Hello guys
Is there any way to reset my flash counter using recovery menu (CWM) on my S III?
I have bricked my device and want to send it back to Samsung Customer Support Center.
I need your help
Thank you
tweetatoo said:
Hello guys
Is there any way to reset my flash counter using recovery menu (CWM) on my S III?
I have bricked my device and want to send it back to Samsung Customer Support Center.
I need your help
Thank you
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What means bricked?
Can you get into CWM (I assume you can from above statement)?
Can you get into Download mode?
What happens if you try to flash a stock rom?
chrismast said:
What means bricked?
Can you get into CWM (I assume you can from above statement)?
Can you get into Download mode?
What happens if you try to flash a stock rom?
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After the Jelly Bean update, the device kept in reboot loop and everytime it runs, it shows the screen, hangs, then reboots. I did full factory recovery, restored to the stock 4.0.4 and still the problem persists. It sounds to me like hardware failure. However, I am still able to install ROMs, root and reach both recovery and download screens. Installing stock ROMs did not change the custom firmware counter into "0".
All what I need now is Flash Counter Reset so that the "Custom Binary" is set to "No" and counter is set to "0".
I cannot use TriangleAway app, as I cannot reach apps, even I cannot activate!!
So I need a CWM-flashable one if you can help me on this.
tweetatoo said:
After the Jelly Bean update, the device kept in reboot loop and everytime it runs, it shows the screen, hangs, then reboots. I did full factory recovery, restored to the stock 4.0.4 and still the problem persists. It sounds to me like hardware failure. However, I am still able to install ROMs, root and reach both recovery and download screens. Installing stock ROMs did not change the custom firmware counter into "0".
All what I need now is Flash Counter Reset so that the "Custom Binary" is set to "No" and counter is set to "0".
I cannot use TriangleAway app, as I cannot reach apps, even I cannot activate!!
So I need a CWM-flashable one if you can help me on this.
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did you try to do a mega wipe to have a 100% clean slate (it is different from factory reset) and try to flash a stock 4.0.4 rom afterwards?
I am not aware of any way to reset flash counter from CWM, maybe there is one from Odin/Download Mode?
TA is the only method .
jje
chrismast said:
What means bricked?
Can you get into CWM (I assume you can from above statement)?
Can you get into Download mode?
What happens if you try to flash a stock rom?
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chrismast said:
did you try to do a mega wipe to have a 100% clean slate (it is different from factory reset) and try to flash a stock 4.0.4 rom afterwards?
I am not aware of any way to reset flash counter from CWM, maybe there is one from Odin/Download Mode?
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How can I do the mega wipe?
tweetatoo said:
How can I do the mega wipe?
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here you go, just flash in CWM, but again be careful as it erases anything (not efs folder though), hence prepare a flashable rom on your ext sd card.
chrismast said:
here you go, just flash in CWM, but again be careful as it erases anything (not efs folder though), hence prepare a flashable rom on your ext sd card.
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Thank you. But when I choose to apply zip from sdcard, an error appears showing "Can't Mount /sdcard"
It is NOT hardware failure.
An unsuccessful ROM installation attempt does not damage the hardware. Your chances of having Samsung replace your phone are near zero.
It will help you if you tell us EXACTLY how you tried to install the JB ROM: what tools you used, what options you set, and so on.
Simonetti2011 said:
It is NOT hardware failure.
An unsuccessful ROM installation attempt does not damage the hardware. Your chances of having Samsung replace your phone are near zero.
It will help you if you tell us EXACTLY how you tried to install the JB ROM: what tools you used, what options you set, and so on.
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1- Downloaded stock JB Rom from SamMobile.com. Unzipped to get the .tar file (XSG).
2- Using Odin3 v3.07, I chose it as PDA. Ticked ONLY "Auto Reboot" and "F. Reset Time".
3- After auto-rebooting, I could work for like 5 minutes on the device using internet, apps, etc. Suddenly, the device rebooted and went into endless boot loop.
