Hi all,
So I was trying to re-flash a friend's S3 stock firmware I9300XXBLFB via odin and 1 file ROM, everything went fine but when the device rebooted it wasn't back to factory, in fact all the data was still there as if nothing happened. So I shut down the phone, rebooted into recovery and did a wipe/cache and wipe/data factory reset, rebooted, this is when it got back to factory condition. My question is why didn't it work the first time after I flashed with Odin? Is it because I didn't tick on re-partition and had no PIT file???
That's how it should work to ensure upgrading/updating newer firmware doesn't wipe phone data. Otherwise, we will be very headache
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So ur saying that it's normal that nothing changes after flashing via odin??? Why not just skip this step then and just do a wipe cache and wipe data from recovery???
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Flashing using odin is to change phone firmware /rooting or any mods that are flashable via odin. Is not meant to wipe phone.
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Ok, So let's say I messed up my phone and the software get stuck a lot and I wanna get it back as new, do I just do a wipe data/factory reset and wipe/cache partition from recovery??
ehab78 said:
Ok, So let's say I messed up my phone and the software get stuck a lot and I wanna get it back as new, do I just do a wipe data/factory reset and wipe/cache partition from recovery??
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hi!
to get that brand new feeling, you have to flash a stock firmware first and just basically reset to factory settings no need to wipe caches because that is already taken care of when you do a factory reset
i hope this helps!
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but the above poster Arsaw said there's no need to flash via odin to do a wipe...
Yes. First step to fix bugs is to factory reset which will wipe everything and start from scratch.
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Quick question, why does Odin show the ID:COM field in Cyan and not yellow? Is it like this in the new versions? Also will Odin do the flashing process even if USB Debugging is enabled??
Yes, newer odin should show cyan colour.
Normally is it suggested to enable the debugging when flashing with odin. Why you think it will fail?
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Nvm, I was just wondering
Thanks a lot for the help, appreciate it
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Hi everyone,
I am trying to restore my wife´s ACE back to factory using ODIN... a clean copy with her carriers latest ROM...
I have flashed it in ODIN but it still has all her content... and everytime I try to unlock the phone I am getting major FC´s that don´t allow me to do anything!
How the hell do I flash a ROM in ODIN when it is ONE PACKAGE... I have followed all the steps and it passes perfectly but I am still presented with my wife´s wall paper and FC´s... Help!
Do a factory reset in recovery then reflash it
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Download stock rom.
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One package is not a problem...
Spoiler
sape soh tekan?
When the flashing finishes do you reboot to recovery and do Wipe Data/Factory Reset?
ODIN is not for factory reset, is for flashing roms.
Fixed
I couldn´t reset cos I forgot how to enter recovery using the butons. I have now found out how to do that so all is sorted.
try another usb port
Weird problem with my phone chaps, can you please help?
I can flash CM9 & CM10 with no issues. I can flash it via restore (CWM) or through a wipe.
I can flash CheckROM V4 Via ODIN with no issues, but I am unable to flash anything I download through the kitchen. I get a bootloop or it gets stuck at the Boot up Samsung logo.
Similarly, I am unable to flash any other ROM apart from CM9/CM10 via recovery. It gets stuck at the boot logo. I've wiped all the caches, and even tried to flash checkrom via Odin to see if this resolves the issues, but unfortunately not.
Is this a case of flashing an original Samsung ROM, then re-rooting and starting over?
I will be grateful if anyone can offer some assistance!
Are you doing a full wipe factory reset in recovery before flashing a ROM? you mentioned you wiped cache thats it
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Are you doing a full wipe factory reset in recovery before flashing a ROM? you mentioned you wiped cache thats it
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yeah sorry mate
full factory
cache partition
and dalvik cache
Try reinstall cwm. See how it goes.
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If not just atart from scratch.
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Arsaw said:
Try reinstall cwm. See how it goes.
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tried already
switched between touch recovery and the normal one
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If not just atart from scratch.
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looks like it
Its not hard doesnt take long at all.
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Maybe Megawipe or Superwipe script can help. You can try it if you haven't gone with flashing original firmware.
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format system as well before flashing a new Rom
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format system as well before flashing a new Rom
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damn just saw this
flashed a stock ROM and I am stuck on the samsung boot screen
any tips pleasE?
I've got the stock recovery on now, shall I flash a custom recovery, wipe system and start again??
Update: Used the stock recovery to wipe and its now booted
Flashed custom ROM - Criskelo and back to square one. Freezing at boot logo.
Any advice please guys
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damn just saw this
flashed a stock ROM and I am stuck on the samsung boot screen
any tips pleasE?
I've got the stock recovery on now, shall I flash a custom recovery, wipe system and start again??
Update: Used the stock recovery to wipe and its now booted
Flashed custom ROM - Criskelo and back to square one. Freezing at boot logo.
Any advice please guys
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Start by following the instructions in full regarding a wipe first .
That does not work redownload the rom or try another rom .
jje
Suggest you try ARHD rom
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JJEgan said:
Start by following the instructions in full regarding a wipe first .
