I was trying to do a full reset of my GP 4.0 that has been sitting around for a little and when i tried to flash the stock firmware in ODIN it kinda sat there and then the player rebooted. FYI I was on a custom ROM and kernel.
So where I am now is that the player will turn on and it shows a connect to computer action and it won't go any further than that.
It is recognized in ODIN but I don't know what to do so any help would be appreciated.
this is the screen:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Okay. Yes, that is the brick screen, but don't panic. We need details: was the custom ROM gingerbread based, or cyanogen-mod based? Were you running on ext4 or still on rfs? Just what stock ROM package were you using?
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gingerbread
rfs
yp-g1cwyxaa.tar
Exactly what custom ROM were you on? Does your stock rom only have zImage and factoryfs, or is it a complete package? Have you re-tried flashing it? You didn't check, repartition, did you? DO NOT try anything with repartition yet. Did you follow a guide?
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i have the SAME problem!
i was running Icy Fusion ROM with TerraSilent kernel, do you know how to fix it?
Because i'm really worried right now.
Okay, when you flash the stock rom with Odin, does it say pass or fail? Or does it just hang? I have found that if it fails or hangs, just plugging it into a different USB port and trying again can help. Try every USB port on your PC. Also, are you using a "regular" stock ROM with just the zImage and factoryfs.rfs, or are you trying to use zaclimon's full recovery?
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Okay, when you flash the stock rom with Odin, does it say pass or fail? Or does it just hang? I have found that if it fails or hangs, just plugging it into a different USB port and trying again can help. Try every USB port on your PC. Also, are you using a "regular" stock ROM with just the zImage and factoryfs.rfs, or are you trying to use zaclimon's full recovery?
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I was using just the stock ROM would you suggest trying zaclimon's?
bieberhole69 said:
I was using just the stock ROM would you suggest trying zaclimon's?
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No, I would suggest starting with the stock ROM. Can you tell me exactly what Odin does when you try flashing?
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No, I would suggest starting with the stock ROM. Can you tell me exactly what Odin does when you try flashing?
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<ID:0/003> Added!!
<ID:0/003> Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
<ID:0/003> File analysis..
<ID:0/003> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/003> Can't open the serial(COM) port.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I assume that it cant open the port because I can't get it in ODIN mode.
bieberhole69 said:
Added!!
Odin v.3 engine (ID:3)..
File analysis..
SetupConnection..
Can't open the serial(COM) port.
All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
I assume that it cant open the port because I can't get it in ODIN mode.
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Hmm, no, the brick screen is a form of download (ODIN) mode. I would guess you have something wrong with your PC setup. Have you successfully used Odin before, and if so have you changed anything since then? I would suggest reinstalling the kies driver, and if that still doesn't help, try using heindmall. Did you try using different USB ports on your PC?
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I've used odin a couple of times, nothing changed, already re-installed kies driver, ill try heimdall
i have the same problem. can someone tell me how to fix it?
nothing is recognizing my player and i have icy fusion and terrasilent kernel.
my player is in the same state.
i cant turn it on.
the playa! said:
i have the same problem. can someone tell me how to fix it?
nothing is recognizing my player and i have icy fusion and terrasilent kernel.
my player is in the same state.
i cant turn it on.
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If nothing is recognizing your player, that probably also means you have PC issues. Reinstall kies drivers, and one more thing is make sure you use the original cable. Some third party USB cables don't work with Odin for some reason.
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iJimaniac said:
If nothing is recognizing your player, that probably also means you have PC issues. Reinstall kies drivers, and one more thing is make sure you use the original cable. Some third party USB cables don't work with Odin for some reason.
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kies isnt recognizing it either.. i tried on two seperate laptops and both have the same problem.
NOTHING is recognizing it. what is this an unfixable brick?
the playa! said:
kies isnt recognizing it either.. i tried on two seperate laptops and both have the same problem.
NOTHING is recognizing it. what is this an unfixable brick?
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Hi, sorry for such a late reply!
I really don't know, if you are sure you have the kies drivers correctly installed. Have you messed around with heindmall? Because if I recall, setting up heindmall will make Odin not recognize your player. To fix it I had to uninstall something in heindmall. Sorry if this makes no sense, but this was a year ago when I did this, so I can't remember it well.
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Hi, sorry for such a late reply!
I really don't know, if you are sure you have the kies drivers correctly installed. Have you messed around with heindmall? Because if I recall, setting up heindmall will make Odin not recognize your player. To fix it I had to uninstall something in heindmall. Sorry if this makes no sense, but this was a year ago when I did this, so I can't remember it well.