I think it is hardware failure, because when I attempted to install CWM Touch 6.0, everytime I enter to recovery menu the phone enters the same boot loop!! Hangs, unresponsive screen, then reboots from the recovery menu!
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After I turn on my Galaxy S II and it hangs for a few seconds and it reboot again and again..
Sometimes stuck on the home screen..
I really don't know why will this happen to my phone. I'm going to trip tomorrow..anyone can help me?
Model : GT-I9100
Android version : 2.3.3 (Stock ROM)
Rooted
garylaw said:
After I turn on my Galaxy S II and it hangs for a few seconds and it reboot again and again..
I really don't know why will this happen to my phone. I'm going to trip tomorrow..anyone can help me?
Model : GT-I9100
Android version : 2.3.3 (Stock ROM)
Rooted
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boot to recovery,wipe cache and factory reset.
EDIT:Hold "home+volume up+power" all at the same time until recovery menu appears.
reflash with odin some stock firmware if you don't want to wipe, if there is no problem with wiping, just go to recovery and do a factory reset...this has a strong chance of success.
cooza said:
boot to recovery,wipe cache and factory reset.
EDIT:Hold "home+volume up+power" all at the same time until recovery menu appears.
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borstri said:
reflash with odin some stock firmware if you don't want to wipe, if there is no problem with wiping, just go to recovery and do a factory reset...this has a strong chance of success.
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After I hard reset and wiped cache..its still reboots..
Someone help me!! :'(
now it looks that only solution is to reflash, go to
http://www.sammobile.com/firmware/?page=3&t=1&o=1&m=GT-I9100&r=7#regiona
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1113928
find something u like and flash it with odin.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1110160&highlight=odin+how+to
dont bother wit finding of exact fw. for you, find something that is for your region....
Is it flash it by using odin?
apsolutley with odin, since I suppose that you don't have cwm packed rom on SD card, because in that case does not matter if you have cwm recovery or not..., dont know if you have done it before...bat after beginners fear, it is actually peace of cake...dont be afraid, just follow instructions to the letter...
borstri said:
apsolutley with odin, since I suppose that you don't have cwm packed rom on SD card, because in that case does not matter if you have cwm recovery or not..., dont know if you have done it before...bat after beginners fear, it is actually peace of cake...dont be afraid, just follow instructions to the letter...
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After I flashed it, it turns to the CWM screen and install the Multi-csc..something like that..and it reboot..after it reboot..its still turns to CWM and install the multi-csc.
So what should I do now?
you have done something wrong, or taken wrong rom image, since after flashing with ODIN stock rom you WILL ENDUP with stock recovery! Dont know what you flashed, but it was not stock rom.
What rom you took exactly??
"GT-I9100_SIN_I9100DXKI2_I9100OLCKH1_I9100DXKI1"
I flash this..is this a boot loop or other problem?
Hey dude, thanks for helping me so much..
My phone is working now..but I have to download my things again..=(
Alright. Thanks!
no problem, been in that situation. check some custom roms when u have time....you'll be amazed what this device can do.
and in clockwork recovery you have backup and restore, setup phone just how you like it, make a CWM backup and you are always sure that rescue is there....don't need odin or PC for that.
Flash Supercore with odin as PDA or some other kernel that has CWM recovery
The problem occured again just now, its after i dpwnlpad some apps from market..and its still not completely remove the hanging problem..And my laptop died. LOL.
Anyone here?
May i sugest u reflash stock rom and return it to the store.
If u have random reboot after flashing stock rom there is obviouse something wrong with your device.
hi
my gs2 turns on and reboot repeatly when i put micro sd card and install app in sd card .
help me too .
sorry for bad english .
garylaw said:
After I turn on my Galaxy S II and it hangs for a few seconds and it reboot again and again..
Sometimes stuck on the home screen..
