off asking for i9000 help in the i9000 forums...else people will assume you are talking about an i9100, and tell you to do things for the i9100, like above.
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OP, I thought you said your dad's phone is a Galaxy S, not an S2? Well this is a link to S2 firmwares.
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F*CKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKKK.
Okay, well now I'm definitely screwed.
ctomgee said:
OP, I thought you said your dad's phone is a Galaxy S, not an S2? Well this is a link to S2 firmwares.
Edit: went back and read... Yup, you said he is stuck on the i9000 screen. You are better off asking for i9000 help in the i9000 forums...else people will assume you are talking about an i9100, and tell you to do things for the i9100, like above.
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I posted in there, and got no response. It's like a graveyard in there!
Earlier today tried flashing an original firmware on my Galaxy S2 using this file GT-I9100_XEU_I9100XWLP7_I9100XXLPS_I9100XEULP5.tar. Everything passed through Odin but seems my device doesn't want to boot flashing this. I also installed the Litening_Rom_v6-1.tar.md5 after that and again didn't want to boot through Odin.
I did manage to get into CWM and restore a nandroid backup and it boots fine now.
I am selling my S2 tomorrow and wanted to put it back to stock. Is there any way through CWM to flash a stock rom and unroot as seems odin is causing problems. If the CWM way isn't possible can anyone point me in the right direction for an original rom that will work.
Any help appreciated.
By the way i am on an unbranded S2 form Uk.
When you were flashing in Odin did you flash the kernel, recovery and the system? Or just the system?
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tpmullan said:
When you were flashing in Odin did you flash the kernel, recovery and the system? Or just the system?
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Just flashed the file above with the pda button. (Only gave me the .tar file)
It is caused by not making a wipe cache and data before flash. Before selling, format also /system. First of all reset counter with Triangle Away if not yet
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Phil3759 said:
It is caused by not making a wipe cache and data before flash. Before selling, format also /system. First of all reset counter with Triangle Away if not yet
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Will this mthod take me back to stock after I have done it?
Use the Odin instructions from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Remember to select the PDA option, not other options on Odin. That should work without needing to format system, cache and dalvik cache. If it really doesn't work report here. And try to flash other Roms, like the NEE 4.0.4 (last one released).
memphisuklf said:
Will this mthod take me back to stock after I have done it?
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With those steps you have an empty phone. If you flash a stock ROM you get your phone like when you bought it
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delawalla said:
Use the Odin instructions from this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1544487
Remember to select the PDA option, not other options on Odin. That should work without needing to format system, cache and dalvik cache. If it really doesn't work report here. And try to flash other Roms, like the NEE 4.0.4 (last one released).
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If he wants to sell it, your steps will not be enough to reset the phone like if it was new
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Hi ok i rooted and loaded the nandroid of the JB thats floating the forum, I deleted some bloat wear theninstalled chainfire, so I opened it up and installed the drivers etc and it restarted, only to go no where
Here's what I have
Android system recovery <3e>
Options to choose from
Reboot system now
Aply update from abd
apply update from ext storage
wipe data factory reset
wipe cache partition
apply update from cache
a picture of a dead android with a red triangle coming out of his belly
now i tried adb but doesnt bring up the device when adb devices
I dont got another rom to apply only 2 nands
How can I get out of this mess please??????????
That is stock android recovery.
What happens when you hit reboot system now?
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nodstuff said:
That is stock android recovery.
What happens when you hit reboot system now?
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Just sticks on the galaxys s3 logo
Well you can try hit factory reset (will wipe everything, including internal storage)
Flashing cwm via Odin
Flashing a stock ROM via Odin.
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nodstuff said:
Well you can try hit factory reset (will wipe everything, including internal storage)
Flashing cwm via Odin
Flashing a stock ROM via Odin.
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FActory reset done nothing
Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to do this through odin?
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FActory reset done nothing
Can anyone point me in the right direction on how to do this through odin?
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When the ROM is booting it usually stays on the Samsung logo for a few minutes as it boots/builds dalvik-cache and all that jazz.
How long did you wait?
Do you have Odin already?
You'll need to download a stock ROM to flash first of all, or if you want there is am Odin flashable version of the jellybean ROM you flashed.
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nodstuff said:
When the ROM is booting it usually stays on the Samsung logo for a few minutes as it boots/builds dalvik-cache and all that jazz.
How long did you wait?
Do you have Odin already?
You'll need to download a stock ROM to flash first of all, or if you want there is am Odin flashable version of the jellybean ROM you flashed.
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It doesnt get past the first lot of writing, just holds there saying galaxy siii gt i9300
I have odin already but thats it
Kickasskev said:
It doesnt get past the first lot of writing, just holds there saying galaxy siii gt i9300
I have odin already but thats it
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Oh OK, you'll need to flash it so.
download whatever stock ROM you need from samfirmware.com or the jellybean leaked one (Odin in title) and we'll talk then. (700+mb)
You can flash whatever firmware you want from samfirmware.com (obviously for gt-i9300) but region doesn't matter, I used XXBLG8 firmware. (UK)
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nodstuff said:
Oh OK, you'll need to flash it so.
download whatever stock ROM you need from samfirmware.com or the jellybean leaked one (Odin in title) and we'll talk then. (700+mb)
You can flash whatever firmware you want from samfirmware.com (obviously for gt-i9300) but region doesn't matter, I used XXBLG8 firmware. (UK)
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Thanks
downloading I9300OXABLG8
Wonder what happened an where the hell my recovery went??