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no, i have not messed around with heindmall
the playa! said:
no, i have not messed around with heindmall
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Remove kies and download these drivers:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1655286
It will maybe work.
This makes me nervous since tommorow i will upgrade my 2.2.2 to 2.3.6 tar usinng odin hmmmm. Do i need to flash what do u think guys?
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rockerblood said:
This makes me nervous since tommorow i will upgrade my 2.2.2 to 2.3.6 tar usinng odin hmmmm. Do i need to flash what do u think guys?
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Well, I wouldn't worry about it to much, as long as you are 100% sure you are using a ROM compatible with your device, if you have a backup available, and you have a good Odin setup. And make sure you are 100% sure you know what you are doing
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I posted the same response in a different thread. But have you tried running "heimdall close-pc-screen"? I ran in to the same situation where I got that logo, and power cycling the player didn't help. heimdall close-pc-screen got rid of it for me. YMMV of course.
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I just read that's out and It says to simply flash with Odin. Ive only used Odin to root my note and unbrick my infuse...where do i get the file from? I'm not all the similar with Odin...the Odin i have is the one i needed to root (no flash counter) so do i just open that and the ics file is magically in there??
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I just read that's out and It says to simply flash with Odin. Ive only used Odin to root my note and unbrick my infuse...where do i get the file from? I'm not all the similar with Odin...the Odin i have is the one i needed to root (no flash counter) so do i just open that and the ics file is magically in there??
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The leak from Bobby (designgears) is in an .exe package. It is called a 'one-click ODIN' meaning ODIN and all the other files required are packaged inside.
Simply put your Note into download mode (power off, then hold 'volume down' and 'power' until a warning screen appears, then press 'volume up' to continue), connect via USB and let your computer install the relevant drivers, then run the .exe file and click 'start' once a yellow 'COMx (mine was COM5)' appears.
That's it. ODIN will take care of everything else for you
Enjoy! The ICS ROM works very well, but you will notice a lot of force-closes and stutter if you try and import a backup of your old apps. Better to start over 'fresh' with a major revision jump
juzz86 said:
The leak from Bobby (designgears) is in an .exe package. It is called a 'one-click ODIN' meaning ODIN and all the other files required are packaged inside.
Simply put your Note into download mode (power off, then hold 'volume down' and 'power' until a warning screen appears, then press 'volume up' to continue), connect via USB and let your computer install the relevant drivers, then run the .exe file and click 'start' once a yellow 'COMx (mine was COM5)' appears.
That's it. ODIN will take care of everything else for you
Enjoy! The ICS ROM works very well, but you will notice a lot of force-closes and stutter if you try and import a backup of your old apps. Better to start over 'fresh' with a major revision jump
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Where is the exe file? I'm not home yet so i haven't tried anything yet. Does the file pop up once i connect my note to PC??
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Where is the exe file? I'm not home yet so i haven't tried anything yet. Does the file pop up once i connect my note to PC??
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No mate, you will need to download it from RootzWiki. Here's a link for you.
Once you download the file, you are ready to go as per my instructions above
juzz86 said:
No mate, you will need to download it from RootzWiki. Here's a link for you.
Once you download the file, you are ready to go as per my instructions above
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Thanks...ill try once I'm home.
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No mate, you will need to download it from RootzWiki. Here's a link for you.
Once you download the file, you are ready to go as per my instructions above
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OK, i see a few files...which one, 1 or 2? And can i flash right over stock rooted note?
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OK, i see a few files...which one, 1 or 2? And can i flash right over stock rooted note?
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I got the torrent. They're all the same file, just from different locations. I came from unrooted stock, you'll lose root but flashing over it won't hurt. Root is available for the ICS ROM.
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I got the torrent. They're all the same file, just from different locations. I came from unrooted stock, you'll lose root but flashing over it won't hurt. Root is available for the ICS ROM.
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I read the ics file comes pre rooted.
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nash2000 said:
I read the ics file comes pre rooted.
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DAGr8's version does. The version I pointed you to (official) does not
There are additional steps required to root this one. I haven't tried DAGr8's version, perhaps getting that would be easier for you.
juzz86 said:
DAGr8's version does. The version I pointed you to (official) does not
There are additional steps required to root this one. I haven't tried DAGr8's version, perhaps getting that would be easier for you.
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What a the difference between the 2 besides root? And which file is the one that comes rooted?
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The collective also has a prerooted ics zip.