I really don't know why will this happen to my phone. I'm going to trip tomorrow..anyone can help me?
Model : GT-I9100
Android version : 2.3.3 (Stock ROM)
Rooted
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Your kernel is it also stock?
Hello,
well, i'm beginner in all the android custom stuff but yesterday, I wanted to try jelly bean on my galaxy tab 10.1 wifi version.
So I've installed a rom custom with this tuto androidauthority.com/galaxy-tab-10-1-wifi-p7510-paranoid-android-2-custom-rom-114133/
But i'm not satisfied with it and i want to go back on the previous version I had : official ICS.
So i've a question : are the firmware (download on sammobile for exemple) simply updates or complete ROM that we can install on our devices?
In both cases, i would like to find a way to get back an official rom...:crying:
Can you help me please?
First rule of Android modding. Always make a backup in recovery. If you had you could just boot to recovery and restore the backup. To answer your question the firmware downloads from sammobile are indeed fully stock roms. They are designed to be flashed with Odin (.tar.md5 files) flash them in Odin the same way you flashed a recovery, point to the .tar file with PDA slot in Odin.
FillTheVoid said:
First rule of Android modding. Always make a backup in recovery. If you had you could just boot to recovery and restore the backup. To answer your question the firmware downloads from sammobile are indeed fully stock roms. They are designed to be flashed with Odin (.tar.md5 files) flash them in Odin the same way you flashed a recovery, point to the .tar file with PDA slot in Odin.
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Tanks for reply,
Actually, I did a backup before, like the tuto said, but when i want to restore, i've an error during the restauration of the data so it stop and don't restore.
And like you said, I've flashed the file from sammobile with Odin and the installation seems to work but when I reboot in normal mode, I'm stuck at the Samsung logo screen.
So do you know a way to reinstall proprely an official ICS ROM, even if I have to format my tablet?
thanks for help
tynagmo said:
Tanks for reply,
Actually, I did a backup before, like the tuto said, but when i want to restore, i've an error during the restauration of the data so it stop and don't restore.
And like you said, I've flashed the file from sammobile with Odin and the installation seems to work but when I reboot in normal mode, I'm stuck at the Samsung logo screen.
So do you know a way to reinstall proprely an official ICS ROM, even if I have to format my tablet?
thanks for help
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After downgrading, it's a good idea to wipe data/factory reset from whatever recovery you have (stock or CWM). Factory reset may resolve this.
Note that the first boot after an installation is slow.. the logo screen stays around for several minutes if I remember right.
k1mu said:
After downgrading, it's a good idea to wipe data/factory reset from whatever recovery you have (stock or CWM). Factory reset may resolve this.
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thanks, I'll try this.
k1mu said:
Note that the first boot after an installation is slow.. the logo screen stays around for several minutes if I remember right.
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I waited like 10 minutes ^^ :silly:
No matter how many times I reset it with Triangle Away, the flash counter stays at 1.
My phone build is 4.0.4 IMM76D.I9300XXBLH1. I flash it with the latest stock rom 4.1.2 I9300DXELK1 and then root it and triangle away it but still the flash counter stays at 1 although when I flash it the custom binary and phone status is stated as official. Only the flash counter that bugs me =/
I need my phone at its fresh to be return.
Faivon said:
No matter how many times I reset it with Triangle Away, the flash counter stays at 1.
My phone build is 4.0.4 IMM76D.I9300XXBLH1. I flash it with the latest stock rom 4.1.2 I9300DXELK1 and then root it and triangle away it but still the flash counter stays at 1 although when I flash it the custom binary and phone status is stated as official. Only the flash counter that bugs me =/
I need my phone at its fresh to be return.
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Do you have custom recovery installed? They can cause flash counter to stay at 1 no matter how many times you reset it.
Teura said:
Do you have custom recovery installed? They can cause flash counter to stay at 1 no matter how many times you reset it.