Wont be installing chainfire anymore
Kickasskev said:
Thanks
downloading I9300OXABLG8
Wonder what happened an where the hell my recovery went??
Wont be installing chainfire anymore
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Chainfire didn't get rid of your recovery, stock android has a file in ota's which overwrites custom recoveries on boot, i think flashing cf-root seems to solve this problem, I still have my custom recovery after several reboots.
Chainfire3d may not be compatible with sammy jellybean just yet.
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nodstuff said:
Chainfire didn't get rid of your recovery, stock android has a file in ota's which overwrites custom recoveries on boot, i think flashing cf-root seems to solve this problem, I still have my custom recovery after several reboots.
Chainfire3d may not be compatible with sammy jellybean just yet.
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Just sorted it out and got it working, thanks so much for your help much appreciated :good:
hi there my friend gave my his galaxy s2 gti9100 but it has a dot unlock code and he forgot what that was and his google account now i dont think the phone has usb debugging on (unless it was turned on when the phone first started) i tried flashing another rom with odin but it still asks for a passcode plus it wont let me go into recovery for some reson (or download mode unless i put in my usb jig)
so if anyone could help that would be great (also does anyone know if thats a odin thing that can wipe the internal storage)
I Will thanks if you help me
Try to connect to adb and type
Code:
rm /data/system/gesture.key
reboot
Hope this helps.
reboot in recovery and wipe /data (factory reset)
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gb.yolo said:
reboot in recovery and wipe /data (factory reset)
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He said it isn't booting into recovery for some reason.
Isnt there an option to send the password to your gmail account from the lockscreen?
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Spiralzz said:
He said it isn't booting into recovery for some reason.
Isnt there an option to send the password to your gmail account from the lockscreen?
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There is but.its not my.Gmail account also I wiped the.whole thing and.it.said.connect.to lies.and restore could I backup a working.phone.and.restore.it.would.that work.
Ryan Stampton said:
There is but.its not my.Gmail account also I wiped the.whole thing and.it.said.connect.to lies.and restore could I backup a working.phone.and.restore.it.would.that work.
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why.are.your.writing.like.this?.?.?
TheATHEiST said:
why.are.your.writing.like.this?.?.?
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For some reasons my phone kept adding full stops instead of spaces
Ryan Stampton said:
For some reasons my phone kept adding full stops instead of spaces
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Because.You.are.hitting.the.space.key.TWICE!
Swyped from my Galaxy SII
The one thing i am surprised is that you cant flash a stock rom via odin.... Why? Its not supposed to ask for a security code.... Unless the bootloader is locked?... Cant get this off my mind... I have never experienced this issue even though ive flashed many times...
Edit: No. Odin does not wipe the internal sd card. All documents and media are safe. Only app, app data and settings, and system settings are deleted.
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Spiralzz said:
The one thing i am surprised is that you cant flash a stock rom via odin.... Why? Its not supposed to ask for a security code.... Unless the bootloader is locked?... Cant get this off my mind... I have never experienced this issue even though ive flashed many times...
Edit: No. Odin does not wipe the internal sd card. All documents and media are safe. Only app, app data and settings, and system settings are deleted.
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I flashed the Samsung rom where can I download a rom that I can flash with odin
Ryan Stampton said:
I flashed the Samsung rom where can I download a rom that I can flash with odin
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You can find the firmwares here: www.samfirmware.com
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You can find the firmwares here: www.samfirmware.com
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Sorry I ment a custom from like aosp aokp ect prefebly aosp as I'm running it on my other galaxy s2
Ryan Stampton said:
Sorry I ment a custom from like aosp aokp ect prefebly aosp as I'm running it on my other galaxy s2
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CM9 is flashable via odin (if you use the noob-proof instructions), but to update it you will need to access recovery.
Here is the link for CM9 for GT-I9100: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20841817
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CM9 is flashable via odin (if you use the noob-proof instructions), but to update it you will need to access recovery.
Here is the link for CM9 for GT-I9100: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=20841817
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Can I flash any rom save me downloading it again via Odin or does it have to be tar
Ryan Stampton said:
Can I flash any rom save me downloading it again via Odin or does it have to be tar
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Only .tar files can be flashed via odin.
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Bottom line, installed a custom boot animation with RTP, went to reboot, nothing. Switched my phone off, tried again, Samsung Galaxy S3 GT-I9300 appeared as usual, nothing.Tried again, this time taking out the battery for a few seconds, nothing.
Edit:
Running Cyanogenmod 10.2 Nightly build (updated to yesterdays version)
Firmware: XXEMG4
Oh no...
User odin on your pc to flash a full stock rom, factory reset from recovery. If you are lucky this will work, provided the partition structure is undamaged. Don't use rom toolbox.
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boomboomer said:
User odin on your pc to flash a full stock rom, factory reset from recovery. If you are lucky this will work, provided the partition structure is undamaged. Don't use rom toolbox.
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Thank you, I'm going to try that now and see how it goes :crying:
boomboomer said:
User odin on your pc to flash a full stock rom, factory reset from recovery. If you are lucky this will work, provided the partition structure is undamaged. Don't use rom toolbox.
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It seems I was lucky, all went well, thank a lot! And Rom Toolbox, I paid for the full version, should I use it just for minor tweeks? For example I installed fonts without any problems.
The partition structure on these phones is really fragile, due to the emmc chip. I wouldn't risk another bad flash, if I were you.
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