I really don't get it...the infuse was so much easier to flash roms which is why i so unfimiar with Odin. I have a bone stock note with no flash counter root. I'm hearing of several ics files, some with root, some without...and different places that people are getting it thru. The last posts i read mentioned of people using phones browser and clicking the ics picture and downloading to the phone, ive tried that but the file just keeps downloading...seems to get to 60% or so, ill check progress and than its back at 5% going up, here's a picture
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
All this time i thought i had to download to PC from the link and flash thru Odin...so which is it. Also, do i need cwm installed.
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Zip =cwm
.tar or .exe= Odin
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Zip =cwm
.tar or .exe= Odin
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That clears up some of my questions. So I'm guessing it can be flashed either way? And do i need recovery installed?
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using odin 1.85 im assuming?
moose350 said:
using odin 1.85 im assuming?
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Yes...that's what i used to root
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juzz86 said:
I got the torrent. They're all the same file, just from different locations. I came from unrooted stock, you'll lose root but flashing over it won't hurt. Root is available for the ICS ROM.
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Wait you flashed this through Odin unrooted? 100% completely stocked? I never knew you could do that! >.< lmao
galaxy Note, made to Showboat(;
Download mode is underneath the os and its ONLY purpose is to flash things with Odin, or heimdall (dunno if that's available for note yet), root is only needed to get su permission once booted into Android
I was finally able to flash cwm and made a back up in cwm (the back up took like 15 minute...i hope i did it right) i than downloaded ics on my phone via the ics picture on the dev section (should i use this or Odin) so now i guess I'm ready to flash. An i missing anything and will i lose root?
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if your downloading ics via the picture in the dev section you will not lose root because that is a pre rooted ics rom by DAGr8
Hey guys, I'm looking for a little help here. I've been out of the loop when it comes to my phone for a little bit now. Because of this I've decided to come check out whats new and since I've been getting frustrated with my gps, and a few other things not working properly.
I was using miui 109160 which was based off android 2.3.5 and decided I would upgrade to ICS more specifically CM9 (nightly). I remember from when I installed miui many, many months ago, after you did all the steps you could either go to miui or cm. Also after you had the base install, any upgrades could be done with a straight flash. Because of that I thought I might get lucky and be able to upgrade with a simple flash, but no such luck. During the install the phone rebooted and was stuck on the splash vibrant screen. I tried pulling the battery and rebooting into recovery by the volume buttons (no luck there). I figure my last hope is download mode & odin, which luckily I could get into download mode. I have some old instructions on how to odin back to stock using Eugene's method (with his froyo that does not brick rom then going to true stock 2.1) but during this process odin does not go farther than the first step (modem). I have used this solution to revert back to stock at least 5 times and cannot figure out why it is not working now. I have included this process below in case anyone has had experience with this happening.
Could someone please direct me to the best way of getting back to stock via download mode? I found a couple partial instructions/tips which I was going to try but before I did I read another thread about a soft bricked phone which turned into a hard brick and don't want to chance it since I'm already half way there
Thanks in advance for any help/advice you guys can give!
ODIN Process:
Code:
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Odin v.2 engine (ID:3)..
File analysis..
Get PIT for mapping..
Firmware update start..
cache.rfs
modem.bin
Once it gets to modem it doesn't do anything more, it just stops.
Try just using the JFD files:
Extract the PIT from this rar: http://files.androidspin.com/downlo...in/samsung/vibrant/&file=s1_odin_20100512.rar
Here's the tar:
http://files.androidspin.com/downloads.php?dir=androidspin/samsung/vibrant/&file=T959UVJFD.tar
Source: http://androidspin.com/2010/08/09/how-to-restore-or-recover-your-samsung-vibrant/
Sounds like you didnt hit repartition. Load the above JFD and check repartition.
I've been trying this all night. It makes it 2 the second step now (FACTORYFS) and distance of the progress bar varies. But at some point it will stop and the phone's screen will go all green, white, or something like the picture below. Also I have tried with repartition and no repartition, same results.
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Maybe try this:
http://www.filereactor.com/zcl1dy7zlxbh/UVKB5_Stock_Heimdall-One-Click.jar.html
Enter Download mode >> Connect >> Double click Heimdall-One-Click
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Also what bootloaders are you on? Id say Froyo cause it looks like the "Rainbows" on your screen.
Bootloaders CAN brick the device do be carefull - you may want to upgrade to the Gingerbread bootloaders.
Thats not the bootloader screen, when using oden it goes from the download screen (yellow triangle/digging android) to this. When it happens odin just stops and sits so it doesnt finish the stock install
Moped_Ryder said:
Maybe try this:
http://www.filereactor.com/zcl1dy7zlxbh/UVKB5_Stock_Heimdall-One-Click.jar.html
Enter Download mode >> Connect >> Double click Heimdall-One-Click
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Also what bootloaders are you on? Id say Froyo cause it looks like the "Rainbows" on your screen.