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Hmm, nope.. I already flash stock recovery back to my phone. Now it's Android System Recovery (3e)
Faivon said:
No matter how many times I reset it with Triangle Away, the flash counter stays at 1.
My phone build is 4.0.4 IMM76D.I9300XXBLH1. I flash it with the latest stock rom 4.1.2 I9300DXELK1 and then root it and triangle away it but still the flash counter stays at 1 although when I flash it the custom binary and phone status is stated as official. Only the flash counter that bugs me =/
I need my phone at its fresh to be return.
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Reroot the phone, use Triangle Away to reset the counter. Flash stock rom and after booting do a data/factory reset in settings, backup and restore. That`s it
Have you done a factory reset?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
mikep99 said:
Have you done a factory reset?
Sent from my GT-I9300 using xda app-developers app
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That will not reset the counter to 0. Only TA can do that.
gee2012 said:
Reroot the phone, use Triangle Away to reset the counter. Flash stock rom and after booting do a data/factory reset in settings, backup and restore. That`s it
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I'll do that but what do you mean about backup and restore? Is it in recovery mode?
Also, I've encountered looping boot screen before. It stucks at Samsung logo but I managed to flash it .. again. lol! No idea what caused it.
gee2012 said:
That will not reset the counter to 0. Only TA can do that.
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Yes, I understand that. But if there's any root stuff hanging around, a wipe and reflash of stock should sort it out.
Faivon said:
I'll do that but what do you mean about backup and restore? Is it in recovery mode?
Also, I've encountered looping boot screen before. It stucks at Samsung logo but I managed to flash it .. again. lol! No idea what caused it.
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No, go into settings and you will see Backup and Restore, hit that and at the bottom you will see reset data/factory settings. Hit that and after reboot status will say Normal in About the Phone current status.
Flash counter stays at 1?
That happens with the new bootloader. If you have a custom recovery and/or kernel installed.
gee2012 said:
No, go into settings and you will see Backup and Restore, hit that and at the bottom you will see reset data/factory settings. Hit that and after reboot status will say Normal in About the Phone current status.
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Wait a minute. The desc said that it will erase my USB Storage (Micro SD)?
masterex567 said:
Flash counter stays at 1?
That happens with the new bootloader. If you have a custom recovery and/or kernel installed.
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All of the firmwares I downloaded at sammobile. I have already flash stock recovery back and it used to be able to reset back to 0 but after I flash firmware from sammobile. Wait... Does that mean firmwares at sammobile are customized?
Faivon said:
Wait a minute. The desc said that it will erase my USB Storage (Micro SD)?
All of the firmwares I downloaded at sammobile. I have already flash stock recovery back and it used to be able to reset back to 0 but after I flash firmware from sammobile. Wait... Does that mean firmwares at sammobile are customized?
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No, they are original stock.Flashing this with Odin will not raise the counter. Only a custom (CWM or TWRP) recovery or a kernel flashed with Odin will raise the counter.
masterex567 said:
Flash counter stays at 1?
That happens with the new bootloader. If you have a custom recovery and/or kernel installed.
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gee2012 said:
No, they are original stock.Flashing this with Odin will not raise the counter. Only a custom (CWM or TWRP) recovery or a kernel flashed with Odin will raise the counter.
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Uhm, did all that but the flash counter still at 1.
Custom Binary Download : Yes (1 counts)
Current Binary : Samsung Official.
Phone Status : Official.
Maybe Triangle Away doesn't work on Indonesian firmware? But if I flash other countries' stock firmware, will the store accept it? lol
do you have a red exclamation mark in the top left corner when you go into download mode?
Faivon said:
Uhm, did all that but the flash counter still at 1.
Custom Binary Download : Yes (1 counts)
Current Binary : Samsung Official.
Phone Status : Official.
Maybe Triangle Away doesn't work on Indonesian firmware? But if I flash other countries' stock firmware, will the store accept it? lol
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You rerooted, used TA to reset the counter, flashed stock and did a factory reset after it booted and still the count is 1! Impossible mate i would say. Did it last week myself.
mikep99 said:
do you have a red exclamation mark in the top left corner when you go into download mode?