That does not work redownload the rom or try another rom .
jje
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Thanks mate
so I did a system wipe, then installed a stock ROM, then rooted and the installed Omega ROM and it seems to be working now.
THanks for your help all!
Hi,
I'm on stock rom. But because of flashing a wrong zip (with aosp camera) my phone got into a bootloop. The first time it boots it go's to homescreen right before I have to press my pin. The second boot it doesn't go further than samsung logo. I tried reflashing stock ROM without wipe. Still got the bootloop after that. Is there a way to solve this problem? If not, is there a way to backup my sms and whatsapp in recovery?
Thanks in advance!
Wipe data and cache
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Only way is to pull battery and enter android recovery to wipe data.
Hope this helps!
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Diaze said:
Wipe data and cache
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Wiping my data will result in loosing my sms and whatsapp history. I would like to keep that!? Any possible way?
A possibility flash CF root via Odin .
ROOT
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1684535
Boot to recovery Wipe Cache the Advanced Wipe Dalvik Cache reboot .
Problem solved if you had a Nandroid backup .
jje
recovery....mount data, copy to pc, do what you want......copy data back
Hey guys,
I have a confusion. Currently on Slimbean rc1 official and don't like this ROM. The graphics are not as good as stock. I do have the backup of stock 4.0.4 with Siyah v5.0.1. If I restore with a wipe first will I lose my efs folder?? I don't see any reason of losing it as it must be there in the backup. And if I flash 4.0.3 or Spain Jellybean 4.1.2 using mobile Odin pro then what are the chances that I will lose efs folder?
Please guide. Thanks in advance.
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Hey guys,
I have a confusion. Currently on Slimbean rc1 official and don't like this ROM. The graphics are not as good as stock. I do have the backup of stock 4.0.4 with Siyah v5.0.1. If I restore with a wipe first will I lose my efs folder?? I don't see any reason of losing it as it must be there in the backup. And if I flash 4.0.3 or Spain Jellybean 4.1.2 using mobile Odin pro then what are the chances that I will lose efs folder?
Please guide. Thanks in advance.
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no u will not lose ur efs folder..
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You will not loose it but it is a good idea to have a backup of EFS anyway stuff happens and backups never hurt.
A Backup can save you lots of hassles later
One more thing. Does a full wipe mean format everything including precious folders like efs?
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No it does not get formated. By a full wipe do you mean factory reset? If so that is just Data and cache.
If you plan to move between roms often there is a very goos script that wipes all the things you would want to wipe just read and understand first what is does
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2100558
What I read about full wipe is:
Factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Format system under mount
I followed these steps with Siyah v5.0.1 while on rooted stock 4.0.4 and that backed up efs folder automatically now am using slimbean. But not sure if I do a full wipe again to install another custom ROM then slimbean kernel will do the backup automatically or not. I want to try cyanogenmod 10.1 now. Please guide.
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What I read about full wipe is:
Factory reset
Wipe cache
Wipe dalvik cache
Format system under mount
I followed these steps with Siyah v5.0.1 while on rooted stock 4.0.4 and that backed up efs folder automatically now am using slimbean. But not sure if I do a full wipe again to install another custom ROM then slimbean kernel will do the backup automatically or not. I want to try cyanogenmod 10.1 now. Please guide.
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Format system will wipe your current ROM slicky clean, make a manually back up.
Not sure if it's mandatory or not.
When you change between roms it is always best to wipe that is why some people use wipe scripts as it is easier. Not all kernels or roms will do a backup of efs but it does not change so you just need one good backup every now and again.
If you use a stock based rom on JB like alliance or neat you will have to wipe preload after as well
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What if I flash Siyah kernel everytime from cwm recovery and reboot into recovery so that I can wipe fully and freely? :/
One more thing. If I use mobile Odin to flash latest 4.1.2 stock or any other ICS 4.0.3 then would it keep the efs folder intact?
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How come you are so worried about EFS? Back it up with HC kTool.
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Okay done. One more thing please. If like I have reset my counter to zero using triangle away app and I dont see the triangle anymore when my phone boots up. And now if I flash a stock official firmware like XWLS8 using PC Odin then will the counter increase?
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Okay done. One more thing please. If like I have reset my counter to zero using triangle away app and I dont see the triangle anymore when my phone boots up. And now if I flash a stock official firmware like XWLS8 using PC Odin then will the counter increase?
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No I don't think it will as you're only flashing official firmware. The counter increases when you flash an insecure kernel via odin. Not sure how counter is affected when installing via CMW
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It isn't.
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Not sure how counter is affected when installing via CMW
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hello. my phone after flash with odin do not power on the rom. it's meaning is phone power on but stay on the samsung logo. before flash the rom phone was rooted. please help me
Please Help me
Try to do a factory reset
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From recovery:
Wipe data factory reset
Wipe dalvik cache
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yes. try what @xhaniGS2 said. it usualy does the trick.