Bootloaders CAN brick the device do be carefull - you may want to upgrade to the Gingerbread bootloaders.
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Thanks!!! After odin froze on me this thing was beyond gone! heimdall brought it back without a problem. Thanks a lot!!!
Good to hear. After I built and used that KB5 1-Click I find I don't use Odin anymore.
So I tried both of these methods and nothing seems to work.
When I get tried the Heimdall One-Click 1.3.1 method, it installs and everything is good and then it goes into Android system recovery. Here is the log
-- Movie_check already executed!!...
-- movie_checking done!...
update media. please wait
update media, finished
# MANUAL MODE #
--Appling Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
Install default apk-files. please wait
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(No such file or directory)
E:copy_data_default_apk: Can't mount DATA:
your storage not prepared yet. please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
I would really appreciate some help. Thanks a ton.
dancegrenade said:
So I tried both of these methods and nothing seems to work.
When I get tried the Heimdall One-Click 1.3.1 method, it installs and everything is good and then it goes into Android system recovery. Here is the log
-- Movie_check already executed!!...
-- movie_checking done!...
update media. please wait
update media, finished
# MANUAL MODE #
--Appling Multi-CSC...
Installing Multi-CSC
Install default apk-files. please wait
E:Can't mount /dev/block/mmcblk0p2
(No such file or directory)
E:copy_data_default_apk: Can't mount DATA:
your storage not prepared yet. please use UI menu for format and reboot actions.
I would really appreciate some help. Thanks a ton.
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Try a different USB Port on your computer, I have been stuck at the modem.bin a few times but only with a certain USB port. It always works if I use regular USB port and not the faster port on my PC, worth a try.
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iTz KeeFy said:
Try a different USB Port on your computer, I have been stuck at the modem.bin a few times but only with a certain USB port. It always works if I use regular USB port and not the faster port on my PC, worth a try.
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Also try to unplug everything except the usb cable to the phone
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Hey guys,
Noob here so relax and please help me out. Okay, I attempted to flash Voodoo Lagfix to my Samsung Vibrant T959 with 2.1. Somehow, it ended up saying conversion successful and now only shows the repetitive samsung/vibrant screen. Got it into dl mode, using Odin3,used stock tar and pit. It keeps getting stuck at the "cache.rfs" part. No luck in reconnecting after taking the battery out. Help me out. I have tried downloading the stock rom again but I am unable for some odd reason (it keeps stopping at 26.1mb). Anywho, please helppppp
ayaniscool said:
Hey guys,
Noob here so relax and please help me out. Okay, I attempted to flash Voodoo Lagfix to my Samsung Vibrant T959 with 2.1. Somehow, it ended up saying conversion successful and now only shows the repetitive samsung/vibrant screen. Got it into dl mode, using Odin3,used stock tar and pit. It keeps getting stuck at the "cache.rfs" part. No luck in reconnecting after taking the battery out. Help me out. I have tried downloading the stock rom again but I am unable for some odd reason (it keeps stopping at 26.1mb). Anywho, please helppppp
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No luck in reconnecting? Just to clarify, does that mean your phone is getting no power at all or it won't connect to your pc anymore? If the phone still turns on, what does your screen look like now?
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Today I bought an SGSII... the last owner upgraded it to 4.1.2 but the internal memory became 4 GB instead of 16 GB (11,5).
After some research I found that he flashed the ROM with an wrong .PIT file. Everyone said to flash a stock ROM 4.0.4 with an older version of .PIT file. Can anyone make a quick tutorial about this, noobie version please...or just post the files needed, including the firmware, kernel, PIT file etc?
P.S.: I'v searched the forum, I found some posts about this problem, but is kinda annoying because I didn't found a step by step tutorial + files, and I don't want to brick my phone )
iRapsody said:
Today I bought an SGSII... the last owner upgraded it to 4.1.2 but the internal memory became 4 GB instead of 16 GB (11,5).
After some research I found that he flashed the ROM with an wrong .PIT file. Everyone said to flash a stock ROM 4.0.4 with an older version of .PIT file. Can anyone make a quick tutorial about this, noobie version please...or just post the files needed, including the firmware, kernel, PIT file etc?