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gee2012 said:
You rerooted, used TA to reset the counter, flashed stock and did a factory reset after it booted and still the count is 1! Impossible mate.
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@mikep99 : Nope, I think it used to have one when my phone is rooted. I didn't notice in this confusion.
@gee2012 : Let's see, my firmware and recovery is indeed stock. Rooted? Yes, superuser/superSU works fine. Install Triangle Away, download the required data and then run it. Before I re-flash my phone, I check in download mode. The flash counter didn't change at all. Either way, I flash it back with the same build in Odin. Go to Settings, Back up and reset and do Factory data reset. Check in download mode again... Still at 1. I'll have to confirm if I9300XXBLH1_I9300OLBBLH1_I9300DXLH1_HOME.tar.md5 works with Triangle Away =/
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@mikep99 : Nope, I think it used to have one when my phone is rooted. I didn't notice in this confusion.
@gee2012 : Let's see, my firmware and recovery is indeed stock. Rooted? Yes, superuser/superSU works fine. Install Triangle Away, download the required data and then run it. Before I re-flash my phone, I check in download mode. The flash counter didn't change at all. Either way, I flash it back with the same build in Odin. Go to Settings, Back up and reset and do Factory data reset. Check in download mode again... Still at 1. I'll have to confirm if I9300XXBLH1_I9300OLBBLH1_I9300DXLH1_HOME.tar.md5 works with Triangle Away =/
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As masterex567 said, you probably have the new bootloader installed which can also cause flash counter to stick to 1. More info on how to reset it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083860
Teura said:
As masterex567 said, you probably have the new bootloader installed which can also cause flash counter to stick to 1. More info on how to reset it here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2083860
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I'd like to try the first method. Could anyone teach me how to do the commands?
EDIT : Nevermind, it's as masterex567 said, it's bootloader problem. Here's what I did :
1. Re-root it.
2. Flash CWM recovery via Odin.
3. Flash Restore_Bootloader_XXBLFB.zip via CWM recovery.
4. Run Triangle Away (It works now! The flash counter finally reset back to 0)
5. Re-flash stock recovery via Odin.
6. Re-flash stock rom via Odin.
7. Finally do a factory reset and... I'm done!
Hi,
I am aware of the threads suggesting how to fix the phone stuck at the Samsung Boot Logo. Do factory reset is one option, but this would erase all the personal data in the phone including the photos.
I was able to get into the recovery mode and download mode of the phone. I tried wipe cache partition option in the recovery mode but still no joy. (I couldn't find the option for Wipe dalvik cache though)
I was able to detect the phone in recovery mode via ADB using USB cable. But I was struggling to get ADB to connect with the phone using the command prompt. So I was unable to recover the data/photos in the phone before going down the route of factory reset it.
I saw a few software on the internet claiming they are able retrieve photos/data from soft bricked phone. Can anyone confirm/suggest whether these claims are true? (e.g. REMO Recover for android and Yodot Recover)
thanks in advance.
cheers.
[email protected] said:
Hi,
I am aware of the threads suggesting how to fix the phone stuck at the Samsung Boot Logo. Do factory reset is one option, but this would erase all the personal data in the phone including the photos.
I was able to get into the recovery mode and download mode of the phone. I tried wipe cache partition option in the recovery mode but still no joy. (I couldn't find the option for Wipe dalvik cache though)
I was able to detect the phone in recovery mode via ADB using USB cable. But I was struggling to get ADB to connect with the phone using the command prompt. So I was unable to recover the data/photos in the phone before going down the route of factory reset it.
I saw a few software on the internet claiming they are able retrieve photos/data from soft bricked phone. Can anyone confirm/suggest whether these claims are true? (e.g. REMO Recover for android and Yodot Recover)
thanks in advance.
cheers.