P.S.: I'v searched the forum, I found some posts about this problem, but is kinda annoying because I didn't found a step by step tutorial + files, and I don't want to brick my phone )
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Oh boy, you gotta keep reading & reading
gastonw said:
Oh boy, you gotta keep reading & reading
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But whats the use if I don't get the ideea?... I just want the files...
iRapsody said:
Today I bought an SGSII... the last owner upgraded it to 4.1.2 but the internal memory became 4 GB instead of 16 GB (11,5).
After some research I found that he flashed the ROM with an wrong .PIT file. Everyone said to flash a stock ROM 4.0.4 with an older version of .PIT file. Can anyone make a quick tutorial about this, noobie version please...or just post the files needed, including the firmware, kernel, PIT file etc?
P.S.: I'v searched the forum, I found some posts about this problem, but is kinda annoying because I didn't found a step by step tutorial + files, and I don't want to brick my phone )
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Spoon feeding is not allowed here so I recommend doing some more research. This may be slower then been spoon fed but it honestly is the best way to learn.
To avoid brick DO NOT wipe data in stock 4.0.4 recovery and make sure you flash the correct pit file.
iRapsody said:
But whats the use if I don't get the ideea?... I just want the files...
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And even if we was to give you links to files how on earth would we do that when you don't even bother to give any relevant info like what model your S2 is? Not only do you want spoon feeding but you want us to use magic powers.
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And even if we was to give you links to files how on earth would we do that when you don't even bother to give any relevant info like what model your S2 is? Not only do you want spoon feeding but you want us to use magic powers.
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Sorry, my bad,it's the GT-I9100 (not the m/t/g)...
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Sorry, my bad,it's the GT-I9100 (not the m/t/g)...
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I've read a thing or two about pit files, just for kicks. Took me like 2 hours total.
It's day one for you and your device, you gotta spend at least 2 days reading about repartition, maybe watch a couple of videos.
PIT files are dangerous to play with, you really gotta know what you're doing.
My advice is enjoy your new device (you've got 4 GB of internal space, you can afford it for a week, for a month) and while you at it, read about these snicky files.
Also had a meme for this:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
gastonw said:
I've read a thing or two about pit files, just for kicks. Took me like 2 hours total.
It's day one for you and your device, you gotta spend at least 2 days reading about repartition, maybe watch a couple of videos.
PIT files are dangerous to play with, you really gotta know what you're doing.
My advice is enjoy your new device (you've got 4 GB of internal space, you can afford it for a week, for a month) and while you at it, read about these snicky files.
Also had a meme for this:
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Thanks anyway... coolest reply ever... btw it's not the first time when I play with odin... I had a Galaxy Mini and I know how to use Odin, but SGMini dosen't have a "PIT file" and it's something new for me... and if you don't want to help please leave this thread clean... +2 post for you, well done
iRapsody said:
Thanks anyway... coolest reply ever... btw it's not the first time when I play with odin... I had a Galaxy Mini and I know how to use Odin, but SGMini dosen't have a "PIT file" and it's something new for me... and if you don't want to help please leave this thread clean... +2 post for you, well done
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Didn't say anything about Odin, me & Odin...we cool. Now pit files...trust me, you don't wanna mess with them until you're completely sure. There are too many people bricking their devices flashing pit files like you flash modems.
As I said, enjoy your new device first (and it's a hell of a device), meanwhile, you could stick your teeth into the repartition world.
Good luck.
gastonw said:
Didn't say anything about Odin, me & Odin...we cool. Now pit files...trust me, you don't wanna mess with them until you're completely sure. There are too many people bricking their devices flashing pit files like you flash modems.
As I said, enjoy your new device first (and it's a hell of a device), meanwhile, you could stick your teeth into the repartition world.
Good luck.
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Too late... I'v bricked the phone:
"<ID:0/003> Set PIT file..
<ID:0/003> DO NOT TURN OFF TARGET!!
<ID:0/003> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/003> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/003> boot.bin
<ID:0/003> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/003>
<ID:0/003> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
<ID:0/003> Removed!!"
ME 0 - 1 PIT
can you still get to download mode?
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gastonw said:
can you still get to download mode?
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Yes... but the error occurs everytime I try to flash... with/without .PIT file
iRapsody said:
Yes... but the error occurs everytime I try to flash... with/without .PIT file
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forget about pit files for now, flash siyah kernel via odin and see if you can get to recovery mode.
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gastonw said:
forget about pit files for now, flash siyah kernel via odin and see if you can get to recovery mode.
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Wich version?... I have JB
Jb boots fine? or you get stucked?
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Jb boots fine? or you get stucked?