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Have you tried mounting your phones storage (also known as USB storage) in the mounts and storage menu (CWM recovery)? (Assuming you have custom recovery) Works everytime with my phone and no adb drivers required! If you haven't install custom recovery, you can google philz recovery and flash it via ODIN. Then you should be able to mount your phone's storage and retrieve and important photos and etc. Factory reset won't delete any photos and videos. It will delete ALL apps and related data and settings, but not important pictures and etc. But try what I suggested first before attempting factory reset.
Oh... I wish I can use CWM recovery. However, this S2 phone has not been rooted. So it is on original firmware. Can I still root it then install CWM recovery without losing media data?
Also, I thought factory reset will clear the phone to factory status, i.e. no photos and any media file? (more precisely, I think there is no option to just do factory reset without wiping data)
I remember that's what happened to my S4 before when testing root/roms (https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+Galaxy+S4+-+Wipe+Data+-+Factory+Reset/23217)
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Oh... I wish I can use CWM recovery. However, this S2 phone has not been rooted. So it is on original firmware. Can I still root it then install CWM recovery without losing media data?
Also, I thought factory reset will clear the phone to factory status, i.e. no photos and any media file? (more precisely, I think there is no option to just do factory reset without wiping data)
I remember that's what happened to my S4 before when testing root/roms (https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/Samsung+Galaxy+S4+-+Wipe+Data+-+Factory+Reset/23217)
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yes, you can still root your phone and won't lose your data. If you are on stock jb 4.1.2, you can install siyah kernel 6.0b5 on your phone via ODIN (that means you need to download the tar file one here: http://d-h.st/frK). Your phone should be rooted and have CWM recovery after that. If you have 4.0.4 stock ics, you can install siyah 5.0.1 onto your phone (download link: http://d-h.st/Bcf) via ODIN.
In odin, select the tar file under PDA then click start. Your phone should reboot automatically once done
Nice one!!
I successfully flash siyah 5.0.1 onto the phone and managed to get back the media files I wanted to backup using USB mass storage function in Recovery mode.
But then I got another question. I guess it is because the stock ROM installed version does not play nicely with the kernel. (As I cannot remember which android version it has before I flash Siyah kernel onto it). It just won't boot up. It went passed the Samsung boot screen (with yellow triangle), then the Siyah logo flashed a few times, then the screen went black out, the phone was super hot and I have to take the battery out to turn it off.
I haven't tried to factory reset in Siyah's recovery mode yet, but before I do it, I suspect that it won't work, as I assume the android ROM version will still be the same even if I factory reset it. Should I go get another ROM to flash instead? if so, which one is recommended (I'd love to go to lollipop if that's available.)
As I never played with custom kernel/recovery, can someone point me to the right direction? Should I flash another more up-to-date kernel before I try to flash a lollipop ROM onto it? (I believe Siyaho 5.0.1 is only good for ICS?)
Newbie here. I have been reading thru different threads
and for someone like me who have zero idea about rooting phones
or about all the terms used.. I somehow got to the point of
1. Downloaded latest version of ODIN
2. Reinstalled USB Drivers for Mobile phone in my laptop.
3. Still looking for Siyah? or CWM to flash on my phone?
-this is where I am stuck
I have tried the link you provided @gsstudios,
but it only gave me NARUTO's picture when I extracted the file.
anyway my problem is, I have a
SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 GT-19100
>already rooted before (don't have any idea with what)
>stuck on boot LOOP with triangle thing
>RECOVERY MODE (not possible)
>DOWNLOAD MODE (accessible)
wanted to retrieve all the photos/videos saved from internal storage
don't care if phone will get fix or not (since I already have a new one)
But I need all the photos, & if possible contacts and other data saved there.