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nope... bootloop on Samsung logo...
then flash siyah v5.0.1
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then flash siyah v5.0.1
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Flashed the yellow triangle appeared ... still can go in download mode...but the recovery is down
iRapsody said:
Flashed the yellow triangle appeared ... still can go in download mode...but the recovery is down
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don't mind that triangle, it means that your device is still flashable :thumbup:
NOW it's time to learn about pit files.
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gastonw said:
don't mind that triangle, it means that your device is still flashable :thumbup:
NOW it's time to learn about pit files.
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So do you help me? Or i should find on my own?...
iRapsody said:
So do you help me? Or i should find on my own?...
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Well...a little research wouldn't hurt you, would it?
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I have a Galaxy S3 16GB, and it seems I have been hit by the sudden death bug.
Phone got into a bootloop after 6 months of usage.
I did a KIES Firmwar recovery, and it failed at 60%.
I assume the NAND is defective there and cannot be written.
I just now tried to flash the 4.1.2 stock ROM through odin, and it fails again after flashing ca. 50% of system.img
Any idea of how this could be still remedied somehow?
eg. repartitioning to only use 8GB?
lurbi said:
I have a Galaxy S3 16GB, and it seems I have been hit by the sudden death bug.
Phone got into a bootloop after 6 months of usage.
I did a KIES Firmwar recovery, and it failed at 60%.
I assume the NAND is defective there and cannot be written.
I just now tried to flash the 4.1.2 stock ROM through odin, and it fails again after flashing ca. 50% of system.img
Any idea of how this could be still remedied somehow?
eg. repartitioning to only use 8GB?
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That's not the SDS..
Re-flash the device and all should turn out well.
CyanogenModded Very China-like, from my Samsung Galaxy S III
LG Familyguy59/Beatsleigher
familyguy59 said:
That's not the SDS..
Re-flash the device and all should turn out well.
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How??
Kies stops after 60%, and Odin also stops after flashing 50% of system.img!!
It seems as if both cannot write past a defective NAND sector!!
lurbi said:
I have a Galaxy S3 16GB, and it seems I have been hit by the sudden death bug.
Phone got into a bootloop after 6 months of usage.
I did a KIES Firmwar recovery, and it failed at 60%.
I assume the NAND is defective there and cannot be written.
I just now tried to flash the 4.1.2 stock ROM through odin, and it fails again after flashing ca. 50% of system.img
Any idea of how this could be still remedied somehow?
eg. repartitioning to only use 8GB?
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Hey.. that happened to me on Thursday... I was updating my S3 to XXEMC2 and halfway through it failed while writing system.img After almost crapping my pants, I unplugged it, used a different version of Odin, got back to download mode and it flashed fine...
lurbi said:
How??
Kies stops after 60%, and Odin also stops after flashing 50% of system.img!!
It seems as if both cannot write past a defective NAND sector!!
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First, stay calm. When you write things like "How brah???!!! IT NOT WORKING!!!!!" it just feels like you're attacking me verbally. Which I most certainly hope you're not.
Now. Check these few steps, then report back:
Do you have all necessary drivers installed?
Is your device fully charged?
Are you using USB 2.0 or 3.0?
What operating system are you using?
When flashing via Odin: Is Kies completely shut down? (No processes must be running!)
Are you flashing a ROM which is designed for your device?
What version of Android were you using before this happened?
Do you have a custom recovery installed?
Answer these questions before you start speculating.
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joancolmenares said:
Hey.. that happened to me on Thursday... I was updating my S3 to XXEMC2 and halfway through it failed while writing system.img After almost crapping my pants, I unplugged it, used a different version of Odin, got back to download mode and it flashed fine...
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Yeah, Kies isn't exactly the most... precise of flashing tools. Let's put it that way
familyguy59 said:
Yeah, Kies isn't exactly the most... precise of flashing tools. Let's put it that way
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I only use KIES for backups... I can never update through it (it says my device cannot be updated with kies)... What scared me was that I was flashing with odin when it froze... that's why I almost crapped my pants...
joancolmenares said:
I only use KIES for backups... I can never update through it (it says my device cannot be updated with kies)... What scared me was that I was flashing with odin when it froze... that's why I almost crapped my pants...
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No need. It's happened so often to me..
Sammys are pretty much un-brickable. I've seen one entire person in the XDA-forums that has managed to brick his device and that, that got me scared.
But.. nah. I've pulled the battery in the middle of a flash via Odin and recovery, I've pulled out the USB cable while flashing and nothing has ever happened.
But what I guess this guy's doing wrong is either using USB 3.0, or Kies is open in the background, where it shouldn't be. In fact, it shouldn't be anywhere on the hard drive :laugh:
familyguy59 said:
Do you have all necessary drivers installed?