PLEASE I NEED HELP
I went to the service center and asked if they can help me atleast access CWM recovery
to use USB MOUNT on device but all they've told me over and over is
"we will wipe your phone to fix it"
"not possible to recover anything,we'll just reformat your phone to fix it"
noangel0909 said:
Newbie here. I have been reading thru different threads
and for someone like me who have zero idea about rooting phones
or about all the terms used.. I somehow got to the point of
1. Downloaded latest version of ODIN
2. Reinstalled USB Drivers for Mobile phone in my laptop.
3. Still looking for Siyah? or CWM to flash on my phone?
-this is where I am stuck
I have tried the link you provided @gsstudios,
but it only gave me NARUTO's picture when I extracted the file.
anyway my problem is, I have a
SAMSUNG GALAXY S2 GT-19100
>already rooted before (don't have any idea with what)
>stuck on boot LOOP with triangle thing
>RECOVERY MODE (not possible)
>DOWNLOAD MODE (accessible)
wanted to retrieve all the photos/videos saved from internal storage
don't care if phone will get fix or not (since I already have a new one)
But I need all the photos, & if possible contacts and other data saved there.
PLEASE I NEED HELP
I went to the service center and asked if they can help me atleast access CWM recovery
to use USB MOUNT on device but all they've told me over and over is
"we will wipe your phone to fix it"
"not possible to recover anything,we'll just reformat your phone to fix it"
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but it only gave me NARUTO's picture when I extracted the file.
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Naruto's picture
You downloaded the wrong file and probably clicked the wrong download button. The download now button is the real download button, NOT the one on the top.
gsstudios
gsstudios said:
Naruto's picture
You downloaded the wrong file and probably clicked the wrong download button. The download now button is the real download button, NOT the one on the top.
gsstudios
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Thanks. I tried again the link on the Siyah 5.0.1 you added earlier but there is only one download button (blue one) and again nothing extracted.
I have a question though. Since my phone is rooted already before and working fine,
and 2years later got stuck to bootloop and only have DOWNLOAD MODE access,
do I still root my phone again with the link you have provided (siyah)
or should I just flash my phone with a CWM recovery to access USB MOUNT on my phone?
also, from the thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...lz-cwm6-stock-kernel-cwm6-root-exfat-t1877270)
which one should I flash my phone with? I am reading thru it, for like 3 times already
and still don't get any idea which one to download. T_T
noangel0909 said:
Thanks. I tried again the link on the Siyah 5.0.1 you added earlier but there is only one download button (blue one) and again nothing extracted.
I have a question though. Since my phone is rooted already before and working fine,
and 2years later got stuck to bootloop and only have DOWNLOAD MODE access,
do I still root my phone again with the link you have provided (siyah)
or should I just flash my phone with a CWM recovery to access USB MOUNT on my phone?
also, from the thread (http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...lz-cwm6-stock-kernel-cwm6-root-exfat-t1877270)
which one should I flash my phone with? I am reading thru it, for like 3 times already
and still don't get any idea which one to download. T_T
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Did you read this bit:
What kernel to choose:
The important part is the Kernel code:
XWLPX-NEE
Kernel code is in red (LPX), for this example, you need an LPX ROM. However, often, you can mix kernels when they are close: LPF kernel with LPG ROM...
NEE code doesn't matter at all, I add it for reference. It is the CSC
XW: mixed, often doesn't matter for close regions. For example, XW and XX are often interchangeable. However, mixing a BU with an XW ROM or inversly, sometimes works, but often ends in a bootloop. In that case, either boot into recovery or download mode to reflash
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The last three letters before the region code is important. Choose the one that is closest to yours (look at the build number in the about device menu).
As for the first question, it's all up to you. Flashing siyah kernel or CWM will both give you a recovery, so either one will allow you to access your phone storage in the mounts menu. Remember that Android version is important as you can't flash a jellybean kernel on ics and vice versa.
gsstudios
Edit: Also, NEVER extract kernel zips or tar files. They are ready to be flashed. There should be a few folders and other files in it that makes up the kernel image.
gsstudios said:
Did you read this bit:
The last three letters before the region code is important. Choose the one that is closest to yours (look at the build number in the about device menu).