Is your device fully charged?
Are you using USB 2.0 or 3.0?
What operating system are you using?
When flashing via Odin: Is Kies completely shut down? (No processes must be running!)
Are you flashing a ROM which is designed for your device?
What version of Android were you using before this happened?
Do you have a custom recovery installed?
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Thanx for your answer.
Sure I do not want to attack you
And I am quit calm, as I have a seconds S3, that I am using right now.
It would be just a waste if the first one could not be revived.
so here the answers:
1) Yes, all drivers installed (just rooted my seconds s3 with the same odin install und computer)
2) fully charged
3) USB2
4) WinXP
5) yes, no process is left (killed kies and kiestray before)
6) yes (GT-I9300)
7) 4.1.1
8) not any more. Kies FW recovery has overwritten it with stock recovery
lurbi said:
Thanx for your answer.
Sure I do not want to attack you
And I am quit calm, as I have a seconds S3, that I am using right now.
It would be just a waste if the first one could not be revived.
so here the answers:
1) Yes, all drivers installed (just rooted my seconds s3 with the same odin install und computer)
2) fully charged
3) USB2
4) WinXP
5) yes, no process is left (killed kies and kiestray before)
6) yes (GT-I9300)
7) 4.1.1
8) not any more. Kies FW recovery has overwritten it with stock recovery
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No worries, I'm always glad to help
Wait.. Are you German? (The 'und' gave it away.)
But in the meantime:
Ok. Looking at what you've written, try going into recovery (Stock will do, I guess) and try wiping the entire device. Cache, Data, everything it allows you to wipe.
Once you've done that, go to your computer and hit WIN+R, so that a window like this turns up:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
Then you can type the command that is in the picture
Hit enter and go to 'startup' and 'services'. Once there, un-check EVERYTHING that has to do with Kies. (I mean, it's ok if you want to use it for something, but it really doesn't have to start with the computer and just make everything slower than XP already is, right?)
Then restart your computer and try flashing the device again, but this time with this version of Odin.
Once you've done all that, report back and I'll report later on (It's like 01:16 and I've got school in about 7 hours :x)
I hope I could help you and I hope this gets your device up and running again!
Indeed ... I am austrian.
Regarding wiping.
Not possible, recovery just shows "Fimware upgrade encountered an issue. Please select recovery mode in Kies & try again",
This message comes up with normal bootup, and also on recovery.
Download mode works.
I will try later on a different computer where no Samsung SW was ever installed.
But keep in mind, that
1) it flashes for a few minutes, before it allways stops at the same location (on this particular phone).
2) When the problem occured it could not mount /cache in recovery -> this was the reason why I tried to format the flash via Kies
3) This particular install of Odin has no problems with the second S3 phone!
Will report back after I tried Odin on another computer.
I am 99% sure that it will stop at exactly the same spot again
Perhaps redownload the ROM you are trying to flash? It might be a corrupt download...
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Here is the confirmation.
I tried it on a completely virigin (no Samsung SW ever installed) WinXP PC.
I used your Odin archive: Odin3_v3.07_SGSIII.zip
with this official ROM:
I9300XXEMA2_I9300ATOELL1_ATO.zip
PC did not recognize the Phone, so I installed the Samsung USB drivers from the Odin thread here on XDA.
Started the flash process, and it blocks at EXACTLY the same place. (after having a bit more than 50% flashed ....
LOG:
<ID:0/008> Odin v.3 engine (ID:8)..
<ID:0/008> File analysis..
<ID:0/008> SetupConnection..
<ID:0/008> Initialzation..
<ID:0/008> Get PIT for mapping..
<ID:0/008> Firmware update start..
<ID:0/008> tz.img
<ID:0/008> NAND Write Start!!
<ID:0/008> sboot.bin
<ID:0/008> system.img
<ID:0/008> Complete(Write) operation failed.
<OSM> All threads completed. (succeed 0 / failed 1)
So we are back at square one ... anything that can be done if flash has a faulty cell?
yes. the motherboard can be replaced. that's the only possible solution
Glebun said:
yes. the motherboard can be replaced. that's the only possible solution
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Thanx
Sad
Samsung will do that for free
Glebun said:
Samsung will do that for free
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No, they will not.
As the device was rooted.
This is completely unrelated to the HW fault ... but enough for them to refuse to fix it.
no, not necessarily. worth a shot
Glebun said:
no, not necessarily. worth a shot
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Definitely!
This is why I had multiple shots with Samsung, the reseller and a consumer advocacy group.