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I guess it will be hard for me to do that since I can't really check what kernel I had before
I've absolutely no access to my device nor open "ABOUT DEVICE" menu.
Tried to see if a clue might be at the back of my phone but alas, nothing there.
All i know for sure is my device was on ICS. will try my luck on ICS compatible CWM or Siyah. thanks again!
i already did a search in google and XDA but nothing worked ! please read carefully
my G925I just restarted and never be able to boot again, so i enter to stock recovery and wiped cache data BUT no luck, and flashed a stock firmware and still the same, it's boot to stuck recovery and show installing updates BUT at 30% its stop and saying "erasing" then its reboot and stay in bootloop,
i managed to get into download mode and flashed TWRP recovery, when ever i try to flash a rom the phone restart again and enter bootloop and it's never shutdown!!
tried :
1- wipe everything
2- flash more than one stock firmware
3- flash recovery and succeeded BUT it's keep restarting !
4- flash custom ROM BUT no luck, keep restart at installing !
5- flashed custom kernel and it WORKED :good:
for now i can only boot into download mode without restart
have a solution ? :crying:
hussam_qashu said:
i already did a search in google and XDA but nothing worked ! please read carefully
my G925I just restarted and never be able to boot again, so i enter to stock recovery and wiped cache data BUT no luck, and flashed a stock firmware and still the same, it's boot to stuck recovery and show installing updates BUT at 30% its stop and saying "erasing" then its reboot and stay in bootloop,
i managed to get into download mode and flashed TWRP recovery, when ever i try to flash a rom the phone restart again and enter bootloop and it's never shutdown!!
tried :
1- wipe everything
2- flash more than one stock firmware
3- flash recovery and succeeded BUT it's keep restarting !
4- flash custom ROM BUT no luck, keep restart at installing !
5- flashed custom kernel and it WORKED :good:
for now i can only boot into download mode without restart
have a solution ? :crying:
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This is a soft boot due to the fact you still have the ability to access recovery and such what i would suggest you do is get factory files and restore phone back to stock and start over this should fix your problem. If you look around XDA you will find the files you will need ODIN being the main tool you will use to flash your phone.
The_Fallen_angel said:
This is a soft boot due to the fact you still have the ability to access recovery and such what i would suggest you do is get factory files and restore phone back to stock and start over this should fix your problem. If you look around XDA you will find the files you will need ODIN being the main tool you will use to flash your phone.
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that's new for me, what's "factory files" exactly ? different from firmware?
thank you for you time
hussam_qashu said:
that's new for me, what's "factory files" exactly ? different from firmware?
thank you for you time
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no i just said factory file as in the firmware just return phone to stock using Odin and you should have a working phone. to start with again
The_Fallen_angel said:
no i just said factory file as in the firmware just return phone to stock using Odin and you should have a working phone. to start with again
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already tried that, no luck
keep restarting.
Maybe motherboard issue ?
hussam_qashu said:
already tried that, no luck
keep restarting.
Maybe motherboard issue ?
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You have flashed a stock firmware with stock bootloader etc. using odin and still stuck in a soft brick ? remember to wipe the phone a rule of thumb i use is to wipe the phone 3 times before i flash and 3 times after i flash. during the first boot up it may take a little time to boot as it must rebuild the cache. I dont think it is a motherboard issue i think you may have just flashed a wrong file that needs to be wiped out before continuing on. i have had this problem in the past with a galaxy s2 when i was developing custom roms for it. it took me a couple of wipes and factory firmware reflashes but i eventually got the phone back in working order. look here for the factory files you will need to re flash your phone with odin ----> https://samsung-firmware.org/model/SM-G925I/ also make sure you are using the latest version of ODIN you will to put your phone in download mode instead of recovery
Hi, could you fix it ?? I am facing the same issue.