Result was negative
again, not necessarily. it depends on where you live, but there were a couple of people with a similar problem and samsung replaced the mobo for free with a triggered counter.
Glebun said:
again, not necessarily. it depends on where you live, but there were a couple of people with a similar problem and samsung replaced the mobo for free with a triggered counter.
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Well ... I tried everything.
Consumer advocates told me that the only thing I could do was sue them ...
that I did not want to do as the risk would be very high for me as well ...
Hi,
I flashes ArchiDroid last night, the rom worked fine and everything was going alright. When I woke up during the middle of the night I noticed the phone was on the samsung logo but didn't think anything of it. This morning the battery was dead and it was still stuck on the samsung logo, it won't boot to recovery but does boot to download mode.
I've just tried flashing i9300 Vodafone OFW (not my carrier, but would it make a difference?) via Odin and get the following error message:
{
"lightbox_close": "Close",
"lightbox_next": "Next",
"lightbox_previous": "Previous",
"lightbox_error": "The requested content cannot be loaded. Please try again later.",
"lightbox_start_slideshow": "Start slideshow",
"lightbox_stop_slideshow": "Stop slideshow",
"lightbox_full_screen": "Full screen",
"lightbox_thumbnails": "Thumbnails",
"lightbox_download": "Download",
"lightbox_share": "Share",
"lightbox_zoom": "Zoom",
"lightbox_new_window": "New window",
"lightbox_toggle_sidebar": "Toggle sidebar"
}
any help is greatly appreciated... im starting to think my nand is corrupt and that I can do nothing to fix it
Habe you tried flashing stock Rom and recovery?
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I think you should flash the original stock firmware to you device and it will surely work and again if u wanna root first apply cwm recovery
Bcoz its the best
sent by - $hivåm
deracmilan said:
Habe you tried flashing stock Rom and recovery?
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The file I'm trying to flash in Odin is the stock i9300 Vodafone UK OFW so yeah, only difference is my phone is not on Vodafone, it's unlocked to all networks but I can't find OFW for that.
UrbanDesigns said:
The file I'm trying to flash in Odin is the stock i9300 Vodafone UK OFW so yeah, only difference is my phone is not on Vodafone, it's unlocked to all networks but I can't find OFW for that.
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Your nand maybe corrupt try all options if they fail then try rescue firmware here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735&postcount=6 << only use as a last resort and read instructions carefully.
tallman43 said:
Your nand maybe corrupt try all options if they fail then try rescue firmware here >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=30087735&postcount=6 << only use as a last resort and read instructions carefully.
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what other options would you suggest until I declare that as a last resort?
edit: is there anyway I can save my pictures before I continue with this?
also, how do i open the other options in odin?
UrbanDesigns said:
what other options would you suggest until I declare that as a last resort?
edit: is there anyway I can save my pictures before I continue with this?
also, how do i open the other options in odin?
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If stock roms are failing to flash with nand error then their is not much more options to try other than emergency firmware you could try flashing a recovery like PhilZ recovery with odin and see if it will boot into that then try to make a backup. (but I don't hold out much luck with that).
If that fails try rescue firmware in the link I provided but if that fails than it is a service repair.
tallman43 said:
If stock roms are failing to flash with nand error then their is not much more options to try other than emergency firmware you could try flashing a recovery like PhilZ recovery with odin and see if it will boot into that then try to make a backup. (but I don't hold out much luck with that).
If that fails try rescue firmware in the link I provided but if that fails than it is a service repair.
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How do am I able to add all the files to Odin when it's greyed out?
UrbanDesigns said:
How do am I able to add all the files to Odin when it's greyed out?
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If you are having problems with odin then try a different version some work better than others. >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539 << 1.85 seems to work well for me.
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If you are having problems with odin then try a different version some work better than others. >> http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...08-2013-odin-3-09-odin-1-85-versions-t2189539 << 1.85 seems to work well for me.
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it says re-partition failed, maybe I used the wrong PIT file? the link you gave me does not provide the PIT file
UrbanDesigns said:
it says re-partition failed, maybe I used the wrong PIT file? the link you gave me does not provide the PIT file
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I think the pit files is in the 4.1 download
tallman43 said:
I think the pit files is in the 4.1 download
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it failed, guess it's hard bricked then.
damn.... no idea how the hell that happened.
UrbanDesigns said:
it failed, guess it's hard bricked then.
damn.... no idea how the hell that happened.
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Sorry to hear that I don't think I have seen any success stories on here after the rescue firmware as not worked.:crying:
anybody know of a reputable repair guy who can replace the emmc chip?